I arrived at the Coast Guard base in the afternoon of the 29th. I immediately met with one of my supervisors (Ms. Linnis) and then the overall MWR Director of the base (Mr. Streeter) whom I had done most of my e-mail and phone correspondence with over the past 3mo. I was placed in a room located in Mace Hall, I then spent the evening getting acquainted with my immediate surroundings and then setting up my room:
I was also given a sign-in sheet to eat at the Galley for breakfast-lunch-dinner, it was a very interesting process in that the commanding officer of the chefs had to come out and talk with us.
Friday was spent in a breakfast meeting with Mr. Streeter and Mr. Duval, followed by completing and signing paperwork that was necessary for my stay over the weekend (Monday I will officially receive a sticker for my car to have it parked on base, and some form of identification card to carry with me). I was even given my own office! In general I won't be working weekends, and if I do I will get corresponding days off Thurs/Fri or Mon/Tues. I will be participating in the Superbowl Party taking place in the Consolidated Club later on this afternoon.
The coming week sounds like it will be extremely long/busy. I will be meeting with the base CO (Commanding Officer), XO (Executive Officer) and CMC (Commanding Master Chief), aka: The Top Dogs. It will be very interesting, considering most students here will never meet them. I will also be sitting in meetings between the Command Officers and MWR Departments taking notes on how things are currently operated and desired changes.
It's been quite a trip so far...
GO CARDINALS!
-Taylor
I think you're right, no one's internship will be quite like yours, I am looking forward to hearing what life is like on a military installation and what special considerations (if any) you need to make when planning an event there! By the way, I like your blog page, you've already posted all sorts of pictures and extras, I hope I can figure out how to do that on mine!
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