ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, NATIONAL; CHAPTER 560, SPARTANBURG, SC
Mrs. Dianne Sellier, President
103 Renee Drive
Gaffney,  SC 29341
PHONE: (864)488-3185
EMAIL: ddsellier1@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: http://www.560.scnarfe.org or www.narfe.org
Meets 2nd Tuesday, 11:30 am at Ryan's Family Steakhouse, Dorman Center, (Westside) Spartanburg (except June, July, and August)
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Retired and Current (CFE) Federal employees and/or spouses
DUES/FEES: Vary
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact Membership Chair William Keepers, (864)576-0467 or President Dianne Sellier, (864)488-3185 for more information
The objects of this Chapter shall be to facilitate the objectives of the Articles of Incorporation of NARFE as set forth herewith: (a) To sponsor and support legislation, rules and regulations beneficial to annuitants and potential annuitants of the civilian public service; (b) to oppose legislation, rules and regulations inimical to the interests of annuitants and potential annuitants; (c) to promote the general welfare of annuitants and potential annuitants of the civilian service; (d) to serve and advise retired officers and employees with respect to their rights under civil retirement law; (e) to cooperate with other organizations and associations in furtherance of the general objectives of this corporation.
FUNDING: Non-profit
PARENT AGENCY: NARFE (national headquarters-606 North Washington Street., Alexandria, VA 22314)
OFFICERS: Visit website for current slate of officers
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg and Union Counties
01 Officers change in January
Date of Last Update: 20081230

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF; SPARTANBURG CHAPTER (IAAP)
Karen Ravan, President
122 North Pacolet Road
Campobello, SC 29322
PHONE: (864)592-4840 (w)
EMAIL: ravank@sccsc.edu
Meets 2nd Thursday of the month, 6 pm at Spartanburg Community College, Commissioner's Dining Room.
DUES/FEES: $98 annual dues + one-time $15 new member fee. $12 per month for meals.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact President Tammy Walker at 864-472-0412 or tammy.walker@iwghpc.com
Founded in 1948, 49 members. Organized to promote professionalism and networking among administrative professionals and office support staff. Members may have Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and/or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) rating(s). Professional and/or personal development programs offered at monthly meetings as well as 4 mini-seminars throughout the year. Annual scholarship awarded to an aspiring student at Spartanburg Community College.
OFFICERS: President-Karen Ravan; Vice President-Margie Crews; Secretary-Arlene Morgan; Treasurer-Chris Owens, CPS
Date of Last Update: 20081024

BAR ASSOCIATION, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
Edward Lamb, President
PO Box 5154
Spartanburg, SC  29302
STREET ADDRESS: 120 Hall St
PHONE: (864)585-0196
EMAIL: eallaw@bellsouth.net
Meets as needed throughout the year
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Must be a South Carolina licensed practicing attorney
Attorneys in good standing. Seeks to improve the administration of civil and criminal justice, and the availability of legal services to the public.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080114

ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, SPARTANBURG
Jodi L. Viehman, E.V.P.
PO Box 5414
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: 225 North Pine Street
PHONE: (864)583-3679
EMAIL: info@spartanburgrealtors.com
INTERNET: www.spartanburgmls.com or www.spartanburgrealtors.com
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
Promotes education, high professional standards, and modernized techniques in specialized real estate work.
Date of Last Update: 20081215

BOILING SPRINGS BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Mike Brady, President
PO Box 160217
Boiling Springs, SC  29316
Meets 2nd Thursday, 6 pm at the Boiling Springs Media Resource Center
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Any individual or business interested in the Boiling Springs Community and surrounding area
DUES/FEES: $50.00/year
Objective is to help coordinate and promote the Boiling Springs community. A community banquet is sponsored the Thursday before Thanksgiving.
OFFICERS: 1st Vice-President-Rick Lee; 2nd Vice-President-Craig Lanford; Secretary-Margaret McDowell; Treasurer-Beverly Thorne
AREA SERVED: Boiling Springs
12 Officers change in December
Date of Last Update: 20081222

CREDIT PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL OF SPARTANBURG
Bertha Flynn
218 Clearview Heights
Boiling Springs, SC  29316
PHONE: (864)578-0865
EMAIL: berthaflynn@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.creditprofessionals.org
Meets 3rd Wednesday, 1 pm at the Piedmont Club
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Work in a credit-related field
DUES/FEES: $312.00/year (includes international, district and local dues and 12 meals)
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Attend one meeting as a guest; complete application and pay dues
Prevent Credit Abuse -- Promote Credit Education.  This organization has approximately 10 members. It is a nonprofit, educational association that will present seminars on credit education for schools and other consumers.
FUNDING: Non-profit organization
PARENT AGENCY: Credit Professionals International
OFFICERS: Secretary-Loretta Hamrick; Treasurer-Christine Horton; Vice President-Sue Munson
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080902

