KMC Private Organizations
November 2013
KMC Private Org. Newsletter Moving in the Right Direction It seems fi ng that on our very first edi on of a joint private organiza on newsle er, we headline with a Joint Professional Development Course. Some mes you feel like you may be going through something that you feel nobody else has ever gone through and you don’t know who to ask for advice. Well, chances are that there are several people in the KMC area that have gone through exactly what you’re going through and can give you ps and advice. Whether it be a work ques on or something more personal, there are almost always other people who’ve gone through it who can help you. The KMC Private Organiza ons realize that service members may need the valuable advice of another NCO or SNCO but don’t know who to ask. Therefore, they’re hos ng the “Moving in the Right Direc on” professional development course. If you are between the ranks of E‐1 through E‐5 and have made mistakes and want to turn your career around, please come and join us as 2 NCO’s and 1 SNCO that have went through the same thing and have turned their careers around have an informal Q&A with you and give you the tools you need to turn your career around!!! The PDC is on 1 November 2013 at the Ramstein Community Center from 1300‐1500. If you’re interested in a ending, contact SSgt James Francis at 480‐2660 or james.francis.8@us.af.mil , and find the encouragement to move your career in the right direc on.
Inside this issue Educa on Week .......................... 2 AFN Actor Lis ng ......................... 2 New Air Force PT AFI ................... 3 5/6 Thanksgiving Meal ............... 4 5/6 Black Friday Donut Sale ........ 4 Top 3 New Council Members ...... 5 1st Four Jingle Bell Trot 5k .......... 6
Special points of interest
KMC 1st Four Donates $5000 to Orphanage!
Check out the KMC 5/6 Events on page 4
If you’ve volunteered with a KMC 1st Four event within the past year, you’ve probably helped contribute to the St. Nikolaus Orphanage in Landstuhl. On Saturday October 26th, The KMC 1st Four president, SrA Nicholas Goldstein handed over a $5000 check to the orphanage. All the money was raised from 1st Four events and dona ons from the 786 CES on Ramstein. The orphanage said they plan on using the money to build a pavilion for the kids to enjoy while they live there. Mayor Grummer, the Landstuhl mayor was among the VIP’s at the BBQ event, along with Dr. Degenhardt, and the former 1st Four President, SrA Zachary Bach. About 30 kids and orphanage workers were at the event, along with representa ves from the Landstuhl Newspaper. They toasted with Champagne and thanked the 1st four and 786 CES for the contribu ons to make the Pavilion happen. The KMC 1st Four is looking to help give them gi s this holiday season from their 5k Jingle Bell Trot, and donate more funds to help the kids go on a Ski Trip in February.
Check out the KMC Top 3 Events on page 5 Check out the KMC 1st Four events on page 6 A chronological list for all November events is on Page 7 for quick reference! See what we’re all about and how to contact us on page 8
Could you be the Next AFN Star? The PAZ sec on of USAFE‐AFAFRICA Public Affairs has been busy crea ng commercials/ spots for COMUSAFE's priority messages. We have several more projected in the near future. One of the delays to comple ng the spots is finding actors. I'm reques ng your help in compiling a pool of volunteers that would be willing to act in public service announcements we create for air on AFN. This is an opportunity for your Airmen to be movie stars. (or at least AFN stars) Would you please look within your units and encourage interested volunteers to provide informa on requested below directly to TSgt
determine their placement in upcoming projects. This contact list will be used for current and future projects as they become available. We do not have specific dates, please advise that shoot dates will be given once ac ng assessments and other coordina on has been completed. If interested, please contact the POC’s listed with this informa on: NAME (FIRST AND LAST) PHONE # EMAIL
Oneika Banks or TSgt Jared Frey. We would
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like to compile a contact list so we can speak to each individual, assess their skills, and
AGE RANGE
“In 1921, the NEA RepresentaƟve Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa, called for designaƟon of one week each year to spotlight educaƟon.”
