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AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, SPARTANBURG
Arthur Patterson, Contact
104 Garner Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864)474-3444
EMAIL:
ke4ean@bellsouth.net
INTERNET:
www.spartanburgamateurradioclub.org
Meets Tuesdays at the Red Cross Building on Garner Road at 7:00 pm
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Interest in Ham Radio
DUES/FEES: $15.00/year-adult or $8.00/year-student
Approximately 100 members participating in Amateur Radio Emergency Services
(ARES), Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), and public service
events, such as March of Dimes as well as the Annual Bicycle Assault on Mt.
Mitchell. The Club is designated as a Public Service Club by the American Radio
Relay League (ARRL). For information on licensing and amateur radio exams, call
583-6716.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20110914
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., FOOTHILLS CHAPTER; ASSC
Lamar Nelson
649 Berry Shoals Road
Duncan, SC 29334
(864)433-1886
EMAIL:
lnelson@leighfibers.com
Meets 2nd Wednesday at 7 pm at Middle Tyger Recreation Center
DUES/FEES: $10.00/year
Foothills Chapter of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina was formed on
September 10, 1998.
PARENT AGENCY: Archaeological Society of South Carolina, Inc.-Columbia, SC
(803)777-8170
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20111028
AUDUBON SOCIETY, PIEDMONT
Sarah Campbell
126 Greengate Lane
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864)585-1228 (h) ; (864)503-5716 (w)
EMAIL:
scampbell@uscupstate.edu
Meets 3rd Thursday, 7:30-9 pm at St. Francis Anglican Church on 601 Webber
Road, Spartanburg. No meetings in July or August.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Interest
DUES/FEES: Meetings are free and open to public. National member fee-$20.00
Seeks the elevation of environmental responsibility through exposure, education,
and conservation activities. Conducts field trips. A subscription to the AUDUBON
magazine automatically establishes membership; however, visitors are always
welcome to attend meetings. Provides monthly programs, plus field trips, projects,
and picnics. Is interested in natural history, conservation, recycling, ecology,
and wildlife. Participates in national bird counts and other data-gathering
projects. Sponsors local wildlife rehabilitation program, for which donations
to Piedmont Audubon Society, Wildlife Rehabilitation, are welcome.
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Carole Anderson,
carole1031@att.net
PARENT AGENCY: National Audubon Society
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties, also Tryon and Columbus
Date of Last Update: 20100729
BLUE STAR MOTHERS
Sheila Seay
319 Beleshere Drive
Inman, SC 29349
(864)809-8477
EMAIL:
spartanburgbluestarmothers@yahoo.com
INTERNET:
www.bluestarmothers.org
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Red Cross building on Garner Road,
Spartanburg.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Family member of someone serving in military
Support for mothers of children serving in the military and support for the
armed forces.
AREA SERVED: Upstate
Date of Last Update: 20100920
BOILING SPRINGS COMMUNITY PARK
Cleon Graves, Chairman
PO Box 160476
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864)809-7726
INTERNET:
www.boilingspringscommunitypark.org
Meets monthly; members notified by postcard
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for information
Support group for the community park. Organizes fundraisers, special events,
musical concerts, and an annual festival. The Park is available for all
community groups, family events, church outings, etc. Call for reservations.
There will be a new Community Park opening at Rainbow Lake Road in the Spring of
2011.
FUNDING: Donations, special events, grants
AREA SERVED: Boiling Springs and surrounding area
Date of Last Update: 20100115
CIVIL AIR PATROL
Rick Bryant, Lt.
500 Ammons Road
Spartanburg, SC 29304
(864) 472-8538 | (864)208-7934
EMAIL: cap312036@gmail.com
INTERNET:
www.gocivilairpatrol.com
Meets Mondays, 6:30 pm at the Spartanburg Memorial Airport.
CAP is a non-profit benevolent organization and the official auxiliary of the
United States Air Force. Its three primary missions are emergency services,
aerospace education, and the cadet program.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20111228
CUTLERY CLUB, PALMETTO
Jerry Riddle, Business Manager
PO Box 1356
Greer, SC 29652
(864)246-6064
EMAIL: palmettonews@yahoo.com
INTERNET:
www.palmettocutleryclub.org
Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 pm at Greer Tennis Center, 226
Oakland Ave., Greer, SC
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Interest in any cutlery
DUES/FEES: $10.00/year
Founded 1975, 52 members. Collectors of knives and related objects. Promotes
education about and preservation of knives. Discourages counterfeiting. Issues
annual club knives to members. Publishes a monthly newsletter. Member of the
National Knife Collectors Association (NKCA).
