What is Friendship Exchange? Is This a Dating Service? How Do I Join? Why do people join Friendship Exchange? What Characteristics do your members share? What Does Membership Cost? Does the annual membership fee include events? What do I get for my membership? How many events may I attend each month? What if I need to cancel for an event I already signed up for? Can non-members participate in Friendship Exchange? Can I attend events by myself? I’ve never done anything like this before. What do events cost? Why aren’t alcoholic beverages always included? How do I make a reservation? What days of the week do events occur on? What can I expect during a typical dinner event? What is the mix of men and women at events? What is the dress code for events? What is Friendship Exchange?          top ^ Friendship Exchange is the ultimate social club for single professionals from the age of 21-65. We offer a social environment that is upscale, safe, non-intimidating, non-pressuring and filled with great experiences! If it’s time for new experiences, new people, new friendships and new relationships – then it’s time to join us. Is This a Dating Service?          top ^ We are not a dating service – we are a social club for singles between the ages of 21-55. We provide events from dining and social events to outdoor and theater events that provide an ambiance conducive to meeting other single professionals. We provide you the opportunity to meet other singles in a sophisticated, yet comfortable environment – the rest is up to you. How Do I Join?          top ^ You can join in one of four ways: 1) Click on the Join Now section of this website and complete the information 2) Fill out the membership form and mail it with your check or credit card number to: Friendship Exchange, P.O. Box 4095, Olathe, KS 66062 3) Fill out the form and fax it to 913.599.4811. 4) Call us at 913/492-5968 and join over the phone. Why do people join Friendship Exchange?          top ^ People have different reasons for joining a singles organization; however, most people join to meet other single professionals in a non-intimidating and relaxed atmosphere and to add some pizzazz to their social lives! What Characteristics do your members share?          top ^ Age: Our members range from 21-60 with the core of our members in their mid 30’s to 50’s. Careers: Members are engaged in businesses and professions from doctors, teachers, professors, nurses, paralegals, judges, administrators, financial advisors, pilots, accountants, and business owners to retailers, sales and marketing professionals, engineers, therapists and computer specialists. What Does Membership Cost?          top ^ 1 Year Membership is $245 to join, payable at the time a membership commences. Members may attend as many events as they wish. 1 Year Membership runs for a full year from the date you join and renews at the rate of $125 per year. Does the annual membership fee include events?          top ^ No. Events are charged separately and are usually between $10 and $40. Depending on the venue and what's offered, dining events typically run between $25-$45; cocktail parties $10-$15; and wine tastings $25-$50. Fees for special events such as theatre, sporting events and travel will vary. Alcohol may be purchased separately at all events unless otherwise noted in our event description. Reservations must be made in advance for each event - see individual event for details. What do I get for my membership?          top ^ We put a lot of time and effort into creating wonderful events where you can enjoy yourself and at the same time, meet a great group of single people in your age range. Plus, the annual membership fee gets you member pricing on events, invitations to hard to get theater and concert tickets, benefits offered to members by venues throughout the city, and you have the option to be added to our On-File Membership with The Relationship Headhunters. How many events may I attend each month?          top ^ Members may attend as many events as they wish on a space-available basis. What if I need to cancel for an event I already signed up for?          top ^ Not a problem. We ask that you give us at least 24 hours notice for a full refund or credit to a future event. If you do not contact us to cancel, your event fee is not refundable. Can non-members participate in Friendship Exchange?          top ^ Yes. There are some events offered by Friendship Exchange that are open to our guests. Each event is different, so please check our calendar for details on which events are open to guests. Can I attend events by myself?           top ^ Absolutely… most people do. This is your opportunity to meet other single professionals and we make it easy for you. We’re at the door to greet you, help you meet others and help you feel comfortable. I’ve never done anything like this before.          top ^ Most of our members haven’t before they joined Friendship Exchange. And almost everyone is nervous the first time. The first time is always the hardest, but we’re there to make you feel comfortable and welcome and our members are terrific single people who remember what it was like to come to their first event, and they’ll go out of their way to help you feel at home. What do events cost?          top ^ Depending on the venue and what’s offered, dining events typically run between $35-$85; cocktail parties $10-$15 for members; Wine Parties $28-$48 for members. Special events, theater events, etc. vary depending on the price of tickets, etc. involved. Alcohol is purchased separately and individually at all events unless otherwise noted in our event description. Why aren’t alcoholic beverages always included?          top ^ There are so many varying tastes in alcoholic beverages that we find our members prefer to choose and purchase their own drinks, or opt not to drink. Our monthly newsletter describes each event and what is included for that particular event. It will be easy to find events that are just right for you! How do I make a reservation?          top ^ Each month, members receive a newsletter via mail or email that details the month’s events and gives a sneak preview of the events for the upcoming months. Members choose the events they want to attend and either fax or mail the reservation form to us, register via the website or email, or call us with their reservation. Once reservations are made and paid, all you have to do is show up at the appointed time and place, we do the rest! What days of the week do events occur on?          top ^ Each month we offer some events during the weekends and some on weekday nights to accommodate the different schedules of our many members. What can I expect during a typical dinner event?          top ^ A typical dining event offers 2-3 opportunities for you to meet new friends. The first 30-45 minutes of a dining event are set aside for our “mix and mingle” time. When you arrive, you will be greeted, give a nametag and introduced to other attending members. This is a time to exchange business cards and get to know everyone who is at that event. At the time for dinner seating, members move to tables. We have many fun ways of doing our seating assignments and you’ll always have a chance to get to know many people during the evening. Our cocktail parties and wine parties are total mix and mingle times where you have an opportunity to meet everyone there, if that is your desire. Theater events are similar to dining events where we have a mix and mingle time beforehand and then are taken to our seats. Our outdoor events such as picnics, hiking trips, etc. offer many opportunities to get to know your fellow members. What is the mix of men and women at events?          top ^ Typically, we have 1 (man):2 ½ (women), sometimes 1:1 and occasionally 1:3 or 1:4. Ratios will vary in different age categories. If you are looking for quality versus quantity, you will find quality people at Friendship Exchange events. If an equal ratio (1:1) is the determining factor, you might want to try our Relationship Headhunters one-on-one approach. What is the dress code for events?           top ^ We call it “dressy casual” or business casual. Men should wear dress slacks and nice shirts, women can wear dresses, skirts, and slacks that you would typically wear to a nice work environment or out to dinner in a nice restaurant.