October Community Information Briefing

Baumholder

Community Information Brief (CIB)

October 27, 2010

Photo Courtesy of David Delisio

Building a Better Tomorrow….Today

Agenda

• Signing of Healthcare Covenant

• November Theme

• Volunteers of the Month

• Unit Volunteers of the Quarter

• 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

• Baumholder Finance

• Veterinary Clinic

• Health Clinic

• DPTMS

• Private Organizations Baumholder Community Spouses Club

(BCSC)

Red Cross

United Service Organizations (USO)

Army Medicine Healthcare Covenant

Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today

November Theme


"Pride in Our Heritage. Honor to Our Ancestors ."

Community Volunteers

of the Month

Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188

• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category

Stacy McNerney

• Family & MWR Community Award

Leah Mott- ACS

Tiffany Maddox- FMWR

• Private Organization

Heather Youngblood- Red Cross

Tina Hill- BCSC


170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641

Unit Volunteers of the Month


• Mrs. Hannah Maetschke 3-4 IN

• Mrs. Nicole Robinson 2-18 IN

• Mrs. Sarika King 4-70 AR

• Mrs. Alejandra Carredano 1-84 FA

• Mrs. Jennifer Schroeder 40th EN

• Mr. Zachary Simmons 24th BSB

• Mrs. Jennifer Huff HHC 170th

170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641

Unit Volunteer of the Quarter


• 170th IBCT Volunteers Quarter

– 3rd Quarter

– Mrs. Elizabeth Martin: 24th BSB

• R.O.C.K.

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

ACS

• 1 – 2 – 3 Magic

– Wed, Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• German Cuisine, Customs & Culture

– Wed, Nov 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at ACS

• Federal Resume Building

– Every Wed, 3 – 4 p.m., at ACS

• Rüdesheim Trip

– Fri, Nov 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., meet at ACS

ACS Highlights



• Lets get it On!

– Mon, Nov 8, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., at ACS

• Emergency Placement Care Info Session

– Mon, Nov 8, 11 – Noon, at ACS

• WRU@?WAN2TLK?CD9

Tue, Nov 9, 3 – 4 p.m., at ACS

• Nurturing Program Ages 0-5

Every Mon, starting Nov 1, 8:30 – 10 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Say it Right!

Thurs, Nov 18, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., at ACS

Family Advocacy Program

Highlights



• Volunteer Orientation

– Thurs, Nov 4, 10 – 11 a.m., at ACS

• AFTB Level I

– Nov 8 – 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at ACS

• VMIS OPOC Training

– Fri, Nov 19, 11 a.m. – Noon, at ACS

• Volunteer Professional Development Luncheon (PDL)

– Fri, Nov 19, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at ACS

AFTB/ AVCC/ AFAP



• Battlemind for Spouses

Tue, Nov 2, 9 – 10 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

• Coping with Separation

Tue, Nov 2, 10 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

• Managing Expectations

Tue, Nov 2, 11 a.m. – Noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

• FRL Council

Thurs, Nov 4, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

• CARE Team Training

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

• Key Caller Training (formerly POC Training)

Sat, Nov 16, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

Mobilization & Deployment

Program



• Pre-Deployment Fair at the Rheinlander Community Club

– Preparing Soldiers & their Family for separation & deployment

• Sat, Nov 20

• Two sessions

– Morning session 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., afternoon session 1 – 4 p.m.

• In-depth family deployment preparation briefings

• Information booths

• Childcare provided for either morning or afternoon sessions

Mobilization & Deployment

Program



• Adults Without Little Ones (AWOL)

– Exciting travel discussion group

Discussions:

– Traveling Europe

– Cultural experiences

– Activities

– Socials

– Every second Thurs of the month from 1715-1815

– Meet at the Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

Adults Without Little Ones



• Provides education & support to Latin/Hispanic Families

– Helps in understanding the Military Lifestyle due to language/cultural

barriers

– Meets first Thursday of the month

– Thurs, Nov 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

– Open to all

Zona Latina



Coupons & Coffee

• Join the fun

– Nov 13, 9 a.m.

