Membership Benefits  


 

  


RENTAL CAR DISCOUNTS

The Hertz Corporation offers rental car discounts to CAP members for both business and pleasure travel. A special Hertz identification card is furnished to each member upon request. Rates and discounts may be obtained by calling Hertz at 1-800-654-3131.

  CIVIL AIR PATROL VISA CREDIT CARD

The CAP affinity VISA card offers senior members and the parents of cadets an opportunity to apply for a credit card that actually supports CAP. Each time the card is used in a transaction, a donation is made by the bank to support CAP. The CAP emblem and the member's grade are embossed on the front of this distinctive credit card.

  CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP

Civil Air Patrol members and their families are eligible to join the Maxwell-Gunter Credit Union (located at Maxwell AFB, AL). MAX offers a variety of services including:

           VISA and Master Card with no annual fee and lower interest
           Interest-paying checking accounts  Low interest loans
           Money Markets, CDs, and IRAs

For more information, call (334) 279-7550

 TAX BENEFITS

As a Federally chartered nonprofit organization, Civil Air Patrol is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. This entitles members to claim various expenses as charitable contributions. These include:

      Membership dues
      Expenses for uniforms and training materials
      Out of pocket expenses while participating in CAP activities
      Mileage on personal vehicles
      Travel and living expenses while participating in CAP activities

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