October Meeting
Day: Wednesday, October 28th
Time: Social Starts at 6:00, Meeting Starts at 6:30pm
Location: Community Center Reno Room
Volunteers will be available to supervise your children during the meeting. Please RSVP to Michelle at bescreservations@bealespouses.com if you would like to utilize our volunteers so that we can make sure we have enough
President's Corner
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you all know that we have 3 positions open on the BESC board. If you would like to be more involved in the club's operations then this would be a great idea for you. Here are brief descriptions of each position we have open:
1st Vice President- You get to assume the duties of the President in the event of her absence. Assists the manger of the Airman's Attic. Oversees and attends the committee meetings of Welfare, Newsletter, Ways & Means (Operations), and Airmen’s Attic. Oversees and coordinates Special Activities, (i.e. Bunko, Mom and Tots, etc.) Takes minutes at meetings in the absence of the Secretary. Writes a monthly article for newsletter. If you really want to get involved then this is the one for you!
Welfare-Organizes and oversees all fundraising events for Welfare funds. Creates & submits all fundraising requests for SVS approval.
Historian- Responsible for recording and maintaining records of special events of the BESC for historical purposes
(i.e. photos and newspaper clippings). If you like to scrapbook and take pictures, then you would love this one!
If you have any questions please feel free to email me back, call me at 702-606-1626, or talk to any of our current board members at the next meeting scheduled on Wed., Aug.19th at 6pm at the CAC.
Thanks for your time,
Robin Atwell
BESC President
Join us for Coffee and Fun!
Coffee mornings will now be on Wednesdays starting this week. They will still be at the CAC and at 9am. We will be in the ballroom and we will have the bouncy castle for the kids. We hope to see you there.
Committee Updates
Look for other opportunities to participate in the BESC through committees, social groups, and volubteer events!
Constitution/Bylaw Committee
Draft Constitution Changes (as of May 2009)
Jenn Smitherman - Committee Chair
Website Committee
The website committee currently has positions open to keep the calendar updated, moderate the forums, moderate the Beale Classifieds website, and research/write articles on Beale, the local community, and on being a military spouse for submission on the website.
Thank you,
Vicky Jensen - Committee Chair
Beale Enlisted Spouses Club
The Beale Enlisted Spouses Club (BESC) is a diverse group of spouses dedicated to serving the community and forming connections with other spouses here on Beale Air Force Base. The members come from all walks and phases of life, representing a variety of skills, talents, abilities and interests. We range from newlyweds to retirees, from new parents to empty nesters and everywhere in between.
BESC holds monthly general membership meetings and hosts social activities to provide its members with opportunities to build strong personal relationships. Likewise we conduct regular charitable projects the promote community involvement and goodwill.
Whether you are new to Beale or are an old friend, we hope you will join us as we connect and support the Beale community and hopefully make it a nicer place to live for you, our families, and our airmen.
Membership
Membership in the Beale Enlisted Spouses Club is open to all spouses of enlisted active duty, reserve and guard members. Associate membership is open to spouses of retired enlisted members, spouses of deceased enlisted members and married active duty members married to enlisted active duty members.
Membership dues are $10.00 per year for E-1 through E-5 and $20.00 per year for E-6 through E-9, retired and associate members.
Not sure if BESC is right for you? Newcomers are welcome to attend one function as a non-dues paying participant to see what we are all about.
General membership meetings are held monthly. Meetings are generally held the second Monday of the month at the Community Center. A social period is held from 6-6:30pm with the general membership meeting beginning at 6:30pm. Following the meeting is the monthly themed activity and more social time.
Airmen's Attic
The Airmen’s Attic was established to support our lower ranking active duty personnel (E-6 and below) and junior officers 0-1 through 0-3 and their families with free household items, furniture, adult and children's clothing, and canned goods.
The Airmen’s Attic is a nonprofit base organization run by friendly volunteers. Volunteers are always welcome and donations are always accepted during operation hours.
Visit their webpage for more information including location and hours.
2009/2010 Board
Elected Positions
President- Robin Atwell
1st Vice president- Open
2nd Vice President- Diana Matthews
Secretary- Carla Dilly
Operations Treasurer- Heather Jones
Welfare Treasurer- Hafdis Miller
Appointed Positions
Parliamentarian-Jenn Smitherman
Ways and Means- Carolyn Newton
Website/Brochure- Vicky Jensen
Welfare-Open
Publicity- Amber Clemons
Reservations- Michelle Dickey
Functions/Programs- Michelle Dickey
Membership- Stacy Jetton
Base Liaison- Cathy Rodgers
Community Outreach/Scholarship- Joyce Willey
Historian- Open
Airmen’s Attic Manager-Carolyn Admundson
Governing Rules
Meeting Minutes
- June 2009
- June Budget Meeting
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009 - BOSC Hosted
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- July 2008 - no meeting
Position Descriptions
Brief Description of Elected Board Positions
Detailed Descriptions:
- President
- First Vice President
- Second Vice President
- Secretary
- Ways and Means Treasurer
- Welfare Treasurer
Brief Description of Appointed Board Positions
Photo Gallery
Here are just a few snapshots from our meetings and events. Feel free to add your pictures and comments from BESC events!