Wounded Warrior Dinner USO is doing a soup and sandwich on November 15th for the Wounded Warriors. It’s holiday season, and probably many of these wounded warriors wont have a chance to get home for the holidays. So the USO is making them dinner on November 15th but they need your help. 3‐10 volunteers are needed to help serve the food to the service members on the date of the event. If anyone is interested in volunteering for this great
Check out American Education Week The Na onal Educa on Associa on (NEA) was one of the creators and original sponsors of American Educa on Week. Distressed that 25 percent of the country's World War I dra ees were illiterate and 9 percent were physically unfit, representa ves of the NEA and the American Legion met in 1919 to seek ways to generate public support for educa on. In 1921, the NEA Representa ve Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa, called for designa on of one week each year to spotlight educa on. In its resolu on, the NEA called for: "An educa onal week ... observed in all communi es annually for the purpose of informing the public of the accomplishments and needs of the public schools and to secure the coopera on and support of the public in mee ng those needs." American Educa on Week is always celebrated the week prior to the week of Thanksgiving. The Ramstein AB Educa on Office and the four on‐base colleges will celebrate American Educa on Week with daily outreach events at the following loca ons: 18 Nov; Library; 1100‐1300 19 Nov; KMCC food court; 1100‐1300 20 Nov; Commissary; 1100‐1300
opportunity, contact SrA
21 Nov; DFAC; 1100‐1300
Nicholas Goldstein at
22 Nov; Post Office; 1100‐1300
Nicholas.Goldstein@us.af.mil.
We will have a rep from our office and reps from all four of the on base schools. Ar cle by The Ramstein Educa on Center
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New and Improved Fitness AFI!
Joint Passport Outreach Day The US Consulate in Frankfurt and the KMC Passport Offices will host a Passport Outreach Day on 6 November 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 14:00 p.m., at building 2402, on Ramstein Air Base. This event serves as an outreach to provide the Kaiserslautern Military Community with expedited service for passport
The revised AFI 36‐2905, Fitness Program, has just been released. The effec ve date is 21 Oct, so we wanted to ensure that base UFPM's were aware of the updates as they will be implemented beginning Monday. There are 4 main changes to the AFI:
applica ons prior to the holiday season. Consulate representa ves will be on site to accept tourist passport and consular report of birth abroad applica ons. In addi on,
1. If an Airman fails the abdominal circumference measurement of the
representa ves from Social Security,
Fitness Assessment (FA) and passes the other three components
U.S. Ci zenship and Immigra on
(sit‐ups/push‐ups/1.5 mile run) with a composite score of 75 of the remaining 80 points, the FAC will administer the Body Mass Index (BMI) screen. If the Airman fails the BMI screen, they will receive an addi onal
Services, and Immigrant Visa Services will be available to answer ques ons . The Ramstein and Kleber Kaserne Passport Offices have placed detailed
Body Fat Assessment (BFA) (2 or 3 site taping). If they pass either the BMI
checklists for tourist passports and
or BFA, they will be exempt from the body composi on component.
reports of birth abroad on their websites to help you fill out your applica ons prior to the event.
2. If an Airman is only tes ng on the abdominal circumference measurement (because they are exempt from the other three components) they must meet the minimum component standard. They will either fail or receive a score of 75.
For Air Force Personnel, go to: h p://www.ramstein.af.mil/library/ factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=17152 For Army Personnel, go to: h p://www.rp.army.mil/ directorates/dhr/passports.html
3. The walk test has changed from 1 mile to 2 km. There will no longer be a heart rate monitor. It will be a pass or fail assessment; no points will be awarded. Composite score will be calculated on the other assessed components and walk por on will be factored in as exempt. Members who take
The fee for a report of birth and tourist passport for a child is $205. A tourist passport renewal for an adult is $110, and a tourist passport renewal for a minor under 16 is $105. Anyone over the age of 16 applying for the first me must pay $135.
the walk test are ineligible to take the FA on
Payment is due with the applica on
an annual basis (they must test twice per year).
and must be paid by money order or cashier check only (one per each applica on). All services will be
4. Fitness Assessment appeals can now be approved/disapproved by the respec ve Wing Commander/equivalent. Packages will go from the unit UFPM through member's chain of command to Wing Commander/equivalent.
available on a walk‐in basis, with the excep on of birth registra ons. If you have ques ons, call the passport office at 480‐5486 .
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KMC 5/6 Upcoming Events and OpportuniƟes
General Membership Meeting The next KMC 5/6 General Membership Mee ng is on 7 November, 2013 at 1130 at the O’Club on Ramstein Air Base. The Educa on Center on base has been requested to come and talk about the changes to Tui on Assistance for Fiscal Year 2014, if any. All are invited to a end!
Thanksgiving Meal for Shift Workers For many people, Thanksgiving is a me of apprecia on and sharing. Many people enjoy spending this me of year with family and friends and enjoying a hearty meal. Unfortunately, some service members are unable to spend this me with families for many reasons rela ng to work, deployments, schedules, etc. Because of this, the KMC 5/6 has decided to put on a Thanksgiving Meal for Shi Workers who would normally be working during dinner me hours. They will be working with the First Sergeants to figure out unit members that work such shi s, and where to get the food out to them. It is a potluck style meal, and the 5/6 needs your help with food dona ons. Any type of holiday/Thanksgiving style food would be greatly appreciated to help give these Airmen a Thanksgiving meal they will enjoy. This event will be happening the day before Thanksgiving, November 27th.
