Happy Valentine’s Day! February 2014 A monthly publication for members of Military Spouses of Newport. Military Spouses of Newport Monthly Newsletter Inside this month’s issue: Current Activities 1 Save the Date 2 Club Events 2 Around Town 3 Announcements 3 Decorating Ideas 4 Recipe of the Month 4 Presidents Corner 5 Volunteering 5 Membership Eligibility: Membership is open to all spouses of all members o f the U.S. Armed Forces associated with Newport Naval Station, as well as spouses of International Students, spouses of deceased service members, and civilian spouses GS-7 and above associated with the Newport Naval Station. Current Activities – Check out these fun events! Milspouse Newport Night Out Join us for the Military Spouses of Newport monthly night out on the town in Jamestown at Plantation at the Bay! Plantation at at the the Bay! Bay! Plantation Date: February 20, 2014 Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Where: Plantation at the Bay Address: 150 Conanicus Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835 Cost: Please pay for your meal! Dress Attire: Casual Three opportunities to visit the Anchor Bend Studio! Date: February 4/5/6, 2014 Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm Location: 215 Shady Lea Rd., Suite 100, North Kingston, RI 02852 Cost: $40.00 (USD) – per person. Please bring cash to pay Anchor Bend Glassworks. (Fee includes either an ornament or paperweight) Registration: Seating is limited, please register for this event! Please join us at one of our three scheduled events, as we explore the art of glass making where you will get the opportunity to go behind the scenes and make your own paperweight or an ornament. Come and enjoy dinner out on the town with other military spouses. Members meet each month at a local restaurant or place to enjoy good food, and friends. This is a great chance to get out and make new friends! Everyone is welcome, no pressure to attend monthly, just come when you can. Feel free to bring a friend! Please register on-line. Get a sense of what it is like to control a ship! Date: February 19, 2014 Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm Location: Surface Warfare Officer School – Memorial Hall Cost: Free Registration: Please register for this event. Check out this Full Mission Bridge Simulator - With a 360-degree IMAX like view, the new Full Mission Bridge II is the virtual reality ship driving simulator that mimics driving a cruiser, destroyer or aircraft carrier through the port of San Diego. Enjoy light refreshments & socializing, after which we’ll hold our General Membership meeting. Registration Information: Register for our events at - www.milspousenewport.org Disclaimer: Military Spouses of Newport is a Non-Federal Entity. It is not part of the Department of the Navy or any of its components and it does not have Governmental status. 1 Save the Date, Club Events, & Notices: Save the date! March 2014 - Upcoming events! Upcoming Social Events: We have planned some great activities coming up – check our website often for dates and information on future events! Activities & Events MilSpouse Night Out - March 20, 2014 Buskers Trivia Night - Scheduling for 3/2014 Board Meeting - Scheduling for 3/2014 Welcome Coffee - Scheduling for 3/2014 NWC Library Tour - Date TBD Military Spouses of Newport Board Meeting – Date: February 12, 2014 Time: 6:00PM Location: Upper Greene Lane Community Center This meeting is open to all members. Let it roll! Come out for a fun, friendly game of Bunco! Theme – To celebrate Valentine’s Day - our theme this month is miniature or tiny. Love it. So, get creative, ladies! The Ship’s Bell Please bring a food dish to share, and $5 to play. We roll at 7:00pm! We Need Your Support! Military Spouses of Newport is an all-volunteer organization run by military spouses attached to Naval Station Newport. We are in urgent need of new board volunteers for 2014 – 2015. Current board members will be stepping down from their positions in May 2014 this year. We are in need of new board member volunteers, and we will need all positions filled for the coming term. Please reach out to our president to volunteer. Email: [email protected] Thank you for your support! Date: February 25, 2014 Location: Upper Green Lane Community Center Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Cost: $5.00 Join us each month for a potluck dinner and a game of “Bunco”! Cash prizes for most Bunco wins, most snake eyes, and more! For more information, or to be added to the monthly evite please contact: Jessica at [email protected] We need volunteers! To volunteer, please contact the Ships’ Bell! Location: Naval War College Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 10am – 2pm Disclaimer: The Newport Officers’ Spouses’ Club is a Non-Federal Entity. It is not part of the Department of Navy or 2 Come check out the Military Spouses of Newport Ship’s Bell! any of its components and it does not have Governmental status. The Ship’s Bell is open to anyone with a military ID (and guests that accompany them). The store is located at the War College next to the library. To visit our gift store simply check in with the quarterdeck, and they will direct you down the hall to the Ship’s Bell. Come check us out – all proceeds from the store support Community Aid, Military Programs and Scholarships for graduating seniors of local military members. Please consider helping at The Ship’s Bell Store: Your volunteer time helps to support our scholarships and charities program. Please contact [email protected] to volunteer. Disclaimer: Military Spouses of Newport is a Non-Federal Entity. It is not part of the Department of the Navy or any of its components and it does not have Governmental status. 2 Around Town! Check out what’s happening around town this month! 