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1The Scott OSC 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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Happy Spring to our awesome SOSC members! April is one of my favorite months as the cherry blossoms surrounding the Mall in DC usher in Spring. As one strolls through the gorgeous blossom-lined walking paths, it's so nice to pause and appreciate their wonder. April is also National Volunteer Recognition Month, which too is a time to pause and appreciate things of wonder; that being the incredible outreach the talents of our volunteers produce.
No one will say it doesn't feel good to be on the receiving end of a gift, a kind gesture or a helping hand. However, there are experiences in life that demonstrate that it really is better to give than to receive. Volunteering is one of those experiences. "When you volunteer you feel good about yourself, you feel stronger about yourself, you feel better about your abilities, and you get a sense of accomplishment" says Bill McGinly, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Association for
Healthcare Philanthropy. "Knowing you are contributing to the community increases our sense of well-being. It makes us feel happy" says McGinly. "And it helps us appreciate some of the smaller things in life and how important they are to us - things that we may take for granted".
The SOSC’s extensive list of Volunteers include: The wonderful 2012-2013 Board members, our Honorary members, Special Activities hosts for many activities, Trivia Night and fundraising committee members (plus the volunteers for each event). And you, our members, who volunteer for many of our monthly socials, make cookies, and help out with other special projects for the Airmen. We are so thankful for each one of you.Who better than a military spouse can understand the sacrifice involved and the powerful end results of volunteering? We're always ready to say YES and jump
right in! I thank all of you who are currently making our SOSC a fun place to serve and I extend an invitation to those of you looking for a place to make a difference. If you'd like to help, please contact us at [email protected].
Speaking of great outcomes from volunteering, Trivia Night was a HUGE success with over $11,000 in profit! A big thanks to Alice Howe and Michelle McLaughlin and their team of volunteers (check out the photos on the website and in this newsletter).
Our fun event this month is BLINGO!! Look inside this great issue of The Contact for more info! Looking forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events or your name in one of our exciting board positions!!
Again, Happy Spring to everyone!!!!!
Deb ArquietteSOSC President
2012-2013 Board Members
Membership - Jennifer HernandezMembership Co-Chair - Andrea Barnes
[email protected] Reservations - Shelly Loving
Reservations Co-Chair - Yvonne [email protected] Programs - Anita Wolcott
Programs Co-Chair - Amy [email protected]
Programs Volunteers - Nancy Muscatell,Bea Donelson & Vicki TobinWebmaster - Sarah Bennett
[email protected] Photographers - Rosie Warner & Elana Cashion
[email protected] Public Relations - Carolyn Rawson
[email protected] Activities/Mini Clubs - Katie McKim
2The Scott OSC is a private, non-profit organization.
It is not part of the DOD or any of its components and has no governmental status.
President Deb Arquiette [email protected]
Parliamentarian Stephanie Price [email protected]
Recording Secretary Alice Howe [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary Kristin Gittner [email protected]
OSC Treasurer Marcie Hermann [email protected]
OSCA Treasurer Michelle McLaughlin [email protected]
1st Vice President Stephanie Wu [email protected]
2nd Vice President Stephanie Wu [email protected]
Advisor Cathy Almand
Executive Board
Governing BoardHistorian - Karen Tollman
[email protected] Hospitality - Kelley Amodeo
[email protected] Associate Wives - Linda Antaya
Associate Wives Co-Chair - Marsha [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator - Stephanie WuVolunteer Co-Coordinator - Katy Cole
[email protected] Community Liaison - Melanie Moritz
Thrift Shop - Marsha [email protected]
Trivia Night Chair - Alice HoweTrivia Night Co-Chair - Michelle McLaughlin
[email protected] and Means - Carol Carlson
[email protected] Chair - Kelly Barrett
We’re Looking For a New Board
For Our New Club!The new Scott Spouse Club of 2013-2014 is seeking a new governing body! This includes a new president and new board of governors. Both Spouse Clubs at Scott AFB will officially merge and become one club in the Fall of 2013 and we need your help! The Scott Spouse 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 Spouse 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 Spouse 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 [email protected].
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!
The Scott OSC 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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YOUR SCOTT SPOUSES’ CLUB NEEDS YOUYour SSC will soon begin proceedings to select candidates to run for office on the Executive Committee for the 2013-2014 club year. We encourage you to serve with this group of committed volunteers in their activities on behalf of your SSC. The only spouse that can run for President is an active duty spouse per our By-Laws. For a better idea of what each elected board member does, please read these brief job descriptions.
