June 17-21, 2013

Fermilab Today Announcements

Fermilab Prairie Plant Survey (previously called Quadrat Study)
Be a field scientist along with Fermilab docents to help monitor prairie restoration. Learn to identify prairie plants, learn how to map a prairie quadrat, and gather plant data that will be used to help track the progress of the prairie. Join us on one or more of the following dates: June 26, 4:00pm-6:30pm and July 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm. A complete schedule of sessions and registration information can be found at http://ed.fnal.gov/programs/quadrat. For more information, contact edreg@fnal.gov or x8258.

Pool memberships at Fermi at Fermilab
Summer officially begins June 21st. Did you get your Fermi pool membership yet? Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 12-7pm, Saturday and Sunday, 1-6pm. Pool Memberships are sold in the Wellness Office 8am - 4pm, WH15W. Indididual: $105, Family Membership (up to 4): $245, Extra Family Members Over 4: $45. Daily Rate: $8/person. After 4pm: $6/person. For more information http://wdrs.fnal.gov/wellness/pool.html or contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov

10K Steps drawing winner
This week's participation winner of the 10,000 Steps-A-Day program is Marilyn Dixon. Marilyn won an exercise stability ball. If you haven't signed up yet, stop by the Wellness Office at Wilson Hall, 15 West to pick up your pedometer and start logging your steps at http://www.cornerstonefitness.com/fermi/10ksteps.html. We currently have 81 participants that have walked a total of 9,761,046 steps, burned 512,912 calories and and walked a total of 4,539 miles. Keep up the good work. For more information call Jeanne at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.

Gypsy Moth Treatments at Fermilab
Sometime on June 24 or June 25, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be overflying Fermilab, using 2 - 5 airplanes to disperse a chemical that disrupts mating behavior in male gypsy moths. The chemical is contained in tiny plastic flakes that will be scattered over an area of approximately 5000 acres, including most of the southwestern portion of the Lab, and extending south to I-88. The airplanes will fly very low, less than 100 feet above treetop level to ensure that the flakes are delivered accurately. The flakes are not toxic, and do not pose a threat to humans or other animals or plants. This action is supported by an agreement between U.S. DOE.

Registration for FEMA assistance due July 9
Illinois residents who had damage from the severe storms and flooding this spring between April 16 and May 5 have less than 30 days left to register for FEMA disaster assistance. Federal disaster assistance for homeowners and renters can include grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related expenses not met by insurance or other assistance programs.FEMA provides several ways for residents of the 33 counties included in the major disaster declaration to register by the deadline of Tuesday, July 9. Please see this pdf for more information.

BuZheng Qigong & Tai Chi Easy begins June 24
BuZheng (vitality) Qigong & Integral Tai Chi Qigong begins the week of June 24th. This class is offered on Mondays and Fridays, June 24 - August 30 from noon - 1pm and Wednesdays, June 26 - August 28, 7-8am in the Auditorium. All three classes will be the same, this will allow "regulars" to deepend their practice, and "newbies" to join easily and get the benefit of this contemporary, health enhancing form. There are still no fees for these classes, however, please be sure to sign up by sending and email to shandvi@fnal.gov

Site Wide Domestic Water Flushing
FESS/Ops has tentatively scheduled the Site Wide Domestic Water Flush for Saturday 6-29 and Sunday 6-30 with a rain/storm date of 7-13 and 7-14. This is an annual event starting at approximately 0600am and continuing through approximately 1800pm each day. During this time it is not unusual to notice an excessive amount of water on the road ways, standing puddles around fire and flushing hydrants, lower than normal domestic water pressure, discoloration in the water and for those monitoring firus low pressure alarms as well. Typically, not long after each area has been flushed, the water pressure returns and discoloration clears up. This has been, by in large, a transparent process in previous years and we anticipate this year to be the same. We would ask everyone to be mindful of our flushing personnel during this time frame, as a portion of their work will be performed in the roadways around Fermilab and would like to thank you in advance for your consideration during this time. Questions/comments/concerns contact FESS/Ops Mechanical Supervisor John Pollock (JP) at x5253, cell (630)659-6211, email pollockj@fnal.gov shop Superintendent Greg Gilbert at x6835, cell (630)404-0106 email gilbert@fnal.gov and or Mechanical Scheduler and Planner Steven L. Shirley at x3007, cell (630)951-5300, email shirley@fnal.gov.

