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Fort Wood Community Spouses’ Club
Postscripts
December 2014
Newsletter
Don’t Worry, Be Crafty
Shoppers take part in the FWCSC Annual Holiday Craft and
Antique Fair on Saturday, November 14 at Nutter Field House.
There were 1,008 paid attendees and more than two dozen volunteers. More
than 70 vendors, traveling from as far as Minnesota and Kansas, offered a
cornucopia of holiday gift ideas. Funds raised from the event go to support
non- profit community organizations and to scholarships.
In This Issue:
President’s Message
Notes from our Vice Presidents
Get to Know Your Board Members
Clubs & Activities Information
FWCSC Board Roster
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Advertising details can be found on our
website or by emailing the editor,
Carmen Osburn at:
www.fwcsc.org
[email protected]
Guest Message
Merry Christmas!!
As we begin to celebrate this holiday
season, I wanted to take this opportunity to
say thank you. Thanks to FWCSC board
for all the hard work and dedication that
has made this a great year. Thanks to you,
our membership, for all your support and
thanks to all our wonderful friends and
neighbors that make Ft Leonard Wood a
wonderful place to live. Finally, let's not
forget those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and
Marines that so selflessly protect us
everyday!! God Bless you all and have a
wonderful holiday season.
Vanedra Smith,
Honorary President
President’s Pen
Greetings,
Happy December! This is truly one of my
favorite times of the year. An atmosphere of
joy seems to fill the air, and people tend to
be kinder to each other and more giving to
those in need. During this time, we often
choose not to dwell on the past, as we
instead look forward with anticipation to the
upcoming holidays and the new year.
Personally, I am very excited about all of the
wonderful things which will happen over
this holiday season and in 2015.
As the year starts to come to a close, I want
thank each of you for your continuous
friendship and support for the FWCSC. Just
a few weeks ago, we hosted our Holiday
Craft and Antique Fair, and it was a huge
success! A big thank you goes out to Ron
Jones, Janet Johnson, and all of the
volunteers who worked tirelessly to make
this event successful. Also, I want to thank
everyone who attended. Your support is
always greatly appreciated.
December is a busy month and we have
numerous fun and interesting activities
planned for our members. If you haven’t
already attended any of our sub-clubs, you
are really missing out. I hope you will check
out the activities schedule and plan on
attending some of these fun filled events. I
am sure you will have a great time! Also,
don’t forget to make your reservations and
join us for our Festival of Trees Luncheon on
December 11, at the USO.
I wish each of you and your families a happy
holiday season, and I look forward to seeing
you soon!
Best wishes,
Patricia
Notes from our Vice Presidents
Greetings Members,
Greetings FWCSC,
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Kodos to Ron Jones, his committee, and the great
support from everyone on a successful Craft Fair!
Christmas is right around the corner and I hope
you’re getting into the spirit of the season. Looking
forward to seeing some new faces at our December
Luncheon, Festival of Trees. Please reach out to new
arrivals to the area and tell them about this event.
Remember, all Spouses are invited to join our club
and anyone is welcome to attend one luncheon
before becoming a member. If you know of
someone that is on the fence of joining, pass on that
starting in January 2015, our membership fee will be
reduced to $10.00.
I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday
engaging in old traditions and spending time with
loved ones. Many of us are hundreds of miles away
from “home” this holiday season, but I want to
remind everyone that “home” is where the heart is!
Get out and meet new people, invite someone in to
share in your traditions…you might just be surprised
at how much joy there can be in creating new ones!
This is an exciting time of year…some are making
their lists and checking them twice. Others are
teetering between naughty and nice…which one are
you? Nevertheless, may all your dreams and
wishes come through.
Also, please do not forget that our Festival of Trees
luncheon will be Thursday December 11th at the Fort
Leonard Wood USO. Doors open at 11. This will be
an opportunity to fellowship with other spouses and
members of the Fort Leonard Wood Community and
get a fully decorated tree for your home or to give
away as the PERFECT gift. All are welcome, invite
friends, you don’t want to miss this!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday!
