Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2002

Fuelwood permit give-away and holiday office closure

The Los Alamos Forest Service Office will be issuing 50 fuelwood permits for Bandelier National Monument wood adjacent to NM 4 on Wednesday (Dec. 18). The permits will be free for four loads of wood and will be issued on a first come basis. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The last day to buy Christmas tree permits in Los Alamos is Friday (Dec. 20). The office will be closed from Dec. 21 - Jan. 2.

Updated 12/17/02

LAMC annual holiday potluck and slide-show

The Los Alamos Mountaineer’s Club annual holiday potluck and slide-show Potpourri is at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Los Alamos High School Speech Theater. Everyone is welcome to share some of their favorite slides with the club. We especially welcome images that depict particularly interesting climbing routes or settings, and slides of places not frequently visited by the club.

The slide show will be held to one hour. If you would like to present, plan on approximately eight to twelve minutes and please be flexible. Contact Dave Dogruel to let him know of your interest in presenting, and he will put you on the agenda. Please bring your slides in a standard tray or come early and be ready to put them into the club’s tray.

Light refreshments will be provided, feel free to bring your favorite holiday dish, snack or dessert to share with the club. The club will provide cups, plates, napkins, soft drinks and utensils.

For more information, contact Marie Caldwell at 7-0389 or go to the Web site at http://www.losalamos.org/climb/zLAMC.html online.

Updated 12/13/02

Wellness Center Winter class registration

The Wellness Center will begin accepting registrations for Winter 2003 classes (January - March) beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18. Exercise classes are open to all authorized clients of the Wellness Center. Please visit the Wellness Center's website at http://www.wellness.lanl.gov/events.htm#classreg online for more information on class registration and the procedure in the event of a Laboratory announced weather delay.

Updated 12/13/02

ASQ meetings on Thursday

The American Society for Quality (ASQ) will hold two general meetings of the local Subsection on Thursday (Dec. 19). The first meeting will from noon to 1 p.m. at the AA-2 conference room in TA-3, building 2003 (trailers near where Pajarito and Diamond make a "T"). There is parking at several places, such as the south end of the CMR parking lot; the west end of TA-59's upper parking lot; behind TA-3, SM-316, and the Ion Beam Facility parking lot across from TA-3, 440. The general public meeting is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mesa Public Library meeting room no. 3. During both of these meetings, discussions on future plans for the Subsection and the open position for Secretary (we need nominations) will take place.

For more information, contact Catherine French at 7-4581 or Larry Kreyer at 5-0051.

Updated 12/16/02

Family Strengths Network classes

• Parent Toddler Support group, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday (Dec. 18)
• Parent Infant Support Group - Family Traditions discussion, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursday (Dec. 19)
• Child Craft - Starry Nights, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Friday (Dec. 20)

Please call 662-4515 to register for groups or classes at the Family Resource Center. The Center will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24 to Jan. 7.

Updated 12/11/02

Free trials of Energy Daily and Inside Energy beginning Dec. 9 - 20 from the Research Library webpage

The Laboratory Research Library (STB-RL) has arranged for free trials for the online versions of The Energy Daily and Inside Energy publications.

Energy Daily delivers daily analysis and breaking news on energy business, congressional hearings, regulations, market intelligence and trends. Energy Daily reports changes on Capitol Hill, at the White House, within the Department of Energy, FERC and in the private sector of the U.S. and worldwide. Inside Energy is a weekly newsletter that reports on major energy policy developments in the U.S. government as well as global energy issues that affect the production, delivery and use of various energy resources.

These publications are extremely expensive -- in the tens of thousands of dollars range each per year. To justify spending Laboratory money on these items we need to hear from our customers. Are these publications worth the expense? Send us your opinion via the electronic mail link from the trial webpage at http://lib-www.lanl.gov/lanlonly/energynews.htm online.

For more information, contact Carol Hoover of STB-RL at 7-3061 or write to hoover@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Updated 12/10/02

TIG news

Technology Integration Group now has Dell PDA’s. The new Dell AXIM X5 PDA’s are now available. TIG has machines in stock available for immediate delivery. Visit our updated Web page at www.tig.com/lanl online for current pricing on new systems and monitors. These systems are also available on the ESD Web page. Need servers and storage. Chose from the many options available from Dell. Get the price you want and the support you need.

For more information, call Jimmy Armijo at 800-856-8199 x 8286 or write to Jimmy.Armijo@TIG.com by electronic mail.

Updated 12/6/02

Nominations being accepted for Lab’s next Management Institute

The Leadership Center is accepting nominations for any Laboratory employee who supervises others for its next Management Institute.

The Management Institute is a series of two-day workshops that provide current management information from leading experts, practical and Lab-tested tools and techniques to help participants apply new knowledge. Participants also have the opportunity to share lessons learned and develop a network of support. The next series begins Jan. 22, 2003.

The topics scheduled for the next Management Institute include:

• The Management of Creative Professionals – how to deal with technically creative people who don’t work well in teams;
• The Mechanics of Money and People -– how money flows from Washington to the Laboratory;
• Integrated Planning;
• Coaching Skills for managers with an emphasis on performance improvement;
• Managing Change.
  

Group leaders, team leaders, project leaders, program managers and all levels of supervisors have benefited from attending the Management Institute.

A complete description of the Management Institute, including the application form and schedule, can be found on the Leadership Center Web site at http://www.hr.lanl.gov/Leadership/ online.

