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Teens learn about job searching, volunteering at employment event By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer Fort Belvoir teens put their jobinterviewing skills to the test to impress employer panelists, Thursdayduring the Employment Readiness Program’s Teen Job Fair at the Army Community Service. More than 20 teens in search of summertime employment participated. During the first hour of the fair, teens listened to panelists talk about jobs and volunteer positions within their organization, and what they look for in candidates. Juanita Ray, senior human resource specialist for the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, said she liked to see candidates smile and be attentive listeners. Ray cautioned attendees to take the day seriously as there could be opportunities during the event. Joecil Cohen, AAFES human resource specialist, echoed her thoughts and talked about applying online. “When you complete an online job application, you want to make sure we have all of the correct information,” Cohen said. Employers are aware of a teenager’s limitations with school, but even so, employers expect teenagers to have a good amount of availability over the summer and on weekends during the school year, she said. If waiting for a potential call from an employer, Ray said to use appropriate greetings and voicemails. “I have heard some messages that aren’t very appropriate,” she said. “The first impression is the last impression.” Inappropriate messages such as using music or too casual messages could deter employers, Ray said. Alexis Walters, a Wegmans representative, also mentioned having a clean and professional email address and how to do a phone or in-person interview. During the in-person interview, Walters said to avoid perfume and cologne, avoid looking at your watch and to keep your cell phone turned off. If an interviewer asks a question you don’t understand, avoid attempting to answer based on what you think you know and ask for clarification. When answering, give details and an example. Don’t lie or embellish what you
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Juanita Ray, left, senior HR specialist with Fort Belvoir MWR, briefs high schoolers on steps for success in their job search at the Teen Job Fair, March 24 at Army Community Service. know, Walters said. Employers understand that, as teenagers, your work experience and knowledge are limited. “We’re going to look to see if you are learning or want to learn,” she said, adding that employers look to see if a candidate will be easy to train. Kim Lazarow, Army Volunteer Corps program manager, talked about volunteer opportunities and their importance. She said volunteer experience can equal work experience, which is a great opportunity if you are unable to find employment. Lazarow described her background as former military with degrees in human resources. She said, despite her background, she realized she wanted to help military families so she volunteered. Those experiences led Lazarow to her current position. “Ninety percent of my resume is not my paid work experience, it’s not my degree,” Lazarow said. “It’s my volunteer experience.” She told the teens to think about their future and to consider what volunteer opportunities there are to help them learn more about what they want to do in the future. Lazarow pointed out another advantage of volunteering. “If you volunteer, it shows commitment,” she said about unpaid experience. “(It’s) not because you are getting paid, but because you are committed to doing the job.” After the panel, teens spoke one-onone with employers and learned more about employment opportunities with their company or organization. Sixteen-year-old Savannah Oberle
and Hannah McMillan, 15, were two teens looking for summer employment. Knowing how to properly conduct yourself during the job search, learning how to do an interview and the importance of reading job descriptions before applying, was the most helpful, Savannah said. Hannah wanted to save for college. For Savannah, getting a job meant a car and getting used to working while juggling responsibilities while in college. William Schless, 16, was looking for employment to be able to afford the things he wanted. “This is a good place to start,” he said about the job fair’s impact on his present and future situation. “I learned a lot of great tips for a job search. It’ll make my life easier when I get out of college and look for bigger jobs.” For employment opportunities for teens and adults, you can find more information such as job postings and job fairs on the Employment Readiness Program’s Facebook page. Search for them by typing “Fort Belvoir Employment Readiness Program” on Facebook. The next job fair for adults is April 20 at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. For more information about the job fair email Laureen Dupree at laureen.t.dupree.civ@mail. mil. To register, call 703-805-4590. For volunteer opportunities, see all available positions at www.myarmyonesource.com/VolunteerTools and search for Fort Belvoir. For more information about volunteering, contact Lazarow at 703-805-4152.
Up Front Beat the Blame Game
Fort Belvoir SHARP Office presents Beat the Blame game today, 9 a.m. at Wallace Theater; and 1 p.m. at the Community Center. In this new training, people discuss victim blaming, which is the greatest barrier to holding rapists accountable, and giving sexual harassment and violence survivors the critical support they need. Everyone who goes gets credit for annual Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program training. More info is available from the SHARP Office, 703-805-4352 or 4718.
