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January/February 2015
SPOTLIGHT on the WINTER WONDERLAND 1
SPOTLIGHT: WINTER WONDERLAND
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA
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FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS
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WHAT’S UP IN FAMILY & MWR
On December 10, children from the Child Development Center, (CDC,) celebrated the beginning of winter holidays with a wonderful presentation and show in the fitness center. Sixty-two children from the Infant, Pre-Toddler, Toddler, Pre-School and Strong Beginnings programs showcased their great artistic abilities with winter holiday songs. Approximately 150 parents came to see our little ones perform. Many thanks to the children who participated in this unforgettable show and the teaching staff and administrators from our CDC for the job well done. Happy holidays!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JANUARY FEBRUARY
Estate Planning, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
1 - Happy New Year
4 - Marketing Yourself for a Second Career, 8-11:30am, ACS Classroom
27 - Divorce and Credit with Financial Strategies for Single Parents, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
Fitness Center and Child Development Center (CDC) closed
11 - How to Create an Effective Civilian Resume, 1-4pm, ACS Classroom
MARCH
13 - Friendship Gathering, Child Development Center, (CDC) 3-4pm
5 - Household Goods and PCS Entitlements, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom
5 - Back to School Snack Celebration, 3-3:30pm, CDC 9 - Body Fat Testing, 8am-2pm, outside Fitness Center
19 - Miami Marlins Visit, 11:30am-1:30pm, Courtyard
12 - How to Create an Effective Civilian Resume, 9am12pm, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom
22 - Tribute to the Military 5k, Coral Gables 23-1 March - Military Saves Week Pledge Drive 11am-1pm, Food Court
15 - First Term Finance/Financial Survival 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom
23 - Budgeting 101 with Money Mistakes, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
19 - Child, Youth and School Services, Individual Education Plan (IEP) Workshop, 10:30am-12pm, ACS Classroom
24 - Newcomer Orientation 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom
27 - Newcomer Orientation, 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom
24 - Sammy’s Seven Saving Secrets, 9-9:30am, CDC
28 - Newcomer Orientation, 9am-3:30pm, ACS Classroom
25 - Newcomer Orientation, 9am-3:30pm, ACS Classroom
29 - Interview Techniques Workshop, 9am-12 pm, ACS Classroom 30 - Miami Tour, 9am-4pm
9-13 - Transition Assistance Program Workshop, 8am-4pm, ACS Classroom 13-15 - Basketball Tournament, Fitness Center 16 - Military Emergency Relief Campaign (through May 31) 19 - Financial Planning for a Home of Your Own, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom Foreclosure Alternatives and Prevention, 2:30-3:30pm, ACS Classroom
25 - When Love, Marriage and Money Come Together, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
20 (21) (t) - Maltz Challenge 24, Newcomer Orientation, 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom 25 - Newcomer Orientation, 9am-3:30pm, ACS Classroom 27 - Miami Tour, 9am-4pm ACS Classroom
26 - Interview Techniques Workshop, 9am-12pm, ACS Classroom Calendars may be viewed here: 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
WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA? BROWARD - http://www.sunny.org/events/ Las Olas Art Fair, January 3-4, 10am5pm. 600 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. 27th year on Las Olas Boulevard, the art festival is nationally recognized as one of the top events in South Florida. More than 150 artists display their work along Las Olas Boulevard. http:// artfestival.com/Festivals/Las_Olas_Art_Fair_ Part_I_Fort_Lauderdale_Florida_January.ASPX. Music & Dancing Under the Stars, ongoing, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Experience oceanside cultural arts performances from various local bands at the outdoor Beach Theatre at Johnson Street and the Broadwalk, then enjoy waterfront dining along the oceanfront Broadwalk or Intracoastal Waterway. All shows are 7:30-9:00pm, weather permitting. Hollywood, Bandshell, Johnson Street and the Broadwalk, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, 33020, 954.921.3404. http://www. hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx. Funtastic Fridays for Kids, free, every Friday, 5-8pm. Artspark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, 33020, 954.921.3500, http://www. hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx. ArtsPark Movie Night, every Friday, 8-10pm. A free family-friendly flick each week. