September Community Information Briefing

Baumholder

Community Information Brief (CIB)

September 29, 2010

Photo Courtesy of David Delisio

Building a Better Tomorrow….Today

Domestic Violence Awareness

Community Volunteer’s

of the Month

Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188

• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category

Robert Dirk

Michelle Dirk

• Family & MWR Community Award

Cynthia Carrion

Angelica Harper

• Private Organization

Rachel Doot Boyce- Red Cross


170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641

Unit Volunteer’s of the Month

• Mrs. D’Andra Hunter 1-84 FA

• Mrs. Melody Allison 2-18 IN

• Mrs. Katya Fladeboe 3-4 IN

• Mrs. Rebecca Schmidt 4-70 AR

• Mrs. Melinda Waller 24th BSB

• Mrs. Sabrina Burrilo 40 EN



Domestic Violence

Awareness Month

Take the Purple Hand Pledge

• Information Tables

– Oct 18, 1 – 4 p.m. at the Main

Exchange (PX)

– Oct 22, 1 – 4 p.m. at the CMR

Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today

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• R.O.C.K.

– Oct 5 – 7, Tue 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wed & Thurs, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• German Cuisine, Customs & Culture

– Oct 13, Wed, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Federal Resume Building

– Every Wed, 3 – 4 p.m.

• Credit & Debit Management

– Oct 13, Wed, 2 – 4 p.m.

• Culture Trip to Mainz

– Oct 29, Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Meet at ACS

ACS Highlights



• Grow a Set of Your Own!

– Thurs, Oct 7, 10 – 11 a.m. & 1 – 2 p.m., ACS

• MOMS (Moms of Multiples)

– Tue, Oct 5 & 19, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Wiggles & Giggles, BLDG 8884

• Spectrum Families

– Thurs, Oct 14, 12 – 1 p.m., Wiggles & Giggles, BLDG 8884

• Get a Grip! Managing Anger & Frustration

Tue, Oct 12, 10 a.m. – noon, ACS

• Coping with Deployment (ages 0-5)

Thurs, Oct 14 & Oct 21, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., ACS

• WRU@?WAN2TLK?CD9

Mon, Oct 18, 12 – 1 p.m., ACS

• Enough! Abuse is NOT a Family Value

Thurs, Oct 21, 11 a.m. – noon, ACS

Family Advocacy Program

Highlights



• Battlemind for Spouses

Tue, Oct 5, 9 – 10 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876

• Coping with Separation

Tue, Oct 5, 10 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876

• Managing Expectations

Tue, Oct 5, 11 a.m. – noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876

• FRL Council

Thurs, Oct 14, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876

• CARE Team Training

Sat, Oct 16, 9 a.m. – noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876

• POC Training

Tue, Oct 19, 10 a.m. – noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876

Mobilization & Deployment

Program



Coupons & Coffee

• Come join in on the fun it’s free

– Oct 13, 9 a.m.

– Wiggles & Giggles, BLDG 8884 in Wetzel

– Have a cup of coffee, make friends and learn how to save money using

coupons overseas

– This event is child friendly



• The last DoD Fee Policy was issued over six years ago for School Year 04-05

• New School Year 2010-2011 DoD Fee Guidance was issued 29 July 2010

• Key Features:

– Still based on Total Family Income (TFI)

– Adds three new Total Family Income Categories: 7, 8, and 9

– Impacts 42% of Army Garrison Patrons, many of whom are Dual Military Families

– Meets Army AFAP Issue request to Increase Total Family Income Categories

– Lowers the start of CAT 2 - CAT 6, allowing some Army Families to move to the

next lowest TFI Category

– Expands CAT 1 range, allowing more Families to qualify for the lowest fee

• SY10-11 Army Child & Youth Fee Policy will go into effect at all Army

installations on 1 Oct 2010


Family & MWR CYSS

Parent Central Services, 485-7003

• No Registration Fee policy continues

• Army Standard 15% Multiple Child Reduction (MCR) in place for 2nd & additional

children enrolled in Full Day, Part Day, Part Time Care, Youth Sports

• CAT 1 increase ($196 to $228) is spread over three year period

• Army Family Covenant Fee Reductions continue:

– 20% off full/part day programs for Families of Deployed Personnel

– $2.00/hour for Hourly Care after 16 hours of free respite child care

• New SAS Hourly Options for occasional users:

– Drop in @ $4.00 / hr limited to 5 hours per week

– 4 free Open Recreation hours / month


Family & MWR CYSS


Family & MWR

CYSS Fall Fest for Children

Deployment Services, 485-6756

• Fall Fest Theme is Curious George: Where’s That Monkey!

