MSCCN Events

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Joining Forces Event at the Pentagon, February 15, 2012

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Dr. Jill Biden addresses invited
guests at Joining Forces Event

On February 15, 2012, Erin Voirol, Gateway Manager and Job Placement Coordinator attended a Joining Forces event at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The event was presented by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden. Read full report . . .

On January 24, 2012, CASY-MSCCN held their first annual
"Military to Civilian Jobs Network Alliance Award" at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.

Pictured from left to right:
Bill Warren, Deb Kloeppel, RADM Dan Kloeppel USN (ret),
Major General Kelly McKeague, Assistant to the Chairman of the Joing Chiefs of Staff for National Guard Matters

"This award is given to certain individuals who give generously of their money, time, and energy when providing the National Guard with the resources necessary to sustain their National Guard Employment Program," said Deb Kloeppel, CEO CASY-MSCCN. "This year, the CASY-MSCCN Alliance Team chose Mr. Bill Warren, Founder and Executive Director of DirectEmployers Association for the individual award.

"We then recognized our corporate selectee of the award, Kenexa Inc.,for their continued generosity of providing superior Gateway technologies and Applicant Tracking Systems to the CASY-MSCCN program. Accepting the award on behalf of Kenexa was Greg Farrell."

MOAA Event, San Diego, CA January 26, 2012

On January 26, 2012, BrendaLee Winans, Senior Gateway Applicant and Recruiter Connect Specialist attended a Military Spouse Symposium & Career Fair in San Diego, CA. The event was presented by the Military Officers Association of America and Blue Stars Families. MOAA’s theme for the event was “Keeping a Career on the Move”.

Read the full report.

BrendaLee Winans with SFC Leroy Petry,
Medal of Honor Recipient

December 15, 2011
CASY-MSCCN Invited to the White House

Stacy Bayton, CASY-MSCCN Executive Director
and Erin Voirol, CASY-MSCCN Gateway Manager
in front of White House rendered in White Chocolate

CASY-MSCCN was honored to be invited to the White House on December 15, 2011. The event hosted a little over 100 organizations focused on improving communities. The theme of the event was urging the organizations to continue to work together to make a difference. Read the full report.

Stacy Bayton CASY Executive Directorwas a featured speaker at National Guard and CFA Event in Lansing, MI, attended by Governor Rick Snyer, December 10, 2011

Stacy Bayton, CASY Executive Director, spoke at the “American Jobs for American Heroes” national kick-off event in Lansing Michigan, attended by Governor Rick Snyder. Report to follow.

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Read Press Release on Market Watch

November 11 thru 17, 2011
Jennifer Quimby Attended Kenexa Workbench Training in Waltham, MA

Instructor Terry Roundtree assists a student during
Kenexa's 2xB November Workbench training session

During the period of November 14 through 17, 2011, Jennifer Quimby, MSCCN’s Webmaster and Chief of Staff, attended Kenexa’s 2x BrassRing (2xB) Workbench Admin Training course at Kenexa’s facility in Waltham, MA. After returning from Waltham, Jennifer successfully completed and passed the Workbench Certification exam which not only provides her with access to the powerful capabilities of Workbench and 2xB, but to all future training and upgrades to the system. Read the full report

Thursday, November 10, 2011
“2^nd Annual Military Spouse Employment Symposium” at Eglin AFB

On Thursday, November 10^th, 2011 the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) and Eglin Airman & Family Readiness Center hosted the “2^nd Annual Military Spouse Employment Symposium” at Eglin Air Force Base. The event was held at the Eglin Enlisted Hall and Base Exchange from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. This was an interactive seminar that will touch upon employment opportunities and information as well as education opportunities for military spouses in Northwest Florida. MSCCN presented “In Your Face Employment” techniques that will make a difference in your job search from this day forward and “How to Balance Your Life as a Military Spouse”. The event was open to ALL military spouses whose service members are stationed at Eglin Air Force Base – event was free of charge and included lunch, refreshments, and giveaways. Read the report here

MSCCN, Kenexa, DirectEmployers Association, and Army National Guard
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Ceremony

October 13, 2011 ~ National Guard Bureau Headquarters, Arlington, Virginia

From Left: Maj. Pam Ellison, BG William Stopple, Andrew Jackson,
Stacy Bayton, Bill Warren and Col. Rich Baldwin
In July 2011 the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN), DirectEmployers Association, and Kenexa were officially awarded a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Army National Guard. The signing ceremony for this MOU was held on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the National Guard Bureau in Arlington, Virginia. During the ceremony the MSCCN, DirectEmployers Association, and Kenexa were honored for the work and support they provide through the National Guard Employment Network. Click here to read the full report and view the signed MOU.

