Single Marine Program P.O. Box 555020

Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

SMP 08 Jan 15 From: Cynthia Smartt, SFD Admin Assistant, MCCS, Camp Pendleton To: SgtMaj Helms, SgtMaj MCI West–MCB CamPen Subj: SMP Month Meeting Minutes. 1. A SMP meeting was held on 04 December 2014 at the 33 Area SMP

Recreation Center. The SMP President called the meeting to order at 1338. List of those in attendance is provided on the sign in sheet (attachment 1).

2. Danielle West - SMP Coordinator - Last month’s minutes can be

found at www.mccscp.com under the recreation / SMP tab. 3. SgtMaj Helms – SgtMaj MCIWest-MCB CamPen –

• Thanked everyone for attending the meeting • Talked about supporting the program in the new year. Low

participation in activities could result in program cuts. • Talked about the importance of passing the word about the

program and getting the information back to the commands. • Talked about the tuition assistance program. It is now on a

first come, first serve basis. • Talked about the TRS services that are available. • Talked about the Leatherneck Comedy Tour and asked for

feedback.

4. Emmanuel Salomon – Bachelor Housing – • Talked about the upcoming BEQ manager’s course on 21st and 22nd

of Jan. • Bachelor Housing is getting a lot of calls regarding BAH. BAH

requests are being denied because of the vacancy rate on the base. The vacancy rate must exceed 95% occupancy before any requests get approved.

• Talked about the importance of new BEQ managers being announced.

• Asked if there were any problems to report. No issues were brought forth.

5. Heather Williams – MCCS Health Promotion –

• Talked about the Health Promotion program and its offerings. MCO says that units must have mandatory training in Tobacco Cessation and avoidance, & Sexual Health. Units must also have training in two other areas of health such as Physical

Activity, Nutrition, Injury Prevention and Chronic Disease Prevention. Health Promotion offers all of these services.

• VO2 max testing, RMR testing and Nutrition 101 classes are available by appointment and free of charge to authorized personnel.

• Was asked how long the VO2 test takes. The test takes about a half hour.

• Was asked if appointments can be made. Yes, appointments can be made for individuals on Monday & Friday. Group appointments can be made on Tuesday & Thursday.

• For more information on Health Promotion, log on to mccscp.com/health

6. Cari Gordonne - MCCS Marketing –

• Jan 10–11 — Camp Pendleton Open Powerlifting Championships. 21 Area Fitness Center, Bldg. 210750. Entry fee is $35 for military, $75 for civilians. USPA membership is required. Full power, deadlift only, bench only. Register at mccsCP.com/getfit

• Thu, Jan 22 — Transition Resource Fair. Bldg. 1339 Transition Readiness Facility, Mainside • 10am-2pm. Family members, active duty and veterans welcome. Vocational support, resources, Veteran support services. Info: mccsCP.com/transition

• Mon, Feb-Fri, Feb 6 - High Intensity Tactical Training Course. Semper Fit HQMC Training Course focusing on the High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) Program. This course includes hands-on training for TRX suspension training, Olympic lifting, kettlebells, dynamic movements and more. This is a five-day course from 0800-1600 each day. A HITT Certificate is given to all participants upon completing the course. Info: mccsCP.com/getfit

• Free 4 Week pilot Solar Industry training program - 20 Jan -20 Feb 0700-1630. Five companies are ready to interview/hire upon completion of the training program. Only 24 Seats available. PTAD orders are required. The final screening is scheduled to take place towards the end of next week with Department of Energy representatives on deck. First Term Marines with no more than 90 days remaining until their EAS. With a background in the electrical field and minimum GT score of 100. If interested, qualified service members contact the Joint Education POC at (760) 725-6414 and submit required applications and command letters of endorsement ASAP. Info: mccsCP.com/transition

• New Commanding General’s Cup 2015 schedule now available! Download online at mccsCP.com/athletics First event is the Racquetball Tournament, Paige Fieldhouse, Jan 28.

• Registration for the Hard Corps Race Series events to include the Hellfire Fat Tire, Heartbreak Ridge Run and World Famous Mud Run® opens Jan 14. Information at HardCorpsRaceSeries.com

• For more information on the above events, log on to mccscp.com 7. Sgt Williams – VITA Tax Services –

• Opens 26 January to start filing taxes. You can file your federal taxes free with this service. Houirs of operation are Monday – Friday from 0830-1700 and Saturdays from 0900-1300. The office is located on Mainside, bldg. 1687. Please call 763-2517.

