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January/February 2017
SPOTLIGHT ON HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 1 SPOTLIGHT ON HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 3 WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA 4 FAMILY SUPPORT NEWS 6 WHAT’S UP IN FAMILY & MWR 9 ACS DIRECTOR’S CORNER / SPOUSES’ CORNER 10 WHO’S WHO IN MWR
United States Army Garrison-Miami Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation 9301 NW 33rd Street Doral, Florida 33172 Director - 305.437.2720 Sign up for THE MWR eNews. Send an e-mail to: southcom.miami.sc-cc. mbx.usag-mwr@mail.mil
Holiday around the World was performed in music and dance by the children in all Child Development Center’s classes, in conjunction with MWR’s Holiday Celebration on December 2. Children moved to music from Poland, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Brazil and the United States, Photos by Art McQueen
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
1 - New Year’s Day, Fitness Center, Child Development Center closed
2 - Newcomer Orientation, 8am - 4pm, ACS Classroom
1 - Military Emergency Relief Kickoff
7 - Civilian vs. Federal Government Resume, 9am - 12pm, ACS Classroom 10 - Civilian vs. Federal Government Resume, 9am - 12pm, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom
9 - Household Goods and PCS Entitlements, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
7 - Civilian vs. Federal Government Resume, 9am - 12pm, ACS Classroom 10 - Miami Tour, 9am-4pm 18 - City of Doral 5K
19 - Newcomer Orientation, 8am - 4pm, ACS Classroom
21 - Interview Techniques/Mock Interviews, 9am - 12pm, ACS Classroom
20 - Miami Tour, 9am-4pm
28 - Spouse Symmposium, 9:30am 12:30pm
26 - Interview Techniques/Mock Interviews, 9am - 12pm, ACS Classroom 27 - March 4 - Military Saves Week 28 - Interview Techniques/Mock Interviews, 9am-12pm, ACS Classroom
Calendars http://miami.armymwr.com/us/ miami/monthly-calendars/
Classes and Events For more information or to register, go to the MWR website: http://miami.armymwr.com to report suspected child abuse, neglect, or spouse abuse, contact family Advocacy, 305.437.2734 after duty hours spouse abuse - 911 child abuse 1-800-96A.buse or 1-800.962.2873
WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA? BROWARD - www.sunny.org/events/ ArtsPark Movie Night, every Friday, 8-10pm. Artspark At Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020, 954.921.3500. Free, http://hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx. A family friendly flick each week. Lawn seating. Bring a blanket or a beach chair. 954.921.3500 Broadwalk Friday Fest, every Friday, 7:30-9pm, Charnow Park / Garfield Community Center, 300 Connecticut St., Hollywood, FL 33019, 954.921.3404, free, http:// www.hollywoodfl.org/ Calendar.aspx.
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry, New World Center features numerous spaces for performance and presentation; a flexible and variable seating performance hall, and a 7,000 square foot projection wall on which concerts, video art and films will be shown free-of-charge to audiences in Miami Beach SoundScape, a 2.5 acre public park, designed by Dutch architectural firm West 8. http://www.mbculture.com/Scroll.aspx?id=81
Funtastic Fridays for Kids, every Friday, 5-8pm, Artspark At Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020, 954.921.3500, http:// Florida Grand Opera Family Day, Jan 7, 10am. Florida Grand Opera Family Day is a FREE funwww.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx. filled day where opera fans of all agesnew to Dream Car Classic Car the genre or seasoned opera aficionados can Show, recurring monthly on come and explore the world of opera through the 1st Sunday, 10am-3pm, hands-on activities, performances, interactive Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, experiences, and the thrill of live theater. South Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW FL, 954.825.1027, free. The Miami-Dade th Downtown Hollywood 211 St., Cutler Bay, FL 33189, 786.573.5307, Dream Car Classic Car Show http://www.smdcac.org/ features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles The Barnacle of interest. Vehicle registration is $20. To pre-register for u n d e r the Dream Car Classic, visit wwwCobraJoeProductions. Moonlight com. Vehicles will be registered the morning of the Concert: show as space permits. Participation limited to 85 Four Shillings vehicles. Awards for the top 30 vehicles and the People’s Short, Jan Choice Award. 