Heads Up Ames 4th June 2009

Subject: Heads Up Ames (June 4, 2009)
From: Centerwide Announcement
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Heads Up Ames (June 4, 2009)

Publisher: Michael Mewhinney, News Chief, Public Affairs, Code VCP
Editor: Astrid Olson, mailto:A.Olson@nasa.gov

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-- June 23 - Retirement Luncheon for Warren Hall, Hangar N248, 11:30
a.m. - 1 p.m.
-- NASA Ames Speakers Bureau is Looking for Volunteers
-- July 2 - Hispanic Advisory Committee of Employees (HACE) Meeting,
Bldg. N255, Rm. 101C, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AMES EXCHANGE NEWS/EVENTS:
-- June 11 and 12 - Junior Clinic to be Held at The Golf Club at Moffett Field
-- Exchange Gift Shops Offer Tickets to Palo Alto Concours d'Elegance
for June 28, 2009
-- Come Experience the Tee Minus One Bar and Grill

UPCOMING EVENTS/SEMINARS:
-- June Training Opportunities on Financial Management Topics
-- June 10 - 2009 Presidential Rank and NASA Honor Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m.,
Main Auditorium (Bldg. N-201)
-- June 18 - New Weight Watchers Session Starts, 11:45 a.m., Bldg.
N213, Room 204A
-- June 23-25 - Career Assessment and Alignment Workshop, Bldg. 262, Room 100
-- July 17 - Ames Child Care Center 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament,
12 noon - Lunch; 1 p.m. - Shotgun Start, at the Golf Course at Moffett Field

CENTER NEWS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES:
-- Volunteer at Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival on June 6-7, 2009
-- Volunteer Opportunity with the Exploration Encounter Trailer
-- June 2009 Safety & Health Training Schedule
-- PM Challenge 2010 - Call for Speakers
-- Ames Library News Update
-- Spring 2009 NASA Research Park Post is Online
-- NASA Ames Conference Center (Building 3) Closed to Bookings
June-Sept. 7, 2009
-- New Policy Directives for June 2008-March 2009
-- Ames Imaging Library System (AILS)
-- Ames Child Care Center Has Immediate Openings for Infants (six
weeks to one year)
-- New Standard and Reimbursable Pricing Templates
-- Airship Ventures Announces Neighborhood Same Day Flight Specials
-- Management of Meetings for Building N943
-- RESEED Program Seeking Engineers and Scientists

WEEKLY AND ONGOING CLUB EVENTS:
-- Any Ames Bluegrass Musicians or Bluegrass Musician Wanna-be's Out There?
-- Come Outside at Noon and Play on the NASA Beach Volleyball Courts
-- Mondays and Wednesdays - Moffett Aikido Club, 6:30 p.m., Building 944
-- Mondays - Practice and Improve Your Public Speaking with Toastmasters,
12 noon-1 p.m., Building 269, Room 179
-- Tuesdays - Learn How to Knit - Join Nimble Knitters Club at Ames, 11:30 a.m.,
Bldg. 241, Room 237
-- Tuesday Nights - Ames Ballroom Dance Club - Hustle (Disco) Dance
Lessons, (June 9 - 23), 5:15 p.m., Bldg. 944
-- African-American Advisory Group (AAAG) Meeting, 12 noon-1 p.m.,
Building N255, First Floor Conference Room
-- Wednesdays - SETI Institute Seminar Series, 12 noon, June 10-Sept. 2, 2009
515 N. Whisman Rd, Mountain View
-- Thursdays - Join the Ames After Work Golf League
-- Thursday Evenings - Ames Jazz Band Club rehearsal, 5:30-7 p.m., Bldg. 944
-- Thursday evenings - All Ames Bowling League, Homestead Lanes, Cupertino

