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July/August 2012
CDC Graduates First Pre-K Students 1
SPOTLIGHT: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ACS
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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 May 31st, 10 children graduated from the USAG-Miami Child Development Center (CDC) Army Strong Beginnings Pre-K Program.
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The teachers worked very hard preparing the children for this first graduation. They were very excited and came together as a team to have a great event. They put together a fantastic program with songs, a video show, pictures and a lot of rehearsal! For the children, the most important part of graduation was having their parents attend. They were thrilled, and each got to present their parents with a single, longstemmed rose.
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United States Army Garrison-Miami Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation 9301 NW 33rd Street Doral, Florida 33172 305.437.2665
need for Kindergarten.
The Army Strong Beginnings Pre-K is a program designed to prepare children to be successful when they enter school. The curriculum focuses on the social, emotional and physical development of children; equips them with basic academics and “Kindergarten Classroom Etiquette” skills to enhance “school readiness.” This wonderful program was implemented in August, 2011 following the opening of the new CDC at USAG-Miami in March, 2011. As with any new program, it posed many challenges, but with a lot of hard work, the teachers successfully provided the children with the tools and the foundation they will
The highlight for the CDC staff were the smiles on the parents as the children thanked them and to know that they make a difference in every child.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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SEPTEMBER
AUGUST 4Independence Day, Wednesday
5-6 - Three Points Basketball Tournament, ThursdayFriday 11 - Your Ideal Retirement a Reality, Wednesday, 1-2pm, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom Deadline to pay for trip to Aquatica, close of business (COB), Adults $52/ Children $49 12 - Resume Workshop, Thursday, 1-4pm, ACS Classroom
10 - Fitness Testing, Friday, Fitness Center
3 - Labor Day
13 - Final Day of Biggest Loser Competition, Monday
12 - Deadline to pay for trip to Universal Studios, COB, Adults $88/Children $78
15 - Investing Basics, Wednesday, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom Deadline to pay for trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, COB, Adults $88/ Children $78 18 - Trip to Hollywood Studios 21 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8-1:30am, ACS Classroom 24 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30am - 3pm 31 - Training Holiday, Friday
15 - Trip to Universal Studios, Orlando 19 - Personal Finance for Careerists, Wednesday, 9-11am, ACS Classroom 20 - FICO Score and Credit Repair 1-2pm, Thursday, ACS Classroom 23-25 - Battle of the Beaches Basketball Tournament 25 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8-11:30am, ACS Classroom
14 - Trip to Aquatica, Saturday 19 - Interview Techniques, Thursday, 1-4pm, ACS Classroom 20 - Strongman Competition, Friday, 11am, Fitness Center 24 - Newcomer Orientation. Tuesday, 8-11:30am, ACS Classroom
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
25 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Army Community Service! 27 - Miami Tour, 9:30am - 3pm
Classes and Events For more information or to register, call the Family Support Center, 305.437.2665. Trips - Reserve and pay for trips at the Information, Tickets and Registration (ITR) Office - Installation Services Center, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, 305.437.1595
WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA? BROWARD - www.sunny.org/visitors/events/ Nathan Sawaya: The Art Of The Brick - June 9 August 19, Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm; Sun, noon to 5pm, Art & Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St, Hollywood, 954.921.3274, adults $10; students, seniors, and children ages 4 to 17 $6; free to Center members and children under 4. The works of internationally renowned LEGO® artist, Nathan Sawaya, returns to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. In the 2012 exhibition of “The Art of The Brick,” the New York-based Sawaya will present a variety of both largeand small-scale works. For Sawaya’s show, the Center is bringing back the popular LEGO interactive room, where children of all ages can create their own masterpieces. Also in conjunction with the “The Art of The Brick,” the Center is presenting again the Florida BRICK Creation Challenge. Florida residents ages 6 and older can use their own LEGO® pieces to create and compete in this exciting, state-wide contest and exhibition. Pieces will be displayed in the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will be awarded prizes according to the contest’s categories. http://artandculturecenter.org/ Fourth Of July Spectacular, July 4, Fort Lauderdale Beach, A1A and Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 9pm, 954.828.5363, free. As the sun goes down, watch the sky light up with the City’s annual fireworks show. http://ci.ftlaud.fl.us/ events/july4/index.htm. 19th Annual Hollywood Beach Latin Festival. September 15, Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, 12-8pm, 954.961.6386, free. Showcasing Latin culture with both traditional and folkloric music by internationally renowned performers and top local musicians on two stages, dancing, food vendors, arts and crafts and children’s activities. http:// artandculturecenter.org/ MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches. com/visitors/calendar.aspx
Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade. The parade will start at 11 a.m. with a flyover of jets, and proceed south on Crandon Boulevard from Harbor Drive to West Enid. There will be patriotically themed professional floats, other personally decorated and creative entries in the lineup and the marching groups. Bands and special entertainment. Along Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, FL 33149, 305.361.5207 www. kb4.org
Miami Art Museum - Second Saturdays are Free for Families July 14, 1-4pm, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130, 305.375.3000, http://miamiartmuseum.org/. Explore the museum and take part in family friendly activities. Presented by MetLife Foundation. Additional support provided by Miami Salon Group, Inc.
