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Zama Community Spouses' Association Official Newsletter

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ZaCSA Executive Board

Honorary President Alissa Harrison Advisor Angela Tilley President Beth van Kan Vice President Crystal Ryan Secretary Rhianna Santos Treasurer Tanya Simmons Parliamentarian Barbara Hill Hospitality Yolanda Hingel Membership Vacant Reservations Tanesha Clark People to People Ashley Padgett Programs Jennie Rodriguez Media & Publicity Esther Dacanay Historian Louise Clutter Fundraising Cathy Bischof Webmaster Meggan Orenstein Welfare Janet Montoya Scholarships Rose W ade East Meets West: Manager Beth van Kan Purchaser Crystal Ryan

Eight entrepreneurs from the Camp Zama Community participated in the January ZaCSA Luncheon. Photographers, crafters, bakers, and kitchenware consultants are just the few participants who shared information about the goods and services they can provide for the Camp Zama Community. The luncheon was a great opportunity for ZaCSA members to get to know about some of those extra resources in the community that can make living so far from home feel even more like home with some products we know and love and new products that are unique and and useful. Thanks to all of the ZaCSA members who joined

Don't Miss These Newsletter Features!

ZaCSA Activity
Good Time! ZaCSA Happy Hour and Karaoke, non- members welcome p. 4

Luncheon

February 26 ZaCSA will host the 2013 Tri Service Luncheon p. 4

Japanese Events

February Events List of events with Friendship Groups & Participants p. 9

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A note from the Honorary ZaCSA President

A note from the ZaCSA President

I am happy to share with you that ZaCSA granted its first grant request of the year to the Zama American High School Girl's Basketball team! A major part of ZaCSA's mission is to provide funds for Camp Zama Community groups and m embers who have a need. The ZaCSA Welfare Committee has an established system in which groups can complete a Grant Request (currently available at the East Meets West Gift Shop) to request funds. The Welfare Committee then meets on a m onthly basis to discuss the requests, making sure the requestors have m et all of the conditions of the Grant Request form, and then make a recommendation to the ZaCSA Executive Board. The Executive Board, based on the information provided by the W elfare Committee Chair, then votes on whether or not to approve the funds. The process is a simple one, but with two groups holding monthly meetings and both needing to approve the request, it can take at least two months. ZaCSA does not provide reimbursements to groups who have not submitted their request within the two- month timeline outlined in the application. ZaCSA currently has funds that we could be disbursing to Camp Zama Groups in need, however, we have gotten very few applications this ZaCSA Membership Year (September 2012 - May 30, 2013). If you are part of a group that needs funds, or know of a group that is struggling, please direct them to the East Meets West Gift Shop to pick up an application, hand deliver an application to them as a ZaCSA Member, or have them contact the ZaCSA Welfare Chair, Janet Montoya, at janetlee.montoya@gmail.com And don't forget, ZaCSA offers Non-traditional Scholarships as well as Scholarships for ZAHS graduating Seniors. See page 8, for more information.

I have a question and a challenge to share with all of our ZaCSA members this month. Did you make a resolution for 2013? I completely understand if you have not had an opportunity to do this yet. We all are so busy that we often forget to take the time to think and reflect. It is not too late! Resolve to change one thing this upcoming year that will make a difference in your life or that of others. To ensure that you realize this objective, tell ONE person your resolution and ask them to keep you on task with your resolution during the year. I resolve to get back to my goal of taking care of myself again. I have so missed the nearly 3 mile daily excursions and cardio workouts, and sharing that time with my workout buddies. Now that m y foot is nearly 100%, it is time renew the commitment of adding exercise back into the things I do for me. Whether you pick a popular resolution (i.e. to be more active in your childs school, be on time, and eat healthier, and lose weight), or select a change to effect that is personal for you in 2013, you will discover a happier version of you if you do. So chose to have coffee (or tea) and visit with a friend, attend Zama community events, volunteer (i.e. the Red Cross, Boy & Girl Scouts, schools, ACS, and of course ZaCSA) or climb Mt. Fuji, I am merely asking that we all resolve to make a difference in 2013. I have a little black dress that I have m y eye on wearing for the Tri- Services luncheon. SoLook out ZaCSA W alk & Talk ClubAlissas back!

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Staff a table to Greet Newcomers and give them information about ZaCSA once a month at the Newcomers Welcome at the CZCC during the Newcomers Taste of Japan Luncheon. Contact the Hospitality Chair, Yolanda Hingel at: hospitality@zacsa.org The 7th Annual ZaCSA Scholarship Basket Auction is Going, Going, Green! Volunteering for this evening event is just as fun as attending! We will also need ZaCSA volunteers to sale tickets for the event at the Camp Zama PX during the month of February. Use our Volunteer Spot link to see all of the essential volunteer opportunities for this critical ZaCSA event: http://vols.pt/ncBTtz ZaCSA will be selling Fried Oreos, Pancakes, and Baked Goods at the Camp Zama Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday April 6, 2013. Please mark your calendar to help at the booth and make some delicious baked goodies to sell. More information will be available in the March Wind Chimes.

