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DMVA Weekly Highlights
18 October 2002
Joint Chief of Staff, COL (Ret) Michael B. Smith
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  1. THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AND WELCOME YOU TO ATTEND THE DEDICATION OF A MEMORIAL HONORING THE LATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL (RETIRED) STEVE WILFING.

  2. FLASH! THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS HAS ANNOUNCED A SEARCH FOR A NURSE RECRUITER.

  3. DMVA PARTNERS WITH THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (OIT) AND THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) TO MOVE TO THE WINDOWS 2000 ENVIRONMENT.

  4. THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION REPORTS THE DISNEY CLUB IS CLOSING 31 DECEMBER 2003.

  5. NEW STATE EMPLOYEE POSITIONS POSSIBLE.

  6. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS WEBSITE EARNS A B+ AND IS TIED FOR THIRD OUT OF THE 20 WEBSITES NEW JERSEY CURRENTLY ADMINISTERS.

  7. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW JERSEY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD FOR MEETING THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU'S DUTY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) QUALIFICATION GOAL FOR TRAINING YEAR 2002 (TY-02).

  8. OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.

  9. ARMORY HAPPENINGS.

  10. PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA:

    • Which President grew up as an orphan?

    • Before becoming President, who won a Pulitzer Prize for biography?

    • Who was the first American recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize?

    • Only three Presidents have won the Nobel Peace Prize. Name them.

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  1. THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE AND WELCOME YOU TO ATTEND THE DEDICATION OF A MEMORIAL HONORING THE LATE LIEUTENANT COLONEL (RETIRED) STEVE WILFING. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., on October 24, 2002 (rain or shine) at Veterans Haven located at 202 Spring Garden Road, Winslow, New Jersey. Lieutenant Colonel Wilfing established a transitional housing program, "Veterans Haven." Since the start of this program, his dream has allowed many homeless veterans of New Jersey to successfully complete the program and become productive members of society. We hope you will be able to join us for this important event.

  2. FLASH! THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS HAS ANNOUNCED A SEARCH FOR A NURSE RECRUITER. The Department's Nursing Shortage Task Force strongly recommended, as a first step, hiring a dedicated Nurse Recruiter to spearhead the program to fill the Nursing staff shortage existing in our Veterans Memorial Homes. Details to follow.

  3. DMVA PARTNERS WITH THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (OIT) AND THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) TO MOVE TO THE WINDOWS 2000 ENVIRONMENT. Microsoft has made a business decision to stop supporting their NT operating system. The Department approached OIT to seek their assistance in getting the appropriate licenses for the Windows 2000 operating system and Microsoft Office 2000 desk top software, which enables the DMVA state network to move beyond the NT environment. OIT brokered this request, and in conjunction with OMB, are now working to provide these licenses. State employees can expect to see upgrades to their desktops over the next three months, which should begin by 1 November.

  4. THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION REPORTS THE DISNEY CLUB IS CLOSING 31 DECEMBER 2003. The Disney Club provided discounts to members travelling to visit Disney World. Individual member benefits will continue through the expiration date on their membership card or December 31, 2003, whichever comes first. Applications for Disney Club membership will be accepted until December 12, 2002. Members who have any questions can go to www.disneyclub.com for detailed information.

  5. NEW STATE EMPLOYEE POSITIONS ARE POSSIBLE. The NJDMVA Homeland Security Division is developing plans for up to four new positions to work in their program. As details become available, Highlights will advise. Stay tuned.

  6. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS WEBSITE EARNS A B+ AND IS TIED FOR THIRD OUT OF THE 20 WEBSITES NEW JERSEY CURRENTLY ADMINISTERS. The Eagleton Institute of Politics (Rutgers University) did an analysis of the state of New Jersey's websites. This included all departments and the Governor's Office. In reviewing five areas; DMVA scored an A in homepage design; B+ in content; B+ in Transactional services; links B; and A for Organization. We were specifically cited for the Spanish language version for the Air Guard; excellent for our index and e-mail contact page, site map and links page. DMVA was also given an excellent in our online publishing of the easy-to-use New Jersey Veterans Guide. The report provided some ideas to improve the site, and we will be incorporating them into our goal of making it the best site in the state.

  7. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW JERSEY ARMY NATIONAL GUARD FOR MEETING THE NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU'S (NGB) DUTY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) QUALIFICATION GOAL FOR TRAINING YEAR 2002 (TY-02). NGB's TY-02 goal was 75%. New Jersey finished TY-02 at 77.77% and ranked 20th among the 54 States and Terriotories. NGB's goal for TY-03 is 79% and New Jersey is on track to surpass that goal. Keep up the good work!

  8. OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. Breast Care Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of breast cancer issues, especially the importance of the early detection of breast cancer. Contact all the women you love to make sure they are aware of the need to have a mammogram. Hopefully, there will be a cure in our lifetime, but until then, be aware and make sure your loved ones are too.


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  10. ARMORY HAPPENINGS.

19 Oct
Computer Sale Westfield Armory
23 Oct
Tool Sale Somerset Armory
25-27 Oct
Craft Show and Sale Morristown Armory
27 Oct
EMCEE Sports Cards & Comics Sale Bordentown Armory
9 Nov
Professional Wrestling Mt. Holly Armory
16 Nov
Danger Zone Championship Wrestling Bordentown Armory
23 & 24 Nov
EMCEE Sports Cards & Comics Show Bordentown Armory
1 Dec
NASCAR Collectibles Show Bordentown Armory
15 Dec
EMCEE Sports Cards & Comics Show Bordentown Armory

10. PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA:

    • Which President grew up as an orphan?

By the time he was nine, future President Herbert Hoover had lost both parents.
    • Before becoming President, who won a Pulitzer Prize for Biography?

John F. Kennedy spent his time convalescing from a spinal operation by writing Profiles in Courage. In May 1957, this collective biography was awarded the Pulitzer.
    • Who was the first American recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize?

Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the 1906 prize for his negotiating skills in concluding a treaty between Russia and Japan to end the Russo-Japanese War.
    • Only three Presidents have won the Nobel Peace Prize. Name them.

In addition to Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson gained the coveted award in 1919, and former President Jimmy Carter was recently awarded the 2002 prize.


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