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September/October 2016
SPOTLIGHT ON IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR 1 SPOTLIGHT ON THE COMMUNITY FAIR 2 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 3 WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA 5 FAMILY SUPPORT NEWS 8 WHAT’S UP IN FAMILY & MWR 10 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER NEWS 11 ACS DIRECTOR’S CORNER / SPOUSES’ CORNER / WHO’S WHO
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n 5 August, the United States Army Garrison-Miami (USAG-Miami) hosted the 2nd annual community fair, which was themed “It’s A Family Affair.” The community fair is an event designed to welcome newly-arrived service members and their Families and to inform them of all the programs and services provided by USAG-Miami and the surrounding area. This year, we had approximately 68 venders, 20 sponsors and donors, and about 1300 participants, which made the event a huge success. It truly was, “A Family Affair,” as free train rides, demonstrations and static displays from the Miami-Dade Police Special Response Team, K-9 Unit and bomb squad robot, free food samplings, door prizes, school supplies give-away, exercise demonstrations and a youth orchestra all made for a great day of fun for the entire family. Several outside agencies that provide support to military members and their Families participated. The City of Doral provided information on the amenities available and new parks that will provide even more recreational opportunities for our customers and their Families. Door prize winners were: Two Katana Swords Josh Boone; Two tickets to Million Dollar Quartet at Actor’s Playhouse - Crystal Riberro; and a gift card to Dolphin Mall - Melissa Erte, Special thanks to all the volunteers that helped make this a truly awesome event. Our next big event is OKTOBERFEST, September 30!
Cabo Flats, Chick-fil-A in Doral, First Command Financial, FR Industries, Gilchrist Law Firm, Keyes Company, Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami Airport West, Hilton Miami Airport, Intercontinental at Doral, The McDonald Team, MIA Beer Company, Ocean Bank, Spine & Sport, Toku Kan Martial Arts School, USAA, VanDyk Mortgage, Vita Coco Coconut Water, William Automotive, 8800 Doral Apartments. The Department of Defense does not endorse the sponsors. We are especially grateful to all of our wonderful sponsors for their tremendous support;
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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2 - Miami Tour, 9am - 4pm
12 - Civilian vs. Federal Government Resume, 9am - 12pm, ACS Classroom
9 - Civilian vs. Federal Government Resume, 9am - 12pm, ACS Classroom
5 - Labor Day, Child Development Center (CDC) and Fitness Center closed
10 - Newcomer Orientation, 8:30am 3:45pm, ACS Classroom 22 - Interview Techniques/Mock Interviews, 9am - 12pm, ACS Classroom
8 - Newcomer Orientation, 8:30am - 4pm, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom
24 - Thanksgiving Holiday. CDC and Fitness Center closed.
20 - Spouse Symposium (S2) 9:30am 12:30pm, Conference Center of the Americas (CCA,) and 6:30 - 9:30pm, US Army Garrison-Miami (USAG-M) Conference Room
13 - Newcomer Orientation, 8:30am - 3:45pm, ACS Classroom
22 - Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day Open House, 10am - 12pm, ACS Classroom
27 - Interview Techniques/Mock Interviews, 9am - 12pm, ACS Classroom
Investing Basics, 1 - 2pm, ACS Classroom
28 - Miami Tour, 9am - 3:30 pm
25 - Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day 30 - Oktoberfest, 11:30am - 2:30pm, Fitness Center 25 - CDC closed
Classes and Events For more information or to register, go to the MWR website: http://miami.armymwr.com
Calendars http://miami.armymwr.com/us/ miami/monthly-calendars/
WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA? BROWARD - www.sunny.org/events/ ArtsPark Movie Night, every Friday, 8-10pm. Artspark At Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020, 954.921.3500. Free, http://hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx. A family friendly flick each week. Lawn seating. Bring a blanket or a beach chair. 954.921.3500 Broadwalk Friday Fest, every Friday, 7:30-9pm, Charnow Park / Garfield Community Center, 300 Connecticut St., Hollywood, FL 33019, 954.921.3404, free, http://www.hollywoodfl. org/Calendar.aspx.
inspired by works on view. Led by PAMM Teaching Artists, this program facilitates interactive and engaging museum experiences with an emphasis on an intergenerational learning experience. Share your creation on social media using the hashtag #MadeAtPAMM. Free and open to the public. Admission is free every first Thursday, 10am-9pm. Space is limited. First come, first served. http://www. pamm.org/calendar/2016/05/made-pamm.
