Scott All Bulletin - Nov. 3 edition Published Nov. 3, 2011 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Scott Air Force Base, Ill. -- OFFICIAL FLAG PRESERVATION All flags, except the U.S. flag, have been removed from the parade field for seasonal care. This is a cost savings measure that will cut down on the amount of repairs due to winter wear and tear. The flags will be reposted in the spring on or about April 1 weather permitting. VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR VETERANS DAY SCHOOL EVENTS Team Scott military volunteers wanted for local schools' Veterans Day classroom presentations. Opportunities are available at Highland Middle School, Carlyle Junior High School, Fairview Heights Pontiac Junior High, and Belleville Franklin Elementary on Thurs, Nov. 10. Also, there is one opening for a keynote speaker at the Fallen Soldier Memorial Dedication on Nov. 5 in Fenton, Mo. Events provide a quick and easy volunteer bullet for EPRs/OPRs and public speaking practice in a low-threat environment. To sign up, e-mail christine.spargur@us.af.mil. LEGAL PRESENTATION - TODAY Come bring your Professional Military Education to life! On 3 Nov, the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces will be at Scott to hear oral arguments in United States v. Fry. Oral arguments will begin at 0915 at the Global Reach Planning Center. 375 AMW/JA will provide an overview of the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces which will be followed by oral arguments and Q&A with the judges. If you are interested in attending, please reserve your seat by emailing Capt. Tania Bryant or Capt. Seth Dilworth at 375amw.ja-legaloffice@scott.af.mil. LEGAL OFFICE NOTICE & CLOSURE - TODAY The Legal Office will not be offering Legal Assistance due to an official function. The office will be open however, for powers of attorney and notary service from 1100-1500. In addition, the Legal office may now provide free legal representation in civilian courts to obtain a divorce. Please contact the legal office for more information at 256-3542. CHIEF'S PROMOTION PARTY - 4 NOV Join the chiefs as they celebrate the latest promotion results Friday, Nov. 4, at 1530 at the Scott Club. Chief selects need to be in place by 1500. Air Force officials selected 487 of 2,201 eligible Senior Master Sergeants for promotion to Chief Master Sergeant for a selection rate of 22.13 percent. Please help us celebrate Team Scott's newest Chief Master Sergeant Selects, everyone is cordially invited. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - 8 NOV The monthly Blood Drive will be held at Rockwell Hall Tues Nov 8th from 0800-1700 To check eligibility requirements visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements. 100 Blood Units Is the Goal!! ***First 20 Donors will receive, a Free Gift Certificate*** ***Free Food*** will be provided for presenting donors. Appointments are recommended; walk-ins are welcomed. If you would like to schedule an appointment and/or interested in volunteering, please email SSgt Joe Venable at joseph.venable@us.af.mil. EMERGENCY BROADCAST TEST - 9 NOV The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announced that on Nov. 9 at 1p.m. CST, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System. The test will last up to three and a half minutes. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested. We would like to ensure that all employees and the larger public are aware that this event will be just a test, and not a real emergency alert. The test is being conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as part of their ongoing efforts to keep the nation safe during emergencies and strengthen our resilience against all hazards. EO OFFERS TRAINING ON NEW COMMUNICATION DEVICE - 17 NOV UbiDuo System training is available to anyone who is interested in a method of electronic face to face communication specifically designed for those with hearing/speaking impairments. Learn how to receive a free or low cost mechanism to facilitate open and personal communication. This is a great opportunity to overcome a physical communication barrier. RSVP by 16 Nov 2011/noon to alejandra.chavez@us.af.mil or by calling 256-6581. Location: Bldg P-3, EO Conference Room (Basement) Time: 0930 (max 45 mins). EIM SITE OWNER CLASSES The 375th AMW EIM Helpdesk has three more EIM Site Owner classes available in November and December. The class dates are as follows: Nov 16 & 17, 0800-1600 Bldg 859 Rm 134 Dec 7 & 8, 0800-1600 Bldg 859 Rm 134 This is a mandatory class for anyone who "owns" an EIM Site. If you have any questions, contact the 375th AW Helpdesk at 256-3054. https://eim.amc.af.mil/org/comm/375CS/SCO/SCOK/training/courses/default.aspx TRAINING TAX ASSISTANTS - 28 NOV If you are interested in becoming a part of the Team Scott Tax Assistance Program, the Scott AFB legal office will be hosting an IRS based-training from Nov 28- Dec 2 at the 932nd AW Auditorium from 0900-1600. We are asking our volunteers to commit to a minimum of 20 hours to this program. The VITA program will start 1 February 2011 and end on 30 April 2011. Our hours to assist clients will be from 0800-1600 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Each VITA will be assigned one customer appointment per hour. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Team Scott Tax Assistance Program, please contact SSgt Lyman Cole at 256-5017. 375 FSS HOLIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION Due to the Veterans Day and Thanksgiving holidays, the 375th Force Support Squadron will be operating under special Holiday Hours of Operation. Complete list can be found at http://www.375fss.com/pdf/HolidayHours.pdf ------------------------------------------------ UNOFFICIAL FIRST FOUR MEETING - TODAY First Four General Meetings is today 3 Nov, 2011 in the Enlisted Professional Enhancement Center (EPEC)/Same building as FTAC at 1500. If you have any questions please contact First Four President A1C Jacob Beeman, DSN:576-6131 email: jacob.beeman@us.af.mil. SCOTT CHESS CLUB -TODAY The 375th Force Support Squadron is starting a new chess club! The meetings will be held every Thursday from 1800 to 1930 at the Scott Club in the Enlisted Lounge beginning 3 Nov. Chess Club is open to all, 18 years of age and older. U.S. Chess Federation rules will be played. All chess equipment will be provided and participation is free. The meetings will provide basic chess instruction and pointers on how to play the game or bring your chess skills up to speed. For more information, call Lisa Frankson at 256-5939. CARDINAL CREEK CAFÉ CLOSURE - 4 NOV The Cardinal Creek Golf Course Café will be closing for the winter months 4 Nov at 1300. As an alternative eating facility, try Bread Works at the Scott Club or the Stars & Strikes Bowling Center. Both have online ordering for super fast service. Why wait in line? Tentative reopen time-frame will be March 2012. For more information, call 744-1400. VETERANS VIGIL RUN - 4-5 NOV The 2nd Annual Veterans Vigil Run, a 24-hour event, is Nov. 4-5 starting at 4:30 p.m. with opening ceremonies and lighting of the Remembrance Candle, with the run portion staring at 5 p.m., both at the James Gym Track. Anyone can sign up for a 30-min run/walk block. Email megan.francolini@us.af.mil to sign up. BLINKIE, PEELIE, & CATALINA - 4 NOV Join representatives from the Airman & Family Readiness Center to understand the art of using coupons and other cost saving strategies. Discover websites to obtain discounts on travel, restaurants, and shopping. 1200-1400 TURKEY TROT/WALK - 5 NOV Join the A&FRC, HAWC, and USO as they kick off the Month of the Military Family with a Turkey Trot. The trot will start at the ALS Pavilion. Families who compete will enter to win free turkeys and all registrants will be given a free t-shirt. Plus many other prizes. Pre-register by calling 256-8668. 1000 - 1300 PRE-TEEN HARVEST DANCE - 5 NOV Join the Youth Center for their Pre-Teen Harvest Dance on 5 Nov from 1830 to 2130. Youth, ages 9 to 12, come groove to the latest tunes! Entrance fee: $2 Members, $3 Non-members. For more information, call 744-9862. SKY DIVING ADVENTURE - 5 NOV Join Outdoor Recreation for an opportunity to do a Static Line Sky Dive or a Tandem Jump on Saturday, 5 Nov. A Static Line Jump is a solo jump, where the parachute is deployed by a line attached to the aircraft. Cost for this extreme adventure is $196/person, which includes transportation, training, equipment, debrief, certificate and logbook for steps toward earning a USPA license. Not sure about solo jumping? Then sign-up for a Tandem Jump (instructor is attached to you and you jump together). Cost for the tandem jump is $250/person. Patrons must be 18 yrs. old to participate and some weight restrictions apply. Deadline to sign-up is 3 Nov. Space is limited so sign-up now at www.375fss.com or call 256-2067. CHILI OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT - 5 NOV Make plans to join the Cardinal Creek Golf Course for their Chili Open Golf Tournament scheduled for Saturday, 5 Nov with an 1100 shotgun start. This tournament is a 3 person scramble. Fee is $40 per player or $25 per annual pass holder. Fee includes greens fees, cart, range balls, lunch, beverages, closest to the pin, longest drive, shortest drive and flighted place prizes. For more information or to sign up, call 744-1400/1401. FAMILY GOLF TIME BEGINS - 6 NOV Cardinal Creek Family Golf is back and it's better than ever. Come out and enjoy our new five hole Family Golf Course designed to maximize the golfing experience and family time without taking