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ALSO in this issue... • Retired Activities • Crossword Puzzle • Library Books • MCX Sales • Travel Ideas • and much more!
Check us out online for updates on MCCS activities and join in the conversation at: facebook.com/mccs.sc
We would like to thank New River Auto Mall, Navy Federal Credit Union and Gavigan Homes for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities. The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.
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CALENDAR RETIRED ACTIVITIES, p. 4
FAMILY MATTERS, p. 9
HEALTH AND FITNESS, p. 5
1 NOV: VA Medical Records Review/ DTAP, MCAS 2-5 NOV: Transition Assistance Program, MCAS 3 NOV: Federal Employment, MCRD 9 NOV: Career Decision Making, MCRD 9 NOV: Smooth Move, MCRD 9 NOV: Career Assessments, MCRD 15 NOV: DTAP/VA Medical Record Review, MCRD 16 NOV: Smooth Move, MCAS 16-19 NOV: TAP/Retirement Seminar, MCAS 17 NOV: Welcome Aboard Orientation, MCAS 18 NOV: Survivor Benefit Plan, MCRD 30 NOV: Pre-Separation Brief, MCAS 7 DEC: Welcome Aboard Orientation, MCRD 14 DEC: Smooth Move, MCRD
6 NOV: Quail Hunts at Gruber Hunting Preserve 10 NOV: Wednesday Night Par 3 Shootout 15 NOV: Youth Basketball Registration Ends 18 NOV: Great American Smokeout
SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM, p. 8 1 NOV: Halo 3 Tournament, MCAS 2 NOV: Texas Hold’em, MCAS 3 NOV: SMP Meeting, MCRD 3 NOV: SMP Meeting, MCAS 3 NOV: Thanksgiving Bash, MCAS 4 NOV: DJ/Karaoke w/DJ Donna, MCRD 5 NOV: NCAA Football 11 Tourney, MCAS 8 NOV: Ladder Ball Tournament, MCAS 9 NOV: Texas Hold’em, MCAS 10 NOV: Marine Corps Birthday, MCAS & MCRD 11 NOV: 8-Ball Tournament, MCAS 11 NOV: DJ/Karaoke w/DJ Donna, MCRD 13 NOV: Handling Bumps in the Road, MCRD 14 NOV: Jaguars/Texans (Flag Cer.), Jacksonville 15 NOV: Blood Drive, MCRD 15 NOV: Beach Volleyball 2-person, MCAS 16 NOV: Texas Hold’em, MCAS 17 NOV: Blood Drive, MCAS 17 NOV: Troop Appreciation, MCAS 17 NOV: Open Mic Night/Karaoke, MCAS 18 NOV: DJ/Karaoke w/DJ Donna, MCRD 19 NOV: Wii Tournament Player’s Choice, MCAS 20 NOV: UFC 123, MCAS 22 NOV: Madden Tournament, MCAS 23 NOV: Texas Hold’em, MCAS 24 NOV: Fooseball Tournament, MCAS 25 NOV: DJ/Karaoke w/ DJ Donna, MCRD 30 NOV: Texas Hold’em, MCAS
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MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING, p. 10 1 NOV: L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, MCRD 2 NOV: Military Millionaire, MCAS 3 NOV: L.I.N.K.S. for Marines, MCAS 3 NOV: Strengthening Your MarriageLunch Bunch, MCRD 3 NOV: Family Readiness Volunteer Training, MCRD 4,11,18,23 NOV: L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial, MCRD 5,12,19, 26 NOV: Hearts Apart, MCAS 5 & 8 NOV: L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training, MCRD 9 NOV: Family Readiness Volunteer Training, MCAS 9 NOV: How to Make Your Children Mind, MCAS 9 NOV: Present Like a Pro, MCRD 12 NOV: Return and Reunion Brief for VMFA-312, MCAS 13 NOV: Kids on the Home Front, MCAS 16 NOV: 4 Lenses: Coloring Your Children, MCAS 16 NOV: L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, MCAS
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16 NOV: Tips for Thriving During Deployment, MCAS 16-17 NOV: L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, MCRD 17 NOV: Welcome Aboard, MCAS 17 NOV: VMFA-251 Pre-Deployment Brief, MCAS 17-18 NOV: L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, MCAS 17-18 NOV: PREP, MCAS 18-19 NOV: PREP, MCRD 20 NOV: Kids-N-Reunion, MCAS 27 NOV: Kids on the Home Front, MCAS 29 NOV: Depot Family Readiness Meeting, MCRD 30 NOV: Beyond the Brief: Operational Stress on Marines, MCRD 30 NOV: Family Readiness Volunteer Training, MCAS 30 NOV: 5 Love Languages, MCAS
CHILD, YOUTH AND TEEN, p. 11 1 NOV: Part-Day Enrichment Program Begins, MCAS 15 NOV: FCC New Provider Training, MCAS 16 NOV: Thanksgiving Lunch at the CDC, MCRD
TRAVEL IDEAS, p. 11 19-21 NOV: Homestead-Miami International Speedway-- Ford Championship Weekend 4-5 DEC: Carolina Opry Christmas Show in Myrtle Beach 10-13 FEB: Valentine’s Day Cruise to the Bahamas 5 JUN: Alaska Discovery Cruise
EDUCATION, p. 12 LIBRARY, p. 13 FOOD AND HOSPITALITY, p. 14 25-29 NOV: Traditions and The Officers’ Club are Closed
RETAIL, p. 14 10-14 NOV: Veterans Day Sale 20 NOV: Pre-Holiday Celebration Sale
MCCS HAPPENINGS
TOP STORIES CLOSINGS The resolution was approved on 10 November 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines.
