Baumholder
Community Information Brief
January 26, 2011
Photo Courtesy of David Delisio
Building a Better Tomorrow….Today
Agenda
• February Theme
• Volunteers of the Month
• Family & MWR
Army Community Service
CYSS
Business Operations Division
B.O.S.S.
• Public Affairs Office
• Plans, Analysis & Integration
Office
• Community Chaplain
• AAFES
• Directorate of Human Resources
• Baumholder Legal Center
• Veterinary Clinic
• Health Clinic
• Private Organizations Baumholder Community Spouses Club
(BCSC)
Red Cross
United Service Organizations (USO)
February Theme
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Black History Month
African Americans and the Civil War
January Community Volunteers
of the Month
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category
Aisha Peterson
• Family & MWR Community Award
Tracey Holder
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February Community Volunteers
of the Month
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category
Mayra Basinger
• Family & MWR Community Award
Tammy Lynn Edwards
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Community Volunteer
of the Quarter
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Mrs. Stacy McNerney
170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641
Unit Volunteers of the Month
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• Mrs. Danica Darden 3-4 IN
• Mrs. Natasha Sondgrass 2-18 IN
• Mrs. Katy Ruesink 4-70 AR
• Mrs. Jill Collier 1-84 FA
• Mrs. Katie Schill 40th EN
• Mrs. Rebekah Westover 24th BSB
170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641
Unit Volunteer of the Quarter
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• Mrs. Sarika King 4-70 AR
• Culture College 101
– Wed & Thurs, Feb 2 – 3, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at ACS
• Zona Latina
– Thurs, Feb 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876
• Unter Uns
– Wed, Feb 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876
• Culture College 301
– Thurs & Fri, Feb 17 & 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at ACS
• Federal Resume Building
– Every Wed, 3 – 5 p.m., at ACS
• Home on the Rock – A Spouses Welcome
– Mon, Feb 28, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., at Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876
ACS Highlights
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Newborn Network
– Fri, Feb 4,18 & 25, 9 – 10 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel
• Spectrum Families
– Thurs, Feb 10, 12 – 1 p.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel
• Moms of Multiples (MOMS)
– Tue, Feb 1 & 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel
• Say it Right!
Thurs, Feb 10, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at ACS
• 1, 2, 3 Magic (5 week course)
Wed, Feb 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel
Family Advocacy Program
Highlights
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• VMIS OPOC Training
– Wed, Feb 9, 10 – 11 a.m., at ACS
• AFTB Level I
– Mon & Tue, Feb 14 – 15, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at ACS
• Volunteer Orientation
– Wed, Feb 16, 10 – 11 a.m., at ACS
• 3 R’s of Managing Volunteers
– Fri, Feb 18, 1 – 2 p.m., at ACS
AFTB/ AVCC/ AFAP
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• FRL Council
Tue, Feb 1, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• Battlemind for Spouses
Tue, Feb 8, 9 – 10 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• Coping with Separation
Tue, Feb 8, 10 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• Managing Expectations
Tue, Feb 8, 11 a.m. – Noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• FRG Leader Training
Thurs & Fri, Feb 24 & 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 9 a.m. – Noon, Yellow
Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
Mobilization & Deployment
Program
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Fri, Feb 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Rheinlander Community Club
• All the Services you Need, None that you Don’t
Powers of Attorney
Deployment package shipping demonstrations by CMR
