Where Can I Get Involved?

22d OSS Mighty Eagle Committees

Are you wondering how and where you can get involved with this amazing group of Spouses?

Here are just a few ideas:

Ø Airmen Advocate:

Many of our Airmen live in the dorm away from family.  This person will organize something quarterly for us to deliver to our family in the dorms or organize a dinner for them.

Time Involved:  About 4-8 hours per event, from the organization to running the event

Ø Fundraiser:

We Fund Raise so we can Raise Fun!  If we don’t raise money to fund our activities we don’t have activities.

Time Involved:  Can be as much or as little as you want.  This would be a good two person job

Ø Secretary:

This person takes notes at our functions, types them up and keeps them in an organized binder.

Time Involved:  About 1 hour per month after a function

Ø Treasurer:

This person monitors our bank account, writes checks for reimbursement, picks up checks from the Thrift Shop on base the first week of each month, and makes deposits.

Time Involved:  About 1 hour per month

Ø Sunshine:

This person organizes meals for families in need.

Time Involved:  Varies from 1-2 hours per month

Ø Welcome:

Person will personally welcome new Spouses and give them a welcome gift.

Time Involved:  Varies from 1-5 hours per month with some local driving required.

Ø Face book Administrator:

Person will keep our 22d OSS Face Book page current with lots of information.

Time Involved:  Varies from 1-3 per month

Ø Newsletter:

Person will create a Monthly 22d OSS Newsletter ~ to include Squadron and Base Wide information and activities.

Time Involved:  Varies from 1-3 per month

Home Based Business?

Do you have a Home Based Business that you would like to publicize?  I would love to add your business name, your name, and contact information to our Home Based Business section.  Just send me an email with the pertinent information to 22d.oss@gmail.com and I will get you listed.  I would prefer that people seek you out instead of you soliciting at our Spouses Group events and hoped that this would be a good way to market your services to our Spouses. 

BLUF

McConnell Tax Center is now open and ready to help you navigate this tax season.  For appointments, please call 759-2488.
 ALS Class 11-B Graduation: Thur, 10 Feb at 6pm Dole Community Center Ballroom. Class 11-B
 welcomes guest speaker, MSgt Chris Phillips, 22 MXS First Sergeant.  POC: SSgt Coriano x3754.

The Heartlink Class that was scheduled for today February 9th, but
got snowed out, has been rescheduled for Feb 23rd. 
Please call 759-6020 to get signed up. 

National Prayer Breakfast: Tues, 1 Mar at 7:30-9:30am in the Dole Center Ballroom. Please join us as we welcome the Air Force Chief of Chaplains, our guest speaker, Chaplain (Maj Gen) Cecil Richardson.  This year’s theme is “Courage in Trouble”.  Cost is as follows; Officers $10, Civilians and E-5 & above $9, FREE for E-4 and below (must obtain ticket from Chapel or 1st Sergeants).  Click HERE to RSVP by 25 Feb.  POC: Chaplain Genke x3566


Tops In Blue: Save the date!  Fri, 4 Mar at 7:30pm in the Orpheum Theatre.  This fantastic event is FREE and open to the public.  Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30pm.  First come, first serve seating.  No ticket needed.  Visit refuelmcconnell.com for more details or call 759-6023.

February Events

February 10 ~ ALS Graduation
February 12 ~ Valentine’s Dinner – 6 – 8pm,
February 12 ~ Valentine’s Dessert & Dance – 8pm – 11pm
February 18 ~ Julie Sutton – Lunchtime Concert – 12pm – 1pm, Deb’s Cafe.
February 18 ~ February Family Night – 5pm – 9pm
February 19 ~ Princess Ball – 6pm – 9pm
February 19 & 20 ~ Tulsa Hard Rock Couples Casino Trip

McUS (McConnell's Integrated Delivery System) focus events for February
The Jared Estes Story (DUI)WHEN:  18 Feb, 0730 and 1500
WHERE:  Base Theater
POC:  MSgt Chris Phillips, 759-3442

Teen Dating Violence 101 ~ An evening for parents and teens
National research indicates:
- Three out of four teens are personally affected by dating violence. 
- 81% of parents do not believe dating violence is an issue for their children.  
- The age group at highest risk for dating violence is 14-26 years old.
WHEN:  24 Feb, 1800-2000
WHERE:  Youth Center
Dinner:  Pizza Provided
FOR:  Parents and Teens
POC:  Alisa Norlin, 759-4325

Heart LinkThis class covers just about everything about being a military spouse.  Whether you have been a Military Spouse for 1 year or 21 years there is something new to learn.
February 9
Childcare is available!!
Lunch will be provided.
To register call Family Readiness (759-6020)
Topics include:
The Air Force Family/Healthy Families
Spouse Preparedness Toolkit
Rank Structure & Military Language Acronyms
Protocol/Health Care/Finance/Benefits/Legal Issues/Shopping/Child Care
Can’t make this one, mark your calendar for a future classes
May 4th
August 3rd
November 2nd

Did you know…we now have a School Liaison Officer (SLO) here at McConnell?
What’s a School Liaison Officer?
The School Liaison serves as the link between local schools, military installations, and parents.  Contact the SLO for information about local schools, schools at your next assignment, homeschooling, graduation requirements, post-secondary preparation and more.  Call 759-6020 to speak to the School Liaison or to schedule an appointment.
What’s New?Check out the School Liaison website http://www.refuelmcconnell.com/school-liaison-officer.  There is a list of scholarships for military students that will be updated as new information is received.

Space Camp
The Military Child Education Coalition is now accepting applications for the Space Camp Scholarship.    The program is open to students in grades 6 through 9.  Applications are due on March 10.  Visit the School Liaison site or www.militarychild.org for more information or stop by the Airman & Family Readiness Center to pick up a hard copy of the application.
Angela Edwards
School Liaison Officer
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Phone: 316-759-3182
Cell: 316-249-0785angela.edwards-02@mcconnell.af.mil
http://www.refuelmcconnell.com/school-liaison-officer


Wichita Events-Women’s Fair Feb. 18- 20
Down Town Wichita--Expo Hall Century II
Over 300 exhibitors, 45 stage presentations and demonstrations, Cooking, Fashion & Hair Shows, Workshops, entertainment, Personality Appearances and Shopping Galore encompass the essence of the Women's Fair.http://www.womensfair.com/