The White Falcon - 07.01.1977, Blaðsíða 2

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White Falcon
the Consumer bulletin
Navy Exchange
by ColUmm Fmckser
Recap of 1976
1976 was a busy year for the Navy
Exchange, Keflavik, Iceland. Along
with the rest of the resale market,
we had problems with inflation,
driving cost price limits up as well
as with shipping and inventory. On
the bright side, we have progressed
towards consolidation of facilities.
Here is 1976 in a capsule:
January
Plans to centralize exchange fa-
cilities under one roof were formal-
ized, receiving command approval.
The move would be to Building 868 on
the Njardvik road and a centralized
exchange facility could be a reality
in less than two years. The price of
gasoline was reduced Jan. 1, 1976. A
combined minimum wage increase and
Civil Service Commission wage survey
provided an increase for Navy Ex-
change employees—the first time all
U. S. civilian and non-appropriated
funds employees have been covered by
a universal pay plan.
February
Consumer ’ Bulletin prints custom-
er requests and suggestions for the
first time-a month of big sales-White
sale, Presidents' sale and other
events provided extra savings to cus-
tomers. The Navy Exchange Officer
conducted a survey on basic replace-
ment parts at the Service Station.
Consolidation of all base clubs under
one management has been studied.
Navy Exchange barbers go to remote
sites on a regularly scheduled basis.
March
Sound ' demonstration provided by
Bose Speaker representatives. Woody
Puckett and Jim Myers return for Navy
Resale Service Office School in Club
Management. Pentagon announces plans
to put Air Force and Navy Clothing
Stores under management of the
exchange ' system. NAVRESO and In-
spection team conducted a two-week
examination of the Navy Exchange.
New Navy Exchange Bingo kicked off
with more than 250 players on the
first night at the Top of the Rock.
April
■The Navy Exchange celebrates 30th
year with a system-wide Anniversary
Sale April 6-10. Navy Exchange con-
sumer Bulletin joins the White Falcon
as Navy Exchange News Column. Conso-
lidation was to provide improved bul-
letin circulation. Check - cashing
limit raised from $10 to $20 over the
amount of purchase at Navy Exchange
cash registers. Book Shop opens in
main Exchange in an area formerly oc-
cupied by the special order desk
which moved to the self-service sec-
tion. Budweiser strike depletes beer
supply.
May
The Top of the Rock Club receives
new decor, including new carpet,
chairs and bar stools. Several new
vending machines arrived this month.
An exterior paint job brightened the
Service Station. Navy Exchange and
Commissary Advisory board met for
quarterly meeting.
June
The NAVRESO Advisory Team, led by
Commander Don Springer, arrived for
an assistance visit. Internal moves
at the main store for customer con-
veniences included relocation of cos-
metics. All sporting goods to Toyland
and revamping of the hardware sec-
tion. Service Station started Sunday
gas sales for the summer. Study con-
cluded for possible change in store
hours. First line supervisors attend
a customer relations seminar conduc-
ted by George Horey of NAVRESO.
Andrew Jerome, merchandise manager,
resigned for health reasons and join-
ed his family in Greece. Mary Under-
wood, accounting supervisor, re-
ceived the Superior Achievement
award.
July
Independence Day was celebrated
with a parade and Bicentennial Dance
in Hangar 885. Exchange float tied
for second place...4th of July Sale
big success. The Exchange sponsored
a furniture show from Reykjavik fea-
turing a variety of conventional and
contemporary styles from major Ice-
landic distributors. After the Sec-
retary of Defense memorandum direct-
ed that foreign-made merchandise can-
not be shipped by Fleet Post Office,
Keflavik experienced long delays in
stereo shipment arrival. New shelv-
ing for Mini-Mart and new juke boxes
for the major clubs arrived.
August
Through cooperation with other
exchanges around the world, the Navy
Exchange created the International
Bazaar to feature merchandise from
Morocco, Spain, Scotland, Italy,
Germany and Japan. J. C. Grimsley
took over procurement at Navy
Exchange, Keflavik as merchandise
manager. Mini-Mart expanded its
hours of operation from 9:30 to 11
p.m. seven days a week.
September
Toyland layaway opened for Christ-
mas toys. Word was received from
Norfolk that American beer should ar-
rive Sept. 10 and 11.
October
All Navy Exchange enlisted clubs
transferred to the Bureau of Naval
Personnel. The Navy Exchange joined
the Navy's 201st anniversary celebra-
tion with a Navy Birthday Sale.
November
A NAVRESO contract specialist
visited Keflavik to review conces-
sionaire contracts. A live Christmas
tree order was confirmed for arrival
in early to mid-December; a laundry
chute was installed at the Laundry
for those odd-hour drop offs.
December
Long-awaited stereo gear from
Japan arrived—stereo gear was added
to the ration card for limited pur-
chases... The Navy Exchange Keflavik
received word that March 1977 would
be the take-over date for Clothing
and Small Stores.
New vending machines
The Vending Department has receiv-
ed 20 new beverage machines for re-
placement of broken non-functional
units. The new machines will be dis-
tributed this month to the following
locations: B-759, B-746, B-747,
the Ceramic Shop, B-756, the Youth
Center, T-168, B-744, B-636, H-885
and B-754.
If your area needs an additional
machine or service is required on
present machines, contact Gardar
Oddgeirsson, Monday through Friday at
4575.
White Sale continues
Special buys in the Navy Exchange
linen department feature a 15 per
cent savings on the following items:
towels, sheets, pillow cases, mat-
tress covers, bed spreads, throw rugs
and many more. Come in and browse a-
round—you may find just what you
need.
