Kadena Base Bulletin, April 6 Published April 6, 2011 By 18th Wing Public Affairs 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 Update on 2010 tax deadlines Base Exchange Survey Airmen Dorm Leaders Needed Local/SOFA drivers training cancelled 8 April Tutors Needed at Kadena High School: Homework Academy MPS hours Earth Week activities Claims against the estate of TSgt Bounmy L. Sayavongchanh Education Center News Military Family Housing Construction Notice DoDDS Spring Registration 18th Medical Group PHA Update UPCOMING EVENTS NCOA class 11-3 Open house Japan Disaster Relief 10K Blood Drive Kadena USO Easter Egg-stravaganza! Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Men Who Cook Scholarship Fundraiser Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony Kadena CGOC and AFCOMAP Fundraiser Texas Aggie Muster Kadena Summer Hire Program April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month "Attention all Quilters" National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk A&FRC Basic Computer/ Customer Relations course Casino Fatale "Karaoke Night" (Murder Mystery) Halo Reach Tournament VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES EarthFest Volunteers Amelia Earhart Intermediate School tutoring opportunity Earth Week 2011 Reusable Bag Giveaway Sidewalk Chalk Art Movie on the Lawn 5K Earth Week Kickoff Clothes Donation EarthFest Take a Hike Day Act of Green Day Jungle Clean Park Clean Cherry Blossom Tree Planting Family Fun Night Project H.O.P.E. in Toguchi Beach NOTICES Update on 2010 tax deadlines Regular Due Date: April 18, 2011 Combat Zone/Contingency Operation 180 Day Extension -- If you are a member deployed to a combat zone, qualified hazardous duty area, direct support area, or a contingency operation, you will receive an automatic 180 day extension from the last day you serve in that area plus the number of days remaining to file before you entered the area. This extension covers filing and paying tax. No interest will accrue on any owed tax. Presently, neither Operation Tomodachi nor Operation Odyssey Dawn/New Odyssey are contingency operations. Six month extension: October 17, 2011 -- If you do not qualify for the 180 automatic extension, but are a military member serving outside the United States, including Japan, participating in Operation Tomodachi nor Operation Odyssey Dawn/New Odyssey, or you are a US citizen or resident living outside the United States whose main place of work is outside the United States, you will receive an automatic 2 month automatic extension to file and pay 2010 taxes. The two month extension means you would have to file and pay any owed tax by June 15, 2011. However, if you owe tax, you will be subject to accrued interest from the regular filing date of April 18, 2011. If you qualify for being out of the country you will still qualify even if you are physically present in the US on the regular April 18, 2011 due date. If you are married and file a joint return, either spouse may qualify for the extension, but if you file separately each spouse must separately qualify. To use the extension you must attach a statement to your return explaining which situation qualifies you for the extension. If you file at a military tax center, the tax preparer can enter the overseas extension explanation on your electronic return. Automatic two Month Extension: June 15, 2011 -- A 6 month extension to file but not to pay is available for any taxpayer who cannot file by the regular April 18, 2011 due date. Simply file a Form 4868, available at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f4868.pdf. You will have until October 17, 2011 to file but must pay any owed tax by the regular due date of April 18, 2011 or face penalties and interest charges. Those who qualify for the automatic 2 month extension but need more time to file may also request an additional 4 months to file by sending a Form 4868 to the IRS and checking block 8, "out of the country." You will also have until October 18, 2011 to file, but payment is still due on June 15, 2011, and if tax was owed, the interest will accrue from the regular due date of April 18, 2011. Base Exchange Survey To understand how the Base Exchange can best meet your needs, they are conducting a brief survey to understand the business requirements of organizations operating on military installations. The survey includes 13 questions that address the following topics: The categories of products and services that you purchase for your business How you choose your vendor (what things matter most to you) Your perception of the Exchange's ability to meet your organization's product and service needs Please click the link below to begin your survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Exchange_PartnerSurvey Our project team requests you complete this survey by COB 15 April 2011. All responses will be anonymous, though we do ask for a description of your organization so that we can distinguish requirements among different types of organizations. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Rice at 098-959-4570 ext 201. Airmen Dorm Leaders Needed Kadena Unaccompanied Housing is still looking for five staff sergeants and one technical sergeant to immediately fill vacant Airmen Dorm Leader positions (Dorm Managers). If you would like to apply for the positions or have any questions or concerns please contact Unaccompanied Housing customer service at 634-4016. Local/SOFA drivers training cancelled April 8 The 18 WG Safety office will not be conducting Local/SOFA drivers training on 8 April due to the enlisted call. