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Kadena Base Bulletin, April 24To submit an announcement for the base bulletin, email a completed bulletin form to:kadena.basebulletin@kadena.af.mil.Announcements typically run for two weeks beginning two weeks prior to an event. Submissions must be received by5 p.m. Monday to be included in the weekly bulletin email sent on Wednesday. NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT OFPRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS OR ACTIVITIES IS INTENDED.In the bulletin this week at Kadena:NOTICESSchilling Community Center closureMailing and receiving paintball or air soft gunsTroy University military personnel scholarshipsCivil Air PatrolLegal office extended hoursHVAC maintenanceUnaccompanied housing needs dorm leadersVirtual Space A Roll Call program2013 CCAF graduation ceremony registrationDelta Sigma Theta Sorority scholarshipWing needs CAA, FTAC NCOICNCOA needs instructorsWIC Overseas Kadena job opportunityTobacco cessation classNutrition classLunch time seminarPartnering with the military workshopsAFSA meetingUPCOMING EVENTSOkinawa District National History day5k family fun runIYLO clinicDoDEA Okinawa hosts Soroban contestFood Advisory Council meetingActive parenting of teensAFAF 5kGolf tournamentNurse week 5k fun runCinco de Mayo celebrationDerby DayVOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBob Hope Primary School volunteersKadena Middle School volunteersAcademic Assistance Club tutorsYouth Running Club coaches neededVolunteer coaches needed for KHS track and fieldWorld Lupus Day volunteersRisner Fitness Center volunteersKadena family housing volunteersAFAF 5k needs volunteersNOTICESSchilling Community Center closureThe Schilling Community Center closes for training April 30. The Information, Tickets and Tours office and Platterswill still be open and accessible on the side of the building. The center reopens May 1 at 7 a.m.For more information, please contact Michele Bean at 634-0694.

For more information regarding requirements or to apply, please contact unaccompanied housing customer service at634-4016 or Tech. Sgt. Matthew Simpson at matthey.simpson.6@us.af.mil or Master Sgt. Stephen Hansen atStephen.hansen.3@us.af.mil.Virtual Space A Roll Call programThe 733rd Air Mobility Squadron hosts the first-ever virtual Space Available Roll Call program. The program allowsindividuals the option to virtually compete for Space A flights with their email. This new initiative is more convenientfor their customers and the 733rd AMS will be testing the program through July 31.For more information, please contact the passenger terminal at 634-5806.2013 CCAF graduation ceremony registrationThe Team Kadena 2013 Community College of the Air Force Graduation ceremony is May 22. Graduates mustregister for the ceremony as soon as possible.To register for the ceremony, please email Master Sgt. Thomas Smith at thomas.smith.42@us.af.mil or Master Sgt.Edward Vargas at edward.vargas.1@us.af.mil.Delta Sigma Theta Sorority scholarshipThe Okinawa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is accepting applications for their annualscholarship award program that recognizes Department of Defense Dependents Schools high school graduates whoplan to participate in a higher education program.Applications are available through senior high school guidance counselors or by contacting a member of the chapter.All applications must be turned in to the senior high school guidance counselor by April 30 at 2:30 p.m.For more information, please contact Sheryle Wilson Shealer, scholarship committee chairperson at 098-933-9707 oremail okinawadst@yahoo.com.Wing needs CAA, FTAC NCOICThe wing is looking for a master sergeant to serve as the career assistance advisor and a technical sergeant to serveas the first term Airmen center NCO in charge. Volunteers must submit their application no later than April 19. Theselected individuals must be releasable to begin CAA duties on or around December 1 or FTAC NCOIC duties on oraround July 1.The McDaniel Center is responsible for the professional development of more than 5,000 Team Kadena Airmenthrough programs like FTAC, Informed Decision, retention analysis, unit visits, and multiple other professionalenhancement seminars.For more information on eligibility criteria and to obtain an application, please contact the McDaniel Center at 632-7829 or 634-3337.NCOA needs instructorsThe Erwin Professional Military Education Center NCO Academy is currently hiring two individuals for NCOAinstructor positions.If you are interested in this opportunity to help develop future Air Force leaders, please check the AssignmentManagement System for more details. Talk with your supervisor first, click the button, and submit your application tobe an NCOA PME Instructor.There are some limitations on who can apply: individuals with selective reenlistment bonuses are not eligible, mustnot already have an assignment and members must be a technical sergeant with no line number for master sergeantand have completed NCOA.The advertisement will run through April 28 in AMS and has a return no later than date of August. Those selected forthe position will be required to attend the July 24 through August 20 Enlisted PME Instructor Course at Maxwell AirForce Base, Ala. They must then report directly to the Erwin PME Center upon completion to start the trainingprocess.Previous PME experience is highly desirable and may not require the need to attend EPMEIC.For more information, please contact Senior Master Sgt. Chacon or Chief Master Sgt. Brown at 634-5475.

