(336) 274-8387 (OFFICE) OR (336) 271-1418 (MOBILE)
ARMED FORCES RETIREES CLUB, INC.
ARMED FORCES RETIREES CLUB,INC.
Mission Statement
The Armed Forces Retirees Club, Inc. is a coalition of veterans and concerned citizens dedicated to providing a nonpartisan umbrella organization that facilitates communication on coordination with of the armed forces veterans organizations.
Armed Forces Retirees Club, Inc. strives to ensure that triad veterans but kept well abreast of current, local and state events and serves as a strong leader in the community in support of veterans civic, and patriotic and fraternal initiatives and programs. Regardless of service, armed forces retirees club strives to support activities and programs that reflect positive recognition and appreciation of veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
THE HISTORY OF THE AFRC
A GROUP OF MILITARY RETIREES JOINED TOGETHER IN 1975 AND FORMED THE RETIRED MILITARY SERVICE CLUB. FROM THE INCEPTION OF THE CLUB, THE MEMBERS RESOLVED TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO AID IN THE CIVIC AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF IT'S MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION WAS CHARTERED BY THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ON THE 26TH DAY OF APRIL 1978 AT WHICH TIME THE OFFICIAL NAME WAS CHANGED TO THE ARMED FORCES RETIREES CLUB, INC. OF GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLNA. FEDERAL EXEMPT STATUS OBTAINED SEPTEMBER 1,1983. SINCE THAT TIME, WE HAVE MADE MANY CHANGES BUT ALWAYS STAYING WITHIN OUR MAIN OBJECTIVES OF ASSISTING THE DISABLED AND NEEDY WAR VETERANS, ESTABLISHING PROGRAMS TO VIVIDLY KEEP THE MEMORY OF OUR DECEASED MEMBERS ALIVE AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS WHEN POSSIBLE TO SURVIVING MEMBERS, TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT ARE PATRIOTIC,RELIGIOUS,CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL IN NATURE AS WELL AS SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL. TO ACHIEVE THESE TASKS, THE ORGANIZATION MUST HOLD SEVERAL FUNDRAISER ACTIVITES AND EVENTS, WHICH WE DO BY OFFERING VETERANS CLAIMS ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY FISH FRYS,BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAYS, CHRISTMAS ADOPT A FAMILY, JUST TO NAME A FEW.
DID YOU KNOW: THE COMMAND POST CLUB AT 2206 STAMEY ST (OFF E. MARKET ST) IN GREENSBORO,NC WAS RUN BY THE AFRC BEFORE WE RELOCATED TO OUR CURRENT LOCATION?
Facility Management (Building Rentals)
Our Facility Is Now Open Again For Public Rentals. If You Would Like To Rent, Please Complete The Contact Card On This Website With Your
Contact Information, & Someone Will Contact You Or You Can Call The Office At (336) 274-8387 Or Call (336) 271-1418 For More Information About Rentals.
Rentals For: Meetings (Small/Large), Baby Showers, Birthday Parties, Graduation Parties, Anniversaries, Christmas Parties, Cookouts, Etc... Large Fenced In Parking Lot In Rear Of Building.
VA Claims Assistance
AT THE AFRC, WE HAVE VETERANS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AS VETERAN SERVICE OFFICERS AT OUR LOCATION EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY FROM 10:00AM-2:00PM, THAT OFFER FREE VA DISABILITY CLAIMS ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS, AND SURVIVING SPOUSE BENEFITS ASSISTANCE TO SPOUSES OF DECEASED VETERANS, THEY CAN ALSO HELP WITH FILING FIRST TIME CLAIMS, REQUESTING INCREASES ON CURRENT CLAIMS, APPEALS, AID & ATTENDANCE/HOMEBOUND, HELP GETTING YOUR DD-214, SERVICE TREATMENT RECORDS (MEDICAL RECORDS) FROM ACTIVE DUTY, ETC. THIS IS A COMPLETELY FREE SERVICE, THERE IS NO CHARGE.