Funtastic Fridays for Kids, every Friday, 5-8pm, Artspark At Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020, 954.921.3500, PAMM Third Thursday evenings from 6-10pm, http://www.hollywoodfl.org/Calendar.aspx. free, for live music presented by Poplife, happy hour drink, and food specials and art-making. Dream Car Classic Car Active U.S. Military free with ID. 1103 Biscayne Show, recurring monthly Blvd., Miami, 33132, 305.375.3000. Free Second on the 1st Sunday, Saturdays, monthly program with art-making, 10am-3pm, Hollywood family friendly tours, and music. 1-4pm. http:// Blvd, Hollywood, FL, www.pamm.org/. Perez Art Museum Miami, 954.825.1027, free. The 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 33132, 305.375.3000 Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic Car Show features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles of interest. Vehicle registration is $20. To preregister for the Dream Car Classic, visit wwwCobraJoeProductions.com. Vehicles will be registered the morning of the show as space permits. Participation limited to 85 vehicles. Awards for the top 30 vehicles and the People’s Choice Award. Ranger Led Walks/Tours , Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, weekly on Friday, Saturday, 10:30am. Free with park admission. Park entry fees apply $2 per pedestrian, $4 single person in a vehicle, $6 two or more persons in a vehicle. 3109 E Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, 954.564.4521. https://www. floridastateparks.org/park/Hugh-Taylor-Birch.
The Exile Experience: A Journey to Freedom, Through Oct 16. The Exile Experience: Journey to Freedom is a pictorial account of the struggles that the Cuban exile community has endured since Fidel Castro’s rise to power, and the successes they have achieved in the United States. Having covered the Cuban exile community and its struggle for freedom extensively throughout the years, Miami Dade College and The Miami Herald Media Company now present this journalistic chronology, which showcases the spirit and accomplishments of the Cuban American community. The permanent exhibition is housed at the College’s National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower, itself central to the story of Cubans in MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches.com/ the United States. MDC Museum of Art + Design (MDC MOA+D) 600 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132, events www.mdcmoad.org. Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Calendar: Made at PAMM - A free monthly program for museum visitors of all ages, “Made at PAMM” MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS features art-making sessions in the galleries, - http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/calendar.asp
Campfire & Night Walk September 3, 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., 22301 SW 162nd Ave, Miami, FL 33170. . Take a night-time stroll into some of the various natural ecosystems of South Florida alongside a naturalist guide to discover the marvelous nocturnal life of the park at dusk. Experience the sights and sounds of eastern screech owls, raccoons, night spiders, and many more nocturnal natives. Meet at the park EcoCenter; please bring comfortable closed-toe shoes, insect repellant, and a flashlight. Bring your own marshmallows to roast on our campfire following the walk. $6/person. Miami EcoAdventures - 305.242.7688, https://rms. miamidade.gov/Saturn/Activities/Details. aspx?session_id=56411&back_url=fi9BY3Rpd ml0aWVzL1NlYXJjaC5hc3B4. MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys.com/ calendarofevents/ Fourth Annual Humphrey Bogart Film Festival, October 12-16. The fourth annual Humphrey Bogart Film Festival is to screen a rotating selection of Bogie classics and a group of movies celebrating the life and films of the man the American Film Institute named “America’s greatest male screen legend.” The festival, hosted by the screen legend’s son, Stephen Bogart, is the only event of its kind, and is backed by the Bogart Estate. Key Largo, http://www.bogartfilmfestival.com/. Eighth Annual Key Largo Bridge Run, November 12. Runners can enjoy the sunrise where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Gulf of Mexico while p a r t i c i p at i n g in the out-and-back race that crosses a portion of the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, including the Jewfish Creek Bridge. 305-4511642, klbcoffice@bellsouth.net. http://www. keylargobridgerun.com/. DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/ DORAL PARKS DEPARTMENT EVENTS - https:// www.cityofdoral.com/all-departments/parksand-recreation/special-events/
