13 November 2000

From:   Director, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department

To:     Distribution

Subj:   MINUTES OF THE MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (MWR)

        ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF 1 NOVEMBER 2000

Ref:   (a) NAVSUPPACTMBINST 1700.2

Encl:  (1) MWR Facilities Update

1.  Per reference (a), the MWR Advisory Board Meeting commenced at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 1 November 2000, in the La Novia Room, Herrmann Hall, Naval Postgraduate School (NAVPGSCOL).

2.  Ms. Ryan asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the last meeting.  Mr. Tanner made a motion to approve the minutes as written, and Mr. Rowley seconded. 

3.  Old Business

    a.  Ms. Ryan, MWR Director

        (1)  Proposal for a recreational space for enlisted sailors in Herrmann Hall.  Ms. Leone-Mullins conducted a survey with the help of the Command Senior Chiefs.  We got some great feedback from the Enlisted Sailors.  We’ll have a follow-on meeting with the Senior Chiefs to discuss the results.  Until then, there is a lot of discussion going on within the NAVPGSCOL about space allocation and location of functions, etc.  We originally talked about the Galleon Room as being a potential site for an enlisted recreational space, however, there are many different discussions going on right now for the overall plan of Herrmann Hall, which includes that space.  So we’re not sure if that will be a viable option for that use.  We do want to look at the BEQ to see if there are some things we can do to enhance what’s already over there in the lounge. 

              As a result of the survey, we are working with the Senior Chief to put a Christmas tree in the barracks lounge, and those kinds of things.  So we have already started doing things in order to make things better for our single sailors.

       (2)  Special one-time breakfast on Saturday.  We had forty participants for the Saturday breakfast.  That number of people does not cover our costs, so it’s strictly a service in that case.  We thought we’d get more international students--Mr. Tanner, DRMI, was very helpful in getting the word out, but the majority of people were those staying in the BOQ. 

       (3)  Patron feedback about Sunday brunch.  We will be trying out a family style breakfast on two different dates:  Sunday, 19 November and Sunday, 10 December.  The breakfast will be in addition to our normal Sunday brunch and will be located in the Trident Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  It will be similar to our weekday morning breakfast, but we will also include coffee and juice, mini-croissants, and a couple of other things.  It will be a “one-trip” through the breakfast bar.  We are hoping that it will encourage and meet the needs of our families, especially those that attend chapel services.  The cost is $5.50.  We will provide the Chaplain’s Office with flyers so that they can pass them out to the parishioners.  After we have a couple of these breakfasts, we’ll make an assessment to see how much people want that type of breakfast and then we’ll go from there to determine what we’ll do.

       (4)  MWR Fund status.  We did not give you a fund status for this meeting, but we’ll try to get something for the next meeting.

       (5)  Interest in car wash on base.  Senior Chief O’Brien has been talking to us about what we can do to get some kind of car wash on base.  This will have to be discussed along with all the other long-range plans/discussions that are going on at NAVPGSCOL.  We can ensure that the long-range planning team are given this information.  We’ll have to put this in perspective with everything else that is being discussed.

       (6)  Outside groups using new Youth Center.  We have not yet developed a policy for outside groups using the new Youth Center, but we still plan to work on this.

    b.  Mr. Valleau, Golf Course/RV Campground Manager discussed the status of the bathroom for the 6^th hole.  We are putting together a package to give to the MWR Director, which will include three different proposed facilities.

4.  Activity Updates

    a.  Leisure Services, Ms. Leone-Mullins, Leisure Services Manager

       (1)  Information, Tickets and Tours (ITT)

          (a)  Tours.  Las Vegas, 24 - 26 November, Thanksgiving Weekend.  The group will be staying at the Sahara Casino and Hotel on the famed Las Vegas Strip.  The cost is $149 per person based on double occupancy.  The trip will depart from the Navy Exchange at 0015 (12:15 am) on 24 November and return around midnight on 26 November.  Sign up before 15 November so you won’t be disappointed.  This is an adults only trip.

          (b)  Tickets.  Disney on Ice presents “Toy Story” at the San Jose Arena on Saturday, 11 November.  ITT has tickets ordered for performances at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  The price is $16.75 per person.  A limited number of tickets are available.

