Scott All Bulletin - July 21 edition Published July 21, 2011 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Scott Air Force Base, Ill. -- OFFICIAL AFGLSC CHANGE OF COMMAND - 22 JUL The AFGLSC Change of Command will be 22 July at the Scott Club starting at 10 a.m. Maj. Gen. Gary McCoy will relinquish command to Brig. Gen. H. Brent Baker. Immediately following the change of command will be Maj Gen McCoy's retirement ceremony. Both ceremonies will be presided over by the Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Gen. Donald Hoffman. SPECIAL DUTY SCREENING TEAM VISIT- 1 AUG Have you ever considered a special duty? For the SrA through SMSgt who can self-motivate and self-manage, there are many rewards of becoming a MTI, MTL, PME Instructor, or Recruiter. If you want to learn about what Special Duties offer, then this is the briefing for you, 1 Aug. noon to 3 p.m. at Rockwell Hall. Supervisors and spouses are encouraged to attend. Contact the Team Scott Career Assistance Advisor, MSgt "Scott Greene", if you have any questions. Wayne.greene@scott.af.mil SCHOOL/SPORTS PHYSICAL DAY - 4 AUG The 375th Medical Group will host its annual school/sports physical day 4 Aug. Illinois law requires a school physical for children entering Pre-school, Kindergarten, 1st, 6th and 9th grades. In addition to school/sports physical day, the 375th MDG will be hosting a health fair in the auditorium located in the basement. Agencies providing information include, but are not limited to, the Base Fire Department, Health and Wellness Center, Base Library, Illinois Poison Control, Scott Credit Union, and fingerprinting by Security Forces. Don't delay! Book your school/sports physical today by calling 256-WELL (9355). If you have further questions or concerns please contact 256-WELL, option 1 then option 5. ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK Residual homes spend 10% of our electricity bills on lighting. Commercial buildings spend up to 30% of their electricity bills on lighting. The next energy conversation with the 375th AMW commander is 4 Aug in the 375th Wing Conference Room from 4 to 6 p.m. All are invited to attend. LEAP PROGRAM The Air Force is soliciting applications for the upcoming Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) selection board. Established in 2009, LEAP is an Air Force-wide initiative to grow the bench of foreign language capable Airmen in order to meet current and future Air Force foreign language requirements. The LEAP selection board will convene on 14 and 15 September 2011 with applications due to AFCLC NLT 5 September 2011. Selected nominees and their commanders will be notified individually NLT 17 October 2011. Additional information about LEAP can be obtained from the AFCLC LEAP website at http://www.culture.af.edu/leap or by contacting AFCLC.Language@maxwell.af.mil. ------------------------------------------------ UNOFFICIAL THRIFT STORE RE-OPENED IN NEW LOCATION The Thrift Store has moved to Bldg. 700 on South Winters Drive and re-opened for business July 19. It's open Tuesday through Friday and the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations may also be dropped off and can include items such as clothing, house ware goods, and dish ware goods. The Thrift Store does not except any items that are worn, dirty or broken. Their number is 744-9441. SPOUSE PRE DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING - 21 JUL A New program being offered at the Airman & Family Readiness Center is designed to strengthen family resiliency by attendees awareness of support services available to the spouse/family prior to the member deploying. Provides information concerning the important role the spouse/family plays during the deployment. 1830-2000 CRITICAL DAYS OF SUMMER GOLF TOURNAMENT - 22 JUL The 101 Critical Days of Summer 4-Person Golf Scramble is here, and sign ups end at COB today. Cardinal Creek Golf Course/4-Person Scramble/$45 per person (includes lunch, 2-drink tickets, cart, greens fee, & prizes). Starts at noon, with 11 a.m. to noon for lunch. Register by e-mail to 375 AMW/SE Safety or by calling the Safety Office at 256-6311. CARDINAL CREEK GAGGLE TOURNAMENT - 23 JUL Join Cardinal Creek Golf Course for their Gaggle Tournament on Saturday, 23 July. The tournament format is an individual stroke play with morning tee times. Entry fee is $15 in conjunction with your greens fees. Fee include flighted place prizes and closest to the pin. For more information, or to register, call 744-1400. BASIC ABC BICYCLE MAINTENANCE CLASS - 23 JUL Join Outdoor Recreation for a 2 hour ABC Basic Bicycle Maintenance Class with our "Squeaky Wheel" Bike Repair Shop expert Pat Thompson on Saturday, 23 July from 1000 to noon. 