Scott All Bulletin - Sept. 1 edition Published Sept. 1, 2011 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Scott Air Force Base, Ill. -- OFFICIAL AIR FORCE BALL - SIGN UP DEADLINE 7 SEP The Commander, 375th Air Mobility Wing, cordially invites you to cocktails and dinner in honor of the 64th Birthday of the USAF. The 2011 Air Force Ball is on 17 Sep at 6 p.m., at the Scott Club. Please visit the following link for details and to register your attendance. https://einvitations.afit.edu/2011AirForceBall/anim.cfm ENERGY MEETING - 8 SEP Col. Michael Hornitschek, 375th AMW commander, will host the next energy conversation meeting 8 Sep at 1130 in the wing conference room. All are welcome to attend. AMC RETREAT CEREMONY - 9 SEP HQ AMC will host a 9/11 Retreat Ceremony on the Parade Field, Friday, Sept. 9, at 4 p.m. Lt Gen Rusty Findley, AMC/CV, will be the guest speaker and the Band of Mid-America will be performing. The base populace is invited to attend. 9/11 OBSERVATION CEREMONY - 11 SEP We have started the countdown to remember. Team Scott is 10 days from the 9/11 10th Anniversary Observation Ceremony where we will "Run/Walk to Remember" starting at 1530 on Sunday, 11 September. Military members should wear their branch specific PT uniforms to represent their service contributions. Civilians should wear appropriate gym attire. The formal ceremony begins at 1630 in front of the 375th AMW Headquarters and will include the acceptance of a steel beam from the World Trade Center by Colonel Hornitschek, 375th AMW Commander. Observers & participants who did not participate in the "Run/Walk to Remember" should wear ABUs or equivalent for the event (if an armed forces member); civilians should wear appropriate attire. Any questions may be directed to A1C Jacob Beeman at jacob.beeman@us.af.mil. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - 13 SEP The Red Cross will be holding its monthly Blood Drive at Rockwell Hall Sept 13 from 0800-1700.The USO will also be present serving Chili Dogs for presenting donors from 1000-1400. To check eligibility requirements visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements Our Goal is to collect more than 100 units. 1 Unit can save up to 3 Lives= 300 is our Goal! Volunteers are also needed for various positions as well. To schedule an appointment and/or interested in volunteering please email SSgt Venable at joseph.venable@us.af.mil. NCO INDUCTION CEREMONY - 15 SEP The NCO Induction Ceremony will be held at the Scott Club 15 Sept. Ceremony starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call TSgt Linda Thacker at 256-3842. To RSVP please click on the following link: https://einvitations.afit.edu/NCOInductionceremony751/anim.cfm ANG PALACE CHASE/FRONT OPPORTUNITIES - 20 SEP In-Service Recruiter for the Air Guard will be visiting Scott AFB on Tuesday, September 20 to conduct Palace Chase/Front Briefings. First term airman must have half of their enlistment contract complete in order to be eligible to Palace Chase. If you have applied for re-training and have been turned down or if you would like to move back to your home of record you should consider attending this briefing. Items that will be discussed will be the benefits of joining the Air Guard, full time job opportunities and how to apply and being able to utilize the AD MGIB or Post 9/11. There will be a question and answer session at the end of the briefing as well as a time that will be dedicated for folks to ask questions privately. NCO PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT SEMINAR SEP 26-30 The NCO Professional Enhancement course targets SSgt/TSgts and is designed to bridge the gap between Professional Military Education (ALS/NCO Academy). This program offers mentorship, resources for career development, networking and self improvement opportunities. SERVE AS A MILITARY TRAINING INSTRUCTOR If you want to lead, join us in shaping the Air Force of tomorrow with world-class warrior Airmen -- and MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Effective immediately, we can request Time on Station (TOS) waivers to PCS you at the 2 year mark to