Single Marine Program P.O. Box 555020 Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 SMP 07 Sept 17 From: Erika Rogness, SMP Assistant, MCCS, Camp Pendleton To: SgtMaj Meza, SgtMaj MCI West MCB CamPen Subj: SMP Monthly Meeting Minutes 1. A SMP meeting was held on 07 September 2017 at 33 Area SMP Rec Center Bldg. 3348. Cpl Loaiza called the meeting to order at 1331. List of those in attendance is provided on the sign in sheet (attachment 1). 2. Danielle West - SMP Coordinator Last month s minutes can be found at www.mccscp.com under the recreation / SMP tab. 3. SgtMaj Meza SgtMaj MCIWest-MCB CamPen 4. Mr.Jaenichen - Bachelor Housing Washer and Dryers not working in Bldg. 14700. BEQ Manager has been notified and this should be fixed in 24 hours. The only barracks with A/C is Wounded Warrior. If something isn t getting fixed, ask for the service ticket number so it can be tracked in Maximo. 5. Mr.Chris Massari Facilities Maintenance Division Not in attendance 6. Mr.Patrick Nalty MCCS Transition Assistance Transition Readiness TRS should be set-up at least 12-14 months before EAS date for Junior Enlisted and 2 years in advance for Retirees. September 20 Starbucks Exclusive Hiring Event 4pm 7pm Camp Pendleton Leatherneck Lanes/TRS Bldg. 1339. Register: https://starbuckssep2017.eventbrite.com September 27 HM Electronics Hiring Event 4pm 7pm Camp Pendleton Leatherneck Lanes/TRS Bldg. 1339. Register: https://hme-sep2017.eventbrite.com September 28 Hire G.I. 11am 1pm For transitioning Military, Veterans and family members. Register at https://hiregi.com October 18 Exelon - 4pm 8pm Camp Pendleton Leatherneck Lanes/TRS Bldg. 1339 Register https://exelon-oct2017.eventbrite.com October 25 - Northrop Grumman Hiring Event 4pm 7pm Camp Pendleton Leatherneck Lanes/TRS Bldg. 1339 Register: https://ng-oct2017.eventbrite.com Please see attachments for transitioning assistance officer seminars. 7. Introduces Marine Corps Family Team Building Rep (760)725-3856 Currently in transition with a new person, Tom Wagner is no longer the contact for this. 8. Ms.Teresa Graham Athletics Need volunteers for coaching for Winter Football and Cheer coaches 9. Mike Woiska - MCCS Marketing Notes to Pass September 1 30 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month One conversation can change a life. Visit http://www.mccscp.com/suicide-prevention September 20 Education and Interest Assessment Workshop - This workshop will help identify your career interest, abilities and values, to create an action plan for your education or career pathway. Register today http://www.mccscp.com/bee September 22 College Application Bootcamp Active Duty personnel will receive guidance and have a fully prepared college application completed and ready to submit by the end of the day. Limited seating, sign up early at http://www,mccscp.com/bee
10. Cpl Loaiza - Old Issues: Nothing reported New Issues: Nothing reported 11. Volunteer Opportunities and Upcoming Trips - Subjects discussed were in SMP agenda (Attachment 2). 09/07 Monthly SMP Meeting Single Marine Program monthly meeting will be held at 1330 at 33 Area SMP Rec Center, bldg. 3348. 09/15-09/17 Sequoia National Park Fact: Sequoia is home to 200 bird species, 26 reptile species, and 73 mammal species -and is known for its giant Sequoia trees. For only $60.00 you can see this amazing environment for yourself. Cost includes transportation, camping, meals while in camp and a private group tour of Crystal Caves. Group departs Semper Fit HQ Bldg. 1253 at 0700. Registration opens August 15th at 0730. 09/21 Stepp Stables Beautification Day 100 Active Duty volunteers are needed for a stables beautification day, filled with painting, gardening and demolition projects. All volunteers will be provided an SMP BBQ lunch, volunteer t-shirt, morning snacks and a letter of appreciation! All volunteers are asked to wear long pants and closedtoed shoes. Registration currently open. 09/22 Day at Cabrillo National Monument Discover the tide pools and gorgeous views of Cabrillo for only $5.00. Registration and payment includes transportation, hydration and snacks during the hike. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg. 1253 at 0700. Registration currently open. 9/23 - Semper Triathlon Are you hard corps? Find out by completing the Hard Corps Race Series Semper Triathlon, Devil Dog Duathlon or the No Beach Out Of Reach Run. Event starts at 0730 t-shirt, swim cap, finished medal for all participants. Registration is $10 for Active Duty aboard Camp Pendleton and $75 for civilians. Register at www.mccscp.com/sempertri-devildogdu 10/13 - Stonewall Peak Hike & Julian Apple Pie Enjoy a 360-degree view over the forested peaks and wide-open meadows of this 2-mile hike and then some famous Julian Apple-pie! $5.00 per person includes transportation, hydration and snacks during the hike. Bring money for pie. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg. 1252 at 0700. Registration opens September 12th. 10/06 10/09 Las Vegas Trip Come see this city, $160 per person includes transportation and 3-night hotel stay on the Las Vega strip. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg. 1253 at 0730. Registration opens September 12th. 12. Conclusion Meeting ended at 1410. Next Meeting will be held 05 October at 1330 at the 43 Area SMP Rec Center Bldg. 430414. 13. If you have any questions please contact: SMP President: Sgt Daniel Hosch SMP Coordinator: Danielle West at WESTDN@usmc-mccs.org Respectfully submitted by: Erika Rogness SMP Assistant Reviewed and approved by: SgtMaj Meza SgtMaj, MCI West MCB CamPen
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Torch 1975 Jessica Nguyen Torchlady1975@gmail.com 949.456.3745 Col. Joe Snyder snyderconsultants@gmail.com 949.235.3996 GO GREEN! FREE to active duty, reserve, veterans & their families. In order to provide, extend the safe & clean areas; we need to put pavers/bricks/flagstones to our yard approximately 2000sqft. Skill laborers already mark the area and dirt level to be dug; volunteers follow marks by skill laborers, dig dirt (around 500sqft total) will be used for parking purpose hence the dirt need to be dug up deeper. sany days weather permits weekday or all weekends. At Headquarter 5076 Bella Collina St, Oceanside, CA 92056. Come stay for all day shift 8-5 or any hours your schedule allows. Our gate opens at 7am. WHAT YOU GET: Delicious Vietnamese meals every 4 hours. Certificate of Appreciation from our non-profit Armed Services YMCA Samantha Williams 760 655 4048 SWilliams@asymcacp.org The Armed Services YMCA, located at Bldg 16144, A Street, offers many programs to make life easier for marines, sailors, & their families. We are always looking for volunteers for our programs & events, so fill out an application here to see our latest opportunities, & to sign yourself up to be a part of our team! Stuart Mesa Community School Kevin Hoff kevin.hoff@oside.us The music program at Stuart Mesa Community School is looking to grow & is seeking some inspiration & help from members of the Marine B&. We have some great young musical students that would really benefit from the tutelage of a professional military musician. Come sit in on a rehearsal & help mentor a young musician! We will provide a letter for volunteer hours if requested.
