September 30, 2015

Board of Governors
2015-2016
Honorary President:

October 2015 Newsletter

Letter From t he President:
Dear Barksdale OSC members,
The boxes have been unpacked (mostly) for all those who PCSed, the kids are back in school, the
summer heat has let up and now the time is right for our Barksdale Officers Spouses Club to
begin another year. I am thrilled to serve as your President and looking forward to a great year.
The year will hold many good times, fellowship, laughs, fundraising, volunteering, new
friendships, and the coming together of spouses for the betterment of each other and our
community. I am so excited about what this year has in store for us all. I look forward to
meeting each of you and the memories that we will make together throughout the year. Our
first social is right around the corner and promises to be an evening full of fun. I cant wait to
see you all there!
Sincerely,
Carri Walters

Treasurer Update:
Fee Facts: Everything You Need To Know For BOSC
Welcome back to a new social year for BOSC! I am Carol Beene, the returning Treasurer. I found
that it took me a few months to get the hang of things the first year, so I just decided to keep
going this year!
There are several ways that you can pay for membership dues or social fees.

The third way to pay is a NEW offering that we will try this year. Prior to the social you can
follow the link to PayPal off our website or email and pay in advance, skipping the check in
line! If you cancel your reservation prior to the cutoff date for that social, your fee will be
refunded in full. Cancellations after the cutoff date cannot be refunded.
Additionally, please know that our Bylaws state that if you make a reservation and do not cancel
prior to the cutoff date, you are required to pay for the event even if you are unable to attend.
The reason for this policy is that we must still pay the social bill based on our reservation
numbers. The only exception that is made is if you find a replacement to take your reservation
spot and that person did not already have a current reservation. If you miss a social, we will send
you an invoice through PayPal and you can either mail a check or pay through the PayPal link.
Thank you for your understanding on this situation.

Kelly Goodwin
Honorary Vice President
Alli Parker
Honorary Advisor (Global Strike)
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Honorary Advisor (8th Air Force)
Amy Clark
President
Carri Walters
1st Vice President
Valerie Nicholas
2nd Vice President
Mandy Miser
Treasurer
Carol Beene
Secretary
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Parliamentarian
Rayna Mercer
Social Coordinator
Allison Winkepleck
Tahya Neal
Membership Coordinator
Annalies McDonald
Hail and Farewell
Tonja Karren
Shifra Willick
Publicity and Public Relations
Julie Taufaasau
Property Manager
Shifra Willick
Reservations
Jennifer Attaway
Jenny Lamont
Ways and Means
Shifra Willick
Newsletter and Webmaster
Kim Vasey
Volunteer Coordinator
Jennifer Vann
Charitable Coordinator
Annie Vandenbussche
Tiffany Fatur
Scholarship Coordinator
Robin Dickey
Historian
Shannon Harrington
Community Representative
Elizabeth Strong
Associate Representative
Jo Crone

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October Social

Wine and drinks will be available for purchase as well at the Hangar II Bar

Reservations Policy
To make a reservation for a BOSC social, please contact the Reservations Chairs, Jennifer Attaway
and Jenny Lamont, at reservations.bosc@gmail.com. Permanent reservations are available upon
request. A reservation or cancellation must be made by Noon the Friday prior to a social. If you
do not cancel your permanent reservation prior to that time, you are considered a no show and
you will be billed for the event. Email reminders will be sent out prior to event socials so that you
have time to make reservations or a cancellation prior to an event..

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September Social Pictures

Small Clubs

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Book Club:
Book Club will be meeting Monday October 26thth at 7 p.m. to discuss the book Far from
the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. If you are interested in joining the BOSC Book
Club or would like an Evite, please contact Sabina Squires at bean241@yahoo.com or 859433-8740 or Julie Taufaasau at jtaufaasau@yahoo.com or 808-381-3790.

Bowling Club:
BOWL.....Barksdale Officer Wives League still needs bowlers....There are not many
of us, but we do have a lot of fun each Tuesday A.M. at 9:15 at the base
lanes. Come join us......Call or text Jo Crone @ 318-286-2880 for more information.

Bunco Club:
If you are interested in hosting the Bunco Club for the 2015-2016 year, please let a
board member know!

Wine and Cocktails Club:

The wine and cocktail club is hosted by Kelly Goodwin. To be added to the evite
list, please email usvihook@gmail.com

Gourmet Club:
The gourmet club is hosted by Jennifer Attaway and Karen Zhea. To be added to
the evite list, please email jennattawayf16@gmail.com

Ankle Biters Club:

The ankle biters club is sponsored by Erin Beene. To be added to the Facebook
group to get information about our events please email erinsemail5@yahoo.com.
Our October playgroup is Monday October 19th. It will be a Halloween Party!

Pinterest Crafting Club:

The Pinterest club is hosted by Annalies McDonald. The Pinterest club will meet
on the last Wednesday of each month. To be added to the evite list, please email
annaliesandjoe@hotmail.com

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Community Happenings
This link provides a wide variety of local events
http://www.sbfunguide.com/
The new Barksdale services site is very informational
http://www.barksdaleservices.com/
Oktoberfest Barksdale Club
10/2/15
Tickets on sale now at BX and your squadron POC

OG Auction
10/17/15
Hoban Hall
Brew
10/17/2015 Festival Plaza

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