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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
June 23 - Retirement Luncheon for Warren Hall, Hangar N248, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. POC: Daniel Dugan, mailto:daniel.c.dugan@nasa.gov On Tuesday, June 23, there will be a retirement luncheon for Warren Hall in Hangar N248, the Flight Projects Office. Hall is retiring after 46 years of federal service. He came to Ames in 1977 as a research pilot who flew most of the research aircraft and all of the science aircraft. He progressed over the years to Flight Operations branch chief, Airborne Science division chief, and director, Flight Research and Airborne Science and later Safety, Environmental and Mission Assurance. The celebration will start at 11:30 a.m. and last until approximately 1 p.m. The hangar's famous tri-tip/chicken barbecue will be served along with all of the fixings. Come on out and let's send Hall off with our best wishes for a well deserved retirement. The cost will be $15 per person which includes a gift. Please sign up early for a headcount with contribution with Dan Dugan, N243 Rotunda, Room 183, ext. 4-5271; Brent Wellman, N219, Room 205, ext. 4-3645; Zoltan Szoboszlay, T-12B trailer, Room 105, ext. 4-5164; or Christy Marsh, Hangar N248, ext. 4-2148, Room 134. Anyone who wishes to say a few words on this occasion, please contact Dan Dugan.

NASA Ames Speakers Bureau is Looking for Volunteers
POC: Dana Bolles, mailto:dana.bolles@nasa.gov
The NASA Ames Speakers Bureau is looking for people who are interested
in filling several volunteer speaking opportunities:
- June 23 - Merryhill Private School, Milpitas (Grades 3-7)
- July 16 - Elk Grove Children's Development Center, Elk Grove (ages
5-12). The Elk Grove presentation requires travel orders. The deadline for
selecting a speaker is June 16.
- July 26 - Wachovia Securities Client Appreciation Event, at Hayes
Mansion in San Jose (clients with an average age of 55). The deadline for
selecting a speaker is June 16.
- Aug. 8 - University of Utah NROTC Commissioning Ceremony (requester
to sponsor travel.)
- Sept. 2 - Sun City Roseville Veterans Club is seeking a speaker to
discuss future programs at NASA.
If interested in volunteering, please notify Dana Bolles at
mailto:dana.bolles@nasa.gov or call her at ext. 4-3145.

July 2 - Hispanic Advisory Committee of Employees (HACE) Meeting,
Bldg. N255, Rm. 101C, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
POC: Melody Miles, mailto:melody.miles-1@nasa.gov
HACE will meet the first Thursday of each month, beginning July 2, 2009,
in Bldg. N255, in Room 101C, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

AMES EXCHANGE NEWS/EVENTS:
June 11 and 12 - Junior Clinic to be Held at The Golf Club at Moffett Field POC: Betty Larson, moffettgolfbetty@earthlink.net, (650) 254-1808 Employees may begin the summer by registering their children for a two-day Junior Golf Clinic on June 11 and 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The first day will be spent on the driving range. The second day will be held on the new practice area and will focus on chipping and putting. The clinic is open to children ages 5 - 17 years old and costs $10 per person. After the clinic, treat the kids to lunch or a snack at the Tee Minus One Bar & Grill at the Golf Club. The restaurant features burgers, hotdogs, curly fries and more; all items are grilled to one's taste. Please sign up soon at the Golf Shop to avoid disappointment and not miss the June 10 deadline. In addition, remember to call (650) 603-8026 to book tee times so that employees and their sponsored guests can play the revitalized course.

Exchange Gift Shops Offer Tickets to Palo Alto Concours d'Elegance for
June 28, 2009
POC: Julia Horner, mailto:Julia.L.Horner@nasa.gov
The Exchange gift shops, Beyond Galileo next to Mega Bites and in Building 943 outside the Main Gate, are pleased to sell tickets (wristbands) for $20 each to the Palo Alto Concours d'Elegance, to be held on June 28, 2009, at Concours Field (Sand Hill Road at Pasteur Drive) at Stanford University. This is one of the premier collectable car shows in California. Wristbands will be $25 on the day of the event, so buy one today and save $5.

Come Experience the Tee Minus One Bar and Grill
POC: Julia Horner, mailto:Julia.L.Horner@nasa.gov
The Tee Minus One Bar and Grill at the Golf Club at Moffett Field, (650) 603-8402, is open for full breakfast, lunch and afternoon service. Daily Happy Hours are held from 4 to 6 p.m. and feature cocktails, wines, domestic and imported beers and tasty appetizers. At lunch, try the tempting new array of salads or grilled salmon and flank steak entrees. Vegetarian options include katsu-style curry, mushroom risotto and boca burgers. Or come in before work to eat your favorite egg dish or the ever-popular Hawaiian loco moco. Check out the new bistro feel, enjoy the classic photographic art, or simply relax and take in the fabulous views from the atrium or patio. To book tee times, call the Golf Shop at (650) 603-8026. Inquire about booking a golf tournament or event by contacting Sales and Marketing Manager Betty at (650) 254-1808. Or plan a special banquet or reception in the bar and grill or on the patio by calling Christopher at (650) 254-2086.

