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Dear ROSC Member, February 2015
Military Life...Our Box of Chocolates!
I don't know about you, but for me, thoughts of February always include hearts and f
chocolates. Who doesn't love to receive these? With this in mind, I remembered the
movie Forrest Gump..."Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what your gon
idea resonates so much with military life, because you really never know what the fut
next assignment will offer, or where you'll be in a year, or possibly even in six weeks
resilient and adventurous bunch, able to take on this uncertainty.
Upon further reflection, I've decided my first idea about military life and the box of ch
completely accurate. We may not know what we're gonna get, but we can make the thing I've heard repeatedly throughout our military years; "It's what you make of it".
its sweet spots waiting out there to be found, you just have to find them. I'd like to b
fellow military spouse, Melissa James, shared with me at our last base. It explains th
"LIVE".
L­Learn each assignment has something to offer; just go find it.
I ­Investigate each town/city; find something to connect you to it.
V ­Volunteer; giving back is always a win­win
E ­Enjoy yourself: join clubs, meet neighbors, make friends
As military spouses, we can truly "L­I­V­E", making good choices from our particular and finding just the right one for you! This month, I encourage you to find these bes
I'm sure it'll be sweet!
Make it GREAT!
Cary
Cary Robinson
President, Ramstein Officers' Spouses Club
www.ramsteinosc.org
Phone: 06371­44838
A Look Ahead
February
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10 ­ General Board Meeting @ O'Club 10 am
11 ­ Bunco @ KMCC 9:30 am
13­ Last day to RSVP for February Social
18 ­ Social ­ Breakfast at Tiffany's
23 ­ Book Club @ Woodlawn Golf Course 9:30 am (Bel Canto)
26 ­ Bazaar Coffee at 9:30 am. www.ramsteinbazaar.org
Welcome Coffee
Let's get better acquainted with one another over coffee!
No, it doesn't matter if you've been with ROSC for a few months, years or are brand conversation. This is a great opportunity to get to know each other better... and there's no better w
Our next Welcome to ROSC Coffee's will be on: February 10th @ KMCC Starbucks
March 11th @EStreet Cafe (we meet downstairs in the lounge after we get o
April 14th @ KMCC Starbucks
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May12th @Estreet Cafe
June 9th @ KMCC Starbucks
All coffees are at 9 am. Add your name to the interest list (there's no obligation).
February Social
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Volunteer Opportunities If you are looking for a way to get involved in our community, ROSC has somethin
volunteer opportunities every month ranging from donating your time, cooking talen
willing, we have a place for you! In hopes of making it easier and more accessible for everyone you are now able
online; simply follow the links below, or visit our website at Looking for volunteer opportunities? Please send a note to: USO Cookies & Fruit:
The USO wants to ease the time for people waiting for a flight by offering a cup o
Sometimes it's just a small think like this that makes your day! Cookie donations are
Tuesday of each month. 10 February
24 February
10 March
24 March
14 April
28 April
12 May
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26 May
8 Sep
22 Sep
13 October
27 October
10 November
24 November
8 December
22 December
To sign up go to http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0448aa
Have questions? Send an email to volunteer@ramstein
Fisher House
Fisher House 1 and Fisher House 2 on Landstuhl provide a place to stay for family m
Currently, the average length of stay is only about three days, so donation needs h
toiletries drives this year (April and November), in addition to providing breakfast bu
10 people, and the items need to be dropped off by 9 AM or the night before at each
February 26th
March 26
April 30
May 28
August 27
September 24
October 29
November 19
December 17
To sign up to volunteer at the Fisher House, visit ou
http://ramsteinosc.org/volunteerform
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Club 7
Club 7 is sponsored by the chapel system with the goal to help airmen develop lifesty
The club provides a place where young airmen can "hang out" in a healthy environm
encourage participation in the club. ROSC helps create that inviting environment b
friendly faces on a monthly basis (except for June and July). Click on the links bel
Ramstein.
