Models [Fort Gordon Service Club members] wore the latest fashions, covering a wide range of occasions during the recent Thrift Shop Fashion Show. Photo by Bonnie Heater The Fort Gordon Service Club’s Thrift Shop Fashion Show held March 10 at the Gordon Club gave a quick look into a kaleidoscope of possible fashion pieces easily put together to impress anyone. The price was right too! Many of ensembles cost $5 to $30 at the Fort Gordon Thrift Shop.

Most of the models [Fort Gordon Service Club members] walking the catwalk wore the latest in business attire, elegant evening wear and kicky, fun outfits for a night on the town. Between fashion changes drawings were held for door prizes. The event drew about 40 women, men and Soldiers.

With high school proms coming up and various military balls scheduled later in the year, including the Signal Ball, which is to be held June 25 at the Gordon Club, many ladies are looking for a pretty gown to wear, explained Eva Proudfit, the FGSC president.” We thought this would be opportunity to let everyone know we have inexpensive, but beautiful gowns available at the Fort Gordon Thrift Shop.”

“You don’t need a military ID card to buy at the thrift shop,” said Judi Pitts, the FGSC fundraiser and Thrift Shop donation clerk. “You only need a military ID card to put something in consignment. The general public can shop there.”

The Fort Gordon Thrift Shop is open every Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (October through May). It is located in Building 39102, Brems Barracks area at Avenue of the States and 40th Street (behind the Post Exchange).

According to Proudfit, the mission of the FGSC is to help support the Fort Gordon community and those who live in the local community. The club has three focus areas - education, social and service, according the Fort Gordon 2009/2010 Post Guide. The Fort Gordon Service Club helps the community through its thrift shop and flea markets. It raises money which is given back to the community through grants and scholarships.

“The Fort Gordon Service Club raised money and gave financial grants last year to the Fort Gordon Fisher House, Red Cross, America’s Heroes, Veterinary Services and the Youth Challenge Academy,” said Proudfit

“We also awarded grants to the VA Fisher House, the National Military Family Association, VA Blue Goose, Army Dis- taff Hall, Southeastern Paralyzed Veterans, Wounded Warriors, the Interfaith Hospitality, Alzheimer’s Association, Augusta Training Shop for the Handicapped, Augusta Rescue Mission, Child Enrichment, Hope House, Catholic Social Services and Golden Harvest Food Bank,” she added.

“In addition, four High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs at Lakeside, Harlem, Westside and Hephzibah High Schools received a $400 grant,” explained the FGSC president.

“We always give $2,000 each year to the Fort Gordon Christmas House,” she continued.

The club has about 70 members, explained Proudfit. “We host various social activities to promote friendship and team building throughout the year. Anyone affiliated with Fort Gordon: military, retirees, Department of Defense civilians, contractors and their adult family members can join.

It costs $15 a year to join. Annual dues can be mailed to the Fort Gordon Service Club, P.O. Box 7289, Fort Gordon, GA 30905.

For more information call Eva Proudfit at 863-3306 or Evette Ingwersen at 210-0341 or visit EK140@earthlink.net.