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AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, SPARTANBURG
Arthur Patterson, Contact
104 Garner Road
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (864)474-3444
EMAIL: ke4ean@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.teleplex.net/sparc
Meets Tuesdays at the Red Cross Building on Garner Road at 7:30 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.
OFFICERS: Vice-President-Robert Cockman; Secretary-Bret Phillips; Treasurer-Ann Thompson
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20070209

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC., FOOTHILLS CHAPTER; ASSC
Lamar Nelson
649 Berry Shoals Road
Duncan, SC  29334
PHONE: (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: 20081113

AUDUBON SOCIETY, PIEDMONT
Lyle Campbell
126 Greengate Lane
Spartanburg, SC  29307
PHONE: (864)585-1228 (h);  (864)503-5751 (w)
EMAIL: lcampbell@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, 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.
PARENT AGENCY: Audubon Society, National
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties, also Tryon and Columbus
Date of Last Update: 20080805

BLUE STAR MOTHERS
Sheila Seay, President
115 William Brandon Drive
Chesnee, SC  29323
PHONE: (864)809-8477
EMAIL: dsseay@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.bluestarmothers.org
Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6 pm at the Red Cross building on Garner Road, Spartanburg.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Family member of someone serving in military
DUES/FEES: $20.00
Support for mothers of children serving in the military and support for the armed forces.
AREA SERVED: Upstate
Date of Last Update: 20090105

BOILING SPRINGS COMMUNITY PARK
Cleaon Graves, Chairman
PO Box 160476
Boiling Springs, SC  29316
PHONE: (864)503-0280 or (864)809-7726
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.
FUNDING: Donations, special events, grants
AREA SERVED: Boiling Springs and surrounding area
Date of Last Update: 20080214

CAROLINA TALL CLUB

Karen Lehotay,  President

PO Box 1291
Greenville
, SC  29602
(864)244-3328, Larry Roper

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:  single-$30.00/year; married-$40.00

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Call

A social organization promoting friendship and good fellowship among tall people.

FUNDING:  Non-profit

PARENT AGENCYTall Clubs International

OFFICERS:  Larry Roper, (864)244-3328

Officers change in February

Date of Last Update: 20080303

CIVIL AIR PATROL
Billy Geier, Captain
PO Box 5165
Spartanburg, SC  29304
STREET ADDRESS: 500 Ammons Road
PHONE: (864)384-0595 (w)
EMAIL: bgeier@uscs.edu
INTERNET: www.scwg.cap.gov/sptg
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: 20080805

CUTLERY CLUB, PALMETTO
Jerry Riddle, Business Manager
PO Box 1356
Greer, SC  29652
PHONE: (864)246-6064
EMAIL: info@palmettocutleryclub.org
INTERNET: www.palmettocutleryclub.org
Meets 1st Tuesday, 7 pm at Greer Recreation Center
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Interest in any cutlery
DUES/FEES: $10.00/year
Founded 1975, 110 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).
OFFICERS: President-Hydrick Stewart; Vice-President-Lorance Peace
AREA SERVED: Greenville/Spartanburg, Greer, Southeastern United States
Date of Last Update: 20070307

EMBROIDERERS' GUILD OF AMERICA; SPARTAN SAMPLERS
Nancy Lancaster, President
217 Saratoga Avenue
Spartanburg, SC  29302
PHONE: (864)582-6976
Meets 4th Thursday, Call for meeting place
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.
OFFICERS: Vice President-Jane Johnson; Secretary-Jeanne Earnhardt; Treasurer-Nancy Grote; Newsletter editor-Reita King, (864)542-9406
Officers change in January
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20080213

FOOTHILLS ANTIQUE POWER ASSOCIATION
Arlene Urch, President
PO Box 1482
Taylors, SC  29650
PHONE: (864)469-6367
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.
OFFICERS: Vice President-Al Urch; Secretary-Doris Howell; Treasurer-Annette Hunter; Public Relations-John Hunter, Newsletter-Frank Howell
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County and surrounding areas in SC, NC, & GA
Date of Last Update: 20081222

FOREST VIEW FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CLUB
Gerri Gilliam, President
127 Fernbrook Circle
Spartanburg, SC  29307
PHONE: (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
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
Officers change in January
Date of Last Update: 20070115

HALTER; HANDICAPPED ATHLETES LEARNING TO ENJOY RIDING
Mike Hollifield, Director
PO Box 1403
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (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
Officers change in September
Date of Last Update: 20080902