(February 20) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0448aaaa
(March 27) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0448
(April24) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0448a
(May 29) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0448a
(August 28) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0448
(September 25) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f04
(October 23) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044
(November 20) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f04
(December 1) http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044
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LRMC Storknesters
Help women in their final stages of pregnancy who are visiting LRMC from other b
errands, and generally act as a friend for families with no transporta
contact Sandy Cox for more info. You can sign up by emailing Sanja at: volunteer@ramsteinosc.org or going to the vol
at http://ramsteinosc.org/volunteerform/
Volunteer Of The Month Nominations
Every month ROSC recognizes one special volunteer for their hard work and dedic
our community. If you know of a ROSC member that stands up in your mind, please
our Volunteer of the Month award. We would love to recognize and encourage our others. All nominations are due NLT 5th of each month. Each nomination will be ca
announced at that month's social. For more information, read the Volunteer Nomina
Questions or suggestions? Please email volunteer@ramisteinosc.org
Volunteer Nomination Letter
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Welcome New ROSC Membe
Sara Szucs
Robin Powell
Kimberly Johnson
Jamie Flowers
Welfare
Welfare Submission Dates 2015
28 Jan
25 Feb
25 Mar
29 Apr
27 May
29 Jul
26 Aug
30 Sept
28 Oct
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25 Nov
Year to Date ROSC Welfare Contributions
See the ROSC Activites Facebook Page for mor
and last minute travel opportunities
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An email went out to members signing up for variousclubs to respond to
correctly. If you have not done so, please take the time to reply. If you w
mail folder. All groups will need a member to step up as the POC for that
volunteering for your group.
ROSC Activities
Mah Jong @ KMCC Party Room
Monday's & Friday's from 9:30 ­ 1:30 Bunco!
February Bunco will be on Wednesday, Feb
Social starts at 0930, dice roll at 1000
in the KMCC party room.
Cost to play is 5 Euro, 7 prizes are given each Please bring a dish to share!
Easy to learn, newcomers welcome!!!
Questions: cre8mehp@yahoo.com
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Book Club
Come and join us for a discussion of "Bel Canto" over coffee an
Monday, February 23 at 9:30 am!
Tours
Stay tuned! We are in the planning stages for this year, check back Scholarships
The KMC Scholarship Committee is very excited to give away lots of scholarship money aga
ROSC, RESA and KLSA have partnered again this year to award scholarships to deserving H
Kaiserslautern HS as well as spouses of active duty and civilians assigned to the KMC. App
either high school during seminar and lunch periods on February 4­6th or at the Ramstein Officers' Club from 1700­1900, also on the 4 ­6th.
Applications can be found and downloaded at ramsteinosc.org. Just click on the Scholarshi
out on this great opportunity to earn some scholarship money to help further your educatio
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Contant scholarships@ramsteinosc.org or more details.
Did You Know?
Landstuhl is a municipality of over 9,000 people in southwestern Germany. It is part of the district of Kaiserslau
the Sickinger Schloss, a small castle. It is situated on the north-western edge of the Palatinate forest, approx. 1
The earliest traces of human settlement in Landstuhl are from 500 BCE; the "Heidenfels" (i.e. heathen rock) from
and a Roman settlement dates from the 1st Century CE.
The place is said to have been called, late in the first millennium, Nannenstuhl, with the sense "seat of Nanthari
Nathari was centuries dead, the reference to him mutated into "Land", with "Landstuhl" construable as "seat [for
In the 15th Century, the von Sickingen noble family assumed responsibility for Landstuhl and the surrounding a
Sickingen. Franz von Sickingen built his castle in Landstuhl - Burg Nanstein (the most visible landmark in Lands
that was supplemented by Burg Landstuhl. From this base he moved to expand his domains by conquering othe
After several defeats, von Sickingen withdrew to his castle and was besieged by Richard Greiffenklau, Archbish
the bombardment of Nanstein, Franz von Sickingen was killed. The castle was later expanded by von Sickingen
in 1689.
. Landstuhl is also known for being the birthplace of these Americans:
Rob Thomas, lead singer of Matchbox Twenty.
Reggie Williams, former Wide Receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Shawn Bradley, retired basketball player, holds dual American and German citizenship
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Recipe
Breakfast in Bed
Oeufs en Cocotte au Saumon Fumé (Eggs
Salmon)
Eggs mixed with cream are poached over a bed of smoked salmon in this simple yet eleg
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SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
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1½ tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
6 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon
¾ cup heavy cream
4 eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste
2 tbsp. freshly grated horseradish or prepared horseradish, drained
2 chives, cut into 1in pieces
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 375°. Grease four 6-oz. ramekins with melted butter; place in a 9 x 13 baking dish lined with parch
ramekins, reserving 1 slice for garnish. Pour 1 tbsp. cream and crack an egg into each ramekin; season with salt a
water to come halfway up sides of ramekins; bake until whites are set and yolks are still soft, 15-17 minutes. Whi
horseradish, salt, and pepper. Julienne remaining slice of salmon. Transfer ramekins to serving plates; garnish w
chives.
News You Can Use
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2015 Swim Challenge
The Aquatic Center is once again offering their "swim at your own pace" program: Sw
the year and see how far you can go! Enjoy great prizes awarded for every landmark
300km and 400km. http://tinyurl.com/k2z65mt
Valentine's Basket Drawing
Beginning Sunday, 1 February through Friday, 13 February, Bowling Center guests ca
leaving your name and phone number on the back of your bowling receipt with the fr
on Friday, 13 February. http://tinyurl.com/nf396kq
Race Across the Rhine!