– Oct 23, Sat, 1 – 4 p.m.

– Rheinlander Community Center

– Ages 2 – 12

– Free to all I.D. card holders

– Arts & crafts, prizes, pumpkins & monkeys


• Now accepts Credit Cards

Pay with Visa or MasterCard Debit or credit card

Registration & payment online

Request your password online

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.html


Family & MWR CYSS


• Current Classes

– Tae Kwon Do

– Gymnastics and Tumbling

– Keyboard, Piano, Guitar & Kinder Music

– Classical Ballet

– Aikido

– SKIES Instructors Needed

• Registration and enrollment-contact, Parent Central Services,

BLDG 8743

Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited



Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited

• New fall programs every month

– Modern Music School: Wed & Thurs 11a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

– Red, White, & Blue Gymnastics: Mon & Tue 9 – 11:30 a.m.,

Wed 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

– Soccer Academy: Tue & Thurs 4 – 7 p.m.

• For registration/enrollment contact Parent Central Services



• Fri, Oct 1, Nov 5 & Dec 3

• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099

• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent Central

Services, BLDG 8743

• Cost: $16 non-deployed, or pay $8 if deployed

– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours

• CYSS registration required

Family & MWR Parents Night Out



Family & MWR Saturday Child

Care

• Sat, Oct 16, Nov 13 & Dec 11

• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099

• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent

Central Services, BLDG 8743

• Cost: $32 non-deployed, or pay $16 if deployed

– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours

• CYSS registration required



Family & MWR Middle School Teen (1 of 6) Grades 7 – 12

• Operating Hours

- Mon – Thurs, 3 – 8 p.m.

- Fri, 3 – 10 p.m.

- Sat, 2 – 8 p.m.

- Closed Federal Holidays

• Teen Center is located in Wetzel, BLDG 8875

CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810


Educational Programs offered free of charge:

• Hired! Program Classes– Oct 4: Learn to write Cover Letters

– Oct 18: Interviewing techniques

– Oct 25: Drug Testing

• Power Hour offered 3 – 6 p.m. daily – Homework Assistance

from Ms. Jessica our new Homework Instructor

• Computer Programs: begin at 4 p.m. – Mon: Movie Making

– Tues: Intro to Computers

– Wed: Robotics

– Thurs: Architecture

– Fri: Career Launch




• Free Sports Programs – Teen Basketball Clinics in Birkenfeld through Dec 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

– Lacrosse practice every Thurs, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

– Soccer every Thurs, 4 – 5 p.m.

– Ultimate Frisbee every Tue, 4 – 5 p.m.

– Triple Play Competitions every Fri, 4 – 5 p.m.

• Art Programs – Mon, Wed, & Fri 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

– Jewelry Making, Basket Weaving, Watercolors & Acrylics




Special Events & Trips

• Oct 1: Belginum Archeology Park– Noon – 5 p.m. in Morbach

– $5 per person

– Sign up by Sep 29

• Oct 2: Cosmic Bowling at Strikers– 8 – 11 p.m.

– $7 per person

– Includes two games of bowling & shoe rental

– Sign up Sep 30

• Oct 22: Frankenstein Haunted Castle Trip– 7 – noon

– Sign up by Oct 16

– $20 includes admission & transportation




Special Events and Trips

• Oct 23: Geocashing & Mountain Biking with Outdoor Rec– Noon – 5 p.m.$15 per person

– Register by 18 Oct

• Oct 29: Halloween Costume Dance– 7 – 9:30 p.m.

– Free

• Oct 30: Warner Brothers Movie Park trip – Celebrate Halloween with the Teen

– 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

– Cost: $40

– Sign up by Oct 23




Arts & Crafts

• Tue, 3:30 – 5 p.m. $10 per session, meet at teen center & leave

together with staff– Oct 5: Beading

– Oct 12: Crocheting

– Oct 19: Macramé Jewelry

– Oct 26: Learn to make do your own Halloween Makeup

• Service Projects– Oct 6: Skate Park Clean-up at 3:30 p.m.

