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March 4, 2003

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EEAW plans Amnesty Days,
April 22- 23

During EEAW 2003, Amnesty Days will be held at the O&C Parking Area April 22 and at the VAB Parking Lot E April 23. This is an excellent opportunity for KSC workers to dispose of unwanted Government chemicals. All types of chemicals will be accepted except for biohazardous materials, radioactive materials and explosives. For more information, contact James A. Chappell, lead environmental engineer, CHS Waste Operations, 861-1330.


Alliance to Save Energy nominations extended to March 10
The nomination deadline for the Alliance to Save Energy's 2003 "Star of Energy Efficiency" awards has been extended to March 10. These prestigious awards are given annually to individuals, organizations, government agencies, or companies that have significantly furthered the cause of en-ergy efficiency in the previous year. To submit a nominee, please complete a nomination form (go to the Web site http://www.ase.org/profess/associates/nomination.htm) with your pertinent contact information, as well as that of your nominee, and a short paragraph on why you feel this person or group should be recognized for exemplary energy efficiency achievements in the past year. A panel of distin-guished energy professionals will choose up to four "Stars" among those nominations received by March 10. Awardees will be honored at the Alliance's annual Evening with the Stars of Energy Efficiency black-tie dinner and awards gala on Tuesday, Nov. 4.


Science Fair Judges Needed
One more school has contacted KSC hoping to find some judges for their science fair. Mims Elementary's Science Fair is on March 25, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please check with your supervisor, then contact Patricia Gillis (patricia.j.gillis@nasa.gov).


Reminder
Seventeen vendors with contracts under the NASA Scientific & Engineering Workstation Procurement III (SEWP) will be available to discuss and demonstrate the latest in Information Technology products and services, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 4, in the Mission Briefing Room of the O&C Building. Representatives from CEWINC, ECS, COMPAQ, DLT, FCN, GMR, GTSI, Hewlett Packard, IBM, ID, IGOV, NGIT, SGI, Sword & Shield, T3, TECHNICA, and UNISYS, will introduce the latest in a wide range of advanced technology UNIX, Linus and Windows based workstations and servers along with peripherals, network equipment, storage devices and other IT products. Complimentary refreshments.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All technical POC, contracting officers, and contract specialists are encouraged to attend, but the demonstrations are open to all KSC employees. For additional information contact Barbara Powell, Mail Code: OP-MS, 867-7384 or the SEWP III Office (301) 286-1478, e-mail address: eventsd@sewp.nasa.gov .


Did You Know?

Mammograms Available at KSC -- The Women's Center for Radiology (WCR) will have their Mobile Mammography Unit at KSC (southwest corner of the parking lot behind HQ), on Tuesday, March 18. WCR is accredited in mammography by the American College of Radiology and all mammograms are interpreted by radiologists. Insurance can be filed. Call 1-800-367-1870 for an appointment or more information. If you have any questions, please call Carol Roth, 867-3414.



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