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November/December 2012
15th Anniversary Party! 1
SPOTLIGHT: 15th ANNIVERSARY PARTY
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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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CDC 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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Photos by Art McQueen and Arthurlyn ‘Mitch’ Mitcham
Many thanks to the sponsors of the 15th Anniversary Party held on September 21! SAIC, Terremark, Eagle Brands, Hotel Sofitel and The McDonald Company The Department of Defense does not endorse the sponsors.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER
21 - Dave Ramsey FPU: Real Estate and Mortgages, Wednesday, 11:30am-1:30pm, ACS Classroom
1 - Dave Ramsey PFU: Of Mice and Mutual Funds, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom
22 Thanksgiving, Thursday
6 - Teacher Planning Day, Miami-Dade & Broward, Tuesday, 6am-6pm, School Age Center Household Budgeting, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
Turkey Trot 5k/10k, 7:30am, Tropical Park 23 - Training Holiday, Friday
8 - Dave Ramsey FPU: From Fruition to Tuition, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm, ACS Classroom
CDC Closed
9 - Training Holiday, Friday
27 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8-11am, ACS Classroom
9 - Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament, Orangebrook Country Club
28 - First Term Finance, Thursday, 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom
12 - Veteran’s Day, Monday
Army Emergency Relief (AER) Command Brief, 1010-1030, ACS Classroom
13 - Real World Retirement Planning, Tuesday, 1-2pm,
29 - Dave Ramsey FPU: The Great Misunderstanding, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm, ACS Classroom
8-9 - Wounded Warrior Softball, Tropical Park 8-16 - Chanukah 11 - Raise Your Credit Score and Liquidate Debt, Tuesday, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom 24 - Training Holiday, Monday CDC Closed 26-28 - CDC Winter Camp, School Age Center 25 - Christmas, Tuesday 31 - New Year’s Eve, Training Holiday, Monday CDC Closed
JANUARY, 2013 1 - New Year’s Day, Tuesday 2-4 - CDC Winter Camp, School Age Center
ACS Classroom
30 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9-4
8 - Miami-Dade County Public Schools 101 - How to Navigate the System, Tuesday, 10-11:30am, ACS Classroom
14 - PCS & Entitlements Workshop, Wednesday, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom
DECEMBER
Road to Successful Car Buying, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
Deadline to pay for Magic Kingdom Trip, Adults $88/Children $78, COB
5 - Parent Advisory Meeting, Wednesday, 121pm, Child Development Center Training Room
10 - TSP Pay Yourself First, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom
15 - Dave Ramsey FPU: Working in Your Strengths, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm, ACS Classroom
Deadline to pay for trip to Sea World, Adults $80/Children $70
15 - Budgeting 101, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
Thanksgiving Lunch, 11am - 12:30pm, Child Development Center
7 - Winter Fest, Friday, 10-11am, Child Deveopment Center
17 - Trip to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Saturday
8 - Trip to Sea World, Saturday
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
17 - First Term Finance, Thursday, 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom 18 - Training Holiday Teacher Planning Day Miami-Dade & Broward, 6am-6pm, School Age Center 21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday 22 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8-11am, ACS Classroom 23 - Army Emergency Relief (AER) Command Brief, Wednesday, 1010-1030, ACS Classroom 24 - PCS & Entitlements Workshop, Thursday, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom 25 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9am-4pm
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 Leisure Travel Services Office - Installation Services Center, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, 305.437.1595
26 - Publix Tropical 5k, Saturday, 7:30am, Watson Island 31 - Real World Retirement Planning, Thursday, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA? BROWARD - www.sunny.org/visitors/events/ Music & Dancing Under The Stars, through Dec 26, Hollywood Beach Theatre, East of A1A at Johnson St. and the ocean, 7:309pm, 954-921-3404, free. Broadwalk Friday Fest, through December 28, Hollywood Beach Theatre, East of A1A at Johnson St. and the ocean, 7-9pm, 954.924.2980, free. Broward County Fair, Nov 15-25, Annual Broward County tradition with midway, free concerts, entertainment, art/ music contests, pageants, the Great American Frontier Show, Belmont Magic Show, a petting zoo and more attractions. Hundreds of animal exhibits, student exhibits, horticulture displays, fair food and more. For all ages. Visit www.browardfair.org often for the most current money-saving specials. City Center, 10300 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 954.922.2224. F l o r i d a B l u e gre e n : Wildnight For Wildlife. Nov 17. Brought to you by the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, it will be a Wild Night for Wildlife! Party cowboy-style with great folks, good food and drink, live entertainment, and a silent auction. Green Glades Ranch, Weston, 5pm, 850.922.1066. www.floridabluegreen.com/. Christmas On Las Olas, November 27, Las Olas Blvd., free. An evening with the feeling of Christmas past. snow mountain, carolers and skating rink. www.lasolasboulevard. com/christmas-on-las-olas/. Orchid Festival, Dec 1-2, 9:30am-4:30pm, $10 members/$12 non-members. Orchids, Exotics, Gourmet Food Trucks, Libations, Gardening Lectures, Cooking Demos, Kid’s Corner with Cycler the Robot, Orchid Displays and Silent Auction, Farmer’s Market and More! Bonnet House, 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, 954.563.5393. www.bonnethouse.org/news/orchid-festival/. Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade, December
8. free. Evening parade along the famed Broadwalk with bands, clowns, floats, and more. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, 954.921.3404, www.visithollywoodfl.org/events.aspx.
Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade, Dec 9. Annual event that starts in Pompano Beach, runs through Lighthouse Point and Hillsboro Beach before ending at Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge in Deerfield Beach. Starts at Lake Santa Barbara at 6pm. Intracoastal Waterway, 954.941.2940, free, www. pompanobeachchamber.com/yearly-events/ holiday-boat-parade. MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches. com/visitors/calendar.aspx Wings Over Homestead Air Show, Nov 3-4. J aw - d r o p p i n g precision aerobatics will be highlighted against a backdrop of jet sound as the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels headline an all-star list of performers at the Homestead Air Reserve Base “Wings Over Homestead” air show. FREE event open to the public 9 am5pm. Homestead Air Reserve Base, 29050 Coral Sea Blvd., Homestead, FL 33039, 305.224.7469, www.wingsoverhomestead. com/. Gables Gallery Night, 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, 33134, 305.444.4493.
together, find inspiration to create works of art, and participate in hands-on activities led by education staff. 1-4 p.m. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130, 305.375.3000, www.miamiartmuseum.org/.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS - www.miamidade.gov/parks/ calendar.asp MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys. com/calendarofevents/ Coral Restoration Workshop, Nov 8-11, Become a citizen scientist and join a coral restoration program. Learn the importance of coral health, corals’ function in marine ecosystems and help protect this resource in the Florida Keys in a hands-on way. Scuba-certified participants go on a working dive at the coral nursery, an orientation dive at some of the completed restoration projects and two dives to plant corals on the new restoration site. Accommodations packages at Amoray Dive Resort available. 305.451.3595; 800.4.AMORAY, amoraydive@ amoray.com. Key West “Bight’ Before Christmas” H o l i d a y Celebration, Nov 21 - Dec 31. Live holiday music, games for the kids, holiday cheer and a chance for photos with Santa highlight this event along the historic harbor walk linking colorful seaport restaurants, bars and businesses at the Key West Bight. Created as a gift to the community, 305.304. 2633, www.keywestchristmas.org/.
Coconut Grove First Saturday Gallery Stroll Sept. 1. Every 1st Saturday of the month, explore the galleries of Coconut Grove from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Downtown Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove, 33133, 305.445.3864. www. PALM BEACH - www.palmbeachfl.com artcircuits.com. DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/ Free Fridays at The Wolfsonian, Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6-9pm. Exhibition Social Fridays in Doral, free Doral Trolley tours at 6pm. 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, stops at various entertainment and culinary businesses of Doral, showcasing the 33139, 305.535.2645, www.wolfsonian.org. nightlife of the city, free. The route includes Miami Art Museum - Second Saturdays Are stops at the city’s hotels, where trolley route Free For Families, Nov 10, Dec 8. Drop in maps are available listing other Social Friday on the second Saturday of every month to points of interest. 8-11pm. Various locations enjoy fun, interactive programs. Families throughout Doral, FL 33178, 305.593.6725, of all ages explore Miami Art Museum ext. 70, www.cityofdoral.com.
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS Have You Considered Attending a Virtual Military Job Fair?
4. Start Networking – At this stage, the action begins with only a few minutes to present your text-based conversation. Normally you will have A Virtual Job Fair is another approach for between 7 to 8 minutes. Suggest you do not marketing your skills and abilities by using text- wait for the recruiter to chat. Introduce yourself based conversations to merge job seekers with immediately. potential employers in an effective, timely, and efficient approach. Candidates could research 5. Rate the Conversation – After the chat a companies registered to participate in the event, rating screen normally pops up. Do not forget view their announced job opportunities, meet to take this opportunity to rate the event, using text chats with recruiters, taking notes on administer notes, and remember to click on what transpires, and conducting a follow-up with the “Update” button to save the information for future reference. your contact after the event. Go to www.corporategray.com and follow these steps: 1. Register for the Event – Once a Virtual Military Job Fair is located click on their site to register on the “Internet”. It is here that you will provide your contact information and upload your resume.
