15 February 2009

Sleepy Week

This week, I've felt pretty groggy... I think it's the weather. I'm used to sunny blue Arizona skies, not endless days of gray and rain. Oh well.

Nothing too substantial occurred this week. I sat in another briefing with the CO, XO, MWR Director, LCDR Marchione, and the Sports Director. A lot of talk about budget, improvements and new equipment/ideas.

The most interesting meeting for me was my one-on-one with Mr. Sturla (the Sports Director). He told me all about the Nor-Cal Coast Guard Basketball Tournament and the Harlem Ambassador's Event, he gave me a complete folder listing all the details from the Harlem Ambassador's PR department. I am responsible for making a timeline in order to get things done by their due date.

I just got done helping Heather (The director of the CDC- Child Development Center) give a tour of the MWR facilities to her 6 new employees. It was a nice test for myself, being able to answer their questions, point them in the right direction, and have the keys to the buildings we were going in and out of.

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"Examine the mission of the organization. How does the mission of the organization relate to the significance of play, recreation, and leisure?"

My answer would be- how does it not? "The mission of the Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation (MWR) Program is to uplift the spirits of the Coast Guard Family and be an essential element of Coast Guard readiness and retention through customer-owned and driven MWR programs and services." Everything the MWR does only serves to show the significance of play, recreation, and leisure. Through serving such a unique population, the MWR realizes the stress enlisted members and their families go through daily. They also know that there are specific physical training guidelines placed on the enlisted. By giving them adequate recreational facilities and programs, not only are we helping them stay within their guidelines by giving them an outlet for play. The MWR offers leagues of all kinds from bowling to basketball, outings such as ski trips, and then operates the movie theatre for a nice leisurely afternoon or evening.
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Oh, and just in case you were wondering... it's still raining. This makes it day #4.

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