Volume 69, Number 27
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland
July 5, 2012
July highlights UV safety awareness month Story and photo by Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs
Along with doing regular skin exams, people can decrease their risk of UV damage by trying to stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., using an SPF 15 sunscreen and wearing long sleeves and a hat.
July is Ultraviolet Safety Month and to spread the message the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River offers some tips for having fun in the sun while reducing the risks of sun damage. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and it's on the rise. The American Cancer Society expects more than 75,000 new cases of malignant melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, and more than 2 million new cases of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers this year alone, according to the society's website. Not only are the sun's UV rays the main cause of skin cancer, they also cause wrinkles and blotchy skin. These are just some of the reasons why the Clinic's Health Promotions Manager, Mindy Ashton, said the clinic is proud to participate in UV Safety
"Don't forget your eyes." - Mindy Ashton Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River
Month and raise awareness of the risks of sun damage. Ashton encourages people to join her in raising awareness and to take action to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risk of UV damage. The Health Promotion Department at the Clinic is placing posters on skin safety tips at Drill Hall, the NEX and Commissary to raise awareness of UV safety and skin cancer prevention. "Through awareness efforts like UV Safety Month, more people are getting educated and they're recognizing the dangers more often," Ashton said. Skin cancer can be prevented and is highly curable if found early, which is why education and awareness are key,
CPO Association awards scholarship
she explained. The best method for early detection is for people to check their skin regularly and recognize changes in moles and skin growths. "Everyone should be checking themselves for skin abnormalities and if they notice any changes, bring it to the attention of their physician," Ashton said.
In addition to regular exams, people can also follow the skin protection tips below: • Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. • Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. • Cover up with long sleeves and a hat. "Don't forget your eyes," Ashton said. She recommends sunglasses that offer 99 to 100 percent UV protection. To get a skin safety poster or for more information, contact Mindy Ashton at 301-342-4050 or email mindy.ashton@mednavy.mil.
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The Legal Assistance Office closes at noon until Friday. Normal customer service hours resume Monday.
Meet the Fleet Alexa Williamson was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Patuxent River Chief Petty Officers Association June 27. Every year the CPOA awards a scholarship to a Pax River youth. To be considered, applicants submitted letters of recommendation and an essay on significant experiences, community involvement, and the character and leadership qualities they believe are important to achieve their goals, among other items. Applicants were also encouraged to comment on their education and career goals.
Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Center Stage Theater NAVAIR hosts Cargo Unmanned Aerial System detachment, VMU-1, for a post-deployment, all-hands debrief, and question-and-answer session. Register with NAVAIR Corporate Communication at 301-757-1487 or navairpao@navy.mil.
Vacation Bible School
Aug. 6-10, 8 a.m.-noon, at the Religious Program Center The Pax River Chapel is now accepting pre-registrations forVacation Bible School. Register early to ensure a spot.To volunteer or for more information, call Religious Program Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Harrald at 301-342-3811 or DonnaWaldron at 301-863-2480.
Camp Phoenix grief camp
July 11-13, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at King's Landing Park This summer day camp is for children and youths ages 7-15, who are grieving the death of someone close. Registration is required. Free for Calvert County residents. For more information or to register contact Stacey Newman at 410-535-0892 ext. 2201 or email snewman@ calverthospice.org.
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Two earn Wings Over Fair Winds and Following Seas America scholarships By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Two local youths were among 49 students awarded 2012 Wings Over America scholarships recently. Joseph Adams, Patuxent High School 2012 graduate, received the Kitay Family Foundation Scholarship, a scholarship in honor of Capt. and Mrs. Steve Schreiber, and Paige Junge, Leonardtown High School 2012 graduate, received the Rolls Royce Corporation Scholarship. Both scholarships were around $2,000 each. Adams said the scholarship is the start to a bright future. "I want to use this as a way to thank my parents for supporting me, by excelling in college with this being a new start, and the beginning of something big and successful," he said. During his junior year of high school, Adams joined the Army Reserve and completed basic training the following summer. This fall he plans to attend Marshall University in Huntington W. Va., where he will work toward his degree in mechanical engineering. "Joseph is a wonderful, hard working, respectful young man," his parents, Christi and Aircrew Survival Equipmentman Petty Officer 2nd Class (AW/SW/SS) David Ryder, who is assigned to VXS-1, noted in an email. "He has worked very hard, not just with his school work, but also with his volunteer work." Joseph is one of the main youth group leaders at his church, and during his senior year, he led more than 40 students in his high school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes group. He has also logged more than 500 hours of community service. The second scholarship recipient from Pax River was Paige Junge, who will attend the University of Notre Dame. She said she's grateful for the scholarship. "It will help me be able to afford the university of my dreams," she said. "Ultimately, receiving this scholarship will help me reach my career goals." Her father, Capt. Chris Junge, Advanced Development Lead for PMA-242, said he's proud of Paige and she never ceases to amaze him. "She's organized, optimistic and a really down-to-earth kid," he said. "I am proud; proud that she is a future leader and achiever. I know she'll do something fantastic, she'll give back to society and she'll make a difference because she knows that it takes a little grit and not everything is sugary sweet or easy. But, nothing is too hard to overcome." Paige said she looks forward to earning her bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, and then either continuing on to earn her master's degree, or enter the workforce as a chemical engineer. "This scholarship has made this dream a
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Joseph Adams, Patuxent High School 2012 graduate
U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Aviation Structural Mechanic Shannon Frost
Aviation Structural Mechanic Chief Petty Officer Oren Moyer requests permission from Capt. Jeffrey Davila, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 Commanding Officer, to go ashore for the last time during his retirement ceremony in the VX-1 hangar June 22. Moyer was the VX-1 Firescout Division Chief and retired after 24 years of service.
