Tuesday, October 4, 2016

DC Duck Tour
Tuesday, October 25th,  10:30am  $21 per person
RSVP by October 12th

Join the MASC by hittting the road and 
making a splash on the DUCK!  
You’ve never seen the city as you will on board the 
DC Ducks Tour!




Climb Aboard
The DC Ducks Tour is a unique 90-minute land and water Washington DC sightseeing experience that encompasses DC’s most popular sites and history…  a must-see and do for people of all ages.
Enjoy Your Journey on Land
This DC tour begins at Union Station and winds its way down Pennsylvania Avenue. As we journey past our country’s most famous monuments and museums, our knowledgeable Captain will entertain and enlighten you with interesting facts and historical accounts of people and events that helped shape our nation. You’ll also be treated to original sound bites from the World War II era, including music, newscasts and speeches by some of the leaders of our past, like FDR and more.
Continue Your Journey by River
Then, settle in your seat for a true thrill because the DUCK will leave the streets and head straight for the Potomac.
Sit back and relax or throw your hands in the air with excitement as we take the plunge—without missing a beat the DUCK becomes a boat and splashes down into the water. We’ll cruise along the river highlighting more of what DC is famous for and end up at Gravely Point, underneath the flight path of the landing planes at the National Airport.

DC Duck Tour
Tuesday, October 25th,  10:30am  $21 per person
RSVP by October 12th

Join the MASC by hittting the road and 
making a splash on the DUCK!  
You’ve never seen the city as you will on board the 
DC Ducks Tour!




Climb Aboard
The DC Ducks Tour is a unique 90-minute land and water Washington DC sightseeing experience that encompasses DC’s most popular sites and history…  a must-see and do for people of all ages.
Enjoy Your Journey on Land
This DC tour begins at Union Station and winds its way down Pennsylvania Avenue. As we journey past our country’s most famous monuments and museums, our knowledgeable Captain will entertain and enlighten you with interesting facts and historical accounts of people and events that helped shape our nation. You’ll also be treated to original sound bites from the World War II era, including music, newscasts and speeches by some of the leaders of our past, like FDR and more.
Continue Your Journey by River
Then, settle in your seat for a true thrill because the DUCK will leave the streets and head straight for the Potomac.
Sit back and relax or throw your hands in the air with excitement as we take the plunge—without missing a beat the DUCK becomes a boat and splashes down into the water. We’ll cruise along the river highlighting more of what DC is famous for and end up at Gravely Point, underneath the flight path of the landing planes at the National Airport.

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

MASC Board Positions 2016-2017

Have you wanted to get involved while in the DC area? Then consider a position on the Marine Aviation Spouses Club board for 2016-2017. Open to all ranks, MASC is an easygoing social club established over 67 years ago and still going strong in the National Capital Region!
Most of the work can be handled by phone or email as we know all of us have busy lives and/or families and we work or volunteer in other capacities. The position descriptions are below. If you have any questions about the open Board positions email marineasc@gmail.com and contact us if you would like to volunteer by May 8th (it is okay to submit your own name for consideration!).
MASC Board Position Descriptions

President

• Call MASC board meetings in the Spring and Fall
• Set a luncheon date for turnover of positions (May)
• Liaison with other clubs in the area (specifically MOSCDC and QOSO)
• Represent club at luncheons, special events or with outside organizations
• Coordinate monthly events that are hosted by General Officers Spouses (cc advisor on all correspondence)
• December’s Christmas Luncheon/Gift Exchange
• Lunch hosted by advisor (May)
• Toys 4 Tots Luncheon
• Joint events with sister clubs
• Brief/coordinate/work with advisor on status of club,club activities, and advisor’s vision for the club
• Liaison with the community as required (TAPS, ACTS, etc)
• Coordinate emails to other board members re: club business and planning
• Send monthly emails on the 1st of each month that include invitation and RSVP information for month’s events
• Preside at monthly luncheons
• Honorary membership in MOSCDC and QOSO
• Forward updated roster to advisor

