• Members’ hard work led to a very successful club year
  By Karla A. Seijas, President, scfshpresident@gmail.com
  
  Spouses,
  I want to thank you for making me our club’s Volunteer of the Year.  I am truly honored and want to invite you to attend the Fort Sam Houston Volunteer of the Year ceremony and reception on May 2nd from 10am - 12pm at the Fort Sam Houston Club.
  
  This year because of all your hard work we have been able to accomplish a lot for our club.  We started the year giving back to the community by donating back to school supplies to military children, we distributed meals to one hundred thirty military families for the holidays, gift wrapped at the PX, brought back the tradition of a Fort Sam Houston holiday bazaar after many years, donated items to wounded warriors at Wilford Hall, had dining fundraisers to benefit our scholarship and welfare fund and are on track to open a Thrift Store at Fort Sam Houston this summer.  None of this would be possible without your volunteer hours and support.  Our membership has increased more than last year and this year we are on track to give more in scholarship and welfare awards than we have in over five years!
  
  I want to encourage you to renew your membership for the 2012-2013 club year in May.  There will be a drawing at the May luncheon in which one lucky winner will win a $100 gift card to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.
  
  Lastly, I want to thank you for your support of me as a new military spouse and as President of our wonderful club.  I have learned so much from each and every one of you and will definitely miss Fort Sam Houston as we travel in July to our new home at Fort Benning, GA.  I feel very fortunate to have met you all and to have had the opportunity to learn from such wonderful spouses.  You truly are amazing!
  See you soon!
  

• Scholarship, Welfare monies to be awarded and new officers installed at May luncheon
  By Elsa Bennett, 2nd Vice President Co-Chair
  
  As most of you know, the awarding of scholarship and welfare money is one of our club’s principal directives.  All the fundraising we do throughout the year is with the end goal to give it back to our community in the form of scholarships and monetary contributions to non-profits.  The May meeting is our final meeting of the year.  It’s also when we have the opportunity to see what we’ve worked so hard for all year long come to fruition.  Of course it’s only fitting that the “fruits” of our labor be celebrated on the beautiful and colorful grounds of the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.
  
  Anne Marie’s Carriage House Bistro at the gardens is catering a buffet lunch consisting of Carved Sirloin with Mushroom Wine Sauce, Herb & Parmesan-Breaded Chicken with Mornay Sauce, Garlic Mashers and a Green Bean & Carrot Blend.  The price is $20, payable at the door. Upon arriving at the gardens, please enter through the main door. Go left through the restaurant to the outdoor tent.
  
  In addition to delicious food and our Scholarship/Welfare program, this afternoon will also present the opportunity to watch the installation of the Spouses’ Club’s newest officers as they step forward to begin a year of much-appreciated service.
  
  Current members will also have the opportunity to renew their membership for next year’s Spouses’ Club.  Members who pay for the renewal at May’s meeting will have their name put into a drawing for a gift certificate to a local upscale restaurant.
  
  This luncheon is also the final time this year to shop the Club’s Ways and Means items.  Take advantage of this chance to purchase a special farewell gift or souvenir such as our custom Ft. Sam blankets or silver clock tower charms.  Please RSVP no later than 5pm on Wednesday, May 9th to scfshreservations@gmail.com

• Fort Sam Houston ends MWR bingo, SC fundraiser
  
  For more than 23 years, MWR has hosted bingo games at Fort Sam Houston for the enjoyment of DOD ID card holders.  MWR also allowed our club as well as the NCO Wives’ Club to sell a few bingo games during their event as a fundraiser.  We have earned thousands of dollars for our Welfare and Scholarship accounts from these bingo card sales and the money raised has helped many organizations on post and college students over the years!  Unfortunately, bingo at Ft. Sam is no longer in the MWR budget and will not be returning as originally planned.  Although this will be a great loss for all involved, we are very grateful Fort Sam Houston ends MWR bingo fundraiser for the opportunity we were given for so long!!
  
  Many thanks to all the volunteers who gave generously of their time to make this fundraiser a success!!  Because of your dedication, the Spouses’ Club was able to help many others in our military community.  You all did a terrific job and can be proud of what was accomplished.  Thanks so very much from the bottom of my heart!!  Your Final in a long line of Bingo Chairpersons
  Teena Larson

• Congratulations to the newly-elected Spouses’ Club officers for 2012-2013
  President:  Joy Kellner
  1st Vice President:  Donna Budjenska
  2nd Vice co-chairs: Elsa Bennett and Rhonda Freudt
  Secretary:  Janice Haftorsen
  Treasurer:  Jamie Bardeen
  The board is almost filled for next year, but we are still seeking people for the following positions: Parliamentarian, Historian, Ways and Means, Daytime Bunco
  Contact Joy Kellner at joyfulmi@sbcglobal.net  if interested. 

• New Fort Sam Houston Thrift Shop becoming reality
  Hello, all!  The legal department has approved our Constitution and By-Laws, but has stipulated that we need general liability insurance.  So we are working on getting that in place.  In the meanwhile, the Thrift Shop Committee met on Thursday, April 19, to work on revisions of several documents needed for the day- to-day operations of the Thrift Shop.  I am still looking for a co-chairperson to work with me.
  Also, if anyone is interested in volunteering for the Bookkeeper, Recording Secretary, and Donations Chairperson, please let me know.
  Stephanie Crotty FSH Thrift Shop Chairperson stephanie.crotty@yahoo.com

• Thrift Shop News

  • Taking donations

    • Friday, 18 May from 2-6
    • Saturday, 19 May from 11-2pm
  • I would like to call a meeting on Monday, May 21.  I need to know what a good time would be to meet, mid-morning or after work?  We need to discuss more revisions of documents.
  • I need to recruit some volunteers to help with researching computers and cash registers.
  • We are going to start cleaning in the Thrift Shop.
  • If you know of anyone who is interested in helping with Thrift Shop Committee or volunteering, please let me know. I need their name, email address, and phone number
    
• Polo Shirt Order Form.  Click on the form below to open a new tab to print off and fill out.
  
  
• Volunteers of the Month--Susie Tolman

  Susie is our club’s Volunteer Coordinator and is always very reliable and dedicated to making sure our volunteer hours get reported each month.  Susie does her best to keep us informed of volunteer news and has a wealth of knowledge.  She has also donated her precious art for use at luncheons and fundraisers.  Thank you for your support and dedication Susie!

  
  

Page Updated on 16 May 2012