A Word from our President:

As the year is winding down, I would like to say Thank You to everyone who has taken their time to volunteer and support the Spouses’ Club this year. Without you, we could not have been so successful.

It has been my honor to serve as the 2011-2012 OSC turned SCFD President.  I have truly enjoyed my Presidency and the people that I have come to know and work with.

Congratulations to the Spouses’ Club 2012-2013 Executive Board!!

Have a great summer y’all!  —Paige Richey

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

MAY’S SCHOLARSHIP & WELFARE LUNCHEON– Please join us to congratulate this year’s Scholarship recipients, learn about our Welfare distribution, Vote on our new Constitution and Bylaws, and say Farewell to our out-going board!   CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NEWS AND PRINT-OUTS

NEW CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS — We will be voting on our new Constitution and By-Laws at the May Luncheon.  Please look it over before we vote!  PLEASE CLICK HERE!

COMMUNITY OUTREACH / The Urban Mission — We will be accepting monetary donations at this luncheon.   For more information, contact Michelle Walpole at deauxanddew@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP — Make sure to see us next year at our August Membership Drive or September Super Sign-up!

SOCIAL MEDIA – Our club has a NEW Facebook Page!  Please check out SPOUSES CLUB OF FORT DRUM. ***We will be giving out a PRIZE at the next luncheon (you must be present to win!)

THE VOLUNTEER CORNER – Thank-you to EVERYONE who helped make our year a success, we couldn’t have done it without you!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!!

PLEASE EXCUSE US — Along with our name change, comes a LOT of work.  From letterhead, lapel pins, facebook pages and more!  Please be patient as we make these changes over the next few months to reflect our new name!  Our website is up next for the big change and should debut as spousesclubfortdrum.com in the coming months!

PCSing? Already Moved? — Just click the link below to unsubscribe you to this e-newsletter… Until we meet again!

A Word from our President:

A big thank you to everyone who volunteered at the Spring Auction from set-up to break down; without you it would not have been a success. Thank You to all of those who came out in support of the event. The Scholarship’s and Welfare grants are that much greater because of your donations.

What a wonderful March it has been, could not ask for better days! Our next event is April 18^th. It’s a  Mad Hatter themed with a Party Planner speaker as well as it will be time to vote on the 2012-2013 Elected Board. Be on the look out for more information.Welcome Home 3BCT

Happy Spring Y’all   —Paige Richey

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

APRIL’S LUNCHEON & BOARD ELECTIONS — Join us for a Mad Hatter themed Luncheon!  There will be a great program with a professional Event/Party planner who can give us great entertaining tips!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

THE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND’S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOOD — This annual event will take place FRIDAY, APRIL 20th at 4:30 – 8:00 PM and is open to your entire family!  Come and taste a sampling of Global Cuisine served up by local non-profits and individuals on Fort Drum!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NEWS AND PRINT-OUTS

SHOPPING AT OUR LUNCHEONS! –Stampin’ Up, 31 Gifts, Dove Chocolates, Cookie Lee, and Scentsy will be our vendors!

COMMUNITY OUTREACH / The Northern NY Children’s Home — We will be accepting monetary donations at this luncheon.   For more information, contact Michelle Walpole at deauxanddew@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP — We are currently accepting applications for the 2nd half of the year at the prorated amount of $12.50.  Additionally, if you are a current ESC Member in good standing, you are eligible to join to SCFD without paying dues. Just print off the application and mail it in.  If you are not currently an ESC  member but would like to join SCFD all you need to do is fill out an application (which you can get from the website www.fdosc.com) and send in a payment for $12.50.  Please go to our FORMS tab for your application.

