SCL Editor’s Letter Dear SHAPIANS, The avant-garde of latest scientific discoveries is often based on ancient pillars of knowledge. The same rule applies to fashion, design, appliances, etc. This kind of revival, a development of what in fashion is sometimes called “vintage style”, frequently provides a modern fresh look to past ideas. There are hardly any real new inventions nowadays that translate into registered patents. Why is that? In my humble opinion, one of the reasons is the lack of room for creativity. When all is given and there is no need to think, to research, to make any effort in order to get what we want, at the end, our capacity to explore new ways becomes limited. When spring starts and nature begins its blooming phase, why not start trying to imitate a similar explosive attitude for discovery and desire to succeed in ourselves? Of course, we are not plants, trees, or any type of vegetable. But do not forget that we were created as nature was. We have a survival instinct that could focus more on discoveries. So take advantage of the season and get out to explore real life. Maybe you will become the Da Vinci of the century! María José Tezanos Bustamante Community Event & Communication Management SHAPE Morale & Welfare Branch SHAPE Community Life (SCL) is an authorized unofficial Officer-in-Charge María José Tezanos Bustamante (ESP - Civ) magazine, published monthly by Base Support Group (BSG). 065/44.2221 The views expressed in SCL are the sole responsibility of the * [email protected] authors. Acceptance of material does not guarantee publication. Asst. Community Event & Communication Management The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) reserves the right to refuse a Lucrezia De Laurentiis (ITA - Civ) 065/44.2009 submission and the right to edit or shorten any material or * [email protected] article submitted. 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Bldg. 102, Room 105 065/44.20.69 [email protected] C ntents Community News March 2019 3 Restart a Heart 4 DELF diplomas awarded to students of the SHAPE International School 5 Artist Showcase 5 An opportunity to Show Kindness 6 SHAPE International Women’s Club (SIWC) - The Turkish Henna Night 10 S.A.A.E. Bethleem children enjoy a day out at SHAPE with the Spanish community 11 NMR Echelon Celebrates MILITARY NEWS 13 Brexit and British Shapians1 13 Congratulations 4 14 CSM Davor Petek - Serge Lazareff Prize 15 Swedish Chief of Defence visits SHAPE 15 LAWFARE: The ‘Buenos Aires’ group meets in Paris 17 NITEC 19 OSLO 17 What is AWAG? SHAPE Life 18 SHAPE International Dancing Club 19 Brain Injuries Awareness Month 20 SHAPE International Band 21 In Memory of Charles Herbaut Travel 10 14 22 Polish Easter Traditions 24 Fethiye 28 Bodrum Sports & Fitness 32 The Sporting Life 34 Intramural Basketball League Sports 35 Let’s Swim! 36 SACEUR Orienteering Competition - 28 February 2019 by NATO North Morale & Welfare 39 Upcoming Movies - SHAPE Alliance Auditorium 40 SHAPE Arts & Crafts 41 SHAPE Trips and Tours 22 42 SHAPE Sports & Fitness 44 Silver Spoon Menu 44 SHAPE Pizza Bowl - Weekly Meal 45 SHAPE Rendez-Vous 45 SHAPE Sports Bar B3’s SHAPE Agenda 46 Dates For Your Diaries 49 SHAPE Travel Group 51 Ongoing SHAPE Activities 52 Forum 52 Puzzles 36 Community News Restart a Heart Article & photos by Bella Kennebrae (USA-Civ) hat’s more symbolic on This event, organized by Sandra Valentine’s Day than a Leipheimer, the nurse at SHAPE heart? Not much, which American High School, allowed students is why Valentine’s Day of all age groups from the various Shape provided the perfect opportunity to schools to learn a life saving skill. The Wteach students hand compression event began with a presentation on the CPR at Restart a Heart. When the heart dangers and statistics of cardiac arrest stops beating, the chances of survival and how to perform hands only CPR. decrease by 10% for every minute CPR Two important steps that were shared is delayed. Immediately performing CPR with the students were to first call 112 on a victim can double and potentially and to then perform compressions triple their chances of surviving. with two hands in the middle of the chest. Compressions should be done at about 100 compressions per minute, which is approximately the same as the beat to Staying Alive by the Bee Gees. They also learned that proper compressions should be hard, fast, and at least 2 inches deep. The presentation was also done in french, and it was enjoyed by many classes including Madame Holt’s French classes. After the presentation, the groups were led to the middle school