The Wright-Patterson Officers` Spouses` Club - Wright

The Wright-Patterson Officers’ Spouses’ Club
December 2015 & January 2016
Volume 53
Issue 5
Table of Contents
Board of Governors .. pg 2
President’s Pen......... pg 3
Honor Flight Photos .. pg 3
Dec Calendar............ pg 4
Welfare...................... pg 4
Jan Calendar ............ pg 5
Sunshine Committee pg 5
AF Museum Guides.. pg 5
Antiques Societè....... pg 6
Book Club ................. pg 6
Bridge (Contract) ...... pg 6
Bridge (Duplicate) ..... pg 7
Bridge Scores ........... pg 7
Brush & Palette ......... pg 7
Bunco........................ pg 7
Chicks4Flicks ............ pg 7
Coffee Group ............ pg 7
Happy Hour Crafting . pg 7
Lunch Bunch............. pg 8
Mah Jongg ................ pg 8
Photography Club ..... pg 8
Play Group ................ pg 8
Raise Your Glass...... pg 8
Rubber Stamp Club .. pg 9
Skylarks .................... pg 9
Spouses Night Out ... pg 9
ISG ............................ pg 10
Thrift Shop ................ pg 11
Sponsors................... pg 11
ROWW...................... pg 12
Casino Photos .......... pg 12
2016-2017 BOG ....... pg 13
RSVPs ...................... pg 14
VOTQ........................ pg 14
January Event........... pg 15
The 2015-2016 WPOSC Board of Governors
Executive commitee
President ······················ Lynne Donahue ········813-992-2025
[email protected]
1st Vice President ··········· Bekah Kuhlman ·······402-250-8758
[email protected]
2nd Vice President ·········· Pam Woodard ··········617-955-7975
[email protected]
Secretary ······················ Lori Enochian ··········937-912-9909
[email protected]
Admin Treasurer ············ Beth Newberry·········.937-306-8062
[email protected]
Welfare Treasurer ··········· Shasta Lantz ············520-954-5718
Parliamentarian ·············· Toni Lynch ·············808-260-5258
Standing Committees
Activities ······················ Tracie Navarra ·········808-381-3140
Child Care ···················· Position Available
Hospitality/Newcomers ···· Emily Cordell ··········407-454-1493
CoChair······················ Kara Welch ·············816-738-1310
Mah Jongg Book Sales. ···· Amy Jo Jones ··········937-426-1567
Membership·················· Position Available
Programs······················ Paula Cardenas ·········937-384-0092
CoChair······················ Cristina Lewis ··········937-331-8913
Reservations Line - Answering Machine ············937-315-1550
Reservation Chair ··········· Robin Cook·············210-542-6653
CoChair···················· Erin Simmons ··········520-861-3177
Scholarships ·················· Stacey Imhoff ··········937-350-5009
Thrift Shop ··················· Rosemary Miller ·······937-458-3806
Ways & Means ·············· Jerry Miko ··············937-470-0730
Web Coordinator ············ Christi Brendlinger. ···210-882-0166
Welfare························ Kelly Lesnick···········480-370-8297
The Wright Word ··········· Robin Stone·············850-803-3139
Special Events
Airmen’s Cookie Drive…..Cara Albers ·············813-601-2335
Holiday Decorations ········ Kristin Ballard··········513-435-0011
CoChair···················· Kaile Kring ·············308-830-0015
Special Volunteer Groups
A.F. Museum Guides······· Sue Craven··············937-233-3538
CoChair ···················· Sara Lowe···············937-878-3558
Special Interest Groups
Int’l Spouses’ Group ········Inma Kusnierek ········937-325-0371
CoChair ····················Yuko Tamura···········937-236-4224
CoChair ······················Larisa Celeste ············732-939-2777
ROWW ·······················Mary Rodin ·············937-878-0032
Activities
Antiques Societé·············Elizabeth Clark ·········937-429-2410
CoChair ·····················Kathy Cohrs ············937-427-3609
Book Club ····················Sandra Moore ··········937-298-2859
Bridge (Contract) ············Mary Rodin ·············937-878-0032
CoChair ·····················Sue Fecke ···············937-256-6122
Bridge (Duplicate)···········LaVerne Will ···········937-256-9833
CoChair ·····················Sandy Ferrell ···········937-431-1751
Brush & Palette ··············Leigh Whitehead·······937-233-5843
CoChair ·····················Patty Sprouse ···········937-291-2007
Bunco··························Tracie Navarra ·········808-381-3140
Chicks4Flicks ················Destiny Tomlin ········239-292-2477
Coffee Group·················Stephanie Pier ··········478-662-7030
Happy Hour Crafting ·······Cara Albers ·············813-601-2335
Lunch Bunch·················Kim White ··············937-522-1297
CoChair ·····················Cathy Long ·············937-751-4890
Mah Jongg····················Amy Jo Jones···········937-426-1567
Play Group ···················Jill Evans ················614-595-9099
CoChair ·····················Emily Schmidt ·········813-440-0799
Photography Club ···········Nicole Soeder ··········586-703-1190
CoChair ·····················Megan Markling ·······405-315-3970
Raise Your Glass ············Susie Sincock···········310-617-7230
CoChair ·····················Bekah Kuhlman········402-250-8758
Rubber Stamp Club ·········Lori Enochian ··········937-912-9909
Skylarks ·······················Sally Lee ················937-874-5123
Spouses’ Night Out ·········Bekah Kuhlman········402-250-8758
CoChair ·····················Emily Cordell ··········407-454-1493
Honorary Executive Commitee
Honorary Advisor ···········Ruth Ann Thompson
··································Spouse of AFLCMC Commander
Honorary Advisor ··········· Wayne Reeves
··································Spouse of AFLCMC Executive Director
Advisor························Kathryn Devillier
··································Spouse of 88th ABW Commander
Want to become a member of the Wright-Patt Officers’ Spouses’ Club?
