Scott All Bulletin - Dec. 15 edition Published Dec. 15, 2011 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- OFFICIAL MPS MINIMAL MANNING - 15 DEC The Military Personnel Section (MPS) will be minimally manned today, 15 Dec., for training. The DEERS section & Passports Office will still service those who scheduled appointments thru 1600hrs. Career Development and Force Management open for customers thru 1530hrs. The MPS will resume normal business hours on Friday, 16 Dec 2011. Finance will be closed on 20 Dec for training. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 375 AMW COMMANDER'S CHALLENGE RUN- 16 DEC The 375 AMW Commander's Challenge participants will form up in PTUs at the parade field at 1530 on 16 Dec. Please remember to hydrate beforehand and it is encouraged to bring out your guidons to show unit pride! RECRUITING AIRCREWS FOR C-37B - 19 DEC Crewmembers will be available to describe the mission of the 89 AW as well as answer any questions regarding Pilot, Flight Engineer, Communications Systems Operator, and Flight Attendant positions in the 89 AW on 19 Dec from 1000-1145. Meet at bldg. 470, 2nd floor training room for a briefing and then join the team onboard the aircraft. Anyone with questions may contact Maj. Pete Donnelly at (609) 870-5350. SCOTT TOP 3, MOBILE BLOOD DRIVE - 22 Dec In the spirit of gift giving, Scott Top 3 is hosting a mobile blood drive to help you give the gift of life! The drive will be held on Thursday, Dec 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Exchange. To avoid long wait times and to help keep the mobile donor bus full all day, please visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org (use Sponsor ID 10089) to schedule your appointment online. If you can't access the site for any reason, you can also call (618) 659-0542 to schedule your appointment. For more information or to volunteer at the drive, please contact MSgt Esmeralda Aharon via email at esmeralda.aharon@us.af.mil. Goal: 30 Units VISITOR CONTROL CENTER CLOSED - 23 DEC The members at the Visitor Control Center are glad to help family members get passes to visit but want everyone to know they'll be closed Dec. 23. So what does this mean to you if you have family coming into town for the holidays? If at all possible get your passes early. Have the family come in a day or two earlier to avoid the lines. If this is not possible , passes still will be available at the Shiloh Gate, but might take longer due to manning limitations that day. Please be prepared for these closures and enjoy your holidays. SCOTT AFB PASSENGER TERMINAL CLOSURES - 25 Dec, 1 JAN The Scott AFB Passenger Terminal will be closed on 25 Dec and 01 Jan in observance of the Christmas and New Year's Holiday. Normal operating hours (0600-1700) will resume on 26 Dec and 02 Jan. Recorded flight information is available 24 hours a day by calling 618-256-1854. Please contact the Passenger Terminal at 618-256-3017 with any questions. COMMAND POST NEWSPAPER & SCOTT ALL BULLETIN RESUMES 5 JAN The next regular edition of the Command Post newspaper will be Jan. 5, so all submissions for that issue should be turned in by Dec. 30. The next issue of the Scott All bulletin will also be Jan. 5, with a deadline of noon Jan. 4. Thanks for your inputs and have a great holiday season. ENERGY CONVERSATION - 6 JAN Almost 40% of all the heat used to warm rooms escapes through the walls and roof space if they're not insulated. The next Energy Conversation with the 375th AMW/CC will be Jan. 6 at 11:30 a.m. in the Wing Conference Room. All are welcomed to attend. REGISTER PHONES TO MAKE VISITOR PASS REQUESTS FROM Base residents and government employees are now able to register up to three phone numbers for visitor pass requests. This new system will enable requests from registered phones for Scott AFB authorized sponsors after an initial trip to the Visitor Control Center. To register, come to the VCC Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon with a current military issued identification card. Registration is good for one year. For more information, call the VCC at 256-9827. MLK LUNCHEON - BUILDING THE DREAM; BRIDGING THE GAP - RSVP BY 12 JAN In an effort to continue building on the dream of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., there will be a MLK luncheon at the Scott Club on 20 Jan 2012 from 1130-1300. Rev. Earl Nance Jr. will be the speaker for this great event. Cost is $10.98 for Scott Club members and $12.98 for non-members. The deadline for registration is 12 Jan 2012. Direct questions to Mrs. Sturgis at 256-7474. https://einvitations.afit.edu/KING728/anim.cfm Legal Claims It is with great regret that the Air Mobility Headquarters announces the passing of Lt. Col. Steven T. Drewry. Any person(s) having claims for or against the estate of Colonel Drewry, contact Maj. Scott Lewis, the Summary Courts Officer, at 229-0464 or scott.lewis.1@us.af.mil. ------------------------------------------------ UNOFFICIAL SCOTT TOP THREE MEETING - TODAY The Scott Top Three Association will be hosting their monthly general membership meeting on Thursday, 15 Dec at 1500 in