HUMANE SOCIETY, SPARTANBURG
Sandy Christiansen, President & CEO
150 Dexter Road
Spartanburg, SC  29303
PHONE: (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 need 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 vaccines, animal assisted therapy, and educational outreach programs such as Camp Love-a-Pet.  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: 20080630

MACINTOSH USERS GROUP (SMUG), SPARTANBURG

Larry Armstrong, President

227 Greengate Lane

Spartanburg, SC  29307

PHONE:  (864)948-0605

EMAIL: LAinSC@gmail.com

INTERNET:  http://smugininfo.googlepages.com

Meets 3rd Monday, 6:30 pm (except in summer), in Horace C. Smith Science Building, Room 201, USC Upstate

DUES/FEES:  $20.00/year for adults; $15.00/year for seniors and students

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.

OFFICERS: Treasurer-Ray Moore

AREA SERVED:  Spartanburg Area

12 Officers change in December

Date of Last Update: 20081215

NEEDLEPOINT GUILD, AMERICAN; CAROLINA'S CANVAS CONNECTION
Jeanne Earnhardt
PO Box 287
Roebuck, SC  29376
PHONE: (864)583-1987
EMAIL: jeanneboo51@aol.com
Meets on the 2nd Thursday each month, 6:30 pm, at The Needle and Canvas, 451-B East Saint 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: $5.00 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.
OFFICERS: President-Nancy Grote (864) 486-0355; Vice-President-Jeanne Earnhardt (864)583-1987; Secretary-Jane Johnson, (864)583-6071; Treasurer-Doreen Marshall (864)585-5621
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20071211

NEWCOMERS OF SPARTANBURG
Mardi Sater
195 Winfield Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307
PHONE: (864)579-8601
EMAIL: lc97wrestlersmom@bellsouth.net
Usually meets 4th Tuesday, 9:30 am (except December) at the Westside branch of the Spartanburg Library. Call for more information.
A social group. Activities include: bridge, crafts, luncheon group, dinner out group, bowling, golf, playgroup, card playing, hiking, and dominoes. Contributes to various local charitable organizations.
DUES/FEES: $16 per year
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact CK Owens, (864)439-8376
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County and surrounding areas
Date of Last Update: 20080212

OAKWOOD CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE ASSOCIATION
Glenn Miller
c/o Floyd Mortuary
PO Box 1530
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (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: 20080612

OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB, PALMETTO
Kirsten Beeker, Secretary
339 Saint James Drive
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (864)587-9839
INTERNET: beekers@bellsouth.net
Meets 4th Thursday, 7:30 pm at members' homes
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Call
Founded 1954, 46 members. Interested persons providing obedience training for dogs. Conducts obedience classes and AKC-sanctioned obedience trials. Affiliated with the American Kennel Club. They hold two AKC licensed obedience trials a year. Beginner classes are in August and March each year.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg
Date of Last Update: 20081014

PERSONAL COMPUTER USERS GROUP, SPARTANBURG
Terry Thruston, Publicity Chair
PO Box 6074
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (864)582-8094
EMAIL: whitecap2@charter.net
INTERNET: http://spcug.apcug.org/
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. Publishes monthly newsletter "Hard Copy" on the website.  Maintains library of shareware.
FUNDING: Membership dues
PARENT AGENCY: None
OFFICERS: President-Keith Patterson; Vice President, Newsletter Editor, and Web Master-John Dewerth; Treasurer-Jim Welch; Librarian/Membership-Al Barrett; At Large-Joe Clemis and Mal Mallory
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Officers change in January
Date of Last Update: 20080124

PIECERS QUILTING GUILD, PIEDMONT
Christine Serig, President
212 Mathew Road
Inman, SC  29349
PHONE: (864)592-1159
EMAIL: ivanoidea@aol.com
Meets 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7 pm, Woodland Heights Recreation Center
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Interest in quilting
DUES/FEES: $20.00/year
Any person interested in quilting in any of its aspects is welcome to join this group of quilt lovers. No experience is necessary. There are ongoing classes to teach techniques during the monthly meetings.
OFFICERS: Vice President-Sherree Gibson, (864)486-0505; Secretary-Deby Landin, (864)486-9338; Treasurer-Rose Fagan, (864)706-9060
Date of Last Update: 20070209