Bank account services
Sign – up with CYSS
USO providing United Through Reading®
• Classes for Couples and Families
Coping with Deployment (for children, all ages)
Battlemind for Spouses
Resiliency Training (Comprehensive Soldier Fitness)
Pre-Deployment Fair II
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• 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
• CYSS here to serve your childcare needs
– Full-time
– Part-day
– School-age
– Family Child Care
Parent Central Services, 485-7003
Family & MWR CYSS
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Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited
SKIES, 485-6641
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• Current Classes
– Tae Kwon Do
– Classical Ballet
– Keyboard, Piano, Guitar
– Kinder Music Village
– Aikido
– Red, White & Blue Gymnastics
– Basketball Fundamentals
– Step Dancing
– Babysitters Course
– Drivers Education for Teens
• Fri, Feb 4 (6 – 10 p.m.), Mar 4, & Apr 8
• 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 or Webtrac online
• Cost: $16
– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours
• CYSS registration required
Family & MWR Parents Night Out
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
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Family & MWR Saturday Child
Care
• Sat, Feb 26, Mar 19 & Apr 16
• 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 or Webtrac online
• Cost: $32
– May use respite hours/ or discount hours
• CYSS registration required
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
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Family & MWR
Middle School & Teen
Middle School Teen, 485-6810
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Educational Programs offered free of charge:
• Hired! Program Classes
– Feb 7: Following Directions
– Feb 14: Communication Skills
– Feb 28: Using your code of ethics
Family & MWR
Middle School & Teen
Middle School Teen, 485-6810
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Boys & Girls Club Photography Exhibition
– Open to children 6-18 years of age
– Entries due by Fri, Feb 18, Teen Center
– Youth participate in four age groups:
– 6 – 9
– 10 – 12
– 13 – 15
– 16 – 18
Family & MWR
Middle School & Teen
Middle School Teen, 485-6810
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Special Events & Trips
• Wii Mario Kart Tournament– Fri, Feb 4, 6 – 9 p.m.
– FREE
• Smart Girls Lock-In– Fri, Feb 4 – 5, 9 p.m. – 8 a.m.
– Sign up by Tue, Feb 1
– FREE
• Superbowl Party– Mon, Feb 7, 12 a.m. – 8 a.m.
– Snacks provided
– FREE
Family & MWR
Middle School & Teen
Middle School Teen, 485-6810
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Special Events & Trips
• Youth Sponsorship – Make Your Own Pizza– Wed, Feb 9, 3.30 – 6 p.m.
– Welcome to new teens on base
– Concludes with tour of post
– FREE
• Valentines’ Dance– Fri, Feb 11, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
– FREE
• Trip to the Explora Museum in Frankfurt– Sat, Feb 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– $15, bring extra Euros for lunch
– Sign up by Sat, Feb 5
Family & MWR
Middle School & Teen
Middle School Teen, 485-6810
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Special Events & Trips
• Black History Trivia Contest– Wed, Feb 16, 4 p.m.
– FREE
• Italian Dining Out – Macaroni Grill, KMCC– Fri, Feb 18, 3.30 – 8.30 p.m.
– Bring dollars for dinner & shopping
– Sign up by Tue, Feb 15
• Trip to Fort Hackenburg– Sat, Feb 19, 11.30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
– $7, bring Euros for lunch
– Sign up by Mon, Feb 14
Family & MWR
Middle School & Teen
Middle School Teen, 485-6810
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Special Events & Trips
• Learn to Make Deployment Care Packages– Wed, Feb 23, 3:30 – 5 p.m.
– FREE
• Black History Movie Night– Fri, Feb 25, 6 – 10 p.m.
– FREE
• Bus Trip to European Basketball Championships in Mannheim– Sat, Feb 26, time TBA
– Sign up by Tue, Feb 22
– FREE
Hill Top Theater, 485-7244
Family & MWR
EntertainmentBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Lift Up Your Spirits – Gospel Tour
– Fri, Feb 11
– Show begins at 6:30 p.m.