Civilian Appreciation Day Closing 2 November 1300-1600 Parris Island MCX and Food Court will be closed from 1300-1600. Gas pumps at the MCX will remain open for debit/credit card use. Veterans Day Closing 11 November Hours of Operation on Veterans Day are varied. Please see a full list of facilities and Veterans Day hours on the MCCS website at http://mccs-sc. com.
During the American Revolution, many important political discussions took place in the inns and taverns of Philadelphia, including the founding of the Marine Corps. A committee of the Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern to draft a resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore.
As the first order of business, Samuel Nicholas became Commandant of the newly formed Marines. Tun Tavern’s owner and popular patriot, Robert Mullan, became his first captain and recruiter. They began gathering support and were ready for action by early 1776. Each year, the Marine Corps marks 10 November with a celebration of the brave spirit which compelled these men and thousands since to defend our country as United States Marines.
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3. Number of Battalions the Second Continental Congress resolved to raise at the founding of the USMC 4. Ceremony involving the youngest and oldest Marine present 5. Marine Corps birthday celebrations 7. Day in November the USMC birthday is celebrated 8. City in which 3 down is located
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1. Last name of Captain and 1st USMC Commandant 2. What a Marine wears to USMC birthday celebrations 3. Name of the establishment where the USMC was founded 6. Issued Marine Corps Order No. 47, Series 1921
3. Two 4. Cake Cutting 5. Balls 7. Ten 8. Philadelphia 1. Nicholas 2. Dress Blues 3. Tun Tavern 6. Lejeune
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Fellow Retirees, Please allow me to introduce myself; my name is Vonda Jones and I am the new Retired Activities Coordinator, Tri-Command South Carolina. I would be remise if I didn’t first say Art Foster did an outstanding job in this position and I hope when you see him around you will thank him for his years of dedicated service. I am a retired first sergeant with 23 years experience in the Marine Corps and have been in the Beaufort area for the past seven years. The contractor for whom I work is a retired Air Force Colonel. The Retired Activities Office is a focal point for conducting all official retiree activities maintaining an empathetic counseling program that provides the most current and accurate information regarding retiree benefits and entitlements. This information is disseminated to retirees through the Happenings, the retiree portion of the MCCS website, www.mccs-sc.com/RAO, and various mailings of importance from this office. In addition, my goal is to be the link between the retirees, local military communities and other government and non-government agencies that provide assistance to retirees and their family members. In closing, I want to continue to provide the high quality service and timely information to which you are accustomed. Please contact me if there is anything that should be brought to my attention because it is important to you or someone you know. Please let me know if there are any time sensitive ongoing activities which I should be made aware. In addition, if you have any ideas or input for the Retired Activities Office, please feel free to call me at 843-228-6222 or e-mail at vonda.jones@usmc.mil. As your new Retired Activities Coordinator I look forward to hearing from you and meeting with you at sometime in the near future.
Sincerely,
Vonda Jones, Retired Activities Coordinator 843-228-6222 | vonda.jones@usmc.mil
What is a Stand Down? In times of war, exhausted combat units requiring time to rest and recover were removed from the battlefields to a place of relative security and safety. Today, Stand Down refers to communitybased intervention programs designed to help the nation’s estimated 200,000 homeless veterans “combat” life on the streets. A hand up, not a handout philosophy of Stand Down is carried out through the work of thousands of volunteers and numerous organizations throughout the nation. On 5 November 2010 from 0700-1400, Health Care for Homeless Veterans and the Compensated Work Therapy Program, which includes all of the programs geared to assisting Veterans who
have lost housing or are at risk of losing housing, will hold our annual Stand Down. Through a grant from DOL we will be providing food, clothing, and hygiene items. We could use your help distributing these items. But, more importantly, we can use your help to let these veterans know that we appreciate them and their service. Please encourage those who have lost housing or are at risk of losing housing to participate in this event. Providers of services from the Department of Veteran Affairs both VHA and VBA will be available to assist Veterans as will a large number of providers of services from the community. For more information contact Dee Albritton at 803-343-2577 or visit the website www.fastforwardctc.com.
More online under the “Retired Activities” tab at http://mccs-sc.com MCCS Retired Activities on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortRAO
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• • • • More than 18 million people in the U.S. have diabetes. A third of them don’t even know it. Each year more than a million Americans find out they have it. Diabetes is the main cause of blindness, kidney failure, and the necessity of arm and leg amputation. People with diabetes are also more likely to get heart disease. Diabetes happens when your body either can’t make or can’t use insulin. (Insulin is a hormone that helps turn the food you eat into energy.) Diabetes develops over time. You can’t catch diabetes, and you can’t give it to someone. Here are some basics about diabetes and how to learn if you are at risk.
