backchannels- september 2017
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September 2017
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BACKCHANNELS AOSCGWA
In This Issue… Save The Date 2
Special Activities 3
President’s Pen 3
Tours 4
Membership Form 5
Year Ahead 6
AOSCGWA Board 8
Reservation Form 9
International Information 10
New York Trip Information 11
Editor’s Note…
Tell us what you’d like to see in YOUR newsletter! We’d love to hear from our members…new restaurant to share, a little known shopping destination, favorite recipe? We will happily include your input in our newsletter. Email us at [email protected]
All submissions are due no later than the third Monday of
every month.
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ARMY WIFE SEALThe Army Wife Seal is a copyrighted property of the ArmyThe Army Wife Seal is a copyrighted property of the Army Officers’ Spouses’ Club of the Greater Washington Area. No one may reproduce it in any manner, or for any reason, without the express permission of AOSCGWA. Please direct all inquiries to: [email protected].
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Save The Date…
AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition October 9-11
Military Family Forum I Monday, October 9, 2017 2:00-4:00 Warrior and Family Wellness: It Takes a Team
Military Family Forum II Tuesday, October 10, 2017 9:00-12:00 Soldier and Family Readiness: Identifying Needs and Leveling Expectations
Military Family Forum III Tuesday, October 10, 2017 3:00-4:30 A Town Hall Meeting with Senior Army LeadersTo register visit: ausameetings.org/2017annualmeeting
NMFA Events
Thursday, September 14, 2017 9:00-3:00
Golf Outing at Bull Run Golf Club in Haymarket! Support Easter Seals and the National Military Family Association. Three-time Super Bowl Champion Charles Mann and former Miss USA Captain Dashauna Barber will be making special guest appearances at the event.
Printed for the Army Officers’ Spouses’ Club of the Greater Washington Area at
no cost to the U.S. government. Materials contained herein are those of the
Editor/Writers and are not to be considered an expression of the Department of
the Army. Advertisements in this publication do not constitute an endorsement
by the Department of the Army.
THANK YOU!! Thank you to USAA for providing some of the food at the Army Spouses’ Club Fall Kickoff on September 21!
Shout out to Sue Bills of TJ Maxx/Runway for agreeing to support our October Fashion Show Event!
Interested in becoming a vendor at our luncheons?
Contact our Vendor Chair! Kim Raymond at [email protected].
There are several events open to vendors this year, including the Fall Kickoff and the 1st Annual Holiday Bazaar Sip and Shop* in November. Are you a vendor already and want to advertise in
Backchannels? Contact the Backchannels Editor at [email protected] for our current rates
and members only specials!
*Tentative
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Special Activities!
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Flick Chick Group Meets: October 16 The Angelika at the Mosaic
POC: Coordinator needed
President’s Pen
We are ready for a new club year, are you? Our first event of the year is the Army Spouses’ Club Fall Kickoff on
September 21 at Spates Community Center from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come join our team for light refreshments, fabulous opportunity drawings, tour and special activity signups, club membership and reservation information, and new friends! Community organizations, vendors, and other clubs will be represented.
I hope you all enjoyed the summer break and are ready for an exciting year. Your board has been hard at work all summer planning fabulous programs, special activities, and tours for the year.
Come join our Ways and Means team! Shopping for our Kickoff is almost complete with fabulous items from The Dish. Need a hostess gift? We’ve got you covered with custom napkins embroidered with your favorite branch insignia.
Visit our website: www.aoscgwa.org to join the club and RSVP to the Fall Kickoff.
Living Word Bible Study Every Monday (Starting Sept 11)10:00-11:30Fort Myer Memorial Post Chapel The Bible study meets every Monday at Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, across from the PX. The Fall study guide is "Seamless," by Angie Smith. Seamless covers the people, places, and promises of the Bible, showing participants how the entire Bible - from Genesis through Revelation - connects as one beautiful, seamless thread. The study is accompanied by maps, general Bible facts, and word studies. All are welcome!POC: Nancy [email protected]
Bridge Club: POC: Henriette Gordon 703 2378263 or [email protected]
Trivia Group Meets: September 13 at PJ Mulligans at 6:30 in Herndon Visit www.district-trivia.com/what/is-the-hint-of-the-week on the 13th for the hint. POC: Christine Miller [email protected]
Beginning “Ball” Dancing Class Meets: October 14District Groove 1:30 to 3:00 POC: Kelly Kreis [email protected] 760-712-2265 $20/per person
Happy Hour Group Meets: September 22 tentatively at the Liberty Tavern in Arlington 4:00
Feel free to stay for dinner and invite your spouse to join us after work (reservations required).
All activities will be featured at the Fall Kickoff on 21 September!
Fondly,
Kelly
Bunco Group Meets: TBD POC: Coordinator needed
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Tours
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Hello… Is there someone that needs a little cheer, a get well wish, or a congratulations?