AREA SERVED: Greenville/Spartanburg, Greer, Southeastern United States
Date of Last Update: 20110721
DINING AND ADVENTURE CLUB, CAROLINA
Kathy Van Gieson, Newsletter Editor
42 Forest Lake Drive
Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864)329-9051
EMAIL:
kvangieson@charter.net
Meets every Friday night for Happy Hour, and most Saturday nights for dinner. Locations
vary.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Adults, no age requirement
DUES/FEES: None; must pay for individual activities
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for a quarterly newsletter. No application forms to
fill out.
An informal group of adults of all ages. To get a full list of activities,
request a newsletter.
AREA SERVED: Upstate
Date of Last Update: 20110531
EMBROIDERERS' GUILD OF AMERICA; SPARTAN SAMPLERS
Jane Johnson, President
120 Condren Avenue
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864)583-6074
Meets 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Needle and Canvas Store. Summer and
Holidays: Call for meeting times and locations.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Love of embroidery, interest in learning new techniques
in all needlework fields
DUES/FEES: $44.00/year (Local and National) includes year subscription to the national EGA magazine (NEEDLEARTS)
and a monthly newsletter.
This group is interested in educating persons in the fine art of needlework.
Embroidery is a very broad term and relates to any stitchery that is done with a
needle that has an eye. Example: needlepoint, x-stitch, quilting, smocking,
canvas work, crewel, needlelace. All ages and levels of skill are invited to
come visit our meetings.
ALTERNATE CONTACTS: Jeanne Earnhardt, (864)582-1288
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20100226
FOOTHILLS ANTIQUE POWER ASSOCIATION
Bill Craft
PO Box 1482
Taylors, SC 29687
(864)476-9053
INTERNET:
www.foothillsantiquepowersc.com
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month, dinner, 6 pm; meeting, 7 pm, at The
Junction at Hearon Circle (on Spartanburg business I-85).
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: An interest in antique power equipment or any antique.
DUES/FEES: Single Membership -- $15; Family membership -- $20.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Submit completed application with dues to treasurer.
A club dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and exhibition of antique
power equipment including: tractors, hit and miss engines, garden tractors,
small appliances, and all types of antiques and farm implements. Sponsors the
annual "Power from the Past Show" on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend every year
at the Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds.
FUNDING: Annual dues, show vendor fees, show admittance, merchandise.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County and surrounding areas in SC, NC, & GA
Date of Last Update: 20110927
FOREST VIEW FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CLUB
Gerri Gilliam, County President
127 Fernbrook Circle
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864)583-3819 (H)
Meets 2nd Tuesday, 10 am in members' homes
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None, open to all
DUES/FEES: $6.00/year
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Attend meetings, pay dues. For more information call
Clemson Extension at (864)596-2993, Ext. 114
To promote family and civic responsibilities within the community through
continued education.
PARENT AGENCY: Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service
AREA SERVED: Westview, Fairforest, Camp Croft and Hillcrest; any area
Date of Last Update: 20100112
HALTER; HANDICAPPED ATHLETES LEARNING TO ENJOY RIDING
Mike Hollifield, Director
PO Box 1403
Spartanburg, SC 29304
(864)909-1097
EMAIL:
handicappedathletes@gmail.com
INTERNET:
www.handicappedathletes.com
Riding sessions on Saturday mornings from 9 am-12 noon, except for
months of December, January, and February.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None
DUES/FEES: $25.00 for 5 week session
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for appointment
A therapeutic horseback riding program that serves children and adults with
special needs. Sessions take place on the campus of the South Carolina School
for the Deaf and Blind. HALTER is in need of volunteers to lead and side-walk.
FUNDING: United Way direct donations; Rainey Foundation; Mary Black Foundation;
Spartanburg Regional Foundation; Community Donors
OFFICERS: President-Janice Gelband,(864)680-7022; Chairman of the Board-Dr. Fern
Powell, (864)573-6531;
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20110809
HUMANE SOCIETY, SPARTANBURG
Sandy Christiansen, President & CEO
150 Dexter Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864)583-4805 (Animal Shelter); Adoptions-ext.101 & ext.102; Lost &
Found/Animal Receiving-ext.111 & ext.117; Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic-ext.115;
Humane Education Coordinator-ext.113; Volunteer Coordinator-ext.108; Good Dog
Academy Dog Training Ext.109
EMAIL:
sandyc@spartanburghumane.org
INTERNET:
www.spartanburghumane.org
Does not hold public meetings
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Not a membership organization
The Spartanburg Humane Society is organized for the purpose of preventing animal
cruelty, protecting public health and safety, providing care to lost, homeless,
neglected, or abandoned animals, promoting responsible pet ownership, and
teaching compassion and respect for all living things. In addition to
being here for every animal who needs us - 17,000 to 18,000 each year - we
reunite lost pets with owners, match homeless animals with new families, and
offer services such as low-cost spay/neuter and veterinary services, dog
training at our Good Dog Academy , animal assisted therapy, and dynamic
educational outreach programs. We aim to be a comprehensive Community Animal
Resource Center.