Employment Readiness Program Transition Advice Social Media is being used by recruiters. Transitioning service members and spouses should use it too! Why? Social Media is a powerful tool intended to get noticed, get connected, and gain opportunities! It is rapidly becoming the way of the future for recruiting qualified job seekers by recruiters filling jobs through their social networks and social media. Recently Jobvite located at http://recruiting. jobvite.com/resources/index-social-recruiting. php conducted a survey on social recruiting and found that 92% of recruiters utilize or plan to begin using social media for recruiting. Recruiters query social media sites by using keywords for identifying skills and experience their job listing or hiring managers are seeking.
By increasing your visibility on sites, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook, you increase your chances of becoming noticed. Ensure that you load your social media profile with plenty 2. Enter the Event Lobby – This page is intended of key words that describe your hard and solid to lead you to the Event Lobby. You could access (transferable) skills. This well orchestrated this anytime prior to conducting research on approach is intended to increase the likelihood participating companies in preparation for of your profile popping up in a recruiter’s search. meeting with them, browse jobs, or include 6. Follow-up after the Event – Use the Of all the social media being used LinkedIn was a message to a recruiter if you’re not able to “Dashboard” to review your connections. It will considered nearly universal among recruiters. participate. It is also the place to conduct follow- serve as your event summary during and after Therefore if you only have time to select one attending the Virtual Military Job Fair. up after the event if necessary. site consider using LinkedIn. 3. Join a Booth – Booths are accessed by entering through the Event Lobby. You’ll see the expected wait time for each booth and the number of recruiters online for each company. Once you click “Join” you’ll be put in a queue to chat with a recruiter. You may be asked to verify your registration information upon joining a booth.
7. To review a connection – click on the connection’s image. You can browse the connection’s information and the entire chat transcript. Follow-up with them from your Dashboard, and if you asked for contact information during the chat, this will be in the transcript. If not, look the connection up on LinkedIn!
For additional information on how social media is rapidly changing how those seeking employment are hired, consider visiting the Employment Readiness Program at Army Community Service (ACS), or simply taking a few moments to checkout a book from our extensive professional “Career Library” by contacting joe.pagan@ hq.southcom.mil or calling 305 437-2639.
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS Transition Assistance Program 3-6 December
the process. The new procedures will be bolstered later this year when the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act is implemented November 20th for all military services.
All military members must complete a required Department of Defense Pre-Separation Brief DD2648 (AC) or DD2648-1 (RC). This information is available by visiting: www.acap.army.mil/. Select Ft. Stewart, GA as your nearest military installation when administering the brief and call the 1-800-325-4715 to speak with an ACAP Counselor for an Initial Counseling (IC) and release of your official electronically signed brief along with an Individual Development Plan (IDP) that will be sent to your e-mail address.
U.S. Army Garrison-Miami (USAG-M) does not have an Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP) as in traditional military installations, yet offers a four day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) quarterly to assist military member and spouses Military members must now participate in a serving with U.S. Southern Command and those The next Transition Assistance Program will be transition program prior to leaving active duty located within South Florida on a space available held December 3rd through 6th in the Installation service. An execution order requiring them to basis. Services Center Army Community Service make use of the services is in force throughout Classroom, 8am to 4pm. As a matter of policy, the Department of Defense. Information on personal appraisal, career former service members may attend TAP exploration, strategies for an effective job search, Workshops on a space available basis. The order, which implements a directive issued interviews, resumes, reviewing job offers, mock last year by Army Secretary John McHugh, interviews, federal government employment, To register, call 305.437.2665/2639 or e-mail joe. further requires that transition processing begin Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) and pagan@hq.southcom.mil. at least 12 months before a Soldier leaves active resources will be provided. duty and that the Soldier’s commander oversee
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER NEWS Teacher Planning Day Camp Parents: CYS Services will be offering Teacher Planning Day Camp for school-age children, grades Kindergarten to 6th grade, on the following Teacher Planning Days: Sep 26, Oct 26 , Nov 6 , Jan 18 , Feb 1 , Mar 22.
School Age Center Winter Camp December 26-28 2012 January 2-4 2013 USAG-Miami School Age Center will be offering a full-day program for school age children which provides recreational and developmental activities during their winter vacation. Activities may include individual and group games, science projects, arts & crafts, and technology. Children must be registered. For more information please call 305.437.1281.