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Stuart Mesa K-8 Elementary Irene Diggs 760-901-7705 Event Dates: 01/09/2017 thru 05/26/2017 No School: 2/20-2/24 & 4/10-4/14 We are looking for a group of Marines who are interested in participating in playground/team building activities with our students during lunch. Playground activities: MTTHF/Any of these days during the following times: Grades 1 & 2: 11:00-12:30PM Grades 3-8: 12-1:00 PM L.I.N.K.S. 760-725-9052! L.I.N.K.S. makes volunteering easy, fun & fit into your schedule! There are so many ways to assist! Volunteer at L.I.N.K.S. sessions as a behind-the-scenes timekeeper or build your communication & public speaking skills as a mentor. Perhaps donating homemade treats is more your style join the L.I.N.K.S. Hospitality Team. If you have a busy schedule, L.I.N.K.S. will work with you to find a way for you to exercise your creativity, utilize your organizational skills or people skills on your own timetable. L.I.N.K.S. is run by volunteers, so come build your legacy with the Camp Pendleton L.I.N.K.S. Team. It s a great way to learn, network, build your resume & have a blast doing it. Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary Ali Nusbaum (760) 731-0580 alinusbaum@msn.com The Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary is in real need of volunteers who can come on a regular basis. There are a lot of chores to do there & only a few volunteers. The animals have to be cared for whether volunteers show up or not, & many of the current volunteers are seniors. They often find it difficult to stay to a regular schedule. Most of the chores involve cleaning & washing, not the most exciting type of chore, but one that is required daily. Dog walking would also be helpful.
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Big Brother Bis Sister Program of Oceanside Hillary Adams hadams@bgcoceanside.org Looking for service men & women to volunteer one to two hours a week at one of our seven schools sites from 2:30 6:00 p.m. Volunteers will have the option to work one on one with a student or work with the staff & the entire class. Each class has about 20 to 25 students. Most of our schools are elementary 1st through 5th grade. We also have teens at our home site. Whether you volunteer, mentor, tutor, or educate, collectively it makes a difference! The Big Brother & Big Sister program is a rolling system. Ideally we would like volunteers to commit to 8 weeks. You have the option of setting your own schedule & day as long as it aligns with the hours above. Again, all of our schools are in Oceanside. A few schools we serve include: San Luis Rey, Martin Luther King, Foussat, La Fuente, South Oceanside, Libby, Palmquist, & we have our town site which is our main site; no school is attached to this site. After eight weeks, an LOA will be provided to each volunteer. Big Brother Big Sister of San Diego Megan Hartwell at meganh@sdbigs.org 858-746-9173 Operation Bigs (Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County) Duties: The Operation Bigs Program is an opportunity for Volunteer "Bigs" to spend one-on-one time with a child "Littles", one hour per week - playing sports or games, reading, doing crafts, or simply talking about life together - just as friends do. "Bigs" & "Littles" meet at one of five Base Elementary Schools for one hour, once per week during the regular school year. Schedules vary from location to location Qualifications: Volunteers will need to complete a m&atory screening & background check prior to becoming a "Big". Able to fulfill at least a one year commitment
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes The Armed Services YMCA Voices for Children CASA Samantha Williams 760.655.4048 SWilliams@asymcacp.org James Burnham JamesB@speakupnow.org The Armed Services YMCA is looking for volunteers for our after school program, Operation Hero. OpHero is a free 10- week after-school program that targets military children grades Kindergarten through fifth who are experiencing temporary difficulty in school, both socially & academically. The class consists of after-school tutoring & mentoring assistance in a small group with facilitators who are dedicated in making a difference in the lives of their students. The classes meet twice a week for 2.5 hours right after school. The program structure may vary in order, but always involves snack, curriculum, outside time, & homework help. The volunteer will assist the teacher in the classroom as needed, including but not limited to: reading aloud, teaching the daily curriculum, outdoor team building activities, homework help, & other opportunities that will arise.if you are free any day in the afternoon Monday-Thursday & would like to help military children overcome their difficulties & grow. Voices for Children are looking for dedicated individuals of strong character to become CASA volunteers. CASAs Court Appointed Special Advocates are advocates for children in foster care, speaking up on their behalf & helping them through what is often a confusing & scary time. With just 10-15 hours a month, CASAs can make a difference in the life of a child. CASAs are thoroughly trained, then matched with & supported by a Voices for Children staff member who works closely with Words Alive Chrissy Califf Chrissy@wordsalive.org 858.274.9673(WORD). Words Alive, a literacy non-profit in San Diego, is looking for volunteers. Their volunteer opportunities are primarily within the school system in San Diego & focus on promoting a love of reading amongst at-risk youth & adolescents. Their mission is to open opportunities for life success through the power of reading. They serve approximately 1500 pre-school aged students within Child Development Centers/Head Starts or adolescents within alternative high schools on a monthly basis. They have two volunteer assignments that run 1 time/month from October to May: Early Literacy Intervention (ELI) & Adolescent Book Group (ABG). Anyone interested will need to complete an, a TB test, background check, training (ELI- 2 hours; ABG 2-3 hours), & kick-off meeting.
