Established to encourage new ideas and a free exchange of thought, The City Club is the oldest continuous independent free speech forum in the country, renowned for its tradition of debate and discussion. The City Club firmly believes in the free expression of all ideas and the benefits of an open exchange. It is non-partisan and does not take positions on issues. All speakers must answer unfiltered, unrehearsed questions directly from the audience. Each Forum is an hour long program. The program starts with a brief introduction followed by a 25-30 minute address by the speaker. Spirited, insightful and often challenging questions from the audience fill the final half hour of the program.

Our Mission
To inform, educate and inspire citizens by presenting significant ideas and providing opportunities for dialogue in a collegial setting.

Our Vision
We will be an organization where diverse members experience quality and camaraderie, a civic center where the community comes to encounter and challenge important ideas and an electronic Forum where the nation comes to listen.

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