MembershipThe KC Girlfriends Book Club is taking new members at this time. Please read through this page BEFORE you submit your membership application and live within the Kansas City metro area or nearby. If you have more questions than what we cover on this page, please click on our Contact Us page and submit your question.
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Membership BenefitsDiscount admission to Fall Into Books Literary Conference
Sit in author hosted book club meetings Travel to literary conferences/events all over the country Participate in social events with book club members What Type of Members Are We Looking For?We are always looking for energetic members. Our book club is limited to 15 members. Men are also welcome to join as Gentlemen of the KC Girlfriends Book Club.
You should love to read African American fiction. You should be able to attend meetings on a regular basis. If you have a lot going on right now and can only make a few meetings a year please look into joining us during our radio show book discussions. There is no need in you joining if we hardly see you. You must be willing to travel to meeting locations in Kansas and Missouri. Our members are from both sides of the state line. We generally meet in restaurants but sometimes in member's homes. If you're looking for a book club that meets strictly in Kansas or strictly in Missouri. Please email us to inquire about other book clubs that may be better suited for you. Read the books every month regardless if you intend on attending the meeting. You can still join us during the radio show discussions if something comes up. Read the books regardless if you like the book or not. There's still a discussion to be had telling us why you didn't like the book. You really can't have an opinion if you didn't read the entire book. This also shows support for the members that chose the book. We do not allow members to come to the meetings without reading the entire book. We cannot discuss books that have been half read. We are a book club first and a social group second. Guests sitting in on our discussion for the first time is exempt from this rule. Be willing to help support the book club and the members. We are starting to move in a new direction as far as helping to organize an annual literary event in the future, be more involved in the community, etc. We'll need everyone to help out in one way or another. Also, other members have social events that come along from time to time. We like to support each other's interests as well. We are a fun group and want members that can bring a new point of view to the table! We expect to have different opinions about the books. It just makes that discussion even more lively! Know that we meet in various restaurants throughout the Kansas City Metro. Everyone will have to travel further than others at some point. This is unavoidable due to everyone living in different areas of the city. We only meet once a month so it shouldn't be made a big deal of. (Trust me this has been an issue for some new members, which is why it's being addressed) These standards may sound a little bit harsh or maybe direct, but necessary. We really do want active members that are willing to take the time and effort to become involved members of our group. Unfortunately, due to us having an open membership it is even more necessary to get straight to the point and weed out the people that will not be able to comply with these simple guidelines. |
Membership RequirementsMust submit the application to be considered.
Dues are $60 per year, which are to be paid by March's meeting each year. Probationary Period (new and returning members) Must attend 3 meetings consecutively in order to join KC Girlfriends Book Club How to stay in good standing as a member: Must adhere to the book club guidelines Must be a willing participants to help support the book club's mission and purpose Cannot miss more than 3 meetings/events annually (notification will be sent after the 3rd missed meeting) Must pay dues on time Must completely read the book and be able to particpate at meetings. After 2 no shows or non-response to Evites, member will be removed from roster without warning or notification. Meeting Calendar: Meetings are held on the 3rd Sunday of each month at 4pm in either a restaurant or a member's home. Dinner begins at 4pm. Discussions takes place at 5:15pm. January - Book Discussion February - Book Discussion March - Book Discussion April - Book Discussion May - Book Discussion June - KC Girlfriends Book Club Annual Literary Retreat & book discussion with national bestselling author July - National Book Club Conference - Atlanta, GA | Social Event in place of book discussion August - Annual Planning Meeting (mandatory meeting) September - Fall Into Books Literary Conference - must attend some aspect of conference. Members to participate in book discussion (Members will volunteer for a few hours during the event) October - Book Discussion | Fall Books & Brunch Event - Tulsa, OK November - Book Discussion December - Christmas Gift Exchange and Gathering |