the Scott Club Enlisted Lounge. Scott Top Three would like to make a donation to Toys for Tots this month. If you can, please bring a new, unwrapped toy to the meeting. We will donate all of the toys we collect to the local Toys for Tots. Meetings are open to ALL services E7-E9 and E7 selects. The meetings are held every third Friday of the month. For more information, contact MSgt Torunce Blackwell at 229-3616 or MSgt Kevin Miner at 229-5783. DONATE YOUR OBSOLETE UNIFORM ITEMS UNTIL 31 DEC A clothing drive is being held in Bldg. 1600 until 31 Dec to collect military/professional clothing items for St. Vincent de Paul local charities. "Phased-out" uniform items (BDUs, DCUs, jackets, boots, t-shirts, socks) are being accepted without rank/insignia. Additionally, professional work apparel (dress slacks, shirts, coats, ties, shoes, socks, suits) are much needed. Collection boxes are located at all entrances to building 1600. Questions? Email Lt Col Kyle Freundl at kyle.freundl@us.af.mil or call 256-8972. 12 DAYS OF HOLIDAY FITNESS - now through 18 DEC The Fitness Center welcomes all base personnel to participate in the free 12 Days of Holiday Fitness Challenge. Participants must complete 12 workouts anytime between 1 Dec and 18 Dec. Random drawings for awards will be held at both the Fitness Center and James Sports Center for challenge participants (must be present to win). The event is open to all Active Duty, Reserve, Air National Guard, Retirees, DoD Civilians and dependents. For more information, call the Fitness Center, 256-1218 or James Sports Center, 256-4524. MARRIAGE SEMINAR - 16 DEC 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 Friday, 16 Dec, 0900-1430 entitled "Million Dollar 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/MillionDollarMarriage/anim.cfm For more information, contact Ch, Capt R. Scott Kiser at 256-3303. PRE-TEEN HOLIDAY DANCE - 16 DEC Join the Youth Center for their Pre-Teen Holiday Dance on 16 Dec from 1900 to 2100. Youth, ages 9 to 12, come groove to the latest tunes with Santa and the Elves! Entrance fee: $2 Members, $3 Non-members. Enjoy craft making and other surprises! The Youth Center will remain open for pre-teens until 2200. For more details, call the Youth Center at 744-9862. SCOTT AFB MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS - 16 DEC MOPS is an organization that serves mothers and young children. It provides a vital support system especially for mothers whose spouses are deployed. They have 93 registered children in the program. If you would like to help with the children's program, please email MSgt Aharon at esmeralda.aharon@us.af.mil. Next meeting date: Friday, 16 Dec from 0845-1130. CHAPEL CHRISTMAS FEST - 17 DEC Come and visit with Santa Claus; Free games, free crafts and free refreshments; Fun for the entire family! 10 AM-12 Noon. Sponsored by the Scott AFB Chapel Community. Please contact Jamie or Heather at 256-3303 for more information. BASE-WIDE YARD SALE - 17 DEC Sign up to sell items at the next Base Wide Yard Sale on 17 Dec 0800 to 1200, held inside Rockwell Hall. The cost is $10 which includes one table, two chairs, set-up/break-down of display area... all profits yours. Deadline for sign ups is at noon 16 Dec. Reservations can be made online at www.375fss.com over the phone or in person. Full refunds are given with a 48 hour cancellation notification or if the staff cancels the sale. For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation at 256-2067. BRUNCH WITH SANTA - 18 DEC Come see Santa at the Scott Club on Sunday, 18 Dec at Brunch with Santa from 1000 to 1300. Enjoy the fabulous entertainment provided by Patt Holt Entertainment of St. Louis/Quinn Productions. Members pricing: Adults $17.95, and member children (12 & under) eat Free! Non-members pricing: Adults $20.95, Child (10-12) $9.95, Child (6-9) $7.95 and 5 & under $3.95. Prepaid reservations are required by noon on 15 Dec. Call 744-1333 to reserve a table today. NEW YEAR CRAFT RESOLUTION? - 18 DEC DEADLINE Do it----we'll help! Register by 18 Dec for any January class and save 10%. Now's the time to learn that new art or craft you've been putting off. Let's make some fun happen together! Visit the Arts & Crafts Center website at www.375fss.com/IA/schedule. BE WELL HEALTHY WEIGHT CLASS - 21 DEC 1200-1300 This workshop, led by the HAWC Registered Dietician, discusses topics including healthy weight loss, weight management, portion sizes, and menu planning. Call the HAWC @ 256-7139 to sign up today! FREE HOLIDAY BOWLING - 23 DEC The first 100 to come to the Stars & Strikes Bowling Center on 23 Dec beginning at 1100 will get three games plus shoe rental for free! This offer is first come, first served and not good with any other offer. TACO BAR BUFFET - MONDAYS Pronto Pizza is offering a "build your own" Taco Bar Buffet every Monday in December and January for only $6.50 from 1100 to 1300. Stop by today! For more information, call 256-3921. BOWLING CENTER NOW SERVING PIZZA! Hungry for pizza? The Stars & Strikes Bowling Center now serves pizza from Pronto Pizza Monday through Friday after 1700 and all day Saturday and