Thursday, April 18, 2013
Spring into action as a Ready Navy Family
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Summer program teaches youths to fly
From Commander Navy Installations Command Public Affairs For many, spring brings a resurgence of energy and activity with the milder temperatures. It is a perfect time to practice your family emergency plan and to re-evaluate and restock your emergency supply kit for the changing season. Although winter storms are becoming a fading memory, it is important to remember that weather and other hazards can be unpredictable, so spring into action as a Ready Navy Family and be ready for any hazard.
Be and Stay Informed
Learn about hazards that are common in spring months and most likely to happen in your area. The Ready Navy website “Be and Stay Informed” tabs offer
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U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Monique K. Hilley
An emergency kit is an effective way to prepare for unexpected events. Having the entire family prepare the kit helps children cope with emergencies and ensures everyone knows the emergency kit contents. specific instructions, information, and resources you may need to know regarding floods, tornadoes, manmade hazards, and emergency actions. Learn what you should know if you need to evacuate or take shelter in your home.
News Briefs On base:
Pax Tree Removal Plan
There are 13 areas around the installation where trees are being removed for safety reasons. These trees are impeding the line of site between the air traffic control tower and the runways. For more information on the areas affected, visit http://cnic.navy.mil/Patuxent and click on the “Tree Removal Map …” link listed under Popular Links.
Mattapany Spring Festival
Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Historic Mattapany at Pax River Bring the whole family and enjoy games, crafts, exhibits, activities and a chili cook off at the Spring Festival. This event is free and open to anyone with base access. Enter your best pot of chili into the cook off. Chili will be sold to guests at the festival and their votes, along with a few special judges, will decide the winner. No entry fee. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Megan Donnell at megan.donnell@navy.mil or 301-342-3837.
Women’s Advisory Group Meeting
Wednesday, noon to 1 p.m. Frank Knox, Building 2189, room 120 Civilian, military and contractor employees at Patuxent River and St. Inigoes are invited to this Women’s Networking Forum brown bag luncheon with guest speaker, Donna Nestor, the president and CEO of Calvert Systems Engineering Inc. Nestor will emphasize how to lead by example, convey a sense of ownership, foster direct accessibility as a leader, invite numerous viewpoints and recognize team members for their contributions. Questions or comments, contact Andie VanLanen at 301-757-6031 or Mark Easter at 301-342-3984. Register at www.eventsbot.com/events/ eb774607884.
AtHoc Registrations
The purple globe option for AtHoc registration has been re-established and is now available for use. To access, right click on globe located at the bottom right portion of your computer screen, select “Access Self Service,” then “Devices.” Under the devices tab, you can add all of the devices you would like to receive alerts on. If you continue to have issues with registration, contact jerome.ray@navy.mil or eric.wolf@navy.mil.
Make a Plan
As a family, make and refine your emergency plan so that everyone in the family understands what to do, where to go, and what
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Last year’s Naval Sea Cadet Corp aviation ground school participant, Michael Weiss, left, talks with flight instructor Dave Clemmer after their 45-minute introduction flight. By Connie Hempel NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Youths ages 15 and older and school teachers can learn how to fly this summer with the Naval Sea Cadet Corp’s aviation ground school. From June 19 through July 12 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center, volunteer pilots will
HR Offers Planning for Retirement
April 25-26 and June 12-13 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Washington Navy Yard, building 22 The Human Resources Office-Washington is offering Planning for Retirement seminars for Federal employees with 10 years or less to retirement eligibility. Get an overview of federal benefits and financial goal setting for a smooth transition into retirement. To register, submit an approved SF-182, training request document form, to Janie Harens at Janie.Harens@navy.mil.
Where’s Gnorman?
Somewhere in this issue we’ve hidden Gnorman the gnome. Be the first to call in his location and receive two free Center Stage Theater movie tickets; good for any Center Stage movie. The same person cannot win more than once a month. Last week’s winner was Greg Griffitt. Please do not call after 4:30 p.m. Friday as most winners have called by 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Call the Tester staff at 301-342-4163.
Leatherneck 5k
May 11, 9 a.m. Starts at the Cedar Point Golf Course Open to everyone. For more information, contact Marine Capt. Daniel Hagarty at 301-342-7776.
Off base:
National Parks Offer Free Entry
Active-duty military and their family can enter any national park free of charge. Visit www.nps.gov for more information and for a list of parks.
Blue Hue Lights Up Drum Point
April is Autism Awareness Month and the Drum Point Lighthouse has been lit up in blue to mark the occasion. The lighthouse, located on the grounds of the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, is one of Calvert’s most iconic symbols. To light it up in blue, exterior light bulbs that are normally white or clear are changed to blue bulbs. For more information about the lighthouse, call the Calvert Marine Museum at 410-326-2042 or visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.
teach participants the information they need to know to pass the sport pilot written exam for a pilot’s license. One of the instructors, John Attebury, who is a retired Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration pilot, said along with gaining classroom knowledge, each student gets 45 minutes in the air with a qualified pilot. “They’ll be given full control of the aircraft,” he said, and added that this hands-
on portion helps students “make the connections between what they learn and being in the cockpit.” At a cost of $75, these aviation enthusiasts can expect to save more than $100 compared with other ground schools. This price includes the student’s study materials, a uniform shirt and a hat. Registration forms and more information are available on its website at www. aviation.cc.
Striped Bass Season Begins
Saturday Call them rockfish, rock, stripers or striped bass, but Morone saxatilis is back to spawn in the Chesapeake Bay. During the trophy season, which runs through May 15, anglers may catch one striped bass per day measuring more than 28 inches in the mainstream Chesapeake Bay from Brewerton Channel to the Maryland/Virginia line and in Tangier and Pocomoke sounds. After May 15, the rockfish size changes to 18 inches or more, and anglers will be allowed to keep two rockfish. To learn about Calvert County sport fishing opportunities, visit choosecalvert.com/charterfishing.
Countywide Pre-Kindergarten Roundups
Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, and May 17, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All St. Mary’s County Public Schools Children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, and come from a family with an economically disadvantaged background for this pre-kindergarten eligibility screening. If vacancies remain after children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds have been enrolled, the remaining vacancies are filled using locally determined at-risk criteria. For more information about the program or registration, contact Sharon Thorstensen at 301-475-5511, ext. 135.
Recruiting Invitational
May 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 22290 Exploration Drive Engility is looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals for current and future opportunities. Engility has a specific need for the following skill sets; apply online at www. engilitycorp.com/careers. Send résumé to hotjobs@engilitycorp.com. Upon submission, résumés will be reviewed and applicant will be contacted for an on-site interview should he or she meet the qualifications.
Charity Cornhole Tourney
May 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. NRC Solomons, medium pavilion Cost for this tournament and cook out is: competitors, $10; spectators, $5. Proceeds benefit Military Community Youth Ministries. Competitors must register by contacting Kevin or Kelley Burgess at kelleyburgess@gmail.com or 703217-9830.