– Wiggles & Giggles, BLDG 8884 in Wetzel

– Have a cup of coffee, make friends & learn how to save money using

coupons overseas

– Child friendly

– FREE



• 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



• Current Classes

– Tae Kwon Do

– Gymnastics and Tumbling

– Keyboard, Piano, Guitar

– Kinder Music Village

– Aikido

– Classical Ballet

– Babysitters Course

SKIES Instructors Needed. Registration & enrollment: contact

Parent Central Services, BLDG 8743

Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited

• New fall programs every month

– Modern Music School: Wed & Thurs 11a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

– Red, White, & Blue Gymnastics: Mon & Tue 9 – 11:30 a.m.,

Wed 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.

– Soccer Academy: Tue & Thurs 4 – 7 p.m.

• For registration/enrollment contact Parent Central Services



• Fri, Nov 5 & Dec 3

• 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

• 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, Nov 13 & Dec 11

• 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

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

– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours

• CYSS registration required



Winter Sports Registration, through Nov 19

• Basketball: Ages 5 – 15 / $46

• Cheerleading: Ages 5 – 15 / $36

• Jump-Rope: Ages 7 – 15 / $36

• Wrestling: Ages 7 – 15 / $46

• Skiing & Snowboarding: Ages 8 – 18 / $185

• Register at CYSS Parent Central or call 485-7003

Family & MWR

Youth Sports & Fitness

CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness, 485-8249


Youth Employment

Hired Program, 485-6810


Hired! A Teen Workforce Prep & Apprenticeship Program

• Career exploration program for Teens, 15 – 18 yrs

• 12 week terms, offered 4 times per year

• Winter registrations begins Nov 10

• Students may earn cash award & a certificate from

Kansas State University

• Registration & enrollment information available at the

Wetzel Teen Center, BLDG 8875

Family & MWR

School Liaison Office

Baumholder Middle/High School

• Nov 5 – Teacher Work Day, No School

• Nov 6 – Super Six Football Championships, Minick Field, Noon

• Nov 11 – Veterans Day, No School

• Nov 15 – Parent Teacher Conferences, No School


• Nov 25 – 28 – Thanksgiving Holiday, No School

School Liaison Officer, 485-6968


Wetzel Elementary School




• Nov 24 – Teacher Work Day, Early Release, 11:01




Family & MWR

School Liaison Office

Smith Elementary School


• Nov 10 – Teacher Work Day, Early Release, 11:01





Family & MWR

School Liaison OfficeBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today


Family & MWR

School Liaison OfficeBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

Super Six Football Championships

– Three games: Division I, II, & III

– Nov 6, Minick Field

– 12 – 8 p.m.