UPCOMING EVENTS/SEMINARS:
June Training Opportunities on Financial Management Topics
POC: Darlene Gross, mailto:darlene.f.gross@nasa.gov
Courses highlighting financial management topics are being offered at Ames in June. These courses provide a special opportunity for those individuals interested in learning more about agency and center CFO functions and activities. Registration is open through SATERN. - June 4-5 -- ARC-CFO 101, SATERN Course ID: 40719 Audience: CFO staff, business, program control and program/project managers and staff Description: Foundation course developed to provide basic information and understanding of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, its functions and activities, and the role budget and financial management play within the federal government, the executive branch, NASA and NASA centers. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the following areas: federal appropriation process, financial management, accounting, internal and external reporting activities, the functions and responsibilities of budget/program analysis and execution, local center specific budget processes and procedures, as well as current agency and CFO-based initiatives. For more information regarding courses, visit the SATERN website at: https://satern.nasa.gov/elms/learner/login.jsp

June 10 - 2009 Presidential Rank and NASA Honor Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m.,
Main Auditorium (Bldg. N-201)
POC: Lynette Forsman, mailto:lynette.i.forsman@nasa.gov
The 2009 Presidential Rank and NASA Honor Awards Ceremony for Ames Research Center will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Main Auditorium (N-201). Ames will be presenting Presidential Rank and NASA Honor Awards to the 44 employees who have been selected for individual awards, and to the managers of the 23 groups which have been selected for the NASA Group Achievement Award. The names of the honorees are listed below. Seating in the Main Auditorium will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with a small section in the front reserved for the honorees and their families, and for those accepting on behalf of the groups. I hope that many of our staff members will attend to show appreciation for the outstanding accomplishments of our honorees. For a list of the 2009 Presidential Rank and NASA Honor Awardees, see the full centerwide at: http://centerwide.arc.nasa.gov/detail.php?11219

June 18 - New Weight Watchers Session Starts, 11:45 a.m., Bldg. N213, Room 204A
POC: Herb Finger, mailto:Herbert.Finger@nasa.gov
Want to look better in shorts or a bathing suit? Now is the time to take control of one's weight and health. A new Weight Watchers session begins on June 18. Want to see what it's all about? Come by on June 4 for a free preview (no session on June 11). Participants will see what planning and support is all about. The Weight Watchers group was very successful last year. Why not be part of this year's success story? The group meets on Thursdays at 11:45 a.m. (weigh-in time), in Building N213, Room 204A.

June 23-25 - Career Assessment and Alignment Workshop, Bldg. 262, Room 100
POC: Jeff Berlin, mailto:Jeffrey.P.Berlin@nasa.gov
The Workforce Development Branch is offering a Career Assessment and Alignment
Workshop (CAAW) on June 23-25, 2009. The CAAW will help employees take charge
of their career direction and find greater career fulfillment and life
balance. Through
an investigation of values, skills, career style, personality, and
roles, this seminar
provides a self-assessment process which helps participants take stock
of attributes that
influence their effectiveness, success and overall happiness.
Participants will then
synthesize this information to generate ideas for a realistic and
resilient career plan.
Dates and Times:
June 23: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
June 24: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 25: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Building 262, Room 100
Audience: Employees and supervisors
Registration deadline: Monday, June 8
Minimum/maximum attendance: Min - 18, Max - 30
Please register via SATERN at:
https://satern.nasa.gov/elms/learner/login.jsp. For additional
information, visit the web at:
http://ameshr.arc.nasa.gov/training/career/career.html

