*** OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY for ALL MILITARY SPOUSES ***

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation's (SaveAndInvest.org) is NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS for FINANCIAL COUNSELOR FELLOWSHIPS. *TIME-SENSITIVE* Due: APRIL 15th 2011



The FINRA Investor Education Foundation has opened the application process for its 2011 MILITARY SPOUSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM:

http://www.saveandinvest.org/Military/SpouseFellowships/?utm_source=MM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Military_News_031011_FINAL.



Now in its sixth year, the program provides fellowship recipients with the education needed to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor(r) (AFC(r)) designation. The FINRA Foundation administers the Military Spouse Fellowship in partnership with the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education(r) (AFCPE(r)) and the National Military Family Association.



Accredited SPOUSES serve the military community as FINANCIAL COUNSELORS at FAMILY READINESS & SUPPORT CENTERS, CREDIT COUNSELING & TAX CENTERS, FINANCIAL AID OFFICES & CREDIT UNIONS throughout the U.S. and

abroad. These ORGANIZATIONS ARE IN NEED OF WELL-TRAINED SPECIALISTS who understand the unique financial needs of MILITARY FAMILIES.



APPLY ONLINE:

http://www.militaryfamily.org/get-info/support-family/spouse-employment/financial-counselor-fellowships.html

*** Applications DUE: APRIL 15th 2011 ***



*** For More Information ***



OSAN AB Spouses CONTACT:

Mary Rawles, GS-9, DAF - Community Readiness Specialist

A&FRC (Airman & Family Readiness Center)

DSN: 315-784-5440 COMM: 011-82-31-661-5440

FAX: 315-784-4669

Website: http://www.51fss.com/afrc

Facebook Group: Osan Airman & Family Readiness Center



Spouses outside of the Osan AB Community CONTACT:

Your "Local" A&FRC (Airman & Family Readiness Center)



This is certainly an outstanding opportunity for our Spouses, so please help me spread this GREAT news with all our fellow Airmen and their Spouses. Thank you to each of you for all you have done, and continue to do, for our Mighty Air Force. You are appreciated.



Proudly working for and serving with you,



PeggyLea Baker

Spouse of CMSgt Tom Baker - 7th Air Force Command Chief/Republic of Korea

eMail: peggylea.baker@yahoo.com

DSN/Home (Osan AB/S Korea): 784-0333

Mobile: 010-2893-2196

Osan Community Garden

Hello:




As the weather turns nice we would like to invite everyone to come out and

enjoy our community garden. It is located in between the rear of the

hospital and the School Age Program. We were able to obtain this by winning

the Newmans Own Grant for Osan's Parent Network (OPN) program. The garden

is very diverse and hosts sections for herbs, watermelons, beans, flowers,

and also plots for individuals to grow whatever they like. Space is limited

so please fill out the attached application and send it to

kimandtravis@msn.com or myself at Kristina.gasaway.ctr@osan.af.mil. Since

this was awarded to the Osan Parent Network we do ask for applications to

track the usage and also ensure we are able to give back to the OPN. Hope to

see you all out there enjoying this hidden Osan gem!







Kristina Gasaway

Family Advocacy Program Assistant

784-5010

Secret Garden Cake

Makes one 9-by-13-inch layer cake



Old-Fashioned Vanilla Cake

10 cups Swiss Meringue Buttercream

One 11 1/2-ounce package milk chocolate morsels

40 chocolate wafer cookies

Two 2-ounce packages pretzel sticks, at least 4-inches long (about 100)

1 cup candy pebbles

Marzipan Flowers

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

1.Place cake on a clean work surface. Using a serrated knife, trim top to make level, and split cake horizontally to form 2 layers. Place a dab of buttercream in the center of a 9-by-13-inch cardboard rectangle. Center 1 cake layer on top. Using an offset spatula, frost top of cake layer with 5 cups buttercream for the filling; place remaining cake layer on top. Frost entire cake with remaining 5 cups buttercream. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.