Behavioral Interviewing scheduled for July 18
This one day course is designed for hiring managers and supervisors; group leaders involved in the hiring process. The main objective of this course is to hire new employees who have a high probability of success by using the behavior-based interviewing techniques learned in the Behavioral Interviewing class. For more information or to enroll go to http://www-esh.fnal.gov/pls/default/schedule.show_course_details?cid=1849.

Summer Intern Friday Tours
Sign up link: http://ed.fnal.gov/interns/tours/

Help the Environment! Attend Abri's Shred & Recycle Event June 22
Abri Credit Union will host a Shred & Recycle event on Saturday, June 22 from 10 am to Noon at their Joliet branch at 2350 W. McDonough St., Joliet IL. The branch is located at the corner of McDonough Street and Joyce Road. Please turn on Joyce Road to drop items off since the event will be held in the ATM loop behind the building. Attendees will be able to shred documents to keep their personal information safe and secure as well as recycle electronics responsibly with Vintage Tech Recyclers. For more information on what is being accepted, visit http://www.abricu.com. Additionally, 98.3 WCCQ will be at the event giving away great prizes every 15 minutes.

Join the Tango Club - June 6
A new club for the most passionate and aesthetic dance. FREE beginner lessons and open práctica. All levels welcome. Held on Thursdays, beginning June 6th in Ramsey Auditorium from 6-8:30pm. No partner needed! Wear slippery shoes or socks. For more information email: artiedaj@fnal.gov or visit https://sites.google.com/site/fermilabtangoclub.

Outdoor Soccer at the Village
Outdoor Soccer: 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fermilab village soccer field. Please contact O'Sheg Oshinowo at Oshinowo@fnal.gov for more information.

DASTOW scheduled for Friday, June 21
School-aged children of Fermilab employees and users can see physics up close on Friday, June 21, when they visit Fermilab for Daughters and Sons to Work (DASTOW) day. For a complete schedule of the day's events, visit the DASTOW website: http://www.fnal.gov/faw/dastow/.

Ultimate Frisbee Mondays & Wednesdays
Ultimate Frisbee games are played on Mondays and Wednesdays at the soccer field in the Village from 5-7:30pm. For more information contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at jecker@fnal.gov or x2548.

Pool opens June 4
Hours are Tuesday - Friday, 12-7pm, Saturday and Sunday, 1-6pm. Pool Memberships are available. Indididual: $105, Family Membership (up to 4): $245, Extra Family Members Over 4: $45. Daily Rate: $8/person. After 4pm: $6/person. For more information http://wdrs.fnal.gov/wellness/pool.html Children's Swim Lessons and Water Fitness classes are also available.Register online at www.jeffellismanagement.com. For more information contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov

Volunteer Opportunity - Coat Drive 2013
The Diversity Council will sponsor a coat drive beginning in the fall and is looking for volunteers to serve on the organizing committee. Many circumstances may cause a member of the Fermilab community to need winter apparel. Unprepared students and visitors from warm weather climates or those impacted by recent flooding may welcome assistance with winter clothing. The drive will fill this need free of charge to recipients. Gently used and new coats, new hats, scarves, and mittens will gladly be accepted. Apparel not selected will be donated to a local charity. To become involved with this project, contact Barb Hehner at bhehner@fnal.gov or Sandra Charles at scharles@fnal.gov.

International folk dancing cancelled May 30, then moves to Wilson Hall for the summer
International Folk Dancing is cancelled for Thursday, May 30, but beginning June 6 will meet every Thursday starting at 8 p.m. in the lobby of Ramsey Auditorium, moving to the stage for dancing from 8:30 to 11 p.m.. There is instruction and dances for children and newer dancers early and request dancing later on. Newcomers are always welcome. More info at 630-584-0825 or 630-840-8194 or email folkdance@fnal.gov or check www.fnal.gov/orgs/folkdance/.

Scottish country dancing meets Tuesday evenings in Ramsey Auditorium
Silk and Thistle Scottish Country Dancing will meet in Ramsey Auditorium in Wilson hall for the summer, beginning Tuesday, May 28. The group dances every Tuesday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and is taught by Doug Jensen. Most dances are walked through and newcomers are always welcome. More info at 630-840-8194 or 630-584-0825 or email folkdance@fnal.gov or visit http://www.fnal.gov/orgs/scottishdance/.

Raging Waves Water Park Discount
Purchase and print discounted tickets online for Raging Waves Water Park in Yorkville at https://tickets.ragingwaves.com/ Enter Store Name: Fermilab. For more information contact Jeanne in the Wellness Office at x2548 or jecker@fnal.gov.