FORT HOOD

The Better Half

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB
2010-2011 BOARD

EXECUTIVE BOARD
HONORARY PRESIDENT JILL CONE
ADVISOR JAN GRIMSLEY
PRESIDENT ANGELA OAKLEY
1ST VICE PRESIDENT CAROLYN CRISSMAN
2ND VICE PRESIDENT LAURA STERMER N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 0
OPERATING TREASURER BECKY ROTH
WELFARE TREASURER SHANNA DUE

November — More Than Just Pumpkin Pie

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY KELLY ARMSTRONG
RECORDING SECRETARY JULIE SHENK
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR SHANNON UMBARGER
PARLIAMENTARIAN KIMBERLY WINSKI

GENERAL BOARD
MEMBERSHIP CO-CHAIRS
CINDY RISCH
CARMEN SEGALLA
RESERVATIONS CO-CHAIRS
STACY CLADY
MONICA BATES
NIGHT RESERVATIONS CARLA NORRIS
WAYS AND MEANS JANET AMBROSE
VENDOR COORDINATOR MARIAN CLARK
NEWSLETTER EDITOR CHRISTINA ADAMS
LOAN CLOSET JANE VERRAN
WEBSITE COORDINATOR RICH LUCAS
HOSPITALITY CYNDI TURNER
LISA HENRICKS
PUBLICITY LIAISON (VACANT)
HISTORIAN CO-CHAIRS
LEANN VOLESKY
JULIE CURRAN
SPECIAL EVENTS AMY SZYMANSKI
COMMUNITY LIAISON SUE HALL
CO-CHAIRS LOIS ANDERSON
WELFARE SHELLEY HOSSENLOPP
HOLIDAY BAZAAR TRACEY MULLINS
WILD WEST MADELINE GLASSER
GOLF SCRAMBLE JENNY O’ROURKE
November signifies pumpkin
pie and Christmas shopping –
the beginning of the holiday
season. It is a time to dig out
sweaters and gather our fami-
lies together. This year it will
mean all of those things but
also something more. Novem-
ber 5, 2009, brought a Novem-
ber this community will not
soon forget. And while each
of us will carry on with holiday
traditions in our own way,
November will forever mean
something more to our com-
munity. This year as we count
our personal blessings, we also
remember the sacrifices those
in our community have made
to ensure those blessings to
each of us.
One year after the tragedy
on November 5, many among
us are still angry, most are still
sad. Some lives are forever
changed, and many have moved
on virtually unchanged by the
event. But regardless of our
personal reactions, the Fort
Hood community has come to-
gether to honor the sacrifices of
the fallen and celebrate the free-
dom they helped secure.
November 5, 2010, will be
Angela Oakley
dedicated to honoring the heroes President, FHOSC
and fallen from the shooting.
There will be a private remem- are an opportunity to pay tribute
brance ceremony at 10 a.m. to to the fallen from November 5.
recognize the more than 70 Sol- On November 6, Fort Hood
diers and civilians whose actions has scheduled a variety of events
on November 5 went above and
that reflect and honor the sacri-
beyond the call of duty. The fices of the over 540 Fort Hood
public will be invited to a Re-
Soldiers who have made the
membrance Ceremony at 1 p.m. ultimate sacrifice in defense of
on Cameron Field in front of
our great nation over the past
Division West. Both ceremonies seven years.
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Embracing Change, Honoring

UNIT REPRESENTATIVES
1ST CAV HOLLY THOMSON
3D ACR INGRID ALLEN
OTC SUSAN AMATO
13TH S C (E) PHYLLIS KIRKLIN
Tradition
III CORPS KELLY TAYLOR
DIVISION WEST TAMMY ANDERSON Fort Hood Officers’ In This Issue:
DENTAC (VACANT) Spouses Club
MEDCEN JENNIFER SMITH October Luncheon 5, 13
ROWC (VACANT)
P.O. Box 5617
Fort Hood, TX 76544-0617 Club Activities 6-7
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FILLING ONE OF forthoodowc@yahoo.com 2010-2011 Calendar of Events 12
OUR VACANT POSITIONS, PARTICULARLY OUR
NEW PUBLICITY LIASON POSITION, PLEASE
CONTACT ANGELA OAKLEY AT
AAOAKLEY@GMAIL.COM.
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A Letter from Angela,