– Grammy award winning gospel tour
– Bring entire family
– Rheinlander Community Center
– FREE
• Valentine’s Day Balloon Bouquets
– Variety of styles & materials
– Small or large teddy bears & bags of chocolate available
– Long stem roses:
– $5 each or 6 for $25
– FREE delivery or carry – out
– Orders delivered on Wetzel or Smith Kaserne
– Place orders from downrange:
– Email for instructions & order form: [email protected]
Arts & Crafts, 485-6687
Family & MWR
Arts & CraftsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Arts & Crafts, 485-6687
Family & MWR
Arts & CraftsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Ceramic Painting
– 30 different designs available
– Appropriate for school aged & beyond
– Adult supervision for children under 16
– Walk ins welcome
• Ceramic Painting Parties Available
– FRGs, Scout meetings, church groups & more
– Fee’s include piece, paints & firing
– Please call to make an appointment
Hilltop Theater, 485-7244
Family & MWR Hilltop Theater
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The Music Man at Wetzel Playhouse
• Sleepy Iowa Town Gets Turned on its Head With a Visitor
– March 4, 5, 11, 12, 7 p.m.
– March 13th at 3 p.m.
– Tickets $8
• Sat, Mar 12th, Gala Night
– Regular tickets $8
– Gala Tickets $10
– Celebrate with cast after the show
– One FREE drink
• Thursday Toddler Story Time
– 10:30 a.m.
– Pre-literacy for ages 2 – 3
– Word & finger plays, songs & games told in stories
– Approximately one hour
– FREE
• Tuesday Children’s Story Time
– 3:30 p.m.
– Beginners program for ages 4 – 6
– Whole language, phonics, projects & crafts
– Approximately one hour
– FREE
Family & MWR Library
Library, 485-1740
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Family & MWR Library
Library, 485-1740
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• Library Adult & Family Programs
– Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) Strengths: Social, Family & Spiritual
– FREE
• Book Club
– Wed, Feb 16, Noon
– Books selected from Army Europe Libraries list
• Tuesday Homework Library Resources
– 5:30 p.m.
– Databases, research, ask a librarian; approximately one hour
• Valentine’s Craft : Sat, Feb 12 at, 2 p.m.
– Create Valentine’s Day crafts using library resources
• Feb 6 – 12 President’s Day Quiz
Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182
Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation
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• Sport Shooting Trap & Skeet Program
– Sundays, Feb 6 – 27
– 10 a.m. – Noon & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Black Forest One Day Ski Trip
– Sat, Feb 5, $70 per person
– Includes: transportation, one day ski pass & beginner lessons
• Austria Ski Weekend – Dorfgastein
– Feb 18 – 21, $385 per person
– Includes: 3 overnights with breakfast & dinner, 2 day ski pass,
transportation & lessons
• Black Forest One Day Ski Trip
– Sat, Feb 26, $70 per person
– Includes: Transportation, one day ski pass & beginner lessons
Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182
Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation
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• Services & Programs offered by Outdoor Recreation
– Paintball Field
– Campground
– Fishing Pond
– Equipment Check Out Center
– Sport Shooting Range
– Archery Lessons
– Unit and Group Trips
– Hunting Program
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-6671
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• Spring Team Sports Registration– Feb 1 – Mar 19
– T – Ball, Coach – Pitch, Baseball, Softball & Dodge-Ball
• Individual & Outreach Offerings T.B.A.
• Register Online:
- https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.html
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-6671
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• Walk the Distance Program
– Walk the distance to Afghanistan & back
– Begins Mon, Feb 14 & runs through the deployment
– Incentives & prizes for most FRG participation & first group to finish
– Attend walking groups, special walking clinics, or walk on your own
– FREE Pedometers for first 100 participants to sign up
– T-shirts for participants who complete program
– Sign up at the Sports Office
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-6671
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• Healthy Heart Valentine’s Day Fitness Classes
– Cardio Bliss
– 9 – 10 a.m.
– Heart – Centering Yoga
– 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
– Partner Yoga
– 6 – 7 p.m.
