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1990-11-29

The Quarterdeck / 1990-11-29

Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey Callifornia

http://hdl.handle.net/10945/52241

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29 years of service

Civilian personnel officer chooses earlier retirement by J OI Ray Fredette J r.

The NPS Civilian Personnel Officer, who has held that position since April 1985, retired from almost 29 years of federal service last week in a ceremony in Herrmann Hall's Tower Room. e Everett Morin, as head of civilian person­nel, managed an office that is administra­tively responsible for 1,100 Navy civilian employees of not only the Naval Post­graduate School, but also Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center, Naval Oceano­graphic and Research Laboratory, Defense Management Data Center and Personnel Support Detachment, with a combined civilian payroll approaching $41,500,000 a year.

Morin decided, as did several fellow ci­vilian employees, to retire a year before he intended to (he'll be 65 next year) to take advantage of a law recently passed by Congress that suspends lump sum pay­ments of an employee's contributions to the retirement system for five years after Nov. 30 of this year.

"This has been an interesting tour," said Morin, "NPS is unique. The only places you could compare it to are the Naval Academy or the Naval War College.

"Though we've faced hiring freezes about every year I've been here," Morin contin­ued, "and those freezes have created prob­lems and unique situations for us, we have

A an abundant employee recruiting pool here • that isn't even available in the (San Fran­

cisco) Bay Arca. Monterey is blessed with

Everett V. Morin (left) receives his retirement certificate from Rear Adm. Ralph W. West Jr.,NPSsuperintendent,duringaretirementceremonyinHerrmannHaU'sTowerRoom recently. Morin would have reached normal retirement age next year. Photo by NPS photo lab.

a secretarial pool; at Naval Air Station Moffett Field, they can't find a clerk typist.

"It's great that the school is here and that it has the mission it does. This is fantastic, and I hope it will continue."

A retired Army reserve lieutenant colo­nel who prepared for a commission while an undergraduate history student at the University of California Berkeley, Morin began his civil service career in 1964 as an Army Reserve technician at the 6th Army headquarters at the Presidio of San Fran­cisco. From the Presidio, Morin transferred to what is today known as Subic Bay Naval Facility in the Republic of the Philippines, where he worked as a personnel manage­ment specialist for three major commands there: Na val Magazine, Naval Hospital and Naval Air Station Cubi Point. He then transferred back to the Presidio of San Francisco and was a staffing specialist be­fore moving across San Francisco Bay to Naval Station Treasure Island. It was at Treasure Island that Morin expe-

rienced a highlight of his civil service ca­reer. He became an "officer-in-charge" as a civilian. The opportunity came when his office was chosen with nine others to par­ticipate in a pilot study testing an indepen­dent management system being developed by the Navy: His office and nine others were to report directly to the Naval Civilian Personnel Command in Washington.

Morin, a native of Florence, Ariz., will make his retirement home in a cabin he an his wife Helen built in Santa Cruz, and will spend much of his time in volunteer work for the Masonic Shrine in its nationwide support of crippled children.

Red Cross orientation Friday at Army hospital There will be a Red Crpss orienta-

tion tomorrow at Silas 8. Hayes hospltsl, from 1 to 4 p.m. In room 224 for those Interested In becoming a Red Cross volunteer.

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Military and civilian members of the bachelor officers quarters staff who helped make their recent inspection a success. Photo by }01 Ray Fredetu Jr.

NPS bachelor quarters gets 'outstanding' grade by Lt. Michelle Leslie, CBQ Officer

Congratulations to the combined bach­elors quarters for receiving a grade of "outstanding" on their triennial inspection from Naval Military Personnel Command.

The Management/Assistance Inspection Team, headed by two Navy senior chief mess management specialists, conducted the inspection from Nov. 15 to 20.

The MAIT travels Navy-wide to inspect bachelor quarters. Its main objectives are to upgrade habitability and reduce operat­ing costs through effective management.

The MAIT rated NPS outstanding in meeting these objectives by inspecting and grading the CBQ in 117 line items, cover­ing the following management areas: fa-

cilities, finances, organization, tralillDg, and enforcement of policies and proce­dures in accordance with regulations.

