February 2011 | Happenings | MCCS SC

FEBRUARY 2011

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Valentine’s Dinner

2 MCCS HAPPENINGSFEBRUARY 2011

TOP STORIESPerformers

Early-bird discounts available Prices increase on March 1st

While general admission is free, premium seatingoptions include grand stand seating, an exclusive chalet,a beer garden and more.

Seating options, descriptions and pricingcan be found at

www.beaufortairshow.com/tickets


COVER STORIES

MCCS HAPPENINGSFEBRUARY 2011

TOP STORIES

Valentine’s DinnerAt Traditions (MCRD) andThe Officers’ Club (MCAS)$30.00 per person

Alcoholic drinks and gratuity not includedDinner reservations from 1800 to 2030 11 February deadline for reservations

Purchase tickets at either clubor for more information call:

228-7600 (The Officers’ Club) or228-1559 (Traditions)

LIVE ENTERTAIMENT at both locationsAttire is business casual

Free childcare for ages 5 and below. Parents will need to providea sack dinner and drink. Drop-off begins at 1730. Pick-up time is2100. Call the MCAS CDC 228-7290 or MCRD CDC 228-3514 forreservation. (Parents are required to fill out an emergency contact form)

Free activity for school aged children at both theaters. Includes pizza and PG-rated movie. Drop-off begins at 1730. Pick-up time is 2100. Register onlineat www.mccs-sc.com/theater. Call 228-1526 for more information.

The Officers’ Club MenuMixed Seafood CocktailSmoked Salmon Rosettes, Blue Crab Claws, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Remoulade & Cocktail Sauce

Shaved Baby Romaine saladTossed With Grande Manier Marinated Blood Oranges, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola Crumbles and citrus vinaigrette

Petit Grilled Filet Mignon & Deep Fried Lobster RavioliTopped with Cheron sauce (Tomato Hollandaise)Served with Rosemary Roasted Peruvian Potatoes & Assorted Baby Vegetable Sauté

Crème Brule

Traditions’ Menu Shrimp Cocktail with twin dipping sauces

Baby Iceberg Lettuce WedgeWith Crumble Blue Cheese, Bacon and Sliced Red Onions

Sliced Tenderloin And Sauteed ChickenSliced Tenderloin of Beef with an Au Poivre sauce paired with a Sautéed Chicken Breast served on a Roasted Tomato Coulis. Served with Petite Fingerling Potatoes and Sautéed Baby Vegetable Medley

An Array of Decadent Delights


Behavioral Health Branch

Prime for Life

On 4 January 2011 the Behavioral Health Prevention and Awareness Program launched a new pilot program designed to train Marines and Sailors on how to better “protect what they value”. Every “new join” from H&HS squadron who falls in the high risk age group of 18-25, will go through a “welcome aboard” substance abuse pre-vention program called Prime for Life. This prevention program couples new science and human behavior change theory. This program (PFL) teaches Marines and Sailors that alcohol and other substance abuse is a lifestyle health problem they can control.

The 8 hour course will be delivered in an in-teractive group format and the Marines and Sailors will be encouraged to participate in an online web based survey of their “personal behavioral choices” in their everyday life.

The trained staff in PFL provided the senior leadership and the squadron an overview of the “new join” program. This program will be an added piece of prevention and education that the Behavioral Health staff believes will produce positive “life choices” and a reduction in alcohol related incidents and substance abuse cases. Positive sup-port from all leaders and personal respon-sibility of those within the PFL program will influence its continued success.

For more information on the origin of this new prevention program and how to con-tact the certified instructors go to: www.mccssc.com/community/counseling.asp

Daniel Evans CASAC ICADACBehavioral Health Preventionand Awareness

EFMP Family Fun Night11 February, 1630-1730 MCRD BLDG 911

Exceptional family members families are invited to bring the children for a night of fun creating holiday cards for loved ones. Kids will enjoy using their imagination to cut, paint, glue, and bedazzle their gifts for you.

Registration is required to attend so please call Sanita Laddie at 228-3849 if interested. Also check out our website (http://www.mccs-sc.com/efmp/) for upcoming events and further details concerning the Exceptional Family Member Program.

Pro-Parents Communication Workshop 17 February, 0800-1200 MCAS BLDG 596, RM 215

Want more information on how to better communicate with your child’s school? If so this is the workshop for you! Come learn letter writing, problem solving, asser-tiveness, and organizing your child’s information to ensure you are properly com-municating your child’s needs.

Registration is required to attend so please call Sanita Laddie at 228-3849 if inter-ested. Also check out our website (http://www.mccs-sc.com/efmp/) for upcoming events and further details concerning the Exceptional Family Member Program.

Butterfly Effects: Self Stimulatory Behavior Workshop 25 February, 1715-1830 MCAS BLDG 596, RM 114

Presented by Butterfly Effects this workshop will cover but not be limited to:

-What Self stimulatory behavior looks like (topography)

-Different kinds of self stimulatory behavior, and who does it

-What is the function of self stimulatory behavior: Why do they do that?

-How the function of self stimulatory behavior can change

-Strategies for decreasing self stimulatory behavior

-Functional replacements for self stimulatory behavior: What can they do instead?

Registration is required to attend so please call Sanita Laddie at 228-3849 if inter-ested. Also check out our website (http://www.mccs-sc.com/efmp/) for upcoming events and further details concerning the Exceptional Family Member Program.

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILYMEMBER PROGRAM

Family Member Employment Assistance Program

Resume Writing Workshop17 February| MCAS Beaufort

Everything you need to create a winning résumé! We’ll cover how to effectively target employers, usage of cover letters and letters of recommendation. For mili-tary spouses and family members over 16 years of age. For more information con-

tact Veronica Perez, 228-6463, [email protected].

Interviewing Strategies Workshop24 February | MCAS Beaufort

Become interview savvy! Learn techniques on how to answer the toughest interview questions. For military spouses and family members over 16 years of age. For more information contact Veronica Perez, 228-6463, [email protected].

Career ResourceManagement Center

New Location For MCAS CRMC’s Classroom

All TAP, Pre-SEP, and VA Medical Record Review for MCAS Beaufort are held in Afterburners, Meeting Rm #124. All other workshops/briefs are held in Trailer 616B behind facilities mainte-nance. Please call your unit Career

Planner or 228-7701/6670 forinformation.


Military Saves Week is 20-27 February

Military Saves encourages:

• Developing a personal financial plan• Establishing good credit• Saving a portion of each paycheck• Enrolling in the Service Members’ Group Life Insurance, the Thrift Savings Plan, and, when eligible, the Savings Deposit Program.

www.militarysaves.org

February classes:

Developing a Financial Plan Using SMART Goals22 FEB | 1300-1500Education Bldg 596 Room 114 MCAS

Home Buying24 FEB | 0900-1100Bldg 923 Room 41 MCRDThe PFM program provides one-on-one counseling and unit classes.

For more information call MCAS at 228-7055 or MCRD at 228-2218.

PERSONAL FINANCIALMANAGEMENT PROGRAM



Contact Information:Alcohol Abuse Prevention | Dan Evans - 228-7752Domestic Violence and Child Abuse | Yucel Henderson - 228-6900Drug Demand Reduction Program | Gayle Wierzbicki - 228-7210Suicide Prevention | Tony Petrucci 228-7823

ReEntry is a play about coming home. This surprising and acclaimed new play, based on interviews with Marines and their families, puts aside politics and Hollywood alike to probe the unvarnished, and powerfully personal truths of those who serve and sacrifice. The 90 minute play that is inspirational, honest, even heartwarming; frank and funny that deals with the issues of combat operational stress, PTSD, and the experience of return-ing home. The performance will be followed with an interactive question and answer with the cast and crew. Behavioral Health Clinical support will be on-hand to assist any Marines, service members and their families if needed.