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Paige Junge, Leonardtown High School 2012 graduate possibility for me," she said. Both parents agree that as military children, Joseph and Paige are no strangers to moving around, but neither have let that fact get in their way or hold them back throughout the years. The Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation annually sponsors more than 40 scholarships to students who have chosen to continue their education.Winners are selected based on academic excellence, extra-curricular activities, community service and character. According to the foundation's website, www.wingsoveramerica.us, its mission is to provide college scholarships to family members of all naval aviation commands, officer and enlisted, active duty, retired, honorably discharged or deceased. The foundation has awarded more than $635,000 to students since 1987.
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Capt. Jeffrey Davila, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 1 Commanding Officer, presents Chief Petty Officer David Becker with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during Becker's retirement ceremony June 29 in the VX-1 hangar. Becker was the Safety Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization, known as NATOPS, chief petty officer, and retired after 23 years of service.
Officials relieve Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River CO Commander, Navy Medicine National Capital Area, relieved the commanding officer of Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, Md., June 29, citing a loss of confidence in her ability to command due to significant lack of leadership and integrity that eroded good order and discipline of the command. Rear Adm. Alton Stocks, Commander, NCA, relieved Capt. Lisa Henning Raimondo following results of a routine Med-
ical Inspector General investigation that demonstrated that she fostered a poor command climate. Raimondo had been in command for nine months and has since been reassigned to Navy Medicine NCA in Bethesda, Md. NHCPR's Command Master Chief, Hospital Corpsman Master Chief Petty Officer (FMF/SW) Merrilyn C. Crawford, was also relieved of her duties for similar reasons and has been reassigned to Navy Medicine
NCA in Bethesda, Md. Master Chief William D. Glascoe assumed duties as NHCPR Command Master Chief June 29. Capt. Fred McDonald, the incoming executive officer, will temporarily take command until a permanent relief can be named. Patient safety and security were not adversely affected and were not a factor in the decision. The change in leadership will have no impact on the clin-
ic's ability to effectively carry out its mission. NHCPR is the health care system for the Navy in the southern NCA providing medical care to more than 14,500 beneficiaries. The command headquarters is located in Patuxent River, Md., with Navy Branch Health Clinics at Dahlgren, Va., Indian Head, Md., and at the Joint Base Andrews, Md. From Navy.mil.
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The light fantastic: Atlantic Test Ranges launches energy-saving projects By Shannon Slaughter NAWCAD Public Affairs Intern Doing its part to promote environmental stewardship, the Atlantic Test Ranges, known as ATR, is implementing energyconservation initiatives under the direction of its new Green Team. The Department of Defense, which is responsible for almost 80 percent of the government's energy consumption, launched several efforts in 2009 to combat its high-energy usage, and to ensure that 40 percent of the Navy's total energy consumption comes from alternative sources by 2020. Part of the NAVAIR Ranges Department, the Atlantic Test Ranges are fully instrumented and integrated test ranges that provide full-service support for testing and training. This support includes research, development, test and evaluation of aircraft and training for aircrew and integrated avionics and mission systems. ATR's Green Team promotes sustainable use of resources and a culture of environmental consciousness at ATR. The goal is to develop green initiatives that can be implemented in all areas of the ATR organization to improve energy efficiency. Through these initiatives, Green Team lead Melanie Anderson believes the team is creating positive change in the culture and community of ATR. "Our mission was always to generate ideas and get some of those short-, midand long-term ideas out on the table," Anderson said. "We needed to do some research to understand the costs and benefits to help ATR management make the most informed decisions." The first ATR Green Team project, lighting optimization, was approved in October. To save energy through lighting upgrades, timers were installed in the hallways of ATR's main building to automatically turn off 21 fixtures after work hours. Officials expect energy and cost savings to reach 10,098 kilowatt hours, totalling more than $1,300 per year. Since then, other lighting projects have been approved, including replacement of ATR exterior lighting using LED technology.
As an added benefit, all of these projects are being submitted for rebates from the utility provider, which will enable ATR to receive a credit on its monthly utility bill. To capture energy savings, the Green Team needed to understand ATR's energy consumption, including an assessment of all meters associated with the complex. The team and completed an extensive mapping of ATR's 14 utility meters and collected utility data of the complex's monthly energy consumption. Based on this analysis, the team said it now knows, with a level of confidence, which parts of the building are serviced by specific meters. "It can be very challenging to understand what we are actually consuming as an organization," Anderson said. "To understand the data, we've spent a lot of time working with the utility provider and the NAWCAD Energy and Environmental Efficiencies Efforts coordinator to get an accurate depiction of what we consume every month." Knowing how much power each building uses will allow the team to track changes in power use when they implement future energy-savings programs. The Green Team said getting the message out is an important part of its service, and since its establishment in August, the members have hosted two community outreach events. The team held a "Turn Off the Juice" campaign during Navy Energy Awareness Week in October, which included a "Juice Social," and distribution of stickers to offices and common areas reminding users to turn off unused lights. In April, the Green Team participated in the ATR Annual Spring Cleanup, which included giveaways, trivia and information for Earth Day. Although the ATR Green Team originated in the NAVAIR Ranges and Sustainability Office, it now includes members from all areas of the ATR organization, including Facilities, Information Technology and a management representative. "We wanted representation and participation across the ATR complex, so that it was not solely an environmental thing," Green Team member Jennifer Paulk said. "We need the knowledge and expertise of the people who know the facilities and the
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Exceptional Family Member Program
EFMP is a DoD program addressing the special needs of our NAS Pax River military families. If you have an exceptional family member with special needs, such as a medical or educational disability, enroll in the EFMP so the Navy can do its part in caring for any EFM needs through appropriate assignments and by providing helpful information and referral resources.
Clinical counseling services
FFSC Clinical Counseling services can directly improve the quality of life of service members and their families by addressing the stressors facing today's military. Stress can be caused by such things as family hardships, marital conflicts, parent/child issues, money concerns, frequent moves and other difficulties. To make an appointment with a counselor, call 202-685-6019.