Old Fashioned July Fourth Picnic - July 4, Kids can make their own kites, toy boats, and paper dolls to understand how different children’s lives were a hundred years ago. Prizes are awarded to those kids that complete a historical scavenger hunt. Bring your own picnic or buy burgers, hot dogs, and veggie dogs here. 11-4 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Miami, FL 33133, Coconut Grove, 305.442.6866, www.floridastateparks.org/ thebarnacle.
Ocean Life Lecture Series, July 20, P re s e n t e d by Friends of the Key Largo Cultural Center, visitors are welcome to participate in the Ocean Life Lecture Series: Coral Reefs and Ocean Systems, Dr. Deron Burkepile will discuss the current status of coral reefs as well as how humans can modify their own behavior to protect and preserve these unique ecosystems.. Meet-andgreet reception at 6pm, lecture 7pm. Held at the theater inside the Murray E. Nelson Cultural Center, MM 102, Free. Contact: Linda Kaplan 305.396.7000, E-mail: Linda@ fklcc.org. www.fklcc.org/Home.html.
America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park, Bring the whole family to celebrate the birth of our great nation. Enjoy music, food and beverages, a free Kids’ Zone, and one of the largest fireworks displays in South Florida. The Park is open all day. Free Kids’ Zone: 3-7 p.m. Fireworks: 9 p.m. Free admission. Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132, 305.358.7550, www. bayfrontparkmiami.com. Gables Gallery Night, July 6, Monthly open house on the first Friday of each month showcases local galleries. Enjoy exhibitions, free refreshments and complimentary continuous shuttle buses between galleries. Downtown Coral Gables, Coral Gables, FL 33134, 305.444.4493. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS www.miamidade.gov. Menu bar - Click on Calendar for all events.
MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys. com/calendarofevents/
PALM BEACH - www.palmbeachfl.com DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/ Doral Independence Day Celebration. The City of Doral hosts its annual Independence Day Celebration, beginning at 7pm. Festivities include a concert and the finale, a fireworks show at 9pm. J.C. Bermudez Park, 3000 NW 87th Ave., Doral, FL 33178. www.cityofdoral.com. Social Fridays in Doral, the FREE Doral Trolley stops at various entertainment and culinary businesses of Doral, showcasing the nightlife of the city, free. The route includes stops at the city’s hotels, where trolley route maps are available listing other Social Friday points of interest. 8-11pm. Various locations throughout Doral, FL 33178, 305.593.6725, ext. 70, www. cityofdoral.com.
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS New Team Member at Army Community Service (ACS) Ms. Vilma Lesesne has joined our team as the Relocation Readiness Program Manager and is responsible for relocation and information
SPOUSES - NEED EMPLOYMENT HELP? The Army knows that employment is one of the most significant issues for military Families. The goal of Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program is to assist spouses with the challenges associated with their job search, particularly as they are affected by our mobile lifestyles. We are here to provide helpful information and resources during the job search process, including resume development, interview techniques and employment resource links.
