Kadena Officers' Spouses' Club : Okinawa Japan

Mensore!*
Welcome to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa!

Kadena Air Base is the hub of airpower in the Pacific, and home to the Air Force’s largest combat wing—the 18th Wing—and a variety of associate units. Together they form “Team Kadena”—a world-class combat team ready to fight and win from the Keystone of the Pacific.

KOSC MISSION STATEMENT
The Kadena Officers' Spouses' Club (KOSC) is an organization committed to promoting volunteerism and service to society by fostering relationships with the Okinawan community through charitable contributions promoting friendship.

The KOSC raises funds by operating the Kadena Gift Corner, which is primarily run by volunteers. The KOSC is a member of the American Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) through which the majority of charitable funds are distributed to both American and Japanese charities.

Kadena Officers’ Spouses’ Club — Promoting education through scholarships, fostering friendship within the Okinawan Community, and volunteering to help raise money for charitable giving.

• KADENA OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The 2010 Scholarship Application and Instructions are available for download. Copies are also available at the Kadena Gift Corner. Application Deadline: 27 February 2010.

Download 2010 KADENA OSC Scholarship Application.
(MS Word.doc)

* “Mensore” is a native Okinawan word meaning “Welcome.”

CONTACT the KOSC:
General Info & Questions:
koscinfo@kadenaosc.org

KOSC Mailing Address:
KOSC / Bldg 753
Unit 5149 Box 10
APO AP, 96368

Website questions or problems:
Webmaster:
koscweb@kadenaosc.org

• New shipments arriving at the Kadena Gift Corner. Come and see all the great new items! Volunteer opportunities available.

• Great information relating to newcomers, PCS, financial etc. from the AFRC (Airman and Family Readiness Center).

• There is a nice story about the KOSC and Gift Corner on the Kadena AB website.

NEWS and INFO

• President’s Corner

• Charitable Contributions

• Member-at-Large Report

KOSC Coins available!
Show your support by purchasing one, two or even three!! Cost is $12 each—if you buy two or more, they are $10 each. Checks and cash only please.

Coins will be available at each function. KOSC is adding a new game to many functions. A board member will throw down a coin and those who have their KOSC coin with them will receive an extra door prize ticket. $12 each or 2 for $20

February’s Social Event

Dinner and Kimono Fashion Show
Presented by the 18 MXG and 18 CEG

Thursday, February 18th
6:30 at the O’Club Ballroom

Buffet featuring a sushi bar, taco rice, yaki soba, vegetable tempura, salad with sesame dressing, and dessert.
$16 O’Club members
$18 non-members

Kimono presented by Hitomi Woodcock.
Suggested attire: Come dressed in kimono or your Asian best.

RSVP to Rachel Bradley by Feb. 14th

• To go with the theme of "A Salute to the Military Spouse" for the October Dining In, our 18 Comm Squadron Spouses Group came up with a song/poem to say “HATS OFF TO THE MILITARY SPOUSE.”

• Information about the AWWA.

• Friends of the Storks Nest.

• KOSC members participate in
Okinawan Bilateral Friendship Day.

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