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For more information on United Way events, call Debbi Wersonick of the Community Relations Office (CRO) at 7-7870. Updated 11/15/04
United Blood Services and the Los Alamos Civitan Club are hosting a community blood drive beginning Wednesday through Friday in the Parish Hall of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3700 Canyon Road. Blood donations can be given from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. Employees who volunteer without compensation as blood donors during Laboratory-approved blood drives are excused from work with pay for the time necessary to accomplish this purpose. Time off for the blood donation must not exceed four hours. For accounting purposes, absences for blood donation are reported in quarter-hour increments for nonexempt employees and one-hour increments for exempt employees. The code for blood donatin is "BD." For more information, contact Louise Hassman at 662-8923.Updated 11/15/04 Guest Express cards not accepted at mobile food trucks Guest Express cards that are used to purchase food items at ARAMARK Corp. cafeterias are no longer being accepted at the Lean Cuisine mobile food trucks. The cards work through payroll deduction: food items purchased with the cards at the Otowi Building cafeteria at Technical Area 3, and at the TA-53 and TA-55 cafeterias are deducted from employee payroll checks, explained George Esquivel, general manager, of ARAMARK Corp., the Lab's cafeteria services operator. The cards are available to University of California Laboratory employees only and will continue to be accepted at the three cafeterias. For more information, call 7-3591. Updated 11/8/04 Skolnik training classes Skolnik Technical Training Institute will host the following classes: "Solder, Hands-On" training class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 1 - 2, at the Skolnik Solder Training Center in Albuquerque. This class is designed for anyone who would like to learn how to solder or to obtain a refresher in soldering. The tuition fee is $699. “Advanced General RF & µWave Measurement, Theory and Practice” training class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec 8 - 10, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Albuquerque. This class is designed to provide the practical RF design and troubleshooting skills for engineers and technicians. The fee for this class is $1,599. "Basics of Electricity, AC Circuits" training class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Dec. 13 - 15, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Albuquerque. The seminar is designed for technicians, assemblers, engineers, managers and anyone who would like to learn about electricity and electronic components. The training tuition is $1,150. For more information, go to http://www.skolnik-tech.com/ online or call the registration department at (505) 299-1157. Updated 11/15/04 Retirement party for Judy Gosling on Friday Judy Gosling of Occupational Medicine (HSR-2) is retiring after 20 years of service to the Laboratory. A retirement party is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday (Nov. 19), at the HSR-2 Conference Room, TA-3, Building 1411. Please come and wish her well. For more information, contact Buffy Bergquist of HSR-2 at 7-3158 or write to buffy@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 11/15/04 CDS training classes in Albuquerque Commercial Data Systems is providing Sun, Oracle, Veritas and Linux training classes in Albuquerque. The classes are held at the CDS office, located at 4828 Hardware Drive NE. For a list of classes, click here (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). For more information, contact Renato Taralli at (505) 314-4017 or write to renato@cdsinc.com by electronic mail. Updated 11/1/04 Point of Contacts training on Friday Two sessions for Point of Contacts have been scheduled for Friday (Nov. 19) at Canyon School, Room 165. These sessions are for those POCs who have not taken the prior POC training. The Mandatory Training (No. 24182, Session 22 ) will be held from 8 to 9:45 a.m. This session concentrates on the POC responsibilities as listed in LIR 308-00-02.0, Laboratory Records Management, and is a mandatory requirement for all POCs. The Expanded POC Training (No. 24212, Session 14 ) will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. This session will expand into some records management topics and is not mandatory. There is no cost for these sessions and registration can be done through Virtual Training on the Lab's home page. The sessions will provide interested employees with the basic tools needed to continue to implement this LIR and answers to questions regarding its requirements. For more information regarding these sessions contact Dolores Salazar at dolores@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 11/15/04 Basic Records and Information Management class on Nov. 23 In response to the issuance of LIR-308-00-02.0, Laboratory Records Management, the Information and Records Management group is offering a half day course on Basic Records and Information Management (Course No. 22477, Session 31) from 8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 23. The course will be held at Canyon School, Room 164. Other course dates will be scheduled as needed. This course will be presented in four short modules: Overview of Records Management and What is a Record; Records Management Drivers; What Are Retention Schedules; and Records