Scott All Bulletin - Dec. 8 edition Published Dec. 8, 2011 375th Air Mobility Command Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- OFFICIAL MPS MINIMAL MANNING - 9 DEC The Military Personnel Section (MPS) will be minimally manned tomorrow, 9 Dec., starting at 1430 due to a 375 FSS Function. The DEERS section will still service those scheduled appointments thru 1600. Passport office, Career Development and Force Management open for customers thru 1430. The MPS will resume normal business hours on Monday, 12 Dec 2011. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - 13 DEC (FINAL ARCDRIVE FOR 2011) The ARC monthly blood drive will be held at Rockwell Hall Tues Dec 13th from 0800-1700 To check eligibility requirements visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/donatingblood/eligibility-requirements. 80 Blood Units Is the Goal! Volunteers are needed for various positions. Complementary Chick-Fil-A, Free Food & Long Sleeve T-Shirts will be available while supplies last 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 375 AMW COMMANDER'S FUN RUN- 16 DEC The 375 AMW Commander's Challenge 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! CAIB MEETING- 14 DEC The Community Action Information Board meeting is Dec. 14 at 1:15 p.m. in the Wing Conference Room. All are welcomed to attend. ACTIVITY DISTRIBUTION OFFICE TRAINING- 14 DEC The 375th CS/SCOK Official Mail Center will be hosting a class for those appointed as an Activity Distribution Office responsible for receiving/signing for official mail on 14 Dec from 0800 - 0900 @ Bldg 859 Room 134. To sign up for the class please follow this link: https://eim.amc.af.mil/org/comm/375CS/SCO/SCOK/SCOKO/SCO20Training/Lists/Courses/calendar.aspx. If you have any questions please contact the contact the TSgt Roberts or SSgt Sanchez at 256-4000. 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. EIM SITE OWNER JANUARY CLASSES The 375th EIM Helpdesk has three more EIM Site Owner classes available in January. The class dates are as follows: Jan 11 & 12, 0800-1600 Bldg 859 Rm 134 (EIM Site Owner) Jan 18 & 19, 0800-1600 Bldg 859 Rm 134 (CG Only) Jan 25 & 26, 0800-1600 Bldg 859 Rm 134 (EIM Site Owner) Jan 30, 0800-1000 Bldg 859 Rm 134 (Permissions only) 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 EIM Helpdesk at 256-3054. https://eim.amc.af.mil/org/comm/375CS/SCO/SCOK/training/courses/default.aspx ATTENTION MISSOURI VOTERS - DEADLINES APPROACHING The Missouri Presidential Primary Election will be on 7 Feb 2012! All military and overseas voters need to submit your Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) NOW to ensure you have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming election. Go to www.FVAP.gov and get started! It only takes a few minutes! For more info, contact your unit voting assistance officer or call 256-VOTE. ------------------------------------------------ UNOFFICIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB MEETING - 8 DEC The Scott AFB Environmental Club will be having a meeting 8 Dec at 1000 in the base library conference room. We're looking to add members - anyone interested in making a positive impact to the base environment is welcome. Please contact MSgt Kelly Smith at 229-5717 or email kelly.smith-02@scott.af.mil for more information. FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT - 9 DEC Want to learn how to apply and navigate the federal employment systems? This workshop will cover 10 Steps to a Federal Job- from networking, navigating USAJOBS, tips on the application process, writing federal resumes, KSAs and much more. Airman & Family Readiness Center, 0930-1230 SANTA'S BOOK 'N BOWL - 9 DEC Join the staff for bowling, stories, prizes and lots of fun at the Stars & Strikes Bowling Center 9 Dec from 1700-1830. Cost is $5/person, which includes bowling, soda and stories. A visit with Santa, holiday crafts and door prizes will be provided. To register, or for more information, call the Bowling Center at 256-4054 or Scott Library at 256-5100. OPEN HOUSE WITH SANTA - 9 DEC This event is for children with special needs and hosted by the EFMP Coordinator. Join the Airman & Family Readiness Center at the Youth Center for a special event to kick off the holiday season as children get an opportunity to meet with Santa. Enjoy games, drinks, and snacks. 