Vice commander tells about upcoming week

Published Aug. 27, 2010
By Col. Douglas Lamberth
22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell (Airpower!!!),

This week, Col. Jamie Crowhurst and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Edwards attended the 18 AF Conference in San Antonio.

Here is some information for next week's important events. Tuesday is a promotion ceremony at the Dole Center. On Wednesday, we will prepare ourselves for the Open House as we practice a mass accident response exercise focused on the upcoming air show (MARE 10-04). Hey, Friday is an AMC Family Day leading up to the Labor Day holiday!

Please keep in mind that the next two weekends close out the Critical Days of Summer. Historically, during this period AF members are at a higher risk for mishaps while engaging in last minute seasonal activities. I encourage you to have fun with your families, but use good Risk Management. Avoid the easy distracters, such as texting and driving. If you are engaging in high risk activities or are traveling, take the necessary steps to ensure you get back to us safely! You are the AF's most valuable resource and we need you!

This weekend, Derby is putting on a "Summer Fest" to promote Healthy Lifestyles. There will be many activities as well as fireworks. Those details are below, as well as some other upcoming events.

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend! Thanks for all that you do every single day!

Col Lamberth
Vice Commander
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· Aug. 27 - Adult Comedy Show, Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom, 6 to 7 p.m. buffet, show at 7 p.m., Disc Jockey after, $10 for Club members and $15 for non members.
· Aug. 28 - Derby Summer Fest, 5 to 10 p.m. at High Park (FREE!!)
· Aug. 31 - Single Parents Network Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Chapel Annex
· Aug. 31 - Promotion Ceremony and Celebration, 3 p.m. RJDCC and 4 to 5 p.m. at the Storm Cellar
· Sept. 1 - Major Accident Response Exercise 10-04 (Air Show)
· Sept. 2 - ALS Graduation, 6 p.m. RJDCC ballroom
· Sept. 10 to 12 - Single Parents Retreat at Rock Springs

Adult Comedy Show: Fri, Aug 27, in Dole Center Ballroom. Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7pm. Comedians include Bobby Gardena, Elliott Threat, John Pinney and Honest John. Cost is $10 for members, $15 for non-members. There will be a small dinner buffet from 6-7pm and a DJ after the show. Please call 759-4330 for more information.

Derby 2010 Summer Fest: Sat, Aug 28 from 5-10pm at High Park, 2700 E. Madison (1mi East of Rock Road in Derby). Summer Fest, sponsored by the Derby Community Coalition Promoting Healthy Choices, introduces healthy hobbies and activities to youth and their families. Event includes various games, booths, contests, prizes and more!! There will be fireworks at 8:30pm, followed by a movie under the stars. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! For more information, call Becky Robinson at 204-7338.

Single Parents Network Luncheon: Tuesday, 31 Aug, 11:30am at the Base Chapel in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity for single parents to improve their social network and build a stronger sense of community. Come join us for lunch and feel free to bring a friend. Event is free and lunch is provided. For more information, visit the Wing calendar or contact TSgt James Smith at 759-3566.

Promotion Ceremony & Celebration: Tuesday,Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. in the RJDCC, come support our new promotes and award winners. Then congratulate your teammates while celebrating the end of another successful month at the Storm Cellar from 4 to 5 p.m.

ALS Graduation: Thursday, Sept. 2 at 6pm in the Dole Center Ballroom. The CMSAF Thomas N. Barnes ALS cordially invites you to the Graduation Ceremony for Class 10-F. For more details call Staff Sgt. Braulio Coriano at 759-4257.

Single Parents Retreat: Friday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 12 at Rock Springs 4-H Center, Junction City, Kan.

Retreat provides an excellent chance to enjoy an affordable family outing for our Single Parents and their children. This event is open to all McConnell AFB - active duty, guard, reserve, civilian, dependant, etc. The retreat begins on Friday at 3 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m., and retreat ends on Sunday morning before lunch.

The main events are on Saturday with a choose your own schedule format where parents can do activities on their own and with their children throughout the day. There will be a drop-in activities program hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and seminars offered by the Chapel and Family Advocacy.

Cost is $30 per family and all activities and meals are included. For more information, visit the Chapel site and click on the retreat link and/or for registration contact Tech. Sgt. James Smith at 759-3566.