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. RUNNING CLINIC - 25 July - 1 Sept This 6-week progressive training program will help you improve your 1.5 mile run time by increasing running endurance and building speed. On average, this program has helped past participants improve 1.5 mile run time by 1:10! Open to reservists and active duty of all branches with 1.5 mi run times of 13:15 or slower. Meets Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 0700-0800. There are only a few spaces left! To sign up call the HAWC @ 256-7139. CATHOLIC VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - 25 - 29 JULY Scott Chapel 1 will host PANDAMANIA - Catholic VBS!!! Children Pre-School through 5th grade are invited to attend. VBS will run 25-29 July from 6 to 9 p.m. To register or volunteer for the program, please contact Heather Nieves @ 256-3954 or via email heather.nieves.ctr@us.af.mil. BASIC AUTO REPAIR MAINTENANCE CAMP - 25-29 JUL Join the Youth Center for their Basic Auto Repair Maintenance Camp, 25-29 July. During this time the camp is held daily from 1300 to 1500 at the Youth Center. Youth, ages 12 to 18, are encouraged to register for this course. This camp will teach participants how some basic systems work, get information on some common problems for their vehicle, basic terminology and various car parts and functions. Participants will also learn how to inspect tires, check tires for damage, adequate inflation and wear. Plus learn how to change oil, rotate tires and inspect brakes. To register, call the Youth Center at 744-9862. HOME BUYING SEMINAR - 27 JUL The Airman & Family Readiness Center will host a workshop that will cover the advantages and disadvantages of home ownership, how much is affordable, current local market trends, contracts, negotiations and what to expect from a real estate professional. 1100-1300 AMC ICON SINGERS WANTED - SIGN UP BY 28 JUL Register by 28 Jul if you want to participate in the AMC Icon Base Level Competition, which will be held at the Scott Club on 12 Aug at 1900. Everyone is invited to watch the contestants compete. Entry is FREE! Doors will open at 1630, with light hors d'oeuvres being served until 1830. The Active Duty SAFB Winner will compete against other AMC Base finalists at the Command Finals in October at Scott AFB. Prizes are to be awarded to the top 3 finalists at the Base Level Competition; 1st - $500, 2nd - $300 & 3rd - $200. For more details, call the Scott Club at 744-1333, visit www.375fss.com or www.amcsvs.com. SKY DIVING ADVENTURE - 30 JUL (DEADLINE - 22 JUL) Join Outdoor Recreation for an opportunity to do a Static Line Sky Dive or a Tandem Jump on Saturday, 30 July. 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 22 July, and the deadline for the Static Jump is 27 July. Space is limited so sign-up now at www.375fss.com or call Renee at 256-2067. PRONTO PIZZA CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY - 1 AUG Pronto Pizza will be showing their appreciation at the Customer Appreciation Day on Monday, 1 Aug, 1100 to 1400. Stop by for great specials, prizes and more. JUNIOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP - 1-2 AUG Cardinal Creek Golf Course is hosting a Junior Individual Stroke Play Golf Championship 1-2 Aug with morning tee times starting at 0900. There are separate age divisions for children ages 8 through 17. Age groups consist of 8 & 9 (9 holes shortened), 10 & 11 (9 holes forward tees), 12 & 13 (18 holes forward tees), 14 & 15 (18 holes regular tees) and 16 & 17 (18 holes regular tees). Cost is $30/person for children ages 8 to 17. Fee includes greens fees, lunch, beverages and prizes. Call 744-1400 for more information. BOAT REGATTA - 5 AUG Outdoor Recreation is calling all captains and first mates to participate in The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta! Set sail with us Friday, 5 Aug. from 1100 to 1300 at the James Sports Center Pool. Squadrons/organizations/groups are asked to form a team of at least two, to participate in the Regatta for chances to WIN CASH PRIZES (FSS Bucks) to be used toward your squadron party! Cash prizes of $300, $200 & $100 will be awarded to the top 3 boats with the Fastest Teams. A cash prize (FSS Bucks) of $25 will also be awarded in the following categories; Best Design, Most Creative Design, Best Dressed Team, Sour Lemon, and The Unsinkable Molly Brown! Register NLT 3 Aug. online at www.375fss.com. For complete details on rules/regulations, contact Outdoor Recreation at 256-2067 or visit www.375fss.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. 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