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The Center News FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center Vol. 48, No. 14 Happy Welcome Home to Nelson Brown… Nelson Brown (Computer Scientist, ANG-E56, Flight Service Systems Branch) was recently deployed to Afghanistan for a period of three months with the 177th NJ Air National Guard Fighter Wing. Nelson is a Technical Sergeant with the 177th, and while overseas he served as a F-16 Fighter Jet Crew Chief performing as an aircraft mechanic and maintenance specialist coordinator. The Fighter Wing performed missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and U.S. Army Counter Insurgency operations. Nelson left home early in December 2011 and was glad to return to the FAA Technical Center at the beginning of March 2012. Upon his return Nelson received a surprise “Welcome Home” party from his co-workers, and a special “Well Done” from Dr. Wilson Felder and his Strategic Management Team. Per the FSS Branch Manager, “Everyone missed Nelson’s presence and participation as an integral part of our Test & Evaluation team, but we are also truly proud of his service to the country and very happy for his safe return.” Nelson “On the Line” in Afghanistan with a F-16 pilot from DC, holding a “3D” Best Wishes card created by and sent from FSS Branch Computer Scientist Kathy Torrence. The Director giving a “Well Done”, and acknowledging Nelson’s wife Traci Stadtmueller for her sacrifices too! Traci is also an employee at WJHTC, a member of the Advanced Aircraft Systems & Avionics Section, ANG-E232. The Kiwanis Club of Egg Harbor City will host a used clothing collection from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 21st at the Egg Harbor City Community School, 730 Havana Avenue. Kiwanis is collecting wearable and usable men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, belts, handbags and linens (inc luding bedding, curtains and towels). Stuffed animals and hard toys and other baby items will also be accepted. Items should be placed in tightly tied plastic bags. Kiwanis will receive money for every pound of items collected. For more information call Janine Brown at (609) 965-0886. FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center Published ny the NAFEC Association & R.H.H. Publishing LLC RNS Mobile Mammography Van to Visit the Technical Center on April 5 Wednesday, April 4, 2012 SKY JOURNAL PAGE 2 To All Female Technical Center Employees: little flyers photos PAGE 3 The Technical Center’s Health Awareness Program has arranged with the Ruth Newman Shapiro (RNS) Mobile Mammography Van to visit the Technical Center on Thursday, April 5. This is an annual visit to the Technical Center that offers a cost effective and convenient means to obtain a mammography without having to take a significant time away from work. The Mobile Van will be here on April 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and will parked outside the North Entrance (Parking Lot “F”). JUST SAILING - page 5 An appointment is necessary and can be made by calling the RNS Scheduling Office at 1-800-246-2404. When you call you will need to provide your name, address, your primary physician’s phone number, and Health Insurance Information. When your appointment is made, you will be sent a reminder along with a registration and history form in the mail to complete prior to your appointment. If anyone has questions regarding the RNS Van, please call the Safety Office at extension 5-6360. The American Cancer Society recommends that women have a mammogram every year after the age of 40. Make your appointment today! TO ALL CENTER PERSONNEL: You are invited to participate in the Technical Center’s Blood Drive scheduled for Thursday, April 12 and Friday, April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Technical Building Atrium. The American Red Cross will be hosting the drive on these two dates and they are in need of ALL Blood Types. If you are able, please consider making a donation. Your participation will be greatly appreciated. For more information concerning the Blood Drive, contact the Safety Office at extension 5-6360. Research help sought for a study into Safety Critical Decision Making and the use of independent evaluation: http://barnett-survey.org/intro.htm The survey is for Robert Barnett’s dissertation on “The Meaning of Independence in System Evaluations.” NAFEC Association Website...For information on NAFEC Association activities, discounts, and the Center News go to http://nafec-association.org/ TECH CENTER ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE 6 TECH CENTER SPEAKER SERIES - page 7 SOUTH JERSEY AREA WIND ENSEMBLE PAGE - 8 ACE ACADEMY page 10 LITTLE FLYERS page 11 FOOD DRIVE page 11 SAVE THE DATE page 12 CLASSIFIED ADS PAGE 13 Nffe Info PAGE 14 leave donor PAGE 15 RIDE SHARE PAGE 15 Just a reminder, it is both a state law and federal mandate for the use of seat belts. FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS (Someone needs you!!) Page CENTER NEWS Wednesday, April 4 2012 Sky Observer’s Journal Friday, April 6th. Its Good Friday and the Moon is full. Saturday, April 7th. Today, the Moon makes its monthly pass by the first magnitude star Spica. It is beautifully positioned for viewing. The pair are separated by about four lunar diameters and are almost exactly opposite the Sun in the sky. Of course they are, the Moon is full and that happens when the Moon and the Sun are opposite each other as viewed from Earth. The first two, Moon and Spica, will be high in the sky around midnight. They are 173 degrees from the Sun, biased a little toward the morning side of the celestial meridian. All this happens around midnight. But six hours later, at around 6:00 Am EDT, the Moon passes right by Saturn. The Moon’s separation from the Sun has changed from 173 degrees to 171 degrees in those intervening hours as it heads for its inevitable last quarter phase. Saturn will be six degrees from the Moon. The Moon will be south southwest of the planet. Great time to be viewing Saturn as well, with it high in the sky most of the night. Finally, at 1:00 PM the Moon reaches perigee and will be 56.18 earthradii from the Earth. Wednesday, April 11th. Venus reaches its greatest latitude north of ecliptic plane today. It is only 3.4 degrees, but that is about all it can do. It is a dramatic demonstration of just how similar Venus’s orbit is to our own. Venus does not wander much from the ecliptic. And even so, it hardly ever passes in front of the Sun’s disk. That, called a transit of Venus, only happens twice in everyone’s lifetime. We’re going to be lucky on that front. The last Venus transit was in 2004. The next happens this June. Then it will be over a hundred years before the next one. So get yourself ready for a twice in a lifetime event this coming summer. Sunday, April 8th. Today is Easter Sunday. The date on which Easter is celebrated is a movable feast. It is intended to be the Sunday after the Full Moon that is on or after the day of the vernal equinox. But due to complications with the calendar and with astronomical matters, Easter is determined by formulae. It goes like this. Easter can fall on any of the 35 days from March 22nd (if Full Moon occurs on March 21st and this is a Saturday) to April 25th (if Full Moon occurs on March 20th, thus next on April 18th, and that is a Sunday). Easter got closest to March 22nd in 1818 and will again in the year 2285. It got closest to April 25th in 1943 and will again in 2038. Many of us might live to see that. What of this year? The next Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union Full Moon on or after March 21st is April 6th. Scholarship Opportunities This happened in 1993 and will again in 2023. Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union is inviting members and eliApril 6th is a Friday (see above) and so, Easter gible members, in their senior year of high school, to apply for is celebrated on April 8th. two scholarship opportunities, each worth $1,000. Applications Tuesday, April 10th. The distant object, can be picked up at their office locations at 1434 New Road in dwarf planet really, Pluto will be stationary in Northfield or 3317 Route 9 South in the Rio Grande Plaza. Credit right ascension today. It will begin its annual union membership is open to everyone in Atlantic and Cape May retrograde or westward motion. Also today the Counties. For complete details on the scholarship programs or Moon passes near Antares in the constellation membership, please contact the credit union at (609) 646-3339 of Scorpius. The Moon is now 131 degrees ext 143. from the Sun and is in the morning sky as measured from the celestial meridian. When it reaches 90 degrees from the Sun, it will be at last quarter. Email submissions to the Center News Editor - Cathy Jaggard [email protected] The Center News wants to ensure the information being published in the Center News is up to date and accurate. Our policy is: Any articles submitted for publication that address any and all FAA issues i.e., building enhancements, Certifications, FAA ATC systems, etc.: “Must be approved by an FAA Manager before submission to the Center News for print.” NAFEC Association Website...For information on NAFEC Association activities, discounts, and the Center News go to http://nafec-association.org/ FAA is a "Preferred FAA is Employer" Call today FAA is aa "Preferred "Preferred for your discounts Employer" Call Call today today Employer" and in specials! for move your discounts discounts for your and move move in in specials! specials! and 866-797-6344 866-797-6344 866-797-6344 Wednesday, April 4 2012 CENTER NEWS Page Page 4 CENTER CENTER NEWS NEWS Page 4 Wednesday, Wednesday,Feb. April1, 4 2012 SAVE THE DATE Saturday, May 19, 2012 5K in May Run/Walk for Marianne On Saturday, May Seaview Elementafield, Linwood, Federal Credit their third annual Walk for the MariPancreatic Cancer dation”, an event combat cancer on two ceeds will go to the AtInstitute and half will go research division at Fox 19, 2012, at the ry School outside NJ, Jersey Shore Union will hold “5K in May Run/ anne DiNofrio Research Founthat will help fronts. Half the prolantiCare Cancer Care to the pancreatic cancer Chase Cancer Center. You can help make a difcancer research by runteering or sponsoring. ing up today on Jersey Union’s website, www. race, www.active.com branches in Northfield, William J. Hughes Tech- ference in pancreatic ning, walking, volunRegister early by signShore’s Federal Credit j e r s e y s h o r e f c u . o rg / or at the credit union’s Rio Grande, or the FAA nical Center. Registration fee for runners and walkers is $25 for pre-registering and $30 for day of race. For additional information stop by any of the credit union’s three branches or call (888) 322-2848 ext 210. New ACUA Wells Increase Thank you! Methane Extraction by 25% Little Flyers Academy would like to thank you for Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) operates the county landfill on Deliyour contribution to our January Book landfill drive. Over lah Road in Egg Harbor Township. ACUA’s key strategy to control odor is 115gas books to 4.8 ourmegawatts schools library. This to collect subsurface methane and were use it donated to generate of electricity. Gas collection wells are placed throughout to selections. capture the Thank methane will greatly enhancethe ourlandfill reading gas which is the source ofyou theagain odor. forEighteen (18) new landfill gas collection your continued support! wells were installed in February 2012 to bring the total network of wells up to 100. The installation of these new wells will increase the amount of gas collected Sincerely, from the landfill, which will in turn reduce the amount of odors released. The well drilling process begins with a drill rig drilling through 85 feet of trash. The students of Little Flyers Academy Once the well is drilled, the well casing which consists of a screened pipe is inserted into the hole. The well is then filled in with different layers of material that are designed to help reduce the well from getting clogged with debris and reduce gas from leaking out of the well hole. Once the well has been installed, a collection hose extracts the gas under vacuum sending it to a gas treatment system and then to a generator to create electricity. In today’s economy, the Atlantic City Rescue Mission needs are greater than ever provide for the homeless. help the Mission’s efforts, Jersey The to landfill gasfood collection system wasTocollecting approximately 1500 standard Shore Federal Credit Union is collecting cut, unexpired, non-perishable cubic feet per minute (scfm) of landfill gas prior to the 18 new wells;food after the coupons nowofthrough AprilACUA 2, 2012. completion the project is now collecting approximately 2000 standard Please help the credit union support thegas. Rescue an increase organization cubic feet per minute (scfm) of landfill ThisMission, is a 25% overinpast our community, which provides the basics to men, women, and children whomore extraction rates so the strategically placed 18 wells are efficiently capturing need it most. gas per well. The landfill gas collection and control system is a key component for Just stop by landfill the Northfield, Rio Grande orto Technical Center access) locacontrolling odors. ACUA strives use the most cost(limited efficient technology tions to drop off cut, unexpired coupons and bring hope to the lives of those less to meet Atlantic County’s waste needs. fortunate. more information regarding Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union, (609) ForFor more information about ACUA’s Landfill Gas to Electricity projectcall go to: 646-3339 or visit www.jerseyshorefcu.org. http://www.acua.com/acua/content.aspx?id=506 Coupon Drive to Benefit the Atlantic City Rescue Mission www.acua.com/acua/content.aspx?id=4129 SAVE THE DATES! A Request SAVE THE DATES! As a FAA Community Service Little Flyers Academy Is Bringing in Vendors. Please Surveillance by the Branch, atrium!has received a bone marrow Jessica Randazzo, of the ATC Ground As a FAA Community Service Littlestop Flyers Academy Is Bringing in Vendors. ~ February 15th & at16 Books-Are-Fun transplant for her acute myeloid leukemia the th Hospital of the University of Please stop by the atrium! Pennsylvania. She has many extra medical bills and other expenses due to this. An th rd April 30Federal toCredit May ~ Fran account at the Jersey Shore Union3~ has been opened forReilly donations to help A Wonderful Mixth of Merchandise her defray these expenses. To make a donation, just tell any teller at the credit union that th th May 10for ~ Gotta Have Itmoney you wish toMay contribute8to theto account “Benefit Jessica Randazzo”. Any extra Clothing, Accessories, & Jewelry raised will be used for her 3 year old daughter’s care. These donations are not tax th deductible. Thank you. May 16 & 17th Books-Are-Fun Returns! February 15th & 16 Books-Are-Fun April 30th to May 3rd ~ Fran Reilly NAFEC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DRIVE ENDS APRIL 20, 2012 The NAFEC Association membership drive is now under way. Membership cards will be available for $3.00 until April 20, 2012 afterward the price is $4.00. Retiree membership is always $2.00. MEMBERSHIP PRIZE DRAWING BREAKDOWN 20% of the Proceeds Benefit Little Flyers Academy. A Wonderful Mix of Merchandise Amount $100 $ 50 $ 20 $ 10 $ 5 Thank You for Your Support! May 8th to May 10th ~ Gotta Have It Clothing, Accessories, & Jewelry th & trash included water, May 16 & sewer 17th Books-Are-Fun Returns! 