DMASt. Louis FomilyDoy/Open HouseEmployees will have the opportunity

to show their families and friends wherethey work and enjoy a day of fun-filledactivities during the DMA St. LouisFamily Day /Apen House planned forSaturday, August 13. Retirees, theirfamilies and friends are also invited.

The Family Day/Open House will beheld from L0 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will beconducted mainly at Second Street.Employees who work at locations otherthan Second Street are welcome to showtheir guests their work sites, but mustprovide their own transportation.Admission is $2.00 for adule and $1.00for children under l?years of oge, andincludes all you can eat bratwurst, hotdop, hamburgers, soda, and chips; as

well as games and sporting events. Beer

will be sold at a nominal cost.Featured attractions on the Second

Street parade ground will offer somethitg for every-body. There will be a drenching booth with specialmystery guest drenchees; a moon walk; fish Ftond; bingo;relay, sack, and three-legged races; a Retired G*y-hounds as Pets (REGAP) demonstration; child idenUlollipop tree; water balloon toss; and hula hoop contest.Sports enthusiasts can participate in washer, softball and

volleyball contests. The DMAACWomen's Club will provide informationon their organization. Music and otherentertainment is also planned.

'This will be an informal activiry,"conunented Iack Hassell, AC Chief of Staffand Chairman of the Family Day /OpenHouse planning committee, "grt i.g mostemployees and their guests the opportu-nity to visit their immediate rvork areasand show what is accomplished b,"" Dlt{ASt. Louis, while also pror"iding an after-noon of amusement."

Tickets for Familv Dar'/Open F{ousemust b" p*chased bl' j"1:" 29 trom one ofthe follorring CI\-C rcpresentadves:

Caroh'n Bentcrd / \{CE i 49t5Shirle,"- Fi tz grb'bons / G AP A / 7953Denise Pezold / DPAB r' 43&{Roscoe lVashingtcn,,n5fcTB / 1637

I-aura I-achance / G AD / E{S{Steve Gruendler I GGCB / 782 1

Rosalie Shalhoob/MCEB / 1267

Sandy Tunnidiff/ SDD / 1353

Timetables of events and additional infonnalion onDMA St. Louis Family DaylOpen House n"ill be pro-vided in upcoming issues of the Lir*.

Volunp 1, lssue 10 July 15, 1994

Published by the Defense Mapping Agency - Office of Gommand lnformatbn

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Editor - Nancy Brannon

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DMA Director - MaJor General Raymund E. O'Mara

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Fomily Doy/Cpen HouseCM Awords DoyDiversity is our SlrengfirToostmoster Officersln SympothyAccepting the ChollengeHots OffSports & Fi1lress Monffr

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CM Cond ucts ltlct rds DoyAn awards day ceremony was held at ]efferson Barracks Park on June 23

for Office of the Comptroller (CJtd) personnel in the St. Louis area. Awardpresentations were conducted by W. Douglas Smith, DMA C-ompEoller, and

|oseph J. Jablonski, Chairman of the (fv1 Awards Council.Receiving the DMA Superior Civilian Service Award were:jane Hackett, budget analyst (CMRSGS) for providing outstanding

financial rnanagement support to the DMA Systems Center. "She has

expertly coordinated the Systems Center budget execution and fiscal controlprocess; promptly identified potential funding deficiencies/surpluseq andrecommended sound redirection of funds," the citation noted.

Sandra j. Standeford, finance analyst (CMCAL) for implementing numer-Woyne Jones, Chief of CMRAreceives his 'oword'from DMAComptroller W, Douglas Smith.ous crucial management initiatives within the Civilian Payroll Section.

'These initiatives have contributd to the efficiency and effective-ness of the sectiory and have effected significant ffivings for theAgenry," officials wrote.

Patricia Ann Franklin, supervisory cost analyst (CMC) forincreasing the effectiveness of the Office of the Compffoller throughnew and innovative ideas which improvd accounti.g and financeactivities associated with accountin& foreign military sales, stockfund activities, payToll and travel.

Receivi^g the DMA Outstanding Employee of the Year Awardwas Donna Brewington, finance analyst (CMCAL). In March 1993

the DMA accounting functions were capitalized by the DefenseFinance and Accounting Service. Under the capitalization concept,financial functions remained under DMA's responsibility. 'tJnderthis concept, she met the challenge of serving DMA s financialcustomers with prompt and courteous service while far excding

Angelo Speermen (CMCAT) cools offLoretta Scott (CMCAD with herwaferbloster es Sondy Standeford GMCAL), Ieffbockground, and Anne Sebold (CMCAR)reacf to the bottle.

timeline stan-dards," it was said. Teomwork ond a soff touch were needed

for the ever-populor egg foss.

