Okinawa Living Weekly

MCCS Hot Job June 29, 2017 · mccsokinawa.com

Climb Mt. Fuji To Our Loyal Readers:

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As we enter the second half of 2017, you will notice a few changes coming to Okinawa Living Weekly.

With more of our content moving online, we will be migrating to a twice-monthly format while refining the way we present our programs and events in print.

On July 13, we will roll out the debut issue of Okinawa Spotlight – and we hope you’ll like it.

Please continue to visit our website at mccsokinawa.com for information about MCCS activities on Marine Corps installations island-wide.

We wish you and yours a most memorable and safe Fourth of July holiday weekend. ­—MCCS Marketing

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ave you climbed Mt. Fuji yet? You know, the tallest peak in Japan? If you haven’t, it’s climbing season again, and this year is better than any other to finally take on the challenge.

The roughly 6-hour climb may not pose any major demands for actual climbing skills, but the terrain can be steep and rocky. The main challenge is, of course, climbing for 6 hours straight through thinning air and often-harsh weather. However, the rewards are great and unforgettable, making it all worthwhile.

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The MCCS Tours+ Mt. Fuji Tour offers more than the climb; you’ll have three extra days to explore Tokyo with friends or family before the journey.

Reserve your spot with MCCS Tours+ today.

Five trips are slated for this year: July 27 to 31, August 2 to 6, August 9 to 13, August 16 to 20 and August 23 to 27. This trip will cost $1,195 for adults (single), $1,100 (per person/ double occupancy) and $1,070 for children (5 to 11). The trip includes round-trip airfare,

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hotel accommodations at the New Sanno, transportation and a tour leader.

Due to the strenuous nature of this tour, good physical condition is required for all to participants. Pregnant women are required to have a doctor's note to climb. This tour is not recommended for children under the age of 5. For more information about this unique opportunity, call 646-3502. Visit MCCS Tours+ online at mccsokinawa.com/tours.

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ummer has arrived on Okinawa. With longer daylight hours, warmer weather and no school, it’s the perfect time to introduce your child to golf. The best way to familiarize children to the game is to enroll them into a good golf program that not only teaches, but also inspires confidence on and off the course.

Taiyo Golf Club is offering 4-day clinics this summer to educate junior

golfers about the fundamentals of golf. The clinics will provide tips and advice about chipping, putting, finetuning one’s golf swing, actual game instruction and course etiquette.

This summer, don’t let your kids (or yourself) vegetate on the couch.

Sign them up for one of Taiyo’s clinics. There are two remaining sessions this summer: July 25 to 28 and August 1 to 4. Sessions for kids ages

5 to 9 will be in the mornings from 8 to 10 a.m., and sessions for juniors ages 10 to 18 will be from 1 to 3 p.m.

All clinics are $25 per child and open to all skill levels.

For more information or to sign up, call Taiyo Golf Club at 6222004/2006 or visit mccsokinawa. com/golf.

Questions? Comments? Please e-mail OLW@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.

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Women’s Dive Day

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he Professional Association Diving Instructors (PADI) “AmbassaDiver,” diving and advanced rebreather instructor and artist Ms. Rocio Gajon stated, “Since the beginning of time, women have been in charge of passing knowledge

to our young, and keeping families and groups together. Women in diving are essential; we are strong, nurturing, and inclusive. We are the glue to society. PADI Women’s Dive Day is Society Dive Day.” Tsunami Scuba will honor

Chief Marketing Officer | Jim Kassebaum Managing Editor | Ashley Snipes Art Director | Catherine Newquist Cultural Research Specialist | Ayako Kawamitsu Graphic Arts Manager | Henry Ortega Graphic Designers | Margie Shimabukuro, Lisa Miyagi, Hector Nieves, Jongeun Spencer Editor-in-Chief | Mike Daley WRITER/EDITORS | Ryan Anastoplus, Shelbie Thilmony Digital marketing manager | Thomas Alan Smilie Ad/Sponsorship Manager | Roy Forster Ad Sales | Yoshihiro Shinzato, Yoriko Yamashiro Distribution | Kelli Kreider, Desiree Adams Marketing Accounts Manager | Andrew Menges Accounts & Research | Marissa DeSmet, Ashley Herring, Kristen Wong, Allison Dixon Broadcast | Kathlene Millette, Gabriel Archer, Emi Komiya Summer Hires | Nicholaus Featherston

women with a women’s only dive charter on July 15. The trip includes tanks and weights. For more details, visit mccsokinawa.com/ tsunamiscuba or call your local Tsunami Scuba location. Register

by July 7.

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I Oyogi ni ikimasho!

Let's go swimming!

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For details about FREE Japanese language classes, please call Marine & Family Programs-Resources at 645-2104/2106.

f you love diving enough to make it a profession, have you considered taking your skills to the next level by becoming a certified scuba instructor?

Tsunami Scuba is offering an Instructor Development Course starting July 5 at 6 p.m. at the Camp Foster location (Bldg. 1010). The course prepares current PADI Divemasters to teach the Professional

Association of Diving Instructors, or PADI system. After finishing the course, candidates must then pass a two-day Instructor Examination administered by an authorized PADI representative.

To become an instructor, you must be at least 18 years old, a certified diver for six months, a PADI Divemaster (or have a leadershiplevel certification with a recognized

recreational diver training organization) and you must have 100 or more logged dives that include navigation, deep and night diving.