1st Vice President

• In the absence of the President, preside over monthly luncheons
• If the President can not complete term in office or resigns, 1st Vice becomes President of the club
• Choose, reserve, and finalize monthly luncheon locations except for those coordinated by the President (hosted by General Officer Spouses or with community partners)
• Prepare invitation that includes location, price, date, rsvp date and time of monthly luncheons. Send to president before the 1st of the month for inclusion into monthly email to club.
• Purchase gifts or request gift certificate from site of meeting for door prize
• After the monthly luncheon, send contact information (name, business, address) of the person that you liaised with at restaurant or meeting site along with a couple of bullets on event or how he/she was helpful to secretary for thank cards
2nd Vice President/Membership
• Reside at meetings if president and 1st vice president are unavailable
• Maintain club rosters
• Produce annual directory
• Aid in recruitment of new members by attending resource fairs (Command and Staff and others)
• Provide pre-printed nametags for attendees of each meeting
• Works closely with president and 1st vice-president for event planning when needed

Treasurer

• Set up bank account with yourself as main signer and one additional signer (board member) for checkbook
• Make deposits and pay expenses as needed
• Record transactions in ledger
• Reconcile ledger to bank statement monthly
• Receive monthly RSVPs with payment
• Prepare monthly lunch spreadsheet from reservations received and send final count to board members (include choice of entrĂ©e if required) to president for FYI,1st Vice president for final RSVP count to venue and 2nd Vice for nametags
• Prepare yearly statement of receipts and expenditures

Secretary

• Send invitation letters for honorary president and honorary memberships at the start of the new MASC year (Honorary President is the Marine Corps Senior Aviation Spouse [ACMC’s wife or Commandants wife], Honorary membership extended to Senior Marine’s spouse ground side (ACMC or CMC))
▪ President MOSCDC
▪ President QOSO
▪ MASC Advisor
▪ MASC board members
• Send thank you note to the host or facility where monthly luncheon was held highlighting the helpful individuals
• At the end of the board year, send thank you note to the Deputy Commandant for Aviation (DCA) thanking him for support
• Take notes at MASC board meetings and forward to president
• Keep a hard copy or electronic copy of correspondence to turn over at the end of MASC tenure

Historian/ Social Media

Documents club activities through the use of social media i.e. blog, Facebook, photos, attends Board meetings assisting with event planning decisions.

Friday, January 8, 2016




FBI Education Center Tour
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 11am

The Marine Aviation Spouses Club is excited for the opportunity to tour the FBI Education Center in Washington, DC on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 11am. The tour of the Education Center gives visitors a rare inside look into the FBI’s vital role in protecting the United States and Americans overseas from those who would do us harm.
All RSVP's must be received by Tuesday, February 16th at noon with the requested information, RSVP to:marineasc@gmail.com and include:
LAST NAME:
FIRST NAME:
MIDDLE NAME:
SSN:
DOB:
CITIZENSHIP:
COUNTRY OF BIRTH:
If you would prefer to verbally give your information, please call Heather at 252-259-5497. 
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early and report to the Official Business Entrance, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., NW 20535. Parking is difficult, so mass transit or cabs is recommended. The tour will last approximately 2 hours and all attendees need a valid government-issued photo ID. 
We hope you are able to join us and you are welcome to bring a friend. Stay warm this weekend and we hope to see you on the 23rd!
Cheers!
The Marine Aviation Spouses Club

GIFT IDEA!! Semper Fi Fund Cookbook

GIFT IDEA!! Semper Fi Fund Cookbook
Our very own member, Gladys Rodriguez, originally from Cuba, wanted to give back to her adopted country by supporting our wounded Marines through the Semper Fi Fund. The second cookbook, Recipes from Across the World, was published in 2014 and is a great gift idea for friends, family, teachers or anyone else! Each cookbook costs $10 and will be available at MASC's November and December luncheons. To date, over $70,000 has been raised (including funds matched by GoDaddy.com). This cookbook would not have been possible without the valuable help of countless Marines’ family members and supporters including MASC members Paula Rybka, Carol Kuginski, Emily Sanborn and Gladys. Buy yours today!