Volume 23, No. 3 NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen 9 February 2007 First Deployment to Kecskemét, Hungary

By Capt Phyllis Kent Imre Szekeres, Hungarian Minister of Defence (MoD), In 2006, Hungary joined the welcomes Colonel Jelle Zijlstra and the crew members in Kecskemet, HU. Photo by Maj Greg Carter NATO E-3A Component as its 14th participating nation. Currently, there are four Hungarian members assigned to the E-3A Component. The week of 19-26 January 2007 marked a memorable time for the Component and the Hungarian Air Force. Squadron Two led the first deployment to the 59th Szentygörgyi Dezsõ Air Base in Kecskemét, Hungary, approximately 86 kilometres southeast of Budapest. The week provided many firsts for the squadron as well as the Component.

Squadron Two crew flew five mission sorties. After arriving in Hungary, they were given a tour of the Control and Reporting Center (CRC), Silverhshark in Veszprém. Selected media personnel were able to fly on board the E-3A on the Wednesday, 24 January, flight. During this flight, the crew answered questions about NATO and their jobs on the aircraft. There were two separate media teams-one from the military media press, the other from the national briefing to more than 35 media outlets acting Chief of Staff of the Air Base and provided the crew with a tour of their Hungarian television station, MTV1. at the 59th Szentygörgyi Dezsõ Air Base Hungarian translator for the event, Peto Gripen and Mig-29 hangar, making their The report aired the same night in in Kecskemét. Zijlstra briefed the history emphasized the Hungarian economic staff available for questions and photo Hungary. and organization of the Component benefits of joining NATO, explaining opportunities. The base currently has and spoke about the importance of that it creates future opportunities for 14 operational MiG-29s, nine JAS-39 On Thursday, 25 January, Brig. Gen. the current deployment and the role personnel and for Hungarian companies Gripen’s, seven L-39 Albatros and five István Peto, the base commander, of Hungary as the 25th Anniversary of to get involved in this successful An-26 transport aircraft. introduced, Col. Jelle Zijlstra, the E-3A the Component approaches. organization. He recognized that NATO Component’s Deputy Commander and is a rewarding organization and shared Hungary has been a member of the Chief of Staff, at a press conference After the briefing, Imre Szekeres, the his enthusiasm and complete support. European Union since 1 May 2004 and is hosted by Hungary. Zijlstra gave a Hungarian Minister of Defense, thanked After Peto’s closing remarks, Zijlstra the newest NATO member to contribute Zijlstra. According to Lt. Col. Berec, presented him with a personalized personnel to the NATO E-3A Component. NATO E-3A Component plaque. It was Both the Component and Hungary look offered in thanks for providing the forward to many future deployments impressive opportunity to further the and the inclusion of additional relationship between NATO and Hungarian service members to NATO Hungary and to commemorate the AWACS to contribute to the continued Component’s first visit to Hungary. success of the NATO E-3A Component.

Following the press conference, Lt. Gen. László Tombol, Commander of the Hungarian Joint Command, met with Zijlstra to discuss Hungary’s current armed forces status and organization. Later the same afternoon, several members of the Hungarian senior leadership were given an E-3A familiarization flight. The personnel at the 59th Szentygörgyi Dezsõ Air Base were extremely hospitable and HU MoD speaks to the Hungarian local media on 25 January 2007. welcomed the visiting Component Capt G. Soos, Hungarian WC assigned Photo by Capt Phyllis Kent members with a warm reception. They to E-3A Component answers questions. Photo by Capt Phyllis Kent