– FREE
– All Classes at Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center
– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-6671
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• Community Level Men’s 18 & Over Basketball Home Game
– Baumholder vs. Ramstein
– Sun, Feb 13, 1 p.m., Hall of Champions PFC
– Sign up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office
– FREE Registration
• Unit Level Men’s 18 & Over Basketball Tournament
– Feb 22 – 25, Hall of Champions PFC
– 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., starting times
– Deadline for sign up Fri, Feb 18
– Sign up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office
– FREE Registration
Family & MWR
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Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-7093
• Learn-to-Swim for Youth
– Taught by American Red Cross certified water safety instructors
– Partnership between CRD Aquatics & CYSS SKIES
• February Sessions: Tue, Wed, Thurs
– Feb 8 – 23, register until Feb 4
– Sat session: Feb 12 – Apr 2, register until Feb 9
– March Sessions: Tue, Wed, Thurs
– Mar 8 – 23, registration period: Feb 8 – Mar 4
– Various levels & times
• Register at CYSS
• $45 per person, per session, (8 lessons per session)
Family & MWR
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Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-7093
• Learn-to-Swim for Adults
– Taught by American Red Cross certified water safety instructors
• February Sessions: Wed & Fri
– Feb 9 – Mar 4, register until Feb 4
– Sat session: Feb 12 – Apr 2, register until Feb 9
– March Sessions: Wed & Fri
– Mar 9 – Apr 1, registration period: Feb 8 – Mar 4
– Various levels & times
• Register at Arts & Crafts, BLDG 8895
• $45 per person, per session, (8 lessons per session)
Family & MWR
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Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-7093
• Lifeguard Training Course
– Mar 21 – Mar 25, 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
– Baumholder Aquatics Facility
– Must be 15 years of age & pass a swim test on first day class
– Cost $65 per person for Lifeguard Training Course, includes:
– CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer
– First Aid, lifeguard skills core curriculum
– Preventing Disease Transmission Training
• Registration: Feb 14 – Mar 18
• Register & Pay at the Arts & Crafts Center, BLDG 8895
Family & MWR
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• Water Aerobics Classes
– Tue & Thurs: 6 – 7:00 p.m.
– Adults 17 years +; youth 13+ actively participating with parent
– $4 per person/class, or $30 for 10 classes
– Purchase cards at Arts & Crafts, BLDG 8895
Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-7093
B.O.S.S, 485- 8251
Baumholder B.O.S.S
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• B.O.S.S meets every 1st & 3rd Tue of the month
– Time: 3 p.m.
– Warrior Zone, BLDG 8667, Smith Barracks, next to Java Café
• Feb Meetings: Tue, Feb 15
• Open to All Single Soldiers From Any Branch of Service
• FREE
Photo from left to right:
SPC Stevens
PV2 Lemoine, 1st Place
SPC Prince, B.O.S.S President
Call of Duty Tourney Winner
Jan 13 XBOX 360 SLIM, BOSS fleece, BOSS Polo
B.O.S.S, 485- 8251
Baumholder B.O.S.S
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• B.O.S.S Trip to Munich
– Sat, Jan 29
– Visit Dachau concentration camp
– Enjoy famous beer hall & Hard Rock Café
– Bring Euro for souvenirs, food & drinks
– Open to all single soldiers from all services/ranks
– FREE
– Sign up with FMWR Outdoor Recreation DSN, 485–7154
B.O.S.S, 485- 8251
Family & MWR Warrior Zone
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• Open to ALL Soldiers
• BLDG 8687, Smith Barracks (next to the Java Cafe)
• Mon – Thurs, 12 – 10 p.m.
• Fri, Sat, & Sun 12 – 11 p.m.
• FREE Access to Internet, X-BOX 360 Games, PS3 Games,
Movies, Wii, & Air Hockey Competitions
Java Café, 485-6439
Family and MWR Java Cafe
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• New Drink Addition
– White Chocolate
– Raspberry Mocha
– Dark Chocolate
– Strawberry Mocha
– Fireside Latte
Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569
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Family and MWR Striker’s Bowling
Open House
Sun, Feb 6
5 – 9 p.m.