Greensboro Parks & Recreation AFRC Baseball Team
THE AFRC HAS SPONSORED A GREENSBORO PARKS AND RECREATION YOUTH BASEBALL TEAM FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS, WE'RE VERY PROUD OF THE TEAMS AND COACHES WE'VE HAD, THEY'VE DONE A GREAT JOB AND MADE US PROUD. WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT SEASON.
Annual Community Outreach Events
THE AFRC ADOPTS SEVERAL VETERAN FAMILIES ANNUALLY AT CHRISTMAS TO HELP MAKE SURE THEIR FAMILIES CAN HAVE A NICE CHRISTMAS.
WE ALSO HAVE ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL BACKPACK GIVEAWAYS WHERE WE PACK ABOUT 50-100 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO HELP THE KIDS WHOSE FAMILIES CAN'T AFFORD TO PURCHASE THE SUPPLIES THEY NEED FOR SCHOOL. WE KNOW THAT WHEN KIDS HAVE THE TOOLS THEY NEED FOR SCHOOL THEY HAVE A BETTER LEARNING EXPERIENCE, WE DON'T WANT THEM TO LOSE THEIR FOCUS AND WASTE THEIR LEARNING POTENTIAL DUE TO LACK OF ADEQUATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
THIS UPCOMING YEAR WE ARE HOPING TO ALSO INCLUDE OUR TEACHERS, WHO ARE SPENDING QUITE A BIT OF THEIR OWN MONEY TO PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THEIR WORK AND THINGS NEEDED IN THE CLASSROOM AND ALSO THINGS THAT STUDENTS NEED THAT THEIR PARENTS CAN'T AFFORD TO PURCHASE FOR THEM.
A JUNE 2021 SURVEY FOUND THAT TEACHERS AVERAGED ABOUT $750 OUT OF POCKET TO PURCHASE ITEMS NEEDED IN THE CLASSROOM AND FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE STUDENTS, IT SEEMS EACH YEAR THAT AVERAGE HAS BEEN GROWING HIGHER.
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Frequently Asked Rental Questions...
We Tell You So You Don't Have To Ask.
HOW MUCH IS IT TO RENT YOUR FACILITY? BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2023 OUR PRICE WILL INCREASE FROM $350 TO $450. WHICH INCLUDES BLDG SANITATION BEFORE AND AFTER EACH RENTAL.
THAT ANSWER MAY VARY DUE TO THE EVENT YOU MAY BE HAVING AND WHAT EXTRAS YOU ARE REQUESTING IN ADDITION TO THE BASIC RENTAL PRICE OF $450. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO EXPLAIN THAT IN DETAIL TO YOU.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE AND HOW MANY HOURS IS THE BASIC RENTAL?
THE RENTAL PRICE INCLUDES FRONT PARKING AND BACK FENCED LOT PARKING WITH SECURITY CAMERAS, IT INCLUDES 8-10 SQUARE TABLES THAT WILL SEAT 6-7 PEOPLE (PRIOR TO COVID SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES), WHITE DISPOSABLE TABLECLOTHS WITH PLASTIC BACK LINING, ALSO HAVE ROUND TABLES (NO TABLECLOTHS) THAT SEAT 8 PEOPLE, CHAIR COVERS,TIEBACKS, BACKDROP CURTAINS, TABLE RUNNERS WILL BE SET UP IN THE COLORS OF YOUR CHOICE *PROVIDING WE HAVE THE COLORS IN OUR SUPPLY.* WE HAVE THE RACKS FOR THE TIN PAN FOOD WARMER TRAYS, YOU HAVE USE OF THE KITCHEN FOR FOOD PREPARATION ONLY, "NOT FOR COOKING". WE HAVE AN ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN , SO ICE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU FREE ALSO. WE CAN SET UP TABLES IN ADJACENT ROOM IN L-SHAPE FOR A FOOD BUFFET STYLE SETUP FOR YOU.
*USE OF BLUETOOTH SPEAKER SYSTEM, OPERATED BY YOUR PHONE OR OTHER BLUETOOTH DEVICE.
*YOU CAN BRING YOUR MUSIC LOADED ON A FLASH DRIVE AND PLAY MUSIC THROUGHT THE MOUNTED SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS.
