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Visitors are welcome to Bien Dicho Toastmasters, which meets at noon on Tuesday's in the Otowi Building Conference Room 280. Pass through the badge reader on the second floor and proceed north to the conference room on the northeast corner. Toastmasters is a organization devoted to learning effective communication and leadership through practical experience in an atmosphere of fellowship and understanding. Students are especially welcome in the summer to help them feel comfortable speaking to an audience. For more information, contact Mary S. Campbell at 7-4962 or write to mscampbell@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 6/13/03
The High Altitude Athletic Club (HAAC) is sponsoring the return of the Los Alamos High Altitude Mini-Marathon, after a one year hiatus, on Saturday, June 28, at Sullivan Field. This is the 25th running of this event. The Mini-Marathon consists of a 20k, 5k and new for this year a 1k kids run. Both the 20k and 5k race courses are new for this year. The 20k race starts and 7 a.m., the 5k starts at 7:15 a.m., and the kids 1k will start at approximately 9 a.m. Trophies for the 20k and 5k will be presented to the top three male and female finishers. Medals for the 20k and 5k will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. For the kids 1k all the participants are awarded a medal because in this event everyone is a winner. Entry forms are available at the Wellness Center, LA Fitness Center, Aquatic Center and the YMCA. For more information contact David Telles at 5-5913, 662-0458 or write to telles@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 6/13/03 The Foreign Visits and Assignments (FV&A) office will be moving to the Otowi Building in the T200 area today. Host organizations need to direct incoming guests to the Otowi Building before they proceed to the Badge Office. For more information, contact Cherryl Mingo of Internal Security (ISEC) at 5-6090. Updated 6/13/03
"Spacesuit: 21 Stories and Statements on Technology and Design," is the title of a talk by Nicholas de Monchaux June 18 in Santa Fe. The talk is the latest in the Santa Fe Institute's series of lectures for the nonscientist. The talk is at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday (June 18) in the James A. Little Theater at the New Mexico School for Deaf. The presentation is free, but seating is limited. De Monchaux is an architect and assistant professor of design at the University of Virginia. The talk consists of 21 short stories that together shape ann understanding of the aesthetic, cultural, scientific and institutional parameters that shaped the spacesuit Apollo astronauts wore in 1969. The New Mexico School for the Deaf is located at 1060 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe. For more information, call 984-8800 or go to http:www.santafe.edu online. Updated 6/13/03 Retirement party for Michael Ragsdale on June 18 A retirement party for Michael Ragsdale of Deployed Services (PM-DS) is from noon to 2 p.m. on June 18 at the Pajarito Complex, Room 133. For more information, contact Ida Romero of Project Quality Management (PM-18) at 7-3003. Updated 6/12/03 Retirement party for Jack Newmyer on June 24 Jack Newmyer, Weapons System Engineering (ESA-WSE), will be retiring from the Laboratory after 25 years of service. A retirement party is scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. on June 24 at the S-Site Cafeteria. For more information, contact Jeannette Christensen at 7-0758. Updated 6/12/03 LALT presents 'Unhinged' The Los Alamos Little Theatre presents the premiere of the short film “Unhinged” by local filmmaker Corey Steven New. “Unhinged” examines how a family copes with the uncertain fate of the youngest son, a fighter pilot on active duty, the night the Gulf War begins. This one time event will be open to the general public, seating is limited. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. June 14 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre at 1670 Nectar Street and is free. The film runs approximately 20 minutes. Afterwards, much of the cast and crew will be introduced. A short question/answer session will follow. Dress is casual. Refreshments will be served. The Los Alamos Little Theatre is a Laboratory sanctioned, nonprofit organization. Updated 6/10/03 Digital art exhibition under way at Mesa Public Library "New Mexico Digital 2003," a display of digital fine art works, is now under way at Mesa Public Library downtown. The show runs through July 30 in the upstairs gallery. The show was developed by the Digital Fine Arts Society of New Mexico. Artists who belong to the society will show art works created with computers. Mesa Public Library is a Laboratory sanctioned organization. It is located at 2400 Central Ave. For more information, call Charlie Kalogeros-Chattan or Carol Meine at 662-8247 or see the exhibit Web site at http://www.dfasnm.org/nmdigital2003.htm online. Updated 6/10/03 Computer Corner news In stock at Computer Corner on Just-In-Time
More than 20,000 items on JIT at Computer Corner. Call Adam Warren at 228-2005, e-mail awarren@compcorner.com, or shop at www.compcorner.com online. Updated 6/4/03 Guidelines issued for fiscal year-end furniture purchases, interior design, refurbishings Laboratory organizations planning to purchase office furniture or refurbish offices in the 2003 fiscal year, must complete the purchases or work by Sept. 25. The Laboratory’s fiscal year ends Sept. 30 with the 2004 fiscal year beginning the next day. Lab organizations planning on making furniture purchases or interior design and installation services should complete a Interior Planning Service Request (IPSR) Form. It can be found at http://int.lanl.gov/orgs/fwo/ipsr/ online. For more information, see the June 2 Daily Newsbulletin or contact Laura Solano of FWO-FP at 7-8281 or write to lsolano@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 6/3/03 Volunteer opportunities Volunteer times on July 3 to setup: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, contact Marilyn Perryman, United Way of Santa Fe County Director of Employee & Corporate Giving at 982-2002 or Debbi Wersonick of Community Relations (CRO) Office at 7-7870 2. The following Los Alamos County Boards have vacancies through June 13:
