December Baumholder Information Briefing

Baumholder

Community Information Brief

December 1, 2010

Photo Courtesy of David Delisio

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Agenda

• December Theme

• Volunteers of the Month

• Family & MWR

Army Community Service

CYSS

Business Operations Division

B.O.S.S.

• Public Affairs Office

• Plans, Analysis & Integration

Office

• Community Chaplain

• AAFES

• Directorate of Human Resources

• Baumholder Legal Center

• Veterinary Clinic

• Health Clinic

• Warrior Transition Unit (WTU)

• Civilian Misconduct Action

• Private Organizations Baumholder Community Spouses Club

(BCSC)

Red Cross

United Service Organizations (USO)

December Themes

Universal Human Rights Month Identity Theft Prevention &

Awareness Month

How do you protect yourself from identity

theft?

To fight for human rights is to fight for

diversity & universal rights

Community Volunteers

of the Month

Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188

• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category

Ifeanyi Asonye

• Family & MWR Community Award

Magdalena Ayala - FMWR

• Private Organization

Brandalyn Harvey - Red Cross

170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641

November Unit Volunteers of the Month

• Mrs. Jennifer Bierman 3-4 IN

• Mrs. Amanda Ladd 2-18 IN

• Mrs. Peggy Hall 4-70 AR

• Mrs. Kimberly Carranza 1-84 FA

• Mrs. Jessica Adkins 40th EN (502 MI)

• Mrs. Elizabeth Morin 24th BSB

170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641

December Unit Volunteers of the Month

• Mrs. Gabby Herrera 3-4 IN

• Mrs. Kristina Fusari 2-18 IN

• Mrs. Melanie Padilla 4-70 AR

• Mrs. Courtney Sanders 1-84 FA

• Mrs. Ann Detavernier 40th EN

• Mrs. Jessi Healy 24th BSB

• R.O.C.K.

– Tue, Dec 7 – 9, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wed & Thurs, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at

ACS

• German Cuisine, Customs & Culture

– Wed, Dec 15, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at ACS

• Federal Resume Building

– Every Wed, 3 – 4 p.m., at ACS

• Rüdesheim Trip

– Fri, Dec 10, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., meet at ACS

• Mainz Trip

– Fri, Dec 17, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., meet at ACS

ACS Highlights


• Newborn Network

– Fri, Dec 3,10 & 17, 9 – 10 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Moms of Multiples (MOMS)

– Tue, Dec 7 & 21, 10 – 11:30 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Say it Right!

Tue, Dec 7, 12 – 1 p.m., at ACS

• Coping with Deployment (Pre-Teen/Teen)

Tue, Dec 14, 2:30 – 4 p.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

Family Advocacy Program

Highlights


• Comprehensive Soldier Fitness is for Spouses & DA Civilians

too

• Take the Global Assessment Tool (GAT) at:

– www.army.mil/csf

• Resiliency, Module 1- Spouses

Thurs, Dec 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at ACS

Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Highlights


http://www.army.mil/csf

• AFTB Level II

– Dec 7 – 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Red Cross

• Volunteer Professional Development Luncheon (PDL)

– Mon, Dec 13, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at ACS

• VMIS OPOC Training

– Wed, Dec 15, 10 – 11 a.m., at ACS

• Volunteer Orientation

– Mon, Dec 20, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., at ACS

AFTB/ AVCC/ AFAP


• AFAP

– Army’s primary tool to communicate to leaders issues of importance to

Soldiers, Retirees, Family members & DA civilians

• AFAP Conference

– Jan 19 – 20 at the Rheinlander Community Club

• Submit your issues to ACS to be entered in the Conference

– Submission must be received by Sun, Jan 2

– To submit contact [email protected]

• Contact ACS by Fri, Jan 14 to reserve spot as a Delegate

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)


mailto:[email protected]

• Key Caller Training (formerly POC Training)