SUB-CLUBS! The Lunch Bunch is meeting on Friday, April 13 @ 11:30 AM at The Fairground Inn in Watertown.  The Book Club is meeting on Monday, April 30 @ 10:00 AM at Panera Bread.  This month’s book is The Paris Wife by Paula Mclain.  Please e-mail Jess Borg @ jmjborg@yahoo.com for more information.  ALSO CLICK ON OUR SUBCLUB TAB for FLIERS ABOUT THESE EVENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA – Our club has a NEW Facebook Page!  Please check out SPOUSES CLUB OF FORT DRUM.  Be sure to like us and remember, if we reach 100 likes by the MAY Luncheon we’ll hand out a PRIZE!!!  **Also note we have changed our TWITTER account!   PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

THE VOLUNTEER CORNER – We are still looking for volunteers to help out with the VSF International Festival of Foods!  Please consider helping out for this fun annual event!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

April 18, 2012 @ 10:45 AM — Spouses’ Club April Luncheon

April 20, 2012 @ 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM — VSF International Festival of Foods

May 16, 2012 @ 10:45 AM — Spouses’ Club Scholarship Luncheon

PLEASE EXCUSE US — Along with our name change, comes a LOT of work.  From letterhead, lapel pins, facebook pages and more!  Please be patient as we make these changes over the next few months to reflect our new name!  Our website is up next for the big change and should debut as spousesclubfortdrum.com in the coming months!

PCSing? Already Moved? — Just click the link below to unsubscribe you to this e-newsletter… Until we meet again!

Wow!  I think we’re all still thinking about that Chocolate from last luncheon!  Thank-you to everyone who came to the BLACK RIVER VALLEY CLUB!  Well, we are finally in our final stretch to the 2011-2012 year!  We have our March Silent Auction coming up, April Luncheon and then the CULIMINATION of our of our hard work, a delicious and fun MAY Scholarship Luncheon!  And remember, we are also currently accepting scholarship and welfare paperwork by March 31, 2012 AND we will be holding elections too!!!  Some come on out and join us! 

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

MARCH AUCTION/SPRING FUNDRAISER — This year’s Spring Fundraiser will be an evening Silent Auction and Wine, Beer & Cheese Tasting!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

THE ESC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE — The Enlisted Spouses’ Club will be holding a Womens’ Conference March 16 & 17.  PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND’S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOOD — This annual event will take place FRIDAY, APRIL 20th at 4:30 – 8:00 PM and is open to your entire family!  Come and taste a sampling of Global Cuisine served up by local non-profits and individuals on Fort Drum!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NEWS AND PRINT-OUTS

ELECTIONS!!! – Its Election time!    If you or anyone you know is interested in serving on the Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum Board or would like more information for both executive and general board positions, please contact Kasey Sanders at sandersd1@earthlink.net or Paige Richey at eodairborne@yahoo.com.

SCHOLARSHIP –The  Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. Eligible individuals are spouses and children of active duty, reserve, or retired active duty military (officer or enlisted) that will be enrolled in a full or part-time accredited degree program during the upcoming 2012-2013 academic year (fall & spring terms). Applicants or their military sponsors must reside in the Fort Drum area or associated communities. The application can be found at www.fdosc.com under “Forms” and must be postmarked by March 31, 2012. Please direct any questions to Scholarship Chair Mary Gauvin at ftdrumscholarships@hotmail.com. 

WELFARE–The Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum is pleased to be able to provide financial assistance to deserving organizations in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the SCOFD Welfare Committee and our Constitution and By-Laws. The application can be found at www.fdosc.com under “Forms” and must be postmarked by March 31, 2012. Please direct any questions to our Welfare Chair Michelle Walpole at deauxanddew@gmail.com 

SHOPPING AT OUR LUNCHEONS! –There will be NO vendors at the March Silent Auction.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH / Wounded Warriors – A portion/percentage of ticket sales from our Silent Auction will go to the WOUNDED WARRIORS for the this month.   For more information, contact Michelle Walpole at deauxanddew@gmail.com 

MEMBERSHIP – We are currently accepting applications for the 2nd half of the year at the prorated amount of $12.50.  Additionally, if you are a current ESC Member in good standing, you are eligible to join to SCFD without paying dues. Just print off the application and mail it in.  If you are not currently an ESC  member but would like to join SCFD all you need to do is fill out an application (which you can get from the website www.fdosc.com) and send in a payment for $12.50.  Please go to our FORMS tab for your application.