The former leader of the Navy-Marine Corps Combat Operational Stress Control Pro-gram (and retired CAPT) William Nash, M.D. said, ReEntry "portrayed Marines with respect, love, and humor, without feeling sorry for them, while side-stepping the political dangers of the topic with the grace of a matador."

The play will be preformed on MCAS Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island. The play is free and open to all eligible patrons.

AMERICAN RECORDS A THEATER COMPANY

for more information, call 228-7823

ReEntry

presents

Bridget Cantrell, Ph. D. Founder of Hearts Toward Home International and author of Down Range to Iraq and Back — “it was so real, so powerful and moving to the point of leaving me spellbound.”

Matthew Bogdanos, Colonel USMCR author of the best-selling book Thieves of Baghdad — “Based on hundreds of hours of interviews with returning combat veterans and refreshingly presented without agenda or sub-text, ReEntry is a tour-de-force of loneliness, fear, and anger overlaid with moments of warmth, growth, and inspiration.”

THE PLAY IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL ACTIVE DUTY, DEPENDENTS, RETIRED AND VETERANS.

3 February • 1500 • MCAS Beaufort Theatersocial reception with the cast at the O’Club 1730

4 February • 0900 & 2000 • MCRD PI Recruit Chapelsocial reception with the cast at Traditions 1800

Relocation Assistance

MCAS BeaufortWelcome Aboard: 16 FEBSmooth Move: 15 FEB

MCRD Parris IslandWelcome Aboard: 1 FEBSmooth Move: 8 FEB

MCRD Welcome Aboard Orientation 1 February | 1130 | LyceumMandatory for all MCRD Parris Island In-coming Military Personnel. Military family members and new civilian employees are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information please contact Kerry Copeland, ext. 2371, [email protected].

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1st Quarterly Road RaceAll eligible patrons are welcome to participate in both 5k road races:

MCAS Beaufort: 18 February, 0700, Starts at the Football Field

MCRD Parris Island: 23 February, 0700, Starts at the Fitness Center

Psychle - The Ride HomeIn honor of our Active Duty members who are serving overseas in Afghanistan and to their families who stand by them we would like to extend an opportunity to send a message of appreciation and gratitude their way.

MCAS and MCRD Fitness Centers would like to send a message that we sup-port their work, remain indebted to their service, and pray for their safe return to their families and friends at home.

We are asking that all of us join together in a concerted effort to pay tribute to their absence from home by cycling the distance from Afghanistan to Washing-ton, D.C.-- a total of 6,080 miles.

Come out and show your support for our Armed Forces overseas. Join this collaborative effort, with both fitness centers, to ride the distance (6080 miles) from Afghanistan to Washington, DC. Each participant will list their mileage for each fitness class on our log. We will total and post our progress on mccs-sc.com for you and our overseas friends.

Our goal date for completion is 15 May 2011 – Armed Forces Day.

All mileage will be accumulated duringthese group fitness classes with this symbol:

First Tee RegistrationRegister: 18 January 2011- 14 February 2011 in Building 172 Parris Island from 0830-1600 or at the Laurel Bay Human Resource Office from 0830-1530

The program is 22 February - 3 March with sessions at 1730 and 1830. The program will be at the Youth Fields at Laurel Bay.

These are NOT Golf Lessons. It is a pro-gram to teach kids core values through the avenue of golf. There are nine core values taught which include: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, con-fidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment. The program is for boys and girls ages 8-15. Children must be 8 years old by the first day of

class. Cost is $20. For more informa-tion contact Kenny Brown at 228-1707 or email [email protected]. You may also contact Ronnie Moore at 228-1586 or email [email protected].

Military Golf Schools1100-1300Tuesdays: The Legends at Parris IslandWednesdays: MCAS Beaufort Driving Range

Use your lunch break to improve your golf. Active Duty are invited to a FREE golf clinic at both bases. This 8 week program will be held on Tuesdays at The Legends and on Wednesdays at the MCAS Beau-fort driving range. Call the pro shop for more information at 228-2240.

Par 3 Shootout at The LegendsWednesday 16 February | 1600-1900

9-hole par 3 tournament with a 1630 shotgun start. It's a 2 person team scramble. Please arrive at 1600 for hole assignments. Please call the Pro Shop to sign up: 228-2240.

$25 entry fee includes:Greens fee, Entry fee, Unlimited hot dogs and chips, Closest to the pin contest

Golf

UPCOMINGRoad Races

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Golf

FEBRUARY 2011 MCCS HAPPENINGS

Semper Fit Survivor Fitness Camp0900 to 1100 - 3 days per weekMCAS: Tues, Wed, and Thurs | MCRD: Mon, Tues and Wed

Eight week team weight loss program – one team per Personal Trainer. Each in-stallation's program includes education, team challenges and fitness programming for those who need to lose 10 to 50 lbs. Sign up now at MCAS or MCRD Fitness Centers. Limited registration from 31 Jan-uary to 11 February 2011.

Details:

• Teams are limited to 5 members• Two teams each at MCAS and MCRD• Grand prizes to the winning team and

the winning trainer• All contestants will receive a private

consultation and assistance in com-pleting the required applications with a certified personal trainer

• Candidates must have a need to lose a minimum of 10 lbs and must be evaluated and recommended for this program by a MCCS personal trainer

• Eligibility to participate will be based on each applicant’s present fitness level and the final completion of all required documents and medical re-leases by the deadline of 11 February 2011

• Only authorized individuals with prop-er Military/DoD identification are eli-gible to apply. Please no guests.

• Must be 18 years of age at time of registration

• Program Rules will be provided at time of consultation

Contact: MCAS MCRD 843-228-7010 843-228-1562 843-228-6374 843-228-1563

American Heart MonthFebruary has been recognized by the American Heart Association, since 1963, as American Heart Month. Cardiovascular diseases, including strokes and heart attacks, are our nation's No. 1 killer. The purpose of American Heart Month is to increase public knowl-edge of various cardiovascular diseases and encouraging heart healthy habits to promote prevention.

According to the CDC, living a heart healthy lifestyle includes making wise daily food choices. Here are some of their recommendations: • Choose lean meats and poultry with-

out skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat.

• Select fat-free, 1% fat and low-fat dairy products.

• Cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to re-duce trans fat in your diet.

• Cut back on foods high in dietary cho-lesterol. Aim to eat less than 300 mg of cholesterol each day.

• Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars.

• Choose and prepare foods with little or no salt. Aim to eat less than 2,300 mg of sodium per day (or less than 1,500 mg if you are in a higher risk group for high blood pressure).

• If you drink alcohol, drink in modera-tion. That means no more than one drink per day if you're a woman and two drinks per day if you're a man.

• Keep an eye on your portion sizes. To learn about American Heart Month vis-it www.americanheart.org For more infor-mation on developing a healthier lifestyle visit www.mccssc.org and click on Sem-per Fit or call Health Promotion 228-7616.