Spouses are provided comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date information on employment referral. opportunities, education, volunteer resources and support services which assist in making Ms. Lesesne worked for more than 12 years informed decisions on seeking employment.
at US Army Garrison-Miami Family and MWR as the Administrative Management Specialist and 15 years as a civilian employee at other installations. Ms. Lesesne made the move from Panama to Miami with the US Southern Command in 1997.
Services consist of individual and group career assessment and counsel, negotiating salary, career exploration, instruction in job search strategies including the use of the internet, headhunters and employment agencies, staffing agencies, newspapers and local resources.
Resume and interview technique workshops Ms. Lesesne will provide personnel with are scheduled monthly. During Julyth a Resume Workshop is scheduled for July 12 from 1:00 information for a smooth transition and is am to 4:00 pm at USAG-Miami. An Interview responsible for the Garrison’s portion of the Techniques Workshop is scheduled for July 19th monthly Newcomer Orientation. from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at USAG-Miami.
Ms. Lesesne has been nominated twice as the South Florida Employee of the Year. She is an Alumna of the Army Management Staff College. Please stop by ACS, US Army GarrisonMiami, Installation Services Center, Office E2016, to say hello to Ms. Lesesne, 305.437.1958.
ACS resources include computers, printers, fax machines and employment library. These services are offered free of charge. Spouses prepared with a civilian resume ready to meet the challenges of seeking employment are welcome to call Ms. Vanessa Lopez, Military Spouse Employment Specialist, at 305.228.2300, extension 4234, or vlopez@southfloridaworkforce.com. Ms. Lopez is available for appointments at ACS on
Wednesdays. For additional information or to register for a workshop contact the Employment Readiness Program Manager, Mr. Joe Pagan at 305.437.2639, or joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil.
WHAT’S THE RILEY GUIDE? The Riley Guide is an excellent resource for those spouses and military members seeking valuable employment information and resources. It is intended to serve you in two unique ways: 1. It is a directory of employment and career information sources and services on the internet. 2. It provides instruction for job seekers and recruiters on how to use the internet to their best advantage What the Riley Guide is not: The Riley Guide is not a place to post job announcements nor resumes. There are hundreds of places that will do that for you when using the guide. Why the Riley Guide looks like it does: The Riley Guide is purposely simple with minimal graphics. It is not flashy or incredibly visually attractive to some, but it is usable by everyone. Where to Find the Riley Guide: www.rileyguide. com.
VOLUNTEER! The military has always thrived on volunteers, whether on the front lines or behind the scenes, and today’s military is no different. Choosing to volunteer your time on your installation can help keep the military running like a well-oiled machine while helping you gain valuable experience that may make you a stronger job candidate in the future. No matter your interests, your availability, or your skills, there is sure to be something on your installation that could use a helping hand. Everything from helping out with major events, to delivering home cooked meals to single service members or Families of deployed service members, you can surely find a perfect fit! Find volunteer opportunities on your installation by networking with fellow spouses in your service member’s unit or contact your installation’s volunteer coordinator or family center for more information about your options and the process involved with becoming a volunteer. Opportunities may also be available within the surrounding community that deserve some consideration, but you may find volunteering within the military community may be more convenient, especially if you live on the installation. For those folks living on the installation, volunteering may be as accessible as walking across the street or simply driving down the road. The convenience of volunteering on your installation makes getting in and out a breeze; it also eliminates a long commute, and makes you accessible in a pinch. To help you apply your volunteering experience to the workforce, check out Military OneSource’s Spouse Career Center for tips on the most beneficial volunteering experience for your career field, how to include your experience in your resume, and much more. Once you’ve built a bit of experience through volunteer service either right out of school or in
between jobs, visit the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) page on Military OneSource to plan your next step. Here you’ll find education and career opportunities and advice on pursuing a portable career that you can carry with you beyond your current duty station. Browse through the links for career exploration, education and training, employment readiness, and career connections to better understand your options and learn how to apply the volunteering experience you’ve gained to the next step in your career.
The Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) was developed to provide a real-time snapshot of volunteer activities at any given time, at any given installation. VMIS provides all of the tools needed to track volunteer hours, manage and track volunteers, post open positions, print reports, send electronic message to volunteers and much more. You can visit www.myarmyonesource.com or contact the Volunteer Coordinator for additional information on VMIS. Additionally, VMIS training for volunteers and volunteer supervisors is available upon request.
Forms Volunteer Agreement, DD Form 2793 (On VMIS) Volunteer Database\ Volunteer Agreement. pdf. Volunteer Service Record, DA Form 4162 (On VMIS) Volunteer Database\Volunteer Service Record.xfdl. Parental Permission Form, DA Form 5671 (On VMIS) Volunteer D at ab a s e \ Pa re n t a l Permission.xfdl. ACS Volunteer Daily Time Record, DA Form 4713 (On VMIS) Volunteer Database\Volunteer Daily Time Record.xfdl. Your future is waiting for you! Start volunteering today, and reach your career goals with a little help from SECO in no time! For volunteer opportunities on and off the installation, contact Mary Ortiz, Volunteer Coordinator, at (305) 437-2667 or mary.ortiz@hq.southcom.mil. *Reprinted from www.MilitaryOneSource.com eNewsletter May 2012 edition.
Volunteer Registration Every volunteer (to include youth volunteers) at USSOUTHCOM and USAG-Miami must be registered on www.myarmyonesource.com in the Volunteer Management Information System. Select Volunteer Tools and follow the instructions to register, view and apply for volunteer opportunities. Volunteers under the age of 18 must also have a parental permission form, DA 5671 completed and returned to the Volunteer Coordinator. For registration assistance, contact the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS)
Volunteer Council The Volunteer Program will host quarterly Volunteer Council meetings to discuss current volunteer issues and share program plans, successes and proposed events. Membership on the council should include agencies that utilize volunteer support, spouses and community representatives. If you are interested in volunteer issues, join the Volunteer Council to help with installation and community volunteer initiatives. Volunteer Council meetings for the remainder of 2012 are scheduled on the following dates and will meet in the Army Community Service Classroom, Installation Services Center, Suite E2005:
June 21, 2012 September 20, 2012 December 20, 2012
If you would like to participate, contact Mary Ortiz, Volunteer Coordinator, at 305.437.2667 or mary. ortiz@hq.southcom.mil.
WHAT’S UP IN FAMILY AND MWR ?
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he USAG-Miami Fitness Center kicked off the Strong B.A.N.D.S campaign to promote Soldier and Family fitness and community well-being by showcasing garrison physical activities during National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May. Functional Fitness Strong B.A.N.D.S. promotes healthy physical activity by Soldiers, Families and Civilians at organized events across the Army.
Spin Class
B.A.N.D.S. stands for Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength -- all key components of overall well-being. A program of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation directorate, the campaign was designed to energize and inspire community
he Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series has become one of the largest 5K races in the nation, ranking fourth in 2009 according to Active.com. The race began in 1985 as part of the 13-city Manufacturers Hanover Corporate Challenge race series with just a few participants. The first event drew local runners who were hooked on the benefits of running and keeping fit. Back then, you could count on one hand the companies that had health and wellness programs for their employees. The first Miami Corporate Challenge had just 1,315 participants. Over time, Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run has grown exponentially and has become very popular in South Florida. The Series broke the 10,000 participant mark in 1994 and surpassed 20,000 participants three years later in 1997! In 2011, Miami alone drew over 20,400 participants and over 600 companies. This year Team SOUTHCOM won first place for Men and Women and third place for coed in the Government Category. Congratulations to all the SOUTHCOM runners who participated in the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run.
members to live a healthy lifestyle. Black and gold wristbands were given to participants during the promotion. The black represents determination and the gold, achievement. The Strong B.A.N.D.S. program allowed us to highlight the variety of recreation and fitness avenues available to our Soldiers and Families through Family & MWR programs and facilities. The event was a success and we look forward to doing it again next year.