1400-1600 FLURRY HURRY 5K RUN - 9 DEC Join the Fitness Center by participating in the Flurry Hurry 5K Fun Run/Walk scheduled for 9 Dec. The run will begin at 1130 at the Parade Grounds. Entry fee is $12 for those wanting a long sleeve T-shirt and to be eligible for awards. To receive a T-shirt on race day, participants must register NLT 5 Dec. Awards will be given for the 1st place male/female finishers, plus random drawings for the remaining paid finishers. The event is open to all Active Duty, Reserve, Air National Guard, Retirees, DoD Civilians and dependents. *Note: All fun runs are free events unless the participant wishes to purchase a t-shirt and also be eligible for awards or prizes. For more information, call the Fitness Center, 256-1218 or James Sports Center, 256-4524. ANGEL TREE - Now through 10 DEC The First Sergeants, A&FRC and the Chapel are working with the Base Exchange and their vendors to spread a little extra holiday cheer to our Scott families. There will be Angel Trees at the Exchange, Airman & Family Readiness Center and the Chapel now - 10 Dec. People who would like to purchase a present for a Scott child can stop by one of the three locations to pick up an Angel Card. The Angel Card and gift will be returned to the Exchange regardless of where they obtained the Angel Card. If you have any questions or need additional info please don't hesitate to call 256-8668. SANTA'S BOOK 'N BOWL - 9 DEC Join the staff for bowling, stories, prizes and lots of fun at the Stars & Strikes Bowling Center 9 Dec from 1700-1830. Cost is $5/person, which includes bowling, soda and stories. A visit with Santa, holiday crafts and door prizes will be provided. To register, or for more information, call the Bowling Center at 256-4054 or Scott Library at 256-5100. PHEASANT HUNT - 10 DEC Join Outdoor Recreation for a Pheasant Hunting Trip on 10 Dec 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 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 7 Dec. For information call 256-2067 or visit www.375fss.com. YOUTH & KEYSTONE GYM SALE - 10 DEC Are you under the age of 18 with things you want to sell? Join the Youth Center for their upcoming Youth Gym Sale on 10 Dec from 1400 to 1600. Come reserve a table and 2 chairs for just $2. All profits are yours to keep. Set-up will begin at 1300 day of event. Deadline to register to sell items is 8 Dec at 1700. No refunds. The Youth Keystone group is looking for donated items to sell at their Keystone Gym Sale. Donations of items will be accepted Monday through Saturday from 1500 to 1900. All funds are used for the annual Keystone Conference Trip in Texas. Arrangements can be made for donated items to be picked up. Please no clothing. For complete details, call the Youth Center at 744-9862. BE WELL STRENGTH TRAINING - 14 DEC This introductory workshop teaches basic strength training concepts with emphasis on improving push-ups and sit ups. Leave this workshop with a beginner strength training plan! Call the HAWC, 256-7139 to enroll. 1200-1300 2011 SCOTT AFB ATHLETE OF THE YEAR NOMINATION - DEADLINE 15 DEC Scott Air Force Base annually recognizes an Athlete of the Year. To ensure all deserving athletes are considered for this prestigious award, nominations are being sought from Scott AFB. Nomination packets and information can be obtained from Mr. Eddie Norvell at the James Sports Center or by calling 256-4524. Completed packets are due back to the James Sports Center NLT 15 Dec. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. SCOTT CHESS CLUB - EVERY THURSDAY The 375th Force Support Squadron has starting a new chess club! The meetings are held every Thursday from 1800 to 1930 at the Scott Club in the Enlisted Lounge. Chess Club is open to all base personnel and their families, 18 years of age and older. For more information, call Lisa Frankson at 256-5939. 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. FSS Gift Cards Looking for a gift? FSS Gift Cards are now available. Stop by any retail FSS facility today! 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. SHOW YOUR PRIDE Show your pride at the Cardinal Creek Golf Course by inviting your civilian guests on Tuesdays or Thursdays November-February. Fee for civilian guests is $19 and eligible users pay $14. Cost includes greens fees, cart, and range balls." Plus get 15% off at the Pro Shop on any item not on sale. For more information, call 744-1400. BECOME OUR FAN AND YOU COULD WIN Become a Facebook fan of the 375th Force Support Squadron and you could WIN BIG through the "Friendly Benefits" program. Not only can you get all the latest and greatest updates of FSS events and programs, now you can participate in various "games" for chances to win. Over $6,000 in prizes to be awarded! For more information, call 256-3766, visit www.375fss.com or become our fan on Facebook. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. NO ENDORSEMENT OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS/SERVICES IMPLIED. HELPFUL LINKS: Scott AFB Public Website Scott AFB Facebook 375th FSS Scott AFB Clinic