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November/December 2011
SPOTLIGHT on the MILITARY FAMILY ACTION PLAN CONFERENCE - 12 DECEMBER 1
SPOTLIGHT: MILITARY FAMILY ACTION PLAN CONFERENCE
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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
11 GOING GREEN 15 SPOUSES’ CORNER / WHO’S WHO 16 FAMILY & MWR FUN BUS TRIPS
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The Military Family Action Plan (MFAP) is a Family Support Groups were institutionalized; process that allows military and their families to say what's working and what is isn't- AND A DoD Reserve Component Family member what they think ID card was will fix it. It alerts established; commanders and military leadership Thrift Savings to areas of Plan for the concern that need military was their attention, authorized and and it gives the implemented. opportunity to quickly put plans These are just into place to a few of the resolve the issues. successes of MFAP. The process can The annual Military result in changes Family Action Plan to legislation, Conference hosted policies, programs for USSOUTHCOM and services will be held that strengthen December 12, 2011 readiness and at the Conference retention. Center of the Examples of Americas, (CCA). programs and If you are part of services that have the military, you been implemented or changed as a result of can be an Military Family Action Plan participant. MFAP are: Action Officer Mary Ortiz, 305.437.2665, mary. ortiz@hq.southcom.mil. Let your voice be heard! Army Family Team Building (AFTB) was created; MFAP has resulted in 117 legislative changes; 162 Department of Defense or Department of the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Army policy changes, 178 improved programs or (BOSS) was created; services.
TLE was authorized for first-term enlisted personnel as well as first term officers;
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER
16 - Family and MWR Holiday Event, Friday,
10 - Your Ideal Retirement A Reality, Thursday, 1-3pm, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom 16 - Wheels You Want, Car Buying Strategies, Wednesday, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom Deadline for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, COB Wednesday 17 - PCS and Entitlements, Thursday, 9-10:30am, ACS Classroom 19 - Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Saturday, $85/ $75 21 - Newcomer Orientation, 9:00-11:30am, ACS Classroom 24 - Thanksgiving, Thursday 25 - Training Holiday, Friday
11 - Deadline to Pay for SeaWorld Trip, Wednesday, COB, Adults $80, Children, $70
20 - Parenting Class, Tuesday, 11:30am-12:45pm, ACS Classroom 20-28 - Chanukah, Tuesday - Wednesday 25 - Christmas, Sunday
14 - Trip to SeaWorld, Saturday 17 - Parenting Class, Tuesday, 11:30am-12:45pm, ACS Classroom
31 - New Year’s Eve, Saturday
Your Ideal Retirement A Reality, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
JANUARY, 2012
18 -Interviewing Techniques, Wednesday, 1-4pm, ACS Classroom
1 - New Year’s Day
Resume Workshop, 1-4pm, ACS Classroom
3 - Parenting Class, Tuesday, 11:30am-12:45pm, ACS Classroom
24 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 9:00-11:30am, ACS Classroom
10 - Anger Management, Tuesday, 10-1130am, ACS Classroom
27 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30am-3pm
TSP – Pay Yourself First 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
Classes and Events
DECEMBER 2 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30am -3pm
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
3-4 - Tough Mudder Race, Saturday/Sunday, Tampa 5-8 - Transition Assistance Program Workshop, Monday-Thursday, 7:30-4:30, ACS Classroom 6 - Parenting Class, Tuesday, 11:30am-12:45pm, ACS Classroom 7 - Deadline to pay for Sea World Orlando trip, Wednesday, COB, Adults $79, Children $69 Holiday Vendor Fair 10 - Trip to Sea World Orlando, Saturday 12 -Military Family Action Plan Conference, Monday, 7:30am-4:30pm Conference Center of the Americas 13 - Stress Management, Tuesday, 10-11:30am, ACS Classroom Right Insurance Every Stage/Life 1-2pm. ACS Classroom 14 - First Term Finance, Wednesday, 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom
To report suspected child abuse, neglect, or spouse abuse, contact Family Advocacy 305.437.2734 After duty hours Spouse Abuse - dial 911 Child Abuse 1.800.96A.BUSE or 1.800.962.2873
WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA? BROWARD - www.sunny.org/visitors/events/ Florida Cajun-Zydeco Festival, 11/11-13, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, Florida 33314. Performers of authentic Cajun and Zydeco music, giant wooden dance floor. arts & crafts, hot ‘n spicy Cajun/Creole food. www.cajun-fest.com/site/. Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, 12/10, Starts Downtown Fort Lauderdale on the New River and ends at Lake Santa Barbara, Pompano Beach, 6pm, 954-767-0686. Free or Grandstand Seating $15$20. 100 illuminated boats sail down the New River and up the Intracoastal Waterway during this annual event. www.winterfestparade.com/. Art Walk Las Olas, through 12/15, Las Olas Boulevard from the Museum of Art to Luigi’s, 5-10pm, Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Stroll sidewalks of Las Olas Boulevard on a self-guided tour of gallery openings & exhibits, boutique trunk shows, shopping specials and restaurants while enjoying outdoor artist demonstrations, live music & refreshments. www.artwalklasolas.com/ Broadwalk Friday Fest, ongoing, Hollywood Beach Theatre, East of A1A at Johnson St. and the ocean, 7-9pm, 954.924.2980, free. Every Friday of every month. live jazz, blues, pop and everything in between along Hollywood’s 2.5 mile Broadwalk. www.hollywoodfl.org/.
MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches. com/visitors/calendar.aspx South Miami Art Festival, 11/5-6, outdoor juried fine arts show with more than 170 exhibits by local and national artists. Family entertainment and international food, free, 10am-5pm. Sunset Drive, between U.S. 1 and SW 57th Avenue. South Miami, FL 33143, 305.661.1621. www. chambersouth.com
Second Saturdays At ArtSouth, 11/12. Enjoy artwork by resident artists, refreshments and live music while you browse four galleries and open artist studios. Relax in the artistic and tropical atmosphere of ArtSouth. Children welcome. 3-7pm. ArtSouth of Homestead, 240 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL 33030, 305.247.9406, www. artsouthhomestead.org/.
The Sunday Market, 11/27, open-air market featuring olive oil, pastas, baked goods, plants, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. Every Sunday 10am-2pm. Mary Brickell Village, 900 Block of South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33130, 305.273.8373,www.marybrickellvillage.com.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS www.miamidade.gov. Menu bar - Click on Art Miami, 11/29 - Calendar for all events. 12/4, Premier art fair celebrates its 22nd anniversary as it kicks MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys. off the opening day com/calendarofevents/
of Art Week. Worldfamous for its extraordinary variety, outstanding quality and its stylish gallery-like decor, Art Miami showcases the best in modern and contemporary art from more than 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions. Art Miami Pavilion, 3101 NE 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33137. 520.529.1108 www.art-miami.com.
Bayfront Park’s Tree Lighting, 11/25. Kicking off the holiday season, this date marks the official lighting of Bayfront Park’s striking, 50foot artificial tree. The tree will be lit every night thereafter until January 2. 7pm, Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132, 305.358.7550, www.bayfrontparkmiami.com. Free Fridays At The Wolf, 11/25, Free gallery admission on Fridays 6-9pm. Exhibition tours at 6pm. Wine and light food at The Dynamo Museum Shop and Café. Wolfsonian - FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139, 305.535.2645, www.wolfsonian.org Coffo’s Harvest Farmers Market, 11/26, Features local, fresh-from-the farm harvested daily, fruits, vegetables, strawberries, beans, sweet onions, squash, cabbage, herbs, and organic produce. It takes place in Florida City, in the heart of South Florida’s agricultural area. Every Saturday 9am3pm. 445 Davis Parkway (336th St.) Florida City, FL 33034, 305.246.0357, www.coffo.org.
30th Annual Key Largo Cook-Off, 11/10. Local chefs battle for culinary kudos 6-9:30pm. - samplings at 7 pm. Amateurs, professionals and plain ole’ egg flippers can compete in the showdown’s five categories including soups and chowders, appetizers, entrees, desserts and sides and salads, even a sustainable seafood category. Tickets, $15 can be pre-purchased at Key Largo Chamber of Commerce or at the door, located at Holiday Inn, mile marker 100, oceanside. 305.451.4747. www. keylargochamber.org/calendar.cfm. Crane Point Hammock Welcomes Veterans, 11/11. Free admission for veterans and active military. 9am5pm, explore the Museum, Wild Bird Center, walk the nature trails for a day steeped in Marathon’s history. Mile marker 50.5, bayside., 305.743.9100 or 743.3900, Email: audrey@cranepoint.net. www. cranepoint.net/.
PALM BEACH - www.palmbeachfl.com DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/ cityofdoral/ Social Fridays in Doral, 11/25, the 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. 8-11p.m. Various locations throughout Doral, FL 33178, 305.593.6725, ext. 70, www. cityofdoral.com.