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Atlantic Test Range, or ATR, Range Green Team member Kelsy Johnson applies a "Turn Off the Juice When Not In Use" sticker to a light switch in ATR's main building. ATR is promoting environmental stewardship by implementing energy-conservation initiatives under the direction of its new Green Team. operations of ATR to reach our energy-saving goals." ATR Green Team officials said they are so-
liciting comments and suggestions from the ATR community via atr_greenteam.fct @navy.mil, and in person.
Making the Energy Cut The Atlantic Test Range Green Team used the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, or SMECO, utility rebate program to cut its outdoor electricity bill in half. What Happened: Happened: With the help of a representative, ATR's Green Team looked at every outdoor light and identified 12 400-watt halogen lamplights to replace with 17-watt LED lights. The electric utility credited ATR $450 toward its June 2012 bill of $750. Total Improv Improvement ement in Power Power Efficiency: Efficiency: 95 percent Cost for Each Replacement Replacement Light: $214.38 Rebate for Each Replacement: Replacement: $150 Savings Expected: Expected: Approximately $400 per year
Source: ATR Green Team Member Kelsy Johnson
Operation Prepare
Hurricane Season is here! Be informed! Have a plan! Make a kit! For an information packet on how to prepare for hurricane season and other emergencies, stop by the Fleet and Family Support Center at 21993 Bundy Road, Bldg. 2090, to get a free bag.
Play Group at the outdoor Kiddie Pool
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Moms,dadsandcaregiversareinvitedtobring theirchildrenforplaytimeandmeetingothermilitaryfamilies.Theplaygroupisforchildrenages0 throughpreschool.Opentoallmilitaryfamilies.
Myers Briggs
July 9, 8 a.m.-noon Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a widely used instrument designed to help you have increased insight into yourself and others. MBTI is useful for self-awareness, career interest, relationships and leadership. This
workshop will also help you re-evaluate how you behave and interact with others.
Stress management
July 10, 2:30-4 p.m. Manage your stress by learning what it is, what causes it and how to help yourself get a handle on it. Includes chocolate mediation.
Career options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program
July 11-12, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. This program is for Sailors in their second term of enlistment. It is a life-cycle approach to transitioneducation,amid-careersuccessworkshop.Participantswillperformapersonalcareer assessment to help make decisions about future goals. The program is led by the Command Career Counselors, theTransition Assistance Manager and the Personal Finance Manager.
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Ask the lawyer: Are empty threats a crime? By Mathew B. Tully
Q. Is it really a crime if you lose your cool and say some unpleasant things to someone?
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Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 42 departs Mayport, Fla., June 29 with four Fire Scout aboard USS Klakring (FFG 42). With a record number of Fire Scouts aboard the ship, the Navy's goal is to significantly increase maritime surveillance support to combatant commanders.
Four Fire Scouts increase maritime surveillance aboard USS Klakring By Jamie Cosgrove Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons Public Affairs Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 42 deployed with four Fire Scouts aboard frigate USS Klakring (FFG 42) June 29 in support of operations off the Horn of Africa. With a record number of Fire Scouts aboard the guided missile frigate, the Navy's goal is to fly up to 12 hours a day and significantly increase real-time intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, support to combatant commanders. "With each deployment, we are getting better and better at providing a maritime ISR capability, taking lessons learned each time and making improvements for future operations," said Capt. Patrick Smith, Fire Scout program
manager at Pax River. The history of HSL-42 and the MQ8B dates back to 2008 when the detachment retrofitted USS McInerney (FFG 8) to accommodate Fire Scout for its first deployment. Last year, HSL-42 deployed with two Fire Scouts and an H-60 helicopter aboard USS Halyburton (FFG 40). During this deployment, the detachment recorded more than 1,000 flight hours. Fire Scout flew 438 of those hours and set records for altitude range and endurance. "This is our third deployment with HSL-42, who have become very familiar with the system," Smith added. "Now they have the mission of flying two Fire Scouts simultaneously during operations, allowing the ship's commander to keep a constant watch on a target of interest." The Navy and industry partner Northrop Grumman first demonstrated this capability in late 2011 and has since
refined the techniques for use aboard Klakring and all future operations. An operator will provide commands to both air vehicles using a single-control station. The crew can replace aircraft low on fuel during a mission without losing site of the target. "By having additional air vehicles aboard the ship and flying dual operations,wewillhavetheabilitytoprovidean increasedmaritimesurveillancecapability far greater than ever before with this unmanned helicopter," Smith said. The six-month deployment aboard Klakring coincides with Fire Scout operations in Afghanistan. Three MQ-8B aircraft have flown more than 2,500 hours, providing full-motion video and imagery to troops in the field.The Navy temporarily paused flights after a mishap in April, but operations resumed later that month.