FAMILY SUPPORT NEWS Who Cares About Your Credit Score? Christine DiGangi, Credit.com Checking your credit score is a little bit like eating your vegetables: Some people genuinely love doing it, others force themselves to and the rest of us write it off as unimportant. After all, your physical and financial health is a personal thing. It may seem like your credit score and how you manage it is nobody else’s business. You may think your credit score doesn’t matter, because you don’t use credit cards, you don’t have a huge need for accessing credit or you don’t care much about the difference a credit score makes in the interest rates you qualify for in the event you need a loan. The truth is, your credit score can have a bigger impact on your life than you may think it does. Here are some examples of people who care about your credit score…
The Credit Card Company Credit cards may be one of the most polarizing things in personal finance — many consumers love them, plenty of people avoid them, and a huge number of people go back and forth between enjoying cards’ convenience and loathing the debt they fell into as a result. As great as credit cards are for helping consumers build credit and finance some expenses, they’re not a necessity. Much of the convenience credit cards offer can be found on debit cards, so if you never want to deal with credit cards, you don’t have to. However, if you ever want to open a credit card, having a good credit score certainly helps. The better your credit score, the more options you’ll have when trying to find a card, and the better the interest rates you’re likely to qualify for. Consumers with bad or no credit scores may be able to get a credit card, but that can require paying a deposit to the credit card issuer, or an annual fee — not to mention higher interest charges if you don’t pay off your bill every month.
The Car Dealer Cars are expensive, and most people have to buy several vehicles in their lifetimes. Unless you’re able to pay cash for every single one, you’ll need
an auto loan, and your ability to get one of those depends heavily on your credit score. To finance a car purchase you need a loan, and a potential lender will want to know your credit history. Your credit score is a huge part of determining how much you can borrow, what interest rate you will be charged on that loan and how much your monthly payment for that car loan will be.
that number can shift significantly if you have a better- or worse-than-average credit score.
A good credit score means you may be able to put more money toward other goals like retirement, travel or debt-free education for your kids — even if you don’t think much about your credit score, you should think of how it indirectly affects your family. In a few decades, The Mortgage Lender you (or those close to you) can either be pleased or angry with you for how your credit score Buying a home without a mortgage is possible, affected your cash flow, but the first step is to but that requires a heck of a lot of cash. know where you stand today. Considering how difficult many Americans find it to come up with even a 20% down payment, The following information is from www. paying all-cash for a house is out of reach for consumerfinance.gov and answers the question most. Given that reality, if you want to buy “Where can I get my credit score?” a home, you’re probably going to need a loan. Answer: There are a few main ways to get your credit score, including from a credit card or other loan statement, a nonprofit counselor, or for a fee from a credit reporting agency. You actually have more than one credit score. Credit scores are calculated based on the information in your credit reports. If the information about you in the credit reports of the three large consumer reporting companies is different, your credit score from each of the companies will be different. Lenders also use slightly Getting a mortgage is no simple task, even for different credit scores for different types of loans. people with stellar credit, so if your credit score isn’t great, you’re looking at further complicating There are four main ways to get a credit score: one of the most complicated personal-finance Check your credit card or other loan statement. tasks out there. Many major credit card companies and some auto loan companies have begun to provide Your Future Self credit scores for all their customers on a monthly basis. The score is usually listed on your Living without credit is doable, but if