fhosc the better half - november 2013
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ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER | 2013
The Better Half
A PUBLICATION OF THE FORT HOOD OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB
PMB #296 PO Box 8001 Fort Hood, Texas 76544 www.forthoodosc.org https://www.facebook.com/FHOSC
FORT HOOD OFFICERS’
SPOUSES’ CLUB BOARD
2013-2014
Honorary President Hollyanne Milley Advisor Sylvia Phipps President Tracy Curran 1st Vice President Rebecca Hayes 2nd Vice President Adrian Evans Angie Taylor Operating Treasurer Amanda Cooper Community Outreach Treasurer Ashley Dixon Corresponding Secretary Mary Ann Jack Recording Secretary Alison Donnelly Volunteer Coordinator Christine Ramos Parliamentarian Carla Norris Membership Chair(s) Jessica Pullig Tiffany McIntyre Reservations Chair(s) Jessica Amacker Heidi Maracle Ways & Means Chair Laura Porter Newsletter Chair Sara Mitchell Vendor Chair(s) Vickie Engle Alexandra Miles Publicity Chair Jennifer Vroegindewey Loan Closet Chair Amanda Riley Hospitality Chair Kasey Saunders Historian Chair Ester Campeau Community Outreach Chair Sharon Rice Community Liaison Chair Janice Glossen Sponsorship Chair VACANT Holiday Bazaar Chair Christine Ramos Wild West Chair VACANT Golf Scramble Chair VACANT Website Coordinator Kristen Smith 1st Army Div (West) Representative Danielle Thomas 1st CAV Representative Kelly Lesperance OTC Rep Lisa Applegate 13th S C (E) Rep Stacy Clady III Corp HQ Rep Leslie Love III Corp Sep Rep (1) Daphnie Cantlon III Corp Sep Rep (2) Gail Dillon III Corp Sep Rep (3) Nikki Hensley
Welcome New Board Members
We would like to take the time to welcome both Gail Dillon and Nikki Hensley as our new III Corps Representatives to our Board and thank them for the time that they have taken out of their busy schedules to help support and be a part of the Fort Hood Officers’ Spouses’ Club.
Welcome New Members
We would like to welcome our newest members who joined in the month of October: Hillary Cangelosi, Shannon Eaves, Karen Fruehan, India Gibson, Candice Herken, De’Mia Keenan, Erin McCormack, Lyn McCright, Jacqueline Messenger and Jenah Wieczorek. We look forward to seeing you at our many upcoming events!
President’s Corner
Hello Everyone!
November has been a busy month and December shows no sign of slowing down. I hope that you are all doing well. This month, as we kick off our biggest fundraiser of the year, I hope that you are planning on coming out to our 32nd Holiday Bazaar (located at the Killeen Civic Center). It is this weekend (November 16th and 17th). The Bazaar is a great opportunity to pick up some holiday gifts for that hard to please relative or even a little something for yourself. It’s also a great opportunity to give back to your community, make some new friends or hang with some old, by volunteering to help. If you are interested in volunteering, please email [email protected].
If you are a member and a Facebook user, join the FHOSC Facebook group to see what is going on with the club and connect with other members. If you have a suggestion for something the club can do or if you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I look forward to seeing you at all of our upcoming events.
Hope to see you at the Bazaar and Happy Thanksgiving!
Tracy Curran President Fort Hood Officers’ Spouses’ Club
Membership: Punching Your Ticket!
We had an awesome turnout in October and want to welcome all our new members! Please share the fun with your fellow spouses and encourage them to join too. Applications are always available electronically on the website or by emailing [email protected]. You may also apply in person at any club luncheon. Dues for the full year are $45.
Remember to get your stamps at all events. BRING YOUR PASSPORTS! Attending, volunteering, and donating earns you a stamp in your membership passport. Don’t forget, if you earn a minimum of 10 stamps during the year, you’re eligible to turn your passport in at our May 14th Luncheon for a prize drawing. There will be a special drawing for highly active members with 20 or more stamps!
We are continuing to verify directory information at the November luncheon. WE STILL HAVE ADVERTISING SPACE LEFT. We are seeking businesses for the last few advertising spots in the directory. All advertising contracts and payments are due by Monday, November 18th.
This is not a postmark date. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Lastly, as a member, you should be receiving periodic correspondence from the membership chairs. Most information intended for membership on a whole will be emailed from the membership chairs. It has come to our attention, that quite a few of our current members are not seeing our emails. Please check your spam filters and let us know if you don’t hear from us at least once a month!