8, 6:308:3pm. Music Ranger Led Wa l k s / To u rs , under the moonlight - The Barnacle Society Hugh Taylor presents Four Shillings Short, The husband/wife Birch State Park, duo of Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland weekly on Friday, and Christy Martin from California, have been Saturday, 10:30am. performing together since 1995. They tour in Free with park the US and Ireland, are independent folk-artists admission. Park with 12 recordings, perform 150 concerts a year entry fees apply $2 per pedestrian, $4 single person in and live as the Troubadours of old. Rooted in a vehicle, $6 two or more persons in a vehicle. 3109 E Celtic and American folk, their performances Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, 954.564.4521. are inspired by Indian Raga and Ethnic idioms https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Hugh-Taylor- a diverse and inventive Traditonal Music Experience. The Barnacle Historic State Park, Birch. 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133, 305.442.6866, https://www.floridastateparks. MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches.com/ org/park/The-Barnacle. events Miami Beach SoundScape at New World Center - a source and a destination for creativity and inspiration. Campus of the New World Symphony, America’s Orchestral Academy. And a cultural icon in the center of Miami Beach. The Center is an inimitable foundation for a unique experience, one that you’ll want to share with family and friends.
Perez Art M u s e u m Miami (PAMM) Calendar: Made at PAMM - A free monthly program for museum visitors of all ages, “Made at PAMM” features art-
making sessions in the galleries, inspired by works on view. Led by PAMM Teaching Artists, this program facilitates interactive and engaging museum experiences with an emphasis on an intergenerational learning experience. Share your creation on social media using the hashtag #MadeAtPAMM. Free and open to the public. Admission is free every first Thursday, 10am9pm. Space is limited. First come, first served. http://www.pamm.org/calendar/2016/05/ made-pamm.
PAMM Third Thursday evenings from 6-10pm, free, for live music presented by Poplife, happy hour drink, and food specials and art-making. Active U.S. Military free with ID. 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 33132, 305.375.3000. Free Second Saturdays, monthly program with art-making, family friendly tours, and music. 1-4pm. http:// www.pamm.org/. Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 33132, 305.375.3000 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/calendar.asp MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys.com/ calendarofevents/
The Florida Keys Celtic Festival features familyfriendly Celtic rock and Traditional music, Irish & Scottish Dancing, Sheep-dog herding, Pipes and Drums, a Children’s Glen with games, face painting and fun activities, and fabulous Celtic (and Keys) foods and crafts vendors. Highland Athletics, the original Strongman sport, features a sanctioned Woman’s Highland Athletics Competition and Men’s Highland Athletic Demonstrations. January 6-9, Marathon Community Park, MM49 US Hwy 1 Ocean Side, Marathon, FL, http://www. floridakeyscelticfestival.com/ DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/ DORAL PARKS DEPARTMENT EVENTS - https:// www.cityofdoral.com/all-departments/parksand-recreation/special-events/ Miami Symphony Orchestra at Downtown Doral Park, Jan 28, 4pm. Bring your blankets, picnic baskets and family to enjoy the unforgettable sounds of the Miami Symphony Orchestra led by Eduardo Marturet, Marco Real-d’Arbelles and Daniel Andai. Free and open to the public. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. 305.593-6611.
FAMILY SUPPORT NEWS Steps to a Federal Job Search for Military Spouses 1. Review the Federal Job Announcement to determine if you are able to apply for the position. 2. Review the Job Announcement Questionnaire carefully before applying. 3. Register for the Priority Placement Program-S if married to a Service Member prior to receiving PCS orders. 4. Register with the local CPAC. 5. Have a Federal Government Resume ready for applying. 6. Do not include your Social Security Number or other personal sensitive information. 7. Network – Who Do You Know? 8. Research various Vacancy Announcements on USAJOBS and include accomplishments. 9.Analyze Your Core Competencies. 10. Know what key words are essential by highlighting them prior to applying. 11. Use an Outline Format and Paper Format Federal Resumes. 12. Know the difference between: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). 13. Apply for jobs with USAJOBS. 14. Track & Follow Up on Your Applications. 15. Interview for a Federal Job (Practice your interviewing techniques/mock interviews). For additional information call 305.437.2639, email: joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil.