20% of the Proceeds Benefit Little Flyers Academy. Thank You for Your Support! # of winners 1 2 5 20 40 TOTAL PRIZE MONEY AWARDED: $700 Winners will be notified on Friday, May 4th. Membership cards are available from the following people: Name Chris Arena Ken Beisel Debbie Capasso Ed Diprospero Tina Fabrizio Charlotte Hoskins Sarah Mallory Nancy Phillips John Rapp Sara Snyder Bldg/Loc. Washington Ave. 300-1J24 300-3J13 300-2D31 FAM 300-3E25 Linwood 305 316-2Y18 316-3Z18 Bldg/Loc. Rodger Bawgus 170 Janine Brown 300-2F31 Barbara Davenport 296 Marian Woodson LMCO-EngCrk Annette Harrell 300-1F11 Larry Levy 300-4M23 Sherry Manka LMCO-EngCrk Julie Carrion 316-3Y17 Pam Schuman 300-3M25 Check out of website @ www.nafec-association.org Wednesday, April 4 2012 Just-Sailing’s April Program Schedule CENTER NEWS Page “Days Inns Hotel of the Year 2010” Special FAA Rate: $ 59 69.99* Two Room Suites $ 899.99* *Rates apply Sunday thru Thursday 5 Minutes to FAA Tech Center FreeFree Fulldeluxe Hot Breakfast breakfastbuffet buffetdaily Just-Sailing’s April Program Schedule Rain Barrels - Saturday, April 7th Atlantic County’s AmeriCorps Watershed ATLANTIC CITY/ On premise family restaurant and lounge Ambassador partners with Just-Sailing to host a Rain Barrel Training Workshop PLEASANTVILLE, NJ in Barrels -from Saturday, April 7th Atlantic partners 3pm-5pm. By decreasing theCounty's volume ofAmeriCorps storm runoff,Watershed rain barrels Ambassador also help Free high-speed wireless Internet h Just-Sailing to hoststream a Rainerosion Barreland Training Workshop fromthat 3pm-5pm. By our decreasing moderate the resulting pollution is impairing water- the ume of storm runoff, rain barrels also help and ways. The suggested donation this moderate workshop stream is $10 toerosion attend or $40the to resulting make and pollution Business Center with printer & copier take rain barrel. t is impairing oura completed waterways. The suggested donation this workshop is $10 to attend or $40 to ke and take a completed rain barrel. State-of-the-art fitness center Kids Learn To Sail with STEM mini camp - A Spring Break one day mini camp, Sail with Engineering and Math (STEM), ds Learn ToKids SailLearn with to STEM miniScience, camp -Technology, A Spring Break one day mini camp, Kids Learn to Lifeguard supervised outdoor pool will be held on Monday, April 9th from 10am – 3pm. The session is for kids ages April 9th l with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), will be held on Monday, 10 and upsession and willisfocus on wind, patterns, wind powered transportaGardenȱStateȱParkwayȱExitȱ#36 m 10am – 3pm. The for kids ages wind 10 and up andand will focus on wind, wind patterns, and Mini refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, tion while teaching the beginning components of sailing. Students should pack nd powered transportation while teaching the beginning components of sailing. Students should AtȱTiltonȱ&ȱFireȱRoads a lunch bring aofchange of clothes. The suggested donation the is class iron, iron board in all guest rooms ck a lunch and bringand a change clothes. The suggested donation for thefor class $80.is 6708ȱTiltonȱRoad $80. EggȱHarborȱTwp.,ȱNJȱȱ08234 Free HBO, CNN & ESPN EM Classes - Environmental Education at Just- Sailing. Recognizing the role of the environment STEM Classes - Environmental Education at Just- Sailing. Recognizing the role Phone: (609) 641-4500 PH:ȱȱ(609)ȱ641Ȭ4500 a portal for STEM learning. The class sessions are $10 per student and geared for kids ages 10-15. of the environment as a portal for STEM learning. The class sessions are $10 per Coin operated guest laundry EM Class 1: Habitats: Tuesday, April 17th 4:30 – 6pm Students will learn about the natural ȱwȱwȱwȱ.ȱDȱaȱyȱsȱHȱoȱtȱeȱlȱPȱlȱeȱaȱsȱaȱnȱtvȱ ȱilȱ ȱlȱeȱ.ȱcȱoȱm student and geared for kids ages 10-15. bitats on the lake and design their own artificial habitats out of recycled materials. STEM Class 2: ean Exploration: May 15thTuesday, 4:30 -6pm will learnStudents about current ocean STEMTuesday, Class 1: Habitats: AprilStudents 17th 4:30 – 6pm will learn plorations and under water ROVs. They will become oceanographers for the afternoon. about the natural habitats on the lake and design their own artificial habitats out of recycled materials. STEM Class 2: Ocean Exploration: Tuesday, May 15th Pedal For Promise 2012 th arine Science Speaker: The Rozalia Project will present Wednesday,and April from 4:304:30 -6pm Students will learn about current ocean explorations under18water 30pm. This is a freeThey presentation focusing on marine and what we are doing about it. There ROVs. will become oceanographers forDebris the afternoon. l be dockside marine debris missions where we have a brief, interactive discussion about marine A 13, 22 or 50-mile bike ride between Medford and bris followedMarine by an Science introduction to the (remotely operated andApril sonar. They will Speaker: TheROV Rozalia Project will presentvehicle) Wednesday, 18th Tuckerton, NJ. Ride with students, staff and interns from nch the ROV and4:30-6:30pm. hunt for trash andisbring to the surface, catalogue and recycle. from This a freeback presentation focusing on marine Debris and UrbanPromise Academy in Camden, NJ. May 5, 2012 what we are doing about it. There will be dockside marine debris missions where th haveLevel a brief, interactive discussion aboutApril marine anclass intro-will run on ult Learn toweSail One will begin on Friday, 20debris fromfollowed 4-7pm. by The Web: http://urbanpromiseusa.org/pedal duction to the ROV (remotely operated vehicle) and sonar. They will launch thea sailboat or iday evenings from 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, and 5/18. Adults who have never been on ROVexperience and hunt forshould trash and bring for backthis to the surface, catalogue and recycle. teach the o have minimal register course. Experienced instructors https://www.facebook.com/events/220161491404439/ ndamentals of water safety, rigging a boat, wind direction, sail theory, points of sail, tackingFacebook: and Adult Learn to Sailfor Level begin which on Friday, April 20th fromsessions. 4-7pm. The ing. The suggested donation this One classwill is $250 includes all five South Jersey CFC Code 42799 class will run on Friday evenings from 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, and 5/18. Adults who st have never been on a sailboat or who have minimal experience should EM Professional Development - On Saturday, April 21 from 9am-5pm theregister STEM Education for this course. Experienced instructors teach the fundamentals of water safety, nter at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has partnered with Just-Sailing to bring educators a rigging a boat, wind direction, sail theory, points of sail, tacking and jibing. The EE workshop where you will learn techniques in STEM and project-based learning that you can suggested donation for this class is $250 which includes all five sessions. e back to the students and staff at your after-school programs, adding a new dynamic to Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) operates the County landfill on Delilah Road in Egg Harbor Township. Nuisance landfill odors sometimes drift to the FAA engthen your existing programs. The professional development opportunity is geared for teachers STEM Professional Development - On Saturday, April 21st from 9am-5pm the William J. Hughes Technical Center. ACUA’s key strategy to control landfill odor is d informal educators in grades 5-12. Please contact Jessica Servis to register. STEM Education Center at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) has partnered Fewer Landfill Odors at the Technical Center to collect subsurface methane gas and use it to generate 4.8 megawatts of electricwith Just-Sailing to bring educators a FREE workshop where you will learn techity. Gas collection wells are placed throughout the landfill to capture the methane gas ow Bubbles niques for Autism - On April 26ththat joinyou Just-Sailing andtoFACES to Blowwhich is the source of the odor. Eighteen (18) new landfill gas collection wells were in STEM andThursday, project-based learning can take back the students bbles 4 Autism 1:15 autismprograms, awareness. Plan atonew arrive by 1:00. Parents, children, andin February 2012 to bring the total network of wells up to 100. The installainstalled and at staff at increasing your after-school adding dynamic to strengthen mbers of theyour community will standThe on professional the shores of Lake Lenape East by is thegeared Lighthouse in tionMays of these new wells has increased gas extraction from 1,500 cubic feet per minute existing programs. development opportunity for (CFM) to 2,000 CFM. This reduces the amount of odors that are released and drift to nding blowing a sea of bubbles. teachers and informal educators in grades 5-12. Please contact Jessica Servis to the Technical Center. For more information about ACUA’s Landfill Gas to Electricity register. Project go to: l proceeds from Just-Sailing’s instructional programs help support the Accessible Sailing program http://www.acua.com/acua/content.aspx?id=506 r individualsBlow with Bubbles disabilities ages 10 andThursday, up. For April additional information, contact Executive for Autism - On 26th join Just-Sailingplease and FACES www.acua.com/acua/content.aspx?id=4129 Director, Jessica at (609)214-5176 email [email protected] to register for to BlowServis Bubbles 4 Autism at 1:15orincreasing autism awareness. Plan or to arrive by 1:00. Parents, children, and members of the community