Sunday. Call 256-4054 for more information. CHAPEL CHRISTMAS SERVICES - 24 & 25 DEC Catholic Christmas Eve Mass (Children's Pageant) 5PM @ Chapel 1 Christmas Day Mass @ 9AM, Chapel 1 Protestant Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ 6PM , Chapel 2 Protestant Christmas Day Service @ 10:30, Chapel 1 Gospel Watch Night Service - Dec 31@ 10:30 pm, Chapel 2 MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLASS - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 30 DEC The James Sports Center will be offering a Mixed Martial Arts Class every Tuesday and Thursday from 1800-1930 beginning 3 Jan. Cost for this class is $40 per month for 9 sessions. A minimum of 5 people are needed to hold this class with a maximum class size of 20 people. This class is open to all base ID card holders age 18 years and older. If interested, sign up NLT 30 Dec at the James Sports Center. For more information, call 256-4524. ROCK-N-BOWL NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY FUN TIME BOWL - 31 DEC Celebrate the new year at the Rock-N-Bowl New Year's Eve Family Time Bowl at the Stars & Strikes Bowling Center 31 Dec from 12:30-3 p.m., 3:30-6 p.m. or 6:30-9 p.m. Cost is $48 per family and includes two and a half hours of bowling, rental shoes, family appetizer tray and unlimited soda. There is a limit of six people per lane. Reservations are required by 27 Dec. Stop by and register or call 256-4054 for more information. BALL DROP NEW YEAR'S EVE ADULT BOWL - 31 DEC The Stars & Strikes Bowling Center invites you to join them for their Ball Drop New Year's Eve Adult Bowl, 2200 to 0100 Saturday, 31 Dec! Cost for this fun evening is $40 per person or $75 per couple. Fee includes bowling, shoe rental, 4 drink tickets, appetizers, dinner buffet, party favors and a champagne toast! Door prizes will be awarded to include a chance to win a Hawaiian vacation package plus a Casino Queen package! Space is limited so sign up early! Pre-paid reservations required by 27 Dec. Must be 21 yrs of age to enter. League members will receive discount with league membership card. Call 256-4054 for more information. NEW YEAR'S DAY AT HIDDEN VALLEY - 1 JAN Outdoor Recreation will host a day trip to Hidden Valley Ski Resort, near Eureka, MO on 1 Jan. This is a great trip for beginner skiers or for a more experienced skier to brush up on their skills while exploring the Missouri Ozark foothills. Snow boarding is also a favorite at Hidden Valley. Transportation is $10 and departs at 0830, returning approximately at 1800. Same day fees for snow passes, lift, lessons, equipment, etc. are payable to Hidden Valley and great military discounts are available. Check with ODR for scheduled trips online at www.375fss.com or call 256-2067. RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT - 3-6 JAN The James Sports Center is hosting a racquetball tournament 3-6 Jan with a start time at 1730 each day. Players may enter both singles and doubles divisions. Trophies will be awarded for first and second place in each division. No entry fee required. Tournament open to active duty, dependents (ages 18 & up), reserve, retirees and DOD civilians (all ID card holders). Entry forms are available at the James Sports Center and Fitness Center. For more information, call 256-4524. PHEASANT HUNT - 7 JAN Join Outdoor Recreation for a Pheasant Hunting Trip on 7 Jan at "Quail Country Hunts" in Mulberry Grove IL. The hunting package includes transportation, experienced guides, top quality hunting dogs, easy walking tour, practice clay pigeon shoot, three pheasants (cleaned and bagged), lunch and a guaranteed good time all for just $105 per person!! The trip will depart at 0730 and return NLT than 1700 the same day. Hunters must provide their own shotgun/shells, must have a current Illinois hunting license and FOID card. All ages welcome, however, anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Deadline to sign-up is 5 Jan. For information call 256-2067 or visit www.375fss.com. LET'S GO FISHING SHOW TRIP - 8 JAN Mark your calendar to join Outdoor Recreation for a trip to the annual Let's Go Fishing Show at the Collinsville Gateway Center. Outdoor Recreation is offering a shuttle to the Sunday, 8 Jan show from 0900 to 1500, cost is $5 person, which includes admittance and transportation. Deadline to sign-up is 4 Jan. This event features a tremendous selection of tackle; representatives from resorts, charter and guide services; vendors for boat and fishing accessories and services; other boat and fishing products and more. A great family feature are the Fishing Magicians, featuring Amy Short and Steve Craig, demonstrating a humorous fishing-themed magic show using traditional props and fishing equipment. Call 256-2067 for more details. HAWC RUNNING CLINIC; JAN 9 -FEB 16 CANCELLED The next running clinic, offered by the HAWC, has been cancelled due to weather and safety concerns. Our next 6-week session will be held 20 February-29 March. Please contact the HAWC (256-7139) after 1 February to enroll! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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