DirectEmployers Association Board Meeting
September 20, 2011

Brig. Gen. Margaret Washburn, Bill Warren,
Major Pamela Ellison
Major Ellison addresses the
DirectEmployers Association Board

On Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at the request of MSCCN, Major Pam Ellison, Branch Chief of Employment and Education Outreach for the National Guard Bureau, gave a presentation of the National Guard Employment Network before DirectEmployers Association's Board of Directors. The National Guard Employment Network is a partnership created through an alliance between National Guard Bureau, the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN), and DirectEmployers Association. This program, powered by the MSCCN, was created to improve National Guard force stability by improving the members’ ability to seek, obtain, and retain civilian employment throughout their time in service to their State and our Nation. This includes transition from deployments, continued training and service, and support/relief efforts within their State and across the United States.

During the presentation Major Ellison gave a summary brief on the outline of the program, status of its implementation, the importance of the program, the key relationship between the three organizations, and the instrumental support of MSCCN and DirectEmployers Association in meeting program objectives.

Also attending in support of the program was Brigadier General Margaret Washburn, Assistant Adjutant General of the Indiana Army National Guard. General Washburn gave a brief presentation regarding the employment needs of the Indiana National Guard.

"We are extremely fortunate to have a National Guard represented by these two dynamic, dedicated and empowering women," said Deb Kloeppel, Founder and CEO of MSCCN "The partnership between the MSCCN and National Guard will be an enormous job placement solution for our nation's Guard."
DirectEmployers Association is a Charter Member of the MSCCN’s Board of Directors and a financial donor to the MSCCN’s National Guard Employment Network program. In July 2011 the MSCCN, DirectEmployers Association and Kenexa were officially awarded a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Guard Bureau.The National Guard Employment Network continues to be offered state by state to each National Guard Command across the United States and in U.S. Territories. The program includes training and support for each National Guard Command and their current employment program, tracking and reporting of all employment efforts with the Guardsmen and their families, and training and support for the Guardsmen and their families through the Command.

Newman"s Own Award Ceremony, Washington, DC
- September, 2011

Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, presents
Newman’s Own Award to Stacy Bayton, MSCCN Executive Director;
to her left, Mr. Thomas Indoe, President of Newman’s Own

Military Spouse of the Year Luncheon
May 5, 2011

Bianca Strzalkowski & Erin Voirol
Mark Smith, BSF, & Erin Voirol
Erin Voirol & Roxie Merritt

WOW Consortium, Naples, Florida

Deb Kloeppel, Founder and President of Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN) has been invited to join the prestigious WOW (Women Opportunity Wealth) consortium, in Naples, Florida. “The WOW consortium is made up of the most powerful and influential women in the nation. Their philanthropic reach is enormous. It isn’t just money we’re talking about here. These women network their time, resources, wisdom, lessons learned and rolodex with one another. I have literally prayed to join a group such as this one that will allow me to present the executive events that we will be attending” said Kloeppel. “MSCCN continues to attract amazing patriots who truly want to help our military families through pristine nonprofit organizations, such as the MSCCN.”

Missouri National Guard - Here we come!

September - October, 2011 : On-Site Workshop

During September and October, the MSCCN and the Missouri National Guard, along with Missouri Career Centers launched “Show-Me Heroes Job Club”™ created and powered by the MSCCN.

Deb Kloeppel, Founder and CEO of MSCCN kicked off the Job Club’s 4 week event with
her dynamic and highly regarded employment readiness motivational address, “Own the Career Ground You Walk On.”