If interested in contribu ng a food item or helping out, please contact your 5/6 representa ve.
Service members enjoying a Thanksgiving meal donated to them.
Decoration Writing Course Networking Social The KMC 5/6 is hos ng a Networking Social to discuss and plan upcoming events and plans. The mee ng will take place on November 21, 2013 at 1300, and the loca on is s ll to be determined. Stay tuned at the 5/6 general membership mee ng for more informa on.
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The 5/6 is hos ng a wri ng course for NCO’s to help them develop their skills for wri ng Air Force Decora on Medal Awards and Packages. This is very different from bullet wri ng and requires different skills. SMSgt Schoen with the 5/6 will host a small group session for NCO's to teach Air Force Decora on Medal Wri ng Basics on November 18, 2013. The session can only host 25 people, so if you’re interested, contact SMSgt Schoen quickly to a end. The me and loca on are s ll to be determined, so stay in contact with your 5/6 representa ves or contact SMSgt Schoen for more informa on.
Black Friday Dunkin’ Donuts Sale! The KMC Mall may not be a Wal‐Mart, but it is sure to be crowded with shoppers on Black Friday this year. If you don’t already know, Black Friday is the Friday a er Thanksgiving, and many stores will lower prices or offer sales a few days in advance to encourage shoppers to come out and shop to their hearts desire to prepare for Christmas. Well for Black Friday 2013, the KMC 5/6 is planning their KMC Dunkin Donut sale in the KMC mall. There are sure to be plenty of hungry customers there to make purchases. This event will happen on November 27th, 2013. This event is s ll in need of volunteers through out the day to help with sales, set‐up and tear‐down and table manning. If interested in volunteering for this event, contact TSgt Robin Manly at Robin.Manly@afn.dma.mil. If you’re not so interested in volunteering, you can s ll come out to the KMC Mall on November 27th and buy some Dunkin’ Donuts!
KMC Top 3 Upcoming Events and OpportuniƟes Professional Development Courses The TFDC is offering the following PDC’s for all service members! “Five Levels of Leadership” on 8 Nov “360 Degree Leader” on 14 Nov
All are located in the USAFE Conference Center‐Mathias Room from 0800‐1600. To register, email TFDC@us.af.mil
Let’s Connect‐Women’s Mentorship "Let's Connect”‐ Women's Mentorship Group is a developmental program geared towards developing rapport among female Airmen, all ranks. We believe that development and mentorship provided within a social se ng, has a posi ve impact on all female Airmen. This forum will develop and build strong leaders through monthly seminars, lunch & learns and panels. This month’s forum is taking place on Tuesday, November 5th from 1130‐1300 at the Golf Course on Ramstein. This event is free of charge, but you can buy lunch there if you want. This is a first come, first serve event, and feel free to sign up any Service members you think might benefit from this great event. Requests must be sent to kmc.top3.kmcletsconnect@us.af.mil. If selected, you will receive a confirma on e‐mail. This is a recurring event that happens on the first Tuesday of each month. Addi onally, also on November 5th, the KMC top 3 wants to “Get Connected” to female dorm residents at 1800 at Dorm 2418. This a low‐key, low‐threat social forum where our female dorm residents can enjoy a home‐cooked meal in a relaxed atmosphere. This is open to ALL female dorm residents regardless of what squadron/dorm they live in. Dorm 2418, 1800...FREE FOOD for female dorm residents!
Welcome New Council Members! Please welcome our newly selected Vice President, MSgt Vyron Folds and Secretary, MSgt Brandon Webb to the KMC Top 3 Team! They are eager to fill the very big shoes le behind my MSgt Jared Moran and SMSgt Andy Wright. They’ll be greatly missed on the execu ve council, but I know they’ll s ll be very involved un l their PCS!
The November KMC Top 3 General Membership MeeƟng is November 26, 2013 at The O’Club on Ramstein. MeeƟng starts at 11:30; food is served at 11:00!
Upcoming “Ring the Bell” Campaign We’ve probably all seen the people in Santa hats ringing the jingle bells outside of the BX before. Well what many people might not think about, is who those people are. All of those people standing in the cold ringing those bells are volunteers. Well the KMC Top 3 is going to be working with the “Ring the Bell” campaign to gather and supply volunteers during the month of December. This is a very important volunteer opportunity, as it raises money to help give food and supplies to families in need during the holidays. Also, it’s probably one of the easiest volunteer opportuni es you could ever do. JUST RING A BELL AND SMILE! If anyone is interested in helping the Top 3 coordinate this, they can contact SMSgt Michelle “Shay” Thomas.
