Scott All Bulletin - July 7 Edition Published July 7, 2011 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Scott Air Force Base, Ill. -- OFFICIAL ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND - 7 JUL On behalf of the Commander, 375th Air Mobility Wing, you are invited to attend an Assumption of Command Ceremony at which Col. Patrick J. Gooley will assume command of the 375th Communications Group 7 July at 10:30. If you have any questions, please contact the 375th Air Mobility Wing Protocol office at 256-3749. CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY - 8 JUL On behalf of the commander, 375th Air Mobility Wing, you are invited to attend the Change of Command ceremony at which Col. Terry Ward will relinquish command and Col. Peter Giusti will assume command of the 375th Operations Group July 8 at 10 a.m. If you have any questions, please contact the 375th Air Mobility Wing Protocol Office at 256-3749. BELLEVILLE GATE CLOSURE - 11 JUL Recently, traffic data was collected from the Belleville Gate which indicates that from 11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. traffic entering the installation through this gate is extremely limited. Effective 11 July, the Belleville Gate will be closed from 11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Mon-Sun. When the Belleville Gate is closed, the Shiloh Gate will be the only gate used for base entry and exit. Please ensure all family members and guests are made aware of this new schedule. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Security Forces at 256-2931. WING SECOND QUARTER AWARDS LUNCHEON - 12 JUL On behalf of the Commander, 375th Air Mobility Wing, you are invited to attend the Wing Second Quarter Awards Luncheon 12 July at 11:30 a.m. To view your invitation, please click on the link below: https://einvitations.afit.edu/375AMW2ndQuarterAwards/anim.cfm If you have any questions, please contact Wing Protocol at 256-3749. SCOTT AFB BLOOD DRIVE **VOLUNTEERS/DONORS NEEDED** - 12 JUL On Tuesday, July 12, the American Red Cross will be hosting its Monthly Blood Drive at Rockwell Hall from 0800-1700.If you are eligible, please come and donate. For more information on eligibility requirements, click on this link: http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements Appointments for donors are available. ***First 10 Donors Will Receive A Free Gift Card*** Interested in Volunteering/Donating? Please contact SSgt Venable at joseph.venable@us.af.mil. SNCO INDUCTION CEREMONY - 14 JULY The SNCO Induction Ceremony will be held at the Scott Club 14 July. Social hour starts at 5 p.m.; dinner follows at 6 p.m. For more information, call MSgt Angela Berezwick at 256-7345. Please sign up at the following link: https://einvitations.afit.edu/SNCOInductionCeremony82/anim.cfm 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. ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK At any one time in most households an average of 8 appliances are left on stand-by. In the average household the TV is left on stand-by for more than 17 hours a day. If you do nothing else switch off the lights! 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. MARQUEE REQUESTS Those wishing to request announcements on the base marquee should fill out this template http://www.scott.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-110706-060.pdf and fax (256-8291) or e-mail the request to the 375 AMW/PA Public Affairs org box at 375amw.pa@us.af.mil Deadlines are each Wednesday at noon for programming for the following week. There are limited slots available. Content should include items of base-wide importance and is not designed for routine events. For questions, please call 256-4241. (Template is located on the www.scott.af.mil website under the request tab) ------------------------------------------------ UNOFFICIAL FIRST FRIDAY BLOCK PARTY - 8 JUL Please join the Club 8 July at 3:30 p.m. for the Block Party themed First Friday at the Scott Club Enlisted Lounge Patio. Enjoy camaraderie, drink specials, entertainment and even cook your own steaks! Steaks will be free for Club Card Members and $7 for non-members. Limited quantities of steaks, so come early to receive best selection. For more information, call 744-1333. ROCK STAR FAMILY POOL PARTY - 8 JUL July is National Park and Recreation Month! Be a Recreation Rock Star and join Outdoor Recreation as we celebrate at our Rock Star Family Pool Party on Friday, 8 July from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fitness Center Pool. Enjoy snacks, soda, water games and door prizes. Enter the Rock Star Costume Contest! Play Air Guitar or enter the Elvis, Chuck Berry, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin Look-A-Like Contest! Cost is $5/person. Event is limited to the first 150 people that sign-up. Register online at www.375fss.com or call 256-2067. AERO CLUB SAFETY SEMINAR - 9 JUL The Scott AFB Aero Club/Flight Training Center will be hosting their monthly Safety Seminar at MidAmerica Airport Terminal 9 July from 0900 to 1300. This seminar will be offering a Take Off and Landing Clinic. Several local flight schools will be present to provide rental aircraft with complimentary instructor time to give you the opportunity to schedule a proficiency flight to receive evaluation of your takeoff and landing skills. Everyone, including those just interested in flight training and aviation are welcome to attend. For more information, call 256-2170. SPECIAL NEEDS FIELD DAY EVENT - 9 JUL Parents, children and siblings are welcome to come to the Youth Center from 1230-1330 to learn about individual skills in sports while having fun in a relaxed environment. All outings are free and meant for the whole family. For more information, call Airman & Family Readiness Center, 256-8668. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) -11-15 JUL The Scott AFB Chapel will host VBS for all children Pre-School through 6th grade. VBS will run daily July 11-15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration is open; call 256-3935 or e-mail andrea.beringer@scott.af.mil for more information. Volunteer leaders, ages 16 and up, are still needed. Nursery program available for volunteers. KICKBALL TOURNAMENT - SIGN UP BY 11 JUL The James Sports Center is hosting a kickball tournament 15-17 July. Teams may consist of 5, 7 or 11 male/female players to a team (5 teams are needed to hold this event). Start time will be 1730. Event is open to all Active Duty, Reserve, Air National Guard, Retirees, DOD Civilians & Dependents (age 18 & older - ID card holders only). For more information, call 256-4524. FAMILY BOWLING & BOOK NIGHT - 11 JUL The Library and Stars & Strikes Bowling Center staff will be hosting a Family Bowling and Book Night 11 July from 1830 to 2000. For only $5 a person, participants can enjoy one and a half hours of bowling, unlimited soda, storytelling, videos, games and more! Special prizes will be included. For more information, call 256-4054. SPOUSE PRE DEPLOYMENT BRIEFING - 12 JUL This is a new program being offered 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, Airman & Family Readiness Center. HEARTLINK - 13 JUL Heartlink is a fun way for spouses to learn valuable information about military benefits and entitlements, protocol, finances, the mission and the many agencies and resources that are available to military families. Have lunch on us and network with other spouses. Childcare is reimbursed for those who attend. 0800-1430, Airman & Family Readiness Center. AF BALL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - 15 - 16 JUL World Shooting Competition Volunteers are needed to work on behalf of the Air Force Ball Committee. We will be serving youth in a fun and competitive atmosphere by loading clays and scoring contests 15-16 July. Off-duty hours in Sparta, Ill., will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for both days. Training tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m. 7-8 July and 2:30 p.m. 11-12 July at the Base Rod and Gun Club. For more information, contact Lt. Cherie Kail cherie.kail.1@us.af.mil. DORM LUAU - 16 JULY A luau for Airmen who reside in the dorms is scheduled from 4-7 p.m. July 16 at the dorm pavilion by the basketball courts. There will be food, music and prizes. Also, there'll be 3-on-3 basketball, limbo, best dressed and "Call of Duty" contests. The event is sponsored by the Scott First Sergeants Council. SPECIAL NEEDS CARNIVAL - 16 JULY The Exceptional Family Member Program and Youth Center will host a Special Needs Carnival 16 July from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Youth Center. Activities include a Safari Club Sensory Trailer, magician, karaoke, face painting, prizes, games and food. RSVPs are required. For more information, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 256-8668. SCHOOL WORKSHOP - 20 JULY Parent Advocates for Students and Schools (PASS) will hold a "Starting Your Child in School Workshop" 20 July from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the A&FRC. For questions and registration, call A&FRC at 256-8668. PARENTING CLASS - 20 JULY - 24 AUG Family Advocacy is offering a "Parenting Your School-Age Child" class on six consecutive Wednesdays, 1500-1630, 20 Jul-24 Aug 2011, at the Scott Clinic, Bldg 1530, H Wing, 2d floor. Come and get the tools of natural and logical consequences and emotion management for yourself and your children. Call 256-7203 to register and for additional information. EDUCATION SUMMER SIZZLER II - 20 JUL 1100-1300 The Scott AFB Summer Sizzler II Info/Expo showcases programs and support services available through education oriented, family focused agencies to include all on-base schools, the Thrift Store, Library, ITT and representatives from the enlisted and officer spouses organizations, to be held 20 July from 11-1 p.m. outside the Ed Cntr overhang. Free refreshments will be provided by the USO Mobile Unit and the Relay for Life will sponsor a bake sale. In case of inclement weather the event will be held inside the education center. Contact the education center at education@scott.af.mil 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. AERO CLUB RELOCATION The Scott Aero Club has been relocated to Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 3176. All flight operations are held at the MidAmerica Airport. For more information, call 256-2067/3204. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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). 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