Family Programs and Resources Information & Referral

Information & Referral (I&R) Specialists are available to provide individualized, one-on-one assistance on individual readiness and personal development. For more information, please contact your nearest Personal & Professional Development- Resources facility or email: mcbb_ppdr_request@usmc.mil. I&R Specialists are also available to coordinate unit and group training to include Personal Finance, Cultural and Transition workshops. For all Navy/Marine Corps Bases: Foster - Star Brooks: 645-8395/7494 Foster - Elizabeth Strachan: 645-8395/7494 Kinser - Lauren Maron-Brown: 637-2509 Hansen & Schwab - Julia Leoni: 623-3055 Courtney - Victoria Kohls: 622-7739 For more information or to submit a request for support, please email your request to mcbb_ppdr_request@ usmc.mil.

Sushi Making Session Tune into Facebook to learn how to make Japan’s most iconic food! November 27 1130-1200 MCCS Marine & Family Programs - Okinawa Facebook Live Event!

Milk Carton Basket Workshop This class will guide you through the process of making a basket out of recycled milk cartons for display or to use as a special gift basket! November 10 1130-1300 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

Basic Japanese Language Class Part 1 This is the first part of the basic class for adult learners wanting to develop their Japanese language skills. November 03, 04, 05, and 06 1130-1300 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4445

November 30, December 01, 02, and 03 1130-1300 Camp Kinser, MFP-R, Bldg. 1220

Basic Japanese Language Class Part 3 This is the third part of the basic class for adult learners wanting to develop their Japanese language skills.

November 16, 17, 19, and 20 1130-1300 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

Christmas Ornament Workshop

In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, this class will guide you through making a small decorative “Obi” out of Washi (Japanese decorative paper), to use as an ornament on your Christmas tree.

November 13 0900-1100 Camp Foster, MFP-R, November 19 0930-1130 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4425 November 20 1330-1530 Camp Kinser, MFP-R, Bldg. 1220 Virtual Calligraphy Class

In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, this class will guide you through making a small decorative “Obi” out of Washi (Japanese decorative paper), to use as an ornament on your Christmas tree.

November 30 0900-0915 MCCS Okinawa Facebook Page

Survival Japanese Writing Learn how to write and read basic Japanese phrases. November 23 1130-1300 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

For more information, please contact your nearest Cultural Awareness & Adaptation using the Marine and Family Programs Telephone Directories list or visit the Marine & Family Programs webpage at: www.mccsokinawa.com/culturalawareness/

Virtual Newcomers’ Orientation Welcome Aboard (NOWA) Start your tour off right. Okinawa is a wonderful duty station and great place to live for the entire family. Learn about this beautiful island and all the opportunities you can take advantage of during your tour.

All accompanied USMC and USN (all ranks), civilian employees, family members age 10 and up, and all unaccompanied USMC and USN (E-6 and above) are required to complete an online NOWA brief upon your arrival on island. Completion of a NOWA brief is required to obtain a USFJ Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) driver’s license.

Please register for the Virtual NOWA Brief at: www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation

Virtual NOWA Brief Email Link Distribution Days November 04 November 12 November 18 November 25

The email link and access code will arrive in your inbox on the morning of the distribution day you registered for.

SOFA POV License Exam Licensing examinations will take place at the Base Safety Installation Office after completion of the Virtual NOWA Brief and 14-Day ROM. Initial POV License test sessions on Camp Foster: Monday through Friday 0800 & 1000 Doors open 30 minutes prior to each test session for check-in.

Renewals, duplicates, retesting, and miscellaneous customer service: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1230 – 1600 Monday,

Please contact Base Safety at 645-3183/2862 or any questions in regards to the SOFA POV Licensing Exam.

In-Person Smooth Move Workshop The Smooth Move Workshop provides pre-departure and destination information on relocation and travel entitlements, base and community information, financial concerns, employment opportunities and much more. Orders are not required and family members are encouraged to complete the session as well. Seating is limited to 50 people.

