Who may join ERWA?
All
persons who are employed by or on behalf of, or retired from DOE are
eligible to join ERWA, receive membership benefits and privileges, vote
in elections and membership meetings, vote for referenda, hold office,
and chair any ERWA committee or function.
How Does ERWA Work?
ERWA
was established under the former U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in 1947,
and currently serves the entire DOE Headquarters complex. ERWA has had
a longstanding affiliation with the Employee Services Management
Association (ESM), formerly NESRA. ERWA is supported by volunteers and
has no paid employees. Revenue for our activities comes from membership
fees, rent received from the GTN barber shop and from vendors in both
FORS and GTN lobbies.
Services Provided by
ERWA.
For specific information regarding contacts
for specific services, check our website at
http://www.recgov.org/energy. Bookmark this site and visit often
for the latest ERWA information, special events, tickets, tours, and
our in-color ERWAYS newsletter.
Information can also be obtained from the
ERWA page near the back of the DOE phone book. Names and phone numbers
associated with our various activities are posted there.
Recreation Activities. ERWA provides a variety of recreation
activities on a year-round basis.
Examples offered in the past include:
·
Softball League
·
Basketball Team
·
Golf Tournaments
·
Annual Family Day (usually at
a local theme park)
·
Monthly Chess Matches
·
Horseshoe and Volleyball
equipment loans
If you have an area of
interest that we have not addressed, please contact ERWA.
Trips and Tours. ERWA has a
travel and theater program in place which offers a wide range of
activities for its members. Past activities include:
·
Shopping Trips to New York
City and other sites
·
Broadway Shows
·
European Travel
·
Sight-seeing Tour of Harlem,
NYC
·
New England Fall Foliage Tours
·
NYC Radio City Music Hall
·
Riverdance, at Wolf Trap Farm
Park
·
Cruises
Discounted Tickets. ERWA offers a large assortment of tickets
for a variety of events, including:
·
Baltimore Aquarium
·
Hershey Park
·
Kings Dominion
·
Busch Gardens
·
SixFlags of America
·
Sesame Place
·
Ski Liberty/Roundtop/Whitetail
·
Local Movie chains
·
Maryland Renaissance Festival
·
Entertainment Discount Books
for the MD/DC/VA areas
Used
Books/Puzzles and CD Sales. ERWA has a supply of used books,
jigsaw puzzles and CDs for sale in their shops. Prices vary. The
supply is maintained by donations from employees. A special 2 for 1
trading system is available where 2 items can be traded for 1 in-stock
item.
ERWAYS Newsletter. The ERWAYS newsletter is printed monthly to
publicize upcoming events, provide follow-up to previous activities, and
present information of interest to all employees. Copies are
distributed throughout the Department and are also available at the ERWA
shops. A PDF color version is available on our website. The newsletter
is a good place to advertise carpools, personal items for sale, and
rental properties. All employees are encouraged to provide articles and
suggestions for the newsletter.
LOGO
Merchandise. ERWA shops offer DOE Logo baseball caps, tee
shirts, golf shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, travel mugs, briefcases, and
occasional other items.
Other Services/GTN
Barber Shop/Beauty Shop and Full Service Nail Salon.
Located in
Room E-001 in Germantown is a full service Hair and Nail Salon, offering
regular layered cuts, clipper cuts, perms, color and highlighting, as
well as a variety of nail services. Appointments or walk-ins are
accepted. Call 301-903-2525 for operating schedule and appointments.
Walk-ins are accepted. (NOTE: The barber shop located in Forrestal Room
GD-020 is not affiliated with ERWA.)
Outside Vendors. ERWA sponsors vendors in the Germantown
Cafeteria Lobby and at the Forrestal on the ground floor immediately
under the escalators. Vendors vary from day to day and provide
clothing, jewelry, purses, books, candies, and a wide variety of other
items. NOTE: Outside vendors are not allowed into either
building during periods of heightened security.
Answers to Common Questions About ERWA
1. How much does it
cost to join? Membership fees are $3.00 for a full-year membership,
from the date of sign-up.
2. Can I pay for
purchases, activities, and membership with a personal check? Yes,
personal checks and money orders are accepted if made out to ERWA.
Remember to have your ERWA membership card with you when purchasing from
an ERWA shop.
3. Do you accept
credit/debit cards? Credit/debit cards are NOT accepted by ERWA.
Sorry.
4. Can DOE and
contractor employees located outside the main GTN and FORS buildings use
the services of ERWA? Absolutely YES!
5. What can I do if
I have a suggestion or idea for ERWA? Suggestions are always
welcome. They can be addressed by e-mail to
ERWA@hq.doe.gov,
ERWAFORS@hq.doe.gov
, or by sending a
note to ERWA, Room E-66, GTN.
6. How can I be a volunteer?
Volunteers are always needed for various
activities of ERWA and for Board of Directors membership. You can
volunteer your services by contacting your ERWA office or sending a note
to ERWA, Room E-066, GTN.
