Kadena Officers' Spouses' Club : Member at Large

February 2010

NEWS from AAFES:

• DoDDS Students in grades 4-12 are eligible to receive a “You Made the Grade” coupon book if they receive letter grade report cards. The program is designed to reward academic excellence among authorized family members who have received letter grades of A's and B's on their report card. Students can bring their report cards and identification to the Kadena Shopping Center, upper level Customer Service desk to receive their coupon book. Students can claim a coupon book each quarter as long as they maintain letter grades of "B" or better on their report cards.

• New Exchange Online Mall Booklet available: a free, 56-page guide to more than 100 online stores. Inside, shoppers can browse through popular retailers offering special military discounts on everything from clothes, music, cell phones, auto parts, prescription eyewear and much more.

• Construction area near the Olympic Shoppette area is the site of the new Popeye's restaurant.

• Olympic Shoppette is now open until 12:00 (midnight) / 7-days a week as AAFES conducts a 90-day test to see if the extended hours can be supported by customers.

NEWS from the COMMISSARY:

Okinawa Commissaries Delivery Schedules: When to get what you need at the Commissary! (afternoon arrivals - to be on shelves late afternoon/early next day)

PRODUCE: Airlift - Monday & Friday
Surface - Monday
Local - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Bag Salad - Friday

MEAT: Wednesday

GROCERY: Chill (Yogurt, Juices, Pillsbury Dough, Lactaid Milk, etc.) - Wednesday
Chill (Luncheon Meat) - Friday
Frozen - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Dry - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday

NEWS from the RED CROSS:

Red Cross Youth Volunteer Program:
The program plans to kick off in May 2010 and will assist 13-18 yr. olds find summer volunteer opportunities on Kadena. (Bowling Alley, Golf Course, Swimming Pool, Warehouses, Sq duty offices, etc—no heavy equipment or hazardous materials involved).

Volunteers can associate their volunteer hours with the Red Cross name. 6–8 adult volunteers are needed NOW to be on the committee and help teens find volunteer opportunities on Kadena.
POC: Gerry Baily, 634-1979

Healthy Pregnancy Class:
Couples interested in the Red Cross Healthy Baby/ Healthy Pregnancy Class may contact the Kadena Red Cross, 634-1294

NEWS from MILITARY ONE SOURCE:

All installation telephones (military and residential lines) in Okinawa can dial 145 to reach Military OneSource directly.

Submitted by Leigh Ann Miller
KOSC Member-at-Large

Family Support / Airman and Family Readiness Center

Heart Link: Support for the Military Spouse

Date: Wed., February 24th
8:30am–3:00pm

The Airmen and Family Readiness Center invites you to attend “HeartLink” at Bldg 99 (behind the Olympic Shopette).

This is a one day course that covers almost all of Kadena's agencies and organizations. It is meant as an "Air Force 101" for spouses married 5 years or less, or new to Kadena, but anyone who attends will discover something new!

They make it really fun — lunch is provided, you will have a chance to win prizes, and you will receive a spouse coin at the end.

The goal of Heart Link is to strengthen Air Force families through knowledge about military programs, agencies, and the mission.

This free program is only held once per quarter so watch out for the next one. They serve lunch, and have child care provisions. It’s a great way for a new spouse to gain a better understanding of the resources available to her and her family from the Air Force here at Kadena AB, through guest speakers, interactive segments, giveaways, and briefings.

Don't miss it!
Highly recommended for anyone who has never attended Hearlink before! Please encourage your squadron’s or unit’s newcomers to attend Heart Link.

Please call 634-3366 to enroll.

The Airman & Family Readiness Center (AFRC) has implemented a Volunteer Advisory Committee (VAC). The purpose of the VAC is to implement positive measures to promote base-wide volunteerism.

Call 634-3366 for any volunteer opportunities on Kadena.

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