– Oct 13: Painting Curious George for Fall Fest at 3:30 p.m.




Winter Sports Registration, Oct 4 – Nov 19

• Basketball: Ages 5 – 5 / $46

• Cheerleading: Ages 5 – 15 / $36

• Jump-Rope: Ages 7 – 15 / $36

• Wrestling: Ages 7 – 15 / $46

• Skiing & Snowboarding: Ages 8 – 18 / $185

• Register at CYSS Parent Central or call 485-7003

Family & MWR

Youth Sports & Fitness

CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness, 485-8249


• Start Smart Basketball Registration, Nov 1 – Dec 3

– Teaching 3 – 4 Year-Olds the Fundamentals of Basketball

– Cost: $30

– Program Dates: Jan 5 – Feb 9, 2011

– Register at CYSS Parent Central or call 485-7003

Family & MWR

Youth Sports & Fitness

CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness, 485-8249


Family & MWR

School Liaison Office

Baumholder Middle/High School

• Oct 1: Teacher Work Day, No School

• Oct 1: Football Game vs. Mannheim, Minick Field, 6 p.m.

• Oct 2: – Cross Country Meet: 10 a.m., Camp Grounds.

– Volleyball: 10 a.m., HS Gym

– Tennis: 10 a.m., Idar Oberstein Tennis Halle

• Oct 2: High School Homecoming Dance, Rheinlander

• Oct 11: Columbus Day, No School

• Oct 5: Flu Mist will be available in School Cafeteria, 1:20 – 2:50 p.m.

School Liaison Officer, 485-6968


Wetzel Elementary School

• Oct 1: Teacher Work day, No school

• Oct 4, 5, & 6: School Pictures


• Oct 22: Early Release, 11:01 a.m.



Family & MWR

School Liaison Office

Smith Elementary School

• Oct 1: Teacher Work Day, No school

• Oct 6: Child Find Screenings, 8:30 a.m., Children ages 3 –5

– Developmental Assessment for Social, Motor,

Cognitive & Communication Skills

– Contact Michelle Dirk, 485-6744

• Oct 8: Early Release,11:01 a.m.


• Oct 18 & 19: School Pictures


Family & MWR

School Liaison OfficeBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

October at the Hill Top Theater

• Oct 3: Performance of “Apple Tree” at the Hill Top Theater

– Box office opens at 6:45 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

– Ticket price: $2

• Oct 9: 2010 One Act Festival Competition at the KMC

Onstage Theater in Kaiserslautern

– The Baumholder Community will perform the “Apple Tree” in the

competition.

– Free admission for ID cardholders

Hill Top Theater, 485-7244

Family & MWR Entertainment


Halloween Bash Haunted House

• Oct 30

• 6 –10 p.m.

• Open for all ages

• Free

• Rheinlander Community Club basement

Hill Top Theater, 485-7244

Family & MWR Entertainment


• Children’s Story Time is back in session

– Thurs, Oct 21 & 28

– 10:30 a.m.

– Free

– Appropriate for children up to five years old

– Crafts and/or games follow stories

– Story Time lasts approximately one hour

• Public Catalog: http://www.library.eur.army.mil

Library, 485-1740

Family & MWR Library


http://www.library.eur.army.mil/

• Library Halloween Scary Story Sharing

– Tue, Oct 26

– 5:30 p.m.

– Free

– Appropriate for teens & adults

– Sharing scary stories or reading short stories

– Scary Story lasts approximately one hour

• Public Catalog: http://www.library.eur.army.mil

Family & MWR Library

Library, 485-1740


http://www.library.eur.army.mil/

• October Trips

– Oct 2: One Day Canoeing Trip Sauer River, Luxemburg, $33

– Oct 2-3: Scuba open water course in Kronau, $375

– Oct 7-11: Croatia Diving Trip, $382

– Oct 16: MTN Biking Pfaelzerwald, Pirmasens, $35

– Oct 16: One day trip to Paris, France, $55

Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182

Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation


• Adult Ballet

– Mon & Thurs, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

– Classes are held at SkiesUnlimited

– Adults, 18+

– $85 per month

– Register at Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center

• Zumba Toning

– Tue, 10 – 11 a.m.

