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MCCS Hot Job September 6, 2018 · mccsokinawa.com

EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT SUPERVISOR, NF-04

Hansen Festival

Location: Camp Foster Description: Develops longrange employee development plans that complement the strategic operational focus of MCCS and ensures compliance with all applicable directives from higher headquarters.

performing LIVE saturday, 9 p.m.

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Okinapa

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ne of the most popular summer festivals MCCS has to offer is almost here—Hansen Festival!

MCCS will be hosting this fest on Saturday, September 29 from 1 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, September 30 from 1 to 9 p.m. on the camp’s parade deck.

This annual event welcomes all service members, their families and local Okinawans and Japanese to partake in a weekend of festival fun with favorite festival attractions for all ages, such as Fun Land’s rides and bouncers, game booths and more. Hungry revelers can delight in delicious cultural foods and food offerings from MCCS including sizzling burgers from Bulldogs, zesty selections from 305 Latin Bistro, succulent BBQ beef brisket and juicy chicken from Hickory House All-American BBQ, scrumptious pizza, and for adult patrons, refreshing beverages from Kanpai Lounge.

This year’s festival will feature American singer, songwriter and actress Kesha. Best known in her former incarnation Ke$ha, this singer-songwriter ex-

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ploded into the music scene with her debut album Animal—which peaked at the top of the charts in several countries. “Tik Tok,” one of the number one singles on the album, was for a time the best-selling digital single in history with over 16.5 million downloads internationally. Her latest album, Rainbow, was released in 2017 and debuted at no.1 in the Billboard 200 in the US and was subsequently nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. See Kesha perform LIVE at Hansen Festival Saturday at 9 p.m.

Hansen Festival is open to all DoD ID card holders and Japanese citizens. FREE shuttle buses will provide transportation to and from designated parking lots on Camp Hansen. Please leave your pets at home and do not bring any outside alcohol, bottles or coolers. If you choose to drink, please do so responsibly. There will be daiko and taxi services available.

For more information, call MCCS Special Events at 645-5828 or visit mccsokinawa.com/festivals.

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or only $45, you can sample fine wine from around the world at Okinapa—a premier wine-tasting and food-pairing event that takes place annually at Butler Officers’ Club in Plaza Housing. This year, Okinapa will be on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15. Both days will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets sell out fast, so hurry and get yours while you can! Friday is already sold out.

The mission behind this wine festival has always been to share the beauty of wine and food, to allow everyone (whether an expert or beginner) to explore their palate and to simply bring people together. And since its beginning in 1997, Okinapa has done just that for over 30,000 people.

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Attendees can try exquisite vintages from vendors all over the globe—like Italy, Argentina, the US (and not just from California), Australia and more. They can also pair their choices of wine with food carefully crafted by experts. Some options include seafood, pasta, carving stations, cheese, desserts and so much more.

This is a classy event, so the preferred dress is cocktail attire.

Also, please be responsible; don’t drink and drive. Taxi and daiko servies will be available, as well as FREE transportation by MCCS bus shuttles ( the schedule can be found on page 4). These buses will run to and from BOC and other on-base locations.

This event is open to patrons island-wide; however, all non-SOFA guests must be accompanied by a SOFA status individual. Tickets must be purchased by a SOFA member and are limited to four per buyer. For more information, visit mccsokinawa.com/okinapa or call BOC at 645-7530.

