Come out and join Naval District Washington in one of the fastest growing sports for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The District of Columbia Special Olympics Program has requested Naval District Washington assistance in support of this year’s Special Olympics Bowling Championship, which will be held Feb. 18, 19 and 25 at the AMF Capital Plaza Lanes, 4601 Cooper Lane, Hyattsville, MD.

Volunteers are needed as athlete escorts, score keepers, assist with registration and the opening ceremony. For on-line registration go to www.cnic.navy.mil⁄ndw or for more information contact NDW Regional Community Service Program at 202-433-6854.

Interactive Customer Evaluation

The Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) system allows customers to rate services provided by Department of Defense (DoD) offices and facilities worldwide. Last year 90 percent of 803 Naval District Washington customers responded ‘‘Yes” when asked, ‘‘Were you satisfied with your experience at this office⁄facility.”

ICE is a Web-based tool that collects feedback on services provided by various DoD organizations. It allows customers to submit online comment cards to rate service providers they encounter and it is designed to improve services by giving managers immediate feedback from their customers.

To access our customer evaluation page on the Internet, go to http:⁄⁄ice.disa.mil. Enter the service provider name in the search field or select the location on the map where you received services, then navigate to the service. Complete the comment card. For more information contact the ICE Site Manager at ice.ndw.fcm@navy.mil.

Helmsmen Toastmasters

Join Helmsmen Toastmasters on Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:45a.m. at the Pentagon Library and Conference Center, near N. Parking, Corridor 8.

Helmsmen Toastmasters is an international, educational, non-profit organization which helps its members better communicate, think, lead and listen. For more info, contact Carl Sabath (carl.sabath@osd.mil or 703-695-2804)or Kim Humes (kim.humes@js.pentagon.mil or 703-697-6589).

Technology Expo

The Washington Navy Yard Technology Expo will be held on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Catering and Conference Center.

Fifteen Exhibitors will demonstrate the latest in visualization and analytical tools, ruggedized equipment, Naval marine electrical equipment, deployment and transportation logistics, enterprise systems management, command-and-control and simulation solutions, multi-level security solutions, test and measurement equipment and many more. All military, civilian, and contractor personnel are invited to attend for free.

Hosted by CNIC Future Operations Department, refreshments will be served and giveaways offered while supplies last. For a list of exhibiting companies or to request a company, please contact Tanya Mirican at Mirican@ncsi.com or at (443) 561-2438.

Home Buying Seminar

The Naval Support Activity Housing Referral office will host a free Home Buying Seminar on Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NSAW Housing Welcome Center, Conference Room, Bldg. 414, on the Anacostia Annex.

The Seminar is given and presented by Realtor Maria Hardy-Cooper, at Anacostia. All new and repeat home buyers are encouraged to attend. Attendees will hear from industry experts the home buying process from the application to the closing. The seminar covers such topics as “Buying versus Renting -pros & cons, “Knowing when to buy, where to look, what finance options are available, how much home can one afford, The role of the Realtor“. All participants are encouraged to bring a guest. Pre-registration by Feb. 15 is requested. Call (202) 433-0346 or e-mail: michael.lipscomb1@navy.mil.

Sustaining homeownership and the process of foreclosure

NDW Navy Family Housing is concerned about the impact of the national housing crisis and want to provide as much information as possible to stem the tide of foreclosure and to help the community gain the knowledge they need to obtain affordable options for keeping their homes.

To help reduce the number of foreclosures in our area they are focusing on prevention and early intervention. To help borrowers during this stressful time they are holding a Free Mortgage Crisis Seminar on Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at NDW Navy Family Housing Welcome Center, Anacostia in Bldg. 414.

All participants are encouraged to bring a guest. Pre-registration is requested (due to limited seating) by Feb. 22 by calling (202) 433-0346 or by e-mailing michael.lipscomb1@navy.mil. This seminar is planned to help people better understand mortgage options.

Even if you are not experiencing a financial hardship with your mortgage, you probably know someone who is. Many homes were purchased or refinanced with exotic loans (ARMS, 80⁄20 and Options) that have already had a rate change or anticipate a rate increase soon. Don’t wait, be proactive and learn what options are available to obtain a fix rate mortgage.

Join Navy and Housing Options & Planning Enterprises, Inc., (H.O.P.E.) a HUD-approved counseling agency, as we share useful information on this mortgage crisis that is affecting many homeowners

NSAW driver safety courses

The following AAA Driver Improvement Program (DIP) and motorcycle safety class is scheduled at Washington Navy Yard: AAA Driving Improvement Program: TBD

All courses are one day in length and begin on NSF Anacostia building 351, room 214.

Sign up in ESAMS (Enterprise Safety Applications Management System) https:⁄⁄www.hgwllc.com⁄ESAMS_GEN_2⁄LoginESAMS.asp or contact Tyrie Hudson, NSAW Traffic Safety program manager, (202) 433-3928 for more information.

MyBiz

MyBiz is a Web-based self-service human resources module that allows Department of Navy appropriated fund employees to access information from their official personnel records. Employees are strongly encouraged to review the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) self-tutorials for MyBiz at www.cpms.osd.mil⁄ regmod⁄selfservice⁄selfservice.html prior to establishing a password or accessing their MyBiz account. The MyBiz login site is https:⁄⁄cpps.donhr.navy.mil:8007.

When you log into MyBiz for the first time you will be prompted to provide a user ID and a password. MyBiz allows employees access to view information from their official personnel records including appointment, position, personal, salary, benefits, awards and bonuses, and performance. In addition, employees may update their telephone number and email address, disability codes, race and national origin and foreign language proficiency online with MyBiz.

If you would like further information, please visit http:⁄⁄www.cpms.osd.mil⁄nsps⁄ index.html, or contact Vernetta Fields, NDW NSPS Program Manager, (202) 433-4944 or vernetta.fields@navy.mil