PRESIDENT: Presides at all SSC meetings. Appoints chairpersons and fills any vacancy on the Board. Serves on most committees. Acts as advisor to The Contact and all PR, web site, etc. Has a working knowledge of the SSC Constitution/Bylaws and monies for the Social/Charitable accounts.
1st Vice President: Assists the President and assumes the Presidency if necessary. Performs the duties of the President in his/her absence. Serves as an advisor to all Social committees. Is a member of Budgets, Constitution, and Bylaws Committees. Takes minutes in absence of the Secretary. Is responsible for all matters concerning protocol.
2nd Vice President: Assists the Presidents, assumes duties of the 1st Vice in her/his absence. Serves as an Advisor to all Charitable committees. Serves on all Budget, Constitution, and Bylaws Committees. Supervises and acts as Interim Chair for Charitable committees. Reports in the Charitable Treasurer's absence. Serves as liaison for the Air Force Village.
Secretary: Records minutes of all SSC meetings; distributes meeting info to Board members. Checks PO Box, distributes mail, and handles most correspondence. Assumes Parliamentarian duties in her/his absence. Custodian of permanent records.
Social Treasurer: Maintains all administrative records and pays approved accounts. Assembles bookkeeping records for delivery to auditor and tax preparer. Chairs Budget Committee. Bookkeeping knowledge helpful, but not required. Performs duties of Charitable Treasurer in her/his absence.
Charitable Treasurer: Maintains all charitable records and pays approved accounts. Researches Charitable requests. Assembles bookkeeping records for delivery to auditor and tax preparer. Chairs Budget Committee. Bookkeeping knowledge helpful, but not required.
******SSC CANDIDATE RESUME and APPLICATION******
NAME:_________________________________________________________ PHONE:_________________________
ADDRESS:_______________________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL:__________________________________________________________________________________________
ELECTED OFFICE PREFERENCE: !! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! SPOUSE STATUS:
1.________________________________________________________________ ! ! ___ACTIVE DUTY
2.________________________________________________________________ ! ! ___RETIRED
STANDING COMMITTEE PREFERENCE: (These are appointed by the President and applying may not assure
appointment to position.) Examples: Fund raising, Airmen Appreciation, Volunteer Coordinator, more on the web site)
1._______________________________________________________________________________________________
2._______________________________________________________________________________________________
3._______________________________________________________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________________________________________________________
PREVIOUS ESC/EWC/OWC/OSC POSITIONS HELD: (name of positions, date(s) you served on the board(s))
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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PREVIOUS WORK/NONPROFIT EXPERIENCE:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Please complete the above form and return to:SSC Parliamentarian, PO BOX 25037, Scott AFB IL 62225
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SOSC FundraiserApril 3 from 4-7 at Papa
Murphy's off Hwy 50. Stop in and pick up a pizza!
Proceeds will benefit the SOSC charitable
association.
BLINGO!! (Thursday night event)
Join us for our April SOSC social at 6:30PM. We are
collecting monetary donations as well as Purina
O.N.E. puppy/kitten and adult formula to benefit the
Spencer Pet Rescue in OFallon, Illinois. See page 6.
Chick-Fil-A FundraiserStop by Chick-Fil-A (Green
Mount Commons by Walmart and YMCA) on
Tuesday, April 16 from 4 - 7 PM. Proceeds will benefit
the SOSC!
April 3rd April 10thApril 16th
Questions? Email [email protected] and don’t forget to visit www.scottosc.com for updates!
May 22ndAirmen Dorm BBQ/Dinner
Help us feed approximately 50 Airmen!
We need two large potato salads, two hot casseroles, two veggie trays, two salads, two
baked beans and three yummy desserts!The SOSC will provide the BBQ.
Sign up with Deb Arquiette to donate food.Contact [email protected]
Drop off is on May 22nd at Chapel 1 at 16:30.
Upcoming Events
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When: April 10th, 6:30PMWhere: Scott ClubPrice: $15/Person
Food: Heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
WE ARE COLLECTING MONETARY DONATIONS AS WELL AS PURINA O.N.E. PUPPY/KITTEN AND ADULT FORMULA TO
BENEFIT THE SPENCER PET RESCUE IN O’FALLON, ILLINOIS
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YOU’RE INVITED
• PRIZES • • APPETIZERS •
• FUN •
PRIZES ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING
Please RSVP to Shelley by Noon on Friday, April 5th
April Service Project
We will be auctioning two silver trays at this function!
