Flightlines I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : FRCSC Board 3. From the President. Board Photo 4. Volunteer Spotlight. Ballgown Borrowing Program

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1 Flightlines V O L U M E 7, I S S U E 3 N O V E M B E R I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : FRCSC Board 3 From the President 4 Board Photo 4 Volunteer Spotlight 6 Ballgown Borrowing Program Hollyday Bazaar Information Wacky Tacky Luncheon Photos Turkey Day Leftovers Recipe ROWA 13 Lunch Bunch 14 Wine Club 14 Fitness Club 15 Book Club 15 Club Information 17 Member Birthdays Fort Rucker Activities Reservation Policy 20 FLIGHTLINES is an unofficial publication produced eight to ten times per year by the Fort Rucker Community Spouses Club at no cost to the US Army. Opinions expressed herein are not to be considered an official expression of FRCSC or its operating Board. This publication does not imply endorsement of any products, services or firms by the US Army, Fort Rucker, FRCSC or the federal government. It is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.

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3 I am grateful for what I have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. Henry David Thoreau V O L U M E 7, I S S U E 3 President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian FRCSC Board Darcy Lynch Nichole DeChent Jami Ramirez Janna Bogert Suzanne Buchanan Lara Herrera P A G E 3 Ways & Means Co-Chair Ways & Means Co-Chair Ways & Means Co-Chair Welfare Chair Scholarship Co-Chair Scholarship Co-Chair Student Spouse Liaison International Spouse Liaison Retired Officers Wives Assn Membership Reservations Flightlines Publicity Social Media Volunteer Coordinator Property, Rentals & Assets Historian Hollyday Bazaar Hollyday Bazaar Hollyday Bazaar Vendors Sweetheart Bingo Fairy Godmother Project Hospitality Co-Chair Hospitality Co-Chair Honorary President Honorary 2nd Vice President Advisor Mimosa Whiting Samantha Simon Carolyn Howze Gina Marton Amanda McKinstry Sarah Shinholser Amanda McKinstry Angelique Linssen Mary Jane Collins Darcy Lynch (OPEN) Meg Smyrski Darcy Lynch Janna Bogert Mindy King Suzanne Buchanan Shelle Altieri Darcy Lynch (OPEN) Nichole DeChent Jill Lacy Gina Marton OPEN Katrina Steddum Helen Kosman OPEN Paula Lundy Samantha Thom Shelle Altieri

4 P A G E 4 From the President Hello members! What a great time we had at this month s Wacky Tacky luncheon. Everyone looked fabulous and lots of you walked away with some wonderfullytacky prizes. I am looking forward to our next luncheon with much anticipation, too. Our International Spouses will be hosting our annual tea, educating us on Christmas traditions from around the world. They always decorate our tables beautifully with items from their countries and treat us to homemade, delectable desserts. As this is a tea, please wear your Sunday best...no jeans, please. And HOLLYDAY BAZAAR is less than a week away! A huge thank you to all our team members and volunteers who are working diligently to ensure this is yet another amazing fundraiser. We have over 100 vendors, food vendors, a DJ, entertainment, beer & wine, boiled peanuts & kettle corn and, of course, Santa Claus. This is a great opportunity to get a jump-start on your holiday shopping. As the weather turns much cooler, I hope you will all stay safe and warm. Wishing you a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. Sincerely FRCSC President Darcy Lynch Your Board of Directors Back row: Mary Jane Collins, Suzanne Buchanan, Darcy Lynch, Angelique Linssen, Nichole DeChent, Carolyn Howze, Samantha Simon, Lara Herrera, Mimosa Whiting, Katrina Steddum Front: Janna Bogert, Meg Smyrski, Jami Ramirez, Amanda McKinstry Not Pictured: Gina Marton, Mindy King, Shelle Altieri, Helen Kosman, Jill

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6 P A G E 6 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Congratulations to Meg Smyrski FRCSC s October Volunteer of the Month Meg was a ready volunteer and has been working hard each month to get luncheon information out to our members and then getting everyone checked-in. She also attends the monthly Newcomers Brief to make sure families new to Rucker know about the FRCSC. Thanks for all you do Meg!