Mercedes Benz USSOUTHCOM runners - photo by Angelique Williams
Explosive Cardio
For more information on fitness classes and sporting events, please contact Jill Hauser at 305.437.1682 or the fitness center front desk, 305.437.1682.
Photos by Alci Montero Functional Fitness
SOUTHCOM Team Type: Men Category: Government Employees / State / Federal Men First Place Gary Puhek Yong Cassle Michael Buemi William Bridgemohan SOUTHCOM Team Type: Women Category: Government Employees / State / Federal Women First Place Katie Kiuper Sara Coy Aisha Shapirokinghorn Jill Hauser SOUTHCOM Team Type: Coed Category: Government Employees / State / Federal Coed Third place Nicholas Sanchez Christopher Troken Sophia Greene Wendy Deleon
FAMILY AND MWR HOSTS ANOTHER GREAT GOLF TOURNAMENT!
Mike Norman #3 10'1, Juan Maldonado #7 21' 11" Joe Cormack #12 5'9', Scott McCall #15 5'1"
It looked like it was going to be a bad day for golf, but on May 25, Family and MWR had a great tournament with 120 golfers.
Longest Drive Luis Millares #17
General Fraser participated, as did MG Jones from IMCOM, visiting for the Garrison Manager’s assumption of duty.
Third Place Holes 1-9 Joe Cormack, Gerard Dale, William Scoggins, Joe Dillard - 8 Holes 10 - 18 Kenneth Morrison, Luis Millares, Jonathan Falconer, David Schnurman - 8
We divided the playing field into two groups, holes 1-9 and 10-18. For each group there was a first, second and third place winner and we had an overall course champion. We also conducted longest drive competitions and closest to the pins. This year we had InterGolf participate in the event. They conducted the putting contest - ball speed checked with a radar, scratch-off games and a hole-in-one contest. The grand prize was an all-expense paid trip to Scotland. Participants in InterGolf events had the added bonus of being eligible to win many sports memorabilia and door prizes. InterGolf conducted a silent Auction with more than 200 sports/celebrity memorabilia items.
WINNERS: Closest to the Pin winners
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Second Place Holes 1-9 Mike Norman, Juan Maldonado, MG Jones, Eustace Messiah - 10 Holes 10 - 18 Chris Tomlinson, Roma Tomlinson, John Uharriet, Rob Parsons - 9 First Place Holes 1-9 - Stephen Hagerman, Ferni Palleras, Craig, Gackowski Holes 10-18 Carlos Arias, Christian Marrero, Jonathan Anderson, Guy Turpen - 9 Champions JIATF South Glenn Casselman, Mike Fletman, Carl Touchet, Kelly Martin
Can I Buy Organic Soil?
GOING GREEN For The Home Gardener
by Jessica Blue, Demand Media
If you’re starting an organic garden, you’ve got to start from the ground up. Using organic soil can help ensure that your sprouts are green and nontoxic. Organic soil can be hard to find, however. You can buy commercial soil mixes, but be sure to read the ingredient label first. For some organic gardeners, the best bet is to buy organic materials and mix soil in your own garden.
Organic & Heirloom Seeds by Tricia Ballad, Demand Media
Growing your own food is one way to ensure that what you eat is free from pesticides, chemical fertilizers and other contaminants. Jack Harlan, late professor of plant genetics at the University of Illinois at Urbana, wrote in his book “Crops and Man” that the seeds used by backyard gardeners could save humanity from mass starvation. He suggested that if a blight were to wipe out one of the main varieties of food crops, the less common heirloom varieties saved by individual gardeners could be resistant to it and provide enough food to prevent starvation.
