Southwest RMC,
The All Hands on 17 and 18 August had some of the best turnouts I have ever seen. Everyone had an opportunity to hear CAPT Wiegand speak and be a part of the premier of SWRMC's first films, We Are There. If you missed the premier, please be sure to keep your ears open for the next showing. There will be an effort to make the films available to the everyone at the Command as soon as possible. Please be patient as we work through this process.
The All Hands on 17 and 18 August had some of the best turnouts I have ever seen. Everyone had an opportunity to hear CAPT Wiegand speak and be a part of the premier of SWRMC's first films, We Are There. If you missed the premier, please be sure to keep your ears open for the next showing. There will be an effort to make the films available to the everyone at the Command as soon as possible. Please be patient as we work through this process.
Crystal S DeFeliceSWRMC a Lead Auditor/QAS in our code 240 has provided a picture view of what Captain Wiegand described as our goals for the Command. Thank you Crystal for taking the time to help.
In regard to the reception of the films, I am very appreciative of the honest feedback that I have received thus far. Much of the feedback has been positive and encouraging. If you did not have an opportunity to share your perspective, I am interested to hear about your experience. I would encourage everyone who didn't get an opportunity to share their thoughts to go to the website www.wearethere.weebly.com and participate in the forum "Share Your Reactions." There is a short sign-up process before you can participate; however, I would encourage everyone to take a minute and let us know what you thought!
In addition to the film, during the All Hands we also had a booth where you could sign up for a Whack-a-Mole (WAM) opportunity. Thank you to everyone who signed up. You should not be disappointed with the skills and networking provided by an experience to volunteer around the command. If you missed the booth please contact Cassie Eichner (cassandra.eichner@navy.mil) for more information about WAM and how to sign up.
In regard to the reception of the films, I am very appreciative of the honest feedback that I have received thus far. Much of the feedback has been positive and encouraging. If you did not have an opportunity to share your perspective, I am interested to hear about your experience. I would encourage everyone who didn't get an opportunity to share their thoughts to go to the website www.wearethere.weebly.com and participate in the forum "Share Your Reactions." There is a short sign-up process before you can participate; however, I would encourage everyone to take a minute and let us know what you thought!
In addition to the film, during the All Hands we also had a booth where you could sign up for a Whack-a-Mole (WAM) opportunity. Thank you to everyone who signed up. You should not be disappointed with the skills and networking provided by an experience to volunteer around the command. If you missed the booth please contact Cassie Eichner (cassandra.eichner@navy.mil) for more information about WAM and how to sign up.
The Super Mole Shuffle!
Now, for some news that will require your help. SWRMC, I have a challenge for you. I know that there are great stories within every department at Southwest RMC, stories that are more than worthy of a short film or that the rest of the Command would benefit from knowing about. Did your co-worker or friend do something spectacular for the Command that you would like to share? Were you a part of a team that changed the course of a mission for the better? For the next motion picture we are putting out a call to you! To participate, please follow the instructions below:
1. Develop your ideas: Please provide a written description and other visuals as desired (screenplays, storyboards, sketches or short movies). Get creative! The goal is to convey your story with clarity and precision. You may work with others to collaborate on ideas and resources. To be clear, your ideas will be shared with the entire command on our website http://www.wearethere.weebly.com/.
2. Please submit your ideas by 1 OCTOBER to Jason Araujo at jason.araujo@navy.mil. You may also stop by building 36, 2nd deck, Business Office to hand deliver your submission.
What is in it for you? Not only do you get to share your spectacular stories on what your code has accomplished. YOU will be able to collaborate with Hollywood studios in the production and development of SWRMC's next major motion picture. Official judging and prize selections will be published shortly. Your contribution will also help SWRMC better understand its accomplishments and its effectiveness as one Command. The stories will help highlight how our departments and shops are intimately related and help us to understand the importance of every single employee.
I hope that you take this challenge seriously and with ingenuity. I know you will.
FACES OF SOUTHWEST RMC
Speaking of highlighting the importance of our employees, I would love to take the time to let you know about two in particular. Sonia Moran and Brenda Edwards have been dedicated to SWRMC's mission and have helped the Command in precious ways. Here is a little bit about them.
Sonia Moran:
Are you looking for some artistic talent to wrap presents or make cards? If so, go visit Sonia in building 77. Sonia is a betty boop loving mother of three who has been with the government for almost 25 years. She is a SWRMC plank owner who started off in Engineering, then went to IT, and now works in Technical Documentation.
Brenda Edwards:
Have you met Brenda? Brenda is an outgoing and vibrant Data Management Specialist who enjoys making people laugh and always looks for a quality she likes in each person she meets. She has four children, one who is currently attending Northern Arizona University! Like Sonia, Brenda has been with SWRMC since the merge and is also a plank owner.
Sonia Moran and Brenda Edwards
I will continue to look for your individual stories and publish them every week in this blog. It is important to demonstrate the diversity of the Command. I hope that we can continue to get to know one another despite how hard it can be to leave our offices and shops.
To conclude, I wish to let everyone know that getting around will soon be a whole lot easier. We have ordered over thirty golf carts and are awaiting their delivery. I will let you know once these have arrived.
Thank you.
Jim Achenbach
Executive Director