Care will be offered at the Child Development Center. Space is provided on first-come firstserve basis, so register your child while spaces are available. Children must be registered at the facility prior to attendance. For more information please contact Ms. Walker or Ms. Treminio, 305.437.1281/1283.
brought parents and children to U.S. Army Garrison-Miami who expressed their gratitude in multiple ICE comments. Members of several groups came together to make this event a success: Partners: Operation HomeFront Florida: Ms. Simone Velasquez Hoover, President, Ms. Megan Moye, Director of Development. Verizon Volunteers: Diana Guerrero, Eric Harbaugh, AJ Fasano, Natalia Perez, Lou Romero, Kevin Horton, Brad Carsten, Faisal Rehman, Heather Sessions.
Back to school brigade distributes backpacks to military families
Child and Youth Services staff: Mary Gomez, Joyce Kennedy, Vesta Wilhoite, Marcus Brewer, Dr. Francisco Brizuela.
CYS Services, School Support Services and Operation H o m e Fro n t F l o r i d a coordinated the second annual “Back-To-School Brigade� event Photo by Art McQueen on 13 August. One hundred forty military families were provided backpacks containing needed school supplies. The event
Teen Volunteers: Larry Collins, Matthew Medina. This project exemplifies one of the many effective community p a r t n e rs h i p s between US Army GarrisonMiami and community organizations and illustrates how our installation thrives in the fulfillment of its mission.
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Freedom run and PARK Festival winners Saturday, September 8th, 62 SOUTHCOM members participated in the 2nd annual 5K Freedom Run and PARK Festival at JC Bermudez Park. The Freedom Run and PARK festival is a unique community-building and philanthropic event to REMEMBER, HONOR & CELEBRATE our American Heroes. The entire South Florida community was invited to run, jog or walk alongside our military, veterans and first responders through the UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND HEADQUARTERS. Race numbers, timing tags, t-shirts and finish line commemorative medals were presented to all participants. Congratulations to SOUTHCOM Winners:
1st place Female age group 15-19 Dominque Bullock (SFC Fuller’s daughter) Male age group 20-24 3rd place IS3 Roberto Esparza Female age group 20-24 2nd place Abagail Shapiro (sister of Sgt Shapiro) Male age group 25-29 2nd place IS2 Daniel Reuter
Female age group 50-54 3rd place MGen Joe DiSalvo Male age group 25-29 1st place Sgt Katie Kuiper Male age group 35-39 1st place Alex Martinez Female age group 45-49 2nd place Dolores Fernandez (Family and MWR Fitness Center!)
GOING GREEN
The Positives & Negatives of Energy-Saving Light Bulbs LED Energy Saving Lighting by Beth Berry, Demand Media
by Rachel Steffan, Demand Media
The most commonly used energy-saving light bulb is the compact fluorescent light (CFL). Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are increasing in popularity, but their high costs are often prohibitive for the average household. CFLs offer substantial energy savings to their users. But they have their drawbacks, too --- for example, some question the safety of CFLs due to the their potentially toxic contents. A closer look at the benefits and drawbacks of CFLs can help you determine the best option for you.
Low-powered LED (light-emitting diode) lights in exit signs and computer power buttons and on video cameras are a familiar sight. Newer, highpowered LEDs are bright enough to illuminate a room, and they are so efficient that the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that LEDs could reduce the amount of electricity used for lighting by up to 33 percent by 2027. (See References 1) Changing as few as five light bulbs in your fixtures to Energy Star qualified LED bulbs can also reduce your energy usage by 75 percent while providing vastly increased product life.
Advantages CFLs offer dramatic energy savings over incandescents. They last up to 10 times longer, use roughly 75 percent less energy each day and produce 90 percent less heat. An average CFL will illuminate for 1,667 days, whereas a typical incandescent bulb will only last approximately 167 days. These factors combined add up to a savings of about $105 over the life of the CFL. (See References 1) Disadvantages CFLs contain mercury. Each bulb contains an average of 4 milligrams of mercury sealed within glass tubing. In comparison, many thermometers contain about 500 milligrams of mercury. Mercury can be toxic if you are exposed to high doses. Arguments against CFLs stem from concerns about exposure to mercury when CFLs break, both for municipal workers who handle trash and may come in contact with large amounts of broken bulbs, and for the potential environmental threat of thousands of discarded CFLs in landfills. (See References 3) Additionally, some CFLs emit a bluish light that is less desirable than the white or yellow light from incandescents.
