The primary occasion of the New Yr was the extremely anticipated and fashionable occasion, the “Captain’s Cup”. The final two Captain’s Cup occasions cancelled as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. With a lot pleasure, all eight Reserve Units and the employees participated in pleasant competitions utilizing the most effective of the most effective in bodily and psychological actions involving volleyball, dodgeball, chess, door ornament, tug of conflict, and a relay race! Our Naval Reserve Safety Drive detachment from Norco, Calif. took residence the Cup this yr by a really slim margin of 1 level. The employees acquired quite a few constructive feedback from contributors on how nicely organized and enjoyable the occasion was.
The delectable MWR Breakfast Gross sales are all the time a giant hit each drill weekend (DWE) for the SELRES and the employees. It gives a scrumptious menu on Saturday mornings on a primary come first served foundation and it continues to be a offered out occasion each DWE. Nonetheless, the highest fundraiser we’ve got had thus far this yr was our pie within the face showdown held throughout our March DWE. The bidding wars from the pie within the face showdown lasted from 0700 on Saturday and ended at 1000 on Sunday. After the biddings ended, we loved watching Sailors and Officers alike partake within the pie within the face showdown. The whole funds raised was near $1,500.00 in a single DWE. The funds that we’ve got raised will assist with ticket costs and plenty of nice giveaway presents for our deliberate Christmas Celebration on the finish of the yr.
To advertise bodily health and strengthen camaraderie inside the command, NRC Riverside has participated in each 5K Run/Stroll occasion at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. for the reason that starting of the yr. We’re consistently the largest participant command on base and all of our Air Drive brothers and sisters are beginning to take discover. We have now confirmed up and confirmed out for the Halloween Costume, Turkey Trot, Ugly Sweater, Comfortable New You, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and Tremendous Hero 5K Run/Stroll occasions. Taking part in occasions like these and the Moreno Valley “M” path hikes makes us a wholesome command whereas additionally making our workforce develop stronger and nearer collectively as a Unit.
All the time taking an additional step ahead not simply within the command but additionally in the neighborhood, NRC Riverside registered with Beautify Mo Val, a neighborhood clear up group that helps parks, roads, and native areas that wants some minor upkeep and clear up. “Giving again to the group is essential, like what we’re doing right here on this park to make sure a clear and secure atmosphere for kids, pets, and the neighborhood. It all the time feels good to work with the encompassing group in beautifying areas, creating teamwork, and offering engaging areas for others to get pleasure from. It solely takes a couple of minutes to volunteer, however its impacts are far reaching. The little time that others present in beautifying an space might make somebody’s day that significantly better. A park like this one could also be used for a child’s first birthday, enjoying sports activities, or a peaceable household picnic leaving lasting recollections”, stated Chief Machinist Mate Elvin J. Ermitanio, NRC Riverside Command Senior Enlisted chief.
NRC Riverside celebrated Earth Day in April by taking a number of hours out of the workday in cleansing up Vistas Lomas Park. “As a group, we should always deal with daily as Earth Day and set our objectives to extend the recycling of things, eliminate trash in relevant trash bins, keep away from misuse of water, particularly lengthy showers, and utilizing extra public transportation. These actions would help in decreasing landfills, enhance water availability, and have cleaner air. The purpose is for our future generations to have the identical or higher high quality of life gadgets that we’re at the moment blessed with”, stated Lt. Cmdr. Marcelo A. Rodriguez, NRC Riverside Government Officer.
To proceed our efforts in giving again to the group, we’ve got scheduled 5 extra clear ups for the remainder of 2022. “Group service is essential to the command as a result of it provides us a chance to provide again to the folks and the group the place we stay, work, and play. Along with with the ability to have a direct impression and enhance the lives of the folks round us, group service additionally provides my command a chance to take a break from the each day grind of labor and have some enjoyable whereas additionally constructing higher camaraderie and esprit de corps. NRC Riverside’s Adoption of a Park is a win-win situation for everybody and we look ahead to adopting a college sooner or later as nicely”, stated Cmdr. Christian F. Dumlao, NRC Riverside Commanding Officer.
NRC Riverside will proceed to go away a constructive footprint for our SELRES, the employees, and inside our surrounding group. The Sailors of NRC Riverside really emulate the Navy’s core values of Honor, Braveness, and Dedication.
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