Presidents Corner

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August Social
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Ways and Means
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Volunteer Corner
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Member Spotlight
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Local Area/Base Happenings
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I NSI DE THI S I SSUE:
Letter from Our President
Barksdale Bulletin
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\ BOARD ME MBERS
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Kelly Goodwin
Honorary President

Jennifer Bohannon
Honorary Vice President

Nancy Wilson
Joanna Vander Hamm
Honorary Advisors

Amy Waring
President

Annalies McDonald
1st Vice President

Jennifer Attaway
2nd Vice President

Jenn Foote
Secretary

Carol Beene
Treasurer

Emily Ozgul
Parliamentarian

Kari Truskett
Social Coordinators

Kathy Grimes
Membership Coordinator

Julia Cates
Tonja Karren
Hail and Farewell

Kim Vasey
Allison Ball
Reservations

Emily Meister
Ways and Means

Maria McKenna
Volunteer Coordinator

Becca Denton
Charitable Coordinator

Heather Yarrington
Webmaster

Shifra Stitzer
Newsletter

Stephanie Fink
Historian

Tabitha Spoo
Community Representative

Valerie Nicholas
Property Manager

Lisa Thomson
Scholarship Coordinator

Jo Crone
Associate Representative



Hello!
What a busy August we
had! Everyone is back in
school, and we had our
first social of the year. It
was so good to see so
many new and returning
faces at the social. I do
hope that everyone was
able to mingle and talk to
the vendors and meet
some new friends.

Our thought process with
the social was to bring
some of the hidden gems
from the community to
you. The Shreveport/
Bossier area has so many
wonderful festivals,
events, restaurants, and
shops. It can be hard when
you are new to seek out
what the area has to offer,
or in my case, you have
been here for a while and
you just did not know they
existed. We hope that we
made that a little easier for
you.

We had an overwhelming
response from our off base
community. I was over-
whelmed with the amount
of vendors wanting to par-
ticipate. They were so ex-
tremely generous to us.
They gave away tickets to
events, t-shirts, informa-
tional materials, discounts,
books and goodie bags.

I feel extremely blessed to
work with the ladies on
this year's board. Every-
one played their role in
making the social success-
ful. From every email
sent, every flier that was
posted, every phone call
and all those board mem-
bers who gave 110% at the
social....it was a team ef-
fort to make the social
happen. A HUGE
THANK YOU to each
and every board member.

Our next social is right
around the corner! And
we have lot's of fun so-
cials planned in the com-
ing months. In October,
we have our annual bas-
ket auction, which is al-
ways so much fun. No-
vember, bunco...a fun
time for all! And in De-
cember, we have a fash-
ion show planned. Watch
for more details about
these upcoming socials in
the near future.

So excited to see you all
at the next social!

Amy Waring
BOSC President
August Social 2
Membership/Ways and Means/ Prop- 3
Charity of the month 4
Small Clubs 5
Calendar of Events/ Recipe of the 6
Membership information 7
Local Happenings 8
What did I miss? 9-10
Membership form 11
Barksdale Birthday Ball 12
Inside this issue:
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BOSC Annual Membership dues are as follows:
$50 per year, if paid prior to August 31, 2014

$55 per year, if paid September 1 May 31, 2015

$30 per year, if paid January 1 May 31, 2015
**For spouses new to Barksdale past 1/1/15 only**
Membership Dues
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Hello Barksdale OSC!

Ways & Means is undergoing a rejuvenation process for the year. We have some new goals
and new products that we are selling this year. I hope you enjoy the new boutique style for
Ways & Means and it will be an awesome year for shopping!! Every dollar we make goes
right back to our Membership for programming and fun things. Please support us as it is
much appreciated. Thank you to everyone who was able to purchase items at the table in
August.
Please check out the Ways & Means table for September. We are going to be selling some
awesome wine accessories (unfortunately not wine itself) that are items that you can add to
your home for your next wine party.

