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Scott Spouses’ Club Newsletter
Happy Summer SSC Members! Hopefully you had a moment to read the last issue of THE CONTACT (newsletter) that highlighted all of the wonderful accomplishments of the SOSC 2013-2014 board achievements! We cannot thank the board enough for their hard work, dedication and the big difference they’ve made for the entire Scott AFB and surrounding community. We’d like to give a round of APPLAUSE to the SESC for all of their helping hands with each of the fundraising events this year, as well as a thanks to their board for all of the dedication and for helping join forces to make the new Scott Spouses Club. In an effort to continue to make a difference, the new board for the upcoming 2013-2014 year has many new exciting plans! Block your calendars now for the SECOND Wednesday each month to attend our fun-filled functions. This all begins on September 11 (see flier insert for more details) !! This year; just like last year, they will once again be touching lives and lifting spirits for the new SSC and many military families! Be sure to come meet our new board and mingle with our fantastic members. As summer fast approaches, many of you may be leaving us for the next new adventure in your life ~ we wish you God Speed. As we all know, some people come into our lives and quietly go. Others stay for a while and leave footprints in our hearts and we are never the same! Our time together has truly been a blessing, and I thank you for making that “difference” by your contributions to the SSC! Enjoy the summer with your family and friends! We look forward to seeing you in September!
God Bless America
Deb Arquiette and the 2012-2013 Board The Scott Spouses’ Club is a private, non-profit organization. It is not part of the DOD or any of its components and has no governmental status.
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Scott Spouses’ Club Board Positions Our Club is dependent on individuals like you to support its mission. If you are interested in volunteering for a board position or Co Chair please come by the membership table. We all have unique talents to share, what’s yours?
Elected Positions President – Oversees all SSC activities; chairs meetings & events; SSC representative at other club and base events First Vice President – Oversees all social activities; assists the President; assumes Presidency, if needed Second Vice President – Oversees all charitable activities; assists the President; assumes 1st Vice position, if required Secretary – Records all minutes; handles all correspondence, records and distribute all incoming mail, assumes Parliamentarian duties, when required
Social Treasurer – Prepares social budget; pays bills; disburses funds; keeps accurate records Charitable Treasurer – Prepares charitable budget; disburses funds; pays approved donations; keeps accurate records Parliamentarian – Advises on parliamentary procedures; Constitution & Bylaws and Nominating Committee Chair
Volunteer Board Positions Volunteer Board Membership - Keeps an updated account of membership; produces a membership roster, directory and name tags Positions
Reservations - Accepts reservations for social functions; reports reservation information to Programs Chair and events Programs - Develops programs for monthly socials; plans menu, room setup, and decorations, door prizes for event Public Relations/Webmaster - Advertising both in print and online. Maintains and updates website, social media accounts, and newsletter
Ways & Means - Contacts vendors, sells merchandise or services, opportunities table, all to help raise funds Special Activities/Mini Clubs - Serves as liaison between Board and all special activities and mini clubs (Bunco, etc.) Historian - Research and record history of SSC put info into a spreadsheet. Co-Historian takes pictures at socials and events throughout the year. Both create farewell scrapbook
Hospitality - In charge of welcome table at all functions and base events (A&FRC welcome events for spouses); Hails and Farewells members as required; distributes birthday/sympathy cards and baby gifts
Thrift Shop Liaison - Liaison between Thrift Shop and SSC Board Special Events/Fundraising - Plans and Coordinates special fundraising Ex: Cookie dough sales, Air Show, Tour of Homes, Trivia Night, etc. Also, helps find committee members for each one with President’s appointment
Scholastic & Scholarship - Coordinates, gathers packages, selects committee, and judges in support of scholastic & scholarship programs
Associate Wives - Liaison between Associate Wives’ Club and the SSC Airmen Appreciation - Plans and coordinates Airmen Appreciation activities (cookie drop, Wednesday night dinners, etc) Community Liaison/Service Projects - Interacts with local community and organizations, coordinates and finds monthly service projects for SSC
Volunteer Coordinator- Coordinates Volunteers for SSC committees, service projects, and special events/fundraising. Communicates upcoming volunteer activities with SSC chairs and President.
