Whether you’re looking to meet new people, explore the local area, join a Special Interest Group, give back through volunteering, or simply find your community — there’s a place for you here.
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Why Join?
Because $40 might be the best deal you make all year.
It pays for itself
Members save 15% off every full-price purchase at the Patch Thrift Shop — shop a couple times and your membership is already covered.
Explore Europe together
Member trips, day tours, Christmas markets, and thermal spa visits — no solo trip-planning required.
A built-in social calendar
Exclusive events, game nights, Bunco, and more, all year long.
First dibs, better deals
Member-only shopping events, seasonal Thrift Shop sales, and early access to Ways & Means pop-ups.
Instant community
18+ Special Interest Groups — running, bookworms, cooking, and more — help you find your people fast.
Volunteering pays you back
Volunteer 2+ hours at the Patch Thrift Shop for 50% off up to 3 items, plus Moose Bucks — $1 for every hour you give.
❤️ Real impact, not just a membership card. This year SCSC gave back more than $330,000 to the Stuttgart military community — funding $155,000+ in scholarships, $160,000+ in community grants, and $16,000 in outreach programs. About 72¢ of every dollar spent at the Patch Thrift Shop goes straight back into this community.
Who Can Join
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Active Duty, Retirees, and members of the US Armed Forces (all ranks, all branches)
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DoD Civilians and US Forces contract employees
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Employees of other organizations granted status under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement
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Local Nationals and other community members. Since some SCSC events happen on post, you’ll need a current member to sponsor your base access for those events.
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Spouses of all of the above — you don’t have to be a “spouse” to join!
Annual Membership Dues
General Membership
$40 / year
Individual annual membership. Runs June 1 – May 31, with a prorated rate available the second half of the year.
New — Household Add-On
$20 / year
Optional additional household membership for the spouse of an active SCSC General Member — 50% off the standard rate.
Membership dues are paid online only. Questions? Reach out to our Membership Chair.
Your Next Steps
Four simple things to do right after you join
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Join Now
Complete the online membership form and pay your $40 dues — you’ll be a member in minutes.
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Join Our Facebook Group & Page
Connect with fellow members, see real-time updates, and ask questions in our community group and follow our page.