Maxwell-Gunter Take Notes Published July 24, 2009 MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Maxwell-Gunter Take Notes for the week of July 24 to 31 SNCO induction ceremony The Maxwell-Gunter Top-3 organizations are hosting a Senior NCO induction ceremony tonight at 6 p.m. at Gunter's Falcon's Nest. The ceremony is the final event of a Professional Development Seminar for SNCOs that began Tuesday and concludes today at the Gunter NCO Academy auditorium. The primary objective of the PDS is to broaden the knowledge base of the newest SNCOs. This program is considered a mandatory event for all newly selected master sergeants. Contact Master Sgt. LaShema Lewis- Karabuga at 416-1470 for additional information. 42nd FSS Customer Support closure The 42nd Force Support Squadron customer support will be closed today due to Air and Space Basic Course in-processing. Normal business hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon. For more information or to make an appointment, call the customer service line at 953-6487. Applying for federal employment Career Focus will host a class today from 1:30 to 3 p.m. This class will supply the knowledge to locate federal employment and discuss the different aspects of completing a résumé online. A federal job announcement will be reviewed in detail to understand all the requirements needed to apply for a particular job. This class is for spouses and dependents only. For more information, call 953-2353. Popsicle Friday Every Friday during the month of July is "Popsicle Friday." Residents of base family housing can pick up a popsicle in the Landings main office. Ice cream truck schedule An ice cream truck will be coming through the family housing areas Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. at Maxwell and 3 to 6 p.m. at Gunter. HQ AU/FMF office closure HQ AU/FMF (Maxwell finance office) customer service office will be closed Monday and Aug. 4 for inprocessing of students of Air War College and Air Command and Staff College. In case of an emergency, contact Master Sgt. Corine Carrillo at 953-8157. Protestant VBS Take a train ride on the Boomerang Express and discover the vastness of God's love in Vacation Bible School at Maxwell Elementary School Monday through July 31, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Children will learn that no matter where they go or what they do in life - it all comes back to Jesus. A meal will be provided for everyone each night from 5:30 to 6 p.m. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Angela Dotson at 953-2109. Catholic community VBS The Maxwell Catholic Community is now accepting registrations for Vacation Bible School, Tuesday through July 31, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Chapel 1 Annex. This year's theme explores ways to serve God and each other in "God's Big Backyard." A light family supper will be provided each evening of VBS, followed by class for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. There will be music, crafts and plenty of fun. On July 31, there will be a pool party for all enrolled families, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Maxwell's cadet pool. To register, contact Marie Visco, Catholic Religious Education Coordinator, at marie.visco@maxwell.af.mil or 953- 7602. Registration can also be done in the back of Chapel 1. Avoiding job burnout Family Life Education will host a class Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Do you take your work stress home with you? Feeling overwhelmed by job demands? Attend this class to learn how to avoid job burnout. Register by Monday. For more information, call 953-2353. Small business workshop Transition Assistance will host a class on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon. The Alabama State University Small Business Development Center conducts a Small Business Workshop at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. This class provides participants with information necessary for starting a business or franchise. Subjects include: marketing, financial, management, operations, and legal requirements. Register by Tuesday. For more information, call 953-9694. How to develop a winning résumé Career Focus will host a class on Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This workshop will cover the different types of résumés and help you develop the best résumé to get an interview. This workshop will provide information for inexperienced résumé writers. This class is for spouses and dependents only. Register by Tuesday. For more information, call 953-2353 Before you deploy Family Life Education will host a class on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There are checklists to complete before you deploy. This class teaches ways to maintain relationships with loved ones while deployed. Register by Tuesday. For more information, call 953-2353, Résumé writing workshop Transition Assistance will host a class on Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. This workshop will cover the different types of résumés and how to develop the best résumé to get an interview. This workshop will provide information for inexperienced résumé writers. Register by Tuesday. For more information, call 953-9694. NSPS classes Rating and rewarding performance in the National Security Personnel System, or NSPS, will be held Aug. 4-5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bldg. 804 room NW 201. Participants will learn how to rate and reward employee performance fairly and equitably. Participants will also examine the elements of a well-written supervisory assessment, consider the criteria for determining share assignment and payout distribution, and prepare for relevant performance conversations with their employees. Self-registration for this class available online at https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/Open-CoP.asp?Filter=OOED=AE-27. Once on the site, registrants should select the "Rating/Rewarding Performance" link to view the training dates. Each class is only open to 25 people and is on a first come first served basis. For more information, contact 953-6240. Chapel sponsors finance course The 42nd Air Base Wing Chapel will present "Financial Peace University" beginning in August. The course will be offered Wednesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., from Aug. 4 to Nov. 3 in Maxwell's Chapel 2. The course is a Biblically-based, accountability curriculum that teaches how to make the right financial decisions. In a small group format, this 13-lesson DVD course is taught by personal finance expert Dave Ramsey. It covers everything from budgeting and paying off debt to retirement and charitable giving. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Angela Dotson at 953-2109 or Maj. Doran Gillie at 953-5016. FEW Awards luncheon As part of Federal Women's month, Maxwell-Gunter Federally Employed Women, or FEW, will host an awards luncheon Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Officers' Club. Tickets are available for $15. The meal includes a gourmet chicken breast with vegetable medley, fruit cup, roll and tea. The deadline for ticket sales is Aug. 20. Tickets are available from Betty Littlejohn (953-1049), Nina Murphy (416-1459), Audrey Griffin (953-2786), and Ann Humphrey (416-2995). Back to school physicals The 42nd Medical Group is ready to assist TRICARE Prime enrollees with back-to school health care needs. A special Back-to-School clinic will be held Aug. 8, 8 a.m. to noon for any student age 3-18 years old that requires a school physical or will be playing any sports during the school year (cheerleading, basketball, softball, etc). Additionally, medication administration forms or Alabama Immunization Blue Cards (required for all students) will be completed. To schedule an appointment, call 953-3368 or go online at www.tricareonline. com (select school physical option after you are logged on to the website). Federal Women's Month awards August is Federal Women's Month at Maxwell. The Federal Women's Program Committee and Federally Employed Women are seeking nominations for the Federal Supervisor of the Year and for Distinguished Service Awards in four categories: GS or WG/WS grades 1 through 8/Pay Band 1; GS-9 or WG/WS equivalent and above/ Pay Bands 2 and 3; enlisted, all ranks, and officer, all ranks. Both men and women, civilian and military, may be nominated. Nominations are due by Aug.7. The contact for nominations is Shirley Robinson at 953-5254.