July 17 - Ames Child Care Center 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament,
12 noon - Lunch; 1 p.m. - Shotgun Start, at the Golf Course at Moffett Field
POC: Doug Isaacson, mailto:douglas.r.isaacson@nasa.gov
Employees are invited to participate in the 13th Annual Ames Child Care Center (ACCC) Charity Golf Tournament to be held at the Golf Course at Moffett Field on Friday, July 17, 2009 with a 1 p.m., shotgun start and lunch served at 12 noon. The format of the tournament will be a four-person scramble, which is ideal for all levels of golfers. Registration, which is due July 1, 2009, is $80 per player, and includes greens fees, raffle ticket and a boxed lunch. Registration and sponsor forms are available at the ACCC or electronically from the ACCC Web site at http://www.amesccc.org/GT09.html. The ACCC is a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-accredited child care center and preschool serving the NASA Ames-Moffett Field community. The proceeds from this tournament will go toward playground improvements and infant classroom renovations. The ACCC appreciates the support from Ames employees and looks forward to seeing employees at the tournament.

CENTER NEWS/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES:
Volunteer at 35th Annual Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival on June 6-7, 2009
POC: Laura Lewis, mailto:Laura.Lewis@nasa.gov
Art, wine and NASA...what could be better? Volunteers are needed to staff the NASA exhibit at the 35th Annual Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival June 6-7. Employees can come share their enthusiasm for NASA with visitors at the Art & Wine festival and then visit some of the fine artisans' arts and crafts also on display. To volunteer, contact Laura Lewis at ext. 4-2162 or by email at mailto:Laura.Lewis@nasa.gov

Volunteer Opportunity with the Exploration Encounter Trailer
POC: Laura Lewis, mailto:laura.lewis@nasa.gov
The Exploration Encounter trailer will be traveling through the Pacific
Northwest this summer. Ames volunteers are needed to help staff the
trailers for the following dates and events. Travel costs are covered by
the Exploration Science Mission Directorate. For more information,
please contact Laura Lewis at mailto:laura.lewis@nasa.gov or ext. 4-2162.
Opportunities available:
July 8-12 - Arlington Fly-In, Arlington, Wash.
July 14-16 - Hands On Children's Museum, Olympia, Wash.
Sept. 7-12 - (tentative) - Oregon Air & Space Museum, Eugene, Ore.
Sept. 18-20 - Science Works, Ashland, Ore.
Oct. 11-15 - Kenneth J. Carberry Intermediate School, Emmett, Idaho

June 2009 Safety & Health Training Schedule
POC: Tami Williams, mailto:tamara.g.williams@nasa.gov
The June 2009 Safety & Health training calendar can be accessed at
http://q2.arc.nasa.gov/index. Please enroll for the June training sessions
early, as they fill up quickly. To register, visit:
http://q2.arc.nasa.gov/index.
If employees have problems with enrolling, please contact Tami Williams
at ext. 4-2056 and she will be able to assist you.

PM Challenge 2010 - Call for Speakers
POC: JoAnn Carter, mailto:joann.m.carter@nasa.gov
Employees who have a topic of interest to NASA program and project
management stakeholders can submit their speaker proposal for PM Challenge
2010 by Aug. 7, 2009. To learn more about the program, visit:
http://pmchallenge.gsfc.nasa.gov/Speaker2010.htm If employees are interested
in participating as a panelist on one of the PM Challenge discussion
panels, please
fill out the nomination form page at:
http://pmchallenge.gsfc.nasa.gov/PanelNomination.htm Please forward this
message to prospective panelists. Also check out the 2009 podcasts, now
available on I-Tunes at: http://pmchallenge.gsfc.nasa.gov/podcasts2008.htm

Ames Library News Update
POC: John Adams, mailto:john.adams@nasa.gov
The Ames Library has some new information resources from EBSCO host.
The following databases are now available agency-wide on a trial basis
courtesy of the NASA Digital Library (NDL) initiative: Academic Search
Research & Development, Computers & Applied Sciences Complete, and
Environment Complete, Science & Technology Collection. To access them,
click on "Trial Database Subscriptions" on the bottom left corner of the new
NDL Web site at: http://ndl.nasa.gov

Spring 2009 NASA Research Park Post is Online
POC: Diane Farrar: mailto:diane.farrar-1@nasa.gov
The Spring 2009 NASA Research Park Post is now available online at:
http://www.researchpark.arc.nasa.gov/nrppost/Newsletter_Spring_09_sml.pdf

NASA Ames Conference Center (Building 3) Closed to Bookings June-Sept. 7, 2009
POC: Donald James, mailto:Donald.G.James@nasa.gov
The entire NASA Ames Conference Center (NACC, Bldg 3) will not be available for
event bookings from June 1 through Sept. 7, 2009. It is being used by attendees
from the International Space University (ISU). NACC cannot accept any
reservations
during this time. The point of contact for the ISU is Donald James,
Code VC, ext. 4-4967.

