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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
MA R C H
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date and time did change
Is it really the end
items up for grabs...watch
for this social. The social
of February already? It is
for a sneak peek of the
will be March 11th
hard to believe it almost
@10:30 at The Barksdale prizes on our Facebook
time for our annual aucpage! Menu and other
Club. We will celebrate
tion. It is fast approaching St. Patrick's Day with
details to come. We
and we are in full swing
hope to see you all at
some Irish inspired food
with planning. This year
both the March and April
and "Me (My) Favorite
the committee chose a
socials.
Things" themed program.
1940's WWII theme. The
Have a friend who
This is sure to be a fun
auction will feature a live
is not a BOSC member?
time for all....bring your
band as well as a plated
It is not too late to join
favorite thing to share
dinner this year. We are
BOSC. Dues are only
with someone else. It
so excited to see it all
$30.00 for the remainder
could be a baked item, a
come together. We still
of the year and are good
lipstick, a lotion...anything
need volunteers! If you
until August. Please invite
that is your "Favorite
are interested in helping
them to come with you
Thing." If you missed last
with the auction there are years "Favorite Thing"
to our next social. BOSC
many opportunities to get social and you are not
is a great way to get ininvolved. Please
volved within the base
sure how this works, you
email auction.bosc@gmail. bring your favorite thing,
and in the community.
com. Also, be sure to
and tell everyone why it is
check out the Ways
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See you soon!
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Amy Waring
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social
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your chance to win a pair
you will get someone Inside this 2issue:
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of tickets to
the auction!
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Charity of the month/
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Volunteer Cornerwill have Designer
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Small Clubs
Bingo!!! Everyone
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Member
Spotlight
the ladies from 2nd Oper- loves BINGO! We
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Calendar of Events/ Recipe
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Membership information
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planned a great social. The
Community Happenings
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Local Area/Base Happenings
What I missed
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Membership Dues
PRICE DROP!!!!!!!!!!!
BOSC Annual Membership dues:
$30 if paid January 1 May 31, 2015
Scholarship
Scholarship applications are now available at
barksdaleosc.com. The deadline to submit applications is
Friday, March 23rd (midnight CST).
Questions can be sent to scholarships.bosc@gmail.com
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Spring Auction
Hello BOSC Members: With Spring right around the corner, its time
to start working on 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!
Babysitting list
The BOSC is compiling a list of babysitter's. If your child or if you
know of a child that is interested in being on the babysitter's list,
please email Valerie at property.bosc@gmail.com.
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Small Clubs
Book club will be meeting on March 26th at 7pm to discuss
Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution by Michelle
Moran. Contact Sabina Squires at bean241@yahoo.com if you
have questions, and to join the evite list.
BOOK 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 March Bunco game will be held
Thursday, March 19th at Barksdale AFB Landings Housing Hospitality room!
For questions, and to join the evite list, please contact DaLonna Rimsky at
318-349-8146
Gourmet Clubs February meeting was held in the home of Valerie Nicholas. We were treated to a Korean style lunch which
included dishes of kim bop, beef bulgogi, and kimchee. The food
was delightfully delicious and a great time was had by
all. Marchs Gourmet Club will be held on Wednesday the
GOURMET CLUB 25th. Please contact Jennifer at jennattawayf16@gmail.com to
be added to the club.
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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Directions
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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Anniversaries
3/2 Jo Crone
Hails
Karen Zhea
Farewells
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Community Happenings
March 6-7: Bizarre Art-Loose in the Market. Free event for the public. Event website:
www.facebook.com/events/1014700305211153/
March 7: Mad Scientist Ball. Monsters, Myths and Legends. Sci-Port Center. Admission price
$125. From 7pm until midnight. Event website: www.sciport.org/MSB
March 12-21: Bonnie and Clyde Musical. Located at the Emmett Hook Center.
March 13: Luck of the Irish 5K. Put those running shoes on and head to the Bell Fitness Center @
8am. This monthly event is followed by a prize raffle! Located on Barksdale AFB.
March 14: St Pattys Day 10K. Located at Sportspectrum. Event website:
www.sportspectrumusa.com/news/st-paddy-s-team-10k/
March 14: St Patricks Day Party. Festival Plaza at 101 Crockett in Shreveport. From 4pm-10pm.
March 14: A Soldier's Life. Located at Mansfield Historic Site. Located off of State Highway 175,
three miles south of Mansfield. Price varies Event website: https://www.facebook.com/
events/374588046037329/
March 15: Shreveport Metropolitan Concert Band. At the University Center Theater at 3 p.m.
This spring concert will feature Folks Songs from around the world. Everyone will recognize many
of these songs. For more information contact Allen Swilley at 318-560-3901.
March 15-19: Rhea Lane Consignment Sale. Will be located at the Chandler Event Center. Located off of Swan Lake. Times varies. Event website: bossiercity.rhealana.com/
March 16: St Pattys All Day Special. Roll into the Bowling Center to celebrate St. Patricks Day! If
you STRIKE on a green pin, you get a game FREE-!! Barksdale AFB
March 18: Heart Link (AF 101 for Spouses). 6 p.m. - This spouse orientation program is a great
opportunity to increase knowledge of the AF mission, customs, traditions, protocols and available
programs. Please RSVP by 11 March at 318-456-8400. Barksdale AFB.
March 19: : Charlie Wilson-Forever Concert Tour. Located at CenturyLink Center. Starts at
7:00pm
March 20: Beach Boys in Concert. Located at the Horseshoe Hotel and Casino. Begins at 7pm.
March 20: Miranda Lambert Concert. Located at CenturyLink Center. Prices vary. Starts at
7:30pm.
March 21: Northwest Louisiana Concert and Comedy Show. Located at Margaretville in Shreveport.
March 21: Battle of the Gumbo Gladiators. Festival Plaza located at 101 Crockett Street in
Shreveport. From 11:30-6:30pm. Event website: www.gumbogladiators.com
March 21: Gifted & Talented Children's Show Case. 10 a.m. - To introduce our military families
to local resources that foster/enhance the gifted and talented programs. Contact A&FRC at 318-456
-8400 to reserve a spot. Barksdale AFB.
March 21: Louisiana RedBud Festival. Located in Vivian, LA. From 9a,-5pm. Event website:
www.laredbud.com
March 28: Cork |Red River Wine Festival. Located at Festival Plaza at 101 Crockett Street in
Shreveport. Ticket price $85. From 2-5pm. Event website: www.corkwinefestival.com
March 28: 5K Bunny Run and Easter on the River. Located at Stoner Avenue Skate Plaza. Event
website for further details: 965kvki.com/
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