Family Programs and Resources Information & Referral Cultural Awareness & Adaptation Relocation Services Personal Financial Management

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: Star Brooks: 645-8385/7494 Lauren Maron-Brown: 637-2509 Julia Leoni: 623-3027 Victoria Kohls: 622-7339

For more information or to submit a request for support, please email your request to mcbb_ppdr_request@usmc.mil.

Halloween Pumpkin Curry Tune into Facebook to learn how to make this “spooky” yet delicious pumpkin curry! October 26 1130-1200 MCCS Marine & Family Programs - Okinawa Facebook Page!

Survival Japanese Language Learn to speak basic Japanese used in everyday conversation to get you started speaking Japanese in no time. October 26 1130-1230 Camp Hansen, MFP-R, Bldg. 2339

Obi Making Workshop This class will guide you through the process of making a decorative “OBI” out of washi, which is Japanese decorative paper. October 22 0930-1130 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4425

October 23 1330-1530 Camp Kinser, MFP-R, Bldg. 1220

Basic Japanese Language Class Part 1 This is the third part of the basic class for adult learners wanting to develop their Japanese language skills. October 13, 14, 15, and 16 1130-1300 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

Basic Japanese Language Class Part 2 This is the third part of the basic class for adult learners wanting to develop their Japanese language skills. October 20, 21, 22, and 23 1130-1300 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

Survival Japanese Writing Learn how to write and read basic Japanese phrases. October 29 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 October 07 October 14 October 21 October 28

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.

October 05 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 October 19 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. October 06 0900-1100 Camp Kinser, MFP-R, Bldg. 1220

October 13 0900-1100 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4425

October 20 0900-1100 Camp Foster, Multi-Purpose Room, Bldg. 439

October 27 0900-1100 Camp Hansen, MFP-R, Bldg. 2339

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

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. October 21 0830-1030 Virtual

Home Buying Learn about interest rates, points, closing costs, escrow accounts, earnest money, selecting an agent and processing a VA loan. October 08 0830-1030 Virtual

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. October 20 1300-1430 Virtual

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. October 07 0830-1130 Virtual

October 28 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. October 13 1300-1300 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. October 27 1130-1300 Virtual

Command Financial Specialist Refresher This one-day workshop satisfies the requirement for the CFS refresher training needed for CFS’s to continue their appointment. This training will review and sharpen skills learned during the initial CFS training to include: the financial planning worksheet, solution-focused financial counseling, case studies and development of your CFS program. October 08 0800-1600 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/.