If you know of a member in need of well wishes, sympathy, or congratulations, please let our Corresponding Secretary know.
Email Jackie McKenna with the member’s name, address, and the type of card she should send at [email protected].
October Can you say Oktoberfest? We’ll tour Heurich House (The Brewmaster’s Castle) on October 25 at 10:30. Cost: $13.50 Cost including beer tasting: $ TBD Spots: 60
October Air Force Two Tour Date: TBD (most likely October 2, 4, or 6) Join us at Bolling AFB as we tour Air Force Two with one of the pilots. Spots: 40
November Secret Service Limo and Protection Demonstration Date: TBDBolling AFB Secret Service Special Agents will give us a behind the scenes tour of the armored cars used for POTUS/VPOTUS. Spots:15
December Holiday White House Tour Date: TBD Must be pre-cleared to attend. Spots: 30
The Air Force Two, Secret Service, and White House Holiday Tour spots will be order of sign up for the first half of available slots, while the other half will be selected lottery style from members who sign up at the Fall Kickoff on September 21. Any remaining slots open will be made available online. These spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis. We will also have a waitlist for any last minute openings. If you are not absolutely sure you can go, please do not take a spot from someone else.
Tours in the works for Spring: FBI Academy, Secretary of Defense Office, and an Embassy.
Come join our team at the Army Spouses’ Club Fall Kickoff on September 21!
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Army Officers’ Spouses’ Club of the Greater Washington Area
2017-2018 Membership Application
Last Name (Surname): _____________________________________________
First Name (Given Name): _________________________________________
Home Phone: ____________________ Cell Phone: _____________________
Spouse’s Rank: _________ Spouse’s Name:___________________________
Street Address: ___________________________________ Apt. #: _________
City: _______________________State: _______ Zip Code:_______________
E-mail Address: __________________________________________________
Please print legibly. This is how you are listed in the AOSCGWA Directory.
Membership Dues: $30.00 Full Year (1July 2017 to 30 June 2018) __________
Payment Date: _____ Method: Cash_____ PayPal _____ Check _____ Ck #_____
Please Check: New Member_____ Returning Member_____ International_____
Status: Active Duty_____ Retired_____ Widow/Widower_____ Reserve/National Guard_____
Branch: Army_____ Navy_____ Marines_____ Air Force_____ Coast Guard_____
Other: Civilian Employee/Spouse _____ and Rating: GS9+_____ SES_____
International Member’s Country___________________________________
International Member’s Spouse’s Job Title: __________________________
Join online @ www.aoscgwa.org
Mail to: AOSCGWA Membership, PO Box 1124, Fort Myer, VA 22211For Membership Questions, please contact: [email protected]
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Luncheon Schedule and Menu 2017-2018
September 21: Army Spouses’ Fall Kickoff Light RefreshmentsOctober 19: Fashion Show with TJ Maxx/Runway Buffet: Mixed Green Salad, Chicken, Fish, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Apple Pie, Cheesecake, Rolls/Butter, Coffee, Iced Tea and Water November 16: Military Mom and Second Lady Karen Pence* Mixed Green Salad, Pistachio Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Red Roasted Potatoes and Vegetables, Rolls/Butter, Vanilla Ice Cream, Coffee, Iced Tea and WaterVegetarian Option: Mixed Green Salad, Fettuccine Alfredo, Rolls/Butter, Vanilla Ice Cream December 14: Former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier Pasta Primavera with Chicken and Vegetables, Rolls/Butter, Chocolate Cake, Coffee, Iced Tea and Water Vegetarian Option: Mixed Green Salad, Pasta Primavera with Vegetables, Rolls/Butter, Chocolate Cake January 18: New Year, New YouBuffet
February 15: International Showcase March 15: Irish Dancers Buffet April 19: Polish Pottery Bingo Buffet
May 17: Installation of New BoardBuffet
*Tentative
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Zip Code Group Leaders Alexandria 22301-22315LaDonna Cavanaugh 678-464-7470 [email protected] Annandale, Fairfax and Fairfax StationMary Pawlow 703-764-9656 [email protected] Arlington 22201-22209Paige Kellogg 703-248-8313 [email protected] Burke 22015Jeanne Sander 703-426-2880 [email protected] McLean, Falls Church and Fort MyerLori Borgna-Strong 706-799-9308 [email protected] Chantilly, Clifton, Centerville and Herndon 20120-22182Pat O'Neill 703-378-3624 [email protected] Prince William County and BeyondPaula Ann Mancini 703-346-4468 [email protected] Springfield 22105-22153Jennifer Stepetic 910-263-2063 [email protected] Maryland, Howard County and BeyondMarie Corbett 410-418-4934 [email protected] Maryland, Montgomery County and BeyondDeidra Stubbs 803-447-8700 [email protected] Washington D.C.Mary Dulaney 240-644-2467 [email protected]
Zip Code Groups are a benefit of AOSCGWA
membership and the perfect opportunity to meet new friends!