you take monthly statement, or can be found by logging out a few loans here and there throughout in to your account online. your lifetime, you should know that your credit score could have a huge impact on your net Talk to a non-profit counselor. Non-profit credit worth. Because your credit score determines counselors and HUD-approved housing counselors the interest rate on things like home, auto and can often provide you with a free credit report some student loans, a lifetime of great credit and score and help you review them. could translate into a minimal interest burden and hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings, Use a credit score service. Many services and when compared to what you could have paid websites advertise a “free credit score.” Some because of a lower credit score. You can see the sites may be funded through advertising and difference yourself if you play around with the not charge a fee. Other sites may require that numbers in our Lifetime Cost of Debt calculator. you sign up for a credit monitoring service with The average person pays $279,002 in interest — a monthly subscription fee in order to get your yep, just interest — in his or her lifetime, and “free” score. These services are often advertised
as “free” trials, but if you don’t cancel within the specified period (often as short as one week), you could be on the hook for a monthly fee. Before you sign up to try one of these services, be sure you know what you are signing up for and how much it really costs. Buy a score. You can buy a score directly from the credit reporting companies. You can buy your FICO credit score at www.myfico.com. Other services may also offer scores for purchase. If you decide to purchase a credit score, you are not required to purchase credit protection, identity theft monitoring, or other services that may be offered at the same time. Some credit score sources provide an “educational” credit score, instead of a score that a lender would use. The CFPB published a report on the differences between educational scores and those used by lenders. For most people, an educational score will be close to the scores lenders use and can be helpful for consumers. But the scores can be quite different for some. Our report found a meaningful difference for one out of four people. When choosing where to get your credit score, find out what kind of score it is.
TIP Always get and review your credit reports, which you can do at no cost to you at www. annualcreditreport.com. Your credit scores are calculated based on the information in your credit reports. If there are errors on your credit reports, they can reduce your scores unnecessarily.
Gold Star Families: Honoring America’s Ultimate Sacrifice According to the United States Army, the term Gold Star Family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag, first flown by families during World War I. This flag included a blue star for all immediate family members with loved ones serving in the armed forces during any period of war or hostilities. In the event a loved one perished, this blue star was replaced by a gold star. This was a testimonial to the community that this family had lost a loved one to the cause of freedom with the ultimate sacrifice. On the last Sunday in September 1936, America began observing Gold Star Mother’s Day. Before
the end of World War II, Gold Star Wives was formed. In August 1947, the Gold Star lapel button was established, a sacred symbol of the losing of a loved one who died serving America. Today, whenever a father, mother, sister, brother, son, or daughter, or any loved one dies serving our country, they are recognized as a Gold Star Family member. This is a solemn tribute recognizing those who have given the ultimate sacrifice and their families. These sacrifices are the most profound expression of American patriotism. The sacrifice of all who lost heroes deserves America’s most heartfelt respect, dignity, and gratitude. All who have died serving our nation, as well as their grieving families, must always be honored without compromise.
Here is some information regarding the pins. If you are authorized to wear the pin and would like one, please contact Survivor Outreach Services. We will be glad to help. These small lapel buttons, or pins, as they are commonly called, are normally presented to eligible Family members prior to the military funeral service. Although they are less than an inch in size, they are packed with great meaning and emotion. They are not awards. They are symbols of honor. Here is how you can tell them apart.
