BOARD MEMBERS

2014-15
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Kelly Goodwin
Honorary President
Jennifer Bohannon
Honorary Vice President
Nancy Wilson
Robyn Matthews
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
Claire Alexander
Community Representative
Valerie Nicholas
Property Manager
Lisa Thomson
Scholarship Coordinator
Jo Crone
Associate Representative

Barksdale Bulletin
D E CE M BE R

20 14

Letter from Our President

BOSC,
Happy Thanksgiving! It is hard
to believe that it is November
already. This year has certainly
flown by. I love November for
many reasons. One of which is
Thanksgiving. It is a special day
or time to give thanks for all we
have in our lives. Among the
many blessings in my life, I am
so thankful to be the BOSC
president. This is a rewarding
experience that I am truly
thankful for. I have gotten to
meet so many wonderful
spouses, people from around
the base, and within the community. It has been such a wonderful opportunity.

Did you get the chance to see

all the different things at the
sign in table when you arrived
at the November social? Membership has new membership
directories available. If you are
a member be sure to pick one
up. There was a sign up sheet
for volunteer opportunities
within the community. Ways
and Means has some fabulous
items each month. The different monthly options seem to
be a hit with membership. Be
sure to check out Ways and
Means next month as well as
what volunteer opportunities
we have coming up.

I know everyone is busy

getting ready for the holiday
season. It is such a fun time of
year. In the hustle and bustle
of the holiday season, lets
remember those who are not
as fortunate as we are. We will
continue our coat and baby
needs drive for the Airmans
Attic through our December
social. If you have extra coats
that your family no longer
wears or baby items that you
no longer use, please bring
them with you to the social.
These will benefit someone
who greatly needs them.

Hope to see you all in DecemDo you volunteer within the

ber!
community? At your childs
Amy Waring
We are so excited for our Deschool? On base? That counts
cember social. It is shaping up
as volunteer hours. If you are
to be a fun evening. There will
volunteering your time, we
be hair demonstrations , make
want to know about it. Those
up demonstrations, fun fashion
hours can be turned in to our
looks and lots more. Please
volunteer coordinator and be
note the date and time change. considered when it is time to
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Calendar of Events/ Recipe
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Local Happenings
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What I missed
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Local Area/Base Happenings

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Membership Dues
BOSC Annual Membership dues are as follows:
$55 per year, if paid September 1 May 31, 2015
$30 per year, if paid January 1 May 31, 2015

Ways and Means

Happy Holidays Barksdale!
I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving.
This month I will have some wonderful items to trim your tree, help you bake
and decorate your home. Christmas is full of tradition and keepsakes. I hope
you stop by Ways and Means and add to those keepsakes! Thank you everyone
that has helped support Ways and Means this year, it is much appreciated.
Every dollar we make goes back to help our budget for programs and membership. We will have another special drawing for our membership.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Shopping.

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 tables.
Please contact Valerie at property.bosc@gmail.com for more information.

Mark your calendars!

Come join us in decorating the Barksdale Club for Christmas. We will decorate the club on December 1st at 8:00 AM and December 2nd at 10:00 AM. Please come out and help us make
the club beautiful! You can sign up by emailing property.bosc@gmail.com.

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Charity of the Month

Thank you to Stephanie Martin for coming out to speak
with the OSC regarding the
Airman's Attic. Due to membership generosity we were
able to donate boxes of coats
and baby items. Please remember that we are still collecting next month if you still
wish to donate.
Also we have our Hap House Party on Friday 12 December and
are still in need of volunteers to help. We will be setting up at
930am and should be done by 1 or 130pm. Please contact Rebecca Denton at charitable.bosc@gmail.com if you would like to
volunteer your time.
Also of note if you would like to purchase a Christmas present
for a member of the Veterans home (i.e. sweatsuit, shirts,
etc) there are tags at Chapel 2.
Attention Members
The BOSC has a new charitable requests form. It is located on
the website barksdaleosc.com under the philanthropy tab.
Please refer all charitable requests to this form.
Charity Disclaimer
*The BOSC supports a variety of charities that fall within the guidelines of our
mission statement. We do no discriminate based on religion, race, or creed. All
donations made by members are voluntary and not required.