DENTAL SOCIETY, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
Dr. Jeff Cleland
PO Box 8010
Gaffney, SC 29340
PHONE: (864)489-0375
EMAIL: clelandjeff@hotmail.com
Meets 1st Monday, 6:30 pm at Gerhard's Café
DUES/FEES: $200.00/year
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Union, and Cherokee Counties
Officers change in July
Date of Last Update: 20080630

FEDERATION OF PRESS WOMEN, NATIONAL NFPW
Media Women of South Carolina
Meg Hunt
105 Bellview Drive
Taylors, SC  29687
PHONE: (864)292-5497
EMAIL: mhunt21@msn.com
INTERNET: www.nfpw.org
MEETING TIMES: Second Wednesday of each month
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: NFPW accepts professional communicators (men and women) who are employed in all areas of the field of communications, at all levels of responsibility.
DUES/FEES: $53.00/national plus $20.00/state dues
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for application or visit www.nfpw.org
Media Women of South Carolina is an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women.  NFPW is an organization committed to professional excellence and the promotion of the highest ethical standards in communications fields, to equal opportunity in those fields and to the rights and responsibilities of the First Amendment. Supports youth activities and education. Holds the only nationwide high school writing contest.
OFFICERS: Dr. Deidre Martin-University of South Carolina-Aiken, (803)648-6851; Carolyn Farr Smith-WHNS Fox Carolina (864)288-2100
AREA SERVED: South Carolina
Officers change in May
Date of Last Update: 20080617

HEALTHCARE MANAGERS ASSOCIATION, SOUTH CAROLINA; SPARTANBURG CHAPTER
Bonnie Lewis, President
1650 Skyland Drive, Suite 200
Spartanburg, SC  29307
PHONE: (864)216-4640 ; FAX: (864)560-1691
EMAIL: bonnie.lewis@maryblack.org
Meets 2nd Wednesday, 11:30 am, at the Steadman Hawkins Conference Center.
DUES/FEES: $125/year
Open to all medical management.  Monthly luncheon meetings with informative speaker usually concerning healthcare, personal development or other related topics.
OFFICERS: Secretary-Barbara Gibson; Treasurer-Gail Sexton
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20070302

HUMAN RESOURCE ASSOCIATION, SPARTANBURG
Marina Kakouras, President
Reiter Corporation
735 Landers Road
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)948-5240
EMAIL: marina.kakouras@reiter.com
Meets 1st Thursday of each month at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center (Gibbs Cancer Center).  Social hour begins at 5 pm; program at 5:45 pm; adjourn by 7 pm
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: One of the following: Employed in HR field or business directly related to HR; SHRM membership; HRCI certification; attorney specializing in employment law
DUES/FEES: $85.00/year for SHRM members; $100.00/year for non-SRHM members.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact Marina Kakouras or Membership Chair, Dave Ballew, (864)576-3230, ext.265 for membership information.
Founded in 1946, the Spartanburg Human Resource Association (SHRA) is a non-profit organization composed of a group of professional individuals dedicated to the upgrading and enhancement of the human resources profession. SHRA currently has over 190 members representing approximately 150 companies.  This association also serves as the Spartanburg chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), a national organization with over 225,000 members.  SHRM is the leading voice of the human resources profession.  SHRA offers an excellent opportunity for networking among human resources and business professionals.
OFFICERS: President-elect-Amanda Pruitt (Adecco); Vice-President-Jimmy Walker (SRHS); Secretary-Judy Barran (Career Source); Treasurer- DeDee Quinn; Past-president-Bill Monroe (Invista).
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg
Date of Last Update: 20080221

INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS, SPARTANBURG
Rob Hammett, President (until Dec 08;  then Wade Hardin will be President)
PO Box 18410
Spartanburg, SC  29318
PHONE: (864)583-1451 (W)
EMAIL: rob@cwsinsurance.com
Meets 4 times a year, 2nd Wednesday, 12 Noon, in March, June, September, and December
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Independent insurance agents and associates
Association for employees of independent insurance agencies in Spartanburg County.
OFFICERS: Secretary-Resa Thomas; Treasurer-Linda Pickey
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081014

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS, SPARTANBURG AREA CHAPTER; IMA
Hunter Blake, President
PHONE: (864)503-2646
EMAIL: hunter.blake@milliken.com
INTERNET: www.imaspartanburg.org
Meets 2nd Thursday, 5:45 pm for Evening, and following Tuesday, 11:30 am for Luncheon, both at the Piedmont Club
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Must be employed in the Accounting field or a related profession.
DUES/FEES: $145.00/year
This organization provides continuing education in the accounting area. It is a national organization which supports accounting professionals in attaining designations of Certified Management Accountant and Certified Financial Manager.
OFFICERS: President-Elect-Joy Fought; Secretary-Bridget Rosenberg; Treasurer-Charity Martin
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties
Officers change in July
Date of Last Update: 20080228

