Virginia Military Baby Shower

OSOA is happy to announce our Virginia Beach, VA shower on Saturday April 6th.

Registration is open up to E1-E7, O1.  Priority is given to those families E1-E5.  All others are determined by space available in the shower and the needs of the family.  Moms currently expecting and babies no older than 3 months.

Please apply online at: http://osoamil.org/showers/application

As part of the Online registration you will be requested to upload a copy of your LES and our Command Verification Form which must be signed off by the service members Supervisor. The moms who have been chosen for our April 6th shower will be notified after March 8th via e-mail.

Submitting an application for assistance does not guarantee you will be selected to participate in an Operation Showers of Appreciation Baby Shower. Families are selected to participate based on the following:

-Due Date

-Date Completed Application for Assistance Received

-Information provided in the “Tell us about your family” section

-Rank

This shower will be small so we encourage everyone to apply ASAP.

Any questions about the application process or your application please contact us at registration@osoamil.org

 

Individuals or companies wishing to donate please email donations@osoamil.org

Volunteer Opportunities – volunteers@osoamil.org

OSOA's Blog for Stork Stack

Special Guest Blog: Independence Day Reflections by Kimberly Felshaw

As a mother and spouse, many holidays have special meanings. We have the usual suspects: family holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter, where our family comes together to celebrate each other and the meaning of these holidays. As many of you know, military families don’t always have the chance to share holidays together, so we cherished each and every one. This is what makes holidays like the Fourth of July, our Independence Day, a very special day for military families.

As a former Marine and military spouse, I’ve always had a profound respect for my fellow service members and their families. The sacrifices made not only by the service member, but that of their families, shows an unspeakable amount of loyalty and love for their country. Every day, our military spouses are sacrificing that valuable family time that many of us don’t even notice or pay attention to.

It takes great courage, strength, and sacrifice to volunteer to serve your country. We would not have the freedom to celebrate holidays with our families without those who serve. I am so thankful to all of our men and women serving our country in the armed forces. This Fourth of July, please thank every service member you can for their sacrifices so you can have that family BBQ and enjoy that while they fight for those very rights.

Happy Independence Day,

Kimberly Felshaw

Founder and President, Operation Showers of Appreciation

http://blog.storkstack.com/2012/07/03/special-guest-blog-independence-day-reflections-by-kimberly-felshaw/

OSOA's blog for Halo SleepSack

Not Your Ordinary Baby Shower: Unique Baby Shower Ideas

A common baby shower theme of the past is “It’s a Boy or it’s a Girl”. But not anymore! Hosts of baby showers are tossing away this go-to theme and starting to get more creative. Here are some popular new themes for baby showers:

Co-ed Baby Shower. Most people think baby showers are for “the girls”, but more and more baby showers are starting to involve the dads. Co-ed Showers can be fun and a unique way to get Dad involved in the different stages of the pregnancy. The traditional shower games can still be played, but with a twist that will get everyone involved. Mom can enjoy the “Toilette Paper Game” while Dad enjoys “The Bottle Game” challenging all his friends to see who can drink their favorite beverage faster from the bottle. Another Dad favorite is “Speed Diapering,” where all the guys will get a chance to test their skills and speed changing a diaper (using a doll for safety). For an added challenge and extra laughs, try this game blindfolded. When it comes to gifts the dad is right there to experience it too!

BBQ or Garden Party Baby Shower: This theme also allows you to make the shower more of a social event for all as opposed to an event only for women. Involving all of your family and friends is just another way to celebrate of your new little one. With a BBQ themed shower instead of traditional shower games, you can use more family friendly games, like the “Baby in the Spoon”. Using an egg and a spoon, you’ll have to carefully take the baby across the room without dropping him off the spoon. In our family, we’ve decorated with baby photos of our family members, another great way to incorporate everyone in your celebration.

Multi-Mom Baby Shower. A very common theme among military families and the preferred shower theme for Operation Showers of Appreciation (OSOA), a non-profit organization who supports expecting military moms by hosting baby showers for up to 150 new mommies at every event. Many expectant military mothers don’t have family in the area, have a husband that is deployed, or is an active duty service member. This is when organizations like OSOA are able to make a huge impact and support our local military communities.

http://www.halosleep.com/crib_notes/2012/05/18/30/not_your_ordinary_baby_shower_unique_baby_shower_ideas

OSOA and Storm Baseball Team up Memorial Day Weekend

OSOA and Storm Baseball Team up Memorial Day Weekend.
Be a part of the Red, White and Blue Baby Drive!
For every new baby item donated ($10 value) you will receive a FREE Box or Reserved Seat ticket to any game May 25th-May 27th.
For a list of items needed, please visit osoamil.org or stormbaseball.com
Flyer with more details: http://osoamil.org/events/fundraisers

 

Chula Vista/SoCal Shower November 17th

We are very happy to announce our Chula Vista/Southern California Shower on November 17th. The shower will be held at Concordia Church & School, Chula Vista, CA at 1pm. Registration is open up to E1-E8, O1, CWO1. Priority is given to those... families E1-E5. All other families may submit an application and will be considered based on space available and their families needs and current situation. Moms currently expecting and babies no older than 3 months.
The last day to register online for this shower is August 25th.
Apply online at: http://osoamil.org/showers/application

Operation Showers of Appreciation and Kimberly Felshaw on HLN “Breakthrough Woman”

Operation Showers of Appreciation and Kimberly Felshaw on HLN “Breakthrough Woman” – April 19, 2012
http://www.hlntv.com/video/2012/04/19/breakthrough-women-felshaw-military-baby-showers-operations-showers-appreciation

Las Vegas Fundraiser - Buffalo Wild Wings - April 19-April 22

Come support OSOA and get some great food too! Doesn't include beer or happy hour items. You can use it on take out orders too! Mention OSOA and we'll receive a donation!!! Spread the word!!!! It's an all day event. Thank you for your support!!!

We will be having a fundraiser April 19th thru April 22nd at:
Buffalo Wild Wings
190 W. Craig Rd.
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
Come out and eat some great food and support OSOA.

You can download a flyer following the link and clicking on Las Vegas Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser: http://osoamil.org/events/fundraisers