Fri, Dec 3, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

• FRL Council

Tue, Dec 7, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

• Battlemind for Spouses


• Coping with Separation


• Managing Expectations

Tue, Dec 14, 11 a.m. – Noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

• CARE Team Training

Tue, Dec 17, 9 a.m. – Noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

Mobilization & Deployment

Program


• Now accepts Credit Cards

Pay with Visa or MasterCard Debit or credit card

Registration & payment online

Request your password online

https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.html

Parent Central Services, 485-7003

Family & MWR CYSS

Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited

SKIES, 485-6641

• Current Classes

– Tae Kwon Do

– Classical Ballet

– Keyboard, Piano, Guitar

– Kinder Music Village

– Aikido

– Red, White and Blue Gymnastics

– Basketball Fundamentals

– Step Dancing

– Babysitters Course

SKIES Instructors Needed. Registration & enrollment: BLDG 8743

• Fri, Dec 3 & Jan 7

• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099

• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent Central

Services, BLDG 8743 or Webtrac online

• Cost: $16 non-deployed, $8 deployed

– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours

• CYSS registration required

Family & MWR Parents Night Out


Family & MWR Saturday Child

Care

• Sat, Dec 18 & Jan 22

• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099

• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent

Central Services, BLDG 8743 or Webtrac online

• Cost: $32 non-deployed, $16 deployed

– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours

• CYSS registration required


Family & MWR

Middle School & Teen

Middle School Teen, 485-6810

• Smart Girls Trip to Chili’s & Monte Mare Pool – Fri, Dec 3, 3:30 – 8:30 p.m., $9 per person, register by Wed, Dec 1

• Disco Ice Skating, Zweibrücken Arena – Sat, Dec 4, 6 – 11 p.m., $15 per person includes admission & skate rental,

register by Wed, Dec 1

• Babysitting Class – Sat, Dec 4 &18,12 – 5 p.m., FREE

• BGCA Art Exhibition – Mon, Dec 6, Mail Room for one week

• Deployment Teens Speak – Wed, Dec 8, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., chance for youth to discuss issues

Family & MWR



• Cologne Christmas Market and Chocolate Factory– Sat, Dec 11, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. $20 per person, register by Sat, Dec 4

• Simple Holiday Cooking Program & Gift Making – Wed, Dec 15, 4 p.m., FREE

• Wise Guys Lock-In– Fri, Dec 17 to Sat, Dec 18, 9 p.m. – 8 a.m., FREE, register by Mon, Dec 13

• Community Service Project, Cookie Baking for the Ponds Guards – Mon, Dec 20, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., FREE

• Trip to Sternenland in Idar-Oberstein – Wed, Dec 22, 1 – 6 p.m., 7th & 8th graders, $7 per person, register by Fri, Dec 17

Family & MWR



• Snowboarding, Skiing and Sledding Trip to Erbeskopf

– Tue, Dec 28,10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., $20 per person for ski lift & FREE for youth

sledding, register by Wed, Dec 22

• International Dining Out at the Mexican Cantina in Kaiserslautern

– Wed, Dec 29, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Bring Euros or Dollars to pay for their dinner,

register by Mon, Dec 27

• New Year’s Dance

– Thurs, Dec 30, 7 – 9:30 p.m., FREE

Family & MWR

School Liaison Office

Baumholder Middle/High School

• Basketball Games at Hall of Champions– Sat, Dec 4, 4 p.m., Baumholder HS vs. AF North

– Fri, Dec 10, 4 p.m., Baumholder HS vs. Weisbaden

• Wed, Dec 8, Band Concert, 6 p.m., High School Gym

• Thurs, Dec 16, Acceleration Day, Earliest day for Credit Withdraw

• Dec 20 – Jan 3, Winter Recess, No School

School Liaison Officer, 485-6968

Wetzel Elementary School


• Fri, Dec 17, Early Release, 11:01



Family & MWR


Smith Elementary School

• Fri, Dec 3, Popcorn Friday




Family & MWR



Family & MWR


• Workshop: Building Resilience in Military Children & Teens

– Teach parents & caregivers on how to help military children build

resilience during deployments & stressful times

– Presented by Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, USAG-Baumholder,

CYSS & DODDS

– Featuring Dr. Ken Ginsburg, MD, MS ED, FAAP

– Mon, Dec 6, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Rheinlander Community

– FREE, but space limited

– RSVP to [email protected]

Hill Top Theater, 485-7244

Family & MWR

Entertainment

• Hill Top Theater – Auditions

– Come take part in the family musical, The Music Man

– Opportunity for the whole family to perform together

– Famous music like “76 Trombones” & “The Wells Fargo Wagon”

– Preteens, Teens, & adults are needed

– Auditions held Dec 13, 14 & 15 at the Hill Top Theater at 7 p.m.

