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Ombudsman Appreciation Day
Ombudsman Appreciation Day is 26 March. Commands are authorized to
celebrate the event at any time during the month of March or as soon as
possible thereafter to publically recognize the dedicated service of these
volunteers.
Every ombudsman is unique and will respond to different types of recognition
and appreciation. Try to personalize recognition, if possible. Remember that
informal recognition is as important as formal recognition.
The commanding officer may use Non-Appropriated Funds, if available, for
individual ombudsman appreciation dinners, ombudsman plaques and awards.
Cash awards are not authorized.
Appreciation may be expressed in the form of a letter of recognition, a
certificate of performance, special mention in a unit newsletter, a Swivel
Shot submission or other appropriate acknowledgement.
Appropriate tokens of appreciation include:
- Plaque inscribed with name, date, and message of appreciation.
- Photograph of command with signatures and personal notes of thanks.
- Command items such as a hat, keychain, t-shirt, etc.
- Flowers.
- Recognition lunch or dinner at the command, club, or restaurant.
- Posting the ombudsman’s picture as part of the command leadership pictures on the quarterdeck.
- Providing the ombudsman with business cards.
To contact the Work-Life Staff closest to you, call 1-800-872-4957 followed by the extension listed next to the following ISC locations:
| Alameda (252) | Ketchikan (317) | Portsmouth (305) |
| Boston (301) | Kodiak (563) | San Pedro (311) |
| Cleveland (309) | Miami (307) | Seattle (313) |
| Honolulu (314) | New Orleans (308) | St. Louis (302) |
| Washington, DC (932) |
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