Youth Programs

30 FSS Spotlight!
Highlighting the top performers from the 30th Force Support Squadron
MR. KEVIN MACDONALD
Installation Military Test Examiner
30 FSS/FSDE
Mr. Kevin Macdonald is an integral member of the
30th Force Development Flight as the Military Test
Examiner for Vandenberg AFB. His duties include
administering the installation’s military personnel
testing program for a variety of military tests including
promotion testing. He schedules and notifies all eligible
personnel of testing requirements and implements and
enforces strict testing procedures. Mr. Macdonald also
assists the Military Personnel Section by aiding the
promotions section with testing policy and procedures,
and with training base WAPS Monitors. He is
currently enrolled in a Human Resources Professional
Certification program and plans to further his education with the University of Laverne’s
Organizational Management Degree Program. His community involvement includes
aiding an elementary school in the Philippines by raising $45k in local currency to
resource needed supplies/equipment for the children. He also volunteered for the Bikes
for Kids local charity event to deliver needed bicycles to Vandenberg youth. He recently
was awarded Civillian of the Quarter, Category 1, for the Force Support Squadron in the
4th Quarter. In his spare time, Mr. Macdonald enjoys cooking, walking for fitness, and
spending time with his teenage daughter.
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Snowshoe Hike
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What’s Inside
Surf Lanes Bowling Center
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Marshallia Ranch Golf Course
Outdoor Recreation / Engraving Shop
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Information Tickets & Travel (ITT
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Rod & Gun Club
Auto Hobby Shop / Lemon Lot / NAF Resale
Fitness Center
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Rod & Gun Club
Memberships
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Snowshoe Hike, Landsailing, Rock Climbing
Valnetine Sunset Cruise, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Carribbean Cruise
Dance Lessons
Fight & Football Frenzy, Canvas & Cocktails, Dance Lessons
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Breakers Dining Facility
New Mongolian Grill Schedule, Holiday Menus, UFood Grill
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Education Center
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MLK Jr. Interactive Display, Dental Health Month, Lego Club
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Lego Club
Monthly Schedules, Jamba Juice, Natural Knead Specials
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Child Development Ctr / Family Child Care
Youth Programs
Instructional Programs, Upcoming Sports, School Age Program
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Monthly Event Schedule, Military Saves Week, Operation KUDOS
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New Room Rates, New Fitness Room, Wi-Fi Offered
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VAFB Phone Reference
FSS Commander:Lt Col Jileene M. Vivians
FSS Deputy:Josie Cordova
Marketing Manager:Melissa Williams
Layout & Design: Jessica Galloway
Sponsorship:
Melissa Bui-Paramore
The Fun Opportunity Guide (FOG) is brought to you by the 30th Force Support Squadron Marketing Department.
The contents of this publication are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the
DOD, or the Department of the Air Force
ALL PROGRAM DATES AND TI M ES ARE SU B J E C T TO C H A N G E .
For more information or to advertise in the FOG, please contact 805-606-0276 or visit www.30fss.com.
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February
January
4 Jan: Walk Your Way to a Healthy
New Year, Walking Incentive
Program, Through 12 Feb
13 Jan:New Year’s Resolution Fun 5K
Run/Walk, 1200
20 Jan:Fitness Assessments (height,
weight, push-ups, sit-ups, 1.5
mile run), 1530
March
7 Mar: PT Prep Program, 6 weeks (max
12 people)
14-18 Mar:March Madness 3-on-3
Basketball Tournament
17 Mar:Shamrock 5K Fun Run/Walk,
1530
26 Mar:Family Easter 1.5 mile trail Run/
Walk, 1000
Start training now - Duathlon in April!
3 Feb: Push Up / Sit Up Competition,
1600
15 Feb:Valentine 5K Fun Run/Walk,
1530
24 Feb:Custom Fitness Plans, 1400
24 Feb:Inclusive Program - Ability
Based Personal Training
Look for new promotions in
the new year to keep you
cool all day long!