serve as a Military Training Instructor. Contact the MTI Recruiting Team @ DSN 473-1016/1018 or send an email to 737trg.mtir@us.af.mil to start the application process. EIM SITE OWNER OCTOBER CLASSES The 375th AMC EIM Helpdesk has two more EIM Site Owner classes available in October. The class dates are as follows: Oct 5 & 6, 0800-1600 Bldg 859 Rm 134 Oct 19 & 20, 0800-1600 Bldg 859 Rm 134 This is a mandatory class for anyone who "owns" an EIM Site, however if you have already taken an EIM Site Owner class and have the certificate you DO NOT need to attend this training. If you have any questions, contact the 375th AMC EIM Helpdesk at 256-3054. https://eim.amc.af.mil/org/comm/375CS/SCO/SCOK/training/courses/default.aspx ------------------------------------------------ UNOFFICIAL FIRST FOUR MEETING - TODAY The First Four meeting is today at 1500 in Room 140 of the Enlisted Professional Enhancement Center. LABOR DAY OPERATING HOURS - 5 SEP Scott BX 1000-1800 Food Court 1100-1700 Shoppette 1000-1800 Theater Closed Concessions 1000-1700 Burger King 1100-1700 MCSS Closed Joes' Asian Cuisine Closed AFNIC Snack Bar Closed Food Court 2 Closed Camp Lincoln PX Closed AAFES Admin Offices Closed Robin Hood Closed Anthony's Pizza Closed Alterations Closed Firestone 1000-1800 Optical Shop Closed Flower Shop Closed RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP - 7 SEP Workshop includes 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 SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT GROUP - 7 SEP The Exceptional Family Military Program Coordinator would like to inform parents that have questions or concerns within the scope of Special Needs. The Airman & Family Readiness is hosting a Special Needs Support Group to discuss future workshops, events, resources, and general issues. 1200 - 1300 FIRST FRIDAY @ THE CLUB - 9 SEP Come enjoy camaraderie, food, drink specials, entertainment and more at First Friday on 9 Sep beginning at 1530 at the Scott Club. Event is FREE for members, and non-members are welcome for just $7. Non-members become a club member and get in for free! For more details, call the Scott Club at 744-1333. SKY DIVING ADVENTURE - 10 SEP Have you ever wanted to jump out of a plane? Ever wanted the wind rushing past your face at speeds of over 100mph? Then join Outdoor Recreation for an opportunity to do a Static Line Sky Dive or a Tandem Jump on Saturday, 10 Sep. 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 for the Tandem Jump is 3 Sep and the deadline for the Static Jump is 7 Sep. Space is limited so sign-up now at www.375fss.com or call 256-2067. END OF SUMMER COUPLES TOURNAMENT - 10 SEP Cardinal Creek Golf Course will be hosting their End of Summer Couples Tournament 10 Sep with a 1230 shotgun start. This tournament is a two person (male/female) scramble. Entry fee is $90 per couple, $60 per Annual Fee Payer couple and $40 per Eagle Annual Fee Payer couple. Fee includes greens fees, cart, range balls, dinner, beverages, closest to the pin, longest drive, shortest drive and flighted cash payout! To sign up or to find out more information about this tournament, call the Cardinal Creek Golf Course at 744-1400/1401. TEXAS HOLD'EM - 10 SEP Go all in on Saturday, 10 Sep in the Scott Club's Enlisted Lounge for Texas Hold'em! Come enjoy the pre-game social from 1730 - 1830 p.m. featuring food (assorted hors d'oeuvres) and drink specials, followed by tournament play at 1900 (Registered players must be signed in by 1830). Interested players must register at the Scott Club Mon. - Fri. from 0900 to 1700. Tournament seating limited to first 100 players and is a first come, first served basis. Members are $5, Non-members are $10. Prizes are awarded to winners based on their finishing place. Sponsored in part by Lindenwood University, Scott Credit Union, Illinois Distributing, Clete's Inc., Lee's Famous Chicken, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, DRS Technology and Texas Roadhouse. