USAG-HI COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER December 2011 1. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (FMWR) 6 and 8 December Holiday Tree Lighting Come out for light refreshments and entertainment during our annual tree lighting ceremonies on 6 December at Generals Loop on Schofield Barracks and on 8 December at Fort Shafter’s historic Palm Circle. Activities begin at 1730 at both locations. Come take pictures with Santa and get in the holiday spirit! For more information please call 655-0111/5. 6 December Home Made Holidays at the SGT Yano Library Join us on 6 December from 1400 to 1600 as we make and decorate mini gift boxes that you can fill with your special gifts. 6 December Knit & Crochet at AMR and Fort Shafter Libraries Come out on 6 December to the Fort Shafter Library and on 19 December to the AMR Library. All sessions are 1700-1830.. 6 December Christmas Story Time at all Army Libraries Come to the AMR library on 6 December, the SGT Yano Library on 7 December and the Fort Shafter Library on 8 December, 1530-1630, for free Christmas story sessions. 7 December Texas Hold’em at Hale Ikena Texas Hold’Em at Hale Ikena is held every 1st Wednesday of the month. Call 438-1974 for more information. 10 December Snowman Candy Jar Workshop at Schofield’s Arts & Crafts Center Come in between 0900-1400 to create your candy jar for the holidays. The $25 charge includes supplies. Call 655-4202 for more information. 11 December - Meet the Florida Marlins Schedule of events: 1345 to1445 - Meet and Greet at the Tropics Warrior Zone (must be 18 and over) 1500 to 1600 - Youth Baseball and Dance Clinics at Ralston Field. Pre-registration is required 1600 to 1700 - Youth Meet & Greet at Ralston Field For more information please call 656-3329 or 655-0112. 12 December New Year Softball and Basketball Tournament The New Year Softball Tournament entry deadline is 12 December 2011 with tournament dates set for 3-13 January 2012. The Basketball Tournament will run from 17 January thru 30 March, 2012; the entry deadline is 6 January. For more information please call 655-0856. 14 December After School at the SGT Yano Library Elementary age children are invited to hear Polar Express on 14 December from 1500-1545.
15 December Keiki Craft Night at the Hale Ikena Bring your kids to the Hale Ikena on 15 December and enjoy making crafts with your kids while tasting some delicious food. Call 438-1974 for more information. 18 December Adventure Surfing On 18 December, 0630-1130 join outdoor recreation for adventure surfing lessons. The cost is only $48. For more information or to register please call 655-0143. 31 December New Year’s Eve Bash at the Army Bowling Centers Come out and enjoy food, music and fun to bring in the New Year! Call ahead to reserve your lanes at Schofield (655-0573) and Fort Shafter (438-6733). BLUE STAR CARD ACTIVITIES FOR SPOUSES OF DEPLOYED SOLDIERS 6 December Walk off the Wait Shop till you drop without the hassle of parking at Ala Moana Shopping Center on Tuesday, 6 December with a special Spouse in the City edition of Walk off the Wait! Limited transportation is available and will leave from the Schofield Barracks Bowling Center at 0830 and return from the Ala Moana Shopping Center at 1300. For more information or to reserve your space please call 655-0002 or email Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil. 12 December Blue Star Card Bake Off & Coupon Exchange The Blue Star Card Bake Off and Coupon Exchange will take place on Monday, 12 December, 1100-1300, at the Wheeler Community Center. This month’s key ingredient is peppermint. Don’t bake? Just come out to trade coupons with your BSC pals, sample the treats, and vote for the best tasting! The winner will be next month’s featured recipe in our Deployment Newsletter. For more information or to just let us know you are coming call 655-0002 or email Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil. 14 December Big R: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Our Big R: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party will be on Wednesday, 14 December, 1800-2000, at the Kaena Community Center. This adults-only event will feature all of the signs of a classic holiday party including music, food and timeless holiday films. And don’t forget your “Dirty Santa Gift” worth $5.00 or less! Limited childcare is available and registration is required. Register by calling 655-0002 or email Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil. 15 December Animoto II Create quick and easy videos to share with your Soldier or loved ones. Bring your digital photos (30-50 pictures) to SGT Yano Library on Thursday, 15 December at 0915 and learn how to use Animoto. For information/space, contact Amanda.P.Montgomery@us.army.mil or call 655-0002. Blue Star Card Superstar Punch Card If you attend Blue Star Card events, you will receive a Blue Star Card SUPERSTAR punch card. After attending 10 Blue Star Card events and filling up your punch card, you will receive a FREE Blue Star Card t-shirt! Blue Star Card Event No-Show Policy The Blue Star Card program has implemented an event no-show policy. If you register for an event and cannot attend, you must cancel your reservation by 1200 the day before the event. If 2