SUB-CLUBS!   The Book Club is meeting on Monday, March 26 @ 10:00 AM at Panera Bread.  This month’s book is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.  Please e-mail Jess Borg @ jmjborg@yahoo.com for more information.  ALSO CLICK ON OUR SUBCLUB TAB for FLIERS ABOUT THESE EVENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA –  Our club has a NEW Facebook Page!  Please check out SPOUSES CLUB OF FORT DRUM.  It is still under-construction and will be up and running in the next couple of weeks!  Be sure to like us and remember, if we reach 100 likes by the April Luncheon we’ll hand out a PRIZE!!!  **Also note we have changed our TWITTER account!   PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

THE VOLUNTEER CORNER –We have two big events coming up that you can volunteer for!  Our March Silent Auction and the VSF International Festival of Foods!   If you would like to help with the International Festival of Foods it is FRIDAY, APRIL 20th.  We need folks to serve food, be servers and support our staff for the event.  Please contact our VSF/IFF Rep Brittany  @ bboliver@gmail.com for MORE information.

Annual Spring Auction & Wine Tasting –  If you would like to serve in one of these positions, please let our Volunteer Coordinator know and we will hold that “slot” for you.   The auction will be March 21.  Auction Preview will begin at 6:00 pm, Appetizers served at 6:30 pm and the Auction will begin at 7:00 pm.

We will need:
4 people to help set up, beginning at 10:00 am
1 person to arrange the display of items up for auction.  This person needs to be there early so the display is complete before the preview at 6:00
4 people to help break down after the event
1 person to be at the Commons all day to receive the donated auction items.  (2 hour shifts if possible) Beginning at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00–please let me know which shift you would like.
3 people to serve as runners, retrieving the items for the winners after they have paid. (After the auction)
3 people to work the “check in” table for those who purchased their tickets early (5:30 pm)
1 person to assign bid numbers and paddles to those entering (5:30 pm)

Thank you in advance for you willingness to help make this an outstanding  and fun event!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

March 16 & March 17, 2012 — ESC Women’s Conference

March 21, 2012 @6:00 PM — Spouses’ Club Evening Silent Auction and Wine, Beer & Cheese Tasting

March 31, 2012 — Deadline for Welfare and Scholarship Forms

April 18, 2012 @ 10:45 AM — Spouses’ Club April Luncheon

April 20, 2012 @ 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM — VSF International Festival of Foods

May 16, 2012 @ 10:45 AM — Spouses’ Club Scholarship Luncheon

PLEASE EXCUSE US — Along with our name change, comes a LOT of work.  From letterhead, lapel pins, facebook pages and more!  Please be patient as we make these changes over the next few months to reflect our new name!  Our website is up next for the big change and should debut as spousesclubfortdrum.com in March or April!

PCSing? Already Moved? – Just click the link below to unsubscribe you to this e-newsletter… Until we meet again!

Thank-you to everyone who came to our January Luau!  It gave us a chance to warm up and relax during these cold months!!    The year is halfway over but we have so much going on!  From our Spring Fundraiser, Elections, fantastic lunches, our scholarships and welfare disbursments and MORE!   We look forward to seeing you at our events for 2012!!!

  A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT–Winter Greetings!

 There are big changes happening for the Club; as of December 9^th we are no longer the Officers’ Spouses Club but we are now the Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum (SCFD). What’s in a name? Well, the new Club name means that we are an open club; ANY Spouse stationed at Fort Drum or works within the Fort Drum Community can be a member of the SCFD, attend the luncheons, be apart of the sub-clubs like book club or lunch bunch or just meet some fabulous new friends.

 Well, it seems Winter has finally hit the North Country but don’t get those Winter blues, put on that awesome Winter coat and hit the slopes for some fun skiing, snowboarding and tubing!

 See you on the Lift!   —Paige

A THANK-YOU TO THE FORT DRUM SPOUSES – Dear Ladies,  

  I would like to extend my most heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all of you for the very warm welcome to Fort Drum.  The room was decorated so beautifully, the lunch was delicious, and the company was absolutely delightful!  We have thoroughly enjoyed the North Country goodies and I will always cherish the”Climb to Glory” basket.      I am eager to meet each and everyone of you.  I am thrilled to be a part of the spouse’s club and I’m looking forward to working together with you in support of our great community. You are all so giving of  your time and talents and so many are grateful for your generosity.

