Bldg 203 DSN 4403777; CIV 08821750-3777 Hours: M-F 0800-1700 Closed on American Holidays
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If someone you know has been hurt by domestic violence, contact your local Victim Advocate for help: 0162-265-2875
ACS NEWS AND INFORMATION Are you interested in a monthly dinner out? Join ACS for GAP Dining Out! A program to help you get acquainted or keep you acquainted with your community and fellow community members. Regardless of where you work or if you work or how long you have been here, join us for a monthly dinner outing. We will explore and dine in different restaurants in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen-Grainau area. This will be a pay as you go event; nothing official, just fun and getting to know your neighbors, colleagues, and the local community. The dining out will be the 3rd Thursday of every month at 1830. Our March outing will be on the 20th at Akram’s, Klammstrasse 5 in Garmisch. To ensure reservations it is necessary to RSVP by the 19th. For more information and to RSVP, please call Patty Pearce at DSN 440-3526/3777 or email to: atricia.c.pearce2.civ@mail.mil.
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Did you know that . . . Army Emergency Relief has reciprocal agreements with the other Service Aid Societies? AER assistance is available at any of the 82 AER sections located on Army installations around the world. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you are not near an Army installation, AER has agreements with the Air Force Aid Society, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. All can…and have processed AER assistance requests. Additionally, if you are not near any military installation, AER also has an agreement with the American Red Cross. Just call their 24 hour call center at 877-272-7337 and they can process your request.
Soldiers Helping Soldiers for 72 Years www.aerhq.org
Has your child been diagnosed with a learning disability? Here are some tips for dealing with the disability while providing supportive parenting: Keep things in perspective. Everyone faces obstacles . . . you as a parent can teach your child how to deal with obstacles without becoming discouraged or overwhelmed. Don’t let your child’s diagnosis, tests, paperwork, or bureaucracy distract you from what’s really important—giving your child plenty of emotional and moral support. Become your own expert. Do your own research and keep abreast of new developments in learning disability programs, therapies, and educational techniques. You may be tempted to look to others for solutions, especially at first. But you’re the foremost expert on your child, so take charge when it comes to finding the tools he or she needs in order to learn. Be an advocate for your child. You may have to speak up time and time again to get special help for your child. Embrace your role as a proactive parent and work on your communication skills. It may be frustrating at times, but by remaining calm and reasonable, yet assertive, you can make a huge difference for your child. Remember that your influence outweighs all others. Your child will follow your lead. If you approach learning challenges with optimism, hard work, and a sense of humor, your child is likely to embrace your perspective— or at least see the challenges as a speed bump, rather than a roadblock. Focus your energy on learning what works for your child and implementing it the best you can. For more in-depth information about this topic, see Helpguide.org, or contact the Exceptional Family Member Program Manager at DSN 440-3777 or CIV 08821-7503777.
Check out these community volunteer opportunities. Girls Scouts needs volunteers! Whether it’s assisting with b-weekly meeting, helping out with special events, or lending a hand selling cookiesthere’s a place for you! Please contact Nicole Hall, 0151-5622-7180. Youth Sports needs Baseball coaches! The youth season begins in April but we need volunteers now to process background checks! Please contact Lawrence Tindall for more information, DSN 440-2599 or CIV 08821-750-2599.
Wondering what the status is on our Local 2014 AFAP Issues? Check out the updated Local AFAP Issue Book at: http://issuu.com/pcpearce/docs/2014_gap_afap_issues The document is updated periodically as the status on the issues being resolved locally changes. For all questions regarding AFAP, please contact Meghan McAndrew at CIV 08821-750-3376/3777 or DSN 440-3376/3777.
Attention Community Volunteers--- Mark your calendars!!! The Annual Community Volunteer Ceremony is 2 April 2014, 11301330 in the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort Ballroom. This ceremony will include a free buffet lunch and plenty of local entertainment! Invitations for this event will be mailed to community volunteers the week of 10-14 March. RVSP deadline is 26 March. For questions or to RSVP please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Meghan McAndrew at DSN 440-3376 or CIV 08821-750-3376 or meghan.l.mcandrew.civ@mail.mil
Army Community Service is looking for Army Family Team Building Instructors, childcare will be provided for training and teaching purposes. Please contact Meghan McAndrew, DSN 4403376/3777 or CIV 08821-750-3376/3777. Army Community Service is looking for Emergency Placement families. Please contact Aimee Edwards-Hunter for more information and qualifications, DSN 440-3483/3777 or CIV 08821-750-3483/3777. The Chapel is looking for watch care volunteers during the week and on weekends. Please contact Chaplain Tripp for more information, DSN 440-2540 or CIV 08821-750-2540. As a spouse, have you ever helped to sponsor an incoming spouse or new family? Did you know that you can now apply as an official volunteer under the Spouse Sponsor volunteer job description in VMIS and earn community volunteer hours for your efforts? Contact Patty Pearce at DSN 440-3526/3777 or CIV 08821-7503526/3777. The Relocation Program is also looking for a volunteer to assist with updating and refreshing the Merchants Guide. This will require some knowledge of the area, a bit of the German language, and basic computer skills. Please contact Patty Pearce at DSN 440-3526/3777 or CIV 08821-750-3526/3777. Check out more volunteer opportunities by registering with www.myarmyonesource.com.
Please, join us for weekly Brown Bag lunch educational series:
Infant & Child Brain Development Sexual Behavior and Development in Children - What is normal? Parent Button Pushers – Handling your toddler or preschooler Love & Logic Sampler - Parenting pre-teens & teens Internet Safety for Teens & Preventing Teen Dating Violence
Wednesdays in April April 2 – 30, 2014 12:00pm-1:15 pm ACS, room 6
For more information, please contact ACS Family Advocacy/ New Parent Support Program at 08821.750.3777
For local information, contact the AER office in ACS, bldg. 203 on Artillery Kaserne, DSN 440-3526 or CIV 08821-750-3526 or any of the Key Unit Personnel: SSG Berry, George C. Marshall Center, DSN 440-2241 SSG Sabinash, USAG Bavaria Garmisch, DSN 440-3801 SGT Jackson, NATO School, CIV 08822-9481-1107