Complete membership form from wrightpattersonosc.org and mail to: WPOSC Membership, P.O. Box 67, Fairborn, OH 45324
Need to make changes? Contact [email protected] to change address, telephone number, email, rank, organization, or resignation. If you are PCSing and have paid your dues for one year, you may request a refund of the balance.
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December 2015/ January 2016
Greetings!
I can’t believe that it is the end of 2015! This
year has gone by so quickly!
I want to thank everyone that has stepped up
to be an OSC officer, a committee chair, an activity chair, or a volunteer at the Thrift Shop. This
club could not operate without each and every
one of you. You are all an integral part of this
organization, and I thank you from the bottom of
my heart!
Special thanks goes to Paula Cardenas, Beth
Newberry and Rosemary Miller. When the Thrift
Shop was forced to close, Paula stepped up to not
only take on the monumental task of managing
the Thrift Shop, but also reopened the Thrift Shop
and turned an incredible profit to help pay off
some of the $20,000 in taxes, fees and penalties
that the Thrift Shop had incurred over the years.
Beth Newberry has taken the Thrift Shop accounting books and painstakingly reviewed them
and put procedures in place to help avoid these
accounting problems in the future. Rosemary
Miller took on the role of Thrift Shop Chair and
I’m thankful that she did because she has done a
fantastic job! Because of these 3 individuals, the
Thrift Shop is now operating within the letter of
the law and paying all bills on time and correctly.
I’m also proud to announce that Paula Cardenas
is now the paid Thrift Shop Manager, and Beth
Newberry is the paid Thrift Shop bookkeeper.
Please join me in thanking all 3 of these ladies for
all of the time and dedication they have put into
the OSC and the Thrift Shop!
I wish each and every one of you Happy Holidays and hope that 2016 brings you much happiness with everything that you have dreamed of
and more!
Thank you, Kari Tucker, for capturing & sharing this great photo!
Kara Welch & Tracie Navarra
Barbara &
Christopher Coombs
Lori & Greg Enochian
Trevor &
Destiny Tomlin
Jack the Therapy Dog - one of the
many therapy dogs and cats at the
airport.
Kari Tucker
with her son.
& Pam Woodard with her son and his friend.
Lynne
P.S. Special thanks to all the Holiday Decorating
Volunteers for their hard work in decorating the
Wright-Patterson Club! The many employees
and event attendees are very appreciative of the
beautiful holiday decorations.
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Jack & Lynne Donahue with their sons.
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December 2015/ January 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1
Mah Jongg Bldg 95,
9:30am -12:30pm
Wednesday
8
7
BUNCO
Paula’s House, 6 pm
Mah Jongg Bldg 95,
9:30am -12:30pm
Friday
2
3
Brush & Palette
9:30am -2:30 pm
OSC Holiday Brunch ISG Meeting
Wright-Patt Club
WP Club, 10:30 am
9:30am-12:30pm
Skylarks 9:30am-11am Bridge (Contract)
Kittyhawk Chapel
Rockers, 9:30 am
6
Thursday
9
4
15
14
5
Skylarks Performance
OSC Luncheon, 10am
10
11
Brush & Palette
Board Meeting
9:30am -2:30 pm
Mimi’s Café at The
Greene, 9am
Skylarks 9:30am-11am Play Group
Skylarks Performance Kittyhawk Chapel
Learning Tree Farm 9:30am
UMW, 7pm
Skylarks Performance
Photography Club
The Summit, 1pm
Pam’s Home, 10 am
Stamp Club RSVPs Due
Antiques RSVPs Due
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Saturday
12
Rubber Stamp Club
Bldg 95, 10 am-Noon
Raise Your Glass
Susie’s Home, 7pm
16
17
18
19
23
24
25
26
B&N Gift Wrapping
B&N Gift Wrapping
B&N Gift Wrapping
Lunch Bunch
Beavercreek, 9am-10pm Beavercreek, 9am-10pm Beavercreek, 9am-10pm Wheat Penny, 11:45am
Mah Jongg Bldg 95,
9:30am -12:30pm
Photography Club
Bridge (Contract)
Clifton Mill, 10 am
Skylarks Performance Rockers, 9:30 am
Brookdale Place, 10am
Fisher House Brunch
Skylarks Performance Set up by 10 am
Wilmington Place, 1pm
Skylarks Performance Antiques Societé
WP-Club, 10:30 am
Holiday Inn, 7:30pm
SNO Wine Gallery, 6:30 pm
Coffee Group TBD
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21
22
Thrift Shop Closes till
January 8, 2016
27
28
Christmas
Day
29
30
31
New Year’s eve
Kelly Lesnick (480) 370-8297……………………...……….…[email protected]
Fisher House
Volunteer Brunch.
