Community Information Brief Aug. 25, 2010

Baumholder

Community Information Brief (CIB)

August 25, 2010

170th IBCT FRSA , 485-7641

Volunteer of the Month170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

Team Baumholder - Home of Champions

• Mrs. Erica McCullagh 3-4 IN

• Mrs. Angie Hoffman 2-18 IN

• Mrs. Rebekah Baker 4-70 AR

• Mrs. Daniela Jensen 1-84 FA

• Mrs. Laura Habish 40 EN

• Mr. Natty Vargas 24th BSB

BMC Volunteers of the Month

Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188


• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category

Todd Mills

• MWR

Faye Fox

Jonathan Fox

Katya Fladeboe

• Private Organization

SGT William Ruzicka - Red Cross

• Discover Rudesheim

– Fri, Sep 3, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Meet at ACS

• AFTB Level III

– Tue, Wed, Sep 7 – 9, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

• Credit & Debit Management

– Wed, Sep 15, 2 – 4 p.m.

• Discover Baumholder Tour

– Thurs, Sep 16, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Meet at ACS

• AFTB IV

– Tue, Wed, Sep 28 – 30, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

ACS Highlights



• Newborn Network

– Wed, Sep 1 & 15, 5 – 6 p.m.

Fri, Sep 3 & 17, 10 – 11 a.m.

All sessions held at ACS

• Bringing Baby Home

– Tue, Sep 7, 1 – 2:30 p.m., ACS

• Parent & Tot Playgroups

– Every Mon, Wed & Fri, 10 – 11:30 a.m. & 3 – 4:30 p.m., Wiggles & Giggles

Playroom, BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Get a Grip! Managing Anger & Frustration

– Wed, Sep 8, 1 – 3 p.m., ACS

• Love Languages

‒ Thurs, Sep 16, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., ACS

Family Advocacy Program

Highlights



• New Program Offered through Financial Readiness

– Free

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

coupons overseas

• At the Wiggles & Giggles Conf. Room BLDG 8884 in Wetzel

• Sept 8 at 9 a.m.

– Attendees will have an opportunity to win coupon books and collect

coupons for groceries and other household items

– This event is child friendly

Coupons and Coffee




Part-Day Preschool Programs

Parent Central Services, 485-7133

• Begins Sep 13 & follows school calendar

• Price based on income

• All programs are 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

• Wetzel CDC Programs–Tue & Thurs – Two Day Preschool

– Mon, Wed & Fri –Three Day Preschool

• Smith CDC Programs –Tue & Thurs – Two Day Preschool

– Mon, Wed & Fri – Three Day Preschool

–Tue & Thurs – Two Day Toddler (age 2)

– Mon, Wed & Fri – Three Day Toddler (age 2)


Pre-Kindergarten Program

School Age Center, 485-7475

• Begins Sep 13 & follows school calendar

• Price based on income

• Mon – Fri from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

• Smith Annex BLDG 8046 on Smith Barracks

• Enroll at Parent Central Services, BLDG 8743, 485-7003

Current Classes

• Tae Kwon Do

• Gymnastics and Tumbling

• Keyboard, Piano, Guitar

• Kinder Music

• SKIES Instructors Needed

• Registration & enrollment contact, Parent Central Services,

BLDG 8743

SKIESUnlimited





SKIESUnlimited

New Fall Ballet Program

• Beginning Ballet for ages 6 – 10

– Mon or Wed, 3 – 4 p.m.

• Intermediate Ballet for ages 10 – 18

– Mon and Wed, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.

• For registration/enrollment contact Parent Central Services,

BLDG 8743,485-7003


• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• Fri, Sep 10 & Oct 1

• 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 $8 if deployed

– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours

• CYSS registration required

Parents Night Out



Saturday Child Care

• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• Sat, Sep 25 & Oct 16

• 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 $16 if deployed

– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours

• CYSS registration required



• School Hours (begin August 30th)– 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 Housing, BLDG 8875

CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810

Middle School Teen (1 of 5)

Grades 7-12


Educational Programs offered free of charge:

• Money Matters (New Program)– Sep 13 – Nov. 1, 4 – 5 p.m.

