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Think about this statement
by Norman MacEwan: "Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a
living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
As we begin this New Year,
many of us have a mental list of resolutions...some of which we�ll forget in a
few short weeks unless we write them down. Here�s one to write down and keep by
your phone. Resolve to make the time to share more of yourself with others.
Time, appreciation, kindness, and experience are year-round gifts from you that
others would welcome. Whether in the workplace or at home, your co-workers,
friends, and very definitely your families would like to have more of your time,
your acknowledgement of their hard work, your kind acts, and to know more about
your life/work experiences. We each have an opportunity to leave a life legacy,
and doing so only begins by sharing a bit of �you� with others.
Make it a Happy New
Year!
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| Suspense is Over
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The Department of Energy
announced on December 21 that Los Alamos National Security�a team headed
by the University of California and Bechtel Corporation�has been selected to
manage Los Alamos National Laboratory, beginning June 1. The University of
California has operated the Lab since its founding in 1943. Bechtel is an
international engineering, construction, and project management
company.
We encourage you to take a
look at the Lab�s transition website. And if you ever have questions about the
transition, feel free to email them to the Community Relations Office at
community@lanl.gov. We�ll do our best to get you the answers or information you
need.
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| Help with Transition
Jitters |
There is a friendly,
low-key alternative resource to help deal with contract transition issues. The
Laboratory
Ombuds Office�an independent and informal venue�is available to
you.
Ombuds staff work with
individuals or groups to facilitate constructive dialogue, mediate conflicts,
coach, consult, and provide direction to other resources. This assistance is
offered in confidence and impartially. Results can be extremely beneficial to
individuals, to groups, and to overall Laboratory productivity.
�We're a first resource,�
says Ombuds Office Director Camilla Lopez. �We don't replace the Lab's formal
complaint processes but help you resolve issues at the lowest possible level
before they get out of hand.�
It is important to note
that the Ombuds doesn't participate in formal grievances, give legal advice,
make or reverse administrative decisions, or receive �official notice� for the
Laboratory.
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| We Hear You
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Results of the 2005
Community Leaders Survey are in. CRO commissions the study each year to
measure perceptions� positive and negative�of the Laboratory�s performance among
business, Tribal officials, government, and other community leaders. More than
400 persons were interviewed.
The survey covers areas
ranging from employment and education to small business and Tribal relations. As
in prior years, community leaders expressed considerable satisfaction with the
Lab�s performance in support of education. The weakest area appeared to be
perceptions of the Lab�s support for small, local businesses.
Survey results help
pinpoint areas where the Laboratory�s community programs can be improved. This
year�s results may be especially significant as the Lab�s new contractor, Los
Alamos National Security, takes the helm in June.
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| Kudos for Local
Groups |
Quality New Mexico has
announced winners of its 2005 awards for progress and commitment to quality, and
several northern New Mexico organizations are winners. QNM
is a statewide group dedicated to promoting the Malcolm Baldrige principles of
excellence in business and management.
Local winners include Northern
New Mexico College in Espanola, Los
Alamos Public Schools, St.
Vincent Regional Medical Center, St. Francis Cathedral School in Santa Fe,
and KSL
Services, Internal Assessments, and PS-13 Training Services at the Lab.
Kudos to these quality organizations!
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| It Took a Village
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The Lab�s 2005 Holiday
Drive, conducted by CRO, provided holiday gifts to more than 1,000 northern New
Mexico families, children, and seniors. Gift packages included food, clothing,
and toys. Staff collected the gifts from drop-off boxes placed throughout the
Laboratory.
Laboratory employees,
including employees of KSL, PTLA,
and other subcontractors, were especially generous this year, donating a large
number of bicycles and other valuable items. Several times during the drive CRO
offices overflowed with so many packages that elves had to be called in to
distribute them through our community partners, the Salvation Army and the New
Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department.
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| The LANL Three
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Three Laboratory
managers�Jay Johnson, Belinda Padilla, and Lillian
Montoya-Rael�have recently received professional recognition. Johnson, the
Lab�s Chief Financial Officer, was named Financial Executive of the Year for the
Rocky Mountain Region by the Institute of Management
Accountants.
Johnson, who oversees six
business units and more than 300 employees, was one of 200 nominees. According
to Associate Lab Director Rich Marquez. "Jay's innovative and inspirational
leadership was a key factor in the transformation of our business practices and
our CFO organizations.�
Padilla and Montoya-Rael
were named by the New Mexico Business Weekly as two of New Mexico�s 2006 Power
Brokers� not the first time each has been so honored. Padilla is Technology
Transfer�s Program Manager. Montoya-Rael is Director of the Community Relations
Office. NMBW uses the term �power broker� to recognize New Mexicans who stand
out as �making good things happen� for our state.
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| Capital Idea
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Small New Mexico technology
companies interested in attracting venture capital will have a chance to show
their stuff in Albuquerque this spring. Technology
Ventures Corporation is asking firms to submit business plans and executive
summaries for possible inclusion in the 2006 New Mexico Equity Capital
Symposium. The submission deadline for business plans is January 5th,
2006.
Technology Ventures says
the symposium �serves as a vehicle to connect expanding technology companies
with investment opportunities.� The company says one out of three firms
presenting at past symposiums has been funded. New Mexico companies using
technologies developed with a national laboratory or other research institution
are given preference when the company selects participants.
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| Consolidation of LANL Small
Business Functions |
 Effective January 3, 2006,
Supply Chain Management Division will consolidate LANL's small business
functions into a single organization, the Supply Chain Management Division, Small
Business Program Office (SBO). Accordingly, the outreach and advocacy
functions will return back to the Small Business Program Office and will no
longer be performed by our Community Relations personnel, with the exception of
Native American and Pueblo businesses. Tribal small business relations will
continue to be handled by Vangie Trujillo.
You are encouraged to
contact the following people regarding small business matters you may have with
LANL. You will note that we have assigned primary roles for each person,
however, you are welcome to contact anyone of these people by calling 505-667-
4419, their respective phone numbers, or emailing them at
business@lanl.gov.
- James Kloeppel, 505-665-9997: environmental, staffing and technical
support services
- Carolyn Trujillo, 505-667-2526: commercial off-the-shelf products,
catalog purchasing, and machine shop services
- Laura Lovato, 505-665-4286: commercial off-the-shelf products,
catalog purchasing, and machine shop services
- Moe Zamora, 505-665-6578: architect/engineering, construction, and
information technology services
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