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Resolve to meet your goals Seven months into the new year and it seems like yesterday when I was watching the ball drop.

I don’t really recall making any resolutions this year, not that I wrote down anyway. I have made many over the past years, however, and count very few that I have maintained. I decided that maybe I am going about it the wrong way. Instead of making sweeping vows and promises at the start of the year, why not resolve to make small changes every day? For me, it is easier and more realistic to set smaller goals that are easy to achieve. I like to be able to check off the things on my “to do” list. I truly believe that life is a journey that you take one day at a time. Start yours today!

Melissa Wells, Editor mwrlifeeditor@fortcampbellmwr.com

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Contributors

Erin Andrews Alyssa Blakemore Drew Funk Tara Goodson Charlene Mazur Keri McPeak

Inside this issue

Start those fitness resolutions now!

8 Summer Pet Safety Tips to keep your pet safe and healthy in the heat.

10 Recession Proof your Budget

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Why Wait?

By Tara Goodson

Remember that New Year’s resolution, the one that you made swearing you would be become a healthier you? Even though we are half way through the year, it’s not too late! The first thing you need to do is pull out that list. If you wrote the resolution down, you have a greater chance at success.

If you didn’t, grab a pen and paper. Getting healthy (or losing weight), is always in the top five resolutions that people make. It makes sense, because a healthier you leads to a happier you, and you alone are responsible for your happiness. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are seven benefits to regular physical exercise: 1. Combats chronic disease 2. Boosts energy level 3. Promotes better sleep 4. Puts a spark back into your love life 5. Improves mood 6. Manages weight 7. A way to have fun

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Fort Campbell’s Family and MWR have several different options for you to get back on track in your pursuit of a healthier lifestyle.

There are five different physical fitness facilities (PFFs) on post that are free to all eligible patrons, and one fee based wellness center.

A wide variety of classes are offered at Freedom Fighters PFF located at 7037 Toccoa Road. Choose from yoga, step, Zumba, and spinning classes, all for free! Freedom Fighters is the only PFF that offers free classes on a regular basis. They also have a variety of machines, free weights, cardio equipment, and even an indoor climbing wall!

If you are looking for classes on a continuous basis and a personal trainer to assist you along the way, check out Estep Wellness Center at 2270 Kentucky Avenue. With a wide variety of cardio equipment, you can get your sweat on with elliptical, treadmill, bicycle or stair stepper. Continue into the weight room with free weights or choose several different weight lifting machines. You can choose from a daily usage fee or monthly passes. Child care is also offered on site by reservation and for a fee. If you are looking to vary your routine, the classes offered include: Body Sculpt, Boot Camp, Zumba, Shake & Tone, kickboxing, yoga, step aerobics and cycling. Estep just added an exciting new class, exclusive to Fort Campbell.

Total Pump is a fun, energetic weight training class that strengthens the entire body. This class is performed to music, but is not a dance class.

Using free weights, barbells and an aerobic step to target isolated muscle groups in order to create constant tension and increase your strength and endurance, Total Pump will tone your muscles and raise your metabolism which causes you to burn more calories throughout the day. This 60-minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats, presses, lifts and curls. You choose your weights based on the exercise and your personal goals. With this routine, you will achieve better results in a shorter time frame due to the building of lean muscle.

You'll even burn more calories while you're sleeping! Total Pump is offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3 per class Have you thought of swimming as part of a wonderful exercise routine? Water aerobics, normally offered at Gardner Indoor

Pool, will be moved to an outdoor facility during the summer months. Try Aqua Zumba, lap swim, or even recreational swim to vary your routine. Baldanado and Dolan Pools are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily, and Singles Pool is open from 1 - 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.

You can also purchase a pool pass if you plan on soaking up the sun this summer.

If you did start a fitness routine and then stopped it because you got bored, you are not alone. Most people drop out because they let life’s habits get in the way and don’t make exercising a priority. Five easy ideas to help you stick to your new healthier lifestyle include:

v Get a workout buddy.

