He was there to dry your eyes when you fell off your bike and skinned your knees.  He taught you how to change the oil in your first car. He cheered for  you at each of your high school baseball games, including the time you hit your first home run.  

That's your Dad.  He's been there when you need him most.  This Father's Day, you want to do something extra special for him. No, another tie won't do.   You would rather give something he can use and enjoy throughout the year.

Consider a membership to a "gift of the month" club!   We found nine different clubs that most Dads would enjoy, ranging from a microbrew beer club to a gourmet pizza club.  Best of all, a variety of membership time periods are available to fit any budget!  Here are our favorite "Gift of the Month" clubs: 

Great American Beer Club - gives Dad a chance to enjoy a variety of rare and wonderful beers from small craft breweries around the country. Journey to Liberty, Maine to enjoy a rich and robust Porter or explore a smooth and crisp Pilsner from Whitefish, Montana. Each month he will receive a  twelve pack of four (4) different types of hand-crafted micro-brewed beer in 12 ounce bottles. Cost: $27.95 per month. Order for one month, three months or more; there's no minimum membership time.  

Global Wine Club - if Dad's beverage of choice is wine, this would be a wonderful gift. Each month he will discover hand-crafted and hard to find wines from around the globe. Send him on a virtual journey to Provence, France to enjoy an elegant Chardonnay or give him an opportunity explore the rich and bold bouquet of an Australian Merlot. He will receive two different bottles of rare wine each month. Select from All Red, All White or Mixed selections.  A subscription to Wine Expeditions newsletter is also included.  Cost: $34.95 per month.  Order for one month, three months or more; there's no minimum membership time. 

Worldwide Cigar Club - Dad can join with other kindred spirits who enjoy the pleasure of rare tobacco. Through this gift-of-the-month club he will "travel" to the Canary Islands to savor the subtle pleasures of an exotic Churchill or experience the flawless construction and and distinguished flavors of a Perfecto from The Dominican Republic. He receives five different, premium hand-rolled cigars from the foremost cigar producers in the world. Delivered humidor fresh to his home or office.  Cost: $28.95 per month.  There's no minimum membership time. 

Gourmet Pizza Club - Give Dad the chance to try a variety of  mouth watering and taste-tempting specialty pizzas. Explore succulent selections such as the rich and spicy flavor of an Italian Beef Pizza to the bold and exotic taste of our shrimp Teriyaki Pizza. With each month's shipment he will receive one (1) deep dish and two (2) thin crust specialty pizzas. That's three big 12" Italian works of art every month. Delivered frozen fresh to his home or office in a reusable Styrofoam cooler. Cost: $39.95.  No minimum membership time. 

Heavenly Chocolate Club - Is Dad a chocolate lover? Give him a chance to discover the exquisite taste and rich quality of hand-made gourmet chocolate. He will explore irresistible selections from the rich creamy taste of Kahlua truffle to the smooth chocolate crunch of a roasted cashew cluster. Each month he will receive a different one pound box of hand-dipped chocolates using only the finest and freshest all natural ingredients.  Cost:  $25.95.  No minimum membership time. 

Steak of the Month Club - Give Dad some time to relax while enjoying a fine meal!  Each month he will receive a steak dinner for two, including such selections as filet mignon, bacon wrapped filet of sirloin steaks, t-bone steaks and more! Memberships are available for four months, six months and twelve months.  A four month membership costs $244.

Championship Cheese Club - A blue-ribbon gift idea. Each month Dad will receive award-winning cheeses or cheese spreads.  Selections include all-time favorites such as Cheddar, Colby and Gouda.  Memberships available for three, six or nine months.  A three month membership costs $49.99.