Beach Body Boot CampMCRD Parris Island Fitness CenterMarch 28 - 5 May at 0900 and 1645 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Summer comes early in South Carolina. Prepare yourself with this six week pro-gram that will have you body beach-ready in no time. Boot Camp includes a variety of group fitness classes to keep the pro-gram new and exciting.

Registration begins 28 February - 11 March. Assessments begin 14 March – 25 March 25 For more information call the MCRD Personal Trainers at (843)228-1563/1562

Quail Hunts atGruber Hunting PreserveSt. George, South Carolina5 February 2011Leaving from Outdoor Recreation, MCAS Building 1219

Providing a morning quail hunt of 50 birds for two groups of 4. Afternoon hunt of 40 birds for a group of 4. Cost for morning hunt is $120.00 per person. Cost for af-ter noon hunt is $90.00 per person. Lunch and transportation will be provided. For more information call Outdoor Recreation at 228-7272. Participants must have valid SC Hunting license.

Dance & Gymnastics Classes forChildren ages 2-6Now offering a variety of dance and gym-nastics classes for children ages 2-6: Tumbling Two’s, Introductory, Beginning Dance, Introductory, and Beginning Gym-nastics. Visit MCCS-SC.com and click on Semper Fit. The Dance and Gymnas-tics brochure is in the sidebar. Register in Building 172 Parris Island during the hours of 0830-1600. For more information contact Stephanie Connelly at 228-1587 or email [email protected].

Youth Baseball/Softball Registration18 January 2011-14 February 2011Registration is available at the following two locations:

Recreation Building 172 Parris Island Hours: 0830-1600Human Resource Building Laurel BayHours: 0830-1530

Boys and girls ages 4-14 are eligible to sign up for baseball and softball. Boys and girls must be 4 years old by 1 March 2011. Practices begin the week of 7 March 2011. The cost is $20 per child, and the opening ceremony is 26 March. Season begins week of 4 April 2011. For more information contact Kenny Brown at 228-1707 or email [email protected]. You may also contact Ronnie Moore at 228-1586 or email [email protected].

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FREE INFORMATION & INCENTIVES! PRIZES FOR THE TOP 3 IN TWO CATEGORIES!

DETAILS:THE PURPOSE of the Family Fun & Fitness program is to make lasting lifestyle changes in diet & exercise for a healthier you and your family!

This program is brought to you by MCRD Parris Island Commissary, Semper Fit and Marine Corps Community Services. All authorized pa-trons ages 18 and up are eligible to participate. Children walking and in strollers and pets are welcome to accompany their parents.

TO PARTICIPATE, register and weigh in between 4 -14 January 2011. Semper Fit Personnel will be available at the MCRD Parris Island Com-missary to register participants and take measurements on 4, 7 11 and 14 January from 1000-1200 and 1600-1800. If you are unable to come to the Commissary on those dates, please call your Fitness Center to schedule an appointment: MCRD Parris Island 228-1563, MCAS Beau-fort 228-6374 or NHB Health Promotion 228-5344.

INFORMATION AND INCENTIVES will be provided at registration. PRIZES will be awarded on 14 May in two categories: • Most Weight lost • Biggest Reduction In Inches

WEEKDAY WALK GROUPS will be held Monday through Thursday at 1600.

SATURDAY HEALTHY KID PROGRAM will be held EVERY Saturday from 15 January to 7 May at the Parris Island Youth Center from 1000-1200. Program will include physical activity, crafts, education and a healthy snack. Parents must sign their children in before leaving.

Your COMMISSARY… It’s Worth The Trip!For your fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, Boars Head® deli and Healthy Choice® meats and, as always, great buys on your everyday needs.

EVENT SCHEDULE4-14 January Registration & Weigh In

4,7,11 & 14 January On-site registration at the Commissary from 1000-1200 and 1600-1800

14 January Official Start

18 January MCAS Quarterly Road Race

18 January Family Fitness Lifestyle Event at the Commissary time TBA

23 January MCRD Quarterly Road Race

9 February Valentine Couple’s Walk

22 February American Heart Month Event at the Commissary time TBA

14 March National Nutrition Event at the Commissary time TBA

18 March St. Patrick’s Run/Walk

19 April Panel Discussion at the Commissary time TBA

20 April Earth Day Walk

14 May Grand Finale Run/Walk

RECURRING EVENTSEvery Monday MCRD Parris Island Group

Walks 1600

Every Tuesday MCAS Beaufort Group Walks 1600

Every Wednesday MCRD Parris Island Group Walks 1600

Every Thursday MCAS Beaufort Group Walks 1600

PROGRAM CONTACTSKathy Williams – Health Promotion – 228-7616

Chuck Culpepper – Adult & Youth Sports – 228-1561Cindy Six – Commissary – 228-3727

INFORMATION LINKSwww.mccs-sc.com; www.commissaries.com

www.eatsmartmovemore.org; www.mypyramid.gov

PRESENTED BY

14 JANUARY – 14 MAY 2011MAKING LIFESTYLE CHANGES FORA HEALTHIER YOU


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14 JANUARY – 14 MAY 2011


Assorted Colors, Long Stem Roses for Valentine’s Day

At Traditions | $30.00 per personDinner reservations from 1800 to 2030 11 February deadline for reservations

Childcare availableAlcoholic drinks and gratuity not included

Call 228-1500 to reserve your ticketsor for more information

Valentine’s DinnerValentine’s Dinner

Show that special someone you care with a bouquet of roses on Valentine’s

Day. Pre-order yours today while supplies last. Available at:

MCRD MCX, Laurel Bay 7-Day




MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

NEW CHILDREN’S LUNCH BUFFET PRICE:

Ages 0-5: FREEAges 6-12: $4.00

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a la carte menu no longer availableLUNCH BUFFET HOURS:

Mon-Fri: 1100-1300ALL RANKS WELCOME

Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/traditions.pi

SUNDAYSunday Brunch 1100-1330

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For more information or reservations call us at 843-228-1500

or visit us online at mccs-sc.com

Lunch Buffet Featuring:ROAST BEEF AND

FRIED CHICKENSoup and Salad Bar, Sides,

Drink & Dessert $7.95

POT LUCKLUNCH BUFFET

Soup and Salad Bar, Sides,Drink & Dessert $7.95

FISH FRYDAY LUNCH BUFFETSoup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

BOSS’ NIGHT & HAPPY HOUR 1600-1800COME AND MEET THE CAST OF RE-ENTRY !







Happy Hour 1600-1800







Happy Hour 1600-1800TROOP APPRECIATION NIGHT

All Ranks / 1600-1800

CLOSED FORPRESIDENTS

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FISH FRYDAY LUNCH BUFFETSoup and Salad Bar, Sides,

Drink & Dessert $7.95Happy Hour 1600-1800

A L L H A N D S W E L C O M E | W E D N E S D A Y I S

STEAK NIGHT1 7 0 0 - 2 0 0 0

It’s Back! Steak Night as it used to be: Select your size and have it cut in front of you. Includes all you can eat soup and salad bar, fresh warm yeast rolls and butter, fresh vegetable

du jour, and choice of baked potato, baked sweet potato or steak fries.