“Colonel Alan Rohlfing, Director, Show-Me Heroes (Missouri Division of Workforce Development), and Lieutenant Colonel, Missouri Army National Guard, along with my wonderful Team of military spouse professionals at MSCCN, have developed a first-ever employment readiness training program that takes the stress and overwhelming feelings of doubt and invisibility to employers, out of the job search for our returning combat warriors and their spouses.” said Kloeppel.

The Missouri “Show-Me Heroes Job Club“™ created and powered by the MSCCN has the approval of the Missouri Workforce and the Missouri Governor’s office. “We knew the Governor would love this program” says Kloeppel. “We’ve taken on all of the challenges our returning Warriors face when they come home to an uncertain job market, and teach them how to TARGET their job search, develop an amazing resume and present themselves as leaders and dedicated workers, ready for any challenge before them.”

Past Executive Events - Please Click on Pictures to Read Details of the Event

Deb Kloeppel Invited to Attend St. Louis Area Private Dinner Honoring the Marine Corps
- June 30th

Deb Kloeppel Addressed Top Business Leaders Regarding Military Spouse Employment
During Asset Allocation and Investment Strategy Luncheon Event
- June 15, 2011

RADM Dan Kloeppel, USN (ret) and Deb are honored at St, Louis Science Center
June 4th, 2011

Deb and RADM Dan Kloeppel, USN (Ret)

Saint Louis Council Hosts Reception for Naval Command College
March 30, 2011

(Left to Right) NCC Class of 2011 president CDR Jan Van Zanten from the Royal Netherlands Navy; event organizer Tom Schmitz of DRS Technologies; Capt. Eric Anderson, Commanding Officer of Navy Operational Support Center St. Louis; Capt. Steve Senteio, Director of Naval Command College; Lt. Col. Shane Tomko, Instructor and Inspector 3/24th Marine Division; Cmdr. Ole Sandquist, Royal Norwegian Navy; U.S. Sen. Kit Bond; Rear. Adm. Dan Kloeppel, president of the St. Louis Council of the Navy League; Naval Sea Cadet Chief Petty Officer William O’Brien; and Tom Minogue, Chairman of Thompson Coburn, LLP. Photo by: Tessa Hall

100 year Naval Aviation Celebration at the Navy Aviation Museum
- May 3, 2011

Deb Kloeppel and Neil Armstrong

Military Spouse of the Year Award Luncheon, Washington, DC
- May 5, 2011

Mrs. Bianca Strzalkowski, 2011 Military Spouse of the Year
and MSCCN Applicant Specialist Erin Voirol

US Chamber of Commerce, Washington, D.C.
- February 16, 2011

Deb Kloeppel and Mr. Kevin M. Schmiegel,
Vice President U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Touhill Performing Arts Center, St Louis
- January 22,2011

General and Mrs. McNabb and Deb Kloeppel (Center) General Raymond Johns Deb Kloeppel at the Podium

Deb Kloeppel Presented at the Air Force 3 Star Conference
- November 5th, 2010

Mrs. Suzie Schwartz and Deb Kloeppel

US Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Uncasing Cremony
- October 5, 2010

See the article about MSCCN in the Air Force Times http://www.airforcetimes.com/community/family/offduty_missionfamily_101810w/
Deb Kloeppel Keynote Speaker at Human Capital Institute's Summit
- September 22, 2010

Blue Star Families 2010 Military Family Lifestyle Survey Release, Washington, DC
- September 22, 2010

Newman’s Own Award Ceremony, The Pentagon, Arlington, VA -September 1, 2010

MSCCN and Deb Kloeppel featured in The Leader's Pyramid

http://www.leaderspyramid.com

Leaders to Sea, St. Louis, MO - June 24, 2010

Joint Army Spouse Employment Partnership (ASEP) Meeting and Employment Readiness
Program Conference, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Seattle, WA - June 7-9, 2010

Parent-2-Parent Event, Scott AFB, IL - April 22, 2010

Bio for General McNabb can be found here.

St. Louis Honors The Navy

MSCCN's Deb Kloeppel Met with Mrs. Becky Gates

To See Information on past events, please got to Previous Noteworthy Events