will stand on the programs visit www.just-sailing.org/calendar. The Technical Center’s air quality should benefit from ACUA’s project and experience shores of Lake Lenape East by the Lighthouse in Mays Landing blowing a sea fewer episodes of landfill odors. However, if you smell natural gas or suspect a gas of bubbles. leak, please call extension 1111 or 5-1111 immediately to report your concern. Thank you for your cooperation. All proceeds from Just-Sailing’s instructional programs help support the AccesJay Repko, Environmental Protection Specialist, Environmental & Safety Section sible Sailing program for individuals with disabilities ages 10 and up. For addiExtension 5-4917 tional information, please contact Executive Director, Jessica Servis at (609)2145176 or email [email protected] or to register for programs visit www. FAA Technical Center recycles 50% of all waste, please help make it higher. just-sailing.org/calendar. Page CENTER NEWS Wednesday, April 4 2012 TECH Center Announcements NOTICE TO ALL TECHNICAL CENTER EMPLOYEES During recent months, it has been noticed that motor vehicles have been parking on the grassy area next to Parking Lot “K” and the Building 300 Loading Dock. In order for employees to park at this location, they have to drive over a rectangular (25’ X 60’) concrete slab. This slab is an oil/grease separator and was not designed to accommodate PROMPT RETURN OF PIV BADGE REMINDER the weight of motor vehicles (either as a parking area or driveway). Orange cones are currently being utilized for preventing the use of this slab as a IT is MANDATORY and your responsibility, to turn in PIV badges of any parking area or driveway. Eventually, these cones will be replaced by wooden utility Federal or Contractor employee that is no longer working for the FAA, to the poles. Questions or concerns may be addressed to Jeff Wolfe (Project Engineering & PIV MEDIA CENTER or the ACT-8 FAA Security Office the same business Construction Section) at extension 5-4430. Thank you for your cooperation. day, if possible, or no later than the next business day. Delaying the return Emergency Evacuation Issue Involving Vehicles of PIV badges is a SECURITY VIOLATION and subjects all Federal and Exiting Parking Areas Contractor employees to a security risk. It has been brought to the attention of the Safety Office that during recent Emergency Evacuations, employees have proceeded to their personal vehicles after exiting the building and then leaving the parking areas. This has resulted in several “near misses” involving employees and emergency vehicles in the areas. Attempting to exit the parking lots in your vehicle creates an unsafe condition that may result in a serious vehicle mishap involving an employee who has exited the building or emergency vehicles entering the area. Employees are reminded to follow the Technical Center’s Emergency Evacuation Procedures of (1) exiting the building, (2) assembling at the designated emergency evacuation areas, and (3) waiting for further instructions from their supervisor. The Safety Office thanks you for your cooperation. FEDERAL EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS SECURITY NOTICE: Pedestrian Safety When Crossing Streets / Yielding Right-of-Way at Crosswalks Several years ago, the Safety Office posted the message below advising motorists to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at crosswalks. However, it is also the responsibility of pedestrians to look both ways before crossing a street. Please be reminded that the “right-of- way” is something that is yielded, not taken. Do not assume that you will be yielded the right-of-way when you are about to cross the street. Also, please utilize crosswalks when available. The Safety Office thanks you for your cooperation. The Safety Office has been receiving complaints regarding motorists who fail to yield the rightof-way for pedestrians attempting to cross streets where crosswalks and crosswalk warning signs are located. Please be reminded that State Law (in addition to Federal Government regulations) require that all motorists are to yield the right-of-way at a crosswalk when pedestrians are present by coming to a complete stop. Thank you for your cooperation. Gregory Forrest, Safety Engineer Environmental & Safety Sub-team Extension 5-4821 Safe Driving and AOA Gate 13 Access Policies in Air National Guard (ANG) Area NOTICE TO ALL TECHNICAL CENTER AND 177TH FIGHTER WING PERSONNEL Since the Atlantic County Highway Department completed the renovation of the Traffic Circle, it has been estimated that an average of 200 to 300 additional vehicles per day cut through the ANG area between Tilton Road and AOA Gate 13 (formerly known as Gate 20). All motorists driving through this area of the Technical Center are reminded to drive with caution and obey posted speed limits. Everyone should also be aware of walkers, joggers and bicyclists, especially in the vicinity of the new running/walking track (adjacent to Byrd Highway). Motorists are also reminded that when driving through AOA Gate 13 in either direction, they must wait until after the Gate completely closes before departing. Technical Center Security personnel monitor this location by closed circuit television at all times. The Safety Office and Security/Operations Section thank you for your cooperation. REMINDER TO ALL TECHNICAL CENTER PERSONNEL Small Blue Desk Side Recycle Containers It has been again brought to the attention of the Safety Office that during recent emergency evacuations of Building 300 (Technical Building), a surge of employees attempting to exit the building caused the children enrolled at the Little Flyers Academy (LFA) to be temporarily separated from their teachers who were attempting to escort them from the building. The location of the aforementioned exit is the landing of Stairwell #4 (near Column K-24, adjacent to the Cafeteria). The small blue desk-side recycle containers that have been distributed throughout the Technical Center are for PAPER only. The Technical Center does not have a commingled waste stream like you may have at your home. Thus, we must continue to separate our waste (i.e., keep our paper waste stream separated) to improve its value for recycling. Paper contaminated with liquids, coffee grinds, oil, food, or plastic reduces its recycling value. Please place your empty beverage containers in the beverage recycle container nearest your workstation. The LFA staff asks that when Building 300 is being evacuated, employees descending Stairwell #4 should be aware of the children who will also be utilizing this evacuation route and exit with caution. The LFA staff, children, and Safety Office thank you for your cooperation. Paper shredders have advertised that they can also shred CDs and DVDs. However, only shredded paper is recycled at the Technical Center, due to the fact that shredded CD’s or DVD’s reduces the value of recycled paper. Gregory Forrest Safety Engineer Environmental & Safety Section Extension 5-4821 For more information on paper recycling, please call Brian Garman (Environmental & Safety Section) at extension 5-5898. The Technical Center currently recycles 50% of all waste. Let’s help make it higher. Thank you for your cooperation. Wednesday, April 4 2012 Tech Center Speaker Series Presents Richard V. Porcelli, Ph.D. Author of the new book Naval Air Station Atlantic City CENTER NEWS Page CELEBRATE EARTH DAY AT THE TECH CENTER APRIL 19, 2012 Back in the late 1960s and early 1970s environmental problems were proliferating to an extreme. Air pollution was linked to diseases, fish were being killed in highly polluted waters, and toxic chemicals in waters and at factories were bursting into flames. U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson (WI), and then Harvard law student, Denis Hayes, both became pro-active regarding this problem. Thousands of schools, universities, and environmental groups as well as members of Congress, government officials and activists soon joined their efforts throughout the U.S. On April 22, 1970 a demonstration was held that became known as “Earth Day”. The movement continues today. This once a year event demonstrates how our lives can impact the environment. The Technical Center’s Environmental & Safety Section highlights Earth Day with a display in the atrium. In conjunction with this display, they invite Technical Center employees