FREE Bowling
Coaching Lessons
– Ages 10 and older
– 8 different skill developments
– Lessons are 1 hour each, $8 per hour
– Better your game
Rolling Hills Golf Course, 485-7299
Rolling Hills Golf Course
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• Winter hours
– Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– Weekends, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Snow Sledding
– FREE while the snow is on the ground. Check-in at the pro shop
• Valentine’s Day Sale
– Mon, Feb 14
– 50% off everything
• No Scheduled Activities for March
Business Operations, 485-6970
Family & MWR
Rheinlander Community ClubBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Valentines Dinner Buffet
– Mon, Feb 14, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
– $15 per person
– under 5 years old FREE
– ages 5 – 9, $4.50
– ages 10 – 15, $6.50
– Featured selection of Siggi Zimmer’s signature cuisine
– Main dishes, salads, & desserts
– All you can drink Sekt
– Pianist
– Reservations preferred by calling Rheinlander
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events1 of 2
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Jan 29 & 30: Cyclo-Cross World Champion Ship, St. Wendel
Sportzentrum; Entrance Fee
• Feb 3: Candlemas-Market at St Wendel
• Feb 5: Musical Fever, Idar-Oberstein, City Theater, 8 p.m.,
Entrance Fee
• Feb 7: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Feb 8: The 12 Tenors, Idar-Oberstein, City Theater, 8 p.m.,
Entrance Fee
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events2 of 2
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Feb 12: Flea market at Metz, France, 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.
• Feb 19 & 20: 28th IVV Volksmarch at Weierbach, Hessensteinhall
• Feb 27: Children Musical, Idar-Oberstein, City Theater,
Entrance Fee
PAIO, 485-7205
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Chapel Community News
Baumholder Worship Services
Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570
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• Traditional Protestant
– Chapel 1, Sun, 9:30 a.m.
• Contemporary Protestant
– Chapel Annex, Sun, 10 a.m.
• Gospel
– Chapel 1, Sun, 11 a.m.
– Bible Study, Wed, 6:30 p.m.
• Catholic Mass
– Chapel 2, Sun, 11 a.m.
• Catholic Daily Mass
– Mon – Fri, 12 p.m.
• Hispanic Fellowship
– Chapel 1, Fri, 7 p.m.
Chapel Community News
Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570
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• Youth
– Feb, 18 – 21
– Middle School Escape Retreat
• Prayer Breakfast
– Thurs, Feb 3, 8:30 a.m.
– Rheinlander Community Club
• Chapel Child Watch Workers Needed
– This is a contract PAID position. Please stop by our office for an
application
PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900
Events at AAFES
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Meet the Manager
– Tue, Feb 15, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
– Main store
– Address concerns & ideas
• Superbowl XLV Tournament at Powerzone
– Sun, Feb 6, 1 – 4 p.m.
– Stop by for giveaways
PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900
Promotions at AAFES
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Valentine’s Jewelry Promotion
– Feb 4 – Feb 10
– 6 month, 0 interest, 0 payments, $799 min purchase
• Electronics Gift Card Promotion
– Feb 11 – Feb 17
– Receive $50 AFFES gift card when you use your Star Card in purchase
of Electronics of $399 or more
– Excludes computers & gaming systems
• Samsung Electronic Promotion
– Spend $349 or more on Samsung electronics using Star Card
– 6 month, 0 interest, 0 payment until Sep 2011
– 180 days same as cash
PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900
Promotions at AAFES
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• Fragrance Gift Card Promotion
– Feb 4 – Feb 17
– Purchase any fragrance of $50 or more using your Star Card
– Receive $10 AFFES gift card
• Fitness Gift Card Promotion
– Use your Star card on purchase of $399 or more of fitness equipment
– Receive $50 AFFES gift card
Term IV – Mar 28 – May 20 – Registration Begins Mar 7
– CJSA – Introduction to Criminal Justice
Class dates & times TBA
– CDEC – Early Child Education
Class dates & times TBA
CTC, 485-6664
Central Texas College
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UMUC, 485-6178
University of Maryland University College
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Registration Begins Mar 7
Spring Session 2: Mar 21 – May 14
– PSYC 100 – Intro to Psychology
Days & Times TBA
Additional Classes TBA
Baumholder Ironworks Education Center, BLDG 8332
Operating Hours:
• Counseling: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuition Assistance, Academic, Accreditation, GI Bill, Financial Aid
Online & Distance Education program counseling
Counselor is available for unit & FRG briefings
• Computer Lab: Mon – Thurs 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Limited printing available for education & leader development only
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• Testing: Mon & Fri, 8 – Noon, Tue – Thurs, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. APT, DANTES, CLEP, DSST, SAT, ACT, GED & proctored college exams
Closed 12:00 –1:00 p.m. for lunch
• The Education Center is closed on U.S. Holidays
Education Center, 485-7557
Education Center Hours
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Education Center, 485-7557
FAST Class - GT Improvement
Team Baumholder - Home of Champions
• Apr 4 – Apr 25
• Mon – Fri, 1 – 5 p.m.
