July/August 2010 Bugle Boy

The Bugle Boy

July/August 2010

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SPOTLIGHT: MEMORIAL DAY GOLF On Friday, May 28th, U.S. Army GarrisonMiami Family and Morale, Welfare and TOURNAMENT

par to edge out three other groups that shot 9-under. Klein also had the long drive of the day on the 17th hole.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA

Annual FMWR sponsors, SAIC, ManTech International and Terremark Worldwide, supported the event. SAIC was also title and beverage cart sponsor. Tropic Oil Company was a team sponsor and Ocean Five Hotel provided the door prize. Volunteers from the Executive Women’s Golf Association Ft. Lauderdale/Broward Chapter were on-site to help with the day’s events.

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PARENTS’ PAGE

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WHAT’S UP IN FMWR

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GOING GREEN

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SPOUSES’ CORNER / WHO’S WHO

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FMWR FUN BUS TRIPS

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Recreation (FMWR) kicked-off Memorial Day Weekend by hosting a golf tournament for 160 service members of the U.S. Southern Command and other military units at Inverrary Country Club.

The event was held to show appreciation for their service to the nation and the freedom they provide all U.S. citizens and got underway at 8:00 a.m. on the legendary Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designed East Course. Each of the eighteen holes had a banner expressing sentiments to the service members from businesses in the community and a U.S. flag was painted on the fairway at hole number ten.

A luncheon was held in Inverrary’s banquet room overlooking the East Course and was lined with donated door prizes including new golf club sets, autographed footballs and other sports memorabilia. Special guests in attendance at lunch included ESPN Analyst and former NLF Running Back Robert Smith (who was the special guest speaker at lunch) along with Two-time Florida Marlin World Series Champion Jeff Conine.

“They’re the ones that are the true heroes and the celebrities in my mind,” said former Marlin and current broadcaster Jeff Conine.

“It’s an honor to come out here and spend some time with them.”

In addition to Smith and Conine, each table consisted of other local professional athlete celebrities that dined with the service members including former Miami Dolphins O.J. McDuffie and Leon Searcy.

“It can be embarrassing to hear people calling you a hero for playing a game, when there are men and women that put their lives on the line to protect our freedom and way of life,” added a humbled Robert Smith.

The winning team consisted of Randy Klein, Chris Howard, Martin Kelly, and Glenn Casselman shooting a combined 11-under

Inverrary coordinated donations from many local businesses. Southern Wine & Spirits donated shirts to all the service members, with Sharp Marketing giving each service member a backpack with a logo on it. SAIC along with Titleist supplied the golf balls for the tournament and the Seminole Tribe of Florida donated shirts worn by all the volunteers and staff with the words “ArmyNavy-Air Force-Marines-Coast Guard” written across them.

The Rick Case Automotive Group of South Florida donated four vehicles – a car, a motorcycle, a four-wheeler and a wave runner – to any service member who got a hole-in-one at each of the four par-three holes at Inverrary. Famous Imagination Bear creator Joel Gresham personally handed out 160 limited edition original bears to the service members at lunch with the well wishes written on them by children from local schools.

“I think in the 30 years I’ve been doing golf tournaments, this Southern Command tournament today was one of the best, well-rounded golf tournaments I’ve ever been associated with,” beamed Mike Brady, Director of Sales at Inverrary, and the visionary behind the event.

To view event photos: http://www.flickr. com/photos/usag-miami/4660972213/.