Next NATO Skywatch: Complexity or Simplicity? Carnival information 23 February Submissions due by: Also in this issue: An article by Col Angel Burgos. See page 8. 15 February See page 3. 2 NATO Skywatch 9 February 2007 9 February 2007 NATO Skywatch 3 COMPLEXITY OR SIMPLICITY? A new year is here and with it, By Col Angel Burgos, SPAF, IWC comes down to is: when “simplicity” new gadgets stuffed with even is the goal, “complexity” is the more features which continues to floating point calculations per (Graphics User Interface) instead unavoidable product. And if you make me wonder if we are moving second)? of Command Line Prompts or cannot stamp out “complexity” towards more “complexity or speed dialing instead of rotary dial what can you do? The answer simplicity?” I am never fully sure, Of course, driving the “complexity” phones, etc. Nevertheless, there are is simple; you must manage but nevertheless, there’s one thing are the consumers, who usually other reasons to go for “simplicity” “complexity” instead of letting I am sure about: technology and expect and demand more features other than “ease of use”; reasons it manage you. computers are becoming more and eventually engineers who which manufacturers certainly and more complex. revel in figuring out how to do understand. “Simplicity” means How can you do that? Well, one “just that”, the result being, you fewer features and fewer features key to managing “complexity” is to For instance, look at the evolution guessed it, greater “complexity” imply fewer components. But make a bottom-up analysis, with of the telephone: telephony in both hardware and software, fewer components means faster modularity in mind. Breaking down started with just one person at although the “90/10 rule” applies manufacturing process, more big problems into little ones makes each end of the line, simply lifting here. The 90/10 rule being that reliability, compact design, and... it possible for you to do things in the receiver. No phone numbers 90 percent of the users use less cost, and less cost means higher an efficient manner. Another key involved, no voice activation, no 10 percent of the features, or, profits. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? is collaboration, so, do not be recording machines, etc. Was conversely, 10 percent of the users afraid to talk to your peers and there anything simpler than that? use 90 percent of the features. Although users and manufacturers collaborators about the problems And regarding computers, what might see “simplicity” and “ease of you have encountered, whether or is simpler: the old Commodore But, in any event, “simplicity” and use” as desirable, there is a lot of not they are close to you or on the 64 (64kb), or the new IBM Blue- “user-friendliness” remain one of complex engineering involved in other side of the world, because Gene/L, able to perform more the users’ top priorities. After all, making devices “simple”, “small”, nowadays, this former “complexity” than 250 T-flops/s (trillions of is that not why we have GUIs and “inexpensive”. So, what this has changed to “simplicity.”

throughout NATO’s areas of responsibility. General Ramms succeeds As one of two Joint Forces Commands under SHAPE command - this headquarters deters aggression, defends General Back at JFC Brunssum NATO territory and forces, safeguards to General Egon Ramms, German Army, and East of Afghanistan. I am very freedom of the seas, and preserves the on 26 January at the Headquarters proud of every one of you who has security of our member nations. The International Inn. Presiding over the helped NATO bring hope for a better men and women of this command ceremony was Supreme Allied future to the people of Afghanistan.” execute this mission every day, with Commander Europe, General John determination, skill and excellence.” Craddock, US Army. Gen. Ramms received his new command from Gen. Craddock. Before After a three notable years commanding his assignment to Brunssum he served JFC Brunssum, and more than 40 years for four years as Commander of the of service, Gen. Back announced his Multinational Corps Northeast in retirement from active duty. Szczecin, Poland. In his remarks he said, “I am grateful to be selected to “These last three years have command this organization. I expect truly been a remarkable time for this the next three years to be difficult but headquarters,” Gen. Back said in his also very satisfying and rewarding. farewell speech. “JFC Brunssum led the I will give my best effort to provide you General Craddock hands over the JFC way for NATO by undertaking the most with the leadership you deserve and Brunssum flag to General Ramms during challenging out of area mission in I expect each of you to provide me with the Change of Command Ceremony. NATO’s history, the ISAF mission. that same level of effort.” Photos Andreas Steindl This mission has been this head- quarters’ highest priority for my entire Gen. Craddock included in his speech By SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg three years as Commander. Many of the importance of JFC Brunssum. you have worked countless hours and “I cannot stress enough how important General Gerhard W. Back, German deployed several times to allow NATO this command is to the Alliance. Air Force, handed over command of to expand the mission, first to the Brunssum is tasked with conducting General Back congratulates General Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum North and West and then to the South a full range of military operations Ramms on his new assignment. Afghanistan and transformation on Defence Ministers’ agenda

The way ahead for NATO’s operation International Security Assistance Force Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov, and decisions are taken; they are an in Afghanistan and the Alliance’s in Afghanistan. meet with their counterparts from the opportunity for ministers to discuss freely continuing military transformation seven countries participating in NATO’s key issues on the Alliance’s agenda. will be the focus of informal discussions Broad consultations Mediterranean Dialogue - Algeria, of NATO Defence Ministers in Seville, The Alliance is stepping up its civilian, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Mauritania, Spain, 8-9 February. military and economic efforts in Morocco and Tunisia. Afghanistan, as part of a comprehensive Among other issues, Ministers will strategy to reinforce gains made. Informal meetings of Defence review the security situation in Ministers are held each year in addition Afghanistan, and the posture and Ministers will also discuss NATO- to formal meetings. Informal meetings capabilities of the NATO-led Russia cooperation with Russian have no fixed agenda and no formal