– $5 Adults, $3 Students, FREE for kids 10 & under

– Refreshments for sale by FRGs & school groups on both sides of

Minick Field

Library, 485-1740

Family & MWR Library


• Children’s Story Time

– Ages up to 5 years old

– Crafts and/or games follow stories

– Nov 4 & 18, 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/

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

• Library Book Club

– Ages 18+

– Book discussions

– Wed, Nov 10 at Noon

– Approximately one hour

– FREE

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

Family & MWR Library

Library, 485-1740


• Fall Services & Programs offered

– Mountain Biking

– Paintball Competitions

– Canoeing/ Kayaking

– Campground

– Fishing Pond

– Equipment Check out Center

– Sport Shooting Range

– Recreation Trips and Activities

– Unit and Group Special Request Trips

– Hunting program

Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182

Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation


• November Trips

– Nov 4 – 8: Veterans Day Ski Trip – Kaprun, Austria, $365 per person

– 3 overnights, breakfast/dinner, 2 day ski pass, transportation &

beginner lessons

– Nov 13: Paris One Day Trip – Paris, France, $59 per person

– Nov 20: Cologne & Chocolate Museum, $45 per person

– Nov 24 – 28: Thanksgiving Ski Trip – Kaprun, Austria, $445 per person

– 4 overnights, breakfast/dinner, 3 day ski pass, transportation &

beginner lessons




• November Trips Continued

– 25-28 Nov: Malta Diving Trip, $550 Double occupancy in B&B

– Ferry/taxi transfers, Flight with Air Malta from FRA. included

– No extra charge for dive gear under 35kg

– 27 Nov: Rothenburg Christmas Market trip, $47 per person

– 28 Nov: Historical Steam Train Ride & Medieval Christmas Market, $35

per person

– Bus transport to Ottweiler & return, roundtrip train tickets, entrance fee

to market included




Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176

Family & MWR

Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• Buffed Not Stuffed

– Thanksgiving weight maintenance program

– Nov 8 – 26

– Special health & fitness incentives available for participants who attend

ongoing fitness classes

– Learn tips to cut the calories in your favorite holiday recipes

– Register & receive your Buffed Not Stuffed packet to track your

progress & calorie count

– Participants who complete the program are eligible to win FREE

personal training sessions

– Adults, 18+

– FREE

– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office

Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176

Family & MWR


• Race Day Preparation Clinic

– Nov 16 & 18, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

– Learn running techniques to help you reach your best, injury-free

performance for the Turkey Trot Run, Nov 24

– Adults, 18+

– FREE

– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office

Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671

Family & MWR


• Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run

– Nov 24

– 9 a.m. start time

– Run will commence at the Hall of Champions PFC

– Preregister at Mountaineer PFC 9-23 Nov 9 – 23

– Race day on site registration begins at 7:15 – 8:45 a.m.

– Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers, fastest times & Company with

most participation

– Registration is FREE

Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569

Turkey Bowl


• Nov 20

• 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 Butter Ball

Turkey

• $12 each age group

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


• November tournaments

– Sun, Nov 7, 9 a.m., Martingans (Goose) German open tourney,

Stableford play

– Sat, Nov 13, 9 a.m., Turkey shoot, stroke play (last tourney for the year)

• Unit Golf Tournaments

– Dates are still available to have your unit golf outing

• Year end sale

– Shop early for best selections on our year end specials on golf gear &

clothing

Business Operations, 485-6970

Family & MWR

Rheinlander Community ClubBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• Turkeys to go

– Order on or before Nov 22

– Pickup on or before Nov 25

– Place orders from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

– Now through Nov 23

– Serves 8 people

– Cost is $70. Less than $10 per person

Special Events, 485-6115

Special Events


• 2010 Baumholder Military Community Tree Lighting Ceremony

– Thurs, Dec 2, 5 p.m.

– Carols, arts & crafts activities for children, complementary portraits with

Santa, & the visit from Santa

– FREE Admission

– Open to all U.S. ID Card Holders, their authorized guests, as well as

invited host nation guests

– Rheinlander Community Club, BLDG 8085, Smith Barracks

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

• Nov meetings: Tue, Nov 2 & Nov 16

• Open to all single Soldiers from any branch of Service

• FREE

B.O.S.S, 485- 8251

Baumholder B.O.S.S


Community Service Opportunities

• Baumholder Military Community Tree Lighting Ceremony

– Thurs, Dec 2

– Need two B.O.S.S Soldiers to play role of Santa

– One Soldier from 5 – 6 p.m.

– One Soldier from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

– Need 10 B.O.S.S Soldiers to assist with the event

– 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

Host Nation Events1 of 5

• Oct 30: Antik Market at Idar-Oberstein, Platz Auf der Idar

• Oct 31: Halloween Disco at Oberkirchen, Festhalle

• Oct 31: Halloween children party, St. Wendel, Saalbau, 5 p.m.

• Oct 31: Shops open at Idar-Oberstein

• Nov 6: Rock night at Ruschberg, Bürgerhaus, 8 p.m.

Entrance Fee!!

• Nov 6: Flea Market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Nov 6 – 7: Martinimarket at Herrstein

• Nov 8: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.