The Department of Defense does not endorse the sponsors.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY 2 - Training Holiday, Friday 4 - Independence Day, Sunday 5 - Independence Day observed, Monday 15 - Deadline for Typhoon Lagoon trip, Thursday, Adults, $55, Children, $48

17 - Trip to Typhoon Lagoon, Saturday

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2 - Fitness Classes begin Monday and end September 24

3 - Training Holiday, Friday

16-19 - Transition Assistance Program Workshop, Monday through Thursday, 8am4pm, MB, Suite 180

6 - Labor Day, Monday 8 - Resume Workshop, Wednesday, 1-3:30pm, MB, Suite 180

19 - Deadline to pay for trip to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Thursday, Adults $82, Children $72 21 - Trip to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Saturday

20 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 9:30-3, MB, Suite 180 22 - SOUTHCOM Community Information Meeting, Thursday, 10am-1130am, MB, Suite 180

24 Newcomer Orientation 9:30am-3pm, MB, Suite180

Create Effective Resumes, 1pm-3:45 pm, MB, Suite 180

27 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30am-3pm, Meet at MB, Suite 180

23 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30am-3pm, Meet at MB, Suite 180 30 - Spouse Interview Workshop, Friday, 9am-12pm. MB, Suite 180

16 - Deadline to pay for trip to Universal Studios, Thursday, Adults $79, Children $69 19 - Trip to Universal Studios, Saturday 21 Newcomer Orientation, 9:30am-3pm, MB, Suite180 22 - Interview Techniques, Wednesday, 1-3:30pm, MB, Suite 180 24 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30am-3pm, Meet at MB, Suite 180

Classes and Events

To report suspected child abuse, neglect, or spouse abuse, contact Family Advocacy 305 437-3086 After duty hours, 305 437-4900

For more information or to register, call the Family Support Center, 305 437-2665 Trips - Reserve and pay for trips at the Information Tickets and Registration (ITR) Office Headquarters, #1303A, 305 437-1595 The *Molina Building, (MB) formerly known as the Codina Building, is located at 8300 NW 33rd Street, Doral, Florida

WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA? BROWARD - www.sunny.org/ calendar/ 4th Of July Extravaganza In Lauderdale By The Sea, July 4, Lauderdale by the Sea, 954-776-1000.

Spend the holiday weekend in “Florida’s Beach Village” and enjoy many fun festivities including a parade, cook out, children’s activities and fireworks. Bring family, friends and neighbors. www.lbts.com.

NACAC 2010 - Under 23 Championships. July 9-11, Ansin Sports Complex, 10801 Miramar Blvd, Miramar, 954-602-4500. $10 per day; $25 for a three-day package. Tickets can be purchased online at www.miramarsports.com.

Nearly 500 athletes from 32 member nations of the North America, Central America and Caribbean Athletic Association, otherwise called NACAC, will compete in the Under 23 Track and Field Championships. Parking is $3 per day at the Miramar Town Center and includes a shuttle ride to and from the Ansin Sports Complex. www.usatf.org/events/2010/ NACACU23TFChampionships/schedule.asp.

Bluegrass Festival at Greynolds Park, August 1. First Sunday of the month festival featuring a variety of talented Bluegrass artists. Bring a lawn chair. Food and cold drinks available. 12:30 -5pm. Greynolds Park, Miami Gardens Drive and NE 22nd Avenue, North Miami Beach, www.miamidade.gov/ parks.

Rhythm Sundays in Bal Harbour, Sundays through Labor Day. Bal Harbour has partnered with The Rhythm Foundation, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to creating international awareness through world music, to create Rhythm Sundays.

Rhythm Sundays will take place through Labor Day from noon3pm.

Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Avenue, ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, 10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL, 800-847-9222, www.balharbourflorida.com/calendar.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/calendar.asp.

MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.flakeys.com/calendarofevents/ Marathon 4th of July Beach Party & Fireworks Show, July 4, live music all day, food, fun, sun and fireworks extravaganza at night.

Enjoy Independence Day at Marathon’s Sombrero Beach. 305-743-5417.

Email: info@floridakeysmarathon.com. www. floridakeysmarathon.com/event_display. jsp?date=2010-07-04.

Buckler Craft Fair, July 24-25, War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Saturday, 10am-5pm, Sunday, 10am-4pm, 954-8285380, $6. www.bucklercraftfair.com.

MIAMI-DADE - www. miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/ calendar.aspx Second Saturdays at ArtSouth, July 10, August 14. Enjoy artwork by resident artists, refreshments and live music while you browse four galleries and open artist studios, 3-7pm. ArtSouth of Homestead, 240 N. Krome Avenue, Homestead, 305 247-9406, www. artsouthhomestead.org.

