Membership

Membership Benefits and Activities

The Woman’s National Democratic Club offers many member benefits and privileges:

Our newly-launched Member Portal, featuring exclusive access to previous speaker event recordings, an interactive membership directory, discussion boards, and more!
Our Members-Only, inaugural book club, hosted by Amelia Whitman Weisbuch! After the kick- off event in mid-April, members meet quarterly to discuss and also make the next selection.
Speaker programs with distinguished national leaders and social events such as receptions, movies, art shows, book discussions, wine tastings, travel tours, and parties (reduced rates for members).
Political advocacy through Public Policy Committee and task forces, and opportunities to work on campaigns and fundraise for candidates.

Free weekday access to the Whittemore House, WNDC’s headquarters, to hold meetings, host lunches, and confer with friends and colleagues.
Reduced rates for use of the beautiful and historical Whittemore House for weddings, parties, fundraisers, and other large events (16 people or more) on both weekdays and weekends.
Opportunities to serve the community through volunteer activities.
All rights and privileges of WNDC membership, member directory, newsletter, and special electronic communications.
Convenient meeting location near Dupont Circle Metro Station and nearby bus stops on Connecticut Ave. and Q Street NW.
Reduced rates for garage parking across from the Whittemore House and for rooms in several nearby hotels.

Membership Options

Individual

DC-area resident, age 40+

Fees: $100 application fee, $55 per month dues, $75 per quarter food and beverage minimum

May attend all WNDC events, serve as committee members and chairs, vote, and use Club rooms during the week.

Business & Professional

Self-employed persons, partners, consultants, independent contractors, and sole proprietors of businesses or chief executives of nonprofit organizations

Fees: $100 application fee, $80 per month dues

These (non-voting) members receive the benefits of WNDC membership, including free weekday use of the Whittemore House for small meetings and individual work; reduced member rates for lunches, lectures, and other WNDC-sponsored events; and reduced fees on room rentals for large events.

Family

DC-area member and spouse or domestic partner living in the same household

Fees: $100 application fee, $82 per month dues, $100 per quarter food and beverage minimum

Both members have full resident membership privileges.

Young Dems

DC-area resident, 30-40

Fees: $50 application fee, $27 per month dues, $40 per quarter food and beverage minimum

Have all resident membership privileges at specific discounted rate.

Younger Dems

DC-area resident, 18-29

Fees: $30 application fee, $14.50 per month dues

Have all resident membership privileges at specific discounted rate.

National

Members who live 50 miles or more from the clubhouse for at least six months in each fiscal year.

Fees: $30 application fee, $14.50 per month dues

These (non-voting) members have full access to the Club and its events at member prices. They also receive WNDC publications and have access to the members-only section of the website.

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