• Nov 9: Benefiz Concert Big Band German Bundeswehr

at Birkenfeld, Großsporthalle Am Berg, 8 p.m.

Entrance Fee!!

• Nov 10: Horses Market at Quirnbach

• Nov 11: Opening of the Fasching Season & presentation

of the new Fasching Royalties of Baumholder

Jugendzentrum, 6:11 p.m.

• Nov 14: Flea Market at Metz, France, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Nov 20 – 21: Hobby Artist exhibition at Hoppstädten

• Nov 20: Antik Market at Idar, Schleiferplatz




• Nov 27 & 28: Christmas Musical for Children, Idar-

Oberstein, Stadttheater, Entrance Fee!!

• Nov 27 – 28: IVV Volksmarch at Winterbach/Saar




St. Martin Parades:

• Nov 5: Frauenberg 6 p.m., Fohren-Linden 5:30 p.m.

• Nov 10: Mettweiler 6 p.m., Rohrbach 6:30 p.m.,

Berglangenbach 6 p.m., Hahnweiler 5:30 p.m.

Baumholder 5:30 p.m., Hoppstädten-Weiersbach

• Nov 11: Leitzweiler 6:30 p.m., Berschweiler 5:30 p.m.,

Rückweiler 5 p.m., Birkenfeld, Dienstweiler,

Niederhambach, Sonnenberg, Schauren, Brücken,

Freisen, Oberkirchen

• Nov 13: Eckersweiler




Christmas Markets:

• Nov 27: Berglangenbach, Reichenbach, Niederkirchen/Saar

• Nov 27 – 28: Romantic Christmas Market at Idar-Oberstein Castle;

Medieval Christmas Market Lichtenberg Castle

Andreas Market at Kirn, Freisen

• Nov 28: Siesbach, Buhlenberg

* More Christmas markets can be found at:

http://www.christmas-markets-germany.de/







PAIO, 485-7205

ICE Results thru 30 Sep 2010Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• 308 total Army sites worldwide

• USAG Baumholder – 18th highest ICE card volume in Army, 13,941

cards (10% increase over FY09 total of 12,618 cards)

• USAG Baumholder – tied for 7th in Army, 96% satisfaction

• Best Garrison ICE results in Europe

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Chapel Community News

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570

• Youth

– Jr. High Meet at Chapel Annex Tue 4 – 6 p.m.

– High School at Chapel Annex Tue 6 – 8 p.m.

• Benevolence Ministry

– RSO Food Pantry

– Donations are being collected at both Chapels

– For a list of items, please call the number listed below

• PWOC

– Tue, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

– Child watch provided

– Nov 16, Thanksgiving Potluck


Chapel Community News

Baumholder Worship Services

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570


• Combined Protestant Thanksgiving Service

– Chapel 1, Wed, Nov 24, 10 a.m.

• Gospel

– Sun, Nov 21, Back to Church, with food fellowship

• Catholic Mass

– Chapel 2, Mon, Nov 1, All Saint’s Mass, 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

– Chapel 2, Wed, Nov 24, Thanksgiving Service, 10 a.m.

PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900

Events at PXtra


• Thanksgiving Coloring Contest at PXtra

– Starting on Nov 1

– Winner announced on Nov 20

• Thanksgiving Trivia

– Nov 14 & Nov 24

– Randomly all day

– Cool prizes

• Super Six at Main Store and PXtra

– Nov 6, 12 – 3 p.m. or until complete

– Special Super Six Savings

– Guitar Hero AC/DC/ Van Halen Contest at the Baumholder Pxtra

PX Baumholder, 06783- 999900

Events at PXtra


• Bose Presentation at PXTRA

– Nov 11 – Nov 13

– $55,000 worth of exciting BOSE Merchandise

– BOSE Sales Representative available

– Special Offers available

• Open on Nov 25, Thanksgiving Day

– 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Green Friday & Saturday Sale

– Fri, Nov 26 & Sat Nov 27, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

– Huge sales & Special Offers

PX Baumholder, 06783- 999900

Halloween Event at Main Store


• Sat, Oct 30, 4 p.m.