Hemingway Days, July 20-25. The 30th celebration of the legendary author’s work and

lifestyle features literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament, Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest and a prebirthday “party” commemorating Ernest’s July 21st birthday. Contact: 305 296-2388 (Look-Alike); 294-0320 (literary). www.fla-keys.com/hemingwaymedia.

PALM BEACH - www.palmbeachfl. com/events/ The Main Street Cruise - Monthly Classic Car Show, Saturday, July 3, & Aug 7, 5-10 pm at Abacoa Town Center, Jupiter, FL. First Saturday of every month. Event starts at 5pm; cars start arriving as early as 1pm. Live Oldies Band plays 7-10pm. More than 400 of the finest cars cruise along Main Street at 8:30pm. Abacoa Town Center, 1155 main St., Jupiter, FL, 33458, 561 627-2799.

DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/ cityofdoral/ Concert & F ireworks Show, 7pm. The City of Doral will host its annual INDEPENDENCE D A Y C E L E B R AT I O N on Sunday, July 4th.

Festivities include a concert and the signature finale – a spectacular fireworks show at 9pm. JC Bermudez Park, 3000 NW 87th Avenue. Come early and bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets Personal fireworks, pets and alcohol are not permitted.

Parks & Recreation HOTLINE: 305 5936610

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS

New to USSOUTHCOM? Take the Free Miami Tour Join us for a whirlwind tour of Bayside, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, South Beach and more Service Members, Family Members, Civilians, Call the Family Support Center to reserve your space

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Benefits Delivery At Discharge (BDD) Department of Veterans Affairs

If you are separating from active duty within the next 60 to 180 days, BDD can help you receive VA disability benefits sooner.

What Is Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD)?

The Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Program allows a servicemember to apply for disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) prior to retirement or separation from military service.

How Can BDD Help Me? BDD is offered to accelerate receipt of VA disability benefits, with a goal of providing benefits within 60 days after release or discharge from active duty.

BDD allows a servicemember with at least 60 days, but not more than 180 days, remaining on active duty to file a VA disability claim prior to separation.

BDD requires a minimum of 60 days to allow sufficient time to complete the medical examination process (which may involve multiple specialty clinics) prior to separation from service.

How Do I Get Started?

Submit VA Form 21-526, Veteran’s Application for Compensation and/or Pension, and submit it to the nearest VA Regional Office. You can also complete your application on-line at VA’s web site (www.VA.gov) using the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP). For the VA Regional Office nearest you, call the VA toll free number at 1-800-827-1000.

Submit your service treatment records.

Either your original records or copies are acceptable. Attend and complete all phases of your VA/DoD medical separation examination process.

Where Can I Get An Application?

VA Form 21-526 can be downloaded from the VA web site at www.va.gov.

An on-line application can also be submitted on that web site using the Veterans Online Application (VONAPP).

You may also call VA toll free at 1-800827-1000 to have a claim form mailed to you. Remember, to fully participate in the BDD Program, you must submit VA Form 21-526, along with a copy of your service treatment records (or original), and be available to attend and complete all phases of the VA/DoD medical separation examination.

What Else Should I Know?

BDD is a time-sensitive process. To receive your VA disability benefits within the goal of 60 days following separation, you must submit your claim 60 to 180 days prior to your release or retirement from active duty. This time is needed to complete your medical examinations before you leave your point of separation. If you are closer than 60 days to separation from service, you can submit a Quick Start claim. Call the VA today at 1-800-827-1000 to learn about this process and get started.

How Can I Get More Information?

If you are on a military installation, contact your local Transition Assistance Office or ACAP Center (Army only) to schedule appointments to attend VA benefits briefings and learn how to initiate your claim. You can also call the VA toll-free number, 1-800-8271000. Be sure to visit www.TurboTAP. org and www.MilitaryOneSource.com for 24/7 access to helpful pre-separation and transition guides; employment, education and relocation information, benefits checklist and more.