LEGAL STAFF PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION, SPARTANBURG COUNTY
Emily L. Rollins, President
PO Drawer 451
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (864)699-5662 ; FAX: (864)598-9429
EMAIL: erollins@butlermeans.com
Meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 1 pm, The Marriott, North Church Street, Spartanburg
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Anyone working in a law office, trust department of banks, or within the Court system.
DUES/FEES: $145.00 dues for continuing membership in national, state and local associations; new members-$160/1st year
Professional Association committed to the delivery of quality legal services through continuing legal education.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080731

LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, PIEDMONT; PLA
Peg Tyler, Secretary/Treasurer
Clemson University Libraries
Box 343001
Clemson, SC  29634-3001
STREET ADDRESS: Clemson University Libraries, Box 343001
PHONE: (864)656-5179
EMAIL: ptyler@clemson.edu
INTERNET: www.lib.clemson.edu/pla/
Meets 4 times a year
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Open to anyone associated with or interested in Library Services.
DUES/FEES: $5.00/yr
AREA SERVED: Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg Counties
Date of Last Update: 20080220

NINETY-NINES, INC; BLUE RIDGE CHAPTER
A. Lee Orr, Contact
PO Box 1023
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: 576-2376 (W) or 574-5523 (H)
EMAIL: aero2inc@earthlink.net
Meets 4th Sunday, 2:30 pm at various airports
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Private pilot license
DUES/FEES: $55.00/year
7000 members. Women pilots organized to promote women in aviation. International organization dealing with Federal Aviation Regulations and FAA Flight Safety. Affiliated with Ninety Nines, International Association of Women Pilots. Scholarships are awarded to young men and women in the field of aviation (they do not necessarily have to be associated or a member of the Ninety-Nines, Inc.) Scholarships are also awarded to school children interested in in Space Camp.
AREA SERVED: North and South Carolina
Officers change in June
Date of Last Update: 20080129

NURSES ASSOCIATION, PIEDMONT DISTRICT; PDNA
Ellen West Duncan, RN, President
727 Twin Bridge Road
Gaffney, SC  29341
PHONE: (864)489-7516
EMAIL: ellendun@aol.com
2005 General Meetings: March 8, May 10, September 13, December 13
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Must be a Registered Nurse
DUES/FEES: $265/year
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applications may be obtained from President of PDNA; online application at www.nursingworld.org/memapp and an application may be found in The South Carolina Nurse that is sent to all registered nurses in SC.
The Piedmont District Nurses Association, District 11 of the SC Nurses Association, is an organization for professional registered nurses who promote advancement in education through continuing education for all healthcare nurses and awarding of a yearly scholarship to a nursing student at USC Upstate.
FUNDING: Membership dues from American Nurses Association and revenue from continuing workshops presented during the year.
PARENT AGENCY: American Nurses Association
AREA SERVED: Cherokee, Union, Spartanburg, and York Counties
Officers change in December.
Date of Last Update: 20080214

PAWS 4 SERENITY
Julie Bentley
515 Deerwood Drive
Pacolet, SC 29372
PHONE: (864)915-8601
EMAIL: serenitybmds@bellsouth.net
Call to schedule an appointment.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: People over 16 years old. All breeds of dogs who must pass temperament testing.
DUES: $20.00 yearly team fee.
Pet facilitated therapy. Visit nursing facilities, hospitals, women and children homes, shut-ins, schools.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20081209

PHARMACY ASSOCIATION, SOUTH CAROLINA SCPhA
Tracy Russell, Director of Organizational Affairs
1350 Browning Road
Columbia, SC  29210-6903
STREET ADDRESS: 1350 Browning Road
PHONE: (803)354-9977 or 1-800-532-4033; (FAX)354-9207
EMAIL: trussell@scrx.org
INTERNET: www.scrx.org
In cooperation with the Department of Health and Human Services, SCPhA sponsors and promotes safe medication usage.  The campaign is called A.S.K. Your Pharmacists...for Answers
AREA SERVED: South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20070130

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN, SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER, UPSTATE DISTRICT
Jean Boston
3581 Centre Circle, Suite104
Fort Mill, SC 29715
PHONE: (803)802-5450
EMAIL: office@scapta.org
INTERNET: www.scapta.org
3rd Thursday at 7 pm, January, April, July, and October.  Location varies.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Physical Therapists and Assistants licensed in SC.  Non-member PTs and PT assistants are welcome to attend.
DUES/FEES: Request schedule of fees at 1-800-999-2782
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call 1-800-999-2782 for application.
Education, professional advancement, volunteer opportunities, legislative advocacy.
PARENT AGENCY: South Carolina Physical Therapy Association (SCAPTA)
OFFICERS: Jane Boston, office@scapta.org  or (803)802-5450
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20081215