Cleanup volunteers needed
Fort Belvoir volunteers are needed to make a difference with the 28th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup, Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon along the shorelines of Belvoir. Info and registration is available through Kevin Walter, 703-8053969, kevin.e.walter8.civ@mail.mil.
Softball
Belvoir MWR’s Sports and Fitness needs male and female players and coaches for its postlevel softball program to represent Belvoir in the Washington Area Military Athletic Conference and participate in local league and tournaments. Eligible participants are active duty and family members 18 and older; Reservists, National Guard, contractors, and DoD civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. The first organizational meeting is at 4 p.m. April 13 at Graves Fitness Center. More info is available from Graves, 703-806-5589.
AER
The Army Emergency Relief campaign on Belvoir runs through May 15. AER provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their families, mostly from donations to the program, via interestfree loans, grants, partial loans and partial grants. For information about AER and how to donate, visit www. aerhq.org. Belvoir’s AER officer is Toni Cuttino, 703-805-3130, toni.m.cuttino.civ@mail.mil.
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April 2016 Month of the Military Child Proclamation
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ince 1986, Army installations around the world have celebrated the Month of the Military Child throughout April, recognizing the sacrifices and applauding the courage of military children. Each day, military children experience unique challenges, which they face with resilience and dignity beyond their years. It is essential to recognize that military children do make a significant contribution to our nation through understanding and supporting their military parents, who often work long hours and make numerous deployments, when called upon. Military children contribute to their families by providing a source of strength and providing a sense of responsibility for those who protect our nation. Military children are the source of pride and honor that Americans have regarding their Soldiers’ support to the nation. It is fitting to recognize our military children’s contributions and celebrate their spirit. Our men and women in uniform can focus on the missions and challenges ahead when they know that their children are safe and secure.
The Army strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment for military children, enabling our Soldiers to have peace of mind and, thus, be a stronger and more ready and resilient fighting force. The Month of the Military Child reinforces this concept and allows us to take stock in and recognize that our Soldiers’ children also play an important role in support of their parents, and thus, the nation. Therefore, 2016 marks the 30th year that we celebrate the Month of the Military Child. We hereby join the nation in recognizing the important contributions and sacrifices our military children make as we honor them throughout April. Signed, Sgt. Maj. Of the Army Daniel A. Dailey Gen. Mark A. Milley, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Patrick J. Murphy, acting Secretary of the Army
EFMP plans events for Autism Awareness Month By Amanda Stewart Staff writer April is Autism Awareness Month and Fort Belvoir Army Community Service’s Exceptional Family Member Program has a full schedule of activities planned to mark the month. “We just want to bring awareness, because autism is one of our biggest diagnoses among the families we serve in this area,” said Marlo Keller, EFMP specialist. The EFMP will kick off its recognition of Autism Awareness Month with a “Bounce for Autism” event at Specker Field House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, which is World Autism Awareness Day. The event is open to all EFMP families and pre-registration is required. The event will include more than 14 bounce houses, face painting, door prizes and more, and is being held in partnership with the Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services Department. “We just want to bring awareness to the community that we
serve many individuals with autism and to let the families know that the EFMP is here for them,” Keller said. The first 200 families who attend the Bounce for Autism event will get a free blue light. The international nonprofit group, Autism Speaks, encourages everyone to shine blue lights to bring awareness to autism on April 2. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8, the EFMP hosts a presentation by Dr. Joni J. Johnson, a pediatrician and Army colonel who founded Pediatric Partners for Attention and Learning Inc. Johnson will speak about “managing with confidence challenging behaviors in adults and children, using skills to defuse challenge situations, strategies for communicating effectively in challenging situations and identifying triggers,” EFMP officials said
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in a promotional flyer for the event. The talk will be held at ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. It is open to DoD ID card holders and lunch will be provided. Register by Monday by calling 703-6968467, 703-693-5353 or 703-8054418. On April 12, the EFMP hosts a sensory movie night at Wood Theater. The movie has not yet been selected and registration information has not yet been announced. A movie theatre can be a stressful environment for people on the autism spectrum or with other sensory processing disorders and a “sensory movie” experience aims to make it a more pleasant experience, Keller said. “Typically when you go to a movie, the sound is loud, the lights are off and everyone is seated,” said Keller. “At a sen-
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sory movie, the lights are up, the sound is turned down and kids are able to get up and move around, if they need to.” The final event scheduled for Autism Awareness Month is a Bowl for Autism event planned at the Fort Belvoir Bowling Center April 30. Free tickets from the EFMP office will be available for that event later this month. The EFMP also plans to have informational tables set up at the Main Exchange during April to provide community members with information about autism. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1 in 68 children in America is affected by autism. The EFMP’s Autism Awareness Month events aim to spread awareness and to foster a sense of community, Keller said. “It helps people become aware of what services we have to offer and makes us more visible in the community,” she said. “And, it’s also an opportunity for our families to network with each other.”