to learn about the Environmental Management System (EMS) in place at the Technical Center. What is the purpose of an EMS? An EMS is a “tool and framework that allows an organization to consistently control the effects its operations or processes may have on the environment and to continually improve its business practices”. EMS groups are required by Executive Order 13148, “Greening the Government through Leadership in Environmental Management”. EMS’s had to be implemented at agency facilities by December 31, 2005. By highlighting the importance of Earth Day and displaying that “we are about more than just aircraft”, the Environmental & Safety Section hopes that all employees will be advocates to support a safe and healthy work environment at the Technical Center. Please join us in the atrium the week of April 16 through 20, 2012. Original article by: Ginger Cairnes The author of a new book titled, Naval Air Station Atlantic City, will be participating in the Technical Center’s Speaker Series. Dr. Richard V. Porcelli will speak about Naval Air Station Atlantic City on Tuesday, April 17, in the Auditorium, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Naval Air Station Atlantic City operated here from 1943 to 1958. Dr. Porcelli’s presentation will cover the Navy’s activities at this historic air station; Atlantic City’s rich aviation history dating back to just a few years after the Wright Brothers’ first flight; and the important roles the Tech Center plays in improving the safety of commercial air travel, and in supporting homeland security. Rick has retained a deep passion for all things aeronautical since his childhood. Over the years this passion has taken the form of visiting air fields and museums around the world, taking photographs and collecting information on various aircraft and related locations and events; and building a scale model aircraft collection so extensive that it could be ranked, in terms of the number of aircraft, among the top ten air forces of the world! In addition to a career as a chemical engineer, more recently Dr. Porcelli has embarked on a new career, writing articles and books on aviation history. An article, published in Air Power magazine in 2004, recounted the story of an accident involving a nuclear-armed Bomarc missile near McGuire Air Force Base, and the courageous actions of the first responders to avert a true disaster. Those who served at Naval Air Station Atlantic City are welcome to attend this presentation. Please feel free to contact Janet Kinsell at 485-9497 for additional information. Page CENTER NEWS Beginning March 30, 2012, the way you apply for FAA jobs is changing. USAJOBS and AVIATOR will be integrated and you will soon have to apply to FAA vacancies through the USAJOBS website. What step should you take now? · You are strongly encouraged to establish a user profile on the USAJOBS website today. https:// my.usajobs.gov/Account/Account · Work histories and other information saved in AVIATOR will be unavailable after 6 months. You are encouraged to save your information in AVIATOR to a Word document now. You will then be able to cut and paste this information into your resume on the USAJOBS website. This is also a great opportunity to review and update your resume. · More information will be broadcast. If you have any questions now, please contact your Human Resource Specialist. Wednesday, April 4 2012 SOUTH JERSEY AREA WIND ENSEMBLE South Jersey’s Symphonic Band Keith W. Hodgson, Conductor & Musical Director, Ron Poorman, Associate Conductor SOUTH JERSEY AREA WIND ENSEMBLE TO PRESENT “SYNERGY” CONCERT The South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble will present its 16th anniversary spring concert, “Synergy,” at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012 at the Performing Arts Center of the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. “Synergy” is not just the name of one of the pieces that will be performed, but describes the concert overall – an exciting and dynamic interaction in which the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. As the name suggests, the resulting concert will be one to remember, with pieces such as the “1812 Overture,” “Synergy Rising,” “America the Beautiful,” and others. Waretown resident, Jessica Whelan, a senior dance major at Montclair State University, will perform the part of Scheherazade in Rimsky-Korsakov’s piece retelling the story of “One Thousand and One Nights.” The 65-member group, comprised of the area’s top professional musicians, music educators and other highly accomplished musicians, is one of only 41 community bands out of thousands across the United States to have won the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Sudler Silver Scroll Award. This prestigious award, in its 25th year, goes to the very best community bands that have demonstrated excellence in musical performance. The ensemble has a strong commitment to ensuring that the love of music is passed on to future generations. Its members have worked closely with South Jersey’s finest student musi- cians, and almost 50 students representing 12 area high schools and the Richard Stockton College of NJ have been selected to join them on stage to play “side-by-side” for the second half of the concert. The band will be led by conductor Keith W. Hodgson and associate conductor Ron Poorman. Internationally recognized conductor, instructor and clinician Chief Master Sergeant Edward J. Teleky will join the group as guest conductor. Chief Teleky is the drum major and director of The United States Air Force Ceremonial Brass in Washington, DC, and has conducted and directed over two thousand ceremonies for the world’s highest officials and more than 4 billion people around the globe. He is a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music where he received a Bachelors and Masters degree in Music Performance. The concert is sponsored in part by The Ocean City Home Bank and the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. Concert admission is $10. Call (609) 652-9000. Find more information at http://www.sjawe.com/ or call (609) 402-5575. Information is available to highlight specific student performers and adult musicians from Atlantic, Ocean and Gloucester Counties, by calling Karen Poorman, at (609) 402-5575. The South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble is a member of the South Jersey Cultural Alliance. %LJLGHDVDUH EHWWHUZKHQVKDUHG 4IFSBUPOJTXIFSFQFPQMFHBUIFS&YQMPSFOFBSCZ TIPQQJOHDBTJOPTSFTUBVSBOUTOJHIUMJGFBOE NPSFç5IFOBUUIFFOEPGUIFEBZTMFFQFBTZPO PVSVMUSBDP[Z4IFSBUPO4XFFU4MFFQFSÑ#FEXJUI OFXBMMXIJUFCFEEJOH&OKPZ4IJOFGPS4IFSBUPO CBUIBNFOJUJFTGMBUTDSFFO57TBOEUIFPOMZ NJDSPCSFXFSZJO"$5VO5BWFSO #PPLUPEBZBOEUBLFBEWBOUBHFPGPVSTQFDJBMPGGFSTBU TIFSBUPOBUMBOUJDDJUZDPNPSDBMM Ï4UBSXPPE)PUFMT3FTPSUT8PSMEXJEF*OD"MM3JHIUT3FTFSWFE4IFSBUPOBOEJUTMPHPBSFUIFUSBEFNBSLTPG4UBSXPPE)PUFMT3FTPSUT8PSMEXJEF*ODPSJUTBGmMJBUFT Wednesday, April 4 2012 CENTER NEWS Page Page 10 CENTER NEWS Wednesday, April 4 2012 “Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy” July 9 – July 13, 2012 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Based at the Naval Air Station Wildwood Aviation Museum, Cape May County Airport Open to serious minded middle through high school students (ages 12-17) Tuition: $275 Includes: transportation, lunch, snacks, drinks, and a camp shirt In partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Naval Air Station Wildwood (NASW) Aviation Museum and the Federal Aviation Administration are sponsoring an Aviation Career Education Academy for middle and high school students ages 12-17. During this one week camp, we plan to give students an overview of the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) skills as they relate to “real world” careers within the general, commercial, military and aerospace aviation industries. This is an excellent educational opportunity for our students. Highlights for the week include: Travel Through Space presentation by NASA Astronaut Dr. Terry Hart Tour FAA Air Traffic Control Tower and US Coast Guard Base Tour and Demonstration by the Federal Air Marshal Training Center Tour FAA Technical Center Labs Scheduled “Fly-Ins” include: US Navy, US Army, NJ State Police, AtlantiCare Medivac and US Coast Guard followed by career overviews. Plus much more! **Schedule is tentative and subject to change** The 2010 & 2011 ACE Academy sold out quickly! Secure your spot now for this fun-filled, educational week! NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Phone: 609-886-8787 Email: [email protected] website: www.usnasw.org Wednesday, April 4 2012 Non-Perishable Food Items Delivered to the Atlantic City Rescue Mission In today’s economy, the Atlantic City Rescue Mission’s needs are greater than ever to provide food for the homeless. To help the Mission’s efforts, Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union collected non-perishable food coupons to purchase food for the Mission just in time for Easter. The Credit Union’s donation will help provide this Easter holiday food baskets to the community in Atlantic County and the Atlantic City area. In addition, these non-perishables will be used in the kitchen to serve between 900 and 1,200 meals a day. Virginia Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union stated, “I’m extremely proud of our team’s passion and commitment to help those less fortunate in our community.” “It’s such a blessing to have a community partner like Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union,” says Bill Southrey, President and CEO of the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. For more information regarding Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union, call (609) 646-3339 or visit www.jerseyshorefcu.org. CENTER NEWS Page 11 Pictured Left to Right: Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union Staff; Barbara Adams, Jeannie Straub, Camille Tomaczuk, Mary Furry and Jennifer Williams United States Postal Service Visits LFA Melissa Lomax the Cape May Post Master came to visit Little Flyers Academy on March 22, 2012. She shared a book titled A Lucky Dog Named Owney, US Rail Mail Mascot, by Dirk Wales. The children learned about Owney and how the mail was delivered in the past. The students also had a question and answer segment about the job of a mail carrier and were able to play with a stuffed dog named Owney. Page 12 CENTER NEWS Wednesday, April 4 2012 The “Did You Just Eat My Goldfish?” Prank http://lsned.com/how-to/eat-goldfish/ To make sure you’re ready to go for April Fools Day, I’m going to teach you how to eat a goldfish to shock and awe your friends. I’m not talking about Goldfish crackers. That’s less exciting. Rather, imagine you are at your friend’s house. You are admiring her fish-tank when you reach into the tank, pick up a fish by the tail, and drop it into your mouth. You chew, swallow, and stare straight at your friend’s face as the panic sets in. Sounds like great fun to me! Here’s how to pull of this prank. You need a large carrot. Using a peeler, slice of a wide but thin piece of carrot. It needs to be thin enough to be a bit floppy. From the wide end of that slice, use a knife to carve it into the rough shape of a fish. Detail isn’t important, as your fiend only gets a fleeting glimpse as it passes your lips. Hide your carrot-fish in your pocket until you find yourself beside an unsuspecting aquarium. As you make some breezy conversation about the fsh, your hand slips into your pocket and picks up the carrot-fish. Hide it in your loosely closed hand in a casual way. (Being casual is key. Don’t worry, nobody will ever suspect you’re secretly hiding a fish-shaped carrot. If they do, you have a complicated relationship with this person.) When you’re sure that you’re being watched, dip your hand (still hiding the carrot) into the aquarium water and move your fake fish into view, pinching the tail. Pull it out, wiggling the fish a bit, and quickly drop it into your mouth. Do this fast, but not so fast that it is not clear what just happened. The impact of your prank relies on your calm execution of this moment. Now you just need to try not to laugh as you chew and swallow your carrot fish. It’s up to you how much you want to torture your victim at this point. If you’ve pulled off the prank, they should be seriously shocked right now. Now go have some fishy fun! Source: Tricks With Your Head by Mac King, a fantastic book of tricks, gags, and stunts somehow involving your own head. Page 4 CENTER CENTER NEWS NEWS Page 4 SAVE THE DATE Saturday, May 19, 2012 5K in May Run/Walk for Marianne On Saturday, May Seaview Elementafield, Linwood, Federal Credit their third annual Walk for the MariPancreatic Cancer dation”, an event combat cancer on two ceeds will go to the AtInstitute and half will go research division at Fox 19, 2012, at the ry School outside NJ, Jersey Shore Union will hold “5K in May Run/ anne DiNofrio Research Founthat will help fronts. Half the prolantiCare Cancer Care to the pancreatic cancer Chase Cancer Center. You can help make a difcancer research by runteering or sponsoring. ing up today on Jersey Union’s website, www. race, www.active.com branches in Northfield, William J. Hughes Tech- ference in pancreatic ning, walking, volunRegister early by signShore’s Federal Credit j e r s e y s h o r e f c u . o rg / or at the credit union’s Rio Grande, or the FAA nical Center. Registration fee for runners and walkers is $25 for pre-registering and $30 for day of race. For additional information stop by any of the credit union’s three branches or call (888) 322-2848 ext 210. A Request Jessica Randazzo, of the ATC Ground Surveillance Branch, has received a bone marrow transplant for her acute myeloid leukemia at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She has many extra medical bills and other expenses due to this. An account at the Jersey Shore Federal Credit Union has been opened for donations to help her defray these expenses. To make a donation, just tell any teller at the credit union that you wish to contribute to the account “Benefit for Jessica Randazzo”. Any extra money raised will be used for her 3 year old daughter’s care. These donations are not tax deductible. Thank you. Coup In today’s e ever to provide Shore Federal coupons now t Please help our community need it most. Just stop by th tions to drop o fortunate. For more in 646-3339 or vi Wednesday, April 4 2012 AUTO/CYCLES 4 Brand New Tires/Wheels from 2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD BF Goodrich Rugged Terrain T/A 265/70 R16 $900/OBO 609 335-6348. (13) 2006 Dodge Caravan SXT. Garaged, low miles (30k) and economical (30mpg). 7 Pax, dual air/heat, white exterior/ gray interior, roofrack, SIRIUS satellite radio. Like New. $12k (NADA). (609) 652-0317 (12) 2001 Suzuki Intruder 800 VS GL Black bike with lots of chrome, new battery, carbs jetted, drag pipes, forward foot pegs for cruising, saddle bags, bike cover - adult owned, &garage kept. The bike is in excellent condition with only 3,574 miles. Asking $2800.00 Call 609) 412-9778. (12) 2000 CBR1100XX BLACKBIRD $5000/ BO Garage kept. Excellent condition a must see. Bike is equipped with Full D&D header system, Power Commander Race fuel injection system , K&N Forced air intakes. Brand New Equipment: Two Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa Tires, Chain & Sprockets. Complete Tune-up with Synthetic Oil Call (609-517-1179) (11) Classic Auto 1964 Galaxie 500 XL 390 high performance motor, 2-4 barrels, 4sp top loader, Posi rear 350 gears. Low miles 3600 on motor. Everything redone. Make offer. Call Bob 609-335-8511 (11) 2004 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic. Low miles. Black and gold. Blue book value $11,200. Asking $8500. Call Bob 609-335-8511 (11) 2002 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft Tail. $11,000. blue 6,000 miles. garage kept. call richard 609-501-3426 (10) 2006 Dodge Caravan SXT. Garaged, low miles (30k) and economical (30mpg). 7 Pax, dual air/heat, white exterior/ gray interior, roof rack, SIRIUS satellite radio. Like New. $12k (NADA). (609) 652-0317. (10) the classifieds HOUSING Cont. call 609-408-8545 or email [email protected] (13) For Sale Reduced: Own $234,900 or Rent-to-Own $2000 MLS# 382305 NORTHFIELD: 4BR, 2 1/2BA Single Family Home, fenced in yard, gas heat, W/D, DW, Disposal, Fridge, C/A, Microwave, ADT Security, attached garage with 3 car drive pad, full finished basement, above ground pool, deck, shed and 2 attics. Newly refinished hardwood floors. Close to main roads but little traffic. Quiet neighborhood, close to the bikepath and only minutes to WJHTC. Great school system. Call 609-432-3969. 