– Register at the Teen Center before the first class

– Assists youth in money handling and saving

• Power Hour offered 3 – 6 p.m. daily – Designed by the Boys and Girls Club of America

– Homework program

• Computer Programs begin at 4 p.m. – Mon: Internet Safety and Security

– Tue: Gamer Club

– Wed: Website production

– Thurs: Robotics

– Fri: Photo Tech



Grades 7-12


Free Sports Programs

• Teen Basketball Clinics in Birkenfeld Sep 15 – Dec 15, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

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

• Flag Football Thurs, 4 – 5 p.m.

• Baseball Skills Tue, 4 – 5 p.m.

• Pool Tournament on Wed, Sep 15, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

• Baumholder High Ropes Course Trip/Campground cookout– Sep 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

– Cost: $25

– Last day to register Sep 20



Grades 7-12


Special Events & Trips

• Sep 10 : Free Back to School Dance – 7 – 9:30 p.m. for Middle School & Teens

• Sep 11: Ramstein Pool/Lunch/Shopping at the KMCC Mall– 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

– Cost: $5

– Register by Sep 7

• Sep 24: Free Movie Night at Teen Center – 7 – 10 p.m.

• Sep 17 – 18: Free High School Lock -In– 9 p.m. – 8 a.m.

– Register by Sep 13



Grades 7-12


Leadership Programs

• Youth Sponsorship Club – First Wed of each month at 3:30 p.m.

• Passport to Manhood– Wed, 4 – 5 p.m.

• Smart Girls– Thurs, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

• Keystone club – Mon, 5 p.m.

• Torch Club – Tue, 4 p.m.



Grades 7-12

Winter Sports Registration: Oct 4 – Nov 26

• Basketball: Ages 5 – 15, Cost: $46

• Cheerleading: Ages 5 – 15, Cost: $36

• Jump-Rope: Ages 7 – 15, Cost:$36

• Wrestling: Ages 5 – 14, Cost: $46

• Skiing & Snowboarding: Ages 8 – 18, Cost $185

• Start Smart Sports Programs: Ages 3 – 5, Cost: (TBA)

• Register with CYSS Parent Central or Call 485-7003

CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness, 485-8249

Youth Sports & Fitness


Hired! A Teen Workforce Prep & Apprenticeship Program

– Career exploration program for Teens ages 15 – 18

– Fall term: Sep 7 – Nov 30

– Registration begins Aug 16 – Sep 2, enroll at the Wetzel Teen

Center, BLDG 8875

– Students may earn cash award and a certificate from Kansas

State University

Youth Employment

Hired Program, 485-6810



School Liaison Office

Free or Reduced Lunch Applications

– Eligibility based on family size & income

– Applications must be resubmitted every year

– Applications available at the schools or Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS)

Admin office BLDG 8743, 2nd floor, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

– Please bring current Leave & Earning Statement (LES), or Pay Stub

– Applications currently being accepted at CYSS for School Year 2010-2011

School Liaison Officer,485-6968



Registration for School Year 2010 – 2011

– Sure Start – 12 grade

– Must Register/Re-register children to continue enrollment for School

Year 2010-2011 in the Baumholder Complex DoDEA Schools: Wetzel

Elementary, Smith Elementary, and Baumholder Middle School/High

School

– Registration hours: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

– Contact your School or School Liaison Officer for more information




Dates to Remember

• Aug 30 – First day of School for grades 1 – 12

• Sep 7 – First day for Kindergarten

• Sep 16 – First day for Sure Start

• Please contact your School or School Liaison Officer for

more information


• Scrapbooking classes now available

– Beginning in Sep

– Offers different techniques

– Cost: $10 per student, supplies not included

– Bring a friend and take advantage of our “Buddy Discount”