• No Class Meetings on U.S. & USAREUR Training Holidays
• Enroll at the Education Center, BLDG 8332 (Ironworks)
• Commander Approval Required
• TABE pre-test is Required to Enroll
ID Cards/ Deers
ID Cards/ Deers, 485-6119
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Reminder Community Update
• ID Cards/DEERS new customer service hours
– Tue & Thurs, 1:10 – 3:40 p.m.
– Make an appointment at: http://appointments.cac.navy.mil
– Call ID Cards to cancel appointments
• Business hours remain the same (Walk-ins accepted)
– Mon – Fri, 8:10 – 11:45 a.m., & 1:10 – 4:45 p.m.
Legal Center, 485-6506
Baumholder Legal Center
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• Legal Center Holiday Closures
– Feb 21 for the federal holiday
• Baumholder Tax Center
‒ Starts Jan 27, walk-in assistance
‒ Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
‒ Bring W-2, SSN cards, & any 1099s
• Legal Center Information, Hours and Services Available at
http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/legal2.asp
Baumholder Veterinary Services
Vet Clinic, 485-6636
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Order of Precedence for Veterinary Services
– Hazardous Food Recalls
– Bite Reports
– Military Working Dogs (MWD’s)
– Food and Water Vulnerability Assessments (Food Security)
– Other Government Owned Animals
– Commercial Sanitation Audits (Food)
– Military Sanitation Inspections (Food)
– Approve Sources (Food)
– Privately Owned Animals
• 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:
– Thurs for training
– USAREUR Training & Federal Holidays, Feb 18 – 20
– Inventory, Feb 28
• Visits are by Appointment Only
– $2 user fee charged at every exam or purchase
– Exam fee: $10 Tech exam or $25 doctor exam
Baumholder Veterinary Services
Vet Clinic, 485-6636
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Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
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Upcoming Community Events
• Physical Medicine’s ARMY MOVE – Lose weight & start exercising
– Feb 3 (Phase I)
– Feb 17 (Phase II)
– 8 a.m.
– FREE
– Open to Family members & Active Duty
• Self-manage weight loss by learning, discussion, & support– 1 hour of Physical Therapy
– 1 hour of Nutrition
– 1 hour of Behavioral Health
• Call Physical Therapy Department at DSN, 485-6357
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
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Upcoming Clinical Outreach Programs
• Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Class
– Held at requested location
– 1 hour class
– Topics: Eating disorders, heart health, child passenger safety &
condom/STD awareness
• Call Public Health for additional details at DSN, 485-7312
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
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Welcome to Wellness at the Baumholder Health Clinic
• 2nd Floor, Room 201 A/B
• Every 1st & 3rd Wed of Month, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
– Feb 2 & 16
– Mar 2 & 16
• Learn About Services Offered
• Take a Clinic Tour
• Ask Questions About Your Families’ Health Care
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
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Baumholder Health Clinic
Pharmacy Self Care Program
• Triage based on symptoms & medication profile
• Special consideration for pediatrics & under two years old
– Requires weight based dosing by a provider & medication to be entered
into CHCS
• Conditions such as pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes, & other
pathologies precludes the use of “Cold Pack” type dispensing
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
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Upcoming Clinic Closures
• Mon, Jan 24 – Fri, Feb 4 (170th IBCT SRP/PDP)
– Reduced number of Primary Care appointments
– Behavioral Medicine providing regular service
– Physical Medicine providing regular service
• Fri, Feb 18 (Training Holiday)
– Reduced number of appointments
• Mon, Feb 21 (Federal Holiday)
– Clinic closed
Warrior Transition Unit, 485-9140
Warrior Transition Unit
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• 33 Warriors’ in transition
• 33 Warrior’s are from the 170 BCT
• Don’t forget about your soldier’s assigned to the WTU
• Feel free to stop by & check up on them
Baumholder Community
Spouses Club
• Wine Tasting
– Fri, Feb 18, 6 p.m
– At the Rheinlander
– Childcare provided
• Underground Dining
– Sat, Feb 5, 6 p.m.