• Turnaround time for the tax returns is about 2 weeks. Appointments will begin being scheduled on the 29 Jan and will take priority. Walk in services are also available.

8. Theresa Flores – MCCS Athletics –

• Talked about the upcoming Youth Sports soccer and basketball season. Volunteer coaches are still needed. For more information, call the office at 725-4188. • Talked about the new CG’s Cup schedule. Events have changed and there is no longer two halves of the calendar. It is now a full year of events in which you can earn points. The key to winning the cup is participation. • Bonus Point events may be added throughout the year. Placement in events yields extra points. • The first event for the year is the Racquetball Tournament on 28 Jan. Registration begins at 0730 at the Paige Fieldhouse. • The Obstacle Course Challenge is on 18 February. Registration being at 0730 at the 13 Area O-Course. • Was asked when registration is for the Obstacle Course Challenge. All events with the exception of the surf contest and the mud run have day of registration. • Was asked what TAC is. TAC is the Tactical Athlete Challenge which is a series of different challenges. This is a team event. The team is made up of 5 - 7 people. • For more information on any of the above events, log on to mccscp.com/athletics.

9. MSgt Lopez – MCCS Business Operations –

• Spoke about the upcoming events/opportunities • Del Mar and San Onofre Beaches are currently offering their

winter rates. • The Country Store is undergoing renovations and has been

temporarily moved to bldg. 1106. • Ramone’s is going to have a location in the 62 Area and

possibly at the Air Station. • San Onofre Beach Club is being renovated and will be a

services type of venue upon completion. • A possible Starbucks location may soon arrive in the 20 Area. • Boingo Wireless is now available in the barracks free of

charge for basic service. If you have an account with Boingo, you can take your service to any base you PCS to (with the

exception of Okinawa). Contracts have been established for every base.

• Prices will begin changing at the Auto Skills Center. • The Vineyard is having an NFL viewing party on 18 January from

1200-1830. Also on 1 February, there will be a Super Bowl Viewing hosted by Heineken.

• For more information on the above events, log on to mccscp.com 10. Sgt Perkins:

• Old Issues: No old issues were brought forth. • New Issues:

• Patti Gamelin talked about the upcoming Leatherneck tour. A survey was given to the representatives in regards to the Leatherneck Comedy Tour. 3 events have been awarded to CPEN this year, 2 Gold and 1 Silver. The survey asked questions about what types of you would like to see this year, Comedy, UFC, Concerts, etc.

• Eddie Hadley spoke about the 20 year anniversary of SMP. Each month this year an opportunity drawing will be held at the monthly SMP meeting in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of SMP. This month a bag and movie was given to RP3 Miller.

• Vice President Elections took place and Sgt Palmer of WFTBn is the new SMP Vice President.

• Next month elections for the SMP president council seat will be held.

11. Volunteer Opportunities and Upcoming Events/Trips - Subjects

discussed were in SMP agenda. (Attachment 2)

12. Conclusion - Next Meeting will be held 04 December 2014 @ 33 Area SMP Recreation Center, bldg. 33607.

13. If you have any questions please contact:

SMP President: Sgt Katrina Perkins SMP Coordinator: Danielle West at 725-6722

Respectfully submitted by: Reviewed and approved by: Cynthia Smartt SgtMaj Scott Helms Admin Assistant, SFD SgtMaj, MCI West – MCB CamPen

Camp Pendleton Single Marine Program

AGENDA

Thursday, January 8th, 2015 @ 1330

SMP Executive Council Members Sgt Katrina Perkins President katrina.perkins@usmc.mil Cpl Icaro Gomes Vice President icaro.gomes@usmc.mil LCpl Krystofer Harbor Volunteer Coordinator krystofer.harber@usmc.mil Cpl Tracey McGregor Scribe tracey.mcgregor@usmc.mil Cpl Zachary Palmer Member at Large zachary.palmer@usmc.mil Cpl Micah Dumais Member at Large micah.dumais@usmc.mil

SMP Staff Danielle West SMP Director, 725-6722, westdn@usmc-mccs.org Travis Zeller 21 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-2019 travis.j.zeller@usmc-mccs.org Eddie Hadley 22 SMP- Rec. Center Manager 763-3214hadleyel@usmc-mccs.org Eddie Hadley 24 SMP Landing Zone Manager, 763-0026 hadleyel@usmc-mccs.org Sendi Barrett 33 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-4988 maria.s.barrett@usmc-mccs.org Crystina Valverde 41 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-7124 crystina.r.valverde@usmc-mccs.org Jenna Austin-Royal 43 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-5205 jenna.m.austin@usmc-mccs.org Chad Fredericks 53 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-7857 frederickscj@usmc-mccs.org Jenna Austin-Royal 62 SMP Rec. Center Manager, 725-4354 jenna.m.austin@usmc-mccs.org

1330 Sgt Perkins

• Introductions • If you have not signed in please do so, we ask that everyone present at the meeting including FROs

and guests sign in. Make sure you sign in on the meeting sign in sheet not the facility sign in. • If you brought an appointment letter please turn it in at this time.