– Starting Oct 5

– Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center

– Adults, 18+

– Free

Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176

Family & MWR

Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• Basketball Officials Clinic

– Oct 5 –10

– Center of Excellence Training Center, Schwetzingen, Germany

– Free

• Community Level Invitational Basketball Tournament

– Oct 9 &10

– Game times TBD

– Mannheim, Germany

– Free

• Sign up for the above events at the Hall of Champions Physical

Fitness Center Sports Office

Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176

Family & MWR


September 29, 2010

• Breast Cancer Awareness 1K & 5K Fun Run

– Oct 16

– 9 a.m. starting time for the 1K

– 10 a.m. starting time for the 5K

– Event will begin at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center

– Adult categories: 13 & up

– Kids categories: 12 & under

– Pre – register now until Oct 14 at the Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center

– T – shirts will be available for the first 500 registrants

– Registration fee: $10

Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671

Family & MWR


• Monster Mash Relay Runs

– Oct 30

– 1st – 3rd place awarded

• 400 Meter Costumed Relay Run

– 9 a.m. starting time at Minick Field Track

– Kids 12 & under

• 4K Costumed Relay Run

– 10 a.m. starting time at Minick Field Track

– Adults: 13 & up

– Four person costumed relay team

• Pre-registration is required

• Sign up at Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center from Oct 1 – 29


Family & MWR


• New Swimming Pool Hours

– Effective Oct 1

– Tue – Fri, 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

– Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

– Closed: Sun, Mon & Holidays


Family & MWR


2010 Fall Bazaar

• Oct 29 – 31

• Hall of Champions, BLDG 8105, Smith Barracks

• Shopping Hours:

– Fri, Oct 29, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

– Sat, Oct 30, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

– Sun, Oct 31, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Free Admission

• Open to all U.S. ID Cardholders

Special Events Coordinator, 485-6115

Family & MWR Special Events


• Tournament

– 6 p.m.

– Eight Pin, No Tap

– $20 entry, $12 goes back into cash prizes

• Open Bowling all night

– $1 off each game if in Costume

• Trick or Treating for the kids

• Costume Contest at 9 p.m.

• Sat, Oct 2

Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569

Family & MWR Halloween Fun


• Karaoke

– Every Fri 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.

– Sing your favorite tunes with DJ MiClovin

• Country night at Shooter’s

– Every Sat night

– Kick up your heels with boot – scootin’ music

– DJ plays from 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

– Food available at Shooter’s Diner until 2 a.m.

• Sunday Night Football

– 5 p.m. every Sun, now – Super bowl

– Free popcorn and pretzels

– Enjoy all-you-can-eat spicy chicken wings for $8 per person

– BLDG 8167 Smith Barracks, Baumholder (next to ODR)

– Sports Bar, Diner, Delivery Service & Parties 067836-4242/1852771

Business Operations, 485-6970

Family & MWR

Shooter’s Bar & DinerBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• Rheinlander Flea Market

– Sat, Oct 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

– Tables cost $10 for 6 ft. table or $15 for a 12 ft. table

– Set up from 7:30 – 9 a.m.

– Sell your second hand clothing, household appliances, video games,

etc.

– Admission is Free to authorized I.D. card holders


Family & MWR

Rheinlander Community CtrBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• Now offering milk shakes in classic flavors

– Vanilla, chocolate & strawberry

• Hot new flavors for the fall coming soon

– Pumpkin Spice Latte

– Sweet Cinnamon Latte

– Praline Nut Latte

– Macadamia Nut Latte


Family & MWR Java Cafe


• Oct 1 – 4: Vintage Fest at Offenbach – Hundheim

• Oct 2: Flea Market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Oct 2 – 3: Medieval Fest & copper melting at the copper mine at

Fischbach

• Oct 2: 24th Idar-Oberstein Blues Night at Algenrodt, Turnhalle

• Oct 4: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Oct 10: Farmer’s Market and Handicraft Market at Kirn

11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

Host Nation Events1 of 9


• Oct 10: City Fest at Birkenfeld; shops open on Sunday

• Oct 10: Thanksgiving Fest & Parade at Rückweiler, 2 p.m.

