JUNE 2013 | ISSUE 1 1 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. 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! Deb Arquiette and the 20122013 Board Scott Spouses’ Club Newsletter God Bless America
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1The 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.
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!
Deb Arquiette and the 2012-2013 Board
Scott Spouses’ ClubNewsletter
God Bless America
Scott Spouses’ Club
Elected 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?
Board 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 PositionsVolunteer Board
PositionsMembership - Keeps an updated account of membership; produces a membership roster, directory and name tags
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. 2
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
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 Social4
Christie Clancy Jun 3 Melanie Moritz Jun 25 Ronda Weaver Jun 30 Karen Vara Aug 15
Laurieann Knutson Jun 3 Valerie Slover Jun 28 Jane Holba July 28 Wendi Livingston Aug 15
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
Donna Mounkes 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
Birthdays
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It’s the End of an Era
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!
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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
Date: September 11thTime: 11am-1pmLocation: Scott Club; 401 Ward Dr, Bldg 1560Menu: RefreshmentsPrice: FREE!
Dress code: Favorite patriotic wear/No jeans
please!
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 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.
2013-2014 Membership Drive
Join our club!
Scott Spouses’ Club
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www.gopmo.org for more details.
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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.
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 de-pendents 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 wrap-ping 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 scholar-ships. 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 Blice-Baum, 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 re-marks.
Colonel Almand Winners of our scholastic awards.
Scholarships & Scholastics Awarded
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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. 11
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Happy Trails! Photos
Find more event photos at scottosc.shutterfly.com
Pause & Reflect - The Year In PicturesWe 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
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.
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: 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)
For Associate Membership I am: 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 serve on the following committees:
Trivia Night (Spring) Holiday Gift Wrapping (Winter) Base Picnic (Summer)
Airmen & Family Readiness Center BUG (back up girls/guys) Airmen Appreciation
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. Previous experience/talents to share (i.e. web design, marketing, non-profit experience, etc.):
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 Widow
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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Scott Spouses’ ClubP.O. Box 25037Scott AFB, IL 62225
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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.
