Kadena Base Bulletin, May 11 Published May 11, 2011 By 18th Wing Public Affaris KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, please email a short paragraph (NOT bullets or attachments) containing essential information (who, what, when, where, why, and how) to kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil. Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday to be included in the weekly bulletin email sent on Wednesday. NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OF PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES IS INTENDED. In the bulletin this week at Kadena: NOTICES Finance LORE Closures Kadena Law Center Closure 18th Wing Personnel Security Office "Fingerprinting" Hours of Operations MSgt Promotion and PDG Release Dates Gas-Mask Fit-Test Certificate Required for Upcoming LORE MPS LORE Closures Registration for University of Maryland University College 2011 Road Tax Collection Schedule Mediatti Broadband Communications New Cable Box Distribution Quarterly Volunteer Award Nominations Housing Office Closure UPCOMING EVENTS Kadena Chapel Creationism Guest Speaker 18th Wing Memorial Day Ceremony Kadena Chapel's Vacation Bible School Registration FOCUS Deployed Family Story Time 18 EMS MXA Golf Tournament Annual CGOC Golf Tournament CCAF Graduation Honor Guard Recognition Breakfast Annual Police Week Softball Tournament (Date Change) Annual Police Week Golf Tournament Kokeshi Roller Dolls "Spring Roll" Commissary and Exchange "Mega Case" Tent Sale America's Armed Force Kids Run Kadena Education Center Open House Wing Commander Farewell Party VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Kadena Thrift Store Needs Assistance Bob Hope Primary School Needs "Traffic Flow" Volunteers Amelia Earhart Intermediate School Tutoring Opportunity Tutors Needed for Kadena High School Homework Academy Kadena Thrift Store Needs Assistance Quilters Needed for Pacific Patchwork Guild Youth Sports Baseball and Softball Coaches Needed Memorial Day Ceremony Volunteers Needed NOTICES Finance LORE Closures Finance office operations will be limited May 16-20 due to LORE participation. Finance will only be open to support PCS In-processing briefings at 9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; Post-deployment briefings at 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and finally, for any OHA advance requests. All other finance services will resume regular operations Monday, May 23. 18th LRS Base Supply Customer Training Schedule Changes The start time and location for the 18 LRS Base Supply Customer Training Block I-III (Supply Knowledge/Bench Stock & Equipment Custodian) training class has changed. The class will take place the first and third Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the 18 LRS Conference Room on the second floor of Bldg 792. For questions or to sign up for the course, please call 630-3091 or email 18lrs.lgrmcccustomersupport@kadena.af.mil. Kadena Law Center Closure The Kadena Law Center will close May 13 at 11:30 a.m. for an official function. For emergency assistance please contact the On Call JAG via 18 WG Command Post at 634-1800. Please limit calls to emergencies only. If you have any questions please contact Kadena Law Center at 634-3300. 18th Wing Personnel Security Office "Fingerprinting" Hours of Operations The 18th Wing Personnel Security Office is extending public "fingerprinting" hours of operation to 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday at Bldg 705 in room 215. Customers may choose to "Walk In" to bldg 705, room 215 on a first come-first served basis, however, the Security Office recommends scheduling an appointment to ensure availability of personnel. To schedule an appointment or for further information, please call 634-3294 or 634-1297. MSgt Promotion and PDG Release Dates The Public Release for MSgt(11E7) is scheduled for 1 p.m. ZULU and 8 a.m. CST, May 19. Senior raters will receive early notification 48 hours prior to public release May 17. Please remind commanders that all selections are tentative, until all data used in the selection process is verified. The 2011 PDG will have an effective date of Oct 1, 2011. Individuals WAPS testing prior to that date will use the '09 PDG. Once funding to print the 2011 PDG is established and distribution begins, all E-1 through E-9 Airmen will receive the printed PDG and all new accessions will receive a printed copy at the FTAC. The On-line version is available at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/. Gas Mask Fit-Test Certificate Required for Upcoming LORE With LORE quickly approaching all participants must ensure they have a current gas-mask fit-test certificate. If your certificate is lost, you must first contact your Unit Deployment Manager for a copy. If a copy cannot be found or you never received a gas mask fit-test certificate, report to bldg 798 on Wednesdays between 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for fit-testing. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Bioenvironmental Engineering at 634-4752. MPS LORE Closures All MPS services will be closed during the LORE with three exceptions: Customer Service (in-processing only), Relocations ("Final Out" appointments only), and Awards & Decorations (normal service hours). Thank you for your understanding. Registration for University of Maryland University College University of Maryland University College Asia is now accepting registration for the Summer 2011 session. Face-to-Face classes are from June 6 - July 31, and the online classes are from June 13 - Aug 21. 2011 Road Tax Collection Officials from the Joint Service Vehicle Registration Office will be collecting annual road tax payments at Kadena's Keystone Theater from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 9 to 13. All vehicles not de-registered before April 1 must pay the annual road tax. Patrons must bring original copies of their: military registration, 2010 road tax receipt, vehicle title, Japanese compulsory insurance and American insurance. The rates are by license plates series: License plate series 40/400, 50/500, 77/78..................... ¥7,500 License plate series 33/300 (4,500cc & below)............... ¥19,000 License plate series 33/300 (above 4,500cc).................. ¥22,000 License plate series 11/100, 88/800.................................. ¥32,000 Mini-car and motorcycle taxes must be paid between April 1 and May 31 at local city, town, or village offices from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Bring your road tax receipt to the JSVRO at Camp Foster (near the commissary) or a road tax collection site on base to receive the 2011 road tax sticker. Mini-car road tax.......................................................................... ¥3,000 Motorcycle road tax (126cc or more)....................................... ¥1,000 Motorcycle road tax (125cc or less)......................................... ¥500 All taxes must be paid in yen. Upon payment of the tax, patrons will be issued a 2011 road tax sticker that must be displayed before June 1, 2011. For more road tax information, call the JSVRO at 645-7481/3963. Mediatti Broadband Communications New Cable Box Distribution MBC will be distributing new cable TV boxes at the following locations. For more details or questions, please call 959-2907, option 1. Camp Courtney-McTureous ............... Bldg. 4533.......... May 12 and 13............ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Camp Kinser ................................... Bldg. 1202 ......... May 16 and 17............ 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Camp Foster ................................... Bldg. 26 ............. May 18 to 20............... 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Camp Hansen.................................. Bldg. 2619 ......... May 21...................... 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Kadena Air Base .............................. Bldg 455 ............ May 23 to 26............... 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Kadena Air Base ............................... Bldg 455 ............ May 27..................... 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Quarterly Volunteer Award Nominations Nominations for the Quarterly Volunteer Awards (Jan-Mar) are now open. Active Duty, DoD Civilians, Local Nationals, Spouses of Active Duty, and Retirees (not employed) can be nominated. For information on submitting a nominee please contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 634-3366. Deadline for submission is May 13. Housing Office Closure In observance of Memorial Day the following housing offices will be closed May 30: the Kadena, Camp Kinser, Courtney, and Foster Housing Offices; the Unaccompanied Personnel Office; and the Furnishing Management Office. For emergency assistance, please contact 634-4663 or 090-1949-9001. UPCOMING EVENTS Kadena Chapel Creationism Guest Speaker The Kadena Protestant Parish is sponsoring an evening with Carl Kerby (formerly of Answers in Genesis) who will speak on the topic "Human Evolution: What Are the Facts?" this Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. in Kadena Chapel 3 sanctuary. There will be a dessert social afterwards along with a Q&A session with Mr. Kerby. For more information call 634-1288 or visit www.kadenachapel.org. 18th Wing Memorial Day Ceremony The 18th Wing cordially invites you to attend a ceremony commemorating Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 at 7 a.m. The ceremony will be held at the 18th Wing Headquarters Flag Pole. Buses will be available for pick-up and drop-off at the Rocker NCO Club, the Olympic Mall, and Chapel 1 beginning at 6 a.m. Dress is uniform of the day for military and casual attire for civilians. If you have any questions please contact Capt. Johnnette Mercier-Smith at 630-4598 or email Johnnette.merciersmith@kadena.af.mil. Red Horse Softball Tournament The Det 1 554 Red Horse Squadron will host a fundraising softball tournament at Kadena Four Diamonds May 20-21. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and All Tourney Team. Deadline for entry is May 17; registration fees will be $125/team. Please contact Staff Sgt. Aaron Butts at 632-5081 or email aaron.butts@kadena.af.mil for questions. Kadena Chapel's Vacation Bible School Registration Kadena Chapel's Vacation Bible School is currently accepting registrations. The program will be held June 20-24 from 9 a.m. to noon at Chapel 3. Space is limited to 200 participants and will be issued on a first come first serve basis. To registration or volunteer for the event, visit any chapel to pick up the proper forms. For more information contact Stephanie Gillis at Stephanie.Gillis.ctr@Kadena.af.mil or 634-4377 or call the main office at 634-1288. FOCUS Deployed Family Story Time Please join FOCUS for Deployed Family Story Time! This fun event is free and open to young children and their parents who have a family member who is deployed or TDY/TAD. Just come to the Children's Room of the Kadena Library on Tuesday, May 24 at 10 a.m. We will read a story and make a related craft. All branches welcome, bring a friend! For questions, please call FOCUS at 645-6077. Deployed Family Story Time will occur every 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Kadena Library. 18 EMS Golf Tournament The 18 EMS MXA will be sponsoring a golf tournament to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. The tournament will be held at the Banyan Tree Golf Course May 26, starting at 7 a.m. Fees are $35 for E1- E5 and $40 for E7 and above. For more details please Staff Sgt. Gary Collett at 632-9023. Annual CGOC Golf Tournament The Kadena Company Grade Officers Council will be sponsoring a Golf Tournament at the Banyan Tree Golf Course May 13. The four-man scramble shotgun start time is 7 a.m., with a 6 a.m. show time. Price will be $40 for E1-E4; $45 for E-5 and above; $60 for MLC/IHA. Price includes 18 holes, a golf cart, and lunch. Also, there will be an awards ceremony and drawings for prizes (including a TaylorMade R11 Driver). Proceeds will benefit CGOC community activities. Contact Capt. Barbara McQueen at barbara.mcqueer@kadena.af.mil or 630-4994 or Capt. Melissa Beasley at m or 630-4303 with any questions or to sign up. CCAF Graduation The Community College of the Air Force graduation will be held at the NCO Club June 24, at 2 p.m. Honor Guard Recognition Breakfast Honor Guard Recognition Breakfast will be held at the Rocker NCO Club May 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at. For e-invites please use the following link: https://einvitations.afit.edu/HonorGuard384/anim.cfm . For cash payments please contact Tech Sgt. Jennell Chalk at DSN 634-6456 or email Jennell.Chalk@Kadena.af.mil. Please RSVP no later than May 13. Prices for the event are $10.00 for club members and $11.00 for non-club members. Annual Police Week Softball Tournament (Date Change) Annual Police Week Softball Tournament will be May 28-29 at the Kadena Air Base 4-Diamonds. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. Food and drinks will be available to purchase. Any intramural team is welcome. The cost to register is $125.00 per team. Deadline to sign up is May 12 and coaches meeting will be held at Bldg. 705 on May 13 at 3 p.m.. For more details call Staff Sgt. Michael Johns at 634-2287 or email michael.johns@kadena.af.mil. Annual Police Week Golf Tournament The 18 Security Forces Squadron will host the annual National Police Week Golf Tournament at the Banyan Tree Golf Course, May 25. The event begins at 7 a.m. Tournament will consist of a 4-person best ball scramble. Check-in time will be 6:15 a.m. for all players. Players not registering as part of a 4 person team will be randomly assigned to a team. Please register no later than May 19. Anyone wishing to participate can email Staff Sgt. Justin Hopkins at justin.hopkins@kadena.af.mil or call 634-3279 for further details. Kokeshi Roller Dolls "Spring Roll" The Kokeshi Roller Dolls are bringing roller derby sports entertainment to the Okinawa community with their first bout Saturday, May 14. Their "Spring Roll" exhibition will be held at Comprehensive Park Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the hard-hitting action begins at 6:30 p.m. For more info please visit, www.kokeshirollerdolls.com. Commissary