• Oct 19 – 21: Gallus Market at Ulmet

• Oct 23 – 31: Wendels Fairs at St. Wendel

• Oct 23 – 24: Hobby artist exhibition at Baumholder Brühlhalle

• Oct 23 – 24: IVV Volksmarch at Hohenöllen




• Oct 26: Wendels Market at St. Wendel, pedestrian zone

• Oct 30: Antik Market at Idar-Oberstein, Platz Auf der Idar

• Oct 31: Halloween Disco at Oberkirchen, Festhalle

• Oct 31: Halloween children party, St. Wendel, Saalbau, 5 p.m.

• Oct 31: Shops open at Idar-Oberstein






• Nov 6: Rock night at Ruschberg, Bürgerhaus, 8 p.m.

Entrance Fee!!

• Nov 6: Flea Market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Nov 6 – 7: Martinimarket at Herrstein

• Nov 8: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Nov 9: Benefiz Concert Big Band German Bundeswehr

at Birkenfeld, Großsporthalle Am Berg, 8 p.m.

Entrance Fee!!




• Nov 10: Horses Market at Quirnbach

• Nov 11: Opening of the Fasching Season & presentation

of the new Fasching Royalties of Baumholder

Jugendzentrum, 6:11 p.m., Hoof

• Nov 14: Flea Market at Metz, France, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Nov 20 – 21: Hobby Artist exhibition at Hoppstädten

• Nov 20: Antik Market at Idar, Schleiferplatz




• Nov 27 & 28: Christmas Musical for Children, Idar-

Oberstein, Stadttheater, Entrance Fee!!

• Nov 27 – 28: IVV Volksmarch at Winterbach/Saar




St. Martin Parades:

• Nov 5: Frauenberg 6 p.m., Fohren-Linden 5:30 p.m.

• Nov 10: Mettweiler 6 p.m., Rohrbach 6:30 p.m.,

Berglangenbach 6 p.m., Hahnweiler 5:30 p.m.

Baumholder 5:30 p.m., Hoppstädten-Weiersbach

• Nov 11: Leitzweiler 6:30 p.m., Berschweiler 5:30 p.m.,

Rückweiler 5 p.m., Birkenfeld, Dienstweiler,

Niederhambach, Sonnenberg, Schauren, Brücken,

Freisen, Oberkirchen

• Nov 13: Eckersweiler




Christmas Markets:

• Nov 27: Berglangenbach, Reichenbach, Niederkirchen/Saar

• Nov 27 – 28: Romantic Christmas Market at Idar-Oberstein Castle;

Medieval Christmas Market Lichtenberg Castle

Andreas Market at Kirn, Freisen

• Nov 28: Siesbach, Buhlenberg

• Dec 3 – 4: Baumholder, Meisenheim

• Dec 3 – 5: Idar-Oberstein

• Dec 4: Hahnweiler, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Altenglan,

Lauterecken, Oberkirchen




Christmas Markets continued:

• Dec 4 – 12: St. Wendel

• Dec 5: Veitsrodt, Kirchenbollenbach, Altenglan, Oberkirchen

• Dec 5 – 7: Birkenfeld

• Dec 10-12: Kusel

• Dec 11: Rhaunen

• Dec 13: Bad Sobernheim

• Dec 18: Schwollen

* More Christmas markets can be found at:

http://www.christmas-markets-germany.de/


http://www.christmas-markets--germany.de/





PAIO, 485-7205

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Chapel Community News

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570

• Youth

– Jr. High Meet at Chapel Annex Tue 4 – 6 p.m.

– High School at Chapel Annex Tue 6 – 8 p.m.

• Benevolence Ministry

– RSO Food Pantry

• PWOC

– Tue, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

– Child watch provided

• Chapel Child Watch Workers Needed

– This is a contract PAID position. If you or someone you know would

like to join those ranks, please stop by our office for an application!


Chapel Community News

• Gospel

– Chapel 1: Sun, 11 a.m.

• Contemporary Protestant

– Chapel Annex Sun,10 a.m.

