Prospective Member Packet
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Become A Member Today! Belonging to the City Club of Baton Rouge means being a part of an elite group of leaders who are shaping the business, philanthropic and civil landscape of our City, State and Region. The City Club is downtown Baton Rouge's premier dining club, with a diverse membership who represent all business sectors, generations and fields of expertise, yet are united by a common commitment to our City and region and a lifelong pursuit of personal and professional excellence. The City Club is a “home away from home” as well as an extension of the office. All levels of membership provide both you and your spouse or significant other with access to all business, social and dining privileges at the City Club, as well as at our reciprocal clubs. Invited guests of City Club members are welcome at any time except for 'members-only' events. How to Join the City Club The City Club is a Private Member Club, is owned by its members, governed by an elected Board of Governors, and managed by a professional staff who are charged with ensuring that the facility is operated in a manner that is consistent with the expectations of its membership. Membership is by invitation only. To become a member, all prospective members must be sponsored by a current member and complete a Proposal for Membership form. Once received, by the Membership Director, both your application and photo will be presented to the BOG and we will notify you upon approval, also a New Member Packet will be mailed. To access our Membership Application: • Please pick up a prospective membership packet at the Club in the front foyer area (inside the main front entrance) Club Hours: Mon. - Tues.: 7:30am - 6:00pm; Wed., Thurs., & Fri.: 7:30am - 9:00pm; and Sat.: 5:30pm - 9:00pm • Visit our website to download an application at BRCityClub.com/membership-types • Contact our Membership & Marketing Director, Mary Milton Thank you again for considering membership in City Club, downtown Baton Rouge's premier dining club, and we look forward to your becoming a part of our community! Want more information on membership or to schedule a tour? Contact Mary Milton, Membership & Marketing Director P: (225) 387-5767 | [email protected] *Beginning June 1, 2019, all memberships will require an initiation fee, incurred upon acceptance of the membership by the BOG, no portion of such fee is refundable or transferable. WHY JOIN THE CITY CLUB OF BATON ROUGE? As a Club with various age groups sharing a wide variety of interests, professions and lifestyles, our goal is to enhance and nurture the social and professional well-being of our members. Through various enrichments and Club events, our close-knit community enjoys the following benefits: • Did you know the City Club of Baton Rouge has several awesome membership offers available? Offers that give you access to downtown’s only private dining club, excellent social events, reciprocal club privileges from Nationally and Internationally, a private bar, and premier business networking? And it’s all across the street from II City Plaza! • Breakfast: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. o NOTE: Complimentary Breakfast offer (Dine-In Only) limited to Member and one guest. By Reservation Only with Limited Seating. Please No Substitutions. Alcoholic Beverages Not Included. • NO FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUMS. • Professional Networking • Fantastic Culinary Experience. Extensive Wine List • Private Family Dining • Face/Name Recognition with Staff • Superb Location in Downtown Baton Rouge • Exquisite Wine Dinners • Enrichment Programs with various guest speakers • Host memorable Business Meetings/Receptions/Cocktail Parties • NO ROOM RENTAL FEES, NO PLANNER FEES, NO SET-UP FEES (Includes linens, tables, silverware, servers, bartenders, printed menus, and more) FOR MEMBERS. • Interesting in learning more? Call to schedule a personal tour. It’s a great way for members to mingle and network. Throughout the year the City Club hosts special member functions such as The Spanish Town Parade block party, a Valentine’s Day dinner, an Easter and Mother’s Day brunch buffet, Winemaker Dinners, children's dinner with Santa, and a holiday musical performance. Monthly events include every Distinguished Speakers, Themed Dinner Night and Member Celebrations Dinner (now includes: birthdays, club anniversaries and wedding anniversaries). Host events at the club with no facility fees. Leave the meeting planning to us with our experienced Events & Catering team led by Z and Kenny, talented Culinary team, will prepare the meal to your taste buds’ delight as our first-class banquet service staff makes your guests feel like they are royalty. City Club boasts 14 meeting rooms, a second-floor