Blue Star Card Newsletter January 2012

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    January 2012

    Spouses of deployed Soldiers are eligible to sign up for a Blue Star Card,

    which will give you discounts at FMWR facilities, activities and special

    events. Your Blue Star Card will be valid throughout the entire deployment.

    To get your card, visit Army Community Service on Schoeld Barracks or

    Fort Shafter.

    Blue Star Card Email ListAre you a Blue Star Card holder but not receiving FMWR email updates? If so

    please email [email protected] so we can register your

    email address for Blue Star Card updates.

    Schofeld Barracks ACS, BLDG 2091

    M, Th, F 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

    T, W 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

    Phone: 655-4227

    Fort Shater ACS, BLDG 330

    M-F 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

    Phone: 438-9285

    Walk o the Wait: Kaena Fire Break Road, January 10Join your Blue Star Card friends on our latest Walk off the

    Wait at Kaena Fire Break Road on Tuesday, January 10. This

    moderate hike at the western most tip of the island will last

    an estimated three hours so be sure to bring lots of water

    and sunscreen. Limited transportation will be leaving the

    Schoeld Barracks parking lot at 8:30 am and returning

    around 1:00 pm. Registration is required so call 655-0002 or

    email [email protected] to sign up today!

    Blue Star Card Bake O & Coupon Exchange,

    January 16 - Community Center

    Calling all Coupon Divas and Culinary Masters! The latest

    Blue Star Card Bake Off and Coupon Exchange will take place

    on Monday, January 16 from 11:00 am 1:00 pm at the

    Porter Community Center. Show off you baking skills with a

    dessert featuring this months key ingredient, Peanut Butter.

    Dont bake? Just come out to trade coupons with your BSC

    pals and sample the treats to vote for the best tasting! The

    winner will be next months featured recipe.

    For more information or to just let us know you are coming

    call 655-0002 or email [email protected].

    Big R: Ice Skating - January 26 Ice PalaceBack by popular demand, Blue Star Card in inviting you to

    count down another month of deployment on Thursday,

    January 26 from 7:00 9:00 pm at the Ice Palace. BSC

    families will receive free admission to the skating rink and

    can feel like they are in a winter wonderland while on a

    tropical island. Limited transportation will be leaving for the

    Schoeld Bowling Center parking lot at 6:15 pm. Space is

    limited and registration is required. Call 655-0002 to sign up

    or email [email protected] by January 20.

    UPCO

    MINGSPECIALEVENT

    S

    Whats coming up in the month of February

    February 14BSC Bake off & Coupon Exchange

    February 22

    Eddies Birthday Party

    February 24

    Big R

    THE

    BIG

    Pro Bowl Ohana Day

    at Aloha Stadium

    Saturday, January 28

    9am - Noon.

    On Saturday, January 28, Aloha Stadium will be open at 9am and is giving

    everyone a chance to see their avorite Pro Bowlers practice and cheerleaders

    and mascots entertain!

    Free transportation will be available rom Schofeld and Fort Shater,

    register only at himwr.com beginning January 4, spaces is limited and

    on a frst come frst serve basis.

    The event is ree and open to the public,

    registration is only required or transportation.

    mwrarmyhawaii.com

    Do you have a great idea for the next Blue Star Card Event?If so, let us know! Send an email to [email protected] with your ideas.

    Are you onFacebook?So are we! Friend Bluestarcard Hawaii to stay

    connected with all of your BSC pals, learn the

    latest news about events and discounts.

    Also, check the Blue Star Card Facebook

    page periodically for specials perks.

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    Health and Fitness Center Kids on Site Information:

    The Kids on Site care for the Health and Fitness center will remain free for valid Blue Star Card holders,

    Mon.-Fri., 8-11 a.m., at Kaala Community Activities Center, Bldg. 556. Registration is required. For

    more information please call 655-8628.

    This does not count against your 16 free hours of care.

    Parents Night Out

    Parents Night Out will be held January 7 (AMR CDC and AMR Youth Center), January 21 (Schoeld

    CDC and Schoeld School Age Center). For more information on Parents Night Out or to make areservation, call the Schoeld Barracks CYS Services Registration Ofce at 655-5314 or the AMR

    Registration Ofce at 833-5393.

    Blue Star Card holders can use their 16 free hours for the month toward Parents Night Out!

    We want your feedback! Visit http://www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/survey_central.asp and take the Blue Star Card Survey.Your feedback can help us improve our program and provide activities you would enjoy the most.

    For more information on Deployment, Special

    Events, Activities, Blue Star Card and FMWR

    facilities log onto www.himwr.com

    Helpful PhoneNumbers

    ACS/AER (808) 655-4227

    ACS Toll Free (877) 406-2148

    Military Police (808) 655-5555Military Information (808) 449-7110

    FMWR Deployment

    Program Information(808) 655-0002

    Star Recipe of the Month:

    INGREDIENTS

    12Nillacookies

    4ozofwhippedcreamcheese

    2Eggs

    1Teaspoonofpurevanillaextract

    1/4cupcrushedpeppermintcandy

    2Tablespoonmilk

    DIRECTIONS

    1.Preheatovento325F.

    2.Place1nillacookieineachcupcake sleevetoactasyourcrust.

    3.Combinethecreamcheese,eggs, vanillaextract,milkandhalfofthe crushedpeppermintcandy.

    4.Pourthemixtureontopofeach nillacookie.

    5.Bakefor10minutesfor325F.

    6.Coolfor1minuteandusetherest

    ofthecrushedpeppermintcandyto decoratethecheesecakebite.

    BlueStarRecipesSpiceupdeployment!

    Doyouhaveafavoriterecipeyou

    wouldliketosharewithfellowBlue

    StarCardholders?Ifso,letusknow!

    Pleasesendyoursubmissionsto

    [email protected].

    Eachmonth,anewrecipewillbeselected

    forpublication.TheBlueStarCardholder

    whosubmitstheluckyrecipechosen

    willhavetheoptiontohavetheirname

    publishedwiththeirculinarycreation.

    November Bake - Off Winner:Eliane Evers