 Thank you,     Hollyanne Milley    

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

FEBRUARY LUNCHEON/CHOCOLATE DEMONSTRATION– We are so excited to have Boo Wells from the Farmhouse Kitchen in Sackets Harbor share her Chocolatier skills with us!  Please join us for what will surely be a delicious lunch at the Black River Valley Club and an even MORE delicious CHOCOLATE demonstration!           CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

MARCH AUCTION/SPRING FUNDRAISER — This year’s Spring Fundraiser will be an evening Silent Auction and Wine, Beer & Cheese Tasting!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

THE ESC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE — The Enlisted Spouses’ Club will be holding a Womens’ Conference March 16 & 17.  PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

THE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND’S INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOOD — This annual event will take place FRIDAY, APRIL 20th at 4:30 – 8:00 PM and is open to your entire family!  Come and taste a sampling of Global Cuisine served up by local non-profits and individuals on Fort Drum!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NEWS AND PRINT-OUTS

ELECTIONS!!! – Its Election time!    If you or anyone you know is interested in serving on the Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum Board or would like more information for both executive and general board positions, please contact Kasey Sanders at sandersd1@earthlink.net or Paige Richey at eodairborne@yahoo.com.

SCHOLARSHIP –The  Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. Eligible individuals are spouses and children of active duty, reserve, or retired active duty military (officer or enlisted) that will be enrolled in a full or part-time accredited degree program during the upcoming 2012-2013 academic year (fall & spring terms). Applicants or their military sponsors must reside in the Fort Drum area or associated communities. The application can be found at www.fdosc.com under “Forms” and must be postmarked by March 31, 2012. Please direct any questions to Scholarship Chair Mary Gauvin at ftdrumscholarships@hotmail.com. 

WELFARE–The Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum is pleased to be able to provide financial assistance to deserving organizations in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the SCOFD Welfare Committee and our Constitution and By-Laws. The application can be found at www.fdosc.com under “Forms” and must be postmarked by March 31, 2012. Please direct any questions to our Welfare Chair Michelle Walpole at deauxanddew@gmail.com 

SHOPPING AT OUR LUNCHEONS! — Each Month we help promote local businesses and entrepreneurs!  At our February Luncheon, come and see our vendors!!!   We will be showcasing the following;  Dove Chocolate Discoveries, 31 Gifts, Cookie Lee, and Premier Designs.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH / SPCA DRIVE — As you may have noticed, the OSC is reaching out each month to a local or National charity.  It is our hope that the OSC will not only provide opportunities to be philanthropic ONE time a year, but throughout the year!  This month we are collecting items for the Jefferson County SPCA.  Those items include;   Unscented, non-clumping, cat litter,  Laundry detergent, Dryer sheets, Paper towels, Latex and rubber gloves,  Dog and cat food bowls, Small cat litter pans, Copy paper,  More non-clumping, unscented cat litter,  Even more non-clumping, unscented cat litter.  In addition, we will also collect monetary donations for the SPCA.   For more information, contact Michelle Walpole at deauxanddew@gmail.com 

MEMBERSHIP – We are currently accepting applications for the 2nd half of the year at the prorated amount of $12.50.  Additionally, if you are a current ESC Member in good standing, you are eligible to join to SCFD without paying dues. Just print off the application and mail it in.  If you are not currently an ESC  member but would like to join SCFD all you need to do is fill out an application (which you can get from the website www.fdosc.com) and send in a payment for $12.50.  Please go to our FORMS tab for your application.

SUB-CLUBS! The Lunch Bunch is meeting on Friday, February 3 @ 11:30 AM at Bella’s Bistro in Clayton.  Please e-mail Shelly Loos @ skkloos@yahoo.com for information.  The Book Club is meeting on Monday, February 27 @ 10:00 AM at Panera Bread.  This month’s book is Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James.  Please e-mail Jess Borg @ jmjborg@yahoo.com for more information.  ALSO CLICK ON OUR SUBCLUB TAB for FLIERS ABOUT THESE EVENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA –  Our club has a NEW Facebook Page!  Please check out SPOUSES CLUB OF FORT DRUM.  It is still under-construction and will be up and running in the next couple of weeks!  Be sure to like us and remember, if we reach 100 likes by the April Luncheon we’ll hand out a PRIZE!!!  **Also note we have changed our TWITTER account!   PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

THE VOLUNTEER CORNER –We have two big events coming up that you can volunteer for!  Our March Silent Auction and the VSF International Festival of Foods!   If you would like to help with the International Festival of Foods it is FRIDAY, APRIL 20th.  We need folks to serve food, be servers and support our staff for the event.  Please contact our VSF/IFF Rep Brittany  @ bboliver@gmail.com for MORE information.

