Membership
What is the purpose of the Hanscom Spouses Club?
The Hanscom Spouses Club’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 retiree and many 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.
Honorary Membership may be issued for one year at the invitation of the President. With the approval of the Hanscom Spouse Club Board, the President may invite such persons as deemed appropriate. Honorary members shall not pay dues, vote, chair a committee or hold any Hanscom Spouses Club positions.
How do I join?
You can pick up a membership application at any Hanscom Spouses Club function, or print and complete one from this website (see Documents & Forms Section for application). Bring the application and appropriate amount for dues to the next function, or mail these items to: Hanscom Spouses Club, PO Box 557, Bedford, MA 01730.
What is the cost?
Current membership dues are:
- Spouses of E7-E9/03-09 or equivalent - $48.00 per year or $4.00 per month
- Spouses of E5-E6/01-02 or equivalent - $36.00 per year or $3.00 per month
- Spouses of E1-E4 or equivalent - $24.00 per year or $2.00 per month
- Seniors( 62 & older) or widows - $24.00 per year or $2.00 per month
Annual payment in full (cash or check made payable to HSC) or by monthly payments using Minuteman Air Force Club MasterCard.
If you are joining after September, please contact membership at membership@hanscomsc.org prior to submitting the form.
Can I “try it out” before I join and pay dues?
Membership is required for participation in Hanscom Spouse Club activities. However, eligible prospective members may attend one event per year as a guest. If you would like to be a guest at our next function but don’t know a Hanscom Spouses Club member, contact our Membership Chair at membership@hanscomsc.org to make arrangements.