Feb. 7, 2012 Community Information Exchange (CIE)

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United States Army Garrison JapanCommunity Information Exchange

7 February 2012

Our mission is to provide standardized, effective & efficient services, facilities and infrastructure to Soldiers, Families and Civilians for an Army and Nation engaged in persistent conflict.

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Agenda:Agenda:

• Opening Remarks• Purpose• Community Program Updates • Open Forum• Closing Remarks

United States Army Garrison Japan

Community Information Exchange

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Purpose:Purpose:

The purpose of the USAG Japan Camp Zama Community Information Exchange (CIE) is to allow the organizations on Camp Zama to discuss services and support provided for the Community.



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Admin NotesAdmin Notes 1. Scheduled CIE Dates:

March 13, 2012 *change* April 3, 2012 May 29, 2012 "Big Summer Send-Off" Summer Break Aug. 14, 2012 "Happy Back To School”

2.Please submit issues, questions or concerns prior to CIE to allow Garrison Agencies an opportunity to research and respond at the CIE.



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United States Army Garrison-Japan


• DPW• PMO• Safety• Housing• Camp Zama Installation Manager• DFMWR• DoDEA (ES, MS, HS)• DENTAC• MEDDAC-J• Public Health Command• PAIO (ICE)• Women Infant & Children• American Red Cross • USO• Girl Scouts • Cub Scouts • Boy Scouts

• BOSS• Chaplain • 78th SIG • DPTMS• DOL• DHR• PAO• IG• Legal• Community Bank• Navy Federal Credit Union• EXCHANGE• DECA• FRGs• Mayors • Open Forum

Community Program UpdatesCommunity Program Updates

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United States Army Garrison-Japan


• Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA)

• ARNN Elementary School PTO• Association of United States Army

(AUSA)• Boy Scout Troop #34• Cub Scout Pack #34• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.• Filipino-American Association• Hui’O Hawaii• Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.• Knights of Columbus• Japan Engineering District Civilian

Welfare Council (JEDCWC• Latino American Club• Operating Location “C” Community

Club

• Pride of the Orient #55• Rising Sun Lodge #151• Sergeant Audie Murphy Club• Signal Corps Regimental Association• Touchon Lodge• Upsilon Lambda Lambda (Omega Psi

Phi)• USA Girl’s Scout – Zama• Zama Community Spouses’

Association• Zama High School PTO• Zama Middle School PTO• Zama Music Booster’s Club• Zama Sportsmen’s Club• Top 3 Association• Zama Roller Girls

WELCOME USAGJ Private OrganizationsWELCOME USAGJ Private Organizations

DPW

New Notifications

1. Road and Parking Closure, “H” Street, South Camp Zama (CZ)• Feb. 11 through March 31• Fence moves to other end of parking lot between Bldgs. 101 & 103

2. Various Projects, Xchange Gas Station, CZ• Feb. 1 through March 31 (some outages, car care realignment)

3. Base-wide power outage, Sagami General Depot (SGD) • Two weekends: Feb. 11-12 and 18-19 (alternate date: Feb. 25-26)• Generators provided for housing and key facilities

4. Road and Parking Closure, between Bowling Center and Xchange Area• Feb. 1 through March 30 (Road closure working hours only)• 10 parking spaces closed (24 hours)

5. Various projects, Chapel, CZ• Through May 31, seven days / week (main sanctuary open for

Easter)• Chapel Services in Community Activity Center (Theater Arts Bldg.)

6. Paint and Roofing, Community Activity Center, CZ• Through May 31 (no interior work)

7. Partial Road Closure 2nd Avenue and lower Fuchinobe Road, Sagamihara Housing Area (SHA)• Feb. 29 through April 15 (small sections of road, moving down the

street)

8. Partial Road Closure (one side) on Aqueduct Road, SHA • Feb. 13 through March 17 (small sections of road, moving down the

street)

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Updates

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Repair Road and Parking, H Street, CZ

View from Gas Station parking

View from 1st Ave

1st Ave

H Street (N side of Bldg 101)

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Where: H street (Between Bldgs. 101 and 103)

What: Parking Closure

When: Feb. 11 through March 31

Why: Replace deteriorated pavement and sidewalk

Completion Date (CCD): April 14

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Gas Station, CZ

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New entrance (Car Care Area

13 Mar)

Where: Gas Station Area (Tunnel Road)