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS Military Discounts and Great Savings Tips
www.armytimes.com/marketplace/ discounts/
Other great coupon resources include entertainment.com which sells a traditional coupon book for $35 with thousands of According to moneymatters.com, military dollars in discounts. Groupon offers a dealSoldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen have many opportunities to discount rates may not be the best rates of-the-day for local and national retailers save money while shopping, not always available especially when you’re dealing with and Troopswap provides a similar service in plain sight. Many retailers and service hotels. You may find that other discounted to members of the military community. establishments offer discounts for anyone rates are even cheaper, for example AAA, Troopswap was recently featured in estripes with a military ID, however many times it’s AARP discount, or other special promotional online www.stripes.com/news/army-vetsrates. So it’s important not to assume that bring-military-into-the-discount-deal-crazenot posted. with-troopswap-1.151958. Many discounts are at the manager’s or franchise’s discretion. The key tip from most military families is to “ask the cashier/manager” wherever you shop and have your military or dependent ID card ready to show. The convergence of advice from military websites and personal accounts is that military personnel and family members should ask about military discounts wherever they shop and don’t be shy about it. There are several great websites that tell where military personnel are finding the best deals. Some of these are below:
www.military-money-matters.com/ military- discounts.html www.4militaryfamilies.com/ militarydiscounts.htm http://lifelessonsmilitarywife.blogspot. com/2007/08/military-discounts-anyone.html
Don’t forget to take advantage of the great coupon apps available on smart phones. These apps feature electronic coupons most redeemable from your smart phone at the checkout. Query your smart phone app provider and find all the savings that are available through this new delivery method.
Many retailers and service establishments offer discounts for anyone with a military ID, however many times it’s not posted. the military rate is always the lowest – ASK! A few dollars spent on the Sunday newspaper can easily return tenfold in savings at the supermarket checkout. Local retailers like Wal-Mart and Publix extend their coupon policies to include acceptance of the coupons of their local competitors. These stores as well as Winn-Dixie and Sedanos publish weekly savings online.
This article would not be complete without mention of personal budgeting and planning. As members of the military community, we have great resources available to assist us in these efforts. If you need help, please consider reviewing the planning tools available at www. myarmyonesource.com, or request financial counseling from www.militaryonesource. com; or face-to-face at US Army GarrisonMiami from the Financial Readiness Program Manager, an accredited financial counselor. If you need help, please call 305.437.2645.
Free FICO scores at US Army Garrison-Miami Financial Readiness yields profound results There are great successes for service members and Families accessing free credit scores and reports at the U S Army Garrison-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 six 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
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.
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
The good news is that credit reports and credit score are manageable even for consumers who have experienced defaults, foreclosure or bankruptcy. For more information or to set up an appointment, please email Richard.Zimmelman@hq.southcom.mil or call 305.437.2645.
Military Emergency Relief Agency Scholarships The
MG James Ursano Scholarship Program is for dependent children of Soldiers (Active Duty, Retired and Deceased). Eligibility includes full-time undergraduate students, technical, or vocational institution accredited by the Department of Education. Funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, supplies or school room and board. Students may reapply each year and must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Other qualifications include that a student applying for 2012-2013 Academic Year (AY) must be under the age of 23 for the entire AY, an unmarried dependent child retired Soldier or a dependent child of a Soldier who died in either status. All Soldiers and students must be registered in DEERS. Army Emergency Relief (AER) also offers The AER Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP) for spouses of active duty and retired Soldiers, and widow(ers) of Soldiers who died either on active duty or in a retired status, and are residing in the United States and the Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program (OSEAP). For more information about these programs, please go to www.aerhq.org. The Navy–Marine Corps Relief Society, Air Force Aid Society and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance offer similar programs. For details on these programs application availability and deadlines, please visit www.nmcrs.org, www.afas.org, and/or www. cgmahq.org for details on these agency’s programs. Look for these applications now on the websites listed. Applications are due in the Spring 2012. Applications details and dates are listed on the agency websites.
POC: Financial Readiness Program Manager, 305.437.2645.
Transitioning?
military experience.
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 9–11:30am, USAGMiami, Army Community Service, Suite E2005. To register or for additional information contact Joe Pagan, Employment Readiness Program Manager, 305 437-2639, or E-mail joe.pagan@ hq.southcom.mil.
