Frequently Asked Questions

Norwell Women’s Club membership is open to all Norwell residents as well as previous Norwell Women’s Club members who may currently reside in a different city/town or state. Business membership is available to all businesses that operate in Norwell or that serve Norwell residents.

Individual ($40 per year) and Business ($75 per year) are available. Most NWC events are open to members and non-members alike, however only individual and business members can join Member only events (Year End Party, Holiday/Yankee Swap Party), NWC Committees, host events and participate in the distribution of grants and scholarships at fiscal year-end.

Business membership benefits also include logo placement on our website, monthly posts on our Facebook Group Page and participation in NWC business showcase events.

 Membership term follows the calendar year January thru December. 

Norwell Women’s Club membership is gender neutral.

The mission of the Norwell Women’s Club is to support our community through volunteerism and inspiring meaningful engagement with a fun, diverse and welcoming group of women.

Yes, Norwell Women’s Club is a registered 501(c)(3) Tax ID 043-099132.

Each year, funds raised by NWC are donated to Norwell resident high school seniors as College scholarships as well as via grants to 501(c)(3) non-profits supporting the Norwell Community.  Details and a list of previous year recipients can be found on our Community Impact page.

The Women’s Club of Norwell was established in 1959 as a philanthropic, educational and social organization.

Specific committees can change year to year depending upon events and activities planned for the year.  NWC members can sign up for a committee by emailing general@norwellwomensclub.org.

COMMITTEES

• Fundraising Events

  The activities of this committee raise the funds for our annual Norwell senior high school scholarship and non-profit grants. Fundraising events may change annually but have included Pickleball Tournaments, March Madness Raffle and Stand Up Comedy Night, and the Mom Prom. If enjoy event planning and rallying the troops for a fun night out – all for a good cause, this is the committee for you.

• Community Events

  This committee focuses on free community events for families, seniors, and the disabled. Events may change, but currently include December’s Holiday Stroll on the Common, Halloween on the Common, Norwell Gardens Holiday Luncheon, Council on Aging Mother’s Day Tea, and Family Valentine’s Sweetheart Dance.

NWC hosts Community Events, Fundraisers, Social Events and Health & Wellness Events. Some events may be restricted to members only or require purchase of a ticket, but most events, especially our Community Events are free.  Some of our regular events may include:

•  Community Events:  Mother’s Day Tea at the Norwell Council on Aging, Holiday Luncheon at Norwell Gardens, Holiday on the Common with Santa, Halloween on the Common, Southwood Nursing Home support

•  Fundraisers:  Mom Prom, Comedy Night & March Madness Raffle

•  Social Events:  Monthly Socialtinis, Information Sessions, Member Holiday/ Yankee Swap Party, Member Summer Party, Adult Costume Party.

•  Health & Wellness Events:  Monthly Walks for Health, free Health & Fitness classes, and mental health workshops and informational meetings.

NWC events may change year over year based on interest and priority. 

Events are posted on our Event Calendar and on our Facebook and Instagram pages. A monthly newsletter is also sent to NWC members and a larger email distribution list.  Sign up for our newsletter here to be notified for events.

NWC membership has no time commitment requirements.  You can engage in the events and gatherings based on your interest and availability.   While many of our events occur in the evening, we also offer daytime events as an alternative.   Visit our Event Calendar to assist in your planning. 

Yes, at this time most NWC events are all open to members and non-members and we invite guests to attend, meet our members and learn about our organization.

Starting January 2022, membership will now be based on the calendar year and will cover January 1 through December 31st.

Inquiries as to the status of your membership should be send to general@norwellwomensclub.org

Depending upon your employers Matching Gift program, your annual membership fee may be eligible for an employer match.   The Norwell Women’s Club Tax ID is Tax ID 043-099132.  Additional monetary donations may also be eligible for an employer match and we can assist in understanding your employer’s matching gifts program.   Some employers also support community volunteerism and provide company paid time off for the employee and we have NWC opportunities for you to use those hours.  Should you wish to put those employer paid volunteer hours to work, please contact us at general@norwellwomensclub.org.

Current NWC Leadership roles are listed on our website and are a 2 year term commitment.  https://www.norwellwomensclub.org/leadership

However Leadership roles change based on current year events, priorities and the talents of our membership. 

We also actively seek individuals to lead events which may not require participation at the Board level. If you have a skill or talent you wish to contribute to the organization or are interested in a current leadership role, inquiries for both types of leadership roles can be send to general@norwellwomensclub.org

NWC holds meetings in June at the Annual Summer Party and December at the Holiday/Yankee Swap party whereby organization business matters are discussed and all members are invited to join. These two events are MEMBER ONLY events.