• Specialty scrapbooking classes will be offered and prices will

be announced in our monthly newsletter

Arts & Crafts, 485-6687

Arts and Crafts


Beginner Knitting Class

• This 2 hour class will show you all you need to know to begin

– How to “cast on” to begin your project

– The two basic stitches, knit and purl

– The importance of gauges and how to fix mistakes

– How to “bind off” to finish the project

• Cost : $10 per student, bring a friend & take advantage of our

“Buddy Discount”

Arts and Crafts



Music Lessons at the Baumholder Arts & Crafts

• Guitar

• Keyboard

• Drums

• Vocal

• English speaking instructors available for all ages

• Only $25 per lesson and the first lesson is FREE!

• Call to sign up for your appointment

Arts and Crafts



Do you want to know what‟s going on at the Baumholder Arts & Crafts?

• Then sign up for our monthly newsletter

– Just send an email to [email protected] and you’ll be

added to our list, then every month, our newsletter will be sent

right to your email

– Find out about new offers & sales

– Get the complete class schedule for the upcoming month!

– Read up on our available group discounts

Arts and Crafts



mailto:[email protected]

• Win $500 and a chance to compete in the Finals with a chance to

win a trip to Los Angeles and record your own CD

• Auditions are Sep 20 at the Hilltop Theater at 7p.m.

• Sep 21 first elimination round at 7p.m.

• Sep 22 finals at 7 p.m.

• Come by the Arts & Crafts Center, Hill Top Theater or the Special

Events Office to fill out an entry form by 23 Sep

2010 Operation Rising Star


Hill Top Theater, 485-7244

• Adult Library Book Club (Age 18+)

– FREE

– Book discussions every other Thurs at 5:30 p.m.

– Club meets in the Baumholder library BLDG 8106

– Books are selected from library book kit titles.

– Book titles are listed on Army Europe Library homepage at:

http://www.library.eur.army.mil/services/bookclub/index.htm

• Library hours:

– Mon – Thurs, 10 – 8 p.m.

– Fri, Closed

– Sat – Sun, 12 – 5 p.m.

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

Baumholder Library

Library, DSN 485-8851




• White Water Rafting Austria: Sep 2 – 6, $432 per person

(Optional programs: Canyoning, Mountain Biking, Ski and Snowboarding)

• Bernkastel Kues Wine fest: Sep 9, $10 per seat

• Overnight Canoeing Trip Sauer river: Sep 10 – 12, $69 per person (includes: Tents, boat rental , life vest, camping fee, river guides)

• Rhine in Flames (fire works), Oberwesel : Sep 11, $10 per seat

Outdoor Recreation 485-7182

Outdoor Recreation Trips


• Bad Duerkheim Wine Fest: Sep 12, $10 per seat

• Rhine in flames (fire works). St.Goar: Sept 18, $10 per seat

• Bad Duerkheim Wine fest: Sep 19, $10 per seat

• October fest Munich: Sep 25, $26 per seat

( one day express trip to Munich Octoberfest)

Outdoor Recreation 485-7182

Outdoor Recreation Trips


Services and Programs offered by Outdoor Recreation this Fall

• Mountain Biking

• Paintball Field

• Canoeing- Kayaking

• Campground

• Fishing Pond

• Equipment Check out Center

• Shooting Range

• Unit and group trips

• Hunting program

Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182

Outdoor Recreation September


• Remembrance Run

– Hall of Champions

– Sep 11 at 9:11 a.m.

– Distance 9:11 kilometer run and a 5 kilometer for walkers or stroller

pushers.

– Tee shirts to first 150 paid participants.

– Categories: 12 and under; 13 – 17; 18 – 27; 28 – 37 & 38+

– Cost : $10 per entry.

– Awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place top finishers by category

– Registration begins 23 Aug at Mountaineer PFC

Sports Office, 485-6671

Sports, Fitness and Aquatics


• Alternate APFT Assistance Available

– New Monarch Ergonomic Bicycle 828E

– Now available for clients with a specific physical training profile

– For reservation contact the Hall of Champions Physical

Fitness Facility

• New TRX Suspension Training Systems

– Available at Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center (PFC) and Hall of

Champions PFC

– Bring your ID card to check out TRX systems at the front desk in

either Physical Fitness Center

– Includes TRX exercise guide and TRX orientation

Sports Office, 485-6671 /7176



• Intramural Flag Football Tournament

– Sep 13 – 16

– Games begin at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

– Soldier Softball Field 1 and 2

– Free

– Sign up no later than Sep 8 at the Hall of Champions

PFC Sports Office

• Wrestling Officials Clinic & Invitational Tournament

– Sep 15 – 18

– Center of Excellence Training Center, Schwetzingen, Germany

– Wrestling Invitational follows clinic on Sep 18.

– Sign up for the above events at the Hall of Champions

PFC Sports Office




• IMCOM Europe Fitness Day – Sep 18

• 5K Fun Run

– Starts at 9 a.m.

• Mountaineer and Hall of Champions PFC Orientations

– Beginning at 1 p.m.

• Aikido Demonstration

• Fitness Sampler Mini Classes

– Ballet, Belly Dance, Punk Rope, Spin, TRX Suspension Training,

Weight Lifting, Zumba & more

• Family Fitness Events

– Family Obstacle Course, Family Yoga & Family Zumba




• Baumholder Aquatics Facility

– Tue – Fri, 12 – 8 p.m.

– Sat, 12 – 5 p.m.

– Closed Sun, Mon, & holidays, unless posted

• Facility location BLDG 8897, Upper Wetzel, Rolling Hills area

(Morse Road)

• Recreational & lap swimming available during operational hours

• For information on unit training, contact Aquatics Manager

• Courses that are periodically offered:

– Lifeguard Training Courses (as scheduled)

– Water Safety Instructor Courses (as scheduled)

– Lifeguard Instructor Courses (as scheduled)

Aquatics Office, 485-7093



• Lifeguard Positions Available

– Two full-time Lifeguard positions are available in Baumholder.

– Benefits include annual and sick leave.

– Optional benefits include health insurance, life insurance, retirement

plan and 401K.

– Get paid to stay fit!

• Additional training opportunities:

– Water Safety Instructor

– Water Aerobics Instructor

– Unit Training Instructor

• Check with the Aquatics Manager or local NAF Personnel Office.

Aquatics Office,485-7093



• Water Aerobics Classes – NEW DAYS

– Tue & Thurs, 6 – 7 p.m.

– Baumholder Aquatics Facility, BLDG 8897

– Adults, 17+; youth 13 and older participating with parent

– Promotes family, and develops the physical, emotional, and social

pillars of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program

– Cost: $4 per person/class, or $30 for 10 classes

– Purchase class cards at the Arts and Crafts Center, BLDG 8895

– Water Aerobics combines exercises and natural resistance of the

water using rhythmic movements to music for aerobic

conditioning

– Generally conducted in the shallow end of the pool

Aquatics Office Bldg, DSN 485-7093



• Hall of Champions Gym Orientations

– Ongoing, Free

– Sign up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office

– Introduction to the gym including instruction on proper usage of

cardio and weight equipment

• New PT Fitness Classes Available for Soldiers

– Ongoing, Free

– Classes are available before, during or after PT hours

– Contact the Hall of Champions Sports Office to schedule

– Warrior Yoga, Samurai Mind Training, Speed & Agility Training,

TRX, Sport Conditioning, Conditioning for MMA or make your

request


Physical Fitness


• Fall Vehicle Safety Inspection

– Get Ready for Winter

– Come by the Auto Skills Center every Wed in Sep, 2 p.m. to have

our staff perform a safety inspection on your POV

– Please bring your owners manual and vehicle registration

– The only charge is the $6 bay fee to put the car on the lift to check it out

• Our friendly staff will advise you on what to check to keep your car

safe this winter

• Call in advance to schedule your FREE appointment

Auto Skills Center, 485-6344

Auto Skills Center


• Fri, Sep 10, 5 – 7 p.m.