New Policy Directives for June 2008-March 2009
POC: Carla Snow-Broadway, mailto:Carla.M.Snow-Broadway@nasa.gov
At the link at the end of this item is a listing of the most recently approved
or revised Center- and Agency-level directives. Current full versions of Center
directives are available online at:
http://server-mpo.arc.nasa.gov/Services/CDMSDocs/Centers/ARC/.
Current versions of Agency directives are available online at:
http://nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/. For questions about the Directives Program,
contact the Ames Directives Manager Carla Snow-Broadway at ext. 4-5576.
For a list of the directives, visit:
http://centerwide.arc.nasa.gov/detail.php?11131

Ames Imaging Library System (AILS)
POC: Eric James, mailto:Eric.H.James@nasa.gov
The NASA Ames Photo Lab is pleased to announce the rollout of the updated
Ames Imaging Library System (AILS), which will provide the Ames community
with the ability to search and download from more then 7,000 images in the
archives. The photo labs archives consist of images from NACA days up to the
present, representing all phases of Ames' research and activities.
This is a living
and growing archive with new images added all the time. Visit the Web at
http://ails.arc.nasa.gov and check the "Just In" menu item for pictures.
Try it out and send any feedback to Eric James, mailto:Eric.H.James@nasa.gov
or call him at ext. 4-1530.

Ames Child Care Center Has Immediate Openings for Infants (six weeks to
one year)
POC: Celeste Viray, mailto:Celeste.S.Viray@nasa.gov
The Ames Child Care Center (ACCC) has immediate openings in its Infant
Program for children between six weeks and one year of age. The ACCC
encourages employees in the Ames community who are interested to call
ext. 4-5100. Additional information can be found on the ACCC Web site at
http://www.amesccc.org/

New Standard and Reimbursable Pricing Templates
POC: Kevin Martin, mailto:kevin.martin@nasa.gov
Two updated pricing templates have been posted to the Chief Financial Office
Web site at http://cfo/pricingtemp.html. Please discontinue using ALL older
pricing templates. The new templates include: The "Standard Pricing Template"
this is the default pricing template for most proposal work) and a new
"Reimbursable Pricing Template." Changes to the templates include CM&O
rate changes and labor rate changes.

Airship Ventures Announces Neighborhood Same Day Flight Specials
POC: Joanne Fedeyko, jfedeyko@airshipventures.com, (650) 969-8100 ext. 114
Airship Ventures is offering last minute flight specials, February – June 2009.
The cost is $199 plus tax for a one-hour flight only out of Moffett
Field. Flights
must be taken on the same day they are booked. All passengers must meet
at Building 20, located at S. Akron Road, one hour prior to their scheduled
flight time. This applies to all federal employees, Ames interns and
contractors,
NASA Research Park (NRP) partners and military personnel. Interns, contractors
and NRP partners must present a valid NASA Ames badge (Hangar badge for
NRP partners) upon check-in – no exceptions. Federal or military personnel
must present their federal or military badge. To book a flight, call the Guest
Services reservation line at (650) 969-8100 ext. 111 to inquire about this
offer and see which seats might be available. For more information about
Airship Ventures, visit www.airshipventures.com.

