WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – As the upcoming holiday season threatens extra expenses, car trips, calories and fragile family meals amidst a global pandemic, the second annual ThanksCIVing Information Fair invites employees to offset the stress and review benefits and services that address the holistic needs of civilian employees.
The Affirmative Employment Program will host the Fair on November 19, 2020, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wright Field Fitness Center, bringing together nine agencies to provide information and answer questions about the resources Air Force civilians can access at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
“This is more important than ever during COVID-19, as many people are teleworking, feeling isolated and adjusting to a new normal,” said Vera McClain, affirmative employment special emphasis program manager.
On-base agencies featured at the Fair include Civilian Health Promotion Services, Airman and Family Readiness, Employee Assistance Program and the Education and Training office. Wright Field Fitness Center will also hold a Turkey Trot run in conjunction with the event.
To attend ThanksCIVing, register for one of four half-hour blocks (11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m.) by Nov. 16 through Vera McClain at vera.mcclain@us.af.mil. Slots are first come, first serve, so list time slots in order of your preference. For safety, no walk-ins will be admitted, and social distancing and masks are required.
“New civilians learn a great deal about benefits and services at their New Employee Orientation, but they often forget or lose sight of all that’s offered once they start learning new work duties,” McClain said.
For additional information about ThanksCIVing, email McClain or call at (937) 904-3344.