Monday-Friday 1030-1730
605-0079
Providing a full range of massage therapies
Call 605-4748 to schedule your appointment today!
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Briefing Schedules -- RSVP REQUIRED!
- Initial Tuition Assistance 0900; Every Wednesday
- GI Bill Briefings 0800-1100; 5 Jan, 2 Feb, 1 Mar
- Acessing Higher Education Classes 0900-1500;
21-22 Jan. 18-19 Feb, 24-25 Mar
- *NEW* Commissioning Briefing; 17 Mar 1300
Force Development Flight
Airmen Leadership School
Career Assistance Advisor/
First Term Airmen Center
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Education & Training
606-5595
606-9815
606-6414
605-5900
Allan Hancock College (AHC)....................................................................(805) 734-3500
Allan Hancock College classes held at the Base Education Center transfer to the Community College of the Air
Force (CCAF). Many more classes are available at the nearby Lompoc Valley Center, the main campus in Santa
Maria, or online, and additional course offerings can be customized to meet specific squadron needs. All new
students and students without a user name and password must first apply to the college before registering.
Priority registration for the spring semester (25 Jan - 25 May) begins 16 Nov and continues through the first
week of classes. To register, visit www.hancockcollege.edu and log on to myHancock. Members of the Armed
Forces and/or their dependents may use Tuition Assistance (TA), the GI Bill, or the Board of Governor’s (BOG)
fee waiver to pay for classes. See a member of the administration team for further information.
Allan Hancock College Vandenberg AFB Center - 641 Utah, Bldg 13640, Room 216, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437
Phone: (805) 734-3500 or (805) 605-5915
Email: [email protected]
University of La Verne (ULV)....................................................................(805) 734-6220
Bachelors Programs: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Organizational
Management (with an optional concentration in Human Resources), Bachelor of Science in Public
Administration
Masters Programs: Master of Business Administration (with an optional concentration in: Information
Technology, Management and Leadership, Finance, Marketing, Organizational Development, and Human
Resource Management), Master of Leadership and Management (with an optional concentration in:
Organizational Development or Human Resource Management)
Visit the website for our full course listing - www.laverne.edu/locations/vafb
Spring 2016 term begins 21 Mar 2015; registration opens in February 2015. Summer 2016 term begins 6 Jun
2016; registration opens in May 2015. La Verne operates the National Testing center for CLEP and DSST, ranking
within the top 100 testing centers nationally. Eligible military candidates, who take a CLEP or DSST exam, receive a
fee waiver for the first attempt at each test. Proctor services available, inquire within. Weekly testing sessions on
Tuesdays 1000, Wednesdays 1400, and Fridays 0900
Kitt Vincent, Director • Ana Bautista, Academic Advisor • Jessica Tobar, Test Administration Coordinator
Phone: (805) 734-6220 and (805) 605-5917
Email: [email protected]
“Like” us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ULVVandenbergCampus
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).............................................(805) 605-5963
TUITION ASSISTANCE DECIDE AKA “TA DECIDE”
In April of this year the Department of Defense (DoD) launched a new online tool designed to help participants
of DoD’s Tuition Assistance (TA) program in making informed choices on schools and education programs. The
TA Decide tool allows students to search and compare among more than 2,600 schools using specific filters such
as type of accreditation (regional or national), type of school (public, private non-profit, or private for-profit),
learning method (online or classroom), desired major, degree level (associates, bachelors, etc.), and school
location. TA Decide provides a wide range of information on schools participating in the TA program: school
population, the number of TA participants at a school plus the total amount of TA paid, tuition rate (tuition
costs, book costs, and costs for room/board), percent of military students graduating, and time required to
graduate--to name just a few of the comparison parameters!
TA Decide is uniquely tailored toward meeting information needs of students and we recommend you check
it out! TA Decide is accessible at https://www.dodmou.com/TADECIDE/ … once there, select your search
parameters and begin your school search/comparison! If you have questions or need additional information,
please contact the Education Center at 605-5900
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School Age Program
Full time School Age Care available
through 8 Jan during winter break.
