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Estate planning seminar May 23 at Los Alamos High School

Stephanie Richman, Fidelity’s regional retirement counselor, will give an estate planning seminar, “Planning for Today and Tomorrow,” from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 23 in the Duane Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School on Diamond Drive.

The seminar was designed exclusively for Laboratory employees interested in preserving their retirement savings. Family members may attend the seminar.

To register, call Fidelity Investments at 1-800-642-7131 by May 17.

Updated 05/08/02



Leadership Center offers workshop for managers focusing on talent selection and retention strategies

To support managers in meeting hiring goal the Leadership Center is pleased to offer a two day workshop focusing on talent selection and retention strategies.

Day 1: Talent Selection, presented by B.T. Novations. This eight hour hands-on workshop focuses on the belief that it is easier for managers to identify technical excellence in potential job candidates than it is to quantify and identify excellence in the softer skills that are necessary to ensure overall high performance in a new worker. Managers will be coached to systematically identify and quantify the non-technical behaviors and characteristics they want to see when interviewing potential workers. Having once identified the behaviors and characteristics that would enhance overall team performance (such as problem-solving ability, communication capability, collaboration, etc.), managers will use tools to develop a question set that can be used in interviews to understand whether or not the candidate possesses the desired traits. Participants will also learn how to evaluate the information they receive in an interview as a basis for making a hiring selection.

Day 2: Love 'Em or Lose 'Em, presented by Vengel-Lash Associates. This eight hour interactive workshop provides managers with retention strategies that they can implement now. Managers will participate in self-assessment and group activities to understand how their actions affect their employees' decisions to stay or go. In the workshop managers will formulate strategies for retaining their key people and develop an action plan to put their strategies in motion.

The cost for the two day workshop is $600. Four workshops have been scheduled: June 25-26, August 6-7, September 10-11 and October 9-10. All workshops will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Canyon School. Participants can register through the Virtual Training Center, Leadership and Management online. For more information please contact Sue Bargeloh at 7-8036.

Updated 05/08/02


Fidelity Investments at Lab on May 14 - 16

Greg Finch of Fidelity Investments will be at the Laboratory May 14, 15 and 16 to meet with employees about their 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plans. To schedule an individual appointment call 1-800-642-7131. Appointments are held at the Benefits Office.

Updated 05/08/02


Coro de Camara Madrigal dinner on May 19

Coro de Cámara, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, presents a Merry Madrigal dinner on Sunday, May 19. The entertainment begins in at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets including dinner are $45 and must be purchased by Monday, May 13. They are available at Brownells in Los Alamos, from Coro de Cámara members or by calling 672-9686.

Updated 05/07/02



Los Alamos Little Theatre presents "Monky Business"

The Los Alamos Little Theatre presents "Monky Business" at 8:15 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays (May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25) at the Los Alamos Little Theatre, 1670 Nectar. A special Mother's Day matinee plays at 2 p.m. on Sunday (May 12). Tickets ($9, $6 for seniors and students) are available at Brownell's Hallmark Store and at the door.

For more information, contact producer Gracie Cainelli at 662-9352. LALT is a Laboratory sanctioned organization.

Updated 05/07/02


Cancer Society Relay for Life is May 18 at Ashley Pond

The American Cancer Society's annual Relay for Life is scheduled for May 18 at Ashley Pond. The American Cancer Society and the relay are Laboratory sanctioned.

The relay involves teams of individuals who walk in and around the pond area and raise funds through pledges and donations. All funds raised are used for cancer research and support services. Last year's Relay for Life raised more than $212 million in 3,000 communities and eight countries.

A concert at 8 p.m. May 17 by Tish Hinojosa also will raise funds for the Relay for Life.

For more information on the Relay for Life, go to www.cancer.org online or call 988-5548. Additional information on cancer is available by calling 1-800-ACS-2345.

Updated 05/06/02


Work Wear New Mexico in Los Alamos Friday

Work Wear New Mexico, a Laboratory safety shoe and protective clothing subcontractor, will provide shoe mobile service from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 5 p.m. Friday (May 10) at the Los Alamos Inn parking lot. For questions contact James Bennett of Work Wear New Mexico at 888-667-6215 or Louella Lopez of BUS-5 at 7-8545.