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Blue Star Families Kerry-Ann Ellington camppendleton@bluestarfam. org Blue Star Families, a national non-profit, whose mission is to "Support, Empower & Connect" military families with each other, is seeking volunteers aboard Camp Pendleton & the surrounding area. They have several different programs that would benefit from additional volunteers; they include: Operation Appreciation, Military Kidz Club, Books on Bases. Each program has different capacities in which to volunteer in. B&ing Together info@themusictherapycenter. com or at 619-299-1411. B&ING TOGETHER is looking for volunteers. Have you ever wanted to volunteer with teens & young adults with special needs? Do you have a desire to help others? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you. This group helps teens with special needs (such as autism) learn the dynamics of building friendships, social skills & selfexpression through fresh & creative avenues. Drawing on peers & professionals from the music community, this group experiences music recording, instrument exploration, improvisational songwriting, drumming & other projects based on the interests & needs of the group. This pilot program will involve a total of 6 jam sessions, & volunteers (peer mentors) must be able to attend all six sessions to sign up. Each Jam Session will feature a special rock star guest musician & will be facilitated by board-certified music therapists. Peer mentor will help nurture inclusion opportunities for this special group. Each peer mentor will be paired with a teen as a buddy for the duration of the six sessions & must attend a m&atory training session prior to the first group. This opportunity will be once a month on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30pm.
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes K9 Guardians Rachelle Christianson / Leisa Tilley-Grajek fetch@k9guardians.org 760-617-9229 K9 Guardians breeds, raises & trains German Shepherds to be service dogs for our wounded veterans to assist with PTSD, TBI, & physical limitations. Varies depending on date & project, we are pretty flexible. Most days there is availability to start as early at 7am & go until 7-8pm depending on amount of sunlight. Volunteers will receive: o 1st day = K9 Guardian Gel Bracelet (1 time) o 40 Hours = T-Shirt (1 time) o 80 Hours = Letter of appreciation (1 per for each 80 hours) o 200 Hours = Senate Certificate of Recognition for Outst&ing Community Service (1 time) HiCaliber Horse Rescue Kim Roeh joinus@hicaliber.org HiCaliber Horse Rescue is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation & responsible placement of horses. All levels welcome. Insured, over 70 horses, lots of fun, endless love.we are flexible with our hours. We have a schedule in our Facebook Volunteer Group & we ask that they come when a Senior volunteer is onsite. Feeders arrive around 8:30am-9am & we have people around until 6pm-7pm depending on daylight savings. We are looking for weekday coverage the most. There is no minimum amount of time a person needs to spend at the ranch. We track volunteer's hours & can give verification letters of hours served.
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Tender Loving Canines Assistance shelly.v&evelde@tlcad.org or 858-461-8602. Help Tender Loving Canines Assistance Dogs find service dogs. Volunteer to foster a service dog c&idate for six weeks. TLCAD training instructors assess homeless shelter dogs to identify dogs with the right temperament & health to become a service dog. Foster Guardians then, take the dog into their home for six weeks to positively expose the dogs to various stimuli in the environment, as well as introduce them to key foundation behaviors. Foster guardians learn from TLCAD instructors how to train basic foundation behaviors & all basic costs (including food) of the dog are covered by TLCAD. BENEFITS: help give a wounded warrior a service dog, learn how to train a dog, option to adopt a great dog if it is not selected to be a service dog. The Pegasus Rising Project Gary Adler 310-699-4758 gadler@pegasusrising.org. The Pegasus Rising Project (26002 Bear Valley Heights Road, Escondido, CA 92027) has an ongoing volunteer opportunity with shifts twice daily, 7 days a week. Hours of Volunteer Shifts: 7-7:30am morning start times (depending on the day of the week) & 4pm daily. Shifts are 3 volunteers per shift & the shifts take 1 hour to 1.5 hours maximum per shift. The minimum age to volunteer: 18 unless accompanied by parent on the volunteer shift. Volunteer horse caregivers water, feed & clean up after their 14 Polish Arabian horses twice daily. The herd works with veterans of all eras & their families helping them reintegrate into their civilian & family lives after returning from deployment.