you fail to cancel your reservation and do not attend, you will be considered a no-show, which will result in you automatically being wait-listed for the next month’s events. It is our goal to include as many Blue Star Card holders as possible in our events and by implementing this policy we hope to achieve this objective. Health and Fitness Center STACC Site Information The STACC site for the Health and Fitness center will remain free for valid Blue Star Card Holders, Mon.-Fri., 0800-1100, at the Kaala Community Activities Center, Bldg. 556 but registration is required. For more information please call 655-8313. Deploying Units FMWR is available to come to your pre-deployment FRG meetings to explain the benefits of the Blue Star Card program and answer questions. Please call 655-0002 for more information or to set up a meeting. Still Need a Blue Star Card? The Blue Star Card is an FMWR deployment discount card for Spouses of deployed Soldiers. The card offers Spouses discounts at FMWR facilities, activities and special events. Blue Star Cards are valid throughout the entire deployment. For a full list of Blue Star benefits and for all the latest updates and events visit the website at www.bluestarcardhawaii.com. 2. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) Education Assessment Congratulations to the Hawaii public schools! While the nation and most other states reflected marginal or zero growth, Hawaii was the only state to show both math and reading gains in grades 4 and 8. Based on the "Nation's Report Card" in the Spring of 2011 which included stateby-state results for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) testing, Hawaii public schools celebrated marked improvements its mathematics and reading scores. Hawaii's rankings in comparison to the nation follow: - Grade 4 mathematics: 4th highest gains in the nation - Grade 8 mathematics: 5th highest gains in the nation - Grade 4 reading: 14th in the nation in gains - Grade 8 reading: 4th highest gains in the nation ACS Office Closures Army Community Service (ACS) Schofield Barracks, ACS Fort Shafter Aloha Center, and ACS Training Center Bldg 647 will be closed from 1130 to1630 on 9 December 2011 for staff Inservice and on 22 December 2011 at 1130 for the DFMWR Holiday Event. Emergency contact numbers are: (808) 624-SAFE (7233) for Domestic Violence/Victim Advocate; (808) 226-3231 for AER; and (808) 222-7088 for MFLC. FAP Prevention and Education Become a Scream Free Parent. FAP Prevention and Education will offer Scream Free Parenting throughout the month of December. For more information please call Ernest Jackson at 655-0613 or 655-0669. Classes are set for 7, 14, 21 and 28 December, 1800-1930, ACS, Bldg 2091, Schofield Barracks. How to Say It to Your Teen
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Build upon the skills you already have as well as learn new ones. Call Sharon at 655-1866 to register for the 8 or 22 December classes which will be held from 1700-1900 at the ACS Training Center, Bldg 647, Schofield Barracks. Anger Awareness In our one hour interactive class you can learn useful techniques to cope with feelings of anger and keep that temper under control. Call Ernest Jackson at 655-0613/0669 for more information on the 15 December class, 1500-1630 at ACS, Bldg 2091, Schofield Barracks. Help! I’m In Middle School This class will help students to learn goal setting, the importance of homework, and time management. Please call Sharon at 655-1866 to register for the 21 December class which is scheduled for 1300-1500 at the Bldg 647, Schofield Barracks. Texting 101 This class will be taught by our teens. Please call Sharon at 655-1866 to register for the 29 December 1700-1900 class at ACS Training Center, Bldg 647, Schofield Barracks. Newcomers Orientation Ho’ike Are you new to Hawaii? If so, come and join the fun at this lively Ho’ike to learn about ACS services and programs, community resources, Hawaiian culture and customs and also enjoy a free lunch provided by FMWR. For more information or to register call 655-4227 for the 8, 15 or 22 December, 0900-1230 orientation. ACS Island Tour If you are new to Hawaii please plan to spend a day in Paradise with our Free ACS Island Tour. Get your boarding passes today! Seating is limited. Call 655-4227 to make reservations for the 10 or 17 December tour. Ukulele Workshop Join ACS and the Office of The Native Hawaiian Liaison and have fun learning basic cord and strumming techniques. Ukuleles are available for participants. Classes are scheduled for Thursdays, 1730-1830, AMR Community Center (182 Kauhini Road, Bldg 1788.) EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) Support Groups ACS EFMP and the Community Chaplains along with the Children’s Community Council offer Autism Support Groups. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4777 or 655-1551 for more information on the 6 December meeting at the Fort Shafter Aloha Center or the 14 December meeting at Schofield Barracks. Both meetings are at 1815-1930. ACS EFMP offers a Share Support Group for EFMP Families which provides Families the opportunity to share experiences, gather new information and become more knowledgeable about community resources. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4777 or 655-1551 for more information. The next meetings will be 20 December at Fort Shafter and 28 December at Schofield Barracks. ACS EFMP and the Community Chaplains offer a Down Syndrome Support Group which provides Families the opportunity to share experiences, gather new information and become knowledgeable about community resources. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4777 or 655-1551 for more information. The next meeting will be 7 December at Schofield Barracks, 1815-1900. 4
