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    Newcomers Orientation

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    FORT LEWIS NEWCOMERS

    RECEPTION/ORIENTATION

    BRIEFING AGENDA

    0900 0925 Welcome and Introduction Commander

    0925 0935 AFTB (Army Family Team Building)

    0935 0950 School Liaison Office

    0950 1005 -- Break

    1005 1015 MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation)

    1015 1030 Education Services

    1030 1040 Army Community Service

    1040 1050 BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

    1050 1100 -- Break

    1100 1110 Installation Chaplain Office

    1110 1120 Legal Assistance

    1120 1130 MAMC (Madigan Army Medical Center)

    1130 1135 DENTAC (Dental Activity) 1135 1145 42nd MP BDE

    1145 1155 JPPSO (Joint Personnel Property Shipping Office)

    1155 1205 PW (Public Works)

    1205 1210 Closing Remarks

    1210 1240 Lunch

    1240 1400 Windshield Tour

    Appendix FRG & FRC (Family Readiness Group & Family

    Resource Center)

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    COSTCO (253) 475-1892

    Lakewood Chamber of Commerce (253) 582-9400

    Hiatt Pontiac GMC (253) 537-2222

    Pioneer Services (253) 588-3003

    Crossroads Realty (253) 875-0054

    WAUSAU Mortgage (253) 875-0054

    Americas Credit Union (253) 964-3113

    Tacoma News Tribune (253) 845-1226

    GEICO Direct (253) 471-2525

    Armed Forces Bank (253) 964-9266

    Parkland Chevrolet (253) 539-1000

    Nationwide Insurance (253) 383-3140

    Ranger Newspaper (253) 584-1212

    Giant Campus (206) 442-4521

    Proudly Sponsored By:

    The use of any sponsors name, trademark or funds by the U.S. Army does not imply an endorsement of their productsor services.

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    AFTBArmy Family Team Building

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    Re: Army Family Team Building

    Telephone: 967-AFTB (2382)

    Hours of Operation: Monday Friday 0800 1600Sat Sun Closed

    Location: Waller Hall, Building 2140, Room 106

    E-Mail: [email protected]

    Army Family Team Building is a volunteer-led organization with a centraltenet: provide training and knowledge to military spouses and soldiers topromote self-reliant and successful military families that support the totalArmy effort and mission.

    Level I is the heart of our program and is designed primarily for familymembers new to the military. It provides basic survival skills andknowledge that can assist them in adapting to a military environment.

    Level II is designed for military family members who are interested ingaining life skills, personal development and enhancing ones resume.

    Level III develops leadership abilities and enhances family memberscurrent skills. These classes are generally for the more experiencedfamily members, community volunteers, and leaders.

    The Deployment Readiness class is focused and designed for preparingyou, the Army spouse, for a long term deployment. It strives to provideknowledge and awareness of available resources, information, strategicmethods and ideas on how to make a deployment more manageableand less stressful.

    All classes are FREE and all materials are provided. Please visit ourwebsite for more information and class schedules:http://www.lewisfamilyfocus.com/AFTB1/. Call 967-AFTB to register.

    Army Family Team Building Empowering Families for the 21stCentury

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    DCA/MWR

    Directorate Community Activities/Morale Welfare and Recreation

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    The following facilities, managed by the Directorate of Morale, Welfare & Recreation(DMWR), are available to all authorized personnel. You may also sponsor familymembers and guests (some restrictions apply). Call today! Go to FortLewisMWR.comfor the most up-to-date information or pick up a copy of the Fort Lewis Focus, ourmonthly newsletter, at your favorite MWR facility.

    WELCOME TO

    FORT LEWIS

    WELCOME TOFORT LEWIS

    INFORMATION, TICKETS & TOURS

    Make hotel/motel reservations worldwide, includingsome at discounted rates. Stop by today to pick up informational brochures and maps of the area,

    discount tickets and more! For additional information, call 967-3085.