Transition Services If you plan to retire or leave the military the Transition Assistance Program is here to assist. Marketing Yourself for a Second Career is hosted annually by the Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program. It is a an upto-date, hard hitting and sharply focused seminar with a reputation as a “must attend” for those with three years or less from separation or retirement. This career transition presentation is given at more than 150 U.S. military bases worldwide by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). This year’s presentation will be conducted by MOAA’s Deputy Director for Officer Placement Service, COL (R) Dan Koslov (USAF). The seminar’s only intent is to inform military members how to plan for their military transition to civilian life and not to promote MOAA’s programs. The target audience is U. S. Southern Command officers, senior enlisted staff and noncommissioned officers retiring or separating from the military to civilian life. This 2 1/2 hour seminar will cover: . The competitive civilian job market . Perceptions civilian employers have regarding military personnel . Tips for strengthening resumes . Planning for and conducting successful interviews . Negotiating salary and benefits package . How to dress for success . Strategies for an effective job search . Identifying strengths and challenges arising from
The overall program consist of four days of briefs, instructions, and workshops to help ensure separating or retiring service members are better prepared to compete for positions in the private sector should they opt to do so after leaving the service. The program provides 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. The workshops are conducted by representatives of the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans’ Administration. Information on personal appraisal, career exploration, strategies for an effective job search, interviews, resumes, reviewing job offers, mock interviews, Federal Government Employment and resources will be provided. To register call 305.437.2639, or Email: joe. pagan@hq.southcom.mil.
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CALENDAR 2011 THROUGH 2012 Monday - Thursday, 8am - 4pm, US Army GarrisonMiami, Army Community Service, Suite 2005.
December 5-8, 2011, March 12-15, 2012, June 11-14, 2012, September 10-13, 2012.
WHAT’S UP IN FMWR ? 1st South Florida 5K Freedom Run
The PARK Festival was an event to recognize people, companies and organizations who LIVE THE CAUSE and PARK (Perform Acts of Random Kindness).
On Saturday, September 10, the City of Doral in collaboration with PARK Project presented the 1st South Florida 5K Freedom Run & PARK Festival. This historic event commemorated the lives lost during the 9-11 attacks and solemnly observed its' 10th anniversary. It provided a fun opportunity for the entire community to run, jog and walk alongside military, veterans and first responders in appreciation of their sacrifices and commitment to service.
More than 600 people participated in the event that began at JC Bermudez Park and ran through USSOUTHCOM.
Team SOUTHCOM won first place in the team division! Congratulations also go to: Brandon Dragone first place for the Male 20-29 division. Aisha hapirokinghorn first place for Female 20-29 division.
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he SOUTHCOM Basketball team participated in the First Annual Battle of the Beaches Basketball Tournament, Saturday September 24 at the Miami Springs Community Center. The tournament was organized by Lt. Raul " Chewy" Martinez of the Miami-Dade Police Department to support P.O.A.T (Police Officer Assistance Trust), which supports family members of fallen officers in the line of duty. Picture #1 L-R Coach Kelvin Scott, Claude Adams, Ronald Flanders, Lazaros, Reyes, Rick Burton, Rasheed Black, Kayin Liddie, Fadji Kumapley, Aisha, Shapiro Kinghorn, Marcus Salters.
Many thanks to our Annual Sponsors, SAIC and Terremark Worldwide. for their invaluable support of Family and MWR events. The Department of Defense does not endorse the sponsors
Photos by Angelique Williams
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GOING GREEN Ways Kids Can Go Green by Suzanna Didier, Demand Media
Kids want to go green, too. They hear adults talking about caring for the planet, and they want to do their part. This is where parents, teachers and youth leaders can step in and get kids started on an earth-friendly path. In their book, “The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth,” authors Sophie and John Javna make the point that eco-friendly living needs to become the norm. There are many activities that will help instill this idea early while allowing your children to be directly involved in shrinking your household’s carbon footprint. (See References 1) Step 1: Empower them. Kids need to know that their efforts matter. This is where you do the research. You might be surprised to find small steps that lead to big changes. For instance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that if every household replaced just one incandescent light with an Energy Star--approved bulb, the energy saved would provide light to three million homes for one year. Share these types of easily illustrated facts with your kids to help them draw connections between their activities and the big picture. (See References 2) Step 2: Buy toys that last. As the authors of “The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth” point out, toys don’t come from toy stores; they are made of resources taken from the earth, and these resources are finite. Next time you take your child shopping for a friend’s gift, rate the toys on whether they are built to last or destined to quickly end up in the trash heap. (See References 1) Step 3: Choose eco-friendly art supplies. Most crayons contain petroleum, which is nonrenewable, and most markers have chemicals in them like ethanol and toluene that are bad for kids to inhale. Buy beeswax crayons and waterbased markers, paint and glue. Use recycled paper or scrap paper --- from junk mail to discarded wrapping paper --- for crafts. (See References 1) Step 4: Reduce trash. In 2009, the United States generated 243 million tons of waste, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Use towels and dishrags instead of paper towels.