Find a friend with similar goals and that will hold you accountable. You will also need to motivate him/her when they want to sit on the couch and watch TV instead of schlepping to the gym.

v Know your distractions.

That’s right; you need to do a self assessment.

Make a list of everything that has drawn you away from a committed routine. Whether it’s the Family, TV, house, or your lack of energy; put it on paper. Then in a separate color, write the solution for the distraction. Post this paper along with the resolution in a visible area. The bathroom mirror, the refrigerator, even as the wallpaper on your cell phone!

Someplace you will notice it often, therefore keeping it in the front of your mind; making you more apt to succeed.

v Diversify your routine.

There is a reason that gyms offer a variety of classes. It’s because different forms of exercise appeal to different people. If the idea of becoming a gym rat doesn’t appeal to you, take it outside. There are plenty of trails and locations to exercise outdoors. Just remember to stay well hydrated no matter where you are.

Creating a variety not only stimulates your body but engages your mind.

v You will have set backs or plateaus.

If your goal is to exercise four times a week and you only manage three, that doesn’t mean you should give up!

Reassess why you didn’t meet your goal and adjust accordingly. This also means to set realistic goals. Make an appointment with your primary care doctor to get help and to set yourself up for success. A nutritionist is a wonderful resource for setting up healthy eating habits. Just because you are exercising, doesn’t mean you get to eat fast food every day of the week. v Remember to have fun!

You shouldn’t dread exercising. Change your perception of exercise and heath and it will make a world of difference!

In order to get back on track with your healthier lifestyle, or even start one, please realize change occurs gradually. There is no magic pill or potion for weight loss, and you will need to work hard at maintaining this new routine. Improve your odds by being flexible, knowing your distractions, building a great support team, and getting back on that treadmill if you fall off.

For additional information about MWR facilities, activities and fees check out www.fortcampbellmwr.com or www.facebook.com/fortcampbellmwr.

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Summer Pet Safety

By Erin Andrews Summer is upon us and we should all take this time to enjoy the sunshine and outdoors with our Families; including our pets. Even while enjoying all of the summer fun, we have to remember that heat can be dangerous not only to us, but to pets as well.

Unlike humans, cats and dogs cannot sweat to get cool. Instead, they pant to try to relieve the heat building in their bodies. How many times have you seen or heard a dog barking in a car parked on the street or at the grocery store?

During the summer, even when it's only 80 degrees outside, the inside of a car can reach 120 degrees in minutes. This is dangerous to both animals and humans. Pets left in cars can suffer heat exhaustion, heat stroke, brain damage or death. Signs that your pet is experiencing heat stress include heavy panting, glazed eyes, rapid pulse, unsteadiness, staggering gait, vomiting, and deep red or purple tongue. These conditions are serious and require immediate attention.

Older, younger, and snub-nose breeds like Pugs, Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus should be let outside only for short periods of time each day.

Even some cat breeds such as Persians can have issues. Their short noses make it difficult for them to circulate air. Pets with dark, heavy coats are also much more susceptible to heat than others. If your pet becomes overheated, you need to immediately lower their body temperature. Move your pet into the shade and apply cool (not cold) water over their body to gradually lower their core temperature.

Apply cold towels or ice packs to the animal’s head, neck and chest only. Let your pet drink small amounts of water or lick ice cubes and take your pet to a veterinarian as soon as possible.

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as non-irritating zinc oxide, that can be applied to their ears and nose 30 minutes before going outside. Avoid strenuous exercise with your dog on extremely hot days, and do not exercise during the intense, mid-day heat. In hot climates, veterinarians recommend limiting activity to the early morning and late evening, about an hour after the sun has gone down. Be sure to bring along water, make frequent stops to allow your dog to rest and hydrate, and keep activity to 20 minutes or less. Remember that your dogs are eager to please and will keep going until you tell them to stop.

