Jan2014newsletter

January 10, 2014

HOOT N’ HOLLER Ramstein Enlisted Spouses’ Association Newsletter

2014 Board Members

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Executive President: Nicole Bridge Vice President: Tiffany Ream Secretary: Meredith VanMeeteren Parliamentarian: Amy Teeter General Treasurer: Tina Boets Welfare Treasurer: Olivia Kleczko

General Membership: Fatima Avila Social: TBD Publicity & Newsletter: Carrie Hall Historian: Jillian Romag Ways & Means: Andrea Roberts Scholarships: Jana Bennette

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Thrift Store Manager Charlette Watson Advisor Martine Morris

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Happy New Year RESA Members! We'd love to see you at our upcoming events!!

Jan 16th: Social @1800!

Ramstein Officer’s Club. White Elephant Gift Exchange. Details on page 4. RSVP for childcare. resa.social@gmail.com"

Jan 21: Coffee Klatch @0930!

Join us for a cozy morning of coffee, cakes, and conversation. Cafe Sanders, Kaiser Strasse 17, 66849 Landstuhl. "

Jan 22nd: Bunco @1830!

Location TBD. " To reserve your spot email " resa.vice@gmail.com"

June 27th: Constitution and By-Laws Meeting@1800!

Join us at the RESA thrift shop to vote on the final draft for 2014. RSVP to resa.sec@gmail.com"

Jan 29th: Supper Club @1830!

Join us for a nice evening of conversation and food. Hotel/Restaurant Pfeffemuhle, Beethovenstr.40 - 66849 Landstuhl"

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Get to know your 2014 Board Members

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President: Nicole Bridge

General Treasurer: Tina Boets "

Nicole was born and raised in Northern California where she met her husband, Matt, who was stationed at Travis Air Force Base. Nicole graduated from Sacramento State University in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies - Public Relations and a Bachelor's Degree in Dance. She and Matt married in 2010 and moved to Germany in 2012. Their first child, Conner, was born in February 2013. They also have a fur baby, Zoe, an Australian Terrier. Nicole loves to travel, dance, workout and spend time with friends and family. She is currently in the process of receiving her Certification in Personal Training and Pre/Post Natal Exercise. Nicole is very excited to serve as the 2014 RESA President and cannot wait for the exciting year ahead!"

Tina is stationed here at Ramstein with her husband who is in the air force. She spent the last year exploring Europe and all it has to offer. She had the great opportunity to serve as the RESA social chair last year. “I'm looking forward to serving as this year's general treasurer. However, I am even more excited to meet our lil princess whom we are expecting in March. Hopefully this year will be filled with lots of fun & success!”"

Vice President: Tiffany Ream Tiffany was born and raised in Bakersfield,CA and met her husband, Vince, through a mutual friend. They have been married for almost 16 years, have 4 children...Ashlee, Abigail, Annibel and Lukas, and have been stationed at Fort Carson, Fort Riley and now Ramstein. She likes to cook, bake, shop, spend time with her family and friends and volunteer as much as she can."

Secretary: Meredith VanMeeteren Meredith grew up in north Georgia, and met her husband Jason in south Georgia while attending Valdosta State. They moved to Alaska in August of 2008 and moved to Germany in 2012. Her son Arthur was born December of 2012 here in Germany. “I’m looking forward to seeing what the next year holds for RESA and continuing to be part of such a wonderful organization.”"

Welfare Treasurer: Olivia Kleczko " Olivia was born and bred in Southern California and has lived in Germany since 2012. Her life consists of work, RESA, traveling, volunteering, shopping and spending time with her husband of two years, Andrew, and their dog Isabelle. She is currently attending school to become a counselor after originally wanting to study opera. "

Parliamentarian: Amy Teeter Amy is originally from the Nashville, TN area, and wears her cowboy boots in Germany every chance she gets. She and her husband enjoy traveling in Europe and bringing home antique treasures to add to their collection. Amy also enjoys reading, riding motorcycles with her husband, all manner of crafting, and photography. "

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Publicity & Newsletter: Carrie Hall Carrie has been a military wife going on 7 years and mother to 2 beautiful girls, Patience 3 and Gracelyn 2. She has a degree in business marketing and management and also served a 4 year enlistment in the Air Force.

