COMMUNITY BRIEFS – May 11, 2021

SINMI meeting on Thursday

The monthly meeting of the Soroptimist of the Northern Mariana Islands is this Thursday, May 13, at noon at the new Island Cafe on Middle Road in their private back room. You can park at the back side of the restaurant. We will be ordering from the menu.

Please join us. We are looking to grow our club and will be discussing our big “Fun-Raiser,” the Margaritaville, which will take place on May 14, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Tickets are $25 with bottomless margaritas, finger food, and raffle prizes. All funds raised go toward SINMI’s Live Your Dream Award in October.

Soroptimist  International is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. They celebrate their 100th birthday this year. (PR)

Free webinars on federal contracting

The Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center is offering free live webinars this month. Webinars run from 10am to 11:30am and will be conducted via Zoom. Links to the live webinar and the webinar evaluation will be emailed to all registered attendees 15 minutes before the start of the webinar.

May 13 – Federal Contract Opportunities – Beta.sam.gov is the portal for Federal Contract Opportunities. We will show you how to setup an account and how to use the search filters to ensure you do not miss any opportunities.

May 20 – PIEE/WAWF – Department of Defense vendors use the Wide-Area Workflow module in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment system to create, submit, and track their invoices. We will show you how to setup an account and submit an invoice so you get paid on time.

May 27 – Cybersecurity – The Department of Defense is requiring cybersecurity certification for vendors. We will discuss the best way to comply with DOD’s requirement. The upcoming Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the DFARS Interim Rule will be discussed.Rregister on our website, http://guamptac.com/news-and-events.php. (PR)

Military trainings in Guam

ASAN, Guam—The Guam National Guard will conduct training in Radio Barrigada up to May 23 from midnight to 11:59pm. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity due to the training.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Outer Apra Harbor up to May 21 from 9am to 4pm. The public is advised to be aware of the training event.

The U.S. Navy will conduct live fire exercises in open ocean up to May 13 from 9am to 11:55pm at the following coordinates: 13˚26”N/145˚08”E, 13˚42”N/144˚36”E. Marine vessels are advised to remain clear of the area for the duration of the event and to monitor the U.S. Coast Guard broadcast Notice to Mariners for advisories.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Dandan-Malojloj, Radio Barrigada, and South Finegayan up to May 13 from 9am to 11:55pm. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity due to the training.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Radio Barrigada up to May 13 from 9am to 11:55pm. Blank ammunition will be utilized for this training. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Agat Bay and Outer Apra Harbor up to May 13 from 9am to 11:55pm. Blank ammunition will be utilized for this training. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

Government contractors will conduct surveys in Radio Barrigada from May 10 to July 2 from 7am to 5pm. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Outer Apra Harbor and Reserve Craft Beach today, May 11, from 9am to 5pm. The public is advised to be aware of this training event.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Orote Point today, May 11, from 7am to 4pm. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Outer Apra Harbor today, May 11, from 9am to 2pm. The public is advised to be aware of this training event.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training on U.S. Naval Base Guam today, May 11, from 5pm to 10pm. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Apra Harbor today, May 11, from 7am to 4pm. Blank ammunition will be utilized for this training. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Reserve Craft Beach and Outer Apra Harbor on May 12 from 9am to 5pm The public is advised to be aware of this training event.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training on NBG on May 12 from 9am to 2pm. Simulated ammunition is authorized for use during this training. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Radio Barrigada on May 12-21 from 8am to 5pm. Blank ammunition will be utilized for this training. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Orote Point, Reserve Craft Beach, and NBG on May 13 from 4pm to 11:45pm. Simulated ammunition is authorized and blank ammunition will be utilized for this training. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they hear or see increased activity.

The U.S. Navy will conduct training in Outer Apra Harbor on May 13 from 9am to 2pm. The public is advised to be aware of this training event.

These trainings support readiness and are critical to developing the skills needed to respond to operational missions throughout the region to ensure a stable, free, and open Indo-Pacific. (PR)