An emergency situation is not the time to start frantically searching for your veterinarian’s phone number or the address of the nearest emergency clinic. Keep important numbers and medical information for your pet up to date and in your wallet or by the phone at all times. The heat of the summer should not stop you from having fun and enjoying time with your pet. Remember these important safety tips, get out, have fun and enjoy the outdoors!

Cats exhibit many of the same symptoms as dogs when stressed by the heat. Early signs of heat stroke can be panting that lasts more than a few minutes, anxiety and pacing, increased heartbeat, respiratory distress or hyperventilation, lethargy, and an increased body temperature. Oddly enough, cats affected by heat may actually drink less when they should be drinking more. Add ice cubes to their water bowl, or encourage kitty to drink by dabbing a little water at the corner of his or her mouth.

Animals can get also get sunburned, especially short-haired dogs, or dogs and cats with pink skin and white hair. Limit your pet's exposure when the sun is unusually strong, and ask your veterinarian about an appropriate brand of sun block such

To schedule an appointment for your pet, please call Fort Campbell Veterinary Services Office at (270) 798-3614.

References used for this article are: www.petsamerica.org/pubs.

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Recession Proof Your Budget

By Alyssa Blakemore With more than six months into the “new year,” the numbers “2011” certainly flow easily from our pens to our checkbooks with little to no hesitancy. Do you know where your money is going? Are you following that household budget that was so optimistically established at the beginning of the new year? Regardless of whether your budget served as a New Year’s resolution or you have yet to consider one, now is a great time to reevaluate a preexisting budget or create a new one for you and your Family.

An established budget and a dose of discipline can allow you to achieve financial comfort free from economic pressures. Recession can sometimes cause you to go deeper into debt rather than trimming back on variable expenses and unnecessary spending. Developing a budget now encourages saving and helps to avoid future debt.

In order to start a budget, you must first consider your current priorities. A quick overview of your bank statement will reveal if your priorities are reflected in your day-to-day spending.

If priorities and spending fail to match, you will need to make changes in certain areas, such as saving more, paying down debt faster, or simply reducing discretionary spending. Budgeting is a lifelong commitment, and one that requires regular review and occasional modification depending on changing circumstances and priorities. Just like dieting, budgeting will only produce results if lifestyle changes are made and routinely practiced. Cutting entire food groups from your diet may produce unhealthy and short-term results, just as altogether removing expenses from your budget may prove unrealistic and temporary. For example, eating one to two meals out per month rather than weekly visits for fast food creates additional savings to be used for other purposes. Choosing to shop for brand name clothing at thrift stores rather than paying full price

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at retail stores allows you to maintain the same lifestyle, but within a budget. Budgeting suggests reducing spending based on existing priorities, not cutting costs altogether. After priorities have been set or evaluated against current expenses, goals can be established. Evaluate your goals both as an individual and as a Family. Start with short-term goals to include things you wish to achieve in the next five years. For some, it may be a down payment for a new vehicle, paying off outstanding credit card debt, or simply beginning an emergency savings fund. Medium-term goals include those to

be realized in five to ten years. Some Families may consider saving for a down-payment on a future home, while others may aspire to pay off education loans. Examples of long-term goals, which are to be realized in ten or more years, may include savings for your child’s college education, retirement savings, or possibly paying off a mortgage.

Whatever your goals, they will never be reached unless you first determine what they are and how they can be achieved. In order to realize these goals, certain budgetary choices need to be made now.

Cutting personal expenses to include spending money, eating out, and entertainment may provide monthly contributions for a retirement account or larger payments on a credit card bill. Decisions made today will ultimately determine the success of your goals in the coming years.

Lastly and perhaps most importantly, is your emergency savings, also known as your “slush fund.” After you have established your priorities and determined your goals, you may wish to evaluate your household budget. If it excludes any kinds of savings, it may be time to re-evaluate your spending and divert savings to an emergency fund.