Mark Your Calendar's for these Upcoming ZaCSA Events

A complete list of of ZaCSA Member and Friendship Events can be found on the ZaCSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ZaCSA

Weds. February 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZaCSA Executive Board Meeting in the East Meets West Board Room. If any members would like to attend the meeting or be placed on the agenda, contact ZaCSA Secretary Rhianna Santos at: secretary@zacsa.org Fri. February 8, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ZaCSA Members and their guest are welcome at the ZaCSA Happy Hour & Casual Karaoke in the Camp Zama Community Club's Karaoke room. There is no fee for this event. Enjoy the Happy Hour Specials from the Sports Bar and have a good time! Tues. February 26, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm ZaCSA hosts the Tri Service Luncheon, door prizes, skit, speaker, great lunch, and fun! Weds. March 6, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ZaCSA Executive Board Meeting in the East Meets West Board Room. If any members would like to attend the meeting or be placed on the agenda, contact ZaCSA Secretary Rhianna Santos at: secretary@zacsa.org Sat. March 16, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm The biggest event of the year, 7th Annual ZaCSA Scholarship Basket Auction, purchase tickets now

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ZaCSA Happy Hour & Casual Karaoke Members and Friends of Members All Welcome! When: Friday February 8, 2013, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Where: CZCC Karaoke Room, near the Sport's Bar Cost: FREE! This is a free event for ZaCSA Members and their guest Why: It's time to have a good time! Attendees can enjoy pay as you go Happy Hour Specials from the CZCC Sport's Bar. No need to RSVP for this event. We hope to see everyone there!
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All ZaCSA Members are cordially invited to the "Little Black Dress" Tri Service Luncheon When: February 26, 2013 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Where: Camp Zama Community Club Cost: $25 per member Purchase by February 19, 2013 Lunch will feature a four-course meal with steak, chicken, or pasta options Guest Speaker: Ms. Anne Elizabeth Murase, Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Sophia University in Tokyo

Luncheon tickets can be purchased outside the Camp Zama PX: Tuesdays 11:00 - 1:30 pm Thursdays 4:00 - 6:30 pm
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The Army, Air Force and Navy spouses' associations on the Kanto Plain rotate each year to host the annual Tri Service Luncheons. ZaCSA has the pleasure of hosting the luncheon this year for YOSC, the Yokosuka Officers Spouses' Club; AOSA, the Atsugi Officers' Spouses' Association; and YOSC, the Yokota Officers' Spouses' Club. For more information on ZaCSA, "Like" us on Facebook and visit: www.zacsa.org

Put on your favorite "Little Black Dress" or skirt, or sweater, whatever you love best, and join us for fun and fellowship, an engaging speaker, and to watch members of ZaCSA perform the skit "The Little Black Dress" at the 2013 Tri Service Luncheon

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ZaCSA sponsors the Annual Basket Auction to raise money for the scholarships ZaCSA provides to the Camp Zama Community. Last year, thanks to the kindness and generosity of the Camp Zama Community, the event was a great success! ZaCSA awarded $17,500, in scholarships to our Camp Zama High School graduating seniors. During the month of February, ZaCSA members will be selling tickets outside of the Camp Zama PX on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There are many volunteer positions that will need to be filled by ZaCSA members, view them and sign-up today: 1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/ncBTtz 2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your

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The East Meets West Gift Shop will be closed for the month of February for Inventory
Regular shop hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1100 - 1800 First Saturday of the Month 1000 - 1400

News from the East Meets West Gift Shop

Tickets for: February 26, Tri Service Luncheon March 16, 7th Annual Basket Auction Purchase at the Camp Zama PX Tuesdays 1100 - 1330 Thursdays 1600 - 1830 Special East Meets West Demonstration Class: Making Handbags from vintage obis with Amy Tuesday February 19, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Our Special Event of the month: Amy will demonstrate how to make a handbag from a vintage obi. One class member will take home the handbag as a door prize! $10 donation suggested for the class.

Military Sake Cups The tradition of a Sake Ceremony by Japanese

What is that...

Soldiers is reported to have begun during the RussoJapanese War and continued throughout WWII. The commissioning of sake cups, used at a sake ceremony to commemorate different military events was part of this tradition. Cups may display a units name, soldier's name, dates, and other bits of history. A Sake Ceremony may have been held by units getting ready to go into battle; beginning or finishing a great training exercise; attempting a "kamikaze" mission; or even given by the Japanese Government as a retirement memento. 6

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Updates and volunteer request from the ZaCSA standing and auxiliary committees

ZaCSA Committee News

Reservations

Media and Publicity

If you a ZaCSA Group Leader or Committee Chair and want to advertise your ZaCSA event, a request for members or volunteers, or a similar need, please contact the ZaCSA Media and Publicity Chair, Esther Dacanay. Esther can be reached at publicity@zacsa.org.