Summer Camp Registration starts 4
Apr through Militarychildcare.com.
Instructional Programs
The following instructional programs
are offered through the Youth Center.
Dance - Call for information
Cheer - Call for information
NEW Jujitsu - Call for information
Gymnastics
- Toddlers through school age children
- Preschool tumbling; Saturdays at 1015
Music Together
- Family music class Fridays at 1030
for children 5 & under
YOUTH SPORTS
•Baseball Registration 1-15 Feb, K-3
limited space, coaches needed
•Track and Field Registration 15-29
Feb, Grds 4th-8th limited space,
coaches needed
Youth Programs
4-8 Jan winter break hours 1230-1900
M-Th, Fri-1230-2200, Sat 1400-2200;
Fitness Fun camp runs all week long!
21 Jan 1530- MLK National Day of
Service Celebration, and Youth of the
Year nomination announcement
5 Feb- National Fine Arts BGCA
contest submission due, contact the
youth center for details
19 Feb 1600 - Fine Arts Exhibit; Come
enjoy refreshments, music and Youth
Art Submissions
14-16 Mar - Money Matters, youth
financial education camp 1500-1600
17 Mar 1500-1700- Seeking your pot of
gold, Youth Financial seminar/expo
29-30 Mar 1300-1500 - Red Cross
Babysitters Course, for ages 11 & Up
$35.00 for YC members, $45.00 for
non-members
31 Mar 1000-1600 - Red Cross CPR and
First Aid Class; Teens only 9th-12th
grade, $50.00 members, $60.00 nonmembers
WE WANT YOUR OPINION!
We want to know how we’re doing!
Scan the QR code to the right or go
to the link below to take our survey!
http://kaywa.me/h29Kl
The Vandenberg AFB Child Development Center, Part-Day Enrichment, SchoolAge Program and Family Day Care announce sponsorship of the Child and
Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The program is available without charge
to all enrolled children through these facilities. For more details, please visit
www.30fss.com/youth.html#food.
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Dates
4 Jan
5 Jan
1 Feb
2 Feb
Event Description: Call 606-0039 to register
Times
29 Feb
TAP - Veterans Affairs Benefits: This is
mandatory for all military separating or
retiring. Participants will be well informed
on basic benefit, GI Bills, Disability Claims
processes, and VA Health Care. VA briefers
will be available after the briefing for one on
one VA Q&A assistance.
0800-1500
1 Mar
TAP - (DOD TAP program): Financial Planning
for transitioning military, (12 month financial
plan- deliverable) and Military Occupational
Code (MOC) Crosswalk – ( Career Gap Analysis
deliverable) Requirements to complete these
deliverables during DOD TAP day.
0930-1530
0800-1600
6-8 Jan
3-5 Feb
2-4 Mar
TAP - Dept. of Labor (DOL) Employment
Workshop (DOLEW): Preparing for civilian
careers for all transitioning military.
Mandatory for all separating military, retiring
military after 20 years in service are exempt
but encouraged to attend.
6 Jan
3 Feb
2 Mar
De-Stress Workshop: Learn key ways
to minimize the impact of stress with
biofeedback tools.
0900-1100
11 Jan
25 Jan
8 Feb
22 Feb
7 Mar
21 Mar
TAP - Capstone: Mandatory for all military
separating from the military. Individuals with
a DOS of 90 days or less can attend. One-onone appointments will be scheduled for the
morning to complete the DD2958.
1300-1600
appts only
12 Jan
23 Feb
17 Mar
Financial Basics: Budgeting & development of
a spending plan.
Call for
times
13 Jan
10 Feb
16 Mar
Federal Employment Workshop - Class for
military, civilians, and spouses who are
interested in federal careers.