A. In the Navy, sticks and stones may break a Sailor's bones, but names can get him thrown in jail. The use of a racial slur or curse words, making a derogatory statement or just saying something mean to get a rise out of someone could result in a charge of provoking speech in violation of Article 117 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. According to the Manual for Courts-Martial, the type of speech prohibited by this article features words that are provoking or reproachful and that threaten to cause a "breach of peace," such as a fight. The words must be directed toward a service member, who must be present when they are spoken. Article 117's maximum punishment is six months of confinement and the monthly forfeiture of two-thirds pay for six months. As the U.S. Army Court of Military Review said in U.S. v. Davis (1992), provoking words do not "have to be a challenge to violence." Insults can be just as provoking. To illustrate this point, the court noted that it would be unlawfully provoking to call a female service member "swine" in a belligerent and "smartalecky" tone. Davis involved an Army private first class who cursed at a military policeman who intervened in a disturbance involving the private and another service member. The use of racial slurs can be especially provok-
ing. In U.S. v. Ybarra (2002), a Marine private first class used a combination of a curse word and racial slur when talking to an African American sergeant attempting to apprehend him. The Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals called these words "fighting words" that can "induce a breach of peace." Empty threats or offensive language used in a friendly manner may not rise to a level of violating Article 117. That's what happened to an Army specialist in U.S. v. Flakes (2006). In this case, the specialist was drunk, got in a fight with another soldier and threatened to burn her in her barracks room and torch the off-post home of someone else who broke up the altercation. The U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals said, given that the specialist was drunk and no one took the specialist's threats seriously, it was not convinced "that a reasonable person would have expected [her] threat of future harm to induce a breach of the peace under the circumstances." Service members charged with provoking speech or gestures should immediately consult with a military law attorney. Depending on the circumstances, an attorney could attempt to show that under the circumstances the words or gestures he or she used were not provoking or reproachful. Mathew B. Tully is an Iraq war veteran and founding partner of the law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC. Questions can be emailed to askthelawyer@fedattorney.co m. The information in this column is not intended as legal advice.
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bowling. Free pizza and soda are also available until 7:30 p.m., or until supplies run out. Open to all single and unaccompanied active-duty members E1-E6 and one guest age 18 or older.
Water Country USA trip
The Liberty program sponsors free or reduced-price events for Pax River active-duty E1-E6 personnel. Liberty is a component of the Single Sailor Program. Civilian guests are are not allowed low ed to participate participate unless otherwise otherwise stated. stated For information, call 301-342-4208, or contact Mindy Mackey at 301-342–3565 or mindy.mackey@navy.mil.
Barracks barbecue
Today, 5 p.m. Come enjoy some food, music, friendly competition and games right in your backyard for free.
Bowling with Liberty
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Monday, 6-9 p.m. Come to the Drill Hall Bowling Center for three free hours of
July 14, departing at 8 a.m. Come enjoy a day of fun in the sun as Liberty travels toWater Country USA. Enjoy the water slides at Rock‘N‛ Roll Island, challenge the waves at Surfers Bay or swim in the Hubba Hubba Highway. Cost is $25 per person and covers park entrance and transportation. Register at MWR ITT office byWednesday.
Dive-In Pool Party at Solomons
July 28, 6:30 p.m., NRC Solomons Come enjoy a movie, snacks and some friendly competition at the NRC Solomons pool for free.The Liberty Center will be running a shuttle from 6-7:30 p.m. and again after the movie is over.
Virginia Beach trip
Aug. 4, departing at 7 a.m. Walk on the boardwalk, play some games, rent a surfboard or just spend the day lying out on the sand. Cost is $5 and covers transportation to and from Virginia Beach. Register at MWR ITT office by Aug. 1.
Texas Hold’Em Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Liberty Center Join us at the Liberty Center for a free Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament whether you’re new to the game or not. Prizes are given to the first-, second- and third-place winners. Register by 6:15 p.m.
Game Night every Wednesday
Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Liberty Center We play various board games, table tennis, pool, lawn games, video games and card games.We play a different game every week.
Pizza and movie every Thursday
Thursdays, 6 p.m., Liberty Center Free Papa John’s pizza and sodas. Movie is selected by a majority vote.
Text 2 Connect Program
***Want to be the first to hear about free tickets, trips and events? E1-E6 single or unaccompanied sailors may receive news and updates directly to their cell phones. New subscribers may join by texting “PAXLIBERTY” to 30364.
Employees meet their Getting out of your comfort zone match at first NAVAIR speed mentoring event
Chaplain's Corner: By Al Kaniss Guest Contributor
At a recent career progression seminar, a panel of four members of the Senior Executive Service, or SES, gave a piece of advice for people wanting to advance their careers to their full potential: Get out of your comfort zone. To be successful often involves taking a risk and doing something different. You've probably heard the expression: "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take." You can't succeed if you don't try. Two of the most famous leaders in the Bible had to get out of their comfort zones to be successful, and it took some coaxing on God's part to get them into unfamiliar territory. One was Moses. When God chose Moses to lead the Jews out of Egypt, Moses had a bunch of reasons why he shouldn't accept God's tasking (Exodus, Chapters 3 and 4). Moses essentially told God that: "you've got the wrong person," "I won't know what to say," "they won't listen to me" and "I don't speak well." God addressed all of Moses' excuses by promising to help him. When God chose Gideon (Judges, Chapter 6) to lead an army to drive away Israel's Midianite invaders, Gideon told God that he couldn't do it because his family was poor and that he was the youngest child. God provided three miracles to convince Gideon that he was the right person for the task. Getting out of one's comfort zone often means being willing to change jobs. Before becoming leaders, Moses was a shepherd, Gideon was a farmer, and neither had any leadership experience. Similarly, the SES career progression panelists have worked in a variety of jobs, including project management, competency management and team leadership. One way to get out of your comfort zone is to start with small things, such as habits. For example, try changing which side of the bed you sleep on, the route you use to drive to work, or even where you store your toothbrush. It's harder than you think. As Dr. Stephen Covey explains, habits are like steel cables, woven one strand at a time. One SES panelist described how he needed to change the time he started work from 8:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. to get access to his daily
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Al Kaniss mentoring to become a submarine expert and he was definitely not a "morning person" — and how he accepted a three-week assignment on a submarine on very short notice. Beside career advancement, another good reason to get out of your comfort zone is to do the work God put you on earth to perform. Just living our lives does not automatically make the world a better place. God gives each of us a talent and expects each of us to use it. The Bible, 1 Corinthians:12 and other passages, talk about a number of these talents. It often takes trying to exercise a talent to see if you possess it. While confirming that you're not good at something can be hard on the ego, it's much better than the possibility of leaving a talent lying dormant. Leadership is one of these talents, as we've seen with Moses and Gideon. Your comfort zone may be to come home after your work day and sink into your recliner with the TV remote in your hand. Getting out of that comfort zone might mean taking classes and doing homework instead of channel surfing. The additional training could open doors for advancement or provide you with the background to handle more complex tasking. Another way out of your comfort zone would be to spend more time exercising and less time sitting; you could start by taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Comfort zones, like comfort foods, have their place but can become crutches that prevent us from being all we should be, and from living life and serving God to the fullest.