26th Annual Newport Winter Festival – Date: February 14, 2014 - February 23, 2014 Touted as “New England’s Largest Winter Extravaganza,” the annual Winter Festival will take place February 14th-23th, 2014 throughout Newport and Newport County. Featuring over 150 events, the Festival offers a unique winter experience combining food, festivities, music, and fun for all ages. Melt away your winter blues with all the Newport Winter Festival has to offer. Highlighted events include the Children’s Fair, Chili Cook-Off, Chicken Wing Cook-off and the renowned concert by The Cast of BeatleMania. Check out the below website link for a listing of all of the events by day. http://www.newportevents.com/winterfest/ Friday Coffee Group – Come out with other military spouses for a cup of coffee! Each Friday we try and get together for a cup of coffee at our local favorite coffee shop. No need to RSVP – just come when you can! When: Friday Where: French Confection Address: 72 E Main Rd, Middletown, Rhode Island Time: 9:00am – 11:00am Announcement! Scholarships Accepting scholarship applications now! Every year, the Military Spouses of Newport sponsors scholarships for graduating high school students residing in the greater Newport area who are dependents of active duty, retired or deceased military personnel. We also offer a scholarship for spouses in postsecondary education, certification, or professional programs. If you meet all of the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to complete this application. This year’s scholarships application period will be from January 10th - April 5th, 2014. Please read through the eligibility criteria and requirements and submit completed applications postmarked no later than April 5, 2014. Submit applications to Military Spouses of Newport, Attn: Scholarships. PO Box 5115, Newport, RI 0284. January Charitable Contributions: The Military Spouses of Newport donated a total of $5,665.00 in charitable donations to the following organizations: $1000 - Wyakin Warriors $1615 - Operation Military Kids $800 - Forest Avenue Elementary School, Middletown, RI $1000 - Seamen’s Church Institute $1250 - Jamestown SchoolLawn Avenue 8th Grade Class Disclaimer: Military Spouses of Newport is a Non-Federal Entity. It is not part of the Department of the Navy or any of its components and it does not have Governmental status. 3 Valentine’s Day Decorating! Simple, and easy to do! Monthly Decorating Tip – Valentine’s Day! Red-and-Pink Valentine's Mantel Red pillar candles, fresh roses, and jars of valentine candy complement a store-bought heart wreath on this simple and colorful Valentine's Day mantel. To craft the heart garland, you take and twist pink and red tissue paper, and glue it onto cardstock hearts. A family photo adds a nice personal touch. Decorating for valentine’s day does not need to cost much – just simply take some decorative jars and fill with a colorful valentines treat to create these jars that look great on a mantle, table, or just about anywhere you want to place them! (Panera Bread) Black Bean Soup Recipe of the Month: Ingredients: Winter is the best time for a warm bowl of soup! Do you like Panera Bread’s Black Bean Soup? Check out this knock-off soup that tastes just like it! This recipe gets 4.5 out of 5.0 Stars! Serving size: 4-6 Prep time: 10 Min. Cook time: 20 Min. Total Time: 30 Min. 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 1/4 large red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 small chicken bouillon cubes 1 -1 1/2 cup boiling water 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, not drained 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 lemon, juice of 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch Directions: Another really easy recipe, makes a great starter or make it a meal with a crusty loaf of fresh bread, or some Nachos, and a salad! 1. In a pot, combine the first six ingredients; simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Add half a can of beans, salt and cumin; cook for 5 minutes. 3. Puree soup (Use an immersion blender which makes it easy to do it right in the pot – but a hand mixer, or blender would work too). 4. Add the rest of the beans to the soup. 5. Combine the cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water. 6. Add the lemon and the cornstarch to the soup; cook until thickened. Read more: <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/panera-bread-black-beansoup-49737?oc=linkback">http://www.food.com/recipe/panera-bread-blackbean-soup-49737?oc=linkback</a> Disclaimer: Military Spouses of Newport is a Non-Federal Entity. It is not part of the Department of the Navy or any of its components and it does not have Governmental status. 4 Board Information & Volunteer Opportunities: 2013 – 2014 Board of Directors: President: Jennifer Luebbert Vice President: Natalie Blackketter Secretary: Cerry Rasmussen Treasurer: Annette Recavarren Welcome New Volunteers! We want to extend a warm welcome to “Stacey Benson” the new “Hospitality Chair” for 2014 – 2015! Thank you Stacy for volunteering your precious time to help make this organization a success! Presidents Corner: February 2014 Happy February! We are still looking for a new board of Directors to take over in May. Most of us will be moving off to new locations, and we will need your support to continue with the great events and activities for our fellow Military spouses. Not only does MSoN help make connections between spouses while stationed here at Naval Station Newport, but we also make a difference through our highly successful Charities and Scholarships programs. If you are interested in volunteering please email me or come on out and join us at one our monthly board meetings. Jennifer Luebbert, President Meals for New Moms We need your help! The Pink Book Have you heard about the “Pink Book”? It is a directory of recommended services, products, and places that have been enjoyed by military families stationed here in Newport, RI. Printed versions are available at “The Ship’s Bell”. You can purchase online access to The Pink Book at www.milspousenewport.org. All of the proceeds benefit members, our scholarship fund, and the charities we support. 2014 – 2015 Volunteer Opportunities: Calling all members – Help us welcome new babies of our members by bringing a meal to a new mom. We need volunteers to help make meals! Please lend your time to help a family by dropping off a meal or feel free to send a takeout meal instead. Sign up to be notified when the stork has arrived! For more information contact: [email protected] Contact Information: We are looking for members to fill the Board of Directors positions that are opening when the existing board steps down in May 2014. We need volunteers for the following positions: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Socials Chair Membership Chair Do you have any questions or want to volunteer? Please feel free to email us at: [email protected] or http:// www.milspousenewport.org Disclaimer: Military Spouses of Newport is a Non-Federal Entity. It is not part of the Department of the Navy or any of its components and it does not have Governmental status. 5
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