In honor of Women’s History Month, an informal presentations on ‘‘The Importance of Networking” will be held at Aegis Auditorium on March 26 from 11 a.m. – noon and will feature guest speaker, Dr. Rosalyn S. Hobson for the Society of Women Engineers, (SWE) http:⁄⁄www.swe.org.
Commissary to Hold Car Wash⁄Cookout Events in April
The Dahlgren Commissary will hold car wash⁄cookout events on April 14, 21, and 28 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch meals will be served for set prices, and car washes will be available for donations. All proceeds benefit American Logistics Agency, an organization that assists commissary employees in need.
Vanpool Riders Needed
Fredericksburg - NSF Dahlgren For $15 per month! Riders are needed for two vanpools from Ferry Farm Wal-Mart in Fredericksburg to Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. Effective April 1, one van serves A-side (Mainside) and the other B-Side (JWAC side). There is space for up to five riders on each van.
The monthly cost is $130 per person. The Transportation Incentive Program just increased to $115 per month which means a monthly out-of-pocket fee of $15. Ask your TIP coordinator for Metro Checks.
Wal-Mart morning pick-up (for A-side riders only) is 6:40 a.m. and afternoon pickup from A-side is roughly 4 p.m. (this equates to a 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. working schedule). Wal-Mart morning pickup (B-side riders only) is roughly 6:15 a.m. and afternoon pickup from B-side is 3:45 p.m. (this equates to a 7 a.m. to 3:30-3:45 p.m. work schedule).
For more information about the A-side van, please email Maria Gomez at maria.e.gomez@navy.mil, and for B-Side call or e-mail Linda Brown at 653-2676 or linda.f.brown@navy.mil or Gaylord Ugalde at 653-6593 or gaylord.ugalde@navy.mil.
Weight Watchers At Work
Weight Watchers at Work is held every Wednesday at the Chapel Annex at 11 a.m. To register or for more information, please contact Darlene Keating at (540) 653-7993.
Navy Ball Committee Being Formed
Planning for this year’s celebration of the Navy’s 233rd Birthday Celebration will begin soon! Committee members are needed to help plan this year’s event and conduct fundraising in support of Navy Ball. If you’re interested in participating, contact Lt. Graeme Hunt of Joint Warfare Analysis Center at (540) 284-0255.
DOSC Accepting Applications for Scholarship and Annual Charities Distribution<P>
The Dahlgren Officers’ Spouses’ Club is pleased to announce the application for the Rosemarie Blades Honorary Scholarship for 2008 is now available. The scholarship this year is divided into three categories:
High School Senior
Undergraduate Student
Spouse Undergraduate Student
Eligible candidates must be the dependent child or spouse of an active duty, retired or deceased military member who has served a permanent change of duty station (PCS) in Dahlgren, VA. Further eligibility requirements and application procedures are included in the applications. The amounts awarded will depend on funds raised by DOC and determined by the members of DOSC.
Please forward completed applications postmarked no later than April 15 to: DOSC Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 73, Dahlgren, VA 22448
Questions regarding the scholarship or application procedures may be directed to Scholarship Committee Chair, Rosemarie Blades by phone at 540-663-3115 or email at rdblades@crosslink.net Additional copies of the application can be downloaded from the DOSC Web site: http:⁄⁄members.tripod.com⁄dahl_osc.
The Dahlgren Officer’s Spouses’ Club (DOSC) is also proud to announce their 2008 charities distribution. DOSC raises funds by maintaining ‘‘The Second Tour” thrift shop located on NSASP Dahlgren. We accept gently used clothing and household goods and then sell them at the store. The moneys raised at the store are given back to the community and back to our base in the form of charitable contributions. We are now accepting nominations of charitable non-profit organizations in the King George⁄Dahlgren area. Nominations are due no later than April 15. Please submit a letter of request, to include:
Organization’s Name
A Brief Mission Statement
How the Organization Benefits the Local Community
How the Funds will be Spent
Contact Phone Number and E-mail
Send nomination letters to: Dahlgren Officer Spouses’ Club, Attn: Charities Committee, 722 Sampson Rd., Dahlgren, VA 22448
If you have any questions please call 653-7959 and a representative will return your call.
DAHLGREN& INDIAN HEAD
DoD Civilians Can Buy Foodat the Navy Exchange
As of Feb. 1, DoD civilians will be allowed to purchase food and non-alcoholic beverages at the Navy Exchange stores at Dahlgren and Indian Head, as well as use barber services at both sites. This privilege pertains to civilian employees with a DoD badge, and is extended only at Dahlgren and Indian Head. Visit the NEX today for a new lunch option!
Tax Season?
Must be time for the VITA Program!
The Military Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (MVITA) program offers NO COST preparation of federal and state income tax forms and electronic filing for military personnel, their dependents and military retirees. Appointments can be scheduled at NSF Indian Head (301) 744-6588 or NSF Dahlgren (540) 653-1839.
INDIAN HEAD
Navy College Office Representativeat Indian Head
A representative of the Navy College Office will be in the MWR gym office on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tricare Customer Serviceat IH Branch Medical Clinic
Questions about your Tricare health benefits? Visit Andrea Frye at the IH Branch Medical Clinic who can help Tricare beneficiaries with enrollment, claims, referral and authorization questions. Contact Andrea at (301) 744-4686, or visit Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. – noon.
Energetic Toastmasters
The Indian Head “Energetic“ Toastmasters Club 3173, a member of Toastmasters International, meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:30. Visitors are always welcome. Meetings last an hour and guests may bring their lunches. Contact Dee Dee Pettersen on (301) 744-6505 for details about Indian Head's Energetic Toastmasters Club.
To have information about your event or meeting announced in ‘‘Base Happenings,” call or email the Naval Support Activity South Potomac Public Affairs Office at (540) 284-0129 or jeron.hayes@navy.mil.
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