For more information and appointments to file your claim, contact Enrique Carrion, e-mail: Enrique.carrion@va.gov or phone: 305 575-7000, extension 3068.

Networking for your job search

• Develop your “pitch”- Be able to articulate what you’re looking for and how others may be able to help you

by Joe Pagan, Employment Readiness Manager

Developing your pitch…What are you looking for?

• Develop your own commercial • Create an ‘elevator speech’ – Who you are – What you are looking for – Your strengths and work experience – Why should you be hired • Give it a test run

Getting people involved in your job search is called networking.

The Hidden Job Marketplace: • Only a small percentage of jobs are advertised in local newspapers • Only a small percentage of people who find a job get one from answering a news ad • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70 percent of all jobs are found through networking

Why Network?

• The actual percentage of jobs that are openly advertised is between 5% and 25% • Professional networks open up job opportunities that are in the hidden marketplace • Networks are a great starting place for researching professions or companies • Gain guidance, inspiration, and motivation

How to Develop your Job Search Plan: • Identify- What type of industry are you looking to work in • Gather- Create a list of the information that you already know and what you need to know • Action- Conduct informative interviews • Goals- Set goals for yourself • Assess- What methods of your job search are working

How to Develop a Network: • Make a list- Start by making a list of all the people you already know

Developing your network - Next Steps You made your list, developed your pitch, now…

• Reach out make contact, ask questions, and create a dialogue • Know what you could offer • Remember, networking is a two way relationship • Engage actively in implementing your plan in the market you’re networking

How to Expand your Network: • Expand with purpose • Ask the people already in your network if they know • Initiate with others that could assist with network contacts • Introduce yourself to speakers, authors, professors, or other leaders

How to Expand your Network Get involved!

• Join a volunteer group, professional networking organization or a club • Attend meetings and speak with attendees

Start developing a Network with: • Fellow military personnel • Parents of children’s friends • Close friends and colleagues • Friends of friends • Relatives • Teachers • Acquaintances • Immediate family • Military Transition Office • Former co-workers • Former employers • Spouse • Supervisor • House of worship

How to be a Good Member of a Network: • Keep in touch.

Keep frequent contact to build strong relationships • Be a source of information for others keep yourself visible by offering information to those in your network • Return the favor by helping others find a job Networking Dos: • Do have the right attitude • Do be prepared • Do listen closely • Do manage your expectation

Networking Don’ts: • Don’t just be reactive, be proactive • Don’t be afraid to ask for help • Don’t go anywhere without copies of your resume and business or networking cards if you’re looking for a job • Don’t forget to thank anyone who has helped you.

For additional information about Networking, contact the Employment Readiness Program at 305 437-2639, or e-mail joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil.

PARENTS’ PAGE Child, Youth and School Services Summer Camp Programs

among three camp tracks: sports, dance and art. Each track is designed to nourish your child’s innate talent.

For Teens: We are offering Teen College at Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus. This camp experience is designed for adolescents. It provides the opportunity for your child to explore areas of interest that may not be available during the school year. Your child can choose morning and afternoon classes in photography, web design, soccer, cooking, salsa dancing, art, etc. Teens can choose to attend for one week or all nine weeks. Camps begins on 14 June and runs through 13 August 2010.

Fees are based on total family income.

Lunch and transportation are included.

Looking for something exciting for your kids to do? CYS Services to the rescue!

Our summer camp program for school age children will be held at the John I. Smith Elementary School located at John I. Smith (J.I.S.) Summer Camp, 10415 NW 52 Street, Miami, FL 33178.

Camp is for ages 5-12 (Students entering 7th grade will not be accepted).

Camp is from 14 June through 6 August 2010.

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activities. This camp is subsidized for active military and DOD civilians.

Contractors are welcome.

Campers must bring their lunch.

For registration and more details, please contact Ms. Mary Gomez at 305 4371141.

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WHAT’S UP IN FMWR ?

