Our members are truly a "purple" bunch, a mix of all services and civilians. We are Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force officers and spouses, both active duty and retired. We are DOD civilian employees (GS-7 and above), DODDS teachers and their spouses. We are American Red Cross, USO and Special Services personnel and spouses. We are diplomatic mission and UNC officers and spouses. We are also young adults (eighteen years of age) in the above households. Where can you ever meet such a diverse group of people? SAOCSC is one of the most rewarding organizations you can join in Korea. Our main fund raising arm, The Chosun Gift Shop, makes thousands of dollars each year. We donate half of the money to our American community, college scholarships and the other half to worthwhile charities around the Korean Peninsula. SAOCSC members can serve on The Chosun Gift Shop board , work in the store on Wednesdays and Saturdays, or unpack shipments on many Tuesdays and Thursdays. Whether by working or shopping and spending money at the Chosun, you become a part of the gifts we donate. Of course, in a purely selfish light, you also acquire wonderful "Asian finds" to decorate your house or interesting gifts to send home, and you meet some of the wonderful people who work there. Our organization generates other funds from its Ways and Means committee and our membership dues. Ways and Means committee sells cookbooks, supplies vendors before luncheons from which our members can shop, sells raffle tickets for many great door prizes, etc.
Another reason to participate in SAOCSC is for the opportunity to branch out and meet a diverse and interesting group of people. You can simply attend the luncheons to visit members or you can become more involved and work on the board or one of the varied committees. Meeting, making friends and sharing experiences is one of the highlights of the SAOCSC experience. You will hear helpful suggestions about getting things accomplished on post, travel advice,traditions and cultural events from other countries, tips on great shopping spots, and much more.
Other excellent reasons to join SAOCSC are the many, varied activities that are sponsored, from sports groups to craft projects. Receiving the monthly Chosun Chatter (our monthly newsletter) with all of its valuable information is a great help to those living here. Lastly, on our list of great reasons to join, is that you will be given a phone directory of members' numbers, plus other helpful post numbers that we all call frequently. **Remember your membership form and dues must be submitted by the middle of September in order to be included in the directory.
We have only mentioned a few primary reasons to join. If you have not yet joined, do so, or if you know others in you units or neighborhoods who would enjoy joining, call the SAOCSC office on Main Post at 725-6034 for more information. A membership form is attached to this letter and can be mailed to us with a $20 check to:
Seoul American Officers’, Civilians’ and Spouses’ Club
Attn: Membership Chairperson
PSC 450, Box 9
APO AP 96206-0009
Also, one can stop in the Chosun Gift Shop for a membership form and information.
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to:
Seoul American Officers’, Civilians’ and Spouses’ Club
Attn: Membership Chairperson
PSC 450, Box 9
APO AP 96206-0009