In addition, the MAIT checked each room to evaluate material conditions and assess this command's accomplishment in "whole room concept" decorating.

The CBQ is staffed by: Lt.j.g. TmyEmowiler, assistant CBQ officer; Senior Chier Mess Management Spttlalisl Emesto Bolus and the foUowlng military per­sonnel: MSI Larry Formentera, MSl Garfield Callens, MSl Wilrred Estella, MS3 David Patterson, MSl Vkente Blanco, MSl Jbonave Pascual, MSl Roy Hendrkk, MSl Scott Pelersoa, MSl Romeo Aquino, MSl Percival

DlonlsioandMSlJobnMoore. In addition, the rooms are maintained by a civilian support slaff: Nelly Rodriguez, Esther Anlcete, Rosario Antonio, Alida Barrett, Nancy Bungay, Esperanza Catalig, Consuelo Dela Cruz, Estela Enguancho, Isabel Felipe, Cecilia Genavla, Belen Layson, Nerlsa Layson, Nelita Loren:zo, Gundelina Lorio, Violeta Orola, Roseny Pobre mud Yun Theodore.

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the Quarlerdeck November 29, 1990

NPS collecting Christmas 'goodies'

The Officer Students' Wives Club, Offi-e cer Students Advisory Committee and all NPS students are asked to collect "Christ-mas goodies" for U.S. Navy personnel in the Middle East.

Items will be accepted for shipment until Dec.4.

Boxes will be in the curriculum offices, the La Mesa store, the Campus Comer and Herrmann Hall.

Cash donations are being accepted to help with mailing costs. Make checks payable to OSWC and place in SMC 2741. Boxes are also needed for shipments.

Many items can be sent. Use your imagination and creativity. Have fun and encourage others to give.

Some ideas: -Store-bought cookies or sturdy home­made goods. -Low-salt nuts and candies, trail mix -Chewing gum -Boxed and podwered drinks, like Kool-aid -Tapes, cassettes, cd's, videos -Video games -Board games, books, cartoons, puzzles

Persons interested in helping collect or A package items for shipment should call WI' Mary Cissel at 649-4736. Feel free to leave a message.

Festivals and fiestas for Christmas 1990 Pacific Grove - Christmas at the Inns - Dec. 4. Limited number of tickets. 375-2208. Lodge at Pebble Beach - Holiday Open House - Dec. 4. 649-2724.

e11eliiil1ge NEWS

Payday sale: three days only! - Friday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 2

Fresh-cut Christmas trees will be available tomorrow.

Main exchange Christmas operating hours:

Nov. 2A to Dec. 23: Mon. - Sat.: 10 a.m. A to 6 p.m., Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9

Return to regular operating hours Dec. 2A.

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-I;~---------------OSWC meeting

Join the Officer Students' Wives Club as they kick off the holiday season at the Dec. 3 OSWC meeting at 7:15 p.m. in the La Novia Room.

Enjoy the carols of "The Dickens Sing­ers" and the barbershop quartet harmony of "The Cannery Row Chordsmen."

For further information, please contact Beverly van Joolen at 375-8465.

La Mesa cable news

La Mesa Village's cable TV channel 4 (formerly channel 12) will air the latest "Navy News This Week" videotapes from Washington every hour on the hour starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The news runs 29 minutes, with two 30-second ads, so the package is 30 minutes long on a 60-minute tape. The tape will be played on a continuous running machine, so the half-hour news segment will run again as close to the top of the next hour as e possible, allowing for machine time to re­wind the tape.

'Cramalot' help

The musical comedy "Cramalot" will be presented by students and spouses dur­ing an Officer Students Wives Club­sponsored welcome aboard Newcomers' Evening on Thursday, Jan. 17, 1991.

The OSWC invites everyone to partici­pate in the production of the show.

The OSWC's Welcome Aboard Com-

rnittee is looking for volunteers to serve in various capacities. A director, pianist and several characters for the production are needed. Additional help is needed for stage assistants and committee members.