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At the Essex House - Scott AFB
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
Scholarship&
ScholasticAwards
May 1st at 7:00PM
The Scott OSC 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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It is not part of the DOD or any of its components and has no governmental status.
Deb Arquiette April 5
Beth Armstrong April 6
Beth Hopkins April 13
Kathy Ray April 15
Christy Gilliland April 16
Toni Grant April 16
Cathy Almand April 17
Joanne Savoy April 18
Katie McKim April 20
Peggy Paape April 20
Kelley Amodeo April 21
Jennifer Jayme April 21
Debbie McCauley April 23
From Our HistorianDo you have any Member Directories or copies of The Contact prior to 1998? If so, I’d love to see them! I am currently
mapping out how our club has grown and changed over the years and am in need of
those items. If you have anything that could help with this project and are
willing to either donate them to the club or allow me to make copies of them,
please contact me at (302) 398-1426. Thanks so much!
Karen TollmanScott OSC Historian
From Our Social Treasurer
In March we deposited another $140 in the Social account for Vendor Table Fees, bringing us to a total of $660! Our expenses are still running under budget - the Chairpersons have done a fabulous job sticking to their budgets!
Happy Birthday!
From Our Charitable Treasurer
March has been an amazing month for collecting funds for the scholarship, scholastic grant & charitable funds. The annual Trivia Night was a huge success, raising $11, 674.08 with expenses totaling only $1405.64! We also brought in $274 in scholarship donations, $483.70 from the Thrift Store and $64.50 in Ways & Means. We also brought in $1230 from the sale of the organizational silver pieces and $103 in opportunity sales at the luncheon.
Totals from Income:Table Sales $2971.32Mulligans 270.00Bonus Balloon Pop 260.00Arms Length Opportunity 480.00Spin It To Win It 289.00Drink Sales 1,194.00Food Sales 450.00Silent Auction 5,759.76Total 11,674.08
Thank you to all that participated - you helped make the Trivia Night & Silent Auction a huge success!
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It is not part of the DOD or any of its components and has no governmental status.
Find more event photos at
scottosc.shutterfl
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Trivia NightPhoto Highlights
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March Mad Hatter Tea Photos
The Scott OSC is a private, non-profit organization. It is not part of the DOD or any of its components and has no governmental status.
MINI CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Learn more about each mini club at www.scottosc.com/mini-clubs/
Books & Breakfast
Please contact [email protected] if you’d
like to join us!
Mimosas & Manuscripts
On April 9th, we will be meeting to discuss Shanghi Girls by Lisa See
Contact [email protected] for details.
*WANTED* POC's for Diva Nights, Bowling
and Mah Jongg.
If anyone is interested, please contact Katie McKim at [email protected]
(Special Activities Coordinator).
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Contact Katie McKim at [email protected] if you’re
interested in joining any of the Mini Clubs.
MINI CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
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2013 MINI CLUBSRUNNING CLUB
FILM FANATICS
BOWLING CLUB
1ST FRIDAYS AT THE CLUB
STAMPING & SCRAPBOOKING
MOMS & TOTS PLAYGROUP
MIMOSAS & MANUSCRIPTS
BOOKS & BREAKFAST
DIVA NIGHTS IN BELLEVILLE
HEATHERTONES
BUNCO
MAH JONGG
Spring program rehearsals began January 10th, and we already have a booking for March! Of course, we can always use more voices in the range of 1st. and 2nd. Soprano, as well as Alto. The more voice support, the more dynamic the music we can provide. There is something to satisfy everyone's musical taste, from beautiful to just plain silly/fun. Anyone who would like to join our merry band of singers should contact Dell Blunck at 618-632-7479 for more information. We are still just learning the music ourselves, so don't hesitate to join us - it isn't too late! We meet every Thursday from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon, at:
Bethany Lutheran Church5600 Old Collinsville Rd.Fairview Heights, IL 62208.
It is right next to Centerfield Park. “Dell” - The Heathertones
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 [email protected]. We look forward to providing our residents with better communication and customer service.
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Scott AFB Community PageChick-Fil-A
Carlyle Ave & Green Mount Rd.
For great deals on meals at the new Chick-Fil-A in Green Mount Commons, text
CFAGREEN to 411257.