Management of Meeting space at Building N943
POC: Olivia Gardner, olivia.gardner-hodgson@nasa.gov, (650) 604-2926
SolutionQuest books the meeting space in Building 943 which includes the
Eagle Room, World Room and Space Station Room. Due to budget cuts,
SolutionQuest will no longer be located in Building 943 to support the events.
Minimal support will be offered. Please contact Olivia in order to reserve any
of the afore-mentioned rooms in Building 943, Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

RESEED Program Seeking Engineers and Scientists
POC: Peter K. Mueller, pklausm@mac.com
As part of the Partnership for Student Success in Science project at San Jose
State University, engineers and scientists are trained and placed in science
classrooms in Silicon Valley. RESEED (Retirees and others Enhancing Science
Education through Experiments and Demonstrations) was started at Northeastern
University in 1991 and expanded to the Silicon Valley area in 1998. This program
has placed many volunteers with local classrooms ever since. All who
are interested
in energizing young people about science and engineering, and looking for a
personally rewarding activity, please consider joining our next cohort
of volunteers.
For more information, contact Dr. Peter K. Mueller at (650) 303-6893
or via email
at pklausm@mac.com, or Professor Kurt McMullin, College of Engineering, at
(408) 924-3855 or via email at mcmullin@email.sjsu.edu

WEEKLY ONGOING CLUB EVENTS:
Any Ames Bluegrass Musicians or Bluegrass Musician Wanna-be's Out There?
POC: Bob Haberle, mailto:Robert.M.Haberle@nasa.gov
Bob Haberle is trying to determine if there is enough interest to form
a Bluegrass
club through the Ames Exchange. The main purpose would be to hold
weekly bluegrass
jam sessions here at Ames either during lunch or after normal working
hours. All levels
and all instruments would be welcome. Teaching and mentoring would be
encouraged.
The goal would be to have fun in a non-intimidating environment to
learn new songs,
improve one's skills and perhaps even perform. Contact Haberle if you
are interested
at mailto:mailto:Robert.M.Haberle@nasa.gov or call him at ext. 4-5491.

Come Outside at Noon and Play on the NASA Beach Volleyball Courts
POC: Shirley Burek, mailto:Shirley.M.Burek@nasa.gov
Ames (Beach) Volleyball Club is sponsored by Ames Exchange and plays all year
long - Monday through Friday. Games usually start at noon depending on weather
and interest for pick-up game information. The beach courts are located across
the street from the Mega Bites Cafe on Durand Street. The club plays doubles and
up to five on five; basic passing and serving skills would be desired
but all levels
and personnel are welcome to join in anytime. To join the game email
list, go to:
http://exchange.arc.nasa.gov/clubs/doc/Ames_VB_Assoc_web.doc

Mondays - Practice and Improve Your Public Speaking with Toastmasters,
12 noon - 1 p.m., Building 269, Room 179
POC: Estelle Dodson, mailto:estelle.dodson@nasa.gov
Whether you want to run for president or just get comfortable speaking in
meetings, Ames Jetstream Toastmasters will help you improve your communication
and leadership skills. Jetstream Toastmasters is a NASA Ames Exchange-sponsored
club dedicated to improving the speaking, presentation and leadership
skills of its
members while having fun. The club provides a warm, supportive environment
with positive feedback and humor. The meetings are held every Monday in
Building 269, Room 179, from 12 noon - 1 p.m. Drop by to watch a meeting or
sign-up as a member. For more information visit:
http://jetstream.freetoasthost.com/

Mondays and Wednesdays - Moffett Aikido Club, 6:30 p.m., Building 944
POC: Diane Pereda, mfaikido@aol.com, (650) 575-9070
Aikido is a non-competitive, defensive martial art known as the "Way
of Harmony."
For more information, contact Diane Pereda (650) 575-9070 or Robert Dean at
(650) 787-1007 or email: mfaikido@aol.com Classes held in Building 944 (across
from former McDonalds) at Moffett Field.

Tuesdays - Learn How to Knit - Join Nimble Knitters Club at Ames, 11:30 a.m.,
Bldg. 241, Room 237
POC: Rosalyn Jung, mailto: nimbleknitters@gmail.com
For the months of June and July, the project will be to make a beaded scarf or
beaded shawl. If one is fairly new to knitting, they should make the scarf. If
one is an intermediate knitter, they may try the shawl. For those who don't
know how to knit, we have a beginner pattern and we will teach them how to
knit. All levels of knitting expertise are welcome. Also, all
crocheters are welcome
to join us. No skill in necessary. Membership costs are the unbeatable price of
$5 a year. See our new schedule at: http://knit.arc.nasa.gov/schedule.html
The Nimble Knitters Club is sponsored by the Ames Exchange.