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The New 2013-2014 Scott Spouses’ Club The new Scott Spouses’ Club of 2013-2014 is seeking a new governing body! Both Spouse Clubs at Scott AFB will officially merge and become one club on June 5, 2013 and we need your help! The Scott Spouses’ Club is a private, non-profit organization that functions on the efforts of military spouses like you. You can impact the community in a positive way by stepping up to a role on the new board! In fact, the Spouse Clubs at Scott AFB are notorious for having a positive impact on their stakeholders. By focusing their energies on both charitable and social components, each year they have the luxury of donating tens of thousands of dollars into the local community and bringing lifelong friends together that might not have otherwise met. By participating, your gifts and abilities will represent a golden thread in the beautiful tapestry of all the collaborative efforts of fellow military spouses. Think of the possibilities! The Scott Spouses’ Club is governed by an Executive Board and a Board of Governors. Each year a new Board takes their seat in the club to serve their community through collaborative volunteer efforts. We are searching for a wide spectrum of talents to bring into the new board to make the new combined club successful. If you have found yourself having thoughts and opinions of how the Scott Spouses’ Club should operate, you may be just the spouse we are looking for to serve on the new board! Volunteering your efforts in the new club will not only help to mold and shape it in a positive way, but will be very rewarding to you and the Scott AFB community. Consider your skills and abilities and how they might surmount to be an asset to the new club. For instance, do you have profound administrative, social, or accounting skills? Do you have a knack for bringing people together? Are you a behind-the-scenes sort of person? All skills and personalities are welcome! Perhaps you need to speak to someone further about how your skills and talents are equivalent to certain board positions. No problem! Send inquiries to Stephanie Price at parliamentarian@scottosc.com. Are you ready for the task? You can find the application and job descriptions here: http://bit.ly/10LyvLi. If you’re still on the fence, fill out an application anyway just to get your name in the pot and we can discuss this opportunity further with you. We’re looking forward to a fun-filled year!
Please find the new Scott Spouses’ Club Budgets and Constitution & Bylaws on the Scott OSC website!
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Farewell to Your 2012-2013 Board
Programs  for  2013-2014  (subject  to  change) September 11 - Welcome to the SSC Membership Drive - 11:00am-1pm October 9 - Make it, Bake it, Fake it - 10:30am - 1pm November 13 - The Weingarten - 6:30- 9pm December 11 - Paulo’s at the Mansion - 10am -1pm January 15 - BUNCO at the VFW in O’Fallon - 6:30-9pm February 12 - February Social March (Weekend Night) - Trivia Night May 7 - Scholarship Event - 7pm May 14 - Daytime - May Social
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Birthdays Christie Clancy
Jun 3
Melanie Moritz
Jun 25
Ronda Weaver
Laurieann Knutson
Jun 3
Valerie Slover
Jun 28
Jane Holba
Karen Lawhead
Jun 6
Stephanie Fraser
July 1
Miriam Gentry
Aug 4
Katy Cole
Aug 16
Tricia Meinhart
Jun 6
Gina Allvin
July 2
Kelly Barrett
Aug 4
Rose Beizer
Aug 17
Emily Pischnotte
Jun 6
Liz Carpenter
July 3
Dell Blunck
Aug 4
Lacey Sweeney
Aug 19
Billi Young
Jun 6
Kristin Gittner
July 5
Naty Goluoski
Aug 6
Jamie Marsh
Aug 20
Pattie Riddles
Jun 8
Anna Pastore
July 5
Mary Ellen Houschin
Aug 6
Shellie Daniels
Aug 23
Jessica Thynes
Jun 9
Teresa VanHoose
July 6
Marsha Palmer
Aug 6
Bonnie Lovett
Aug 24
Jun 11 Andrea Abrahamson
July 7
Brianne Choate
Aug 8
Jette Lung
Aug 24
Tracy Lake
Jun 13
Anita Wolcott
July 9
Anne Curnane
Aug 8
Donita Ogden
Aug 25
Casey Reiehardt
Jun 13
Amelee Lemieux
July 10
Jennifer Hernandez
Aug 8
Diane Peters
Aug 26
Deborah Beasley
Jun 18
Sue Richardson
July 12
Suzann Jones
Aug 8
Krista Penny
Aug 27
Cyndi Guemmer
Jun 20
Laurie Sindel
July 14 Christine Whiteaker Aug 12
Jamie Messer
Aug 27
Kim Schatz
Jun 22
Julie Zahn
July 20
Dottie Lanctot
Aug 14
Tammye Gerdes
Aug 28
Andrea Barnes
Jun 24
Joy Hendrix
July 22
Bonnie Hickey
Aug 15
Connie Weiss
Aug 31
Donna Mounkes
Jun 30
Karen Vara
Aug 15
July 28 Wendi Livingston Aug 15
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What’s the Difference Between a KEY SPOUSE and a SPOUSE CLUB? Key Spouse • Trained volunteer • Extension of Squadron/Unit • Purpose is Family Readiness
• Not a social club • Establishes a credible, informal support network at the “grass roots” level
• Engages in Privacy Act info • Vital link for families of deployed members
• Welcomes incoming individuals & families
Spouse Club • Private, self-sustaining, non-profit, independent organization
• Base-wide
• Purpose is to develop, organize &
sponsor educational, charitable, & social activities
• Governed by a Board of Governors • Paid Membership
• Not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and has no governmental status
It’s the End of an Era
May was the last month of mini club activities for the 2012-2013 year.