Annual Spring Auction & Wine Tasting –  If you would like to serve in one of these positions, please let our Volunteer Coordinator know and we will hold that “slot” for you.   The auction will be March 21.  Auction Preview will begin at 6:00 pm, Appetizers served at 6:30 pm and the Auction will begin at 7:00 pm.

We will need:
4 people to help set up, beginning at 10:00 am
1 person to arrange the display of items up for auction.  This person needs to be there early so the display is complete before the preview at 6:00
4 people to help break down after the event
1 person to be at the Commons all day to receive the donated auction items.  (2 hour shifts if possible) Beginning at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00–please let me know which shift you would like.
3 people to serve as runners, retrieving the items for the winners after they have paid. (After the auction)
3 people to work the “check in” table for those who purchased their tickets early (5:30 pm)
1 person to assign bid numbers and paddles to those entering (5:30 pm)

Thank you in advance for you willingness to help make this an outstanding  and fun event!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

February 15, 2012 @ 11:30 AM  — February Luncheon and Chocolate Demonstration

March 16 & March 17, 2012 — ESC Women’s Conference

March 21, 2012 @6:00 PM — Spouses’ Club Evening Silent Auction and Wine, Beer & Cheese Tasting

April 18, 2012 @ 10:45 AM — Spouses’ Club April Luncheon

April 20, 2012 @ 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM — VSF International Festival of Foods

May 16, 2012 @ 10:45 AM — Spouses’ Club Scholarship Luncheon

PLEASE EXCUSE US — Along with our name change, comes a LOT of work.  From letterhead, lapel pins, facebook pages and more!  Please be patient as we make these changes over the next few months to reflect our new name!  Our website is up next for the big change and should debut as spousesclubfortdrum.com in March or April!

PCSing? Already Moved? – Just click the link below to unsubscribe you to this e-newsletter… Until we meet again!

Thank-you to all of our members that have made this year so special so far!   We have received so much interest in our first annual Tree & Wreath Auction as well as numerous volunteers for our events.  So even though Thanksgiving has past, we want to say THANK-YOU! 

 A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT–Thank you all for coming out for coming out and shopping at the annual 2011 OSC Craft Fair!

Well, that time has finally arrived and no, I am not talking about the snow….I am talking about the Holidays!! For me, there is nothing better than seeing those Christmas lights on the houses, the wreaths on the door and those beautifully decorated tree’s displayed in the window. Speaking of decorated trees and wreaths the OSC/ESC Tree and Wreath Auction is right about the corner. Come join us on December 14 and bid to win some great gifts for family (or a few treats for yourself!!)

 Happy Holidays.

Until 2012….Paige Richey

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

DECEMBER EVENT/WREATH AUCTION — We are so excited to add a WREATH AUCTION to our calendar this year!  This is a joint Fundraising event with the ESC on December 14.  We can’t wait to see you there! Come on out, relax, pick up some snazzy decor for your home and sip on a Snowflake Martini with us!            CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NEWS AND PRINT-OUTS

SCHOLARSHIP –The Fort Drum Officers’ Spouses’ Club is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2012-2013 academic year. Eligible individuals are spouses and children of active duty, reserve, or retired active duty military (officer or enlisted) that will be enrolled in a full or part-time accredited degree program during the upcoming 2012-2013 academic year (fall & spring terms). Applicants or their military sponsors must reside in the Fort Drum area or associated communities. The application can be found at www.fdosc.com under “Forms” and must be postmarked by March 31, 2012. Please direct any questions to Scholarship Chair Mary Gauvin at ftdrumscholarships@hotmail.com.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH / COAT DRIVE — As you may have noticed, the OSC is reaching out each month to a local or National charity.  It is our hope that the OSC will not only provide opportunities to be philanthropic ONE time a year, but throughout the year!  This month we are collecting new and gently used WINTER Coats!  Also, we will be collecting monetary donations for the North Country’s Meals on Wheels…     For more information, contact Michelle Walpole at deauxanddew@gmail.com 

SUB-CLUBS! If you haven’t joined a sub-club yet, it isn’t too late!  We have some wonderful groups that get-together once a month for some relaxing and funtimes!   Click on the Sub-Club Tab for information regarding your sub-club’s NEXT OCTOBER meeting!