Reservations required: 228-1500

FEBRUARY

Lunch Buffet Featuring:FRIED PORK CHOPS,LIVER AND ONIONS,CHICKEN TENDERSSoup and Salad Bar, Sides,


Valentine’s Dinner1800-2030 | See Ad

For more information or reservations call us at

843-228-1500or visit us online at

mccs-sc.com

BLACK HISTORY MONTHCELEBRATION LUNCHEON

16 FEBRUARY 1100-1300Special menu designed by the Traditions chefs: BBQ Pork Ribs, Fried Chicken, Sliced Ham, Sliced

Turkey, Collard Greens, Black-eyed Peas, Yams, Mac and Cheese, Red Rice, Stuffing, Cornbread, Biscuits, Chicken Noodle Soup

ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETSoup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95



BLACK HISTORYMONTH

CELEBRATION LUNCHEON (SEE AD)

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Single Stem$399

AVOID the RUSH!Don’t Forget Your Sweetheart

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Lunch Buffet Featuring:FRIED PORK CHOPS,LIVER AND ONIONS,CHICKEN TENDERSSoup and Salad Bar, Sides,


BLACK HISTORY MONTHCELEBRATION LUNCHEON

16 FEBRUARY 1100-1300Special menu designed by the Traditions chefs:

BBQ Pork Ribs, Fried Chicken, Sliced Ham,Sliced Turkey, Collard Greens, Black-eyed Peas,

Yams, Mac and Cheese, Red Rice, Stuffing,Cornbread, Biscuits, Chicken Noodle Soup

ATTENDING THE VALENTINES DINNER?

Don’t Forget Your SweetheartSee Page 15 for MCCS ' Special Roses Promotion

Find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/traditions.piand get daily buffet menu updates, special deals and more!

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■ Retired Activities, p. 13http://mccs-sc.com/RAO

■ Health, Fitness & Recreation, p. 6http://mccs-sc.com/recreation/sports.asp

■ Single Marine Program,p. 15http://mccs-sc.com/SMP

■ Family Matters(Career), p. 4http://mccs-sc.com/crmc.asp

■ Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB), p. 17http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB

■ Child, Youth & Teen, p. 14http://mccs-sc.com/community/community.asp

■ Travel, p. 14http://mccs-sc.com/ITT

■ Education, p. 18http://mccs-sc.com/lifelong

■ Library, p. 18http://mccs-sc.com/lifelong/libraries.html

■ Food & Hospitality, p. 9/12http://mccs-sc.com/food.asp

■ Retail / Shopping, p. 16http://mccs-sc.com/shopping.asp


FEBRUARY CALENDAR

● VA Medical Record Review , MCAS CRMC, 0800-1600► L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0930-1130► Wing Night, Brig N' Brew, 1900● Chess Night, Afterburners, 1900

● (1st-4th) Transition Assistance Program (TAP), 0800-1600●5 Love Languages for MALS-31, Officers' Club, 0900-1300► Show Me the Money, Training Room, 1000-1130►Welcome Aboard, Lyceum, 1130-1300►(1st and 2nd) Stress Manage-ment Classes, Bldg 17, 1300-1600 ►Career Assessments, CRMC, 1300-1600


FEBRUARY CALENDARSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

► MCRD Parris Island ● MCAS Beaufort / Laurel Bay

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●/► Super Bowl Party, Brig & Brew and Afterburners, 1900► Sunday Brunch, Traditions, 1100-1300

7 8 9●L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, MCAS MCFTB Office, 0830-1630►Back to Basics- Sewing 101, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1200●Flightline Golf School #1, MCAS Driving Range, 1100-1300

10 11●5 Love Languages for MALS-31, Officers' Club, 0930-1200►Book Signing, General Abel, 1000-1200● Hearts Apart Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1000-1200►EFMP Family Fun Night, MCRD BLDG 911, 1630-1730 ●Movie Night, Afterburners,1900

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●VMFA-251 Kids-N-Deploy-ment, MCAS BOQ, 1000-1200

13► Sunday Brunch, Traditions, 1100-1300

14►PreSeparation Brief, MCRD CRMC, 0730-1600●Career Assessment, MCAS CRMC, 1300-1500●►Valentine's Dinner, The O-Club & Traditions, 1800-2030►Wing Night, Brig N' Brew, 1900●Be My Valentine (Pie eating contest), Afterburners, 1900

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●Pro-Parents Communication Workshop, MCAS BLDG 596, RM 215, 0800-1200 ●Who Moved My Cheese, MCAS MCFTB Office, 1000-1230●Lunch time 9-ball pool tourna-ment, Afterburners, 1200►Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N' Brew, 1900-2300●Resume Writing Workshop, MCAS Beaufort

18●Quarterly Road Race, MCAS Beaufort, 0700►(18th-19th) Marriage Week-end Workshop, Fellowship Room-RMC, Day 1- 1830-2130 Day 2- 0900-1700●Hearts Apart Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1000-1200●Movie Night, Afterburners, 1900Universal/Adventure Island Trip Orlando, FL

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●Kids on the Home Front, Youth Center on Laurel Bay, 1000-1130

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► Sunday Brunch, Traditions, 1100-1300●Cornhole Tournament, Afterburners, 1900

Military Saves Week

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●Chess Night, Afterburners, 1900►Wing Night Every Monday Night @ Brig N’ Brew, 1900

22● Family Care Plan Class, MCFTB House, 0900-1100►Social Networking Safety for the Military Family, MCFTB Training Room, 1000-1500► Golf Boot Camp #3, The Legends, 1100-1300 ● Developing a Financial Plan, Education Bldg 596 Room 114 MCAS, 1300-1500 ► Survivor Benefit Plan, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600● (22nd-23rd) Stress Manage-ment Classes, MCAS Beaufort, Bldg 807, 1300-1600

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► Quarterly Road Race, MCRD, 0700● Federal Employment Work-shop, MCAS CRMC, 0800-1600► Back to Basics-Budgeting 101, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1200●Flightline Golf School #3, MCAS Driving Range, 1100-1300 ● 4 Lenses for MWSS 273, Officers' Club, 1730-2000● Tips for Thriving During a De-ployment, MCAS MCFTB Office, 1800-2000

24● Survivor Benefit Plan, MCAS CRMC, 0800-0930► Home Buying, Bldg 923 Room 41 MCRD, 0900-1100 ● LINKS for Marines at Cpls School,1000-1630► Job Fair Strategies, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600► Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N' Brew, 1900-2300● SNCO Cornhole Tournament, Afterburners, 1900● Interviewing Strategies Work-shop, MCAS Beaufort

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► L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1500● Hearts Apart Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1000-1200● Butterfly Effects: Self Stimula-tory Behavior Workshop, MCAS BLDG 596, RM 114, 1715-1830 ● Hearts Apart Movie Night, MCFTB House, 1830-2130

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► Family Readiness Volunteer Training, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1400● LINKS for Kids, MCFTB Office, MCAS, 1000-1400● Movie Night, Afterburners, 1900● Guitar Hero Competition, After-burners, 1900


28►DTAP/VA Medical Record Re-view, MCRD CRMC, 0800-1600►L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Train-ing- Presentation Day, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1200►Depot Family Readiness Meeting, Traditions, 1700-1800►Wing Night, Brig N' Brew, 1900Last Day for Air Show Tickets Before Price Increase

Reoccuring Single Marine & Sailor Program Events:

Weekly Wing Night every Monday Night Brig N' Brew 1900Weekly Movie Night every Tuesday Night Brig N' Brew 1900Weekly Texas Hold'em every Tuesday Night Afterburners 1900Weekly Karaoke w/DJ Donna every Wednesday Night Afterburners 1900-2300Weekly Karaoke w/DJ Donna every Thursday Night Brig N' Brew 1900-2300Weekly Movie Night every Friday Night Afterburners 1900