What: Relocate entrance Car Care area, parking, air, water & vacuum

When: 6 Feb ~ 13 Mar 2012

OUTAGES DATES TIMES

No electricityNo gas

13, 14, 17 Feb 1700 ~ 2100

No compressed air 7 Feb 1600 ~ 2000

No vacuum cleaner 21, 22 Feb All day

Relocate air, water, vacuum, parking6 ~ 24 Feb

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Base-wide Power Outage at Sagami General Depot

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Where: All Sagami General Depot What: Electricity will be shut off

When: PH1: 11 & 12 Feb (Sat & Sun), 08:00 thru 20:00

PH2: 18 & 19 Feb (Sat & Sun), 08:00 thru 20:00

Rain Day: 25 & 26 Feb (Sat & Sun)

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Base-wide Power Outage at Sagami General Depot

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Bldg / Facilities Date Time

Housing Units 11 & 12 Feb 1) 08:00 thru 0830

2) 1700 thru 1730

Shoppete & Gas Station 11 & 12 Feb 1) 0800 thru 0830

2) 1700 thru 1730

Commissary 11 & 12 Feb 1) 0600 thru 0800

2) 1730 thru 2000

PMO and Gate Operation #1, #2, #5 11 & 12 Feb 1) 0600 thru 0800

2) 1730 thru 1900

Fire Station 11 & 12 Feb 1) 0600 thru 0800

2) 1730 thru 1930

Bldg 144-10, Radio Repeater System 11 & 12 Feb 1) 0600 thru 0800

2) 1730 thru 1930 Bldg 106-1 and 116-3 (Medicine

Refrigerator)11, 18 & 19 Feb

1) 06:00 thru 0800 2) 1730 thru 1930

Bldg 142-2, TMDE 11, 18 & 19 Feb 1) 0700 thru 0800

2) 1700 thru 1900

Bldg 186-1, Warehouse 11, 18 & 19 Feb 1) 0600 thru 0800

2) 1730 thru 1930

Generator Support (5 minute switchover)

DFMWR

7 April1030 – 2100

Behind the Yano Fitness Center

POC: 263-3479

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE

17 April1130-1300

Camp Zama Community Club

Volunteer Of The Year NominationsDue 15 March

Please have your Volunteers Registered in VMISPOC: 263-8087

Volunteer Recognition Ceremony


8 May1130-1300

Camp Zama Community ClubPlease RSVP by 30 April

POC: 263-8087

Military Spouse Appreciation


Sagami Depot Commissary5 March 1700-1900

Towers 1050 - Lobby6 March 1700-1900

Camp Zama Community Club7 March 1700-1900

Sagamihara Commissary8 March 1700-1900

Towers 743 - Lobby9 March 1700-1900

POC: 263-8087

MAYOR ELECTIONS

Army Community Service

1. Native American/Scottish Entertainer Booking

2. Medical and Dental Clinic Hours

3. Crosswalk between High Rise & MEDDAC

3a. Crosswalk between Commissary & MEDDAC

4. Gate Awnings

5. Internet Choices

6. Commissary Sushi Bar

7. Commissary Sandwich Bar

8. Commissary Asian Cuisine Aisle

9. (a) Availability of Visa Required Physicals at Military Treatment Facilities (MTF) (b) Tricare Coverage for Visa Required Physicals

10.MPD and JAG Immigration Experts

11.Camp Zama Towers Allowance for Small Pets Under 7 lbs.

12.PX Extra Left-handed Equipment

13.Gate 1 Accessibility & Traffic Congestion

Army Family Action PlanResolved & Closed Local Issues

Army Community Service

21.Unemployment Compensation for Military Spouses

22.AFAP Conference Required Dress

23. AFAP Submissions

24.Entitlements and services provided to Soldiers who become married during Overseas Tours

14.Exchange Store Hours

15.Selections at Commissary

16. More items at Camp Zama Commissary

17.Commissary Hours

18.Dog Park

Army Family Action PlanResolved & Closed Local Issues

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICEFREE FINANCIAL EDUCATION

FORUM

Provided by Financial Industries Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Education Foundation

When: 8 February 2012, 1400-1630

Where: CZ Community Club Right Wing Ballroom

What: Presentations on Credit & Debt Management, Investing and Retirement Planning

POC: 263-8091

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ACS Family Advocacy ProgramChild Supervision Policy

• Age-based– 7-9 yrs can walk unescorted to school and pre-designated

locations• Must be escorted on/off base• May be left in vehicle with 13+ yr old sibling

– 10-12 yrs may be left unattended in quarters for up to 4 hrs

– 13-15 yrs may be left unattended in quarters for up to 6 hrs, not to exceed 2230 hrs

– 16-18 yrs may babysit overnight

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ACS Family Advocacy ProgramThe Safe Date Project

Mike Domitrz, author of, Can I Kiss You?– Interactive– 3 presentations

• Help, My Teen is Dating! for parents

• (2) Why Asking First Makes the Difference for Married, Single, and Dating individuals

When: Wednesday, 21 March0900-1030 Help My Teen Is Dating!

