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mccsHH February 2014
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mccsHH Issue #1 February 2014 This newsletter is published by Marine Corps Community Services Henderson Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, P.O. Box 4009, Arlington, Virginia, 222040009, for Marines, other service members, retirees, and their family members in the National Capital Region and beyond. Please visit us at www.mccsHH.com. The appearance of advertising and sponsors’ logos does not constitute federal or Marine Corps endorsement. Contact Information ombmarketingHH@usmc-mccs.org @mccsHH mccsHH Editor Doriann Geller Graphic Artist/Webmaster J. Felix Gonzalez Graphic Artist Barbara J. Mitchell Advertising Sales Brian J. Meers 571-483-1956 Rates at www.mccsHH.com Find this publication and other MCCS Henderson Hall documents at
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Clifton M. Holcomb In the July 2013 edition of Corps Connections, we introduced Cliff Holcomb, newly arrived and recently promoted manager of the Cpl Terry L. Smith Gymnasium. At the time, he was managing Outdoor Recreation as well. Then, Cliff promised that patrons could look forward to “outstanding customer service and outstanding programs.” Looks like he is well on the way to providing both: the great ideas he envisioned for programs at the gym have come to fruition. A bench press competition in January had 30 competitors and showed us that there is an interest in bodybuilding here. He has scheduled an activity each month through the year, to include a free throw contest this month, a dodgeball tournament in March, a three point shootout in April, and another bench press competition later in the year. To find out more about the upcoming free throw contest, please see page 5. For dates of the upcoming events above, see the “Mark Your Calendar” column, next page. Interested in his programs? Contact him at the gym by calling 703-614-8759.
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Sunday, February 2 Doors Open 1800
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Mark Your Calendar
February 2 SMP Super Bowl Party, Barracks 416 Lounge 4 Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 AM 13 Free Gift wrap for Purchases at the MCX 14 Free Gift Wrap for Purchases at the MCX 14 Free Throw Competition, 12:30 PM 22 SMP UFC 170, Barracks 416 Lounge March 11 Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 AM 14 Dodge Ball Tournament 26 Spring Salute 5K Race, 6:35 AM April 1 3 8 11 11 16
Pinwheels for Prevention Spring Education & Career Fair, 10 AM Welcome Aboard Orientation, 8 AM Golf With Us (start of six monthly tournaments) Three Point Shootout Semper Fit Sprint Tri 18 Daddy Daughter Dance 19 Easter Egg Splash 26 Children’s Fair, 10 AM 30 Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony
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Cpl Terry L. smith gym, henderson hall Registration january 28 – february 11 www.mccsHH.com/Smithgym.html prizes awarded to top 3 finishers
Participants will have one minute to shoot 15 basketballs from the free throw line. contestant with the most baskets wins! in case of a tie, contestant with most consecutive shots wins
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Marine & Family Programs
Serving Marines and their families
Children, Youth, and Teen Program 703–614–7332 www.mccsHH.com/CYTP.html
CYTP UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS CHILDREN, YOUTH AND TEEN PROGRAMS
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Please contact CYTP for subsidized child care eligibility & rates for children placed in Off-base Family Child Care homes.
Current Openings: Infants: Alexandria (6), Arlington (2), Falls Church (1), Lorton (2), Springfield (5); Toddlers/Pre-schoolers: Alexandria (13), Arlington (1), Springfield (11)
Exceptional Family Member 703-693-5353 www.mccsHH.com/EFMP.html
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18: EFMP Basics 11 AM – 1 PM, Marine Barracks Washington, Post 5, Room 146, Washington DC. Register by February 17. 20: FOCUS Resiliency Training Workshop: Keeping Your Cool in the New Year. Noon – 1 PM, Bldg. 12 Conference Room. Register by February 19. 27: Respite Care Program Orientation Noon – 1 PM, Bldg. 12 Conference Room. Register by February 26.
School Liaison 703-693-8378 www.mccsHH.com/Liaison.html
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10, 24: Tutor & Buddy Program 11:40 AM – 1:05 PM, Barcroft Elementary School, Mentors are needed. Transportation is provided; bus departs at 11:40 AM near the pull-up bars at Cpl Terry L. Smith Gym. The School Liaison is available to provide information and resources for K-12 school aged children.
New Parent Support Program 703-614-7204 www.mccsHH.com/NPSP.html
5, 12, 19, 26: Little Patriots Play Group 10 – 11:30 AM, USO, Indian Head, MD NPSP Play Group refreshments sponsored by
21: Baby Boot Camp 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room Baby Boot Camp free lunch is sponsored by
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24: 1-2-3 Magic™ 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
Personal Financial Management Program 703–614–6950 www.mccsHH.com/Finance.html
Call to coordinate an individual class tailored to your questions on any subject at any time to fit your schedule.
5: Personal Financial Management & Financial Planning 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 6: Personal Credit: Credit Worthiness, Reports, Scores & Management 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 12: Consumer Awareness: Best Personal Practices vs. Frauds, Scams, and Unwise Purchases 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 13: Strategies for Car Buying 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 19: Home Buying & Mortgages 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 20: Investing: Basics of Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds, TSP & Time Value of Money 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 26: Investing: Focus on Mutual Funds 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204 27: Planning for Retirement From Active Duty — Then For Good 11:30 AM – 1 PM, Bldg. 29 Rm. 204
Behavioral Health Program 703-614-7204 www.mccsHH.com/Counseling.html Family Advocacy Program/Victim Services 703-614-7204 www.mccsHH.com/FAP.html
4, 11, 18, 25: Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Group (STOP) 9 – 11 AM, 26 week program. Bldg. 12, Conference Room 5, 12, 19, 26: Anger and Stress Management 9 – 11 AM, 8 week session. TBD 6, 7: Incident Determination Committee Training for Family Advocacy Appointed Representatives 8 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
Call for details about the Women’s Support & Empowerment Group and the Parent Child Interaction Therapy Registration required for all classes/workshops 24 Hour Victim Advocate HOTLINE: 703-693-6611
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in the National Capital Region and Beyond Education and Career Services 703-614-9104 www.mccsHH.com/Learning.html
Career Resource Management Center 703–614–6828 www.mccsHH.com/CRMC.html
5: SAT 8 AM – 12:30 PM, Location TBA.
