The White Falcon - 02.03.2006, Síða 2

COMMUNITY PAGE
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Insurance Companies on NAS Keflavik
Many defense force members that had car insur-
ance with Sjova recently received a letter from
Vordur advising that the sales office at the Taxi
Stand had changed corporate names; therefore they
needed to come to the Taxi Stand and fill out paper-
work to maintain their insurance. Those who went to
the Taxi Stand and filled out paperwork transferred
their coverage from Sjova to Vordur. Meanwhile
Sjova relocated its on-base office from the Taxi
Stand to Building 2314 (the IPC headquarters
building). Currently, there are now three insurance
companies operating on NASKEF: VIS in the air ter-
minal (Building 782), Vordur in the Taxi Stand, and
Sjova in the IPC headquarters (Building 2314). As a
reminder, most Icelandic insurance policies require
renewal in March and October.
NASKEF Color Guard
The Naval Air Station Keflavik Color Guard is
looking for people to be part of the team. Interested?
Call Construction Mechanic Ana Pendley at 6199.
its inventory’ time again!
The Commissary will be closed
Sun., Mar. 12 due to Physical
Inventory.
Extended hours arc scheduled on...
Fri., Mar. 10,10 am. - 7 p.m,
Sat., Mar. 11.10 a.ui - 6 pan.
Stock Market Seminar
Interested in learning how the stock world works
and want to take a bite out of the Big Money?
Come to the base Library and meet Dr. Brian L.
Nowell - author of the book Reluctant Millionaires,
Sat., Mar. 4 and Sat., Mar. 11 from noon to 3 p.m.
USO Give-a-way
The Keflavik USO has received many new 220-
volt household utensils such as hair dryers, irons,
rechargeable toothbrushes, ladies’ electric shavers.
To show our appreciation for the great job per-
formed by our service members, the USO would like
to distribute these gifts to anyone that will be per-
manently being re-assigned to Europe from Iceland.
Anyone that qualifies under this category and is
interested in some items, contact the USO at 6113.
High School early withdrawal and acceleration
As the end of the school year approaches, many
families are planning for pending permanent chang-
es of station (PCS) and/or vacations. DoDDS has
policies and procedures for both events to assist
parents in placing school attendance high on the
agenda when making transition and vacation plans.
DoDDS Europe asks that parents coordinate with
us in advance to arrange make-up work and to dis-
cuss the timing and any conflicts that may impact
negatively on a student’s success (standardized test-
ing, finals, special events).
The provision for permitting the early withdrawal
of students with full Carnegie credit was based on
careful consideration of the unique circumstances
found in the DoDDS system. It recognizes that due
to the military necessity, families are occasionally
required to move prior to the end of the school year.
The 20-day limit provides reasonable flexibility
without compromising academic standards.
The policy requires verification of their sponsor’s
departure date, i.e., PCS or other official orders,
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in order to receive consideration for full academic
credit. Students who withdraw prior to the 20-day
limit receive a “withdrawal” grade rather than a final
grade and credit.
The earliest date to leave with credit is May 18.
Applications for acceleration must be received 30
days in advance of the withdrawal date. This early
withdrawal and acceleration is for PCS moves only.
Contact the High School at 7008 for more info.
Dayroom Notice
Recently there have been an increased number of
incidents involving base residents in unsecured day-
rooms and storage areas. In the interest of the safety
and well-being of our base population it is asked
that everyone be proactive in keeping dayrooms and
storage areas secured when not in use. Additionally,
there should be a reminder posted in each stairwell
to enlist the help of all residents in this matter.
Off Limits
Club Casino located at Grofinni 8 in Keflavik is
off limits to all U.S. Armed Forces personnel from
3 - 6:30 a.m.
KYAA Nominations
KYAA is taking nominations for President, Vice-
President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Affairs, 8c
Equipment Manager until Mar. 9. Anyone interested
in volunteering for one of these positions or ques-
tions, call Tammy Clifford at 7222 (h), 5842 or 4209
(w) or 844-0521 or e-mail tammy. clifford@keflavik.
af.mil.