          (c)  Ski Lift Tickets.  ITT will have ski lift tickets on sale starting in late November.  We will have tickets for Heavenly, Squaw Valley, Tahoe at North Star, Sierra Tahoe, Kirkwood, Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl and possibly others.   Check with ITT for prices.  

          (d)  Christmas Stocking Stuffers.  It’s not too early to start your Christmas shopping at ITT.  We have See’s Candies gift certificates for one and two pound boxes of candy, movie theater tickets, NPS license plate frames, Entertainment Books, Gift Check Books and more.

          (e)  “Nutcracker Ballet” at King Hall”.  The annual Nutcracker Ballet performed by the local Ballet Fantasque will be held at King Hall, 16 – 17 December.  Tickets will be available at the ITT Office starting in November.  Check for prices.

    (2)  Single Sailor Program

         (a)  Yesterday we had our Halloween Single Sailor Luncheon and we had a great turnout.  We had 20 people.

          (b)  Pre-Thanksgiving Lunch Feast

Date:  Wednesday, 15 November

Time:  1130 -1300

Where:  La Novia Room

Cost:  Free 

Pre-Thanksgiving lunch feast, games and prizes.  RSVP by 13 November.  Contact Beth Leone-Mullins at 656-5232.

      (c)  MWR Thanksgiving Buffet for Enlisted Single and Geo-bachelor Sailors

Date:  Thursday, 23 November

Time:  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where:  Barbara McNitt Ballroom

Cost:  Free

Do you have dinner plans for Thanksgiving?  The Liberty program is going to treat you to Thanksgiving Dinner at the Club Del Monte.  Reservations for dinner are a must!  Please contact Beth Leone-Mullins at 656-5232 for your certificate and reservation.  Seating is reserved on the half-hour basis from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

          (d)  Gilroy Outlet Shopping Trip

Date:  Saturday, 18 November

Cost:  Enlisted Single Sailors:  Free

  Active duty:  $2.00 per person

  Guests:  $3.00 per person

Here is your chance to jump-start your holiday season shopping.  We are off to the Gilroy Outlets.  The van will depart from the front of Herrmann Hall at 9:00 a.m. and return by 5:00 p.m. Sign up and pay in the ITT office by Wednesday, 15 November.  If you have any questions, please contact Beth Leone-Mullins at 656-5232.

       (3)  Marina.  Starting in December, weekday boat rentals will be on a reservation basis only because of cold weather and fewer patrons during that time.  You will need to call ahead to reserve a boat at 656-2159.

        (4)  Fitness Center

    (a)  MWR Turkey Trot 5K-Run

Date:   Friday, 17 November

Time:  3 p.m.

Where:   Fitness Center parking lot, Bldg. 239

Fee:  $12 Active Duty/Reservist

    $13 Retirees/Family Members

    $14 DOD Civilians

*Fee includes a commemorative long sleeve tee shirt.

Divisions:  Men’s 17 – 29  Women’s 17 – 29

     Men’s 30 – 39     Women’s 30 – 39

     Men’s 40 – 49     Women’s 40 – 49

     Men’s 50 plus     Women’s 50 plus

Awards will be given to the top two finishers in each division.  Register at the fitness center front desk by 16 November.

            (b)  Winter Intramural Sports Organizational Meetings

·        Basketball Organizational Meeting Tuesday, 5 December, 4 p.m., at the Fitness Center, Bldg. 239.*

·        Volleyball Organizational Meeting Wednesday, 6 December, 4 p.m., at the Fitness Center, Bldg.239.*

* Rules, game dates and times will be discussed.  Roster forms will be available.

        (5)  Community Activities, Ms. Randall, Community Activities Manager

        (a)  Thanksgiving Turkey Strike Outs in the Trident

Date:  Friday, 17 November

Hours:  5 – 7 p.m.

We’ll be bowling with frozen turkeys!  Don't lose that grip!  Test your bowling craftiness and win awesome prizes!  We'll have fun activities & prizes throughout the evening!  Free!

