Become a Member of The 20th Century Club of Little Rock
According to our bylaws, members of the Twentieth Century Club should be “persons who are willing to give their time and talents to projects of civic betterment in cancer-related areas.”
Twentieth Century Club 2026-2027 Service Requirements
for New Members
Attendance
- Members must attend 7 of 9 business luncheons (September-May) which are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Purchasing lunch is optional.
- Members must attend the annual Hope Ball in the spring. First year members are REQUIRED to tear down/clean up after the Ball which may be that evening or the day after the event.
Dues & Fees
- Annual dues are $100 and should be paid at the May business meeting. Make checks payable to the 20th Century Club. Payments accepted after June 30th may be subject to late fees.
Hope Ball Requirements
- Members are required to purchase two (2) Hope Ball tickets at $300 each.
- Members must attend the Ball. Any variance in this requirement must be approved by the Board of Directors.
- Every member must serve on a Hope Ball committee.
Dinners & Bingo Night
- All members are required to provide food for FOUR (4) dinners and stay and serve. You will sign up to bring an item, such as a vegetable, salad or dessert. We serve the patients, eat with them, provide fellowship, and clean up afterwards. (Be prepared to stay approximately two hours, 5-7 p.m. Dinners are provided on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights.
Service Credits
- All members must earn five (5) additional service credits before the May meeting. Credits may be earned in many ways and the service credit opportunities change from year to year as determined by the Board. Reference to this will be in the Member Directory that you will receive in September.
Note: These requirements are subject to change pending Board action and approval.
2026-2027 Events for New Members to Attend
May Club Meeting
• New Members for the 2026-2027 Club Year will be introduced at our May Club meeting and luncheon, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Pleasant Valley Country Club. Prior to the Club meeting, New Members will be photographed for the 2026-2027 Club membership directory. Following the Club meeting you are required to attend a New Member Orientation Session. Tentatively plan to be at this meeting from 11:00am -1:30pm.
Tour of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS
• In October, New Members will take a tour of the Rockefeller Cancer Institute at UAMS with the Second Vice President. This will help to understand the experiences that our patients are having as they undergo various cancer treatments.
During the New Member Orientation Session, the history and present-day activities of the Club will be discussed, along with all membership requirements. Details of the Hope Ball and the various fundraising processes will also be explained.
Please include a photo of yourself with your application.
Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2026. Any application received after this date will not be considered for 2026-2027 membership.
If you have questions, please send an email to executivedirector@hopeawayfromhome.org.