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Camp Pendleton Veterans Memorial Garden Robert Warrick gwarrickster@gmail.com 760-730-2349 760-439-4743 Volunteers are needed to help at the Camp Pendleton Veterans Memorial Garden. The current supervising volunteers say they are reaching an age that the work required at the garden was becoming too much to h&le. The current leader of the group turned 81 in August. Anyone interested should contact Mr. Robert Warrick to work together to set up a plan for the future. Navy-Marine Corps Relief Soxiety camppendleton@nmcrs.org 760-725-6729 Marla at SanOnofre@nmcrs.org 760-275-7497 Volunteers are needed for BOTH the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society's San Onofre Office & Mainside locations aboard Camp Pendleton. Available positions include: Caseworkers & Client Services Assistant (Receptionists). The NMCRS Thrift Shop is also in need of volunteers Rancho Santa Margarita Y Las Flores Docents Paul Durrance 760-586-5383 pgdurrance@cox.net The Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores Docents is a nonprofit organization aboard Camp Pendleton that assists the Base History Office with giving tours at the Ranch House, Las Flores Adobe & the Mechanized Museum as well as other related tasks. They are looking for a person to act as their webmaster. The responsibilities would include finishing the partial revision of our website as well as either acting as our ongoing webmaster for updating the website as necessary or training one of our Docents to do this
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes The Fisher House Kiana Bright kiana.bright@usmc.mil 760-763-5308 760-163-5307 The Fisher House provides a "home away from home" at no cost for families of patients admitted for medical care at the Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton or affiliated medical centers. We offer comfortably furnished rooms with bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, living, dining, laundry & playrooms. The home provides free temporary lodging so military families can be close to their loved ones during a medical crisis. Fisher House is available to families of active duty, retired & veterans from all services including the National Guard & Coast Guard. Our Fisher House has a full-time staff but depends on volunteers & voluntary support to enhance daily operations & program expansion. Please consider volunteering your time to help our courageous service members & their families. USS Midway Museum Laurie Switzer lswitzer@midway.org The USS Midway Museum has a large pool of volunteers & a small paid staff that makes up a very homogeneous team with a very positive attitude. We are looking for people to assist in promoting & sustaining this Midway Magic environment, & we encourage your participation as a volunteer in one of the following areas, pending an application review & availability of open positions. Women & civilians are encouraged to apply. A monthly commitment is required. The opportunities outlined below are varied in requirements but similar in that the central theme is to entertain, educate & facilitate the needs of our guests.
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Military Special Needs Network http://militaryspecialneedsnet work.com/page/volunteer-tohelp Military Special Needs Network (MSNN) is proud to announce the release of MSNN Cares. Life as a military family is challenging & when you throw a child or spouse with special needs into the mix, day to day life can seem downright impossible. MSNN Cares is a volunteer based program aimed at helping special needs military families receive basic help during times of deployment, illness, or emergencies. They aim to pair local volunteers with special needs families to provide individualized support as they need it. Are you getting ready to PCS & need help? Have an upcoming surgery? Is your spouse deployed & you have a difficult time with yard work? Do you need help getting to & from doctor appointments? Are you looking to find a friend to talk with that just gets it? MSNN Cares can help! This incredible program is driven by individuals that will lend their time, skills, & compassion Hand Up Food Pantry Religious Development Center, Building #1344, on the corner of A & 11th. Each month the Hand Up Youth Food Pantry at Jewish Family Service distributes emergency food to approximately 75 families on base at Camp Pendleton. Fresh produce, diapers, & nutritious non-perishables are offered to active duty military members. Many h&s are needed to help assist unloading our truck & setting up for the event. Volunteers are a vital part of the distribution as they help set up & distribute food items to those seeking assistance.a shirt will be provided if desired.
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes Heritage Park Village Terry Ann Larson 951-239-2355. Strong Marine Volunteers Needed at Heritage Park Village Museum. Heritage Park Village Museum is nearly finished renovating the historic buildings that offer visitors the opportunity to step back in time & glimpse Oceanside at its incorporation in 1888. Marines were among the volunteers that worked to bring this Park into existence during our country s bicentennial celebration in 1976. The Park is made up of representative & historic buildings; including the original Oceanside Jail formerly used for its holding cells by the Camp Pendleton military police. The museum furnishings & artifacts were removed from many of the buildings & put into storage to enable renovations & remodeling. Now that they have completed some of this work, they need to return the furnishings to the buildings. They are in need of 4-6 strong Marines to lift & move some large & heavy glass display cases from storage in the Livery Stable to their respective buildings onsite. Habitat for Humanity Riverside Mr. Luis Munoz 951-787-6754 ext.118 Habitat for Humanity Riverside is looking to build homes for veterans in the city of Jurupa Valley. In partnership with California Department of Veteran Affairs, Habitat for Humanity Riverside will build 26 new, Energy STAR rated efficient single-family residents dedicated to veterans & families of the fallen.
Base Wide Volunteer Opportunities POC : Tom Wagner - 725-3856 This listing of volunteer opportunities is provided for informational purposes for military members & their families & does not imply official DoD or USMC endorsement of any non-federal volunteer opportunity. Individuals who volunteer do so at their own risk. DoD & USMC do not monitor or control & are not responsible for the listed organization. Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes St.Vincent De Paul Thrift Store Nancy McSheehy 619-894-7275 jimmcsheehy@yahoo.com. Marines are needed to assist the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store in Fallbrook with pickup of donations & delivery of sold furniture. As of this time they are going to have to experiment a little with this program to be sure that it is worth the while for the Marines to volunteer. At times they may not have enough to pickup/delivery & would not need help when that happens. However, they really want to give this a try so here is the plan. Given time constraints this may not be possible for most, but if you are available please sign up for this wonderful volunteer opportunity. 15 families were assisted by this store for Christmas this past year! - They will need two Marines each day on Tuesday & Wednesday for pickup/delivery. - The Marines will work with one of their volunteer truck drivers who know the area. - Their area of operations is Fallbrook, Bonsall, Rainbow & De Luz. - The hours will be 1200 to 1500 on Tuesday & 1000 to 1500 on Wednesday.