Gold Star Lapel Button
In 1947, Congress approved the use of the Gold Star Lapel Button as a way to recognize the Families of service members The Army program who lost their lives while engaged in action that facilitates the support of all Survivors is called against an enemy of the United States. Survivor Outreach Services. SOS partners with Gold Star organizations to provide comfort and support, This symbol consists of a gold star on a purple complimented by dignity, respect, gratitude, and background, bordered in gold and surrounded honor that are the cardinal virtues not only of by gold laurel leaves. It is designated for eligible Gold Star Mother’s and Gold Star Families, but all survivors of service members who lose their privileged to call America their home. lives during any armed hostilities in which the United States is engaged, dating back to World America is the land of freedom, liberty, and War I. This includes service members who lose opportunity only because of the sacrifices of all their lives while deployed in support of military who have served, especially with the ultimate operations against the enemy or during an sacrifice. The sacrifices of their families are international terrorist attack. inseparable from the sacrifices of our fallen military heroes. We can only truly honor America Gold Star Next of Kin Button when our fallen heroes and their families have the most profound respect. This respect must In 1977, the Army approved issue of the Lapel come from the heartbeat of the nation and Button for the Next of Kin of Deceased Personnel expressed not only in words but in actions. We to honor those who lose their lives while serving should never forget the verse from “America the on active duty or while assigned in a Reserve or Beautiful”: National Guard unit in a drill status. Issue of the button is retroactive to 29 March 1973.” “O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, This symbol consists of a gold star within a circle Who more than self their country loved that commemorates his or her honorable service. And mercy more than life!” The gold star is also surrounded by sprigs of oak that represent the branches of the Armed Gold Star and Next of Kin Lapel Buttons Forces. It is designated for eligible survivors of service members who lose their lives while The Gold Star and Next of Kin Lapel buttons serving honorably under circumstances not are presented to surviving Family members in defined above. This includes service members remembrance of those whose lives were lost who lose their lives while assigned to a Reserve in service to our country. When you see people or National Guard unit in a drill status. It is wearing the pins, recognize they are part of a family authorized for issue retroactive to March 29, that has made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 1973. continued on page 6
FAMILY SUPPORT NEWS Who can wear the pin? The Family members entitled to receive and wear these symbols are the widow or widower; each child, stepchild, and child through adoption; each brother, half brother, sister, and half-sister; and each of the parents, including step-parents.
I did not receive a pin, where do I get one? If you are an eligible family member, but did not receive the lapel button to which you are entitled, you can request one through the National Archives. You can also apply for a replacement should yours ever be lost or damaged. If you would like help applying for a new or replacement Lapel Button, contact Survivor Outreach Services at 305.437.2178.
Military Spouse Employment Program H&R Block Scholarship Opportunity The Military Spouse Employment Program (MSEP) employer, H&R Block, is offering a Military Scholarship for military spouses and wounded warriors. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in working during tax season.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Federal Employment The Priority Placement Program (PPP) provides military spouses an opportunity to exercise a preference for Department of Defense (DOD) positions who meet certain criteria. Military Spouse Preference applies to DOD vacancies only, and there are variations and exceptions that allow local hiring authorities to tailor their policies to meet their requirements.
What are the eligibility requirements of the MSP? • Spouse of an active duty member of the U.S. Military Services to include Coast Guard or full-time National Guard. • Must be relocating (not for separation or retirement) to accompany your military sponsor under a permanent change of station (PCS) move to an active duty assignment; eligible to apply for Military Spouse Preference (MSP) as early as thirty days prior to your reporting date at the new duty station • Need to be married to the military sponsor prior to the sponsor’s reporting date at the new assignment
What: H & R Block Free Income Tax Course
When: Registration from July – September. Classes begin in September. How: Call 1-800-HRBLOCK (800.472.5625,) enter zip code when prompted to be routed to an operator who will help you register for classes in your area. When speaking to the operator, tell them you are a military spouse or wounded warrior and provide coupon code C5A2B7. To receive a guide which outlines the scholarship opportunity for military spouses and wounded warriors for the H&R Block Income Tax Course, call 305.437.2639, or email joe.pagan1.civ@mail. mil.
How to register for MSP: • If you meet the requirement for eligibility, you must apply for Program “S,” the Priority Placement Program for military spouses. This is the only way you can exercise your military spouse preference for an APF position (within CONUS). You can apply for the program through your local CPO. You will be asked to provide certain documentation, which includes: - a copy of your sponsor’s PCS orders - a copy of an SF-50 (if you have prior federal employment experience) or your DD214 (if you are a former service member) - a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (if you are a current or former federal employee) - other documentation, such as college transcripts or licenses, as required for the position. For additional information call 305.437.2639, or email joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil
Networking Tips for Spouses
Who: Military spouse of an active, retired or reserve military service member, Wounded Warriors (as defined by the DoD), Wounded Warrior’s spouse and widow/widower of military service member fallen during combat. Must have a DoD I.D. card
Where: Nationwide – Not available in states where restricted by local state law.
It is important to apply even if you’re not intending on working at your new duty station to ensure your name is register with the program!
