Contact: Betsy Edwards, 358-4639 or Debbie Randall, 358-1173
The Exchange Council is looking to fill the position of Assistant Treasurer. Knowledge of QuickBooks is preferred but not required (training will be provided). If you would like to expand your skill set and learn about finances, please join us!
Session #6: Dining Out - Can It Be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?
Date/Time: May 31, 12-1 p.m.
Location: VITS Room CC51 (enter through CD61)
Contact: Cherie Zieschang, 358-1569 or Tanya Johnson, 358-0138
The sixth session in a series presented by Johnson Space Center, sponsored by the Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer, will be presented by Glenda Blaskey. You may join via WebEx. For details, send an e-mail to Cherie Zieschang, by 10 a.m. on May 31. For information about future sessions and/or to get a copy of previous presentations, visit the Fitness and Nutrition Videoteleconference Series Web page.
Date/Time: May 15, 24 or 30, 10-11 a.m.
Location: MIC-3A (Walk-in sessions; no registration required)
Contact: HITSS Customer Support, 358-0650
Learn more about the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) Web site. Topics include how to submit and track an incident ticket or service request, how to order new services and equipment, how to request equipment from the loaner pool, and more. Visit the Enterprise Service Desk – HQ Web page for additional details.
Date/Time: May 16, 10-11 a.m.
Registration: Register in SATERN; Search term “Windows Exploration”
Registration Deadline: May 15 at noon
Location: MIC-6A
Contact: Computer Training Center, 358-1111
See Windows 7 in action while enjoying your lunch. Discover new features, learn how to reduce desktop clutter, personalize your computer, stay organized with libraries, and find what you need faster. Visit the Windows 7 Training Web page for more opportunities.
Date/Time: May 16, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
Location: 2E39
Contact: Tekla Szelong, 358-2583
Join the Exchange Council and the NASA Federal Credit Union for our Trail Mix Bonanza! Gather with friends and make your own trail mix from a variety of condiments including cereal, nuts, fruit, and chocolate. In addition, this is the last day to bring your donations of “gently used” shoes for our Soles4Souls shoe drive.
Deadline: May 16
Location: Collection boxes in the East and West Lobbies
Contacts: Tekla Szelong, 358-2583 and Angela Herring, 358-1698
The Exchange Council is collecting new and gently used shoes for the charity Soles4Soulsl. Please bring your donations to the collection boxes in the East and West lobbies. Extra boxes are available if an office would like to sponsor a collection site.
Date/Time: April - August, Monday-Friday, 6:15 p.m.
Contact: Mike Chatman, 358-0085
The NASA-Agriculture-Treasury-DOJ tennis team is looking for players for doubles match play. The cost is about $60 for 10-12 matches. Games are played at Hains Point and Rock Creek Park at the Fitzgerald Tennis Center. The NASA team is sponsored by the Exchange Council.
Location: Hyperwall@HQ, West Lobby
Contact: Ruth Netting, 358-0539
Are you looking for some great science? The Science Mission Directorate brings you NASA's Hyperwall in the West Lobby of the Headquarters building. The Hyperwall will display magnificent science results and offer a lecture series throughout the month of May. For a listing of lectures, presenters and times, and more information on this project, visit the Hyperwall Web page.
Date: May 18
Contact: Fitness Center, 358-0138
Join thousands of area commuters who will be bicycling to work. The Fitness Center locker rooms will remain open throughout the morning to accommodate bikers. For additional activities, visit the Washington area Bike to Work Day Web page.
Date/Time: May 22-24, 1-3 p.m.
Location: West Lobby
Contact: Health Unit, 358-2600
May is National High Blood Pressure Education and Stroke Awareness month. All Headquarters personnel are encouraged have their blood pressure checked. The higher your blood pressure, the greater your risk for heart attack and stroke. For information on high blood pressure and stroke, visit the Center
for Disease Control and Prevention’s High Blood Pressure Web page 
and the American Heart Association’s Web site .
Session #6: Dining Out - Can It Be Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?
Date/Time: May 31, 12 – 1 p.m.
Location: VITS Room CC51 (enter through CD61)
Contact: Cherie Zieschang, 358-1569 or Tanya Johnson, 358-0138
The sixth session in a series presented by Johnson Space Center, sponsored by the Office of the Chief Health and Medical Officer, will be presented by Glenda Blaskey . You may join via WebEx. For details, send an e-mail to Cherie Zieschang, by 10 a.m. on May 31. For information about future sessions and/or to get a copy of previous presentations, visit the Fitness and Nutrition Videoteleconference Series Web page.