Camp Pendleton Single Marine Program AGENDA Thursday, September 07th, 2017 @ 1330 Sgt Daniel Hosch Cpl Luis Loaiza Sgt John Agregado Sgt Steven Breslin Danielle West Erika Rogness Eddie Hadley Travis Zeller Jessica Swenson Nina Killion-Russell Chris Ray Crystina Valverde Chad Fredericks Lowell Muenchau SMP Executive Council Members President daniel.hosch@usmc.mil Vice President luis.loaiza@usmc.mil Scribe johnbrent.agregado@usmc.mil Member at Large steven.h.breslin@usmc.mil SMP Staff SMP Coordinator, 725-6722, westdn@usmc-mccs.org SMP Assistant, 725-6196, erika.rogness@usmc-mccs.org SMP Rec Center Supervisor, 763-1621 eddie.hadley@usmc-mccs.org 21 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-2019 travis.j.zeller@usmc-mccs.org 22/24 SMP Rec. Center Manager 763-3214jessica.swenson@usmc-mccs.org 33 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-4988, elvira.killion-russell@usmc-mccs.org 41 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-7124 christopnher.ray@usmc-mccs.org 43 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-5205 crystina.r.valverde@usmc-mccs.org 53 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-7857 chad.fredericks@usmc-mccs.org 62 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 763-4354 lowell.t.muenchau@usmc-mccs.org 1330 Cpl Loaiza Introductions If you have not signed in please do so, we ask that everyone present at the meeting including FROs and guests sign in. We utilize this information for unit inspections and higher headquarter reporting. If you brought an appointment letter please turn it in to the council table at this time. 1335 Cpl Loaiza Introduces SgtMaj Meza, MCI-West MCB CPen SgtMaj 1340 Cpl Loaiza Jay Jaenichen, Bachelor Housing Manager (760)725-3970, alfred.jaenichen@usmc.mil 1345 Cpl Loaiza Introduces Mr. Chris Massari, Facilities Maintenance Division, (760)725-0587, christopher.massari@usmc.mil 1350 Cpl Loaiza Mr. Patrick Nalty, MCCS Transition Assistance, (760)725-4199, patrick.nalty@usmc.mil September 7 Orange County Sheriff s Department is Now Hiring Deputies 8am 12pm @ Marine & Family Programs Bldg. 13150. Start time - 8:00am End Time - 12:00 noon Precise Location Name - Marine & Family Headquarters Bldg. Classroom 3. September 13 TRS Higher Education Two Day Track - This track is designed to assist you in creating a customized plan for a successful transition to a higher education institution. Attendance of the two-day track will facilitate the accomplishment of the Education Career Readiness Standards (CRS): Interest assessment, College application, School counseling appointment, Individual Transition Plan (ITP), admissions process, Choosing a degree completion program, Choosing a college institution, Funding options including: state and federal benefits, scholarships, grants, and student loans. September 20 San Diego Police Department Test 8am 3pm @ Marine & Family Programs Bldg. 13150. San Diego Police Department is Now Hiring Police Officers! We are offering the Written Examination. Candidates who successfully pass the written exam will also participate in the Preliminary Investigative Questionnaire. Education and Interest Assessment Workshop 9am 12pm @ Education Center, Mainside, Bldg. 1331. This workshop will assist you to identify your career interest, abilities, and values in order to create an action plan for your educational or career pathway. September 25 & 28 Business 101 8am and 4:30pm. Four-Day Career Transitioning Seminars for 2017
Learn the Tools for Better Understanding of Business. All military Officers and senior enlisted personnel (E-6 & above) who are transitioning into the private sector are urged to register for the Business 101 Transitioning Seminar to learn the employment skills to succeed in civilian business. A world far different from military culture. In Business 101 you will learn how to succeed in civilian business. its unique language, the modern business culture, contemporary perceptions of military personnel, goals and metrics, job success tools, your new challenges, and civilian business expectations. Our 4-day course helps you understand how your unique military leadership skills translate into civilian business leadership roles. It demonstrates how businesses perceive your marketable skills. It is short on theory and long on practical business applications. This unique business course is NOT a job fair or about resume writing, interviewing or other skills to be learned in TRS and other programs. Precise Location name: Pacific Views Event Center (Crawford Room) Organizer information: Contact Name: Melinda Gomez Phone: (760) 763-3249 1400 Cpl Loaiza Introduces Marine Corps Family Team Building Rep, (760)725-3856 1405 Cpl Loaiza Ms. Teresa Graham, Athletics, (760) 725-4188, teresa.graham@usmc-mccs.org September 14 CG Cup Dive Competition 0730 1030, 13 Area Pool. Registration begins 0730-0800. September 20 CG Cup Combat Water Basketball 0730 1400, 13 Area Pool. Registration begins 0730-0800. All equipment needed is provided. September 27 CG Cup Pass, Punt, Kick 0730 1300, 11 Area Football Field. Registration begins 0730-0800. All equipment needed is provided October 3 CG Cup Golf Tournament Presented by Golf Academy of