Signs of Diabetes: • Feeling very hungry or thirsty • Losing weight for no reason
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Feeling very tired Being easily irritated Urinating very often, especially at night Trouble seeing or blurry vision
There are two Types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Most people with diabetes have Type 2.
Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes strikes mostly overweight and inactive adults age 40 and older. It develops over years, often without you or your doctor knowing it. Weight loss, diet, and exercise help control Type 2 diabetes. You may also need medicine or insulin shots. Symptoms include those from above plus:
Tingling or numbness in hands or feet Skin, gum, or bladder infections that happen often or keep coming back Unusual drowsiness Cuts or bruises that are slow to heal
Type 1 Diabetes Only 5 to 10 percent of people with diabetes have Type 1. It appears suddenly in children and young adults and worsens quickly. For these people, the body makes little or no insulin, so they must take insulin shots every day and carefully control their diets. The exact cause of Type 1 diabetes is not known. Lifestyle changes can prevent or delay diabetes. Eat a healthy diet that is lower in fat and unnecessary calories to maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly. For more information contact: American Diabetes Association, http://diabetes.org or (800) 342-2383 Semper Fit Health Promotion, (843) 228-7616
recipe
multigrain energy bars
Finding convenience foods that taste great and are genuinely nutritious is a real challenge. Many “health bars” are made with corn syrup and some even contain trans fat. Others are chalky or have too much sugar. There just aren’t many options available that are minimally processed, rich in nutrients and taste good. Try the below homemade bar for on the go or as a great snack after a workout. Source: wholegraingourmet.com
ingredients:
1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds 1/4 cup dried tart cherries 1/4 cup dried currants 1/4 cup dried blueberries 1/4 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup 7-grain cereal (Bob’s Red Mill) 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup honey 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 cup organic peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract
preparation:
Toast the oats and almonds under a low broiler, allowing them to begin to turn a light golden brown before removing. Set aside to cool. Combine
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apricots, cherries, currants, and blueberries in a food processor. Pulse to mince, being careful not to allow it to paste up. Add minced dried fruit, oats, almonds, and sesame seeds to a large bowl and mix well. I use my hands to gently roll the mixture, getting the dried fruit to seperate from itself and blend with the oats. Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a small sauce pan. Add the 7-grain cereal, stir thoroughly, and remove from heat. Allow it to rest in the pan for 2 minutes. Add peanut butter, honey, salt, and vanilla to the pan and return to a medium low heat, stiring frequently, for about 7 minutes. You want the mixture warmed througout and well combined. The mixture will begin to glisten and roll off the sides as you stir it. Do not overheat the mixture as you will need to be able to handle it. Add the peanut butter mixture to the oat mixture and
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combine thoroughly. Work it with your hands to combine well. Firmly press the mixture into a 8x8 glass baking dish. Don’t be shy about it. You want to compress it into the bottom of the dish so that the top becomes level. I use a flat metal spatula. Allow the dish to rest at room temperature for two hours or longer. The longer you wait, the firmer the bars will be when you cut them. Cut into bars and enjoy. The bars should be firm enough to retain shape, but will give to pressure. Makes 12 bars
MCCS HAPPENINGS
Wednesday Night Par 3 Shootout
Parris Island “Lands” 1st Place in MCCS Commander’s Cup
10 November The Legends at Parris Island 1700 Shotgun
23-26 September -- While the Ryder cup is between Europe and the USA, the Legends at Parris Island hosted contenders from the land, air, and sea during the MCCS Commander’s Cup. The Cup is an annual match play competition between MCAS Beaufort, MCRD Parris Island, and the Naval Hospital using a “Ryder Cup” style of play. After the third day of competition the cup found a new home on Parris Island until next year’s tournament. The final scores were Parris Island 205.5,
Please call the Pro Shop to sign up at 228-2240, and plan to arrive at the course by 1630 for hole assignments. • Nine-hole Par 3 Tournament • Every hole is a Par 3! • Open to all eligible patrons • 2-man Captain’s Choice • Average distance per hole is 125 yards the Air Station 189.5, and Naval Hospital Beaufort 151.5. Be sure to view the photos on the MCCS SC Facebook page: http://facebook.com/mccs.sc.
$25 Fee Includes: • Green Fee • Entry Fee • Unlimited Hot Dogs and Chips • Closest to the Pin Contests
Great American Smokeout 18 November 2010
The American Cancer Society holds the Great American Smokeout every year on the third Thursday in November. This year the Great American Smokeoout will take place on 18 November 2010. The purpose of the event is to set aside a day to help smokers quit smoking and quit using tobacco products for at least one day with the hope that they will quit completely. Not only does the event challenge people to stop using tobacco, it helps raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and the many effective ways available to quit smoking permanently. Research shows that smokers are most successful in kicking the habit when they have a means of support, such as nicotine replacement products, counseling, prescription medicine to lessen cravings, guide books and the encouragement of friends and family members.
