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FEATURES - February 2016 Publisher Creative ink Advertising Ed Snyder Opportunity Knox Contributors Laura Sanders Lawrence Stewart, Kelly Appelman Christy Jackson, Viviane Arnold, Larry Keene
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Steps to help in landing that Federal job.
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Preserving Memories The Hansen Gallery is now The Hansen Frame Shop.
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Celebrating Black History Black History Month provides opportunities to learn.
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The purpose of Opportunity Knox is to provide current information about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities and events and to share ideas that will help readers become educated about Fort Knox Family and MWR activities. Views and opinions expressed are those of the authors. The mention or appearance of commercial advertisers, commercial sponsors, and/or their logos does not constitute endorsement by the Federal Government or the U.S. Army. The information in this issue is current at the time of publication. Activities and events are subject to change without notice.
FORT KNOX FAMILY & MWR Our Vision: The Driving Force that builds and sustains the
Pointers for Applying for a Federal Job
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Our Mission: Deliver Flexible, Innovative and Relevant Programs and Services that enable readiness and resiliency to the Total Military Family.
14 Leap Ahead in 2016 Remembering past Leap Year Events.
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Pointers for Applying for a Federal Job By Larry F. Keene
No one enjoys writing a federal resume. Let’s just say no one ever told me they enjoyed writing one. The process is difficult and time consuming. Since you apply online you need to imagine your resume as being your first interview and then try to put yourself in the position of the person reading your resume. Remember to focus, or mirror, your resume towards the position or career field you are applying for. Read the job announcement carefully. The job announcement will not mention skill sets or qualifications they don’t expect to see on your resume. Carefully read the job announcement portions which discuss who may apply, qualifications, evaluations and how to apply. Please annotate your job title, hours worked per week, salary (optional), month, year and date of jobs. Do not write as you speak. Therefore, you should not have pronouns (I, my, etc.) in your resume. Resumes are not conversational. Clearly communicate your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Facts only-no opinions! Only states and U.S. are abbreviated. Start every sentence with an action verb. Everything you do is an action verb. Some potential action verbs are: direct, facilitate, orchestrate, conduct, plan, organize, analyze, perform, maintain, annotate, and report. When listing job duties for previous jobs, use past not present tense. An employer wants to see numbers. If you were a manager, state how many employees you managed. If you were in sales, show the percentages. If you worked with budgets, show how big the budget was. The level of responsibility is different between someone who managed a business bringing in a few hundred dollars and someone who managed millions. If you performed training, state what type of audience, number of trainings, and average number of students. List equipment brand names, types or descriptions. Quantify, if you performed a task; show to what extent you can do the task. If you can type, mention how fast you can type, and what you can type such as correspondence,
policy documents, memorandums and Standard Operating Procedures. Key accomplishments are extremely important to have on your resume. These will set you apart from your competition. Write your knowledge, skills, and abilities in paragraph form, and then include one or more bullets under each job to show how you excelled. The bullets can state accolades, awards, continued excellence in performance evaluations, employee of the month, selected above (number) peers, cash awards, certifications earned during employment and so on. Show how you increased productivity, saved man-hours, saved money, enhanced time management, or how you contributed to the entire company. A hiring manager hopes you will accomplish as many great things for them as you did for your previous employers. Applications and Resumes should be submitted through the USAJOBS website, www.usajobs.opm.gov. The following three steps provided by the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) highlight the process when applying for a federal job.
Step 1 Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one). You can set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes or you can log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
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Step 2 Create your resume within USAJOBS to make sure you are filling in all blocks and not missing any required information. If you choose, you can copy and paste the resume into a Word document to redo margins and then upload into your USAJOBS account.
Step 3 Click “Apply Online” and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required. Your resume must also support your responses to the online questionnaire. Don’t be modest when you rate yourself as they are searching for the Best Qualified applicant. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Remember to insert these basic skill sets, called Soft Skills, which you transfer from one job to another, such as your administrative training (taken or given), computer (typing speed, databases, Microsoft Office programs), customer service, organizational, communication, management and leadership skills - (what projects were you in charge of?) The federal application system can be daunting, but well worth it in the long run. If you focus on quantifying your ability to perform the duties, specialized experience, competencies and the questions mentioned in the
occupational questionnaire, your chances of impressing CPAC increase immensely. Your resume is not about you. It is about the employer and what you can offer them. The Employment Readiness office is located at ACS - Building 1477 Eisenhower Ave. The Employment Readiness office serves Soldiers, Family members and DoD Civilians. Call (502) 624-8855, for more information.