WPOSC members have
the opportunity to provide
brunch for the families staying at Fisher
House. Food is generally set up and
ready to serve to the guests at 10:00 am.
Fisher House brunch is scheduled for
the 3rd Wednesday of each month
(December, 16th 2015). Choose to
serve or bring a dish or both using this
link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0
445a8aa28a7f94-fisher
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Fisher House Silent Auction Basket
Item Donation Drive. WPOSC members have the opportunity to provide a
donation to go into baskets for the
Fisher Nightingale House Silent Auction. Beginning in December, donations will be collected at our monthly
WPOSC function and assembled to
make several baskets.
Please contact Kelly
if you’re interested in
volunteering.
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Barnes and Noble
Gift Wrapping
Fundraiser.
Barnes & Noble supplies everything we
need & donations go directly into
the Welfare account. This event is
scheduled for December 14th-16th,
from 0900-2200. Reserve your
favorite time now by visiting the
link below:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go
/20f0445a8aa28a7f94-barnes
December 2015/ January 2016
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
4
10
11
BUNCO Bldg 95
6pm Social, 6:30pm Dice
18
17
Martin
Luther
King Day
24
25
Happy Hour Crafting
6:30 pm & Place TBD
5
6
Mah Jongg Bldg 95,
9:30am -12:30pm
Brush & Palette
9:30am -2:30 pm
Photography Club
WP-Club, 9:30am
Bridge (Contract)
Rockers, 9:30 am
Stamp RSVPs Due
12
13
Mah Jongg Bldg 95,
9:30am -12:30pm
8
7
ISG
Chapel #3, 10:30 am
9
Rubber Stamp Club
Chapel #3, 10:30am
Raise Your Glass
A Taste of Wine, 6:30pm
14
15
16
Brush & Palette
9:30am -2:30 pm
Luncheon & BUNCO Antiques RSVPs Due
WP-Club, 10:30am
19
20
21
22
Mah Jongg Bldg 95,
9:30am -12:30pm
Book Club
Hope Hotel, 10am
Antiques Societé
WP-Club, 11:00 am
23
Brush & Palette
9:30am -2:30 pm
Bridge (Contract)
Rockers, 9:30 am
27
28
29
Brush & Palette
9:30am -2:30 pm
Bridge (Duplicate)
Rockers, 9:30 am
Play Group
Time & Place TBD
Coffee Group TBD
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Mah Jongg Bldg 95,
9:30am -12:30pm
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Emily Cordell…[email protected]
If you or your spouse would like to
join the Sunshine Committee by offering
your services, skills or providing meals,
etc.; please email Emily Cordell.
Thank you in advance for your spirit to
support with kindness and good deeds.
If you know of a WPOSC member who
might be in need of a little Sunshine,
please contact Emily or any OSC board
member.
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New
Year’s
Day
Please Note: Activities & Events for
Calendar are abbreviated, please see
activities pages for more information.
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Saturday
30
Lunch Bunch
Red Robin, 11:30am
ROWW
WP-Club, 10:45am
Sue Craven……………..937-233-3538………[email protected]
Sara Lowe
937-878-3558
If you would like to learn more
about what we do and how you may
become a volunteer, just contact
Sue. She is a long-time museum
guide and is glad to share her knowledge.
Training and orientation are pro-
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vided to all of our volunteers. You
may design your own tour, escort
groups through the museum, or read
to classes on school tours. New volunteers are always welcome and all
branches of the military are accepted
as volunteers. Come and join us!
December 2015/ January 2016
Points of Contact for each group are listed at the beginning of each article. Unless otherwise stated, all
groups meet in the OSC Activities Room, Building 95 (same building as the Thrift Shop).