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The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center hosted its Fourth FRIDAY SCAPE Night’s Word and Music Performance featuring the talents of some of Fort Belvoir’s population. “It’s a really good experience, if you are willing to open yourself up to it,” said Air Force Senior Airman Valerie Stemac, a participant in several SCAPE Night performances. The Music and Word Performance featured Service members doing performance poetry about a topic of their choosing. Participants worked with Mahogany L. Browne, a professional poet and writer; Christylez Bacon, a GRAMMY-nominated progressive hip-hop artist; and Wytold, renowned six-string electric and acoustic cello musician. “There is power in getting up and speaking,” Stemac said about what she learned while participating in the workshop leading up to the performance. “It’s terrifying and it’s uncomfortable. It’s kind of painful sometimes. But, by getting up and saying it in front of people, it takes away some of its power.” The weeklong workshop featured two portions, a writing section and a music section. Browne said the al-
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Spc. Sydney Davis, center, sings her song at USO’s In It Together performance, Friday at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. The event culminated a week of writing and rehearsal by Service members. She was accompanied by percussionist Chrystlez Bacon and cellist Wytold. lure of performance poetry was the passion. “They are passionate about what they are saying. You have an entire room that can connect to either the performance aspect, because it’s en-
gaging; or to the words, because they live it or they understand it,” she said. “I think it’s one of those moments where it’s an even playing field and See PERFORMANCE, Page A5
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everyone is brought to the center of the stage through that shared narrative.” Browne called the performance a “symbiotic relationship” between the performing poet and the audience. “It’s an open platform, it’s an open space and there isn’t any one person who is the spokesperson. Everyone can speak,” she said. For Marine Cpl. Roberto Thomas,
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members a chance to share their feelings with others, Browne said. “I think, as a writer, when you write down how you feel, it can help alleviate the tension, the festering,” she said. “I think when you put it out into the world when you speak it to an audience, it becomes a bridge for not only those who are experiencing it, living it and surviving it, but those who don’t know how to articulate the same feelings.” The Service Member Community Art Partnership and Exchange program, or SCAPE, is a collaboration between the arts center, Belvoir, Marine Corps Base Quantico, USO Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and Northern Virginia Regional Commis-
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Valerie Stemac, right, performs her poem accompanied by percussionist Chrystyles Bacon and cellist Wytold at the USO’s celebration of Service member writings, Friday at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.
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Clausen takes Chambers to the mat in a preliminary heavyweight round in the 2016 Intramural Combatives Tournament, March 25.
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Combatives tournament Fort Belvoir DFMWR hosted the FY16 Belvoir Commander’s Cup Combatives Tournament, March 25 at Wells Field House. Combatives enhances Soldier confidence and resilience, while reinforcing the Warrior Ethos. The full results will be in next week’s paper. Editor’s note – At press time, the competitors’ first names were not available.
Clausen takes Chambers to the mat in a preliminary heavyweight round in the 2016 Intramural Combatives Tournament, March 25.
Lopez-Lugo, left, and Vieira face off in a preliminary middleweight fight in the Fort Belvoir 2016 Intramural Combatives Tournament, March 25 in Wells Field House.
Chambers’ chokehold could not be overcome by Clausen, left, and halfway through the final match, Chambers, with U.S. Army Protective Services Battalion, was named heavyweight champion by submission.