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Volunteer & Career Symposium

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | Jim Kassebaum MANAGING EDITOR | Ashley Sablan ART DIRECTOR | Catherine Newquist CULTURAL RESEARCH SPECIALIST | Ayako Kawamitsu GRAPHIC ARTS MANAGER | Henry Ortega GRAPHIC DESIGNERS | Margie Shimabukuro, Jongeun Spencer, Emeline Toole WRITERS/EDITORS | Amanda Carrasquillo, Mike Daley DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER | Thomas Alan Smilie DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA | Kathlene Millette, Emi Hays, Shelbie Thilmony AD/SPONSORSHIP MANAGER | Roy Forster AD SALES | Yoshihiro Shinzato, Yoriko Yamashiro, Hiromitsu Horikawa, Athena Garcia, Kathrine Rebecca Cemino-Stalcup DISTRIBUTION | Desiree Adams, Joan Webb MARKETING ACCOUNTS MANAGER | Andrew Menges ACCOUNTS & RESEARCH | Kristen Wong, Secoya Holmes, Ashley Snipes, Erin Hotson, Kim Guillermo

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n September 21, join us at the Connecting the Dots Volunteer & Career Symposium held at the Butler Officers’ Club located in Plaza Housing.

This event will feature guest speakers from Hiring Our Heroes and Military Spouse Professional Network. Both speakers will share how military spouses can get connected with volunteer opportunities and employment resources, as well as how to optimize your LinkedIn profile. There will also be information booths with HR representatives ready to answer employment questions, complimentary professional headshots, Four Lenses Communication Assessments and more.

The symposium will run from 8:30 am. to 4:30 p.m. You must be registered

by September 14 to attend. To sign up, visit mccsokinawa.com/transition. For more information, call the Transition Readiness Program at 645-3151 or the Volunteer Program at 645-3749.

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

Shuri Mid-Autumn Celebration

xperience the Ryukyu Kingdom in all its splendor at the Shuri Castle Mid-Autumn Celebration on September 22. This tour, which should be added to everyone’s bucket list, will be taking travelers south to see a splendid and realistic representation of the glory days of the Ryukyu Kingdom with performers in full costume.

Although the exact date is unknown, it’s thought that the original Shuri Castle was built during the year 1453 AD, facing west towards China on a hill overlooking the East China Sea. Shuri Castle was truly a sight to behold; built surrounded by curved walls and contained various structures, open areas as well as sacred grounds or utaki—a common feature of all old Okinawan castles called gusuku. Shuri Castle not only had religious significance, it was also the focus of many artistic and cultural

activities, and the surrounding area housed many of the kingdoms greatest musicians, dancers, artisans and craftsmen.

Take a trip back in time with Tours+! Ticket prices for the tour are $23 for adults, $16 for children ages

3 to 11 and FREE for children under the age of 3. Travelers should bring yen for food and purchases. For more information on this tour and more, call 646-3502 or visit MCCS Tours+ online at mccsokinawa.com/tours.

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Here are some tips for attending a job fair: Dress for success, bring supplies (a few pens, a notepad and extra copies of your resume), arrive early, use the time to network, collect business cards and never be afraid to ask questions.

MCCS Community Job Fair

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ooking for work? Well, what better place to be than the largest military community job fair on island? The 2018 MCCS Community Job Fair will take place September 14 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Camp Foster Community Center Auditorium. This event will feature a total of 31 organizations and programs actively recruiting for employment, such as Booz Allen Hamilton, the US Naval Hospital,

Navy Federal Credit Union and more, including one of the best employers on island—MCCS. MCCS Okinawa is one of the largest employers and sources of Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) jobs on the island, offering careers ranging from sports coordinators, lifeguards, athletic center complex managers, executive chefs and recreation assistants to club managers, childcare service providers, accoun-

tants, IT technicians, webmasters and more.

The 2018 MCCS Community Job Fair is open to DoD family members, transitioning military members and anyone else eligible for SOFA employment. Participants should bring their resumes. For details, visit mccsokinawa.com/jobs or call 645-3052.

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Taiyo Beat the Pros

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Tiger Woods made his first hole-in-one at the age of eight.

The average golfer has a 12,500 to 1 chance of that happening.

an you beat Taiyo’s best golfers at a long drive, closest putt or closest-to-the-pin shot? Take on the challenge September 22 at Taiyo Golf Club. For just $5 per challenge, you have the chance to win and bring home some awesome prizes.