Christmas merchandise sale
Now is the time to purchase your
Christmas cards, decorations and oth-
er seasonal merchandise at a special
50 per cent savings. Chocolate
Christmas candy is now featured at a
40 per cent discount and all other
Christmas items are currently offered
at a lower price.
The Consumer Bulletin is compiled by Exchange employees and Commissary
employees. The opinions and comments expressed herein do not necessarily
reflect the opinions and policies of the Department of Defense or the White
Falcon Editorial Staff. Mention of specific consumer products in this column
is intended solely for the benefit of authorized patrons, and in no way
implies Department of Defense endorsement for these products. Correspondence
or comments relating to this column should be addressed to the Navy Exchange
Officer or the Commissary Store Officer.
by Fran Preston
January calendar
There was one mistake in last week's
White Falcon. The trip that departs
Jan. 29 for the Canary Islands is an
eight day trip, not an eight week one.
Symphony Concert
The next concert given by the Ice-
landic symphony Orchestra will be held
Jan. 13. The conductor will be Vladimir
Ashkenazy and the guest artist is Boris
Belkin. The selections will be
Tchaikovsky's introduction to Romeo and
Juliet, Rachmaninoff's Symphony number 2
and Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.
Lisbon
If you've always wanted to visit sun-
ny Portugal, now's your chance to do it.
There will be special charter flight
that departs from Keflavik late in the
evening Jan. 29 and returns in the early
morning Feb. 6.
You can choose to go for straight
airfare or you can take advantage of one
of the airfare/hotel packages.
If you choose an airfare/hotel pack-
age, you can stay in a hotel in the cap-
itol city of Lisbon or in one of the ho-
tels in the nearby beach resort of
Estoril. And, whether you stay in Lis-
bon or Estoril, for a slight additional
cost you can take an evening tour of
Lisbon that includes dinner, or an all-
day tour with lunch.
Lisbon has a wide variety of things
to do and see. There are numerous
museums and art galleries to visit, plus
old churches and cathedrals to explore.
You can stroll through the old and new
parts of the city and discover quaint
streets and shops. In the shops you'll
find bargains . on the local Portuguese
handicrafts, especially in pottery and
any sort of embroidered goods for which
the country is so famous.
There are many excursions you can
take from the city...to Sintra where one
of the royal palaces is, to Estoril with
its beaches and casino, or even to the
mountains in the north where there is
skiing.
For entertainment, you can attend one
of the Portuguese bullfights (they do
not kill the bull in Portugal) or spend
an evening visiting the clubs and res-
taurants where the fado singers perform
their haunting songs.
If you wish to go to Lisbon, be sure
to call the Tour Office as soon as pos-
sible, and book on our special charter
flights.
Copenhagen
There will also be a special flight
to Copenhagen this month. It departs
from Keflavik Jan. 28 and returns eight
days later on Feb. 5. Copenhagen is a
treasure trove for tourists... there are
palaces, museums, shops, good Danish
food, nightclubs, trips to Sweden,
visits to ancient Viking ships, zoos,
breweries, and a multitude of other
things just waiting for you to take ad-
vantage of them. Plan now to see Copen-
hagen, gateway to northern Europe, with
our special airfare/hotel package.
Glasgow
If you want to go somewhere, but
can't get away for more than a long
weekend, then our trip to Glasgow is
perfect for you. It leaves Keflavik
Jan. 21, spends four days in charming
Glasgow. Try a trip to Glasgow, and
find out what it's like to hear bagpipes
first hand. Our package includes both
round-trip airfare and hotel accommoda-
tions all for one low price.
Travel tips
If you're going to Germany on any of
the C-118 flights and want to stay at
any of the AFRC hotels, be sure to make
your reservations just as soon as pos-
sible., they really fill up fast at this
time of the year.
Wherever you may be going, you'll
need to purchase at least a little for-
eign currency before you leave. Some-
times the bank here does run low on the
various currencies, but if you call a
week or so in advance before you wish to
pick up your pounds or marks or what-
ever, the bank can order any amount You
wish and set it aside for you.
For more information, call the Tour
Office at 4420 or 4200.
News briefs
Rod and Gun
The Rod and Gun Club has received a
large shipment of Buck and Case Knives
and accessories. The club has also re-
ceived Sportsman Films from Field and
Stream which will be shown tomorrow at 3
p.m. and again at the January membership
meeting Jan. 19.
Operating hours,for the club are Mon-
day 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 1 to 4
p.m.
The Skeet Range is open Sunday (wea-
ther permitting) at 1 p.m.
All NATO Base personnel are invited
to the club for Monday night tacos and
Saturday afternoon hamburgers.
Fleet Reserve
The Fleet Reserve Association meeting
dates for this month are as follows:
Jan. 11—General Business meeting
Jan. 18—Ladies Auxiliary meeting
Jan. 25—Branch-Unit Social meeting
All meetings will be held in the
Branch Home (bldg. T-184) and will begin
promptly at 7:30 p.m. All shipmates and
interested guests are invited to attend.
New arrival
Brittany Marie Coons was born Dec.
22 at 11:59 p.m. Her parents are
Pamela A. and CM2 Dana A. Coons. Petty
Officer Coons is attached to Public
Works Department.
John Anthony Pozniak III was born
Dec. 22 at 10:19 a.m. His parents are
Kathy A. and CTT2 John A. Pozniak. Pet-
ty Officer Pozniak is attached to NSGA.
La Leche League
La Leche League will discuss the ad-
vantages of breast feeding on Monday,
Jan. 10, at 10 a.m. in quarters 963 2-H.
This meeting will begin a new series.
For more information call Linda Winkler
at 7616.
Commanding Officer
Capt. Jack T. Weir
Public Affairs Officer
JOC James E. Dewater
Editor
J02 Jerry Foster
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