Updated 12/5/02

Computer Corner news

New JIT for parts, monitors, drives, memory, software and more from Computer Corner. PALM M515 Color Display Handheld Organizer - $314.28, 40Gb Maxtor EIDE UDMA-133 7200 RPM Hard Drives - $82.17, 80Gb Maxtor EIDE UDMA-133 7200 RPM Hard Drives - $132.82, CTX 19" (18" Viewable) Flat Screen CRT-type Monitor, 1600x1200 Resolution, .25mm dot pitch - $211.92.

MATHCAD and AXUM Software by Mathsoft - upgrades, full versions and license packs - call. For more products and information go to http://www.compcorner.com/ online or call Dennis Barnes at 505-228-2005 or write to dbarnes@compcorner.com by electronic mail. Computer Corner is New Mexico owned and operated for 20 years.

Updated 12/2/02

Fellowships available through American Institute of Physics

The American Institute of Physics is accepting applications for fellowships from scientists with doctoral degrees in physics or a related field and an interest in national or foreign policy.

Through the fellowship programs, doctoral scientists spend a year working in a congressional office or at the State Department to contribute much-needed scientific expertise to the federal government, according to the institute.

Scientists can apply for either the Science Fellowship program or the Congressional Science Fellowship program. Applicants must be United States citizens and a member of one of the 10 American Institute of Physics member societies. Applications should be submitted to the institute by Jan. 15, 2003.

Applications can be obtained by contacting the American Institute of Physics at (301) 209-3089. Specific information on the Science Fellowship program is available by writing to Audrey Leath at One Physics Ellipse, College Park, Md. 20740-3843. Applications materials should be submitted to Erika Ridgway, APS Executive Office, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, Md. 20740-3844.

Updated 11/08/02

NNMC/ARMA collecting books, other items

The Northern New Mexico Chapter of the Association of Records Managers and Administrators (NNMC/ARMA) is collecting new and used children's books to give to needy children for Christmas. The NNMC/ARMA is promoting reading this Christmas and will provide baskets of books to children who reside in foster homes, shelters or who are confined to hospitals in the Española, Los Alamos and Santa Fe areas.

The NNMC/ARMA is also collecting items (shampoos, conditioners, lotions, etc.) that people tend to bring home from hotels when on travel or vacation and are donating these items to area Homeless Shelters on an on-going basis.

If you are interested in donating any of these items, please contact Dolores Salazar at 7-7076 or dolores@lanl.gov by electronic mail or Arlene Crespin at 662-8132 or write to Crespin@lac.losalamos.nm.us by electronic mail to arrange for pick up/drop off.

Updated 10/25/02

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 Benefits (HR-B).

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 Staffing (HR-S) 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 10/25/02

Lost: gold frame prescription glasses between Main Administration Building and the SCC (maybe between SCC and adjacent dirt parking lot) around noon on Monday (Dec. 16). Very blind, need them back soon. If found, contact Mike at 5-4978 or write to mberry@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Found: silver necklace with cross in sub-basement, D-Wing, Administration Building. Call 5-9685 to describe.

Lost: set of keys (about five) at TA-55. If found, please call 5-3822 or 699-1251.

Lost: car key on Subaru key chain on Dec 5. If found, please contact andreas@lanl.gov by electronic mail or call 7-6683.

Lost: white and yellow gold loop earring lost in Otowi Building. If found, please call 7-8422 or write to mmmartin@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Lost: four keys on a ring and keyless opener for Chevy truck. Please page Fidel Valdez at 104-7606, if found.

Found: pair of reading glasses, red hearts on white background, at S-Site, TA-16 parking lot on Nov. 19. Call ESA-WMM at 7-6867 to claim glasses.

Lost: pair of glasses in black case. Light blue wire rim, Rodenstock. Please call Rebecca at 7-7436.

Found: two single car keys at TA-3, SM-31 after the fun run on Tuesday (Nov. 12). To claim, call Michael at 7-9967.

Found: pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses. Call 7-4005 to describe and claim.

Lost: pair of lined black leather gloves in front of the Otowi Building passenger drop off area on Friday (Nov. 8). If found, call Debby at 5-6457.

Found: cell phone in SM-40 conference room. To claim, call 7-4005.

Found: pair of wire-rimmed, rectangular-shaped prescription glasses at TA-3, SM-28. To claim, call Connie at 7-2871.

Lost: several keys on flexible wire key ring. Has tag that says "D&C Service, Calhan, Colorado" and small screwdriver/pliers tool. Call 661-5917, 7-8837 or write to email craigm@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Lost: black leather gloves lined with fur at the Wellness Center parking lot. If found, please call Susie Martinez at 5-6129.

Found: black Windstopper right hand glove in lower Research Park parking lot. Call Gary at 5-9465 to claim.

Found: six week old kitten on LA Canyon Bridge on Oct. 17. Call 455-7034 to identify and claim.

Found: leather necklace with stone in Otowi Building, 2nd floor lobby. To claim, call 7-0920.

Lost: small paperback book, Keithely Data, greenish cover. Also lost two keys on ring with orange tab. If found, call Catherine at 664-5463, 7-4581 or write to csidoti@lanl.gov by electronic mail.

Found: keys in SM-261. Call 5-4343 for information.

Found: gold ring in Otowi Building, 2nd floor, south bathroom. To claim, call 7-0920.

Found: paperback book in the Physics Building Auditorium on Oct. 30. To claim, call 7-4005.

Found: two keys on single ring, one for a GM vehicle in the TA-3 parking lot near the Study Center. Please claim at the Research Library main floor service desk.

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