America 0700 @Marine Memorial Golf Course. Space is limited to 32 teams. ONE team per Battalion/Squadron. Four people per team. 1415 Cpl Loaiza MCCS Marketing Notes To Pass: christine@mccscp.com Single Marine Bowling Tuesdays 1700 2000 $5 bowling for two games and shoes included. Sep 1-30 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - One conversation can change a life. Visit http://www.mccscp.com/suicide-prevention September 6 19 Baby Days Semi-Annual Sale @ Pacific Views MCX Bldg. 2010 September 6 19 Glamo-Rama Beauty Event Pacific Views MCX Bldg. 2010 Sep 13- Victor Rivers - Domestic Violence - 9am-11:30am Pacific Views Event Center. Meet nationally recognized actor, author and domestic violence activist. More info http://www.mccscp.com/events/ Sep 20 - Education and Interest Assessment Workshop - This workshop will help identify your career interest, abilities and values, to create an action plan for your education or career pathway. Register today http://www.mccscp.com/bec Sep 22 - College Application Bootcamp - Active duty personnel will receive guidance and have a fully prepared college application completed and ready to submit by the end of the day. Limited seating, sign up early at http://www.mccscp.com/bec October 3 CG Cup Golf Tournament Presented by Golf Academy of America @Marine Memorial Golf Course 1420 Cpl Loaiza Opens floor for old or new issues Old Issues: New Issues: 1425 Cpl Loaiza Volunteer Opportunities- See attached volunteer information sheet for all events 1430 Cpl Loaiza Upcoming Events/Trips See attached Calendar and newsletter for all events 1440 Cpl Loaiza Area Breakout Meetings 1500 Cpl Loaiza Meeting conclusion -Next meeting: Thursday, October 5th @ 43 Area SMP Rec Center, bldg. 430414
If you are a new rep please stay behind and meet with the SMP coordinator to answer questions and go over duties of an SMP rep. Remaining Meetings for 2017: October 5th 1330 at 43 Area SMP Rec Center, bldg. 430414 November 2nd 1330 at the 22 Area SMP Rec Center, bldg. 22174 December 7th 1330 at the 21 Area SMP Rec Center, bldg. 21704
CAMP PENDLETON SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM RECREATION CENTER EVENTS SEP 2017 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS Bldg 1253 (760) 725-6288/6722 21 Area Camp Del Mar Bldg 21704 (760) 725-2019 22 Area Camp Chappo Bldg 22174 (760) 763-3214/3215 24 Area The Landing Zone Bldg 22174 (760) 763-3214/3215 08-1130 Nacho Bar Lunch 11-1610 Monday Night Football 12 1130 Ping Pong Tournament* 18 & 25-1730 Monday Night Football 22-1130 End of Summer BBQ 29-0900 New Movie Marathon 06-1100 Protein Brunch Bar 11-1610 Monday Night Football 14 1100 Lunch Time Paint Party 18 & 25-1730 Monday Night Football 21-1130 Lunch & Learn: Car Buying 27-1000 New Movie Marathon 07-1130 Lunch & Learn: Intro to Investing 11-1610 Monday Night Football 12-1100 Taco Tuesday 18 & 25-1730 Monday Night Football 20-1600 Gaming Tournament* & Dessert Bar 27-1100 New Movie Marathon 33 Area Camp Margarita Bldg 3348 (760) 725-4988 06-1100 Pulled Pork Slider 08-1100 Creative Lab: Washi Tape Magnet Craft 11-1600 Munchie Monday Movie & snacks/ Monday Night Football 18 & 25-1730 Monday Night Football 21-1130 LCR (Left Center Right) Tournament* 25-1700 Mortal Combat Tournament* 26-1600 Rise & Shine Pancakes Breakfast & Coffee Bar 53 Area Camp Horno Bldg 53341 (760) 725-7857 41 Area Las Flores Bldg 4159 (760) 725-7124 08-0900 Iron Man Movie Marathon 11-1610 Monday Night Football 14-1100 Table Tennis Tournament* 18 & 25-1730 Monday Night Football 19-1100 Taco Tuesday 27-0700 UTI Field Trip 62 Area San Mateo Bldg 53341 (760) 725-7857 43 Area Las Pulgas Bldg 430314 (760) 725-5205 06-1730 Video Game Tournament* 11-1610 Monday Night Football & Burn Your Own Steak Night 13-1000 Art Day 18 & 25-1730 Monday Night Football 19-1100 Taco Tuesday 27-0900 New Movie Marathon with Candy Buffet 08-1100 Hump Day BBQ 11-1610 Monday Night Football 14-1130 SMP Basketball Tournament* at 53 Area Gym 18-1700 SMP Poker Tournament* & Monday Night Football 25-1730 Monday Night Football 27-0800 Waffle Wednesday 06-1000 Bad Boys Movie & Weekend Recovery Day 11-1610 Monday Night Football Kick-Off Cook-Off 18 & 25 1730 Monday Night Football 20-1100 Pepperoni Pizza Lunch day 27-1200 Checkers Tournament* *Win MCCS Gift Cards All Recreation Centers have FREE computers, wi-fi, pool tables, movies, and video games! Some facilities Also have eateries for your convenience. All Recreational Centers are Open to ALL Active Duty Station Aboard Camp Pendleton