If the tradition and production of "Cramalot" is to continue, interested per­sons must come forward to help make it happen. Rehearsals are one hour a night, once a week for five or six weeks before the show. No memorization is required -- just the ability to have fun.

Persons interested in helping with this special event are asked to contact Susie Thompson at 372-8617 or Barbara Comerford 1,tt 3 7 5-9602 as soon as possible.

Admin sciences party

The Administrative Sciences Depart­ment will hold a Christmas party at Rancho Canada Golf and Country Club on Dec. 6, 1990. A no-host cocktail at 6:30 p.m. will precede dinner. Dancing will follow, and music will be provided by a disc jockey from Top Cat.

For more information and reservation forms, contact your section leader or the Admin Sciences curriculum office. At $12.30 per person, this should be the best deal in town for Christmas.

Wives club S.F. trip

There is a nip of winter in the air and the stores are reminding us that Christmas is just around the comer.

So, the Staff Wives Club ofNPS is plan-

--1:=1----------·'Use or lose' if leave tops 240 hours

It is critical that all employees review their leave records and that all managers and employees plan for the use of "use or lose" annual leave.

Normally, unused annual leave in excess of 240 hours will be forfeited by civilian employees at the end of the leave year, i.e., Jan. 12, 1991.

& Forfeited annual leave can be restored W only rarely. It is strongly recommended

that any annual leave to be used this leave year be requested and approved on SF-71,

Application for Leave, no later than Sun­day, Dec. 2.

If a person believes that a "use or lose" leave situation pertains to them, they should inform their supervisor immedi­ately.

For more information, contact Jackie Rhodes, ext. 3055.

Next week: a word about the Civilian Employee Assistance Program.

ning two events for December. The first, a bus trip to San Francisco for

members, is on Thursday, Dec. 6. The bus will leave from parking lot "V" at 8 a.m. It will stop at Showplace Design Center, Cost Plus and Union Square.

The bus will return at about 7:30 p.m. The cost is $18.

Call Joanne Rockower at 375-7773 or 3 73-3888 to reserve a seat. See next week's Quarterdeck for details of the second event.

La Mesa soccer

The La Mesa Junior Soccer Association begins accepting registrations for its sec­ond half of season play on Monday, Dec. 3.

Registration will continue through the first week of January at the youth center in La Mesa Village weekdays between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.

Volunteer soccer referees are also needed. Contact Mary Anne Schneider at 646-2127 or Mae McKeon at 373-5261.

Phone number

The correct phone number for the NPS Enlisted Ombudsman is 394-8808.

The phone number in the letter mailed to all enlisted personnel on Nov. 9 is incor­rect.

Red Cross ball

At 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, the Monterey County Chapter of the American Red Cross, with the Monterey Bay Symphony, is planning a champagne reception with music by the Monterey Brass Quintet preceding dinner and dancing to the theme "A Royal Night in Vienna" in the Barbara McNitt Ballroom.

A chamber orchestra will present a con­cert of Viennese music, and an orchestra will alternate with a band for ballroom dancing following dinner at 8.

Dress is black tie. For non-military per­sonnel, admission to the ball is $125 per person, but the host committee extends an invitation to active ernmbers of the armed forces. Admission for military personnel wearing dress uniforms, and their guests, will be only $37.50 per person. To make reservations, call Kathy Jacobus

at 649-6836 by tomorrow.

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-Army-Navy football plans set •

There are now three Anny-Navy flag football-related events scheduled for De­cember.

They are as follows: 1. The NPS Army-Navy flag football

game set for 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Defense Language Institute's football sta­dium. For details, call Tom Ullrich at 649-3059.

2. The invitational Army-Navy flag football game at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Fort Ord's Freeman Stadium.

3. The Saturday football game will be followed by a buffet in Herrmann Hall's Trident Room at noon for $2 per person. It will include fried chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, Army-Navy chili beans and Porterhouse rolls. While enjoying the buffet, players and game spectators can watch the annual Army-Navy gridiron classic on TV.

Monterey Institute for

I ntemationa{ Studies Morse Auditorium, 440 Van Buren, Monterey Nov. 30; Dec. 1, 2 - 8:15 p.m.:

"La Lectrlce (The Reader)." France, 1988, color, 98 minutes, sub· titles.

