SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014 In This Issue Driving a Government Vehicle P.2 September Event Calendar, Training Calendar, Employee Coupon, Recipe P.3 Savings Account Goals, October Event Calendar, Employee Coupon P.4 56 ISSUE Employee Development Opportunities By Marcie Carter Are you interested in personal and professional growth, and in developing as a person and as an employee? We would love to assist you in your endeavors to becoming a better you. Within the first couple of months of fall there are various classes you may choose to enroll in, such as World Class Customer Service part one and two. These courses remind us how to give the “Wow!” factor to our customers, and the follow up will guide participants through a self-assessment in order to recognize their individual strengths. Time and Attendance for Managers will assist with approval of your employees’ time, understanding pay codes and gives great “how to” guides and training modules. With open enrollment right around the corner we have coordinated with the benefits department to offer you benefits seminars, so you can make the most informed decisions when it comes to your health insurance. Leadership Skills for Managers focuses on interpersonal and motivational skills, and the Managers Basics Course focuses on core competencies and business skills. Participants may be current managers or have potential to become one. The Managers Basics Course is offered on a monthly basis and is required for all new managers and supervisors. It is also highly recommended for all current leadership as it provides practical instruction for our local processes, procedures and use of forms. Are you interested in building healthy relationships, communicating effectively and resolving conflict? The MANDT System training is the course for you. Along with offering developmental courses, the Training Department is responsible for providing all of the mandatory annual training. Please check out the MCCS website under the section entitled MCCS Employees/Training Program for a listing of all required training. In this location you will find the training calendar, trackers to record progress of completed training and all of the training on line. Every other week we facilitate the New Employee Orientation (NEO), which welcomes our new employees, guides them through completing all new hire paperwork, provides all mandatory annual training and gives them tools for success within MCCS. Along with the mandatory training in NEO, we provide helpful classes such as Marine Corps Acculturation, Dress for Success, Communications, Customer Care and the Mission/Vision of MCCS. Any portion of NEO is available to all of our current employees, upon request. This is especially helpful for our employees without computer access and for those who wish to be in instructor led classes as opposed to computer based. All mandatory annual training requirements must be completed by all employees no later then September 30. We are here to offer our assistance and guidance as you work through completing the mandatory requirements set forth from HQ and as you seek training opportunities to develop personally and professionally. Call us at 760-830-4430 with any questions.
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER2014
In This IssueDriving a Government Vehicle P.2
September Event Calendar, Training Calendar, Employee Coupon, Recipe P.3
Savings Account Goals, October Event Calendar, Employee Coupon P.4
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Employee Development OpportunitiesBy Marcie Carter
Are you interested in personal and professional growth, and in developing as a person and as an employee?
We would love to assist you in your endeavors to becoming a better you.
Within the first couple of months of fall there are various classes you
may choose to enroll in, such as World Class Customer Service part
one and two. These courses remind us how to give the “Wow!” factor
to our customers, and the follow up will guide participants through
a self-assessment in order to recognize their individual strengths.
Time and Attendance for Managers will assist with approval of your
employees’ time, understanding pay codes and gives great “how to”
guides and training modules. With open enrollment right around the
corner we have coordinated with the benefits department to offer
you benefits seminars, so you can make the most informed decisions
when it comes to your health insurance.
Leadership Skills for Managers focuses on interpersonal and motivational skills, and the Managers Basics Course focuses on core competencies
and business skills. Participants may be current managers or have potential to become one. The Managers Basics Course is offered on a monthly
basis and is required for all new managers and supervisors. It is also highly recommended for all current leadership as it provides practical
instruction for our local processes, procedures and use of forms. Are you interested in building healthy relationships, communicating effectively
and resolving conflict? The MANDT System training is the course for you.
Along with offering developmental courses, the Training Department is responsible for providing all of the mandatory annual training. Please
check out the MCCS website under the section entitled MCCS Employees/Training Program for a listing of all required training. In this location
you will find the training calendar, trackers to record progress of completed training and all of the training on line. Every other week we facilitate
the New Employee Orientation (NEO), which welcomes our new employees, guides them through completing all new hire paperwork, provides
all mandatory annual training and gives them tools for success within MCCS. Along with the mandatory training in NEO, we provide helpful
classes such as Marine Corps Acculturation, Dress for Success, Communications, Customer Care and the Mission/Vision of MCCS. Any portion
of NEO is available to all of our current employees, upon request. This is especially helpful for our employees without computer access and for
those who wish to be in instructor led classes as opposed to computer based. All mandatory annual training requirements must be completed
by all employees no later then September 30.
We are here to offer our assistance and guidance as you work through completing the mandatory requirements set forth from HQ and as you
seek training opportunities to develop personally and professionally. Call us at 760-830-4430 with any questions.