She now works as a stay at home mom and professional portrait photographer. Born and raised in NY state but moved to Keesler AFB, MS for military service, where she met her husband and started their family. After making a home there for 6 years her husband volunteered for a position at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center which brought them to Germany in April 2013. They are excited to be part of the Kaiserslautern military community."

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Membership: Fatima Avila " After falling madly in love with her high school sweetheart, they married 23 years ago. Kevin and Fatima have two grown children and a Pug, Lil' Anne. Aaron is 22 and currently servicing in the Air Force while Alexandra is a college senior earning her BA in Culinary Management. She calls Acampo, California, her home town, but home is with her family and where the AF sends them; the AF has kept them overseas since Nov '95. Some of her other loves are scrapbooking, taking pictures, traveling, and seeing historical sites. She believes volunteering is part of the Golden Rule and God's laws and cannot wait to continue her dedication to making KMCC a greater place to call “home"."

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Scholarships: Jana Zuehlke Bennette Jana was born and raised in Texas. She moved to Germany in August 2013 with her spouse of almost 12 years, Howard, and her two daughters, Piper and Reete. She currently teaches Sociology courses online for two different community colleges and has

recently been offered to teach a class this Spring for UMUC. After working in higher education in a variety of positions since 2000, she was naturally drawn to the Scholarship Committee. “I have thoroughly enjoyed being a member and look forward to representing RESA.”"

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Ways & Means: Andrea Roberts Andrea was born in Manila, Philippines but her hometown is Los Angeles, California. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Southern California. Previously, she has worked on the Warner Bros. Studio Lot and as a food tour guide for restaurants in the Hollywood and Santa Monica area. She moved to Germany with her husband at the very end of August 2013 and Ramstein is her very first military base. She is currently employed at the RESA Thrift Shop and is very excited to be a part of the 2014 board."

Historian: Jillian Romag Meet Jillian, RESA`s new historian! She is originally from Las Vegas, NV where she lead various equestrian organizations.

Jillian and her husband, TSGT Mitchell Romag met in Las Vegas just over 5 years ago and share together two awesome little cowgirls, Kennedy - 2 and Molly - 4 months as well as their two fur babies Brandy and Brooklyn! They have been in Germany for just over one year, and are so happy to call Ramstein home! Jillian looks forward to being a part of this organization and getting to know all of you!"

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White Elephant Gift: Has someone ever given you a perfume that you didn’t wear or a candle that is just the wrong scent? Have you ever received the newest gizmo that you are clueless about or a game that is too technical? Have you ever gotten two of the same thing or a sweater that is two sizes too small? " If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, join us for the White Elephant Gift Exchange on January 16th, 6:00pm-sign in/6:30pm Social begins, at the O’Club. Bring your “rejected gift” with you and don’t forget to have it wrapped so no one is the wiser. If you don’t want to give up any of your presents, then anything off the clearance racks will do. *RSVP for childcare resa.social@gmail.com*!

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Recognition

We here at RESA have always valued our volunteers. Aside from the regular weekly," monthly, and quarterly events noted in the calendar, we would love to hear from our" membership of any local organizations or events in which RESA can participate."

Contact any member of the board at the next social or send an email to" resa.vice@gmail.com for further discussion."

Sweet Treats: " Nicole Bridge, Tiffany Ream, Paige Marg, Ashley Schoener, Jessica Lee, Amber Aton, Christel Janseen, Crystal Lewis, Andrea Roberts, Nichole Navarro, Eva Culbreth"

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RESA Volunteer Opportunities:" !