ANTIQUES
SOCIETÉ
ANTIQUES
SOCIETÉ
Elizabeth Clark……….937-429-2410
[email protected]
Kathy Cohrs…………..937-427-3609
[email protected]
Hats, Gloves &
More Hats
Holiday Decorating with Antiques
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015
10:30 am, Social & Viewing of Displays
11:30 am, Seating for Lunch
$20 WP-Club Members & $22 Non Members
This is the most popular event of the
Antiques Societé. All OSC members
and friends are invited to attend. If you
wish to decorate an antique, you’ll be
given a 3’x3’ table. If the item is too
large (such as a trunk, tricycle or chair) it
can be placed on the floor. The displays
will be judged and beautiful antique
prizes and handmade ribbons are
awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each
category. Door prizes are antiques too!
Categories: Foyer/Living Room, Dining
Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Boudoir/Powder Room, Nursery/Child’s
Room, First Time Entry
Stipulations:
Only OSC members may enter.
No limit on number of displays entered.
Set up is between 9:30-10:30 am.
At least 1 antique or collectible in display.
Previous winning displays are not eligible.
You must register your entry.
To arrange a display, call Kathy Cohrs by
12/14/15, 8:00 pm at 937-427-3609.
Luncheon Menu: Mixed greens with
cranberries, pecans, oranges, feta & raspberry vinaigrette; Petit filet cordon bleu;
Sugar snap peas; Red skin potatoes;
Rolls & butter; Homemade Christmas
cookies; Eggnog, coffee & tea
Sandra Moore
937-298-2859
[email protected]
Date: Fri., Jan. 22, 2016
11:00 am, Social &11:30 am, Seating
$15 WP-Club Members & $17 Non-Members
Once again our very own Evelyn
Pelan will be our speaker after lunch.
You might remember she has presented very informative and fun programs in the past, so you don’t want to
miss her tell us the history of hats and
gloves. She will be giving a power
point presentation and will bring many
examples from her personal collection.
Please feel free to arrive wearing a hat
and gloves. Bring a friend for a day of
learning, good food and friendship.
Luncheon Menu:
Caesar Salad, Beef Tips with Mushroom Sauce, Buttered Noodles, Green
bean Almondine, Rolls and butter,
Dessert, coffee and tea
No December Meeting!
We will not be having a meeting this
month as everyone is so busy during
the holiday season. So I would just like
to wish all the book club members a
very happy Christmas and a great New
Year. See you in January!
January Meeting: Thurs., 1/21/16, 10 am
Location: Packy’s in the Hope Hotel
HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of our
members. The book we are reading
this month is The Rosie Effect by
Graeme Simsion. This is the sequel to
a book - The Rosie Project - which we
read in 2014 and is even more hilarious. The Book Club meeting will be
held on January 21st at Packy's in the
Hope Hotel. This is a new venue due
to Barnes & Noble being unable to accommodate us in January.
Hoping that the weather is not too
bad, but keep tuned to Fairborn School
Closings. I look forward to seeing you
all then.
Reservations by Fri., 1/15/16, 6:00
pm
A-L. . . .Betty Gray…..937-237-8192
M-Z. . . .Janet Lee ……..937-767-5541
BRIDGE
(CONTRACT)
Sue Fecke
937-256-9833
Mary Rodin
937-878-0032
Meets: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 am to mid-afternoon
Location: Rocker Lounge - WP Club
Reservations by Wed., 12/ 9/15, 6 pm
A-L. . . .Betty Gray…….937-237-8192
M-Z. . . .Janet Lee ……..937-767-5541
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BOOK
CLUB
We play 7 progressions of 35 minutes
each, with an hour break for lunch. Players with all skills are welcome.
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December 2015/ January 2016
Points of Contact for each group are listed at the beginning of each article. Unless otherwise stated, all
groups meet in the OSC Activities Room, Building 95 (same building as the Thrift Shop).
BRIDGE
(DUPLICATE)
BRUSH &
PALETTE
CHICKS
4FLICKS
LaVerne Will……….937-256-9833
Sandy Ferrell……… 937-431-1751
Leigh Whitehead…….937-233-5843
[email protected]
Patty Sprouse………...937-291-2007
Destiny Tomlin……….239-292-2477
[email protected]
Meets: every 4th Wednesday
Playtime: 9:30 a.m. to mid-afternoon
Location: Rocker Lounge - WP Club
The Duplicate Bridge Group will not
play in November and December.
Wright-Patt
Bridge Scores
September 16th:
Meets: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Last 2015 date is December 9th
Resumes January 6, 2016
Come and check out Brush & Palette. Our instructor is available at least
once a month to help with all aspects
of painting.
