Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the Club really work?
Absolutely! Annually, there are over 2000 orders placed between member firms plus roughly the same number of leads.
- Are there a fixed number of membership categories?
No, the Club is always looking to expand by adding additional categories in relevant areas of business.
- Other than the weekly lunch meeting, are there any other time commitments?
The Metro Club holds a number of special interest workshops and social events throughout the year. Attendance at these events in encouraged, but is optional.
- What is the cost to join the club?
The annual membership fee is $335.00 plus GST. The weekly lunch is $18 (taxes, gratuities included) which includes a full course meal and parking at the Fort Garry Hotel.
- What if I can’t make a lunch session?
Member companies are expected to maintain a minimum attendance of 65%. each member company may designate an alternate member who can attend on behalf of the primary member.
- Other than the weekly lunches, is there any other form of communication with the members
Yes, the Metro Club publishes a weekly bulletin which summarizes the lunch meeting. Also the web site contains a "members only" section which provides useful information to the member companies.
- As a member, am I obligated to provide a certain number of leads and/or orders to other members?
No, there are no quotas that must be maintained. Members are encouraged to use each other’s goods and services, however there is no minimum quota that must be maintained.