Thanks so much,
Jessica P. & Tiffany Membership Co-Chairs
Community Outreach
You are invited to attend our FHOSC Fall 2013 Community Outreach Grant Distribution at 10:00am on November 20, 2013 at our FHOSC building located at the Clear Creek Commissary.
Our building entrance is to the right of the main Clear Creek Commissary main entrance. The recipients of the grants have been invited so that we can distribute the checks personally. No RSVP is needed, but if you can attend please try to do so. Thank you for all of your support.
Sharon Rice FHOSC Community Outreach Chair
Boot Scootin’ Boogie Luncheon
October Luncheon
December Luncheon
Fort Hood Officers’ spouses’ club
Presents
“Decking the Halls and Managing
Holiday Stress”
Wednesday, December 11th
11:00am—2:00pm
Club Hood Ballroom, Fort Hood, TX
Don’t Forget to Get Your FHOSC Passport Stamped!
Calling All Volunteers….
The Fort Hood Officers’ Spouses’ Club 32nd Annual Holiday Bazaar is THIS WEEKEND! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. The committee and I have been working very hard to plan a wonderful event. The bazaar this year will be on November 16th from 9:00am to 5:00pm and November 17th from 12:00pm to 5:00pm at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. We have a couple of volunteer opportunities available.
November 14—Taping the floors and setup starting at 9:00am
November 15—Vendor registration and setup
November 16 and 17—Two hour shifts helping with admission, selling opportunity and quilt tickets, and floaters. Shifts will start at 8:30am. After the bazaar ends we will need assis-tance with clean-up.
We will be offering childcare on Saturday and Sunday while you are volunteering for your two hour shift. You can drop your child off 10 minutes prior to your shift and you have 15 minutes after your shift ends to pick them up.
If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know the days you are interested in helping out at your earliest convenience. It is very important to let us know if you will need childcare as soon as possible. You can email us at [email protected].
We really appreciate your willingness to help out. Please remember that all volunteers will need to purchase a ticket to the bazaar. We look forward to seeing you all.
Thank you,
Christine Ramos FHOSC Holiday Bazaar Chair
Other Volunteer Opportunities
If you are looking for an opportunity to help during this holiday season here is a great oppor-tunity. On November 18, there will be an event at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center where they will be serving Thanksgiving dinner to about 700 senior citizens. We are looking for about 20 volunteers who are willing to help with serving and talk to these wonderful folks. You will have to be at the Center at 8:00am and they ask that you please wear black pants and a white shirt. If you are interested, please contact Christine Ramos at (336) 216-8768 or email her at [email protected].
Patriotic Peacemakers
Looking for some time to get caught up on your unfinished projects or are you looking to start a new one and make some new friends? Come join the Patriotic Peacemakers Quilt Group! We meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Oveta Culp Center on Fort Hood from 11:00—3:00. A working knowledge of your sewing machine is the only requirement! Come share your ideas and get some new ones! For more information contact Stacy Clady at [email protected].
Recipe of the Month
Thank you to Angela Myers who provided this recipe at our last Creative Cooking Meeting!
BAKED BRIE
Ingredients 1 Pkg. Brie Cheese 1 Pkg. Crescent Rolls 1/4 cup Raspberry preserves 2 TBSP Almonds (slightly toasted)
Directions Unroll crescent rolls and pinch the seams together (or use crescent sheet). Spread preserves on top of the Brie and sprinkle with almonds. Wrap the crescent rolls around the Brie so it is completely covered. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until crescent roll is golden brown. Serve with crackers. Enjoy!
Other Special Event Dates
November 16-17 Holiday Bazaar
February 14 Sweetheart bingo
February 28 Wild West Night
May 1 Golf Scramble
Mark Your Calendars
“Making a Positive Impact on Our Military Journey”
December 11, 2013 Holiday Luncheon
“Decking the Halls and Managing Holiday Stress”
January 15, 2014 Membership Bingo Luncheon “Pack Your Bags with Prizes”
February 12, 2014 Red Dress Luncheon
“Come Aboard and Support Women’s Heart Health Awareness”
March 19, 2014 Remembrance Luncheon
“Military Journey Over the Years”
April 9, 2014 Denim and Diamonds Luncheon
“Passenger Appreciation”
May 14, 2014 Breakfast at Tiffany’s Luncheon
“New Crew Installation”
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