Scott All Bulletin - Dec. 1 edition Published Dec. 1, 2011 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- OFFICIAL FIRST FRIDAY CANCELLED - 2 DEC The First Friday event, scheduled for 2 Dec, has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts; however, the Scott Club will still be open for business. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ENERGY CONVERSATION - 5 DEC Your energy tip of the week: Keeping our homes warm during the winter months accounts for about 2/3 of our house hold energy bill. Be sure to join the wing commander for the next Energy Conversation which is Dec. 5 at 11:30 a.m. in the Wing Conference Room. All are welcomed to attend. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE - 13 DEC (FINAL DRIVE FOR 2011) 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 CAIB MEETING RESCHEDULED - 14 DEC The Community Action Information Board meeting is rescheduled for Dec. 14 at 1:15 p.m. in the Wing Conference Room. All are welcomed to attend. BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING Sexual Assault Bystander Intervention training is mandatory training for active duty Air Force personnel to include DoD civilians who supervise active duty Air Force. Suspense to complete this training is May 1, 2012. Training is offered at the Ed & Trng Bldg 1650 Rm 98 on TU, TH, and FRI. Feel Free to contact Pamela Dorsey or Laverne Foster at 256-4196 if you have any questions. https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=OO-DP-AM-07 PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCING CAPITAL INVESTMENT (PECI) PROGRAM Commanders-do you need dollars for equipment purchases? The PECI program provides funding to purchase readily available off-the-shelf technology to improve combat readiness, enhance unit capability, and conserve resources. FASCAP is for capital equipment investments under $250K and requires MAJCOM approval. PIF is for equipment and facilities investments over $250K and requires Air Force approval. Payback is through O&M Funds and/or personnel support savings to offset investment costs. For more information, contact 256-4611 or email: 375aw-mq@scott.af.mil IDEA PROGRAM Have you ever had an idea you thought would improve the Air Force and save money and/or resources? Did you know the Air Force has an incentive awards program that pays monetary and nonmonetary awards and is looking for these good ideas? If you answered yes to either of these questions, why haven't you submitted your IDEA? To submit an idea, visit https://ipds.randolf.af.mil . For more information, contact the SAFB IDEA Program Office at 256-4611 or email: scott.idea@us.af.mil. 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. ------------------------------------------------ UNOFFICIAL FIRST FOUR MEETING - TODAY First Four is meeting today, 1 Dec 11, 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. FREE CHRISTMAS TREE GIVEAWAY - TODAY The 375th Force Support Squadron will be giving away over 300 free Christmas Trees on 1 Dec beginning at 1600 at the Scott Club (West parking lot). The Trees for Troops Foundation and Wahmhoff Farms of Gobles, Michigan will be donating these trees to Scott Air Force Base. These trees range from approximately 5 to 7 foot in height. Trees will be issued on a first come, first served basis. The free trees are open to everyone affiliated with Scott AFB. The USO will also be in attendance giving away hot chocolate and treats. For additional information, call the 375th Force Support Marketing Office at 256-3766. 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. VOTE ONLINE...HOLIDAY GREETING CARD COMPETITION - Now through 4 DEC Vote for your favorite Holiday Greeting Card and the winning organization will win the People's Choice Award and $100 in FSS Gift Cards! Photos of the cards can be viewed on the Force Support website, www.375fss.com for Online Voting held now through midnight 4 Dec. NOTE: Big Change! This year in order to control the number of repeated/looped votes and to level the playing field, all LAN/SAFB office computers CANNOT be used. SAFB personnel must vote from off-base computers. This allows for only one vote per day. You may vote once every day of the competition but only one vote will register to the voting grid each day per computer. First, second and third place winners will be selected by various commanders. For details, call Outdoor Recreation at 256-2067. 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. TEAM SCOTT HAPPY LANDINGS - 2 DEC Welcome Spouses! Airman & Family Readiness is hosting Team Scott Happy Landings! This seminar is designed to orient newly arrived spouses to Scott AFB and the local community. Informative briefings from helping agencies and a base tour will be provided. 0830- 1400 FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER ORIENTATION - 5-9 DEC Interested in your own Child Care Business? If yes, then become a Family Child Care Provider. Care for all ages is in high demand! The next Provider Orientation dates are 5-9 Dec. All classes are held Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600 in the FCC office, bldg. 386. Interested spouses, retired spouses, or anyone who is a licensed Family Child Care Provider, or a state licensed provider off-base and interested in becoming affiliated with the base can call the Family Child Care Office at 256-8047 to register. ORIGAMI FOR ADULTS - 6 DEC The Scott Library is offering an origami class for adults, 18 years of age and older. Join them on 6 Dec at 1830 to learn how to make holiday ornaments and gift boxes. All materials are provided. Please call 256-5100 to register or for more information. 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. RESUME WRITING - 7 DEC The A&FRC will offer a class covering 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. 0900-1200 BE WELL RUNNING - 7 DEC Don't let your fitness slip over the holiday season, and get a running start on your New Year fitness goals! The HAWC's Be Well Running Workshop on 7 Dec at 11:30-1 p.m. teaches you strategies and tools to get you in shape to meet your fitness test and other running goals! Call 256-7139 to enroll. 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. ELECTIONS FOR THE 9/11 OBSERVATION COMMITTEE - 8 DEC The Team Scott 9/11 Observation Committee is holding elections for next year's officer team on Thursday, 8 Dec r at 1330 in the 375th OG Conference Room. Other agenda items include a budget review, discussion of the 9/11 Monument Plaque details, as well as selecting new committee chairs. For more information, please contact SMSgt Shannon Rix at shannon.rix@us.af.mil. 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. 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. RESOURCES TO KEEP KIDS SAFE ONLINE Looking for resources to help kids make safe, responsible decisions when they're online? Check out http://onguardonline.gov/topics/protect-kids-online. AMC Personnel can find more resources on privacy of personal information at the AMC Privacy Awareness Site on EIM - click on the "Privacy Awareness" link at the top right of every EIM page. Questions can be directed to the AMC Privacy Office. SCOTT AFB MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS) NEED YOUR HELP! MOPS is an organization that serves mothers and young children. It provides a vital support system especially for mothers whose spouses are deployed but are short on volunteers. With 93 registered children in the program, we can certainly use a helping hand! Meeting dates: 2 Dec & 16 Dec from 0845-1130. Please email MSgt Aharon at esmeralda.aharon@us.af.mil if you are able to volunteer on one or more dates. Thank you! 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. 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. NEW YEAR CRAFT RESOLUTION? 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. CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTORY FLIGHTS Need a "unique" Christmas gift for someone special? The 375th Force Support Squadron Flight Training Center offers an Introductory Flight for only $80! For an additional $30 you can fly for 1 hour, have your flight recorded in an official logbook endorsed by an FAA Certified instructor and get 6 months of Flight Training magazine free. Upgrade to the 4-seat Cessna for only $120. For additional information, please contact the 375th Force Support Squadron Flight Training Center today or call 256-2170 for additional information. Register on line at www.375fss.com. ROD & GUN CLUB GIFTS The Rod & Gun Club is the place to go for all your holiday shopping needs for that special hunter or shooter. We offer in-house merchandise to include ammunition, loading and reloading materials. Patrons can also order gifts from "A to Z" just by looking through the club's catalog which is packed full of gift ideas such as guns and special orders. Shipping is done weekly and most guns will be delivered within one week of purchase. FSS gift cards are also available at the facility. For more information, call 256-2052. 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. 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. 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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