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On July 15, MCCS lost a valued employee and friend of 34 years, Bobby Kirchner, Gardener Supervisor of the Desert Winds Golf Course Maintenance department.
We are thankful for the beauty that Bobby brought to our grounds and lives. He will be greatly missed.
DRIVING A GOVERNMENT VEHICLE“Driving a government vehicle on board military installations is a privilege granted by installation
commanders to personnel who qualify and abide to the applicable laws and regulations.” CCO 1630.8D
With privilege, comes responsibility. In the case of government vehicles, the responsibility is great.As an MCSS employee (whether NAF, GS or active-duty), and as directed by Marine Corps Order 4651.4, you need to be aware of the policy regulating usage. As you will see, misuse is an offense that is taken very seriously.
Government Motor Vehicles are for OFFICIAL USE ONLY. Examples of official use include:
• Transporting employees between their official places of duty and areas requiring their oversight, participation or function• Transporting MCCS resources (equipment, merchandise, paperwork, monies, etc.) between MCCS activities and firms
conducting business with MCCS• Transporting MCCS sponsored sports teams to on or off base competitions• Travel both to and from and in-and-around temporary additional duty locations• Transporting MCCS employees and MCCS patrons who are participating in MCCS and other MCAGCC sponsored
events
Unauthorized use of Government Motor Vehicles is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED. Examples of unauthorized uses:
• Conducting personal business• Transporting employees to and from their place of personal residence unless authorized while on official travel orders• Traveling to and from or stopping at eating establishments, commercial retail businesses or recreational facilities whether
on or off the installation, unless specifically required as part of official duties, such as an MCCS supervisor inspecting the Marine Mart, or if authorized on official travel orders
Pursuant to US Law (Title 31 U.S.C. 1349 and 1344), a 30-day suspension without pay is MANDATED for any willful misuse of a Government Motor Vehicle by a civilian employee. Military personnel may be charged under the UCMJ for misuse of a Government Motor Vehicle.
Don’t forget: Vehicle logs, including individual trip tickets, must be maintained and used to accurately track the details of all Government Motor Vehicle use.
Finally, use of alcohol, intoxicants, tobacco products or any communication devices (without hands free devices) while operating a Government Motor Vehicle is prohibited.
If you have any questions regarding government motor vehicle regulations, please see your supervisor.
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES CALENDARProgram Activity Date & Time Age
Marine Corps Family Team Building830.3110 Bldg. 1551
29 Palms Community Festival Sept. 5, 3 - 6 p.m., Del Valle Field MCCS authorized patrons
Personal and Professional Development
830.7225 Bldg. 1530Education and Career Fair
Sept. 17, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., West Gym
MCCS authorized patrons
All Hands Restaurant (at Officers’ Club)
830.6610 Bldg. 1573Italian Night Sept. 26, 6 - 8 p.m. All hands
Valid September 1 - October 31, 2014One Coupon Per Employee. Valid MCCS ID required.
Not to be combined with other specials, discounts & coupons.
SANDY HILL LANES760.830.6422BLDG. 1584MCCS29PALMS.COM
BOGO!Buy one game, get one free.
In my line of work, I often ask people if they have any savings to their name, what exactly are they saving for and how much do they have or need? At that point I often get the same response, but in two very different manners. It is either a very confident or questionable response, accompanied by an odd look. Ultimately, the response given is “for emergencies.” Unfortunately, the problem with what seems to be the universal response is that many people are unaware of everything a short-term savings account should include, and therefore are often unprepared. Below is an explanation that goes beyond “saving for a rainy day.” Keep in mind you do not have to open up three separate savings accounts.
1. Reserve Fund: This is money set aside for annual/foreseeable expenses such as, vehicle registration, insurance deductible, auto insurance, vacations, school clothes, holidays, birthdays, anniversaries or taxes. Estimate your expected cost, divide the total amount by the months before said needs or wants arise and include that figure into your monthly budget. Viola, just like that! So, if it’s a $300 budget you set for yourself on a particular
expense and you have 12 months before the expense comes around, you simply set aside $25 per month. Then, you will not be caught unprepared.
2. Emergency Fund: This is usually the only fund most people have
in mind when they say they are saving. Savers should strive for an emergency nest egg of approximately three to six months’ worth of their take home pay; at the bare minimum $1000 should be kept in the emergency fund at all times. A regular savings account should be used for this type of savings. Emergency savers should also keep in mind that foreseeable expenses do not justify a withdrawal.
3. Goal Getter Fund: Money you plan on accumulating within the next
1-5 years for a particular (non-annual) expense. A perfect example would be money used for the down payment of a car, electronics or the closing costs on a home. You may want to consider a Money Market Savings Account or a Certificate of Deposit as these types of accounts usually generate a slightly higher return than an ordinary savings account.
Need some advice on your finances? Contact Sandra Little in Personal Financial Management at 760-830-7342.
