The White Falcon - 29.04.1988, Qupperneq 5

Kef la vlk's
Volunteer
Leo Munro
This week's Keflavlk Volunteer 1s Leo Munro
vho volunteers his time at the USO as host of the
“Leo Munro Trivia Show", which has been running
since 1979. He also organized the base
Badminton Club.
Leo works at A.T. Mahan High School as the
Host Nation Coordinator and teaches the Studies
of Iceland to 7-12 graders.
“I actually volunteer to please myself,” the
white bearded Welshman said, ’and it's a
coincidence if people like to do what I do. I sort
of see myself as a paid volunteer, because I
spread my high school duties all over the base."
Leo also helps people plan trips around
Iceland and is willing to guide a trip, just a3
long as his expenses are paid for. In fact, Leo
guided some high schoolers around Iceland last
summer.
"I appreciate the support I've received from
the USO, high school, local media and others,”
Leo said. "Their support has made it easier to be
a volunteer.-
Leo has lived in Iceland since 1958 and ;3
married to Irmy Toft of Reykjavik. They have a
son, Markus and two daughters, Brynja and
Idunn.
avy Relief Drive starts today
by Lt. Cmdr. Tony Prince
The 1988 Navy Relief Fund Drive kicks off today
throughout the NATO base. This year's campaign
will run through Friday May 27 culminating with a
drawing for a brand new 1988 Fiat Ritmo 70S.
The fund drive begins with a raffle which runs
until noon on Friday May 20. Tickets will be sold by
"key representatives" from NAS departments and
all Navy tenant commands, including the Marine
Barracks. Volunteers will also be out and about
selling tickets at the Navy Exchange and various
locations around the base. Tickets are $1.00 each
and may be purchased with cash, check, money
order, and the preferred method for active duty
Navy personnel, allotment. The raffle is open to all
U.S. military DoD employees, U.S. citizens and
their dependents. There is no limit on the number
of tickets which may be purchased. There are also
many other exciting prizes to be given away besides-
the grand prize automobile. Look for more
information on those wonderful gifts. The drawing
(ull be held during Newsline at 5:30 p.m. May 27.
|Mediqthon '88 will wrap up the Fund Drive with
n audio/visual extravaganza designed to encourage
participation by every member of the NATO base.
Scheduled to run May 20-27, it plans to be a
tremendously entertaining week filled with fun,
laughter, and surprises. Organizations and
individuals will be able to make pledges to have
their favorite songs aired on NBS radio, or to
“bump" other songs off the air. Special guest3 are
expected to visit the studios of NBS and participate
in many other activities which Lt. Barker and the
crew have already planned. Mediathon '88 should
prove to be a fun and memorable event for the
entire base.
Many athletic events, tournaments, and special
MWR related activities are also scheduled for the
entire month of May in celebration of the 1988 Navy
Relief Fund Drive. Keep your eyes posted for
advertisements and announcements for all the
upcoming events. If you can't find something fun
and exciting this year, during the Navy Relief Fund
Drive month, you aren't looking. Get involved,
have fun, and volunteer. Don't miss out on this
unforgettable opportunity.
For more information on all the activities stay
tuned to NBS, the White Falcon, area bulletin
boards and command notices. Contact your Navy
Relief "key representative" or call Lt. Cmdr. Tony
Prince, Navy Relief Chairman, at extension 7085.
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