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS, PIEDMONT ASSOCIATION
Susan Baker, Contact
148 Henson Street
Spartanburg, SC  29307
PHONE: (864)582-1744
EMAIL: shbake@charter.net
As scheduled throughout the school year
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Must be a psychologist or student of psychology
DUES/FEES: $10.00
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call contact person
Purpose is to exchange information regarding current practice and problems in school psychology. Affiliated with the South Carolina and National Association of School Psychologists.
FUNDING: Dues
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Greenville, and Union Counties
Officers change in July
Date of Last Update: 20080710

SOCIETY FOR QUALITY, AMERICAN; PALMETTO SECTION (ASQ)
David King
11 Vale Street
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (864)357-6371
EMAIL: davidsking@att.net
INTERNET: www.palmettoasq.org
2nd Tuesday (except July/Aug) at 6 pm at the Holiday Inn, Augusta Road, Greenville
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None, most members work in a Quality-related field
DUES/FEES: For members, $23.00/month for dinner meeting w/reservations and $25.00/month for dinner meeting for non-members and those without reservations
ASQ's mission is to establish and maintain a globally recognized and respected reputation as the definitive authority in the advancement and promotion of Quality concepts, principles and technology. The society is presently composed of 140,000 individual members in the US, Canada and 63 other nations. The local section has approximately 500 members.
PARENT AGENCY: ASQ
OFFICERS: Donna King, (864)357-6372
AREA SERVED: Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson
Officers change in July
Date of Last Update: 20080904

TOASTMASTERS CLUB, SPARTAN SPEAKERS #2653
Bill May, Past District 58 Governor
175 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC  29330
PHONE: (864)463-3036
EMAIL: wcdk@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.toastmasters-d58.org
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7-9 pm at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1320 Fernwood-Glendale Road
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Desire to improve communication skills
DUES/FEES: $60.00+ annually
This is a community club open to all interested. The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop listening, communication, and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080220

TOASTMASTERS CLUB, SPARTANBURG #1453
Bill May, Past District 58 Governor
175 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC  29330
PHONE: (864)463-3036
EMAIL: wcdk@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.toastmasters-d58.org
Meets 2nd and 4th Monday, 7-9 pm at The Community Room at Westgate Mall. (Enter through hallway located next to K-B Toys on the Belk end)
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Desire to improve communication skills
DUES/FEES: $60.00+ annually
This is a community club open to all interested. The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every Member has the opportunity to develop listening, communication, and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080220

TOASTMASTERS CLUB, SPEAKING OUT #48
Bill May, Past District 58 Governor
175 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC  29330
PHONE: (864)463-3036
EMAIL: wcdk@bellsouth.net 
INTERNET: www.toastmasters-d58.org
Meets weekly on Thursdays, 7:45-8:45 am, Pine Street YMCA
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Desire to improve communication skills
DUES/FEES: $60.00+ annually
This is a community club open to all interested. The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop listening, communication, and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080220

TOASTMASTERS CLUB, STORYTELLING #2497
Bill May, Past District 58 Governor
175 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC  29330
PHONE: (864)463-3036
EMAIL: wcdk@bellsouth.net 
INTERNET: www.toastmasters-d58.org
Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7-9 pm at the Ribault Street Eatery, 351 East Henry Street, Spartanburg
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Desire to improve presentation skills
DUES/FEES: $60.00+ annually
The purpose of the Storytelling Toastmasters Club is to provide an opportunity for members to learn how to: recognize good stories, create/make up good stories, practice telling stories, build a collection of good stories, select an appropriate story, use stories to make a better speech, and select and tell "stand alone" stories.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080220

TOASTMASTERS CLUB, USMC ADVANCED #9829
Bill May, Past District 58 Governor
175 Foster Street
Cowpens, SC  29330
PHONE: (864)463-3036
EMAIL: wcdk@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.toastmasters-d58.org
Meeting times TBD. Meeting place: At members' homes.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Desire to improve communication skills
DUES/FEES: $60.00+ annually
This is a community club open to all Toastmasters who have achieved the Competent Toastmaster (CTM) designation. The mission is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop listening, communication, and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080220

TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS, PALMETTO ASSOCIATION OF (PATI)
Monique Glass, Coordinator
215 Old Town Way
Simpsonville, SC  29618-5827
PHONE: (864)288-9040 (Phone and Fax)
EMAIL: megbglass@juno.com
INTERNET: www.catiweb.org
Meets 4 times a year, 7 pm Call for dates and locations.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None
DUES/FEES: $60/year for CATI-Carolinas Association of Translators and Interpreters
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call or visit the website
Professional association of translators and interpreters.
PARENT AGENCY: CATI-Carolinas Association of Translators
OFFICERS: Irene Selent
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20070213
 

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