Rock Island Book Club

This event last took place on Jan 6th, 2021
8:30 PM CST (2030S)

RSVP to pick up a free copy of “Girl from the USO!”

The author’s mother, a USO hostess had met her father, a RAF pilot during WWII when he came to Michigan for training. She uses their courtship as the basis for this suspense novel. All participants are also invited to a virtual discussion with the author and other military spouses from around the Midwest on 27 January!

Participants must be able to pick up a copy of the book from USO Rock Island Aresnal! For more information. Once you have completed your RSVP, our staff will contact you with pick up details. Please also note that registration may end sooner if spots are filled prior to the registration cut-off!

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 be able to pick up book from Rock Island Aresnal

Next Steps: 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. Look out for an email from our team to coordinate your book pick up time. Join USO Midwest for the Book Club chat with the Author on 27 January!

Misc: One registration per military spouse

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