SCALE MODELERS, SPARTANBURG
Tom Kirkland
1536 Old Anderson Mill Road
Moore, SC 29369
PHONE: (864)576-8688
EMAIL: tkirk@yahoo.com
Meets Every 3rd Thursday, 6:30 at the Woodland Heights 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.
AREA SERVED: Piedmont area of South Carolina and North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20080917

SCORE
Warren Schmitt
18 Royal Troon
Campobello, SC  29322
PHONE: (864)468-5307
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
OFFICERS: Spartanburg Chamber of Commerce
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union Counties
Date of Last Update: 20071126


SHETLAND SHEEPDOG OF SPARTANBURG
Tina Stoner, Secretary
410 West Road
Roebuck, SC  29376
PHONE: (864)576-2294 (H)
Meets 2nd Thursday, 7:30 pm at Spartanburg County Office Building
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
Officers change in April
Date of Last Update: 20080610

SIERRA CLUB
Jack Seitz
200 Heywood Avenue, Apt. #901
Spartanburg, SC  29307
PHONE: (864)948-1080
EMAIL: seitzJL@wofford.edu
INTERNET: www.sierraclub.org/chapters/sc
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: 20080610

SINGLES HIKING AND ADVENTURE CLUB, CAROLINA
Kathy Van Gieson, Newsletter Editor
42 Forest Lake Drive
Simpsonville, SC  29681
PHONE: (864)329-9051
EMAIL: kvangieson@charter.net
INTERNET: www.carolinasingleshiking.com
Meet every Friday night for Happy Hour. Location varies.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Single adults, no age requirement
DUES/FEES: None; must pay for individual activities
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call for a quarterly newsletter or check schedule on website. No application forms to fill out.
An informal group of single adults of all ages. Participates in one or more hiking trips per month as well as other social activities.  To get a full list of activities, request a newsletter or check on the website.
AREA SERVED: Upstate
Date of Last Update: 20080819

SKY KNIGHTS, SPARTANBURG
Steve Scott
280 Antrim Avenue
Moore, SC  29369
PHONE: (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 Hwy 56 near Pauline, adjacent to the old Croft Spartanburg County Landfill.
FUNDING: Dues
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg and surrounding area
Officers change in January, even years
Date of Last Update: 20080811

SPARKLE CITY REGION ANTIQUE AUTO CLUB
CC Wheeler
2004 Pine View Drive
Spartanburg, SC  29307
PHONE: (864)579-2707
EMAIL: wheeleracc@charter.net
Meets 2nd Sunday, call for place and time
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.
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20080326

STAMP CLUB, GREER
Susan Whitehead, Director
PO Box 2596
Easley, SC  29641
PHONE: (864)232-5557 (W) or (864)306-3242(H)
EMAIL: stampahlic@aol.com
Usually meets the 1st 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: 20080829

TRAIL, FOOTHILLS
Maija Hurst
PO Box 3041
Greenville, SC  29602
PHONE: (864)467-9537 ; FAX: (864)286-6093
EMAIL: info@foothillstrail.org
INTERNET: http://www.foothillstrail.org
Annual Meeting October/November
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None
DUES/FEES: Variable
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Contact the Foothills Trail.
Promote and maintain the 76-mile Foothills Trail.
FUNDING: Membership dues and grants
AREA SERVED: Mountain counties of South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20081113

TREASURE AND ARTIFACT ASSOCIATION, SOUTH CAROLINA
Randy Reece, President
219 Timber Lane
Greenville, SC  29609
PHONE: (864)271-3347
EMAIL: SCTAA-detectorclub@charter.net
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
DUES/FEES: $25.00/per year/per family
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call
Founded 1989. Approximately 40 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 Detectors and Archaeology Clubs (FMDAC).
FUNDING: A not for profit organization.
OFFICERS: President-Randy Reece, (864)271-3347
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina and parts of North Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20081125

WARBIRDS, INC.
David M. Fudge, Commander
PO Box 18277
Spartanburg, SC  29318
PHONE: (864)576-1166
EMAIL: dmfudge@charter.net
Meets quarterly at the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Anyone interested in aviation and vintage aircraft
DUES/FEES: $30.00/year
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call
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.
FUNDING: Private funding
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, and Southeastern USA
Date of Last Update: 20080220

WOMEN TRAVELING TOGETHER, SPARTANBURG CHAPTER
Hazel Cannon
300 Crestview Lane
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (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
DUES/FEES: $45.00/yr
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: 20081022
 

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