0900-1100
15 Jan
20 Jan
12 Feb
17 Feb
11 Mar
23 Mar
Pre-Separation Briefing and TAP Resiliency:
Required before attending the TAP Workshop,
spouses encouraged to attend. Must attend
NLT 90 days from DOS.
Wed
1400-1630
Fri
0830-1100
25 Jan
29 Feb
28 Mar
Sponsorship Training: Training for first time
sponsors
0900-1000
18 Mar
Manage Your Move: This monthly workshop
provides information for individuals preparing
to PCS. Agencies such as A&FRC, TMO,
Finance, Housing and Balfour Beatty provide
information about your upcoming move.
Military, DoD Civilians and spouses are
welcome to attend. Plan to attend 90-120
days prior to departure.
0830-1100
22 Jan
19 Feb
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Event Description: Call 606-0039 to register
Times
N/A
N/A
Hiring Event: Come and check out the various
job opportunities with Chumash Casino, Wells
Fargo, and Starbucks
1100-1400
28-29 Jan N/A
N/A
Boots 2 Business: Workshop for military and
spouses interested in starting a business
before or after leaving the military.
0830-1530
N/A
Vandenberg EXPO: EXPO for Newcomers that
will assist in their relocation to VAFB. Agencies
will have a booth for local information.
Located at the Balfour Beatty Community
Center
0900-1100
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22-26 Feb N/A
ANNUAL MILITARY SAVES WEEK: Various
financial experts will offer a wealth of financial
education workshops. A personal financial
counselor will be available for free one on one
financial advice.
All Week!
N/A
23 Feb
N/A
Are you Ready to Invest: Investment basics,
find out if your are ready. Type of investment
opportunities that are out there for you.
0900-1130
0900-1000
6 Jan
N/A
TBD
N/A
24 Feb
N/A
Thrift Savings Plan: Learn ideas on how to
prepare for your financial future. TSP offers
numerous plans, including ROTH feature
which can help secure your retirement years.
N/A
25 Feb
N/A
Home Buying Workshop: Information and
answers for the individual who is looking
to buy a home. Will touch on foreclosure
avoidance. Presented by Coast Hills FCU
1530-1700
N/A
N/A
29 Mar
HeartLink: Spouse orientation for spouses
with less than 5 years of Air Force affiliation or
PCS to VAFB. MUST PRE-REGISTER!
0830-1400
N/A
N/A
31 Mar
Operation KUDOS (Kids Understanding
Deployment Ops) – Cocheo Park
0900-1300
Recurring Dates
Event Description: Call 606-0039 to register
Times
Every Monday
Personal & Family Readiness Briefing (Pre-deployment): Spouses
highly encouraged to attend
1300-1400
Once a month,
date TBD
Global Hearts Group Family Night Out Dinners: Location TBD
prior to event; call 606-0039 for details.
1730-1900
Every 2nd & 4th
Friday
Lunch and Learn Series - Various topics will be covered, call
606-0039 for more details
1200-1300
Every 2nd & 4th
Tuesday
Newcomer’s Orientation/Community Fair: Provides base
orientation briefing to newcomers on 30 SW Mission, A&FRC,
MFLC, Base Safety, Fire Safety, OSI, EEO, Finance, 30 MDG
and United Healthcare. Community fair includes on and offbase agencies displaying information tables to newcomers’
orientation participants.
0730-1200
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Airman & Family Readiness Center........... 606-0039
Mon-Fri:0730-1630
Airman Leadership School ......................... 606-5595
Aquatics Center ........................................... 606-3581
Closed for the Season.