1330 Sgt Perkins –SgtMaj Helms, SgtMaj MCI WEST-MCB Camp Pendleton 1340 Sgt Perkins – Introduces Bachelor Housing Representative (760) 430-4708. 1345 Sgt Perkins – Introduces Heather Williams, MCCS Health Promotion Coordinator, (760)763-3793

heather.d.tucker@usmc-mccs.org 1350 Sgt Perkins – Introduces Cari Gordonne, MCCS Marketing, (760)763-9263, cari@mccscp.com

• Jan 10–11 — Camp Pendleton Open Powerlifting Championships. 21 Area Fitness Center,

Bldg. 210750. Entry fee is $35 for military, $75 for civilians. USPA membership is required. Full power, deadlift only, bench only. Register at mccsCP.com/getfit

• Thu, Jan 22 — Transition Resource Fair. Bldg. 1339 Transition Readiness Facility,

Mainside • 10am-2pm. Family members, active duty and veterans welcome. Vocational support, resources, Veteran support services. Info: mccsCP.com/transition

• Mon, Feb-Fri, Feb 6 - High Intensity Tactical Training Course. Semper Fit HQMC Training

Course focusing on the High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) Program. This course includes hands-on training for TRX suspension training, Olympic lifting, kettlebells, dynamic movements and more. This is a five-day course from 0800-1600 each day. A HITT Certificate is given to all participants upon completing the course. Info: mccsCP.com/getfit

• Free 4 Week pilot Solar Industry training program - 20 Jan -20 Feb 0700-1630. Five companies are ready to interview/hire upon completion of the training program. Only 24 Seats available. PTAD orders are required. The final screening is scheduled to take place towards the end of next week with Department of Energy representatives on deck. First Term Marines with no more than 90 days remaining until their EAS. With a background in the electrical field and minimum GT score of 100. If interested, qualified service members contact the Joint Education POC at (760) 725-6414 and submit required applications and command letters of endorsement ASAP. Info: mccsCP.com/transition

• New Commanding General’s Cup 2015 schedule now available! Download online at

mccsCP.com/athletics First event is the Racquetball Tournament, Paige Fieldhouse, Jan 28.

• Registration for the Hard Corps Race Series events to include the Hellfire Fat Tire, Heartbreak Ridge Run and World Famous Mud Run® opens Jan 14. Information at HardCorpsRaceSeries.com

1400 Sgt Perkins – Introduces Theresa Flores, MCCS Athletics, (760)725-6195, florestm@usmc-mccs.org 1405 Sgt Perkins – Introduces MSgt Lopez, MCCS Business Operations Representative, (760)763-1294,

lopezma@usmc-mccs.org 1410 Sgt Perkins – Introduces Devin Leal, MCCS Special Events Coordinator, (760)763-9563, lealde@usmc-

mccs.org 1415 Sgt Perkins - Opens floor for old or new issues

• Old Issues:

• New Issues:

1. Elections- Interested candidates who may EAS, PCS or deploy within the next 6 month are not eligible. SMP Vice-President. Serves as a member of the Executive Board; is prepared to assume the duties of the president in their absence; serves as the chairperson of assigned SMP Volunteer Committees; solicits input from their parent command single Marines to enhance QOL; performs other duties and functions as directed by the president or SMP Coordinator.

2. Next Month Elections for President- SMP President- is responsible for working directly with the SMP Coordinator to ensure proper communication. Must have a complete understanding of all current and past issues or concerns. Preside at all SMP Council meetings with assistance from the SMP Coordinator and conducting those meetings. Appoint special committees as recommended by the SMP Council members. Make public appearances to promote the SMP and inform others about program status and accomplishments. Be responsible for all duties assigned by the SMP Council and the SMP Coordinator. Be responsible for assignment of temporary replacement(s) in the absence of an SMP Executive Council member. Replacements will be made with the prior approval of the SMP Coordinator.