– Rehearsals begin Jan 3

Arts & Crafts, 485-6687

Family & MWR

Arts & Crafts

• Photos with Santa at the Arts & Crafts

– Call to schedule your family Christmas photos

– $7.50 sitting fee (not including photos)

– Photos are by appointment only

• Santa suit rental

– $25 per day, per suit

– $50 refundable rental deposit to reserve

– Reservations are first come, first serve

Arts & Crafts, 485-6687

Family & MWR

Arts & Crafts

• Want to know what’s going on at the Baumholder Arts & Crafts?

• Sign up for our monthly newsletter

– Find out about new offers & sales

– Get the complete class schedule for the upcoming month

– Read up on our available group discounts

– Email to [email protected] to be added to our list


Library, 485-1740

Family & MWR Library

• Children’s Story Time

– Ages up to 5 years old

– Crafts and/or games follow stories

– Every Thurs in Dec, 10:30 a.m.

– Story Time lasts approximately one hour

– FREE

• Library hours: Mon – Thurs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Fri closed, Sat &

Sun 12 – 5 p.m.

• Public Catalog: http://www.library.eur.army.mil

http://www.library.eur.army.mil/

• Library Book Club

– Ages 18+

– Book discussions

– Wed, Dec 15 at Noon

– Approximately one hour

– FREE

– Books are selected from library homepage/public catalog Book Kit list

Family & MWR Library

Library, 485-1740

Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182

Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation

• Historic train & Christmas Market trip

– Dec 11

– $35 (bus transport to Ottweiler & return, roundtrip train tickets, entrance fee to market)

– The Ostertalbahn train links Ottweiler & Schwarzerden & stops to visit a Holiday Market

• Christmas Markets:

– Dec 3, Bernkastel Kues

– Dec 4, Strassburg France

– Dec 11, Cologne

– Dec 18, Rothenburg

– Dec 19, Heidelberg

• Paris City Express Day Bus Trip

– Dec 4, $59 per person

For details on price & departure times call Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182

Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation

• Ski Interlaken Switzerland, Eiger Region in Grindelwald

– Dec 7 – 9, Jan 7 – 9, & Jan 28 – 30

– $269 per person, non-skier rates available

– 2 nights in hostel, 2 day ski pass, transportation, FREE beginner ski/ snowboard lessons

– Departs Baumholder on Fri, 6 p.m., returns Sun, 10 p.m.

• Black Forest Ski/Snowboard Day Trip to Feldberg

– Dec 11 & 18, Jan 22 & Feb 4

– $70 per seat, includes transportation, ski/snowboard rental, free beginner ski lessons

– Lift passes are not included. Bring Euro for food & drinks

• Ski Gasteiner Valley in Austria

– Jan 14 – 17, Feb 18 – 21

– $385 per person, non-skier rates available

– 3 Overnights in Hotel With Breakfast & dinner, 2 day ski pass, transportation, FREE

beginner ski/ snow board lessons

Family & MWR

Sports, Fitness & Aquatics

Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-6671

FREE Adult Sports Extravaganza

• Tue, Dec 21, Sports office sign-up deadline

• Games played at Hall of Champions, double elimination format

– Mon, Dec 27, 2 p.m., Volleyball, 6 person teams

– Tue, Dec 28, 2 p.m., Basketball, 5 person teams

– Wed, Dec 29, 2 p.m., Dodge Ball, 6 person teams

Family & MWR


• Dec Learn-to-Swim for Youth

– American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors

– Tue, Wed & Thurs, Dec 1 – 16

– Various times & levels

– Register at CYSS

– $45 per person, per session (8 lessons per session)


Family & MWR


• Dec Learn-to-Swim for Adults


– Wed & Fri, Dec 1 – 17, 6 – 6:50 p.m.