Energy Efficiency Energy Star labeled LED bulbs use only one-fourth of the electricity needed to illuminate an incandescent bulb of comparable brightness (see References 2). LEDs emit light directionally, so less light --- and energy --is wasted by being directed at the ceiling or the back of a lighting fixture. Additionally, LEDs release very little of the energy they use as heat, and that which is released is trapped in a heat sink under the light-producing diode array. In the summertime, waste heat from lighting fixtures increases your air conditioning load. (See References 1) Types of LED Lighting All LEDs contain one or more semiconductor chips mounted on a heat sink inside a lens. By mounting the chip or chips on a circuit board, they can be programmed to do different things, like turning on and off at a certain time or working with a dimmer switch. LED arrays can be placed directly inside a specialized lighting fixture or architectural component, or they may be packaged inside a light bulb to work in standard light fixtures. (See References 1)
Further Considerations Most of the mercury released into the environment comes from the utilization of coal to generate electricity. A typical CFL will avoid approximately three times as much in mercury emissions through its electricity savings than it would release if disposed of in a landfill. (See References 3) Additionally, improvements are being made to increase the light quality of CFLs, and many models now mimic incandescents in shape, brightness, color of light and features --- some CFLs are even compatible with dimmer switches. (See References 1)
Light Color The color of light is measured on the Kelvin scale, with lower numbers denoting yellow light and higher numbers denoting white or bluish light. Indoor residential LED lights are available to match the color of incandescent bulbs (2,700 to 3,000K), often called warm white or soft white light, up to a slightly cooler white color recommended for work areas like kitchens (3,500K). Portable LED desk lamps go as high as 5,000K, a bluish-white color that mimics natural light and is good for reading. (See References 3)
Proper CFL Disposal CFLs should be handled with care to avoid breakage. If they do break, follow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recommendations for safe cleanup and proper disposal. The best end-of-life option for CFLs is to recycle them. Most city sanitation departments accept CFLs through their hazardous-waste collection programs. Alternatively, some local retailers have in-store recycling drop-off boxes. (See References 4)
Comparison to CFLs LED lighting uses a comparable amount of electricity to compact fluorescent bulbs, with both using about 25 percent of the power needed to light an incandescent bulb. However, LEDs last about 50 percent longer than CFLs, meaning fewer raw materials are needed to manufacture replacements (see References 2, 4). In addition, LEDs contain no mercury, a toxic element found in small amounts inside CFLs. Unlike CFLs, which can fail suddenly, LEDs tend to become gradually dimmer over time, giving the user plenty of warning when it’s time to replace them. (See References 5)
References U.S. Department of Energy: How Compact Fluorescents Compare With Incandescents Energy Star: CFL Savings Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory; Compact Fluorescent Lights; Barry Fritz; August 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Recycling and Disposal After a CFL Burns Out Resources U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Recycling and Disposal After a CFL Burns Out Energy Star: CFL Buyers Guide
References Energy Star: Learn About LEDs Energy Star: Save Energy at Home Energy Star: LED Light Bulbs for Consumers Energy Star: Frequent Questions --- What Color Light Does Energy Star Qualified LED Lighting Come In? Energy Star: Frequently Asked Questions --- Information on Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury”; November 2010 Energy Star: Lighting Strategies; August 2009 Reprinted with permission from National Geographic’s Green Guide www.thegreenguide.com.
SPOUSES CORNER WANT TO CONTRIBUTE to ACS?
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
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.
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 Special Events/BOSS - Community Recreation Manager Stephen Ondriezek 305.437.2627 stephen.ondriezek@hq.southcom.mil Leisure Travel Services - Eric Ruiz, 305.437.1595 eric.ruiz@hq.southcom.mil; Jenny Livesey, jenny.livesey@ hq.southcom.mil Fitness Center 305.437.0123/0124 Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, jill.hauser@hq.southcom.mil Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, Francisco.same1@ 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; Alci Montero, alci.montero@hq.southcom.mil; Kevin Ruvalcaba, kevin. ruvalcaba@hq.southcom.mil
Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) 305.437.1141 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
Family Programs
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
305.437.2665
Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois, vickie.dubois@us.army.mil Administration - Fred Weddington, fred.weddington1@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 - Vacant Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, mary.ortiz@hq.southcom.mil
USSOUTHCOM
Clinic Office hours: 0730-1630
For appointments call 305.437.3559 Services TRICARE enrolled members TRICARE Service Centers 1.800.444.5445 Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa Locka Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Dr. Woodrow Wilson 305.437.0519 woodrow.wilson3@us.army.mil Family Counseling Center 305.437.3086 Housing Referral 305.437.2642 Education Service 305.437.2287 Carlson Wagonlit 1.800.579.6681
LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US - FAMILY & MWR TRIPS
November 17 DISNEY’S MAGIC KINGDOM Adults $88/Children $78 December 8 SEA WORLD 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 Leisure Travel Services Office, 305. 437.1595.
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