Commander Opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views of, or Brig. Gen. Stephen D. Schmidt endorsement by, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The appearance of advertising in this publication, Chief, Public Information Office including inserts or supplements, does not constitute an endorsement by NATO of the products or Capt Phyllis Kent services advertised. Submissions are due seven days before publication and may be edited for style Editor and space. Send articles and classified advertisements to the NAEWF E-3A Component Public Volume 23, No. 3 9 February 2007 SMSgt. Johan Hijmenberg Information Office (PIO), Postfach 433007, D-52511 Geilenkirchen, or base distribution Mail Stop 33. NATO Skywatch is an authorized, unofficial Lay-out Call PIO at (02451) 632480 or fax (02451) 7936 or e-mail pio@e3a.nato.int. commercial enterprise newspaper published Mrs. Petra von Schwerin-Bode For paid advertisements call Hub Durlinger Media at +31 (46) 452-9292 or fax +31 (46) 452-9285. under exclusive written agreement with the NAEW Articles may be reproduced after permission has been obtained from the editor, provided mention & CF E-3A Component by Pollaert Mediacenter, Postbus 1234, 6040 KE Roermond, +31 (475) 370 280. is made of NATO Skywatch. 4 NATO Skywatch 9 February 2007 Influenza Tabletop Exercise

By Capt Phyllis Kent the best way to combine and disseminate information from public Dr. Helmut Stiener addresses the members By invitation of Col. Eugene health authorities, military and civilian of the Influenza Tabletop Exercise. Mittuch, Geilenkirchen NATO Air agencies, medical personnel and the Photo MSgt. Mark Boggess Base United States Senior National public. Health care, security and Representative, local health managing misinformation were officials from Germany, the among the main topics, as well. Netherlands, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States The exercise’s scenarios were met 1 February in the conference variations of real-world bird flu room at the NSUS to review plans cases. Step by step, the participants- to preserve the public health and including representatives from the discuss a communications plan in E-3A Component Medical Squadron, the unlikely event of an avian US Clinic, and The Netherlands influenza pandemic. Infectious Disease Control, as well as the Heinsberg District Medical Officer, The afternoon discussion lasted a public information representatives, little over four hours and addressed and many others-discussed the most how best to enhance a multilateral efficient way to handle an influenza response to and management of outbreak that could affect not just the infectious disease. Lt. Col. Frank Allara, members of the Component, but those the US dental clinic commander, in surrounding areas. welcomed approximately 40 participants The dedicated efforts of the medical from the Component, JFC Brunssum, professionals during this tabletop Schinnen, and local health and city exercise will ensure a smooth response officials from Germany and the Nether- to the medical needs of the local lands. He turned the floor over to Maj. community and Component personnel (Dr) Todd Huhn, the US Public Health in the face of any infectious disease Emergency Officer, to lead a discussion including an influenza threat. covering several scenarios that could involve all attendees and require “The coordination and networking extensive planning. between the agencies was immensely successful and will greatly enhance our As the discussion continued, the focus joint response to any upcoming stayed on effective communication and threats,” said Dr. Huhn.

