My Apologies

I would like to apologize for not having the page current. However, Google has been giving me fits about my password. For some reason I have to change my password every time I sign in. This is highly annoying and tedious. I will try to correct the problem if it can be.

In the mean time, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Tonight was the Ornament exchange and it was a blast. We stayed at B.G. Bolton's for about 3 hours jsut gabbing. It was nice for us to get out of the house. I hope to have a club meeting next month to schedule some events for the year.

Right now I would like to mention a family who could use some prayer. Their 3-year-old has nueroblastoma which is a very serious childhood cancer. She has gone through 2 chemo treatments. She will have to have surgery on her hips because her bones have become so brittle that they are fractured. The mother is also currently pregnant. Dad has just returned from a deployment. This is a very strong family and those at McConnell has been very supportive. Dinner has been taken up to them while at the hospital. If you would like to help the Latimer family in anyway jsut comment here and I will contact you. It is possible that Google will allow you to email me directly but I am unsure of that.

America Supports You Freedom Walk

McCONNELL TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONWIDE AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU FREEDOM WALK ON SEPTEMBER 11 TO REMEMBER 911 VICTIMS AND HONOR MILITARY PAST AND PRESENT WHO PROTECT AMERICA’S FREEDOM.

The ESC is organizing the Walk. It will be held at the outdoor track behind the Dole Center. Registration and more information to come in the next few weeks. If you would like to help me organize and become a part of my committee please give me a call.

This year marks the third annual America Supports You Freedom Walk – a new national tradition to reflect on the lives lost on September 11, renew our commitment to freedom and the values of our country and to honor our veterans, past and present. The first Freedom Walk, held on September 11, 2005 in our Nation’s capitol, brought together more than 15,000 walkers including family members of the victims of September 11, Members of Congress, administration officials, federal workers, corporate employees, civic organizations, and citizens from around the country. In 2006, communities in all fifty states and more than 130 cities hosted Freedom Walks.

Progressive Dinner

Saturday, August 11th We will be having a Progressive Dinner. Due to some cancellations the dinner will be held at our VP's House > contact me for her address. It is to start at 6:00 and we will be having an Italian themed meal from appetizers to dessert. There is no charge. We hope to see you there.

Bunco Mistake

The Tanker Times and Contrials Messed up our Bunco date. it IS NOT july 15th. it IS JULY 16th at 7:00 PM in the Java Ops Room. I hope to see everyone there!!

Operation Aircare, Operation School Supply

This is a message from our Vice President, Melissa Flint. This is a project she has wanted to do since she heard about it. I have been busy and asked her to take charge of it. Here's what she had to say:

This project is unmanned first of all! Basically, our troops need some supplies for themselves and for school children in Kirkuk, Iraq. I have set it up that we will have a collection bin at the Commissary for Friday thru Sunday. I am still waiting for the BX to approve this project. We may need to do the bins next weekend as well due to the Air Show. The commissary will have a bin for the Troop's needs and the BX (if all goes well) will have a bin for the Iraqi children's needs. Each bin will also have a place to put a cash donation, the cash will be used for shipping costs and to buy more supplies if we have extra. I will need help boxing and shipping everything, so if anyone is interested please let me know. My contact info will be at the bottom of this email. I also need help getting the word out! Please stop by and donate some of the items listed on the attachment if you can! If anyone has any questions or suggestions please call me, I will be away from my email most of the weekend.

Thank you and I'll see ya Monday at Bunco (7pm)!
Melissa Flint
flint.melissa@sbcglobal.net
843-367-6023

Making Cookies

I recieved a phone call this afternoon requesting us to make cookies again. They will be running an exercise for atleast a week and would like us to do atleast another 20 dozen cookies. They need them by monday morning at 10:00. If you are working the air show I could pick them up from you then. If you have the time please let me know if you are willing to make a couple dozen or so. I appreciate the help.

Return of Bunco

Bunco has returned to the ESC!! We will be playing on Monday July 16th. We are in the Java Ops Room at the Dole Center at 7:00. We are having a pot luck dinner so bring something yummy!
Don't Know what Bunco is? Its a dice game. it requires no skill or special talent. It is just a time to get together and have fun meeting the other players. We will start playing Bunco every other month. If it is a success maybe a monthly game can be established. I personally love the game and look forward to meeting everyone here at McConnell.

Wichita Wild Football Game

We will be attending a Wichita Wild Indoor Arena Football Game on Saturday June 16th. $20 pays for your ticket and transportation!! We will be leaving from the Outdoor Pool Parking Lot at 5:30 P.M. You must RSVP and pay the fees by June 13th to reserve your ticket and seat!

Yoga Meeting

Our next meeting is Tuesday June 19th at 7:30 P.M. We will meet in the fitness center for an hour of yoga. We have an instructor coming in from Derby. Her husband was at our Mother's day event. The event is free to members but nonmembers must pay a $2 fee. If you would like to pay your dues and become a member you can skip future fees.

Memorial Day Ceremony

The American Legion is having its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday at 11:00 am. Meet us at 10:30 at the legion office in Mulvane and we'll head over to the cemetary together.

Airmen Against Drunk Driving

I contacted the 1st Sgt who is in charge of the AADD program and they could really use some volunteers for the Memorial weekend. They usually need 6-8 volunteers each night. 2 people must ride in one car at all times. They have a room we could use and it has things like pool tables to keep from being bored. If you have a few hours on either one of the days (25th-28th) please contact me so i can get you on the list.

The Mother's Day Event

Our Mother's Day event was successful. There were about 30 in attendance with 6 vendors. I would like to thank those who helped me set up and clean up. I appreciate you staying around. I hope everyone who attended enjoyed themselves and were able to relax. Maybe we'll have even more next year!

Donation Request

Ladies,
We have recieved a donation request of $35.00 for a fishing event for disadvantaged and disabled children. The event is June 16 and the deadline for the request is May 10th. If we vote yes I would like some volunteers to help with the event. Please email me if you have any questions.

Shellie

Meetings

There is a meeting scheduled for May 21st at 6:30 held at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center.

Mother's Day (Re) Treat

We officially have a Mother's Day event scheduled! May 5th from 1-4:00 p.m. in the Base Chapel Annex Room. This event is running with Give Parents A Break so that everyone is child free. So far the event consists of a Mary Kay consultant, a massage therapist, a yoga instructor, a Beauticontrol consultant, a Party Lite consultant, and a massage chair. There will be gifts to be given, conversation to be had, and memories to be made! I hope all members will attend and assist. This is an RSVP event!

Excited to be in the Enlisted Spouses Group

I think our new president will do a good job, I look forward to helping her with lots of activities and meeting all of the spouses. I think this is a great way to network and meet new friends. I have never used a blog site before so I don't even know if I'm doing this right, oh well. I look forward to meeting you all.Melissa Flint

Welcome

Welcome to the Enlisted Spouse Club of McConnell blog page. I am Shellie Vincent your new President. I would like any feedback you may have for me as well as suggestions to what you might like to do this coming year. I will be posting meeting and event dates so if you lose an email you can check back here. If you happen to miss a meeting or event than just come back here and I will try my hardest to post notes and pictures from the events so you can catch up. I look forward to getting started and meeting you all so please share your thoughts and feelings with me.

Sincerely,
Shellie Vincent