1200-1330 Why Asking First Makes the Difference

1330-1500

Where: TBD

ACS Family Advocacy Program7 Habits of 24/7 Dads

• Workshop that combines the fundamental fathering principles from National Fatherhood Initiative's 24/7 Dad programs with Franklin Covey's 7 Habits.

When: Saturday, 07 April 2012Where: ACS, Bldg 402 Community Room

• This activity-filled workshop will help guide fathers the application of seven helpful habits that will revolutionize fathering skills and assist in developing a connection with their kids.

Child, Youth & School ServicesUp and Coming

• Youth Skate Park

(Grand Opening May)

• Adult Summer Positions

(Currently open on USAJobs June through August)

• All CYSS Facilities Closed

(17/20 February)

• Youth Ski Trip to Shiga Kogen

(18-20 February)

•Young Americans

(27 February – 1 March)

SCHOOL LIASON OFFICER

Quality Assurance Review Schedules

Arnn Elementary School•Interview Stakeholders-Parents and Community Members Wednesday, 8 Feb, 1:45 - 2:30, PTO - Room 211 •Public Out-brief / Exit Report

Thursday, 9 Feb, 2:45 - 3:15, Information Center - Room 130

Zama Middle School•Interview Stakeholders-Parents and Community Members

Tuesday, 7 Feb, 3:30 - 4:15, Information Center / Library•Public Out-brief / Exit Report

Thursday, 9 Feb, 2:45 - 3:15, Information Center / Library

Zama High School•Interview Stakeholders-Parents and Community Members

Tuesday, 14 Feb, 3:00 - 4:00,Cafeteria•Public Out-brief / Exit Report

Thursday,16 Feb, 2:30-3:00, Auditorium

February 2 – Job Shadow Day 6th Gr.

February 7-10 – QAR

February 13th & 15th – BAS Training Grs. K-3

February 16 – Shining Knight Awards – PK-2 – 8:30-9:00

February 16 – Shining Knight Awards – 3-6 – 1:45-2:15

February 21 & 22 Spring Photos

February 28th – Trevor Romain – Visits Arnn

Arnn Elementary SchoolFebruary 2012

Arnn Elementary School

February 2012

Stakeholders, Arnn Needs YOU!

We always need you… but more specifically for our upcoming QAR re-accreditation in February.

Please don’t miss this opportunity to part of our Stakeholder Panel.

If you want to talk about our school we encourage you to come into Arnn and be a part of our re-accreditation process!

For more information or to sign up - call the school @ 267-6602.

06-10 Feb- QAR Visit

QAR Parent Interviews- Feb 7th @ 1530 in the ZAMS Auditorium.

10 Feb- 2nd Qtr Awards ceremony

20 Feb- Federal Holiday-No school for students.

Zama Middle Zama Middle SchoolSchool

9th: 2nd Quarter Student Recognition AwardsGirls/Boys Basketball, DODDS Schools @ Yokota-TBD

10th: Girls/Boys Basketball, DODDS Schools @ Yokota-TBD

11th: 8AM ACT test (Deadline registration: 01/13/12)Girls/Boys Basketball, DODDS Schools @ Yokota-TBD

13th: 5:30PM Boys Basketball vs Kinnick @ HOMEWrestling Far East @ Kinnick-TBD

14th: 5:30PM Girls Basketball game vs Kinnick @ HOME6:00PM Zama Music Booster Meeting in Band room

Refer to our website for additional dates and events.http://zama.pac.dodea.edu/

Zama American High SchoolFebruary 2012

17th: JROTC Yokota Drill competition

20th : Observance President’s day-NO SCHOOL

22nd: Artscape @ Children’s Castle/ISSH

27th: 5:30PM PTO meeting JROTC Conference Room-Bldg 911

28th: JROTC Leadership Lab

Refer to our website for additional dates and events.http://zama.pac.dodea.edu/

Zama American High SchoolFebruary 2012

DENTAC JAPANHours of Operation

Mon-Wed & Fri 0730 - 1630Thu 0730 – 1130Lunch 1130 - 1230Sick Call 0730 – 0800

Closed for training on Thursday afternoons

Open/reduced schedule on Training Holidays

Closed for all Federal Holidays

Priority 1 – Active Duty- Space Required

Priority 2 – AD Family Members-Space AvailableNote: Assigned Orders

Priority 3 – Retirees and Retirees FM- Space AvailableNote: Personnel working on/for USARJ