Did you know that:
20 minutes after quitting: Your heart rate and blood pressure drops. 12 hours after quitting: The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting: Your circulation improves and your lung function increases. 1 to 9 months after quitting: Coughing and shortness of breath decreases; cilia regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection. 1 year after quitting: Your excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker’s. 5 years after quitting: Your stroke risk is reduced to that of a nonsmoker 5 to 15 years after quitting. 10 years after quitting: The lung cancer death rate is about half that of a continuing smoker’s. The risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, bladder, cervix, and pancreas decrease. 15 years after quitting: The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker’s. (US Surgeon General’s Report, 1990, p.vi) The key to becoming a non-smoker is to match your smoking habits with a nonsmoking method that works for you. You can get help designing your own personal quit plan by taking the American Cancer Society’s Stop Smoking Quiz at www.cancer.org. Telephone quit lines and support groups are other ways to increase your chances for success. Local classes are offered through Beaufort Naval Hospital and Semper Fit Health Promotion. Please call 843-228-5344 or 843-228-5486 for more information.
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Educational displays will be provided on 8 November from 1100-1300 at the MCAS Fitness Center, 9 November at the MCRD Main Exchange from 11001300 and 18 November at the Commissary from 1100-1300. Information and giveaways will be provided. For more information call Semper Fit Health Promotion at 228-7616 or Naval Hospital Beaufort at 228-5344.
MCCS HAPPENINGS
Youth Basketball Registration Registrations are held 12 October 15 November, 0830-1530, for youth basketball players ages 5 – 14, in Building 172 Parris Island (Recreation Office) and Human Resource Office on Laurel Bay. The cost is $20. For more information please contact Kenny Brown (228-1707) or Ronnie Moore (228-1586). • •
5-6 year olds must be of age by 1 January 2011 and 7-14 must be of age by 28 February 2011 13 & 14 year olds are usually placed on county teams
Parris Island Fitness The Parris Island Fitness Center offers a variety of group classes like Zumba, core, cycling and strength training. Please visit MCCS-SC.com to see the schedule or pick one up at
the gym. If a class you are interested in is not currently available, please see the fitness staff for a comment card.
Fri Wed Tues Tues
New weekly group fitness classes at PI Fitness Center: Yoga Crank it up! Power Yoga Stroller Strut
0900-1000 1800-1900 1745-1900 0900-1000
Personal Training Did you know that personal training is FREE to all authorized patrons, Monday through Friday 0400-1830 and on Saturdays. Please call to request an appointment at MCRD Parris Island gym at 843-228-1562 or MCAS Beaufort gym at 843-228-6374.
Quail Hunts at Gruber Hunting Preserve in St. George, SC Saturday, 6 November 2010 Leave from Outdoor Recreation Building 1219, MCAS Beaufort Please join us in St. George for a morning or afternoon quail hunt. The cost for the morning hunt is $120 for 50 birds. The morning quail hunt will consist of two groups of four hunters. The cost for the afternoon hunt is $90 for 40 birds. The afternoon quail hunt will consist of one group of four hunters. For more information call Outdoor Recreation at 843-228-7272. Participants must be an eligible patron 18 years and up and have valid SC Hunting license.
The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.
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SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PR SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PROGRAM OGRAM Date 1 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 3 Nov 3 Nov 4 Nov 5 Nov 8 Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 11 Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 17 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 20 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 30 Nov
Event
Halo 3 Tournament Texas Hold’em SMP Meeting SMP Meeting Thanksgiving Bash DJ/Karaoke w/DJ Donna NCAA Football 11 Tourney Ladder Ball Tournament Texas Hold’em Marine Corps Birthday 8-Ball Tournament DJ/Karaoke w/DJ Donna Handling Bumps in the Road Jaguars/Texans (Flag Cer.) MCRD Blood Drive Beach Volleyball 2-person Texas Hold’em MCAS Blood Drive Troop Appreciation Open Mic Night/Karaoke DJ/Karaoke w/DJ Donna Wii tournament players choice UFC 123 Madden Tournament Texas Hold’em Fooseball Tournament DJ/Karaoke w/DJ Donna Texas Hold’em
Location
Afterburners Afterburners Brig & Brew Afterburners Afterburners Brig & Brew Afterburners Afterburners Afterburners Afterburners/Brig Afterburners Brig & Brew Brig & Brew Jacksonville, FL Religious Ministiries Afterburners Afterburners Exchange Parking Lot Afterburners Afterburners Brig & Brew Afterburners Afterburners Afterburners Afterburners Afterburners Brig & Brew Afterburners
Time
1800 1900 1000 1400 1700 1900-2300 1800 1800 1900 1800 1600 1900-2300 1130-1300 TBD 1100-1600 1800 1900 1100-1600 1500-1700 1900-2300 1900-2300 1800 2200-0100 1800 1900 1800 1900-2300 1900
At Afterburners 20 Nov 2200-0100
9th Annual Beaufort Home for the Holidays Tour 20 November, 2010 | 1100 to 1500 | Cost: $30
Homes located in the historic “Ashdale Plantation” of Lady’s Island. Includes holiday entertainment and refreshments with parking/shuttle service from Beaufort Academy. Holiday tour to include seven private homes professionally decorated by local interior designers and garden artists. Proceeds to benefit St. Peter Catholic School Endowment Fund. For more information visit http://www.stpeters-church.org.