Updated 05/06/02


Wellness Center class

Good Living with Fibromyalgia, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 9 - June 20, 7 weeks. The Arthritis Foundation's Self Help for Fibromyalgia can give you the tools you need to live a healthy, abundant life. This class will give you clear explanations, easy exercises and sound advice.

Fee: $15 to cover the cost of the manual. Bring check-payable to Wellness Center-on the day of class. Health Promotion classes are open to the entire Laboratory work force and immediate family members. Pre-registration can be completed at http://drambuie.lanl.gov/~wellness/svc/classes/olreg1.htm online or call 7-7166 for more information.

Updated 05/06/02


BioSTAR/LS:IT Outreach luncheon on May 14
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A part of the Industry-University Cooperative Research Program, BioSTAR is a University of California-wide biotechnology matching grants program that forges partnerships among businesses, UC scientists, engineers and students.

  • Up to $20 million is available this year to match partnering company investments in UC research.
  • BioSTAR Funding is matched at least $1:$1 by private sponsors.
  • 110 CA Companies have participated to date, and 88 percent have been small businesses.

Also a part the Industry-University Cooperative Research Program, the Life Sciences:Information Technology Program (LS:IT) is a UC-wide matching grants program that partners industry sponsors with UC researchers and funds research that applies information technology to the life sciences.

  • LS:IT has nearly $5 million in State funds to award to new matching grants.
  • LS:IT funds research partnerships for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, natural resources and other life science applications.

The luncheon will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at the Health Research Laboratory (HRL) Auditorium If interested in attending, please contact Michael Kusiak at 510-643-1140 or write to kusiak@uclink.berkeley.edu by electronic mail.

Updated 05/03/02



Youth volleyball registration begins at Los Alamos Family YMCA

The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is now registering kindergarten through eighth grade youths for its volleyball programs. "Kindervolleyball" is for children ages 4 and 5. "Bumpers" is for first and second grade students; "Spikers" is for children in grades three through eight. The program for 4 and 5 year olds is from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday from June 11 to July 11. The cost to participate is $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Registration ends June 5. The Bumpers program is from June 3 to July 12 and cost $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Registration ends May 28. The Spikers begin play in July and continue through August. Starting and ending dates will be announced by the YMCA. Registration ends July 1 and the cost is $30 for YMCA members, $40 for nonmembers.

The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. For more information, contact Ericka Kidd at 662-3100.

Updated 05/02/02


JIT news

Hewlett Packard Blanket Purchase Agreements
Two Blanket Purchase Agreements are currently available on an interim basis for customers requiring Hewlett Packard printers, plotters, scanners, related hardware and accessories. These agreements will be available until the award of the new Just-In-Time subcontract. The agreements are setup with Networx, Inc. and Holman's, Inc. To place a release with Networx, Inc. contact Matthew Martinez or Niel Jasperson at 753-4562. To place a release with Holman's, Inc. contact Mike Rahmer at 343-3512. JCNNM employees should contact Elsie Rendon at 7-7919 for their requirements.

Rocky Mountain Business System awarded JIT subcontract
A Just-In-Time subcontract has been awarded to Rocky Mountain Business Systems providing the Laboratory with copiers, printers, typewriters, facsimile machines, shredders, related supplies and remanufactured toner cartridges. The new Just-In-Time subcontract will be implemented on Wednesday, May 1.

Just-In-Time stock orders will be delivered in one work day and non-stock orders will be delivered in 10 work days. Customers can place orders at http://jit.lanl.gov/ online or purchase direct from Rocky Mountain Business Systems by dialing 983-1181. For your ordering information, the new Just-In-Time part numbers consist of the old part numbers with a -1 suffix. For more information call Joann Sandoval at 5-4024, Venetia Salazar at 7-0732 or Connie Romero of Rocky Mountain Business Systems at 983-1181.

Updated 05/03/02


Civitans Kick Off district-wide relay on May 11

Starting May 11 members of the Great Southwest District of Civitan International and other volunteers will walk, run, roller blade, horseback ride, bicycle, and roll their wheelchairs from Durango, Colorado, through New Mexico, ending in El Paso, Texas. As members travel, they will carry an American flag, which will be given to the Commander of Fort Bliss in El Paso.