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. Artspark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, 33020, 954.921.3500, http://hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx. Polynesian Cultural Festival, February 21-22, Free for children under 12, $7 for adults. 11 am-7pm, Jacos Pastorius Park, 4000 Noth Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, 33309, 954.938.9010. http:// www.polynesiancultureassociation.com/ MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches.com/events Perez Art Museum of Miami (PAMM) Free every first Thursday at PAMM from 10am-9pm. Active U.S. Military free with ID. 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 33132, 305.375.3000. Jan. 10 - Free Second Saturdays, Free monthly program with art-making, family friendly tours, and music. Free and open to the public. 1-4 p.m. http://www.pamm.org/. Beats After Sunset @ The Bass, first Friday of each month, showcasing art, music and a fusion of drinks and food for those who are culturally savvy, or just looking to enjoy a beautiful
evening at one of Miami Beach’s greatest institutions. 8pm. Members & basspass free | Non-members: $10. Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6-9pm. Bass Museum of Art, 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 33139, 305.673.7530, www.bassmuseum.org.
Fabulous First Fridays, Free Planetarium Star Show (7pm) and rooftop observatory viewing (8:30-10pm, weather permitting.) Later in the evening, check out Miami Science Museum’s Laser Shows in the Planetarium. Laser Show. $4 per child, $8 per adult. Activity Room for kids - a fun alternative for your little ones! Swing by the Space Gallery for handson activities and demonstrations. Kids ages 3 and up. 8-9pm. Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305.646.4200. Active duty military free with valid ID. www.miamisci.org
Art Deco Weekend, Jan 16-18. This festival celebrates the National Art Deco Historic District in Miami Beach and has more than 80 programmed events including art exhibits, musical performances, lectures, films, street theater, parades, antique auto displays, artists, merchandise vendors and a variety of culinary offerings. This is a featured event of the Miami Beach Centennial Celebration. The City of Miami Beach will be commemorating its historic Centennial Anniversary on March 26, 2015. Throughout the year, signature events will honor the city’s most glamorous birthday and pay tribute to its cultural heritage. For more details on the Miami Beach Centennial, visit MiamiBeach100.com. Ocean Drive, between 5th and 15th streets, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, 33139, 305.672.2014. http://www. artdecoweekend.com
HistoryMiami Family Fun Days, Viva Puerto Rico, Jan 10. Enjoy Puerto Rican music, food, and culture with Plena Es, the South Florida Folklife Center Heritage Spotlight artist! Experience live interactive presentations at 1pm and 3pm, by this plena and bomba band. Learn basic rhythm demonstrations in the instrument corner throughout the day. Enjoy delicious treats and an array of craft activities inspired by Puerto Rican traditions. 101 W. Flagler St. Miami, 33130, 305.375.1605. http:// www.historymiami.org
Miami Marathon and Half Marathon, Jan 25. Join the crowds as the internationally acclaimed marathon and half marathon takes to the streets of Miami, South Beach, Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne, and ends with a festival at Bayfront Park. 6:15am. This is a featured event of the Miami Beach Centennial Celebration. Beach Centennial, visit MiamiBeach100. com. http://www.themiamimarathon.com/.
Redland Heritage Festival, Jan 10-11. Annual festival features local arts and crafts, historical exhibits, a large selection of tropical plants and great food. Children’s activities include a petting zoo, pony rides, and magic shows. 10am - 5pm. Fruit & Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave., Homestead, 33031, 305.247.5727. http://www. fruitandspicepark.org.