continued from page 1

That morning we are all in-

vited to participate in one of
the three “Run to Remember”
events: a one-mile fun run, five
-kilometer run or a 13.1 mile
half marathon.
Many in our community will
help pay tribute at the “Rock
the Hood” Celebration on
Sadowski Field. This event
features a carnival, kids activi-
ties and 11 musical acts from
6 musical genres performing
on 2 stages. Entertainers
lined up for “Rock the Hood”
include Puddle of Mudd, Elvis
Crespo, Flyleaf, Chris Cagle,
Rev Theory, Rhema Marvanne,
Nas and the 1st Cavalry Salsa
Band.
As we enjoy our holiday
traditions and count our per-
sonal blessings, I challenge
each of us to pay tribute to
the sacrifices made by our
resilient community.
Whether you take part in the
“Run to Remember,” “Rock
the Hood,” or honor the sac-
rifices in your own way, No-
vember in the Fort Hood
Community will always mean a
bit more. Among my bless-
ings, I count living in this
amazing community with so
many that give so much.

Get Your Bunco On!

We’re looking to start a new night-time Bunco group. Interested?
Contact Ashley Waller at a_e_schneider@yahoo.com or 334-797-
5175. A daytime group is a possibility, too, so please let Ashley know
if you’d like to join.

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Luncheon RSVP Policy
Dear OSC members,
We just want to take a moment and
explain the OSC luncheon reservation
policy and the reason behind it:
A google form will be emailed out three
weeks prior to a every luncheon. It will
allow you to make your reservation and
meal choice. You can also make a reserva-
tion for a guest. Someone can attend the
luncheons as a guest only once. If you
make a reservation for a guest, you are
responsible for the cost of the meal if they
do not attend. When making your reserva-
tions via the google form, you must hit
the submit button and then you will receive
a confirmation response. The response is a
small screen that pops up instantly stating
we have your reservation. It is not a sepa-
rate email.
Reservations end at NOON on the Wed
prior to the luncheon. Once reservations
are closed the google forms will no longer
accept responses.
Cancellations need to made by NOON
on the Wednesday prior to the luncheon or
you will still be held financially responsible
for the meal.
The reason for these policies is that OSC
has to turn in our meal numbers to Club
Hood in advance of the luncheon so they
can order and prepare enough meals and
set up enough places. OSC has to pay for
the meals whether they are eaten or not.
Half year/Permanent Reserva-
tions: Members with half year/permanent
reservations will still need to fill out the
google form. If you do not fill out a form,
you will automatically be ordered the first
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meal choice. If you cancel by the deadline you
will not be held financial responsible. Half
Year will get four luncheons (September, Oc-
tober, November & December). Half year/
Permanent reservations can receive a credit
for any luncheon not attended, if you cancel in
time. Refunds will be issued at the May lunch-
eon to those who have a credit balance.
Check-in at the luncheons will begin at
10:30am. Please allow us time to set every-
thing up before coming to the table. We want
to be able to say hi and give everyone the
courtesies they deserve.
Luncheons cost $15 and can be paid for
with cash, check or charge. $25 is the mini-
mum amount that can be charged. There is an
ATM in the Club but it is not always working.
October Luncheon

The October Luncheon was a great success!