The event will take 15 days and will show support to our military as well as promote volunteerism and Civitan. Members of the Los Alamos Civitan Club, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, will be participating. Everyone is invited to participate by walking, etc., for a half mile or more or just by cheering on participants. The route does not go through Los Alamos. The route can be seen at http://www.civitan.org/~southwest/ online.

As the relay passes through communities, town leaders and residents are invited to join participants and write a note to our military personnel.

For more information, contact Sharon Hurdle at s.l.hurdle@att.net or at 672-3779. The Web site also has additional information on the relay.

Updated 04/30/02


Upcoming events for Family Strengths Network

Alcohol: No-Use No-Abuse
A program designed for 8th graders at the middle school. The course will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday through Thursday at the middle school starting May 6 - 16. Contact FSN for more information.

Free Adult Craft Program - Spring Decorations
10:30 a.m to noon, Friday, May 10 (Childcare provided with prior registration.)

Parents and Toddlers Support Group
10:30 a.m. to noon, every Wednesday

Parents and Infants Support Group. This group is facilitated every other week by Joyce Richins, OB nurse. Topics for this quarter will be as follows: May 9 - Taking Care of You, May 23 - Open
10:30 a.m.to noon, every Thursday

Parents of Teens
7 to 9 p.m., meets 1 and 3 Tuesday of the month

All programs are held at the Family Resource Center, 1990 Diamond Drive (Pueblo Complex), unless otherwise noted. Scholarships and childcare are available for most programs. Please contact 662-4515 or write to familystrengths@losalamos.com by electronic mail for more information.

Updated 05/06/02


Leadership Institute June 2-7 accepting nominations

The Leadership Institute in Training and Development (HR-6) is accepting nominations for its next session June 2-7. The Leadership is a unique series of powerful learning experiences focused on the "being" aspects of organizational work. It is structured for managers who want to improve their personal effectiveness as leaders. After 12 institutes, participants continue to rate the experience very highly, with more than 90 percent giving the institutes an overall “A” score.

The June Leadership Institute schedules and agenda can be found at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TD/Leadership/Li12.stm online. Participation is by nomination and is open to anyone who supervises the work of others and to senior technical staff members. The nomination form is available at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TD/Leadership/pdf/NomForm01_02.pdf online (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). There is a recharge for the Leadership Institute.

For more information, call Harry Thomas of HR-6 at 7-4002.

Updated 04/16/02



2002 Annual Technical Meeting of the Southwest Regional Chapter of the INMM on May 16

The Second Annual Technical Meeting of the Southwest Regional Chapter of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management will take place on May 16 at the Kachina Lodge in Taos. The meeting will start at 9 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m.

The meeting will consist of technical presentations and discussions on current topics. The topics range from discussions of international policy to "How good is good enough?" For those wishing to socialize at an unhosted post meeting dinner, a group reservation will be made at a nearby restaurant.

Rooms at the Kachina Lodge are available for those wishing to stay overnight in Taos. Room rates are $59 for a single and $69 for a double, the rate is available until May 10. Please make room reservations directly with the hotel, mention the Southwest Chapter of the INMM and confirm the reduced rate. Their telephone number is 800-522-4462 or 758-2275.

For more information contact Hiroshi Hoida at 5-1884 or write to hhoida@lanl.gov by electronic mail. RSVP to Scott Kraus at 828-9100 or write to skraus@aquilagroup.com by electronic mail by Friday, May 10. Attendees to the meeting do not have to be members of the INMM.

Updated 04/10/02


Golf Course Pool memberships available

Golf Course Pool memberships are available for the summer. For more information contact Lou at 661-2568 or 7-1458.

The Golf Course Pool is a Laboratory sanctioned organization.

Updated 04/10/02


County fair and rodeo queen, court competition now underway

Girls and women between the ages of 14 and 23 are being sought to compete for the Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo queen and court. The deadline to sign up as a candidate is May 10, with the queen and court competition scheduled for May 18 at Brewer Arena. The Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo is a Laboratory sanctioned event.

Winners will participate in the Red River Rodeo and the Santa Fe Rodeo, in addition to reigning over the Los Alamos County Festival, Fair and Rodeo in August. Criteria for selecting the rodeo queen includes horsemanship (60 percent of the decision) and personality (40 percent). Contestants make a formal speech before a panel of judges, and compete in horsemanship contests.