– Fall Festival Oct 3 After Service

• Traditional Protestant


• Catholic Mass


• Catholic Daily Mass

– Mon-Fri, Noon

*No daily Mass on Federal & Training Holidays

Baumholder Worship Services

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570


PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900

Military Star Promotion

• Oct 1 – Oct 14 – Columbus Day Sale on Furnishings and Electronics

– 6 month, Zero Interest, $299 Minimum Purchase

• Oct 15 – Oct 28– Fall Jewelry

– 3 month, Zero Interest, No Minimum Purchase


September 29, 2010

PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900

Military Star Promotion

Are you being deployed? You may be eligible for…

• Option A*: 6% Interest Rate– NO monthly payments

– Current Credit Limits

– Charges allowed

• Option B*: 6% Interest Rate– Monthly allotment

– Payments

– Increased Credit Limit

– Charges

• Other Benefits, No annual or late fees

• Online account management and Exclusive promotional offers

* Accounts must be in good standing to qualify for deployment options


September 29, 2010

Term II – Register now!

• CJSA 1313 Court Systems and Practices– Oct 30 – Nov 14: Sat & Sun 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. GoArmyEd # 75325

• CDEC 1354 Childhood Growth & Development– Oct 26 – Dec 16: Tue & Thurs 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. GoArmyEd # 75321

• Employment: Automotive InstructorsCTC is currently seeking applications for Automotive Instructors who:

– Have an Associates degree or higher and a minimum of 5 years’ work

experience in the maintenance field or

– Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years work experience in the

maintenance field

CTC, 485-6664

Central Texas College


UMUC, 485-6178

University of Maryland University College

Fall Session 2: Nov 1 – Dec 18

Register Now!

• IFSM 201 – Introduction to Computer-Based Systems Mon, Hybrid :6:15 – 9:15 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57796

• HIST 157 – History of the United Sates Since 1865 Wed, Hybrid 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57795

• GERM 111- Elementary German I

Tue & Thurs, 6:15 – 9 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57792

• LIBS 150- Information Literacy and Research MethodsFace-to-face runs Nov 20th 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.;

on – line portion Nov 20 – Dec 4 GoArmyEd # 57798


Baumholder Ironworks Education Center, BLDG 8332

Beginning Oct – Operating Hours:

• Counseling: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

(Closed Noon – 1 p.m. for lunch)

• Computer Lab: Mon – Thurs 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

(Closed 12:00-13:00 for lunch)

• Testing: Tue, Wed & Thurs 8 – Noon

• The Education Center is closed on U.S. Holidays

Education Center, 485-7557

Education Center Hours


FAST Class – Nov 1 – Nov 23:

• Mon – Fri, 1 – 5 p.m.

• No Class meetings on the 5th and the 11th for the Training &

Veteran’s Day Holidays

• To enroll come to the Baumholder Education Center, BLDG 8332

• Enrollment must be approved by your Commander

• TABE pre-test is required to enroll

Education Center, 485-7557

FAST CLASS

Team Baumholder - Home of Champions

• Legal Assistance Trends

– German copyright infringement actions for online file sharing. Use

these websites at your own risk!

– Italian traffic tickets for entering no-vehicle zones will follow you back

to Germany!

• Legal Center Information, Hours and Services Available at

http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/legal2.asp

• The Legal Assistance front desk will be closed Oct 25 – 28 for

the PDP. Notary service & powers of attorney will be available

at BLDG 8710

Legal Center, 485-6506

Baumholder Legal Center


http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/legal2.asp

• Clinic Operating Hours:

– Mon, Tue & Fri: 9 a.m. – Noon / 1 – 3:30 p.m.

– Wed, 11a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 3:30 – 6 p.m.

• Days of Closure:

– Veterinarian TDY, Oct 18 – 22

– Thurs for Training

– USAREUR Training and Federal Holidays, Oct 8 – 11

– Inventory, Oct 29

Baumholder Veterinary Services

Vet Clinic, 485-6636


Upcoming Clinical Outreach Programs

• Exercise During Pregnancy: Prevention of Back Pain

– Sep 30 & Oct 21, 9 – 10 a.m.

