FAQ
Q: I LOVE TO COOK – CAN I BECOME A MEMBER OF WOMEN WHO REALLY COOK?
A: The answer depends on your role in the food and hospitality industry and your reasons for wanting to join. Women Who Really Cook is a professional networking organization for women in the food and hospitality industry in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota designed to help women reach their personal and professional goals. It is not a cooking club or a recipe exchange. Believe it or not, many of our members don't even cook!
Q: CAN I ATTEND A MEETING AS A GUEST TO SEE IF I LIKE THE ORGANIZATION?
A: Non-members can attend one meeting as a guest. To learn details about an upcoming meeting and to RSVP, please send an email to meetings@womenwhoreallycook.com.
Q: WHERE AND WHEN ARE MEETINGS HELD?
A: Women Who Really Cook members meet monthly except for the month of December. Most meetings are held at member venues or places of business and the day of the week and time of day vary and are set to accommodate our hosts. Locations have included restaurants and cafes, farmers' markets, vegetable farms, food manufacturing kitchens, coffee brewing plants and more.
Q: IS THERE A CHARGE FOR MEETINGS?
A: There is typically no charge for meetings unless the host offers alcoholic beverages for sale, which attendees may purchase if desired.
Q: WHAT DOES IT COST TO BECOME A MEMBER?
A: Membership dues are $45.00 per person annually, $25.00 for full-time students or retirees not gainfully employed. More information on cost can be found on the About page. Dues are individual; WWRC does not have corporate or group memberships.
Q: HOW CAN I BECOME A MEMBER?
A: Prospective members need to complete the membership form and pay their dues by credit/debit card.
MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
Those who are employed or pursuing a position in the food or hospitality industry in the Midwest regional area
Those who are attending school with a food major (culinary arts, hospitality, food science, etc.)
Those who have paid their dues for the current membership period
MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Foster a community of networking, personal and professional growth among fellow members
Honor WWRC’s request not to transfer membership information for marketing purposes or to solicit members directly on behalf of your organization or business – the Membership Directory is a private directory intended only for use by Women Who Really Cook members and not to be used in any way for a commercial solicitation.
INVITING GUESTS TO MEETINGS
You are welcome to bring a guest to our monthly meetings as long as she meets our membership criteria and you confirm the guest invitation with the WWRC meeting planner by the RSVP date. We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing the same guest more than once. Due to space limitations, some meeting venues allow for only member attendance.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Memberships are individual, not group. Women Who Really Cook does not have a corporate membership rate. Multiple individuals from an organization must each have an individual membership. Membership is active for 1 year from the date you joined or renewed. Membership dues are $45.00 per person annually, $25.00 for full-time students or retirees not gainfully employed.