RESA Thrift Shop: Anytime during business hours, every Tues evening, 1900-2200"

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Deployed Family Event: Jan 22nd 5-7pm" !

2014 Scholarship Updates

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2014 Applications are available at " www.resa-rab.com for submittal in February 2014."

The Scholarship Committee will collect applications at the High Schools and at the" Officer’s Club."

Look for more information regarding requirements in future Hoot N Holler editions."

Contact:" resa.scholarships@gmail.com."

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Birthdays:!

Kayla McMoy Nicole Bridge Jana Bennette Soila Delgado-Hoover Jessica Lee Kayla Cheatham Alex Culbreth

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Anniversaries:!

Carrie Bettencourt Haylee & Jacob Osborne Soila & Willie Delgado-Hoover Tashina & James Herrera April & Brian Shuckman

13" 19" 25" 27" 29"

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Deployed Family Event: " Eva Culbreth, Tiffany Ream, Nicole Bridge, Fatima Avila, Jana Bennette, Martine Morris and Soila Hoover"

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RESA Thrift Shop:!

Soila Hoover, Nicole Bridge, Janine, Nabity, Rachel Grissop, Tiffany Ream, Meredith Van Meeteren, Fatima Avila, Alex Culbreth, Eva Culbreth, Karissa Grimm, Carrie Hall, Andrea Roberts"

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Welfare Requests Granted December:" Ramstein Comissary" 24th IS" 693 ISS" Ramstein Keystone Club" Kaiserslautern HS Boys Soccer Team" BSA Troop 69" Kaiserslautern HS Drama Club" Thumrait AB Learning Resource Center"

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Milestones

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January:" USAG-RP Youth of the Chapel" Landstuhl Elementary Middle School PTSA" USAFE/AFAFRICA Annual Awards Committee"

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Total Contributions: $10,200" ! ! ! ! ! ! !

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RESA Holiday Party

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Thrift Store The Ramstein AFB thrift store is owned and operated by RESA. Earnings from the store provide funding for all events and donations. "

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Hours of Operation:" Mondays: 0900-1400" Wednesdays: 1400-1900" Fridays: 0900-1400" 3rd Saturday of the Month: 0900-1400" *Closed Federal Holidays"

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THRIFT SHOP NIGHT CREW" Tuesdays: 1900-2200" The RESA Thrift Shop is always in need of volunteers. Contact resa.vice@gmail.com to find out how you can help. "

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Ways & Means

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RESA logo shirts are" available. Both short and long" sleeve shirts in sizes M -" 2XL. Short sleeve: $16," long sleeve: $20."

Contact Andrea at" resa.ways.means@gmail.com for further information" !

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Available at the January Social: A lovely Turquoise Coach Purse & this beautiful canvas art print."

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Individuals interested in advertising their" home businesses or other items are" welcome to do so at the Social or in the" RESA Hoot N Holler for a nominal fee."

Please contact the" Newsletter Editor, at" resa.newslettereditor@gmail.com for details."

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Thrift Shop crew @1900

Coffee Klatch

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Thrift Store Open" 1400-1900

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Open 1400-1900" Deployed Family!

Event @1700!

Bunco @1830

Thrift Shop crew @1900

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Thrift Store Open" 0900-1400"

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Constitution and by-laws meeting @1800

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Thursday

Thrift Store Open" 0900-1400

Thrift Shop crew @1900

21 Thrift Store Open" 0900-1400

Wednesday

Thrift Store Open" 1400-1900

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Tuesday

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Thrift Shop crew @1900

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Thrift Store Open" 0900-1400

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Notes:

Thrift Store Open" 0900-1400

Supper Club @1830

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Contact Information

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Ramstein Enlisted Spouses’ Association 86th SVS/SVYR" Unit 3240 Box 535" RESA Box 63" APO AE 09094"

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www.resa-rab.com" President: resa.president@gmail.com" Social Chair: resa.social@gmail.com" Membership Chair: resa.membership@gmail.com"

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