June/July 07

I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer. I know I have enjoyed traveling and a little down time with my kids. It has been an interesting experience witnessing the summer surge in OTS. Hang in there, it’s almost over.
Some of the 23rd spouses and I were able to break away for a dinner out last month and I really enjoyed visiting with everyone and the good food too. We have another dinner out scheduled in August and I hope you will try to make it. Starting in September the group coffees will be on the second Tuesday of the month, so mark you calendars now.
I also wanted to let you know the Dining Outs will be changing to Dining Ins after the September class. If you have any desire to attend one of these fun events then do it soon. Dining Ins are for military only. Personally, I am sad these events will be changing because I have really enjoyed witnessing the traditions and seeing everyone all dressed up.
Sincerely,
Stephanie

Highlighted Squadron/OTS/Base Events
Aug 2 & 3 – COT 07-05 Dining Out and Graduation Parade (Hope to see you there!)
Aug 15 – 23rd Spouses dinner at Jim & Nick’s BBQ in Prattville at 7 pm. Please RSVP to Stephanie 356-7606 by Aug 14th so I know how many seats to reserve.
Aug 20 – COT Class 07-06 start date
Sept 20 & 21 – COT/BOT combined Dining Out and Graduation Parade

Montgomery Playgroup
This playgroup was started by Heather Stapleton and Lucy Lasso. It is for all moms and their children. If you are interested in doing fun things around town call Heather at 207-4263 and check out this link. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Montgomery_Moms_on_the_Move/?yguid=203436977

Officer Spouses Club (OSC)
August 16 there will be a membership night in the O Club Ballroom at 6 PM
August 30 there will be a Community Welcome for the OSC. Many local businesses will have table and information available. Lots of door prizes will be given away too. It will also be in the O Club Ballroom from 9-noon.

Maxwell Air Force Base Happenings
MAXWELL-GUNTER PLAY GROUP: The Maxwell Support Division Family Support Branch sponsors the Maxwell-Gunter Play Group. The Maxwell-Gunter Play Group gives Maxwell-Gunter moms, dads and their babies through pre-school an opportunity to socialize and participate in outings and special events. The next meetings are 31 Jul 07, 0930 – 1100, at the Gunter Community Center and 10 Aug 07, 0930 – 1100, at the Maxwell Events Center (formerly the Maxwell Enlisted Club). For more information contact the Family Support Branch at ext 32353 or Ms. Jennifer Spence at 491-0161. (MSD/MSF/Ms. Pickett/32353)

SPOUSE LOCAL EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION: The Maxwell Support Division Family Support Branch Career Focus Program is sponsoring a Spouse Local Employment Orientation, 7 Aug 07, 1000 – 1130. Spouses and dependents will get information on local hiring practices. This class will also give an overview of the demographics of the local area and what to expect when trying to obtain employment. We will also provide résumé assistance. This program is for dependents and spouses only. Register by 6 Aug 07. For more information, contact Mr. Myers at ext 32353. (MSD/MSF/Mr. Myers/32353)

UNDERSTANDING AND IMPROVING YOUR CREDIT REPORT: The Maxwell Support Division Personal Financial Management Program is sponsoring Understanding and Improving Your Credit Report, 7 Aug 07, 1100 – 1230. Your credit score has a direct correlation to interest rates you can expect to pay on mortgages, car loans, credit cards, and personal loans. Today, credit scores also may determine if you are hired for a job. Save yourself thousands by learning how your score is computed and ways you can improve it. Register 6 Aug 07. For more information, contact Ms. Washington at ext 32353. (MSD/MSF/Ms. Washington/32353)

VOLUNTEER ADVISORY COUNCIL (VAC): The Maxwell Support Division Family Support Branch is sponsoring a VAC meeting, 8 Aug 07, 0900 – 1000. The VAC is the official council that coordinates base-wide volunteer activities. It is comprised of volunteers representing their organization. Every organization on base should send a representative to the meetings to learn about and coordinate the volunteer needs of the Maxwell-Gunter and tri-county communities. For more information, contact Mr. Aguilar at ext 32353. (MSD/MSD/Mr. Aguilar/32353)

HOW TO DEVELOP A WINNING RÉSUMÉ: The Maxwell Support Division Family Support Branch Career Focus Program is sponsoring How to Develop a Winning Résumé, 9 Aug 07, 1100 – 1230. This work shop will cover the different types of résumés and help you develop the best résumé to get that needed interview. We will provide information for inexperienced résumé writers. This program is for dependents and spouses only. Register 8 Aug 07. For more information, contact Mr. Myers at ext 32353.


SETTING UP SCHOOL RULES (PARENT’S CLASS): The Maxwell Support Division Family Support Branch Family Life Education Program is sponsoring Setting Up School Rules (Parent’s Class), 9 Aug 07, 1130 – 1300. It’s time for another year of school and planning now can save you from having the same challenges you normally have, such as getting homework done and last minute projects being sprung on you. Register by 8 Aug 07. For more information, contact Ms. Hixon at ext 32353. (MSD/MSD/Ms. Hixon/32353)

MAXWELL TOASTMASTERS: The Maxwell Toastmasters Club 1154 meets every Wednesday, 1130 – 1230, in Bldg 804, Rm NW 201, between Civilian Personnel and Contracting Squadron offices. We invite anyone interested in building confidence as a competent speaker and leader to join us. We hold our meetings in a safe and friendly environment with the goal of providing a mutually supportive and positive learning experience in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. These skills in turn foster self-confidence and personnel growth. If you are afraid to stand before a group and speak or want to improve your speaking abilities, Toastmasters are for you. For more information, contact Ms. Harris at ext 32683. (42 ABW/JA/Ms. Harris/32683)

MAXWELL-GUNTER TENNIS ASSOCIATION: The Maxwell-Gunter Tennis Association is active and recruiting new members, those who play and those who want to learn. We are also seeking an interested tennis player at Gunter to become our point of contact at Gunter. Our goal is to foster tennis play at Maxwell and Gunter, establish a matrix of local base players, offer tennis instruction/clinics, and form a Maxwell-Gunter Tennis League to compete with local tennis leagues in Montgomery. For more information, contact CDR Steed, ACSC/DEW, at ext 36153. (ACSC/DEW/ CDR Steed/36153)