Hunting Island PaddleFest 6 November, 2010 | 0800 to 1500
Higher Ground presents PaddleFest, benefiting the Friends of Hunting Island State Park, on Saturday, 6 November at Hunting Island State Park. Registration starts at 0800 with Kayak and Canoe races starting at 1000. Register by mail. Entries must be postmarked by 4 November or earlier. Registration forms are available at http://HigherGroundBeaufort.com. For more information, contact Dinah at 843-252-4820 or dinahbrock@me.com. Or contact Tim at 843-379-4327 or higherground@hargray.com.
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MCAS Family Member Employment Assistance Program
Monday – Friday; 0800 – 1600 MCAS Beaufort BLDG 807 (IPAC) Room 3 Family Member Employment Assistance aboard MCAS Beaufort offers a wide variety of employment related assistance to military spouses and dependants with active duty military sponsors. Services include: • Career Counseling and Assessments • Job Search Assistance • Microsoft Office Training (New!) • Referral Service to Local and National Employers • Educational Workshops: Résumé Writing, Interview Strategies, Dress for Success, Job Fair Strategies, Job Search Strategies, Federal Employment, and Career Decision Making • Résumé Assistance • A Career Resource Management Center that is equipped with computers that have internet access and printing capabilities, a fax machine, résumé quality paper, copiers, books, DVDs and other resources to assist patrons with their job search.
careerresources MCAS Beaufort
MCRD Parris Island
01 NOV 0800-1600
VA Medical Records Review/DTAP
03 NOV 1300-1600
Federal Employment
02-05 NOV 0800-1600
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
09 NOV 1300-1400
Career Decision Making
16-19 NOV 0800-1600
TAP
09 NOV 1400-1600
Career Assessments
30 NOV 0730-1600
Pre-Separation Brief (Pre-SEP)
15 Nov 0800-1600
DTAP/VA Medical Record Review
18 NOV 1300-1600
Survivor Benefit Plan
All workshops/briefs held in Bldg 807 Call 228-7701/6670 Please contact your unit Career Planner to reserve your seat
In addition to these resources we offer patrons the opportunity to be added to our program e-mail database. This service includes receiving information about program updates, activities, announcements from additional services within our installations, and recent employment vacancies made available to our offices. For more information please call (843) 228-6463 or
All workshops/briefs held in Bldg 923 Call 228-2761 Please contact your unit Career Planner to reserve your seat
email Veronica Perez at veronica.perez-romer@ usmc.mil.
MCRD Welcome Aboard Orientation | 7 December 1130-1300
Held at All Weather Training Facility. Attendance is Mandatory for all MCRD Parris Island Incoming Military Personnel. Military family members and new civilian employees are strongly encouraged to attend. Information is provided on local community activities and base services. A complimentary lunch is provided and a drawing for prizes. For more information, call 843-228-2371.
MCAS Welcome Aboard Orientation | 17 November 1030-1330
Come and join us at the WELCOME ABOARD BRIEF, held the third Wednesday of every month at the MCAS O’Club. For more information please call 228-6401. You will get information from Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, Housing/Tri-Command, Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, Family Member Employment Program, Local Colleges ...and much more! The Welcome Aboard Brief is MANDATORY for all incoming service members. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Smooth Move
MCRD Parris Island, Building 923, Rm. 12, 0800–1000, 9 November & 14 December MCAS Beaufort, Building 596 Rm. 114, 0800-1000, 16 November Less Stress With PCS! Information will be provided by Housing, Distribution Management Office (DMO), Disbursing, TriCare and more. As soon as you receive PCS orders, make your reservations. Attendance by departing military is MANDATORY in accordance with MCO P1700.24B. Contact the Relocation Assistance Program at 228-6401 (MCAS) or 228-2371 (MCRD).
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Operation Elf Gift Wrap
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in December 1400-2000 at Marine Corps Exchange, Parris Island Operation Elf Gift wrap is a free service offered to the patrons of the Marine Corps Exchange during the month of December. To make this event a success—WE NEED YOUR HELP! Get into the holiday spirit and show off your gift wrapping skills while earning volunteer service hours. Grab a few friends, sign up for a 2 hour block, and we’ll provide the Santa hats! For more information please contact Anne Doty at 843-228-1550 or dotyam@usmc-mccs.org.