– Beginner levels (Levels 1, 2, & 3)

– $35 per person, per session (6 lessons per session)


Family & MWR


• “Winter Break Splash” for Youth Ages 3 +

– Learn about water safety and have swimming level assessed for proper

placement into the Learn-to-Swim Program


– Partnership between CRD Aquatics & CYSS SKIES

– No certification awarded

– Tue, Wed & Thurs

– Session 1, Dec 21 – 23

– Session 2, 28-30 Dec 28 – 30

– Register at CYSS until Dec 16

– $10.00 per person, per session (3 lessons per session)


Family & MWR


• Water Aerobics Classes

– Wed & Fri, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

– Adults, 17 years +; youth 13+ actively participating with parent

– $4.00 per person/class, or $30.00 for 10 classes

– Purchase cards at Arts & Crafts, BLDG 8895


Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176

Family & MWR


• The Naughty & Nice List Fitness Program

– Dec 6-23

– Hall of Champions PFC, Mountaineer PFC or location of your choice

– Receive fitness incentives for remaining on “Nice List”

– Personal trainers track workouts, hold participants accountable & provide

fitness routines for “naughty days”

– Participants eligible to win FREE personal training sessions

– Adults, 18+

– FREE

– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.


Family & MWR


• Winter Sports Conditioning Program

– Through – Feb 23

– Train to improve your performance in snowboarding & skiing

– Learn techniques for injury prevention

– Adults, 18+

– FREE

– Program times & locations arranged through Fitness Coordinator

– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office


Family & MWR


• Jingle Bell Jog

– Sat, Dec 11, 9 a.m. start time, Hall of Champions PFC

– Open to all ages

– Race day registration, 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

– T-shirts for the first 100 finishers

– FREE registration

Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671

Family & MWR


• Community Level Women’s League Basketball Tryouts

– Mon, Dec 6, 6 p.m. start time, Hall of Champions

– Ages 18+

– Participate in IMCOM basketball league & tournaments

– FREE registration

– Sign-up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office

B.O.S.S, 485- 8251

Baumholder B.O.S.S

• B.O.S.S meets every 1st & 3rd Tue of the month

– Time: 3:30 p.m.

– Warrior Zone, BLDG 8667, Smith Barracks, next to the Java Café

• Dec meetings: Tue, Dec 7 & 21

• Open to all single Soldiers from any branch of service

• FREE

B.O.S.S, 485- 8251

Baumholder B.O.S.S

• HALO REACH Tournament

– Fri, Dec 10, 6:30 p.m., Interim Warrior Zone

– FREE admission, food & drinks

– Prizes

– 1st Place: Halo Reach XBOX 360 gaming console, Halo Reach

game & a B.O.S.S fleece

– 2nd Place: $100 AAFES Gift Card & a B.O.S.S T-shirt

– 3rd Place: $25 AAFES Gift Card & a B.O.S.S T- shirt

B.O.S.S, 485- 8251

Family & MWR Warrior Zone

• Open to ALL Soldiers

• BLDG 8687, Smith Barracks (next to the Java Cafe)

• Mon – Thurs, 12 – 10 p.m.

• Fri, Sat, & Sun 12 – 11 p.m.

• FREE Access to Internet, X-BOX 360 Games, PS3 Games,

Movies, Wii, & Air Hockey Competitions

Auto Skills Center, 485- 6344

Family & MWR Auto Skills Center

• Winter Vehicle Safety Inspection

– Every Wed. at 2 p.m., the auto skills staff assists you in inspecting your

vehicle for winter

– Coolant, tires, wipers, lights, exhaust, etc.

– Bring owners manual & vehicle registration

• Shop orientation class

– Learn to acquire a bay, obtain tools, operate car lifts & find hazardous

waste receptacles

– Perform your own car repair

– Offered by appointment

Auto Parts Yard, 485- 6684

Family & MWR Auto Parts Yard

• Winter Auto Parts Yard hours

– Open Tue – Sat, & training holidays, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

– Closed Sun., Mon. & U.S. holidays

• Need parts for your vehicle?

