November 26, 2015

Board of Governors
2015-2016
Honorary President:

November 2015 Newsletter

Letter From the President:
Shortly after becoming a military spouse I heard the term Air Force
Family. A senior spouse told me that during an assignment its not
uncommon to become so close to the families we serve with that they become
like our own extended family. This concept didnt resonate with me, and it
almost felt like a betrayal to the family I had grown to love, admire, and count
on for support. I come from a very close, tight knit family, and I couldnt
imagine a group of strangers feeling like my own familyuntil it happened.
We received orders that would take us thirteen hours away from our
home, family, and friends we were so very close to. During that assignment I
learned that Air Force spouses look out for each other in a way that is hard to
describe to a non-service member that doesnt face the same trials and
tribulations that a service family does. They are bonded together, share
common sacrifices that unite one another, and support one another in a very
special way.
This support comes in many forms, to include cooking meals for one
other when needed, hosting baby showers for brand new friends, helping each
other hang picturesthen helping take the same pictures down to pack them
back up once again. We watch each others kids, run errands when someone
is sick, and open up our homes to each other to celebrate a holiday. We laugh
and cry together, and we celebrate together. We lean on each other more with
the absence of our mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers not living close by.
We do indeed become a family.
As Thanksgiving nears and I reflect on my own family and all that I am
grateful for, I am reminded of how indebted I am to my Air Force Family.
Throughout the years Ive made so many wonderful friends and have had the
opportunity to know so many remarkable women and families. I am so
grateful to serve with you all and proud to call you my family.
Much Love,
Carri

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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November Social

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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Donate to the Wreath Auction!

Wreath may be any style/size (Christmas, Fall, Mardi Gras, Patriotic, B-52/B-2/ B-1, double wreaths,
Valentine, etc.)
Email charitable coordinator (Annie Vandenbussche) by Nov. 3rd at charitable.bosc@gmail.com
Kindly drop wreath off at Annies home on Tuesday, Nov. 17th 4-7 PM, 303 Vandenberg Ave., BAFB
*Questions? Contact Annie at 913-660-5483 or charitable.bosc@gmail.com

Santas in Blue Angel Tree

Birthdays

Please support the BOSC quarterly charity at the November

Social. An Angel Tree will be set up at the social supporting the
Barksdale Top 3, Santas in Blue. All gifts donated from the
BOSC membership will be given to the Top 3, to be donated to
Shreveport Child Protective Services.

Questions? Please Contact Annie Vandenbussche at

charitable.bosc@gmail.com

Anniversaries

1 Marsha Harvell

5Ashley Marshall

11Rachel Donatelli

5Lori Price

13 Melissa Williams

5Dorothy Hatcher

15Robin Dickey

6Cindy Fischbach

18Lori Price

9Wendy Leaumont

19Tamie Harvey

28Jane Maxwell

20Valerie Nicholas

29Maria McKenna

20Becca Denton

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Small
Book Club:
BOSC Book Club will not have a meeting in November, instead we will be meeting December 1st at 6:30 p.m. at Caddo Parish Magnet High School. We will be listening to the
Mary Jane Malone series speaker: NYC poet Sarah Key. An Evite will be sent out with
further details. Please contact Sabina Squires at bean241@yahoo.com to be added to the
Evite list.

Bowling Club:
NOTICE: Anyone that wants to get out of the house and have fun on Tuesday
mornings....about 9:00a.m. ....come by Barksdale Lanes and join the bowling group. We
need more fun people and can always use a substitute......you don't have to be able to bowl
200 or 100 to join the group. Call or text Jo Crone, 318 286 2880.....

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.

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

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The Barksdale Total Force Development Council is hosting a theatrical play titled '
A Day in the Life of a Leader' on 13 Nov at 1800 in Hoban Hall. This event will
consist of live entertainment (i.e. skits/role play) while enjoying heavy hors
d'oeuvres. The skits will briefly describe the different stressors encountered by
leaders on a daily basis, and how they remain resilient, and overcome the different
challenges. It will also dive into some stressors that spouses endure and ways of
coping with them.
You can RSVP via the e-invitation link below or contact one of our ticket reps.
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=265291&k=0067470B7256
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