– 9 – 12 years old and at least one parent are invited

– First six to RSVP and attend the Blast-Off will receive eight-weeks of

FREE bowling lessons from a Certified Bowling Coach

• Learn about Bowlopolis and the many cool things kids can do

• Join a Bowlopolis League and be eligible to win a Bowlopolis

Viz-A-Ball

• Free Food & Drinks

• Free Bowling

Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569

Bowlopolis Blast-Off


• September tournaments

– Sat , Sun, Sep 4 – 5, 8 a.m., German Club Champs, Stroke play

– Sat, Sep 11, 8 a.m., Ryder Cup Invitational, Multiple formats

– Sat, Sep 18, 8 a.m., Herbstpreis, Stabelford play

• Thursday Night Scramble

‒ 6 p.m. $15 entry fee, team golf, best ball format & loads of fun

• Kids Golf Clinic

‒ Sat, Sep 25

‒ 10 a.m. – Noon

‒ $5, practice balls and clubs provided

• Unit Golf Tournaments

– Dates are available to have your unit golf outing, call for details

Rolling Hills Golf Course

Rolling Hills Golf Club, 485-7299


• Catering– Get ready to throw your functions this Fall at the

Rheinlander

– Siggi‟s famously delicious cooking is a great way to

cater your next event no matter how large or small

• All menu items are priced by the dozen with the exception

of the platters

• To plan your next catering event contact the Rheinlander

Convention Center, 485-6107/7507

Rheinlander

Rheinlander, 485-6533


• Sunday Night Football starting Sep 12

– Come cheer for your favorite team

– 5 p.m.

– Every Sunday

– Now through Super bowl

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

– FREE popcorn & pretzels

– BLDG 8167 Smith Barracks, Baumholder

Shooters

Shooters, 485-8248


• Blended Drinks, $4.45

– Dark Chocolate Strawberry

– Caramel Chai Latte

– Peppermint Latte

– Snickers Latte

– Oreo Delight

• Java Café offers blended drinks in a larger size for just a dollar extra

• Java Café is holding a book and magazine drive

– Donate your extra reading materials during the month of Sep

– Simply drop them off with the staff during regular business hours

Java Cafe

Java Café, 485-6439


• Sat, Sep 11 10 a.m. – 4p.m.

• Hall of Champions, BLDG 8105 Smith Barracks, Baumholder

• Community Activity Registration Event

• Stop by, sign up and check out the US Army Garrison

Baumholder resources, programs and services that are

available to you and your family

• Prepare for upcoming deployments and beyond

• FREE Admission

• Open to all U.S. ID Card Holders

Special Events Coordinator, 485-6115

2010 C.A.R.E Fair


• Oct 29 – 31

• Hall of Champions, BLDG 8105

Smith Barracks, Baumholder

• Shopping Hours:

– Fri 29, Oct 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

– Sat 30, Oct 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

– Sun 31, Oct 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Free Admission

• Open to all U.S. ID Card Holders

Family & MWR Fall Bazaar


Special Events Coordinator, 485-6115

• BOSS Mission Statement

– (BOSS) Better Opportunity For Single Soldiers provides Single Soldiers

and geographic bachelors the opportunity to address issues, make

changes, enhance morale, living environment, and/or personal growth

and development. Soldiers assume the primary role in identifying,

planning, and conducting leisure and recreational activities of their

preference. The BOSS council volunteers and participates in the

community

• The Three Pillars of BOSS

– COMMUNITY SERVICE: Volunteering during events that help the

community, and enhance the image of the BOSS program

– SOLDIER WELL-BEING: Taking care of issues single Soldiers may

have with facilities and their community

– RECREATION AND LEISURE: Leisure events, trips for Soldiers to

participate in, and relax

BOSS President, 485-8251

USAG Baumholder BOSS


• BOSS Fishing and Swimming in Hambachtal

– Aug 27, 2:30 p.m.

