The Non-Partisan Association has long-struggled with its reputation as the party of choice for Vancouver's monied classes, representing the privileged rather than the city's peons. So, if you wanted to change that reputation, would you book the association's caucus meeting at a) a community centre b) a private office c) a mid-market hotel or d) a swanky business club? If you choose d) a swanky business club, you'd be right. Because last Tuesday, the civic party's elected officials converged on the Terminal City Club for their much-delayed navel-gazing session. The club describes itself as "a private sanctuary and place of retreat" with facilities that excude "comfort and prestige." And what was the explanation for hosting the event there? Well, evidently, this was one of the few places the association could meet for free, with the space being donated. Errr...okay.