Airman’s Attic Needs Volunteers! The Airman’s A c needs volunteers every Tuesday through Friday from 11‐1300. Each day has 10 volunteer slots available. You can even volunteer as an en re unit too! If interested
Someone donates to the similar SalvaƟon Army “Ring the Bell” Campaign in the U.S.
in volunteering, email KMC.AIRMANSATTIC@ RAMSTEIN.AF.MIL
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KMC 1st Four Upcoming Events & OpportuniƟes
In need of Council Members! The KMC 1st Four is looking for volunteers to be the following commi ee chair posi ons: Ways and Means, Publicity, Volunteer & Recogni on. If interested in volunteering contact the KMC 1st Four Council at KMC1stFour/ council@ramstein.af.mil
Why Join? AFI 36-2618, The Enlisted Force Structure, paragraph 3.1.8. directs junior Airmen to "join professional organizations (for example, base advisory and enlisted councils) and participate in organization and community events through volunteerism."
To Join, Email KMC1stfour/ council@ramstein.af.mil
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Make us a Guinness Book of Records Holder! What be er way to raise money for charity than by breaking a world record doing something we’re all used to in the military? Doing push‐ups is something we all do mul ple mes a week or at minimum, once a year for our PT test. So why not set a record for the most people doing push ups all at the SAME TIME?? The current record for : The most people performing push ups is 352, achieved by Laboratorios Silanes S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) at Bosque de Tlalpan Park in Mexico City, Mexico, on 20 October 2012. That seems like a very small number, and one we could easily break with all the people located in the KMCC! SrA Zachary Bach has applied the KMC 1st Four to break the record of “Most people performing push ups at once.” On November 8th, the KMC 1st Four will be at the South Side Fitness Center So ball fields on Ramstein at 1400 to gather people to do push‐ups and record the number. Everyone who shows up to do push‐ups will receive a free
wristband saying “World Record Holder.” We have to break the record of 352 people, or else die from embarrassment. So please come on out, show your support and do a couple of easy push‐ups to become a world record holder. Not only would this event be making the KMC 1st Four and ALL par cipants a Guinness World Record Holder, but it would also raise funds for the St. Nikolas Orphanage. All interested Volunteers, please contact A1C Audrey Denisyeva at Audrey.Denisyeva@us.af.mil. Ar cle by A1C Valerie Lloyd
The November KMC 1st Four General Membership MeeƟng is November 6, 2013 at 1500 in the KMCC Conference room in the Food Court. (Near the Kids Play land!)
Jingle Bell Toy Trot 5k Needs Your Help! The KMC 1st Four has already started the planning process for a Jingle Bell Toy Trot 5k! This will be a shared event with the South Side Fitness Center, and it will be a toy raising event for Toys for Tots. The 5k will be on December 12th at 1400, and the Runner participates in similar holiday themed 5k. registra on fee will be an unwrapped gi for a child in need. The date is set for the event, but we s ll need a lot of help from volunteers. We will have a booth set up in the KMCC adver sing the event and ge ng people to sign up. We will plan to have people sit there from 1100‐1300 on Monday’s through Thursday’s; and on Fridays/ Saturdays we will have two shi s from 1000‐1200 and 1200‐1400. How much easier could it get?! Just sit at a booth and spread the word about this great 5k event. We will also need 12‐15 people for road guard and water sta on duty for the day of the event. They will need to report on 12 December at 1300 for duty. The 5k event will also be providing free hot cocoa for par cipants thanks to the KMC 1st Four. If you’re interested in volunteering for this event, contact A1C Audrey Denisyeva at Audrey.Denisyeva@us.af.mil. Ar cle by A1C Valerie Lloyd
Short and Sweet Event & Opportunity List
The Landstuhl Fisher House is always looking for volunteers to help with general cleaning of the two houses at LRMC. To volunteer, contact Doria Rey at Doria.l.Rey.naf@mail.mil.
The KMC 1st Four is looking for volunteers to be the following commi ee chair posi ons: Ways and Means, Publicity, Volunteer & Recogni on. If interested in volunteering contact the KMC 1st Four Council at KMC1stFour/council@ramstein.af.mil
Airman’s A c needs volunteers all month, every Tuesday through Friday from 1100‐1300. To volunteer, email KMC.airmansa c@ramstein.af.mil.
1 Nov—”Moving in the Right Direc on” Joint PDC. 1300‐1500 at the Ramstein Community Center, to register, contact SSgt James Francis at 480‐2660 or James.Francis@us.af.mil. See pg. 1 for more.