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Celebrating Black History Month By Kelly Appelman
February is Black History Month, a month to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of African Americans in the past and present. It began as a week-long celebration in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator and publisher. In 1976, it was extended to a month long celebration. President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” The month of February was not chosen by accident, it was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of two influential figures in Black History - Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. Douglass, a former slave, was a human rights leader in the abolition movement. He was also the first African American citizen to hold a high United States government rank. Lincoln, who was born in Kentucky, was also instrumental in the abolishment of slavery. Black History Month provides the opportunity for younger generations to learn about the experiences and struggles of those who came before them. It allows all citizens the chance to honor those who have fought so hard for freedom and for a fair chance at the American dream. Black History Month not only educates citizens on influential African American figures and their sacrifices, but also helps better our understanding of our nation’s history in general. Our great state is rich in African American history and has several historical sites to visit to learn more about African American heritage. Maysville, Kentucky is home to the National Underground Railroad Museum where you can experience the lives of escaped slaves. Tours are
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available to retrace the footsteps of African Americans who journeyed to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Nicholasville, Kentucky is home to Camp Nelson Civil War Heritage Park which served as the third largest recruiting and training grounds for African American Soldiers in the Union army. Over 10,000 African American Soldiers came to Camp Nelson, bringing along their Families, and it was there that they gained their freedom, according to the Camp Nelson Restoration and Preservation Foundation. Barr Memorial Library’s Living History at Your Library will feature Charlotte Dupuy who was born into slavery and was eventually sold to Kentuckian Henry Clay. She found a lawyer and sued for her freedom but her petition was ultimately denied. Living History at Your Library will take place on February 23rd at Barr Memorial Library at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to everyone. Celebrating the history of African Americans is not something that should be condensed into one month, however. It is something that should be recognized and remembered each and every day.
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Hansen Frame Shop
Preserving Memories One Customer at a Time By Kelly Appelman
Hansen Gallery has been a long withstanding place on Fort Knox despite renovations and management changes. The name, however, does not seem to do this place justice, or tell the full story on what it has to offer. Hansen Gallery is, in fact, not a gallery at all. It is a state of the art custom framing and engraving shop. It is a place that will help you preserve a treasured photo or engrave a cherished keepsake. When Hansen Gallery customer, Nathan May, Reserve Battalion Commander - 100th Division, was asked what comes to mind when you hear ‘Hansen Gallery’ he responded with “it brings to mind an art gallery. It doesn’t sell the services of what Hansen Gallery actually provides which is top notch framing and competitive pricing.” For this reason, Hansen Gallery is going through a rebranding process and will no longer be called Hansen Gallery.
a framing, engraving and awards place.” By becoming Hansen Frame Shop, the common misconception of what this place has to offer will hopefully be reversed.
Hansen Frame Shop - Framing, Engraving and Specialty Items, is the new name for this shop. The professional services offered are custom framing; personalized awards, plaques and gifts; on site engraving, and heat transfer services. It is a one stop shop for all of your specialty needs. Hansen Frame Shop also offers two framing classes on the first Monday of each month where you can bring your favorite 5”x 7” picture and learn how to cut matting and frames, assemble the frame and complete the project for only $25. At the end of the class, you will be able to take home an 8”x10” completed frame.
Hansen Frame Shop has done a variety of creative projects for customers over the years. Some of the most noteworthy are the framing of an antique rifle in a shadow box, a World War II bomber jacket and a turtle shell. Hansen Frame Shop also has a unique way to fold the American flag into a square where both the stars and stripes show. The most common project done at the Hansen Frame Shop is framing retirement awards for both Soldiers and Civilians. Whatever framing, engraving or specialty needs you have, Hansen Frame Shop will do their best to preserve your memory and help make it last a lifetime.
