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Math and Science 2007 day program

Teams Tournament 2007

Math and Science 2007 day program
Picatinny is once again sponsoring the summer Math and Science day program here. The July 30 through Aug. 3 session is offered to students going into the fourth and fifth grades in September. The Aug. 6 through Aug. 10 session is offered to students going into the sixth, seventh and eighth grades in September. The program will be held in the Homeland Defense Area, building 3518 conference room. Cost is $95.00 per student; and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or an application, contact Alyson Landini at 973-724-6628 or Susan Stecklair at 973-724-6750. Also, if you are a Picatinny employee, make sure to indicate so on application. Additionally, volunteers are welcome to help; they may also contact Susan Stecklair.

CWC blood-testing program
The Civilian Welfare Fund Council’s annual blood-testing program is scheduled for 7:30 to 11 a.m. May 22, 23 and 24 in the Lindner Conference Center, building 1. The event offers a blood-chemistry analysis ($20) with cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose readings. There are also tests for Lyme disease, $17; prostate-specific antigen, $15; ferritin (diagnostic test for anemia and iron deficiency), $11; and thyroid, $10. Participants must fast 12 hours prior to the blood-chemistry test.
The program is available to civilian employees; contractors supported by Picatinny; immediate family members; active-duty, retired and reserve military members and their family members; and accompanying guests.
No appointments are necessary; however, there will be a $2 Choices discount voucher for the first 50 participants who arrive between 9:30 and 11 a.m. Participants should bring cash or a check payable to the Civilian Welfare Council and a self-addressed, stamped legal-size envelope.
For more information, contact Frank Gabriel, 973-724-4568; Marianne Geany 973-724-6317; or Beverly Wasniewski, 973-724-7759.

Teams Tournament 2007
The Teams Tournament 2007 award ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 17 in the building 1 Lindner Conference Center. The Picatinny community is invited to support the winners of the competition and to participate in the door-prize event. Entertainment will be provided by the Dover High School Band. The award ceremony is free. Free light refreshments will be provided after the event. For more information, contact Ivy Meyer-Mellow at 973-724-6910.

Fair targets service-disabled vets
Veterans and service-disabled veterans who are small-business owners are the targets of a government procurement fair in Mountain Lakes May 17.
The event, which is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Zeris Inn, is designed to provide veterans and service-disabled veterans an opportunity to discover the procurement opportunities available within the private sector as well as government agencies.
Admission is $25 for veteran and service-disabled veteran small-business owners. In addition, exhibitor tables cost $100 each. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. To receive a registration form or for more information, call Mary Rojas at 973-724-4106 or Pat Van Lenten at 973-724-2744.