1420 Cpl Palmer– Volunteer Opportunities- See attached volunteer information sheet for all events

• 1/30/15 - 0600. Kids PE Fitness Challenge. Volunteers will host an all day fitness challenge at a on base Elementary School. All volunteers must meet at Semper Fit HQ, bldg. 1253 at 0600. Please eat breakfast before arriving. Dress attire will be the Marine Corps running suit with green pt shorts and plain skivi shirt underneath (no unit logos or rank insignia). Lunch will be

provided. All participants must use the provided transportation (no POV's). 40 volunteers are needed for this event. Transportation from outlying camps available with advanced request. Sign-ups for this event began 29 December.

1425 Cpl Gomes – Upcoming Events/Trips – See attached Calendar and newsletter for all events

• 1/31 – 0430 Big Bear Ski/Snowboarding $60 per person includes lift ticket, gear rental, 2 hour

optional lesson and transportation. Participants may choose to ski or snowboard. Group departure from Camp Pendleton Semper Fit HQ, bldg. 1253 at 0430.

1430 Sgt Perkins – Area Breakout Meetings 1445 Sgt Perkins –Meeting conclusion -Next meeting: Thursday, February 5th @ 1330 53 Area SMP

Recreation Center, Bldg. 53341 If you are a new rep please stay behind and meet with the SMP coordinator to answer questions and go over duties of an SMP rep.

Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes

City Of Carlsbad CERT Program

www.carlsbad.gov760-434-2929

Community Emergency Response Team volunteers provide emergency preparedness and response assistance to their neighbors, after attending 24 hours of training in fire safety, light search and rescue and more.

InspireKidz! 18-Jan-15http://www.doitsports.com/volunteer2/info.tcl?job_id=54221942

This year the marathon will take place on Sunday, January 18th. Volunteers will be helping with cheering on runners, keeping any traffic out of the runner’s area and handing out water. Volunteers can sign up by using the link listed below. InspireKidz helps foster children in San Diego and Riverside counties by providing scholarships for pre-school, tutoring, enrichment activities like sports and music, etc.

Live Oak Elementary School On going

Wendy Kerr (Principal) or DeCuba Porter (Asst. Principal) Phone: (760) 731-4430 Email: wkerr@fuesd.org deporter@fuesd.org

APEX Fun Run on 15 January from 0730-1430Pep Talk: A small group of volunteers (2-5 Marines) willing to come into the MPR to speak with their 5th grade class of students (approx. 90-100 students). They face ongoing challenges with this grade level this year (and apparently it has been a group of student since second grade, that have moved up each year, together, and have acquired a negative “reputation”). There are issues of disrespect, bullying, dishonesty, and overall, lack of disregard for others (adult and students alike). They deserve the opportunity to turn their reputation around. They would love to schedule a time for some Marines to come out and give them a pep-talk with a strong slant on respect, etc. (Preferably in the month of January or early Feb.).

Misson Estancia Elementary School 15-Jan-15Margie Spitzmiller at margie@spitzmiller.com

Needs at least 6 Marines to come encourage the students to run. There were 6 Marine volunteers last year and it really made their event special for the kids! Arrival time for this year’s event is 8 am and you are being asked to stay through lunch, until about 1:00pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided, as well as LOA’s.

Fallbrook Fire Safe Council 24-Jan-15 Mike- 760-415-8792

Temporary Web Page has been set up at the following address for a description of the event. http://pathstory.com/?page_id=18Work day is from 0830-1400Early Registration is encouraged and a waiver needs to be signed.

Base Wide Volunteer OpportunitiesPOC : Candi Heinberger - 725-3856

Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes

Base Wide Volunteer OpportunitiesPOC : Candi Heinberger - 725-3856

The Panther Lacrosse Club 2015 SeasonTom Slaughtertom.slaughter@oulacrosse.org

This is a High School Girls Varsity program that will be competing in the Pacific Lacrosse League (PLL) for the upcoming 2015 season. The season runs February through May, with practices on weeknights from 7-9 PM in the Vista High School Stadium in Vista, CA. Games will be scheduled on weekends (usually Saturdays). Practices will be scheduled to begin in November. This is a new program so while there are not many experienced players, there are a large number of non-lacrosse athletes ready to give the sport a try. Previous coaching experience is desired, but not required. Previous high school playing experience required, college playing experience preferred. Stipend available to cover expenses.