5 Nov—”Let’s Connect” Women’s Mentorship Session. 1130‐1300 at the Golf Course on Ramstein. To register, email kmc.top3.kmcletsconnect@us.af.mil and receive your confirma on email. See pg. 5 for more.
5 Nov—”Get Connected” Female dorm residents dinner. FREE FOOD. Starts at 1800 in dorm 2418 for all female dorm residents. Pg. 5 for more.
6 Nov—1st Four General Membership Mee ng. Starts at 1500 in the KMCC Mall Conference room in the food court, near kids play land. See pg. 6
6 Nov—Passport Outreach Day. Goes from 0930‐1400 at the Passport Office, building 2402 on Ramstein. For more info, contact Passport Office at 480‐5486. See pg. 2 for more.
7 Nov—5/6 General membership mee ng. Starts at 1130 at the Officer’s Club on Ramstein. See pg. 4 for more.
8 Nov—”Five Levels of Leadership” Professional Development Course. Goes from 0800‐1600 at the USAFE Conference Center‐Mathias Rm. To register, email TFDC@us.af.mil. See pg. 5
8 Nov—KMC 1st Four Guinness Book of World Record Push‐up event. Starts at 1400 at the South Side Fitness Center So ball Fields on Ramstein. All par cipants get free wristband! See pg. 6 for more.
11 Nov—Veteran’s Day!
14 Nov—”360 Degree Leader” Professional Development Course. Goes from 0800‐1600 at the USAFE Conference Center‐Mathias Rm. To register, email TFDC@us.af.mil. See pg. 5
15 Nov—USO Wounded Warrior’s “Soup and Sandwich” Dinner. Needs 3‐10 volunteers. Contact SrA Nicholas Goldstein if interested, at Nicholas.Goldstein@us.af.mil. See pg. 2.
18 Nov—KMC 5/6 Decora on Wri ng Course. Can take 25 a endees. If interested in a ending, contact SMSgt Schoen. See pg. 4.
18‐22 Nov—American Educa on Week. The Ramstein Educa on center is pu ng on several events around Ramstein throughout the week. See page 2 for more details.
21 Nov—KMC 5/6 Social Networking Mee ng. Starts at 1300 with a loca on TBD. Contact the KMC 5/6 for more info. See pg. 4.
26 Nov—KMC Top 3 General Membership Mee ng at the O’club on Ramstein. Mee ng starts at 1130, food served at 1100.
26 Nov—KMC 5/6 “Thanksgiving Meal for Shi Workers” needs volunteers to donate food and deliver food. Contact the KMC 5/6 to volunteer. See pg. 4 for more.
27 Nov— KMC 5/6 Black Friday Donut Sale at the KMCC Mall. If interested in volunteering, contact TSgt Robin Manly at Robin.Manly@afn.dma.mil. See pg. 4.
28 Nov—Thanksgiving Day!
29 Nov—Black Friday!
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KMC Private Organizations
KMC 1st Four: h ps://www.facebook.com/KMC1stFour KMC 5/6: h ps://www.facebook.com/pages/ KMC‐56/135776206517544
All Private Organiza ons addressed in this newsle er are not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components, and it has no governmental status. These Private organiza ons are comprised of service members who meet up on a monthly basis to discuss volunteer opportuni es, career development, professional development, mentorship, educa onal opportuni es, and upcoming events for service members to be er themselves. It also provides the opportunity to network with other career fields and other private organiza ons in the area which can be very helpful during ones military career. We are here to support service members of all ranks, and to make your military career the best it can be while here in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.
KMC Top 3: h ps://www.facebook.com/pages/
Check us out!
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KMC 1st Four Executive Council
KMC 5/6 Executive Council
President: Nicholas Goldstein VP: Javar Graham Secretary: Ashley Corkins Treasurer: Charles Davis SharePoint: https://ice.usafe.af.mil/sites/ KMC1stFour/default.aspx
President: Jessica Green VP: Robert Jarvis Secretary: Joseph Brown Treasurer: Antoinette Jean‐Felix Sergeant at Arms: Pompilio Alfaro SharePoint: https://ice.usafe.af.mil/sites/kmc5_6/ default.aspx
KMC Private Org. Newsle er Produced by A1C Valerie Lloyd
KMC Top 3 Executive Council President: Amber Mitchell VP: MSgt Vyron Folds Secretary: Msgt Brandon Webb Treasurer: Etienne Tousignant SharePoint: https://ice.usafe.af.mil/sites/ KMCtop3/default.aspx
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