The Rails and The Road on Display, through Jan 18. More than 150 images and stories comprise a photographic collection of the building, use and end of Henry Flagler’s railroad and the development of the first Overseas Highway, displayed at the Keys History & Discovery Center, located at mile marker (MM) 82, on the grounds of the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost. The exhibit is open Thursdays through Sundays, 10am-5pm. General admission is $12, seniors - $10, children 13-under are free. Contact: 305.922.2237. http://www. keysdiscovery.com/
Beaux Arts Festival, Jan 17-18. Juried fine arts show that features art, crafts and a variety of media from more than 300 exhibitors on the University of Miami campus. Live music and other free entertainment, children’s art experiences, fabulous dining options, and free admission all weekend to the Lowe Art Museum. University of Miami Campus, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables, 33124, 305.284.3535. http://www. beauxartsmiami.org.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS - www.miamidade.gov/parks/calendar.asp MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys.com/ calendarofevents/
DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/ Events Calendar - www.cityofdoral.com/index. php?option=com_jevents&view=month&layout= calendar&Itemid=706
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program
Resume’ and Interview/Mock Technique Workshops
The Soldier for Life Transition-Assistance Program, formally known as the Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) is mandatory for all military members. It consists of five days of comprehensive information on transition assistance benefits and services for service members and their spouses who are separating or retiring from active duty within 180 days. Retirees are eligible to attend within two years of their retirement date. Workshops are conducted according to a National Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Defense, Veterans Administration, Small Business Administration, and Department of Homeland Security.
For those interested in developing an effective civilian resume’, learning about How to Apply Using USAJOBS and Application Manager, or learning how to master your next interview, consider attending one the following sessions:
Resume’ Development/How to Apply Using Information on personal appraisal, career USAJOBS and Application Manager: exploration, strategies for an effective job search, interviews, resumes, reviewing job • Monday, January 12, 9am-12pm, USAGoffers, networking, mock interviews, federal Miami, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral FL 33172, government employment, and resources will be Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom, provided. Room E2005. Briefs on Benefits Delivery at Discharge Service • Wednesday, February 11, 1-4pm, Army Connected Disability, How to File a Claim, Community Service (ACS) Classroom, Veteran Rehabilitation & Educations, Tricare, E2005. Transportation, and other essential transition information is provided. Interview and Mock Interview Techniques: The next Transition Assistance Program is • Thursday, January 29, 9am-12pm, USAGscheduled for March 9-13 at US Army GarrisonMiami, ACS Classroom, E2005. Miami, in the Army Community Service Classroom, E2005, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, • Thursday, February 26, 9am-12pm, USAGFL 33172. Registration is limited to 35 attendees. Miami, ACS Classroom, E2005. Military spouses are cordially invited to attend. As a matter of policy, former service members may attend TAP Workshops on a space available basis.
All attendees will receive resources, including a copy of Quick Resume Guide Six Steps to Building an Effective Resume, or an Interview Guide when attending “Interviewing/Mock Techniques Workshop. Space is available for 14 Personnel unable to attend transition services attendees. at USAG-Miami are provided a list of military installations throughout the State of Florida that Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. provide transition services. To register, send an e-mail to joe.pagan1.civ@ To register, call Joe Pagan, Employment mail.mil, or call 305.437.2639. Readiness Program Manager, 305.437.2639, or send an e-mail to joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil. You may register on line at http://miami.armymwr. Free FICO scores at USAG-Miami com/us/miami/miami-events/transition- Financial Readiness yields profound assistance-workshop. results
There are great successes for service members and Families accessing free credit scores and reports at the USAG-Miami, Army Community Service Financial Readiness Office. Accessing credit scores is quick and free and using consumer laws to fix inaccuracies in credit reports is a straightforward and relatively simple process. In several cases, we’ve seen client’s credit scores increase by more than 100 points in less than 60 days. The greatest contributor to credit score is payment history accounting for 35% of credit score. Your most recent six months of credit history is the most heavily weighted part of credit history. So the most profound method to increase credit score in the short term is make sure credit bills are paid on time now and for the next 6 months. If you can’t pay a bill on time, call the creditor and ask for a grace period. Many times, creditors will grant a grace period without noting the account as paid late.