Kids on the Home Front
Every other Saturday, starting 13 November 1000-1130 at the MCAS MCFTB Office “Kids on the Home Front” is a networking group for children ages 6-12 experiencing a deployment. Children will have the opportunity to connect with each other while they are completing deployment related craft projects. Please contact Christina Swick to register at 2286793 or swickcr@usmc-mccs.org
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5,12,19, 26 NOV......................... Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group, .........................................MCFTB House (487 Laurel Bay Blvd), 1000-1200 2 NOV................................... Military Millionaire, MCFTB Office, 1000-1400 3 NOV.............................. L.I.N.K.S. for Marines, MCFTB Office, 0900-1500 9 NOV...... Family Readiness Volunteer Training, MCFTB House, 0830-1430 9 NOV................... How to Make Your Children Mind without Losing Yours, .............................................................................MCFTB Office, 0900-1300 12 NOV......................................... Return and Reunion Brief for VMFA-312, ...................................................................... The Officers’ Club, 1800-2000 13 NOV......................... Kids on the Home Front, MCFTB Office, 1000-1130 16 NOV.......... 4 Lenses: Coloring Your Children, MCFTB Office, 0900-1300 16 NOV......................L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, MCFTB Office, 1730-1900 16 NOV................................................Tips for Thriving During Deployment ........................................MCFTB House (487 Laurel Bay Blvd.), 1000-1200 17 NOV....................................Welcome Aboard, Officers’ Club, 1030-1330 17 NOV........... VMFA-251 Pre-Deployment Brief, Officers’ Club, 1800-2000 17-18 NOV.......................L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, MCFTB Office, 0830-1330 17-18 NOV.................................. PREP, MCAS Beaufort Chapel, 0900-1600 20 NOV....................................................Kids-N-Reunion, BOQ, 1000-1200 27 NOV......................... Kids on the Home Front, MCFTB Office, 1000-1130 30 NOV.... Family Readiness Volunteer Training, MCFTB House, 0830-1430 30 NOV..............................Five Love Languages, MCFTB Office, 0900-1300
1 NOV.....L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, MCFTB Training Room PI, 1300-1500 3 NOV..................................... Strengthening Your Marriage- Lunch Bunch, ...............................................................Douglas Visitor Center, 1130-1230 3 NOV.................................................Family Readiness Volunteer Training, ..........................................................MCFTB Training Room PI, 0900-1400 4, 11, 18, 23 NOV... L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial, Douglas Visitor Center, 0700-1200 5 & 8 NOV.... L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training, MCFTB Training Room PI, 1100-1600 9 NOV................. Present Like a Pro, MCFTB Training Room PI, 0900-1300 16-17 NOV....L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, MCFTB Training Room PI, 0830-1400 18-19 NOV.............................. PREP, MCFTB Training Room PI, 0900-1600 29 NOV.................Depot Family Readiness Meeting, Traditions, 1700-1800 30 NOV..............................Beyond the Brief: Operational Stress on Marines .................................... and Families, MCFTB Training Room PI, 1000-1300 For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB Team: Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-1505 Jennifer Carr – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-1662 Krissy Stewart – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-1663 Crystal Hundley – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-1570 Anne Doty – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-1550
For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB Team: Melinda Henrickson – MCFTB Director – 228-6141 Kelly Edens – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-6141 Julia Gwynn – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-7397 Brittany Coppinger – L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist – 228-7362 Roxanne Farr – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7334 Christina Swick – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-6793 Christopher Eiland – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-7495 Nicole Bright-Hardee – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-7311
MCFTB ONLINE: Main Website: http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB/
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News from the MCAS CDC The MCAS Child Development Center is offering a new and exciting afternoon program called Part-Day Enrichment beginning 1 November. Part-Day Enrichment will teach cognitive, fine motor, and social skills. This program is offered to children ages three to five years old that are fully potty trained. The hours for this program will be MondayFriday from 1330-1630. The rates are based upon family household income. You can pick up a request for care at the MCAS Child Development Center. Please contact the Resource and Referral Office at 228-7279 for any further questions.
News from the MCRD CDC Thanksgiving Lunch at the Parris Island Child Development Center 16 November from 1130-1330. Parents and children enrolled at the Parris Island CDC are invited for a Thanksgiving lunch. Our Monday-Friday hourly care service in Bumbles Bees classroom is offered from 0600-1800 at building 115. Please call to reserve care at 228-3514. Our Saturday care service is offered from 0500-1800 at building 699. Please call to reserve care at 228-3514.
Veterans Day Special: Free Sailing with the Savannah River Boat Company 11 November 2010 at 1400 The Savannah River Boat Company will be honoring our military by offering a FREE sightseeing tour cruising the Savannah River on Veterans Day for active duty and retired personnel. Family members receive a discounted rate at their ticket office. For more information, please call The Savannah River Boat Company at 1-800-786-6404.
Carolina Opry Christmas Show in Myrtle Beach 4 - 5 December 2010, Myrtle Beach, SC All Points Travel / ITT 228-1540 / $129.00 (Price includes round trip luxury coach transportation / 1 night accommodation NOVEMBER 2010
Child Development Center Openings MCRD CDC currently has 3-5 year old openings with limited wait time. All centers are accepting request for care of all other age groups and will be placed on the waiting list according to priority. We look forward to serving you and your family. Rates are based on your family household income. Wait times may vary. For any further questions please contact the resource & Referral office at 228-7279.