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Spring Auction
Hello BOSC Members: Although Spring seems far away, its time to
starting thinking about our annual Spring Charity Auction. If you would
like to be on this committee please email Rebecca Denton
at charitable.bosc@gmail.com. This is our biggest event of the year
and many hands and talents are needed to make it a success!

Volunteer Opportunity
DECEMBER

1-2 December
Come join us in decorating the Barksdale Club for Christmas. We will decorate the club on December 1st at 8:00 AM
and December 2nd at 10:00 AM. Please come out and help us make the club beautiful! You can sign up by emailing
property.bosc@gmail.com.
12 December
The OSC will host our annual Hap House Christmas Party. Stay tuned for more details on volunteer opportunites
for this event.
13 December
The (SIB) Planning Committee is organizing the annual holiday event for Northwest Louisiana's foster children
and families taking place on 13 Dec 14, which include a party at Bossier Civic Center for foster children aged 0-12
years and a skating party for teens at Hot Wheels Skating Palace in Bossier City. They have partnered with the
Shreveport/Bossier City Department of Child & Family Services for over 20 plus years to spread the holiday spirit
to our local parishes. Over 260 children attended last year's event and more are expected for 2014. The goal for
2014 is to provide a spectacular day of activities filled with games and fun. to assist in this great event for area
foster children.
Contact SIB's Volunteer coordinator, SMSgt Jodi Clary at 456-0489 or MSgt Brandi Burns at 456-5328

ALL YEAR LONG!

The American Red Cross in Shreveport has a need for volunteers in a variety of areas. One of our biggest needs
is in disaster response and preparedness for our area. These volunteers are on call occationally and respond to disasters, such as house fires or severe storm damage, in order to help assist the families involved. Another volunteer
need is in answering phones at the front desk.
To sign apply as a volunteer and the local American Red Cross Chapter: http://www.redcross.org/find-your-localchapter
1. Enter your zip code
2. Click "Northwest Louisiana Chapter" under "Your Local Red Corss" at the top of the screen
3. Click "Volunteer Application" and click either:
a: Adult Application (if 18 or older) or
b: Youth Application (if under 18)
5. Complete your application and click "Submit."

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Small Clubs
BOOK CLUB

Book club will not be meeting this month. Instead, we will be

getting together at the beginning of January to discuss Orphan
Train by Christina Baker Kline . Contact Sabina Squires at
bean241@yahoo.com if you have questions, and to join the
evite list.

Officer Wives league bowls each Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at the

Barksdale Lanes. There is no bowling when school has holiday.
Contact Jo Crone at 949-2635 if you have any questions
BOWLING CLUB

BUNCO

Bunco is a great way to relax and make new friends.... and it requires absolutely no skills whatsoever. Just bring a $5-$15 prize and a snack or appetizer and get ready to have fun! Our December Bunco game will be held
Thursday, December 18th at Barksdale AFB Landings Housing Hospitality
room! For questions, and to join the evite list, please contact DaLonna Rimsky at 318-349-8146

Gourmet Club members enjoyed a very delicious and informative lunch in the
home of Amy Waring during November. Amy shared her own homestyle Italian
recipes and had a demonstration on how to make homemade Alfredo sauce.

GOURMET CLUB

The December Gourmet club meeting will take place on Wednesday December 17.
We will meet at a local restaurant (TBA) and have a small gift exchange. If you
would like to attend gourmet club please contact Jennifer at jennattawayf16@gmail.com.

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!
TRIPS AND
TOURS CLUB
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.

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BOSC 2014-15 Proposed Social Calendar

Dec. 9th, 6:30 PM

March 10th, 6:30 PM

Jan. 13 , 6:30 PM

Apr. 14th, 6:30 PM

Feb. 11th, 10:30 AM

May 13th, 10:30 AM

th

Recipe of the Month

From the Kitchen of Amy Waring
Chocolate-Caramel Tart
Directions

Ingredients
(14.1 ounce) package refrigerat- 1.
2.
ed pie crusts (1 sheet)
Chocolate Filling:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate,
finely chopped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Caramel Filling:
cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
3 tablespoons cold butter
teaspoon salt
cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
teaspoon flaked or kosher salt

3.
4.

5.