Annual Canadian Director of Flight Safety Vacancy Visits NATO Airbase Geilenkirchen Announcements Applications are invited for the By Maj. Illow Nery responsible solely for Flight Safety. The maintenance carried out. following post: Component safety division, SOC, brings As a result, the DFS safety theme for Director of Flight Safety (DFS) for all aspects of safety (flight, ground and 2007 for Canadian Air Force operations Principal Technician (Maintenance the Canadian Air Force, Colonel Shelley, environmental) under one division is “Back to the Basics”. DFS stressed how Quality), AGK LXQ 1110, accompanied by Chief Warrant Officer chief. The SOC benefits from greater personnel MUST ensure the baseline Advertisement Number 07001, NATO Bernier, was hosted by the Canadian cross-exposure of procedures, lessons knowledge remains high, currency Grade B-5, assigned to the Aircraft Contingent 29-30 January, 2007. learned and experience; a fact DFS will MUST also include proficiency, and Maintenance Inspection Branch, be taking back to Canada for further personnel MUST be aware the only Maintenance Quality Assurance During the visit, Shelley and Bernier development. way to avoid catastrophic accident is Division, Logistics Wing. This post had the opportunity to meet and talk to report minor incidents. will become vacant on 1 August to Canadian personnel throughout the Shelley, with previous experience 2007. Component. Training Wing provided an as a tactical aviator on CH-146 Griffon Overall, the visit was successful and overview of how aircrews are qualified helicopters, commented positively on Shelley passed on his sincere thanks to Closing date: 23 February 2007. to operate on the E-3A. Captain Cote the multinational Component members the Component for the hospitality. AMBULANCE CREW CHIEF, AGK (TW) ably presented the roles, tasks abilities to come together and operate SMS 0170, Advertisement Number and challenges faced by TW and, in effectively and safely. 07002, NATO Grade particular, Aircrew Training Squadron. Squadron Three C-4, assigned to the Flight Medical DFS presented an annual Flight Safety Branch, Medical Squadron, Base The visit continued to Flying Squadron Briefing to the Canadian Contingent moves home Support Wing. This post is due to Two, where Lt. Col. Stewart and Capt. during the afternoon, which was also be filled as soon as possible. Harding explained the flight safety open to all Component personnel, and The Component is excited to announce that building 212 is ready to house the program in place at the unit, as well attended by CGC. The briefing gave an Closing date: 2 March 2007. as an overview of aircrew upgrading, overview of the past year’s significant members of Squadron Three once mission tasks, and employment events in Flight Safety in Canada, as well again. More than three years ago, the ASSSITANT (Supply), AGK LSD 1010, processes and procedures. as identifying trends and new safety squadron relocated to building 62 while Advertisement Number 07003, initiatives. The Canadian Air Force, like its offices were part of a renovation NATO Grade B-3, assigned to the Following Squadron Two, Log Wing many others, has faced a steady decline project. The estimated completion time Receiving Section, Materiel Storage hosted the visitors in Hangar 1 Dock 1, in flying hours across all fleets. for of the project was one year, but the & Distribution Branch, Supply alongside an E-3A undergoing phase renovation took a bit longer and the Squadron, Logistics Wing. This post inspection. Maj. Mohtadi, Capt. Cheese- Overall, while the number of incidents squadron settled in quite comfortable is due to be filled as soon as possible. man, and Canadian maintenance has declined slightly, the overall accident at its temporary location in building 62. personnel had an informal chat with rate has begun to slowly increase. DFS is Closing date: 8 March 2007. Shelley, as well as a tour of the E-3A studying the causes to determine how Last week, squadron members aircraft. to reduce the accident rate. During the moved back to building 212 involving a For further details, please visit the briefing, both Shelley (discussing flight lot of back breaking work and excellent Component Information Portal The brief morning tour ended at operations) and Bernier (focusing on organization. Those asked said they (WISE) under Headquarters, PEC, Component Safety, where Lt. Col. maintenance operations) indicated were happy about the move because Recruitment/ Services Section or Kozian, assisted by Mr. Hess, Capt. Glatt, many of the cause factors are being the newly renovated premises offer review the advertisements posted MSgt. Zimmerman, and Mr. Saniter, attributed to basic errors, such as more possibilities to expand and all in Building 8. gave an overview of the Component inappropriate supervision in the case of the rooms now present a more Safety Division. of flying incidents, or basic paperwork professional appearance. Congratulations Note: Only applications of qualified The Canadian Safety system differs errors on the maintenance side. This to the members of Squadron Three, personnel will be considered. from that of the Component, as DFS is leads to incorrect documentation of and enjoy your new home. 9 February 2007 NATO Skywatch 5 6 NATO Skywatch 9 February 2007 German Sports Award Winners 2006

