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Show NEWS AFLC March 1, 1991 commander urges club support AFB, Ohio (AFLC News clubs still play an important role on our bases, Gen. Charles C. McDonald, Air F orce Logistics Command commander, said re cently. As the clubs begin a membership drive. General McDonald explains why support is so important. WKIUHT-PATTERSO- N members is the opportunity to host special functions, such as wedding receptions, graduations, family reunions and dinner parties, in the club. In most cases, these events will cost substantially less at the club for the same level of quality and service. Q: Who is eligible for club membership? McDonald: Historically, club membership primarily consisted of active duty and retired military members, along with civilians employed at that base. Now we offer memberships to off base federal employees. The local commanders encourage current or retired federal employees within a radius of the base to apply for memberAll individuals should check with interested ship. their local MWR division to determine which club they are eligible to join. p Q: What is the command's goal for the Service)-Milit- ary Q Why is it important to conduct a club mt ) Genera! 'J m-btrs- hip drive now? Gonerol McDonald: This is a very difficult time for all Air Force clubs. Congress directed the military services to eliminate all direct appropriated fund support to clubs Oct. 1, 1990. The result means our AFLC clubs must adjust to more than $3 million annually in new revenue or reduce service to our members. Clubs are a very important part of our military tradition and I believe they will continue to play a vital role in the Air Force mission. -- 50-mil- e mtm-bershi- drive? Q Air Forct club membership has bttn on the dectint for several years. What can our clubs do to reverse this trend? General McDonald: One of the main reasons for the decline in membership is the failure of clubs to keep pace with the changing lifestyles of our military and civilian work force. In particular, our dining operations have not adapted well to today's environment. U.S. Air Fore Photo Many of our customers want a convenient, casual General McDonald and family dining atmosphere supported by a demand-drivemenu. Q: What are some of the benefits of being a We also need to take a hard look at our entertainment programs to determine if we are providing club member? what members want. We have stressed this to our Gonoral McDonald: The clubs are an club managers and required them to develop better important place to meet officially and socially with programs that meet the needs and desires of today's individuals of similar interest and values. Recipron cal privileges at clubs worldwide, such as check cashing, entertainment programs and quality dining at reasonable prices, are some of the general membership benefits. One advantage often overlooked by prospective clientele. We continue to work on customer service training. Additionally, we are working to inform our civilian work force of their eligibility for membership and the advantages of being a club member. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT COUPON OFF EACH WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT OR WE WILL PAY $50.00 OF YOUR INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE. (Expires 4B91 (Deductible discount not all lowed by some Insurance Companies) . Q 9 Hilltop Times FREE MOBILE SERVICE WE COME RIGHT TO YOUR HOME OR GUARANTEED WORK WITH 100 WINDSHIELD REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT Gonoral McDonald: Our goal is to increase club membership throughout the command by 15 percent, which equates to about 6,000 new members. Q: That would appear to bo a significant increase. What is being done to reach this goal? non-membe- rs co-work- uW?6 D FREE MOBILE SERVICE D WE COME TO YOUl Stars We Repair: Bulls Eyes Long Cracks (up to 18") Chips HOURS: MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 8 A.M. TO 6 P.M. D D I OGDEN 394-922- 2 D QfiCTS WINDSHIELD REPAIR ( D OSflJ 0 Guaranteed Windshield Repair & Replacement D An aggressive marketing campaign is under way to notify memof the membership drive. bers and Initiatives include base newspaper articles, posters, flyers and a direct mail campaign to current members asking for their support. Q: Is there anything else you would like to say to current and prospective members? Gonoral McDonald: i would ask our current members to support the membership drive to join the by encouraging friends and club. If clubs are going to grow and prosper in the 1990s, a larger and more active membership will be required. Consequently, we are committed to do all that we can to make the clubs a better place for you our customer. 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