VFA-97 OMBUDSMAN NEWSLETTER Edition 1
June 2001 INTRODUCTION: Dear Warhawk Families: First, let me start by introducing myself, in case you have not met me yet. My name is Lupe Keitz and I am the Ombudsman for VFA-97. I am your command contact. Please feel free to call me or email me if you need any assistance. My home number is (559)997-7849, or you can email me at lykeitz@hotmail.com and leave a message. I'll return your call/email as soon as I can. If your matter is urgent or an emergency and you are unable to reach me at home, you can try contacting me by pager at (559)207-0549 or by cell phone(with voicemail) at (559)362-1395. Contact Your Ombudsman Well we are getting closer to Med-Cruise 2001-2002. The Warhawks will soon be out again to do their best to protect our nation, and especially their loved ones, for the sake of democracy.
EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS: Although our Warhawks are not currently here at home, they are never very far away since we have email. Just remember to keep in mind that the email system on the ship goes up and down, so if your email comes back that may mean that the ships system is down. Check to make sure that you typed the correct email address and just keep on trying to send your email. Eventually the system will be back up again. If you don't have a computer with email available at home, you can always go down to "Connections" on base. They have computers with email and printers available 24 hours a day and it's free. They are located near the bowling alley and base theatre. You can get coffee, drinks and snacks here while you email your loved one. If you have kids, they have a TV and reading materials available to keep them busy. Tickets & Tours, RV Park reservations, and Y-Comm(Phone,Tv,Internet)Services are also located in the same building. For further information you can contact the Hornet Desk at (559) 997-7001. HEALTH CARE INFORMATION LINE: If you are unsure about you or a family member needing to see a doctor or simply would like information about an illness, a great resource is the Health Care Information Line, sponsored by Tricare. Call and talk to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The number is 1-800-611-2883. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: Cruise time is quickly approaching and I would like to know if anyone is interested in having a family support group started for the up-coming cruise. We had one last cruise. If you are interested please let me know and I will see what needs to be done to get things started and in place before our loved ones leave for cruise. NAVAL HOSPITAL: Just a reminder that Naval Hospital Lemoore will be making appointments for Tricare Prime Patient's only. All others will be seen on a space available basis. Also, appointments for all departments are now handled through central appointments at (559) 998-0889. If you are not Tricare Prime but wish to be, stop by the Tricare Service Office in the hospital. If you want to know what benefits you have give the health benefits advisors at the hospital a call and they can find out for you. Their numbers are available through the information desk at (559) 998-4481.
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction
2. Email Communication
3. Health Care Information Line
4. Family Support Group
5. Naval Hospital Lemoore
6. Summer Activities
7. NASL Tickets & Tours "Spring Into Summer" Day-Trip Calendar |
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SUMMER ACTIVITIES: Looking for something to do this Summer? Needing a break from the everyday ho-hum days of Summer? Needing some excitement? Want to get away on a trip but don't want to take your car? QOL/MWR is here for you and has just the thing to meet your needs. From trips to popular amusement parks such as Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Six Flags and Marine World, to play days at Pismo Beach. For a minimal cost QOL provides the bus to drive you to the amusement and back with pick-ups and drop-offs both on base and in the Food King parking lot in Lemoore. Call Connections at (559) 997-7000/7001/8905 for more information.
Want to get away but would prefer to take your own car? Call tickets & tours first to purchase your discounted tickets. Tickets available for: Camelot Park, Disneyland & Disney Adventure Park, Knotts Berry Farm, Laser Quest(Fresno), Legoland, Long Beach Aquarium, Medieval Times, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Movieland Wax Museum, Old Town Trolley, Ripley's Believe It or Not, San Diego Zoo, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sea World, Six Flags Hurrican/Magic Mountain/Marine World, Universal Studios, Wild Animal Park, Wild Bills Dinner Extravaganza, and Wizardz Magic Club and Dinner Theatre. Call tickets & tours at (559) 997-7000/7001/8905 for more information, pricing, and ticket availability. NASL TICKETS & TOURS "SPRING INTO SUMMER" DAY-TRIP CALENDAR: June 2(Saturday)-Yosemite National Park, 0600-2200.
June 23(Saturday)-Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk or Roaring Camp Steam Train Ride, 0600-2400.
June 30(Saturday)-Great America, 0600-2400.
July 4(Wednesday)-Six Flags Magic Mountain, 0600-0100.
July 21(Saturday)-Wild Water Adventure, 0800-2100.
August 11(Saturday)-Old Mission Santa Ines Fiesta, Solvang, 0600-0100.
August 18(Saturday)-Pismo Beach, 0600-2400.
August 23(Thursday)-L.A. Garment District Before School Shopping, 0600-2400.
September 1(Saturday)-San Francisco, Labor Day Weekend at Golden Gate Park, 0600-2400.
For more detailed information, pricing and availability call tickets & tours at (559) 997-7000/7001/8905. Well, that's it for this issue. Remember, if you need to contact me, don't hesitate to use one of the contact numbers. |