[Cuga] JLab Weekly Briefs - a message from Kandice Carter

[Kandice Carter]

To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: https://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/latest 

January 18 Briefs Excerpts: 

Jefferson Lab Entrance at Rattley Road Closed for Construction on Saturday, Jan. 21 
On Saturday, Jan. 21, the Jefferson Lab entrance at Rattley Road will be closed for installation of sewer piping under the road. During this period, the Lawrence Drive entrance at Hogan Drive will be open, 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Incoming traffic may only access Jefferson Lab via Lawrence Drive. Commuters may access Lawrence Drive via Hogan Drive or Jefferson Ave. Traffic exiting the lab will need to leave through the Lawrence/Jefferson Ave. exit. See the full announcement for a map of detour routes and open entrance/exit routes. If you have any questions about this road closure, contact Bob Sperlazza at x6241 or sperlazz at jlab.org. 

Red Cross Blood Drive Scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 24 
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will take place Tuesday, Jan. 24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in CEBAF Center room F113. New and repeat donors are encouraged to attend. Walk-ins are welcome. All participation is greatly appreciated. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: TJNAF. You can also schedule an appointment by contacting Johnie Banks at jbanks at jlab.org or x7539. Visit the website for donation eligibility requirements: http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements 

Quark Cafe Update 
The subcontract with Eurest for cafeteria, on-site catering and vending services has been extended to March 30. Until then, current service levels and pricing will remain unchanged. Jefferson Lab is in the process of evaluating proposals for services to start on April 3. Once that contract is awarded, any service changes that diners can expect under the new contract will be announced. Keep in mind that due to a DOE policy change, the laboratory will no longer subsidize these services, so changes to menu selection and pricing are likely. The transition between contracts will also likely require a break in cafe services, with no cafe or catering service offered on Friday, March 31. 

Jefferson Lab Travelers and Travel Coordinators: Critical Foreign Travel Suspense Dates 
As required by the contract, this is a reminder that all foreign travel requests are to be submitted to DOE at least 30 days prior to travel through the Foreign Travel Management System (FTMS). Only in extenuating circumstances are we to submit a request within 30 days of departure. However, be aware, that there is no guarantee of approval, as it is DOE’s prerogative to deny, without justification, any late requests. 

Update: Travel to France 
Travel to or through France requires strict adherence to the requirements implemented by the U.S. State Department in 2016. As a reminder, all transportation details (including ground transportation) are required to be reported for both business and personal days to, from, or within France (Train, Bus, Rental Car, Flights, etc.). Subsequent to the initial guidance, DOE is now permitting Jefferson Lab on-site DOE Counter Intelligence Security Officers to conduct the briefings, prior to departure, for travelers staying 10 days or longer. This replaces the need to schedule an appointment in Paris. Failure to follow the requirements or provide the requested information could result in denial of country clearance and jeopardize future travel. Visit the Jefferson Lab Travel - Foreign Travel webpage for posted information: https://www.jlab.org/div_dept/cfo/travel/foreign.html 

Jefferson Lab Travelers: Check Your Itineraries for Errors 
All travelers are asked to review travel itineraries regularly to ensure arrangements are done correctly to avoid increased and potentially unallowable costs. Pay special attention to dates of travel, reservations and destinations in the review. 

Science Bowl Volunteers Still Needed 
Jefferson Lab's Science Education staff is seeking volunteers to help with the Virginia Regional High School Science Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 4, and the Virginia Regional Middle School Science Bowl on Saturday, March 4. The Science Bowl is an academic competition among teams of students who compete to solve technical problems and answer questions in all branches of science and math. More information about the events, including a link to the signup form, is available online: https://www.jlab.org/memo/volunteers-needed-help-high-and-middle-school-science-bowls 

Holiday Decorating Contest Winners Announced 
On Dec. 19, a team of Jefferson Lab Activities Group (JAG) judges viewed the entries for the 2016 Holiday Door and Cubicle Decorating Contest. The results are in and the winners are posted online: https://www.jlab.org/memo/jag-%E2%80%98wraps%E2%80%99-2016-holiday-events-announcing-door-decorating-contest-winners 

To access the full version of the JLab Weekly Briefs, visit: https://www.jlab.org/news/briefs/latest 

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