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Show July 15, 1999 am. n i'V pi i'. "J " the manpower and quality office here. by Capt. Carol Kanode at VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. (AFPN) A Vandenberg sergeant was rewarded handsomely for saving the Air Force nearly $5 million. Senior Master Sgt. Randy Tillman, 14th Air Force superintendent of logistics, was recently awarded a check for $10,000 from the 30th Space Wing Manpower and Quality office because he found a better way to do business, and formally submitted his idea. Photos by Edie Messina a x , His suggestion was initially rejected, so he followed up to find out why. His persistence paid off when he resubmitted his idea by clearing up a miscommunication 14th Air Force Public Affairs $ While assigned to 2nd Space Launch Squadron, the last Atlas E rocket in the inventory launched and Tillman began steps shutting down the program. When all associated equipment had to be turned in and disposed of, the prime contractor made a bid Tillman thought exceeded what another company could bid. He researched other companies and found a subcontractor that could do the same job but for $4,483,471 less. A briefing on the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness Program enticed him to submit his idea to Summer camp participants from the Youth Activities Center get acquainted with Kid Vid June 30 when Burger King hosted an appreciation dinner. The BK Big Kids Meals honored the campers, teen mentors and the Youth Center staff in appreciation of the work they do with youth. 1 after i&emeam mwai'i saving $5 million with the idea evaluator then discovered that shortly afterward his suggestion was accepted, earning him $10,000. "The key to submitting an idea is information," Tillman explained. "The more detail you can give them, the better off you are." The idea Tillman suggested was not a part of his job responsibility. For suggestions outside job responsibilities aflat 15 percent of the estimated first year's not to exceed $10,000, tangible savings is awarded. For individuals submitting ; ideas that are deemed to be within job award results. responsibility, a The maximum amount people can receive is $10,000 for a tangible idea and $200 min- imum for an accepted tangible or intangible idea. Intangible suggestions make, a significant impact, but don't necessarily provide direct savings to the Air Force. (Courtesy ofAir Force Space Command Newsservice) FOURW1NNS ' l 170 Horizon, 3.0 GL Horizon, 5.0 GL Horizon, 5.7 Horizon, 7.4 Gl Vista, 5.7 GSI Vista, Twin 5.7 $12,608 $22,727 $25,275 $36,873 $42,681 ......$99,282 16' Rebal SS, w25... ......$8,127 $16,508 $11,208 $26,487 $20,404 190 200 240 238 298 fctsi ' 17' Mr. Pice w115. 1650 Explorer w40 1850 Tyee w4,3 1 800 Fisherw0 ' ? 180 Islander 5.0c 232 Baja Boss 7.4 EFI 24 H2X, 454 MAG 212 Baja 502 MAG : YSS MARINEfhSj BOAT SALES SERVICE & Conveniently Located Off 801-295-59- $17,995 $35,138 $41,356 $51,199 1 1 -- 5 Exit 318 3 i BOUNTIFUL 99 JO AH Activities Central' Park r ffr j July NT!t i Friday July 1 6th 4-- 1 8-- 1 Your new GSA contract at Grainger saves you in lpm RidesBooths Open Youth Dance ages more! Hoover Industrial Duty Shoulder Vacs! The Come see the National Guard Display Paint Striping Rust-Oleu- m Machine! From paper towels to pressure washers, you'll save up to 20 off price through July 31, 1999! And your government purchase card makes it easy. same-da- y pickup or free shipping. - catalog '. order online at www.grainger.com. 2S53 S. Phone: 1SCO 17 801-393-13- Fax: SOI -3- TP1 42 f s rm Industrial Supply 92-1318 tj.iHJ. . $1 12-1- 8 Saturday July 1 7th Breakfast Adults $2, Kids Or 5 every day. But 5 Opm July, you save even more! You get the best prices of the year on all the best brands of cleaning supplies and equipment. Ramsey, Rubbermaid, Lancia, Eureka, Minuteman and Just call, fax or visit for C3 10-1- 16-1- 7 1 - r n (12 and under) $1 Community Parade 10am Rides, Entertainment & Booths Ham - 8pm Baby Contest: Register 1pm Contest 2pm 8:30pm Conceit in the Park (Ogden Concert Band) irtinuc ...jii win swri at 2600 N. along the Highway to 1800 then west to A wns,v as I . I 7 A 350 West Following the Concert at 10pm FTH RWOI? TC.Q'?ffill I xl 7-9- . |