Dont forget to bring cash, check or credit card to the socials!
Ways and Means
Property
As a BOSC member, you have the ability to borrow any
of our property for any private gathering you may be
hosting for free! Some items that may be borrowed
include various silver pieces, BINGO equipment, party
decorations, picture frames, vases, and a few folding ta-
bles. Please contact Valerie at property.bosc@gmail.com
for more information.
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Charity of the Month
Last Months Charity
Thank you to the members for making
the Gingerbread House school supply
drive an absolute overwhelming suc-
cess. Over 700 pencils, 100 pens, 100
notebooks, and 90 packs of crayons
were donated, along with hundreds of
other items as well. These children
will definitely benefit from your gen-
erous donations. Thank you, again,
membership for your support.
The September Charity of the Month is the
Shreveport-Bossier Rescue Mission. They
are an organization that helps the homeless.
This month we are doing a goods drive. We
are asking that members please bring in used
clothing, new socks, t-shirts, new underwear,
twin sheets, blankets, towels, washcloths, hy-
giene products, food, and more to the September Social. Some items
that are in desperate need right now are deodorants (solid and
gel), mens boxers/underwear, mens t-shirts, mens razors, shower gel/
bath soap, cold medicine, womens personal hygiene products, and win-
ter clothing. You can visit http://www.sbrescuemission.com/ for more
information.

Small Clubs
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Please note that you must be a member of the BOSC in order to join the Small
Clubs. You may attend as a guest one time only. Also, please note that you are not allowed to sell or market
any type of business that may benefit or profit another member (i.e. Creative Memories, Pampered Chef,
Tastefully Simple, etc.) at any BOSC sanctioned event.
BOOK CLUB
Book club will be meeting on September 25th at 7pm to discuss
A Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Contact Sabina Squires at
bean241@yahoo.com if you have questions, and to join the
evite list.
BOWLING CLUB
Officer Wives league bowls each Tuesday (beginning after La-
bor Day) at 9:15 a.m. at the Barksdale Lanes. There is no bowl-
ing when school has holiday. Contact Jo Crone at 949-2635 if
you have any questions
BUNCO
Bunco is a great way to relax and make new friends.... and it requires abso-
lutely no skills whatsoever. Just bring a $5-$15 prize and a snack or appetiz-
er and get ready to have fun! Our first Bunco game this fall will be held
Thursday, September 18th at Barksdale AFB Landings Housing Hospitality
room! For questions, and to join the evite list, please contact DaLonna Rim-
sky at 318-349-8146,
GOLF CLUB
Come join the golfing fun! Lessons are only $3 and club rentals
from the Pro Shop are $5. Meet at the Fox Run Golf Course
(BAFB) on the first and third Thursday of every month. Contact
Jo Crone at 949-2635 if you have any questions.
GOURMET CLUB

Please join us for Gourmet Clubs a Taste of the Orient in the
home of Mrs. Malva Kirsch on Wednesday September 24
th
at
10:30 a.m. If you are interested in joining gourmet club or would
like to attend the September lunch please email Jennifer Attaway
at jennattawayf16@gmail.com to be added to the evite list!
TRIPS AND
TOURS CLUB
Do you like going on trips? Do you want to learn more about
the Shreveport-Bossier area? Join our newest club! Contact
Kari Truskett at karitruskett@yahoo.com to join!
Recipe of the Month
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BOSC 2014-15 Proposed Social Calendar
If you would like to submit a recipe to the Recipe of the Month section please email it
to newsletter.bosc@gmail.com.
Sept. 9
th
, 6:30 PM

