Scott All Bulletin - June 23 edition Published June 23, 2011 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Office Scott Air Force Base, Ill. -- OFFICIAL TSGT RELEASE PARTY - TODAY You are invited to join Team Scott in congratulating the newest Technical Sergeant selectees. The celebration will take place at the Scott Club today. The selectees and their families or immediate guests must be in place by 1530 all other guests may join them at 1600. https://einvitations.afit.edu/TECHNICAL502/anim.cfm. Please refer all questions to TSgt Alejandra Chavez at 256-6581 or by e-mail at alejandra.chavez@us.af.mil. SUPPLY STORE CLOSURE - 29-30 JUN The AIB base supply store will be closed for inventory on 29 and 30 June. 375 AMW WINGMAN DAY - 30 JUN Due to 375 AMW Wingman Day next Thursday, the FSS Military Personnel Section, Fitness Center and James Sports Center will be minimally manned. Please be prepared for delays. All previously scheduled appointments will be honored in the event that they have not been subsequently re-scheduled. The 375th Medical Group will have reduced services. They will have limited availability of appointments for acute medical issues and other services will be limited. Our Pharmacy and Lab will have limited services which may result in longer than average response times. We regret any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation and understanding. As a reminder, If you need emergency care, seek out the nearest emergency center or call 911. For appointments or questions please call 256-WELL(9355). The 375th Air Mobility Wing Legal Office will be closed for participation starting at 1300. There will be no legal assistance offered on this day. We will resume normal hours on 5 Jul 11. Please contact our office at 256-3542 with any questions or concerns. The finance office will have significantly reduced operating hours. Please be prepared for significant delays or call wait times. If at all possible please attempt to coordinate around this important military training day. The services provided by the Communications Squadron, including the Communications Focal Point, telephone/computer technicians, cable maintenance, and airfield systems will be minimally manned. Customers may still submit trouble tickets, but please anticipate delays in ticket response time. High priority tickets, however, will not be affected. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding. JULY 4TH AAFES HOLIDAY HOURS The following concessions will be open on July 4th: The Exchange - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food Court-11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Burger King - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND - 7 JULY On behalf of the Commander, 375th Air Mobility Wing, you are invited to attend an Assumption of Command Ceremony at which Colonel Patrick J. Gooley will assume command of the 375th Communications Group on July 7 at 1030. Please view your invitation at the link below: https://einvitations.afit.edu/375CGAssumptionofCommandCeremony/anim.cfm If you have any questions, please contact the 375th Air Mobility Wing Protocol office at 256-3749. LIMITED TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDER CAPABILITY Due to the limited Transportation Service Provider capability remaining over the next 30 days Joint Personal Property Shipping Office-Northeast is requesting that only emergency or mission essential shipments are to be entered into the system with a pack/pickup date through July 8. All shipment requests will need to include alternate pack and pick up dates. Doing so will afford us an opportunity to serve our customers the best way possible. If there is an emergency situation please contact SSgt Caldieraro, NCOIC Personal Property at 256-9775 or via email at Alison.caldieraro@us.af.mil. SNCO INDUCTION CEREMONY - 14 JULY The SNCO Induction Ceremony will be held at the Scott Club on July 14. Social hour starts at 5 p.m.; dinner follows at 6 p.m. For more information, call MSgt Angela Berezwick at 256-7345. AFGLSC CHANGE OF COMMAND - 22 JULY The AFGLSC Change of Command will be on 22 July at the Scott Club starting at 1000. 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 Did you know it takes about 70 gallons of water to produce 1 gallon of gas? Also, the next energy conversation with the 375th AMW commander is July 7 in the 375th Wing Conference Room from 4 to 6p.m. All are invited to attend. E-VERSION OF THE COMMAND POST For those wishing to access the electronic version of the base newspaper, sign up for your free access here: http://e-commandpost.com/. ------------------------------------------------ UNOFFICIAL U2 CONCERT - VOLUNTEER DEADLINE TODAY The Air Force Ball Committee needs 60 volunteers to work the U2 Concert at Busch Stadium on July 17. Volunteer registration due June 23. Please contact Capt. Cherie Kail at 256-7275 or e-mail cherie.kail.1@us.af.mil. ITT SIX FLAGS TRIP - REGISTRATION DEADLINE JUNE 24 The Scott AFB Information Tickets & Travel office is hosting a trip to Six Flags St. Louis July 2 for $34. Cost includes admission and a buffet lunch from 1 to 3 p.m. Anyone with a season pass or active duty military can join the group for lunch for $12.99/person. A minimum of 35 people must be registered. Anyone 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Trip is open to all ID card holders. Registration deadline is June 24. Register online at www.375fss.com or call ITT at 256-5919. Please note, active-duty military admittance to Six Flags St. Louis is free July 1-4. SENSORY-FRIENDLY MOVIE - 25 JUN The Exceptional Family Member Program will host a showing of Planet 51 at the Base Theater June 25. Movies are played with the lights on and sound turned down to accommodate children with special needs. For more information, call the Airmen and Family Readiness Center at 256-8668. 