Keflavik Quilt Guild
Come and visit the Keflavik Quilt Guild. We meet
twice a month at the community center for free
classes and meetings. This is a place for all levels of
quilters from beginner to expert. Some of our up-
coming classes will be stack-n-slash, paper piecing,
classic blocks, and ragged edge. We will be offering
a special beginner’s class in March. These are all fre
e classes except the student is responsible for their
own supplies. For additional info call Annette at
7917 or email holladays@gmail.com.
Thrift Savings Plan
Military Pay Advisory 49/05 provides information
on “Catch-Up” Contributions for Calendar Year
2006. All TSP Catch-Up Participants must make a
new election every calendar year. For more informa-
tion contact your Departmental Command Financial
Specialist or Command Financial Specialist Chief
Dexter Johnson at 4111.
NCIS Needs Help
Anyone with information that could possibly
assist with the ongoing death investigation should
contact 2113, 2114 or 862-6941.
Air Force Reserves
Anyone interested in Air Force Reserve informa-
tion/opportunities is encouraged to call the Air
Force Reserve Recruiter at DSN 314-238-5290.
2006 Navy Marine Corps Relief
Society Fund Drive Khaki Auction
Navy CPOs and Officers are highly encouraged to
donate items, services, food, or anything that
can be auctioned. (If you have it, chances are,
somebody else on base wants it!)
The auction will be Wed., Mar. 8, 6 p.m.
Last year's auction raised more than $3,000 ...
and with your support we can beat that.
If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact Dyune Martinez at
alfredo.niartinez@naskef.navy.mil or 2998.
Also, anyone scheduled to separate within 180 days
is required to contact him for an Air Force Reserve
separation briefing. You can also contact him via e-
TAP March 13-16
Your DD2648 will need to be turned
in no later than March 9
You may e-mail your form to
Debbie Lagman at
deborah.laqman@naskef.navv.mil
or stop by the FFSC to turn it in.
If you have any questions
please call the FFSC at 4401/7909.
mail at robert.flores@mildenhall.af.mil.
Voting News
With only around 300 days until Election Day
the attention level for the Voting Program is on
the rise. The entire U.S. House, a third of the U.S.
Senate, and 36 Governors will be up for election.
Also, almost all state legislators will be up for elec-
tion, as well as a number of other statewide officers.
Recent elections in Pennsylvania, Washington State,
and Memphis, TN, have come down to the wire with
as few as 13 votes separating the winner from the
loser. Make your voice count! Contact your Voting
Assistance Officer or Federal Voting Assistance
Program, Department of Defense, 1155 Defense
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-1155, phone:
(703) 588-1584; DSN: 425-1584, fax: (703) 696-
1352; DSN: 426-1352, Voting Information Center
(VIC): (703) 588-1343; DSN 425-1343.
Traffic Safety Regulations
Use of cell phones while driving is against the law
and will be enforced on NAS Keflavik.
Air Force Education and Training Offices
There are temporary changes for these offices.
For Unit Training Issues contact Staff Sgt. Margaret
Langston at 4620 or margaret.langston@keflavik.
af.mil. For TA, STAP, CCAF, or PME testing contact
Monique Roux at 2600 or monique.roux@keflavik.
af.mil.
Iceland Bible School
Study the Bible, enjoy games, songs and snacks
Fridays at the A.T. Mahan Elementary School library
from 2:20 - 5 p.m. This is for children in grades 3
- 6. For more information, call 421-1327.
Travel Warnings
Travel Warnings are issued when the State
Department recommends that Americans avoid a
certain country. The countries listed below are cur-
rently on that list.
Algeria Bosnia Herzegovia
Burundi Central African Republic
Cote d’Ivoire Cuba
Democratic Republic of Congo
Israel Liberia
Nigeria Philippines
Zimbabwe
In addition to this list, the State Department issues
Consular Information Sheets for every country of
the world with information on such matters as the
health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry
requirements, any areas of instability and the loca-
tion of the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in the
subject country.
Go to http://www.state.gov/travel/ to view these
travel warnings and information sheets.
March 2, 2006
The White Falcon