Kadena Base Bulletin Published March 30, 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 Catholic Cantor position available Tutors Needed at Kadena High School: Homework Academy Catholic Cantor position available 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 Evening Naha shuttle route canceled 18th Medical Group PHA Update 18th Medical Group Tricare Online Update Air War College (AWC) Study Group Free College Course for CCAF Degree - Introduction to Culture Course Business Requirements Advisory Group taking requests for complimentary installed AFN cable television drops 18th Medical Group Closure 18th Medical Group TRICARE Online Update HAWC Cooking Demo has been re-scheduled Memorial Service for Technical Sergeant Bounmy L. Sayavongchanh Postal Advisory New Sea Conditions Starting April 1 UPCOMING EVENTS Kadena CGOC and AFCOMAP Fundraiser 5k Fun Run to promote Alcohol Awareness month 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) A Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager's (HWAPMs) Class Men Who Cook Scholarship Fundraiser 718 CES Fund Raising Car Wash AFSA monthly meeting VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Bob Hope Primary School looking for volunteers Earth Fest Volunteers 1st Annual Ball Buster Tournament Fundraiser DoDDS Earth Day contest judge Amelia Earhart Intermediate School tutoring opportunity Cub Day Camp Staff Needed Models Needed Bob Hope Primary School (BHPS) is looking for volunteers NOTICES 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, 2011. Please contact Ms. Karen Luckenbaugh at Karen.luckenbaugh@pac.dodea.edu for more information. Catholic Cantor position available The Kadena Air Force Base chapel currently has a position available for a Catholic Cantor. Statement of work with full specifications and qualifications along with bid documents can be obtained at the Office of the Wing Chaplain, Bldg. 425/, Kadena Air Base, Japan. Resumes and sealed bids are due to the Office of the Wing Chaplain by 12p.m. on April 5, 2011. Qualified applicants will be notified of specific interview date and time and may be required to demonstrate talents. Basis of award is on the lowest bid and/or best value to the government. Background investigations may be conducted upon contract award. Applicants must meet the following requirement to qualify: -Experience leading a Catholic Mass congregation in song during worship -Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours of voice training with an emphasis in religious music -Must be fluent in English For more information on the application process or this position, contact Master Sgt. Tamesia Boone at 634-1288 or email at tamesia.boone@kadena.af.mil. 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, 2011. 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. Evening Naha shuttle route canceled Due to low utilization, the evening Naha shuttle has been cancelled. The morning route will remain in place. Please direct questions to the Vehicle Operations Control Center at 634-4505/ 3345. 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. 18th Medical Group TRICARE Online Update Have you tried booking your appointment online? This is a fast and convenient way to book your appointment 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the comfort of your home or office. When it is time to make your next medical appointment with the Family Practice, Pediatrics, Flight Medicine, and/or Internal Medicine Clinics, please visit https://www.tricareonline.com/. Air War College (AWC) Study Group AWC students who are interested in a being part of an AWC student study group are asked to contact the Base Education office at 634-1500 or 3446 and ask for Cel or Mary Jo. We will coordinate formulating the study group if there are enough members who are willing to participate. Free College Course for CCAF Degree - Introduction to Culture Course In response to the Department of Defense and Air Force guidance to provide cultural education and awareness to the enlisted corps, the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) and the Air Force Culture and Language Center (AFCLC) are offering a Distance Learning Course, Introduction to Culture, providing the principles of culture in an applied context. For more information on courses, e‐mail the Air Force Culture and Language Center at afclc.enroll@maxwell.af.mil. Remember, this is a good course for CCAF and it is FREE! BRAG taking requests for complimentary installed AFN cable television drops This year's Business Requirements Advisory Group is now taking requests for complimentary installed AFN cable television drops that support mission related work areas not previously executed by Americable or for new/projected buildings. They will be receiving requests until April 1. Final approval of the BRAG priority listing will occur in mid-April, and results will be forwarded for customer coordination. We appreciate your support and efforts and we look forward to serving the needs of Kadena again this year. There is no need to submit requirements for an already existing service. Please coordinate any issues or concerns to MAJ Matt Phelps at matthew.phelps@kadena.af.mil or 634-1481. 18th Medical Group Closure The 18th MDG will be closed April 21 from noon to 4:30p.m. for readiness training. In case of emergency, please call 911 on-bases, 119 off-bases, 098-934-5911 from a cell phone, or go directly to the U.S. Naval Hospital Emergency Department. For after hours acute medical or dental needs, for medical, please call the Okinawa Clinical Answering Service at 643-4245, or 098-970-5555 then dial 643-4245 (off base or using cell phone), and for dental, call the provider on call at 080-2721-0412 or 639-2324. 