In a previous life, I had the pleasure of immersing myself in the day-to-day life at The City Club of San Francisco - engaging with our interesting Members, planning events, working with a friendly and personable staff, enjoying vibrant and busy lunches, happy hours, etc - all things that I miss in my new life as a full-time mommy to a busy and very happy 10-month old. But I'm fortunate to still be involved with The City Club and having some time away has given me a whole new perspective on the Club: WHY WOULDN'T YOU JOIN?
I have a bit more time these days to explore what else is out there, club-wise in San Francisco, and I say this in the most objective of ways - The City Club is by far the BEST private Club in the City. Starting with the staff - a group of consummate hospitality professionals who hail from all corners of the industry and who walk through those brass doors at 155 Sansome Street with the same goals in mind: to make the Club that much better every day and to ensure that our Members feel like they are the most important people in the world (they are!). They know names, they know preferences (window table? stirred not shaken? they know!), and most importantly, they care. These days, good customer service seems to be rather obsolete, but at The City Club, personal service is the heart and soul of our business.
Beyond this paramount personal service, I've yet to find another club in town that offers an array of amenities and programs to the Members than what The City Club offers. Monthly speaker events with city notables? Check. Savings on private meeting rooms and events? Check. A delicious, healthy, and abundant lunch buffet daily? Check. A private Members-only bar with witty bartenders and top-shelf libations? Check. Networking events every week? Check. A membership comprised of the city's top-tier professionals from all industries? Check. Management who continues to invest in the Club to ensure its longevity and prosperity? Big check. All of these reasons and many more lead me back to my original thought: WHY WOULDN'T YOU JOIN?
When it comes to joining, Corporate Memberships are the way to go. They are designed to allow several individuals from a company enjoy the benefits of Membership at The City Club at the most reasonable rate. All designees can entertain clients at their leisure at the Club, as well as customize their individual membership to best fit their needs (including fitness, golf, spa upgrades). Larissa Lorian in Membership is as gracious and friendly as they come when greeting new and prospective Members so I encourage you to reach out to her if joining the Club is something you or someone you know may be considering. There's nothing to lose and much to be gained...
Until next time, I know that The City Club has many more suprises in store, putting the exclamation point on being THE BEST PRIVATE CLUB in San Francisco! Go see for yourself.
-Victoria Welch
Club Director turned full time Mom...for now
