March Special Event: Elementary Explorers

March Special Event

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March Spotlight

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 Kinser & MCAS Futenma– Raquel Grigoropoulos: 637-2509 Hansen & Schwab - Julia Leoni: 645-7494 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.

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Temari Sushi Tune into Facebook to learn how to make Temari Sushi! March 01 1130-1300 MCCS Marine & Family Programs - Okinawa Facebook Event!

Washi Egg Learn how to make your own washi egg, the perfect special handcrafted gift to that special someone! It is much easier to make than it appears. All supplies are provided. March 15 0900-1100 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

March 25 0930-1130 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4425

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Calligraphy This is the first part of the basic class for adult learners wanting to develop their Japanese language skills. March 05 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. March 23, 24, 25, and 26 1130-1300 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

Basic Japanese Language Class Part 2 This is the Second part of a basic class for adult learners wanting to develop or brush up on this Japanese language skills. March 09, 10, 11, and 12 1130-1300 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4425

Survival Japanese Writing Learn how to write and read basic Japanese phrases. March 16 1130-1300 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

Survival Japanese Language Learn basic Japanese phrases and pronunciation. March 29 1130-1230 Camp Schwab, Education Center, Bldg. 3429

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/

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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 March 03 March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31

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: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1230 – 1600

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

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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.

Accompanied March 08 Camp Foster, Community Center, Bldg. 5908 0800-1030

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. The email link and access code will arrive in your inbox on the scheduled distribution day. To register please visit www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation.

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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.

March 02 0900-1100 Camp Kinser, MFP-R, Bldg. 1220

March 09 0900-1100 Camp Courtney, MFP-R, Bldg. 4425

March 16 0900-1100 Camp Foster, Multi-Purpose Room, Bldg. 439

March 18 0900-1100 MCAS Futenma, Education Center, Bldg. 407

March 23 0900-1100 Camp Hansen, MFP-R, Bldg. 2339

March 30 0900-1100 Camp Schwab, Education Center, Bldg. 3429

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

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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). Only 25 seats are available. Call Foster MFR at 645-2104/3600 for additional information or to register.

March 01-05 0730-1630 Camp Foster, MFP-R, Bldg. 445

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.

March 09 0830-1030 Virtual

March 17 1130-1330 Virtual

Command Financial Specialist Round Table This half-day meeting is for CFS qualified individuals to discuss current topics related to the Command Financial Specialist program.

March 12 1300-1600 Camp Shields, Multi-Purpose Room, Bldg. 6300

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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. March 10 0830-1130 Virtual

March 11 0830-1130 Virtual

March 18 0830-1130 Camp Shields, Multi-Purpose room, Bldg. 6300

March 25 0830-1130 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. March 12 0900-1030 Virtual

March 31 1300-1430 Virtual

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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 work-shop will also discuss the Blended Retirement System to include the pen-sion, TSP, continuation pay and lump sum retirement. Satisfies PFM training codes: FB, FG. March 24 0830-1030 Virtual

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/.

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