Defining Organic Soil The term “organic” is relatively young: Farmers, gardeners and soil producers have only begun keeping track of their soil’s chemical content in the past few decades. Therefore, it can be hard to verify the true organic nature of soil. Organic farmers are What Are Heirloom Seeds? required to keep pesticides and other unapproved synthetic substances off their According to the Seed Savers Exchange, an heirloom seed is one that has land. The soil may undergo testing to determine whether any chemical residues been passed down through a family for several generations. Heirloom seeds are not hybrids or genetically engineered in remain; residues under a certain level are considered any way. The plants that grow from these seeds acceptable (www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDoc are pollinated naturally and often have resistance Name=STELPRDC5087165). Organic soil has generally to pests and diseases that evolved in the same been protected from chemical treatments for a number geographical areas as the plants themselves. of years while being mixed with new organic material. Biodiversity Most seeds available in both retail and wholesale outlets are hybrids or genetically engineered in some way. While these practices are not usually dangerous by themselves, the difficulty and expense of producing these modified seeds leads to fewer varieties. When the vast majority of the world’s corn, for example, is one of only a handful of varieties, a disease or pest that attacks one of those varieties has the potential to wipe out a large portion of the global corn crop. Saving and using heirloom seeds is one way of preserving thousands of genetically unique strains of corn
Commercial Blends and Controversy The ATTRA National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service warns that finding a truly organic potting blend can be challenging. This is because the market for commercial organic potting soil has been small until recently (https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/ summary.php?pub=47). In fact, certain organic blends contain pasteurized chicken manure obtained from nonorganic farms (http://www.forbes.com/ forbes/2006/0904/066.html). This manure may not be certifiably organic. Choosing a Soil Blend If you’re buying organic soil off the shelf, ATTRA advises that you look for soil marked “OMRI Listed.” OMRI is the Organic Materials Review Institute, a nonprofit entity that evaluates organic products. If you live near a grower who sells organic soil, buy your soil there instead. No matter where you find the soil, you should always read the ingredients list. Watch out for vermiculite, which is known to contain low levels of asbestos; peat moss, which may be treated with wetting agents; and cottonseed meal, which may be contaminated by pesticides. (https:// attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary.php?pub=47) Making Your Own Homemade potting soil is more affordable than commercial blends, and you can more easily verify its ingredients. According to an article in “Mother Earth News,” most of the expensive ingredients in commercial soil can be replaced with homemade compost, which you can pasteurize by heating it to over 160 degrees in a solar cooker or your oven (www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/ How-To-Make-Your-Own-Potting-Soil.aspx). ATTRA lists several potting mix recipes for just about any garden need, but the classic mix is 1 part mature compost, 1 part topsoil and 1 part sand (https://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/summaries/summary. php?pub=47).
and other crops.
Organic Seeds Crops grown for seed have much looser restrictions than those grown for food. This means that in conventional seed production, higher levels of pesticides and fungicides are permitted. Organic seeds are grown using the same environmentally friendly methods as organic food crops. According to information published by High Mowing Organic Seeds, a leading organic seed producer, organic seeds often grow better than their conventional counterparts under organic conditions. Where to Find Seeds The most traditional way to obtain organic or heirloom seeds is from a friend or family member. If you do not know someone who saves seeds, you can obtain them from the Seed Savers Exchange or an organic heirloom seed bank. These groups store heirloom seeds for future generations. Your local U.S. Department of Agriculture extension office can help you find local heirloom seed resources. Reprinted with permission from National Geographic’s Green Guide, www.thegreenguide.com.
Florida Guard helps train Guyana Defence Band Guest article submitted by: SSG Ralph A. Morales, 13th Army Band Members of the Guyana Defense Force (GDF) Band and Florida National Guard's 13th Army Band weren't sure what to expect of each other when they met for the first-ever Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) last summer. The two groups had just one day to put together a performance that they could then roll out to local schools and eventually the Guyanese Parliament Building in the country's capital, Georgetown. "Once we are able to meet the Commander (Captain Robert Burns) and his group, we were able to figure out what combination of music best fit the schedule, " said CW2 Stephen K. Rivero, Commander, Florida National Guard's 13th Army Band. "We ended up combining some of our ceremonial music with Guyanese popular music and a few classic novelty selections which
pleased the crowd."