Pauline S. Maness, civilian pay technician (Ch{CAR), waschosen as the DMA Finance, Cost and Economic Analyst ofthe Year. She was responsible for increasing DMA's percent-age of timely submissions of retirement records to OPM from83 percent in 1992, to 98 perc€nt in 1993, which made DMAthe top agency within all of the Air Force.

The Outstanding CM Team of the Year Award went to theCMCAR payroll team of Mary L. Caruthers, Sheila R. Clark"Pamela D. Cysfrunk, Antoinette Davis-George, Karen S.

Ewens, Pakicia L. Fiebiger, loyce lry. Gaddis, Nonna |. ]akse,Bonita I. ]annatt, Shelley L. Koslow, Margaret.d Lusby,Pauline S. Maness, Normaf. Marshall, |oyce M. Mueller,Connie R. Reinhardt, Anne C. Sebold, Sandra|. Standefordand Gloria |. Woolnar. During the period january 1993-1994,several crisis situations were encountered that threatenedtheir ability to provide timely and acnrrate service to thecivilian work force. In several extraordinary circumstancessuch as a weather crisis in Louisville, Ky., and coffections tothe DFAS pay computation system, the team responded witha positive "can do" approach to ensure the mission wasaccomplished in an efficient and intelligent rnanrler.

July .l5,1994

Gene Potts, Chief of the EquolOpportunity Office, tells fhe DiversifyDoy crowd,'We believe thof byrecognizing diffe re nt culturolherifages,we can foster respectond acceptonce so thaf we oll conwork together befter andappreciofe the ethnic riches thotmoke Americe greof,'

Diversity is Our Strengthith their American flagsclutched tightly in theirhands, they were the

perfect image of diversity, each smallface reflecti^g a different culture orethnic background. They were thechildren and grandchildren of DMASt. Louis employees and theirpresence captured the true spirit ofthe Diversity Day celebration.

The celebration, held |une 28 onthe parade ground, was part of amonth-long celebration of Diversity

at DMA St. Louis. In addition to theformal program there was a multi-cultural festival featuri.g ethnicfoods and information on culturaland ethnic groups.

Festivities got undentray with aprocession of the children carryingAmerican flugs while soloist BeverlyStewart-Anderson delivered astirring rendition of the nationalanthem.

In his opening renurks AerospaceCenter Director William |. Browntalked about the importance of takingthe time to celebrate diversity andfocus on our nation's rich culturalheritage. He felt the event helped setthe proper tone for a number of newinitiatives underway at the Aero-space Center; among those findingbetter ways to manage the diversityfound in the Cente/s workforce.

Next Brown introduced the guestspeaker, St. Louis Circuit AttorneyDee ]oyce-Hayes. A veteran prosecu-tor with 13 years of experience, Ms.|oyce-Hayes was elected the firstfemale circuit attorney in the historyof the Gty of St. Louis in ]anuary1993. Ms. |oyce-Hayes called herselfa "true representation of diversity atwork."

She began her speech with a storywhich pointed out that somethingwhich might not suit one person isanother person's joy. "I'ltat," shesaid, "is what diversity is all about."She went on to add, "Our diversity isa great source of our strength. Itstimulates, energizes and renews oursociety, and brings creativity and zestto our lives and our culture."

Guesf speoker Dee Joyce-Hoyes

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At left, AC Director Williom J. Brown congrofulates so/oist BeverlyStewart-Anderson for her performonce, Below right, employeescollect cultural informotion from the Cohokia Mounds Sfofe Porkboofh, Below center, lunch hours were spenf enjoying the ethnicfoods ond listening to the music provided bV the A,J,S.R. Joz Bend,

But sometimes, according to Ms.joyce-Hayes, our diversity can be asource of difficulty. "Sometimes itfuels friction, frustration and hostil-ity, when people dislike distrust ordevalue those who are different fromthem." This hostility to thosedifferent from ourselves, Ms. |oyce-Hayes said, presents an enorrnousbarrier to finding solutions to ourcorunon problems. "And certainlythis is no more apparent than on thesubject of kids and crime," sheadded.