NAVAIR recently launched a quick, new method to help develop its employees' careers: speed mentoring. The NAVAIR Career Development Office and the Women's Advisory Group Mentoring Sub-Team hosted the command's first speed mentoring event June 18 to match potential mentors with mentees and showcase the resources employees have to make the most of their careers. The event consisted of four 50-minute mentoring sessions, with each mentee having nine-minute conversations with five mentors. Approximately 70 mentors and mentees participated, according to the mentoring program manager, Donna Belcher. Employees were asked to come prepared with specific questions for the mentors, with the goal of focusing their attention on key areas and pressing needs and enhancing their networking opportunities. Several senior NAVAIR officials, including Gary Kurtz, NAVAIR assistant commander, Corporate Operations and Total Force, served as mentors for the event, giving employees access to leaders with whom they would not normally interact. "This is about you today," Kurtz told mentees. "We are helping facilitate your development. Together, we are creating a culture that fosters learning." Traditional mentoring is a developmental relationship that partners an experienced person, the mentor, with a less experienced person, the mentee. By sharing the knowledge and insights learned through years of experience, mentors offer their mentees the insight and guidance to do their jobs more effectively and to progress in their careers. Mentoring relationships can be short or long term, depending on the mentee's goals, and involve a time commitment, according to Belcher. Speed mentoring is a fast-paced, time-efficient method to obtain
advice and guidance from several mentors in a short period of time. During speed mentoring, employees have multiple short conversations and the opportunity to hear a variety of perspectives. "Speed mentoring serves as a great opportunity to seek advice and guidance from a variety of mentors. It is also good practice for those who are looking for a mentor but are not comfortable with talking with someone they don't know for a long period of time," Belcher said. "If you can get meaningful advice in a nine-minute conversation, imagine what you could accomplish in regularly scheduled meetings with a mentor." Both mentors and mentees said they learned valuable lessons at the event. Candy Chesser, who volunteered as a mentor, said the event was a great opportunity to interact with NAVAIR's next generation. "I felt that I gained as much as the mentees," she said. "It was nice to be exposed to so much positive energy." For Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, the event gave her an opportunity to provide advice to people she usually does not see or had not met before. "At the end of the day, I hope I was able to provide a new perspective or a different approach for someone to consider as they navigate through the passageways of NAVAIR," she said. "Everyone has something to offer, and mentoring is one way to give of yourself to the command." Mentees said the career advice they received was beneficial. "I wound up making a connection with everyone. The conversations were so genuine, and each person gave good advice," said Engineer Cassaundra Brown. Engineering Technician Yolanda Jackson agreed. "All of the mentors provided solid advice and even extended themselves by offering additional time if I needed it," she said. "Having so many leaders in one place and having the opportunity to talk with them gave depth to the experience— it was priceless."
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Throw out Three Golf Tournament
July 14, 7 a.m.-noon, Cedar Point Golf Course Players reserve their own tee times, which will be between 7 a.m. and noon. Register before tee-off on the day of the tournament. Cost is $10. Open to all authorized patrons with valid USGA handicaps. For more information call 301-3423597.
Auditions for Missoula Theater's "Cinderella" Appreciation day at Six Flags
Sept. 22; rain date, Sept. 29 Tickets are now available at the ITT Office for Naval District Washington Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day at Six Flags, featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd, for the reduced rate of $18. The first 5,000 tickets sold are eligible for admission to the park and the concert. After 5,000 tickets are gone, tickets will only be good for park admission. Ticket price goes to $20 on Aug. 16. Tickets are nonrefundable. For more information call 301-342-3648.
Teen Camp 2012
Weekdays, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.,
Rassieur Youth Center Register your teen age 13-17 for one of five teen camp weeks. Teen Camp dates are: July 10-12, July 17-19, July 24-26, July 31Aug. 2 and Aug. 7-9. Cost is $80 per teen, per session. The Aug. 7-9 session is $130 as it includes an overnight stay. For more information call 301-342-1694.
Workouts at Cedar Point Beach
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m., Cedar Point Beach Tuesdays are for all station personnel. Thursdays are for active-duty only. Show up at 7 a.m. and MWR Fitness will work you out. The workouts consist of running, plyometrics and strength endurance. The pro-
July 23, 7:45-9:45 a.m., Center Stage Theater Open auditions for students in grades 112. Students should arrive by 7:30 a.m. and must stay for entire audition. First rehearsal begins 15-30 minutes after auditions. Cast of only 50-60 children will be chosen. Not all children who audition are guaranteed a role. Preregister by emailing sarah.hagensick@navy.mil.
School Age Care registration
The Rassieur Youth Center is accepting registrations for the 2012-13 school year in its School Age Care Program based on the following schedule: July 30, current members; July 31-Aug. 1, military families; Aug. 2, DoD families; and Aug. 3, contractor families. The Rassieur Youth Center is an accredited facility that runs before- and af-
ter-school programs for children ages 5-12. SAC programs incorporate both Boys and Girls Club and 4H programs in the curriculum. Registration forms can be found at http://cnic.navy.mil/patuxent/Fleetandfamilyprograms/supportservices. For more information call 301-342-1694.
Station golf championships
July 28-29, Cedar Point Golf Course Registration runs until July 22 for this active-duty military only competition. Participant must be assigned to Pax River or Webster Field and have a valid USGA handicap. Entry fee is $50 and includes green fees. This two-day event is a 36-hole stroke competition. There are assigned tee times and pairings; requests are not accepted. Flights are by handicap. Call 301-342-3597 for more information.