Here’s how it works: Four staff professionals will each be waiting at different holes throughout the course. As golfers encounter our

staff, they’ll be able to opt in on one of four “Beat the Pros” challenges: two closest-to-the-pin shots on par 3s, one long drive and one closest putt. For instance, on a long hole, the goal will be to hit your drive longer than our pros. Even participants who fall short will be awarded a small consolation prize worth $5 retail. If you do win, however, you’ll be taking home a more expensive

prize, so it’s worth a shot!

No harm, no foul. Just a fun, friendly game of golf. Join us! Beat the Pros will be running all day. No advanced signup is needed, but an information table will be located outside the Pro Shop on the day of the event. For more on Taiyo Golf Club, call at 622-2004/098-954-2004 or visit mccsokinawa.com/golf.

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adventure begins here Fireworks Dinner Cruise September 8, 6:30–11 p.m.

Adults $60; Children (6–12) $44, (3–5) $14, (0–2) FREE Enjoy fireworks as they illuminate the sky, accompanied by a fabulous music performance.

Tour price includes Japanese dinner buffet.

Bring yen for drinks.

Shuri at War September 9, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Adults $23; Children (3–11) $16, (0–2) FREE Visit Shuri Castle and the surrounding Shuri heights, and learn about the wartime history of the area. (You will not be entering Shuri Castle itself.) Bring yen for lunch and additional spending.

Battle Sites Tour September 16, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Adults $28; Children (3–11) $18, (0–2) FREE Visit Hacksaw Ridge, Battle of Okinawa Historical Society Museum on Camp Kinser, explore the Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters and end the day at Peace Memorial Park. Bring dollars for lunch and yen for admission.

Yanbaru Kayaking Tour September 16, 7 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Adults $55; Children (6–12) $33 Get your muscles moving while kayaking between the roots of mangrove trees. Bring a change of clothes, a towel, sunscreen, sandals, a hat and a packed lunch with lots of drinks.

Children under the age of 6 and pregnant women are not permitted on the tour.

*Bring yen for additional food, drinks and/or purchases. For more information, contact MCCS Tours+: Camp Foster 646-3502 | Camp Hansen 623-6344 | Camp Kinser 637-2744

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POW/MIA Remembrance Run September 7, 8:05 a.m.

Hansen House of Pain Fitness Center Register on the day of the event from 6 to 7:30 a.m.

A participant’s brief will follow at 7:45 a.m. This event is open to anyone with base access. For more information, call 623-5569 or email adultsports@ okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.

Softball Tournament September 14, 6 p.m.

September 15 & 16, 9 a.m.

Hansen Softball Field Register by September 10 (1 p.m.) at any staffed MCCS Fitness Center for $120 per team. By-laws and a tournament bracket will be emailed September 11. Team and individual awards will be given to first, second and third place. This event is open to participants island-wide. For more information, call 623-5558 or email adultsports@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.

Volleyball Tournament September 14, 6 p.m.

September 15 & 16, 9 a.m.

Foster Fieldhouse Register by September 10 (1 p.m.) at any staffed MCCS Fitness Center for $100 per team. By-laws and a tournament bracket will be emailed September 10. This event is open to participants island-wide.

For more information, call 645-4866 or email adultsports@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org.

Kinser Bike Race September 23, 8:30 a.m.

Intersection adjacent to Bldg. 618, Camp Kinser Register by September 17 (1 p.m.) at any staffed MCCS Fitness Center for $30. A mandatory participant’s brief will take place at 7:45 a.m. This event is open to participants island-wide. For more information, call 637-1869 or email adultsports@okinawa. usmc-mccs.org.

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Body Blast This class is designed to build strength, increase endurance and burn body fat. Each session will focus on strength training major muscle groups using light weights with heavy repetitions and a variety of equipment in a fun and motivating environment.

Appropriate for all fitness levels.

For a full group fitness schedule, visit mccsokinawa.com/groupfitness.