By Fritz Stelten Maj Siegfried Czorny (GE), SWAT, for the eighteenth time and to SMSgt Claus On Thursday, 14 December 2006, Cohnen (GE) NSGE, for the twenty- at the E-3A Component Officers’ Club, fourth time. the Base Support Wing Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Uwe Schulz, In 2006, 68 awards were won: presented the German Sports Award 28 bronze, 10 silver and 30 gold. to fifteen Component members. Unfortunately, not all winners Lt. Col. Douglas Kieser (US), OWTE, were able to join the presentation. A1C Quinten Otto (GE), NSGE, and Mr. Ken Zembower (US), IWSSR, successfully If you are interested in joining the completed the requirements for the first above winners and competing to time and were awarded the bronze pin receive one of these awards, the and certificate. Mr. Tony Hopman (NL), following information will help: The IWUPS, received the bronze award for ‘Deutsches Sportabzeichen’, a program the second time. promoted by the Deutscher Sportbund The gold award was presented to 1Lt (DSB) is an annual test for men and Bruno Blaum (GE), SWAS, for the fifth women to assess their general overall The 2007 German Sports Award winners proudly present their certificates. time, to Mr. Reinhold Beier (GE), fitness within five different categories. Photo MSgt Mark Boggess LWSOC, and SSgt. Marco Bleidiessel They must achieve satisfactory results in (GE), LWSFO, for the sixth time, to Mrs. swimming, throwing, jumping, a long certify for the award are demanding, for their first and second year achieve- Brigitte Redgwell (GE), SWCL, and Mr. distance run and a fast run (sprint), but can be achieved by the average ments, silver for their third and fourth Werner Titlbach (GE), SWPJ, for the based on their age and gender. The person with some training. One year and gold for their fifth year on. eighth time, to MSgt. Sandra Dimter only category without an option is calendar year, January-December, (GE), NSGEM, MSgt Thomas Wiza (GE), the 200 meter swim, which all must is available in which to complete For more information, practice SWSP, Mrs. Carol John (UK), SWPC, complete. the requirements. Individuals that and certification, please contact Fritz and Mrs. Anne-Marie Rettkow (NL), successfully achieve the DSB award Stelten, Sports Department, Bldg 206, SWC (Retired), for the tenth time, to The times, distances, etc. needed to requirements will receive a bronze pin ext. 4920 or via email. International Indoor Soccer League 2007 Youth Activities

Text and photo A1C Florian Hueftle The tournament consists of ten successful members of the league. Baseball Season international teams; HQ/FC Bayern, The 2007 season of the Indoor Tommy-Tiger, Supply, Flying Eagles, Games will be played Mondays and The 2007 Baseball season is coming Soccer League started Monday, AMS, Roth Survivors, ZVBW, TW- Wednesdays at 1715, 1815 and 1915 up. The following leagues will be 22 January at the New Gym on base. Trainees, San-Staffel and Balilla. Some with each game taking 25 minutes per offered to all international Component of them are well half time. Each team consists of four children: Pre T-Ball for ages 4-5, T-Ball experienced like last field players and one goalkeeper. for ages 6-7, Machine Pitch for ages 8-9, year’s winner, HQ/FC Spectators are always welcome. Majors for ages 10-12. The program is Bayern, while others It’s an excellent display of sports in building up Baseball skills continually. with less experience, which all participants show their best Our youngest players hit the ball from who took part for the possible physical abilities, which will a “T”. At the next level a machine first time, under- lead to thrilling matches. pitches the ball. In Major league standably, had the players finally pitch themselves. tactical problems in The league would like to express the first matches. our thanks to Mr. Thomas Henrichs, We are especially waiting for all you The league is the coordinator of the Indoor Soccer European children to take the unique confident that this League, in which sportsmanship, opportunity to play these traditional season will be an camaraderie and having fun are the North American sports together with excellent time to most important principles. We look the Canadian and American children watch all teams meld forward to presenting the winner of here in our international community. together, overcome the tournament, which ends 21 March, Fee for the season is €40 per child, challenges and be in the SKYWATCH, stay tuned. including T-shirt, ball cap and participation award. Registration NATO and Pakistan until 16 March. agree on Afghanistan approach