up your entire day or breaking the family budget. Family groups can make tee time reservations from 12 - 2 p.m. every Sunday November-February. The cost is $10 for adults; $5 for juniors 8-17 years-of-age. Rental clubs will be available for adults for only $5, juniors for FREE (each player must have their own set of clubs) and includes Greens/Cart fees. For more information, call 744-1400. KIDS KLUB WITH RADIO DISNEY - 7 NOV Parents bring your children to the Scott Club on Monday, 7 Nov from 1700 to 1900 for a special Kids Klub with guest Radio Disney. Enjoy music, dancing, games, a great meal, and more. Members pay $6.95 and kids 12 & under are free. Non-members pay $8.95, non-member children ages 6-12 are $5.95 and ages 5 & under are $2.95. For more information, contact Missi at the Club at 744-1333. RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP - 9 NOV Comprehensive information on the resume writing process. Learn about the different styles of corporate resumes, removing military terminology, and how to effectively network and market your experiences into a language that companies will understand. 0900-1100, Airman & Family Readiness Center SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT - 9 NOV Looking for employment? The Airman & Family Readiness Center can help with employment preparation for military spouses. Representatives from Civilian Personnel, AAFES, Non-Appropriated Funds, as well as tips for resume writing, effective job search, networking, interview skill building, and much more. Airman & Family Readiness Center 1200 - 1430 RECIPE COMPETITION- REGISTER NOW - 14 NOV Calling all chefs! A&FRC, HAWC and the Commissary are hosting a recipe competition in November. Participants will have the chance to win one of three gift certificates to shop at the Commissary. ROEs for the competition; 1) One dish per chef 2) Dish must be "healthy" 3) Must contain key ingredient - PUMPKIN 4) Prepared at home, brought to A&FRC 5) Recipe must be shared. Register with the HAWC by Nov 14, competition takes place on the 18th @ A&FRC! Call 256-7139. SCOTT CHAPEL MARRIAGE SEMINAR - 15 NOV Whether you have a good marriage that you want to make better, or a marriage in need of a fresh perspective, this seminar can transform your marriage. Our next seminar is Tuesday, Nov 15, 0900-1430, at the Our Lady of the Snows entitled "Building A Strong Marriage Team." Join us for a fun-filled one-day event to connect with your spouse and learn effective ways to have a fulfilling marriage. The Chapel is sponsoring this event at no cost to Team Scott. Come with or without your spouse. All are invited to attend. Lunch is provided! This is an Alternate Duty Location for 375 AMW military personnel - 375 AMW/CC To register visit https://einvitations.afit.edu/MarriageSeminar679/. For more information, contact Ch, Capt R. Scott Kiser at 256-3303. FAMILY FUN FITNESS CHALLENGE - 19 NOV Spend quality time with your family and attend the "Family Fun Fitness Challenge" on Saturday, 19 Nov 2011 at the Youth Center. Challenge your family to complete the fun obstacle course with great prizes awarded to the top 3 fastest families!! The HAWC staff will be cheering on your family to complete the course and have fun. This FREE event will be from 0900 to 1100. The USO will be providing a free lunch for all participants afterwards. To sign your family up, please call the HAWC @ 256-7139, NLT 15 November. HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR - 19 NOV Come out and sell your holiday homemade crafts, goodies and gifts for Thanksgiving and Christmas at Outdoor Recreation's Holiday Craft Fair. Join us 19 Nov from 0800 to 1400 at Rockwell Hall. Cost to display and sell items is $30, which includes one six foot table and 2 chairs. Registration will be taken online until 16 Nov at www.375fss.com. For complete details, call Outdoor Recreation at 256-2067. BASE-WIDE HOLIDAY GREETING CARD COMPETITION Calling all Squadrons and Units. you can win FSS Gift Cards by participating in our annual Holiday Greeting Card Competition. Only one entry per squadron/organization/dorm/unit will be permitted to enter. Register today at www.375fss.com. Start planning your holiday themes! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GET YOUR INFO IN THE SCOTT-ALL BULLETIN: Please e-mail all Scott-All requests to Public Affairs, 375amw.pa@scott.af.mil NLT noon Wed (for Thursday publication). Entries must be 75 words or less, formatted as you see above. A simple e-mail should suffice (no need to put on letterhead or attach as a separate document). Content should include items of base-wide importance and is not designed for routine events. For questions or to give feedback, call 256-4241 and speak to MSgt DeRemer or Karen Petitt. 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