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Background: The Nellis AFB Chapel is hosting a spring resiliency retreat for Nellis/Creech/NTTR airmen (E1-E4). Due to the design of this retreat, the dynamics required for group interaction, and the need to optimize resiliency development in airmen, particular requirements are essential for this retreat. These requirements are listed below. The time criterion for this event is driven by base schedule considerations and the availability of the session leader(s).

1. Dates for Retreat

a. Room Check-in available by 1500 on Friday of date 24 May 2013
b. Room Check-out available at 1100 (or later) on Sunday of date 26 May 2013

2. Retreat Facility

a. Non-gaming atmosphere (no casinos)

b. Amenities to include leisure and recreation areas

c. Location should be more than 250 miles from Nellis AFB to enhance relaxed atmosphere

d. Location should be less than 300 miles from Nellis AFB

e. Package accommodations for 30 guests required. Single rooms not essential.
• Preferred bed size is full or larger, but not essential. Twin beds will suffice.
• Amenities to include clean linens and towels.
• Use of camp fire essential.
• Personnel to assist with housekeeping, meals, recreational time, camp fire set-up, and A/V needs is essential.

f. Must be able to provide 5 hot meals during stay:
• Dinner on Friday, 24 May
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on Saturday, 25 May
• Breakfast on Sunday, 26 May

g. Require meeting room able to accommodate entire group (30 individuals)
• Must be equipped with chairs/pews
• Must be equipped with PA system
• Must have A/V aids (PowerPoint screen, projector, computer)
h. Tax Exempt