Disposition - Transfer and Destruction. The course will provide interested employees with the basic tools needed to continue to implement this LIR and to answer questions regarding its requirements. There is no cost for this course and registration can be done through Virtual Training on the Lab's home page. Certificates will be awarded to those who complete the course and refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Dolores Salazar at dolores@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 10/29/04 Volunteer opportunities The Pueblo of San Juan Department of Education needs volunteers who would like to provide academic support to Native American students attending the 2004-2005 After School Tutoring Program. The tentative schedule for tutoring is Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m., beginning Nov. 3. If interested, contact Elvie Aquino, Education Coordinator at (505) 852-3477 or write to psj_deptofed_ema@yahoo.com by electronic mail. New Mexico Commission for the Blind - Volunteers are needed to read the Los Alamos Monitor to the blind. Using a touch-tone telephone, volunteers dial in and read a section of the paper into a computer system. Blind citizens can access the system and listen to readings of their favorite newspapers. Volunteers need a touch-tone phone, ability to read the paper into the system in the evening (twice a week) and need to attend a short training session to learn how to use the system. If interested, contact Karen Edwards at 662-0408. San Ildefonso Day School - Mentors are needed for six students, grades 4-6. Assistance needed initially to help students develop projects for science fair. For more information, contact Barbara Grimes at 5-5121 or write to bgrimes@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Updated 11/15/04 Wall calendars are now available The 2005 Laboratory wall calenders are now available on Just-In-Time, from Boise Cascade. The JIT part number is B12162-05. For more information, contact Alison Dragt at 7-0732 or Veronica Pacheco at 5-5098 of Procurement (SUP-7). Updated 10/22/04 Integrity Networking Systems news The Xerox Phaser 8400 solid ink printer starts at just $999. No other printer prints color this brilliant, this fast, at this price. Receive instant rebates when you purchase a Xerox Phaser 6250 color laser printer. Rebate offer ends Nov. 31 so get your JIT orders in today. Call Tish Romero at (505) 294-7747 ext. 150 to place your JIT Xerox printer orders. Updated 10/21/04 Online interactive Mathematica training The Wolfram Education Group has its new, online mini-courses for Mathematica users. The mini-courses are live training classes in specific areas such as statistical analysis, numerical computation, technical publishing and applied programming with Mathematica. Mini-courses are taught by Wolfram developers, who present innovative and emerging technologies integrated into Mathematica products -- including webMathematica, gridMathematica, J/Link, .NET/Link and the Web Services Package. Additional information including upcoming dates for mini-courses is available at http://www.wolfram.com/weg/minicourses online. For questions, contact Paul Wellin of Wolfram Education Group at (217)398-0700. Updated 10/12/04 Sept. 8 safety culture talk material available Presentation materials from the Sept. 8 safety talk at the Laboratory are available for viewing. The talk, "Safety Culture and High Consequence Accident/Failure Theories," was presented by Malcolm Jones. To access the materials, go to http://int.lanl.gov/memos/MasterManagement/MM1929_ADS2099.PDF (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). Updated 10/1/04 NMSU hosting 6th annual UAV conference The Technical Analysis and Applications Center at New Mexico State University is hosting the sixth annual UAV conference, "Coming of Age: Integration and Interdependence." The conference is Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, at the Tamaya Hyatt Regency Resort, located on the Santa Ana Pueblo, north of Albuquerque. This year's event is a three-day conference, featuring a day of classified sessions, followed by a two-day forum limited to U.S. Government, (Federal and State agencies) and their contractors, and law enforcement agencies. The conference will provide an understanding of the accelerated UAV requirements and technology environment leading to integration and interdependence. This knowledge is critical to all UAV stakeholders, including decision-makers, program managers, technology developers, users and regulators. For more information, contact Gabriel Rivera of NMSU at (505) 521-9649, write to gabe.rivera@psl.nmsu.edu by electronic mail or go to http://www.psl.nmsu.edu/uav/conferences/2004/ online. Updated 9/27/04 NNSA has employee concerns number The National Nuclear Security Administration has a toll free telephone number for NNSA and Laboratory employees who have concerns they want to express about work related issues. The telephone number is 1-800-688-5713 and is available to NNSA, Laboratory and all subcontract personnel who work for NNSA, said Linton Brooks, NNSA administrator. "I continue to worry that some individuals are afraid to speak up about problems they see within NNSA or at our contractors," Brooks said in a message to NNSA personnel. He said NNSA personnel should never have to be worried about the perils of doing their jobs honestly, safely, and correctly. "People should not be afraid to bring problems to the attention of management, or be worried about facing