Starting and maintaining one of these can remove unnecessary financial stress in case of a future unexpected financial crisis. The concept of paying yourself first is certainly not a new one, but one that is rarely adhered to by many Families. An emergency fund should contain three to six months worth of expenses. Setting up an allotment or automatic fund transfer from checking to savings can be incorporated into your monthly budget for stress-free savings.

The Financial Readiness Office offers many wonderful tools and services to help you and your Family establish a budget. Financial counselors are available for a one-on-one look at personal cash flow and investment and savings options. Weekly classes are also available to include Bank Account and Debit Card Management as well as Money Management.

For more information, please call (270) 798-5518.

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Education for your Future

By Melissa Wells

Getting a better education continues to be one of the top ten resolutions made each year. Military Spouses have an extra incentive to complete this resolution with some of the added educational benefits that are available. Benefits such as Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA), the post 9/11 GI Bill transfer program, the Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Agreement, and the “Yellow Ribbon” Program, are here to help.

As a Spouse, moving from place to place is routine. However, it is difficult to maintain career progression and educational credits with multiple moves.

The SOC Agreement is a network of approximately 1900 colleges and universities that ensures Service members like you and your Family are given sufficient educational opportunities. According to Military.com: The SOC association of schools has agreed to work together to make it easier for you and your Family members to enroll in college programs by simplifying credit transfers and reducing residency requirements (the credits required to earn a degree at a given school). In addition, SOC schools normally offer distance learning programs, as well as degree programs and individual courses.

Another educational benefit for Spouses is the MyCAA program. This program offers educational assistance to Spouses, most specifically focused on portable careers. It offers funding up to a certain dollar amount to help with certifications, licensures, and education up to an Associate’s degree. Careers supported by this program include but are not limited to state teaching certifications, medical certifications and licensing exams, continuing education, GED tests and more. Following is the list of eligibility requirements from militaryonesource.com.

• Spouse of an active duty Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine service member, or activated Reserve member in pay grades E1-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O2.

• If the spouse of National Guard and/or AGR member,the sponsor must be on federal Title 10 active duty orders as reported in DEERS. • Spouses of Guard/Reserve members in an Alert, Transition Assistance, or Post Deployment status are not eligible.

• MyCAA accounts will be limited to the new $4,000 maximum benefit with a $2,000 fiscal year cap. Waivers to the fiscal year cap will be available for Spouse pursuing licensure or credentials with a cost that exceeds the $2,000 fiscal year cap up to the total maximum assistance of $4,000.

• Spouses must finish their program of study within three years from the start date of the first course.

• Funding is limited to only Associate’s degrees, certifications and licensure programs.

Not all Spouses are eligible for assistance through the MyCAA program; however, there are still some options available. Veterans are allowed 36 months of educational benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). With the Post 9/11 GI Bill, they may transfer some or all of those benefits to their dependents. Eligibility requirements must also be met for this benefit. You can find a full explanation of requirements at www.gibill.va.gov/benefits/post_911_gibill/.

The “Yellow Ribbon” Program funds tuition expenses at private schools that exceed the rate normally funded by the GI Bill. The remainder of the funding is made up by the participating institutions which may contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses with the VA matching that amount.

This opens up a world of opportunities at educational institutions in all 50 states and beyond!

A lot has changed in recent years in regard to programs and services available for Spouses and Family members and new information continues to come out about these benefits. If you find that you don’t qualify for the programs listed above, don’t give up hope.

There are numerous scholarships through private organizations, Veteran’s organizations, and others specific to your area of study, background or circumstance. If finishing or earning your degree is one of your resolutions.

Don’t give up on your dream. Where there is a will, there is a way.

Resources: ACS Employment Readiness Office (270) 798-4289/4412 Glenn H. English Army Education Center (270) 798-3201/6988 www.Militaryonesource.com • www.Military.com www.dol.gov • www.va.gov • www.defense.gov www.stats.bls.gov/oco/cg • www.petersons.com/ www.fortcampbellmwr.com

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Take on a New Challenge

By Drew Funk Do you long for more adventure? Did you vow to take on new challenges this year?