– Winter tires, snow chains, first aid kits, winter triangles, windshields,

fenders, radios & more

• Need a used Car?

– Put in a sealed bid or cash

– Must have a valid USAEUR drivers license & be a U.S. ID card holder

– Vehicle must be registered with USAEUR prior to removal

Java Café, 485-6439

Family and MWR Java Cafe

• Holiday Drink Menu at the Java Cafe

– Pumpkin Spice Latte

– Sweet Cinnamon Latte

– Macadamia Nut Latte

– Toffee Nut Latte

– Harvest Spice Chai Latte

– Hot Caramel Apple Cider

– Gingerbread Latte

– Peppermint Latte

– Peppermint Mocha

– Eggnog Latte

Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569

• New Year’s Eve Bowling Special at Striker’s Fri, Dec 31

• Groups up to 8 people for $125 package

– Unlimited Bowling beginning at 8 p.m.

– Party Favors

– 2 x 1 topping pizza

– Complimentary glass of Champagne

• Individual price at the door is $10 and includes:

– Party Favors

– 2 slices of pizza & fountain drink

– Complimentary glass of Champagne

• Bar and Slot Room FREE entrance

• Children 5 years & under FREE entrance

– No food or bowling included in the single entry fee

Family and MWR Striker’s Bowling

Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569

Ham Bowl

• Dec 18

• Open to all ages divided into 3 different age groups

– Ages 12 & under begin at 1 p.m. with 8 – Pin, No – Tap

– Ages 13 – 17 begin at 3 p.m. with 9 – Pin, No – Tap

– Ages 18 & older begin at 5 p.m.

• Top three scores in each age group will receive a Bone–ln Ham

• $12 each age group

Rolling Hills Golf Course, 485-7299

Rolling Hills Golf Course

• Winter hours

– Tues-Fri, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Mondays

– Weekends, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Christmas sale

– Shop early for best selections

– Golf gear

– Clothing

– Specials for that special someone in your life

Business Operations, 485-6970

Family & MWR

Rheinlander Community Club

• New Years Eve Party

– Fri, Dec 31, 9 p.m. until after midnight

– Buffett served after midnight

– Sparkling wine all night

– Music

– Party favors

– $25 per person

– Rheinlander Community Club Ballroom

Business Operations, 485-6970

Family & MWR

Rheinlander Community Club

• Flea Market

– Sat, Jan 8

– Set up, 7:30 – 9 a.m.

– Market open 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

– Open to all US ID card holders

– Get rid of unwanted gifts

– Snacks available for purchase during market

– $10 per 12 foot table

Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

Host Nation Events1 of 6

• Dec 3: Opening of Baumholder Christmas Market, Place de

Warcq, 5 p.m.

• Dec 3: Night-Fever Party at Birkenfeld, Stadthalle, 8 p.m.

Entrance Fee

• Dec 4: Advent Concert, Weierbach, Hessenstein Halle, 8 p.m.

Entrance Fee

• Dec 4: Santa Claus Rock Night, Baumholder, Brühlhalle, 8 p.m.

Entrance Fee



• Dec 5: “Piano Concert” by Lydia Bader, Birkenfeld, Castle, 5 p.m.

Entrance Fee

• Dec 5: Holiday Concert, Birkenfeld, Catholic Church, 6 p.m.

• Dec 9: Folk, Rock, & Blues Concert by Michael Fitz,

Birkenfeld, Georg-Wilhelm-Haus, 8 p.m., Entrance Fee

• Dec 11: Christmas Concert at Idar-Oberstein, Stadttheater, 7 p.m.

Entrance Fee

• Dec 12: Christmas Concert at Birkenfeld, Protestant Church, 5 p.m.



• Dec 14: The very best of Black Gospel, Idar-Oberstein,

St. Walburga Chapel, 7:30 p.m., Entrance Fee 25.00 Euro

• Dec 18: Christmas Concert, Idar-Oberstein, Stadttheater, 5 p.m.

