Luke Club offers specials for members

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  • By Carol O'Maley
  • Airman 1st Class David Bulkley
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --  Luke Club membership benefits include a plethora of goods and services on base and are available to military members, Defense Department civilians and any civilian with base access. 

An introductory Luke Club membership offer is free for two months to all military and nonmilitary Luke employees and non-employees, as long as they have access to the base, according to Paul Harvey, 56th Services Squadron assistant club manager. 

"Most DOD civil service employees know they are eligible to join and enjoy our discounts and special offers, but many other civilians -- especially new employees working on base -- may not know yet," he said. 

Examples of membership dining and bar discount benefits at Club Thunderbolt and Desert Star Club include: 

--reduced-cost lunch buffet, soup and salad bar and drink,  from $7 to $5.50 a person
 
--reduced-cost lunch entrée salads and drink, from $4.50 to $3.50
 
--made-to-order lunch specials including fajitas, omelets and pasta
 
--Desert Star Club bar snack specials include free pizza,nachos and hot wings from 5 to 6 p.m.
 
--Desert Star Club lounge karaoke at 8 p.m. Thursdays; ladies' night at 5 p.m. Fridays; variety music at 8 p.m. Fridays; free pool and jukebox anytime
 
--Lucky 7 lunch punch ticket; the seventh lunch is free 

--special event nights such as Kidz Club fun night, fun Fridays for adults, all-you-can-eat catfish and chateaubriand specials, seafood extravaganzas and dinner dances with live bands 

--prime rib and wine for two, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays
 
-- membership night free dinners; nominal charge for spouses and children
 
Additionally, club members receive discounts at Crustanos Plaza Deli, located on the third floor of Building 1150.  Club members also receive services squadron discounts to include:
 
--bowling at Thunderbolt Lanes
 
--golf and golf cart at Falcon Dunes Golf Course
 
--supplies purchased at the arts and crafts center
 
--auto and hobby products and services
 
--Fort Tuthill recreational lodging, RV and campsite facility and its outdoor adventures program
 
--$10 club certificate during member's birthday month
 
--mailed monthly calendar with coupons for added discounts 

(Guests of members may receive discount prices when paid with a membership credit card.) 

"This promotion offers members a club card choice of either the traditional Chase MasterCard or a private label credit card," Harvey said. "An applicant fills out a simple, short form in our office in Club Thunderbolt. We issue a temporary card that can be used immediately, until a permanent card is mailed. There is no monthy fee by any of the lending institutions for a Luke club charge card." 

"In fact, normal club dues go directly to Luke's central fund, which helps support the base library, community center and fitness center, as well as special events such as SpringFest, July fourth fireworks and air shows," he said. "So in a sense, when you become a club member, you're contributing to the ongoing support of vital services and functions at Luke." 

Current members who wish to can transfer to a private label club card. For those who prefer to pay by cash, check or a different credit card, the Club card can be used for membership verification only.
 
Membership privileges are reciprocal and worldwide at other Air Force bases, but are subject to the specific rules, rates and guidelines of each base, Harvey said.
 
The Luke club also handles public events planning and parties for catered and non-catered events, at room rates that compare favorably with off-base banquet and party facilities. Linda Hiatt, collocated club catering manager, helps plan and cater dinner parties, wedding receptions, luncheon and dinner meetings, cocktail and hors d'oeuvre parties, squadron parties, birthday celebrations, anniversaries and retirements. The party host club member provides a guest list of nonmembers and people without normal access on base to gain temporary access for the event.
 
Applications for the Luke Club card are available at Club Thunderbolt. For more information, call (623) 856-6446 or visit http://www.lukeservices.com/luke_clubs.html.