Ms. loyce-Hayes said we have tosee all children as'bur children" andbe concerned with every child'swelfare. This lack of caring forchildren has created an epidemic ofviolent criminal behavior by juve-niles. As a prosecutor Ms. |oyce-Hayes says she sees the result of thatbehavior everyday in her office. Shesaid one sure way used to stop crimeand violence in our society is toidentify and help children at riskbefore they become juvenile offend-ers.

She dosed her remarks by sayrrg"we must see children from all walksof life, all economic groups, dl colors,all shapes and sizes as our own. Ifwe do this, we have a chance to affectthe adults they will become. But wehave to do it now and not before theybecome criminals."

Following Ms. |oyce-Hayesremarks Ms. Stewart-Anderson againtook the stage to sing Tlre WindBenmth My Wings,which Mr. Browncalled " tntly inspirational."

Gene Potts, chief of the EqualOppottunity Office, closed theprogram by saynng, 'nVe believe thatby recognizing different culturalheritages, we can foster respect andacceptance so that we all can worktogether better and appreciate theethnic riches that make Americagreat." He then invited everyone toattend the multi-cultural festival offood, fun and information thatfollowed.

Ethnic foods included Greekgyros, Kosher hot dogs, and Chineseand Italian dishes. While they dinedemployees could listen to the soundsof the A.}.S.R.laz.zGroup. A groupof hearing impaired performers alsoentertained.

Ringrng the parade ground wereinformation booths relating to avariety of ethnic cultures indudingThe Black Repertory Theatre, St.Louis Art Museum, Cahokia MoundsState Park and A World of Differ-enc€.

July J5, 1994

Air Force Lieutenant ColonelRobert D. Montgomery arrived]une 5 for assignment to GGP, theGeodesy and Ceophysics Dept.Production S.tpport Office, as GGdepartment program manager.

Drowing by Mel Kromer

Air Force Colonel |ohn G.Eriksen died March 20. He was theCommander of the AeronauticalChart and Information Center, nowDMAAC, from 19&-57. He was agraduate of the LJ.S. Military Acad-emy. Colonel Eriksen resided inBellermg Wash., ?t the time of hisdeath and was buried at West Point,N.Y. He was a charter member of theAerospace Charting ftniorc Associa-tion, and is survived by his wife,Mary, and four sons.

Eugene L. Frendr died |une 5. Hewas a bindery machine operatorleader (GARB) when he retired inDecember 1985 with more than 35

years of federal service.

HeorlfeltThonksMy brother Mickey and I wish to

exprss our appreciatiqn to friends andco-workers for the many prayers, cards,

visits and flowers received upon thedeath of our beloved mother. -IaneWilkin$tr,SDRG

Aerospoce Cenler Tooslmqsler's OfficersThe 1994-95 Aerospace CenterToostmoster's officers qre, from leffto right,Tim Lynch (SDDA) V.P. education; Ken Bostholm (SDDE)president; Rosia Primous, Areo 15 governor, AnheusenBusch; PotO' D risc oll (R SO AN t r e os u re r; C q ral e Bre ckne r ( D PBF) s e c ret o ry,Absent from photo were Ron Goehlich (MCBE) V,P. public relotions:ond Ron Mordhorsf (RSBC) V.P, membership. Toastmosters teachcommunicafion, leadership ond liste ning skills throughout the world.There ore over 8M clubsworldwide. DMA St, Louis emploYees areinvited to visit or become members of the Aerospoce CenterToostmosters Club or ChortmostersToostmosfers. For moreinformotion coll eifher Ken Bostholm,4@5 or Corole Breckner,447l.

They're outlq here--Pollets looded upwith boxes ofobsolete formsawait transportbthe nearestrecYcling bin,Connie LoVorgne,monogementonolyst,AdministrotiveMonogementOffice AMDforDMA ond formsmanoger involvedin the formsreduction effort, so6 more than 7ffi forms hove been eliminoted osDMA continuesto streomline its adminffirotive processes. Phoseone of the forms reduction plon begon in December. According toLoVorgno, phose two involves forms corsolidotion where similorforms, wifh a few mlnor revMons, moy be combined, ln order tokeeptheforms inventory of o reosonoUe bvel, LoVorgno soysAMO, which is responsible for new form creation ond reseorch, willask for better justificotion for form creation ond will seek olternotivemeens of collecting informotion ln ploce of creoting new forms.