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended. Call 744-1333 for more information. BASIC ABC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASS - 10 SEP Always wanted to know how to fix a flat tire or simply adjust your seat properly? Then join Outdoor Recreation for a 2 hour ABC Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class with our "Squeaky Wheel" Bike Repair Shop expert Pat Thompson on Saturday, 10 Sep from 1000 - 1200. Class fee is $32/person, which includes a Park Tool MTB-3 Rescue Tool Kit-22 Functions. Class will cover basic bicycle maintenance to include Brake Adjustments, Shifter Barrel Adjustments, Tube Replacement, Bicycle Trouble Shooting, Basic Wheel Truing. Class will end with a quick bike ride around the base. Sign-up online at www.375fss.com, or call Outdoor Recreation at 256-2067. FOOTBALL TAILGATE PARTY - 11 SEP Help the Scott Club Kick-Off the 2011-2012 NFL Football Season at this year's Tailgate Party on 11 Sep at 1100 inside the Enlisted Lounge. Enjoy the Tailgate Buffet complete with BBQ Ribs, Chicken Wings, Bratwursts, Corn on the Cob, and Red Beans & Rice. Also enjoy drink specials, beer samples provided by Budweiser, Giveaways and much more. Event is open to all! Note: All Sunday Football events will be a family friendly atmosphere. The buffet is FREE for Members and $15 for Non-members. Join the Scott Club Fantasy Football Competition Draft! Enter for a chance to win a $500 Master Card Gift Card, a Flat Screen T.V. or a $100 FSS Gift Card. Prizes awarded at the end of the season to the top 3 winners. Event sponsored in part by Budweiser, Scott Credit Union, La-Z-Boy and Webster University. For more information, call the Scott Club at 744-1333. No Federal Endorsement of Sponsors Intended. KIDS KLUB - 12 SEP Parents bring your children to the Scott Club on Monday, 12 Sep from 1700-1900 for a special Kids Klub with Eckert's! Children can enjoy our cookie icing table, coloring page station and apple dipping station. Plus enjoy music, food 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. Event sponsored in part by Eckert's. No Federal Endorsement Intended. For more information, contact Missi at the Club at 744-1333. BOWL-A-THON FUNDRAISER FOR 9/11 - 16 SEP The AFNIC Top 3, Scott Top 3 and the 9/11 Committee will be hosting a 9/11 Observation Ceremony bowl-A-Thon to raise funds for the Team Scott 9/11 Memorial. All funds will be donated to the 9/11 committee to aide them in this venture. Everyone is welcome. This event will not be considered an alternate duty location for civilian employees. Liberal leave/leave will need to be utilized to attend the event. To Sign-up Contact: MSgt John Howe (18/AF 229-0479), MSgt Michael Sisneros (AFNIC 229-5814), MSgt Erik Weaver (AFNIC 229-5040). CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT - 23 SEP NJVC will host the 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting laptops for Wounded Warriors at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course Friday, 23 Sep. Sign in begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Cost of the event is $75 per person for teams of four, which includes breakfast, lunch, refreshment cart and beverages during award ceremony. RUCKUS RUN - 24 SEP Ruckus Run has opened up the field for volunteers to work an amazing physical challenge 24 September. Two waves of volunteers can serve a.m. or p.m., 25 each. A special promo code for those interested in running is available to base members, but please sign up to volunteer! This is a great opportunity to be active in the community off-base and enjoy a top-notch obstacle course. For details, email POC: Lt Kail: cheriekail@yahoo.com. TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - TUESDAYS, 1130-1230 Experience Scott Air Force Base Toastmasters! Weekly meetings allow you to practice prepared or impromptu speeches, fill meeting roles, and take on leadership tasks. A positive environment to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. Meetings are held every Tuesday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Education Office Conference room. For further questions contact President Yolandea Wood at yolandea.wood@gmail.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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