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JBM-D-L edges past Belvoir 87-84 in WAMAC basketball barn burner By Rick Musselman Sports editor
The Fort Belvoir Eagles and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst treated spectators to a true exhibition of high-intensity, elite-level basketball when the pair squared off for a Washington Area Military Athletic Conference showdown that went down to the final 4 seconds, March 20 at Graves Fitness Center. Capitalizing on a strategic, lastminute steal during a Belvoir throwin, JBM-D-L eked out an 87-84 win. In the opening minutes of the first period, Belvoir looked nearly impossible to stop. Leading the charge with a rapid-fire passing game, point guard, Vontrell Bailey, and shooting guard, Davon West, connected with veteran forwards, Kenny Thomas and Antonio Cusic, along the baseline for a pair of early buckets. In his customary style, center, David Moen, applied an all-or-nothing approach to crashing the boards and added a series of rebounds and two follow-up shots to his game stats. Belvoir’s agile guards also began taxing JBM-DL’s defense with repeated drives into the paint for high-flying lay-ins. At the opposite end of the court, Belvoir unleashed a ferocious pressing zone that kept JBM-D-L ball handlers scrambling all over the hardwood as they struggled to find a vacancy in the lane or a momentary opportunity to fire from outside. West and Bailey’s commitment to double-teaming their opponents forced a pair of turnovers near the high posts and kept momentum building for the home squad. But JBM-D-L quickly identified Vontrell and West as the primary offensive threats and adjusted the See WAMAC, Page B2
Timeout Everyone’s in the spring spirit By Rick Musselman Sports editor
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Belvoir Eagles point guard, Vontrell Bailey, takes to the air for a hardwon lay-in during his team’s Washington Area Military Athletic Conference match up against Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, March 20 at Graves Fitness Center.
DTRA – B downs DLA 3-0 in volleyball By Rick Musselman Sports editor Defense Threat Reduction Agency – Team B kept offensive momentum at full steam for the duration of the evening to sweep Defense Logistics Agency 3-0 in an intramural volleyball match series, March 23 at Wells Field House. From the opening serves to the final match point, DTRA – B utilized every asset in its proven arsenal to keep the ball finding floor in DLA territory while maintaining perpetual security on the opposite side of the
net. Maintaining precision ball control, set specialists, Sonia Pena and Jordan Demetrious, focused every effort on setting up scoring opportunities for Scott Romanoff, John Baker and Javier Orozco at the net. With strategic taps just inside the kill zone, DTRA – B quickly built momentum and a scoring advantage that DLA struggled to overcome for the duration of the series. But DTRA – B’s task at hand proved anything but a cake walk. Long-time intramurals veteran and DLA team captain, Brian Wilt, joined forces with set experts, See VOLLEYBALL, Page B3
Every year, I look forward to the arrival of spring, especially after a particularly protracted winter that’s brought days of dreary wet weather, snowstorms and a general feeling of gloom that never seems to want to end. Of course, the emergence of warm weather also marks a pleasing turning point for me professionally. It marks the end of the sports doldrums that begin around about the time basketball season wraps up and volleyball season starts. That four-week period really presents a challenge for me in terms of finding exciting local events to put in the paper. I know our athletes here are certainly excited about getting back out onto the softball and soccer fields, wearing shorts and T-shirts and being able to play later in the evening with the blessed return of Daylight Saving Time. Interestingly enough, what sparked this topic was a spectacle I happened to see as I was walking into the office the other morning—an innocuous little piece of action that made me think the anticipation is widespread indeed. Near a couple of trees by the headquarters building, I saw a pair of squirrels darting back and forth between one of the mulched flower beds and an unremarkable patch of grass along the sidewalk. Always an entertaining sight to see animals playing, I paused for a minute to watch. I soon realized these two were moving nuts and acorns they’d stored over the winter to, I suppose, the tree in which they planned to set up shop this summer. But the way they did it was what I found intriguing. In their obvious excitement one would occasionally drop the nut, at which point the other would quickly snatch it up, creating a very competitive situation that resulted in a lot of screeching and chasing along a wild figure-eight course. They looked a lot like soccer players, and with the resolve each applied to getting the nut back from the other, I’m thinking the animals around here must have the same degree of determination and thirst for victory that the athletes I cover do. If anything, it was a great way to start my day.
