As I write this the snow is REALLY coming down! Welcome to the North Country and Welcome to Winter!!!
Just a quick thank-you to everyone that came out to our November Luncheon and to also support our 20th Annual Craft Fair! We Raised over $8000.00 !!!! That $8000.00 goes towards Scholarships & Welfare at the end of the year! That is just the beginning, we still have some great events lined up that will contribute even more!
By the way…in case you haven’t seen the links on Facebook, the Live TV Spots, Radio Interviews or Newspaper Features, then we’ll let you know… the Officers’ Spouses’ Club is making quite a splash this year! And our next THREE events are going to be FANTASTIC!
Our “Joint ESC/OSC Holiday Luncheon” is coming up extremely fast so make sure to respond to your E-Vite! And our Holiday Tour of Homes is going to be FANTASTIC! Can’t wait to see you there!!! Also, make sure you make it too our HUGE Kick-off to the New Year at our January Luncheon!
A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT:
The first snow of the year has arrived, just in time for the Holiday season. The holidays are such a busy time for all of us. But I hope you can find some time to join us for our December events. On Wednesday, December 8th at 11:00 am we are joining the ESC for a Holiday luncheon and on Sunday, December 12th from 1:00-5:00pm we are jointly hosting with the ESC the Holiday Tour of Homes on Fort Drum. Please consider taking some time out from your busy schedule to participate, it is a great way to get into the Holiday spirit.
I’m also excited to announce that we have completely revamped our Luncheon schedule and menus!!! Starting with the December Luncheon you’ll notice that we have more choices and they are dishes we’ve never offered in the past! And 2011 is going to be even more exciting! We’re kicking off with Yoga & Zumba to make us stick to those New Year’s Resolutions, then on to our Evening Black & White Silent Auction, A Hawaiian Luau Bingo and we’re working on amping up our Annual Scholarship Luncheon! We’re injecting a whole lot of energy & excitment to 2011!!!
On behalf of the OSC Board, we wish all of you and your families a safe and joyous holiday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE LBB IS HERE!!! — What is the LBB? Why the ”Little Black Book” of course!!! We’ll be handing out the Membership Directory (Little Black Book) to our members at the upcoming December Luncheon! If you joined the OSC after our information deadline, DON’T WORRY, you will be published in an addendum that we will email to everyone in Februrary!!!
TREASURER’S REPORT – Thank-you all for attending our Holiday Craft Fair! This year we raised over $8000.00 to go towards our Scholarship & Welfare Fund! Congratulations everyone!
WELFARE REPORT — There will be no collection during the ESC/OSC Luncheon. We will resume our welfare at the January Luncheon and will be collecting monetary donations to the Children’s Home of Jefferson County. *We are waiting to see if there are any additional items they need.
SCHOLARSHIP REPORT — We are accepting scholarship applications earlier this year! Starting this January 2011 go to our Scholarship Tab and print out a form !!! Don’t Miss out on this Incredible Opportunity!
THE VOLUNTEER CORNER – As you all know, to thank our volunteers we will be presenting the top two General Membership Volunteers with the most hours contributed to the Officers’ Spouses’ Club with a gift. Pamela Oeschger (The Madison Gallery) has personally, beautifully handcrafted and donated two pieces of jewelry. Make sure to log your hours!!!
CHECK THESE OUT!
PLEASE CLICK ON THE VOLUNTEER LINK for information on Volunteer Opportunities! The latest event is our upcoming TOUR OF HOMES! If you haven’t checked out the E-Vite yet, please let us know if you can help in anyway there is still plenty of opportunities!
MONTHLY FUN
Each month we will feature our members’ Birthdays and Anniversaries! We remember in case you forget!
January Birthday
Kathleen Buchheit 12th
Tei-Gene Conlin 14th
Kat Elwell 16th
Dana Deckard 21st
Nichole Holobowicz 21st
Callie Villasenor 27th
Anniversaries
Poncie & Jason 1st
Cathy & David Smith 3rd
Melissa & Albert Stiller 14th
Trish & Christopher Downey 18th
Eileen & Daniel Vasenko 19th
Angie & Fred Dente 30th
SUB-CLUBS
Don’t forget that being a member of the OSC also gives you the opportunity to join other great sub-clubs! Check back each month for information about your favorites and see what they are up to! **All new information sheets for your October meetings are listed in the Sub-Club tab!