Contact the Zip Code Leader in your area to meet AOSCGWA
friends near you.
There Are No Strangers Here;
Only Friends You Haven’t Met Yet-WilliamButlerYeats
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AOSCGWA 2017-2018
Honorary President Hollyanne Milley
Honorary Vice President
Advisor Connie Semonite [email protected]
Executive Board
President Kelly Kreis [email protected]
1st Vice President Paige Kellogg [email protected]
2nd Vice President CJ Summers [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary Jackie McKenna [email protected]
Recording Secretary LaDonna Cavanaugh [email protected]
Treasurer [email protected]
Parliamentarian Anita Skelton [email protected]
Standing Committees
Backchannels Editor [email protected]
Charitable Causes Paula Ann Mancini [email protected]
Fundraising Kerri Eldridge [email protected]
Historian Melissa Werner [email protected]
Hospitality Jill Vaniman [email protected]
International Liaison Team Lori Borgna Strong/Linda Wildes [email protected]/[email protected]
JAFOWL Representative Dianne Crawford [email protected]
Membership & Directory Barb Patterson [email protected]
Military Support Organizations Patty Barron [email protected]
Social Media Jane Davis [email protected]
Reservations Shelley Williams [email protected]
Scholarships Christine Miller [email protected]
Special Activities Shannon Hough [email protected]
Tours Michelle Zuniga [email protected]
Vendor Chair Kim Raymond [email protected]
Ways & Means [email protected]
Web Administrator Diane Martinez [email protected]
Zip Code Groups Jennifer Stepetic [email protected]
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AOSCGWA 2017-2018 Luncheon Reservation Form
Name: ______________________________________
Month of Luncheon: __________________________
Contact Number: _____________________________
E-mail Address: _______________________________
Menu Choice (November and December only):
Traditional: _______ Vegetarian: _______
If Bringing a Guest
Guest Name: ____________________________________________________
Guest’s Menu Choice (November and December only): _______________
Payment
Payment (if mailing, do not send cash): Check #______
Please mail check and reservation form to:
AOSCGWA Reservations, c/o Shelley Williams 9004 Home Guard Drive Burke, VA 22015
Do not mail this form if you’ve already made a reservation online. For Membership Questions, please contact:
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Greetings International Friends,
We hope you are having an enjoyable summer with family, friends and possibly site-seeing around our beautiful and diverse country.
Please join me in extending a great big welcome to our new co-chairperson: Linda Wildes. Many of you will remember her as last year’s AOSCGWA Historian. She was the smiling face at many of our events taking pictures. Welcome, Linda, to the International Liaison Team!!
We are very excited to start off the AOSCGWA 2017-2018 year with our annual Fall Kickoff on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Spates Community Center located at 214 McNair Road, Bldg. 407, Fort Myer, VA. There is a $15 cost to attend which includes light refreshments. Door prizes will be given away throughout the event. Please come join us to learn about the many fun activities, special events and community service projects we have planned for this year. Many community organizations as well as vendors will be in attendance. Don’t forget to sign up at the Trips/Tours Table for our Annual New York Trip as it sells out quickly. This year we will be having an evening Holiday Tour of Homes and a White House Tour.
We look forward to seeing you and hearing about your wonderful summer. Please bring along your friends, neighbors, or newly arrived Attaché spouses that would like to attend.
If you have any questions or concerns, we can be reached at:[email protected] or 706-799-9308 [email protected] or 703-862-1876 With warm regards,Lori Borgna-Strong & Linda WildesInternational Liaison Team
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New York City during the holidays…there’s nothing like it! Grab your friends and join us on our annual trip.
When: December 6, 2017
Time: Depart Fort Myer at 6am; Depart NYC at 8pm
Price: $115 for bus and Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Show $50 for bus ride only (show tickets are limited)
Spend the day shopping, seeing another show, or just enjoying the sights!
NEW YORK 2017
Fort Myer Holiday Tour of
Homes December 1, 2017, 7 p.m.
Patton HallMore information coming soon!
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The Army Officers' Spouses' Club of the Greater Washington Area (AOSCGWA) is a non-profit organization seeking to enrich the
quality of life of Soldiers, Family Members, and DA Civilians in the Military District of Washington community.
We offer friendship, special activities and volunteer
opportunities. There are Zip Code Groups to make it easier to connect to the military spouses who live near you. Our volunteers organize monthly luncheons, fun activities, and share information about unique opportunities available in the Washington D.C. area.
Funds are raised through our Ways and Means and other activities in
order to provide scholarships, community grants and support our military community. If you love being with people, come join us. We
can't wait to meet you!