When asked about the importance of the name change, program manager Dawn Sellers says it will hopefully help people better understand the many services offered and get new faces through the door. “Gallery to me is a place where you look at pictures, not
Not only is the quality of work top notch, but the pricing is hard to beat. Hansen Frame Shop is typically 25%-50% less expensive than off post locations that offer the same services. For that kind of deal, why go anywhere else? All profits made at Hansen Frame Shop are reinvested into Soldier and Family member programs at Fort Knox. Sellers loves managing the Hansen Frame Shop for several reasons. “I love being involved in the culmination of Soldiers, service and career for our country,” she says. Sellers says she also enjoys “giving back to the Soldiers and their Families who sacrifice so much for us.” Another perk of her job is the opportunity to be creative. Sellers and her 3 person team work hard day in and day out to ensure their customers receive the highest quality job for the lowest price possible. Now that you have a better understanding of what the Hansen Frame Shop has to offer, we invite you to come and see for yourself. Hansen Frame Shop is conveniently located in the Hansen Community Center at 1053 Spearhead Division Avenue. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and closed all federal holidays. For more information on how Hansen Frame Shop can specifically help you, drop by or call (502) 624-4725.
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Gammon PFC Childcare By: Lawrence Stewart
Finding time to go to the gym can be a daunting task when the day is filled with hundreds of other priorities. If you have children, finding time can be even more impossible. While we can’t take care of all of the other responsibilities of the day, we can help you with one thing – the kids. No more worrying about who is going to take care of the little ones while you spend an hour or two decompressing at the gym. Fort Knox Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Kids on Site Hourly Childcare offers quality, educational childcare while you work out at Gammon PFC.
pre-school and kindergarten. Another perk? It is cheaper than a babysitter! Care is just $4 an hour and can be paid the day of care. Parents must remain on site at the Gammon PFC Facility to use the childcare. Care is limited to a minimum of 1 hour and a maximum of 2 hours per patron/per session. All children must be at least 6 weeks old through 5th grade and registered with CYSS to receive childcare. Childcare is provided only by reservations, which must be made 24 hours in advance. To make reservations, call (502) 624-3676 or (502) 624-7413.
As you work out, your child will receive care from experienced staff. The care includes many fun activities and learning moments. Our staff has daily activities planned in several areas including motor skills, where your child will build castles, roads, and other interesting things. We also have arts and crafts, where your child will paint, draw, and use their creative minds to create works of art. They will leave thinking science is awesome as they explore things like plants and animals, the weather, dinosaurs, and more. Social studies will have them learning about our country and special days such as Veterans Day, Flag Day, and the 4th of July. We also incorporate language arts, writing, and math skills into our activities. This is a great chance for your child to interact with other children his or her age, and to get some of those early skills needed for
Childcare hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Drop off is anytime between 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Leap Ahead in 2016 By Jenelle Grewell February normally only has 28 days, but this year we will get to see 29 days this month because it’s a Leap Year! Leap Years were created to keep our modern day Gregorian Calendar in alignment with the Earth’s revolutions around the sun. It takes 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 46 seconds for the Earth to rotate around the sun. The Gregorian Calendar only has 365 days in a year, so if we didn’t add an extra day in February every four years, our calendar would be off by 24 days after only 100 years. Is a Leap Year extra special because the month of February gets an additional day? Let’s take a trip down memory lane and look at the Leap Years over the past decade. 2012: On July 31, USA’s Michael Phelps won his 19th Olympic medal during the Summer Olympics in London. This made him the athlete with the most Olympic wins of all time, breaking the record previously held by Russian gymnast Larisa Latynina. The Curiosity Rover landed on Mars and used social networking sites to document her adventure. She had been tweeting and posting photos, but October 2012 marked the first time she checked-in with the social media FourSquare while on the red planet. Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012 but Santa saved the day! Every year, a wealthy businessman from Missouri plays Secret Santa and travels to the neediest cities in the United States to help those in need that he finds in thrift stores, soup kitchens and laundromats. In 2012, he went to Staten Island, one of the cities hit hardest by the hurricane.