6.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

On a lightly floured surface, unroll dough. To create a rectangle, fold 2edges of
dough toward center until edges meet. Fold emailing edges inward 1 inch.
Turn dough over; roll into a 15x6-inch rectangle. Press dough into a 13x4 inch
removable-bottom tart pan. Fold edges of dough under. Prick dough with a
fork 5 to 7 times.
Bake until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire
rack.
For chocolate filling: In a medium bowl, place chocolate. In a microwave-safe
bowl, place cream and butter. Microwave until hot but not boiling, about 30
seconds. Add cram mixture and corn syrup to chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Pour into prepared crust, smoothing top
with an offset spatula. Refrigerate until set, about 45 minutes.
For caramel filling: In a medium heavy saucepan, sprinkle sugar in an even layer. In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons water and corn syrup. Pour
over sugar, stirring just until moistened. Cook, without stirring, over mediumhigh heat until golden brown. Remove from heat. Add butter and salt, whisking until butter melts.
In a microwave-safe bowl, place cream and bourbon, if using. Microwave until
hot but not boiling, about 30 seconds. Whisk into caramel. (Mixture will foam.)
Cook over low heat 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; pour
into a bowl. Place bowl in a larger bowl of ice. Let stand until completely
cooled, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread over chocolate filling.
Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with salt just before serving.

If you would like to submit a recipe to the Recipe of the Month section please email it
to newsletter.bosc@gmail.com.

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Member Events & Important Dates

Birthdays

Anniversaries

Monica Ossman -12/7

Jenni Tryon -12/7
Lynn Perkins -12/26
Jennifer Hardinge -12/27

Rebecca Denton - 12/14

Regina Dubriske -12/19
Arlene Rhodes -12/21
Annalies McDonald -12/30

Hails

Farewells

LaDonn Sadler
Carissa Rutt,
Robin Dickey

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Community Happenings

December Events

December 4-5: Candle Light Christmas Homes. Tour histor ic homes in Shr evepor t.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/candlelight-christmas-tours-tickets-12939381037. $26 per person. Begins at 6pm
December 6: Christmas on Caddo Fireworks Festival. Ear l G. Williamson Par k fr om
3:30-9:30pm. www.christmasoncaddofireworks.com
December 6: Charles Dickens Christmas Carol. Strand Theater . $32.50 per per son. Begins at 8:30pm. www.thestrandtheatre.com
December 6: Natchitoches 88th Annual Christmas Festival. http://
www.natchitocheschristmas.com/schedule. $8 admission. This event is ongoing throughout the
month. Please refer to the link with the schedule of events.
December 6-7: Shreveport Ballets The Nutcracker. Shreveport RiverView Theater. Ticket costs from $15 to $40 with multiply showings. shreveportmetroballet.org/performances/thenutcracker/
December 13: Benton Christmas on the Square Festival and Parade. 404 Sibley Street.
Admission is free. From 10:00am until 5pm. www.bentonchristmasonthesquare.com
December 13. Insane Inflatable 5K. LSU Shr eveport. Registration. $54. Waves go fr om
8am until 3pm. insaneinflatable5k.com/shreveport-la-here-we-come/
December 20. Holiday Pop Stars on Stage. Shr evepor t River View Theater . Starts at
7:30pm. http://www.shreveportsymphony.com/
December 27. Duck Commander Independence Bowl. Independence Stadium. Ticket
prices from $30-45. Starts at 2:30pm. independencebowl.org/
All month long. Great Rafting Brewery. Fr ee Br ew Tour . Multiply tour schedules. www.greatraftbrewing.com/tasting-room-and-tours
UPCOMING EVENTS AT CENTURYLINK CENTER
Winter Jam 2015 (Newsong, J er emy Camp, Fr ancesca Battistelli, Building 429, For King &
Country, Family Force5 on February 27, 2015 starting at 7pm. Tickets $10 at the door.
Taylor Swift on sale now. Concer t is on May 20, 2015 at 7:30pm.

Did you know as a new spouse to the Air Force or if you are new to Barksdale that the Airmen and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) offers a class called, Right Start?
This class is designed to assist spouses and families navigate the Air Force and your assignment at Barksdale.
The next Right Start class is Dec 3rd at 7:30am. Contact A&FRC to reserve your spot today. 318-456-8400

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