Candidates are also required to be trained in CPR and First Aid, and to be a certified Emergency First Response instructor.

For details or to sign up, call Camp Foster Tsunami Scuba at 645-4206.

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For more information, call the Taiyo Pro Shop at 622-2004/2006.

Custom Club Fitting

laying with custom-fit clubs can make a big difference in a golfer’s game. At Taiyo Golf Club they perform a 6-point fitting, taking you through an interactive process which gives you results, and the insight to make good decisions. Your custom club fitting by a Taiyo Golf Club expert includes a personal interview to gain insights regarding your practice and playing habits, enabling them to make the best recommendations to improve your game. Next is an in-depth description of custom adjustment options and what impact they have on the playability of the golf club. This is followed by a complete diagnostic of your current clubs including length, lie angle and shaft frequency (flex).

After the diagnostic, a static measurement of your physique is made with an explanation of this

baseline fit. Next, a full dynamic club fitting of length, lie angle and shaft flex is performed with detailed performance tracking via a technologically-advanced launch monitor, which tracks club and ball speed, launch angle and spin rate. Once

this is complete, a comprehensive review of fitting results along with a professional recommendation on equipment selection including cross-referencing of specifications for all major brands.

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See you at the Courtney 4th of July Celebration for fireworks at 8:10 p.m. Check out the parking and shuttle maps online at facebook.com/CampCourtneyandMcTureous.

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For more information call, 645-9237 or visit mccsokinawa.com/efmp.

avigating the resources available for our Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) can seem overwhelming, especially if you’ve just arrived on island. EFMP is first and foremost a resource centered on you and your family. The staff does everything possible to ensure exceptional families stay together but also have the resources necessary to continue a tour in a safe and healthy way. EFMP tackles this by confirming the availability and accessibility of services for families while also balancing the mission of the Marine Corps. In addition, once a family is living on the island, EFMP works with other military and civilian agencies to provide a comprehensive, multi-agency approach for community support in Okinawa.

Okinawa Families United Networking (OFUN) is a quarterly support group that fosters network-

ing and information sharing on island. OFUN is a two track support group: one track is for families and single parents to come together and support each other by sharing experiences and knowledge on different topics and things on island. The second track focuses on children engaging in learning activities in a structured play-based recreational setting. Parents and families will

talk about networks of support, effective communication and best practices in navigating all the resources on island.

On July 6, join EFMP on Camp Foster from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for the OFUN support group. Come meet new families and chat with staff about any questions of concerns you have about EFMP and life on Okinawa.

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mccshotjobs Club Manager NF-04

Catering Manager NF-02/03

Assistant Athletics Director NF-03 Location: Camp Hansen

Location: Camp Foster

Location: Camp Kinser

Assists in conducting a diverse fitness, recreation, sports and retail program.

Oversees athletic and fitness operations, equipment, recreational fields/ courts and other ancillary properties.

Manages a comprehensive sports program, a retail program and outdoor recreation programs.

Plans special events in coordination with the club manager and executive chef. Manages operations of all banquets that take place within the club and offsite. Responsible for booking, coordinating and supervising banquets and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsible for the operation of a fullservice club which includes bar service, catering, entertainment and dining services. Implements higher-level directives, formulates procedures and oversees programs to ensure high standards of food and beverage, recreational and entertainment/promotional programs.

Requirements: One year of catering experience in a club or related industry and/or a catering certification from an accredited institution.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in the field of general recreation and/or a minimum of one year of GS-05 (NF-03) equivalent work in planning, organizing and administering an athletic program.

Apply by: July 6

Requirements: Four years of experience managing a multi-unit food and beverage operation.

Apply by: July 6

Apply by: July 3 For more information go to mccsokinawa.com/jobs

tours+ Yanbaru Mangrove Kayaking Tour July 1, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Adults $55, Children (6–12) $33 Get your muscles moving while enjoying the beautiful nature and scenery, kayaking for approximately two hours.

Kerama Islands Snorkeling Tour July 2, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Adults $73, Children (4–11) $41 Grab your fins and get ready for some fun! Tour includes a boat ride to two snorkeling spots in the Kerama Islands.

*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744

Athletics/Adult Sports

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Aquatics 645-3180 Courtney Ironworks 622-9261/7297 Futenma Semper Fit 636-2672 Gunners Fitness Center 645-3985/2235 Hansen House of Pain 623-5558/4831 Health Promotion 645-3484/3910 Kinser Fitness Center 637-1869/1114 Schwab Power Dome 625-2654/2442 Taiyo Golf Club 622-2004 Tsunami Scuba 645-9500 Youth Sports 645-3533/3534

upcoming semperfitevents 6 vs. 6 Soccer Tournament July 7–9 Camp Foster Gunners Fitness Center Soccer Fields Register at any MCCS Fitness Center

by July 4 at 1 p.m. for $100. This event is open to participants island-wide. Top three teams will receive awards. Details: 645-4866/3003.

Open Bench Press Competition July 8 Camp Kinser Fitness Center Register at any MCCS Fitness Center

by July 3 at 1 p.m. for $20, or onsite for $25. This event is open to participants island-wide. Top three winners in each weight class will receive awards. Details: 637-1869.

classof theweek Cycle This indoor cycling class is an effective cardio and strength workout a variety of course settings, including hill climb, downhill, rolling hill, flat, head wind/tail wind, and more.

Camps Courtney, Foster, Hansen, Kinser and MCAS Futenma.

For a full class schedule and times, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.