2008: Despite whatever you may think about politics, 2008 had a huge milestone when American citizens elected the first black president of the United States. Barack Obama won the 2008 presidential election against John McCain in an historic electoral sweep. That same election also marked the first time a major party had a female vice-presidential candidate when Sarah Palin ran with McCain. The oldest nuclear Family ever discovered was unearthed in 2008 in central Germany. Researchers dug up a grave dating back 4,600 years which featured an adult male, an adult female, and two male children. DNA and forensic evidence uncovered that the Family most likely died together in a raid. Genetic screens are used to help detect cancer but 2008 saw the introduction of gene screens to help figure out how to treat cancer. The genetic test SPOT-Light scans patients' genes to determine who will respond best to the cancer drug Herceptin, which is effective against tumors that release certain types of proteins. Another gene screen test called OncotypeDx was introduced that year. This screening determines the likelihood of reccurring breast cancer and also which chemotherapy treatments will work best on which tumors. 2004: Today’s largest social media service was released in 2004 which means we have been Facebook creeping for over 10 years! Launched by Mark Zuckerburg and Eduardo Saverin, the site’s membership was originally
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limited to Harvard students and wasn’t opened to the public until 2006, but users wasted no time signing up for accounts. As of November 2015, Facebook had 1.55 billion active monthly users. Everyone knows I am a cat person and in 2004, my kitty loving heart was soaring when it was discovered that humans tamed cats as far back as 9,500 years ago. On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus, scientists discovered the remains of a cat and human buried together, leading to speculation that this is the oldest documentation of humans keeping cats as pets. This shattered the idea that the Egyptians were the first to tame felines which was only about 4,000 years ago. 2004 was a sad time for fans, the popular sitcom Friends ended its 10 year run in May. The series finale had a total of 52.5 million American viewers which made it the fifth most watched series finale in all of television and the most watched television episode in the 2000’s decade. 2000: The bigger thing in 2000 was the start of a new millennium! Some people were nervous about the date change from 1999 to 2000 because they were afraid all the world’s major computer systems would face major disruptions. The Y2K scare quickly dissipated when the clocks changed with no incident and the new year, century, and millennium started off without a hitch. The presidential election of 2000 saw one of the closest elections to date. The ticket between Al Gore and George W. Bush leaned in favor for Bush by a mere 537 votes in the crucial swing state of Florida. While Gore won the popular vote that year, Bush won the presidency due to the electoral college. Because of this win based on states, the terms “blue states” and “red states” were coined. As an anime fan, I remember watching Pokemon and Dragonball Z when I was as young as 10 years old. It turns out, the two most popular words searched on the Internet in 2000 were “Pokemon” and “Dragonball.” Both franchises continue to be extremely popular today with Pokemon still launching new games and Dragonball releasing movies. If you go to any anime convention, you are guaranteed to see plenty of cosplay from both franchises. What do you think 2016 will bring? More groundbreaking elections? Leaps in scientific and historic discovery? What is going to be new in pop culture? I may just have to try something different in my own life on February 29 since it only comes around once every four years.
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Golf and Travel Show By Christy Jackson
It is often typical for people to spend winter and early spring, dreaming and planning to get away, carefree and leaving behind the regular grind of day to day life. We dream of warm, sunny days, spent on beaches, far away city streets dripping with shopping and cultural joys, cruises where food and drink are endless, or even walking 18 holes with a few of your buddies. If this all sounds like a dream you’d like to make reality, maybe all you need is the proper equipment, apparel and helpful professionals to assist you. Mark your calendars now because you won’t want to miss this year’s Golf and Travel Show put on by Fort Knox Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Lindsey Golf Course. The Golf and Travel Show will take place at the Sadowski Center on February 26th, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and February 27th, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
“Come out to the Fort Knox Golf and Travel show and try out all of the 2016 golf merchandise” says Clyde Hill, PGA Golf Pro. Come see some of the best golf vendors from surrounding areas. The event is open to everyone: Soldiers, their Families, Department of Defense Civilian employees, Retired Military and off post Civilians. Be the first to see the newest products and trends in golf, 2016’s best golf clubs, golf bags, men’s and women’s shoes and apparel, putters, golf accessories, outerwear, instructional aids and more - by companies such as Titleist, Footjoy, Callaway, Sun Mountain, Mizuno, Adidas, Ping, Taylormade and many others. There will be at least 31 vendors set up at this two day event. After you’re done shopping be sure to take a few swings in the hitting area and putting green. There will be a putting contest along with a raffle k knox.armymwr.com
where many golf items will be given away. Winners do not need to be present to win the raffle drawings. During the two day show, there will be a special deal on annual memberships to Lindsey Golf Course that will be offered as well.
Travel and Leisure magazine recently released its 2016 list of the hottest vacation destinations. It included far away bucket list destinations such as the Andaman Islands off India, ten beach destinations with sun, sand, and beautiful views plus many more amazing locations closer to home, located within the United States. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to speak with professionals who can assist you in finding the best deals and help plan a trip you and your loved ones will remember for years to come. Travel and vacation companies will be on site to help, showcasing their best get-away packages for the year. This is an amazing opportunity that you will not want to miss.