An excellent lunch was provided by Let Us
Do The Cooking, followed by an inspirational
and tear-filled talk by guest speaker LTC
Karcher, who focused on his wife’s resiliency
during his medical crises. Afterwards COL
Robena gave an overview of the Resiliency
Campus. Following a walking tour of the
gym, spa, pond, and childcare facility, we
ended the afternoon at the Spiritual Fitness
Center. If you weren’t able to join us, go to
the Resiliency Center for more information
on all the wonderful services they provide.
pictures continued, page 13
 Creative Cooking
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If you have questions
or would like to join Creative Cooking Club is a
us, contact Marty fun potluck lunch with a
Prater at theme. If you enjoy cook-
marty.prater@us.ar ing (or eating) and are will-
my.mil or ing to cook a dish, come
254-393-1645. join us for our monthly
potluck with recipes. On
the third Tuesday of the
month from 1100-1300 we
bring a prepared dish to
match the theme along with
a plate and utensils (to
make cleanup easy for our
hostess) and 25 copies of
the recipe with our name
and phone number on it.
We encourage trying NEW
things every month.
October - Borders
(measuring, fussy cut,
mitered) & Bindings Patriotic Peacemakers
November – YoYo’s
September’s Flim-Flam class
December – Pillowcases was a huge success! It was
January – Satin Stitch great seeing the room filled
Appliqué with new and familiar faces!
February – Hand Many thanks to Stacy for
Embroidery teaching us.
March – Stained Glass
April – 1 Fabric Quilts Do you want to sew but
May – Paper Piecing still haven’t taken the ma-
chine out of the box?
Or are you looking to
connect with fellow
sewers and quilters?
Interested in learning a
new craft? The Patriotic
Peacemakers group is
open to any Fort Hood
OSC member inter-
ested in sewing, quilt-
ing, etc. The group
meets every second
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Upcoming Lunches
The Holidays Are Coming
— November 16
Try out a new recipe that
has holiday flair! It can be a
recipe you want to try out
before serving it for
Thanksgiving or Christmas
or a fun get-together with
friends during the holiday
season. Creative Cooking
is your opportunity to try
out those recipes you just
aren’t sure are going to be
perfect. Creative Cooking
members are your Food
Friends. We enjoy both
good food and “oops” food.
and fourth Tuesday
of the month at the
Oveta Culp Hobby
SFRC, Building
18000 corner of TJ
Mills and Battalion
Ave) from noon –
3pm. Any and all
experience levels are
welcome.
The members work on
individual and group pro-
jects. For instance, this
summer the group worked
on a quilt for donation and
a turkey themed wall hang-
ing. Each month this year a
member will host a teach-
ing session on various sew-
ing and quilting topics.
Christmas Cookie/Candy
Swap — December 7
Get ready for Christmas
baking with a Creative
Cooking Cookie and/or
Candy Swap. We meet at
the Stagecoach Restaurant
in Salado for lunch followed
by swapping our yummy
treats. Bring 25-30 baggies
of treats (3 cookies or can-
dies in each bag) with your
recipe, name and phone
number attached to the
outside of the bag. The
Stagecoach waitresses al-
ways look forward to our
visit because we share
some of our goodies with
them!
We’d love to have you join
us! For more information
about the Patriotic Peace-
makers, please contact:
LeAnn Volesky,
usdream@msn.com or
Kristin Seholm,
kkseholm@yahoo.com
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Book Club
Like to read and talk about it? New folks are always welcome to the book club. As you can
see, we select a wide range of books so everybody is happy. Join us at Barnes and Noble on
November 17 to discuss The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane. Please contact Michelle Root at
760-218-9155 or michellesroot@yahoo.com to confirm time and location.
Please note: childcare is not provided.

17 November The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane 10AM Barnes & Noble
26 January Fall of Giants 10AM Barnes & Noble
23 February Dead Until Dark 10AM Barnes & Noble
30 March Water for Elephants 10AM Barnes & Noble
27 April Count of Monte Cristo 10AM Barnes & Noble
25 May The Recipe Club 10AM TBD

Ya-Ya Sisterhood Golf Group You don’t

Fall is finally here and has
brought us some cooler
weather. Let’s play golf! Hope-
fully all of you ladies who have
participated in the Ladies Clinic
at Ft. Hood will come out to
join us for some enjoyable prac-
tice time.
The Ya Ya Sisterhood Golf
Group tee times are set up
each week on Tuesday morn-
ings. At the present time tee
times are being set up for 0830
and 1000 for those who want
to take advantage of Mother’s
Day Out. On days when there
are no tournaments on the
calendar, our group will be able
to play on the 9 hole course
that is closed for maintenance,
allowing our new golfers the
opportunity to enjoy a more
relaxed environment in which scores is available. Everyone is have to be a
to practice. For those not able welcome. Our goal is to have
to make the arranged tee time, fun! great golfer
other tee times can also be set
up. Just let me know. Either to enjoy our
Please come out and join us on
check with the pro shop (287- group.
the course. We are always
4130) or contact me for cur-
anxious to welcome new ladies We have
rent tee times.
to our group. If you would like
to have your name added to my something for
You don’t have to be a great weekly e-mail so that you know
golfer to enjoy our group. We what is going on each week, everyone.
have something for everyone. If just send me your e-mail
you are a new golfer, there are address.
ladies who like to play a scram-
ble for either 9 or 18 holes (the
For more information contact
best ball on every shot) to
Sylvia Van Doren at 634-1964
make their golf outing more
or sylviavan-
relaxing and allow them the
doren@earthlink.net.
opportunity to try different
shots to help them improve
their game. For those who are
seasoned golfers, a faster group
who keep their own individual
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Bazaar Volunteers Needed