Deadline to join the Tri Service Luncheon, is Feb. 19. Pay at East Meets West, or at the Camp Zama PX : Tuesdays at lunch time and Thursdays at dinner time. during the month of February. If you have any questions, contact Reservations Chair, Tanesha Clark at: reservations@zacsa.org

Membership ZaCSA Membership provides opportunities for

social, cultural, and creative pursuits. ZaCSA member events include luncheons, evening events, small interest group support, and a variety of other activities hosted by our Japanese Friendship Groups. Making friends and sharing experiences is one of the highlights of being a ZaCSA member. ZaCSA volunteer contributions create community welfare funds and provide service to the Camp Zama Community. Please join us in welcoming the following new ZaCSA Members who joined during the month of January: Sonya Auston, Eliza van Kan, and Amy Ward. Membership Fees are $25 or free membership for spouses of deployed soldiers. Membership Forms can be found at the East Meets West Gift Shop and online at: http://www.scribd.com/doc/116428540/ZaCSA

Welfare The Welfare Committee reviews and researches

requests for funds applications and makes recommendations to the ZaCSA Executive Committee. Community members are encouraged to take advantage of the fundraising ZaCSA does specifically to support our community in this way. Applications for funds need to be submitted two months prior to the date they are needed. For more information, contact the Welfare Chair, Janet Montoya, at: welfare@zacsa.org

Tri Service Luncheon Save the date: Tuesday February 26, 2013. Plan

to attend or volunteer at the 2013 Tri Service Luncheon. ZaCSA has the honor of hosting this gathering and we are preparing a fabulous event for everyone!. You can contact the Tri Service Chair, Darlene Truesdell, at: triservice@zacsa.org

Fundraising ZaCSA will be participating in the Camp Zama

Scholarships ZaCSA Scholarship Applications were made

available to the community on Wednesday January 16. The deadline to apply for the Adult Scholarship is March 15, and the deadline for High School Graduates is March 30 The applications can be downloaded from the ZaCSA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ZaCSA

Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday April 6, 2013. We will staff a booth and sale baked goods, Fried Oreos, and pancakes. Your volunteer time is needed! Look in the Volunteer Section in March to sign up to help. Questions or suggestions? Contact Cathy at: fundraising@zacsa.org
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Updates and volunteer request from the ZaCSA standing and auxiliary committees

ZaCSA Committee News

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People to People
The ZaCSA Wind Chimes Newsletter is now the spot for all of your People to People news. Time and meeting location for these two activities will be sent to you in an email from the People to People Chair, Ashley Padgett.

February 13, 2013 Soroptimist Zama Craft Event at Sumei Hall Attendees:

Denise Strange Becky Cook Natasa Brumage Audrey Hernandez

Lia Park Nyra Pratt Carla Cardenas Robin Hodgson

Carmen Westbrook Esther Dacanay Meggan Orenstein Paula Childers

February 27, 2013 Heart to Heart Calligraphy Event at St. Barnaba's Church Attendees:

Susanne Galvin Audrey Hernandez Teresita Sanchez Kellyanne Salboro Robin Hodgson Kayla John

Stefanie Driver Denise Strange Jeannette Ritter Heather McCullough Nyra Pratt Rose Wade

Jen Peach Esther Dacanay Toni Johncour Janet Montoya Paula Childers Rory Sorensen Collen Bishop

Please contact Ashley Padgett, People to People Chair, as early as possible if you are unable to attend your event. We want to allow as many *ZaCSA Members as possible to participate. Open spots are still available for the delicious Japanese style dinner at the Tenchu Restaurant, March 13, 2013, at 6:00 pm. The Tenchu is famous for it's soy sauce, created from stock that has existed for many years. The cost of the event is 3000 Yen.

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A Special Offer for ZaCSA Members O nly from our Camp Zama Red Cross

If you are interested in being part of a class of ZaCSA members and receiving this offer, contact the Programs Chair, Jennie Rodriguez at: programs@zacsa.org This offer expires October 31, 2013
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ZaCSA Special Interest Groups

ZaCSA want to support your special interest. Cooking? Scrap Booking? Day trips in Japan? Book Club? Photography? The possibilities are endless!
We have the perfect meeting spot, the backroom of the East Meets West Gift shop. Start your group today, find people with like interests, and start having fun!

Piece Makers This quilting group meets the second and third

Friday of the month. ZaCSA members are invited to joi; advanced or new -- you are welcome! The Piece Makers work on their own projects and have traditionally completed a group quilt that is donated to the March Basket Auction, in which all the proceeds go towards ZaCSA Scholarships. We would love for you to join us. Contact Janet Montoya at: grants@zacsa.org

ZaCSA Knitting Group Want to learn to knit? Maybe re-new a

rusty skill? Or share your time and talents with others who share a passion for knitting? Sylwia Carter will be forming a group beginning in February. Like minds are welcome to gather and share a yarn or two. For more information contact Sylwia at: carterkaszuba@gmail.com

A Special ZaCSA Thanks!

The following community members who provided displays, samples, and door prizes for the January ZaCSA Luncheon:

Abigail Caffee Peter Cervantes Tanesha Clark Suzanne Corneliussen Joan Lindblom Tami Link Kesia Purcell Michael Southall

Thirty One-31 Advocare The Pampered Chef Suzanne C.Photography Silpada HotGlue and Scissors Couture Confections Southall-Comfort.com

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