●(1st-4th) Transition Assistance Program (TAP), MCAS CRMC, 0800-1600►Show me the Money, MCFTB Training Room, 1000-1130►Welcome Aboard, Lyceum, 1130-1300►(1st and 2nd) Stress Manage-ment Classes, MCRD Parris Island Bldg 17, 1300-1600 ►Career Assessments, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600

●Pre-Separation Brief (Pre-SEP), MCAS CRMC, 0730-1600●Smooth Move, MCAS Beaufort, BLDG 596, Rm 114, 0800-1000►(15th-17th) Transition Assis-tance Program , MCRD CRMC, 0800-1600●Handy Spouse: Auto Care, MCFTB House, 1000-1200► Golf Boot Camp #2, The Leg-ends, 1100-1300 ► Effective Communication Skills, Bldg 17, 1300-1600►L.I.N.K.S. for WFTBN , MCFTB Training Room, 0830-1430

► Smooth Move, IPAC, 0800-1000●(8th-11th) TAP, CRMC, 0800-1600►Beyond the Brief: Stress/Spouse, Training Room, 1000-1400► Golf Boot Camp #1, The Leg-ends, 1100-1300 ► (8th and 9th) Anger Manage-ment Classes, Bldg 17, 1300-1600► Federal Employment, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600► (8th-10th) L.I.N.K.S. for Spous-es, Training Room, 1730-2100

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● (1st-4th) Transition Assistance Program (TAP), 0800-1600●5 Love Languages for MALS-31, Officers' Club, 0900-1300► Show Me the Money, Training Room, 1000-1130►Welcome Aboard, Lyceum, 1130-1300►(1st and 2nd) Stress Manage-ment Classes, Bldg 17, 1300-1600 ►Career Assessments, CRMC, 1300-1600


FEBRUARY CALENDARSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

► MCRD Parris Island ● MCAS Beaufort / Laurel Bay

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●/► Super Bowl Party, Brig & Brew and Afterburners, 1900► Sunday Brunch, Traditions, 1100-1300

7 8 9●L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, MCAS MCFTB Office, 0830-1630►Back to Basics- Sewing 101, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1200●Flightline Golf School #1, MCAS Driving Range, 1100-1300

10 11●5 Love Languages for MALS-31, Officers' Club, 0930-1200►Book Signing, General Abel, 1000-1200● Hearts Apart Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1000-1200►EFMP Family Fun Night, MCRD BLDG 911, 1630-1730 ●Movie Night, Afterburners,1900

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●VMFA-251 Kids-N-Deploy-ment, MCAS BOQ, 1000-1200


14►PreSeparation Brief, MCRD CRMC, 0730-1600●Career Assessment, MCAS CRMC, 1300-1500●►Valentine's Dinner, The O-Club & Traditions, 1800-2030►Wing Night, Brig N' Brew, 1900●Be My Valentine (Pie eating contest), Afterburners, 1900

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●Pro-Parents Communication Workshop, MCAS BLDG 596, RM 215, 0800-1200 ●Who Moved My Cheese, MCAS MCFTB Office, 1000-1230●Lunch time 9-ball pool tourna-ment, Afterburners, 1200►Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N' Brew, 1900-2300●Resume Writing Workshop, MCAS Beaufort

18●Quarterly Road Race, MCAS Beaufort, 0700►(18th-19th) Marriage Week-end Workshop, Fellowship Room-RMC, Day 1- 1830-2130 Day 2- 0900-1700●Hearts Apart Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1000-1200●Movie Night, Afterburners, 1900Universal/Adventure Island Trip Orlando, FL

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●Kids on the Home Front, Youth Center on Laurel Bay, 1000-1130

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► Sunday Brunch, Traditions, 1100-1300●Cornhole Tournament, Afterburners, 1900

Military Saves Week

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●Chess Night, Afterburners, 1900►Wing Night Every Monday Night @ Brig N’ Brew, 1900

22● Family Care Plan Class, MCFTB House, 0900-1100►Social Networking Safety for the Military Family, MCFTB Training Room, 1000-1500► Golf Boot Camp #3, The Legends, 1100-1300 ● Developing a Financial Plan, Education Bldg 596 Room 114 MCAS, 1300-1500 ► Survivor Benefit Plan, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600● (22nd-23rd) Stress Manage-ment Classes, MCAS Beaufort, Bldg 807, 1300-1600

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► Quarterly Road Race, MCRD, 0700● Federal Employment Work-shop, MCAS CRMC, 0800-1600► Back to Basics-Budgeting 101, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1200●Flightline Golf School #3, MCAS Driving Range, 1100-1300 ● 4 Lenses for MWSS 273, Officers' Club, 1730-2000● Tips for Thriving During a De-ployment, MCAS MCFTB Office, 1800-2000

24● Survivor Benefit Plan, MCAS CRMC, 0800-0930► Home Buying, Bldg 923 Room 41 MCRD, 0900-1100 ● LINKS for Marines at Cpls School,1000-1630► Job Fair Strategies, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600► Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N' Brew, 1900-2300● SNCO Cornhole Tournament, Afterburners, 1900● Interviewing Strategies Work-shop, MCAS Beaufort

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► L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1500● Hearts Apart Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1000-1200● Butterfly Effects: Self Stimula-tory Behavior Workshop, MCAS BLDG 596, RM 114, 1715-1830 ● Hearts Apart Movie Night, MCFTB House, 1830-2130

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► Family Readiness Volunteer Training, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1400● LINKS for Kids, MCFTB Office, MCAS, 1000-1400● Movie Night, Afterburners, 1900● Guitar Hero Competition, After-burners, 1900


28►DTAP/VA Medical Record Re-view, MCRD CRMC, 0800-1600►L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Train-ing- Presentation Day, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1200►Depot Family Readiness Meeting, Traditions, 1700-1800►Wing Night, Brig N' Brew, 1900Last Day for Air Show Tickets Before Price Increase

Reoccuring Single Marine & Sailor Program Events:

Weekly Wing Night every Monday Night Brig N' Brew 1900Weekly Movie Night every Tuesday Night Brig N' Brew 1900Weekly Texas Hold'em every Tuesday Night Afterburners 1900Weekly Karaoke w/DJ Donna every Wednesday Night Afterburners 1900-2300Weekly Karaoke w/DJ Donna every Thursday Night Brig N' Brew 1900-2300Weekly Movie Night every Friday Night Afterburners 1900


FEBRUARY CALENDAR

● Family Readiness Vol. Training, MCFTB House, 0830-1300►Book Signing, General Abel, MCX, 1100-1500►Interviewing Strategies, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600►Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N' Brew, 1900-2300●SNCO Cornhole competition, Afterburners, 1900

►Back to Basics-Nutrition 101, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1200●►SMP Meetings Brig & Brew and Afterburners 1000/1400

●Family Care Plan Training, MCFTB House, 1000-1200●Lunch time 9-ball pool tourna-ment, Afterburners, 1200●ReEntry Play, MCAS Base Theatre, 1500►Resume Writing, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600●L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, MCAS MCFTB Office, 1730-1900►Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N' Brew, 1900-2300

►ReEntry Play, Recruit Chapel, 0900►Leadership Series- Attitude, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1130●Hearts Apart Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1000-1200●Movie Night, Afterburners, 1900►ReEntry Play, Recruit Chapel, 2000