– Hall of Champions

– 15 Euro per person

– Swimming additional 6 Euro

Upcoming BOSS Events / Trips


BOSS President 485-8251

• Come check out the Warrior Zone

• Open from Mon – Thurs, 12 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Fri from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

• Area dedicated as a Soldier – only space

• Offers: X-Box 360, Wii gaming, massage chairs,

internet access, movie viewing and air hockey table

• Located next to the Java Café in CMR, BLDG 8667

Warrior Zone, 485-7339

Warrior Zone


• August 27 – 29: 10 International Competition of Street Magicians

St. Wendel, Pedestrian Zone

www.strassenzauberei.de

• August 28: Flea Market at Metz, France, 7 – 12 a.m.

• September 3 – 7: Prämienmarkt at Birkenfeld

• September 3 – 7: Kusel Fall Fair

• September 4 – 5: City Fest at Bad Sobernheim

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

Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

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• September 6: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• September 11: Flea Market at Metz, France, 7 – 12 a.m.

• September 11: Moonlight Shopping at St. Wendel

• September 12: Farmers‟ Market at Berglangenbach

• September 17 – 19: 20th International Jazz Days at St. Wendel

Saalbau; Entrance Fee!

• September 18 – 20: Baumholder City Fair; market on Monday 20 Sep.

at Kennedyallee




• September 19: Farmers‟ Market at Rötsweiler-Nockenthal

• September 19: Fall Market at Freisen, Naturwildpark

• September 26: Mountainbike-Tour at Heimbach, Sportplatz

• October 1 – 4: Vintage Fest at Offenbach-Hundheim

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

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

at Fischbach




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

Turnhalle

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

• October 10: Farmer‟s Market and Handicraft Market at Kirn

11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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

• October 10: Thanksgiving Fest and Parade at

Rückweiler, 2 p.m.

• October 19 – 21: Gallus Market at Ulmet




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

• October 23 – 24: Hobby artist exhibition at Baumholder

Brühlhalle

• October 23 – 24: IVV Volksmarch at Hohenöllen

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

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

• October 31: Halloween Disco at Oberkirchen, Festhalle




• October 31: Halloween children party, St. Wendel,

Saalbau, 5 p.m.

• October 31: Shops open at Idar-Oberstein




Public Affairs Office

mil 485-1600 or (06783)6-1600


Public Affairs Office

• Send holiday greeting home

– Sep 21 starting at 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

– PX complex next to the Subway Shop

• Record a holiday video greeting with your family and have it

aired in your home town during the Christmas season

• Contact Public Affairs for details

PAIO - 485-7205

August 30 – September 26

PAIO



Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570

• Youth

– Starting Sep 7

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

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

• Retreats

– Marriage Retreat Aug 27 – 29

– Victor’s Seehotel Nohfelden

• Benevolence Ministry

– RSO Food Pantry

• Baumholder Gospel Fest

– Sat , Sep 4 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

– Camp Grounds near Golf Course

Chapel Community News

• 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

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570


AAFES Main Store ,06783 - 999900

AAFES Upcoming Events

• Toyland Grand Opening

– Sep 17 – Sep 19

– Stop by and check out our new remodeled store for

events throughout the weekend

• Still Serving Event

– Sep 24 – Sep 26

– Main Store

– Celebrate the Salute your Service/Still Serving Event

• Military Star Card Promotion

– Sep 3 – 9 Sep

– Baby Items

– 9 Month, 0 Interest & Monthly Payments

• Term 1 Class- Register Now!

• CJSA 1312 Crime in America

– Aug 31 – Oct 21

– Tue & Thurs, 6 – 9 p.m.

– Instructor: Leonard Jones

• Automotive Instructors

– CTC is currently seeking applications for Automotive Instructors

– Must 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

– [email protected]

Central Texas College, 485-6664

Central Texas College


mailto:[email protected]

University of Maryland, 485-6178

University of Maryland


• Fall Session 1-Register Now!