During the month of December, EFMP will offer Bowling as a recreational activity on 22 December at Schofield Barracks and 29 December at Fort Shafter. Time for both events is 1800-2000. SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES (SOS) The Survivor Support Group meeting for all Survivors, including Battle Buddies, will be on held 13 December and 17 January, 1730-2000 hours, at the SOS Center, Fort Shafter Aloha Center, Room 111, Bldg 330. Call 438-9285 for more information and / or to participate. Friday with Friends Scrapbooking and Crafting Memories will meet from 0900-1200, 16 December and 13 & 27 January at the SOS Center which is located within the Fort Shafter Aloha Center, Room 111, Bldg 330. Call 438-9285 to learn more and / or to participate. MONEY MATTERS First Term Financial Training This training focuses on basic financial skills to help develop self-reliance and personal responsibility. This mandatory program of instruction for First Term Soldiers is offered every Monday (except Federal Holidays). Soldiers must bring an EOM LES. A certificate is awarded to each participant who completes the 8 hours of instruction. Call 655-4227 for more information on attending the 5, 12 or 19 December training, 0830-1600. Money Management Learn how budgeting, credit and investing fit in to your overall financial plan and take away the “Steps to Financial Success.� Call 655-4227 for more information on the 7 December 10001130 class. Managing Your Paycheck Help with developing a budget, tracking expenses, and creating a system to save and pay your bills on time. Please bring a copy of your LES and a list of bills. Call 655-4227 for more information on the 14 December 1000-1130 class. Your Credit Report & Score Help to increase your credit score and understand how lenders see you. Bring one copy of your credit report from: www.annualcreditreport.com. Call 655-4227 for more information on the 21 December 1000-1130 class. Basic Investing & TSP Learn the basics of the Thrift Savings Plan and other investment options including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Call 655-4227 for more information on the 28 December 1000-1130 class. WORK AND CAREERS Employment Orientation Check out the reference materials, job listings, computers, etc., that are available for use at the Schofield Barracks ACS. Call 655-4227 to register today for the 2, 9, 23 or 30 December session. Teen Education & Employment Expo 5
The Teen Expo will be held on 16 December at the Bennett Youth Center. We encourage the teens who are seeking education information to come out on 16 December, 1000-1200 to ACS and explore their options for college next year. Civilian Resume Writing Learn how to tailor your resume for a civilian sector job, gain helpful tips on job searching in the civilian sector, and how to prepare for an interview. Call 655-4227 to register for the 22 December 0900-1030 class at ACS. ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING (AFTB) Whether you are new to the Army or have been around awhile, we have something for everyone, we even have opportunities for you to become a part of the AFTB team as a volunteer! AFTB is designed to introduce you to the military lifestyle and also serves as a “refresher” course for what to expect even if you’ve been around the Army for a while! You will learn the ropes, share experiences, increase your knowledge about the Army lifestyle, and meet new people. Levels II and III are all about personal growth and merging as the newest Leader in your community. Learn the language, learn how to get into your community and get involved. Call Ferne Conroy, ACS AFTB Program Manager at 655-0671 or email ferne.r.conroy.civ@mail.mil to register for the level II class on 6-8 December, 1700-2100. 3. ARMED SERVICES YMCA WHEELER (Tammy Ray, 624-5645) 1262 Santos Dumont Ave, WAAF Our office is open Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1400 and at other times by appointment. Warrior Ohana Medical Clinic Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1200; call 808-624-5645 for reservations. Schofield Health Clinic Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1200 and 1300 to 1600; call 808-624-5645 for reservations. Tripler Hospital Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1200 and 1300 to 1500; call 808-833-1185 for reservations. 4. MISC INFORMATION The Oahu North SIMS meets the first Monday of each month, 0900 to 1030 at the Nehelani and the Oahu South SIMS meets the first Wednesday of each month from 0900 to 1000 at the Hale Ikena. All spouses are welcome to attend and get updates on monthly happenings! Please make prior arrangements for childcare. 5. SCHEDULED EVENTS The 2012 meeting schedule of the Oahu South Community PXmarket and Hale Ikena Advisory Meeting is as follows: 1 Feb 12 2 May 12 1 Aug 12 7 Nov 12 6
Oahu North The Oahu North PX/Commissary/Nehelani Advisory Council will be on 5 December, 1015 at the Nehelani. 6. NEWSLETTER AND MEETING INFORMATION Websites: This Newsletter is also available on the Division Website at www.25idl.army.mil and the 8th TSC Website at www.usarpac.army.mil/8tsc/index.html; look at the left column, under “spouses information”. Email Article Submissions by the 3rd Friday of every month to: Brenda.a.naki.civ.@mail.mil. Next SIMS North Meeting: Tuesday, 3 January 2012, 0900 to 1000, Nehelani. Please send any related concerns/changes to MAJ Scott Vial at Scott.Vial@us.army.mil. Spouse Information Meeting POC for Oahu North is MAJ Scott Vial at Scott.Vial@us.army.mil. Next SIMS South Meeting: Wednesday, 4 January 2012, 0900 to 1000, Hale Ikena. Please send any related concerns/changes to Leighton Siu at Leighton.siu@us.army.mil. Spouse Information Meeting POC for Oahu South is Ms. Linda Keller at Linda.keller@us.army.mil.
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