The second greatest contributor to credit score is credit utilization rate. Ideally, consumers will have less than 30% charged of their available credit limit. Most consumers can manage this by simply telephoning their creditor(s) and asking them to raise their credit limit so their balance is less than 30% of the credit limit. If the creditor tells you they have to pull a credit report in order to make the decision, then tell them not to. Continue making payments on time (see the greatest contributor to credit score above) and call back in six months to again request the credit limit increase. Pulling a credit report will lower your credit score. If you are trying to raise your credit score, then now is not the time for a creditor to pull your credit report. Other contributors to credit score include length of credit history, inquiries, and types of credit accounts. Any discussion of credit management is incomplete without mentioning personal budgeting. Managing personal budgets helps us ensure we’re not tempted to use credit as a substitute for income.
The good news is that credit reports and credit by audiences as, “up-to-date, hard-hitting, and In December of recent years, a US non-profit score are manageable even for consumers sharply focused – a must see. “ organization, Wreaths Across America, gets who have experienced defaults, foreclosure or ready for their annual laying of the wreaths on bankruptcy. For more information or to set up an each and every grave at all domestic military appointment, please email Richard.c.zimmelman. cemeteries. SOS communicates the initiative civ@mail.mil or call 305. 437.2645. of this nonprofit to all Survivors in our areas in case they want to witness the wreath placed on their loved one’s grave or to perhaps volunteer. PFC Gonzalez’ mother lives in Nicaragua, Central Marketing Yourself for a Second America. PFC Gonzalez was born there and Career was finally laid to rest there. In a conversation related to SOS support to the Gonzalez Family, I spoke to Mrs. Gonzalez about the annual Wreaths effort. It includes comprehensive information on the retirement decision itself, employer perceptions, Mrs. Gonzalez was touched by the Wreaths your competition, resumes, cover letters, job program and later wrote and asked us to please search, networking, career fairs, interview let the other Gold Star Mothers know how much techniques, salary negotiation, benefits she wished to be here in the States to witness packages, the current job market, and other such an honorable act of ordinary Americans. relevant and important transition topics. So it dawned on me, no one is going to lay a The presentation is geared toward officers and wreath on her son’s grave in Nicaragua! As soon senior enlisted. Spouses are welcome to attend. as I hung up and without telling her, I contacted All who attend will receive a free copy of the the US Military Group, based at the American lecture’s companion book, also titled “Marketing Embassy in Nicaragua. I explained the situation, Yourself for a Second Career”. It is an in-depth, and US Army Lieutenant Colonel Cristian Simon, all-in-one resource for the transition process. the Assistant Army Attaché, promptly responded and said it would be an honor for him to lay the CAPT Patricia Cole, USN (Ret) Reserve your space by sending an e-mail to: joe. wreath. The Military Officers Association of America pagan1.civ@mail.mil, or call 305.437.2639. The Embassy employees took up a collection (MOAA) will be presenting its superb “Marketing to pay for a white roses wreath and both the Yourself for a Second Career,” lecture on A HOLIDAY HERO STORY OF A GOLD STAR Lieutenant Colonel wearing his class A uniform Wednesday, 4 February 2015 from 0900-1130 FAMILY by Maddie Husta and the Embassy Consul General came to at USAG-Miami, Suite E2005, in the Army the Gonzalez’ house, took the Family to the Community Service Classroom. Being one of the more than 260 Survivor cemetery and presented military honors before This top-shelf presentation is a great Outreach Services (SOS) Support Coordinators the elated and proud Family. professional development opportunity. Transition has given me the opportunity to witness the true is of course ultimately a part of all military meaning of what it means to be an American. This is just one such story of the great things careers. Therefore, the lecture is perfect for America is a country that takes pride in values, ordinary Americans do, supporting surviving those who are contemplating retirement in one sacrifice and patriotism. It is a country that Family members around the globe. In this to five years. However, it doesn’t stop there. brings the best out of people, especially after instance, LTC Simon, the Embassy staff and others were Regardless of whether any particular officer or tragedies have occurred. our heroes! senior enlisted member has reached the point of being in their own transition, they should be educated about the process in order to mentor And as the and counsel those who work for them and are holiday season contemplating or going through their transitions is near, I – especially during these times of force shaping, thought what a force reductions, selective early retirements and better occasion to tell the high year tenure changes. story of Private Class The lecture will be given by CAPT Patricia Cole, First Roger SuarezUSN (Ret), Deputy Director of Transition Services on MOAA’s national staff. The presentation, given Gonzalez, 22, annually at more than 150 military installations who gave his LTC Simon laying a wreath in Managua, Nicaragua of all Services worldwide, is universally praised full measure in Iraq December 4, 2006.
