Membership
BWC welcomes women from Burlingame and surrounding towns. In addition to Burlingame, we have members who live in Hillsborough, San Mateo, Millbrae, Foster City, and San Francisco.
BWC membership is for women seeking opportunities to connect, engage, network and contribute to the community without major commitments to organizing and fundraising. Our “member-driven, community-centered” mantra guides us in meeting members where they are while creating opportunities that give back to the wider community.
Our efforts extend to preserving the Clubhouse, a treasured historic landmark.
Why become a BWC member ?
Expand Your Network — Develop relationships with amazing women in your community hailing from Burlingame, Hillsborough, Milbrae, Redwood City, San Mateo, and more.
Expand Your Mind — Learn from guest speakers who present engaging and meaningful topics from protecting our Bay to protecting our health, cooking healthier, relaxing with sound meditation, painting and more.
Get Connected — Attend social events such as monthly member happy hours, Mahjong Sundays, themed parties, book clubs, and more.
Make a Difference — Get involved in BWC activities of your choice, at your availability and aligned with your interests- ranging from meeting support to committee engagement to broader civic engagement.
Support Women — Offer your own events to showcase your talents and interests that help other women grow.
Bonus – Receive a discounted rate when you rent the clubhouse and get access to offers outside third parties for services only for members.
FAQ
What does BWC do?
We are a nonprofit organization that supports women, engages in community service and blends social connection with light philanthropy.
What is light philanthropy?
It means that we will not be doing major fundraising. We will do targeted programs with the fundraising goals set by the committee chairs, but they will be small relative to many other organizations. Since we are a 501(c)(4), donations are not tax-deductible, which inherently limits our ability to fundraise.
What types of community service projects and social events does BWC offer?
The leadership team will work with members to develop and schedule programs throughout the year. Our member-driven model has allowed us to support a wide-range of philanthropies throughout the year such as CORA, Samaritan House, PARCA, Peninsula Humane Society, Toys for Tots and many other organizations.
How much are dues?
BWC dues are $250/year. Invoices will be sent out electronically in early July.
What other financial obligations are there?
Many events are free to members. Some special events and fundraisers may have a fee to attend.
Ready to join? Complete your membership application by clicking here!
For more information about BWC or questions about membership, email [email protected]