10 pounds in 10 weeks
Sept. 12 Register by Sept. 11 for this program that challenges you to lead a healthy lifestyle. Program starts Sept. 12 and includes weekly weigh-ins and a free workout every Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Drill Hall. Open to military, DoD civilians and their family members, and members of the Sports and Fitness program. Free for activeduty military and $10 for all others. An organizational meeting is Sept. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Drill Hall Bowling Center. For more information call 301-342-5449.
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July 19 and 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16 and 23 Join this workshop for a better understanding of anger and how to manage it. It emphasizes recognizing sources of anger and modifying behavior.
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July 12, 19 and 26, 4-6 p.m. Discover how to eliminate power struggles with discipline skills that really work. At the same time, learn how to develop your children's pride, inner strength and sense of responsibility.
Return and Reunion
July 16, 9 a.m.-noon Return and Reunion is designed to facilitate a smooth transition for military personnel from the combat environment to family, community and workplace. Spouses are encouraged to attend.
CARIT brief
July 18, 1-2:30 p.m. The Atlantic Fleet Career Information team from Anacostia conducts a mandatory CARIT brief to all honorably separating military members to receive the necessary page 13 required for separation outprocessing.
Welcome to Pax U.S. Navy photo by Doug Miller
Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 1st Class Jared Chieco, Public Safety Department, receives the Senior Sailor of the Quarter Award for the second quarter from NAS Pax River Executive Officer, Capt. Ben Shevchuk, during the Quarters ceremony June 28 at the Center Stage Theater. View more award photos from the ceremony on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/NASPaxRiver.
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July 18, 9 -11 a.m. Take a windshield tour of the NAS Patuxent River complex and attend a class jam-packed with information about the base and surrounding communities. Local information packet provided.
Budgeting for Baby
July 25, 10-11 a.m., Bldg. 401 The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society will illustrate the hidden costs associated with a growing family. Each Navy and Marine Corps service member who attends will receive a new layette worth more than $100.
ROTH TSP option: Is it for you?
July 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The federal Thrift Savings Plan adds a new ROTH option in the fall of 2012. In this workshop, explore what the ROTH is, and how you could benefit; eligible to both uniformed services and active federal employees.
Renting versus buying a home
July 31; 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Renting is a good option for the military lifestyle. This workshop offers a look at flexibilities that home ownership does not provide.We will also discuss roommates, leases and insurance needs.
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Appointments are now available to meet with a Disabled AmericanVeterans representative.To schedule an appointment call 301-342-4911.
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U.S. Navy photo by Rachel Lytle
Alyssa Mazzone, 9, Nataleigh Tapponier, 9, and Nicole Wise, 9, hang out during Mattapany Day Camp.
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Kasey O'Brien, 7, keeps it cool while he runs around the track during Kids Run June 20. Youths from the Mattapany Day Camp joined in the annual one-mile run and got sprayed down by fire trucks as they made each lap.
U.S. Navy photo AT3 Jennifer Talbot
Mattapany camper Victoria Davis, 6, looks on as camp counselor Kristin Kauffman tells the story about the tomahawk her group made June 18. The outdoor summer day camp offers arts and crafts, nature walks, swimming activities, day trips and other special events.
U.S. Navy photo by AT3 Jennifer Talbot
Mattapany campers play Tunnel Ball and try to pass the ball through their legs down a line. Two teams went head-to-head to see who could finish first.
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Seabees work on Perimeter Road
Watch that water!
U.S. Navy photo by Doug Miller
Ella Finley tries swimming to her grandmother, Kathi Finley, at the outdoor pool last week. NAS Patuxent River Safety Department
U.S. Navy photo by Connie Hempel
Equipment Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SCW) Dan Houghton and Equipment Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SCW) Robert Cumbo place riprap in a new drainage swell to stabilize the dirt. A dozen Seabees with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Seabee 26 spent two weeks at Pax River last month on Perimeter Road doing road repair and erosion management. In all, the 12-person team resurfaced two miles of road and cleared out 680 feet of ditch and four culverts.
With summer now in full swing, remember to practice good safety sense. Many off-duty recreational fatalities involve water-related activities. People can drown in a pond or a pool, when caught in a rip tide at the shore, or while snorkeling. Stay safe around water. Many people overestimate their ability as swimmers and underestimate the risk involved in areas where they plan to swim. If you had a few lessons as a child but aren’t highly skilled, the water can be a dangerous place. Also, alcohol is too often involved when we hit the lake or the beach. When the demands of the water go beyond a swimmer's comfortable skill level, people impaired by alcohol are more likely to panic
and forget how to get themselves to safety. Naval Safety Center fatality statistics show we need to pay more attention to water activities.
To stay safe:
• Never swim or enter the water alone. • Review the dangers of the waterway before entering the water. • Watch out for the safety of the people around you. • Consider taking refresher swimming lessons, water survival and CPR skills training. • Seek training in any water sport you intend to do,suchassnorkelingorscubadiving.Gettraining in how to recognize a rip tide area and how to safely handle it if you get caught in a rip tide. Play it safe this summer; take the dangers of water seriously and protect yourself, your friends and your family.