– Big Emma’s, Ramstein
• Bright Eyes Program
– $50 rebate for eyeglasses
– Eligibility determined by income & number of dependants, not rank
– Contact Pamela Johnson, 485-6968 or the school nurse
BCSC President, 06738-1851018
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Baumholder Community
Spouses Club
• Angel Tree – Community donated 213 presents – Thank you
• Thrift Shop– Resumed regular hours
– Needs transformers
• Welfare & Scholarships– Accepting applications now through Jan 30
– Available via email to [email protected]; or
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Blood Drive
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
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• Tue, Feb 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hall of Champions Gym
― Appointments available at http://www.militarydonor.com
― Walk – ins accepted until 2:30 p.m.
• Common Reasons A Donor Is Turned Away
― More than 5 years total time in Europe
― Less than 12 months since returning from deployment or S. Korea
― Tattoos & piercings; many states only have one week wait time
• Free Donor Incentives
― Chuck Norris tee shirts
― Snacks & Drinks
Volunteer Position Openings
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
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• Health Clinic
― Greeter for front desk lobby
― Pharmacy
― Medical Records
• Veterinary Clinic
― Certified veterinary technicians
• Red Cross Station
― Special Events and Blood Drive Volunteers
― Blankets for Babies Program
― Volunteer Records Manager
United Service Organizations
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USO Kaiserslautern Office, 493-4403
• United Through Reading
• Rocketlife
– FREE photo book order
• Trevor Romain Kits
– Bear, DVD, journal & book
• Sesame Street DVD
– Talk, Listen, Connect
• Mobile Canteen Events
– Weather conditions
• Sunscreen
• AFAP
– Army’s primary tool to communicate to leaders issues of importance to
Soldiers, Retirees, Family members & DA civilians
• 2009 AFAP Conference
– Held Feb 17 – 18, 2010 at the Rheinlander Community Club
• 2009 AFAP Issues
– 11 issues to be evaluated at Feb 14 Steering Committee
• Key Issue Elevated to USASEUR
– OCONUS Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Screenings
• Key Issue Elevated to DA
– Pregnant single Soldier’s required to live in barracks until the birth
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
2009 Update
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• AFAP Conference
– Held Jan 19 – 20, 2011 at the Rheinlander Community Club
• Key Issues Discussed
– The issue of Common Access Card (CAC) to all adult dependants
– Using one income to assess CYSS fees in separated households
– Emergency leave during deployment counted as R + R
– Housing regulation not meeting increased quality of life for Families
– Lack of Soldier awareness on patients rights for secondary opinion
• 14 issues to be evaluated at Feb 14 Steering Committee
• View Baumholder 2010 AFAP Conference Roll-up at:
www.youtube.com/baumholderacs
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
2010 Results
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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Deadline for SlidesFebruary 9, 2011
• All slides must be submitted no later than February 9 to be included inthe Community Information Brief
• Please send information to Johanna Lynn Kelly [email protected]
• Thank you in advance and for your attendance today
• The next Community Information Brief will be February 23, 2011
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
QUESTIONS?
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