Outdoor Recreation has many wonderful options to have you thinking on your feet, problem solving, and developing team work bonds with friends and coworkers. Even though the ever popular Challenge Course Complex is closed for the time being due to environmental concerns, the dedicated staff at MWR Outdoor Recreation has come up with a new plan of action.

MWR Outdoor Recreation is proud to announce the creation of a new low ropes course! The new course offers ten elements that will challenge your group’s focus, balance, teamwork, patience, problem-solving, and interdependence. Some of these elements include the “Whale Watch” which is a large, pivoting platform that your group will attempt to balance on while shifting their positions. Or try “The Mohawk Walk,” a series of balance cables between trees that your group will navigate through from start to finish.

The “TP Shuffle” is a balance beam type obstacle where the participants will be asked to arrange themselves according to specified categories and if they touch the ground, they must start over. These are just a few of the challenging elements that the new course has to offer. The staff at MWR Outdoor Recreation Adventure Programs is happy and excited to help you plan a program catered specifically to the needs of your group.

This course is open to everyone, and would be a great way to build unit cohesion, foster new avenues of

communication for your office, establish trust amongst your team, and establish respect for each individual’s unique differences and abilities. This course is offered in both half day (2hr) and full day (4hr) programs. Escape outdoors, enjoy beautiful scenery, and challenge yourself on the low ropes course!

To sign up for a program on the new low ropes course, please contact Will Vallee at (270) 412-7855.

Splash About at Dolan Pool

By Keri McPeak Resolve to have some cool fun in the summer sun at Dolan Pool’s new Splash Zone!

This brand new attraction offers water spraying flowers, squirt guns, jets of water and many more water features to keep you cool. Dolan Pool, located inside Gate 1, has always been considered the perfect pool for the little ones. From the newly renovated bath houses and snack bar, to most recently the new addition of the Splash Zone, it offers fun play for all ages.

Splash parks provide parents with small children or children unfamiliar with swimming a safer option than standing water such as pools.

The Splash Zone is situated towards the back of Dolan Pool. Even with the new

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addition, there still is plenty of area to grab one of the available lawn chairs and catch some rays.

Adding the Splash Zone to the newly renovated Dolan Pool is just one of the many ways Fort Campbell strives to provide the highest quality of services for Soldiers and their Families.

Patrons wishing to utilize the Splash Zone inside Dolan Pool or the pool itself can do so by paying the daily fee of $2 per person, age 7 and older.

Family and MWR Aquatics help you get more value for your money as children age six and under are free with each paying adult.

Monthly and seasonal Family passes are also available for purchase. The monthly Family pass is $45 while the season Family pass last for four

months and costs $120. With the addition of the Splash Zone, the perfect opportunity to have a summer pool party for the younger children is even more rewarding. Your children and guests will truly enjoy themselves with the convenience of having water fun that appeals to all ages.

For a full listing of prices, patron options, or to schedule a pool party please visit www.fortcampbellmwr.com, or call Dolan Pool at (270) 798-5350.

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It’s Grill Time!

By Melissa Wells

I love to cook on the grill. For the most part, I use it year-round, but there is something about summertime that makes it taste even better. Another wonderful bonus is that there are no pots or pans to clean. The mess is outside and the food tastes delicious. Cooking on the grill can also be a wonderful, healthy option. It is packed with flavor, but the fat drips away. Cooking healthy meals is important for the whole Family. These recipes are budget, waistline, and timeline friendly as you can prepare many parts of them in advance. You can also adapt to fit the needs of your Family. Try using pork chops or pork steaks instead of pork tenderloin. Grilled peaches are also a tasty alternative to grilled pineapple. Why not give it a try?