• Aug 23 – Oct 17

BIOL 101 - Concepts of Biology

Mon & Wed, 5 – 7:45 p.m.

BIOL 102- Laboratory in Biology

Mon & Wed 8 – 10 p.m.

GERM 111- Elementary German I

Mon & Wed, 6:15 – 9 p.m.

MATH 103 – College Mathematics

Tues & Thurs 6:15 – 9 p.m.

LIBS 150- Information Literacy and Research Methods

Aug 28, Sat & Sept 11, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Education Center, 485-7557

Education Center Hours


• August & September

• Operating Hours for Ironworks Education Center, BLDG 8332

– Counseling: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Noon – 1 p.m.)

– Computer Lab: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Noon – 1 p.m.)

– Testing: Tue – Thurs, 8 a.m. – Noon

• Army Personnel Testing (APT) and limited Distance Education testing

only. No DANTES Testing. CLEP/DSST referred to Ramstein National

Testing Center - www.europe.ctcd.edu/programs/

Note: The Education Center is closed on U.S. Holidays and USAREUR Training

Holidays.

http://www.europe.ctcd.edu/programs/

ACAP, 485-6330

Army Career and Alumni Program


• Making your transition a success

• Congress mandates that all Soldiers separating from the Army

attend pre-separation counseling

– NLT 90 days before their ETS date

– All separating soldiers are entitled to the same services (no difference

between voluntary separation and chapters)

• During pre-separation counseling, Soldiers learn about additional

ACAP services such as:

– VA Benefits Briefing

– 1/2 day program from 8 a.m. – noon, taught by a VA representative

– VA Disabled Transition Assistance Program

– Learn about Vocational Rehabilitation opportunities

– Afternoon program 1 – 3 p.m., for soldiers filing a claim for service –related

injuries or disabilities

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Army Career and Alumni Program


• TAP Employment Workshop

– Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

– 2.5 day program by Department of Labor

– Soldiers learn A – Z of job search, interviewing, & resume writing

– Begin drafting civilian resume

• Federal Resume Seminar

– Soldiers learn how to write a federal resume and to apply for jobs using

federal employment websites

• 1 –on –1 Individual Counseling

– ACAP counselors assist soldiers in finishing their resume, writing cover

letters, practice interviews, and job search.

ACAP, 485-6330

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• New Legal Assistance „Preventive Law‟ Initiative

– Legal Assistance Website now has a phone contract cancellation form

to prevent misunderstandings between Soldiers and phone companies

– Information on canceling contracts for deployment

• Available to give pre-deployment legal readiness briefs

– Information about POAs, Wills, SGLI and more

• Legal Center Hours and Services Available at

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

Legal Center, 485-6506

Baumholder Legal Center


• Clinic Operating Hours:

– Mon, Tues & Fri 9 a.m. – noon / 1 – 3:30 p.m.

– Wed, 11 – 2:30 p.m. / 3:30 – 6 p.m.

• Days of Closure:

– Veterinarian TDY Sanitation Audit(s), Sep 6 – 19

– Thur for Training

– Sep 3 – 6 USAREUR Training & Federal Holidays

– Last work day of the month for Inventory (30 Sep)

• Visits are by Appointment Only

– $ 2.00 user fee charged at every exam/purchase

– EXAM FEE!! – 10 Tech exam or – $25 doctor exam

Baumholder Veterinary Services


Veterinary Clinic, 485 – 6636

SEPTEMBER

IS

FOOD SAFETY AWAERNESS MONTH

• WHERE: Baumholder Commissary

• WHEN: Sep 20 – 21

• Veterinary Food Inspectors and Public Health Nurse

– Information on general Food Safety and Sanitation Procedures

– Hand outs and display presentation

Baumholder Veterinary Services


Food Inspector’s Office, 485 – 6321/8056

Upcoming Clinical Outreach Programs

• Sep – Healthcare Benefits Awareness Month (HBAM)

– EUCOM established September as (HBAM) to provide TRICARE benefit

and medical services information to USAREUR beneficiaries

– Information will be provided on Sep 9 & 23 at the PX , as well as at the

C.A.R.E Fair and Fitness Festival

• Sep 15 at 1 p.m. “Ask the Specialist” – TRICARE and Healthcare

benefits

– “ Ask the Specialist” is a new program offered to the community to

encourage community members to ask questions on various topics.