Big Brothers, Big Sisters of San Diego

Mondays - 1430-1530 or 1500-1600Wednesdays - 1300-1400 or 1330-1430Tuesdays - 1500-1600 or 1540-1640Thursdays - 1540-1640

Cory Schurlock - 858-746-9178CoryS@SDBigs.org.

Big Brother Big Sisters of San Diego is looking for active duty and civilian volunteers for our Operation Bigs program which takes place on all 5 elementary schools on Camp Pendleton. In our program, the Big Brother and Big Sister volunteers meet with their Little Brothers and Little Sisters for one hour one day a week (times and dates are the same every week) at the child’s school site. During that hour the Big and Little matches do activities such as play board games, do arts and crafts projects, or just run around outside, playing ball, throwing Frisbees, jumping rope, and other fun activities! These are the days and times we meet each week during the school year

Santa Margarita Elementary School Daily from 1200-1300 Donna Wilkinsdwilkins@oside.us In need of 1-3 volunteers to assist with the recycling program.

Camp Pendleton Veterans Memorial Garden

Robert Warrickgwarrickster@gmail.com760-730-2349 Various services are needed

Camp Pendleton Education Center Lynette Brauerlynette.brauer@usmc.mil

Volunteer is needed to help translate Spanish to English conversations

Voices for Children10-15 hours per month

James BurnhamJamesB@speakupnow.org

Volunteers must be at least 21 year old and committed to following a child's case for 18 months

Next Step Service DogsOn going

Judyjudy@nextstepservicedogs.org760-438-9190 Various services are needed

Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes

Base Wide Volunteer OpportunitiesPOC : Candi Heinberger - 725-3856

Calvary ChapelOn going

Steve Henschel760-535-5181

Needs motivated volunteers to assist with landscaping duties for the elderly

Rancho Santa Margarita y Las Flores Docents

Paul Durrancepgdurrance@cox.net760-586-5383 Needs a volunteer to act as the webmaster

The Angel Depot3rd Monday of each month beginning in March from 0815-1015

Deacon John Fredette760-758-4100 ext 132

7-8 volunteers are needed to help the elderly carry food boxed to their cars.

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of great students) FlexibleStephen Keith 760-901-7533 Various services are needed

Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pets On goingCatherine Craingasp.ca@gmail.com Various services are needed

The Pegasus Rising Project On goingGary Alder - 310-699-4758gadler@pegasusrising.org

Volunteer horse caregivers water, feed and clean up after their 14 Polish Arabian horses twice daily.

Habitat for Humanity Riverside On going

Luis Munoz 951 -787-6754 ext 118habitatriverside.org

Habitat for Humanity Riverside is looking to build homes for veterans in the city of Jurupa Valley. In partnership with California Department of Veteran Affairs, Habitat for Humanity Riverside will build 26 new, Energy STAR rated efficient single-family residents dedicated to veterans and families of the fallen.

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society

celeste.chavira@nmcrs.orgElizabeth Wyman

Need volunteers for Caseworker and Client Services Assitant positions.

North County Lifeline 1 year commitmentMelissa Alcazarmalcazar@nclifeline.org

need volunteers for Tutoring, After School Program Assistant, FOC Assistant and a Fiscal Assistant

Military Special Needs Network On goinghttp://militaryspecialneedsnetwork.com/page/volunteer-to-help Various services are needed

Blue Star Families On goingKerry-Ann Ellingtoncamppendleton@bluestarfam.org

Blue Star Families, a national non-profit, whose mission is to "Support, Empower and Connect" military families with each other, is seeking volunteers aboard Camp Pendleton and the surrounding area. They have several different programs that would benefit from additional volunteers; they include: Operation Appreciation, Military Kidz Club, Books on Bases. Each program has different capacities in which to volunteer in.

Organization Date(s) & Times POC Contact Information Notes

Base Wide Volunteer OpportunitiesPOC : Candi Heinberger - 725-3856

Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary On goingAli Nusbaum760-731-0580alinusbaum@msn.com

There are a lot of chores to do there and only a few volunteers. The animals have to be cared for whether volunteers show up or not, and many of the current volunteers are seniors. They often find it difficult to stay to a regular schedule. Most of the chores involve cleaning and washing, not the most exciting type of chore, but one that is required daily. Dog walking would also be helpful.

Fallbrook Union Elementary School District On goingBill Billingsley bbillingsley@fuesd.org

Seeking a small group of dedicated mentors willing to work with 8th grade students who have past behavioral and or social/emotional difficulties, many reside in very poor families with a single parent in the home.