Family Child Care
Enroll Your Little Ones Today! Are you looking for home child care filled with love? Would you like to experience excellence in family child care? Our certified providers are located within the Tri-Command. Call Janet Knotts, Family Child Care Director at 843-846-2270 for more information.
Am I Eligible? To become a certified Family Child Care provider, you must: Be at least 18 years of age Have a H.S. diploma or GED Be literate in English Have successful PMO background screening for (both spouses) How do I get started? Orientation is offered at Afterburners aboard the air station for the following weeks: 15 November, 10 January, 7 March, 9 May, 11 July, 12 September, 14 November Classes run M-F 0900-1700. Cost for the week is $45 and includes CPR & First Aid Certification classes.
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Pick up a registration packet today at Laurel Bay Child Development Center’s front desk. For more information, call Janet Knotts, Family Child Care Director at 843-8462270.
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Valentine’s Day Cruise to the Bahamas
5 June 2011 All eligible patrons are welcome. 14 night cruise which includes six days of land touring and round trip airfare. Please contact All Points Travel / ITT at 228-1540 for more information.
Military Spouses Become a Family Child Care (FCC) Provider. Stay home with your own children while providing child care for other military families. Our certification process teaches you to operate your business as a FCC childcare provider.
10-13 February 2011 All eligible patrons are welcome. Come celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special person on a romantic three night cruise to the Bahamas aboard Carnival Sensation. Trip includes the cruise only out of Port Canaveral, cabin (interior $299 per person / ocean-view $324 per person), taxes, entertainment, meals and non-alcoholic beverages. Transportation to the cruise port, gratuitites and alcohol are not included in the price. Please contact All Points Travel / ITT at 228-1540 for more information.
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Wet ‘n Wild Military Appreciation Days 1 October - 31 December 2010 FREE one-day admission ticket valid for active duty or retired military service members with valid military photo ID. Additional discounted tickets available at ITT office. Visit ITT aboard Parris Island or call 228-1540 for details. MCCS HAPPENINGS
Park University Put your educational benefits to work for you. Complete your college degree while stationed in Beaufort. Park University offers locally available degrees such as Bachelor of Science and Associate of Science in Information and Computer Science, Criminal Justice Administration, Management (Business), Computer Information Systems Management, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, and Social Psychology. Five eight week terms are scheduled each year with all classes meeting on weekday evenings. Students can progress toward their degree at a full-time rate by taking two courses per eight week term. Internet courses are also available. Park University is a charter member of SOCMAR and SOCNAV which insures transferability of military and civilian college credits. For more information call 228-7052 or visit the Park University office at the MCAS Beaufort Lifelong Learning Center (Bldg. 596, Room 212) or MCRD Parris Island Education Center (Bldg. 923, Room 35). The University of South Carolina Beaufort The University of South Carolina Beaufort is accepting applications for the spring semester 2011. Classes begin 10 January 2011. Active military students and family members wishing to apply for admission should be making appointments with a counselor on base and/or main campus locations regarding their application process, tuition assistance (if applicable) and academic advisement. Payment deadline is 6 January 2011. On Parris Island, call Mr. Les Brediger at 843-208-8149 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) and at the Marine Corps Air Station call Mr. Brediger at 228-7499 (Tuesday through Thursday). Applications and Tuition Assistance forms should be completed and processed prior to the holidays. USCB will be closed from approximately 20 December 2010 until 3 January 2011. Continuing students must meet with their academic counselor to be advised for spring class. The university continues to expand its eight week course offerings at the historic Beaufort campus on Carteret Street in downtown Beaufort NOVEMBER 2010
along with the traditional 16 week semesters to insure students have a wide range of course selection. The University of South Carolina Beaufort welcomes you to our full service campuses both in Beaufort and in Bluffton at the Gateway to Hilton Head campus. On-site financial aid counselors are available for your convenience.
nience and tuition assistance. Each military fiscal year you are eligible for $4500 to use towards your education. You also may be able to translate your military experience into credits towards a college degree.