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
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
What is the Exceptional Family Member Program? • The EFMP supports military Families with special medical and educational needs through identification and enrollment; • Assignment coordination to determine the availability of services at the projected duty station; • Family support to help Families identify and access programs and services.
Identification/Enrollment: Who should enroll in the program? Family members with special medical or educational needs, including a spouse, child or a dependent adult, should enroll in the program. This includes Family members who: • Require special medical services for a chronic condition such as asthma, attention deficit disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis; • Receive ongoing services from a medical specialist; • Have significant behavioral health concerns; • Receive early intervention or special education services through an individualized education program or individualized Family service plan. Why enroll in the program? Enrollment in the EFMP ensures a Family member’s documented medical and educational needs are considered during the assignment process. It also allows Families to receive the support and assistance they need to navigate medical and educational systems.
How do Families enroll in the program?
members receive the care and support they require, and the service member can focus more Enrollment in the EFMP is mandatory for active clearly on mission-related responsibilities. duty military members; members of the Guard or reserves may enroll according to service-specific Family Support: guidance. Paperwork required for enrollment in the EFMP is available from the EFMP medical What is Family support? point of contact at the installation military treatment facility or in the Army Community The EFMP Family support helps Families identify Service Center. The forms for enrollment are: and access programs and services. Family support includes, but is not limited to, the • DD Form 2792, Family Member Medical following: Summary. In order to document medical needs, the service member, spouse or adult • Information and referral for military and Family member completes the first page. community services; The remainder is completed by the Family • Education and outreach; member’s physician or other qualified • Referral to other Family Support Center medical professional and includes the providers; diagnosis, frequency of care, medication • Local school and early intervention services and any special accommodations required information; by the Family member; • Warm handoffs to the EFMP at the next • DD Form 2792-1, Special Education/ location; Early Intervention Summary. In order to • Non-clinical case management, including document educational needs, the sponsor, individualized services plans. parent or legal guardian completes items one through seven of the first page. The What is the role of the Family support provider? remainder of the form is completed by school or early intervention program The role of the Family support provider is to personnel. The form includes the child’s help Families on that path to empowerment by educational diagnosis and is accompanied providing information and referral services, nonby a copy of the IEP or Individual Family medical case management, training and other Service Plan. forms of support, such as providing opportunities for Families to connect with each other around a After the appropriate medical or educational common need or concern. provider completes the forms, they must be returned to the EFMP medical point of contact. Locating and navigating formal programs and services and informal supports when relocating Assignment Coordination: can be difficult, because they may have a different title in the new state or fall under the What is assignment coordination? responsibility of a different agency. The EFMP Family support provider can help bridge that gap, The military mission is the driving force as well as help families understand what those behind the assignment process, but the EFMP programs offer, how to determine eligibility and enrollment ensures that a Family member’s how to apply for benefits or entitlements. special needs are considered in the process. Assignment coordination occurs when the Where are Family support providers located? personnel command requests medical or educational professionals to review a Family Family support providers through the EFMP are member’s documented needs to determine the primarily located at installation Family Support availability of services at a projected location. Centers. For Families who are not located near an installation, consult your service website for Why is assignment coordination important? more information about accessing services, or call Military OneSource at 1.800.342.9647, or Assignment coordination is important because contact the EFMP Manager, 305.437.2734. access to appropriate medical and educational services may be limited in some areas, especially in overseas and remote locations. When assignment coordination occurs, Family