18th Medical Group TRICARE Online Update Have you tried booking your appointment online? This is a fast and convenient way to book your appointment 24 hours a day/7 days a week from the comfort of your home or office. When it is time to make your next medical appointment with the Family Practice, Pediatrics, Flight Medicine, and/or Internal Medicine Clinics, please visit https://www.tricareonline.com/. HAWC Cooking Demo has been re-scheduled The HAWC cooking demo previously scheduled for March has been postponed until April 5. The demo will take place from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at KAB Fire Headquarters, Building 3489. It will be geared towards healthy microwave cooking. To sign up, contact Tech. Sgt. Ann Flansburg at 634-2499 or Airman 1st Class Joseph Barthle 634-1174. Please register by March 31, as seats are limited. Postal Advisory The complete address of the sender, including APO number should be shown in the upper left corner of the address side of the envelope, package, or post card. International letter mail rates are in half ounces. Letters with insufficient postage will be returned to sender. If you have questions, call Master Sgt. Anthony Smith at 634-3244. New Sea Conditions Starting April 1 The new sea conditions will be "ALL CLEAR," "CAUTION," and "DANGER," which will be posted as the abbreviations "C" for CAUTION and "D" for DANGER along with "E" for East and "W" for WEST. They will be displayed on your TV such as "EC/WD". Nothing will be displayed during "ALL CLEAR" conditions. ALL CLEAR-Ideal for water related activities. CAUTION- Highly recommended that only highly experienced swimmers enter the water. DANGER- Life threatening conditions are occurring and no one should enter the water. UPCOMING EVENTS 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. 5k Fun Run to promote Alcohol Awareness Month Kadena's ADAPT program along with the Army's Substance Abuse Program will be hosting a 5k Fun Run to promote Alcohol Awareness month and responsible drinking. It will be held this Friday April 1 at the Risner Fitness Center. Signups will start at 6 a.m. in front of the gym and the run will begin at 7 a.m. Texas Aggie Muster Held at Camp Foster's Macaroni Grill on April 21, 2011 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. 1st Annual Ball Buster Tournament Fundraiser Yardbusters, the only women's team on island made up of active duty, civilians, DOD employees and spouses. -All proceeds to toward expenditures for Korea to defend their 2010 Pacific Wide Championship Title. Where: Kadena 4-Diamonds Sfotball Complex When: April 1 - 3 Entry fee: $15 per team (due at coaches meeting For more registration information details email yardbustersoftball@hotmail.com or call 080-4134-7314. 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. A Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager's (HWAPMs) Class A Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point Manager's (HWAPMs) Class (in English) is scheduled Tuesday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. in bldg 3621. Registration will start at 8:00 a.m. Attendees should bring a copy of their current appointment letter. If you have any questions please call 634-5350 or email Richard.Whittier@Kadena.af.mil. 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. Contact Levia Davis at 090-6865-5253 or LeviaDavis@docomo.blackberry.com for tickets. 718 CES Fund Raising Car Wash 718 Civil Engineer Squadron Unit Advisory is sponsoring a fund raising car wash at Chapel 2, Kadena Air Base on April 9 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, please contact Mr. Cawthorne at 634-7258 or bryan.cawthorne@kadena.af.mil. AFSA monthly meeting AFSA monthly meeting, Thurs., April 7 at 11 a.m. the Kuba Room at the Rocker NCO Club. Open to all active duty and retirees. Please join us to hear what AFSA is doing for you. If you have any questions please contact, SSgt Keshaneoco Johnson at 634-1945 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Bob Hope Primary School looking for 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 school recess. Please contact Ms. Luldes Giraud at Luldes.giraud@pac.dodea.edu for more information. Six volunteers are needed at Bob Hope Primary School to assist with Baskets and Bingo - "A Night of Winning" on April 7, 1630 - 1830. Please contact Ms. Marie Hyson for more information at marie.hyson@pac.dodea.edu or 634-0525. 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. Cub Day camp staff needed Fun and adventure await in Cub Scouting, where boys get a chance to do all sorts of great activities with friends, like BB gun shooting, crafts, sports, archery, and being part of a team. Cub Scout Day Camp is April 8-9 (8 April is No-School Day) at 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Staff times) at the District Boy Scout Office Foster Plaza Housing (Same Building as Plaza AAFES Shoppette near AFN) For more information, contact the Boy Scouts of America - Okinawa District Renny McDermett, Camp Program Director at renny.mcdermett@gmail.com. Models Needed We need 50 models for the upcoming fashion show May 27 at the NCO club ballroom - 25 female and 25 male. If you thought the last fashion show was a hit, you haven't seen anything yet. Be there, or be square! If you think you have what it takes and would like to be a part of the "baddest" fashion show ever, then send an email with your name and cell number to Staff Sgt. Vanessa Hardaway or call 634-7854. Proceeds will be donated to Japan Disaster Relief. Bob Hope Primary School (BHPS) is looking for volunteers Bob Hope Primary School is looking for volunteers to assist with traffic flow Monday - Friday in the morning at 8:30 - 8:50 a.m. and afternoon at 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. BHPS is also looking for volunteers to assist with activities with students during daily recess at 11:20 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. For more information on the volunteer opportunities, please contact Ms. Luldes Giraud at Luldes.giraud@pac.dodea.edu or 632-8692. NICU FUN WALK/WALK The NICU will be hosting a 5K FUN RUN/WALK on Camp Lester on April 2 starting at 7 a.m. Sign up time for this event is from 6 - 6:30 a.m. in front of Camp Lester's gym. The cost is donations only and the proceeds will go towards the "ANNUAL NICU REUNION" What better way to come out and support our fund by running or walking for a good cause, OUR NICU GRADUATES!!!!!!!! Point of contact is Maj. Deveril A. Wint, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) @ 643-7520 or email deveril.wint@med.navy.mil or the NICU itself to sign up by calling 643-7520 or 7241.