ISS Update
A new ISS Progress 12 vehicle arrived at the ISS late Saturday night ferrying food, fuel, water and supplies for the Station’s current inhabitants and those to follow. Expedition 8 Commander Mike Foale, Soyuz Com-mander and Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri, and astronaut Pedro Duque of Spain are scheduled to be launched Oct. 18 on the Soyuz TMA-3 vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, headed for a dock-ing Oct. 20. Duque will spend eight days aboard the ISS conducting science experiments.

KSC Fitness Centers Intercenter Walk/Run…
is being held Sept. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Shuttle Landing Facil-ity. The 2-mile walk/run; 5K run and 10K run are free for all Spaceport employees. Stop by either Fitness Center by Sept. 12 to pre-register. Late registration takes place at the race. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call 867-7829 or e-mail Debra Orringer at orrindl@kscems.ksc.nasa.gov.

SGS NMA meeting to feature CD
The SGS NMA Chapter #305 monthly dinner meeting is being held 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Debus Conference Facility, KSC Visitor Center. Guest Speaker is KSC director James Kennedy. A buffet dinner will be provided ($20 for nonmembers). For reservations, contact Julie Pylant at 867-2986, or e-mail Julie.Pylant@jbosc.ksc.nasa.gov – they must be made NLT Friday, Sept. 12. For more information, go to SGS Home Page (select Other Sites, National Management Association, Next General Membership Meeting).

Florida Coastal Cleanup
Space Coast Chapter of Federally Employed Women is participating in the 2003 Ocean Conservancy Coastal Cleanup to be held Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon at Alan Shepard Park, Cocoa Beach (located at the end of S.R. 520). If you would like to participate in this community event sponsored by Keep Brevard Beautiful, just show up and help FEW clean the beach. For more information, please call Aneta Ott at 867-8548.

Toastmasters on Center
Experience the unique sense of power and confidence earned through effective public speaking. Join Toastmasters and learn how the organization can help you to overcome all obstacles to achieve total proficiency at speaking engagements large and small. Constructive evaluations and affordable membership options make Toastmasters the perfect organization for rising stars. Four on-site clubs offer you an opportunity to shine. Visit http://KSCToastmasters.tripod.com for meeting locations and times. Call Luke Setzer at 867-5849 for more information.