November 09 Camp Foster, Community Center, Bldg. 5908 0800-1015

Virtual Smooth Move Workshop The virtual Smooth Move Workshop provides pre-departure and destination information on relocation and travel entitlements, base and community information, financial concerns, employment opportunities and much more. Orders are not required and family members are encouraged to complete the session as well.

Virtual Smooth Move Email Link Distribution Day November 23 0730 The email link and access code will arrive in your inbox on the scheduled distribution day.

In-Person Sponsorship Training

Get the most up-to-date information on regulations and policies effecting PCS moves to Okinawa, including a full explanation of the sponsor’s roles and responsibilities and information about the resources in place to assist with your sponsorship assignment in the COVID-19 environment.

November 03 0900-1100 Camp Kinser, MFP-R, Bldg. 1220

November 10 0900-1100 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4425

November 17 0900-1100 Camp Foster, Multi-Purpose Room, Bldg. 439

November 24 0900-1100 Camp Hansen, MFP-R, Bldg. 2339

November 30 0900-1100 Virtually

For more information, please contact Marine & Family Programs-Resources Center using the Marine and Family Programs Telephone Directories list or visit us online at: www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation

Consumer Awareness This class focuses on providing information to deter, detect and defend against consumer fraud. It also provides basic steps to ensure each consumer gets the most for their money. November 10 1300-1430 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4425

Saving & Investing This class explores how to use saving and investing to achieve financial security. Learn about basic investing techniques, taking advantage of compounded interest and time, along with exploring various saving and investing tools and uses to help you reach your financial goals. Satisfies PFM training codes: FA. November 17 0830-1030 Camp Kinser, MFP-R, Bldg. 1220

November 24 1300-1500 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

Car Buying Are you interested in leasing or buying a new or used car? Learn the “Ins and Outs” of purchasing a new or used vehicle and the terminology of leasing a vehicle. This class will discuss purchasing, financing and trading in a vehicle. November 19 1300-1430 Virtual

Corporal Financial Fitness (CFF) The CFF’s are trained Corporals, who provide peer-to-peer influence on personal finance. They support the PFM staff and the unit CFS by reaching out to Marines and Sailors in the ranks of E1-E4 to increase their awareness of the services and programs and to understand why financial fitness is an integral part of mission readiness. November 03-04 0730-1630 Camp Foster, Multi-Purpose Room, Bldg. 439

Money Management Workshop

This hands-on workshop will enable attendees to prepare a financial statement, develop a budget, establish a savings plan and build/rebuild a good credit record.

Satisfies PFM training codes: PR, FD, FA, FC, FH, FE, FF, TL and FL. Please bring the following to class: Current LES, bank statements, investment statements and statements of debt/obligation. November 02 0830-1130 Virtual

November 05 0900-1200 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

November 20 0830-1130 Virtual

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Blended Retirement System (BRS) Workshop This workshop will explain how to effectively manage your TSP retirement account, to include avoiding redundancy and allocating contributions. This workshop will also discuss the Blended Retirement System to include the pension, TSP, continuation pay and lump sum retirement. Satisfies PFM training codes: FB, FG. November 18 1330-1300 Virtual

Credit Report & Score Analysis Learn how to cope with a credit crisis and establish an action plan for building, rebuilding and maintaining your credit rating. November 06 0830-1000 Camp Hansen, MFP-R, Bldg. 2339

Command Financial Specialist Training This training provides Unit Command Financial Specialists (CFS) with the basic tools, techniques, and information to perform as the unit CFS.

Training provided is governed by OPNAVINST 1740.5B (Navy) and MCO 1700.37 (USMC).

November 30 - December 04 0730-1630 Camp Foster, Multi-Purpose Room, Bldg. 439

Personal Financial Counseling Program A contracted Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) is now on staff to provide financial counseling on a wide variety of financial issues and concerns. To set up an appointment with the PFC, please call 622-7416 or email:campbutler-pfc1@zeiders.com.

To sign-up or register for the PFM classes, call any of our offices using the

Marine and Family Programs Telephone Directories or visit the MCCS PFM webpage at: www.mccsokinawa.com/personal_finance_management/.