Breakers Dinning Facility............................ 606-7540
Mon-Fri: 0630-0930, 1100-1400, 1700-1900
Sat-Sun: 0730-1330, 1700-1900
Grab and Go - Mon-Fri: 0930-1100, 1400-1700
Grab and Go - Sat-Sun: 1330-1700
Child Development Center (CDC) ............. 606-1555
Mon-Fri: 0630-1745
Civilian Personnel (APF) ............................. 606-3641
Mon-Thur:0800-1100 & 1300-1500, closed Fridays
Education Office.......................................... 605-5904
Mon-Fri: 0800-1600
Engraving Shop............................................. 606-6438
Mon-Fri: 0900-1430
FamCamp..................................................... 606-8579
Mon-Fri: 0700-1600
Sat:0700-1400
Family Child Care......................................... 606-4639
Mon-Fri: 0800-1700
Fitness Center................................................ 606-3832
Mon-Fri: 0430-2230
Sat-Sun: 0800-2000
A Natural Knead Massage ......................... 605-4748
Jamba Juice ................................................ 605-0079
Mon-Fri: 1030-1730
Fitness Center Annex.................................... 606-3832
Mon-Fri: 0530-0830 & 1500-1800
First Term Airman’s Center ....................... 606-5957
Honor Guard................................................ 606-3654
Human Resources (NAF) ........................... 606-8906
Mon-Fri: 0800-1600
4th Thursday of the month: Closed
Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) ......... 606-7976
Mon-Fri: 0900-1700
Library .......................................................... 606-6414
Mon-Fri: 1100-1700
Lodging ......................................................... 606-1844
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Marketing & Publicity ................................. 606-0276
Marshallia Golf Course ............................... 606-6262
Mon-Sun:0600-Dusk
Snack Bar:
Mon-Thur: 1000-1400 (Adjusted depending on tournaments)
Fri-Sun: 0700-1500
(Grab and Go items in Pro Shop til 1700)
MPS Customer Service ................................ 606-2276
Mon-Wed, Fri:0730-1600
3rd Thursday of Month: 1130-1600
Outdoor Recreation ..................................... 606-5908
Mon-Fri: 0900-1700
Sat: 0900-1200
Pacific Coast Club ........................................ 606-3330
Catering
As Scheduled
Dining Room: Mon-Fri:
1100-1300
E-Lounge:
Thur:
1700-2100
Fri:
1500-0200
Sat:
Special Events Only
O-Lounge:
Fri:
1500-2000
Carry-Out:
Mon-Fri
1100-1300
(Please call the shop for carry-out orders)
Pacific Coast Coffee................................... 734-4362
Mon-Fri:
0630-1100
PCC Barber Shop ..................................... 606-2428
Mon-Fri:
0900-1700
Rod & Gun Club .......................................... 606-4560
Mon:Closed
Tue, Thur: 1000-1700
Wed, Fri: 0830-1730
Sat: 0900-1500
Sun: 1000-1400
Surf Lanes Bowling ...................................... 606-3209
Mon: 0900-1400 (No open bowling)
Tue-Thur: 0900-2100
Fri: 0900-2200
Sat: 1200-2200
Sun: 1200-1900
Sparetime/Take-Out ..................................... 606-7500
Mon: 1030-1400
Tue-Thur: 1030-2100
Fri: 1030-2200
Sat: 1200-2200
Sun: 1200-1900
Sponsorship .................................................. 606-3129
Youth Center ................................................. 606-2152
Front Desk: Mon-Fri: 0630-1700
School Age Program: Mon-Fri: 0630-1745
Open Recreation: Mon-Thur: 1430-1900
Fri: 1430-2200
Sat: 1400-2200
Teens Only: Mon-Thur: 1800-1900
Fri-Sat: 2000-2200
Other Numbers
Airman’s Attic ................................................ 606-5484
Balfour Beatty ................................................ 734-1445
Base Exchange ............................................... 734-5521
Base Operator ................................................. 606-1110
Clothing Sales (Military) ............................... 606-5111
Cleaners .......................................................... 734-3039
Commissary ................................................... 734-3354
Law Enforcement Desk .................................. 606-3911
Retiree Activities Office ................................. 606-5474
Thrift Shop ..................................................... 606-3128
USAFR In-Service Recuiter........................... 606-2704
Visitor’s Center .............................................. 606-7662
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