Karen Tollman, our historian, has created a wonderful, one-time newsletter, with SOSC photos dating back to the 1960s! This will be printed for future reference and will be a great memento for us all!
If you would like to chair a club for the new Scott Spouses Club in 2013-2014, please contact Katie McKim at miniclubs@scottosc.com! 68
A Tribute to
Cathy Almand We would like to thank our Advisor, Cathy Almand, for a great year of her dedication eption c r e p e
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Almand family God Speed and best of luck at their next assignment at Andrews AFB, MD!
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Scott Spouses’ Club 2013-2014 Membership Drive The Scott Spouses’ Club cordially invites you to our welcome back event in September. Whether you are new to Scott AFB or renewing your membership, please join us. Check out this year’s mini clubs, learn about the base activities, visit with local merchants, socialize and meet new friends. Be sure to check out our website at www.scottspousesclub.com for more information about our club.
Need childcare? Visit www.gopmo.org for more details.
Dress code: Favorite patriotic wear/No jeans please!
Join our club! Date: September 11th Time: 11am-1pm Location: Scott Club; 401 Ward Dr, Bldg 1560 Menu: Refreshments Price: FREE!
RSVP info
To make reservations, please email: reservations@ssc.com Shelley 530-701-1475 8
he Scott Spouses’ Club is a private, non-profit organization. It is not a part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and has no governmental
The New Scott Spouses’ Club On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the base golf course, Cardinal Creek, the Enlisted Spouses and the Officers’ Spouses clubs became one. Spouses clubs started in the 1940’s as a place for camaraderie and traditions and it continued to grow to raise funds and help support the base and local communities. As the new Scott Spouses’ Club moves forward with new traditions and new friendships, our mission will continue; to volunteer where needed and to raise funds to support our base families and surrounding community. If you would like to be a member of the SSC, please go to our website (currently under construction) www.scottspousesclub.com for more information.
Airmen Dorm Dinner May 22nd
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Scholarships Scholastics Awarded Scholarships & &Scholastics Awarded Every year in May the Scott Officers Spouses Club and Enlisted Spouses Club hold a reception for the winners of our combined Scholarship and Scholastic Award Program. The Scott Spouses Clubs fundraise all year so they can present as many scholarships as possible to high school dependents and military spouses. We also have opportunities for local schools to apply for scholastic awards to fund projects in their school that would not get funded otherwise. The Scott Spouses Clubs were busy this year working at the Air Show, selling cookies, gift wrapping at the BX, and sponsoring a Trivia Night and Silent Auction that rose over $11,000 dollars. The Scott Consignment Thrift Shop also helped sponsor the event. This year many businesses from downtown donated at various levels to be co-sponsors for scholarships. First Command, Newbold Toyota, Newbold BMW donated at our Platinum Level, and Geico, Bank of Edwardsville, and Auffenburg Hyundai donated at our Silver Level. With their contributions, we were able to present 15 scholarships to high school dependents and 3 military spouses. Totaled outlay this year was over $20,000 in scholarships and scholastic awards to 11 schools. The reception was held at the Essex House on base on May 1, 2013 at 7 pm. We had 75 people in attendance and we served light refreshments. Mrs. Kelly Barrett was the Scott Club’s Scholarship and Scholastic chairperson and we would like to thank Mrs. Evelyn McDew, Mr. Mark BliceBaum, Mr. Steve Thompson, CMSgt Brandy Petzel and CMSgt Todd Petzel for judging. We’d like to thank Colonel David Almand, 375 Air Mobility Wing, Commander for his inspiring remarks.
