Category Archives: April 2005

Management & Mission Q&A

Q: We have a mission and a vision statement for our department. They are both very lengthy. No one really pays any attention to them. Truthfully, most employees don’t know what they are good for. What good are they? A: … Continue reading

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Get Up And Go

Utilizing transportation enhancement (TE) money is one of the most effective ways to fund surface transportation projects. In the past, these monies have financed pedestrian and bicycle trails, landscaping treatments and scenic beautification projects; mitigated environmental pollution; and maintained habitat … Continue reading

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Swim with the Dolphins…

Building a swim team can be a very rewarding experience. Not only is it a great way for people of all ages to learn and grow in the sport, it is a great way to teach something that you enjoy. … Continue reading

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We Have Ignition

After more than a year of strategic planning and months of careful coach selection, MCCS Okinawa’s Semper Fit athletic department launched the Okinawa Football League with over 300 participants including players and support. With players ranging in age from 18 … Continue reading

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Grass Roots

I had in mind, when I started writing this month, what was a witty column regarding grassroots movements, self-government and the merging of the manufacturing and information ages. It was a somewhat controversial column, given that it touched on the … Continue reading

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