1st Place: Sue Fecke & LaVerne Will
2nd: Donna Krile & Jackie Barry
3rd: Gerry Hunt & Betsy Mayer
4th: Sandy Ferrell & Marsha Eggleston
5th: Marilyn Christmann & Linda Cockeram Small Slam Pot: Sue Fecke &
LaVerne Will
November 4th
1st: Gerry Hunt & Betsy Mayer
2nd: Marilyn Christmann
& Linda Cockeram
3rd: Sue Fecke & LaVerne Will
4th: Jackie Barry & Ruth Weatherhead
5th: Joan Chapin & Sandy Ferrell
6th: Sarah Cunningham & Doris Kovacs
7th Place: Ginny Barber & Mae Porter
Small Slam: Marilyn Christmann
& Linda Cockeram
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Chicks4Flicks is a fun group for people who enjoy watching movies. Our
meeting time will vary each month to
help fit different schedules.
COFFEE
GROUP
Stephanie Pier………..478-662-7030
[email protected]
Meets: Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of
each Month. Time and Place TBD
Look for the Evite!
HAPPY HOUR
CRAFTING
October 21st
1st: Doris Kovacs & Sarah Cunningham
2nd:Mae Porter & Marcia Eggleston
3rd: Mary Rodin & LaVerne Will
4th: Sandy Ferrell & Brenda Burlsan
5th: Ruth Weatherhead & Jackie
Barry
Small Slam: Mae Porter & Marcia
Eggleston
Meets: Time and Place TBD
Look for Evite!
Cara Albers
813-601-2335
[email protected]
BUNCO
Tracie Navarra ….…808-381-3140
[email protected]
Meets: December 7, 2015
Where: Paula Cardenas’ house
4167 Purplefinch Lane
Miamisburg, OH 45342
Time: 6:00 pm social, 6:30 pm dice roll!
Bring a dish to share, $7 toward prizes,
and a gift for the gift exchange afterward!
Meets: January 11th, 2016
Where: Building 95
Time: 6:00 pm social, 6:30 pm dice roll!
Bring a dish to share and $7 toward prizes.
Email Tracie to get on the Evite list!
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NO December Meeting
&
January 25, 2016 Meeting
6:30 pm with Place TBD
Join us the last Monday of each
month for a night of fun, friends, and
crafts. Complete the group led craft or
bring your own to work on. A small
fee is required for materials if you wish
to participate in the group craft.
Please bring a snack or drink to
share and contact me with any questions. I look forward to seeing you!
December 2015/ January 2016
Points of Contact for each group are listed at the beginning of each article. Unless otherwise stated, all
groups meet in the OSC Activities Room, Building 95 (same building as the Thrift Shop).
LUNCH
BUNCH
PHOTOGRAPHY
CLUB
Kim White…………...937-522-1297
[email protected]
Cathy Long………….937-751-4890
[email protected]
Nicole Soeder ………..586-703-1190
[email protected]
December 17, 2015 Meeting
Wheat Penny at 11:45 am
(wheatpennydayton.com)
515 Wayne Avenue, Dayton 45410
(near the Oregon District)
January 28, 2016 Meeting
Red Robin at 11:30 am
2671 Fairfield Commons Blvd.
Beavercreek 45431
Both are kid-friendly!
MAH
JONGG
Amy Jo Jones………..937-426-1567
[email protected]
Meets: Every Tuesday
Time: 9:30 am- 12:30 (or until 2:30ish)
Last meeting is December 15, 2015
Meetings resume January 5, 2016.
Megan Markling …….405-315-3970
[email protected]
Meets: Different places during month
Our group consists of photographers with all levels of skill. We enjoy
learning together, encouraging and
supporting each other.
Jill Evans………………..614-595-9099
Emily Schmidt…..…….. 813-440-0799
December 9, 2015 Meeting:
Learning Tree Farm at 9:30 am
3376 S Union Road, Dayton 45417
January 28, 2016 Meeting:
Place and Time TBD
December Meetings:
12/08: Pam Woodard’s Home at 10am
2153 Sulky Trail
Beavercreek, 45434
Bring a dish to share
12/14: Clifton Mill at 10 am
75 Water Street, Clifton 45316
*No wall change in December. Post photos
online. Theme is Family and Furry Friends.
October Halloween Party with the
Play Group Members.
Visit our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/WPOSCPlaygroup
January Meetings:
1/6/16: WP-Club, photo wall at 9:30 am
We will need about 14 pictures.
Theme is Stairs, Bridges, and
Black/white Scenes.
Want to join the WPOSC Photography
Group Facebook page? Just ’friend’ me
(Nicole Soeder) and I will accept so you can
post photos, ask about the next outing, etc.
Photo by Kirsten Olson Madaus
Mah Jongg is a Chinese game of
skill, strategy and calculation. It is
very similar to Rummy but is played
with tiles rather than cards. The main
objective is to build sets through
drawing and discarding tiles. In different variants, there are different
tiles but there are always four players. Come by and try it once!