2.Meanwhile, melt chocolate morsels in a double-boiler or a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (do not let bowl touch water). Stir in vegetable oil until combined. Remove from heat. Dip pretzels into chocolate to coat, and transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let sit in a cool place until chocolate has set.

3.Using white glue, affix cardboard rectangle to a cutting board or piece of plywood covered with adhesive-backed paper, approximately 14-by-18 inches. Process chocolate cookies in a food processor until finely ground; you will need 2 cups of crumbs. Sprinkle top of chilled cake with crumbs. Place marzipan terracotta pot in center of cake. Sprinkle candy pebbles on top of cake to form a path. Arrange marzipan flowers and garden hose in clusters on either side of path.

4.Gently press pretzels into sides of cake, about 1/2-inch apart. Serve at room temperature.

.



Read more at Marthastewart.com: Secret Garden Cake - Martha Stewart Recipes

Children's Easter Portraits

Osan Community Garden

Hello: The area behind the hospital is our Osan Community Garden that was given


to us through a Newmans Own Grant specifically for the Osan Parent Network. We

are glad that the weather will be warming up here shortly and the garden will be

back in bloom. There is an application if you are interested in having a plot in

the garden and there are also lots of volunteer opportunities open within the

Osan Parent Network and the Community Garden. The Family Advocacy Office is the

POC for both groups and I can be reached at the above email or my work email at

kristina.gasaway.ctr@osan.af.mil.

With this being said PLEASE do not use this area as a dog walk. We have left the

gates open so the community can come and go as they desire. I am hoping this is

being used as a dog walk area because people were unsure of what is was designed

to be used for. Thank you all in advance and hope to hear from lots of people

soon!



Happy New Year!!



Kristina Gasaway

Massage Therapist: Alicia Dryja

Please take a moment to visit her website~


http://osanmassage.com/

Adopt this Blog!

Still looking for someone interested in taking over this blog..  I am just too busy with a new baby and new business.  Please let me know if you'd like to take it over!  Thank you!

-Christiana

Photographer: Christiana J Photography

Shall I shamelessly promote my business on the OPN Blog?  Was a question I asked myself...  I run this blog, so I thought it may seem tacky.  But I asked my husband and he didn't think so...  =)  haha! 

Anyway, I have just started up my photography business, and am sooo happy to finally be doing the one thing I've always wanted!  I am here at Osan, and will be soon moving on base into Jurisan tower. 

I would LOVE to take your photos!  I need practice and to fill my portfolio... which is why I am charging significantly less than the usual.  My prices will go up starting April 1st.  Please take a look at my website~ http://www.cjphotog.com/   and also visit my Facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/christianajphotography

Thank you!!

Girl Scout Cookie Sales!!

Hello all!

Just a note to remind everyone that cookie sales are going on now!!  There will be a booth  from 4-8 this evening at the BX, so come get them!!  This year we have less cookies in stock! 

Holiday Crafts for Kids!

Button ornaments, recycled ribbon garlands, and sugar cookie hands are just some of the fun craft ideas for you and your kids to do this holiday season!

Check here for instructions on these and more projects:
http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/holiday-crafts-for-kids

Post Office Volunteers Needed!

*** Sent on behalf of 51/CS ***

Team Osan,



The holiday season is the Osan post office's busiest time of year and the

volume of mail increases by at least 300 percent. New mail has started to

pour in and the Post Office needs your help to clear it out just as quickly.

Please remember to check your PO box frequently and pick up your packages as

soon as you can. Also, holiday volunteers are always needed in order to

process and deliver the mail as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Individual or group volunteers are welcomed, but all volunteers must contact

the post office for scheduling.

FREE Financial Accounting Course

Hello,




The Airman & Family Readiness Center and the Education Office is offering an

opportunity for 12 Osan spouses to receive training in Financial Accounting.

This course will provide introductory information and skills related to the

role of accounting in a business setting.