FUNDING: Private contributions and fundraising; program services; contractual
services
OFFICERS: Governed by a 15 member Board of Directors
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County; Adjoining Counties
Date of Last Update: 20110819
MACINTOSH USERS GROUP (SMUG), SPARTANBURG
Larry Armstrong, President
227 Greengate Lane
Spartanburg, SC
29307
(864)948-0605 ; Cell: (864)384-3111
EMAIL:
lainsc@gmail.com
INTERNET:
www.smug.org
Meets 3rd Monday of each month (except June, July, and August),
6:30 pm at Horace C. Smith Science Building, Room 230, USC Upstate
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Email request to
lainsc@gmail.com
Purpose is to educate and promote
the use of the Mac among members in all areas of interest including business,
engineering, education, and personal enjoyment.
AREA
SERVED: Spartanburg Area
Date of Last Update: 20111221
NEEDLEPOINT GUILD, AMERICAN; CAROLINA'S CANVAS CONNECTION
Jeanne Earnhardt
PO Box 287
Roebuck, SC 29376
(864)582-1288
EMAIL:
jeanneboo51@aol.com |
CarolinasCanvasConnectionChapter@needlepoint.org
Meets on the 1st Wednesday morning at 10:15 am at The Needle and Canvas,
451-B East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC (864)582-1288.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Love of canvas work, interest in learning new
techniques.
DUES/FEES: $34 per year, National dues: $6.00 per year, Local Dues; includes
annual subscription to national magazine: NEEDLEPOINTERS; Interested persons are
invited to visit 2 times before membership is required.
This group specializes in needlepoint and specialty canvas stitches and
techniques.
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20111026
NEWCOMERS OF SPARTANBURG
Mary Shauger
324 South Monterey Drive
Moore, SC 29369
(864)595-9307
EMAIL:
spartanburg.newcomer@gmail.com
MEETING TIMES: Club meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at St. Francis
Anglican Church, 601 Webber Road, Spartanburg, SC
REQUIREMENTS: Individuals who want to meet and make new friends.
We are a non-profit organization whose purpose is to help acclimate new
residents to our city and/or help those who have lived here, who find themselves
in a change of life situation, make new friendships and become involved in
social and charitable activities.
DUES/FEES: $20 per year
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact Mary Shauger, (864)595-9307
FUNDING: Membership dues
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County and surrounding areas
Date of Last Update: 20110512
OAKWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
Glenn Miller
c/o Floyd Mortuary
PO Box 1530
Spartanburg, SC 29304
(864)582-5451
Meets annually (TBA)
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None
DUES/FEES: None
Association organized to maintain the grounds of the Oakwood Cemetery. Funds are
held by the Spartanburg County Foundation and invested; association uses only
the earnings received, to maintain this Spartanburg landmark. Cemetery is owned
by the heirs of the deceased buried there. For information about persons buried
in this cemetery, please consult the librarians in the Kennedy Room, the
library's local history and genealogy collection.
OFFICERS: Larry Joyner, (864)583-1451
Officers change in April
Date of Last Update: 20100607
OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB, PALMETTO
Kirsten Beeker, Secretary
PO Box 170273
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864)587-9839
EMAIL:
kmbeeker@hotmail.com
Meets 4th Thursday, 7:30 pm at Northwest Recreation Center
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Call
Founded 1954, 35 members.
Interested persons providing obedience training for dogs. Conducts basic
obedience training classes, Rally Obedience classes, Beginner Novice Center, Canine Good Citizen
testing, and AKC-sanctioned obedience trials. Affiliated with the American
Kennel Club. They hold one AKC licensed obedience trial a year. Training classes
are on Wednesday nights in August and March each year.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg
Date of Last Update: 20110531
PERSONAL COMPUTER USERS GROUP, SPARTANBURG
Terry Thruston, Publicity Chair
134 Bagwell Farm Road
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864)582-8094
EMAIL:
whitecap2@charter.net
Meets 3rd Thursday, 7 pm at Spartanburg Community College, Health Sciences
Building, Auditorium Room. (Meeting place changes occasionally.) No meetings in
June, July or August.