detachment of eight soldiers worked with the GDF bandsmen's detachment of the same size on The combined band, 15 players in total, first everything from fundamental rehearsal techniques to performed at Queen's College to a packed administrative and logistical issues. auditorium of appreciative high-schoolers. "They were really excited to see a band from another "It was great. They were very accepting of the opportunity to learn from us," said SSG Rafael Napoles, A Florida National Guard saxophone and clarinet player. As a culmination to their time together, the combined group performed in front of the Guyanese Parliament Building to crowds of passers-by, Guyanese officials and the U.S. Embassy Staff. After three successful performances, the two groups plan to continue a long-distance relationship, with individual players exchanging e-mails, Facebook links and the hopes that country accomplish what the Guyanese band is they will be able to reciprocate the event in trying to do," said SGT Jerson Recinos, bass and Florida next year. French horn player, Florida National Guard. RALPH A. MORALES The next day the group traveled into Guyana's vast SSG, S1 NCO interior and played in Linden for another packed 13th ARMY BAND house at Linden High School. The 13th Army Band's PEMBROKE PINES, FL TEL: 954-893-5070 / (x1981)
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NEW FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE Monday 0600-0630 Functional Fitness with Frank 0630-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank 1130-1230 Spinning with Liz 1130-1200 Functional Fitness with Frank 1200-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank 1230-1300 Functional Fitness with Frank 1200-1300 Yoga with Gabriella 1500-1545 Awesome Abs with SFC Granado 1700-1730 Functional Fitness with Frank 1730-1800 Functional Fitness with Frank
Wednesday 0600-0630 Functional Fitness with Frank 0630-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank 1130-1230 Spinning with Liz 1130-1200 Functional Fitness with Frank 1200-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank 1230-1300 Functional Fitness with Frank 1200-1300 Yoga with Gabriella 1500-1545 Awesome Abs with SFC Granado 1700-1730 Functional Fitness with Frank 1730-1800 Functional Fitness with Frank
Tuesday 0600-0700 Explosive Cardio with Frank 1130-1230 Spin Lunch with Lucy 1100-1200 Explosive Cardio with Frank 1200-1300 Explosive Cardio with Frank 1200-1300 Power Yoga with Rae 1645-1745 Zumba with Rosie 1700-1800 Explosive Cardio with Frank
Thursday 0600-0700 Explosive Cardio with Frank 1130-1230 Spin Lunch with Lucy 1100-1200 Explosive Cardio with Frank 1200-1300 Explosive Cardio with Frank 1200-1300 Power Yoga with Rae 1645-1745 Zumba with Rosie 1700-1800 Explosive Cardio with Frank
Friday 1200-1300 Yoga with Gabriella
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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 Doral, Broward County and Homestead. For additional information, contact Army Community Service at 305.437.2665 or one of the Zip Code Group Coordinators listed below:
Zip Code Group Coordinators DORAL, CORAL GABLES, MIAMI LAKES, NORTH MIAMI, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Mayra Marvil, mmarvil@earthlink.net, 305.593.2002; doralzipcode@yahoo.com BROWARD COUNTY, Sabrina Bowman, scott_bowman1969@ yahoo.com; Stephanie Walters, 4teamwalters@gmail.com HOMESTEAD & SOCSOUTH, Kris Rodriguez, sirkesojerdna@ hotmail.com; Fatima Bissonnette, fatimabissonnette@yahoo. com; socsouthfamily@yahoogroups.com
WHO’S WHO
Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FAMILY and MWR)
Office of Administration: 305.437.2665 Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.byrd@hq.southcom.mil Financial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold, marisol.archibold@hq.southcom.mil Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby, helen.colby@hq.southcom.mil E-mail: mwrcustomerservice@hq.southcom.mil Toll Free Hot Line: 1.877.291.1604 Recreation Services Office of Administration: 305.437.2665 Recreation, Better Opportunity for Single Service Members (BOSS) - Stephen Ondriezek, stephen.ondriezek@hq.southcom.mil Information, Tickets and Registration - Eric Ruiz, eric.ruiz@hq.southcom.mil Fitness Center, Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, jill.hauser@hq.southcom.mil Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, Francisco.same1@ hq.southcom.mil Recreation Assistants: Angelique Williams, angelique. williams@hq.southcom. mil; Elson Sanchez, elson.sanchez@hq.southcom.mil; Dolly Fernandez, dolores.fernandez@hq.southcom.mil; Jose Fernandez, jose.fernandez@hq.southcom.mil; Alci Montero, alci.montero@hq.southcom.mil; Kevin Ruvalcaba, kevin. ruvalcaba@hq.southcom.mil
Want to make a difference by volunteering? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (305) 437-2665 or locate an installation volunteer opportunity at www.ArmyOneSource. com. If you have already registered with Army OneSource, click Login and enter your username and password. To register with Army OneSource, click the Register link at the top of the homepage, then click Join Now! To search and apply for volunteer opportunities in and around your military community, click the Opportunity Locator link in the Volunteer Center box on the top of the MY AOS Page. Use the Opportunity Locator screen dropdown menus and textboxes to set up selection criteria, and then click Search to generate a list of volunteer opportunities near you. Next, click a position title to view details about that volunteer opportunity. To apply for a volunteer position, click Apply. Next, enter the required [*] information on the application form, then click Submit to complete the process. You will be contacted by an Organization Point of Contact or the Volunteer Coordinator with a response to your application and more information about the volunteer process.
Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services)
Office of Administration : 305.437.2665 CYSS Director - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada, ileana.gonzalesposad@hq.southcom.mil Administration - Mary Gomez, mary.gomez@hq.southcom.mil Child Development Center Director - Denise Gonzalez, denise. gonzalez@hq.southcom.mil School Liaison Services - Francisco Brizuela, francisco.brizuela@hq.southcom.mil
Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP)
ADCO, Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs - Guy W. Drab, guy.drab@hq.southcom. mil 305.437.3078 ASAP Clinical Manager/Counselor - John Knoebel, john.knoebel@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.3072 Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC) - Connie Sova, connie.sova.ctr@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.2428 Prevention Education/Activities Coordinator (PC) Carmen Rivera, carmen.rivera.ctr@hq.southcom.mil
Family Support Division (FSD)
Office of Administration: 305.437.2665 Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois, vickie.dubois@us.army.mil Administration - Lydia Sanchez, lydia.sanchez@hq.southcom.mil Consumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance - Richard Zimmelman, richard.zimmelman@hq.southcom.mil Employment Readiness/Transition Assistance - Joe Pagan, joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member - Joe Walker, joe.walker@hq.southcom.mil Relocation Readiness - Vilma Lesesne, vilma.lesesne@hq.southcom. mil Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator - Maddie Husta, madhya.husta@hq.southcom.mil Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor - Rudy Tabares, rodolfo.h.tabares.ctr@us.army.mil Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, mary.ortiz@hq.southcom.mil
USSOUTHCOM Clinic Office hours: 0730-1630
For appointments call Services TRICARE enrolled members TRICARE Service Centers Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa Locka Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Dr. Woodrow Wilson woodrow.wilson3@us.army.mil Family Counseling Center Housing Referral Education Service Carlson Wagonlit
305.437.3559 1.800.444.5445 305.437.0519 305.437.3086 305.437.2642 305.437.2287 1.800.579.6681
LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US - FAMILY & MWR TRIPS July 14 AQUATICA Adults $52/Children $49
September 15 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO Adults $88/Children $78 August 18 DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS Adults $88/Children $78
All trips depart from the East parking lot at Headquarters at 6 a.m. and depart from each attraction at 7 p.m. (unless noted otherwise.) Deadline to sign up for trips is close of business the Wednesday before each trip. All prices include transportation, parking, tolls and entrance to the attraction. Prices and times are subject to change. Tickets are available in the ITR Office, 305. 437.1595.
The Bugle Boy is a bimonthly publication of the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison-Miami, and is published for members of the United States Southern Command. Contents of The Bugle Boy are not necessarily the official views of, or are endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Southern Command. The distribution, mention or use of any sponsor’s products, services, or funds by the U.S. Southern Command does not express or imply an endorsement of the sponsor. All submissions are subject to editing. The appearance of advertising in this newsletter does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army, the U. S. Southern Command or the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by the advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. To submit story ideas, articles, or purchase advertising, call the editor at 305.437.3149.