Things to Consider When Developing a Resume for Spouses 1. Age / Sex / Marital Status They do not need to be included or have an impact on your ability to perform the job. 2. Political or Religious Affiliations No need to place an unnecessary obstacle in your in path nor should be considered relevant. 3. Hobbies / Leisure Activities Unless these have a strict bearing on the job you are currently applying for or if they positively strengthen your resume this would be considered unnecessary information. 4.Voluntary Work Not all volunteerism should be reflected on your resume unless it contributes in strengthening your employment possibilities. 5. Employer Information It is not necessary to include the name of your direct Supervisor or Manager, their telephone number or address. If required the employer will
ask for it! 6. References Consider using a separate sheet since the employer may or may not request references. Or, requested as your application progresses to the final stages. 7. Jargon Be conscious of your use of jargon, everyday language to you perhaps but meaningless to the person reading the resume generally. It demonstrates poor judgement to leave it in and will ensure your resume is placed in the bin. 8. Financial Remuneration Do not include details of your payment expectations. This information will do two things, undersell you or overprice you. 9. Reasons for Leaving Previous employment Take some good advice and just don’t do it, not in your resume, not at interview, quite simply not ever. 10. Employment gaps Explain away gaps in employment as without an explanation an employer may jump to the wrong conclusions. 11. Lies Deceit will always catch up with you. If there are areas that you prefer not to disclose, omit them entirely or be sparing with the truth, just don’t lie. 12. Ambitions Leave it off your resume, use it during the interview since it could lead to the wrong message about your intentions! For additional information call 305.437.2639, email: joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil.
Priority Placement Program Military Spouse Preference for Federal Employment
Priority Placement Program (PPP) provides military spouses an opportunity to exercise a preference for Department of Defense (DOD) positions who meet certain criteria. Military Spouse Preference only applies to DOD
vacancies only, and there are variations and exceptions that allow local hiring authorities to tailor their policies to meet their requirements. What are the eligibility requirements? Spouse of an active duty member of the U.S. Military Services to include Coast Guard or fulltime National Guard •Must be relocating (not for separation or retirement) to accompany your military sponsor under a permanent change of station (PCS) move to an active duty assignment; eligible to apply for MSP as early as thirty days prior to your reporting date at the new duty station • Need to be married to the military sponsor prior to the sponsor’s reporting date at the new assignment • Position applied for must be within commuting distance of the sponsor’s permanent new duty station •A “best qualified” rank must be obtained by the spouse applying for the position How and When is MSP Applied: MSP preference is given over other candidates except disabled veterans, employees registered in the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, and former employees returning from overseas. MSP applies to federal employment within the DOD civil service or Appropriated Fund (APF), and NonAppropriated Funds. They are considered separate hiring authorities and generally have separate hiring offices on military installations. How do you register for MSP: •If you meet the requirement for eligibility, you must apply for Program “S,” the Priority Placement Program for military spouses. This is the only way you can exercise your military spouse preference for an APF position (within CONUS). You can apply for the program through your local CPAC. You will be asked to provide certain documentation, which includes - a copy of your sponsor’s PCS orders - a copy of an SF-50 (if you have prior federal employment experience) or your DD214 (if you are a former service member) - a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if you are a current or former federal employee) - other documentation, such as college transcripts or licenses, as required for the position. For additional information call 305.437.2639, or email: joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil.
11 Point Check Sheet for Federal Resume Reviews for Spouses Name: Target job series or job title: Target grade level: LENGTH: Is the resume 3 to 5 pages in length? ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Are accomplishments included for the last position or the most relevant position? FORMAT: Is the resume in the Outline Format? TYPEFONT: Is it easy to see keywords, either in ALL CAPS or BOLDFACE? KEYWORDS: Does the resume have keywords from a particular occupational series? ONE YEAR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Is this clearly included in the resume? 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE: Does the resume focus on the last 10 years? RECENT AND RELEVANT: Does the resume feature recent and relevant for the target occupational series / job? MONTH, YEAR AND HOURS PER WEEK: Are these included for the last 10 years? SALARY: Is salary information in the resume for positions in the last 10 years? TARGETING TOWARD AN OCCUPATIONAL SERIES: Is the resume targeted toward an occupational series with the correct keywords? For additional information call 305.437.2639, or email: joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil.