The tuition is "FREE". The training will be held on 8, 15, and 22

Jan/0900-1700. Please check the attachment for more information.



To register for the course, please contact Mr. David Brett at

david.brett@osan.af.mil or 784-5440.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, 4 Jan 2011


Please help us spread the word!



v/r



Mr. Rashaud R. Smith, GS-12

Chief, Airman & Family Readiness Center

Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

DSN: 315.784.5440/Comm: 011.82.31.661.5440

FAX: 315.784.4669/Comm: 011.82.31.661.4669

Website: http://www.51fss.com/afrc.htm

Facebook Group: Osan Airman & Family Readiness Center

Happy Holidays from OPN!

Happy Thanksgiving from OPN!

Wishing you all a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! 

English Teaching Opportunity

Good afternoon Team Osan,




The Korean-American Partnership Association (KAPA) is looking for 20

volunteers to teach English to Songtan Jeil High School students from

1230-1530 Nov. 20. Volunteers will meet at the 7-Eleven outside Osan's main

gate at 1100 Nov. 20. To sign up or ask additional questions contact any of

the following POCs:



-Jen Kim, Phone: 016-9399-1980, E-mail: zeros11@hanmail.net

-Yi In Won, Phone: 010-3719-7283, E-mail: kapaosan@yahoo.com

-Jim Dunnet, Phone: 010-6285-9966, E-mail: jamesd940@gmail.com



V/R



Lt Chiles



//SIGNED//

CODY D. CHILES, 1Lt, USAF

Deputy, Public Affairs

51st Fighter Wing

DSN: 315-784-4044 COMM: 031-661-4044

COMM (From U.S.): 011-82-31-661-4044

cody.chiles@osan.af.mil

http://www.osan.af.mil

Sarah Luck: Personal Trainer

Hello,






my name is Sarah Luck. I'm a military spouse and personal trainer. I currently teach Spin and AB's classes at the fitness center and just recently signed a contract with the gym to start personal training. I thought the OPN would be a perfect place to start advertising. Anyone interested in hiring a personal trainer can do so by speaking with someone at the front desk at the fitness center, or by email me at sarah.mytrainer.luck@gmail.com





Thanks so much for your help OPN!



--

Sarah A. Luck

010.2236.4788



Be blessed!

***Osan Trick or Treat Bash UPDATE***

I wanted to pass along some other information that is important


to know. We need your help and that is addressed in item #3 of this

email.



1. The Osan Trick or Treat Bash is scheduled for Thursday, 1530-1730

hrs. In some advertisements, it shows an end time of 9:30 pm.



2. We have a large turnout for the costume contest. Last year, we had

52 interested people but this year, it is approaching 100. We don't

want to take any opportunities away from anyone to compete so anyone

that comes to the Costume Contest at the O'Club will be able to enter.

Bottom line ... no need for further registrations. We will quickly

register you there at the club when you arrive. Our volunteers have a

good plan to adjust to the large amount of children that we are

expecting. As a reminder, the Costume Contest is scheduled for

1745-1845. Please make sure you show by 1745 for registration.



The first group to be judged will be our 10-12 year group, followed by

7-9, followed by 4-6, and then Infants to 3 which .... accounts for more

than half the entries.



3. Lastly, and more importantly, please talk to your friends and

neighbors and ask them if they have registered for the Osan Trick or

Treat Bash. There are two reasons we are asking people to register ...

1) we need an accurate count of children so we can communicate with our

38 offices/booths about the candy to purchase and 2) so we can provide

updates on this event as they become available. Because it is possible

we could eclipse 300 kids, we are expanding the walking area to

alleviate overcrowding to the best of our ability.



If you could, canvass your friends/neighbors and ask them if they have

emailed me. If not, please have them do that.



Again, more info to follow.