CAMP PENDLETON SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM Volunteer ops, trips & EVENTS SEP 2017 MORE INFO ON VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, TRIPS & SPECIAL EVENTS Bldg 1253 (760) 725-6288/6722 MONTHLY SMP MEETING 07 1330 33 Area SMP Rec Center, Bldg 3348 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Retirement Home Visits 12 1600 Rancho Vista Retirement Home 13 1600 Pacific Place Retirement Home 27 1600 Fairwinds Retirement Home Have dinner with the residents. Charlies are the requested uniform. Max of 6-10 volunteers needed for each day. Base Stables Volunteer Day 13 & 27 1000 Camp Pendleton Stepp Stables Bldg 1516. Participants will help clean and groom horses and stalls, and help with general maintenance at the stables. Civilian attire is the requested uniform. Closed toe shoes are required. Max of 10 volunteers needed. Participants must sign up prior to event. Bring water! PE Fitness Challenge 29 0630 Volunteers will host an all day fitness challenge at North Terrace Elementary. Must meet at Semper Fit HQ, bldg 1253 at 0630. Please eat breakfast before arriving. Dress Attire is the Marine Corps running suit with green PT shorts and plain skivi shirt underneath. (No unit logos or rank insignia) Lunch is provided. 40 volunteers needed. Transportation from outlying camps available with advance request. SEPT 08 LA JOLLA BEACH DAY Come see if you can spot a California spiny lobster or maybe a sheep crab! $5.00 gets you a day of play in La Jolla with snorkel gear and lunch provided. Registration is required to plan for food. Group departs Semper Fit HQ Bldg 1253 at 0900 Bring your swimsuits, towels and sunscreen! Regisration is currently open. SEPT 15-17 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK There are 275 caves in Sequoia and you can have your own tour of one! $60.00 includes transportation, camping, meals while in camp and a private group tour of Crystal Caves. Group departs Semper Fit HQ Bldg 1253 at 0700. Registration currently open. SEPT 21 STEPP STABLES BEAUTIFICATION DAY 100 Active Duty volunteers are needed for a stables beautification day, filled with painting, gardening and demolition projects. All volunteers will be provided an SMP BBQ lunch, volunteer t-shirt, morning snacks and a letter of appreciation! All volunteers are asked to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Registration currently open. SEPT 22 CABRILLO NAT L MONUMENT Discover the tidepools and gorgeous views of Cabrillo for only $5.00. Registration and payment includes transportation, hydration and snacks after the hike. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at 0700. Registration currently open. SEPT 23 SEMPER TRIATHLON Are you hardcorps? Find out by completing the HardCorps Race Series Semper Triathlon, Devil Dog Duathlon or the No Beach Out of Reach Run. Event starts at 0730, tshirt, swim cap, finisher medals for all participants. Registration is $10 for Active Duty aboard Camp Pendleton and $75 for civilians. Register at: www.mccscp.com.sempertri-devildogdu OCT 13 STONEWALL PEAK & JULIAN PIE Enjoy a 360-degree view over the forested peaks and wide-open meadows of this 2-mile hike and then some famous Julian Apple Pie! $5.00 per person includes transportation, hydration and snacks during the hike. Bring money for pie. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg 1253 at 0700. Registration opens September 12th. OCT 06-09 LAS VEGAS TRIP The largest sum won on the Las Vegas slots was at the Excalibur. After putting in $100, they won $39 million, beating the odds at the time for 1 in 16.7 million. Come see this city, $160 per person includes transportation and 3-night hotel stay on the Las Vegas strip. Group departs Semper Fit HQ Bldg 1253 at 0730. Registration opens Semptember 12th. Advanced registration is required for all SMP trips, events & volunteer opportunities. Program events are open only to single Marine and Sailors stationed on Camp Pendleton. Participants who volunteer must register in advance with SMP HQ in order to receive a letter of appreciation. Volunteers must provide their own transportation except for PE fitness Challenge. A signed command permission slip is required for all SMP activities. All activities depart from Semper Fit Headquarters Bldg 1253 Unless otherwise stated and require that participants utilize the provided transportation - no exceptions. mccscp.com/smp
Newsletter September 2017 Advanced registration is required for all SMP trips, events & volunteer opportunities. Program events are open only to single Marine and Sailors stationed on Camp Pendleton. Participants who volunteer must register in advance with SMP HQ in order to receive a letter of appreciation. Volunteers must provide their own transportation except for PE fitness Challenge. A signed command permission slip is required for all SMP activities. All activities depart from Semper Fit Headquarters Bldg. 1253. Unless otherwise stated and require that participants utilize the provided transportation. Upcoming SMP Meetings, Trips and Special Events 09/07 Monthly SMP Meeting Single Marine Program monthly meeting will be held at 1330 at 33 Area SMP Rec Center, bldg. 3348 09/8 La Jolla Beach Day Come see if you can spot a California spiny lobster or maybe a sheep crab! $5.00 includes transportation to La Jolla with snorkel gear and lunch. Registration is required to plan for food. Group departs Semper Fit HQ Bldg. 1253 at 090. Bring your swimsuits, towels and sunscreen! Registration currently open. 09/15-09/17 Sequoia National Park There are 275 caves in Sequoia and you can have your own tour of one! $60.00 includes transportation, camping, meals while in camp and a private group tour of Crystal Caves. Group departs Semper Fit HQ Bldg. 1253 at 0700. Registration currently open. 09/21 Stepp Stables Beautification Day 100 Active Duty volunteers are needed for a stables beautification day, filled with painting, gardening and demolition projects. All volunteers will be provided an SMP BBQ lunch, volunteer t-shirt, morning snacks and a letter of appreciation! All volunteers are asked to wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Registration currently open. 09/22 Day at Cabrillo National Monument Discover the tide pools and gorgeous views of Cabrillo for only $5.00. Registration and payment includes transportation, hydration and snacks during the hike. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg. 1253 at 0700. Registration currently open. 9/23 - Semper Triathlon Are you hardcorps? Find out by completing the HardCorps Race Series Semper Triathlon, Devil Dog Duathlon or the No Beach Out Of Reach Run. Event starts at 0730 t-shirt, swim cap, finished medal for all participants. Registration is $10 for Active Duty aboard Camp Pendleton and $75 for civilians. Register at www.mccscp.com/sempertridevildogdu 10/13 - Stonewall Peak Hike & Julian Apple Pie Enjoy a 360-degree view over the forested peaks and wide-open meadows of this 2-mile hike and then some famous Julian Apple-pie! $5.00 per person includes transportation, hydration and snacks during the hike. Bring money for pie. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg. 1252 at 0700. Registration opens September 12 th. 10/06 10/09 Las Vegas Trip Come see this city, $160 per person includes transportation and 3-night hotel stay on the Las Vega strip. Group departs Semper Fit HQ, Bldg. 1253 at 0730. Registration opens September 12 th. SMP Volunteer Opportunities Retirement Home Visits Have dinner with the residents. Charlies are the requested uniform for these events. Max of 6-10 volunteers needed for each opportunity. Each event begins at 1600. 09/12 - Rancho Vista Retirement Home 09/13 - Pacific Place Retirement Home 09/27 - Fairwinds Retirement Home 09/13 & 09/27-1000 Base Stables Volunteer Day Camp Pendleton Stables, Bldg. 1516. Participants will help clean & groom horses, clean stalls, & help with general maintenance at the stables. Uniform of the day is civilian attire. Closed toed shoes are required. A maximum of 10 participants are needed for this opportunity. Participants must sign up prior to the event. Bring water! 09/29 P.E. Fitness Challenge Volunteers will host an all-day fitness challenge at North Terrace Elementary. All volunteers must meet at Semper Fit Headquarters at 0630. Please eat breakfast before you arrive. Dress attire is the Marine Corps Running Suit with green PT shorts and plain skivvy shirt underneath. Lunch will be provided. 40 volunteers needed. MCCS ACTIVITIES 09/14 - CG's Cup Dive Competition 0730-13 Area Pool 09/20 - CG's Cup Combat Water Basketball Tournament 0730-13 Area Pool 09/27 - CG's Cup Punt, Pass & Kick Challenge 0730-11 Area Football Field 10/03 - CG's Cup Golf Tournament 0700 - Marine Memorial Golf Course
SMP Recreation Center Events September 2017 21 Area - Del Mar Bldg. 22704 (760)725-2019/2641 09/08 1130 Nacho Bar Lunch 09/11 1610 Monday Night Football 09/12 1130 Ping Pong Tournament* 09/18 & 9/25 1730 Monday Night Football 09/22 1130 End of Summer BBQ 09/29 0900 New Movie Marathon 22 Area - Chappo Bldg. 22174 (760)763-3214/3215 09/06 1100 Protein Brunch Bar 09/11 1610 Monday Night Football 09/14 1100 Lunch Time Paint Party 09/18 & 9/25 1730 Monday Night Football 09/21 1130 Lunch & Learn: Car Buying 09/27 1000 New Movie Marathon 24 Area - Landing Zone Bldg. 24065 (760)763-0046 09/07 1130 Lunch & Learn: Intro to Investing 09/11 1610 Monday Night Football 09/12 1100 Taco Tuesday 09/18 & 9/25 1730 Monday Night Football 09/20 1600 Gaming Tournament* & Dessert Bar 09/27 1100 New Movie Marathon 33 Area - Margarita Bldg. 33607 (760)725-4988 09/06 1100 Pulled Pork Sliders 09/08 1100 Washi Tape Magnet Craft 09/11 1600 Munchie Monday Movie & Snacks & Monday Night Football 09/18 & 9/25 1730 Monday Night Football 09/21 1130 LCR (Left Center Right) Tournament* 09/25 1700 Mortal Combat Tournament* 09/26 1600 Rise & Shine Pancake Breakfast & Coffee Bar 41 Area - Las Flores Bldg. 4159 (760)725-7124 09/08 0900 Iron Man Movie Marathon 09/11 1610 Monday Night Football 09/14 1100 Table Tennis Tournament* 09/18 & 9/25 1730 Monday Night Football 09/19 1100 Taco Tuesday 09/27 0700 UTI Field Trip 43 Area - Las Pulgas Bldg. 430314 (760)725-5205 09/06 1730 Video Game Tournament* 09/11 1610 Monday Night Football & Burn Your Own Steak Night 09/13 1000 Art Day 09/18 & 9/25 1730 Monday Night Football 09/19 1100 Taco Tuesday 09/27 0900 New Movie Marathon with Candy Buffet 53 Area - Camp Horno Bldg. 53341 (760)725-7857 Facility is closed for renovations. Events are held at bldg. 53452. 09/08 1100 Hump Day BBQ 09/11 1610 Monday Night Football 09/14 1130 SMP Basketball Tournament* at 53 Area Gym 09/18 1700 Poker Night and Monday Night Football 9/25 1730 Monday Night Football 09/27 0800 Waffle Wednesday 62 Area - San Mateo Bldg. 62527 (760)763-4353/4354 09/06 1610 Bad Boys Movie & Weekend Recovery Day 09/11 1610 Monday Night Football Kick-Off Cook-Off 09/18 & 9/25 1730 Monday Night Football 09/20 1100 Pepperoni Pizza Lunch Day 09/27 1200 Checkers Tournament* *Winners receive MCCS gift certificates