Spouse Employment Program The Spouse Employment Program is offered by Army Community Service to provide assistance to spouses in acquiring skills, developing networks, and resources that will allow them to participate in the work force and to develop a career/work plan. Spouses are provided comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date information on available employment opportunities, education, volunteer resources, and support services which assist in making informed decisions on seeking employment. Spouses are also welcomed to register to use the Passport Career at www. PassportCareer.com. This site is free and provides access to employment resources and employment opportunities. Other services provided consist of reviewing civilian resumes, providing federal government information on how to use USAJOBS, individual and group career assessments, employment counseling, how to negotiating salary, career
exploration, instruction in job search strategies Military Spouse Employment Career including the use of the internet, headhunters, Portal employment agencies, staffing agencies, newspapers and local resources. Spouses seeking potential flexible and portable employment are invited to visit the Military Spouse Resume and interview technique workshops are Employment Partnership Portal https://msepjobs. scheduled monthly. Army Community Service’s militarysourceonesource.mil. Many businesses have resources include computers, fax machine, committed themselves in hiring spouses in finding printer, and an expanded Career Library. These meaningful employment opportunities. services are offered free of charge. MSEP is part of the Department of Defense’s For additional information contact the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Employment Readiness Program Manager, Mr. Joe Program. MSEP consists of more than 270 Pagan, 305.437.2639, or joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil. MSEP partners. MSEP is celebrating having hired 75,000 spouses and continues to expand by developing new partnerships with many Fortune 500 plus companies. Spouses interested in using MSEP will need to register to access the portal. Up to five resumes could be tailored to specific openings or fields. Job search could be conducted through a basic search or by using an advance search by company, industry, or job type. Registered spouses are able to research companies offering portable career opportunities, along with those interested in Telework, or virtual jobs in customer service, For those interested in developing an effective accounting, counseling and other occupations. civilian resume, learning about How to Apply Using USAJOBS and Application Manager, or For additional information, call 305.437.2639, learning how to master your next interview, email: joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil. consider attending one the following sessions:
Resume and Interview/Mock Technique Workshops
How to Network: Tips for Spouses
Civilian versus Federal Resume (How to Apply Using USAJOBS and Application Manager), What is networking? Getting people involved in Tuesday, January 10 and Tuesday, February 7, your search is called networking. 9am - 12pm, USAG-Miami, ACS Classroom, Room The Hidden Job Marketplace E2005, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, FL 33172. • Only a small percentage of jobs are advertised All attendees will receive resume development in local newspapers resources to include a copy of the Quick Resume • Only a small percentage of people who find a Guide - Six Steps to Building an Effective Resume. job get one from answering a news ad • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Space is available for 14 spouses to attend. Statistics, 70 percent of all jobs are found Interview and Mock Interview Techniques, through networking Tuesday, January 26 and Tuesday, February 28, 9am - 12pm, USAG-Miami, ACS Classroom E2005. Why Network? • The actual percentage of jobs that are openly All attendees will receive interview resources advertised is between 5% and 25% to include a copy of Quick Interview Techniques • Professional networks open up job Guide. Space is available for 14 spouses to opportunities that are in the hidden marketplace • Networks are a great starting place for attend. researching professions or companies motivation To register, send an email to joe.pagan1.civ@mail. • Gain guidance, inspiration, and continued on page 8 mil, or call 305.437.2639.
WHAT’S UP IN MWR? USSOUTHCOM Soccer The SOUTHCOM Warriors competed in the city of Doral’s Adult Soccer League this season from October – December 2016. The team is sponsored by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR) Sports Department. The Adult Soccer league provides an opportunity for community and professional organizations to participate in one of the most popular sports in the world, and for all teams to compete, network, and socialize. The team made it to the Division II Finals this year. Way to go team!! Congratulations on a great season. If you are interested in participating on the SOUTHCOM Soccer Team, please contact Oscar Ortiz, 305.347.2820 or oscar.l.ortiz.civ@mail.mil.