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Golf Club to host 3rd annual WOA Tournament By Rick Musselman Sports editor The Fort Belvoir Golf Club will give activeduty and retired Soldiers a chance to face off against each other in friendly competition, July 8 in the 3rd annual U. S. Army Warrant Officers’ Association golf tournament. The event is sponsored by the U. S. Army Warrant Officers’ Association - Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter and the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. The tournament benefits warrant officers and their families and includes players from all over the National Capital Region for 18 holes of four-person, captain's choice team scramble-format play. More than 50 players participated last year. Entry forms are available at www.lordfairfaxwoa.org and the cost is $75 per person. Entrants may also sponsor a hole for an additional $250 and get a $50 discount on the team entry fee ($250 instead of $300). Registration includes green fees, golf cart, barbecue dinner, beverages
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Alan Harrison executes a short-range putt during the 2nd annual U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association golf tournament, July 10 at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. and awards. Entry deadline is July 1.
Charles Belt tees off at the start of the 2nd annual U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association golf tournament, July 10 at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club. For more details, call Dick Markle at 571-3197103 or email rcmrkl@verizon.net.
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defense accordingly. Closing off the lane with a 3-2 zone, the visitors succeeded in slowing down the Eagle’s gains. JBM-D-L also revamped the offensive methodology, tightening up the passing game and concentrating its efforts on the threepoint arc. Within two minutes, JBM-D-L had tied the score and set the pattern for the remainder of the opening half. Both squads struggled to regain and keep the lead up until the midgame buzzer. When the dust finally settled, JBM-D-L took to the bench holding a scant 41-40 lead. The second period of this continuously stalemated contest played out as an encore performance of the first. JBM-D-L managed to take a 5-point lead early on, but Bailey and shooting guard, Erik Bremby, charged through the lane for a trio of layups, drawing fouls in the process. Banking another 3 from the charity stripe, combined with a pair of clean jumpers from West and forward, Sam Watkins, Belvoir retook the advantage with 7:46 remaining. When the game clock reached the 1-minute mark, JBM-D-L held a tenuous 84-80 lead, but a foul near the midcourt line sent Cusic to the free throw line where he claimed 2, narrowing the deficit to 84-82. An ensuing infraction in the lane then granted the visitors a freebie from the stripe, taking the score to 85-82, JBM-D-L with 30.6 seconds on the clock. Bailey got the ball back into play with a throwin to Bremby who spotted a fleeting vacancy along the baseline and sent the ball rocketing down to West who plowed into the lane for a layup, closing the gap to 85-84, JBM-D-L. Belvoir, forced into committing a clock-stopping foul at midcourt with 2.8 seconds left, sent their opponents back to the free throw line for another 2 points. Staring down an 87-84 deficit, Belvoir focused on getting the ball down the court and into the hands of West or Thomas, two of the ablest shooters in the league, stationed at the three-point arc. Aiming to gain a slight advantage Belvoir utilized a clock-stalling roll-in, which triggered the unthinkable. Out of nowhere, a JBM-D-L defender pounced on the opportunity and got his hands on the ball, driving into the paint for a
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Belvoir Eagles forward, Kenny Thomas, plows inside for a score during his team’s WAMAC showdown with Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, March 20 at Graves Fitness Center. For weekly results, game schedules and standlayup attempt that went wide but still succeeded in running the clock out and denying Belvoir the ings, visit http://www.quickscores.com/Orgs/ chance to tie. ResultsDisplay.php?OrgDir=belvoirmwr&Leagu Final score: 87-84 JBM-D-L. eID=690868&LocalLeagueID=696739.
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Defense Threat Reduction Agency - Team B's Scott Romanoff, taps the ball over the net during his team's intramural volleyball match series against Defense Logistics Agency, March 23 at Wells Field House.
DLA's Brian Wilt goes up for the return during his team's intramural volleyball match series against DTRA - B, March 23 at Wells Field House.