3RD ANNUAL CRITICAL DAYS OF SUMER CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW - 29 JUN The 3rd Annual 101 Critical Days of Summer Car and Motorcycle Show will take place at the Exchange, on Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 1000 - 1500 hrs. Sign up now to compete! Contact the Safety Office at 256-6311 for registration information. The Car and Motorcycle Show will begin at 1000 hrs. Vehicles may be parked beginning at 0700 hrs. Judging will occur during the show at a time convenient for the judges. All participants must leave their vehicle in place until after the winners are announced. Cars and Motorcycles will compete in stock or modified classes. Trophies will be presented to the best in each class and overall. CHIEF'S GROUP ANNUAL STEAK SALE - 30 JUN The Chief's Group will host their annual Steak Lunch on June 30 June from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Passenger Terminal, Bldg. 8. The lunch plate costs $8.00 and includes steak, corn on the cob, bake potato, dinner roll and beverage. Tickets can be purchased from any chief in your organization. For orders of 10 or more, advance notice is required on the day of pick-up. All proceeds go directly back to Scott AFB through local support programs. 2011 CLUB SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION DEADLINE - 1 JUL Air Force Club Members. get your share of $25,000 in scholarship awards to help combat the costs of higher education. This year 25 college bound students will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship giveaway as part of the Air Force Club Membership Scholarship Program. To enter, just write and submit an essay of 500 words or less on this year's topic, "My Contribution(s) to the Air Force." A current college/university acceptance letter or official transcripts must be included. Current Air Force Club members and their family members (e.g. spouse, son, daughter, stepson/daughter, and grandchildren who are dependents of members) are eligible. Complete rules and eligibility can be found at www.afclubs.net or by calling the Scott Club at 744-1333. All submissions must be submitted to the Scott Club by 1 July 2011. Winners will be announced 16 Sept. SWIM LESSONS - 5-15 JUL Register at Outdoor Recreation today for swim lessons. Cost is $45/person per session. Swim Lesson Sessions: Session 2: 5-15 July, Session 3: 25 July 25 - 5 Aug. Classes must have a minimum of six students for lessons to be held. Swimmers will be evaluated at the first lesson and placed in the proper lesson level. All classes will be held at the James Sports Center Pool; *Ages 5-14: 0900 to 0945 or 1000 to 1045, *Parent & child (under 5 yrs. old): 1100 to 1130, *Adults (15 & older): 1100 to 1145 or 1700 to 1745. Contact Outdoor Recreation at 256-2067 to register. GOLF TOURNEY - 15 JULY The Navy element at Scott AFB is hosting a golf tournament at Locust Hills Golf Course in Lebanon, IL on July 15th. This is to support the Navy element MWR fund. The cost is $60 for E-7/civilians and above and $50 for E-6 and below. There will be prizes and goodie bags. To play contact CPO Mike Bartsch at mbartsch62@hotmail.com and make your reservations. Deadline is July 6. 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 1900 to 2100 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. THE ST. LOUIS MUNY Information, Tickets & Travel is now selling tickets to America's oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre, The Muny! Hurry-in to purchase tickets to these great musical performances; *The Little Mermaid - 9 July *Singin' In The Rain - 23 July *Little Shop Of Horrors - 30 July *Seven Brides For Seven Brothers - 6 Aug. *Bye Bye Birdie - 13 Aug. All seats are just $26, and located in Terrace B. Visit www.375fss.com or call 256-5919. SCOTT ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB JULY ICE CREAM SOCIAL -- 12 JULY Grab the family and come beat the heat with some ice cold ice cream. The ESC invites all enlisted active duty, retired and reservist spouses to our ice cream social. Join us for some family fun and get to know what the ESC is all about! Patriot's Landing Community Center. Social starts at 6 pm. Visit: www.ScottESC.com for more info. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) -11-15 JULY 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. SPECIAL NEEDS CARNIVAL - 16 JULY The Exceptional Family Member Program and Youth Center will host a Special Needs Carnival July 16 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. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS TICKETS AVAILABLE AT ITT Get your select St. Louis Cardinals tickets now at ITT! Watch as the Cards take on... Pirates - Aug. 26 @ 7:15 p.m., $25 Brewers - Sept 5 @ 3:15 p.m., $25 Cubs - Sept 25 @ 1:15 p.m., $32 *Please note: Purchase deadlines are two weeks prior to game day. For complete details, call ITT at 256-5919 or visit www.375fss.com. FIREWORKS SAFETY Fireworks are often part of Fourth of July celebrations, but backyard fireworks displays can be extremely hazardous. Every year thousands of Americans, mostly children, are hurt by consumer fireworks such as sparklers and firecrackers. It's always best to attend a professional fireworks display hosted by a local municipality in order to have a safe and enjoyable firework display. Fireworks on Scott AFB are prohibited. TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL - TUESDAYS, 1130-1230 Experience Scott Air Force Base Toastmasters! Weekly meetings allow you to practice prepared or impromtu speeches, fill meeting roles, and take on leadership tasks. A positive environment to improve your public speaking and leadership skills. Meetings are held every Tuesday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Education Office Conference room. For further questions contact President Yolandea Wood at yolandea.wood@gmail.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. 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 Foster or Karen Petitt. 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