retribution rather than receptiveness," said Brooks. For more information, contact Bernie Pleau of NNSA's Los Alamos Site Office at 7-6691. Updated 10/4/04 Managers can sign up for class on prevention, detection of retaliation Laboratory managers can sign up for a mandatory training class on prevention and detection of retaliation in the workplace. The class is for deputy group leaders and above and is available through the Laboratory's Virtual Training Center. The class is designed to assist managers in preventing retaliation claims in the workplace and consists of four hours of videotaped instruction. The course number is 29039 and the Virtual Training Center has additional information on class meeting times. Classes are held at the former Canyon School Complex and will be monitored by LC staff attorneys. For more information, contact Pamala Maggio of Laboratory Counsel (LC) at 7-3970. Updated 9/21/04 HR sponsors "Service Essentials for Everyone" Earlier this year, the Human Resources (HR) Division sponsored Moran Consulting to conduct a course titled, "Service Essentials for Everyone." This course was attended by all human resources staff and was well received. Due to the broad interest in this course, HR is offering it to anyone who is interested. The course is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday (Nov. 16). The cost is $390. This one-day training curriculum teaches fundamental customer service skills and understanding people's behavior styles. The six modules are: Understanding Yourself and Others, Developing an Attitude of Service Excellence, Identifying Customer Needs, Thoughtful Body Language and Words, Providing Uncompromising Service at Every Contact, Resolving Conflict and Exceeding Expectations. Everyone who signs up for the course must contact Moran Consulting at service@moraninc.com by electronic mail and provide them with their name and contact information. In return, Moran will send each participant a link to an online DiSC profile that must be completed in advance of the training session. Participants are encouraged to save the profile and print it out and bring to the class. The profile takes approximately ten minutes to complete. To sign up for the course, go to http://www.hr.lanl.gov/TIOCourses/TIOAha.asp?CourseNumber=29981 online. Updated 10/15/04 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: dental retainer at Otowi (TA-3, Bldg. 261). Found on top of newspaper stand. To claim, call 7-4238. Lost: woman's black glove on Nov. 3 between the Administration Building and the Study Center. If found, contact Gabriella at 7-1713. Found: pendant with picture of bamboo on it. To claim, write to grthayer@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: turquoise and silver earring on Nov. 3 between the Prime Contract Office parking lot and the Admin Bldg. Contact Kathy DeLucas at 7-5225. Found: ladies prescription glasses outside East elevator, 4th floor, TA-43. To claim, see Luis Trujillo Director's Office, or call 7-5101. Found: nylon jacket (dark blue/light blue/white with gray lining). Left at Occupational Medicine (HSR-2). Call 5-2580 to claim. Found: prescription reading glasses (half glass) blue in color were found out in the SM-40 parking lot. Call Martha or Beatrice at 7-4117 to claim. Lost: earring, triangle shape, copper/gold, with blue beads on Sept. 30 in the TA-3 area (between Wellness Center at Admin. bldg.). If found, contac Sandy at 5-6025 or write to sandyl@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: Motorola cell phone and turned in to the Physics Division office. To claim, contact Beatrice Romero or Martha Austin at 7-4117. Lost: black leather jacket, size XL, at the men's locker room at the fitness center on Oct. 15 between 10:30 and 11:45 a.m. If found, contact Robin Vitek at 7-8072. Lost: black leather glove, left hand, lined, size XL. Lost in TA-3 in early October. If found, please leave message at 7-1402, or write to kmh@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: Samsung phone with plastic belt clip, possibly T Mobile service. Found on San Ildefonso Road towards end of North Mesa. Keypad locked. Contact siyer@lanl.gov to identify and claim. Lost: Samsung cell phone in black leather case with belt clip. Possibly lost near downtown Park and Ride. Contact John at 7-1885 or write to jeklund@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: keys on ring with keyless entry key on a Hawaii key ring holder. If found, call Sarah at 7-1212. Found: silver, turquoise and opal earring near back gate of TA-3. To claim, call Connie at 7-2871. Lost: keys on Sept. 22 around the TA-3 area. Key ring has Ace Hardware and Albertsons card; keys for Volvo, Saab plus others. Please contact dwheeler@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Lost: four keys on a key ring with a round white tab near TA-3. Call Bev at 5-0996. Lost: women's black microfiber jacket with front zipper and side zip pockets. If found, call 5-4770. Lost: plastic sunglasses with tortoise shell rims. Lost in ground-floor women's restroom in Otowi. If found, write to amye@lanl.gov by electronic mail. Found: glasses, silver rims, may be men's reading glasses at TA-15. Call DX-6 at 5-5830 to claim. Found: small ring with two keys at TA-59, Bldg. 1 ladies rest room. To claim, call 5-9527. Found: blue notebook on bus. To claim, call Barbara at 5-5833. Commuter's Corner To run an ad, contact the Newsbulletin at newsbulletin@lanl.gov or 7-6103. |
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