– Held in BLDG 8741, conference room 201

• Tobacco Cessation class

– Held at unit’s area of choice

– Call public health nursing today for additional details and scheduling at

485 – 7312

"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"

Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080

Baumholder Health Clinic


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• Breast cancer awareness community outreach

– Sep 30 at commissary, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

– Oct 4 at Community Mail Room ,11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention/Education class

– Held at unit’s area of choice

– Call public health nursing today for additional details & scheduling at

485-7312







• Annual Seasonal Influenza Immunization Program

– Primary goal is to vaccinate the total force. No shortage is anticipated

– Immunize Department of Defense schoolteachers, Child Development

Center workers & children attending DOD – sponsored schools & Child

Development Centers or similar facilities

– Wetzel Elementary: Sep 30,1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

– Baumholder Middle/High School: Oct 5, 1:20 – 2:50 p.m.

– Smith and Wetzel CDC: TBD






• Army MOVE Weight Management Program

– Oct 21, 8 a.m.

– Held at Baumholder Health Clinic BLDG 8741, in the large conference

room 2nd floor

– To help patients self-manage their weight loss efforts through learning,

discussion, reflection & the support of others

– Involves one hour of Physical Therapy followed by one hour of nutrition &

one hour of Behavioral Health

– If you want to lose weight & start exercising this class if for you!!

– To sign up call the Physical Therapy Department at 485-6357

– This class is Free & open to all family members & Active Duty personnel



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Pharmacy Self Care Program

• A pharmacist will triage each patient based on symptoms &

current medication profile

• Special consideration given for pediatrics and under two years

old require weight based dosing by a provider & medication to

be entered into CHCS

• Medical Conditions such as pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes,

and other pathologies precludes the use of “Cold Pack” type

dispensing







No–Shows Last 90 days• Primary Care 223

• Pediatric 39

• Behavioral Health 199

• Physical Medicine 390

• Optometry 91

Cost of Appointment

• Primary Care $500

• Pediatric $690

• Behavioral Health $260

• Physical Medicine $118

• Optometry $227

BAHC No-Show Rate 8.44%

• BAHC Averages 314 No-Show Appointments a Month

totaling $78,676 in lost Funds. That’s $236,027 in the last 90

days

• To cancel appointments contact 485-8080




September 29, 2010


Upcoming Clinic Closures

• Oct 8 (Training Holiday)

– Behavioral Medicine & Physical Therapy services will still be provided

• Oct 11 (Columbus Day)






• USAG Baumholder currently has 31 Warriors in Transition

• 27 of the Warriors are from the 170th Combat Team

• Command teams of previous unit are encouraged and

welcomed to visit with WTU Soldiers

WTU, 485-9140/41

Warrior Transition Unit


Baumholder Community

Spouses Club

• BCSC taking Scholarship & Welfare application until – Sep 30

– Applications can be obtained at the Thrift Shop or

[email protected] for Welfare or

[email protected] for Scholarship requests

• Arabian Nights

– Oct 22, 6:30 p.m.

– Rheinlander Community Club

• The BCSC will soon be taking applications for the Angel Tree

– Applications will be disseminated digitally to the FRL’s

BCSC President, 06738-1851018


mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

• Adult, Child, & Infant CPR, First Aid & proper use of Automated

external defibrillators (AED)

― Oct 16: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

― Nov & Dec TBD

― Minimum three people per class

― Cost: $40 per person

― Call & schedule a course for your FRG, organization, club or friends

• Interested in becoming a CPR instructor?

― Stop by the Red Cross office to find out how!

― Current Special* Free with agreement to teach two community

courses in the next year

CPR Classes

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760


Community Blood Drive


• Thurs, Nov 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Hall of Champions

• Make it easy & schedule an appointment

– Contact ARC for eligibility guidelines regarding deployment, time in

Europe, tattoos, etc

– Walk-ins welcome too

• Conducted by the Armed Services Blood Program

– Donor incentives & snacks provided


New Volunteer Positions


• Quilters for Blankets to Babies Program

• Registered Nurse

• Medical Records

• Holiday Card Chair

• Special Events

• Emergency Communications Caseworker

• Volunteer Record Management Assistant

• Clinic Volunteer Coordinator

• Blood Drive Chairman

• Station Facebook Coordinator

• CPR, First Aid, AED Instructors


Documents

September Community Information Briefing