4: Career Exploration: Finding Your Focus 9:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103
12: Pentagon Outreach 9 AM – 3 PM, Corridors 1 & 2, 2d Deck, Inner Ring.
5: DTAP 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103
19: ACT 8 AM – Noon, Location TBA.
6: Cracking the Code to the Federal Hiring Process 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103
26: TABE 8:30 – 11 AM, Location TBA.
10 – 14: TRS (Transition Readiness Seminar) Employment Pathway for Separatees Entrepreneurship Pathway for Separatees 8 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104
Mondays (except February 17): DLAB 8:30 – 10:30 AM, Location TBA. Tuesdays: DLPT 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Location TBA Wednesdays: DSST and CLEP 9 – 11 AM & 1 – 3 PM, Location TBA. Prospective test takers must register in advance by calling 703-525-7275 Wednesdays: College 101/Tuition Assistance Brief 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Location TBA Thursdays: AFCT 8:30 – 11:30 AM, Location TBA
Marine Corps Family Team Bldg. 703-693-4840 703-693-1253 • 703-693-8906 • 703-693-1457 www.mccsHH.com/MCFTB.html MCFTBHH Unit, Personal & Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) Family Readiness Command Team Training is designed to orient and guide command team members in their roles, responsibilities, and operating components of their family readiness program. The training includes: Family Readiness Officer Training, Command Team Advisor and Family Readiness Assistant Training, and eMarine Training. Family Readiness Program Trainer 703-693-1253. L.I.N.K.S. This workshop provides an overview of the Marine Corps structure, services, and benefits available to spouses. The L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses workshop is an opportunity to meet and network with other Mairne spouses. Additional L.I.N.K.S. trainings include: L.I.N.K.S. for Marines; L.I.N.K.S. for Parents & Extended Family, and L.I.N.K.S. for Kids & Teens. L.I.N.K.S. Trainer 703-693-1253.
12: Résumé Writing 101:Private Sector Résumé Tips & Marketable Formats 9 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 13, 27: VA Claims Assistance 7:30 AM – 2 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103. Appointments only, please call 703-614-6828 to schedule. 13, 27: Capstone Screening 9 AM – 3 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 201. Appointments only, please call 703-614-6828 to schedule. 18 – 19: Boots to Business 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104 18: Building Your Network: Uncover the Hidden Job Market 9:30 – 11 AM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103 24 – 28: Senior Leadership TRS (Transition Readiness Seminar) 8 AM – 4 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 104 26: Adecco’s Military Spouse Career Connections Intake 10 AM – 2 PM, Bldg. 29, Rm. 103
Information & Referral Program 703–614–7202 www.mccsHH.com/Information.html Relocation Assistance Program 703–614–7202 www.mccsHH.com/RAP.html 4: Welcome Aboard Brief 8 – 11 AM, Marine Club A free walking tour of the Henderson Hall portion of JBM-HH follows the brief, and, after a break for lunch, there is a bus tour of the local area, including downtown Washington, D.C., starting at 12:30 PM. 27: PCS Class 1 – 3 PM, Bldg. 12, Conference Room
Face-to-Face is Best To ensure the continuum of care for EFMP families, the Henderson Hall Exceptional Family Member Program utilizes a Needs Assessment. The assessment, filled out by the Marine or a family member and submitted to their current EFMP office, gathers information for Family Case Workers (FCWs) to determine need and appropriate resources and support services. Although a Needs Assessment can be used for an initial or intake assessment, in most cases it has been used during a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move. The losing EFMP office forwards the completed PCS Needs Assessment to the gaining EFMP office before the service member and family arrive at their new duty station. The goal of the gaining FCWs is to use the information in the Needs Assessment to help create a smooth transition for the service mem-
by Michael S. Flaherty, EFMP Manager
ber and family by making sure that appropriate resources and support services are in place before they arrive. Recently, the Henderson Hall EFMP was chosen to pilot a new Family Needs Assessment designed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense Office of Special Needs. Through trials, we found it a valuable tool for our clients. The biggest reason: it is designed to be an initial/intake assessment conducted by a face-to-face interview or by telephone. The dialog between the FCW and client reveals more relevant information which translates into a more comprehensive assessment of needs. With a more comprehensive assessment, FCWs are able to create a more effective Family Service Plan and better determine how case management services will be provided. The problem with a questionnaire is
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that it just touches the surface. A faceto-face interview using a good tool, such as the EFMP Family Needs Assessment, generates so much more pertinent information. Most people are not aware of all the resources available to them, and it takes a capable and empathetic interviewer to find those areas of need and recommend effective resources. The Initial/Intake Family Needs Assessment is a non-clinical assessment conducted at any time. During the initial meeting with the client, FCWs gather information to address immediate needs. The Initial/Intake Assessment may also be used to determine if clients would benefit from other Marine and Family Programs, such as the School Liaison Program, for example. The goals of the EFMP Family Initial/ Intake Needs Assessment interview are
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Optional Walking Tour of Henderson Hall at 10:30 AM Lunch at 11 AM Free DC Tour at 12:30 PM Civilian attire recommended Mandatory attendance for O-3 & below
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