Team USSOUTHCOM shines in the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run

CAPT Hugo De Barros, MAJ Leticia Walpole, COL Luis Vargas, LTC Yong Cassle

Jill Hauser, Sports and Fitness The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Sports and Fitness Department sponsored a team in the 25th annual Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run, which took place on April 29, 2010. Team SOUTHCOM consisted of 17 runners from the command. More than 20,000 runners participated in this year’s event. Team SOUTHCOM won first place in the Government category for the men’s division and second place for the coed division. Congratulations SOUTHCOM runners!

The Corporate Run in Miami began in 1985 as part of the 13-city Manufacturers Hanover Corporate Challenge race series. The first year had 1,315 runners. Eleven years ago the number increased to 10,000 participants and now the event attracts more than twice that number.

Throughout the years the event has changed and grown to become one of the country's top ten largest road races – the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run.

IS3 Daniel Reuter, TSGT Brian Fong, LTC Chauncy Nash

This event is a great way to promote health and camaraderie. For information on more FMWR-sponsored runs, contact Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, 305 437-1682.

Top SOUTHCOM Male Runners 1st place LTC Yong Cassel 2nd Place COL Luis Vargas (FLO Colombia) CAPT Hugo De Barros, MAJ Leticia Walpole, LTC Chauncy Nash, SGT Carla Alvarado, COL Luis Vargas, Mr. Steve Rushing, TSgt Angela Ertel, SFC Eduardo Gonzalez, SFC Hernando Butron, IS3 Daniel Reuter, Ms. Lugo, Maj Jesus Lugo, LTC John Uharriet, PSA Daniel Laakmann, LTC Yong Cassle

Top SOUTHCOM Female Runner 1st place Maj Leticia Walpole

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NEW FITNESS CENTER! COMING SOON As you probably know, soon we will be moving into a new fitness center. We will be going from our fitness room of 1,000 square feet to an actual fitness facility of about 44,000 square feet! It is an exciting time for all of us. In the new facility, we will have 8 brand new treadmills, 2 summit climbers, 8 elliptical machines, 4 upright bicycles, 2 recumbent bicycles and all new strength training equipment. There will be an indoor track, two basketball courts that can convert to volleyball, two racquetball courts, an assessment room which will also be used for massages and two exercise rooms for exercise classes. There will also be saunas in both locker-rooms!

Once we open, we will be offering classes such as: spinning, yoga/pilates, CrossFit, Zumba and much more. We will be hosting basketball, volleyball and racquetball tournaments. The gym will be open 90 hours per week and we will have qualified fitness personnel on staff.

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For more information, please contact Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, at 305-437-1682.

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GOING GREEN What NOT to Bring to the Beach

By Tasha Eichenseher Last year U.S. beach closings and advisories due to pollution were at an alltime high, at more than 20,000, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Testing the Waters annual report.

The primary culprit: rain flushes human and animal waste from aging sewer systems, urban streets, and agricultural fields into rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Human waterborne illnesses associated with this stream of fecal matter include gastrointestinal sickness and skin rashes.

Smoking ban: During the coastal cleanup, volunteers found more than 3.2 million cigarette butts and filters. If you have to smoke, don’t leave evidence.

Stick to organic sunscreens, cosmetics, and insect repellent: Research has shown that some sunscreen compounds suspected to be endocrine disruptors are finding their way into fish tissue. Scientists have said some of these could alter reproductive function and birth weight in fish. Not all ultraviolet filters have harmful materials, but to be safe, try to use natural ingredients. The possible synergistic human health and

But don’t let that scare you. There are still hundreds of clean ocean or lake side spots for respite (just heed advisories and avoid swimming after storms), and dozens of things you can do to protect your favorite beach.

Eliminate plastic: Other forms of ocean and beach pollution include visible trash, especially plastics.

During the last international coastal cleanup organized by nonprofit Ocean Conservancy, nearly 7 million pounds of debris—more than 40 percent of it plastic—were collected by volunteers.

This included 1.3 million plastic bags, nearly 1 million food containers and wrappers, close to 940,000 caps and lids, roughly 710,000 plastic bottles, 500,000 straws and stirrers, and just over 440,000 plastic utensils.