    THE NORTHWEST ADVENTURE CENTER offers how-to clinics (hunting and fishing) and holdsadventure trips such as white water rafting, sea kayaking and salt-water fishing. Visit our sales store for

    all of your hunting and fishing gear as well as licenses. The center also has a five-star PADI SCUBASHOP; for more information, call 967-3405. On post there are rifle, pistol (967-9803) and skeet andtrap (967-7056) ranges. For additional information on adventure trips, call 967-5415. At theEQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTERyou will find a wide variety of recreational equipment for rent, such as

    boats, travel trailers, skis and camping and fishing gear. We have a sales store, too! For additionalinformation, call 967-5415.The TRAVEL CAMPhas RV sites and tent sites, or stay at one of our logcabins on American Lake. For reservations or information, please call 967-5415.

    RUSSELL LANDINGhas a marina, boat moorage/rental, great caf, fishing gear, plus a great view,

    Call 967-2510 for information. Call 966-0400 to reach Russell Landing Caf.

    SHORELINE PARKis located on the shores of American Lake. Enjoy picnicking, swimming, fishingand rental of sailboats, kayaks, canoes and pedal boats. Reserve covered areas for parties. Call 967-

    2510 for more information.

    FLYING ACTIVITYoffers flight instruction from private pilot rating to airline transport pilot training,ground school and aviation maintenance technical course. For more information, call 967-4683.

    ARTS & CRAFTS CENTERhouses a custom and self-help frame shop and a ceramic shop. Sign upfor a painting class or check out the selection of framed prints and photos. Join the Rock Club.Registration for the POV RESALE LOT is located inside the Arts & Crafts Center and is required forall vehicles parked in the lot. There is a nominal weekly fee. For more information, call at 967-5001.

    THE AUTO CRAFTS CENTERhas lifts, tools and manuals available for a nominal hourly fee. Alsoavailable: engine repair, body shop, 24-hour car wash, wheel alignment, engine analysis and vehiclepainting. For more information about the Engine Repair Shop, call 967-3728; Autobody/Paint Shop,

    967-4793.

    BOAT/RV STORAGE For dry, indoor heated storage for your boat and recreational vehicle, call 967-7893. Recreational vehicles and boat motor repairs, call 967-7893.

    Reserve a ballroom with a view at the AMERICAN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER. To reserve aballroom for your special event, call the Catering Office at 964-1209.

    CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTERserves great lunches, dinners and Super Sunday Brunch each

    week. The center is home to the Cascade Inn Lounge and the Catering Office. Catch sports action onbig-screen plasma TVs in the lounge. For hours of operation, call 964-0331. For additionalinformation on catering services, 964-1209.

    features country, dance and mix music, beverage service, dancing and pool. Call 964-0144 for additional information.

    ESPECIALLY ESPRESSOoffers a variety of specialty coffee drinks, hot chocolate, Italian sodas,pastries and doughnuts at three great locations: the Leisure Travel Center, Stone Education Center

    and North Fort. Call 964-8838 for operating hours.

    offers a wide variety of services including event and attractiontickets, trips and reservations services. A full range of event tickets are available at the TicketMasteroutlet for sporting events, concerts and more.

    CLUB NORTH

    INFORMATION, TICKETS & TOURS

    THE NORTHWEST ADVENTURE CENTERSCUBA

    SHOP;EQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTER

    TRAVEL CAMP

    RUSSELL LANDING

    SHORELINE PARK

    FLYING ACTIVITY

    ARTS & CRAFTS CENTERPOV RESALE LOT

    THE AUTO CRAFTS CENTER

    BOAT/RV STORAGE

    AMERICAN LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER.

    CASCADE COMMUNITY CENTER

    CLUB NORTH

    ESPECIALLY ESPRESSO

    RUSSELL LANDING CAF is located on the shores of American Lake and is open for lunch dur

    the week. Take advantage of sunny days and enjoy your meal outside. Call 966-0400 for info.

    MADIGAN CAFE/LATIN SENSATION serves breakfast and lunch during the week. Listen to Lamusic every Friday night starting at 9 p.m., and take salsa lessons! Rooms available for parties; 964-4054 for more information.

    Relax at the NELSON RECREATION CENTERin the X-Box Room, play a game of pool, surf Internet in the computer lab or hang out in the movie room. The center also has a ballroom for parties or other functions, as well as a snack bar and an outside picnic area. Call 967-2539 for m

    information.

    For yourSPORTS AND FITNESS needs, visit one of our sports and fitness centers, spocomplexes or pools. A variety of instructional classes is offered and indoor and outdoor ten

    courts, multi-purpose fields and racquetball rooms are available. Sports and fitness options inclweight training, Nautilus, recreational sports, indoor rock climbing and free first-come, first-serchild care at Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center. Take advantage of personal fitness trainsaunas and more. Call 967-2604 for additional information.

