Can Non-Members Attend AROO Events and Meetings?

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Yes. Alfa Romeo Owners of Oregon (AROO) states that members and non-members are both welcome at its events and monthly meetings. If you are not a member, you can still attend, but you should expect to pay a small fee to cover costs such as refreshments and rental expenses, and members typically pay less than non-members. Some individual events also require an RSVP or a cash payment, so check the event details before you go.

What AROO Says About Attendance

The club describes itself as dedicated to Alfa Romeo enthusiasts and says it welcomes all Alfa Romeo enthusiasts — members or not — to its activities and monthly meetings. Its event listings repeat the same point: members as well as non-members are welcome to join.

The practical condition is cost. AROO normally charges a small fee to cover expenses like refreshments and rental costs, and members typically pay less than non-members. That means non-members can attend, but usually at a higher price than members.

Monthly Meetings

AROO holds a monthly in-person meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 715 S Bancroft St, Portland, OR 97239.

Exceptions apply: there is no meeting in June, July, August, or December, and occasionally a month is skipped when other events fall too close to the meeting date. Non-members are welcome at these meetings along with members.

Events Open to Non-Members

AROO hosts a range of activities throughout the year, including:

  • Tours on Oregon roads
  • Time Speed Distance (TSD) rallies
  • Tech sessions
  • Garage tours
  • Shop tours and swap meets

Examples from the club's upcoming schedule include the Alfa Farm Tour and Swap Meet on September 19, 2026, a shop tour in North Portland, the AROC National Convention in Ogden, Utah (September 23–27, 2026), an Old Super Tour, and a vintage upholstery workshop tour.

Fees, RSVP, and Payment Details

Item What the club states
Non-member attendance Welcome at events and monthly meetings
Typical cost Small fee to cover refreshments, rental costs, etc.
Member vs. non-member Members typically pay less
Example event fee Alfa Farm Tour and Swap Meet: $15/person, bring cash to pay for lunch
Example RSVP Alfa Farm Tour and Swap Meet requires sign-up via a Google form
Location details Sent by email for at least one event

The Alfa Farm Tour and Swap Meet shows how these conditions work in practice: it runs 10:00–3:00 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, costs $15 per person with cash requested for lunch, and requires an RSVP through a sign-up form. The exact location is sent by email.

Before You Go

  • Check the club calendar for the specific event you plan to attend.
  • Confirm whether that event has a separate fee, an RSVP requirement, or a cash-only payment.
  • Expect to pay more as a non-member than a member would.
  • For monthly meetings, confirm the date, since June, July, August, December, and some other months have no meeting.

If you want to contact someone on the AROO Board of Directors, the club provides contact information on its website.