USO Iowa: Operation Snack & Chat

This event last took place on Jan 28th, 2021
8:30 PM CDT (2030R)

Join the USO Iowa on a tastebud adventure! For this Operation Snack & Chat, a box of surprise snacks will be shipped directly to you. But, don’t peek when the box arrives….everyone will open the box during the live chat on Thursday, January 28th at 8:30PM (Central) to snack and chat with other military spouses.

This program typically “sells out” quickly, so please do not register unless you are 100% committed to attend the session. The failure to attend may require us to cancel future registrations. Please read all of the details below.

Eligibility: Must be spouse of currently serving Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve military. Officer or Enlisted. Male and Female spouses. Spouses of retired military, IRR, DOD, and Civilians are not eligible. This event is not for service members or military youth. Must live within the continental U.S.

Next Steps: Prior to registration, please confirm your phone/computer/tablet is able to join a Zoom Meeting. Test your internet connection here: https://zoom.us/test

Click the “Register” button and sign up through our Eventbrite site using a personal/civilian email. Make sure your email address AND information is correct. Please only register if you are committed to attend the January 28th online session.

Program Notes: A day prior to the online event, a link to the Zoom meeting will be emailed to your registered email address. Have your computer/tablet and webcam ready to go so you can interact with other military spouses -must have webcam & microphone capabilities! Click on the Zoom link (that will be emailed to you) a few minutes before the online session and get ready to snack ’n chat! Do not open snack box until instructed to do so during the live event.

Misc: One registration per military spouse. Use a computer, tablet or other device with internet that has a large screen for best viewing. Test your sound/video beforehand! Zoom account is not required for participation.

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