Priority 4 – DOD/DAC – Space Available (Pay-for-Service )

DENTAC JAPANPriority of Care

MEDDAC-JFree Blood Pressure Screening

February Healthy Heart Month

Free Blood Pressure Screenings8,15,22, February 1130-1300Entrance area of the Exchange

For more information call 263-2004

ICE Comments Clarification

Postal Service

- Issue: Hardy Barracks and Camp Zama Post Offices’ credit/debit card machines inoperable• Internet access required for Credit/Debit Card terminals to send/receive

data

• Camp Zama post office lacked required internet hardware

• The government Internet Service Provider (ISP), Allied Telesis, does not provide internet service for Stars & Stripes building

- Resolution:• Camp Zama: Router installed, now have two operational ATM/Debit

terminals with a third on hand as a backup

• Hardy Barracks Custodian of Postal Effects searching for ISP vendor, KDDI is a potential candidate. Anticipate response from KDDI by 3 Feb 12

ICE Comments Clarification

AFH & UPH Assignment, DPW

- Issue: Slow service, poor customer service, unnecessary delays, conflicting policies

- Resolution:

•Weekly training has commenced on processes to improve customers’ understanding of the housing waiting list/assignment process

•Currently under review and changes being made to inbound newcomers information to provide better knowledge/understanding of Camp Zama housing process

•Changes/updates being made to the Camp Zama Website regarding Army Family Housing and Unaccompanied Housing

• Assignment processes are being modified to improve customer support and make housing assignment more customer focused for the housing counselors

AMERICAN RED CROSSPreparedness Training

First Aid, CPR, AED TrainingFirst Aid, CPR, AED Training

Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room

Sat – February 25, 2012 08:00 – 17:00 HoursSat – March 10, 2012 8:00 – 17:00 Hours

NAF Atsugi Red Cross Training Room

Wed – February 8, 2012 08:00 – 16:00 Hours

http://www.redcross.org/

AMERICAN RED CROSSPreparedness Training

CPR & AED Training OnlyCPR & AED Training Only

Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room

Thur – February 9, 2012 16:30 – 21:30 Hours Thur – April 5, 2012 16:30 – 21:30 Hours

Babysitter’s TrainingBabysitter’s Training

NAF Atsugi Red Cross Training Room

Fri – March 23, 2012 09:00 – 15:00 Hours


AMERICAN RED CROSSService to the Armed Forces

Emergency Communication MessagesEmergency Communication Messages

Please be reminded, ANYONE, may initiate a Red Cross Emergency Communication Message.

24 Hours-a-Day, 7 Days-a-week 1-877-272-73371-877-272-7337

To Register for Courses or find Preparedness InformationTo Register for Courses or find Preparedness Information

www.redcrossredcross.org


Camp Zama Girl Scouts

Current and Upcoming Events:

12 JAN ~ 4 FEB -- Girl Scout Cookie Sales Season

8 FEB (Wed) – Overseas Committee Management Team (OCMT) meeting

12 FEB (Sun) – Soyodai Nursing Home Valentine’s Visit

18 FEB (Sat) – Kanagawa Girl Scouts Sponsored Ski Trip

25 FEB (Sat) – World Thinking Day. “We Can Save Our Planet.”

3 MAR (Sat) – Yokohama Field Trip with Zama City Girl Scouts

12 MAR (Mon) – USA Girl Scouts 100th Birthday eventsBuilding Girls of COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER

Camp Zama Girl Scouts

Open Positions:

Overseas Committee Co-Chairperson (Administration) – June 2012

Secretary – open

Special Events Coordinator -- open

Public Relations – June 2012

Daisy Troop Leader – June 2012

One-time / Short-term Project Leaders – always open!