Friends Of The Military:
For the past five years, efforts have been underway to develop and expand the H.E.R.O.E.S. Care program to ensure it would serve as an effective and meaningful system of support for military members and their families affected by the stressors of deployment.The leadership of both Operation Homefront National and the Missouri Chapter of Operation Homefront have worked together for more than a year to establish H.E.R.O.E.S. Care as an independent entity. That work is now complete.Effective March 7th, the organization that you have known as Operation Homefront of Missouri will now be known as H.E.R.O.E.S. Care and will be run out of the same location, be staffed by the same people you know, be governed by the same board of directors, and continue to offer and provide all of the services enjoyed by our military families in the past.To read the joint press release CLICK HERE.My thanks to our partner organizations and the tireless work of the many fine people who made this possible.~ Jon Jerome [email protected]
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Scott AFB Community Page
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Financial Aid Resources
Provided as a courtesy and not necessarily an endorsement. Several of these target spouses/family members, so please carefully review eligibility criteria.
Air Force Association Sponsored Awards http://www.afa.org/aef/default.asp?pm=asg Air Force Aid Society Education Programs http://www.afas.org/index.cfm Air Force Services Clubs Scholarship http://www.afclubs.net/CN_scholarship.htm Airlift/Tanker Association Enlisted Education Grant http://www.atalink.org/etg.html American Patriot Freedom Scholarship http://www.homefrontamerica.org/ College Board Scholarship Search http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/index.html College-Scholarships.com http://www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm College Net Scholarship Search http://www.collegenet.com/mach25/app Counsel of College and Military Educators (CCME) http://www.ccmeonline.org/nashville10.aspx?session=scholarships DANTES http://www.dantes.doded.mil/Dantes_web/DANTESHOME.asp Scroll over “Counselor Support Programs” and then select “Financial Aid for Spouses of Service Members” FastWeb-Scholarship Search http://www.fastweb.com/ Federal Education & Training Benefits for Veterans & Dependents http://www1.va.gov/opa/Is1/4.asp Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund http://www.feea.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=163 FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid http://www.finaid.org/ Fisher House http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarships General George S. Brown Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (Overseas Only) http://www.afas.org/Education/STAP.cfm General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant http://www.afas.org/Education/ArnoldEdGrant.cfm Graduate School - Financing http://www.gradschools.com/Category/Finance-Your-Study.html Imagine America - Military Awards Program http://imagine-america.org/scholarship/a-about-scholarship.asp Managing the Price of College http://www.ed.gov/pubs/collegecosts/cover.html Military.Com Scholarship Search http://aid.military.com/scholarship/search-for-scholarships.do Military Chaplain Scholarship http://www.mca-usa.org/html/Scholarships.html Military Child Educational Coalition http://www.militarychild.org/about-us/dod-students-bag-400-scholarships-in-first-commissary-search/ Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Scholarships & Grants http://www.moaa.org/serv/serv_education/index.htm Military Scholar - Scholarships for Military Children http://www.militaryscholar.org/ National Merit - Scholarships http://www.nationalmerit.org/ National Military Family Association (NMFA) http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home_education NMFA - JH Patton Military Spouse Scholarship http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Spouse_Scholarship National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators http://nasfaa.org/Home.asp?MenuType=Text Operation Homefront - Family Scholarships http://www.operationhomefront.net/ Peterson's - Scholarship Search http://www.petersons.com/finaid/file.asp?id=780 Presidential Freedom Scholarship http://www.learnandserve.gov/about/programs/pfs.asp Princeton Review Scholarships & Aid http://www.princetonreview.com/scholarships-financial-aid.aspx?uidbadge=%07 Ron Brown Scholar Program http://www.ronbrown.org/home.aspx Sallie May's College Answer - Planning for College http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp Spouse Career Advancement Account https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa/ Scholarships.com http://www.scholarships.com/ Scholarships For Military Children http://www.militaryscholar.org/ Scholarships - Royal Neighbors http://www.royalneighbors.org/Membership/Scholarships.aspx Student Guide to Financial Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html Thanks USA Scholarships http://www.thanksusa.org/main/index.html United Negro College Fund Scholarships http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp Veterans Fund for Education http://www.veteransfund.org/
Scott OSCP.O. Box 25037Scott AFB, IL 62225
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The Scott Officers’ 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.
The Scott OSC is a private, non-profit organization. It is not part of the DOD or any of its components and has no governmental status.