• Costume Contest

• Trick or Treat candy

• Chance to win a $25.00 Gift Card to each age category:

– Toddlers Age 0 - 4

– Children Age 5 - 10

– Teenagers Age 11 - 16

Term II – Register now!

• CJSA 1313 Court Systems and Practices

– Sat & Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 14, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• CDEC 1354 Childhood Growth & Development

– Tue & Thurs, Oct 26 – Dec 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

• Employment: Automotive Instructors– Associates degree or higher and a minimum of 5 years’ work experience

in the maintenance field or

– Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years work experience in the

maintenance field

CTC, 485-6664

Central Texas College


UMUC, 485-6178

University of Maryland University College

Fall Session 2: Nov 1 – Dec 18

Register Now!

• IFSM 201 – Introduction to Computer-Based Systems Mon, Hybrid :6:15 – 9:15 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57796

• HIST 157 – History of the United Sates Since 1865 Wed, Hybrid 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57795

• GERM 111 – Elementary German I

Tue & Thurs, 6:15 – 9 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57792

• LIBS 150 – Information Literacy and Research MethodsFace-to-face runs Nov 20th 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

On – line portion Nov 20 – Dec 4 GoArmyEd # 57798


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

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

Closed 1200-1300 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

Team Baumholder - Home of Champions

• FAST Class 1: Nov 1 – Nov 23

• FAST Class 2: Nov 29 – Dec 17

• Mon through 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

• Legal Assistance Trends

– German copyright infringement actions for online file sharing. Use

these websites at your own risk!

– Italian traffic tickets for entering no-vehicle zones will follow you back

to Germany!

• Legal Center Information, Hours and Services Available at

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

• The Legal Center will be closed Nov 11th & 25th for Federal

holidays

Legal Center, 485-6506

Baumholder Legal Center




Baumholder Finance


• New Customer Service Hours

– Daily, 8:30 a.m.- Noon & 1- 4 p.m.

– Current Walk-in Policy is still in effect: Any Soldier SSG & below must

have a PAC Slip unless In or Out Processing

• Briefings

– PCS Out Processing, M – F, 10 a.m.

– ETS / Retirement, M – F, 11 a.m.

– In Processing / Deferred Family travel, Daily, 2:30 p.m.

– BLDG 8670, Room 16

Finance CST, 485-6955

• 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, Nov 11

– Inventory, Oct 29 & Nov 30

Baumholder Veterinary Services

Vet Clinic, 485-6636


"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"

Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080

Baumholder Health Clinic


Upcoming Community Events

• Nov 5, 1 – 4:30 p.m.: Retiree Health Day at the BHC

– Guests visiting to promote good health for the retiree population

• Nov 20, 9 a.m. – Noon & 1 – 4 p.m.: Pre-Deployment Fair at the

Rheinlander

– Preparing Soldiers and their families for separation

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• TRICARE News

– New TRICARE Overseas Contract as of Sep 1 managed by International

SOS

– TRICARE Prime patients require prior authorization for non emergency

Civilian Medical Health Care

– If authorization can not be obtained before the treatment, contact

International SOS within 24 hours after care received

– Toll free phone number for Germany: 0800 181 8505, available 24/7

– Further information & a list of all toll free phone numbers available on

www.tricare-overseas.com , or call 485 – 6205 for additional information


http://www.tricare-overseas.com/







• Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey

– Randomly sent to patients to give feedback on their clinic visits

– Tracked by USAMEDCOM

– Each positive survey returned can earn the Clinic extra dollars towards

improving your health care facility & expansion of services




Baumholder Health ClinicBaumholder Health Clinic


• Upcoming Clinic Closures/Limited Staffing

– Oct 28 (Limited Clinic Staffing due to SRP of deployers)

– Nov 1 – 4 (Limited Clinic Staffing due to Medical Conference)

– Nov 11 (Veterans Day)

– Nov 25 (Thanksgiving)

– Nov 26 (Training Holiday)

– Behavioral Medicine services will be provided by appointment


Baumholder Dental Clinic, 485-2210

Baumholder Dental Clinic


• Upcoming Clinic Closures/Limited Staffing

– Nov 11 (Veterans Day)

– Nov 22

– Nov 25 (Thanksgiving)

DPTMS, 485-6599

• Process starts at 3:45 a.m.