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Accepting

Chollenge

'"What you are telling me is fine, but show me," wasthe challenge Sven to security assistant Belinda Rhone,(SOCS) by Dr. William Harrisory Associate Dean ofAcademic Srpport and Continuirg Education at ForestPark Community College. Belinda was reente.irgcollege after a ten year absence and requested thedean's assistance. She told him she was not there toplay but to raise her grade point average.

When Belinda decided to return to coll€g€, she wasplaced on academic probation because of her 'tD" gradepoint average earned after two semesters at FlorissantValley Community College ten years ago. 'hy,was Iconfused," she said. '?Iere I was tqring to make a newstart, only to be haunted by *y past."

Belinda worked hard and not only achieved a Baverage, but graduated in May with an Associate ofApplied Science degree in Criminal |ustice. She wasone of two students chosen to address over 800 gradu-ates and family members at the conunencementceremonies, and was the first criminal justice studentspeaker at the school.

Her speech encouraged others to practice goodcorrununication skills, not to be afraid to speak up, askquestions, and ask for help. 'The lrruntmmt in {xcel-lence class I took at the Aerospace Center helped methrough the address," said Belinda.

Belinda was recently featured as a positive rolemodel and adriever in the St. Louis CommunityCollege ad appearing in several local newspapers.

Aero Chorting SeniorsWill meet August l0

The bi-monthty luncheon meeting of the AerospaceCharting funiors is scheduled for August 10 at theHoliday Inn Southwest/Viking Conference Center, I44and Undbergh. The Classic Clowns of St. Louis will bethere to entertain. Lunch is $10 per person (choice ofslid roast beef or baked butter crumb cod). Makereservations no later than August 5 with Pat Cronin,UG8567;Patsy Hecker, 352-1989 or Ruth Kinsella,892-52&.

July .l5,

1994

Ron Muse MCT) swngs through while club moker SleveKleiss from J,B. Golf Course onQhTzes his golf club needsduring Notionolsporfs ond Fitness Month celebrotion,

Seoson's BestBelow are season high single games with handicap

bowled by members of the Arsenal Mixed Ieagte thispast season:

ZackFranklin 289 Ianie Greathouse 263

Tim Mroz 2U Arlene Anderson 262Tom Christoffel 282 Diana Harwell 259

Earl Stephens 265 Vicki ]ordan 251'

Ernie South 261 Shirley Amsler 248Dewey Strobel 260 Etsuko Powers 2MLloyd Hollenbeck 260 Iudy Anderson 241'

Paul McCoy 2V Shitley Fitzgibbons 237

Gene Leuschner 2V Chris Hollenbeck 218

If you're interested in ioining thisbowling league for the fall seaso&please call Marie Dean, 4073, or Patwiese ' 4855'

-Pat w*se

Sottboll lourneybeing plonned

A DMA St. l.ouis co-ed softballtournament is tentatively beingplanned for Aug.27 or 28. The tourneywould be a doubleelimination, singleday contest. Six or more teams areneeded to participate. For furtherinformation contact Ctrris Roll 7967 or]ohn Betts, 4245.

Ncrtionol Sportsqnd

Fitness MonthThe DMA St. Louis Wellness Program

celebrated National Sports and FibressMonth with a variety of activities held atthe installation. Mary hnder,WellnesslFitness Coordinator, kicked off the celebra-tion with a lecture titled, 'Txercise Be-

comes You." She also provided anintroduction to Step Aerobic and Wheel-chair Workout/Upper Body StrengthTraining programs.

The |efferson Barracks Golf Courseprovided Steve Willis, gplf pro, and SteveKleiss, club maker, to give free instructionsto employees on improving their golf

swing and the benefits of customizd,clubs. Adrawing was held for one free golf lesson, one goUclub fitting and a driving net.

The Touring Cyclist store displayd 15 types ofbikes for employees to review and test ride, andprovided a presentation on biking fun and safety.Brochures on local bike trails and clubs were alsoprovided. Two free bicycle helmets were given towinners of a drawing.

Zarrder provided a lecture on the 'Benefits ofMassage," which was followed by ten minutenussage sessions performed by toassage therapistshnder, Nancy Klein, Wellness Program Manager,and Elaine LeMay, RN. Sixty employees tookadvantage of the nrassages.

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