Attention all Fort Hood OSC
Members! The 2010 Holiday
Bazaar is coming up and we
need you and your holiday
spirit!
Volunteers are needed for:
Friday, Nov. 12: Set-up
Saturday, Nov. 13 and
Sunday, Nov. 14: Vendor
Service, Ticket Sales, Hos-
pitality Room, and Ways &
Means
Shifts are scheduled in two FH.Bazaar.Vol.Coord@gmail.c
hour increments. (But if om or 615-478-2111.
you're really in the Christmas
mood and want to do more,
we'd love to have you!)
A huge thank you to those
who have already graciously
committed their time!
For more information or to
volunteer, please contact:
Kristin Seholm, FHOSC Holi-
day Bazaar Volunteer Coordi-
nator, at

It’s Your Last

Chance…
Get your OSC member t-shirt! The shirts
are white with the Embracing
Change ...Honoring Traditions Logo, and will
have the FHOSC and star on the front left
chest area. The t-shirts are woman's shirts,
so they run smaller than normal t-
shirts. Small, medium, large and extra-large
are $17 each and 2x/3x are $19.00
each. We have a minimum order of 36
shirts, so if we do not get enough orders by
the November Luncheon money will be
refunded to those who have already paid.
This is the one and only order we plan
to do for these shirts!
If you have questions, please contact Carolyn
Crissman, 1st VP at fh.1st.VP@gmail.com.

...to order OSC

t-shirts!
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Volunteers
Needed
Do you have two hours to help feed
the hungry?

The Food for Families Food Drive will

be held at the Warrior Way
Commissary on 19 November.

All you have to do is stand outside the

commissary and collect the food dona-
tions or hand out flyers.

Please contact Sue at

suehall72@hot.rr.com or 312-213-
1166 if you can help.

Fort Hood Officers’ Spouses’ Club (OSC)

Make A Difference Day

The OSC has chosen to support the Santa’s Workshop.

Please donate new books for children of all ages during
November and December. Monetary donations will be
accepted as well to purchase books for this great
organizations that brings Christmas to our own soldiers of
Fort Hood.

POC: Amy Szymanski, OSC Social Event Chairperson

fh.special.events@gmail.com. Books may also be dropped
off at Mrs. Rebecca Roth’s home at 7172 Lorraine Loop
Fort Hood, Texas 76544 (in the new Patton Park expansion)
in the basket out front!
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FHOSC December 8th, Membership Luncheon

Honoring Traditions: Holiday Blitz
Please join us in the Club Hood Ballroom, for lunch from 11:00 until 2:00.
Lunch will be served promptly at 11:30
RSVP is due NLT 1 Dec to fh.reservations@gmail.com
MENU
Entrée #1 Turkey Marco Polo: sliced turkey breast rolled with ham, Swiss cheese and broccoli, lightly
breaded, baked and served with white sauce, rolls and house salad.
Entrée #2 Schnitzel with Hunter Sauce: fried lightly breaded pork served with German fried potatoes, green
beans almandine, and house salad.
Entrée #3 Quiche Lorraine (Ham & cheese) with spiced peach half, and house salad

Do you have a horrendous Holiday Sweater

hanging in your closet? Please wear your worst,
most outrageous holiday sweater to lunch – prizes
will be given for several categories!!!

There will also be a Chinese ornament exchange.

Its easy and a lot of fun. Each table will exchange
amongst themselves. Please bring a wrapped
ornament worth $10 or less.