Marinated Pork Tenderloin 1 small pork tenderloin Marinade: 1 cup low sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp chopped garlic 1 whole grapefruit 1 whole lime ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 whole orange Salt and pepper to taste Rub the pork loin with salt and pepper. Juice the grapefruit, lime and orange and combine with remaining ingredients into a large zip top bag, add the pork loin and marinate at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Heat a grill to medium and place the pork loin on low. Cook until juices run clear and meat is no longer pink. Times will vary with the size of the loin and the heat of your grill. It is important to keep an eye on the meat as it can go from perfect to charred very quickly. *To make a second meal, pull remaining pork loin apart with forks and toss with your favorite barbeque sauce. Combine this with a whole wheat bun and you have pulled pork sandwiches! Serve with left over salad or sweet potato fries.

Grilled Pineapple Ice Cream Sundaes 1 fresh pineapple ½ gallon of store-bought homemade style vanilla ice cream Optional toppings: caramel, hot fudge, chocolate syrup, chopped nuts, whipped cream Peel and core pineapple and cut into rings. Place on the grill until pineapple is golden and heated through. You should see grill marks when it is finished. Remove pineapple from the grill and place one ring in a small bowl. Top with one scoop of homemade style vanilla ice cream and toppings of your choice.

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Spinach Salad with Grilled Tomatoes 8 cups washed fresh spinach 3 - 4 sliced fresh strawberries 1 large meaty tomato such as Roma 1 small red onion ¼ cup chopped fresh pecans Dressing: 4 oz. bleu cheese ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp sugar ¼ cup sour cream or plain yogurt Salt and pepper to taste Slice tomato into thick slices and grill untill lightly brown.

Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Mix bleu cheese, balsamic vinegar, sour cream, sugar, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.

Just before serving, top salad ingredients with dressing and toss.

Serve immediately.

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Broaden Your Horizons and see the Wonder of the World

By Charlene Mazur Was one of your resolutions to travel more? Why not be adventurous and check out some of the world’s most amazing sights? The original Seven Wonders of the World were historically listed by the ancient Greeks as the most prominent locales in their known world. Those original seven: The Colossus of Rhodes, The Great Pyramid of Giza, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, The Lighthouse of Alexandria, The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, The Statue of Zeus at Olympia and The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, have largely been destroyed, but the historical records prove their magnificence. The New Seven Wonders of the World was changed on July 7, 2007 by an organization based out of Spain, according to an online voting system from registrants all over the world. The New Seven Wonders of the World are truly amazing; each offers something different, new, and exciting.

Resolve to broaden your horizons this year by breaking out of your travel rut and seeing the world!

The famous Mayan pyramids of Chichen Itza are located in Mexico and are without a doubt one of the most renowned and preserved Mayan sites in the world. Chichen Itza literally means “mouth of the well of Itza.” Tours are offered from most tourist cities in the Mexican Caribbean. Why not view this wonder by taking a cruise to Cozumel?

Christ the Redeemer is located atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The enormous statue of Christ the Redeemer was built by a French sculptor, Paul Landowski, to show that Christ loves all and is considered an important monument of the Catholic parishioners. This wonder welcomes visitors from all over the whole world with open arms.

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The Great Wall of China is a series of stone and earthen buttresses located in Beijing. This wonder was built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire during the rule of successive dynasties. The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous human structures of the world that can be seen from space.

Machu Picchu, Peru is located in the Cusco region and is home to one of the most beautiful Incan cities. The city was undiscovered by the Spanish conquerors and remained lost for centuries and is now considered an architectural jewel of style and natural environment.

Petra, Jordan, known as the “rose-red city,” draws visitors to its giant red mountains and extensively carved mausoleums. Petra has more than 800 individual monuments, which were especially carved in the kaleidoscope sandstone by the technical and artistic brilliance of their inhabitants.

The Roman Colosseum in Italy is an oval amphitheatre designed and built by the ancient Romans. The Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on classical mythology.

The Taj Mahal is a magnificent monument that reflects immense love and can be found in the Agra region of India. The Taj Mahal stands majestically on the right bank of River Yamuna. The complex is organized in a rectangle, and is comprised of many buildings and structures all functioning together as the funerary monument for Mumtaz Mahal. The intricate design is almost indescribable. Mark this on your list of must-sees.

