AFRIKAN CULTURE INSTITUTE
Prof. Afrikadzata Deku, Founder and Chairman
182 Stribling Circle
Spartanburg, SC  29301
(864)576-7992  EFAX: 1-775-295-9699
EMAIL: afrikalion@aol.com; africadela@yahoo.com; africalion@bellsouth.net; africafiaga@walla.com
INTERNET: http://www.geocities.com/afrikadela; http://www.writers.net/writers/22249
DUES: $100/year includes free participation in annual Afrikan Heritage Festival.
For all people interested in knowing and benefiting from all the archaeological, historic, and scientific (DNA) evidence that proves why Afrika is the cradle of humanity. This organization is also interested in saving Afrika from its current situation. 
Afrikan Awareness Club
For people interested in learning, mastering and enjoying the Afrikan-centric truth, knowledge, and wisdom about the Afrikan origin of humanity.  The sharing of the Forgotten Ancient Afrikan Truth will take the form of private and public classes, lectures, seminars, and workshops and as a discussion group.
Afrikan Dance Club
For people interested in learning, mastering, and enjoying the natural inner techniques of dancing to any Afrikan music. 
Afrikan Heritage Festival Organization
For people interested in working together to organize our Annual Afrikan Heritage Festival for the enjoyment of all.
Afrikan Meditation Club
For people interested in learning how to keep themselves at all times relaxed, awake, in tune, positive, balanced and happy no matter their status or the odds against them. 
Sacred Afrikan Ceremony Organization
For people interested in organizing our Positive Ancient Afrikan Sacred Naming Ceremony, Authentic Ancient Afrikan Marriage Ceremony and Positive Ancient Afrikan Ceremony.
Date of Last Update: 20080000

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DU PIEDMONT
William Glass, Treasurer
215 Old Town Way
Simpsonville, SC  29618-5827
PHONE: (864)288-9040 (phone and fax)
EMAIL: Megbglass@juno.com
INTERNET: www.geocities.com/afgvl
Meets once a month from September to July in the Upstate
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: None-some knowledge of French would help a little
DUES/FEES: $25.00/year for basic membership
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Send email or call
Alliance Francaise is a non-profit cultural and educational organization, a worldwide network.  It was founded in 1883 in Paris. Alliance Francaise du Piedmont is a chapter devoted to spreading the language and culture of France.  The group holds regular meetings with cultural emphasis.  There are French movies offered, social gatherings, dinners...Whatever the function, it is a good opportunity for French conversation.  Our members also visit schools and promote French within the schools of the Piedmont.  Meetings are in Greenville, Simpsonville, Anderson, Spartanburg, and Gaffney depending on the activity of the month.
PARENT AGENCY: Federation des Alliances Francaises
OFFICERS: Francis Tremege; Monique Glass; Sylvie Lavorel
AREA SERVED: Upstate South Carolina
Date of Last Update: 20070821

ATLANTA-GREENVILLE DUTCH CLUB
J.C. Kolk
164 Gordon Drive
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (864)574-2587 (H)
Social gatherings vary
Date of Last Update: 20080212

CROSS CULTURAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, INC.
Sylglenda Saziru, Executive Director
PO Box 29
Clifton, SC  29324
STREET ADDRESS: 199 Dobson Heights. Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307
PHONE: (864)463-4867; Fax: (864)463-4765
EMAIL: johnsmithhill@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.johnsmithhill.org
Meets monthly
Membership for community garden:
DUES/FEES: $30.00 for newsletter
The mission of the Cross Cultural Institute is to provide knowledge about different cultures to promote greater cultural understanding through direct experience.  The Cross Cultural Institute sponsors the annual Taste of Africa Festival and also operates the John Smith's Hill Project, which offers after school programs in languages and international farming. Located at 199 Dobson Heights. Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Open by appointment only.
FUNDING: Donations; Small grants
OFFICERS: Jalita Chandra, Vice President
AREA SERVED: Charlotte, Spartanburg and Greenville Counties
Date of Last Update: 20080821

GERMAN-AMERICAN CLUB, CAROLINA
Beate Pirchmoser, President
402 Harrison Lane
Spartanburg, SC  29301
PHONE: (864)576-2826 (W)
EMAIL: beate@bellsouth.net
INTERNET: www.gacsouth.com
Board of Directors meets once per month
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Fill out application
DUES/FEES: $25.00/single as of 1-1-2008; $40.00/family
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Call
The Carolina German-American Club strives to maintain the heritage and culture of Germany.
OFFICERS: Vice President-Robert McKenna; Secretary-Marlies Welsch; Treasurer-Ulrike Schmidt
AREA SERVED: Spartanburg County
Date of Last Update: 20071115

SWISS AMERICAN SOCIETY OF THE PIEDMONT
Samuel Linder, President
PO Box 1074
Spartanburg, SC  29304
PHONE: (864)590-0809
EMAIL: sam@swissclub.net
INTERNET: www.swissclub.net
Ten different events throughout the year at various locations
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: Open to all
DUES/FEES: $50.00/families; $30.00/singles; $10.00/mailings only
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Fill out membership form on website and pay membership fees.
A social international club.
OFFICERS: Vice-President-Daniel Biester; Treasurer-Fritz Morf; Secretary-Nicky Greenway; Sargent at Arms-Brian Harrison; Sunshine Lady-Kathy Cont, Webmasters-Wolfgang Fiemen
AREA SERVED: Piedmont
Date of Last Update: 20071213