Reuse plastic bags, rather than buying new ones. Pack waste-free lunches --- invest in reusable lunchboxes and beverage containers, make fresh food instead of relying on prepackaged snacks, and pack all items in reusable baggies or containers. (See References 3)
Step 3: Glue the CD pieces to the old picture frame using a hot glue gun. Try to cover the entire frame with pieces of the CDs; you may need to cut customized pieces to fit odd-shaped areas. If your children are too young to handle a glue gun, have them choose where the pieces go while you attach them.
Step 5: Take time to reflect. Once a week talk with your children about their experiences in reducing their carbon footprint. Find out what they learned and if they are ready to add another task to this effort. Identify areas for further research, and ask them to enter their reflections in a journal --- made of recycled paper, of course.
Step 4: Add additional decorations such as scrap ribbon, sequins and buttons to the covered frame. To add some color, paint certain pieces of the CD mosaic with a nontoxic acrylic paint thinned with a little water.
References “The New 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth”; Sophie Javna and John Javna; 2009 Energy Star: Light Bulbs - http://www.energystar. gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product. showProductGroup&pgw_code=LB U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Reduce & Reuse - http://www.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/rrr/ reduce.htm - http://www.epa.gov/wastes/conserve/ rrr/reduce.htm USDA: Don’t Throw That Out! - http://www.ars. usda.gov/is/kids/soil/story3/trash.htm Resource Earthworks Group: Kids Can Save the Earth http://www.50simplekids.com/
Fun Green Crafts for Kids by Amy A. Whittle, Demand Media Green crafts show kids creative methods for reusing common household items. and with reused materials, crafting projects remain budgetfriendly. Encourage kids to collect scraps from other projects and store them in a craft box for future use. Even items such as old clothing, food packaging and discarded office supplies can provide the basis for crafts. Add green items such as nontoxic paints, dyes and glues to your craft box to complete projects.
Mosaic Picture Frame Step 1: Paint an old picture frame with nontoxic acrylic paint and a paintbrush. Let the frame dry completely before continuing. Step 2: Cut apart old CDs into small rectangular pieces using scissors. Be sure to wear safety glasses when completing this step. If you have young kids, you may want to complete this step for them.
Denim Pillow
Step 1: Cut a leg off of a discarded pair of jeans with a pair of sharp scissors. Remove any hem at the bottom of the leg. Cut the remaining denim from the discarded jeans into 1-inch-by-4-inch scraps. Step 2: Trim the leg to create the desired length of the pillow. Try to isolate an area on the leg that is in good condition and has two parallel seams. Step 3: Turn the leg inside out and stitch across one end using a sewing machine or needle and thread. Step 4: Stuff the pillow with the denim scraps. Sew the other end of the pillow together using a needle and thread with a thimble to prevent pinpricks. Step 5: Add scraps of ribbon, fabric, buttons and other items to decorate the denim pillow. Kids can also apply nontoxic fabric paint after all of the other decorations have been applied. References “Cool Crafts with Old CDs: Green Projects for Resourceful Kids”; Carol Sirrine; 2010 “Cool Crafts with Old Jeans: Green Projects for Resourceful Kids”; Carol Sirrine; 2010 Reprinted with permission from National Geographic’s Green Guide, www.thegreenguide.com.
Dr. Francisco Brizuela, School Liaison Officer Our School Support Services/ School Liaison Office served 258 families during this past summer, placing a total of 57 K-12 Military Children in “A” grade schools and charter schools throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Our office has a 100% placement success rate with a customer satisfaction level of 100%. Our children enjoyed using our free online tutoring services through www.tutor.com. Please, visit our
external link at www.cys-miami-webs.com for further information. Contact your School Liaison Officer, Dr. Francisco Brizuela at 305.437.2225 or francisco.brizuela@hq.southcom.mil
would be the best time. Mary Ortiz, Volunteer Coordinator, took me under her wing as the ACS Volunteer Supervisor. I’m eager to learn and take on new responsibilities.