Entrance Fee

• Dec 19: Model Car & Model Railway exhibition, Idar-Oberstein,

Mehrzweckhalle Staden, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Entrance Fee

• Dec 25: Christmas Concert, Idar-Oberstein, Mehrzweckhalle

Staden, 7 p.m., Entrance Fee



• Dec 26: Christmas Jazz Concert, St. Wendel, Kulturzentrum

Alsfassen, 7:30 p.m., Entrance Fee 12. Euro

• Jan 1 & 2: New Year’s Gala Concert, Symphonic Orchestra “Obere

Nahe, Idar-Oberstein, Stadttheater, 5 p.m., Entrance Fee

• Jan 6: New Year’s Concert, Pfalzorchester Kaiserslautern, Kusel,

Fritz-Wunderlich-Halle, 7:30 p.m., Entrance Fee

• Jan 21: The 12 Tenors, Kusel. Fritz-Wunderlich-Halle, 7:30 p.m.

Entrance Fee



Christmas Markets:

• Dec 3-4: Baumholder, Meisenheim

• Dec 3-5: Idar

• Dec 4: Hahnweiler, Hoppstädten-Weiersbach, Altenglan,

Lauterecken, Oberkirchen

• Dec 4-12: St. Wendel

• Dec 5: Veitsrodt, Kirchenbollenbach, Altenglan,

Oberkirchen



Christmas Markets continued:

• Dec 5-7: Birkenfeld

• Dec 10-12: Kusel

• Dec 11: Rhaunen

• Dec 13: Bad Sobernheim

• Dec 18: Schwollen

PAIO, 485-7205

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Chapel Community News

Baumholder Worship Services

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570

• Shabbat Service & Hanukkah Party at Chapel 1

– Wed, Dec 8, 5 p.m.

• Pre-Marital Seminar at Chapel 2

– Fri, Dec 10, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

– RSVP by Wed, Dec 8

– POC CH Keller, DSN, 485-6341 or [email protected]

• Combined Protestant Candle Light Service at Chapel 1

– Fri, Dec 24, 6 p.m.

• Catholic Mass at Chapel 2

– Fri, Dec 24, 4:30 p.m., Children’s Mass

– Fri, Dec 24, 11 p.m., Midnight Mass

– Sat, Dec 25, 11 a.m., Christmas Mass


Chapel Community News

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570

• USAG Baumholder Chaplain On-Call Hotline

– Feel socially isolated?

– Thinking about suicide?

– Experiencing unusual stress?

– Depressed?

• Call DSN, 485-8255/ 6150, or cell, 0162-270-8348

PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900

Events at AAFES

• Meet the Manager

– Fri, Dec 10, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

– Lobby of AAFES main store

– Address concerns while enjoying coffee with local management

• Coloring Contest

– Dec 1 – Dec 22

– PXtra

• Putting & Darting for Prizes at PXtra

– Dec 8, 9, 15, 22, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. 12 – 3 p.m.

– Win cool prizes

• Early Bird Sale

Dec 24,8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

PX Baumholder, 06783- 999900

Events at AAFES

• Military Star Card Promotion

– Now through Dec 9

– Save on all holiday Jewelry

– 3 month, Zero interest

– No minimum purchase required

• Santa Clause is Coming to Both AAFES Stores

– Dec 4, 11 & 18

– 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Both Pxtra & Main Store will be Closed on Dec 25

Term III – Register Now!

– CJSA 1322 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Sat & Sun, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Jan 22 – Feb 6

GoArmyEd # 77820

– CDEC 1354 Childhood Growth & Development

Tue & Thurs 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Jan 13 – Mar 10

GoArmyEd # 77819

Office will be Closed Dec 18 – Jan 2 for the Holidays

CTC, 485-6664

Central Texas College

UMUC, 485-6178

University of Maryland University College

Registration Begins Jan 3

Spring Session 1: Jan 16 – Mar 13

– GVPT 170 – American Government

Wed, Hybrid, 6:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

GoArmyEd # 109464

– LIBS 150- Information Literacy and Research Methods

Hybrid, Face to face TBD, on-line portion Jan 29 – Feb 12

GoArmyEd # 109465

Office will be Closed Dec 24 – Jan 2, for the Holidays

Baumholder Ironworks Education Center, BLDG 8332

Operating Hours:

• Counseling: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuition Assistance, Academic, Accreditation, GI Bill, Financial Aid

