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The dictionary gives a definition of the word “welfare” as “for the benefit of all.” The Ramstein Officers’ Spouses Club believes wholeheartedly in the welfare of the KMC. In this case, the word “welfare” defines how ROSC gives back over the entire year for the benefit of all.
ROSC plans, organizes and executes the annual Ramstein Welfare Bazaar. Every penny of the funds raised from the previous year’s bazaar is channeled back into the community to help in the coming year. Last year, money raised from the bazaar totaled more than $271,000. These funds are currently being distributed by ROSC throughout the 2012 year.
A large portion has already been given away to military spouses and college and high school students in the way of scholarships. ROSC wanted to share a few of the many examples of how it has been giving back to the military community.
One beneficiary of funds from the Ramstein Welfare Bazaar is the Lumberjacks and the Lady Lumberjacks lacrosse team. Youth lacrosse is a new sport in the Kaiserslautern community and open to all ages and nationalities. Lacrosse is a centuries old sport invented by Native Americans. It is relatively new in Germany and spreading quickly. ROSC’s donation helped to purchase much needed sports equipment for the upstart teams.
Felicia Raymundo’s eighth-grade science class at Ramstein Middle School is another example of how ROSC is paying it forward. The school’s science department received funds from ROSC to purchase new electronic balance scales, replacing other scales that were more than 20 years old.
“Science in our school is important. These scales gave students a chance to try many hands-on experiments,” Raymundo said.
Officials at the school hope the new scales will help inspire students to enter the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
Armed Forces Against Drunk Driving also received a donation from ROSC to help prevent drunken driving in the KMC. Month of the Military Child, the Fisher House and many other organizations have also benefited from bazaar funds. This is a very small sample of the many ways funds raised from the bazaar have benefited the military community.
To take part in ROSC’s goal to pay it forward, sign up to volunteer at this year’s 48th annual Ramstein Welfare Bazaar. The bazaar takes place Sept. 13 to 16.
Volunteers who donate a minimum of one four-hour shift or bake eight dozen homemade treats will receive a special invitation to this year’s exclusive Red Carpet Shopping Event, where volunteers will have a chance to shop before the public grand opening.
For more information, visit www.RamsteinBazaar.org or like us on Facebook at “2012 Ramstein Welfare Bazaar.”
(Courtesy of ROSC Bazaar)
