Each year, Newcomers' organizes a tour to the São Paulo Saturday Night Carnaval Parade. This is one party you won't want to miss!
Twice a year, INC organizes special tours around the city, with experienced tour guides that speak fluent English. The first semester tour focuses on a specific neighborhood, allowing members to explore a new area of the city. The second semester tour is called the INC ANNUAL SAMPA TOUR, and is a guided walking tour of old downtown São Paulo. These are great opportunities to visit the sites of this mega city. It's a tour you won't want to miss!
Scheduled monthly on a Saturday night, INC members are invited to attend special events, which may include a dinner at a local restaurant, cocktails at an interesting bar or a party at a member's home. It's a great chance for couples to mingle, and singles to get out and meet each other.
INC celebrates its anniversary in September. Each year, a celebration is held to honor the club. Watch the calendar for more information!
Normally held the first Saturday of December at the home of an INC Member, the annual holiday party is a chance for couples and singles to mingle and to say farewell before the holidays.
For more information on these and other INC activities, please e-mail our Vice-President of Events at vpevents@newcomers-sp.com.br
INC Area Representatives organizes events and activities for specific districts in Sao Paulo. Contact your local area rep for upcoming events.
For more information on your area, please e-mail our Vice-President of Welcoming at vpwelcoming@newcomers-sp.com.br
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Guests to INC meetings and events are always welcome. Entrance fee for guests at INC Monthly Meetups is R$80 and INC Bazaars is R$15. Guests are welcome to attend one INC event before joining. Some INC events are open to non-members, but INC members always have priority in reservations, and a fee may be applied to non-members.
INC aims to provide interesting activities to its members. Members are reminded that participation in INC activities is entirely at the members’ own discretion and/or risk. Neither the Club nor its representatives shall be held responsible for injury, damage, or loss incurred by participation in Club events.
All INC-sponsored activities should be proposed through the INC Board. Activities involving commercial establishments and individual service providers shall receive the same treatment, and may be considered, as long as the main purpose of the activity meets the main INC objective (social).
Businesses invited to provide an activity shall be allowed to provide business cards at the activity to participants, so that participants may seek their services later if they like. Businesses shall not be allowed to gather personal information on the participants, including e-mails or phone numbers, for future commercial use, use photographs of INC events for commercial purposes, nor distribute business cards, flyers or any other advertising material at other INC events.
Please note that use of the INC e-mails and membership database for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited, and subject to exclusion from the club and from future advertising opportunities.
For the purposes of INC policies, if the activity proposed is that which normally generates revenue or promotes the sale of goods and/or services for that person, it will be considered commercial, regardless of whether or not the proposed activity through INC itself will generate profit. Similarly, if the activity proposed is unrelated in any way, directly or indirectly, to the person’s commercial activity, it will be deemed non-commercial for the purposes of this policy.
What You Can't Do:
INC strives to be a social club to build lasting friendships, as well as a trusted resource of information and to comply with local laws. Thank you for understanding.
What You Can Do:
* Members who do not abide by the INC bylaws and/or policies are subject to exclusion from the club. Please contact INC President Tiffany Tsai at president@newcomers-sp.com.br to register a complaint.
Known as "INC Wednesdays", the club offers its members activities geared towards the non-working spouse, always scheduled on Wednesday mornings.
1st Wednesdays of the month
Our Monthly Meetup, which is held the first Wednesday of each month, is the club's main event and a great way to meet new people or catch-up with friends. Monthly Meetups are held at a publilc location, to facilitate the arrival of new members. Details about each month's Meetup are detailed in the invites which can be found in our calendar or on our members' WhatsApp groups.
INC Monthly Meetups
On non-vendor days, please join us for our Monthly Meetups. You will find a breakfast buffet waiting for you, as well as many opportunities to socialize with old and new friends. Dicas books are also on sale there. Monthly Meetups are free of charge for our members. Visitors are always welcome, but there is an entrance fee.
INC Bazaars
INC Bazaars are held several times a year at Espaço Escandnavo on Rua Job Lane, 1030, in the Alto da Boa Vista neighborhood. At bazaars, local artisans are present with a variety of homemade crafts, art work, food, and many other Brazilian and international goods. We sell the INC Dicas (packed with helpful information about living in São Paulo) and INC Dicas - The Kitchen Edition Cookbooks*. Coffee and other beverages are available.