Building Girls of COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER

BOSS ProgramFebruary Events

RECREATION AND LEISURE

• Setsubun Festival at Kamakura Tsugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

03 FEB 12

• One-Day Snow Shoeing at Oyu Cave

18 FEB 12

COMMUNITY SERVICES

• Valentine’s Day Delivery with Arts & Crafts

14 FEB 12 (1100-1530)

• Seiko Gakuen Orphanage Visit

28 FEB 12 (0900-1130)

Garrison Chaplain

Weekly ServicesSunday:

0900: Catholic Mass, Music and Theater Workshop1100: Protestant Service, Music and Theater Workshop1100: Gospel Service, SHA Chapel

Monday – Friday: Noon Mass, Zama Chapel in Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Catholic Lenten Services and Events

Wednesday: 22 FEB, Ash Wednesday Mass, 1700, Music and Theater Workshop

Stations of the Cross and Lenten Soup Supper, 1700-1900, Zama Chapel In the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and Fellowship Room

Friday: 24 FEB 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 MAR 6 APR (no soup supper)

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Religious Education and Youth ProgramsSunday:

0930: Adult English & Japanese Sunday School, SHA Chapel0930: Protestant Religious Education, Religious Education Center1045: Catholic Religious Education, Religious Education Center

Wednesday:1800: Community Youth Program, Religious Education Center1830: Adult Wednesday Evening Bible Study, SHA Chapel

Thursday:0930: Protestant Women of the Chapel, Religious Education Center1300: Korean Bible Study, Zama Chapel

Saturday (2nd & 4th): 0800: Men of the Chapel, SHA Chapel

DHR - Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)

• St Patrick’s Day Impaired Driving Prevention

17 Mar 12 TBA

• Unit Prevention Leader Training Tentative Schedule 21-25 Mar 12 (3rd quarter) 23-27 Jul 12 (4th quarter)

DHR – Post Office

Announcement

Credit/Debit Machines Are Up & Running

Garrison Public Affairs Office

Command Information Changes

Social Media Emphasis• Regular posts to social media sites like Facebook and YouTube

Semi-monthly newspaper (twice per month), Rising Sun• 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Daily news program, Rising Sun Daily USARJ Today• 5,7 & 9 a.m. & p.m. on the Command Channel

Monthly 30-min. TV show Rising Sun, 1st Friday of each month• Pentagon Channel


Find Us Online

Facebookfacebook.com/usagj

Flickrflickr.com/usagj

YouTubeyoutube.com/usagjapan

Vimeovimeo.com/usagj

•Camp Zama Banking Center will be closed Thursday, February 16 due to a Teller System Migration.

•DoD Military Saves Week February 19 – 26

Navy Federal Credit Union Financial Presentations

Financial Presentations

are available on the following topics:

Savings/Checking

Budgeting

Credit/Credit Cards

Debt/Delinquency

Spouse/Support

Deployment Readiness

POC: 263-4934

Shirley A. Huth / / 263-3775 / [email protected] 221530RFEB2011

Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)

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Camp Zama Main StoreChanges in Operating Hours

• Effective 20 FEB 2012

• 1000 - 2000, Monday –Saturday

• 1000 – 1900, Sunday

• Express Hours will not change.

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Changes in Operating Hours“Testing”

• Zama Gas - testing through end of February for open after 1700 hrs and on Sundays.

• Camp Zama Express (Shoppette) - 3rd week of testing for extending hours until Midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.

• MCSS - testing for Sundays from 1000 to 1700

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Exchange Delivery Service

• New parameters effective 1 FEB

• Camp Zama Delivery Fee $25.00

• SHA, Sagami Depot, Atsugi NAS Delivery Fee $50.00

• Off Installation within 10 km Delivery Fee $50.00

• Areas within the 10 km range include: Ebina, Atsugi City, Machida, Ayase, Yamato, Kamimizo, etc.

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Valentine’s Day

• Hanaco Flower Vendor - front of the Main Exchange 10 - 14 FEB

• Bamboo Jade (Handmade Candle Vendor) - outside of the Main Exchange 11 - 14 FEB.

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“WANNA FIX IT – OPEN A TICKET”

PLEASE open a “TROUBLE TICKET” through our Help Desk so we can better assist you.

From an Allied Telesis phone number CALL: HELP

If you do not have an Allied Telesis phone number,you can also CALL: 263-1200 or 046-407-1200 from your cell phone.



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TIPS FOR INTERNET SPEED• INTERNET PEAK HOURS are from 6-10 PM Mon – Fri and

Weekends.

• If you are using a router for wireless connection, you can expect your internet speed to be 1-2 Mbs slower than what you are paying for.

• Did you know for each computer connected will reduce the speed accordingly?

Example: 1=FULL 2=50% each 3=33% each 4=25% each

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