7 V O L U M E 7, I S S U E 3 P A G E 7 The FRCSC can help! With our new lending program, you can borrow one of our gorgeous ball gowns FOR FREE! The only cost incurred is for dry cleaning prior to returning. We have over 700 gowns to choose from, many generously donated from local area pageant groups. Please contact Katrina Steddum for more information. fairygodmotherfrcsc@gmail.com MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our annual Hollyday Bazaar is right around the corner. This is an excellent opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting our largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from this event go towards the FRCSC Scholarship and Welfare programs. Care to volunteer? Contact Suzanne at treasurerfrcsc@gmail.com. Bakers needed! Individually wrapped cookies, brownies, breads plus whole baked goods such as pies, cakes and breads. Drop off at Yano Hall.

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12 P A G E 12 Thanksgiving Leftovers Done Right! Ever wonder what to do with all that leftover turkey and stuffing (assuming you have any, that is)? Well this recipe is an excellent way to keep your family gobble gobble happy! Thanksgiving Leftovers Stuffed Shells 1 12oz box jumbo pasta shells 2 C cubed cooked turkey 1 1/2 C leftover stuffing 1 4oz pkg cream cheese, softened 1/2 C parmesan cheese 1/3 C mayonnaise 4 C shredded mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 C leftover turkey gravy Directions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Place turkey and stuffing in food processor, and pulse until finely ground and combined. Place the ground turkey and stuffing mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer along with the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and 2 cups of the mozzarella. Mix with paddle attachment on medium-low until well blended. Spread 1/2 cup of gravy on the bottom of the prepared dish. Stuff the pre-cooked pasta shells with the turkey mixture and place in the dish in tight rows. Top with the remaining gravy and the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese. Bake, covered, for 45 minutes. Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until top is browned and bubbly. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serves 8.

13 V O L U M E 7, I S S U E 3 ROWA Retired Officers Wives Assn. P A G E 13 The Nov. 11 ROWA luncheon was a special time for us to acknowledge our veterans and express appreciation for their military service which contributed significantly to the freedoms we hold dear. Their legacy of courage and perseverance continues to inspire many today. A number of them representing various branches of service were our guests. That military heritage connects us, yet our membership is certainly diverse with varied interests, talents, and age levels. This could certainly be seen in Nov. Our guest speaker for this luncheon was none other than our own member, Mrs. Esse Muskopf who is a veteran herself! She spoke of her experience from entering service in the U.S. Army to becoming an officer and retiring as a Major. While in the Army she met her husband, now Col. James Muskopf. Interesting statistics of women in the military were given, such as the first female to receive the Medal of Honor who was Surgeon Mary Walker during the Civil War. Another example of our diversity was noted as we applauded our own Mrs. Donna Fearing who is a motorcyclist. Yearly she and her husband ride cycles and attend the BMW Falling Leaves Rally during October in Missouri. The round trip from Enterprise is 1428 miles. This year Donna received the Oldest Female Solo Rider Award (She is only 80!) and the Longest Distance Female Solo Award! Our next ROWA meeting is at The Landing Dec. 9 for a Christmas luncheon and ornament exchange. Guess are welcome. Please contact me at or Vicky at for reservations. May all have a blessed Thanksgiving! Mary Jane