Los Alamos County is taking applications for vacancies on these Boards until June 13 for Council consideration. To apply for these vacancies, download a Board application at www.lac-nm.us online (Boards & Commission link), or call the County Administrator's Office at 662-8080. All applicants must be County residents. Updated 6/2/03 Family YMCA registering for July 4 Firecracker Run The Los Alamos Family YMCA is accepting registrations for its annual July 4 Firecracker Run. The 5-kilometer run begins at 8:30 a.m. from the north end of the YMCA parking lot downtown. Race check-in begins at 8 a.m. and there are several age group categories for men and women. There also will be prizes awarded to the top overall male and female finisher. Race-day registration is from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. The cost to enter the run is $10 for the first member, $8 for a second family member and $6 for subsequent family members. But family members must register at the same time to qualify for the family discount, according to a news release from the Family YMCA. The Los Alamos Family YMCA is located at 1450 Iris St. For more information, contact John Marble at 662-3100. Updated 5/27/03 Paving, other work to close parking lot at Diamond Drive and Pajarito Road The temporary parking lot just west of the Diamond Drive and Pajarito Road intersection will be closed from June 2 through June 15 for paving, striping and installation of lighting. Weather permitting, the parking lot should reopen on Monday, June 16. Updated 6/2/03 Radiochemistry conference July 13-16 in Carlsbad The 2003 Radiochemistry Conference, sponsored by the Radiochemistry Society, will be held July 13-16, 2003 in Carlsbad. The conference includes a one day technical workshop, "Education in radiochemistry: an academic and a public problem," on July 14. Technical sessions are scheduled the following two days. Participants are encouraged to give oral or poster presentations. The abstract deadline is June 20. Details on the conference and workshop can be found at http://www.radiochemistry.org/rc_2003conference.html online or contact Jim Conca of Carlsbad Operations (EES-12) at (505) 628-3934. Updated 5/20/03 Project management workshop scheduled for July Doing projects succesfully and delivering results on time and within budget is [one of] the most effective tool for obtaining future funding. On July 8-10, the Leadership Center in Training and Development (HR-TD) is hosting a workshop focusing on individual skill building and the essential elements of project management. These include:
The course is customized for the Laboratory and presented by Erika Jones and Associates. The workshop also will include case studies for participants. For more information and to register, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOSession.asp?CourseSession=196920014 online or call Harry Thomas of HR-TD at 7-4002. Updated 5/15/03 Golf Course pool memberships available Golf Course pool memberships are available for the summer. For more information, contact Louis at 661-2568 or 7-1458. The Golf Course pool is a Laboratory sanctioned organization. Updated 4/30/03 Plutonium Futures conference in July Registration cost is $450. For American Nuclear Society members, the cost is $400 after. A call for papers brochure is available at the conference Web site at www.lanl.gov/pu2003 online. For more information, contact Kathy DeLucas of Communication Arts and Services (IM-1) at 5-3618 or write to duke@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 1/9/03 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://hrcluster.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOAha.asp?CourseNumber=21013 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 and found Found: a government key attached to a Hayworth key on a white plastic clip. To claim, contact Felix at the locksmiths office. Lost: gold and silver chain ring bracelet. If found, write to cross@lanl.gov by electronic mail or call 5-4444, ext 814. Lost: key ring with two keys (both have colored grips), there also may be a small Smith's card attached. Lost somewhere in the TA-3 vicinity. If found, write to madrids@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: a pair of prescription wire frame glasses in the TA-3 Otowi Building parking lot on May 16. Contact Gerri at 5-6311 to claim. Lost: key ring with Nissan key and remote. If found, please call 5-5853 or write to psadasivan@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: Palm Pilot on May 6. If found, write to Al_Eddebbarh@Notes.YMP.GOV by electronic mail. Lost: keys at TA-3 near HSR-2, set of 3 keys on black pin on fob. Lost on May 12. If found, please call 5-2653 and leave a message or write to djuarros@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: 24" gold chain in Otowi Building. Call 5-8525 to identify and pick up. Found: ladies multi-stone gold ring in Española. Call Lynne at 7-4847, to identify. Possibly lost a while back. Lost: part of a pendant in the TA-3 area on April 30. Antiqued, white metal oval about two inches long with a gold-mottled, brown stone. Contact T. Morgan at 5-0636 or write to tlm@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: black sweatshirt that reads "In Loving Memory of Richard Ortiz Cricket" at TA-54/1009/101. Contact Dennis at 7-7635 or write to torraco@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: gold bracelet with an xoxoxoxo pattern, with little diamonds in the o's. Very sentimental. If found, please call 7-2738 or write to crandall@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: gold earring in Otowi Basement Southeast side women’s bathroom. Please contact Si West 5-4615 to claim. Commuter's Corner To run an ad, contact the Newsbulletin at newsbulletin@lanl.gov or 7-6103.
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