Tuesday Nights - Ames Ballroom Dance Club - Hustle (Disco) Dance
Lessons, (June 9 - 23), 5:15 p.m., Bldg. 944
POC: Michael McIntyre, mailto:Michael.J.McIntyre@nasa.gov
Now is a great time to learn to dance to the most popular music played at
dance venues, courtesy of the Bay Area's best professional teachers. The
next three weeks will be a great chance to learn the Hustle with Hustle
Professional Joy Ro King. There are five lessons per night, starting
at 5:15 p.m.,
Tuesdays at the old Recreation center (Bldg. 944) on Edquiba Road (across the
street from the former McDonalds). For schedule and more information,
visit: http://centerwide.arc.nasa.gov/detail.php?11234.

African-American Advisory Group (AAAG) Meeting, 12 noon-1 p.m.,
Building N255, First Floor Conference Room
POC: Jim Busby, mailto:james.busby-1@nasa.gov
The last Wednesday of each month, the African-American Advisory Group
(AAAG) meets in Building N255 in the first floor conference room from 12 noon
- 1 p.m. Please stop by and join us. All employees are welcome to attend.

Wednesdays - SETI Institute Seminar Series, 12 noon, June 10-Sept. 2, 2009
515 N. Whisman Rd, Mountain View
POC: Adrian Brown, mailto:Adrian.J.Brown@nasa.gov
Come hear talks about the latest cutting-edge science and technology
news from researchers in your backyard. Stay in touch with the latest space
science being conducted in the Bay Area.
June 10 - Mikhail Kreslavsky: "Geological record of recent climate
change on Mars"
June 17 - Amos Nur: "Apocalypse: Earthquakes, Archeology and the Wrath
of God"
June 24 - Robert Lillis: "Death of the Martian Dynamo"
July 1 - Brian Jeffs: "Progress in phased array feed development for
radio astronomy"
July 8 - Peter Jenniskens: "The impact and recovery of asteroid 2008 TC3"
July 15 - Beth Ann Hockey: "How to speak to your computer - Spoken
Dialogue Systems on the ISS and beyond"
July 29 - John Balboni: "How do You Qualify Heat Shields on Earth?
Plasma Reentry Wind Tunnel Research at NASA Ames"
Aug. 19 - Michael Carr: "Mars: The water story and prospects for life"
Sept. 2 - Stefan Funk: "Fermi-LAT Observing the Universe with
high-energy gamma-ray eyes"
Visit the Web site at http://www.seti.org/csc/lectures for more information.
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Thursdays - Join the Ames After Work Golf League
POC: Alan Wong, mailto:Alan.N.Wong@nasa.gov
The Ames After Work Golf League (AAWGL) runs through Aug. 25, 2009. Tee-off
time is planned between 4 and 4:30 p.m. every Thursday. Golfers will play nine
holes or more, if desired, daylight permitting. Good reasons to join the AAWGL:
the golf course is right here at Ames; employees can play either the
front or back
nine holes; employees can socialize with their friends afterwards by having food
and drinks at Tee Minus One; players will miss the rush hour traffic on Hwy
101/85/237 going home; and the AAWGL helps support the Ames Exchange.
If interested in joining the Ames After Work Golf League, please send
an email to
Alan Wong at mailto:Alan.N.Wong@nasa.gov.

Thursday Evenings - Ames Jazz Band Club rehearsal, 5:30-7 p.m., Bldg. 944
POC: Ralph Bach, mailto:ralph.e.bach@nasa.gov
Check out the sounds of the Ames Jazz Band’s (AJB) 18-piece ensemble.
Folks should
bring their axe and sit in on a tune or two. The AJB Club performs at
the Mega Bites
Café once each quarter and elsewhere upon request. There are no concerts or
rehearsals in August.

Thursday evenings - All Ames Bowling League, Homestead Lanes, Cupertino
POC: Steve Howard, mailto:Steve.Howard@nasa.gov
The All Ames Bowling League bowls Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Homestead Lanes in
Cupertino. Bowlers at all skill levels are welcome. For more information, please
call Steve Howard at ext. 4-4884 or send email to mailto:Steve.Howard@nasa.gov