representatives of NATO’s 26 member Among other issues, the courses at NATO education facilities NATO and Pakistan have countries. Ambassadors and Prime Minister Aziz to Pakistani officers and Pakistani, discussed the increasing drug Afghan and NATO authorities are shared objectives, stressed Common approach cultivation in Afghanistan, refugee working together in a joint commission the Pakistani Prime Minister, issues, and efforts to prevent extremist on military and security issues in Shaukat Aziz, during his visit Discussions focused on efforts to infiltration into Afghanistan via the Afghanistan. to NATO HQ on 30 January. bring peace and stability to Afghanistan, Pakistan-Afghanistan border. where NATO is leading a 32,000-strong Recently, a joint Afghan, ISAF and The Prime Minister said this referred international security assistance force, The Prime Minster said he hoped Pakistani intelligence centre was both to the wider goal of world peace, ISAF. these consultations would be the opened in Kabul. but also to efforts to bring stability and beginning of greater political dialogue prosperity to Afghanistan. The Ambassadors and the Prime with NATO. The Prime Minister is the most Minister agreed that success in senior Pakistani official to visit NATO “Pakistan is committed to a strong, Afghanistan required a sustained, Closer cooperation to date. stable Afghanistan,” said the Prime comprehensive approach involving Minister, “the one country that will economic, political and military Pakistan and NATO have been benefit the most, after Afghanistan elements. steadily increasing cooperation since itself, will be Pakistan.” October 2005, when NATO launched a “The answer in Afghanistan reads large operation to help aid victims of The Prime Minister visited NATO development, reconstruction, where the devastating earthquake that struck HQ to meet with Secretary General Pakistan also plays a role,” the Secretary the country. Jaap de Hoop Scheffer and to General told reporters, “We should all exchange views with the do more, because we all don’t do enough.” The Alliance has opened several 9 February 2007 NATO Skywatch 7 8 NATO Skywatch 9 February 2007 GKES Yearbook “Spaghetti Fest” a resounding success

GKES Yearbook advisors, Tiffany each, and will include a bonus disk of winners, Brig. Gen. Schmidt and Lt. Col. Stahlbaum, LaVonne Reiser and Holly additional candid photographs. Hebert entertained the crowd by going Bristol pronounced last Thursday’s face-to-face with a pile of messy “Spaghetti Fest” fundraiser an The event was attended by nearly 400 spaghetti. The US senior personnel overwhelming success. guests and offered not only a spaghetti raised more than $900 in donations. dinner, but also a bake sale, a t-shirt sale The advisors and their 14, 6th grade and face-painting. The evening’s With nearly all food and services yearbook staffers set a goal of $1,000 highlight, along with an unexpected and donated, proceeds from the event can to defray the cost of this year’s student short-lived fire alarm, was the spaghetti all be put towards lowering the cost of produced, all-color yearbook. An face off in which US senior personnel the yearbook. School families donated incredible turnout actually allowed including Brig. Gen. Schmidt, Col. everything from jars of sauce to garlic GKES students race to finish the yearbook staff to make more than Mittuch, Lt. Col. Allara, Lt. Col. Hebert, bread to juice boxes. A volunteer their spaghetti first. double their original goal. Over- CMSgt Torres and GKES representative, kitchen staff of eight headed by Tim reaching the goal will allow the Jim Cammelocci, had competed in Epperson made sure the throng of Photo Courtesy of Yearbook Advisors yearbooks to be sold for a mere $7 collecting monetary “votes”. The hungry families was well fed.