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PLAY
GROUP
8
RAISE YOUR
GLASS
Susie Sincock
310-617-7230
Bekah Kuhlman
402-250-8758
Please bring a bottle of wine to share as
we start the holiday season with a merry
get-together at Susie’s house.
December 2015 Meeting
Holiday Meeting at Susie’s Home
3726 Red Oak Court
Beavercreek, OH 45430
When: Friday, December 11 at 7 pm
January 8, 2016 Meeting
A Taste of Wine at 6:30 pm
90 South Main Street
Miamisburg, OH 45342
December 2015/ January 2016
Points of Contact for each group are listed at the beginning of each article. Unless otherwise stated, all
groups meet in the OSC Activities Room, Building 95 (same building as the Thrift Shop).
RUBBER
STAMP CLUB
Lori Enochian……...937-912-9909
[email protected]
December 2015 Meeting:
Friday, December 11 at 10 am
RSVP: Wednesday, December 9
We have 2-3 new and different
cards & projects to make and take
home each month (every 2nd Friday,
for that matter, so go ahead and
mark your calendar now through
May 2016).
In December, we will make an
assortment of gift card holders and
small gift packaging for the holidays. In January, we will be meeting with the International Spouses’
Group and making cards with their
members!
All levels of stampers are welcome, even beginners who have
never inked up a stamp. We’ll bring
you up-to-speed in no time! We all
have lots of crafting tips and techniques to share, plus news on where
to find the best bargains, stamp conventions, and stamping websites!
Pull up a chair
and join us!
Please send an
e-mail, and we’ll
get you on our
mailing list!
SKYLARKS
Sally Lee……………...937-874-5123
[email protected]
Meets: Every Tuesday morning
(Sept.-Nov. and Feb.- April)
Where: Choir Room, Kittyhawk Chapel
Time: 9:30 am to 11:00 am
December Events for the Skylarks
3rd 10:00 am-- OSC Luncheon
7th 7:00 pm-- UMW Christmas Party
(United Methodist Church)
8th 1:00 pm--The Summit at Park Hills
15th 10:00 am-- Brookdale Place
at Oakwood
15th 1:00 pm--10 Wilmington Place
15th 7:30 pm--1st Baptist Church
Christmas Party at
Holiday Inn Fairborn
History of Skylarks:
On Friday, February 11, 1955, the Board
of Governors of the Women's Club of
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (as it
was known then) moved and voted to
invite the Officers' Wives' Glee Club to
become a part of the Women's Club as a
social function, and to be known as the
Music Circle. Then, in 1956 the Wives'
Club Music Circle in Japan changed its
name to 'Skylarks,' reflecting the lyrics
from an adaptation of 'On Wings of Song'
which the group adopted as its theme
song. The name change idea spread to Air
Force Wives' Club Music Circles throughout the Air Force, and in 1959, the
Wright-Patterson Music Circle adopted
the name change. We have been known as
the 'Skylarks' ever since.
Mary Haritos, Sylvia Pringle, Sally Lee, and Judy
Brainard with Heidi Cahoon as their pianist.
The Skylarks are taking a well-deserved
hiatus for the month of January, but in
February, we begin preparing for our
spring series of concerts. We are still
looking for a few more voices, so please
join us! Contact me at the information
listed above. I promise you will be glad
you did!
SPOUSES’
NIGHT OUT
Bekah Kuhlman………..402-250-8758
Emily Cordell…………..407-454-1493
Meets: December 15th, 2016
Where: Wine Gallery at 6:30 pm
5 West Monument Avenue
Dayton, OH 45402
White Elephant
Exchange
January 2016
is TBD, Watch for Evite!
January 2016 Meeting:
Friday, January 8 at 10:30 am
At Chapel #3 with ISG
Shhhh….rehearsing...
Inclement Weather: The WPOSC follows the Fairborn City Schools with regard to inclement weather. When Fairborn
schools are closed, activities and events are cancelled. Should there be a delay in school openings, check with the activity
point of contact. Closing and delays by WPAFB will supersede all other closings and delays.
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Chair: Inma Kusnierek (Spain) .........................937-325-0371........................... [email protected]
Co-Chair: Yuko Tamura (Japan)......................937-238-8816........................... [email protected]
Co-Chair: Larisa Celeste (Romania)................732-939-2877........................... [email protected]
December Meeting Place: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Club
December Meeting Date: Friday, December 4th (RSVP by November 27th)
December Meeting Time: 10:30 am Social & 11:00 am Seating
On December 4th, we will have our
Holiday lunch at The WPAFB Clubsocial at 10:30, seating 11:00 am.