DUES/FEES: $20/year for family membership
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or come to monthly meetings.
The PC Users Group provides help and education in the use of and understanding
of personal computers and related software. Guest speakers at general meetings
and special interest groups help provide information about personal computers
and the software needed to run them. Maintains library of shareware.
FUNDING: Membership dues
PARENT AGENCY: None
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20100824
SCALE MODELERS, SPARTANBURG
Tim Kirkland
1536 Old Anderson Mill Road
Moore, SC 29369
(864)576-8688
EMAIL:
tkirk76@yahoo.com
Meets every 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm, at the T.K Gregg Recreation Center
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Interest in building, collecting, and promoting plastic
models building and use of model kits to preserve history.
DUES/FEES: $2.00/month
Founded in 1990, our purpose is to promote interest in the hobby of modeling in
plastic, and to provide information data and assistance to such members and
organizations. To encourage interest in plastic modeling and assist any
interested organizations and groups. Provide a free "Make It and Take It"
program. Provide built plastic models for display for interested groups.
We have a monthly newsletter. The annual Debbie Kirkland Memorial Contest
and Convention International Plastic Modelers Society South-East Region Chapter
of the Year, 1993, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001. Region 12 Chapter of the Year 2010.
International Plastic Modelers Society United States of America National Chapter
of the Year 2001.
AREA SERVED: Piedmont area of South Carolina and North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20101005
SCORE
Eddie West
193 Dickson Cove Road
Campobello, SC 29322
(864)542-4909
EMAIL:
info@piedmontscore.org
INTERNET: www.piedmontscore.org
Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am at the Greenville Chamber of
Commerce
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Retired or active business executives
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Available at www.piedmontscore.org
DUES/FEES: None
SCORE will arrange conferences between entrepreneurs and executives with
appropriate backgrounds to discuss problems or issues in starting or expanding
businesses. Gives advice and SBA publications.
FUNDING: SBA
PARENT AGENCY: Small Business Administration
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties
Date of Last Update: 20110510
SHETLAND SHEEPDOG OF SPARTANBURG
Tina Stoner, Secretary
410 West Road
Roebuck, SC 29376
(864)576-2294 (H)
EMAIL: stonerhaven@hughes.net
Meets 2nd Thursday, 7:00 pm at the Westside Library
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Must be sponsored by a member and be 18 years or older.
DUES/FEES: $15.00/year single; $20.00/year married couple
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call
This is an organization of breeders, which also trains, shows, and promotes
Shetland Sheepdogs.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg and Greenville Counties; Tryon and Columbus
Date of Last Update: 20110621
SIERRA CLUB
Chip Green
EMAIL:
jgreen@uscupstate.edu
INTERNET:
http://southcarolina.sierraclub.org/williambartram
Meets every 4th Thursday at 7:30 pm at Unitarian Universalist Church,
Spartanburg. Open to the public.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Pay dues.
DUES/FEES: Introductory-$25/year; Senior/Student-$24/year
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Visit the website for application
To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth, promote responsible
use of the earth's resources, and protect and restore the quality of the natural
and human environment.
FUNDING: Dues
OFFICERS: Sierra Club, William Bartram Group, PO Box 5923, Greenville, SC
29606-5923
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Greenville, Union and Laurens Counties
Officers change in May
Date of Last Update: 20100511
SKY KNIGHTS, SPARTANBURG
Steve Scott
280 Antrim Avenue
Moore, SC 29369
(864)574-0764 (H)
EMAIL:
steves4@charter.net
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Must desire to fly RC airplanes and helicopters
DUES/FEES: $30.00/year
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply at flight site
A radio control model aircraft club which is concerned with promoting the sport
of model aviation in the Spartanburg area. Anyone interested in learning about
model aviation is encouraged to go by the flying site. The site is located off
of SC Highway 56 near Pauline, adjacent to the old Croft Spartanburg County
Landfill.
FUNDING: Dues
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg and surrounding area
Date of Last Update: 20100817
SPARKLE CITY REGION ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB
CC Wheeler
2004 Pine View Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(864)579-2707
EMAIL:
wheeleracc@charter.net
Meets 2nd Sunday, call for place and time
DUES/FEES: Club-$10; AACA fees-$30
Goals include the restoration, promotion, preservation, and enjoyment of antique
cars. Promotes friendship, fellowship, and the exchange of knowledge and
expertise in preserving old vehicles for the enjoyment of us all.