●4 Lenses for 533 Spouses, MCAS BOQ●L.I.N.K.S. for 533 Spouses, MCAS BOQ, 0800-1700►L.I.N.K.S. for Couples, MCRD MCFTB Training Room, 0900-1500●Kids on the Home Front, Youth Center on Laurel Bay, 1000-1130Quail Hunts at Gruber Hunting Preserve

●(1st-4th) Transition Assistance Program (TAP), MCAS CRMC, 0800-1600►Show me the Money, MCFTB Training Room, 1000-1130►Welcome Aboard, Lyceum, 1130-1300►(1st and 2nd) Stress Manage-ment Classes, MCRD Parris Island Bldg 17, 1300-1600 ►Career Assessments, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600

●Pre-Separation Brief (Pre-SEP), MCAS CRMC, 0730-1600●Smooth Move, MCAS Beaufort, BLDG 596, Rm 114, 0800-1000►(15th-17th) Transition Assis-tance Program , MCRD CRMC, 0800-1600●Handy Spouse: Auto Care, MCFTB House, 1000-1200► Golf Boot Camp #2, The Leg-ends, 1100-1300 ► Effective Communication Skills, Bldg 17, 1300-1600►L.I.N.K.S. for WFTBN , MCFTB Training Room, 0830-1430

► Smooth Move, IPAC, 0800-1000●(8th-11th) TAP, CRMC, 0800-1600►Beyond the Brief: Stress/Spouse, Training Room, 1000-1400► Golf Boot Camp #1, The Leg-ends, 1100-1300 ► (8th and 9th) Anger Manage-ment Classes, Bldg 17, 1300-1600► Federal Employment, MCRD CRMC, 1300-1600► (8th-10th) L.I.N.K.S. for Spous-es, Training Room, 1730-2100

►Vehicle Maintenance 101, Bldg 20 (Fleet Veh. Shop), 0900-1200►Black History Month Luncheon, Traditions, 1100-1300●Flightline Golf School #2, Driv-ing Range, 1100-1300●Welcome Aboard, The Officers’ Club, 1130-1300 ●Troop Appreciation, Afterburners, 1500-1700►Par 3 Shootout, Legends, 1600●VMFA-115 Pre Deployment Brief, Officers' Club, 1800-2000






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Mon-Fri: 1100-1300ALL RANKS WELCOME

MCCS Banquets and CateringLet us help you plan and host the perfect social event. Whether it’s a wedding reception, reunion, promotion, retirement party, PME or a unit event, contact our Catering Office at 228-7600.

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THE OFFICERS’ CLUBFor more information or reservations call us at

843-228-7600or visit us onlineat mccs-sc.com

CLOSED FORPRESIDENTS

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Valentine’s Dinner1800-2030 | See Ad

FULL HOT & COLDLUNCH BUFFET

Sides, Drink & Dessert $8.00

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At The Officers’ ClubDinner reservations from 1800 to 2030

$30.00 per personAlcoholic drinks and gratuity not included

Call 228-7600 to reserve your ticketsor for more information

Valentine’s DinnerValentine’s Dinner

Only$1899dozSingle Stem$399

Show that special someone you care with a bouquet of roses on

Valentine’s Day. Pre-order yours today while supplies

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Great American Taste TestMCAS Food CourtPardon our dust! The MCAS Food Court is getting a new name, a new look and a new menu. Stay tuned next month for details. In the meantime, stop by for lunch or breakfast and be part of our Great American Taste Test. Try out new menu items and give your feedback on your favorite selections.


More online under the “Retired Activities” tab at http://mccs-sc.comMCCS Retired Activities on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortRAO

Some Tips for Filing aVA Disability Claim

Filing a claim for disability compensa-tion can be a stressful experience.

Some things that appear clear and certain to you may not be to others. Additionally, legal requirements can sometimes be confusing and time consuming. To have the best experi-ence possible, here are some recom-mendations:

1. If you are still on active duty think-ing about getting out and planning to file a claim, go through the Career Re-source Management Center at your installation. To qualify you must have between 60 and 180 days left on ac-tive duty before you start Terminal Leave. CRMC will take your claim and have you examined before you go home. Normally, decisions are avail-able about 2-3 months after you sepa-rate or retire.

2. If you are still on active duty but have less than 60 days to go, you can file a “Quick Start” claim. Quick Start claims are processed at dedicated facilities so decisions are quicker for most Veterans.

3. If you have been out of service for less than a year, think you might have a claim, but are unsure if you want to “go through the hassle,” apply through the nearest VA office. The evidence is fresher and cleaner, there are un-likely to be what we refer to as “inter-current injuries” i.e. your back hurts a little, later you work as a long haul truck driver or a construction worker and don’t file a claim for years. In such cases even if there is some docu-mentation of “something in service” without evidence of treatment for the condition within the first year, service connection is less certain.

4. If you’re concerned that it might not be appropriate to take money for a condition because you say to yourself, “I’m fine, I was just doing my duty and I have a job.” Consider this: If your claim is granted you can always de-cline to receive the money. If, at a lat-er date, your condition worsens or you age and it interferes with your work, or you decide you want compensa-tion after all you can always contact the VA (1-800-827-1000). They will examine you and determine your cur-rent level of disability. They will not try to determine whether you warrant ser-vice connection in the first place.

5. If you have been out of the service longer but still think you have a con-dition related to your service, please apply. There is no filing time limit. It just might be a little more complex and take a little longer because of the need to develop more records.

6. The Department of Veteran's Affairs goal is to complete all claims within 125 days or four months by 2015 with 95 percent accuracy. Right now more than 30 percent of their claims have been pending longer than that. Some claims, such as those involving partic-ipation in nuclear tests, covert opera-tions, military sexual trauma or other similar circumstances where records may be difficult to locate can and fre-quently do take longer, sometimes much longer.

7. To meet the challenge of a rapidly growing claims volume, VA has signif-icantly increased their staff. The jobs are complex and it takes a while to be-come fully qualified. Therefore, if you think they made a mistake, ask-- you may be right. As stated earlier, one of their goals is to get their quality level to 95 percent by 2015. Currently their quality level is 84 percent. While a sig-nificant portion their quality problems reflect process errors rather than er-rors in the final decision with respect to the granting or denying of benefits, rates paid and effective dates of pay-ment, they do make mistakes.

Stay tuned for part II of this article, “How You Can Help Yourself and VA,” in the March Happenings.

For more information about MCCS-SC Retired Activities, please contact:Vonda Jones, Retired Activities Coor-dinator, [email protected], 843-228-6222

Get "daily" updates, info and ask questions on the MCCS Retired Activ-ities' Facebook page (see link below).