        (b)  2000 Army/Navy Week Competitions & Festivities

·        Army vs. Navy Softball Game

Date:     Wednesday, 29 November

Time:     5 p.m.

Where:     Sparks Field, NAVPGSCOL

Join up today and prove who has more spirit!  Sign up at the Fitness Center, 656-3118.

·        Army vs. Navy Flag Football Game and Tailgate Party

Date:     Friday, 1 December

Time:     2:30 p.m.

Where:     DLI, behind Price Fitness Center

Tailgate Party in the Trident* from 4:30 – 7 p.m.

*Must be 21 or older to attend this event.  Look for our drink specials and stadium munchies.  We will also be televising our local softball & football games.  Come watch!

·        Gridiron Rumble

Date:     Saturday, 2 December

  Hours:     8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Televised Annapolis vs. West Point Football Game in the Trident Room.  Join us for the first football game of the millennium!  We'll help you get into the football team spirit with giveaways, munchies, souvenir cups and halftime contests!

(c)  Holiday Office Door Decorating Contest

Date:    Wednesday, 20 December

Test your creativity!  Office doors will be judged on 20 December, so be ready to win!  If you are interested in participating, please call 656-5235.

(d)  Dazzled By Jazz 2001, A New Year's Eve Jazz & Swing Sensation!

Date:  Sunday, 31 December

Hours:  7 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Cost:  Active Duty:  $60.00

  DOD Civilians & Retirees:  $70.00

  General Public:  $85.00

Swing into the new year with jazz!  Enjoy live music, entertainment, holiday souvenirs and great food.  The "Speak Easy Casino" will be open from 9 – 11:45 p.m.  Grab your noisemakers and feel the excitement as we count down and watch the ball drop at midnight.  Tickets will go on sale in November.  Call ITT at 656-3223 for ticket information.

       (6)  Youth Center     

(a)  Basketball registration begins 1 November

Cost:  $40

Ages:  6 - 12 years

(b)  Holiday Camp

Dates:  26 December 2000 - 9 January 2001

Cost:   Fees determined by total family income 

Ages:  6 - 12 years or grades 1 - 6

    b.  Golf Course/RV Campground, Mr. Valleau, Golf Course/RV Campground Manager

            (1)  We just replaced our standard white flags on each green with Red, White and Blue Flags along with new cups.  The Red flags mean that the hole has been placed in the front of the green, the white flag means that the hole has been placed in the middle of the green, and the blue flag indicates the hole is at the back of the green.

    (2)  We will host the Club Championship the first Saturday in December.  This championship also includes a Junior flight.  The Club Championship will be played on Saturday, 2 December, at a cost of $30.00 (price does not include carts/green fees).

    (3)  We are looking for a contractor to clean and line the lake along Hole #1.  We will eventually connect that lake to the one next to the third hole.  We hope to have that done by the end of this year.

    (4)  Mr. Nick Nelson, our pro at the golf course who is owner of the "Golf Victorious" school, has a brand new golf video lesson machine.  It compares you with professional golfers of your choice.  We’re going to do a “demo day” in the near future, a five-minute video lesson provided by Mr. Nelson.  You bring your own disk.

    (5)  I want to thank all of the golfers here for the support for our changes and your patronage.  We are working as hard and as fast as we can to improve the complex.

    c.  Club Del Monte, Ms. Ryan, MWR Director

    (1) November Friday Lunch Special:  Taco Bar*

Hours:  11 a.m. - 1 p.m. only 

Where:  El Prado Dining Room

Cost:  $5.00 per plate

* Seasoned ground beef with taco seasoning; shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced black olives, shredded cheese, sour cream, Spanish rice and fresh green salad.

(2) November Wednesday Night Dinner Special:  Grilled Fillet Mignon Medallions*

Hours:  5 - 9 p.m.

Where:  Trident Room

Cost:  $12.50 per plate

* Served with garlic mashed potatoes, medley of vegetables, small Caesar salad and Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

(3) Every Tuesday of every month:  Roast Prime Rib with Aux Jus and Horse Radish*

Dates:   Every Tuesday of every month

Hours:   4 – 9 p.m.