WIC Overseas Kadena job opportunityChoctaw Contracting Services has an opportunity available July 15 for a full-time administrative assistant with theWomen, Infants and Children Overseas program on Kadena. The position requires a high school diploma orequivalent with secretarial/business office experience or education.A business training or associate's degree is preferred. Experience in health-related field is desirable and you must beable to type 40-60 words per minute.Job requirements include excellent customer service skills, good computer skills and U.S. citizenship.Please email your resume and cover letter to Michelle Viramontes atmichelle.viramontes.1.ctr@us.af.mil or fax to 632-6262.Tobacco cessation classTobacco cessation classes are held every Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the health and wellness center.Walk-in hours are Monday through Thursday from1-4 p.m. Stop by the health and wellness center to get freestrategies to live tobacco free for life.If you don't have time to attend the class, complete the online modules located at www.ucanquit2.org.Nutrition classBetter Body, Better Life classes are held every Tuesday starting at 1 p.m. May 7. Better Body, Better Life is a fiveweek,hands-on course designed to help individuals seeking to lose and maintain their weight and enjoy an overallhealthy lifestyle.Lunch time seminarTroy University hosts a free lunch time seminar “North Korea’s Military First Ideology, Foreign Policy and CoerciveBargaining”. This seminar will be hosted by Dr. Daniel Pinkston on May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at theKadena Officers Club Weekender Lounge. Seats are limited.For more information, or to reserve seats, please contact Kelli Wilson at 634-5365 or email Kadena@troy.edu.Partnering with the military workshopsFree professional development workshops are available to all military units presented by University of Phoenix. Theworkshops cover a variety of topics including leadership on the edge, effective communications in the workplace andhow to maximize your manpower during difficult budget cutbacks. The workshops are scheduled at your units requestand can be used to earn professional development hours. The workshops cover topical areas which are helpful inbuilding resiliency.For more information, please contact Dr. Scott Goldberg email scott.goldberg@phoenix.edu.AFSA meetingThe Air Force Sergeant Association meeting is May 2 at 11 a.m. in the Rocker NCO Club Kuba room. Your voice willbe on Capitol Hill and a great way to get involved in your community. AFSA continues to fight for more pay raises,better educational benefits, retirement benefits, and lower health care fees. Some AFSA benefits include $1,500 tothe college of your choice, 20-50% off hotels, $1,000 life insurance policy, discount on Dell computers and manymore. Learn more about what your AFSA Chapter is doing here on Kadena and how you can get involved. You areinvited to the next AFSA Chapter 1553 Shoguns monthly meeting.For more information, please contact Airman 1st Class Beau Burton at 634-1853.UPCOMING EVENTSApril 26Okinawa District National History dayOkinawa District National History day is April 26 at the Foster Community Center on Camp Foster. They are in needof volunteers for the following times:7-10 a.m. Set up tables and chairs8:15-11:15 a.m. Volunteers to judge1-2 p.m. Tear down tables and chairs

For more information or to sign up, please contact Karen Luckenbaugh by email atkaren.luckenbaugh@pac.dodea.edu.April 275k family fun runA 5k family fun run to benefit the Lester Middle School Booster Club is April 27 at 9 a.m. Everyone is invited andregistration begins at 9 a.m. and the run starts at 9:30 a.m. at Camp Lester Middle School.For more information, please contact Rashaun McDaniels at 645-7787 or email rashaun.mcdaniels@pac.dodea.edu.IYLO clinicAn Island Youth Lacrosse Okinawa clinic will be April 27 at Kadena Outdoor Recreation. "Learning Lacrosse" is aclinic designed to develop kids’ skills and interest in the sport of lacrosse.The clinic is $20 for two hours of dedicated lessons and fun games that teach the fundamentals of the sport andadvanced skills for those kids who have played before for children 5 to 15 years of age. Gear will be provided.Proceeds go to the non-profit IYLO effort to sustain the league and pay for storage and operating costs. This is thesecond to last clinic before summer break.For more information, please contact Ray Coleman, Shannon Kroemer and Ian Condon atislandyouthlacrosse@gmail.com.April 29DoDEA Okinawa hosts Soroban contestDepartment of Defense Education Activity Okinawa hosts Soroban contest April 29 from 9-11 a.m. on Camp Kinser inthe Surside Ballroom. More than 150 DoDEA Okinawa students will compete in oral calculation and flash mentalcalculation with prizes being awarded in each