* The INC cookbook is currently sold out.
Our Board of Directors is always present at both venues, and will be happy to assist you upon your arrival.
For information on the next Monthly Meetups, please contact our Monthly Meetups Director at monthlymeetups@newcomers-sp.com.br
2nd Wednesdays of the month*
Red Rose Coffees that are geared towards providing new members with helpful information about settling in. Upon joining INC, a new member will be formally invited to attend these coffees, but all members are welcome to attend Red Rose Coffees, and to help us welcome new members. This is a great opportunity to meet other new members in a more intimate environment, either at a local establishment or at a member’s home. Helpful hints are always shared, as well as useful information about the club and about the city.
For information on the next Red Rose Coffee, please contact our Red Rose Director at redrose@newcomers-sp.com.br
3rd Wednesdays of the month*
The INC Board of Directors plans a monthly activity on the 2rd Wednesday of the month. We welcome suggestions from our membership on interesting activities as well.
For more information, please e-mail the INC President at president@newcomers-sp.com.br
4th Wednesdays of the month*
Each month, INC members are invited to attend a lunch at a local restaurant around town. This is a fantastic opportunity to try a new place, as well as to meet new friends and to chat in a more cozy and intimate environment. Luncheons are scheduled in a different area of the city each month, and are usually paired with a cultural activity or unique shopping experience.
For information on the next Monthly Luncheon, please contact our Luncheons Director at luncheons@newcomers-sp.com.br
Guests to INC meetings and events are always welcome. An entrance fee for guests at INC Monthly Meetups is charged. Guests are welcome to attend one INC event before joining. Selected events are open to non-members, but INC members always have priority in reservations and fees may apply to non-members.
INC aims to provide interesting activities to its members. Members are reminded that participation in INC activities is entirely at the members’ own discretion and/or risk. Neither the Club nor its representatives shall be held responsible for injury, damage, or loss incurred by participation in Club events. All INC-sponsored activities must be proposed through the INC Board. Activities involving commercial establishments and individual service providers shall receive the same treatment, and may be admitted, as long as the main purpose of the activity meets the main INC objective (social). Businesses involved shall be allowed to provide business cards at the activity to participants, so that participants may seek their services later if they like. Businesses shall not be allowed to gather personal information on the participants, including e-mails, for future commercial use, use photographs of INC events for commercial purposes, nor distribute business cards, flyers or any other advertising material at other INC events.
Please note that use of the INC e-mails and membership database for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited, and subject to exclusion from the club and from future advertising opportunities.
* For the purposes of INC policies, if the activity proposed is that which normally generates revenue or promotes the sale of goods and/or services for that person, it will be considered commercial, regardless of whether or not the proposed activity through INC itself will generate profit. Similarly, if the activity proposed is unrelated in any way, directly or indirectly, to the person’s commercial activity, it will be deemed non-commercial for the purposes of this policy.
The DICAS book is sold at Monthly Meetups, and is an invaluable resource for getting around São Paulo. It may also be purchased by contacting the INC Secretary at secretary@newcomers-sp.com.br. Current cover price is on sale for R$ 70,00.
What Topics Does the Book Cover?
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The INC Chat is our monthly publication, available online to members only.
The INC Chat features information on upcoming events, as well as interesting articles and helpful tips.
Additionally, our newsletter features advertisements from local doctors, dentists, schools, restaurants, hairdressers and many more services, referred by INC members.
For further information, please contact our VP of Communications at vpcommunications@newcomers-sp.com.br
INC weekly update
INC members receive a weekly update, with reminders of upcoming INC events , as well as useful information about the club and our community.
INC facebook group
Members also have exclusive access to the INC Facebook group, which allows for communication between club members. INC events and other club communications are also posted.
INC area WhatsApp groups
Having access to someone close by is important in such a big city, so each INC Area has its own Whatsapp group to allow members living in close proximity to have immediate communication.