cafeteria where volunteers and CPR dummies were lined up for practice. Students, with the help of the volunteers, practiced compressions. Student volunteers Nia Moore and Beckett Moser participated in the event saying “we think it’s great that we are educating younger kids on how to save lives, and there are a lot of people here for that.” Another volunteer, Sydney Kindsvater, shares that “it is really important for people to know how that would be saved.” In regards to the to do this in case of an emergency.” participants, Leipheimer shares that “ your teen group is the best age to teach With this opportunity being held in because they learn fast and act.” two languages and open to all of the schools, hundreds of kids and teens Trading in candy and chocolate hearts, were able to learn a valuable skill with these students spent Valentine’s Day the potential of saving a life. Sandra learning how to save a real heart, Leipheimer stated that the “The more learning a valuable, potentially life people that are trained, the more lives saving, skill. 4 SCL DELF diplomas awarded to students of the SHAPE International School By by Mrs Aline Rouvroy - SIS - General Services romoting the learning of languages is one of the goals of the SHAPE International School (SIS). In March 2018 students from different nations and sections of the SIS were invited to take a test in order to obtain a diploma in French as a Foreign Language called the DELF (Diplôme Elémentaire de Langue Française) which is an official diploma issued by the French Ministry of Education to certify the command of the French language. The DELF “scolaire” offered to the students of SHAPE International School can be obtained at 4 levels, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. On 12 February 2019, a ceremony was held at the SIS and the diplomas were handed out to 150 students by Capitaine de Vaisseau Jerome ERULIN, in the presence of the principals of the sections which participated, of the teachers who Capitaine de Vaisseau Jerome ERULIN & Mr José Pittellioen, SIS Director General. Mrs prepared the students to take the test, Odine Smaczny-Gerlach & Mrs Elisatbeth Stahl and students from the German School Unit. as well as the proud parents. Artist Showcase By MSG Rocha, Lee spectacular event at the Artist Showcase on February 22, 2019 at the SHAPE Pizza Bowl. Shapians from different Nations joined together this night to entertain the masses. Dancers, Singers, Rappers, Gui- Atarists and DJs assembled this evening to inspire the audience with their many talents. Brett opened the night with guitar and song and young 12 year old Polish Dancer Alicia captivated the audience. Elsa From Greece sung a few songs that mesmerized Shapians of all ages and Daniele from Italy gave a stellar guitar solo performance . Many forms of music were performed by duets Tyesha with Yea DEV and Trios with Charlie Foote, Roach and Sasha that kept the place alive . The night ended with Shawn Scott expressing his style music that kept Shapians wanting more, Throughout the evening DJ Slick kept the crowd enter- tained with his New York style of music and happy intro- ductions to new DJ Kostas. We hope to see them again at the next event in March. We are also looking for more talent; if you wish to be a part of the next Artist Show- case please email [email protected] An Opportunity to Show Kindness By Stephanie Bergin (IRL), Publicity, IC3 well-known Roman philosopher Seneca SHAPE International Chapel Centre aforementioned events, including an once said, “Where there is a human where you can leave your bagged opportunity to “name the glasses” for being, there is a chance for kindness.” donations at any time. All donations our charity fundraiser. As well, enjoy a APerhaps, these words of wisdom are greatly appreciated but one special preview of some of the graphic inspired (and still inspire) the volunteers of the should be mindful items should be designs drawn by Serena Ranieri, SHAPE International Chapel Centre Charity clean and not be damaged. which will be on display at an April Art Association (or IC3), to continue to work Exhibition at the SHAPE Club. tirelessly to support many local charities. IC3 organises many varied activities, and the following events, pending Hopefully, this brief report will For many people in the SHAPE Community, approval, have been pencilled in on its encourage and motivate you to donate as we were all newcomers at some stage, calendar for the forthcoming months: and support the activities organised a brief outline of the work and focus of this by IC3 in the future.