Steel Magnolias

The Alliance Players’ will host auditions for the upcoming production To Berlin of ‘Steel Magnolias’. The auditions will be held at the Alliance Theatre, JFC HQ Brunssum on Monday, 12 February at with CSA 1830 & Sunday, 18 February at 1600. The script calls for 6 female actors between the ages of 18 and 65. The Civilian Staff Association (CSA) invites all members of the Excerpts from the script will be E-3A Component to participate in available at the Family Support the 2007 Berlin trip from Thursday, Centre at GK starting 1 February. 24 May until Monday, 28 May We recommend actors pick up the arranged by the Social Manager, partial script of their choice as soon as CSA, Mr. Werner Schumm and possible. Actors can audition for several supported by the Member of the characters or concentrate on one role A boattrip German Parliament (M.d.B.) Mr. in particular. on the river Spree is one of Leo Dautzenberg from Heinsberg. Actors unable to pick up a script the highlights of excerpt can prepare for the audition the Berlin trip. For programme, cost and further information please contact Mr. with other material of their own Photo PIO Archive choosing, such as (but not limited to): Schumm at ext. 2477. Play dialogue (please, bring copy of text), play monologue, excerpt from a book, poem. Actors are not required 2 x 11 years: Special Anniversary of IKV Teveren Carnival Society to learn auditioning material by heart, but should be familiar and comfortable with the text therein. By Thomas Helmecke the IKV’s Junior Princess Luzie I (Luzie joining forces with other local Carnival Gedick) will be in charge of the event, societies for the storming of the Town To be nervous is good, but don’t be This year, as usual, the IKV attended by her lady-in-waiting Anna Hall on the Rathausplatz in Geilen- scared! We are all very nice people (Internationaler Karnevalsverein 1985 (Anna Klett). The event starts in the kirchen at 14.30 hrs. ready to help, coach and assist you e.V. Teveren) is presenting a varied and festival tent at 14.11 hrs. to the very best of our ability. We are colourful programme of Carnival On Saturday, 17 February, it will be always looking for people both with events. In the midst of the celebrations On Friday, 16 February, the IKV time for the Costume Ball in the festival and without prior acting experience. will be this year’s Carnival Prince and will make an early start by visiting the tent, starting at 20.11 hrs. Under the Princess, Jens I. (Jens Lässig) and Kindergarten in Geilenkirchen and the motto ‘The tent’s gonna be full’, DJ If you have any questions or Andrea II (Andrea Sturm). Sparkasse in Teveren, followed by Ronny will keep the crowd dancing until concerns, contact Annia at the early hours of the morning, just as [email protected]; mark your Well-known Carnival performers he does every year. The highlight of this email ‘Alliance Players’. from the Rhineland area will be on event will be the prize giving for the stage for the highpoint of the season, best individual costumes and group the gala event starting at 20.11 hrs on costumes. Volkshochschule Saturday, 10 February in the heated festival tent at the Catholic Primary The concluding event is the Carnival Course School in Teveren. They include ‘Jürgen Monday Parade on 27 February, starting Beckers’ (Carnival comedian), Die at 14.11 hrs. This will be followed by The Volkshochschule is organizing Brander Stiere, the group ‘Hätzblatt’ celebrations in the festival tent. As at a preparation course for the ‘Zentrale (previous winners of the Carnival hit Saturday’s event, the well-known DJ Mittelstufenprüfung des Goethe- parade), Hüb (IKV singer), Jens Meiers Ronny will make the tent vibrate with Instituts’ in German. If you are (Carnival comedian), the Oecher Prente his music. interested in taking this exam, please with their Galaxy Dancers, and the Would you like to take part in the call Ingrid Neuhalfen at ext. 4954 for Birkesdorpe Buure Band, as well as the further information. Carnival Monday Parade this year? IKV dancers and show dance groups. Enrolments of groups to walk in the Carnival Monday Parade are still being On Sunday, 11 February, it is the accepted. Contact Thomas Helmecke Carnival events children’s turn to enjoy themselves at Photo on 02451/952855. in GK Region the children’s Carnival event in the IKV’s MSgt Mark festival tent, with prizes for costumes, Boggess. Come and join the IKV’s joyful Saturday, 17 February plus other activities that the children Carnival celebrations in Teveren for Costume ball party tent Teveren, at 2011 can actively take part in. On that day Prince and Princess, Jens I. and Andrea II. this anniversary year 2006/2007. Night parade Braunsrath, at 1911 Sunday, 18 February Tulip Sunday parade Geilenkirchen, at 1030 Altweiberball at the Frisbee Club Parade Waldfeucht, at 1611 Vasteloves Rythm Jam Sittard, at 2000 This year Altweiberball will be crowd and push you to swing on the dance famous ‘PITU Caipirinha’. ‘Imbiss’ food Vasteloevendsoptoch parade 15 February. It is open to all floor. The international carnival association will be available from 1400 until 2200. Maastricht, at 1033 Component members and their IKV will visit the Club around 1430. guests from 1400 until 2400. Remember... don’t drink and drive. Monday, 19 February Drink coupons are only valid on A shuttle bus service will be available Rosenmontagszug parade Cologne, at 1049 Several artists, D.J. Ronnie and the the day itself. A special tropical bar starting at 1700 going to Geilenkirchen Rosenmontagszug parade Aachen, at 1130 Anderkovver Band, will entertain the is sponsored by the NATEX with the and the surrounding communities. Parade Teveren, at 1411 9 February 2007 NATO Skywatch 9 10 NATO Skywatch 9 February 2007