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The International Newcomers’ Club of São Paulo (INC) reserves the right to feature in its newsletter, on its website or in other forums any and all material submitted to its publications for an unspecified period. INC is a volunteer organization that provides no paid compensation for contributions to any of its members.
No materials in INC publications may be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of the International Newcomers’ Club of São Paulo. INC reserves the right to edit copy submitted. Views and opinions expressed in articles do not necessarily reflect those of the INC Chat newsletter or the INC.
INC sells space to advertisers to provide helpful information to our readers and to benefit our club. All advertisers must be referred by at least two INC members of different households who have used their professional services in order to be invited to advertise in our publications.
Businesses shall not be allowed to gather personal information on the participants, including e-mails or phone numbers, for future commercial use, use photographs of INC events for commercial purposes, nor distribute business cards, flyers or any other advertising material at other INC events.
Please note that use of the INC communications and membership database for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited, and subject to exclusion from the club and from future advertising opportunities.
For the purposes of INC policies, if the activity proposed is that which normally generates revenue or promotes the sale of goods and/or services for that person, it will be considered commercial, regardless of whether or not the proposed activity through INC itself will generate profit. Similarly, if the activity proposed is unrelated in any way, directly or indirectly, to the person’s commercial activity, it will be deemed non-commercial for the purposes of this policy.
Two important qualities of INC publications are the seriousness and professionalism with which we approach our advertising policies.
Whether in the INC Chat magazine or the INC Dicas book, advertising with INC is not open to everyone - and this is a very important element that distinguishes the purely commercial advertising you will find in other publications from the advertising you will find through INC.
Potential advertisers seeking to join our publications MUST be referred by at least two active INC members to be considered for inclusion in our publications. These members must be of different households and must have personally used the products or professional services provided by the potential advertiser.
The proposed ad and referrals then go through the INC Advertising Director, who will preliminarily screen the advertiser, to make sure the referrals are legitimate and that the product or service being offered is of interest to our members. It is only after these steps have been taken that the potential advertiser may submit the ad for consideration.
INC then screens the ad to the best of our capacity to make sure any professional titles, specialties or affiliations are true and that any other information featured in the ad is accurate. If there is any room for doubt, INC reserves the right to refuse an advertisement. Likewise, if INC receives feedback regarding a featured advertisement that puts the reputation of our publications at risk, the INC reserves the right to cancel the ad. INC does not accept advertisements or referrals of professionals are not licensed in Brazil and are legally obligated to be licensed to practice in the country.
INC also seeks to maintain its social objective and to protect its membership from unsolicited advertising. It is for this reason that misuse of the club database for commercial purposes and advertising of professional services at club functions or through any other means than the INC Chat and INC Dicas are strictly prohibited and subject to permanent exclusion from the club membership and future advertising opportunities.
INC cannot promise that every member will love each one of our advertisers, but we can promise this: INC will continually try its best to introduce members to trustworthy and ethical professionals and establishments. This is what makes advertising in our publications so unique.
What You Can't Do:
INC strives to be a social club to build lasting friendships, as well as a trusted resource of information and to comply with local laws. Thank you for understanding.
What You Can Do:
* Members who do not abide by the INC bylaws and/or policies are subject to exclusion from the club. Please contact INC President Tiffany Tsai at president@newcomers-sp.com.br to register a complaint.
INC is involved with several charities around São Paulo. Our Community Services Program is a part of our Events Team, and aims to promote member participation in charitable activities and events, through which frienships can be built while making meaningful contributions to the city's less privileged population.
INC does not donate money.
INC promotes activities and events with its members, through which the needs of our selected organizations can be met. We also encourage members to donate clothing, toys and household items that can be delivered to selected organizations.
INC is always open to new projects. If you know of an organization in need of help, please contact our Community Services Director at communityservices@newcomers-sp.com.br.
We are in the process of updating this information. Please contact the Community Services Director for more details.
We are in the process of updating this information. Please contact the Community Services Director for more details.
We are in the process of updating this information. Please contact the Community Services Director for more details.
In 2013, INC worked with the following organizations:
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In 2011, INC worked with the following organizations:
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In 2007, INC worked with the following organizations:
If you´d like information on how to get involved, please contact our Community Services Director at communityservices@newcomers-sp.com.br