From Top Left: Coach Oscar Ortiz, Antonio Escandon, Matthew Knadler, Scott Phillips, Andrew Schweers, Jordan Nabb, Jean Paul Larach, Jonathan Smith From Bottom Left: Clinton Ellis, Alcibiades Montero, Carmelo Mendoza, Kevin Fiorotti, Gilbert Rojas, Jorge Ventura, Cristhian Solorzano Not Pictured: Jaymie Collins, Richard Estrada, Anthony Pages, Marco Rivera, Christopher Skelton, Emiliano Slaibe, Jason Sohm, Jacob Titus
All employees, (sorry, no guests,) may use the near Olympic-sized swimming pool at Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute Monday - Friday, 6am-6pm 9601 NW 58th Street Miami, FL 33178 305.715.5000
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SPORTS & FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE
305.437.0123 http://miami.armymwr.com/conus/miami/programs/fitness-center Monday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1100-1300 Self-Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1215-1315 Integrative Yoga 1600-1800 Functional Fitness Tuesday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling 1600-1800 Functional Fitness with Frank - Free
Wednesday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1215-1315 Yoga Flow 1600-1800 Functional Fitness Thursday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1100-1300 Self Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling 1230-1330 Functional Fitness
Friday 1100-1300 Self-Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1215-1315 Yoga
Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday: 0500 – 2100, Friday: 0500 - 2000 Saturday and Sunday: 1000 – 1700, closed on holidays Open to Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military & their Dependents 305.437.0123/0124
Schedule is subject to change $3 per class or $25 for 10 classes Pay with cash, check or credit card Please arrive on time for class First Come – First Served
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How to Develop your Job Search Plan • Identify- What type of industry are you looking to work in • Gather- Create a list of the information that you already know and what you need to know • Action- Conduct informative interviews • Goals- Set goals for yourself • Assess- What methods of your job search are working How to Develop a Network • Make a list- Start by making a list of all the people you already know • Develop your “pitch”- Be able to articulate what you’re looking for and how others may be able to help you Developing your pitch… What are you looking for? • Develop your own commercial • Create an elevator speech – Who you are – What you are looking for – Your strengths & work experience – Why should you be hired? • Give it a test run Developing your network Next Steps You made your list, developed your pitch, now… • Reach out make contact, ask questions, and create a dialogue • Know what you could offer • Remember networking is a two way relationship • Engage actively in implementing your plan in the market you’re networking How to Expand your Network • Expand with purpose • Ask the people already in your network if they know • Initiate with others that could assist with network contacts • Introduce yourself to speakers, authors, professors, or other leaders How to Expand your Network Get involved! • Join a volunteer group, professional networking organization, or a club • Attend their meetings and speak with attendees Start developing a Network with: • Fellow military personnel • Parents of children’s friends • Close friends and colleagues • Friends of friends • Relatives
hard-working, blue-collar, middle class families that lived paycheck to paycheck. Given that, I asked myself, “How can I assist this new generation of service members in achieving greater propensity than his or her parents?”
• Teachers • Acquaintances • Immediate family • Military Transition Office • Former co-workers • Former employers • Spouse • Supervisor • Church How to be a Good Member of a Network • Keep in touch Keep frequent contact to build strong relationships • Be a source of information for others Keep yourself visible by offering information to those in your network • Return the favor by helping others find a job Networking Do’s • Do have the right attitude • Do be prepared • Do listen closely • Do manage your expectation Networking Don’ts • Don’t just be reactive, be proactive • Don’t be afraid to ask for help • Don’t go anywhere without copies of your resume if you’re looking for a job and business or networking cards • Don’t forget to thank anyone who has helped you For additional information about Networking, contact the Employment Readiness Program, 305.437.2639, or Joe.pagan1.civ@mail. Dollars & $ense - Let’s Talk Money This is the second of many financial articles that will run in the Bugle Boy, and I hope you will learn something about how money and credit can be used to build prosperity.
