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  The Recreation and Welfare Association (R & W) is an organization designed to provide employees of the National Institutes of Health and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration with a variety of social, athletic, wellness, educational and special interest activities. The R&W Association has a variety of programs that provide members with opportunities to meet people with similar interests, pursue a favorite hobby, participate in athletic events, and enjoy many other social activities. There are travel opportunities also available. In addition, the R&W provides a variety of convenient services and products from five NIH gift shops that are located both on and off the main NIH campus and one at NOAA.

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  Chris Gaines
Project Officer
gainesc@mail.nih.gov
(301) 402-8180
  Carole Harman
Quality Assurance Specialist
harmanc@mail.nih.gov
(301) 402-8180
  Pamela Jenkins
Quality Assurance Specialist
jenkinsp@mail.nih.gov
(301) 402-8180
  R & W - Main Office
(301) 496-6061
   
 
DOES Responsibilities   
 

The Division of Employee Services (DOES) works in cooperation with the R&W to support many services provided to enhance the work life of NIH employees, patient & visitors through the oversight and management of the contractual use agreement for the R&W stores, fitness centers and food services.

To report any problems, concerns or comments concerning the R&W programs, space or other issues, please contact Mr. Chris Gaines or Ms. Pamela Jenkins at (301) 402-8180.

Additional information about these and other R&W programs can be found at the R&W Website: http://www.recgov.org/r&w/r&w.html