Membership

What is the purpose of the Hanscom Spouses’ Club?

The Hanscom SC’s purpose is to foster a spirit of good fellowship among its members and to preserve the ideals and “esprit de corps” of our community through social, cultural, charitable, educational, and welfare activities.

Am I eligible?

The Hanscom Spouses’ Club is open to both wives and husbands of active-duty military personnel, as well as many retiree and civilian spouses. More specifically, our members fall into three groups: Active Members, Associate Members and Honorary Members.

Active Members are spouses of all active military personnel and are eligible for all the privileges and benefits of full membership, including the right to vote and hold elected office.

Associate Members have the right to vote, chair committees and hold elective office, except those of President or First Vice President. The following are eligible to become Associate members:

  • Spouses of all retired military personnel.
  • Unremarried widow(er)s of deceased U.S. Armed Forces personnel.
  • Active duty or retired military personel .
  • Adult relatives, other than the spouse, who are dependents of an active duty U.S, Armed Forces personnel.
  • Civilian employees and/or their spouse.
  • Unremarried widow(er) of deceased civilian employees.
  • Unremarried divorced spouses of military personnel (active or retired) who retain a Military ID card.
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    Honorary Membership may be issued for one year at the invitation of the President. With the approval of the SC Board, the President may invite such persons as deemed appropriate. Honorary members shall not pay dues, vote, chair a committee, or hold an SC position.

    How do I join?

    You can pick up a membership application at any SC function, or print and complete our online(See Documents & Forms Section for application). Bring the application and dues check to the next function, or mail them to: Hanscom SC, PO Box 557, Bedford, MA 01730

    What is the cost?

    Current membership dues are:

    Spouses of E7-E9/ 03-09/ Equiv. $48/year or $4/month, Spouses of E5-E6/ 01-02/Equiv. $36/year or $3/month,

    Spouses of E1-E4/Equiv. $24/year or $2/month, Seniors( 62 & older) or widows $24/year or $2/month

    Annual payment in full( cash, check, made payable to HSC). If you are joining after September, please contact membership for prorated dues for the year. Monthly payments using AF Club MasterCard at the monthly rate checked above

    Can I “try it out” before I join and pay dues?

    Our September “Activities” kick-off function is a great way to get a feel for the SC before joining, and all eligible prospective members are welcome to attend.

    Membership is required for participation in all other SC activities. However, eligible prospective members may attend one event per year as a guest. If you’d like to be a guest at our next function but don’t know an SC member, contact our Membership Chair at membership@hanscomsc.org to make arrangements.

     

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