Some of you may think you are better off than your parents just because you now have a few dollars in your Armani wallet or Louis Vuitton handbag. No grasshopper, you are not, and here is why: Keeping up with the Joneses or Kardashians is an expensive endeavor and at the end of the day, meaningless. When one of our community members visits my office and requests financial counseling, my first questions are, “Which state in the United States do you consider as home? Which parent was the saver? Which parent was the spender?” The intervention answer is to have an honest financial conversation about how money and credit works in America. Please remember, and I am not trying to be disrespectful, but if your credit score is low and you possess the bare minimum in your checking account, then you represent one of the millions of Americans who are paying high interest rates on loans and your interest payments are going to service members who invest in the TSP F-Fund. In order words, your high interest payments are paying other service members who save and invest car payments, retirement years European vacations, and little Donald’s college tuition. Pleasure now adult toys and vacations placed on a credit card may affect your retirement years’ standard of living. I am not ashamed to say that my mother was the saver who taught this old Soldier, and now financial adviser, how to save money. She kept my family from living paycheck-to-paycheck or from living down by the Cape Fear River in cardboard boxes. If you are being responsible with your money, then you have developed a savings and investing plans that are both realistic and achievable.
Samuel D Coston, Financial Why am I asking you Readiness Advisor to read these financial articles? Why does anyone cross a road, develop a goal, look at the stars at night and ask why? To find the answers to life’s why me or why not me. Because at the end of the day, achieving financial literacy and financial security are both priceless!
There are people who are smarter than you, who are better looking than you, and who are better educated than you. Nevertheless, you have the final say about how your money, your funds, are used or not used! If you desire a financial conversation about how your money should be working for you, or a financial hug, I am here. But, at the end of the day…at the end of the DAY, you are the keeper of your financial keys, you are the decider, you are the King or Queen of your money domain, stop me now fellow service members, retirees, and brothers and sisters if I am not speaking the truth and nothing but the truth!
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“Know what you owe and Know why you owe it!”
ACS DIRECTOR’S CORNER ZIP CODE GROUPS The Zip Code Groups at USSOUTHCOM are organized by place of residence and offer an opportunity to meet new friends. The groups also provide a channel for spouses to get information about what happens at the command and in the surrounding civilian communities. The Zip Code Groups are a means of social interaction and camaraderie for spouses similar to that provided by the Officers and Enlisted Spouses Groups located on traditional military bases. The Zip Code Groups are organized in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. For additional information, contact Army Community Service at 305.437.2644.
Spouse Groups BROWARD COUNTY - browardspouses2013@gmail.com SOUTHERN COMMAND SPOUSES - https://www.facebook. com/groups/SouthcomSpouses/ HOMESTEAD - www.facebook.com/groups/ HomesteadMilitaryWives
Military OneSource Provides Non-Medical Counseling Military life is full of exciting and challenging times. Take advantage of free confidential non-medical counseling to help you cope through the challenging times in healthy ways. This overview of available free services will help you better understand the kinds of issues that confidential non-medical counseling can help resolve and how you can get the help you need, when you need it. We all need help sometimes, and the military wants to give you that support. Confidential non-medical counseling is available to help prevent the development or worsening of conditions that may compromise military and family readiness. This free, personalized support is available for everyday military and family life challenges. Eligibility — Non-medical counseling programs provide free, confidential, short-term counseling to active-duty, National Guard and reserve service members (regardless of their activation status), Department of Defense civilian personnel, their family members and survivors. Confidential help for children and youth —Kids from ages 6 through 17 are eligible for face-to-face counseling with a parent (13- through 17-year-olds just have to have their parent in the first session). Qualified counselors — Counselors possess a master's or doctoral degree in a mental health field and are licensed or certified to practice independently. Issues addressed — It addresses issues such as improving relationships at home and work, stress management, adjustment difficulties, marital problems, parenting, and grief or loss. Issues not addressed — Counseling services do not address active suicidal or homicidal thoughts, sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse, and mental health conditions that require recurring in-patient hospitalizations. Counseling is not suitable for individuals prescribed psychoactive medication, receiving therapy with another practitioner, Family Advocacy Program cases, fitness-for-duty evaluations or courtordered counseling. Confidentiality —Non-medical counselors can be trusted to keep your information private. However, they're required to report situations where you could be a danger to yourself or to others or that involve domestic or other violence against another person, child abuse or neglect and any present or future illegal activity. Different counseling options. You can seek non-medical counseling assistance through both Military OneSource and Military and Family Life Counseling Programs. There are four different ways to speak with a non-medical counselor: face to face, over the telephone, online and through video chat. Feeling overwhelmed? Help is as close by as your phone or keyboard through Military OneSource. You will always get a real person, not a computer or a long phone menu. So schedule your counseling session today by calling 800-342-9647 or logging in to Military OneSource.