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions feel free to call the Safety office at 634-7233. Tutors Needed at 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. If you are willing to tutor high school students, please contact Dr. Susan Paul at 634-3455 or susan.paul@pac.dodea.edu you do not have to commit to all sessions and we can work around most schedules. DoDDS Okinawa District Office DoDDS Okinawa district is recruiting volunteer judges for the National History Day event on April 22. Please contact Ms. Karen Luckenbaugh at Karen.luckenbaugh@pac.dodea.edu for more information. MPS hours Mon,Tue,Thurs & Fri 8 a.m. -12 p.m. Walk-Ins* 2-4:30 p.m. Appointment only* Walk-In Weds 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (2nd & 4th Weds) For Customer Service, CAC customers will be by appointment only and other actions (Like dependent IDs, updating marriage, divorce, etc.) are walk-in. CAC Card Appointments can be made by calling 6345962/5121 or by requesting available times from CAC Appointments at: cacappointment.box@kadena.af.mil Earth Week activities GSA Supports Earth Week - On April 18, 2011, Kadena's "Act of Green Day", the GSA Global Supply store, in building. 792, asks you to make a "green choice" when you shop: 1) Bring a reusable bag or empty box from your office; 2) Use an empty box available at the store; 3) Hand carry your small purchases; 4) Select green products. Come in the rest of the week to see our green products display. Claims against the estate of TSgt Bounmy L. Sayavongchanh All persons having claims against Tech. Sgt. Bounmy L. Sayavongchanh, need to present such claims to 2nd Lt Jason P. Breazeale by May 4. An example of a claim would be any debt, obligation, or other money owed to you by Sergeant Sayavongchanh. Education Center News The Commissioning Briefings are conducted the first Thursday each month at 2 p.m. at building 59. The next briefing is at 2 p.m.Thurs, April 7. All interested Airmen who have completed 5 Skill Levels are encouraged to attend. Airmen must have completed half of their overseas tour before applying with the exception of Air Force Academy applicants. All applicants for all programs must have their commanders' recommendation and meet other requirements i.e. age, grades, test scores, etc. To schedule to attend, please call 634-1500 option one or visit the Education and Training Center, third floor, Bldg 59. Military Family Housing Construction Notice All housing residents are reminded to please stay away from and out of all construction areas. These areas are barricaded and warning signs posted for your safety as dangerous conditions exist. Residents can help ensure their safety by maintaining a safe distance from construction areas and by discouraging children from entering construction sites. Intentionally entering any construction area is trespassing and you will be reported to Security Forces or the Provost Marshall's Office. DoDDS Spring Registration -Tuesday-Friday, April 12-15, 0800-1200 -Kadena Middle School for KAB schools and Lester Middle School for schools on Marine Camps -Student Transportation will be on site to update info and new bus passes as needed - Contact your school for more information. 18th Medical Group PHA Update The Kadena PHA Clinic has moved under the Public Health Flight. To schedule your next PHA, please call 630-1998. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience as we transition. UPCOMING EVENTS NCOA class 11-3 Open house The Noncommissioned Officer Academy will be hosting a Open House for class 11-3 at building 716 on April 7, from 0930-1015. For more information please contact Staff Sgt. Latesha Davis at 634-1388. Japan Disaster Relief 10K The 18th OG Top will be hosting Japan Disaster Relief 10k at Risner Fitness Center on April 15 at 0700. Registration will start at 0600 with a donation entry fee. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Blood Drive The 18th Communications Squadron will be hosting a blood drive at the Schilling Community Center on April 14. If you have any questions please contact Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Y. Lee at 634-3310 Kadena USO Easter Egg-stravaganza! The Kadena USO will be hosting The Kadena USO Easter Egg-stravaganza! Saturday, April 23, from 10:00am until 6:00pm we will have free entertainment, food vendors, gift vendors, and for only $10 kids can play all day in bounce houses, air slides, and a choo-choo train! Sunday, April 24, from 12:00pm until 6:00pm we will have free entertainment, food vendors, gift vendors, and for only $10 kids can play all day in bounce houses, air slides, and a choo-choo train! Also, there will be a 500+ Easter Egg Hunt at 2:00pm. All events will occur at the Kadena USO Building 337 by Gate 2.They are still looking for volunteers to assist with this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit usovolunteer.org. For any questions, please contact Maria Darling, Center Manager, at 959-5370 or mdarling@uso.org. Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host the Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on 18 April, 1430-1630, at the Rocker NCO club. Join us to celebrate their excellence and recognize their commitments. For more information, please call A&FRC at 634-3366. Men Who Cook Scholarship Fundraiser Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will hold its 10th-annual scholarship fundraiser, Men Who Cook, at Ryukyu Middle School (KAB), April 9 at 5:00 p.m. Men Who Cook will feature delicious dishes prepared by 50 of Okinawa's most extraordinary chefs! Tickets are $20, and must be pre-purchased. The event is open to all SOFA status personnel and their guests. For more information contact Levia Davis at 090-6865-5253 or LeviaDavis@docomo.blackberry.com or for tickets. Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony The Airman and Family Readiness Center will host the Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on 18 April from 1430-1630, at Rocker NCO club. Join us to celebrate their excellence and recognize their commitments. For more information contact A&FRC at 634-3366. Kadena CGOC and AFCOMAP Fundraiser Kadena CGOC and Kadena AFCOMAP are hosting a fundraising car wash on April 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Chapel 2 parking lot. For more information contact Capt. Barbara McQueen at 630-4995. Texas Aggie Muster Held at Camp Foster's Macaroni Grill on April 21, starting at 6 p.m. All Texas Aggies wishing to attend please RSVP at aggiemuster.williamsres.com. Please email greg@williamsres.com with any questions. Kadena Summer Hire Program The Summer Hire Program will run June 20 through August 12. Positions will be part-time, 20 hours per week, and will pay $5.50 per hour. Applications and instructions are available online at http://www.kadenaforcesupport.com/CPO/index.html. Applications will be accepted from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by the Kadena Civilian Personnel Office beginning April 4 and ending on April 8. SOFA dependents, ages 14-22 by June 20, of DoD military and US appropriated fund civilian employees are eligible to participate. For more information please e-mail 18fss.civilianrecrui@kadena.af.mil or call 634-2228. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month In recognition of SAAM, there will be a Sexual Assault Awareness Luncheon April 6 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Butler's Officer Club. The Guest Speaker will be Koren Zailckas, New York Times Bestselling author of Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood. Tickets are $13 and can be purchased from Ms. Sunny Street, USMC SARC at 645-2134 or sunny.street@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org. Additionally, there will be a 5K Awareness Beach Run April 23 open to all. Runners will enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sunabe Seawall and Araha beach. Register by 7a.m.by the flagpole of the U.S. Naval Hospital on Camp Lester. The run begins at 8 a.m. Call 080-4361-4476 for maps or more information. "Attention all Quilters" The Pacific Patchwork Guild is a Kadena based non-profit organization that donates baby quilts to the Lester hospital and Stork's Nest. This group is looking for quilters or people interested in learning how to quilt from any of the bases here in Okinawa. 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 Elementary School from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Also, there is a workshop at Bob Hope Elementary School on the 2nd Saturday of each month between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information please contact Asta Dorsett at 080-6490 0461 or email her at asta@astaquilts.com. National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk Kadena's first National Down Syndrome Society buddy walk will take place at Marek Park May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone can walk or volunteer for the event. For more information, contact Rona Pape by e-mail at KadenaBuddyWalk@gmail.com. A&FRC Basic Computer/ Customer Relations course The Kadena Airman and Family Readiness Center with the financial assistance of the Air Force Aid Society and course development of the Kadena Team Services University is proud to announce a free Basic Computer/ Customer Relations course for spouses of active duty Air Force members. For more information and an application, please stop by the Kadena Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 220 or call 634-3366. Applications must be received by close of business on April 19. Casino Fatale "Karaoke Night" (Murder Mystery) There will be a Casino Fatale "Karaoke Night" (Murder Mystery) at the Rocker NCO Club April 15 from 7 p.m. to midnight. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets will be $25. The attire will be dressy casual. If you'd like to come out and enjoy a great night of fun and mystery, get your tickets now! For tickets or more information, contact Nicole Benson at 080-4158-1547 or e-mail educator4life03@aol.com. Halo Reach Tournament The Kadena USO is holding a Halo Reach tournament and would like for any U.S. Military member to participate. The Tournament will be held at Kadena USO next to Gate 2 on April 13, from 6p.m. to 9p.m..There is a 25 person limit to this tournament, and as much free play as you want afterwards. There will also be free food and drinks for all participants. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Earth Fest Volunteers: will be needed for Earth Fest which will take place on April 16 in the field between Risner Fitness Center (bldg.109) and Outdoor Recreation (bldg. 614) from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Volunteers will be taken in shifts for family games, bunny suit wearing, trash pick-up, parking attendants, and tear down. For the volunteers needed to assist with running family games, wear Easter Bunny suit, assist Easter Bunny, parking, and trash collection, these shifts will take place as follows: Shift 1: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. /Shift 2: 12. - 2 p.m. Lastly, volunteers will be needed for Tear Down, for this duty, there will be lifting, carrying, and teardown of canopies so please bring your belt and gloves; this shift will take place as follows: Shift 1: 1:30-4:30 p.m. If you have any questions please contact Carline Gilbert, from the Schilling Community Center, by email at carline.gilbert@kadena.af.mil. 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 November. Tutors are needed from 8-8:40 a.m. and 3:10-4:10 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. Earth Week 2011 Reusable Bag Giveaway Every customer at the Kadena BX and Commissary on April 15 will automatically have his or her purchases bagged in a FREE reusable bag with the 2011 Kadena Earth Day logo! Limit one bag per customer while supplies last. For more information, contact Ms. Michelle Walton at 634-5336 or michelle.walton@kadena.af.mil. Sidewalk Chalk Art Draw environmental messages on April 15 along Risner's 5K route to inspire runners! This event is open to all ages. Chalk will be provided. Volunteers will meet at the parking lot in front of Risner/O'Conner at 1500. For more information, contact Michelle Walton at 634-5336 or michelle.walton@kadena.af.mil. Movie on the Lawn Come to Marek Park on April 15 at 1900 to enjoy a Movie on the Lawn! This month's movie is "FernGully". For more information, contact the Schilling Center at 634-1387. 5K Earth Week Kickoff Earth Week will kick off with a 5K run on April 16. The run starts at 0700 at Risner Gym. Registration begins at 0615. Earth Week 2011 t-shirts will be given to the first 200 runners. For more information, please contact Angela Liesenfeld at 634-5129 or Richard Vaden at 634-2536. Clothes Donation Do not sell or throw your previously owned clothes away this month! Please use this opportunity to donate those clothes to the local community. This year's Earth Week theme is "One Community", so what a great way to "REUSE" your clothes. There are item restrictions and a donation deadline, so please contact Richard Vaden at richard.vaden@kadena.af.mil or at 634-2536. EarthFest Give the world a hand! Come celebrate the children of military families and a clean Earth as we come together as One Community during EarthFest! Participate in an afternoon of fun, food, entertainment, and games for the whole family! Featuring: Schilling Karate Class & Hula Class demo, Taiko Drummers, Eagles All Star Cheerleading, Capoeira Dance Academy, Teen Expo, Paintball & Skate Park, Family games, food booths, a solar car built by Okinawan students, and more! EarthFest will be at the field between Risner (B109) and Outdoor Rec (B614) off Adams Ave from 1000-1400 on 16 April. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 959-2811. Take a Hike Day Explore the great outdoors and learn about native animals and plants on a hike up Mt. Katsu. To participate, meet at Outdoor Recreation (B614) at 1000 on April 17. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 959-2811. Act of Green Day Perform an act of green at home, work, or school. For ideas, go to Outdoor Recreation's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kadena-Outdoor-Recreation/160831977284074. Jungle Clean On April 19, we will clean up the area behind the Kadena Medical Clinic (B626). This is a great way to boost unit morale while protecting the environment! All supplies will be provided. Volunteers will meet in the main Clinic parking lot (where the tent will be set up). Cleanup will be in shifts from 0830-1430. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Outdoor Recreation at 959-2811. Park Clean On April 21, we will clean up Kenney and Marek Parks. This is a great way to boost unit morale while protecting the environment! All supplies will be provided. Volunteers will meet at each park. Cleanup will be in shifts from 0900-1600. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Outdoor Recreation at 959-2811. Cherry Blossom Tree Planting Watch the Annual Tree Planting, as we try to continue the circle of trees around the track. The Tree Planting starts at 1400 on April 22 at the Marek Park. For more information about the Tree Planting, contact George Komine at 634-2132 or george.komine.jp@kadena.af.mil. Family Fun Night Have fun as a family while learning about the natural world and conserving resources. There will be hands-on activities, videos, and pizza! The fun starts at 1800 on April 22 at the Schilling Center. Families must register by April 19. For more information or to register, call the Schilling Center at 634-1387. Project H.O.P.E. in Toguchi Beach Help clean up the Toguchi so that it remains a great place for family activities. Meet at Toguchi Beach at 0800 on April 23. For more information, contact the Outdoor Recreation at 959-2811.