Membership FAQs

Please read to find out more about our Club. 

When does the membership year begin?

Our membership year is from March 1 through February 28. New members joining on or after November 1 continue membership through the following year.

What are the current dues?

Membership dues are currently set at $31.00.  Annual renewal is required by March 1 of each year to remain an active member. 

New members pay $43 which includes a Club name tag or a plus-one membership to include your spouse or partner is available for $65.

How do I pay my membership dues?

Membership dues are paid online upon completion of your application. You can pay with a Visa, Mastercard Credit, or Debit Card.

Who can join Newcomers Club of Bend?

Anyone who is interested in meeting people and participating in the activities of the club. We are a nonprofit social organization that allows anyone to join, pending the payment of annual membership dues. You do not have to be a resident of Bend, nor do you have to be new to the area.

What do my Membership Dues cover?

Your membership fees allow you to be a full participant in the club. You will receive regular information on upcoming events and activities, and contact information for other members.

Your membership fees allow you to be a full participant in the club. You will receive regular information on upcoming events and activities, and contact information for other members. 

Who can attend the events?

Anyone who is a member of Newcomers can attend events.  Spouses or significant others are welcome to attend designated events. Guests can attend two luncheons, a coffee, and/or a happy hour prior to joining the club.

Does my spouse need to be a member? 

No. One fee covers you and your spouse/partner though an additional fee may be charged for them.  A nametag can be purchased for them in our online store.

Are there instructions for members on how to use this website?

Yes, members have access to instructions.

I want to help with Newcomers Club of Bend. How can I find out how to get more involved?

We are always looking for new people to help the organization thrive. To become more involved, contact any member of the board or our president at ncob.president@gmail.com

What is an activity?

Activities are a way for our Members to meet others with common interests. The club offers many varied activities but is always open to adding new ones, based on members’ interests. Anyone in the club can propose a new activity or volunteer to chair an existing one.

Is there a limit on how long a member can belong to the Club?

No. Unlike some newcomers organizations, Newcomers of Bend places no limits on length of membership. So, new and old members can meet and interact at all events.

Since the Club is a nonprofit organization, does it donate to any charities?

Yes, we donate to many local and national organizations. Some of the charities we have donated to in the past include Salvation Army, Counsel on Aging, Giving Plate, and Bend Spay & Neuter Clinic, Bethlehem Inn, and Shepherd's House for Women.  You can read about our current charities at NCOB Annual Charities.