If you would like to volunteer, make an appointment with me or stop by the volunteer office. I can provide information about volunteer opportunities and provide a volunteer orientation. Let me The Volunteer Program is located in the introduce Installation Services Center, Suite E2005. The myself to you. telephone number is 305.437.2173. I can assist My name is you with registering as a volunteer and help Julie Varela, identify a rewarding volunteer opportunity. For and I’m the newly arrived spouses, the Volunteer Program can new Army assist in setting you up with a zip code group in C o m mu n i t y Doral, Broward County or Homestead. If you want Service (ACS) to contact the zip code coordinators yourself, call Vo l u n t e e r the Family Support front desk at 305.437.2665. Supervisor. I grew up in Germany where I met my If your child has service learning and volunteer husband who was stationed in Schweinfurt. We service requirements for graduation, the Volunteer moved to Miami at the end of 2003 and I enjoy Program can assist you with that as well. Stop by living here. I have a Bachelors degree in Physical the office and let me show you how much fun it is Therapy and transitioned into Administrative to help other people. Assistant positions four years ago.
MEET JULIE VARELA, VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
I always wanted to do volunteer work and since I’m not employed at the moment, I thought now
SPOUSES CORNER WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO ACS? SPOUSE NEEDED TO COORDINATE the HIALEAH ZIP CODE GROUP!
USSOUTHCOM Community Information Meeting (SCCIM) Zip Code Group Coordinators disseminate information from the SCCIM to the zip code groups. All spouses are encouraged to submit concerns/issues to your area zip code coordinator. The purpose is to share ideas and make living in South Florida an enriching experience. Meetings: 10am, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Installation Services Center ACS Conference Room. For more information, call 305.437.2665.
Zip Code Groups DORAL, CORAL GABLES, MIAMI LAKES, NORTH MIAMI, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Eva Raquel Cool, 305.510.4875, lotusflower_0308@ yahoo.com; Mayra Marvil, mmarvil@earthlink.net, 305.593.2002; doralzipcode@yahoo.com HIALEAH, coordinator needed, please call 305.437.2665 KENDALL, HAMMOCKS, PINECREST, PALMETTO BAY, surrounding areas. Diana Pateras, 305.799.2624 BROWARD COUNTY, Sabrina Bowman, scott_bowman1969@ yahoo.com; Nila Mistry, nilamistry1@yahoo.com HOMESTEAD & SOCSOUTH, Kris Rodriguez, sirkesojerdna@ hotmail.com; Fatima Bissonnette, fatimabissonnette@yahoo.com; socsouthfamily@yahoogroups.com
Coordinators d i s s e m i n at e i n fo rm at i o n from the m o n t h ly Southcom C o m mu n i t y I n fo rm at i o n M e e t i n g (SCCIM) to spouses in their zip code area and present ideas, issues or concerns to the SCCIM. Zip code groups can organize and meet in a variety of ways, from monthly information socials to web groups, depending on the desires of the members. Programs such as music play group, 9/11 GI Bill briefing and the recent “Evening with TRICARE” are examples of recent collaborations between Army Community Service and zip code groups. New spouses are identified during Service Member in-processing but if you are interested in becoming involved in a group in your area, starting a group, or interested in coordinating, please call Vickie DuBois, at 305.437.2644.
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 Administration - Vilma Lesesne, vilma.lesesne@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: Erik Vidal, erik.vidal@hq.southcom.mil; 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; Juan “John” Ayala, 305.437.0123
Alci Montero, alci.montero@hq.southcom.mil; Kevin Ruvalcaba, kevin.ruvalcaba@hq.southcom.mil; Joshua Corraliza, joshua.corraliza@hq.southcom.mil
Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, mary.ortiz@hq.southcom. mil
Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services)
ADCO, Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs - Guy W. Drab, guy.drab@hq.southcom. mil, 305.437.3078 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
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 - Franisco Brizuela, francisco.brizuela@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 - Roxana Acosta, roxanna.acosta@ 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
Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP)
USAG-M Public Affairs - Arthur McQueen, arthur.mcqueen@hq.southcom.mil
05.437.2685
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
December 10 SEA WORLD ORLANDO Adults $79, Children $69 November 19 DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS Adults $85, Children $75
January 14 SEA WORLD ORLANDO Adults $80, Children $70
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 ITRO, 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.
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-MIAMI Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation 9301 NW 33rd Street Doral, Florida 33172-1202