Telephone Problems

Last month during the emergency drill, many HQ phones failed to properly broadcast emergency messages. Since then, Department phone managers have been trying to debug and reconfigure the system. As a result, you may see test emergency messages on your phone in the morning, and you may be experiencing some telephone problems. If your phone is not properly working, report it directly to the HCHB Phone Help Desk, (202)482-5010. If you have questions, or need to make changes to your phone's configuration, contact Jeff Scherr at (202)482-3266.

Go on...AskReorg!

Did you know that there is a direct line of communication for status on the ITA reorganization? The answer is yes! ITA's reorganization web-site hosts an ask reorganization mailbox. The mailbox is accessible by clicking on the following link, askreorganization@ita.doc.gov . You will receive a personal accurate and up-to-date response to your question within five days. Why rely on the rumor mill or second or third hand sources? Go to the source and AskReorg! If you have questions contact Ed Meyer at (202)482-3304.

New Chief, Workforce Development

We would like to welcome Carol Davison to OHRM as the new Chief, Workforce Development. Carol came to us from the Navy Engineering and Logistics Office where she served as the Career Management Officer. Carol is located in room 7412 and can be reached at (202)482-3947 to discuss your training and career development needs.

ITA Speakers' Series for March

Date and Time: Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at 10:00

Location: Room 1414

Speakers: Jane Corwin and Rebecca Reese, Directors of Industry Trade Policy, Trade Development

Topic: Job-Sharing as Managers

Speakers will present the key elements needed for a successful job-sharing management team; discuss challenges a job-share team faces particularly in managing a large staff; how staff views job-sharing bosses; and how this is viewed by senior officials in the Department. If you have questions contact Rosemary Pappas at (202)482-0482.

Conference Rooms Guidelines

The Department recently placed food and drink off limits in conference rooms. However the Department has determined that there are certain business meetings conducted with industry and foreign officials where it is customary to serve food and beverages to participants. Therefore, exceptions will be made to the "no food and drink" in conference rooms for these types of meetings. You must first have an approved Hospitality Request. A CD 410 Work Request should be submitted to OOMS in room 4001. If necessary, the CD 410 will be used to cover cleaning expenses that result from spills during an event. If you have questions, contact Judy Wilson at (202)482-3265 or e-mail me at Judith_Wilson@ita.doc.gov


Traveler's Corner
Question: What is a traveler's liability for unauthorized or personal use of a rental automobile obtained with government funds?
Answer: A traveler is responsible for any additional cost resulting from the personal use of a commercial rental automobile for other than official travel-related purposes. If you have questions, please call your travel contact or Sharon Russell at (202)482-3267.
Where Do I Find....Document Direct and Flashpoint
Did you forget your password(s)? Has it expired or maybe you've been revoked because you can't remember the exact combination of letters, numbers and other characters? Help is a phone call away. Contact Crystal Bush, in the accounting division, at (202)482-8365.

ITA Comings and Goings 03/07/02 - 04/19/02

Arrivals - WELCOME!
OUS - James Paullin; ADMIN - Carol Davison, Peggy White Fouts; IA - Craig Bolton, Gemal Jahi Brangman, Will Dickerson, Robert Facundas, Irene Gorelik, Nathan Halat, Katharine Huang, Justin Meeks, Joshua Reitze, Nichole Zink; TD - Rebecca Reese; US&FCS - Jetta Denend, Jesse Lapierre, Ashley Marshall, Justin Mylroie, Christopher Woosley.

Departures
OUS - Joyce Hayes, Frank Jaffe, Bernie McMahon, Patrick Pope, Beverly Simms, Addie Townsend; ADMIN - Nancy Benzing, Mamie Fields, Lavene Hawkins, Delores Horsley, Peggy Yeates; IA - Phyllis Hall, William Hicks, Ethel Lewis, Roland MacDonald Jr., George Owens, Mary Parker, Stanley Simpson; MAC - Philip Agress, Jacqueline King, Lois Lynch; TD - Reginald Beckham, Janice Berry, Nazir Bhagat, Philip Combs, William Dulka, Irene Freeman, Mary Hargrove, John Henry, William Hurt, Margaret Jameson, Yvonne Jenkins, Michael Kelly, Barbara Lindsay, Alan Maurer, Monica Montavon, Thomas Nisbet, Gloria Radicevich, Rodney Rydlun, Marva Thompson, Pompiliu Verazariu Jr.; US&FCS - Elizabeth Ausberry, Linda Benson, Sharon Bunge, Joan Coble, Iris Conner, James Cook, Joan Dragolic, Barbara Dunne, Valerie Evans, Claudia Harris, Maggie Kelly, David Kotler, Frances Lee, Andrea Michaels, James Mied, Felix Negretti, Frances Pirchio, Shirley Smith, Rodney Stuart, Hayden Wetzel, Margie Wigley, Ellen Woodworth.