Member Service Clubs
To view a description of each service club
that is a member of the ISCC, please click on either the name
or logo of the member club. All member clubs are listed in alphabetical
order. To ensure that the links function properly, please allow
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within their member description. By clicking on those links you
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American Legion Unknown Solder Post No. 44The post was organized in
1957 and is named after Arlingtons "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier."
It is the only Legion post in the country which is allowed to
have its own wreath-laying ceremony on Veterans Day at the Tomb
of the Unknowns, as it is now called. There are four American
Legion posts in Arlington. Ours is one of the two posts without
a post home. But this does not prevent us from full participation
in Legion activities. We generally meet once a month in members'
homes. Our revenue is derived from yearly drives: a hot dog stand
at the County Fair, the sale of Legion Poppies on the Memorial
Day weekend, and the generous donations from Post members. We
support most all Legion programs and sponsor a yearly Christmas
party for the 25 soldiers of the Tomb Guard and their families.
American Legion Arlington Post No. 139Post 139 was established
and received its National Charter in 1921. We are committed to
sponsor aid and comfort to veterans and their families along with
conducting many child awareness programs throughout the community.
Members of the Post and Auxiliary visit and sponsor events at
the Washington VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Our programs
involving children in the community are extensive. Some of our
major programs include Boys State, Oratorical Contests, American
Legion Baseball, High School Scholarships, and sponsorship of
numerous youth sporting teams throughout the year. We are extremely
committed to the community and the American Legion motto: "FOR
GOD AND COUNTRY."
Arlington Chamber of CommerceFounded in 1924, the Arlington
Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary, non-profit organization of
over 1,700 business and professional people committed to the economic
and civic well being of the community. The mission of the Chamber
is to serve the interests of our membership and the business community
by identifying and implementing activities which enhance the ability
of business to prosper; to foster economic opportunity and growth
by promoting a favorable business climate; to provide information
and advocacy that sustains and enhances the economic environment;
and to take a leadership role in promoting community pride and
recognition.
Arlington Chapter of LinksA group of women joined
together in friendship to give service locally, nationally and
internationally in the field of education, arts and health.
Arlington Historical SocietyThe mission of the Historical
Society is to conduct research, to preserve and disseminate knowledge
relating to the history, archaeology, material culture, geographical
and socioeconomic development of Arlington County. The Society
works through programs, maintenance of local historical museum
and Ball-Sellers House historic site, publications, and historical
affairs public policy advocacy.
Arlington JayceesThe Arlington Jaycees are a leadership training organization for young people between the ages of 21 and 40. Our members develop leadership skills through their work on a variety of community service projects and by attending training seminars offered throughout the year. Our Children's Holiday Shopping Tour, Easter Egg Hunt at Lubber Run Park, and Photos with Santa at the Ballston Common Mall are some of the programs we offer during the year.
Arlington Sister Cities AssociationThe Association represents Arlington
in its sister city relationships and manages international programs
and exchanges with other communities worldwide. Since 1991, Arlington
has developed sister city relationships with Aachen, Germany and
Coyoacan, Mexico. Through these partnerships, Arlington citizens
have had opportunities for international cultural, educational,
and professional exchanges. Yearly events include high school
student exchanges, elementary student exchanges, and visits of
sports teams. Other accomplishments include arts and music programs,
internships, bicycle tours, and other international travel events.
Arlington is currently forming a relationship with Reims, France.
The Sister City Association is always ready to help facilitate
and manage any international event for Arlington.
Arlingtonians For A Clean EnvironmentACE works to improve the environment
of Arlington County, Virginia, together with citizens, civic associations,
government agencies, and the business and professional community
in order to achieve and maintain a clean and sustainable community.
ACE provides environmental education and volunteer opportunities
to Arlington County residents and is supported primarily by the
Arlington County government under a grant from the Department
of Environmental Services Solid Waste Division. Additional funding
is secured through government and foundation grants and donations
from individuals and organizations. ACE is directed by a volunteer
citizen board.
Barr Scholarship FundFormally established in August
2001 to provide a commitment of $2,000,000 in yearly scholarships
to Washington-Lee High School graduates over a 12-15 year period.
Entirely funded by A. M. Barr, Sr. (W-L '46).
Better Sports ClubFounded in 1957, the Club's purpose
is: "To provide leadership, encourage and help provide recreational
facilities for the development of our young men and women, to
attain good health, upright character and the principle of useful
citizenship through the medium of sports and good sportsmanship."
Each year the Club raises monies to provide supporting grants
to a wide range of youth sports groups. For example, financial
support has been provided for organizations involved in youth
baseball, basketball, football, softball, wrestling, soccer, track,
and other sports. Climaxing the Club's activities each year is
the Annual Sports Award Banquet paying tribute the Arlington's
outstanding athletes.