By many expert accounts, plastic debris sailing the oceans is responsible for the death of more than a million seabirds and 100,000 mammals and sea turtles annually. Plastic pieces are often found in the stomachs of dead ocean-going beasts.

The simple solution: Instead of bottled drinks and disposable plates and cutlery, use a re-usable thermos, and pack in reusable dishes, knives, forks, and spoons— at the beach and for all other outings, picnics, and barbeques.

To learn more about plastics, take Green Guide’s quiz “Plastic A-B-Cs and 1-2-3s:” www.thegreenguide.com/food/safetystorage/plastics-quiz.

Stoner said. “I know this from personal experience. Plastic pants are the way to go.”

Outfiit your baby with the best diaper using Green Guide’s “Diapers Buying Guide:” www.thegreenguide.com/buyingguide/diapers.

Pick up pet waste: “Pet waste is a big problem and so easily solved by scooping up the waste,” Stoner adds.

Capture stormwater and keep things clean at home: If you can, think about replacing impervious surfaces such as asphalt with more water-absorbing surfaces such as gravel, garden, or lawn. A relatively easy way to reduce storm-water runoff is to redirect the downspouts from your rain gutters from impervious surfaces (your driveway or sidewalk) to your yard. And if you have impervious surfaces, keep them clean, free of oil, gas, and other pollutants.

“Lots of people run [storm-water] out into the driveway,” said Stoner. “They think they are getting rid of storm-water by discharging it to a pipe but it may flow to the beach.”

environmental affects of residue from the hundreds of chemical compounds in cosmetics and personal care products give water quality experts a real fright.

Find the right sunscreen for you with Green Guide’s “Sunscreen Buying Guide:” www.thegreenguide.com/buying-guide/ sunscreen.

Pack out trash: Not only is trash and food waste on the beach an eyesore that can end up suffocating sealife, it attracts birds and wildlife that end up defecating on the sand. This ends up contributing to the already problematic sewage problem, says Nancy Stoner, director of the Natural Resources Defense Council’s clean water project. She advocates disposing trash in lidded bins, or if those are not available, containing the trash and packing it out yourself.

No leaky diapers: “When it says swim diaper, that doesn’t mean [the waste is] self contained,”

In addition, using natural fertilizers will help reduce the amount of chemicals, nitrogen, and phosphorus entering waterways, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These compounds en masse can cause ocean algal blooms. When these blooms die, they suck oxygen out of the water, sometimes killing the fish and oceanlife that need it, creating a dead zone.

For ideas on natural fertilizer, read Green Guide’s “Fertilizer Buying Guide:” www.thegreenguide.com/buying-guide/ fertilizers.

For more on healthy oceans, read Green Guide’s “Support the Seaweeds: 50 Ways to Save the Oceans:” www.thegreenguide. com/travel-transportation/seaweed-saveoceans.

Reprinted with permission from National Geographic’s Green Guide, www.thegreenguide.com.

On 25 July 1965, General Harold K. Johnson, Army Chief of Staff, dispatched a letter to all major commanders announcing approval and establishment of the Army Community Service (ACS) program. This July 25th, Army Community Service will celebrate the 45th year of providing assistance, education and information to Service Members, Family Members, retirees and civilians in a variety of areas that address employment, financial assistance, volunteerism, prevention of child and spouse abuse to work with Wounded Warriors and Survivors. Join us in wishing Army Community Service a "Happy Birthday."   

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VOLUNTEERS - LOG YOUR HOURS ON-LINE!

program for Soldiers, civilians, and their family members.

Here’s an easy way to keep track of your volunteer hours on line.

AFTB is designed to provide skills and knowledge for living successfully within the unique framework of Army life.

This training improves personal family preparedness, which in turn, enhances overall Army readiness.

First, log into www.myarmyonesource. com and register on the web site (tab at top right.) On the Register page, click on the “Join Now” button and follow the instructions. In the Military Community Affiliation drop box, look for the IMCOM Southeast Region and select Miami/Southcom.