Those that wish to play Bingo for the
beautiful door prizes can participate
for a small donation of $1 per Bingo
card (funds go towards the International Fair). Family and friends are
welcome to attend the luncheon. We
may have a very important person visiting us during the lunch!!!!! · The
lunch is $15.00 per person. Reservations must be made and paid by cash
or check by November 27th to Inma
Kusnierek. Please contact Inma, Yuko
or Larisa to make the reservations.
Please make note that our January
meeting will be on January 8th, 2016
at 10:30 a.m. - Chapel # 3. We will be
joined by the Rubber Stamp Club,
whose members will bring some rubber stamping projects for us to do.
If you enjoy learning about different cultures, meeting new
people and tasting new foods.
Please join us! · Location:
Chapel #3. 6568 Chapel Lane,
Riverside, OH, in the Prairies
Housing Area off Spinning
Road. Directions: Colonial
Glenn Highway toward Air-
way Road; turn left at the
“Speedway” traffic light onto
Spinning Road; turn right onto
Chapel Lane; Chapel 3 is at the
end of Chapel Lane. The International Spouses’ Group wish
you a very Happy, Healthy and
safe Holiday Season. Come
celebrate with us!!!!!!
January 2016 Meeting Place: Chapel #3 at 6568 Chapel Lane, Riverside, OH
January 2016 Meeting Date & Time: Friday, January 8, 2016 at 10:30 am
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Chair: Rosemary Miller 937-458-3806
Manager: Paula Cardenas 937-384-0092
Location: Building 95 on Wright Avenue, sharing the
building with Outdoor Recreation and the Officers’
Spouses’ Club Activities Room.
Contact Information
Office Phone: 937-879-5630◄►24 Hr Info Line: 937-285-0306
Hours of Operation
T, W, & F…………………………....9:30 am to 2:00 pm
Please check with the Thrift Shop for exact times & dates.
Hours of Consignment
T, W, & F………………………...… 9:30 am - 11:30 am
To volunteer at the Thrift Shop, call Rosemary Miller or
email her at [email protected]
Thrift Shop is CLOSED from December 21, 2015
till January 8, 2016. Happy Holidays!
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Thursday, January 28, 2016
Fireside Room,
Wright-Patterson Banquet Center
Social: 10:45am, Seating: 11:30 am
Ladies, January is the start of the New
Year and a time to reflect on earlier times
in our lives. With that in mind, head up to
your attic or down to your basement, open
that trunk and dig out those little white
gloves and adorable hats so you can wear
them to our January Tea. We will also be
celebrating the birthdays of all of our
members. So don your hats and gloves
and join us as we celebrate the past, present, and the future.
Menu:
Champagne Punch
Tomato Basil Soup
Tossed Salad
1/2 Sandwich (Turkey or Beef)
Birthday Cake
Rolls and Butter
Water, Coffee and Tea
$12.00 Members
$14.00 Non-Members
CASH ONLY, No
Charges or Checks
Reservations
Mary Weisert……………...937-426-5183
[email protected]
Sandy Ferrell…………….. 937-431-1751
[email protected]
Please have your reservations made by
January 22, 2016.
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TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
PRESIDENT:
Presides at all meetings of the OSC
and the Board of Governors; appoints
(with the approval of the Executive
Board) all chairmen; fills vacancies in
the other elected offices. Reviews and
signs all audit reports and is an exofficio member of all committees.
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT:
Performs the duties of the President in
his/her absence; serves as Protocol
Officer for all OSC functions; cochairs the Holiday brunch, sits on the
social and membership committees,
and performs such duties as may be
delegated by the President.
It's that time again to consider running for an executive office on the OSC Board of
Governors. The nominating committee will meet in February to select a slate of candidates. If you would like to be considered for an office, fill out and send in the below
form by February 19, 2016. For additional information please contact Toni Lynch at
808-260-5258 or [email protected].
Wright-Patterson Officer’s Spouses’ Club
2016-2107 Candidate Application
Name:____________________________________Phone No: (____)_______- ______________
Email: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Spouses’ Name: _________________Organization: ___________________________________
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT:
Performs the duties of the First Vice
President in his/her absence; serves as
Protocol Officer for the Board of Governors; co-chairs the Holiday brunch; sits
on the thrift shop, welfare, and scholarship committees; and performs duties as
may be delegated by the President.
Children (Name & Ages) _________________________________________________________
SECRETARY:
Records the minutes of all meetings
of the OSC and Board of Governors
and posts them; is custodian of the
permanent records of the OSC, and
performs any duties delegated by the
President. Computer experience is
required.