– Baumholder Information Channel (BIC) “crawler”

– AFN Radio (Baumholder: AM 1107; FM 106.1 /

Kaiserslautern: AM 1107; FM 100.2)

– Garrison web site, click on “Current Road Conditions” link upper right

of site; go to USAREUR web site, click on “Road Conditions”

link on lower left side

– Contact your unit Staff Duty

– Contact the Installation Duty Office at 485-6150 or 485-8050

Building a Better Tomorrow…Today

Inclement Weather Updates

Definitions (Military Vehicles)

GREENUnrestricted vehicle dispatches are authorized

AMBERIdeal road, temperature, & visibility conditions do not exist

Unit commanders (captains and above) may authorize dispatches for their vehicles & DPWs or

primary staff (S1, S2, S3, and S4) may authorize their vehicle dispatches

REDOnly mission-essential & emergency-essential vehicle dispatches are authorized

Garrison & battalion-level commanders may authorize dispatch of mission-essential vehicles.

DPWs & chiefs of appropriate offices may approve mission-essential dispatches to provide

emergency support & snow/ice removal*

BLACKOnly emergency-essential vehicle dispatches are authorized

Chiefs of appropriate offices may authorize dispatches of emergency vehicles. Garrison, brigade-

level commanders & above may authorize dispatches of emergency vehicles*

*A risk assessment must be completed before dispatch

Building a Better Tomorrow…Today

(Extracted from AE Reg 385-55 dated 13 Feb 06)

DPTMS, 485-6599

Baumholder Community

Spouses Club

• Underground Diners Club

– Meets first Sat of every month

– Nov 6, Hacienda Mexican restaurant trip in Kaiserslautern

– Open to everyone

• Bright Eyes Program

– $50 rebate for eyeglasses

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

– Call mil 485-6968

BCSC President, 06738-1851018


Baumholder Community

Spouses Club

• Angel Tree – Applications will be sent through FRSAs this week

– Benefits Families of lower income or with multiple dependents

• Pretty in Paris– Nov 13

– Bus leaves at 2 a.m. from Hall of Champions

– $40 members/$59 Non-members

• BCSC Luncheon – Nov 17

– 11 a.m., Rheinlander Community Club

• Walk/Run Club

– Meets every Tue & Thurs at Minick Field, 8:30 a.m.

– Stroller friendly

BCSC President, 06738-1851018


Community Blood Drive

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760

• Thurs, Nov 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Hall of Champions

– Volunteers still needed to help with set up & tear down

• Make it easy & schedule an appointment

– Contact ARC for eligibility guidelines regarding deployment, time in

Europe, tattoos, etc

– Walk- ins welcome

• Conducted by the Armed Services Blood Program

– Donor incentives & snacks provided


Volunteer Position Openings

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760


• Health Clinic

― Lab

― Radiology

― Pharmacy

― Tricare

• Red Cross Station

― Special Events

― Volunteer Record Management Assistant

― Blood Drive Workers

― Holiday Mail Coordinator

― Dental Assistant Program Coordinator

United Service Organizations


• Rocketlife

– FREE photo book order

• Trevor Romain Kits

– Bear, DVD, journal & book

• Sesame Street DVD

– Talk, Listen, Connect

• Mobile Canteen Events

• Tentative: Operation Give a Hug- 2011

– Plush teddy bear

USO Kaiserslautern Office, 493-4403

Deadline for CIB slides November 17, 2010

• All slides must be submitted no later than Nov 17 to be included in the Community Information Briefing

• The next CIB will be Dec 1, 2010


QUESTIONS?


Documents

October Community Information Briefing