Deadline: July 31, 2012
Contact:Darline Brown, 358-2039
All NASA Headquarters personnel with IT access are required to complete the FY 2012 Annual Information Security Training Course in SATERN (check your Learning Plan). The course takes about 1 hour to complete. Failure to complete the training by this deadline will result in suspension of access to HQ IT resources. No extensions will be granted. Note: SATERN is scheduled for an upgrade beginning May 24, which will implement a new user interface. You are encouraged to take this training early if you wish to use the current SATERN interface. For details, visit the Information Security Training Web page (NASA Only).
Contacts: Malicha Day, 358-0206 (facilities/construction activities); Joe Costanza, 358-2279 (security concerns)
Key construction on the 9th floor is ongoing as part of the overall Building Renovation Project. The 9th floor will remain off limits to the general building population until the scheduled completion date July 16. The roof terrace will remain open and accessible during construction. Employees can access the roof by taking an elevator to the 8th floor and then using stairwell A or D. Visit the HQ Building Renovation Project Web page for more information.
Contacts: Malicha Day, 358-0206 (facilities/construction activities); Joe Costanza, 358-2279 (security concerns)
During all phases of the building renovation, construction personnel will have 24-hour freight elevator access during weekdays and weekends to move building materials, supplies, and equipment. Passenger Elevator 7 in the East Lobby will be used by construction personnel Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Elevator 5 in the west lobby will be used Monday - Friday and weekends, 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. These elevators will only access floors under construction until the Phase I scheduled completion date July 16. Visit the Building Renovation Project Web page for more information.
Contact: Rhonda Taylor, 358-0444
The Headquarters Policy Requirement (HPR) 3611.1, Telework Program, dated October 25, 2007, has been cancelled. Effective immediately please refer to the Agency Telework Policy, NASA Telework Program, NPR 3600.2, for guidance on the HQ Telework program. If you have questions or need additional information.
Date/Time: September 1, 7:05 p.m.
Location: National Park
Contact: Susan Burch, 358-0550
The Exchange Council is sponsoring NASA Family Night at Nationals Park. Bring your family and friends and watch the Nationals take on the World Series Champions St. Louis Cardinals. NASA’s very own Paul Hertz will throw out the first pitch. Tickets are $20 per person and are available in the Exchange Store.
Date/Time: Every Tuesday May 22 - June 26, 5 - 6:45 p.m.
Location: Amidon Field, 4th and G St. S.W.
Contact: Paul Brundage, 358-0481
Start organizing your teams for this double-elimination tournament sponsored by the Exchange Council. Proposed coaches should contact Paul Brundage for rules and instructions. (The limit is six teams.)
Date/Time: May 22, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Deadline: May 15
Location: MIC-6A
Contact: Cheryl Parker, 358-0252
The Office of Internal Controls and Management Systems is sponsoring a 1-day course for individuals new to the rulemaking process. Participants will learn the fundamental legal and procedural requirements for rulemaking and how to write regulations that communicate clearly to the affected public. With the agency’s increased rulemaking activities, rule writers are strongly encouraged to register for this course.
Date/Time: April - August, Monday-Friday, 6:15 p.m.
Contact: Mike Chatman, 358-0085
The NASA-Agriculture-Treasury-DOJ tennis team is looking for players for doubles match play starting in late April. The cost is about $60 for 10-12 matches. Games are played at Haines Point and Rock Creek Park at the Fitzgerald Tennis Center. The NASA team is sponsored by the Exchange Council. For details, visit the Exchange Council Events Calendar.
Dates: Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m. and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Room CD70
Contact: Cherie Zieschang, 358-1569
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling services are available to civil service employees and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-800-222-0364. The new HQ EAP counselor Wendy Davis, M.A., NCC., LPC., will be onsite Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Her phone number is 358-0130. For educational material and information, visit the FOH4You Web site . For information on the HQ EAP, visit the FASD EAP Web page.
Contact: Claudia Silver, 358-0936
In the event of an emergency, NASA HQ wants to ensure the safe evacuation of all employees. If you have a medical condition (temporary or permanent) and would need assistance during an emergency evacuation, please contact the Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management office to discuss your specific needs. This is particularly critical for those being temporarily re-located to the swing space at 12th and I Streets, N.W., Washington, DC.
Date: June 23, 2012
Location: Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA
Contact: Angela Herring, 358-1698
NASA Day at Kings Dominion is open to Headquarters and Goddard Space Flight Center employees, and their families and friends. Tickets are $43 for adults and $37 for children under 48” tall. Additional $3 for tickets purchased after June 8. Ages 2 and under are free. The Price includes admission to the park and a lunch buffet: Roasted Chicken, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Macaroni Salad, Assorted Chips, and Drinks. Tickets are available for purchase in the Exchange Store. For details, see the Exchange Council calendar.