MEMBERSHIP NEWS –Just in time for your holiday card mailing list, YOUR “Free-with-Membership” LITTLE BLACK BOOK  will be available for PICK-UP at our December Event!  Don’t forget to get yours!!! 

SOCIAL MEDIA –  WE REACHED 100 LIKES!  Let’s Double That before the YEAR ENDS!!!   **Make sure you come to our January Luncheon to see who the lucky winner is of our FACEBOOK prize drawing!  Make sure to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter to get up-to-the-minute news on exciting news and events as well as getting information about a luncheon during bad weather.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

PCSing? Already Moved? – Just click the link below to unsubscribe you to this e-newsletter… Until we meet again!

2011 CRAFT FAIR!  We’ll see you there!

MONTI PHYSCAL FITNESS CENTER

CONWAY ROAD, FORT DRUM

ADMISSION: $5.00

10AM – 4PM

**we apologize for the technical qlitch!

DON’T MISS OUT!

We will see you there!

The 2011 CRAFT FAIR is this SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2011

MONTI PHYSCAL FITNESS CENTER

CONWAY ROAD, FORT DRUM

ADMISSION: $5.00

10AM – 4PM

**we apologize for the technical qlitch!

Our theme this year is BOOTS on the GROUND, welcome home to our Solders that just returned!  In addition, let’s say WELCOME to some new folks moving to our area!!!!  Give a big North Country Welcome at our next Luncheon!  We hope to see you there!

 A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT–   Thank you to everyone who came to the October Luncheon and helped support the Passionately Pink Breast Cancer Awareness program.

 The Holiday season is rapidly approaching…what better way to get ahead on Christmas shopping than coming to the Annual OSC Craft Fair on November 12^th at Monti Gym. The Vendors from the local community come with unique items that will surely make for a great gift for grandma!

 Don’t forget that December is our joint Tree and Wreath Auction with the Enlisted Spouses Club. So, gather your Bunco ladies, coffee groups or neighbors and donate a uniquely decorated tree or wreath. All proceeds with be split with ESC and will go back out to the community in the form of Scholarships and Welfare donations. For more information, please contact Amy Walton at amyr1221@yahoo.com.

 Gobble Gobble y’all.          –Paige

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

CRAFT FAIR –   It is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!!!    Don’t miss out on our BIGGEST and most highly anticipated event all year!  What a great way to shop for loved ones and it is also a great opportunity to volunteer!   CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

NOVEMBER LUNCHEON – Let’s give a BIG North Country Welcome!!!!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!

WREATH AUCTION — We are so excited to add a WREATH AUCTION to our calendar this year!  This is a joint Fundraising event with the ESC on December 14.  If you are interested in attending and/or donating a wreath for auction, please contact  amyr1221@yahoo.com.            CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

VOLUNTEER CORNER – The Craft Fair is coming up FAST!  And if you’re looking for a way to help out and be involved on one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, please let us know!  We have various opportunities to help that can fit anyone’s schedule!       If you have a full-day to devote or a couple of hours, please let us know!  Send an email to Volunteer Coordinator  Connie Kallerson at kallersonhouse@gmail.com. Thanks!!!!

IMPORTANT NEWS AND PRINT-OUTS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH / TOYDRIVE – As you may have noticed, the OSC is reaching out each month to a local or National charity.  It is our hope that the OSC will not only provide opportunities to be philanthropic ONE time a year, but throughout the year!  This month we are collecting toys for the SGM’s MOUNTAIN OF TOYS toydrive!  Please bring your toys to our next luncheon…PLEASE NOTE, their biggest need are for ages 7-14.     For more information, contact Michelle Walpole at deauxanddew@gmail.com 

SUB-CLUBS! If you haven’t joined a sub-club yet, it isn’t too late!  We have some wonderful groups that get-together once a month for some relaxing and funtimes!   Click on the Sub-Club Tab for information regarding your sub-club’s NEXT OCTOBER meeting!

2011-2012 YEAR OF EVENTS — CLICK HERE for our SAVE THE DATE for upcoming luncheons and fundraising events!