The combination of a college degree and a military background can prepare you for anything and take you anywhere. USC-Beaufort is now a participating in- The sky is the limit! It is your choice if you stitution offering the “Yellow Ribbon” want to soar. Give us a call at 228-7585 program as part of the new Post 9/11 or email us at beaufort.center@erau.edu, and become an Embry-Riddle AeronautiG.I. Bill. cal University student today. For additional information, please call Special recognition and congratulations the main campus numbers: go out to the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Historic Beaufort Campus: 843-521-4100 Hilton Head Gateway Campus: 843-208-8000 University 2010 graduating class: Keith Atkinson
Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Timothy Knoles
Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
Conecia Pierce
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University MCAS Beaufort is now accepting applications. Beaufort classes are one night a week for a nine week period in building #596 Geiger Blvd, MCAS. Online classes are also available beginning the 15th of every month. The classes you take can contribute to a college degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters Degree in Professional Aeronautics, or Technical Management) or an A&P license certificate. The cost of your classes is 100% covered by tuition assistance. To apply, go to www.erau.edu/beaufort and click “apply now,” or visit 596 Geiger Blvd, MCAS, Room 210, and let us personally help you. Embry Aeronautical University is the #1 aeronautical university in the world. Take advantage of our location’s conve-
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Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
Christina Rodriguez
Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
Sean Tucker
Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
Brian Garner
Master of Aeronautical Science
Neil Vernon
Master of Aeronautical Science
Standardized Testing If you need to take a test of any kind, proctored college tests, ACT, SAT, Language Tests, ASVAB, etc, please contact your Lifelong Learning Education office at 228-7474 (MCAS Beaufort) and 2282086 (MCRD Parris Island). Educational Advisement Questions about how to get started going back to college? Call our excellent Education Services Specialists at 228-7421 (MCAS Beaufort) and 228-3889 (MCRD). MCCS HAPPENINGS
LIBRARY Reading to Children
Taken from reachoutandread.org Why is reading aloud to young children so important? • Children who are read to during the first years of life are more likely to learn to read on schedule. • Reading aloud to young children is not only one of the best activities to stimulate language and cognitive skills, but it also builds motivation, curiosity, and memory. • Early language skills, the foundation for reading ability and school readiness, are based primarily on language exposure - resulting from parents and other adults talking to young children. • The nurturing and one-on-one attention from parents during reading aloud encourages children to form a positive association with books and reading later in life. • Reading aloud is a proven technique to help children cope during times of stress or tragedy. • Reading difficulty contributes to school failure, which increases the risk of absenteeism, leaving school, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, and teenage pregnancy - all of which perpetuate the cycles of poverty and dependency. Reading Tips for Parents and Caregivers: • Make reading part of every day. Read at bedtime or on the bus. • Have fun. Children who love books learn to read. Books can be part of special time with your child. • A few minutes are okay. Young children can only sit for a few minutes for a story, but as they grow, they will sit longer. • Talk about the pictures. You do not have to read the book to tell a story. • Let your child turn the pages. Babies need board books and help to turn pages, but your 3-year-old can do it alone. • Show your child the cover page.
Bookworm’s Recommendation By Samantha Bowersox “City of Bones” by Cassandra Clare (book 1 in The Mortal Instruments series) “City of Bones” begins as main characters Clary Fray and Simon Lewis are at a club. While there, Clary is witness to a murder, only to discover that no one else saw what happened. She is the only one able to see the ‘murderers’, three teenagers with strange weapons. They are just as surprised that she can see them, revealing themselves as Jace, Alec, and Isabelle who are all ‘Shadowhunters’, members of a group dedicated to fighting demons. Shortly afterwards, Clary’s apartment is attacked by a demon and her mother vanishes. Clary sets out on a quest to find her mother. Recommended Authors: Kristin Cashore, Lauren Kate, Philip Pullman, Madeline L’Engle, Brian Jacques
Explain what the story is about. • Show your child the words. Run your finger along the words as you read them. • Silly sounds are fun to make. Grab an animal book and practice making animal noises together. • Choose books that your child can relate to. Select books that relate to what is happening in your child’s world - starting preschool, going to the dentist, getting a new pet, or moving to a new home. • Make the story come alive. Create voices for the story characters and use your body to tell the story. • Ask questions about the story. What do think will happen next? What is this? • Let your child ask questions about the story. Use the story as an opportunity to engage in conversation and to talk about familiar activities and objects. • Let your child tell the story. Children as young as 3 years old can memorize a story and many children love an opportunity to express their creativity. • Take advantage of your local library. Sign your child up for a library card and expose him/ her to thousands more (free!) children’s books. Come to story hour or special events.
New Adult Titles “Kings of the Earth” by Jon Clinch. Three brothers lived together on a farm in upstate New York. When Vern, the eldest, dies in his sleep ques-
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tions arise about whether he died of natural causes or was murdered, and if so, which brother was guilty. The story is told in alternating voices that span a generation and explores the complexities of human relationships and the realities of rural life. “The Red Queen” by Philippa Gregory. Margaret Beaufort is plotting to win the throne of England for her family. After sending her son, heir to the throne, out of the country for his safety, she feigns loyalty to King Richard III while making plans for a battle between the houses of York and Lancaster. When she is successful, it launches the greatest dynasty England will ever know: The Tudors. ‘Cousins’ War,’ Bk. 2. “The Left Hand of God” by Paul Hoffman. Hoffman takes readers to the Redeemer Sanctuary, the stronghold of a secretive sect of warrior monks where Thomas Cale, 16, has lived from early childhood as a captive. The Sanctuary has many forbidden doorways, and one day, Cale decides to open one. It changes his life. He is destined to save the world or destroy it. First book in trilogy. The above list is a small sample of the new titles available at your libraries. Your library now has many of the new young adult titles that were selected from the Beaufort area middle and high school reading list. Come check them out for your reading assignments.
For more of our new titles visit our website at: http://mccs-sc.com/lifelong/libraries.html
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