All of the sites listed are definite wonders of our world. If you can broaden your horizon by visiting just one in your lifetime, it will absolutely be worth the time, effort, adventure and budget to plan your itinerary to a destination that will open your ideas to wonder. Call MWR Leisure Travel Services to plan your next destination at (270) 798-7436.

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Have Someone Cater to Your Needs

By Keri McPeak What events will the new year bring?

Why not start planning now! Whether it be a sweet sixteen, wedding, reception, hail and farewell, graduation, quinceañera, anniversary, bat mitzvah, or other special occasion, MWR has the answer. Although you may be aware of the services and facilities offered, who couldn’t use some assistance to pull it all together and ensure that is executed seamlessly and creates beautiful memories for you and your guests. A new position as the Fort Campbell Family and MWR Catering and Events Coordinator was created for this exact reason.

Fort Campbell is blessed to have Cynthia Clack as our MWR Catering and Events Coordinator. Cynthia, or CynDe as she likes to be called, has been serving MWR for over 24 years and is a Spouse of a retired Soldier.

Through her background and experience, CynDe brings a wealth of ideas to this new position.

CynDe is looking forward to spending one-on-one time with clients who are looking

for help with hosting, planning, catering, and executing their events. The individual personalized service offered by Ms. Clack is exclusive to Fort Campbell and available to all eligible MWR patrons at no additional charge!

Usually personalized services of this magnitude are extremely costly. CynDe will also work with her clients to ensure that every detail is in place to make the event both successful and memorable. This includes being flexible to your schedule and help with off-post events!

Many options are available including an array of facilities and services available to accommodate everything from small to large sized events. With the one of a kind service offered, you will be on your way to hosting an event or special occasion that will take place in the record books as simply the best ever! What

are you waiting for? Let Family and MWR plan an event for you today!

To utilize the exclusive personalized services of the Fort Campbell Family and MWR Catering and Events Coordinator, please feel free to call Ms. Cynthia Clack at (270) 461-0274, or email her at cynthia.clack@us.army.mil or eaglecatering@fortcampbellmwr.com.

GETTING THERE A Journey through Learning Time Management and Organizational Skills

By Melissa Wells Do you find yourself perpetually five to ten minutes late? Looking around your house vowing to organize the clutter, again? I do.

Getting organized is the one resolution that I continue to make every year and each year I start over again, frustrated that I didn’t follow through. Maybe starting my resolution now will change that pattern so that I can start down the path of better organization and time management.

A book I read stated that “when

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“I invite you to join me as I research reasons, tips, strategies and solutions to help improve my time management and organization skills.” you say that you don’t have time to do something, what you are really saying is ‘it is not important enough for me to make time for it.’” That statement hit me in a profound way. I thought back to how many times I had made those comments to people throughout my life. I truly value my friends, Family, and co-workers, and would never want them to think that they weren’t important enough for me to make time for them.

While doing research, I discovered that there is a lot of information available about organization and time management.

As a matter of fact, a Google search of those exact words turned up over 36 million hits

as well as 1,250 books on Amazon.com, 2,492 at Barnes&Noble.com, and almost 800 at Borders.com! Not to mention multiple seminars and self-help gurus who vow to help me conquer this problem. I know I can’t be alone in this struggle as I have yet to find a book entitled, “Melissa, This Book Will Fix Your Problem: Stop Procrastinating and Read it Now!” In an effort to truly devote time and attention to this subject, I invite you to join me as I research reasons, tips, strategies and solutions to help improve my time management and organization skills. I am also making this a public resolution so that I have to follow through. I will be starting this month with a tool from MIT’s website, www.web.mit.edu/uaap/learning/teach/time/.

It is slightly focused on college students, but still contains some great information and assessment tools. Next month, I will follow up with what I have learned from this site as well as other information that I have found on my journey of discovery. Make sure to check out our August issue for the continued series.

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