The Original Harlem Globetrotters29 March at 1900, Savannah Civic Center$18 per person (adult or child)

Join Information Tours & Travel as we celebrate the Harlem Globetrotters' 85th consecutive season with their dazzling 2011 “4 Times the Fun” World Tour showcasing the wholesome family entertainment that has provided life-time memories for generations of fans. Tickets prices TBA. For more details visit ITT aboard Parris Island or call 228-1540

Daytona 500 International Speedway20 February 2011 at 1300Daytona, FL

Forty-three of the best stock car drivers in the world compete in “The Great American Race,” NASCAR’s big-

gest, richest and most prestigious event. Day-tona International Speedway is honoring our military by offering discounts up to 50% off ticket prices. Check with the ITT at 228-1540 for details on the following:

Military Great American Race – 1 Super Stretch Terrace Seat $60.00 / gate price $139.00

Turn 1 Tower Offer – 1 Lockhart Tower Seat $100.00 / gate price $144.00

Petty Tower Offer – 1 Petty Tower Seat $202.00/ gate price $364.00

Walt Disney World Park Tickets: Special PriceWalt Disney World is proud to present “Let the Memories Begin” with a special offer on park tickets. From now until 28 September 2011 ac-tive and retired military personnel can purchase:

· Disney 4 Day Military Promotional Park Hopper ticket for $138.00 each· Disney 4 Day Military Promotional Base ticket with water parks fun and more for $138.00 each· Disney 4 Day Military Promotional Park Hopper with water parks fun and more

for $165.00 each

Members or spouses can buy up to six (6) tickets and must be present when activating tickets at the gate. A valid military ID will be required for admission. All six (6) tickets must be


Meet Kie Moccio, a Family Child Care ProviderKie Moccio, a Family Child Care Provider, has recently earned her Child Development As-sociate (CDA) credential. CDAs are able to meet the specific needs of children and work with parents to nurture children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a child development framework. Moccio ex-plains, “I really enjoy being able to work with parents to determine goals for their children, and I’m able to support these goals on a day-to-day basis.”

Family Child Care (FCC) homes offer safe, high quality child care through high stan-dards for quality and well-trained staff in a family/home atmosphere with a small group of children in either government housing or a private home off the installation in the Beaufort area.

Moccio speaks to how the FCC program benefits the provider, families, and children. “I encourage parents to take advantage of the FCC program especially for children four and under. Care is individualized for that specific child’s needs and there is a low pro-vider-to-child ratio.”

The FCC program is a wonderful opportu-nity for a stay-at-home mother to earn an income. Moccio says, “earning my CDA cre-dential and becoming a FCC provider really gives me a sense of pride and accomplish-ment. I’m not only able to stay at home with my kids, but I’m also able to be a business

owner while fulfilling a passion. As a FCC provider, I’m really able to have it all.”

Are you looking for a home child care pro-vider or are you looking to become a part of the FCC network? Call Janet Knotts at 846-2270 for more information.

News from the MCRD CDCBreakfast of LoveMonday, 14 February | 0600-1000Parris Island Child Development CenterFor more information please call the Parris Island CDC front desk at 228-3514.

Our Hourly care service in Bumble Bees class-room is offered from 0600- 1800 at building 115. Please call to reserve care at 228-3514.Our Saturday care service is offered from 0500-1800 at building 699. Please call to re-serve care at 228-3514.

purchased at the same time and be used by the same person on any and all days. Tickets may not be used after 30 September 2011. As the “Military Salute” Theme Park ticket promotion continues Walt Disney World is offering up to 40% discount for stays at the Walt Disney re-sorts to active duty and retired U.S. military per-sonnel that book through All Points Travel lo-cated at PI (this special is not available online). A resort room night offer not only provides the greatest Walt Disney World experience but also amazing perks such as full use of Disney World Transportation, Disney’s Magical Express, Extra Magic hours, and much more. For more details visit ITT aboard PI or call 843-228-1540.

Spring Break at Universal Studios Depart: Sunday, 27 March 2011

Return: Wednesday, 30 March 2011Trip includes – deluxe motor coach trans-

portation from PI to Orlando and back, accommodations for 3 nights and a 2 day

base admission ticket to Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure. For more details and pricing visit ITT (Information, Tickets and

Tours) aboard Parris Island or call843-228-1540.

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MCCS HAPPENINGSJUNE 2010


SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PROGRAM


SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PROGRAMBe My Valentine(Pie Eating Contest)14 February, 1900MCAS Beaufort, Afterburners

Sure to be a real crowd-pleaser! Join us as a contestant or as an audience member for the Valentine's Day Pie Eating Contest. Each contestant will be given one pie, and the winner will be the one who can consume it the quickest. You're not winning if you don't make a mess. Prizes will be awarded to the champion.

Show us what you've got:"Talent Night" with DJ Donna16 February, 1900MCAS Beaufort, Afterburners

This unit talent competition allows your unit to show off your talents: sing, dance, perform a skit; just "show us what you've got." To sign up call After-burners at 228-6246.

Beaufort InternationalFilm Festival 16-20 February

The mission of the Beaufort Film Festival is to enliven our community by fostering and developing a rich appreciation for the art of filmmak-ing.

It is also an opportunity to show-case the beautiful "film-friendly" region of Beaufort and the Carolina Sea Islands. For the past quarter of a cen-tury Beaufort has served as the backdrop for more than 20 major motion pic-tures, to include Forrest Gump, The Big Chill,

Golf Simulator Now Available at Afterburners Come check out the new golf simulator at Afterburners. Play golf for free and stay warm by playing inside. Play options include a driving range, 18 holes of golf, multiple formats of play, one/multiple player games and up to 20 different courses.

The Prince of Tides, and many more. Through this festival a new generation of filmmakers will be in-

troduced to our sweeping marsh vistas, antebellum

homes, and quiet charm of the old south.

Thu-Fri: 17-18 Febru-ary - Screenings and Workshops 0800-1100(Seaside Vineyard Cin-

ema)

Thu-Fri: 17-18 February - Walking/Van Tours of Movie Sites. Tours start at the Spirit of Old Beaufort in downtown Beaufort.

Two tours daily: 1030 and 1400. Call 843-525-0459 to reserve space. Maximum ca-pacity 40 per tour.

Sat: 19 February - Screenings and Work-shops 0800 - 1500 (Seaside Vineyard Cin-ema)

Sat: 19 February - Awards Gala 1900 - cocktail hour; 2000 to 2200 Awards Cer-emony (Attire: Coat & Tie - informal) (Loca-tion: University of South Carolina, Beaufort Center for the Arts)

Sun: 20 February - Filmmaker Farewell Brunch (optional) 1100 - 1300 (Location: Blackstones Deli & Café, 205 Scott's St. Beaufort, SC) - pay at restaurant

For more information visit: http://www.beaufortfilmfestival.com


RETAILBook Signing featuring General Abel's "The DNA of Leadership"Thursday,10 February | 1100-1500 Friday, 11 February | 1000-1200MCRD MCX

About the book:

Whether you are a leader in a corpo-ration, a church leader, a military unit, or a university head, strong leader-ship is necessary in all facets of life. Even if you’re not officially serving in a position of leadership, you will still benefit from developing leadership qualities; you’ll find they will help you all throughout life. Leadership is com-prised of many different characteris-tics, like building blocks—like the DNA that makes up every person. General Dick Abel provides an examination

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ouR AdvERTIsInG poLICyWe try to have adequate stock of advertised items. When out-of-stocks occur, we offer a substitute item at a comparable value. This excludes limited offers and special-purchase items not regularly available at your MCx. To maximize stock available to our customers, we may limit quantities. We are not responsible for printer’s or typographical errors. Special catalog pricing effective 2 - 14 February, 2011. no additional discounts on advertised items.

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MCx advertising is part of your benefits as a member of the US military family. To opt in or out of receiving mailings, please contact us at (877) 803-2375. if you would like to receive information about our sales and special events via email, please write us at [email protected] to be added to the email list!

ouR AdvERTIsInG poLICyWe try to have adequate stock of advertised items. When out-of-stocks occur, we offer a substitute item at a comparable value. This excludes limited offers and special-purchase items not regularly available at your MCx. To maximize stock available to our customers, we may limit quantities. We are not responsible for printer’s or typographical errors. Special catalog pricing effective 2 - 14 February, 2011. no additional discounts on advertised items.