In September, rodeo queens from around the state compete for the title of State Rodeo Queen at the State Fair in Albuquerque. The statewide winner receives another crown and buckle, in addition to a saddle and $1,000.

For more information and information packets, contact Dustie Stephens at 662-5660 or dustie@lanl.gov by electronic mail, or Terry Knight at 672-2077 or tlknight@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Updated 03/27/02


Los Alamos YMCA registering youths for two summer programs

The Los Alamos Family YMCA, a Laboratory sanctioned organization, is registering youths for its Earth Service Corps and Counselor in Training summer programs. The Earth Services Corps combines volunteer service, environmental education and work experience in a program that focuses on trail improvement, landscaping and watershed restoration. The supervised program runs from June 4 to Aug. 9 and is for youths 11 to 15 years of age.

The Counselor in Training supervised program incorporates counselor training and volunteer work at the YMCA Day Camp. This program runs from June 4 to Aug. 21 and is for youths 12 to 15 years of age. The registration fee is $100 for YMCA members, $125 for nonmembers. Early registration is encouraged; class sizes are limited.

The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. For more information, call 662-3100.

Updated 03/01/02


Employees leaving Lab must attend termination presentation

Employees who are leaving the Laboratory or changing to casual status must attend a benefits termination presentation held by Compensation and Benefits (HR-1).

The termination presentations are held every Laboratory pay day for University of California Lab employees. Employees who are retiring aren't required to attend a presentation, but rather, they should schedule a meeting with their designated benefits specialist.

The presentations begin at 8:30 a.m. in room P280 on the second floor of the Otowi Building at Technical Area 3. Pre-registration is required. Employees should register on line at http://www.lanl.gov/internal/training/training.html one to two weeks prior to their last scheduled work day to sign up for a benefits termination presentation.

Employees also must obtain a departure processing form from HR-Staffing (HR-5) before the presentation. This form is available at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/hrstaffing/Terminations/index.stm online.

At the presentation, employees will receive a packet of information about their benefits and savings balances. They will learn about options to continue or convert insurance plans and distribution options for savings funds.

Employees who require a sign language interpreter should write to benefits@lanl.gov by e-mail three days in advance of the presentation they plan to attend. Or call the benefits office at 5-3842 (TDD).

Because of limited parking, employees should plan to arrive early and/or make alternative transportation arrangements, such as using Johnson Controls Northern New Mexico's ride service.

Updated 05/02/02


Lost and found

Found: men's watch at TA-3, Bldg. 440. To claim, contact Liz at 7-4949.

Found: men's wedding ring in Bo's Gym (TA-3, SM 132). Describe to claim. Please call Ginger at 7-5133.

Found: reading glasses at Central Park Square, TA-00, Bldg. 0767, Conference Room 1. Please contact Marie at 5-9067 to claim.

Lost: set of three keys with three remotes on ring. If found, please contact Di at 7-7251.

Found, women's silver pin in TA-55 parking lot. Describe to claim. Call Paula at 5-3317.

Lost: Ericsson radio receiver transmitter, PN 957901, SN 454456. This hand held radio was lost on Friday, April 19 possibly at LANSCE. If found, please call Cindy at 7-5904.

Found: Nissan key on badge clip. Key is at the Badge Office for owner to pick up.

Found: white scarf, handmade knit/crocheted at TA-3. Contact Research Library at 7-5809.

Found: pair of reading glasses in TA-3, SM-123. Please call 7-4403 to claim.

Lost: purple and gold scarf in Physics Auditorium parking lot. If found, call 5-0012.

Lost: pair of tortoise-shell, brown-rimmed prescription sunglasses. Please call 7-2475 if you find them.

Lost: women's watch, silver and gold Guess watch possibly in the TA-3 Otowi/Administration building area on March 21. Contact Crystal at 5-9818 if found. 

Found: plain, gold men's wedding band, turned in to the Wellness Center the week of March 4. Please call 7-7166 to identify inscription and claim.

Lost: mens glasses, clear glass, rimless, silver stems in a brown case in the TA-3, SM-43 area. If found, call 7-3232.


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