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Education (Schooling, Training, or Special Courses): ___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Work Experience: ______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Volunteer Experience: ___________________________________________________________
ADMINISTRATIVE TREASURER:
____________________________________________________________________________
Custodian of financial records and
accounts of the OSC. Responsible for ____________________________________________________________________________
filing income tax statements with the
IRS; and is accountable for all money Hobbies, Special Interests, Skills: __________________________________________________
in the Administrative Fund. Presents
books for audit upon resignation or
____________________________________________________________________________
completion of terms of office and
presents all audit reports to the Presi____________________________________________________________________________
dent for review and signature. Computer experience is required.
Please indicate, by numerical order, the offices you would consider running for (President,
The Welfare Treasurer:
Custodian of financial records and
accounts of the OSC; and is accountable for all money in the Welfare Fund. Presents books for audit
upon resignation or completion of
term of office. Computer experience is required.
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1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President must be active duty or a spouse of an active duty member).
_____President
_____1st Vice President _____2nd Vice President _____Secretary
_____Administrative Treasurer _____Welfare Treasurer
Completion of this application does not assure you of a nomination. It is an aid for the Nominating
Committee in selecting a slate of officers. By agreeing to serve on the Board of Governors, you agree
to read and abide by the Constitution, the Bylaws, and the Guidelines of this organization.
All applications must be received by February 19, 2016. Mail to: Toni Lynch,
730 Pearson Road, WPAFB 45433 (or email to [email protected]).
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ONLINE
 Go to wrightpattersonosc.org
and click on the blue “Make A
Reservation” box in the upper
right corner.
 Enter your information in the
reservation form.
 Choose whether you will pay by
cash, check, or PayPal for credit
cards. (Note: all PayPal payments
will be assessed $1.00 per reservation to cover processing fees.)
 Await a reservation confirma-
tion email (followed by a PayPal
confirmation email if you chose
to pay by credit card).
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 Guests are welcome on a space-
available basis.
 All guest charges will be billed
to the host member.
 Anyone who is eligible for
membership in the WPOSC may
attend only one function before
joining.
 A WPOSC member cannot bring
an existing WPOSC member as
a guest.
PAYMENT
 Cash or check payment MUST
PHONE/EMAIL
 Call 937-315-1550
 or send an email to:
[email protected]
 When calling or emailing, please
state the following:
Your Name,
Telephone Number,
Email
Event Name
WP club member: Yes or No
Any Guests?
Menu selections
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 You will receive a call or email
confirming your reservation and
requesting your payment information. Do not assume you
have a reservation until you
have been contacted. If you
have not been contacted within
48 hours, please call or email
again.
GUESTS
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BE received on or before the
date of the event.
Credit Card payments are not
accepted at the door and can
only be used if using the online
reservation system.
All confirmed reservations will
be required to pay in full for the
function even if the member
does not attend the event.
Paying by check? Make check
payable to:
Wright-Patterson OSC
(WPOSC)
No-shows with a reservation
will be billed the appropriate
amount.
No reservations will be accepted
after the deadline. In addition,
walk-ins cannot be accommodated on the day of the function.
Congratulations to Beth Newberry on
being selected as the Volunteer of the Quarter for the 3rd Quarter of 2015. Below is
the submission for her nomination.
The Wright Patterson Officers’ Spouses’
Club and the Base Thrift shop would like to
jointly nominate Ms. Beth Newberry as volunteer of the quarter.
In her role as the WPOSC administrative
treasurer she provides financial oversight of
the operating budget for the OSC. Ms. Newberry has taken an active volunteer role at
the WPOSC Base Thrift shop and has dedicated over 150 hours this quarter to the reopening of the Thrift Shop. Ms. Newberry
has taken on numerous projects on the thrift
shop committee and has volunteered to act
as the interim bookkeeper.
In addition to her volunteer activities at
Wright Patterson AFB, Ms. Newberry volunteers her time at her children’s school
and as a Girl Scout leader. Ms. Newberry
truly deserves to be recognized for her dedication to the community.
The Wright Word Editor: Robin Stone
Proofreaders: Lynne Donahue, Bekah Kuhlman,
Pam Woodard, and Lori Enochian
The Wright Word is an unofficial magazine of The Wright-Patterson Officers’ Spouses’
Club, P.O. Box 67, Fairborn, OH 45324. Standard US postage paid at Xenia, Ohio and
additional mailing offices. Subscription to members is included in annual dues. The opinions expressed herein no way represent those of the United State Air Force or the
WPOSC and are solely the opinions of the individual writers. Products or services advertised do not constitute endorsement by the Air Force or the WPOSC. Reprints by permission. Printed by DOMICONE PRINTING INC. The above logos were obtained from Special Services Branch, FASC. Other logos were obtained from the corresponding websites
of the article. Editor email address: [email protected].
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Beth’s husband, John, joined her for her award day.
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Inside This Issue of The Wright Word
December & January Activities
Board Of Governors Application
CASINO Night Photos
Activities Photos
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