Online & Distance Education program counseling

Counselor is available for unit & FRG briefings

• Computer Lab: Mon – Thurs 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Limited printing available for education & leader development only

Co

• Testing: Mon & Fri, 8 – Noon, Tue – Thurs, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. APT, DANTES, CLEP, DSST, SAT, ACT, GED & proctored college exams

Closed 12:00 –1:00 p.m. for lunch

• The Education Center is closed on U.S. Holidays

Education Center, 485-7557

Education Center Hours

Education Center, 485-7557

FAST Class - GT Improvement

• Jan 6 – Jan 28

• Mon – Fri, 1 – 5 p.m.

• No Class Meetings on U.S. & USAREUR Training Holidays

• Enroll at the Education Center, BLDG 8332 (Ironworks)

• Commander Approval Required

• TABE pre-test is Required to Enroll

• Extended Hours During Holiday Season (Now through Dec 24)

― Mon, Wed, Fri 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

― Tue & Thurs 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

― Sat 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

― Fri, Dec 24, CMR pickup only 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

• 2010 Holiday Mailing Deadlines

― PAL Parcels Fri, Dec 3

― Priority Parcels Fri, Dec 10

― First Class Letters & Cards Fri, Dec 10

― Express Mail Fri, Dec 17

• Five or more packages to mail, call to make an appointment

Postal Service Center

Postal Service Center, 485-7551

ID Cards/ Deers

ID Cards/ Deers, 485-6119

Reminder Community Update

• ID Cards/DEERS new customer service hours

– Mon – Fri, 8:10 a.m. – 11:45a.m., & 1:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Business hours remain the same

– Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., & 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Legal Center, 485-6506

Baumholder Legal Center

• Legal Center Holiday Closures

– Entire Legal Center will be closed Dec 24 & 31 for federal holidays

– International Law Dept will be closed Dec 2, 3 & Dec 23 – Jan 3

– No US legal assistance attorneys will be available the week of Dec 20

• Legal Center Information, Hours and Services Available at

http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/legal2.asp

http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/legal2.asp

Baumholder Veterinary Services

Vet Clinic, 485-6636

• Order of Precedence for Veterinary Services

– Hazardous Food Recalls

– Bite Reports

– Military Working Dogs (MWD’s)

– Food and Water Vulnerability Assessments (Food Security)

– Other Government Owned Animals

– Commercial Sanitation Audits (Food)

– Military Sanitation Inspections (Food)

– Approve Sources (Food)

– Privately Owned Animals

• Clinic Operating Hours:

– Mon, Tue & Fri: 9 a.m. – Noon / 1 – 3:30 p.m.

– Wed, 11a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 3:30 – 6 p.m.

• Days of Closure:

– Thurs for training

– USAREUR Training & Federal Holidays, Dec 24 & 31

– Inventory, Dec 29

• Visits are by Appointment Only

– $2 user fee charged at every exam or purchase

– Exam fee: $10 Tech exam or $25 doctor exam

Baumholder Veterinary Services

Vet Clinic, 485-6636

Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080

Baumholder Health Clinic

Upcoming Community Events

• Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevention/Education class

– Held at unit’s area of choice

– One hour class on facts, risk factors, causes, prevention, screening &

treatment

– For scheduling & details call DSN, 485-7312

• Tobacco Cessation class

– Held at unit’s area of choice

– One hour class on how to successfully kick the tobacco habit

– No medications offered at one hour class

– For scheduling & details call DSN, 485-7312

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RESPECT-MIL

• Re-Engineering Systems of Primary Care Treatment

– System of primary care to enhance the recognition & management of

Post–Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & depression

• Effective Dec 15, all Soldiers will be given a screening form to

complete when checking in to appointments at Primary Care

• Completion is voluntary

• For information call Kelly Collins at DSN, 485-6149




Patient Family Centered Care

• “Putting Patients & Families First”

– Community based approach

– Creates partnerships with patients & families to enhance the quality &

safety of healthcare through a volunteer advisory council

– Every 2nd Tue of the month, 11:30 a.m.