Civitan Club of ArlingtonStrives to help the mentally
retarded, handicapped and young people to more fulfilling lives
by encouraging young people in good citizenship. "Builders
of Good Citizenship"
Kiwanis Club of ArlingtonAs a member of Kiwanis International
our number one priority is supporting the needs of young children.
Our Club also assumes responsibility for local humanitarian and
civic projects, and we provide financial support to over 30 family
and youth oriented organizations such as the Arlington Food Assistance
Center, Arlington Free Clinic, Arlington Red Cross, the Salvation
Army, and the YMCA. Through programs and guest speakers at our
weekly meetings, we are kept appraised of the needs of our community,
political activities, and interesting local developments. Our
club was chartered in 1931 and currently has 100 members. Major
fundraisers: Antique Show and Sale June of each year; Oyster Feast
and Pig Roast, Saturday evening before November election day each
year.
Kiwanis Club of South ArlingtonThe Club provides a practical
means to form friendships, render altruistic service and build
a better community. The Club also promotes adoption and the application
of higher social, business and professional standards.
Knights of Columbus - Edwards Douglass White CouncilThe Knights of Columbus is a fraternal
community that tries to embrace and extend a helping hand to the
larger community that surrounds it. Our Edward Douglass White
Council, now in its 78th anniversary year, is preparing for its
17th annual Thanksgiving Day dinner, our largest event of each
year in which we feed the shut-ins, homeless and the needy. In
addition, we provide financial aid to the mentally handicapped,
sponsor four Arlington blood drives, support Arlington youth activities,
sponsor a summer day camp, and provide high school and elementary
school scholarships.
Knights of the Round TableWe serve persons in need, especially
the handicapped and mistreated children. We support other organizations
with similar goals such as The Salvation Army, ChildHelp USA,
SHARE, and SOL Enterprises.
Lions - HostWe are civic-minded men and women
who believe it is our responsibility to volunteer time and effort
to help the less fortunate and to work for the betterment of our
community. We provide aid to the handicapped, the sick, the hungry,
and lead the battle against blindness and deafness. Internationally,
we are more that 1.4 million strong. You will find us in 180 countries.
Our Motto is "WE SERVE."
Lions - South ArlingtonMajor activity involves giving
support to the Arlington Zone Eyeglasses and Hearing Project.
Support is also given to 25 other organizations in the area.
Lions - SunriseProvide assistance to individuals
who have visual problems and offer help with other community needs.
Lions - NorthWest ArlingtonWe donate to needy Arlington
persons with visual or hearing problems and to many Lion organizations
so dedicated; to community youth and helping-hand activities;
and to scholarships for graduate students in visual/hearing vocations.
Our first citrus sale will be the first week of December, with
January, February, and March sales to follow, at the Overlee Pool,
Lee Hwy and John Marshall Drive.
Optimist Club of ArlingtonIn addition to promoting a positive
and optimistic outlook on life, we focus our activities on the
youth of Arlington. We aim to provide them with an environment
in which their bodies, minds and hearts can be nurtured properly.
We directly impact the lives of over 2,000 Arlington youth annually
through our sponsorship of Babe Ruth Baseball, a soccer club of
14 teams, girls softball teams, basketball tournament, an Olympic
medal winning rifle club, and chess club as well as our annual
Oratorical and Essay, seven substantial college scholarships we
award and the tutoring and mentoring programs in which our members
participate. Our chief fundraisers include the sale of Christmas
trees in December and a golf tournament in May. We promote friendship
and cooperation among our members who regularly socialize with
each other at our weekly luncheons. Our mottos are "FRIEND
OF YOUTH" and "BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN KIDS."
Pilot Club of ArlingtonAn international organization
of executives, business and professional leaders working together
to improve the quality of life in the local community.
Rotary Club of ArlingtonThe Club has four areas of service
- Club service, community service, vocational service and international
service.
Salvation Army Women's AuxiliaryThe Auxiliary was organized in
1972 to assist the Salvation Army in its overall activities in
the community.
Soroptimist International of Arlington Soroptimist International
is a worldwide service organization for women in business and
the professions dedicated to improving the status of women and
girls in our local communities and throughout the world.
Our major service projects are the Women's Opportunity Award and
the Violet Richardson Award. The Women's Opportunity Award
is an annual $1,000 cash grant given to a female head of household
with dependents who must improve her employment status through
the attainment of higher education. The Violet Richardson
Award is a $500 community service award given annually to a young
woman (ages 14-17years) who has demonstrated outstanding community
service.
Washington-Lee High School Education FoundationWe are a non-profit foundation
that raises money for scholarships for students who attend Washington-Lee
high School.
Zonta Club of ArlingtonProvides scholarships to
students in health care programs. Also involved in other civic
activities such as literacy programs, The Arlington Community
Temporary Shelter, docents for the Arlington Historical Society,
and many other local programs. Our current project is to furnish
money and medical supplies to Afghanistan women.
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