Come early and enjoy complimentary refreshments and enter to win door prizes. For more information, stop by Lindsey Golf Course or call (502) 943-9929 or (502) 624-2717.
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CHILD & YOUTH ACTIVITIES SATURDAY CHILDCARE Saturday, February 6 • For infant to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour, 9 AM - 4 PM • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413. CDC EVENING CHILDCARE Friday, February 19 • 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM • $4.00 per hour for infant to 5th Grade • Located at CDC • Reservations required NLT one week in advance by calling (502) 624-7413. FORT KNOX COMMUNITY PLAYGROUP ~Friday, February 5, 19, 26 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • Hansen Community Center • Free playgroup for children up to 5 years of age. More info: (502) 624-7413. CYSS FAMILY MOVIE ~ Sunday, February 7 • 2 PM • Free movie • Waybur Theater • Parent must accompany children under age 10. Do not have to be registered with CYSS to attend. Seating is limited; first come, first served basis. KIDS ON SITE HOURLY CHILDCARE ~ At Gammon Gym • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM • For children 6 weeks to 5th Grade • $4.00 per hour, per child • Childcare is available while you exercise at Gammon. Make reservations at (502) 624-3676.
CDC CHILDCARE FOR FRG NIGHTS Tuesday and Thursday • 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM • For infant to 5th Grade. Located at the CDC Bldg 4249. Designated FRG Night, but can be used by any child registered with CYSS with reservations one week in advance. For reservations, please call (502) 624-7413. DEVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL & TEEN CENTER ACTIVITIES ~For more information about Devers MSTC activities, call (502) 624-6442. Feb 1 Feb 5 Feb 6 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 19 Feb 20 Feb 24 Feb 28 Feb 28
Annual Reading Contest Connect Four Tournament • 6 PM Teen Movie Madness • 9:30 PM • Waybur Theater Valentine’s Day Bingo • 6 PM Valentine’s Day Movie Marathon • 2 PM Four Square Tournament • 6 PM Obstacle Course • 6 PM National Mexican Flag Day Celebration • 3 PM Foosball Tournament • 6 PM Multicultural Day • 3 PM
OPEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF:
Active Duty Military Fort Knox Employees and Contractors Military Retirees ~Reservists/National Guard
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES/DRESS FOR SUCCESS Thursday, February 18 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855. MOMMY/DADDY BOOT CAMP FOR EXPECTANT FAMILIES Tuesday, February 2 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • (502) 624-2561. NEWCOMERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, February 3 • Saber & Quill • 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM • (502) 624-8391. U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION ASSISTANCE Wednesday, February 3 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • (502) 624-6291/8391. EFMP AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Wednesday, February 3 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419. EFMP HEART TO HEART SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, February 3 • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM • (502) 624-4067/5419. APPLYING FOR FEDERAL JOBS Thursday, February 4 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • (502) 624-2742/8855. FRG LEADER TRAINING Monday, February 8 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278. NEW COMMANDERS/1SG FAMILY ADVOCACY BRIEF Wednesday, February 10 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3526/4528. READY FOR TOMORROW? TAILOR YOUR FINANCES FOR GROWTH Wednesday, February 10 • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-5989/8391. INFORMAL FUND CUSTODIAN TRAINING Tuesday, February 16 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278. VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT & AFAP FAIR Wednesday, February 17 • 9 AM - 2 PM • The Exchange • (502) 624-6779. KEEP CALM AND BE RESILIENT February 18 & 19 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM • (502) 624-8391.
Classes with insufficient registration will be rescheduled or canceled. Please call to register. Army Community Service is located in Bldg 1477, Eisenhower Ave.