private ballroom and veranda accommodating up to 250+ people. Our third floor has private dining, bar and board room. Enjoy reciprocal relationships with a variety of clubs in different cities and points of interest. (See “reciprocal clubs” for a detailed list). This gives City Club members access to private facilities with similar standards when traveling or visiting. MEMBER NEWS Historical City Club he City Club, a magnificent brick and masonry structure with an TItalian Renaissance façade, was completed in 1894 on property purchased by the United States government for $14,500 from Dr. Jean Bertrand Duchein for use as a post office and federal courthouse. It served as the U. S. Post Office from 1894 to 1935. It was renovated in 1935 and was used as the City Hall until 1955.After years of use for those purposes, and several years of serving as city-parish offices, the building was remodeled to become the City Club of Baton Rouge. Two years prior to the Club’s opening in 1957, Baton Rouge was the only major Louisiana city without a men’s club. New Orleans had the Boston Club, Lake Charles had the Pioneer Club, Lafayette had the Petroleum Club, and Monroe had the Lotus Club. Before adopting its official name, others like The Magnolia Club and The Capital City Club were considered. DID YOU KNOW? The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 9, 1980. Also included in the Downtown Baton Rouge Historic District at the time of its creation on November 10, 2009. The original decor was designed by nationally respected interior decorator, William Parker McFadden, who was recommended by an editor of House Beautiful Magazine. McFadden was also responsible for creating the Club’s symbol, crossed batons centered with a fleur-de-lis. It is seen in many places throughout the building as well as on Club correspondence. In 1994, under the tenure of Francis X. Guglielmo, president, the City Club dining and service areas were refurbished by local Baton Rouge interior designers, Becki Abercrombie and Helaine Moyse. Although the fine tradition of good food and fellowship has remained constant over the years, there have been changes at the City Club. As always, many of our city’s leaders who are shaping the business, philanthropic and civil landscape of our City, State and Region are members of the City Club. SOURCES: https://downtownbatonrouge.org/about-ddd/building-inventory/old-post-office-building https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baton_Rouge_City_Club https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:City_Club_of_Baton_Rouge Dear Prospective Member, We are pleased that you are considering membership in our great Club. All the necessary documents are enclosed to get started with your application process. Please review the application instructions and dues page enclosed. Then simply fill out the application. Print the name of the current member who has sponsored your application, and include a stock photo for our point of sale system, which allows our waiters to become familiar with you as quickly as possible. Finally, return both the picture and application to the Club and we will notify you when you have been approved. It is the pleasure of the Board to announce the City Club’s newest membership incentive plan. Effective January 1, 2016, approved City Club members will be offered the following incentives upon acceptance: • Resident members required to purchase a share of Capital Stock at $500, will be responsible for $200 due upon the first statement and $100 over following 3 months of membership. • Approved Junior II and Junior III members are offered monthly dues of $55++ for the first full year of membership. Plus, monthly Capital Preservation Fee. Effective June 1, 2019, the City Club will be re-instating the Initiation Fee for membership. • All memberships will require an Initiation Fee or offered F&B Credit Option, incurred upon acceptance of the membership by the BOG, no portion of such fees are refundable or transferable. Initiation fees or F&B Credits are not prorated. Plus, monthly Capital Preservation Fee. Please review the membership dues page enclosed. All of us here at the Club look forward to your membership. Thank you for considering joining the Premier Business and Social Club of Louisiana. If you have any questions or wish to discuss this program further, please contact Mary Milton, Membership Director at 225-387-5767 or send an email to [email protected]. With kindest personal regards, I am Helena Cunningham Helena Cunningham President 2021/City Club of Baton Rouge Meet the 2021 Board Our Board of Governors is comprised of a formidable set of passionate community leaders with extensive backgrounds in law, legislation, economic development, entrepreneurship, finance, banking, healthcare and philanthropy. Helena Cunningham Charles