    BOWL ARENA has 40 lanes, a snack bar with daily specials, game room, pro shop, leagues amonthly tournaments. Call 967-4661 for more information.

    THE FORT LEWIS GOLF COURSEoffers 27 championship holes, a pro shop, clubhouse, driv

    range, professional lessons, great food, lounge, storage, clubs/cart rental, tournaments, dailygolf and money-saving options to include annual play cards, 10-play golf card and single and fampackages. To reserve the dining areas for receptions and banquets, call the Catering Office at 91209. Call 967-6522 for additional information.

    CHILD & YOUTH SERVICESoffers full-day, hourly care, preschool and school-age programchild development centers and family child care homes. The services are nationally accredited aDoD certified and offer referral services, on-site child care and parent education. Sign your child

    up for instructional classes via SKIESUnlimited, a youth academy, is located in the Summit AreCall 967-4694 for additional information. The Raindrops and Rainbows Parent and Child PCenter serves as a place for parents and their children to learn, play and network together. Toout more , call 967-2494. Some restrictions may apply.

    LIBRARIES All Fort Lewis libraries feature books, magazines and newspapers, music CDs, aubooks and Internet access. Grandstaff Library is the main post library and the NW RegReference Center. Book Patch Library is a full-service library for children. Crittenberger Libfeatures DVDs and videos, plus foreign language materials. Madigan Community Library off

    materials to hospital patients and staff. For additional information, call 967-5889.

    MWR MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OFFICE is responsible for promoting MWR facilities events through the design and distribution of posters and fliers, and additional publicity via

    FortLewisMWR.com Web site, the monthly Fort Lewis Focus newsletter, plasma TVs, electroreader boards and banners and signs. The office is in charge of soliciting corporate sponsorshipsall special events. Call 967-5200 for more information.

    EMPLOYMENT The Civilian Personnel Office provides a variety of employment opportunitieactive duty military, their dependents, retirees and civilians. Call 967-5091 for additioinformation.

    THE FORT LEWIS LODGEprovides guests with comfortable accommodations during their s

    There is a playground and picnic area. The lodge is conveniently located near Waller Hall WelcoCenter, the PX and the Commissary. For reservations, call 967-2815.

    ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM offers free outpatient services to include prob

    evaluation, intervention, treatment and referral. Information is available on Alcoholics AnonymoNarcotics Anonymous, family services, prevention education classes and substance abprevention in the resource library. Call 967-2202 for additional information.

    THE VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITYprovides routine vaccinations to dogs and cats, heacertificates and more. Vaccination and sick call appointments are available. Call the VTF at 93951.

    RUSSELL LANDING CAF

    MADIGAN CAFE/LATIN SENSATION

    NELSON RECREATION CENTER

    SPORTS AND FITNESS

    BOWL ARENATHE FORT LEWIS GOLF COURSE

    CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES

    LIBRARIES

    MWR MARKETING & SPONSORSHIP OFFICE

    EMPLOYMENT

    THE FORT LEWIS LODGE

    ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM

    THE VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY

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    SCHOOL LIAISON

    OFFICE

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    Dr. Doris McEwenSuperintendent

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    EDUCATION SERVICES

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    ACS

    (Army Community Service)

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    ACS Volunteer CorpsVolunteers are an important asset for ACS. They work in a variety of ACS programs togain work experience and to improve workplace skills. Individuals can work inRelocation, Financial Counseling, Family Services, Commissary Shopping Class, or inadministrative support of other functions. ACS pays free childcare.

    Deployment/Mobilization Readiness ProgramSoldiers and family readiness are inseparable in todays Army. Soldiers cannot functionto the best of their ability when they are worrying about their families back home. ThisACS program assists commanders to develop meaningful, well-developed, family careplans. ACS provides instructors to present briefing o a variety of subjects related todeployment and readiness issues.

    Army Emergency Relief (AER)Emergency financial assistance for rent, food, utilities, essential travel, medical, dentalbills, care repairs, and funeral expenses. After hours assistance is available by calling967-0015 (Field Officer of the Day). Additional assistance is available through theRegional Red Cross Emergency Center, located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, by calling 1(877) 272-7337.