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FRG KEY CALLER TRAINING Tuesday, February 23 • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-3278. WORKING WITH RESILIENCE Thursday, February 25 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM • (502) 624-8391. WHEN DUTY CALLS HEARTS APART OUTREACH NETWORK Friday, February 26 • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM • (502) 624-6291/8391. AFTB DISCUSSION GROUP Monday, February 29 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM • (502) 624-3278. SOS SUPPORT GROUP MEETING The Survivor Outreach Support Group holds meetings to provide information, resources, guest speakers, financial workshops, family activities, compassionate support, and friendship. More info: (502) 624-2006/6259. INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL COUNSELING Staff can assist Soldiers with Budget Development, Spending Plans, Savings and Retirement Plans, Homeownership, and Credit Report Reviews. For more information and appointments, please contact (502) 624-5989/8391. ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN AFAP provides the opportunity to identify issues of concern that influence quality of life and standard of living in support of the global Army Family. Issues that require Department of the Army (DA) resolution can be submitted online via the Army One Source website at www.myarmyonesource.com under the AFAP Issue Management System (IMS) link. Local issues that can be resolved by Fort Knox leadership can be addressed using the Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) feedback system located on the Fort Knox Homepage at www.knox.army.mil. For more information contact the AFAP Office at (502) 624-6779/8391. Be the Voice! ARMY VOLUNTEER CORP PROGRAM The AVCP is searching for selective, reliable, and dependable volunteers with effective communication skills, basic computer skills, an ability to do simple filing along with the willingness to serve in support of Soldiers and Family members. The program is also searching for volunteer instructors to teach a variety of hobbies and educational classes. For information on volunteering, contact the AVCM, (502) 624-6779/8391/6291.
ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION/ACTIVITIES BARR LIBRARY EVENTS (502) 624-1232 • − STORY HOUR Tuesday, February 2, 9, 16 & 23 • 10 AM • Free. – LUNCH BUNCH BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesday, February 3 • 11 AM • Free • River of Doubt by Candice Millard. – DOWNTON ABBEY SEASON 6 MARATHON Saturday, February 6 • 11:00 AM • Free. − PUPPY TALES Saturday, February 6 • 1 PM.
FRENCH RANGE: (502) 624-7754 Ladies Intro to Shooting • Sunday, February 7. KY CCDW • Sunday, February 21. Trap Shoot for Beginners • Sunday, February 28. SABER & QUILL (502) 942-0959 Super Bowl Party • February 7 • 4:00 PM • short order menu, bar open. Valentine's Day Dinner & Dance • February 14 • 6:00 PM • $69.95 per couple, includes four course meal dinner • Make reservations at knox.armymwr.com.
− USED BOOK SALE Friday, February 26, 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Saturday, February 27, 9:00 2:00 PM • Features gently used books, dvds, and more. Most items are $2 or less. Items for sale were donated and not needed by Barr Library.
FORT KNOX AMAZING RACE Saturday, February 6 • 8:00 AM • Fort Knox • $20 per person • 1st place takes home $500, 2nd place takes home $300, and 3rd place takes home $100. There will also be a 1st place prize of $100 to the first parent and child team to finish. For more information, call (502) 624-1413.
− LIVING HISTORY @ YOUR LIBRARY: CHARLOTTE DUPUY Tuesday, February 23 • 6 PM • Free • Born into slavery, Charlotte Dupuy would eventually find herself sold to Kentuckian Henry Clay. Charlotte found a lawyer who filed papers for her and her children, suing for their freedom.
SUPER BOWL 50 PARTY Sunday, February 7 • 5:00 PM • Samuel Adams Brewhouse • Free • Watch the game on a giant 9’ x 12’ indoor screen and get 20 wings and a pitcher of beer all for only $20. There will be a PlayStation 4 given away at halftime. For more information, call (502) 942-0409.
KAYAK CLASS & ROLL CLINIC Wednesday, February 3 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • Gammon Pool • We will
MARDI GRAS PARTY Saturday, February 20 • 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM • Samuel Adams Brewhouse • A New Orleans inspired buffet will be available for $13.95 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Beads, masks, door prizes, live music and specialty cocktails will fill the night. For more information, call (502) 942-0409.
be teaching basics and rolls for kayaking. Whether you are looking for some boating time or are eager to learn a new hobby, come out and join us. Register online at knox.armymwr.com. For more information, call (502) 624-1413.
LINDSEY GOLF COURSE (502) 624-2717 Golf & Travel Show • February 26: 10 AM - 6 PM at Sadowski Center February 27: 9 AM - 3 PM at Sadowski Center • Meet golf & travel vendors Polar Bear Open • Sunday, February 28. COLOR LEGEND FOR ADMISSION POLICY Open to Military & Family Open to Fort Knox Employees & Family Open to Military Retirees Open to Everyone
CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA Saturday, February 27 • Gammon Pool • Free • Check-in: 8:00 AM • Start: 9:00 AM • Teams of at least 2 people are to build a cardboard boat to race. The main question - will it sink or will it float? Awards will be given for the most dramatic sinking, team spirit, creativity and the fastest boat. Register for this event by February 25 at Anderson Pool or online at knox.armymwr.com. For more information, call (502) 624-4655.
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