*WE HAVE 2 TV MONITORS IF YOU WANT TO HAVE PHOTOS PLAYING WHILE THE EVENT IS GOING ON, WE CAN HAVE THE PHOTOS PUT ON THUMB DRIVE AND READY FOR YOUR EVENT IF YOU CAN GET ALL YOUR PHOTOS TO US AT LEAST A WEEK OR TWO PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT. THIS IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE BASIC RENTAL PRICE.
*THE BASIC RENTAL PRICE IS FOR 5 HOURS. (DECORATION TIME IS INCLUDED IN THE 5 HOURS, UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE PRIOR TO EVENT.)*
*THE RENTAL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LOUNGE AREA.*
HOW TO SECURE A DATE? HOW MUCH NOTICE TO SECURE A DATE?
YOU CAN SECURE A DATE BY PAYING IN FULL, BY DOING THAT NOBODY CAN GET THAT DATE. YOU HAVE PRIORITY OVER THAT DATE AND TIME. IF YOU DON'T PAY A DEPOSIT OR PAY THE ENTIRE RENTAL UPFRONT AND GET A RECEIPT, A VERBAL COMMITMENT WILL NOT HOLD A RENTAL. WE HAVE TO AT LEAST HAVE THE DEPOSIT ($ 1/2 THE RENTAL FEE), TO HOLD THE DATE FOR YOU.
WE PREFER AT MINIMUM OF 30 DAYS NOTICE OF A RENTAL, BUT NO LESS THAN 14 DAYS. IF YOU'RE HOLDING AN OUTSIDE EVENT AND DON'T NEED/WANT CHAIR COVERINGS,TABLECLOTHS, ETC. AND ONLY NEED TO COME INSIDE FOR THE BATHROOM, AND ICE, THEN WE CAN WORK WITH A MINIMUM OF ONE WEEK NOTICE.
CAN I USE YOUR FACILITY FOR A COOKOUT?
YES, YOU SURE CAN USE OUR FACILITY FOR A COOKOUT OR DAY PARTY IN OUR BACK LOT.
WHAT KIND OF EVENTS CAN I HAVE AT YOUR FACILITY?
YOU CAN HAVE BIRTHDAY PARTIES, ANNIVERSARIES, CHRISTMAS PARTIES, BABY SHOWERS, WEDDING RECEPTIONS, FUNERAL REPASSES, MEETINGS, SMALL & LARGE ( UP TO 50-60)
CAN I BRING ALCOHOL TO YOUR FACILITY?
YES, WE HAVE ALL ALCOHOL PERMITS NEEDED. YOU MUST STOP AT DESK AT BACK DOOR ENTRANCE AND CHECK IN AND GET YOUR BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL (HARD LIQUOR) WHICH IS LIQUOR PURCHASED AT ABC STORE LABELED WITH YOUR NAME ON IT, THAT BOTTLE MUST STAY WITH YOU AT ALL TIMES, UNLESS YOU HAVE TO GO TO THE RESTROOM OR SOMETHING, THEN ANOTHER 21 OR OLDER ADULT MUST REMAIN WITH THE BOTTLE, IT CANNOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED ON THE TABLE AT ANY TIME. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE A LABEL ON BEER OR WINE, THE SAME RULES AS HARD LIQUOR DO NOT APPLY TO BEER AND WINE.
WHEN IS THE FACILITY NOT AVAILABLE FOR RENTALS?
*THE FACILITY IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RENTALS ON THE 2ND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH FROM 2PM - 6PM, AND ALSO NOT AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY EVENINGS AFTER 6PM.*
*WE DO NOT RENT THE FACILITY ON ACTUAL HOLIDAYS, IE...CHRISTMAS, THANKSGIVING, INDEPENDENCE DAY, DUE TO HAVING TO TAKE OUR CLUB MEMBERS AWAY FROM THEIR FAMILIES TO WORK RENTALS. SO THEREFORE, THE CLUB IS NOT AVAILABLE ON HOLIDAYS.*
200 West Camel St Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 274-8387 (OFFICE) OR (336) 271-1418 (MOBILE)