September subject matter experts include: Host Nation Patient Liaisons

and TRICARE Representatives. They will provide answers to the New

TRICARE Overseas Program Contract, benefits and eligibility, TRICARE

facts for Families when Soldiers deploy and other community questions

"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"

Baumholder Health Clinic


Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080

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Upcoming Clinic Closures

• Sep 3 (Training Holiday)

– Behavioral Health and Physical Therapy services will still be provided

• Sep 6 (Labor Day)






• Army Provider Level Satisfaction

Surveys (APLSS) are randomly sent

to patients to give feedback on their

clinic visits and is tracked by

USAMEDCOM

• Each positive survey returned can

earn the Baumholder Health Clinic

extra dollars towards improving your

health care facility and expansion of

services to our community!


Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey





ARMY MOVE!

• The MOVE program is program designed to improve the overall

health and physical condition of Active Duty Service Members and

their families by focusing on exercise, weight loss, and nutrition.

The program entails 1 hour of Physical Therapy, 1 hour of

Nutrition followed by 1 hour of Behavioral Health

– Upcoming program date is Sep 7th at 8 a.m. in the Baumholder Health

Clinic’s large conference room on the Second Floor.

• To sign up call the Physical Therapy Department at 485-6357. This

class if Free Of Charge and open to all family members and AD

personnel. In addition there are classes offered online through

AKO!






• USAG Baumholder currently has 29 Warriors in Transition

• 27 of the Warriors are from the 170th BCT

• Command teams of previous unit are encouraged and

welcomed to visit with WTU Soldiers

WTU, 485-9140/9141

Warrior Transition Unit


• VFW Meetings are held the 4th Fri of each month at 6 p.m. at

the VFW Post Home, located in BLDG 8125 (Basement of

Wagon Wheel Theatre)

– Next Meeting, Fri, Aug 27

• Upcoming Events

– Sat, Sep 11 – Information Booth at C.A.R.E Fair

– Nov [Date & Time TBD] – Veterans Day Wreath Ceremony at USAG

Baumholder Garrison Flagpole

• If you are interested in joining the new up & coming VFW

Ladies Auxiliary, please attend the meeting on Thurs, Aug 26 at

6 p.m. at the VFW Post Home

– If you are interested in attending or receiving more information, please

contact: [email protected]

VFW, 0162.270.8444

VFW “Iron Rock” Post 2566


BCSC Membership Drive


• BCSC Luncheon – Oktoberfest

– Sep 15

– Rheinlander

– Doors open at 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

– RSVP NLT than Sep 9

• BCSC is taking Scholarship and Welfare application through

Sep 30

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

― Aug 21: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

― Sep 18: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

― Oct 16, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

― Minimum three people per class

― Cost: $40 per person

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

• ALREADY CERTIFIED AS A CPR INSTRUCTOR? Want to add

Babysitting Instructor to your skills?

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

― No set course dates required. Take course on your own schedule

― Current Special* FREE with agreement to teach 2 community

courses in the next year

CPR Classes

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760


New Volunteer Positions

• Publicity Chairman

• Registered Nurse

• Medical Records

• Phlebotomist

• SPECIAL EVENTS

• Emergency Communications

Caseworker

• Volunteer Record Management

Assistant

• Clinic Volunteer Coordinator

• Blood Drive Chairman

• Station Facebook Coordinator

• CPR, First Aid, AED Instructors


Baumholder Red Cross

Community Information Brief Aug. 25, 2010

Documents

Transcript of Community Information Brief Aug. 25, 2010