Center Stage Movie Theater Thursday, July 5 6:30 p.m., Safe Second-rate cage fighter on the mixed martial arts circuit, Luke Wright lives a life of routine beatings...until he blows a rigged fight. Wanting to make an example of him, the Russian Mafia murders his family and banishes him. (1 hr, 35 min) Rated: R Friday, July 6 6:30 p.m., What to Expect WhenYou're Expecting Over the moon about starting a family, Jules and Evan find that their high-octane lives don't stand a chance against the demands of pregnancy. (1 hr, 50 min) Rated: PG-13 9:00 p.m.,The Dictator The story of a dictator who risked his life for democracy . (1 hr, 23 min) Rated: R
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Sunday, July 8 2:00 p.m., Battleship An epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. Based on Hasbro's classic game, Battleship stars Taylor Kitsch as Lt. Alex Hopper, an officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones. (2 hrs, 11 min) Rated: PG-13
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Hospital Corpsmen celebrate 114 years
U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Gilberto Penserga
From left: Lt. Jonathan Richmond, Lt. Cmdr. Josh Hill, Capt. Gary Powe and Cmdr. Chad Ridder, showcase money raised during the 12th Annual Capt. Ed Morgan Memorial Golf Tournament for an American Cancer Society donation. The tournament was held June 21 at Cedar Point Golf Course.
Golf tournament raises money for American Cancer Society
This year's tournament raised $1,700 and By Lt. Jonathan Richmond PMA-274 Presidential Helicopter included several prizes, such as a chance to win Program Integrated Logistics Support a new car. The Navy Supply Corps Foundation Patuxent River Chapter welcomed nearly 80 golfers June 21 to the 12th Annual Capt. Ed Morgan Memorial Golf Tournament at the Cedar Point Golf Course. Morgan was a Supply Corps officer stationed at Pax River when he lost his battle to cancer 12 years ago. Since then local supply officers, active duty and retired, have come together to pay tribute to their shipmate and raise money to make a difference in his name.
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"The tournament continues to be a tremendous success year in and year out, mainly due to the overwhelming support of local businesses sponsoring the event," said Lt. Cmdr. Josh Hill, NAVAIR Contract Specialist. All proceeds from the event are donated to the American Cancer Society in honor of the late Morgan. Tournament participation has steadily increased throughout the years and organizers said they expect to reach maximum participation in 2013.
Photo by Personnel Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Jheyson Giraldo
The most "seasoned" Hospital Corpsman, Chief Hospital Corpsman James Burton, and the most "junior," Hospitalman Mustafah Briggs, cut a cake June 15 celebrating the Navy Hospital Corps’ 114th birthday during a ceremony at the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River.
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Attention Catholic service members, especially those living on base, retired Capt. Father Mike Dolan, the Catholic priest at Pax River, plans to initiate a Sunday Evening Mass for service members and their families. Those interestedshouldcontactDolanat301-342-3811, Chief Petty Officer David Waters at 301-3421562,ChiefPettyOfficerBillRhodesat301-7576937 or email thomas.harrald@navy.mil to say when they would like Sunday Evening Mass to occur.
STARBASE-Atlantis
July 16-19, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Bldg. 588, Rm. 102 Students entering sixth grade in the fall may attend a free summer educational com-
munity outreach program that includes chemistry, model rocketry, properties of fluids, Newton's laws of motion, engineering and design, and the physics of flight. Space is limited and slots fill quickly. Applications are processed in the order in received with priority extended to family members of retired military and DoD employees. Preregister by calling STARBASE-Atlantis at 301-342-2789 or email julie.guy@navy.mil.
Mobile Career Center visits libraries
July 18 and Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library July 19 and Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall Library July 20 and Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Leonardtown Library St. Mary's County Library hosts the Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center with employment, reemployment and employer's services to those searching for jobs and others with workforce related needs.
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Register to vote
The 2012 General Election will take place this November; register to vote at the NAS Pax River Voting Assistance Office, open 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Gate One Pass & ID office, Bldg 2189. For information visit www.fvap.gov.
Safe Sitter Summer Camp
Aug. 13-16, 8:30 a.m.-noon, College of Southern Maryland, Bldg. B, Rm. B-315 The next Safe Sitter Summer Camp for youths ages 11-14. This hands-on program teaches youths child care techniques, behavior management skills and appropriate responses to medical emergencies when caring for children. Cost is $119. For more information call 301-934-7634, email kmcdonald1@ csmd.edu or visit www.csmd.edu/KidsCollege.
Water Restrictions
St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission has imposed Level 2 Water Restrictions in Forrest Farm, and Level 1Water Restrictions in Leonardtown Farms and the Villages at Leonardtown. Residents of these neighborhoods should limit outdoor irrigation and the use of water for outdoor cleaning. For more information call 301-737-7400, ext. 101.
Water Quality Consumer Confidence report
The NAS Patuxent River Public Works Department Environmental Compliance Division has prepared the annual Consumer Confidence Report on the Quality of DrinkingWater for Pax River residents and employees. See it at https://mynavair.navair.navy.mil/commandannouncements. It is listed as NAS Patuxent River 2011 CCR 6/14/2012. For information contact Lance McDaniel at 301757-2903 or email lance.mcdaniel@navy.mil.
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Around town Free museum admission
Friday, 5-8 p.m., Calvert Marine Museum The museum is open and free to the public for First Free Friday. The 257th Army Band is also playing on the outdoor stage at 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic supper.
Leonardtown First Friday
Friday, 5-8 p.m., Leonardtown Town Square The Leonardtown Business Association hosts July's First Friday. Hear live music from classic rock cover band GeeZer, Info Share on The Square, a Summertime Raffle and a new charity drive supporting Hope Phones. For more information visit www.leonardtownfirstfridays.com.
The Original Royal Lipizzaner Stallions of Austria
Friday-Sunday, Flat Iron Farm See stallions that prance, march and weave their way across the floor to music. Concessions will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 for adults online or at ticket sales outlets, or $25 at the door. Children ages 12 and younger are $15. For more information call 301-994-0300 or 301-994-3023.
Maker's Market
Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Annmarie Garden Admission to the first Maker's Market is free. Annual and perennial plants, including herbs, bedding plants and vegetables, and tea light globes and jewelry made from machinetumbled recycled glass are available for purchase. For more information visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Piano Festival by the River
Saturday-Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. St. Mary's College of Maryland campus Piano Festival by the River is a free summer retreat for pianists, piano students and piano teachers. The event offers four days of music, exploration and community for pianists of a broad range of abilities, ages and interests. Opportunities for this year's participants include master classes, lessons and performances. For more information email musicdepartment@ smcm.edu.