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From Page B1 Francis Quiambo and Callie Lake, to establish a rhythmic ball-handling choreography that succeeded in slowing DTRA – B’s gains. Operating at the net and exploiting any and every spike opportunity, Pete Gordon, Courtney Sullivan and Eric Mallette, ensured their opponents stayed on their toes with a string of perfectly placed taps. Defensively, DLA demonstrated its motivation with a series of above-and-beyond saves along the backline by Wilt and Mallette. DTRA – B, however, managed to contain numerous DLA comeback attempts in the second and third matches, and maintained the offense-defense balance long enough to earn 21-15, 21-16 and 21-16 match victories and ascend a notch in the FY16 rankings. Intramural volleyball games are played Mondays and Wednesdays, starting at 6:15 p.m. at Wells Field House. For more information about Fort Belvoir’s intramural sports program and the annual Commander’s Cup title race, call Geneva Martin, league coordinator, at 703-806-5093. Athletes can also contact their respective unit representative for sign-up information and scheduling details.
DTRA - B’s Javier Orozco keeps the ball alive with some fast footwork during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against DLA, March 23 at Wells Field House.
DLA’s Francis Quiambo sets the ball during his team’s intramural volleyball match series against DTRA - B, March 23 at Wells Field House.
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Sports & Recreation Briefs This week Players, coaches wanted for post-level softball program Fort Belvoir Sports and Fitness is seeking women’s and men’s players and coaches for post-level softball. The team will represent the installation in the Washington Area Military Athletic Conference and participate in local leagues and tournaments. Participants must be active duty and family members ages 18 and older, Reservist, National Guard, contractors and DoD civilians assigned or attached to Fort Belvoir. There will be an organization meeting April 13 at 4 p.m. at Graves Fitness Center. For more information call 703-806-5589.
Golf Club membership sale Membership sales at the Fort Belvoir Golf Club are underway. There are two championship 18-hole golf courses, the Woodlawn and the Gunston courses. The clubhouse features Niblick's Clubhouse Grill and the Clubhouse Lounge, which offer a great view and food and drink specials. Annual Patron Packages include; unlimited green fees for a
year, priority tee-time bookings, $2 discount on cart fees, and 20 percent off practice range keys. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.
Professional golf lessons From beginner to avid golfer, the Fort Belvoir Golf Club staff will customize your individual program to maximize your golf experience. The Golf Club offers experienced PGA Class "A" Golf Instruction to help you in all parts of the game including; club fitting, full swing, chipping, pitching, sand, and strategy. Call the Golf Club at 703-806-5878 for more information.
Girls’ softball umpires needed The Prince William Lassie League girls’ slow-pitch softball program is looking for umpires for the spring season. Register until May 31. Umpires ages 16 and older (male or female) are eligible. PWLL will train for this paid position. For more information call the Umpire Director at 703-470-6629 or email Umpires@pwlL.org.
Youth enrollment for spring sports open The enrollment for Track and
Field, ages 5-18, closes when the teams are full or on May 13. The season runs April-August and the cost is $60. Enrollment for any sport must be done in person at Parent Central Offices, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950. For more information, call Youth Sports and Fitness at 703-805-9318.
Pool offers swim classes for ages 3 to adult. The next sessions will be April 5- 21, with a total of 6 classes. Registration runs through April 1 and the session costs $65 per student. Contact Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool at 703-805-2620 for more information.
Private swim lessons
The North Post Pool will be stocking the pool with trout for their annual Trout Fest April 16, 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Unlimited fishing is available at a cost of $10 for pole and bait or $7 for just bait. Catch one of 10 golden fish to win a prize. No registration required. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.
Tailored to the individual, the private lessons offer the chance to gain overall confidence, improve specific techniques or focus on more advanced skills. You have the option of a 30-minute class for $25 per person or 60-minute class for $50 per person. Semi-private classes with a maximum of 2 people are also available. For more information or to schedule a lesson email: jaye.w.urban. naf@mail.mil.
Upcoming SHARP 5K run/walk Fort Belvoir’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program, in partnership with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, will host the 8th annual 5K Run/Walk April 15, starting at 6:30 a.m. at Gunston Road and 14th Street on South Post. For more information call Anthony Leon, DFMWR fitness program specialist, at 703-805-4430.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes in March and April. The cost is $275 for the class as well as ARC Certification and all materials. Visit the MWR website or call Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool at 703-805-2620 for class pre-requisites or more information.
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Invitational coed volleyball tournament The 2016 invitational coed volleyball tournament will be at Wells Field House April 16, and follow an open formant (players are not required to play with the installation to which they are assigned). Teams are allowed a maximum of 12 players and there must be 2 females on the court at all times. The cost is $250 per team. Eligible individuals ages 18 and older with valid ID are eligible. Register at Graves Fitness Center, 2116 Abbott Rd., by April 1 or call 703-806-5368 for more information.
