Hill Yeah!
Unite Program
Hill AFB
You Play, We Pay.
The UNITE Program provides Commanders with funding to initiate programs that will benefit all Airmen in their unit. This includes assigned Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, ANG, and APF/NAF Civilians.
- Johanne Bercher - Community Cohesion Coordinator (C3)
- 801-777-8105
- Submit inquiries and forms to Johanne.Bercher.1@us.af.mil
CREATING UNIT COHESION THROUGH FUN SQUADRON EVENTS
Unite Program Goals
- Build strong and long-lasting relationships
- Strengthen unity and shared vision
- Welcome new members to the team
- Provide an opportunity for fun
- Increase morale and Espirit de Corps
- Get out and be active
- Help create a unit of inclusion that values all members
- Learn more about your home station and local area
Last day to use CY24 Unite funds Saturday, 14 December 2024. Do not
obligate or spend your own funds (reimbursements will not be authorized)
Unite
Planning Your Event
How does the UNITE Program work?
Step One - Plan
Discuss ideas with Unit members and Commander
Start thinking about what would be a fun activity for your team! Check out some of the fun activities you can do with the 75 FSS!
Allocations & Funding
$13.50 per person for recreation equipment, rentals, venue admission, or activity fees (i.e. bowling, golf, paintball, escape rooms, crafts)
- Requires pre-approval through C3/Air Force Services
- MUST BE TAX EXEMPT
- Equipment, rentals, entertainment, tickets, etc.
- Examples: HAFB Bowling Center, Hubbard Golf Course, Outdoor Recreation Rentals, Boondocks, Rush Fun Plex, Photo Booth Rental, Pumpkin Carving, Gingerbread house contests, nonfood items.
$5 per person for food and/or beverage during event (alcoholic beverages prohibited).
- Requires pre-approval through C3/Air Force Services
- MUST BE TAX EXEMPT
- Excludes alcoholic beverages
- Must be used in conjunction with teambuilding
- Examples: Pizza, Subway, burger burns, ice cream bar, chili cook off, BBQ’s, etc
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Disbursement requires C3 and AFSVC pre-approval.Â
Eligibility
All military and civilian (GS & NAF) employees are eligible. Family members and contractors may join events at their own expense.
STEP TWO - Complete Form
Once complete, Fill out UNITE Event Proposal Form and submit to Johanne.Bercher.1@us.af.mil 14-21 days prior to the event
STEP THREE - Work with Vendors & c3
Once approved, work with vendors and C3 to make tax exempt payment.
*Please note that this is not a reimbursement program. Do not obligate or spend money prior to approval.
Step four - DURING THE EVENT
Have fun and connect with colleagues.
Take photos, including a group photo (required)Â and submit to your UNITE POC.
Step Five - AFTER THE EVENT
Submit After-Action Report with group photo questionnaire (Required) to C3 – Johanne.Bercher.1@us.af.milÂ
UNITE
Event Ideas & FSS UNITE Packages
Off Base Ideas
AmazEvents/CFM Rentals
• Escape Rooms
• Boondocks Fun Center
• Rush Fun Plex
• Ice Skating
• Museums
• Ogden Train Station
• Cinemark Movie Theater
• County/State Fair
• Great Shoreland Preserve
• Pineview Reservoir
• Dave & Busters
• Fishing Farm
• Heber Valley Railroad
• Burger Burns/Games
• Squadron Picnic/Games
• Axe Throwing
• Photo Booth Rentals
• Caricature Artists
• DIY Classes
• Hogle Zoo
• Urban Air
• Cowabunga Bay
• Laser Tag
• Roller Skating
• Smash Rooms
• Cherry Hill
• Musical Theater
• Eccles Wildlife Center
• Sledding/Tubing
• Hiking Trails
• Bike Riding
• Antelope Island
• Haunted Houses
• Cookie Decorating
• Pumpkin Carving Contest
• Gingerbread Houses
• Squadron Holiday Cards
• Comedy Clubs
• Scavenger Hunts
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF UNTE FUNDS
Holiday parties, taxes, insurance, surcharges, tips, late fees, damages, alcohol, trash/cleaning services, lodging, PPE, events without cohesion, apparel, gift cards, purchases of electronic equipment, trainings, bingo/gambling, awards, combat dining, change of command, meetings, donation to charities, retirement, and prizes/giveaways.