Crichton Club FAQ
How does one pronounce Crichton? Cry-tun
What are the membership levels?
There are two membership categories: Single or Co-Membership. Regardless of membership level, all members are entitled to attend our three annual lectures, each followed by a wine and dessert reception with the speaker.
What are the membership level dues?
Single: $175, Couple: $350.
How do I join?
There are three ways to join. Online at Crictonclub.org. Click the MEMBERSHIP tab and select JOIN. This will give you the option to join online or by downloading a fillable pdf form. You can also email us at crichtonclub@gmail.com and request our email brochure which also has a mailable form.
Regardless of how you join, you’ll receive a welcome email with your username (your email) and a password. At your earliest convenience, please login to our website. Click the MEMBERSHIP TAB, click SIGN-IN and RENEW, enter your USERNAME and PASSWORD, SIGN-IN and confirm that the information on your profile is correct. You also have the option of changing your password and profile information. Be sure to write down your password so that you’ll have it for future use.
Note: You will not need your password to make reservations for events. You will only need your email address. When you join you will be added to our email and mail lists.
Can I complete the membership form and pay the membership fee for someone else?
Yes, but with the exception of the payment information, all other information on the form must pertain to the member-to-be.
How long will it take to process my membership?
Memberships are generally activated within two business days
How do I renew my membership?
Our membership/fiscal year runs from June 1 through May 31. Although you can join any time after
June 1, most members rejoin in late mid-summer/early fall.
At crichtonclub.org, click MEMBERSHIP, click SIGN-IN and RENEW, click SIGN IN (At this point you may update your profile) then click RENEW, UPGRADE or UPDATE. Here you can renew at your present level or change levels. Select your level and payment type. Be sure to click SAVE AND CONTINUE.
My membership lapsed for a season or two. How do I reinstate?
Online: Follow the same process as if you are renewing. If more than I year has lapsed, please follow the same process for joining as a new member. Regardless of how you join, renew, or update, please feel free to contact us at crichtonclub@gmail.com if you need any assistance.
Can I join or renew for only part of the season?
Only new members may join for part-year membership and receive a part year discount.
How do I register for events?
By Mail: For some events you may receive a written invitation with an RSVP card. Simply mail the card to the indicated address. However, we generally require online registration because it is less time-consuming for our volunteer staff. Online: Click on the EVENTS tab at crichtonclub.org. and follow the instructions. You will need your preferred email address, but not your password, to register online.
What if I can't remember my preferred email address?
Contact us at crichtonclub@gmail.com and we’ll let you know the preferred email address that you provided to us. If you want to change your preferred email address, email us or go online to MEMBERSHIP> SIGN-IN > RENEW to update your profile.
Can co-members register even if the preferred email address is not the co-member's?
Yes, if the co-member uses the preferred email address.
Does it make any difference whose credit card I use?
No.
Do all members and guests have to be registered in advance for the event?
Yes. The caterer needs time to prepare food and beverages for the dinners and post-lecture reception. Some museum galleries are open to members and guests of Crichton Club after hours, but insurance rules require that all members and guests must be registered by the deadline.
Can I bring guest(s) to events?
If the member(s) cannot attend an event, they may invite an equal number of guests to take their place, OR they may bring an equal number of guests to join the members at the next lecture. There is no additional charge for guests under these circumstances. There is no carry-over option to the next season. Members are encouraged to bring guests to join them for the lectures and post-lecture wine and dessert receptions for $35 per person.
Confidentiality
The personal contact information of members is kept strictly confidential and never sold, shared with outside entities, or used for purposes other than for communication with our members as authorized the President and/or Board of Directors. Credit card information is never retained by the Club. The amount, nature and date of payment is, of course, in our system, but we have no access to your card information.
How does one pronounce Crichton? Cry-tun
What are the membership levels?
There are two membership categories: Single or Co-Membership. Regardless of membership level, all members are entitled to attend our three annual lectures, each followed by a wine and dessert reception with the speaker.
What are the membership level dues?
Single: $175, Couple: $350.
How do I join?
There are three ways to join. Online at Crictonclub.org. Click the MEMBERSHIP tab and select JOIN. This will give you the option to join online or by downloading a fillable pdf form. You can also email us at crichtonclub@gmail.com and request our email brochure which also has a mailable form.
Regardless of how you join, you’ll receive a welcome email with your username (your email) and a password. At your earliest convenience, please login to our website. Click the MEMBERSHIP TAB, click SIGN-IN and RENEW, enter your USERNAME and PASSWORD, SIGN-IN and confirm that the information on your profile is correct. You also have the option of changing your password and profile information. Be sure to write down your password so that you’ll have it for future use.
Note: You will not need your password to make reservations for events. You will only need your email address. When you join you will be added to our email and mail lists.
Can I complete the membership form and pay the membership fee for someone else?
Yes, but with the exception of the payment information, all other information on the form must pertain to the member-to-be.
How long will it take to process my membership?
Memberships are generally activated within two business days
How do I renew my membership?
Our membership/fiscal year runs from June 1 through May 31. Although you can join any time after
June 1, most members rejoin in late mid-summer/early fall.
At crichtonclub.org, click MEMBERSHIP, click SIGN-IN and RENEW, click SIGN IN (At this point you may update your profile) then click RENEW, UPGRADE or UPDATE. Here you can renew at your present level or change levels. Select your level and payment type. Be sure to click SAVE AND CONTINUE.
My membership lapsed for a season or two. How do I reinstate?
Online: Follow the same process as if you are renewing. If more than I year has lapsed, please follow the same process for joining as a new member. Regardless of how you join, renew, or update, please feel free to contact us at crichtonclub@gmail.com if you need any assistance.
Can I join or renew for only part of the season?
Only new members may join for part-year membership and receive a part year discount.
How do I register for events?
By Mail: For some events you may receive a written invitation with an RSVP card. Simply mail the card to the indicated address. However, we generally require online registration because it is less time-consuming for our volunteer staff. Online: Click on the EVENTS tab at crichtonclub.org. and follow the instructions. You will need your preferred email address, but not your password, to register online.
What if I can't remember my preferred email address?
Contact us at crichtonclub@gmail.com and we’ll let you know the preferred email address that you provided to us. If you want to change your preferred email address, email us or go online to MEMBERSHIP> SIGN-IN > RENEW to update your profile.
Can co-members register even if the preferred email address is not the co-member's?
Yes, if the co-member uses the preferred email address.
Does it make any difference whose credit card I use?
No.
Do all members and guests have to be registered in advance for the event?
Yes. The caterer needs time to prepare food and beverages for the dinners and post-lecture reception. Some museum galleries are open to members and guests of Crichton Club after hours, but insurance rules require that all members and guests must be registered by the deadline.
Can I bring guest(s) to events?
If the member(s) cannot attend an event, they may invite an equal number of guests to take their place, OR they may bring an equal number of guests to join the members at the next lecture. There is no additional charge for guests under these circumstances. There is no carry-over option to the next season. Members are encouraged to bring guests to join them for the lectures and post-lecture wine and dessert receptions for $35 per person.
Confidentiality
The personal contact information of members is kept strictly confidential and never sold, shared with outside entities, or used for purposes other than for communication with our members as authorized the President and/or Board of Directors. Credit card information is never retained by the Club. The amount, nature and date of payment is, of course, in our system, but we have no access to your card information.