All through the month of February, Fitness Center patrons can participate in Race Acr
competition where participants can use the whole month to try for the fastest time in
they'd like and log their time in the front desk of any of the fitness centers. The faste
FREE to enter! http://tinyurl.com/m6suxxg
Ramstein Military Dining Facilities ­ New Schedule
Starting 1 Feb, the Lindberg Hof and Rhineland Inn DFAC will have new meal hours. T
follows: Monday­Friday, Breakfast 0600­0800; Lunch 1100­1300; Dinner 01700­1900
Saturday/Sunday/Holidays­ no more brunch hours. New hours are: Breakfast 0700­0
For Lindberg Hof Monday­Friday, Breakfast 0600­0730; Lunch 1100­1230; and Dinne
weekends and holidays are: Breakfast 0800­0900; Lunch 1100­1300 and Dinner 160
Champagne Brunch ­ New Schedule
Treat yourself at the Officers' Club with a Champagne Brunch the first Sunday of ever
first Sunday of the month. New schedule begins Sunday, 1 February. Brunch is from breakfast stations, lunch and kids options, as well as, a Kids Zone. Cost for Members
includes a complimentary glass of champagne or champagne cocktail or non­alcoholic
and under eat free! http://tinyurl.com/nj4fsdw
Hunting, Fishing & Dog Expo Trip with Kaiserslautern Rod & Gun Club
Participate in Europe's largest hunting exhibition at the Jag and Hund German Huntin
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on Saturday, 7 February! More than 80,000 people will be attending for a comprehen
exhibitors from Germany and abroad. The trip will depart at 0530 from the KMCC Ram
2230. Cost of the trip is $45 which includes round trip travel and entrance fee. Please
there is limited space for 12 people only. For more information contact the Kaiserslau
Club. http://tinyurl.com/q6nq5e2
Couple's Climbing Night
Trying to think of a fun date night? Ramstein Outdoor Recreation is offering a free, Co
from 1730­1930. For those couples who are not belay certified, you will be able to bo
certified you will have full access to the climbing wall. http://tinyurl.com/kn7vebs
15th Annual USAFE Martial Arts Tournament
Register at the Ramstein Youth Center or ask your martial arts instructor for the regis
will compete at 1000 on Saturday, February 21 and ages 7­18 compete at 1000 on S
To volunteer contact the Youth Center at DSN 480­6444 or CIV 06371­47­6444. Romantic Night in an
Igloo Join Ramstein Outdoor Recreation Center on an overnight trip to Dreisessel Saturday
$275 per person, participants can enjoy the fun of building their own igloo, breakfast
much more! Call ODR today to make your reservations. http://tinyurl.com/k7dtsra
Valentine's Day in the Champagne Region of France
Join Ramstein Ticket and Tours for an unforgettable Valentine's excursion to the Cham
February. Price is €99 and includes round trip travel by motor coach, Notre Dame of R
lunch with beverage and coffee, champagne cellar tour and champagne tasting (for a
experienced RTT guide. Tour departs from Ramstein at 0630 and returns approximate
ROSCs Board of Directors
President
Cary Robinson
president@
1st Vice
Paula Simpson
1stvice@ram
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2nd Vice
Stephanie Palmisano
2ndvice@ra
General Treasurer
Amanda Elliott
Welfare Treasure
Jenn Schnoebelen
Recording Secretary
Kimberly Barney
secretary@r
Corresponding Secretary Season Renegar
Parliamentarian
Meg Vernal
parliamenta
Activities Jen Trucksa
activities@r
AWAG
Scarlett Hughes
Base Community Liaison
Michelle Rushing
Bazaar Info
Kelly Rodriguez
Childcare
Nicole Poe
chair@rams
Events
Historian
Pam Peterson
Holiday
Terrie Shortsleeve
Membership Lynn Gast
Karla Pavich
NATO
Elaine Ciero
Office Manager
Heather Passmore
Publicity
Ponchie Wyatt
Reservations ­ RSVP/Cancellation
Micah Hurrelbrink
Amanda Hill
Rhianna Little
reservations
Scholarships
Leigh Palmer
scholarship
Volunteer Sanja Abshire
volunteer@
Ways and Means
Kristie Moser
Web/Social Media
Stacy Huisman Welcoming
Stacey Harness
Alex Wuenstel
Welfare
Monica Alvidrez
Pay It Forward
Miranda Benson
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