MEMBERSHIP NEWS –  Have a friend who wants to join OSC or still hasn’t decided?  Bring them as a guest and then have them sign up to enjoy all the fun of the 2011-2012 luncheon year!   CLICK HERE FOR A MEMBERSHIP FORM  ***ALSO if you want to make sure you are included in the 2011-2012 LITTLE BLACK BOOK, please make sure you are signed up for membership and have all your information on your form filled out!

SOCIAL MEDIA – Make sure to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter to get up-to-the-minute news on exciting news and events as well as getting information about a luncheon during bad weather.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTEST!  — Enter to win when you LIKE our Facebook Page CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION  ***It’s so EASY to “Like” us…takes just SECONDS!  Help us reach 100! 

PCSing? Already Moved? – Just click the link below to unsubscribe you to this e-newsletter… Until we meet again!

Usually the North Country has vibrant autumnal colors this time of year…but something different has happened…the North Country isn’t red, gold, yellow…it’s turned PINK!  That’s right, THINK PINK!  In honor of Breast Cancer awareness and the Susan B. Komen “31 Days of Action,”  the OSC will be hosting one day of PINK BINGO!   In addition to the fun PINK prizes, we will also be collecting funds to send directly to the Susan B. Komen Fund.    So come decked out in some pink and support your friends, family members and women all over the world that have been affected by breast cancer.  Every little bit helps!

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT–   And the “Most Spirited” goes too… Fara McKinely!! Congratulations.

 Thank you everyone for coming out and showing your school spirit at the September luncheon.

 As Fall begins here in the North Country, I am reminded of all the beauty that surrounds us. The leaves changing colors, the crisp morning air, the smell of apple cider and the early morning sunrises. And with the changes with Fall, I am also reminded of OSC’s next big event, The Craft Fair on  November 12. If you or your FRG is interested in having a table, please contact Jodi Kemple jokemple@aol.com or Gracey Wike at graceylew@gmail.com.

 I am excited to announce that in conjunction with ESC, we are doing the first ever (at Fort Drum) Holiday Tree and Wreath Auction!! This event will take place on December 21^st. So, FRG’s Coffee Groups, Neighborhoods and all get your creative juices flowing and donate a tree or wreath. .For more information look on our website or contact Amy Walton amyr1221@yahoo.com.

 Happy Fall, y’all!    Paige

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

OCTOBER LUNCHEON – Join the OSC as we help fight Breast Cancer with our THINK PINK BINGO!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!

CRAFT FAIR –   It is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!!!!    Don’t miss out on our BIGGEST and most highly anticipated event all year!  What a great way to shop for loved ones and it is also a great opportunity to volunteer!   CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

WREATH AUCTION — We are so excited to add a WREATH AUCTION to our calendar this year!  This is a joint Fundraising event with the ESC in December.  If you are interested in attending and/or donating a wreath for auction, please let us know!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

VOLUNTEER CORNER – The Craft Fair is coming up FAST!  And if you’re looking for a way to help out and be involved on one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, please let us know!  We have various opportunities to help that can fit anyone’s schedule!  From running an entire section of the fair to being a running and helping vendors find their table locations, we can’t do it all without the help of our great volunteers!      The areas we need the most help with are as follows;

               Santa’s Workshop- If you want to work in this room, please make sure you are currently VACCUS trained.  If you need to renew or be newly trained, please let us know, it only takes a  couple of hours and permits you to work with children in other events as well.  You would work as many or as few hours as you wish at the Craft Fair.

             Check-in:  We need volunteers to help our wonderful vendors find their location! 

             Set-up/Tear-down:  If you want to help set up or clean up after the event, let us know!  We always have a lot of fun! 

If you have a full-day to devote or a couple of hours, please let us know!  Send an email to Volunteer Coordinator  Connie Kallerson at kallersonhouse@gmail.com. Thanks!!!!