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FHOSC November 10th, Membership Luncheon

Embracing Change: Deck the Halls
Please join us in the Club Hood Ballroom, for lunch from 11:00 until 2:00.
Lunch will be served promptly at 11:30
RSVP is due NLT 3 Nov to fh.reservations@gmail.com

MENU
The Indulgence Entrée #1 Grilled Ham served with California blend vegetables, parsley buttered potatoes and a house salad.
Entrée #2 Chicken Fried Steak topped with country gravy, served with mashed potatoes, buttered corn and a house salad
Café will be back at Entrée #3 Julienne Salad with your choice of a cup of soup (A) French Onion or (B)Cream of Broccoli

the annual Holiday

Tony’s Karaoke & Variety Dance DJ
Bazaar November will be hosting our
13 and 14. Karaoke Caroling Contest
So gather your group together, wear your unit t-shirts, or
coordinate outfits if you wish. Prizes will be awarded to all
carolers, so come ready to sing!
BAKED GOODS
For each guest, you will earn an opportunity ticket! Make sure
AND HOLIDAY to include them on your reservation!
TREATS
ARE NEEDED.

The drop off point

for baked goods
will be at Tori LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Alexander’s house: On the 9th of February at the Membership

7195 Tunisia Loop
on Fort Hood in
New Patton Park .
To sign up, please
contact Tori Alex-
ander at torialexan-
der24@yahoo.
Luncheon a skit based on
THE BASIC BLACK DRESS
by Alice H. Rice will be performed
We are looking for actresses, a narrator,
and a director to help put this production
together. Anyone who has participated
in, or seen this play is welcome to contact
me to share their ideas!!!!
Please contact Laura Stermer, 2VP –
Programs, at lauradstermer@live.com

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 October Luncheon, Cont.

Fort Hood Area Enlisted Spouses’ Club

Belle of the Ball
Gown closet

Who: Female Service Members, Spouses & Daughters

of Service Members (all ranks)

What: Choose from hundreds of gowns for your next Ball!

When: Specific Tuesday evenings, 6 – 8 pm; by

appointment only and advance notice is recommended,
appointments fill up fast. We do not accept walk-ins.

How: Send an email: fhaesc.belleoftheball@yahoo.com

to request an appointment.

Cost: A $30 cash deposit is required to check out a gown.

$15 of the deposit will be used to dry clean the gown. You
have 10 days after your scheduled event to return the dress.
If the dress is returned on time, we return the remaining
$15 of the deposit to you..
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Calendar of Events

Luncheons
Embracing Change: Deck the Halls^ Nov 10 11-1400 Club Hood Ballroom
Karaoke caroling contest, have units bring their spouses to sing, prizes

Honoring Traditions: Holiday Blitz^ Dec 8 11-1400 Club Hood Ballroom

Wear your best (or worst) Christmas sweater for prizes, Chinese ornament exchange at each table ($10)

Honoring traditions: Winter Wonderland^ Jan 12 11-1400 Club Hood Ballroom

Crystal and Silver Bingo

Honoring Traditions: Masquerade Mardi Gras^ Feb 9 11-1400 Club Hood Ballroom
Join the festivities of Mardi Gras, make a masque, listen to jazz band, king cake and more
Black Dress Skit, adapted from Alice Rice’s Book written in 1954

Embracing Change: Nursery Rhymes Devine^ Mar 9 11-1400 Club Hood Ballroom
Table Centerpiece challenge: nursery rhyme theme, more to come

Embracing Change: Spring Fling^ Apr 13 11-1400 Club Hood Ballroom

FHOSC Sub clubs show off their year in review, voting for new board, video slide show

Embracing Change: Fiesta^ May 11 11-1400 Club Hood Ballroom

San Antonio style Fiesta to celebrate the close to the year, silent auction

Evening Events
Holiday Bazaar* Nov 13 & 14 Details TBA
Night of Giving** Nov 21 1900-2200 Killeen Mall
Festival of Homes* Dec 10 1830-2100 Patton Park, Ft Hood
A Starry Night* Jan 8 1900-2130 Mayborn Planetarium, CTC
Dinner^ Feb 1 1830 Texas Land & Cattle
Wild West* Mar 5 1800-2400 Club Hood
Dinner ^ April 6 1830 Dead Fish @ Franks, Belton Dam
Golf Tournament May 5 & 6 Details TBA Fort Hood Golf Course
Happy Hour May 13 1700-1900 Legends, Club Hood

^RSVPs will be required

*Tickets will be sold
** Night of Giving is a non-profit fundraiser that FRG’s may participate in. Please support your unit if possible, if not FHOSC will have tickets for sale
in Sept/Oct when the mall releases them for sale. More details will be in newsletter.