Oct. 8
th
, 10:30 AM

Nov. 12
th
,10:30 AM

Dec. 10
th
, 10:30 AM

Jan. 13
th
, 6:30 PM

Feb. 11
th
, 10:30 AM

March 10
th
, 6:30 PM

Apr. 14
th
, 6:30 PM

May 13
th
, 10:30 AM
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 lb. salted butter room temp
1 cup sugar
1 cups powdered sugar
2 Tbs vanilla
4 cups All Purpose flour
For the Filling:
1 bag (14 oz.) caramel candies
(about 50 individual caramels), un-
wrapped
cup milk or cream
teaspoon vanilla
*1/2 Tbs. coarse sea salt (optional)
Salted Caramel Butter Bars
How to Make
To make the crust:
1. Preheat oven to 325
2. In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugars. Using mixer on medium speed,
beat together until creamy. Add the vanilla and beat until combined. Sift the flour
into the butter mixture and beat on low speed until a smooth soft dough forms.
3. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Press
one-third of the dough evenly into the pan to form a bottom crust. Wrap remaining
dough in plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator.
4. Bake crust until firm and the edges are a pale golden brown approx 20 minutes.
Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cool about 15 minutes.
5. While the bottom crust is baking and the remaining dough is chilling, make the
caramel filling. Place the unwrapped caramels in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the
cream. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and stir until
smooth. If caramels are not completely melted, microwave on high for 30-second
intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
6. Once the caramel is melted add in your 1/2 tsp vanilla and stir until combined.
7. Pour the caramel filling over the crust. If you are going to salt the caramel
sprinkle it on caramel layer now.
8. Remove the remaining chilled dough from the refrigerator and crumble it evenly
over the caramel.
9. Return the pan to the oven and bake until the filling is bubbly and the crumbled
shortbread topping is firm and lightly golden, about 25 - 30 minutes.
10. Let cool before cutting into squares.
Birthdays Anniversaries
9/2 Shifra Stitzer
9/12 Claire Alexander
9/18 Annalies McDonald
9/4 Kim Vasey
Member Events & Important Dates
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Hails Farewells

Kelly Goodwin, Allison Ball,
Emily Meister, Maria McKenna,
Tabitha Spoo, Becca Denton,
Rayna Mercer, Carolyn Knothe,
Lisa Hook, Heather Page,
Teresa Barrett, Melissa Williams,
Arlene Rhodes, Denee Ruark,
Jennifer Hardinge, Angela Franklin,
Dane Maxwell, Claire Alexander,
Amy Clark, Beth Gosney,
Wendy Harding , Shannon Harrington,
Callie Gillard, Jenny Lamont,
Lindsay Salinas.

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Local Happenings
September 3rd -Wonderful Wednesday at Sci-Port. Every first Wednesday of each
month...$3.00 admission. Sci-Port Louisiana Science Center.

September 4th - Harrahs LA Downs 5k and Health Walk @ LA Downs.

September 6th - Derby Festival of Racing @LA Downs.

September 6th - Outdoor Extravaganza with Phil Robertson @ Century Link Center.

September 6th - Red River Bowmen 3D known distance money shoot in SHV. Con-
tact Red River Archery Club.

September 11 - Eric Church @ Century Link Center.

September 13th - Jeff Dunham @ Horseshoe Casino.

September 13th - Hope Run 5K @ Stoner Boat Launch, contact Sports Spectrum.

September 13th - Chimpanzee Discovery Day/Chimp Chat Chew @ Chimp Haven
Keithville, LA.

September 13th and 14th - Shop till You Drop Craft Show @ Bossier City Civic Cen-
ter. Anna and Elsa will be there from Frozen @ 3pm on Sat., 2pm on Sunday. Bring
your child dressed up as their favorite Disney Character.

September 20th - Barksdale AFB 1/2 Marathon/5K

September 27th - Night Ranger @ DiamondJacks Casino.

September 27th - 5k @ Haughton High School contact Sports Spectrum.

September 28th - Meat Pie Triathlon Natchitoches, LA.

Every Saturday in September @ 1pm, 2pm, and 3 pm - free brewery tours @ Great
Raft Brewing in SHV.
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What did I miss at the August Social???
What a wonderful start to the
14-15 BOSC year! The August
social was a chance to learn about
some of the great opportunities in
the local area, to hang out with old
friends, and to make new ones.
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What did I miss at the August Social???

Thank you to all the
wonderful local venders
that came and helped
make this social such a
success!!!!!
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