Colonel Almand
Winners of our scholastic awards. 10
Congratulations High School winners: Rebecca Boehning, Annika Abrahamson, Christian Brown, Morgan Gulley, Kylee Lawhead, Caleb Davey, Victoria Shirriff, Leticia Hassett, Meghan Wilson, Laura Porath, Hali Niles, Sean Duffy, Bridgette Wilson, and Alexandra Harrell.
Congratulations Military Spouses winners: Ericka Baptist, Melanie Truschinski, and Kasey Pendley.
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Happy Trails!
Photos
Find more event photos at scottosc.shutterfly.com
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Military Spouse Appreciation Walk
Pause & Reflect
- The Year In Pictures
We have a beautiful online photo book highlighting all of this year’s fun events. Go to http://scottosc.shutterfly.com/pictures/1588, choose full screen view and push play to enjoy and reminisce! Thanks to Elana Cashion for putting the photo scrapbook together!
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Scott AFB Check out the Exceptional Family Member Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Scott-AFB-Exceptional-FamilyMember-Program/144709965577481
Please be aware that the commissary will be closed on Mondays during the furlough timeframe (8 Jul-30 - Sep 13)
Community Page
FAMILY HOUSING RESIDENTS Scott Family Housing has made better communication one of their goals for the new year. They are now able to email the monthly newsletter directly to all residents. The newsletter is also posted to their Facebook page each month at www.facebook.com/ScottFamilyHousing They are in the process of updating the One Call Now system which is a mass communication tool allowing them to inform residents of important notifications through phone numbers and email addresses. They are excited to provide better communication avenues but these tools are only as useful as the information on file. Please stop by the Leasing Center to update your phone numbers and email addresses, call us at 746-4911, or email us at Melinda.meyer@huntcompanies.com. We look forward to providing our residents with better communication and customer service.
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Scott Spouses’ Club Membership Application
Please print only information you would like printed in the directory First Name
Last Name
Address
City/State/Zip
Email (for newsletter, social invites, and info) Home Phone
Cell Phone
Birthday
Hometown
Previous Base
Sponsor’s Name
Branch
Sponsor Unit
I am a:
New Member
Returning Member, joined in
For Active Membership I am:
For Associate Membership I am:
Spouse of an Active Duty Member in the US Armed Forces Spouse of an Air National Guard Member and/or all other reserve branches of the service
Other Membership (as defined in bylaws): Social Member (adult relative living with active duty) Honorary Member (invited by President) Honorary Life Member (spouses of former AMC & USTC commanders) Legacy Member (retiree spouse that may only participate in Assoc. Wives luncheons)
I would like to serve on the following committees: Trivia Night (Spring) Holiday Gift Wrapping (Winter)
Spouse of retired member of the US Armed Forces; retired Air National Guard; or any other reserve branch officer Spouse of Member of other Nations Widow or Widower of Member of the US Armed Forces An Active Duty or Retired Member of the US Armed Forces Spouse of civilian or retired personnel Civilian or retired personnel
I would like to be contacted about serving on a Standing Committee as a chair or co-chair (appointed by the President). This may include vendors, volunteer coordinator, special events, etc.
Base Picnic (Summer) Airmen & Family Readiness Center BUG (back up girls/guys)
Previous experience/talents to share (i.e. web design, marketing, non-profit experience, etc.):
Airmen Appreciation
With My Signature, I give permission for: All of my above information to be printed in the directory My photo to be used in The Contact (newsletter) My photo to be used on the SSC website
Signature
Date
Annual membership dues are $40.00 and can be paid one of three ways: Bring cash/check to the next function; pay with PayPal at scottspousesclub.com/membership; or mail to Scott SSC, PO Box 25037, Scott AFB, IL 62225. For Office Use: Welcome
Name Tag
Date Payment Rec’d
Cash/Check
The Scott SSC is a private, non-profit organization. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and has no governmental status.
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The Scott Spouses’ Club is a non discriminatory, Formal Private Organization recognized by the 375th Wing Commander. We are a Not-For-Profit, 501(c)3 organization as interpreted by State and Federal guidelines. Our mission shall be to encourage social, cultural, and educational and charitable activities among our members and to further relations between members and other organizations, both military and civilian. We gladly welcome and serve participants from the Scott AFB military and government services community.
Scott Spouses’ Club P.O. Box 25037 Scott AFB, IL 62225