IMPORTANT NEWS AND PRINT-OUTS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH — As you may have noticed, the OSC is reaching out each month to a local or National charity.  It is our hope that the OSC will not only provide opportunities to be philanthropic ONE time a year, but throughout the year!  This month we have TWO ways of reaching out to support the FIGHT AGAINST CANCER!  We will “pass the hat” during our October luncheon for the Susan B. Komen Fund additionally, and perhaps a BIT more fun, the OSC will be walking at the American Cancer Society’s “MAKING STRIDES” walk at Thompson Park on Saturday, October 15.  JOIN OUR TEAM!     The walk begins at 10….bring your husbands, family and friends!  The more the merrier!  To register, please go online to www.cancer.org/stridesonline   and find our team “FORT DRUM OSC”.  For more information, contact Michelle Walpole at deauxanddew@gmail.com 

SUB-CLUBS! If you haven’t joined a sub-club yet, it isn’t too late!  We have some wonderful groups that get-together once a month for some relaxing and funtimes!   Click on the Sub-Club Tab for information regarding your sub-club’s NEXT OCTOBER meeting!

2011-2012 YEAR OF EVENTS — CLICK HERE for our SAVE THE DATE for upcoming luncheons and fundraising events!

MEMBERSHIP NEWS –  Have a friend who wants to join OSC or still hasn’t decided?  Bring them as a guest and then have them sign up to enjoy all the fun of the 2011-2012 luncheon year!   CLICK HERE FOR A MEMBERSHIP FORM  ***ALSO if you want to make sure you are included in the 2011-2012 LITTLE BLACK BOOK, please make sure you are signed up for membership and have all your information on your form filled out!

SOCIAL MEDIA – Make sure to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter to get up-to-the-minute news on exciting news and events as well as getting information about a luncheon during bad weather.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTEST!  — Enter to win when you LIKE our Facebook Page CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

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The North Country air is beginning to crisp, the skies are a wonderful azure and the first day of school is around the corner.  Images of cider donuts and pumpkin picking are in our minds as Halloween candy fills the shelves.  So hold on to those last vestiges of summer and get ready to adorn your old letterman jackets and school colors as we kick off our 2011-2012 Luncheon season!  Get excited as we cheer on the new year and get psyched to raise money for local welfare and high school students!  We ARE the OSC!

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT–

Thank you all for coming out to the “Party on the Porch” Membership BBQ!

To kick-off the new OSC year, we celebrating by going “Back to School”…..come show us your school spirit for a chance to win a prize.

 We have some great luncheon’s planned for this year just to name a few will be playing Bingo in October, having a tree and wreath auction in December with ESC, and a Cabin Fever Luau in January to help shake those Winter blues.

We are still in need of a few positions so if you are interested, please contact me; eodairborne@yahoo.com or 678-371-0394 for more information.                

Look forward to seeing y’all in September!

 – Paige

SEPTEMBER LUNCHEON — Join us as we KICK-OFF the 2011-2012 year with our BACK TO SCHOOL luncheon!!!  Come wearing your school colors! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!

MEMBERSHIP NEWS –Don’t forget to see us at Super Sign-up to become a member OR you can simply print and fill out our 2011-2012 Membership Form and send to our Membership Chairs.  Email them for more information.   CLICK HERE FOR A MEMBERSHIP FORM  ***ALSO if you want to make sure you are included in the 2011-2012 LITTLE BLACK BOOK, please make sure you are signed up for membership and have all your information on your form filled out!

VOLUNTEER CORNER — We are always looking for folks to volunteer.  Whether it is for the Craft Fair, our Annual Silent Auction or even our Executive Board, we know our greatest asset is YOU!!!  We are still looking for some folks to round-out our 2011-2012 Board CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.    

2011-2012 YEAR OF EVENTS — CLICK HERE for our SAVE THE DATE for upcoming luncheons and fundraising events!

SOCIAL MEDIA – Make sure to LIKE us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter to get up-to-the-minute news on exciting news and events as well as getting information about a luncheon during bad weather.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

CONTEST!  — Enter to win when you LIKE our Facebook Page CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

CRAFT FAIR — Can you believe it? We’re already thinking about Craft Fair!  The reason why, is because this is our BIGGEST and most highly anticipated event all year!  What a great way to shop for loved ones and it is also a great opportunity to volunteer!   CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

WREATH AUCTION — We are so excited to add a WREATH AUCTION to our calendar this year!  This is a joint Fundraising event with the ESC in December.  If you are interested in attending and/or donating a wreath for auction, please let us know!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

PCSing? Already Moved? – Just click the link below to unsubscribe you to this e-newsletter… Until we meet again!