category. Statuses of Forces Agreement personnel are welcome towatch, but seating may be limited.For more information, please contact Mike Schoebinger at 632-7144 or email mike.schoebinger@pac.dodea.edu.May 1Food Advisory Council meetingThe Kadena military dining facilities host a Food Advisory Council meeting May 1 at 3 p.m. at the Marshall DiningFacility. All ranks and branches are welcome. The Food Advisory Council is a forum for members to discuss, withfood service personnel what choices and events they would like to see at their dining facilities.For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Jessica Harrod at 632-0539 or email jessica.harrod@us.af.mil.May 2-30Active parenting of teensActive parenting of teens is held every Thursday during May from 5:30-7 p.m. at Kadena High School.Active parenting of teens identifies the barriers to communicating with teens, and participants learn strategies andtechniques for positive ways of dealing and handling the teen years.For more information, please contact Valerie Seitz at 634-3361.May 3AFAF 5kThe Air Force Assistance Fund 5k is May 3 at the Risner Fitness Center. Registration begins at 6 a.m. and the runstarts at 6:30 a.m. This event is by donation only and 100 percent goes to the AFAF. Help us bring the 2013 Air ForceAssistance Fund to a successful close.For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Zach Dyas at 632-9879.May 3Golf tournamentThe 18th Mission Support Group professional development golf tournament is May 3 at 7 a.m. at the Banyan TreeGolf Course.

The entry fee is $40 for E1-E4, $45 for E5-E9, and $50 for officers and civilians. The entry fees include green fees:cart rental, refreshments and first raffle ticket (cheat bags onsite for an additional $5). The four-person Best Ballscramble must include at least one E5 or below and is limited to 28 teams.There are prizes for first place, longest drive, closest to the pin, putting competition and commander’s trophy.For more information, please contact Master Sgt. Jason Bowman at 634-1886 or jason.bowman@us.af.mil.May 4Nurse week 5k fun runA 5k fun run is May 4 at 7 a.m. at the Risner Fitness Center. All Status of Force Agreement members are invited.Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the run starts at 8 a.m. This run is to support Nurse/Tech week for the 18thAeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 18th Medical Group. Donations are accepted.There will be six categories (pets, strollers, female/male from 6-12 years old, 13-17 years old, 18-30 years old, and30 years and older).Trophies will be awarded to first, second and third place winners of the age group categories and a gift basket will beawarded to first place in the stroller and pet categories.For more information, please contact 1st Lt. Kristina Stewart at 634-1074 or 080-4805-8672.May 4Cinco de Mayo celebrationThe Okinawa Latin American Association is hosting a Cinco de Mayo celebration May 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in theKadena Chapel 2 parking lot. There will be entertainment such as dancers, music, piñatas, and bounce castles. Theevent is free and food will be available for purchase.For more information, please contact 2nd Lt. Paulina Herrera at 632-1115 or email paulina.herrera.2@us.af.mil orgo to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Okinawas-Latino-American-Association/175427545834836.May 11Derby DayDerby Day is May 11. Drivers start your engines! Drivers and vendors may begin picking up packets at the Red Crossoffice, Bldg. 6800.For more information, please contact the Kadena American Red Cross at 634-1979.VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBob Hope Primary School volunteersBob Hope Primary School needs volunteers to help with reading, math and science groups Monday-Friday whenschool is in session, traffic control Monday-Friday from 8:30-9 a.m. and 2:50-3:20 p.m., and lunch and playgroundmonitors Monday-Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.For more information, please contact Luldes Giraud at 634-0093.Kadena Middle School volunteersKadena Middle School needs volunteers and tutors to support the after-school homework club on Mondays,Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. Tutors do not have to commit to all sessions, they may donate as muchtime as they can spare.For more information, please contact Angela Butler at 634-0217 or email angela.butler@pac.dodea.edu.Academic Assistance Club tutorsThe Academic Assistance Club at Kadena Elementary School need tutors for 4th and 5th grade students in thesubjects of math, reading, language and special projects. Meetings are every Monday and Wednesday from 2:50-4p.m. in the information center. The program ends May 15.For more information, please contact Kelley Lynn-Pryor at 634-1550 or email Kelley.lynn-pryor@pac.dodea.edu.

