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employee newsletterJANUARY – JUNE 2016
A few words of trust from your Assistant Chief of Staff
I trust that everyone survived the holidays with a minimum of damage to their sanity and
their bank accounts. With the conclusion of 2015, we have much to assess in order to
ensure we adequately prepare for 2016 and I challenge you all to set goals and objectives
with action plans for the upcoming year. The year of 2015 has been a year of organizational
restructuring, significant headquarters-driven transformation and the unfortunate reduction
in overall MCCS funding. Much was asked from all of you during this last year and I would
like to thank all those who went the extra mile to support the many requests or those that
patiently and respectfully communicated where support wasn’t appropriate or possible.
Please continue to remain loyal to the organization and share your crucial trust in one another.
I trust that our inclusion of a real judge this year eliminated the controversy of the
Holiday Decorating Contest winner? Either way, I want to thank all those that participated.
You brightened some of the dark corners of the base with the holiday spirit. We’re all smarter
for the educational journey of the CYP’s Christmas around the world. The TLF staff didn’t miss
an elf beat checking in smiling patrons while determining that the Staff Judge Advocate does
not dance. The HR guided tour created a full Wizard of OZ experience that included some
exceptional acting and terrific wardrobe. Finance once again did not disappoint by turning
a page in their accounting ledger to a classic tale of the Polar Express, complete with real
Hot Chocolate. Camp Wilson MCX created exceptional works of art from some discarded
pallets that were truly E-bay worthy. The Library created a miracle by making it snow indoors,
with snowflakes hanging everywhere. The main side MCX went all commercial and even
remembered the lactose-free eggnog. Janitorial transformed their spaces to the wonderful
world of Dr. Seuss’ Whoville and generously provided the judges with gifts/bribes. The Theater
embraced their dark side, including a Darth Vader Christmas Tree. Finally, the Community
Center reindeer stables shamelessly played Brent Norquist’s University alma matter, which had
him break out spontaneously in song and dance!
I trust that Karaoke isn’t for everyone, but hope you still enjoyed yourselves at our annual
Employee Appreciation Luncheon. Many thanks to you all for attending and much thanks to the
Community Center, Planning Committee and our Food and Hospitality Catering and Club staff
for making the event happen.
Thank you for your trust this last year and I look forward to a wonderful 2016!
Thank you, Frank FRANK Q. MARILAO | LIEUTENANT COLONEL, USMC ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF, MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
MCCS employees were treated to a mid-day break full of festive surprises at the annual MCCS Employee Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, 18 December. In addition to sharing a delicious holiday meal together, MCCS got the opportunity to recognize employees with length of service awards (with Major General Craparotta presenting the awards for 20+ years). LtCol Frank Marilao and Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff Brent Norquist led everyone in many karaoke favorites throughout the day. The sweet aroma of sugar filled the air thanks to all of the creative entries to the Gingerbread House Contest. The halls were decked with festive décor and a big thank you was given to all divisions who showed their holiday spirit and participated in the facility decorating contest. MCCS thanks each and every person whose hard work allows us to provide great service to our Marines, Sailors and their families.
A special thank you to the Planning Committee members for putting together a festive event.
Courtney Chambers Felicia Crosson
Melissa GlastetterShane Green Katie HoweJasper Key
Chelsea KiefVirginia Korotenko
Celina LasernaDavina Lira
Tiffany PesciniLiz Sperbeck
Jennifer Voytko
Thanks to planning committee for a great event!
Length of Service Awards
25 Years 30 Years 40 Years
Jimmy Pruitt Rosalina Jones and Loretta GrahamGeorge Schadegg (top)
and Rosalinda Trevino (bottom)
5 Years 10 Years
L-R: Robin Ashkenasy, Peggy Bunnell, Melody Milburn, John Lebda, Sharon Piersol, Harold Davis, Tanya Randolph, Kenneth Hoskins,
Robert Putnam, Lalonnie Johnson,Frances Morrissey, Robert Johnson, Bonnie Williams, Jennifer Peterson, Jolene Patton
L-R: Robert Henry, Asslefch Bante, William Schroeder-Cox, James Muse
15 Years 20 Years
L-R: Beverly Miller, Alan Friedman, Sharon Altemoos, Steven Aguirre,
Amos Belcarris, Edmundo Rangel Jr.
Paul D’Amico and Motusia Teo
5 YRSNeva Baker
Jessica Baker
Odessa Baldwin
Deanna Barker
Pam Cadwallader
Genara Camat
Cody Chapman
Margarita Chatfield
Jennifer Cornell
Kevin Cox
Catherine DeBlieck
Penelope Etimani
Celia Gaston
Michele Godfrey
Isabel Grajales
Vicki Hathaway
Colleen Holth
Gail Jacobs
Sharon Krueger
Harold Larkin III
Kelly Mallory
Facundo Mitchell-Fuentez
Edward Montanaro
Penny Moore
Jacqueline Powell
Sylvia Sanchez
Lovetta Scipio
Jacqueline Seals
Tena Simmering
Deborah Taylor
Estela Thompson
Melody Thrasher
Carl Vanderzee
Joseph Viernes Jr.
Jean Walker
Danny Wells
Patrice Wheeler
Carol Winter
David Wright
10 YRSSarah Barry
Delores Johnson
Nita Naral
Cheryl Popielarz
Tera Popielarz
Juan Rodriguez
Remmington Stewart
Rahnna Sullivan
Janis Williams
15 YRSJohn Beaty
Daniel Campese
Josephine Edwards
Maria Levering
Terrence Mayes
Jacqueline Reimers
Crystylle Simmons
Patricia Swaba
20 YRSJose Garcia
Thomas Linton
Juan Mejia
Michelle
Minatrea-Teo
Nelson Muniz
Heriberto Ornelas
Alicia Stubbs
Motusia eo
Rockell
Whitehurst
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
MCCS departments were invited to decorate a gingerbread house with the caveat that the whole piece must be edible. The entries were displayed
at the Employee Luncheon and here are the 2015 winners.
Marketing
1st
Additional Length of Service Awards recipients:
Food and Hospitality
Additional Participants
Marine & Family ProgramsFinance Human Resources
Semper Fit
2nd
3rd
HolidayDecorating Contest
Each year, the hard-working departments of MCCS are invited to transform their facilities into a holiday wonderland. The team spirit shown by everyone coming together and
making things so festive is appreciated by all.
Human Resources
Christmas in OZ
Star WarsSunset Cinema
1st
2ndtie
Child & Youth Programs
Finance
Community Center
The Polar Express
Honorable Mention
MCCS
Christmas Around the World
3rd
2ndtie
Camp Wilson
Do you have something you’d like to see in Team MCCS: a topic you’d like to know more about,a recipe to share or any big news you think your fellow employees would be happy to hear? Email us at [email protected] or call 830-5051, we’d love to hear from you!
View ALL the images from the holidays; visit MCCS29Palms.com
and select the Flickr icon at the bottom of the home page.
Commanding GeneralMCAGCCMarine Corps Community ServicesP.O. Box 788150Twentynine Palms, CA 92278
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PAID29 PALMS, CA
PERMIT NO.101
MCX
Inns of the Corps
Janitorial
Combat Center Library
10% off one item at the MCX**One coupon per employee | Valid 1/1/16 – 6/30/16 | Not to be combined with other specials, discounts and coupons. Valid MCCS ID required.
Additional Holiday Decorating