Warrant officer golf tournament The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, USA Warrant Officers Association is holding their 3rd Annual Warrant Officer Week Golf Tournament at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course July 8 starting at 2 p.m. Entry forms can be found on the chapter's web site at www.lordfairfaxwoa.org. The event is a four-person, captain's choice team scramble. Cost is $75 per person. If you sponsor a hole for an additional $250, the team entry is only $250 (a $50 savings). Entry deadline is July 1 and incudes green fees, golf cart, barbecue dinner, beverages and awards. For more details, contact Dick Markle at 571-319-7103 or via email at rcmrkl@verizon.net.
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The Jefferson Memorial is framed by cherry blossoms in the pre-dawn light Sunday.
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The National Park Service says peak bloom was last Thursday, but with favorable weather, can last another two weeks.
The tidal basin loop trail is crowded while the cherry blossoms are in peak, drawing sightseers and photographers in the pre-dawn hours Easter Sunday.
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Visitors stroll underneath white and pink cherry blossoms Easter morning on the tidal basin.
The incredible vision of cherry trees in peak bloom, ringing the tidal basin in Washington, D.C., is quite a popular event. Even in the pre-dawn hours, crowds gather to appreciate the cascade of color. More than 3,000 trees were a 1912 gift from Tokyo’s mayor, and D.C.’s event has grown to become the largest springtime celebration in the U.S., with the Cherry Blossom Festival hosting fireworks, a kite festival, street party and parade in the weeks ahead. The Smithsonian Metro Station is a short walk from the basin and ongoing activities.
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Belvoir Briefs Mothers of pre-schoolers
J. Johnson April 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. Johnson’s presentation includes info on managing challenging behaviors in adults and children with confidence; using skills to defuse challenging situations; communication strategies; and identifying triggers. The presentation is designed for teachers, parents, and others working first-hand with people with challenging behavior and uses real-life examples to identify practical and effective strategies.
The Fort Belvoir MOPS, Mothers of Pre-schoolers, has a leadership open house at 10:30 a.m. April 12 in Woodlawn Chapel. Childcare is not available. Job descriptions and applications are expected on belvoirmops.com, starting at 3 p.m. April 12. More information is available from the website.
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Holocaust museum trip Days of Remembrance are May 1-8. Belvoir’s Equal Opportunity Office has a bus trip to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in D.C., May 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Military and civilians are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis. Register in person from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., weekdays until April 15 at the EO office, 9725 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 1000. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Info is available from Sgts. 1st Class Latoya Clay, 805-2288; or Nieasha Barnes, 805-5390.
Annual highway cleanup The annual Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Route 1/Jeff Todd Way cleanup is April 16 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. This is a Fort Belvoir-partner event and volunteers are needed. Groups are welcome. Info is available from public affairs, 703-805-5001; or from the chamber of commerce, 703-360-6925.
TeenFest, KidFest Belvoir’s MWR hosts Teen-
Fest and KidFest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16. The free events include games, prizes, crafts, hot dogs and snacks. KidsFest will be at Markham School Age Center, 9500 Barlow Road, Bldg. 950; and TeenFest is at the Youth Center, 5850 Langfitt Loop, Bldg. 1003. Contact CYSS at 703-805-1908 for more info.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Class The next session of American Red Cross Lifeguard Classes is in June at Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool. Registration closes May 27. The cost is $275 for the class, ARC certification and all materials. Visit the MWR website or call Benyaurd Indoor Swimming Pool, 703-805-2620 for prerequisites or more info.
Trout Fest The North Post Pool will be stocking the pool with trout for the annual Trout Fest on Sat, Apr 16, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Unlimited fishing available at a cost of $10 for pole and bait or $7 for just bait. Catch one of 10 golden fish to win a prize. No registration required. Call 703-805-2620 for more information.