WHAT’S UP IN FAMILY AND MWR ? TEAM SOUTHCOM COMPETES IN ARMY TEN MILER On Sunday, 12 October 2014, Team SOUTHCOM participated in the Army Ten Miler in Washington D.C. A total of 35,000 runners and 720 teams from around the globe came to the nation’s capital to participate in the annual Army Ten-Miler, celebrating the race’s 30th anniversary. The race is the Army’s premiere running event, beginning and ending in front of the Pentagon, after guiding runners past some of the nation’s most iconic monuments. The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports and Fitness department sponsored two five-person teams to represent the command. SOUTHCOM Team 1 took 20th place out of 52 Active Duty mixed teams (open category, both genders) with a total, cumulative time of 4:33:25. Runners included CW2 Stephen Barber, SCJ2 (1:07:19); SSgt Robert Brotz, SOCSOUTH (1:07:45); Maj Andrea Stover, SOCSOUTH (1:08:20); LtCol Justin Ansel, MARFORSOUTH (1:10:02); and PO1 Dan Reuter, SCJ2 (1:16:12). SOUTHCOM Team 2 took 31st place out of 52 Active Duty mixed teams with a total, cumulative time of 5:15:12. Runners included COL Rich Navarro, SCJ37 (1:13:30); LTC Jim Urbec, SOCSOUTH (1:13:46); CPT Anthony Stong, SCJ2 (1:16:37); MAJ Everett “Bud” LaCroix, SCJ4 (1:19:15); and MAJ Vijay Gallardo, SC-CC (1:31:21). Chief Stephen Barber from SCJ2 had the lead time of all sponsored USSOUTHCOM runners, with a time of 1:07:19 that put him 133/1,341 in his division (men, 25-29) and 653 of 13,863 male runners (720th place out of all 26,238 Army Ten Miler runners.) Shortly behind him was our lead female runner, Maj Andrea Stover from SOCSOUTH who recorded a time of 1:08:20 that placed her 95 of all 12,375 female runners, and the 11th runner of the 2,303 runners in her division (women, 35-39) and 853 of all Army Ten Miler runners. Congratulations to Team SOUTHCOM! If you are interested in trying out for the 2015 Army Ten Miler Team, call Jill Hauser at 305.437.1682.
Photo by Maj Vijay Gallardo
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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 1130-1230 Indoor cycling with Monica 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1215-1315 Yoga 1230-1330 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1300 Self- Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1645-1745 Functional Fitness with Frank - Free
Wednesday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor cycling with Monica 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1230-1330 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1300 Self- Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1645-1745 Functional Fitness with Frank - Free
Thursday Tuesday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 0600-0700 Indoor Cycling Lisa 0600-0700 Indoor Cycling Lisa 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling with Lucy 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling with Lucy 1230-1330 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1230-1330 Functional Fitness with Frank - Free 1130-1300 Self-Defense Fundamentals with Jason-Free 1700-1745 Functional Fitness with Frank-Free Friday 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling with Monica 1130-1300 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
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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 or one of the Zip Code Group Coordinators listed below:
Zip Code Group Coordinators MIAMI-DADE COUNTY - miamidadespouses@gmail.com. BROWARD COUNTY - browardspouses2013@gmail.com. SOCSOUTH - www.facebook.com/groups/socsouthredfam HOMESTEAD - www.facebook.com/groups/ HomesteadMilitaryWives