12) Room for rent Northfield: 10 min from TC. Furnished private room and bath. Off street parking. Ideal for a weekly commuter. Cable, internet, and kitchen privileges. Nonsmoker. 609-646-5683, leave message.(12) Egg Harbor Township FOR RENT - 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath Cape Cod on 2 Acres. Full fenced in back yard. Large back deck. Close to Atlantic County Library and Park. Available by August. $1650 per month plus utilities. Call 609464-0519 (11) ROOM FOR RENT $500.00 a month, no lease rent month to month. One month security deposit and 30 day notice on departure. Located in Egg Harbor Township close to Tech center. This is for one person. Large room almost 200 square feet. Private bath, shared kitchen, living room, porch, large yard with plenty of parking. For more info please call 201-370-9687 leave message. NO PETS the home has to cats so you must not be allergic. The home is nonsmoking we only smoke on the porch. (11) FORT MYERS AREA-3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath enclosed heated pool residential area, some restrictions apply $4,000.00 monthly (609) 407-9353.(10) BOATS APPLIANCES Boat, motor, trailer. 1710 Center console, 115 Evenrude motor, Load Rite trailer. Everything redone. $3750 OBO. Call Bob 609-335-8511 (11) LG NB3520A 300W Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer. Brand new . Never opened. Can read description on Amazon.com where it sells for $299. Sell for $200. You pick up at English Creek office. Call Faith at 272-2080 or 703-9794. (13) 24’ Galvanized Tandem Axle Boat Trailer. Easily carries 25’ boat. Rated for 6,000 lbs. New stainless Disc Brakes in 2011, Yellow PVC Wobble Rollers, All New Hubs. $1,500 or BO. Contact Andy (609) 485-4296 (10) HOUSING Rooms for rent. In large home in Smithville. 20 minutes from Tech Center. Non-smoker. $400.00. Call 748-1974. (13) 2 Bedroom at Absecon Townhomes, next to Holy Spirit. Good public transportation Tenant must be a very clean, honest person who comes with references and proof of earnings. $ 1200 per month with a $ 1800 deposit. Heat included. Available June 1, 2012. Please call 609-4088545 or email [email protected] (13) Roommate Needed : 2 Bedroom at Absecon Townhomes, next to Holy Spirit. Tenant is looking to sub-lease one bedroom to another single person and help share expenses. Roommate’s expense would be approximately $ 600 per month to include utilities. Roommate must be a very clean, honest person who comes with references and proof of earnings. Please CENTER NEWS Misc. Misc. Cont. Lightly used Craftsman 10” electronic radial arm saw. Model Number 113.198251. Everything is in good working condition. Comes with original stand, documentation, blade and Saw Guard Kit. Table is in great condition. I am the original owner and never had any problems with the saw. Must sell. Asking $115. Can deliver to local area. Call Jeff at x54232 or 609-926-8602 (14) (pick up only from Sicklerville, NJ) (2) Fisher-Price Precious Planet Playtime Bouncer, Beige (with lion and hippo heads printed on seat) - Like new condition - $30 (pick up only from Sicklerville, NJ) Call 267-879-4396 for details. (11) Wanted Our church is looking to adopt all unwanted coffee mugs. Gather all your unwanted coffee mugs. Call Stacey at 609-485-7705 for pickup or you can drop off those coffee mugs on her desk at Bldg 300, 2nd Fl, Col H14 (13) 1999 Quantum Jacuzzi: Completely restored, Seats 6, Digital Controls, 27 Water Jets, 10 Blower Jets, 50 sq/ft Dual Filtration, 1 Circulation Pump, 2 - 3 HP Pumps, 1 Blower, New Filters,6 Therapy Control Valves, 2 Adjustable Waterfalls, 2 Lights with colored lenses, The following are included and valued at $950: New spa cover, New Filters,Chemical Starter Package, Limited Warranty. Free Delivery within the area. Pictures available. $1,650.00 negotiable. Call Bobby at #3-2804, Cell 609338-9563. (10) WANTED Used table size (2 - 3 Cu. Ft.) refrigerator. Contact Bobby X32804 (13) 12mos - 3T Boys Spring Easter Outfits - Gently Used Clothes Gap Khakis Pants in different sizes, Dress Shirts and Sweater Vest Smoke free home. Contact Carol at ext 8096 (14) 3 Drawer Dresser - White Wicker look to front Great for Girls room or nursery. $60 Contact Carol for photo at ext 8096 (14) TOOLS, Paint, Pitcher pump, wooden keg, movie screen, old mason jars, clay flower pots. Please call for prices. 609-296-4396 (13) BABY ITEMS FOR SALE (1) Fisher – Price Newborn Rock ‘n Play Sleeper, Pink - Like new condition - $35 WANTED PETS Wanted: Used clean egg cartons. For local farmers chicken eggs. call Jay x4917 to make arrangements.12) Kawasaki Jet Ski 650 SX 1988-1993. Need parts for a rebuild project. Contact Andy (609) 485-4296 .(10) Wanted: Used clean 5 gallon buckets and matching lid. For composting. Please call Jay x4917. (12) Looking for a good home 5 1/2 yr. old cat female - declawed. Shy, but once she knows you she will be your best friend. Contact Kara @ 485-9865 (11) CENTER NEWS Wayside Village Shopping Center • Routes 9 and 585 • P.O. Box 682, Marmora, NJ 08223 RHH PUBLICATIONS Pres. Redd Harold Our NEW Email address Email: [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (609) 390-0569 Business Office: (609) 602-5933 THE CENTER NEWS: Employee paper of the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center in Pomona. 2,100 copies distributed through the Center Distribution Office to all personnel. Advertising Information Phone: (848) 448-4129 Fax: (609) 390-0569 Copy Deadline: Friday preceding each Wednesday Publication Date Size Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page 1/16 Page DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES Cost $325.00 $162.00 $81.00 $40.00 $20.00 $5.00 per column inch, per issue Dimensions (width x height) 10” x 13” 10” x 6.125” or 4.875” x 13” 4.875” x 6.125” or 10” x 3” 4.875” x 3” 2.375” x 3” 65 column inched per page Additional information is available through our Sales Office: (848) 448-4129 Gas Dryer - Frigidaire Galleria - 2004, White, good condition. Cosmetic wear. $65. x7140 (10) Aero Pilates exercise machine for sale. Includes rebounder attachment, exercise mat, exercise poster, and 2 DVD’s. Only used a few times and in excellent condition. Same machine is currently selling on QVC for $335. Asking $250 and you must be able to pick up at my home in Absecon. Photos available upon request. Please contact Chris Demnianyk at x. 4808 or 609-816-6965 (cell). (13) 2T & 3T Boys Spring/Summer Gently Used Clothes Casual and Dressy Items prices between $1 - $3 ea. Smoke free home. Contact Carol at ext 8096 (13) Jugs small ball pitching machine package - includes machine with auto feed, instant protective screen, 4 dozen small baseballs, 2 hitting sticks, throw down homeplate and drill book. The machine can also be used for fielding practice. The machine was used lightly last year and is only 1 year old in the original box. Brand new on the Jugs website this package sells for $435.00, asking $300.00. Call 609) 412-9778.12) Page 13 or by writing to: THE CENTER NEWS P.O. Box 682 - Marmora, NJ 08223 Page 14 CENTER NEWS Wednesday, April 4 2012 NFFE Local 1340 Newsletter April 4, 2012 Meet and Greet with NFFE National President William R. Dougan What’s the Number For… There are many commonly called numbers that Tech Center employees may need to call throughout the day to get their work done. Here is a list of some frequently called numbers, in an effort to make the job easier and boost productivity. Air Shuttle 5-9812 Conference Room Scheduler 5-5555 Credit Union 646-3339 Mailroom 5-7878 Security Operations Center 5-5303 Bus Shuttle 5-4888 Conference Bridge 5-6482 Customer Support Store 5-5232 Motor Fleet 5-6131 April 19th, in the Technical Center Auditorium from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm Trouble Desk 5-4122 William R. (Bill) Dougan assumed the office of NFFE National President in June of 2009. A dedicated unionist and 31-year member of the National Federation of Federal Employees, he has served in a number of leadership positions at the Local, Council and National levels. Dougan also served as NFFE National Secretary-Treasurer from 2007-2009. Throughout his tenure as National President, Dougan has played a key policymaking role in a number of governmental and non-profit forums. As a founder and the elected Chairman of the Federal Workers Alliance, he leads the collective effort of 22 unions representing over 300,000 federal employees in shaping