Youth Running Club coaches neededKadena Youth Sports and Fitness is seeking volunteer coaches for their upcoming Ready, Set, Run Youth RunningClub. Volunteers are needed to assist with one practice a week. The season will be until May 25.For more information, please contact Kadena Youth Sports and Fitness at 634-1384.Volunteer coaches needed for KHS track and fieldKadena High School’s track and field team needs adult volunteer coaches for shot put and discus throwing events.Practices are from 2:30-4 p.m. Volunteers are needed for several days per week, and experience is preferred.For more information, or to volunteer please email kevin.taylor@pac.dodea.edu.World Lupus Day volunteersThe African American Heritage Committee is looking for volunteers for the World Lupus Day 5/10k Run fundraiser onMay 10 at the Risner Gym.For more information, please contact Master Sgt. Kimberly Sturdivant at 634-4678 or emailkimberly.sturdivant@us.af.mil or Staff Sgt. Kimberly Collins at 634-8822 or email kimberly.collins5@us.af.mil.Risner Fitness Center volunteersThe Risner Fitness center needs volunteers to support for the following events:May 11-Family 5kShow time for the 5k is 5:45 a.m. in the Risner Fitness Center lobby. The run starts at 7 a.m.Volunteers will be utilized for road guard, water station and registration support.May 25-Bench press competitionShow time for competition is 8 a.m. This event starts with registration at 9 a.m. and competition starts at 11 a.m.Volunteers will be utilized for registration and event support.For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Tamiya Skinner at 634-5128 or email tamiya.skinner@us.af.mil.Kadena family housing volunteersKadena family housing, Bldg. 217, is seeking volunteers to assist the customer service department with basicadministrative duties. The peak season is coming and they would love to train volunteers to help them out.For more information, please contact Aleli Solidum at 634-3986.AFAF 5k needs volunteersThe Air Force Assistance Fund 5k needs volunteers May 3 at the Risner Fitness Center at 6 a.m.For more information, please contact Staff Sgt. Zach Dyas at 632-9879.WHO (POC withcontact number)KADENA BASE BULLETIN TEMPLATEWHERE (Location) WHEN (Time) DATE (Day) WHAT (Volunteer,Upcoming event,Fundraiser, or notification)

Headline (What would you like the title of this event to be)NO MORE THAN THREE SENTENCES DESCRIBING VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS, WHAT THE EVENTOFFERS, AND CLOSURE/OPENINGS ( Repeat the who, where, when, the date, and what type of event in thisdescription)EXAMPLES OF APPROVED ANNOUNCEMENTSEVENTSJune 24 is the next Gate 2 Clean-up. Meeting location is the benches behind Chili’s Too at 3 p.m. This event usuallylasts about an hour and supplies are provided. If it is raining it will be cancelled.VOLUNTEERAirmen Committed to Excellence is looking for more ACE briefers to brief Wednesdays for the newcomers briefings atthe Schilling Community Center.NOTICESThe 18th Wing Legal Office wants to make sure all members of Team Kadena have an updated will and have thenecessary powers of attorney. We do wills, by appointment, on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. and powers of attorney, on awalk-in basis, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Tuesdays from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. To book an appointment or get more information, contact 634-3300.TIPS FOR WRITING KADENA BASE BULLETINDo not capitalize all words in headline; only capitalize proper nouns and beginnings of sentencesEdited: Online test schedule disabled in AFAEMSDo not use symbolsEdited: Road closure and detourEnsure information is accurateEdited: 18th Wing Chapel Protestant ProgramFor time list as: “begins at 8 a.m.”; two times listed: “from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.” or “from 1-6 p.m.” 12 a.m. is listed as“midnight”; 12 p.m. is listed as “noon”Dates: “5 JUL 2012”; “August 8 th ”; “Monday, June 4”Edited: “July 5”; “Aug. 8”; “June 4”Avoid military slang and informal jargon