    AER is not authorized to assist with marriage or divorce costs, ordinary leaves orvacations, payments for consolidation of debts, business ventures, civilian courtfees/fines, comfort or luxury items, abortions, funds to replace overdrawn bank accounts,or continuing assistance.

    Life Promotion, Life Protection, Life Preservation Suicide Prevention

    The Fort Lewis Office of Suicide Prevention is organized and dedicated to the study andprevention of suicide. We are primarily an educational and advocacy organization anddo not provide suicide counseling to individuals. We do provide emergency first-aidsuicide intervention training and support to those who might be at risk to suicide. Formore information call the Office of Suicide Prevention, (253) 966-4597. The BehavioralHealth Clinic at Madigan Army Hospital provides counseling and support services. Call253-968-2700 for more information. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needimmediate help, please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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    CHAPEL SERVICES

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    Fort Lewis Chapel Services

    As of February 2007

    Protestant Services (Collective Christian Services)DAY TIME PLACESunday 1100 Main Post Chapel, Bldg 2001,

    967-4849Sunday 1000 Evergreen Chapel, Bldg 3238, 967-1758Sunday 1115 Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel

    (Gospel) Bldg 9120, 967-1721

    Sunday 0930 Chapel NeXt AlternativeContemporary Service, FourChaplains Memorial Chapel, Bldg9120, 967-1721

    Saturday 1700 Saturday Next, Four ChaplainsMemorial Chapel, Bldg 9120,967-1721

    Catholic Worship ServiceWeekdays 1150 Main Post Chapel, Bldg 2001,

    967-4849 (except Fridays)Saturday 1600 Reconciliation, Main Post Chapel,

    Bldg 2001, 967-4849Saturday 1700 Mass, Main Post Chapel, Bldg

    2001, 967-4849Sunday 0800 &0930 Mass, Main Post Chapel, Bldg

    2001, 967-4849Sunday 1200 Mass, Evergreen Chapel, Bldg

    3238, 967-1758

    Diverse Worship ServicesSunday 0900 Good Shepherd Lutheran, Soldiers

    Chapel, Bldg 3799, 966-8226Sunday 0930 Orthodox Divine Liturgary, Bldg 3725,

    Cascade Chapel, 495-8826Friday 1900 Jewish Worship, Bldg 2270, 968-3066Saturday 1800 WICCAN Svc, Bldg T-6195, 967-2267LDS Info CH (Ret) Gillem, 964-0363Married LDS Soldiers Bishop Walker, 912-0341Singled LDS Soldiers Andrew Raymond, 582-8776

    Madigan Hospital Services (968-1120)

    Weekdays 1145 Catholic MassSaturday 1630 Catholic MassSunday 0900 Catholic MassSunday 1030 Protestant Service

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    UNIT CHAPLAIN DUTY PHONEInstallation Chaplain 967-3718Deputy Installation Chaplain 967-3784Chaplaincy Resources Manager 967-3686Catholic Chaplain 967-3795Family Life Chaplain 967-1723Main Post Protestant Chaplain 967-4679I CORPS CHAPLAIN 967-3718Deputy I Corps Chaplain 967-3744Operations Chaplain 967-3765

    Training Chaplain 967-3127

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    Fire Bde Chaplain 967-52173RD BDE, 2ID (IBCT) (Rear) 966-14931/23 Inf Bn 967-14935/20 Inf Bn 967-14931-14 CAV 967-14931/37 FA Bn 967-1493296th BSB 967-14932/3 Inf Bn 967-14934TH BDE, 2ID 967-71874/9 Inf 967-10182/23 Inf 967-95561/38 Inf 966-93002/1 Cav 967-58872/12 FA Reg 966-8125202 Spt Bn 967-6931

    5th BDE 966-7214555 ENG GP 967-2483864th Eng Bn 966-700014th Combat Eng Bn 966-662323d Chem Bn 967-78165/5 ADA 967-2853

    593RD CSG 966-192580TH Ord 966-240844th Corps Spt Bn 966-090357th Trans Bn 966-1962

    62nd MED BDE 966-417347th CSH 967-733842nd MP Bde 966-0899RCF 966-8226504th MP Bn 967-4339508th MP Bn 966-0899

