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Health Fair hosted by FEW is a success!

The Fort Norfolk Chapter of Federally Employed Women (FEW) hosted a health fair June 17 as a part of the sixth annual Safety & Health Week organized by the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Medical professionals from Ghent Chiropractic, Optima/Sentara Healthcare were on hand to provide free health screenings and counseling related to blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes risk, body mass index, tobacco cessation and chiropractic therapy. The health fair, scheduled to take place from 10AM-2PM, was a success as health care professionals conducted non-stop screenings and counseling for the entire four hour duration of the event. Around 1PM, supplies furnished by Optima/Sentara Healthcare such as the finger pricks were all gone. Despite the supply outage, representatives continued to check blood pressure and cholesterol in addition to answering questions of inquisitive attendees.

On-site screenings, such as the screenings during FEW's event, benefit both the employer and employee. It is well documented that early detection can help employees detect health risks of which they might not have been previously aware and avoid health-related complications, therefore saving health care dollars for potential long-term care.

The picture above shows the variety of materials and information provided by Alverine Mack, tobacco specialist for Optima/Sentara Healthcare.

Health Fair scheduled for Wednesday, June 16

NTP Update: Effects of Gulf Oil Spill on New Orleans

FEW's National Training Program (NTP) Planning Committee met in New Orleans May 21-22, and is happy to report that New Orleans is 100 river miles away from the coast and the city has not been directly affected nor is it likely to be since the Mississippi River flows toward the coast.Please see the statement from the New Orleans Visitor and Convention Center below.

BP Oil Cleanup Presents No Disruption for New Orleans Visitors

It's business as usual for visitors. The city is welcoming hundreds of thousands of business and leisure visitors this month, including cruise ship passengers. The New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau is closely monitoring cleanup efforts and we are in constant communication with city and state officials at the Command Center. New Orleans is located approximately 100 miles inland, and we do not anticipate any disruption in guest service or impact to visitors, as oil reaches the islands of the extreme coastline of Louisiana, approximately 100 miles from New Orleans. Some restaurants have made alternate arrangements when necessary to procure seafood from other locations while some of the waters are closed for fishing. Quality Louisiana seafood is readily available for consumers to enjoy.

May 2010 Chapter Meeting

The Fort Norfolk Chapter of Federally Employed Women welcomed Debra Dandridge as a guest speaker for our May 2010 chapter meeting. Dandridge serves as Director/CEO of Dress for Success Hampton Roads, the local affiliate of an international nonprofit organization that helps disadvantaged women reach economic independence.

Active in the Hampton Roads area for the past four years, the organization has cooperative agreements with area organizations such as Department of Human Services, Second Chances Program and Department of Housing and Urban Development to "suit" residents in need.

In addition to providing suits, the organization provides training and workshops that improve resume and cover letter writing, telephone ettiquette and interviewing skills.

The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Jazz Up Your Career!

Federally Employed Women’s (FEW) 41st National Training Program (NTP), “Jazz Up Your Career”, will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, July 12-16, 2010.

FEW’s NTP offers a broad variety of training tracks in acquisition, science and technology, information technology, leadership, human resources, administrative professional, management, military and analytical skills training courses. Providing opportunities to start a federal career or go to the next level, courses are structured at both the basic and intermediate skill levels. Also included this year:

• A Career Fair on Monday, July 12, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
• Military Recognition Day, Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Military personnel will be offered specially designed training courses and a forum featuring speakers to discuss issues impacting women serving in the military and 
• FEW Community Project –Help FEW help those in need at two schools in New Orleans’ 9th Ward. One hundred percent of the donation will go directly towards items such as supplies and uniforms for each school. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for each school. A tax-deductible donation can be made online at www.feea.org.

“The NTP has something for agencies and individuals alike,” stated Sue Webster, FEW’s National President. “The Agency Forums offer agencies the opportunity to provide their employees from across the country with up-to-date information about the latest trends and events happening within their respective headquarters. Employees from throughout federal government are offered outstanding training programs at a very competitive cost, along with networking and career enhancing information all in one location. Do not miss out on this opportunity.”


Come and Jazz Up Your Career in New Orleans!” Webster added.


Register online now at http://www.fewntp.org/.