government-wide workforce policy. As an appointed member of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations, Dougan has worked with top administration and agency officials to build strong labor-management forums at federal agencies. Dougan also serves on a number of other federal and non-profit groups, such as the Employee Thrift Advisory Council, the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund, and the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health. Dougan is a graduate of Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA with a Bachelor of Science in Forest Management, and has completed graduate studies at Oregon State University, Washington State University, and the University of Washington. He and his wife, Libby, have four sons. NFFE Local 1340 Marc Thyrring Acting President FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405 Telephone: (609) 485-6522 [email protected] Declutter... Clean Out... Try Our FREE Employee Classifieds on page 13 NAFEC ASSOCIATION, Inc. Social organization open to all employees at the Tech Center The Association is a nonprofit organization incorporated and existing under the laws of the State of New Jersey. The objective and purpose of the Association is to foster and enhance the social, recreational, and educational opportunities and to provide for moral comfort and welfare of personnel at the FAA WJH Technical Center, their families, and their guests general membership in this Association is limited to military and civilian Federal Employees and Contractor personnel, whose post of duty is the FAA WJH Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405. Officers: President: Secretary: Janine Brown Julie Carrion Vice President: Treasurer: Concetta (Tina) Fabrizio Debbie DiStefano Check us out on Facebook. Would you like to get involved? We can always use volunteers. Meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month at noon in the back of the cafeteria dining room. NAFEC Association Website For information on NAFEC Association activities, discounts, and the Center News go to http://nafec-association.org/ Wednesday, April 4 2012 CENTER NEWS Leave Donor Program Employees interested in donating leave may submit Voluntary Leave Transfer Program Donor’s Annual Leave their donations through the Online VLTP Intranet site located at: https://ahrweb1.faa.gov/ovltp/ In order to donate, you must click on the “Online Leave Donor Application” NOTE: Donors must use an FAA computer with Intranet access to donate leave through this process! The donation process is not available through the Internet. THIS IS THE FASTEST AND PREFERRED METHOD OF SUBMITTING DONATIONS. Manual submissions must be submitted on FAA Form 3600-25, “FAA Stephanie Zvanya, ANG-E71, has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). At this time, she has exhausted all of her own leave and is able to receive donation of annual and/or sick leave. Thank you for your consideration and all donation are greatly appreciated. If you wish to donate leave, you can go on-line to https://ahrweb1.faa. gov/ovltp or contact Kelley Copp at 609-485-8548 or Tara Price 609485-4669. This site also contains a complete listing of participants in the VLTP. Latasha Reddick, ANG-E13, has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). At this time, she has exhausted all of her own leave and is able to receive donation of annual and/or sick leave. Thank you for your consideration and all donation are greatly appreciated. If you wish to donate leave, you can go on-line to https://ahrweb1.faa. gov/ovltp or contact Kelley Copp at 609-485-8548 or Tara Price 609485-4669. This site also contains a complete listing of participants in the VLTP. Brenda Mullis, AJT-1480, has been approved as a leave recipient in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (VLTP). At this time, he/she has exhausted all of her own leave and is able to receive donation of annual and/or sick leave. Thank you for your consideration and all donation are greatly appreciated. If you wish to donate leave, you can go on-line to https://ahrweb1.faa. gov/ovltp or contact Kelley Copp at 609-485-8548 or Tara Price 609485-4669. This site also contains a complete listing of participants in the VLTP. Barbara Martin, AJP-7860, has been approved for participation in the Voluntary Leave Donor Program. Barbara is recovering from injuries that were sustained during a fall. Ms. Martin is expected to be under doctor’s care and rehabilitative therapy for an extended pe- and/or Sick Leave Application (Within FAA).” This form may be downloaded at the above website address and found under section entitled, “Forms.” You can also contact Human Resources to obtain forms. Forms should be forwarded to Kelley Copp, VLTP Coordinator, Technical Center, Atlantic City Int’l Airport, NJ 08405, or faxed to Kelley Copp at 609-485-8548. She can be reached at 609-485-8548. Your participation in the VLTP program is greatly appreciated. riod of time. Any leave donations would be greatly appreciated. If you want to donate leave, you can go online to https://ahrweb1.faa. gov/ovltp or contact Kelley Copp at 609-485-8548. You can register to donate leave online. Thanks for your support. Nancy Proctor, AJE-1110, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in January 2007 and is approved for the FAA’s Leave Donor Program. She underwent chemotherapy and radiation through August 2007, but must continue with maintenance chemotherapy for two years, until July 2009. She has exhausted all of her leave, any donations of sick or annual leave would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate leave to Nancy, you can go online to https://ahrweb1. faa.gov/ovltp/ or contact Kelley Copp at 609-485-8548. Jessica Randazzo has been approved for participation in the Leave Donor Program. She has been diagnosed with Leukemia. She underwent chemotherapy and could possibly need more chemotherapy. She also will be having a bone marrow transplant soon. She has exhausted all of her leave, and any donations of sick or annual leave would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to donate leave to Jessica, you can go online to https://ahrweb1.faa.gov/ovltp/ or contact Kelley Copp at 609-4858548. Thank you very much! Luis A. Camacho (ACT/AJE) has been approved for participation in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. Under heavy treatment since early July, Luis has no additional leave and will be under additional, simpler treatment for another 12 months. Any donation (annual leave, use or use leave, or sick leave) will be greatly appreciated. For fast processing please go to https:// ahrweb1.faa.gov/ovltp/ to get donation processed. Employees interested in donating leave may submit their donations through the On-line VLTP Intranet site located @ https://ahrweb1.faa. gov/spl/Login/applanding.cfm?App Code=vltp&AppType=donor&AppR ecID=6129. In order to donate leave on-line, it requires that you have registered with the site. To register for the site, please click on “Request Login” on the left and follow the onscreen instructions. The system will send you a temporary password and asks to reset after you login. NOTE: Donors must use a FAA Computer with Intranet access to donate leave through this process. The donation process is not available through the Internet. Any questions should be forwarded to Kelley Copp (ACT-10) at 609-485-8548. Your participation in the VLTP program is greatly appreciated. The leave donor program is authorized to accept donations of annual leave, use or lose leave, or sick leave. THANK YOU Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank my family and friends at the Technical Center for their kindness and support during the last 6 months of surgeries and recovery. Your overwhelming concern and generosity has made a difficult situation so much easier to endure. My utmost gratitude goes out to all of you! Most Sincerely, Joann D’Ascenzo “I wanted to take this opportunity to thank my Tech Center family and friends for your kindness and support during surgeries and my recuperation from several procedures on my eyes in these last few months. Your overwhelming generosity has made these unexpected hard times so much more bearable and easier to manage. I hope you all have a safe and blessed holiday season and thank you so much. 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