• Position applied for must be within commuting distance of the sponsor’s permanent new duty station • A “best qualified” rank must be obtained by the spouse applying for the position. MSP preference is given over other candidates except disabled veterans, employees registered in the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, and former employees returning from overseas. MSP applies to federal employment within the DOD civil service or Appropriated Fund (APF,) and Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF.) They are considered separate hiring authorities and generally have separate hiring offices on military installations.
Why is networking considered so important when exploring potential employment opportunities? It paves the way for most people to land their next employment opportunity, connecting them with the right person to start a business venture, staying informed about new trends, building other relationships that could expand your network to other ventures that would have never transpired unless you took the first step to begin the networking process.
The Hidden Job Marketplace • Only a small percentage of jobs are advertised in local newspapers • Only a small percentage of people who find a job get one from answering a news ad • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking Why Network? • The actual percentage of jobs that are openly advertised is between 5% and 25% • Professional networks open up job opportunities that are in the hidden
marketplace • Networks are a great starting place for researching professions or companies • Gain guidance, inspiration, and motivation
How to Develop your Job Search Plan • Identify - What type of industry are you looking to work in • Gather - Create a list of the information that you already know and what you need to know • Action- Conduct informative interviews • Goals - Set goals for yourself • Assess - What methods of your job search are working How to Develop a Network • Make a list - start by making a list of all the people you already know • Develop your “pitch”- Be able to articulate what you’re looking for and how others may be able to help you Developing your pitch… What are you looking for? • Develop your own commercial • Create an elevator speech – Who you are – What you are looking for – Your strengths and work experience – Why should you be hired • Give it a test run
Developing your Network - Next Steps You made your list, developed your pitch, now… Reach out make contact, ask questions, and create a dialogue • Know what you could offer • Remember networking is a two-way relationship • Engage actively in implementing your plan in the market you’re networking How to Expand your Network • Expand with purpose • Ask the people already in your network if they know • Initiate with others that could assist with network contacts • Introduce yourself to speakers, authors, professors, or other leaders • Join a volunteer group, professional networking organization, or a club • Attend their meetings and speak with attendees Develop a Network with: • Military personnel • Parents of children’s friends • Close friends and colleagues • Friends of friends • Relatives • Teachers • Acquaintances
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Immediate family Former co-workers Former employers Spouse Supervisor House of worship
How to be a Good Member of a Network • Keep in touch Keep frequent contact to build strong relationships • Be a source of information for others Keep yourself visible by offering information to those in your network • Return the favor by helping others find a job Networking Do’s • Do have the right attitude • Do be prepared • Do listen closely • Do manage your expectation Networking Don’ts • Don’t just be reactive, be proactive • Don’t be afraid to ask for help • Don’t go anywhere without copies of your resume if you’re looking for a job and business or networking cards • Don’t forget to thank anyone who has helped you For additional information about networking email joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil, or 305.437.2639.