– Contact Adriana Quintana at DSN, 485-8826 or CIV, 06783-6-8826




Pharmacy Self Care Program

• Triage based on symptoms & medication profile

• Special consideration for pediatrics & under two years old

– Requires weight based dosing by a provider & medication to be entered

into CHCS

• Conditions such as pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes, & other

pathologies precludes the use of “Cold Pack” type dispensing



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Upcoming Clinic Closures

• Fri, Dec 24, Holiday Observed

• Mon, Dec 27, Training Holiday

– Physical Medicine services will still be provided

• Fri, Dec 31, New Year’s Eve


Baumholder Dental Clinic, 485-2210

Baumholder Dental Clinic

Retiree Dental Appreciation Day

• Sat, Dec 4, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Dental Clinic

– Exams, cleanings, minor denture repairs & simple fillings

Red Cross Dental Assistant Program

• Interviews for the Red Cross Dental Assistant Program

– Jan 11-12 at the Dental Clinic

– Contact the Red Cross for information at DSN, 485-1760

Baumholder Dental Clinic, 485-2210

Baumholder Dental Clinic

Upcoming Clinic Closures/Limited Staffing

• Wed, Dec 15, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Fri, Dec 24, Holiday Observed

• Fri, Dec 31, New Years Eve

• Thurs, Jan 13, Closed All Day for CDR’s Call

Warrior Transition Unit, 485-9140

Warrior Transition Unit

• 31 Warriors’ in transition

• 29 Warrior’s are from the 170 BCT

• Don’t forget about your soldier’s assigned to the WTU

• Feel free to stop by & check up on them

Civilian Misconduct Action Office, 485-1770

Civilian Misconduct Action Office

• Reduces AAFES income & affects the funds for FMWR programs

• AAFES facility privileges will be suspended for a minimum of 6 months

• May receive a $200 civil recovery fee

• May receive a police record that will follow them for years

• In most cases, surveillance video catches the culprit every time

• FREE bracelets with each shoplift

Shoplifting is a Gamble that Just Isn’t Worth It

Baumholder Community

Spouses Club

• Train trip to Koln

– Sat, Dec 4, time TBA

– Visit the Christmas Market in the Koln area

– Meet at the Rheinlander parking lot

• Shopping trip to Neunkirchen

– Thurs, Dec 16, 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

– Meet at the Rheinlander parking lot

• Bright Eyes Program

– $50 rebate for eyeglasses

– Eligibility determined by income & number of dependants, not rank

– Contact Pamela Johnson, 485-6968 or the school nurse

BCSC President, 06738-1851018

Baumholder Community

Spouses Club

• Angel Tree

– Deadline extended to Sun, Dec 5

– Applications available through all FRL’s

– Benefits Families of lower income or with multiple dependents

• Thrift Shop– Holiday items now on sale

– Closed Dec 20 – Jan 3, 2011

• Winter Wonderland– Dec 10

– 6 p.m., Rheinlander Community Club

BCSC President, 06738-1851018

American Red Cross

• Facebook

– Find us listed as American Red Cross Baumholder Station

– Check in frequently for the most up to date information regarding health

& safety classes, volunteer openings, & special events

– Connect with other Red Cross volunteers

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760

Volunteer Position Openings


• Dental Clinic

― Dental Assistant Training Program information session coming soon

― Call Red Cross office or visit our Facebook page

• Health Clinic

― Information Specialist for Physical Therapy

― Greeter for front desk lobby

• Red Cross Station

― Special Events

― Volunteer Record Management Assistant

Blood Drive


• Nov 4 Blood Drive Results

– 123 walk-ins, 95 pints of blood donated

– Baumholder Community supplied 1/3 of a months required blood

donations for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

– Thank you to all the donors, volunteers, & to the ASBP

• Next blood drive

– Tentatively scheduled for mid Jan 2011

– Hall of Champions 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

United Service Organizations

USO Kaiserslautern Office, 493-4403

• Rocketlife

– FREE photo book order

• Trevor Romain Kits

– Bear, DVD, journal & book

• Sesame Street DVD

– Talk, Listen, Connect

• Mobile Canteen Events

• Sunscreen

Documents

December Baumholder Information Briefing