A sophisticated and seductive voy­age into the borderline between fic­tion and life, La Lectrice is a multi­layered tale of a young woman who offers her services as a professional reader.

The literary menu is a tasty assort­ment ranging from Lewis Carroll to the Marquis de Sade, but one should not confuse La Lectrlce with bookish recitals. A great deal of the f11m's liveliness stems from the characters tendency to stray from the printed page, and the literary passages are interwoven with surreal touches, offbeat comedy and refined eroti­cism.

A delightful and provocative film.

Karate tourney The Defense Language Institute spon­

sored a martial arts open karate tournament recently and NPS was the only outside school invited.

The NPS Mokokan Karate Club, directed by James Blount, had three participants entered: Susan Heytler, Brown Belt; Ed Fitzgerald, Blue Belt; and Robert Zaring, Green Belt.

The three participants captured six

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1970 PLYMOUTH. 4-dr. sedan. Can be seen on base. $450 OBO. Contact Maj lliadis, west wing of Herrmann Hall, at 655-0258.

1. HARD DRIVE: 42MB plus develop­ment "impulse" ide, l 9ms access with 64K disk cache, incl. all hardware/ cables/adaptor cord, still under warranty, quiet and fast. $400. 2. AT 1/0 card: 2 SER, 1 PAR, 1 game, $20. 3. Floppy contr: dual high density cap w/cable. $20. Call 655-2558.

1989FORDRANGERXLT. Withcolor matched top. $9,000 OBO. Phone 373-2230.

386-33MHZW/64KCACHE. Midisize tower case, 1 MEG RAM, 1024 x 768 Super VGA Monitor, NEC 66MB/25ms Hard Drive, 1: 1 RLL HD/FD Controller; 1.2M Teac Floppy Drive; l.44M Teac Floppy Drive. All new, one year war­ranty. $2,350 including tax. Phone 372-8786.

For Rent 3-ROOM COTT AGE in Pebble Beach. Fully-furnished . Incl. linens, kitchenware, laundry. Rent incl. utilities. Avail. Jan I. For details, call 624-0768.

MARINA HOUSESHARE/ROOM FOR RENT. Non-smoking female wel­come. Private bath, kitchen privileges, laundry. $275/month plus 1/2 utilities.

awards for the NPS karate club: Heytler took first place in Brown Belt Kumite (Sparring) Division and third place in Brown Belt Kata (Forms) Division; Fitzgerald took third place in Blue Belt Kurnite Division; Zaring received first place in the Green Belt Kurnite Division and first place in the Green Belt Kata Divi­sion.

The sixth award was a first-place team plaque for having the most points scored by the three participants.

Deposit required. Please call 384-6456 evenings.

MOVINGTOD.C.? Singlefamily3 br/ 21/2 ba., house in Burke, Va., 15 mi. fr. Pentagon. Family room, deck, all appli­ances, 1 blk. fr. elem. school, swimming pool, tennis courts, bus. $950/mo. 6-mo. lease. Avail. Dec. 1. Call John or Diane Henry at 649-8573.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. APARTMENT IN PACIFIC GROVE. Fireplace, 2 decks, new drapes, paint, carpet. Lots of closet space, storeage & garage. Panoramic Bay view, 10 min. from Na val Postgraduate School, walk to Cannery Row. $785/month. Call 649-8722 for an appointment.

MARINA CONDO. 2 br., 2 ba., sauna, spa, garage, nice gated community. 12 min. from NPS. Close to shopping and bus. Call 384-3234 or 384-7111.

QUALITY IN-HOME PET CARE ser­vice while you are away for the holidays. Dogs $8 per day, Cats $4. Addt'l animals cared for at half price. Call 372-8393 for reservations or information.

Lost & Found FOUND: ONE TENN1S RACKET AT NPS pool courts on Saturday, Oct. 27. Contact Jack Malokass at 626-1801 or 384-8459.

Wanted ONE USED CHILDREN'S PICNIC table and one used children's playhouse. Call Greg or Michelle at 375-9719.