    502d MI Bn 966-570451st Sig Bn 967-46791SFG 967-17172nd Bn 966-05033rd Bn 967-87902/75 Ranger Reg 967-5193191st INF DIV WEST 966-2536654th ASG 967-1664

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    Office of the Staff Judge AdvocateLegal Assistance Office

    Location: Building 2027ACorner of 8th and Liggett

    Fort Lewis Main PostPhone: 253-967-0587 /253-976-0589

    Visit our website at: www.lewis.army.mil/sja/legalast.htm

    Walk-In Notary Services:Notary services are available from 0900-1630 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday,

    1300-1630 on Thursday, and 0900-1430 on Friday

    Legal Services:Sign-in and screening for either walk-in or standard appointment services begin at 0900

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and end at 1630. On Thursday, services areavailable from 1300-1630. Friday services are available from 0900-1430.

    Walk-in appointmentsare given on a "first come, first served" space available basisfrom 0900-1100 and 1300-1600 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and

    From 1300-1600 on Thursday, andFrom 0900-1100 and 1300-1400 on Friday

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    Madigan Primary Care Clinic

    Hours of Operation

    Family Medicine Clinic located within Madigan Army Medical Center Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

    0730-1130, 1245 -1600 Thursdays

    0900-1130, 1245 -1600 Evening clinic is Monday through Thursday, 1630-1830 Sick call for Soldiers is provided on Gold Team, Monday through Friday, 0630-

    0730

    Nisqually Family Medicine Clinic located on main post Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

    0800 -1140, 1300 -1540 Thursday 0900 -1140, 1300 -1500

    Sick call for Soldiers is Monday through Friday, 0630-0730 Pharmacy services are open Monday through Friday, 0700-1630

    Okubo Family Medicine Clinic located on North Fort Lewis Monday, through Friday

    0630 -1145, 1300 1600 Sick call for Soldiers is Monday through Friday, 0630-0730

    Internal Medicine Clinic Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

    0730-1130, 1245 -1630 Friday 0900-1130, 1245 -1630

    Pediatric Clinic Monday through Friday

    0800 -1130, 1300 -1600 Pediatric Extended Care Clinic

    Monday through Friday, 1130 1930 (last appointment starts at 1930) Saturday, 0900 -1430 (last appointment at 1430) Sunday, 1000 -1530 (last appointment at 1530) On weekends, you must call 253 968-3066 for a same day appointment

    you can begin calling 1 hour prior to clinic start time, i.e., 0800 onSaturday and 0900 on Sunday to schedule same a day appointment

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    Important Phone Numbers

    To make an appointment call the TRICARE Regional Appointment Center (TRAC)Monday through Friday between the hours of 0700 -1800 at 800 404-4506

    Department of Family Medicine Clinics Madigan Family Medicine Clinic - 253 968-0770, follow the prompts Nisqually Family Medicine Clinic - 253 966-9858 Okubo Family Medicine Clinic - 253 966-1991

    Internal Medicine Clinic 253 968-2462, follow the prompts

    Pediatric Clinic 253 968-3066

    After Hours On-Call Providers - after normal duty hours, to include holidays andweekends

    Department of Family Medicine 253 968-0770, press # 7 Internal Medicine Clinic 253 968-2462, press 7

    Pediatric Clinic 253 968-3066

    Other numbers: Emergency situations - 911 Madigan Operator 253 968-1110 Pharmacy 253 968-2999 TRICARE Operations Staff at Madigan

    253 968-3491

    253 968-0643253 968-3348253 968-2837

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    DENTAC

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    JPPSO

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    PUBLIC WORKS

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    Newcomers Orientation

    Satisfaction Questionnaire

    Wee would like to know your opinion of the briefing and the presenters performance.

    Please read the statements below and circle the number of your evaluation.

    Rate the class and instructor on this scale

    1 = Excellent 2 = Good 3 = Fair 4 = Poor

    1. The information given to you during this orientation 1 2 3 4

    2. Did the orientation cover information that was useful 1 2 3 4

    to you?

    3. The handouts and visual aids 1 2 3 4

    4. Did you visit static displays? (If so, please rate) 1 2 3 4

    5. Were displays helpful? 1 2 3 4

    6. What other services, or information would you have liked?

    COMMENTS:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

    If you would like further information, write your name and number below.

    _______________________________________________________________

    Date ________