Have a Blessed Christmas & Prosperous New Year!
Erika Pearson,
Violet
2nd Vice President
Violet McNeirney,
1st Vice President/Membership
Happy November Birthday
Greg Miller Taylor Chavis Cheryl Nielson Britni Hendrickson Vicki Kelly Ingrid Doxtader
Brandy Hudson Ursula Lebioda Doreen Horn Jennifer Cagle Myong (May) Gries Lois Matos
Cheryl Ray Sarah Custer Kymberly Dillon Tina Struzik Virgie Cole-Mahan
It’s a Jungle Out There
Bingo Luncheon
November 2014
Reservation Policy
Make your luncheon reservations by replying to the email that will be mailed out or by calling in your reservation each month. Reservations must be made by
E-mail or by phone no later than 10:00 am on the Friday prior to the luncheon. Any calls or requests made after the reservations deadline are placed on a waiting
list on a “first-come, first served” basis the day of the luncheon.
To cancel a reservation you must do so by the Tuesday Prior to the luncheon by E-mail or by phone.
If a reservation is made and not cancelled by the cancelation deadline, the person holding that reservation is still responsible for payment. FWCSC is responsible
for full payment to the dining facility based on the number of reservations. A letter of Payment will be mailed to “no shows”. FWCSC Bylaws states that the
membership can be terminated if there are two consecutive months of nonpayment or returned checks.
Note: Only phone or email cancellations to the reservations chair prior to the cancelation deadline are valid cancelations.
Cancellations made after the deadline (10:00 am, Tuesday prior to the luncheon) and “no show” are filled by the waiting list whenever possible.
Check- in time for each luncheon will begin at 11:00 am and will end promptly at 11:30 am. Members arriving after 11:30 am should report to the reservations
check-in table immediately after the luncheon to pay for the luncheon, otherwise a Letter of Payment will be mailed.
Please remember, All luncheons require a reservation and that our luncheons are for adults only (infants 6 months and under are welcome).
For additional information or to change your reservations status, please contact the FWCSC Reservations Chairperson:
Katie Gonzales
(559) 670-1494 Ext 18 [email protected]
FWCSC Holiday Craft and Antique Fair
#FLWgetscrafty
We Got Crafty, Sew Very Crafty!
Get to Know your Board Members
Carmen Osburn—Postscripts Editor
Q: Why did you decide to become the editor of Postscripts?
A: I was very creative as a young adult and in recent years, life
seemed to get in the way of that. I thought that being a part of
Postscripts would be a chance for me to uncover that part of myself.
Q: How has the FWCSC helped you as a military spouse?
A: I’m one of those outgoing introverts. I like being social, but my
initial shyness often holds me back. Making commitments to
FWCSC activities is slowly but surely helping me to overcome that
while allowing me to make the most of my time here at FLW.
Q:What is something most people don't know about you?
A: Hula hooping is somewhat of hobby of mine. I once hula
hooped for over 30 minutes without dropping the hoop.
2015 Fort Wood Community Spouses’ Club
Spouse / Dependent Education Scholarship
Applications are now available!
In 2013-2014, Fort Wood Community Spouses' Club
distributed $13,050 in Scholarships
If you are a spouse or dependent family member with plans to enroll in
college, university or vocational technical school for Fall 2015, don’t miss
this opportunity to apply for the FWCSC merit based scholarships.
For full details, rules, guidelines and application see the FWCSC website
at http://www.fwcsc.org/scholarships.html
Activities Corner
DAYTIME BUNCO
LUNCH BUNCH
BOOK CLUB
Point of Contact
Point of Contact
Point of Contact
Ron Jones
Christy Preston
Kate Wesson
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
December 5 at 10:00am
December 19 at 12:00pm
December 3 at 7:00pm
Meets 1st Wednesday of every month
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant in Rolla
Piney Hills Community Center
Meets once a month to explore all the
restaurants this community area has
to offer. We are looking for new
places to try. If you have any
suggestions, send them our way!
