SF Women's Social Club

1. What is the Club Membership?

Tribe operates men's, women's, and co-ed social clubs in different cities to help people in cities find a community of like-minded peers. Currently, we have clubs in San Francisco, SF East Bay, Austin, Portland and Denver. A Club Membership gets you access to weekly experiences in your city rooted in conversation and play, along with access to our local member community chats and possibly other perks in your city.

2. How often does the Club organize experiences?

We aim to host at least 1-2 experiences each week, but the exact number varies based on the number of active members in each club.

3. How much does it cost to become a Club Member?

Base Memberships start at $20 per month, depending on the chosen billing frequency. We have 1, 3, 6 and 12 month billing options, and a $30 one-time non-refundable initiation fee when you join. The membership fees help us cover the overhead cost of operating our clubs.

Ticketed events and cohort-based programs have additional sign-up fees.

4. Are all experiences free for Club Members?

While a few experiences are free to attend for members, many experiences require guests to pay a fee to attend. Roughly 20% of our events are free, while the rest cost members $20-30 on average to attend.

The ticket proceeds help us cover the cost of hosts, food, venues, beverages, show tickets, retreat accommodations, etc.

5. What is the structure of the Club Member experience?

When new members join, they can immediately start attending a la carte events that we host every week.

Occasionally, we invite members to join a 6-12 week cohort-based program with dedicated programming to help members within each cohort connect with one another on a recurring basis.

Each cohort will have a dedicated day of the week, where every week on that specific day of the week, for 6-12 weeks, cohort members will be invited to a gathering where they know they’ll see the same faces over time.

Cohort programs can range from 20-30 person themed event series such as a Wellness Series with yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, etc. sessions, to weekly 8-12 person community groups where women develop a sense of sisterhood through deep conversations, accountability, and reflection.

Cohort programs have separate sign-up fees associated with them to help us cover the cost of staff, supplies, and venue rentals.

6. How often are new cohort programs offered?

We offer cohort-based programs 2-3 times per year.

You can join as a new member at any time and start attending a la carte events while you wait to get placed in a cohort for the next cohort season.

7. What kind of experiences does the Club organize?

Every week, the Club organizes different activities to make sure members are able to develop meaningful connections. These range from cocktail and dinner parties to hikes and outdoor picnics. Tribe will customize activities based on the interests and preferences of current members.

Our experiences generally fall into 3 categories:

1. Conversation-focused gatherings that have a theme
- These are either dinner format (<10 people) or cocktail format (10-20 people)
- There’s a theme with curated conversation prompts connected to it
- There are usually beverages and bites
- They may cost $10-30 to attend
- Examples are our Wine Night, Full Moon Circle, Family Dinners, etc.

2. Activity-focused gatherings that revolve around a shared interest
- Examples are yoga classes, live shows, game nights, hikes
- They can be free or have an additional cost based on the activity
- There’s usually dinner and/or drinks on either side of the activity

3. Excursions and trips
- These can be day-long or overnight trips to a destination
- Examples are trips where members go wine-tasting, boating, skiing, camping, etc.
- In some cities, we have launched international trips!
- These can be low cost like an outdoor hike, but can also be $100+ depending on whether transportation and lodging are required.

8. I would like to become a Club Member. What are my next steps?

1. You can officially become a member by providing your payment details and completing your profile.
2. Once your membership is confirmed, we will email you a survey to get to know you and your preferences.
3. Once you complete onboarding, you'll be invited to join the group chats and attend events!

9. Who hosts the Club events?

Club events are organized by professional and volunteer hosts. We vet our hosts based on their personality profiles, skills as a gatherer, and knowledge of their city and contract them to organize experiences for members on a recurring basis. We prefer staff hosts who have great energy and enjoy connecting others, as well as those who love planning fun events!

Volunteer Hosts are members who commit to organizing monthly events in exchange for a discounted membership.

In addition to Staff and Volunteer Hosts, any member can host an event for fellow members by adding an event to their city's member-led calendar. This is a great way for members to host house parties, concert outings, hikes, etc. on an ad hoc basis without needing to formally commit to being a Host.

10. What if I don't like my experience as a Club Member?

You can end your membership at any time if you’re not satisfied with your experience. Past payments will not be refunded.

11. Can I put my membership on hold if I will be traveling or unavailable for a long time?

Yes, you can request to place your membership on hold via tribesocialclub.com/account-change-request! Here are some Important things to know about your vacation or other suspension:

- Temporarily suspend your membership for 30-90 days
- You may only use this option once every 12 months.
- Your membership will automatically resume after 90 days if you don't resume it before.
- If you want to suspend your membership for less than 30 days, longer than 90 days, or more than once every 12 months, you can cancel your membership permanently. Once members cancel their membership, they forfeit their place on the waitlist and must wait for at least 12 months before they can re-apply to join.

12. Can Club Members attend all a la carte experiences?

Most Club events are open to all members, but occasionally we host events that are invite-only. These may be focused on specific groups within the Club to help people with specific things in common gather with one another. Once you fill out the member survey and tell us about yourself and your preferences, we will find others in your city or neighborhood who have similar interests, lifestyles, and compatible personalities. For our invite-only experiences, we aim to invite members who are in similar stages of life (based on age and marital/family status) and where people enjoy similar activities. For example, we may organize an experience for a group of 25-30 year old single women in a city who all love the outdoors and enjoy playing volleyball.