One Simple Act to Reduce Fraud According to U.S. News and World Report: Money, the average person checks Facebook 14 times in any given day from their smartphone, but most people almost never check their online banks or financial statements. The simple act of checking your accounts and statements every day can help reduce your risk for fraud. Fraudsters rely heavily on missteps and over-confidence from consumers. Make it a habit to constantly check your financial accounts. Here are some tips for staying on top of your credit and debit cards: Integrate it into your routine. Sure, checking Facebook with your morning coffee may be enticing, but why not check your credit card statement, as well? It will only take a minute to double check things, and you can act immediately if something is awry. Make your checking account a priority. If you have too many accounts, and too many credit cards, make it a priority to at least check your checking account. With a credit card, federal law typically limits your liability for fraudulent activity to $50, regardless of when you report the activity. That’s not the case with debit cards: If you report the fraudulent debit card activity within two days of seeing it, your liability under federal law is $50. However, wait longer than that and your liability shoots up to $500. (If you wait more than 60 days, there may be no limits to your liability.) Plus, remember that debit card fraud takes real money out of your bank account – money that can take up to two weeks for the bank to replace. That missing money can cause a mortgage payment or car payment to bounce, and that can cause even bigger problems. It gets easier. The first time you check your bank account, it might take a little while to review 20 to 30 transactions. But when you log in the next day, you’ll only have one day of transactions to check out – and chances are that any transactions you made on that day will be fresh in your mind, making fraudulent ones stick out like a sore thumb. Source: Better Business Bureau
Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR)
Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) 305.437.1141 CYSS Coordinator - Francisco Brizuela, francisco.j.brizuela.naf@mail.mil Administration - Mary Gomez, mary.e.gomez.naf@mail.mil Office of Administration: Development Center Director - Denise Gonzalez, Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.a.byrd.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2720 Childdenise.gonzalez5.naf@mail.mil Administration - Sherry Good, sherry.c.good.naf@mail.mil Community Based Program Manager/CDC Trainer - Edna 305 .437.2409 Quinones, Edna.i.quinones.naf@mail.mil Financial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold, Outreach Services Director - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada, ileana.gonzalez-posada.naf@mail.mil marisol.e.archibold2.naf@mail.mil 305.437.1144 School Liaison Officer - Joyce Kennedy, joyce.m.kennedy.naf@mail.mil Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby, helen.colby.naf@mail.mil 305.437.3149 E-mail: southcom.miami.usag.mbx-mwr-customer-service@ Family Programs mail.mil Toll Free Hot Line: 1.877.291.1604 Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois, victoria.t.dubois.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2644 Community Support Coordinator - Vacant 305.437.1407 Recreation Services Consumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance - Richard Zimmelman, richard.c.zimmelman.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2645 Special Events/BOSS - Community Recreation Manager Employment Readiness/Transition Assistance Stephen Ondriezek 305.437.2627 Joe Pagan, joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2639 Stephen.c.ondriezek.civ@mail.mil Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member Leisure Travel Services - Eric Ruiz, 305.437.1595 Joe Walker, joe.n.walker.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2734 Support Services Specialist - Vilma Lesesne, Sport and Fitness vilma.m.lesesne.civ@mail.mil 305.437.1958 Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator Fitness Center 305.437.0123 / 0124 Vacant 305.437.2178 Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, jill.m.hauser.civ@mail.mil; Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, francisco.same.naf@ Vincent Luongo, vincent.luongo4.ctr@mail. 305.437.0142 mail.mil; Angelique Williams, angelique.s.williams.naf@ Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, mail.mil; Jose Fernandez, jose.a.fernandez107.naf@mail. mary.e.ortiz.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2667 mil; Alci Montero, alci.j.montero.naf@mail.mil; Arthurlyn Military Family Employment Advocate - Vanessa Cervantes, Mitcham: arthurlyn.s.mitcham2.naf@mail.mil CareerSource South Florida 305.228.2300, ext. 4219
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Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP)
ADCO, ASAP Program Manager - Guy W. Drab, guy.w.drab.civ@mail.mil 305.437.3078 Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs Cheryl A. Davis, cheryl.a.davis10.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2932 ASAP Clinical Program Administrator - Marilou Balch, Marilou.c.balch.civ@mail.mil 305.437.3085 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
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