MARK S. REUSS, MSgt, USAF

51 FSS/CAA

Career Assistance Advisor

DSN: 784-9155

**Osan Trick or Treating hours**

Trick or treating this October 31st will be from 1800-2000 hrs.  Restricted to base housing towers only. 

Pumpkin Carving Contest!

The Community Center is holding a PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST free for those wishing to show their creativity. It will be held on Saturday and Sunday starting at 1 PM each day. They will provide the pumpkins and some carving tools but if you happen to have your own custom pumpkin-carving tools, bring them along. They would appreciate if you could sign up today or tomorrow so stop on by or give them a call at the Community Center. It will certainly be a fun family event without all the mess at home!




Happy Autumn!

Volunteers Needed!

Good afternoon!




Please take a look at Osan's latest Volunteer needs:



Osan American Elementary School (OAES) Parent Teacher Organization is

looking for 50 volunteers to help run game, crafts and food during the Fall

Festival that will be held on October 26th, 2010, at 1800-1900. Set up at

1700. If interested please contact nigelkyork@msn.com.



Osan Middle School needs:



- Parent volunteers to serve in our PTSO as well as to assist during

our morning and lunch hours. Morning volunteers will supervise outstanding

students from 0800 to 0830 in the cafeteria as they await the start of the

school day. Lunch volunteers will monitor our gym and athletic field while

students are allowed to pursue recreational activities.

Training/orientation will be provided.



- A volunteer who knows how to use the Chinese and/or Japanese abacas

and be willing to demonstrate how to use them during the math classes.



- Additionally OAMS is looking for volunteers for the Social Studies

class to show the students how to read a compass, how to follow directions

and do a mini course/circuit on school grounds.



If interested, please call our office at DSN: 784-7256 or stop in our

office.



Osan American High School is in need of volunteers for tutoring 9-12 grade

students in Chemistry, Geometry and Algebra. If you are interested please

call our office at DSN: 784-9174/9096.



Cookie Crunch 2010 is underway. This program is sponsored by the Osan

Officers' Spouses' Club. Over 80,000 cookies will be baked in the Mustang

Club kitchen for all single/unacc military members stationed at AF

installations on the ROK for delivery in mid-December. It is estimated this

is their 14th year. OOSC is looking for volunteers from the entire Osan

Base Population (Active Duty, Spouses, etc) who can help on the baking days:

Oct 25-28; Nov 1-4, 8, 10. 2 shifts per day: 10:00-12:30 & 12:30-3:00.

Volunteers should select their day(s)/shift(s) and email:

ccvolunteers@osanosc.com, cookiecrunch@osanosc.com for further information.



Thrift Shop: Volunteers needed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 0900

to 1400, and first Saturday of each month from 0900 to 1400. Child Care

costs may be reimbursed by the OOSC. For more information please call at

DSN 784-3435 or E-mail thriftshopmgr@osanosc.com.



The Osan Thrift Shop is also in need of volunteers who are interested in

building shelves and clothing racks for their growing operations. Volunteers

will receive instructional demonstrations and provided with the necessary

tools. No experience is required just enthusiasm and willing to help

renovate the working space! The project is due to start as soon as possible,

so anyone interested needs to contact the Thrift Shop manager at

thriftshopmgr@osanosc.com.



The American Red Cross (ARC) at Osan AB is looking for the following

volunteers: Station Chairman, Chairman of Volunteers and Volunteen Chairman

(Teen Volunteer Chairman). Anyone interested in volunteering for any of the

above positions please come to the ARC in Bldg 924 (Checkertails), or call

at DSN 784-1855 for further information.





Thanks for sharing your valuable time and expertise with Team Osan,





V/r

Carmen Simmons, GS-09
Community Readiness Technician

Osan Airman & Family Readiness Center
DSN: 315.784.5440/Comm: 011.82.31.661.5440
FAX: 315.784.4669/Comm: 011.82.31.661.4669

Website: http://www.51fss.com/afrc.htm

Facebook Group: Osan Airman & Family Readiness Center