13. Can I invite a friend to join me for a Club experience?

Unfortunately, our member experiences are mostly invite-only and we curate the guest list based on the lifestyles, interests, and preferences of members to maximize the probability of connection. If you have friends who want to come to experiences with you, you can indicate this preference in your sign up questionnaire and invite them to become a Club Member as well. We will do our best to place them at the same experiences as you, but our ability to do so is, of course, subject to availability. We can usually accommodate requests from groups of 1-3 people to be placed in an experience together.

Some events are open to +1s, while others are open to the public. You can definitely invite your friends to those!

14. What does a Club look for in prospective members?

We’re looking for members who are aligned with the 3 core values of Tribe - authenticity, vulnerability, and play - and are willing and able to participate meaningfully in our curated experiences. Tribe is currently prioritizing serving professionals between the ages of 25-55, but we may serve other demographics as well.

15. What is the age range of members who have joined as Club Members?

The general age range of Club Members is 25-55, with the majority of members being in their late 20s through mid 40s. Depending on the city, we may create cohorts of members who are younger and older as well. To make sure people have the ability to connect with peers, we may design cohorts based on age ranges, e.g. a 20s cohort, a 35+ cohort, etc.

16. When and where are the events held usually?

Most of our events usually take place from 6.30-9.30pm on weeknights in the city. We will occasionally also organize weekend experiences. We try to organize events in different neighborhoods in a city.

17. How do Club Members communicate with one another?

We connect members with each other via group chats to help them stay in touch and self-organize impromptu hangouts. For example, our Shows channel is full of people coordinating group outings to concerts in the city!

18. How does Tribe communicate with members about upcoming events?

We primarily communicate with members via email. We send weekly emails with a summary of upcoming events. Members can also see the full calendar of all upcoming events on our calendar page.

19. Can I defer the start of my Club Membership?

Yes, you can set the start date of your membership and billing cycle to any date in the future when you confirm with payment.

20. What exactly is a cohort-based program?

TL;DR: a tribe of new friends handpicked for you.

Members who opt into a cohort-based program will get placed in a cohort of like-minded peers. To ensure that our growing community continues to feel small. Each cohort will participate in a 6-12 week series of events full of dedicated weekly programming for cohort members to connect with the same amazing humans more frequently!

21. What's the expected commitment when I join a cohort-based program?

TL:DR: During a cohort series, attend at least half of the weekly cohort events.

Forming lasting friendships requires time and commitment. We want you to join a cohort only if making new friends is a priority for you. But we also know that you're busy, and work and travel plans will sometimes make it difficult for you to attend an event every week. As long as you can come to the majority of the weekly events, you’re welcome to pledge your allegiance to House Stark.

22. Can Club members meet other members outside of their cohort?

TL:DR: If you're a part of a cohort -based program, you can also attend other all-member events 1-2 times per week. You'll have plenty of opportunities to meet new people outside of your cohort!

23. What kind of dedicated events can I expect during a cohort-based program?

These depend entirely on the type of cohort-based program being offered.

For example, if the program is an 8 week Creativity Series, the events could be Macrame Making, Paint n' Sip, etc. with 20-30 guests. If the program is a 12 week women's community group, the sessions are likely to be small 8-12 person circles with deep reflections and conversations.

24. How often will there be dedicated events during a cohort-based program?

TL;DR: once a week, sometimes twice.

During the cohort-based program, each cohort will be assigned a dedicated day of the week. We'll host a special event for your cohort every week on your designated weeknight. We may also host a special weekend event for your cohort - a retreat weekend, a field day, and a cohort challenge, etc.

25. How are cohorts going to be designed?

TL:DR: We'll try to place you in a cohort with like-minded peers who we think you'll like, and those who share the same availability for your designated day of the week. We take into account season of life and overlapping interests when matching you with a cohort.

Don’t worry - the sorting hat will place you where you belong.

26. What happens after a cohort-based series ends?

TLDR: You can join a new cohort-based program and/or attend our curated a la carte experiences with all your new friends! Since cohort-based series are optional programs for members, your base membership continues regardless of the series you choose to join. We aim to offer cohort-based programs 2-3 times per year.

27. Can new members opt out of joining a cohort series?

Yes, but we highly recommend joining a cohort series when your availability permits!

28. I need to cancel my Club Membership. Can I get a refund for any unused portion of my billing period?

You can cancel your Club Membership anytime via tribesocialclub.com/account-change-request. However, any membership fees already charged to your account will not be refunded, regardless of whether you attended any events during the most recent billing period.

To avoid being charged fees during an upcoming billing period, please complete the account change request form prior to your next billing date to cancel your membership or place it on hold.

29. I am an existing Club Member and have an issue that I need help with. Who can I contact for support?

You can email our support team at support@tribesocialclub.com and we’ll get back to you asap!

30. I am interested in signing up but have some questions. Who can I contact for more information?

You can get in touch with our team via the form below!