Where:   Trident Room

Cost:   Only $13.00 per plate

*Accompanied with baked potato and sour cream, fresh vegetables and Chef’s choice of dessert.

          (4) Thanksgiving Buffet*

Date:  Thursday, 23 November

Hours:  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Where:  Barbara McNitt Ballroom

Cost:  Adults:  $19.95

      Children (5-10 years): $9.50

      Children under 5:  no charge

*Our holiday menu:  Roast Turkey, Roast Prime Rib, Baked Ham, Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce, Chestnut Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, mixed fresh vegetable medley, fresh candied sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes with gravy, tossed green salad, fresh fruit salad, Carrot Salad with Ginger Dressing, Cucumber, Tomato and Onion with Vinaigrette, assorted pies and desserts.  Seatings by reservation on the half hour from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For more information on above, please call 656-2170

    d.  Child Development Program, Ms. Ryan, MWR Director

    (1)  The Child Development Program is currently conducting a Functionality Assessment directed by Chief of Naval Operations, which will assist in the program's development of its most efficient organization. 

    (2)  We have not yet heard whether our Child Development Program has been NAEYC Accredited, but we should hear within the next few weeks.

    (3)  The Child Development Program will be providing Special Event Child Care for the Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Saturday, 4 November, from 5:30 p.m. to midnight.  Cost is $3.50 per hour per child.  There are currently eight children registered to attend.

    (4)  A minor construction project to remove a wall to extend the square footage available for our toddler (2 year old) classroom will begin on 6 November 2000.  This change will allow a more developmentally appropriate space for our toddlers and will provide space for two additional children in this group.  In addition to the wall removal, stairs will be added to the changing table to allow children to walk up to the changing area with assistance from the staff.  This change will assist in reducing the number of back injuries to staff that are currently required to lift the children several times per day.  Estimated completion date is 1 January 2001. 

    (5)  Mark your calendars for Saturday, 16 December, for our Children's Holiday Event!  Lots of special holiday activities are being planned for our preschool age children (infants through kindergarten) from 10 a.m. – 12 noon at the Child Development Center!

5.  Facilities Update, Ms. Ryan, MWR Director.  See enclosure (1).

    a.  The Youth Center Project is about 75% complete.  The contractor expects to turn the building over to us in mid-January. All specifications for the collateral equipment for that project are still being worked.  We should be opening up the Youth Center to our clientele by March 2001.

    b.  We are in the midst of our Gym MILCON Project.  Construction started on 2 October.  The ground breaking ceremony has not been scheduled yet.  We are trying to get Congressman Sam Farr, who was very instrumental in helping us get the funding for this project, to be involved in the ground breaking ceremony.

    c.  We are planning to have the Pre-Proposal Conference on 16 November for the Golf Course Complex Upgrade Project. 

    d.  The Club Del Monte Renovation Phase I Project--we are still proceeding with the plans for the Trident Room.  There is a possibility that with some of the changes in Herrmann Hall, current plans for the MWR Catering Sales spaces and the lobby may be changed.  We may be moving some of the MWR functions around.

    e.  We have had a couple of consultants come in regarding the water storage at the golf course.  They are also looking at water storage on the entire base.  Once we get results from that, we’ll work with Public Works to redefine where we are headed with solutions for water at the golf course and then upgrading or putting in a whole new irrigation system.

    f.  Ms. Leone-Mullins introduced Ms. Celeste Budd, the new Fitness Manager at the fitness center, and our new Athletic Director will be arriving on 20 November.  Also, the Personal Trainer at the fitness center, Ms. Heather Golden, will be leaving us mid-November.

6.  New Business

    a.  Mr. Tanner, DRMI.  Can our bachelor students get subsidized Thanksgiving Dinner?

        Ms. Ryan.  I’ll need get more information from you about this. 

    b.  LT VandenBoogard, Catholic Chaplain.  The annual NAVPGSCOL Christmas Concert will be on 3 December, from 1900 - 2000.  It’s open to the public and is free.  There will be refreshments and fellowship after the concert.

    c.  Ms. Legario, Marketing Specialist<