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of 18 characteristics that develop great leaders. Through his book, The DNA of Leadership, he leads people through these characteristics to bring fresh insight and practical methods of success.

Stock Up for the Big GameSunday, 6 February All Marine Marts will be open regular hours and have everything for your party needs. We'll be stocked with beverages and snacks so you'll be ready for the big game.


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This course helps people focus on changes happen-ing around them and helps them gain the skills that can help them thrive in a dynamic environment. During this course, individuals will complete a change assessment to reveal where their strengths lie and what they can do to improve their results. Participants will also learn to use change as an advantage, focus on what is important and to see change as an opportunity. FREE Childcare will be provided with advanced registration

To sign up, please contact Roxanne Farr at 228-7334 or [email protected].

Family Care Plan TrainingMarines and Sailors have to be ready for world-wide de-ployment at all times. Family Care Plans ensure ready Marines and Sailors by providing the comfort of know-ing that their loved ones (dependants) will receive the best of care during deployments and separations. Fam-ily Care Plan Training will give you the resources, tools and guidelines you need to make sure that you and your family members are in a constant state of readiness. Free Childcare will be provided with advanced registra-tion.

To sign up and for more information, please contact Christopher Eiland, Family Readiness Program Trainer, at 228-7495 or [email protected]

For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB Team:Melinda Henrickson – MCFTB Director – 228-6141

Kelly Edens – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-6141Julia Gwynn – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-7397Roxanne Farr – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7334

Christina Swick – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-6793Nicole Bright-Hardee – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-7311

Christopher Eiland – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-7495

MCFTB ONLINE:Main Website: http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB/MCAS Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort MCRD Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcrd.pi

For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB Team:Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-1505

Jennifer Carr – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-1662Krissy Stewart – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-1663

Crystal Hundley – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-1570Anne Doty – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-1550

Sylvia Sanchez - L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer - 228-1573Ashley McCartney - L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist - 228-1524

MCAS BEAUFORTMCRD PARRIS ISLAND

Saturday, 26 February | 0900-1400MCFTB Training Interested in becoming a Family Readiness Volunteer? Join us for training. Training covers: how the program has changed to better support Military Families, infor-mation on local resources, effective communication, and role of Family Readiness Volunteers.

2011 Training Dates

Saturday 26 February 0900-1400

Wednesday 23 March 0900-1400

all classes held at MCFTB Training Room in bldg. 172 aboard

MCRD Parris Island




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"Daniel" by Henning Mankell. Hans Bengler travels to Africa to discover an insect no one has seen before, names it after himself, im-pulsively adopts a young orphan whom he names Daniel, and brings him back to Swe-den. But Daniel, haunted by visions of his murdered parents, knows he must return to Africa. Since the only way back is by sea, he decides to learn to walk on water.

"Arsenal of Democracy: The Politics of National Security – From World War II to the War on Terrorism" by Julian E. Zeli-ger. Zeliger shows how partisan fighting has always shaped American foreign policy, and how the issue of national security has always been part of our domestic conflicts.

"Dead Zero" by Stephen Hunter. Marine Corps Master Sniper Swagger has traveled to the remote deserts and hidden caves of Afghanistan, not to look for Osama bin Laden, but to track down Staff Sgt. Cruz, an AWOL sniper determined to complete his last mission. With the FBI and a Taliban warlord on his heels, Swagger must find Cruz before he pulls the trigger.

"Straight Talk, No Chase" by Steve Har-vey. Drawing from correspondence, and us-ing real language from real women, Harvey offers wisdom on relevant topics, including: how to ask questions to get truthful an-swers; how power at work doesn't translate into success at home, and more. He also shares personal memories.

"Secrets to the Grave" by Tami Hoag. Although everyone knew of artist Marissa Fordham, no one really knew her. She was a woman with a past full of secrets and a present full of lies. When she's found mur-dered and her young daughter left for dead, Sheriff's Detective Mendez must solve the case while protecting the child from a killer.

"The Life You Want: Get Motivated, Lose Weight, and Be Happy" by Bob Greene. Getting fit and staying that way for life re-quires motivation. Greene tells readers how to break down the barriers and achieve their diet and fitness goals by helping them iden-tify psychological issues underlying their struggles with food, their body and others.

College and University Dates to Know

• Registration for Park’s Spring II ’11 term: 21 February-18 March. The term dates are 21 March - 12 May.

• Open registration for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: Currently On-going

• Technical College of the Lowcountry's registration for Spring II Semester: Cur-rently Ongoing

▪ Spring twelve-week classes begin 7 February and Spring II classes start 14 March

Military Academic Skills Program (MASP)14-28 February | 0800-1600

Improve your basic academic skills (Math and English). Get a fresh start in prepara-tion to go back to school, take a test, im-prove your abilities for on the job, or just for personal growth. Designed for active duty military (must have minimum number) but open to family member spouses 18 years and older on a space available basis. Active

Duty must get pre-approval. Please sign up as soon as possible by contacting your edu-cation office: MCRD Education Office, 228-2152; MCAS Education Office, 228-7484.

MilSpeak Creative Writing Seminar-Beaufort-XIII

Sign up today to be a part of MCWS-XIII and write your own military memoir. What is a military memoir? Its any true story you have if you have a military connection: time in the field, combat zone experience, family circumstance, funny or exciting true story, the list is endless. For examples, see www.milspeak.org. To sign up, send an email to [email protected].

The classes will be on five Saturday morn-ings from 0900-1200. The first class runs until 1300. The dates of the classes are: Mar 19, 26; Apr 2, 16; & May 7. You need a computer* with Microsoft Word and email capabilities (*Available at the Depot & Sta-tion Libraries.) and a desire to write one of your stories and have it read. Schedule: • 19 March- Seminar Saturday 0900-1300• 26 March- Guest Speaker / Seminar

Follow-up Exercise 0900-1200• 2 April- Workshop Your Writing-I• 9 April- Off (writing on your own)• 16 April- Workshop Your Writing-II• 23 April- Off (Easter Weekend)• 1 May- Celebration Saturday

Joint Collegiate Graduation & Recognition Ceremony

Get the recognition you deserve! Take part in the 2011 Joint Collegiate Graduation & Recognition Ceremony. It is for the local military community. It is scheduled for 31 May 2011, at 1430, at the Lyceum, MCRD Parris Island. If you have or will earn a col-lege degree between June of 2010 and May 2011, you may “Walk” and the best part is, it’s free. Please sign up as soon as possible by contacting your education office: MCRD Education Office, 228-2152; MCAS Educa-tion Office, 228-7484.

Contact Information:

Park University: 228-7052MCAS Beaufort Lifelong Learning Center (Bldg. 596, Room 212)MCRD Parris Island Education Center (Bldg. 923, Room 35)

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: 228-7585#596 Geiger Blvd, Room. 210, MCAS Beaufort

Technical College of the Lowcountry: Ashley Haskill (MCAS) at 843.228.7494Office Hours Mon. – Fri. 10:00am – 2:00pmBob Johnson (MCRD) at 843.228.2659Office Hours Mon. – Fri. 10:00am – 2:00pmMackenzie McGrew at 843.525.8307


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