WHAT’S UP IN MWR? Warriors Triumphant on Home Court DORAL, Fla. – U.S. Army Garrison-Miami hosted its third annual Summer Slam Basketball Tournament, 26-28 August and the consensus from the participants was “success!” The action began Saturday morning and ended two minutes early in the championship game on Sunday afternoon with the Warriors emerging victorious over MJ Hoops 87-71 in a shooting exhibition. Henderson Hall took third. There were a total of nine teams participating including the Warriors, Henderson Hall Marine Base from Virginia, Miami Basketball, MJ Hoops, FAA, Coast Guard, High Energy, Under Dogs and Team QP. The Most Valuable Player for the tournament was Paul Kramer, a Fitness Center employee who played for the Warriors. All-tournament team players were Cliff Tucker (Henderson Hall,) Keion Palmer (MJ Hoops,) and Heaven Jean, Shain Nelson and Demetrius Brownlee of the Warriors. Congratulations to the Warriors! For more information regarding Family and MWR sports, please contact Jill Hauser at Jill.M.Hauser.naf@mail.mil. Photos by Arthur McQueen, USAG-Miami PAO and Edwin Little, USAG-Miami Family & MWR Fitness Center. For more photos: https://www.flickr.com/ photos/usag-miami/albums/72157670003035103
All employees, (sorry, no guests,) may use the near Olympic-sized swimming pool at Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute Monday - Friday, 6am-6pm 9601 NW 58th Street Miami, FL 33178 305.715.5000 •
SPORTS & FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE
305.437.0123 http://miami.armymwr.com/conus/miami/programs/fitness-center Monday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1100-1300 Self-Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1215-1315 Integrative Yoga 1600-1800 Functional Fitness Tuesday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling 1600-1800 Functional Fitness with Frank - Free
Wednesday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1215-1315 Yoga Flow 1600-1800 Functional Fitness Thursday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1100-1300 Self Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling 1230-1330 Functional Fitness
Friday 1100-1300 Self-Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1215-1315 Yoga
Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday: 0500 – 2100, Friday: 0500 - 2000 Saturday and Sunday: 1000 – 1700, closed on holidays Open to Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military & their Dependents 305.437.0123/0124
Schedule is subject to change $3 per class or $25 for 10 classes Pay with cash, check or credit card Please arrive on time for class First Come – First Served
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n 13 August, the Family and MWR fitness center hosted the 2nd Annual Bodybuilding Competition. For a few hours, the basketball courts were converted into a bodybuilding arena for our competitors. This year, there were two competitors from the command, USMC Capt Bradley Gilmer and Mr. Antoine Brooks. The competitors lined up on the stage to perform specific poses and later perform individual posing routines for a panel of guest judges. The judges ranked the competitors based on criteria like symmetry, muscularity and conditioning. During intermission, the crowd was wowed by 72 year old Cristoval Gutierrez, retired World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Wrestler, also known as Chief Running Deer. Congratulations to our competitors from the command, as they both took home trophies this year. Mr. Antoine Brooks won first place in both Overall Bodybuilding and Class B Men's Physique Capt Bradley Gilmer won third place Men's Physique Class B.
Antoine Brooks. Photo by Edwin Little, MWR Recreation Aid
Are you interested in future bodybuilding competitions? Contact Frank Same at 305.437.1152 for more information or join him for functional fitness classes Mondays - Thursdays at 0600-0700, 1100-1300 and 1600-1730. Capt Bradley Gilmer. Photo by Edwin Little, MWR Recreation Aid
IT’S A FAMILY AFFAIR!
For more photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usag-miami/ albums/72157671363017151. Photos by Arthurlyn Mitcham, Juan Chiari, and Arthur McQueen
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER NEWS Search Child Care Options Online Service members and Department of Defense civilian employees can access information about military child care options and wait lists online. A new Department of Defense initiative, militarychildcare.com, has gone live, giving authorized patrons a single gateway for comprehensive information on military operated or military approved child care programs worldwide. Families seeking military child care can register on the website.
https://militarychildcare.cnic.navy.mil/mcc-consumer/home/viewhome.action
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
ACS DIRECTOR’S CORNER ZIP CODE GROUPS
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) App
The Zip Code Groups at USSOUTHCOM are organized by place of residence and offer an opportunity to meet new friends. The groups also provide a channel for spouses to get information about what happens at the command and in the surrounding civilian communities. The Zip Code Groups are a means of social interaction and camaraderie for spouses similar to that provided by the Officers and Enlisted Spouses Groups located on traditional military bases. The Zip Code Groups are organized in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. For additional information, contact Army Community Service at 305.437.2644.
Spouse Groups BROWARD COUNTY - browardspouses2013@gmail.com SOUTHERN COMMAND SPOUSES - https://www.facebook. com/groups/SouthcomSpouses/ HOMESTEAD - www.facebook.com/groups/ HomesteadMilitaryWives
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has launched a mobile App to help families prepare for a wide array of natural and manmade disasters and help affected Americans recover when a disaster occurs. The App provides: • Severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations across the United States. It also provides information about how to stay safe. • A Disaster Reporter to crowdsource and share disaster-related information for events occurring within the United States. The Disaster Reporter allows users to view and contribute information on a publicly accessible map. Users can also share photos of damage and provide a short text description. • A map to allow users to locate and receive driving directions to open shelters and disaster recovery centers. • Easy access to DisasterAssistance.gov to apply for federal disaster assistance. • Tools to develop a custom list of items in the user’s family emergency kit, as well as the places the family will meet in case of an emergency. • Safety tips and preparedness reminders on how to stay safe before, during, and after over 20 types of hazards, including floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes.
