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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN AND
MAINTAIN
YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN AREA
AREA is an association of retired and active AAFES associates
dedicated to the needs of its members, and to fostering friendships
and associations made during their careers.
Here are some benefits that you can expect to receive for your
annual $15 membership fee:
- Publications written…just for you, and mailed to your home
address. Our quarterly Newsletter covers news and events about
former AAFES associates, information on benefits as an AAFES
retiree and other information of particular interest to retirees
and their families. A membership directory with email addresses
published every three years allows you to keep up with your
friends and former associates.
- Information on local chapters. Chapter activities include
social functions, volunteer opportunities, and fund-raising events
for worthy causes. Most chapters have monthly or quarterly
luncheons where they review chapter activities and plan upcoming
events. Chapter dues are policies are determined by local
chapters, and any dues assessed are separate and apart from AREA
dues.
- Participation in the Annual AREA Scholarship Program. This
program has been going on for many years. In 2007, $47,000 in
scholarships was awarded to 19 children of AAFES Associates and
assigned military personnel who were in their last year of high
school. AAFES retirees and friends of AREA donate the money. Many
of our local chapters have fund-raising events to provide money
for this very worthwhile program. Since the inception of this
program thru 1985, $299,795 has been distributed for
181scholarships.
Perhaps the most important reason for joining and being an active
AREA member is the "intangible", i.e., staying in touch. After a
long AAFES career, many of us still want to remain a part of the
AAFES family. Today, AREA and its 25 chapters include 5,300 members
and their families.
We’re people helping people… it’s the right
thing to do!
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