Archaeology Summer Camp
Monday-July 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum This Archaeology Summer Camp offers
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Summer Mini Camps at Sotterley Plantation
Monday-Wednesday for grades 3-5 July 16-18 for grades 6-8 This year's Sotterley Colonial Farm summer mini camps teach students about Sotterley's history as a farming community through team projects, experiencing nature and more in small-group formats. Tuition for youths of Sotterley members is $85, and $95 for nonmembers. Register at www.sotterley.org.
Sea Squirts program
Tuesday, July 12 and 19, 10:30-11 a.m., Calvert Marine Museum This free drop-in program is for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. For more information call 410-326-2042.
Master Gardeners
Tuesday and Wednesday, and Aug. 21 and 22, noon-12:30 p.m., Mattapany, Quarters A, Millstone Road University of Maryland Extension-St. Mary's Master Gardeners presents a "Garden Brief" with topics on starting a vegetable garden and resources for gardening information. The kitchen garden at Mattapany will be open to all base personnel for demonstration and discussion. Bring a lunch and veggie questions.
U.S. Navy Memorial's Authors on Deck book signing
Wednesday, noon, U.S. Navy Memorial Naval Heritage Center StanleyWeintraub presents his latest work, “FinalVictory: FDR's RemarkableWWII Presidential Campaign.” Following his presentation, Weintraub will be available for a question-and-answer session and book signing. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 202-737-2300.
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Wednesday, 7 p.m., St. Mary's College of Maryland campus center patio Latin jazz group "Sabor Trio" holds a free performance. Hear a sample of their music at www.readthehook.com/102283/sabor-trio. Bring blankets, chairs and refreshments. A suggested donation of $5 helps ensure concerts like this continue at St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Abraham Lincoln traveling exhibition
July 12-Aug. 24, Calvert Library Prince Frederick "Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War," a national traveling exhibition focusing onAbrahamLincoln'sstruggletomeettheconstitutional challenges of the Civil War, is availableforviewing.Acompletescheduleofevents is at http://calvert.lib.md.us/Lincoln.html. For more information call Robyn Truslow at 410535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
The SuperMagicMan's Big Illusion
July 12, 7 p.m., Calvert Marine Museum auditorium This family magic show stars D.C.'s twotime Comedy Magician of the Year, Reggie Rice. Admission is $4 per person at the door.
Art Blooms Gala Reception
July 13, 6-10 p.m., Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Arts Center Celebrate summer amongst art, including a gatheringoffloralarrangementsinspiredbytwo ongoing exhibits at Annmarie Garden, Treas-
ured: honoring precious and vanishing worlds and My African Community: A Collection of PhotographsandStories,2000-2010.Ticketsare $55 per person for Annmarie and Calvert GardenClubmembers,and$65perpersonfornonmembers. For more information call 410-3264640 or visit www.AnnMarieGarden.org.
Sharkfest!
July 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum Shark and Sturgeon Pavilion See live sharks and sturgeon. The day includes fish face painting, shark crafts and displays by the Fossil Club. Museum admission applies. Strollers are not allowed inside the museum.
The War of 1812 - "The Choice"
July 14, 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sotterley Plantation Meet the people who lived and labored at Sotterley during the summer of 1814, and be a part of the drama as slaves make a difficult and daring choice.The program is free, but space is limited. Register by calling 301-373-2280.
Minute to Win It!
July 16, 2-4 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library Teens compete in challenges using household items, and like the TV show they have 60 seconds to complete each challenge.The program is free and registration is required. For more information call 301-884-2211.
Monday Memory Tours
Mondays, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Jefferson Patterson Park and MuseumTake a free, guided tour of Point Farm. For more information call 410-586-8501.
Boston performance
Aug.16,7:30p.m.,CalvertMarineMuseum's PNCWaterside Pavilion Tickets are on sale now. Premium seats are $50, and $40 for reserved seats; additional service fees apply. Tickets may be purchased by phone at 800-787-9454 or online at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
Visit Calvert House discovery
Until Aug. 3, St. Mary's City View the recent archaeological discovery of the Calvert House foundation and cellars, and watch as they uncover other features during normal museum hours: WednesdaysSundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Calvert House was built soon after the settlement of Maryland, and was the social and political capital for most of the 17th century. Admission to the museum is $10 adults, $9 seniors, $6 youths ages 6-18, and free for Friends members and children ages five and younger.
Recreation and Parks Summer Camps
Until Aug. 10, St. Mary's County St. Mary's County Recreation and Parks is offering one-week summer camp sessions. Register at www.StMarysMD.com/recreate, at the Recreation and Parks office in Leonardtown, or by mail to P.O. Box 653 Leonardtown, MD 20650. For information, 301-475-4200 ext. 1800 or 1801, or visit www.stmarysmd .com/docs/Summer-Camp-Preview.pdf.
Summer reading program
Until Aug. 17, Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties St. Mary's College of Maryland is offering summer reading programs for all residents of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties. Any book found in the college library catalog, the Southern Maryland library catalog or the USMAI catalog is eligible. To earn points, read a book and submit a review to the library's blog at http://smcmlibrary.wordpress.com.
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Description of work: General Statement of Duties: Incumbent serves as Webster University’s Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (SMHEC) Program Coordinator with operational responsibility for the SMHEC campus programs. Qaulifications for appointment: Knowledge of University academic standards, programs, and admissions procedures. Knowledge of the principles and practices of academic advising. Excellent public relations skills including effective writing ability. Organizational skills. Academic program planning experience preferred. Education: Master’s Degree. Send resumes to bolling@webster.edu or fax them to 202-561-7263 no later than 11:00 am on July 13, 2012.
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