14 L U N C H B U N C H P A G E 14 The Lunch Bunch started in late September and we ve been busy ever since finding and sharing great places to eat in the local and surrounding areas. Our first outing was to the historic Rawls Hotel in downtown Enterprise. We all agreed the atmosphere was amazing, the food was terrific and it would be a GREAT place to bring our spouses for date night (would probably get a sitter for the kids). Our second outing was to Cactus Flower Café in Dothan. This is a nice café serving authentic Californian style Mexican cuisine. We discovered it s actually a small, family chain with locations in Gulf Shores and Pensacola too. It s perfect for a lunch outing with a friend or a weekend late lunch (family friendly). It is open for dinner Monday through Saturday. Our final outing was to Fire Stone in Dothan. They serve wood fired pizza, wonderful salads & sides. The atmosphere is inviting, perfect for a ladies lunch, business lunch and the evenings are great for a date night! It s kid friendly, but the menu is not geared towards kids that may be a bit picky!! Upcoming Lunch Bunch outings Monday, November 17 th at Divots on Fort Rucker (staying close to home) Monday, December 8 th at House of Thai in Dothan (hope to fit some Christmas shopping in while in Dothan) If you re looking for conversation, laughs and great food come join us for a Lunch Bunch outing. Contact Suzanne Buchanan (fivebucs@gmail.com) to get on the Lunch Bunch list andfind out about future outings. Must RSVP to outings so we have enough room for everyone. Fort Rucker Community Spouses Club s Wine Sub-Club s December Event will be 9 December at six o clock. We will be meeting Culinary Concepts of Enterprise for a cooking with wine demonstration. The cost is $20.00 per person. Some Wine Tasting Basics - FYI Learning to taste wine is not unalike learning to appreciate music or art in that the gratification you receive is proportionate to the effort you make. The ability to sniff out and untangle the subtle threads that weave into complex wine aromas is useful for tasting. The more you finetune your sensory abilities, the better you re able to understand and enjoy the distinctions and particulars that wines express. Cooking smells, perfume and even pet odor can destroy your ability to get a clear sense of a wine s aromas. A glass that is too small, the wrong shape, or smells of detergent or dust, can also affect the wine s flavor. The Wine temperature will also have an impact on your impressions, as will the age of the wine and any residual flavors from whatever else you have been eating or drinking. Other factors - observing, swirling, sniffing and tasting all come into play when it comes to wine. Please join us to learn more! W I N E C L U B

15 V O L U M E 1, I S S U E 1 P A G E 15 F I T N E S S C L U B Great Job to all the ladies that participated in the Spooky 5k event! It was a very challenging and hilly course but the effort made by everyone was outstanding! We are branching out into other things than just running. If you are interested in meeting up with us please send an to Mimosa Whiting spcmiso@hotmail.com to be put on the list. Several of the sub-club ladies are also apart of the RWB. They are a very well organized and have some kind of fitness activity going on almost everyday of the week at various times. If you are interested in what they have to offer check out their web page at teamrwb.org and look for the Fort Rucker chapter. Hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday! November book: THE BOY WHO DREW MONSTERS by Keith Donohue The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, 20 November beginning at 6:30pm. B O O K C L U B

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17 V O L U M E 7, I S S U E 3 P A G E 17 CLUB Info BOOK CLUB Contact Glenda Cox or glndacx42@aol.com BUNCO-Contact Glenda Cox or glndacx42@aol.com WINE CLUB-Contact Amanda Wolfe or wolfeamanda1@gmail.com FITNESS CLUB-Contact Mimosa Whiting or spcmiso@hotmail.com LUNCH BUNCH-Contact Suzanne Buchanan or fivebucs@gmail.com LADIES NIGHT OUT-POC NEEDED If you are interested in getting this club started, please contact Darcy Lynch Interested in starting a new club? Hearts, Spades, Bridge or pinochle? Golf? Scrabble? Movie Night? Please contact Darcy Lynch to submit club information and get guidelines. FRCSC Birthdays 01 Dec - Patti Price 04 Dec - Nichole DeChent 04 Dec - Tracey Landa 16 Dec - Corey Conner 17 Dec - Lara Herrera 19 Dec - Shelly Blake 19 Dec - Jess Chasteen 20 Dec - Daphny Hayes 20 Dec - Connie Wright 21 Dec - Rose Shuck 23 Dec - Diana Stockhausen 24 Dec - Andrea Cipolla 24 Dec - Lindsey James 28 Dec - Ellen VanWeelden Happy Birthday from all your FRCSC friends! Wishing you all the best on your special day.

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