FUNDING: Non-Profit
PARENT AGENCY: AACA
OFFICERS: President Michael Smith, 1380 Old Canaan Road, Spartanburg, SC 29306,
smith51@bellsouth.net
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20100113
STAMP CLUB, GREER
Susan Whitehead, Director
PO Box 2596
Easley, SC 29641
(864)232-5557 (W)
EMAIL:
stampahlic@aol.com
Usually meets the 2nd Saturday of the month, 9-11:30 am, depending on
availability of the facility at the Jean M. Smith Library, 505 Pennsylvania
Avenue, Greer. Please check with the library to confirm meeting times.
No meeting in December.
DUES/FEES: None
Postage stamp collecting club for beginners to advance collectors.
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20110808
STAMP CLUB, SPARTANBURG
Carroll Gilbert
1102 Springdale Circle
Boiling Springs, SC 29316
(864)578-5145
Meets the first Friday of every month, 7pm at Eden Terrace, 2780 East Main
Street Spartanburg, SC 29307
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Interest in stamps
DUES/FEES: $5.00/year
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20100817
TALL CLUB, CAROLINA
Larry Roper
PO Box 1291
Greenville, SC
29602
(864)244-3328
EMAIL:
carolinatallclub@yahoo.com
INTERNET:
www.tall.org/clubs/sc/carolina
Meets 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm, in
restaurant of Embassy Suites on Verdae Boulevard. in Greenville, SC.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
Age 21 or older; Women-5 feet 10 inches and taller; Men-6 feet 2 inches
and taller
DUES/FEES: Call
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call
A social organization promoting
friendship and good fellowship among tall people.
FUNDING:
Non-profit
PARENT AGENCY:
Tall Clubs International
Date of Last Update: 20100223
TRAIL, FOOTHILLS
PO Box 3041
Greenville, SC 29602
(864)467-9537 ; FAX: (864)286-6093
EMAIL:
info@foothillstrail.org
INTERNET:
www.foothillstrail.org
Annual Meeting October/November
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact the Foothills Trail.
Promote and maintain the 76-mile Foothills Trail.
AREA SERVED: Mountain counties of South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20111228
TREASURE AND ARTIFACT ASSOCIATION, SOUTH CAROLINA
Randy Reece, President
219 Timber Lane
Greenville, SC 29609
(864)270-0378
EMAIL:
sctaadetectorclub@gmail.com
INTERNET:
www.treasuredigger.net
Meets 4th Monday of January through November, 7:15-9 pm at Greer
Recreational Center, 226 Oakland Avenue, Greer, SC 29650.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None. Visitors welcome
DUES/FEES: $25.00/per year/per family
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call
Founded 1989. Approximately 35 members. Dedicated to promoting the hobby of
metal detecting and displaying items found: coins, jewelry, artifacts, etc. and
learning the history of the items. We have a monthly competition in several
categories. We are a member of the National Federation of Metal Detector and
Archaeological Clubs (FMDAC).
FUNDING: A not for profit organization.
PARENT AGENCY: National Federation of Metal Detector and
Archaeological Clubs, Inc.
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina and parts of North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20110914
WARBIRDS, INC.
David M. Fudge, Commander
319 Pinelake Court
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864)576-1166
EMAIL:
dmfudge@charter.net
DUES/FEES: $30.00/year
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call (864)576-1166
Members have a general interest in aviation and the perpetuation of vintage
aircrafts and the World War II era. Includes pilots and crew members from all
wars since World War II. Gives a Warbird of the Year award in February at a
local hotel honoring a pilot of World War II fame. Also sponsors the Warbird
Scramble once a year at the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport.
Their ultimate goal is the Warbird Museum at Spartanburg Downtown Memorial
Airport for the perpetuation of military history and aircraft. Warbirds, Inc. is
a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Southeastern USA
Date of Last Update: 20110901
WOMEN TRAVELING TOGETHER, SPARTANBURG CHAPTER
Hazel Cannon
300 Crestview Lane
Spartanburg, SC 29301
(864)949-6757 or 1-800-795-7135(national office)
EMAIL:
info@women-traveling.com
INTERNET:
www.women-traveling.com
Please call 949-6757 for information
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Open to all women, regardless of age or marital status
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or write for information
Women Traveling Together (WTT) is a nationwide network of travel clubs open to
married and single women of all ages. WTT provides a variety of travel and
adventure opportunities and creates an environment for meeting other women with
similar interests.
PARENT AGENCY: International Organization of Women Traveling Together
OFFICERS: Debra C. Asberry at national office
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg and surrounding areas
Date of Last Update: 20110907
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