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December 3 , 2002

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Christmas Coffee
photo of cakeKSC will hold its 23rd annual holiday coffee for all NASA and contractor employees from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Debus Conference Facility, KSC Visitor Complex. Watch for more details and mark your calendars!


Mission Update
After a successful 11-day mission to the Space Station, Endeavour and crew are expected to land at KSC Wednesday, Dec. 4, about 3:49 p.m. EST. With them will be the Expedition 5 crew, returning to Earth after 6 months residence on the Station.


STS-112 Crew Return
Commander Jeff Ashby, Pilot Pam Melroy, and Mission Specialists Dave Wolf, Sandra Magnus and Piers Sellers are currently scheduled to be at KSC on Friday, Dec. 6, to talk about their mission. Their presentation to employees will be held in the KSC Training Auditorium from 1 - 2 p.m.


"The Space Coast Oral History Project" Speaker Series
The Space Coast chapter of SPAACSE invites you to "The Space Coast Oral History Project" seventh presentation of its Brevard Community College Plane-tarium Speaker Series. The presentation is Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 7 - 8 p.m. at the BCC Planetarium. Dr. Lori Walters, director of the Florida Space Coast Oral History Project at UCF, will discuss the value of capturing Bre-vard County's unique and vital role in missile development and the space program. Come hear fascinating stories and interviews, and learn how to preserve Florida's space heritage. Tickets are $5. For more information, please contact the BCC Planetarium at 632 - 1111, ext. 63504.


PMI Space Coast Florida Chapter
The Project Management Institute Kick-Off meeting for the new Space Coast chapter will take place on Dec. 4, at the Co-coa Beach Holiday Inn, 1300 N. Atlantic Ave. Registra-tion and networking will take place from 6 - 7 p.m. Presentations concerning the new chapter formation will follow from 7 - 8 p.m. For additional information, please contact Tina Christensen at 321-455-9859 or e-mail pmispacecoast@hotmail.com.


medical equipmentCardiovascular Disease Screening. . .
will be available Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 7 - 8 a.m., at the Occupational Health Facility; and on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 7 - 8 a.m., Launch Area Clinic (MFF). No appointment is necessary. Screening will include blood pressure measurement and blood drawn for analysis of total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL and glucose. Fast for 12 hours (no food, water only). If you have any questions, please contact Carol Roth at 867-3414, or e-mail Roth-1, Carol.


Did You Know?
You can be protected from the most likely causes of epidemic flu by being vaccinated. Influenza immunization is especially important to those people with known heart, lung, or kidney problems, diabetes, anemia or a reduced body resistance to infection. Employees can visit the KSC clinics as follows:
Occupational Health Facility, (KSC Industrial Area) Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Launch Area Clinic, (KSC LC-39 Area, MFF Facility) Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.



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