and Exchange "Mega Case" Tent Sale The Kadena commissary, in conjunction with the Kadena Exchange, will host a joint "Mega Case" tent sale May 27-30. Expect fantastic values on special and regular merchandise, with an emphasis on our Health and Fitness products. Please call 634-1413 or speak to our Store Manager and Grocery Manager for more details. America's Armed Force Kids Run All ages are welcome at the 2011 America's Armed Forces Kids Run. The run will take place on Saturday, May 21 at Marek Park. Same day registration begins at 8 a.m. You can also register in advance at www.americaskidsrun.org. There is no fee for this event. T-shirts will be given to the first 100 participants who register. Please call Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness at 634-1384 for more information. Kadena Education Center Open House The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) and Bowie State University want to invite you to our Open House at the Kadena Education Center on Wednesday, May 25 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. There will be giveaways, refreshments and more! UMUC has been providing classes in Asia for over 50 years and we are committed to our students and helping them to achieve their goals. We want to meet you and your educational needs. For more information, please visit us on our Web site at: http://www.asia.umuc.edu/areas/index.cfm?areaID=5. Wing Commander Farewell Party You're invited to attend Brigadier Gen. Ken Wilsbach's Farwell Party! The event will be held at the Rocker NCO Club, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. For more information and to RSVP visit https://einvitations.afit.edu/Wilsbach512/anim.cfm. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Bob Hope Primary School Needs "Traffic Flow" Volunteers Bob Hope Primary School is looking for ongoing volunteers to support traffic flow for morning and afternoon pick up and drop off. The school is also looking for volunteers to help out during recess. Please contact Ms. Luldes Giraud at Luldes.giraud@pac.dodea.edu for more information. Amelia Earhart Intermediate School Tutoring Opportunity Amelia Earhart Intermediate School (3rd - 5th grade) is continuously looking for volunteer tutors for a tutoring program which started this past Nov. Tutors are needed from 8 to 8:40 a.m. and 3:10 to 4:10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are interested in tutoring, please contact Mr. Gerard Santoro at Gerard.santoro@pac.dodea.edu or 634-1329. Tutors Needed for Kadena High School Homework Academy Tutors are needed for the Homework Academy located in Kadena High School's Information Center. The Homework Academy is a time for students to work on school assignments. Tutoring is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. Please contact Dr. Susan Paul at 634-3455 or email susan.paul@pac.dodea.edu if you are interested in volunteering. Volunteers do not have to commit to all sessions and we can work around most schedules. Kadena Thrift Store Needs Assistance The Kadena Thrift Store is looking for assistance from anyone with SOFA status above 12 years of age. Volunteer hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Quilters Needed for Pacific Patchwork Guild Pacific Patchwork Guild is a Kadena based non-profit organization that donates baby quilts to the Camp Lester hospital and Stork's Nest. The group is looking for quilters or people interested in learning. All you need is a sewing machine and a desire to create. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Bob Hope Primary School from 6:30-8 p.m. There will also be a workshop at Bob Hope Primary School on the 2nd Saturday of each month between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For more information please contact Asta Dorsett at 080-6490-0461 or email her at asta@astaquilts.com. Youth Sports Baseball and Softball Coaches Needed Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness is looking for volunteer coaches for their upcoming youth baseball and softball season. Coaches are needed for ages 5-6 T-Ball, ages 7-8 Coach Pitch, ages 9-10 and 11-13 Baseball, and ages 9-11 and 12-15 girls fast pitch softball. The season will run from June 20 to Sept 2. Please contact Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness at 634-1384 or e-mail amy.stewart@kadena.af.mil for additional information. Memorial Day Ceremony Volunteers Needed The Memorial Day ceremony committee is currently seeking 24 volunteers for an Air Force formation. Six alternates will also be needed as well as one officer to command the formation and one individual who can recite the Air Force Creed. Please contact Master Sgt. Michael Jones at 630-4411 or Michael.jones.2@kadena.af.mil if you are interested in volunteering.