American Water Performing Annual Flushing of the Water System on Ft. Belvoir
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American Water will be performing the Annual Flushing of the Water Distribution System during the month of April. The flushing is in conjunction with Fairfax Water’s annual change from Chloramines to Chlorine, which starts on March 28, 2016 and is scheduled to switch back on June 20, 2016. During the Annual Flushing the water may become discolored and may need to be run for 10 to 15 minutes to clear up. Lower water pressure may be experienced after the Flushing is completed; however, the pressure should be back to normal shortly after. There may be a stronger smell of Chlorine during the period of April 1 to June 30 due to the switch. Please refer to the Schedule to know when your specific area will be flushed. Flushing will be conducted regardless of weather conditions. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call American Water at 571-499-3862.
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Legal office provides guidance on political activities for military, civilians In January, our office provided guidance on political activity generally. Today, we hope to provide greater clarity for our civilian employees and offer guidance to civilian employees with social media profiles. The Hatch Act prohibits civilian employees from engaging in political activities while on duty or in the workplace, while in an official capacity at any time; and they may not solicit or receive political contributions. However, there are two sets of rules for three different groups of civilian employees. The tables below outline the distinct groups and rules. Employees in Groups 1 or 2 are “further restricted” in their activities, and are expressly prohibited from taking an active part in partisan political management or political campaigns. Group 3 employees are “lesser restricted” and may engage in PA to a greater extent in their personal capacity.
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Group 1 (Further Restricted) • Presidential appointees confirmed by the Senate • Non-career SES employees Group 2 (Further Restricted) • Career members of SES • Contract Appeals Board • Members of NSA, DIA, NGA, CIA, ODNI, NSC, sections of DOJ and IRS, FBI, Secret Service, FEC, EAC, MSPB, OSC
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Permissible Political Activity • Vote • Promote voting in a non-partisan manner • Express personal opinions on candidates and issues • Contribute money to campaigns and organizations • Attend political events as a spectator • Be candidates in nonpartisan elections • Campaign for/against referendum questions • Sign nominating petitions • Be members of political clubs or parties Prohibited Political Activity • Engage in any PA (other than a spectator) sponsored or supported by a political party, partisan political group, or candidate for partisan political office • Campaign for a partisan candidate • Engage in partisan fundraising • Speak before a partisan gathering
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Permissible Political Activity • Everything permissible to “Further Restricted” employees plus:
• Volunteer w/ a partisan political campaign or organization (while in a personal capacity) • Organize political rallies and meetings • Make phone calls on behalf of a candidate • Distribute campaign literature • Serve as a delegate to a party convention • Work for a political party to get out the vote • Speak on behalf of a partisan candidate • Hold party office and serve on a party committee Prohibited Political Activity • Soliciting or receiving political contributions • Running for office in a partisan political campaign Federal employees interested in political activity should determine what group they fit in and what rules apply to them. Additionally, every federal employee must understand they may not use their official authority or influence to affect the outcome of an election; solicit or receive a political contribution; be candidates in partisan elections; and solicit or discourage the political activity of a person with business before their employing office. In addition to the guidance provided in January, the Office of Special Counsel, OSC, has provided updates about Hatch Act Guidance for Social Media. The following are the most notable changes relating to Hatch Act Social Media violations, with examples. • Federal employees may display campaign logos or candidate photographs as their cover or header photo at the top of their social me-
dia profiles on their personal Facebook or Twitter accounts. Example: Mary may change her Facebook profile photo to the campaign logo for Candidate “A.” • If a federal employee displays a campaign logo or candidate photograph as their profile photo, they may not post, “share,” “tweet,” or “retweet” any items on Facebook or Twitter while on duty or in the workplace. Such action would indicate partisan support, even if the content of the action is not about politics. Example: Assuming the same facts in the example above, Mary must either change her profile photo when posting while on duty or in the workplace, or she must refrain from posting during duty hours. • “Further Restricted Employees” may “like” a social media post from a partisan group or candidate in a partisan race and may comment on such an entity’s social media pages when not at work. However, no federal employee may “like” a post soliciting for partisan political contributions at any time. Example: Assuming the same facts as above, Mary is now a “further restricted employee” and seeks to “like” a social media post from her preferred candidate, Candidate “A.” Assuming she is not at work, she may “like” this posting. However, if Mary were at work, she would have to refrain from “liking” this post. Furthermore, if this post is soliciting for partisan contributions, Mary may not “like” it, regardless of whether she is at work or not. For further guidance or specific questions, contact the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Administrative Law Section, 703-805-4393.
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