WHO’S WHO IN MWR Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR) Office of Administration: Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.a.byrd.civ@mail.mil 05.437.2720 Administration - Sherry Good, sherry.c.good.naf@mail.mil 305 .437.2409 Financial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold, marisol.e.archibold2.naf@mail.mil 305.437.1144 Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby, helen.colby.naf@mail.mil 305.437.3149 E-mail: southcom.miami.usag.mbx-mwr-customer-service@ mail.mil Toll Free Hot Line: 1.877.291.1604
Recreation Services Special Events/BOSS - Community Recreation Manager Vacant 305.437.2627 Leisure Travel Services - Eric Ruiz, eric.e.ruiz2.naf@mail.mil 305.437.1595
Sports and Fitness Fitness Center 305.437.0123 / 0124 Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, jill.m.hauser.naf@ mail.mil Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, francisco. same.naf@mail.mil. Recreation Assistants: Angelique Williams, angelique.s.williams.naf@mail.mil; Jose Fernandez, jose.a.fernandez107.naf@mail.mil; Mitcham: arthurlyn.s.mitcham2.naf@mail.mil
Child & Youth Services
Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP)
305.437.1141 CYS Coordinator - Denise Gonzalez, denise.gonzalez5.naf@ mail.mil Administration - Mary Gomez, mary.e.gomez.naf@mail.mil Child Development Center Director - Joyce Kennedy, joyce.m.kennedy.naf@mail.mil CDC Training Specialist - Shante Reese, shante,m,reese,naf@ mail.mil School Liason Officer - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada, ileana.gonzalez-posada.naf@mail.mil
Family Programs Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois, victoria.t.dubois.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2644 Community Support Coordinator - Sybil J. Allison 305.437.1407 Consumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance Samuel Coston, samuel.d.coston.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2645 Employment Readiness Joe Pagan, joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2639 Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member Joe Walker, joe.n.walker.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2734 Sexual Assault Response Coordinator - vacant 305.437.1137 Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator John Shoupe, john.h.shoupe.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2178 Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor Vincent Luongo, vincent.luongo4.ctr@mail. 305.437.0142 Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, mary.e.ortiz.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2667
SHARP Victim Advocate - Edward Wilhite, edward.e.wilhite.civ@mail.mil
ADCO, ASAP Program Manager - Guy W. Drab, guy.w.drab.civ@mail.mil 305.437.3078 Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs Karen Collins, karen.e.collins14.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2932 ASAP Clinical Program Administrator - Marilou Balch, Marilou.c.balch.civ@mail.mil 305.437.1755 Drug Testing Coordinators (DTC) - Wanda Laureano, wanda.y.laureano.civ@mail.mil; Connie Sova, connie.I.sova.ctr@mail.mil 305.437.1744 / 2428 Prevention Education/Activities Coordinator (PC) Carmen Rivera Martinez, carmen.i.riveramartinez.ctr@mail.mil 305.437.3076
USSOUTHCOM
Clinic Office hours: 0700-1600
For appointments call 305.437.1148 Services TRICARE enrolled members TRICARE Service Centers 1.800.444.5445 Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa Locka Domestic Violence/Child Abuse FAP Treatment/Behavioral Health 305.437.0519 Family Counseling Center 305.437.3086 Housing Referral 305.437.2642 Education Service 305.437.2287 Carlson Wagonlit 1.800.579.6681
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