Membership

The Barksdale Spouses' Club strives for inclusivity instead of exclusivity. If you are stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base, there is a place for you in this club and we would love for you to join us. Our monthly socials are wonderful opportunities to make new friends and reconnect with old ones. Our smaller social clubs are vast and cover a myriad of interests; if you don't see one that suits you, we can start a new one! You never know who has your same interests and what better way to make your assignment here in the Bayou State more enjoyable that to do the things you love. There are formal events, fundraisers, volunteer projects, board positions, and everything in between. 

By becoming a member of the Barksdale Spouses' Club, you will have access to one of the largest groups of military spouses in the area (if not the largest!). What does that mean? In one word, it means SUPPORT. It means having support when you are moving into the area, when you have moved away from home for the first time, when you have moved away from all of your friends, when you are looking for things to do, when you want to start a new hobby, when your spouse it TDY or deployed and you need some time to yourself. It means you will have support through new and old friendships, with brand new spouses and with seasoned spouses who have seen everything (and every place) under the sun. 

Our membership network is vast and your military friends will know what it is like to go through what you are going through. We take care of each other, we look out for each other, but most of all, we are here to support each other in the military life. 

ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP

Active members are spouses of active duty members of the United States Armed Forces, spouses of members of the United States Forces Reserves or National Guard on active duty status, spouses of active duty members of the Personnel Exchange Program assigned to the 8th Air Force, spouses of DoD civilians assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, and spouses of students in the 11th Bomb Squadron FTU. 

Associate members  are widowed spouses of members of the United States Armed Forces, spouses of retired members of the United States Armed Forces, and spouses of all active duty member MIA residing in the area

 Social members are relatives who reside with Barksdale Spouses' Club members. 

Honorary members are individuals of high moral character with an interest in the Barksdale Air Force Base community. An invitation to join is extended by the President, with approval of the Executive Board. 

Members may bring guests (individuals not eligible for membership) to any BSC program, special activity, or event not designated as "closed" by the Executive Board. Individuals who are eligible for membership may attend as a special one-time-only guest at any BSC program, special activity, or event not designated as "closed" by the Executive Board. 

PURPOSE OF THE BSC

The purpose of the BSC is to organize and to sponsor social and charitable opportunities for its members.  BSC does not discriminate in hiring practices or membership policies on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, ethnic group, or gender. The organization is organized in compliance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is organized in the furtherance of charitable and/or educational, civic, or patriotic purpose consistent with the Bylaws of the organization and section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding sections of any future federal tax code. The goal is to provide information of interest to its members and to foster ideals of fellowship and charity in keeping with those of the United States Armed Forces.