A Voice in the Wind
by Francine Rivers
$5.00 for Bunco play
$3.00 for Left, Right, Center
(optional)
COOKING CLUB
CAR-A-VAN
Point of Contact
Point of Contact
Rebecca Bayless
Darcey Bauer
Nicole Farmer
[email protected]
December 18 at 12:00
Bring 3 dozen cookies/treats for
exchange.
Cooking club gets together monthly
to try new foods and wine while also
learning new cooking techniques.
[email protected]
This month includes book swap in
addition to our monthly book chat.
(Remember the November meeting
has been shifted to early December
because of Thanksgiving.) Everyone
will bring home the same number of
books they brought to swap. Don't
wrap the books, so everyone can see
the titles.
MORE INFORMATION
Guests are welcome and
FWCSC sign up sheets will be
available for those who are not
yet members! If you would like
to receive the event e-vites
which include dates, times and
locations, please contact the
Clubs POC. We look forward
to seeing you at our next
event!
Activities Chair, Nicole L.
Farmer
[email protected]
Apply now
for Fort Wood
Community
Spouses’ Club
Community Outreach Grants!
We welcome any non-profit organization and
school, in need of funds, to apply.
Applications are due
February 20, 2015.
If you have any questions, please contact
Community Outreach Chair, Anita Bevington
by email: [email protected] or by phone:
(559) 670-1494 x9.
Visit our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/fwcsc.org
Fort Wood Community Spouses’
Club www.fwcsc.org (559) 670-1494
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Patricia Shamburger
[email protected]
ext. 1
1st Vice President
Violet McNeirney
[email protected]
ext. 2
2nd Vice President
Erika Pearson
[email protected]
ext. 3
Secretary
Cindy Grothe
[email protected]
ext. 4
Treasurer
Melanie Buckler
[email protected]
ext. 5
Asst. Treasurer
Tiffany West
[email protected]
ext 6
Parliamentarian
Paula Tackett
[email protected]
ext 7
Honorary President
Vanedra Smith
[email protected] ext. 31
Advisor
Shalene Main
[email protected]
ext. 28
Advisor
Ellen Spindler
[email protected]
ext. 29
Advisor
Michelle Funkhouser
[email protected]
ext. 30
GOVERNING BOARD & SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Activities
Nicole Farmer
[email protected]
ext. 8
Community Outreach
Anita Bevington
[email protected]
ext. 9
Historian
Nadia Bishop
[email protected]
ext. 11
Hospitality
Alice Trickey
[email protected]
ext. 13
Postscripts Editor
Carmen Osburn
[email protected]
Property Manager
VACANT
[email protected]
ext. 16
Public Relations
Kate Wasson
[email protected]
ext. 17
Reservations
Katie Gonzales
[email protected]
ext. 18
Scholarship Chair
Christy Preston
[email protected]
ext. 19
Scholarship Co-Chair
Cindy Bisacre
[email protected]
ext. 20
Vendor Relations
Jenny Swalley
[email protected]
ext. 21
Volunteer Coordinator
Jazmen Teske
[email protected]
Webmaster Chair
VACANT
[email protected]
ext. 23
Webmaster Co-Chair
Greg Miller
[email protected]
ext. 33
Basket Auction Chair
April Penny
[email protected]
ext. 24
Craft Fair Chair
Ron Jones
[email protected]
ext. 26
Craft Fair Co-Chair
Janet Johnson
[email protected]
ext. 27
Volunteer your time and talent with FWCSC
We’re looking for a few good spouses to fill our property and
webmaster positions.
Interested?
Contact FWCSC President, Trish Shamburger
POSTSCRIPTS
A Publication of the Fort Wood Community Spouses’ Club (FWCSC)
P.O. Box 238
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
www.fwcsc.org