WHO’S WHO IN MWR Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR) Office of Administration: Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.a.byrd.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2720 Administration - Sherry Good, sherry.c.good.naf@mail.mil 305 .437.2409 Financial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold, marisol.e.archibold2.naf@mail.mil 305.437.1144 Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby, helen.colby.naf@mail.mil 305.437.3149 E-mail: southcom.miami.usag.mbx-mwr-customer-service@ mail.mil Toll Free Hot Line: 1.877.291.1604
Recreation Services Special Events/BOSS - Community Recreation Manager Stephen Ondriezek 305.437.2627 Stephen.c.ondriezek.civ@mail.mil Leisure Travel Services - Eric Ruiz, eric.e.ruiz2.naf@mail.mil 305.437.1595
Sports and Fitness Fitness Center 305.437.0123 / 0124 Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, jill.m.hauser.naf@ mail.mil Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, francisco. same.naf@mail.mil. Recreation Assistants: Angelique Williams, angelique.s.williams.naf@mail.mil; Jose Fernandez, jose.a.fernandez107.naf@mail.mil; Mitcham: arthurlyn.s.mitcham2.naf@mail.mil. Recreation Aid: Paul Kramer. Paul.j.Kramer.naf@mail.mil
Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) 305.437.1141 CYSS Coordinator - Denise Gonzalez, denise.gonzalez5.naf@ mail.mil Administration - Mary Gomez, mary.e.gomez.naf@mail.mil Child Development Center Director - Community Based Program Manager/CDC Trainer - Shante Reese, shante,m,reese,naf@mail.mil Outreach Services Director - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada, ileana.gonzalez-posada.naf@mail.mil School Liaison Officer - Joyce Kennedy, joyce.m.kennedy.naf@mail.mil Family Programs Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois, victoria.t.dubois.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2644 Community Support Coordinator - Sybil J. Allison 305.437.1407 Consumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance - Vacant 305.437.2645 Employment Readiness Joe Pagan, joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2639 Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member Joe Walker, joe.n.walker.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2734 Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Marvin Lockett, marvin.e.lockett.civ@mail.mil 305.437.1137 Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator John Shoupe, john.h.shoupe.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2178 Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor Vincent Luongo, vincent.luongo4.ctr@mail. 305.437.0142 Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, mary.e.ortiz.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2667
SHARP Victim Advocate - Edward Wilhite, edward.e.wilhite.civ@mail.mil
305.437.2653
Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP) ADCO, ASAP Program Manager - Guy W. Drab, guy.w.drab.civ@mail.mil 305.437.3078 Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs Karen Collins, karen.e.collins14,civ@mail.mil 305.437.2932 ASAP Clinical Program Administrator - Marilou Balch, Marilou.c.balch.civ@mail.mil 305.437.3085 Drug Testing Coordinators (DTC) - Wanda Laureano, wanda.y.laureano.civ@mail.mil; Connie Sova, connie.I.sova.ctr@mail.mil 305.437.1744 / 2428 Prevention Education/Activities Coordinator (PC) Carmen Rivera Martinez, carmen.i.riveramartinez.ctr@mail.mil 305.437.3076
USSOUTHCOM
Clinic Office hours: 0700-1600
For appointments call 305.437.1148 Services TRICARE enrolled members TRICARE Service Centers 1.800.444.5445 Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa Locka Domestic Violence/Child Abuse FAP Treatment/Behavioral Health 305.437.0519 Family Counseling Center 305.437.3086 Housing Referral 305.437.2642 Education Service 305.437.2287 Carlson Wagonlit 1.800.579.6681
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