Once registered, click on “Become a Volunteer” on the top banner.

Under “Public” you can select “Opportunity Locator, Applications, Volunteer Profile or Coordinator Locator.” Complete your volunteer profile.

If you click on “AVC Volunteer,” you can view and manage the forms you need to be a volunteer. You’ll be able to see all of your volunteer records in one place.

You can search volunteer opportunities available at US Army Garrison-Miami or email the volunteer coordinator through the site. Select Miami/Southcom under IMCOM Southeast Region for Military Community.

Volunteer forms can also be found on the USSOUTHCOM portal under announcements.

If you have any problems registering on the site please call 305 437- 2667/ 2665 or e-mail Mary.ortiz@hq.southcom.mil.

You may register for a Volunteer Orientation by contacting Ms. Ortiz.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONY (tentative) August 21, 2010 (In conjunction with Family Fun Day.) Make sure you update all of your volunteer hours with the Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator.

Thank you for another great year!

Watch the portal for more information or call 305 437-2665.

Volunteer Programs AFTB Army Family Team Building (AFTB) is a standardized and progressive training

It is volunteers connecting Army families to Army families to Army programs with three levels of instruction.

Level 1 is an introduction to military life, Level 2 targets emerging leaders within Army community, and Level 3 offers training to enhance the professional growth and leadership development opportunities for family members who might assume leadership roles at the unit level.

If issues affect only the local community, they are resolved locally. If they have a broader scope, they are sent forward and evaluated for submission into the Army Reserve (AR) AFAP. About 95 % of AFAP issues are retained and worked at the local level and result in ongoing community improvements.

Your Program Manager can assist, train or brief the program to local commanders, family members, and Soldiers at Family Readiness (FRG) meetings, Family Day, or upon request.

AFTB offers three levels of Instructor Training utilizing the train-the trainer method Army Family Action Plan.

AFAP AFAP is a grass root process that directs actions to enhance readiness and increase retention by improving the quality of life for Soldiers and their families, identifies issues of concern to the total army, and it determines actions necessary to resolve issues and assigns responsibility for actions to the proper Army Staff Agency.

AFAP is an Army -wide program to improve Army quality of life. Through AFAP, all members of the Army, including Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, family members, retirees, surviving spouses, DA Civilians, and military technicians have a forum to voice concerns, to Army leadership and make recommendations for change.

The process: You may submit issues through your Command AFAP Program Manager (PM) at any time. The Program Manger will provide assistance in writing the issue they meet DA AFAP guidelines.

PMs will research the issue to determine if the similar one is already in the AFAP process or previously deemed unattainable, and if so, submitter will be informed.

VOLUNTEERING Dedicating time to helping others, you can look for opportunities, track your hours, learn more about how help your community by becoming a volunteer.

Throughout history, volunteering has played an integral role in the life of life of military and their Families.

In the early years of our country, volunteers mended uniforms, cared for the sick and wounded and comforted Families of fallen Soldiers. Today our volunteers are found throughout the military community. Soldiers, civilians, retirees, spouses and youth are providing service in schools, in hospitals, on sports fields and in many other organizations and offices.

VOLUNTEERS!

Thank you for another great year.

SPOUSES CORNER

USSOUTHCOM Community Information Meeting (SCCIM) SCCIM is held the last Thursday of each month.

Zip Code Group Coordinators disseminate information from the SCCIM to the zip code groups. All spouses are encouraged to submit concerns/issues to your area zip code coordinator.

The purpose is to share ideas and make living in South Florida an enriching experience.

Meetings: 10 am, 8300 NW 33rd Street, (Molina Building,) FMWR Conference Room.

For more information, call 305 437-2665.

SPOUSES NEEDED TO COORDINATE the HIALEAH, HOMESTEAD and KENDALL ZIP CODE GROUPS!

Zip Code Groups DORAL, CORAL GABLES, MIAMI LAKES, NORTH MIAMI, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Rose Webb Brooks,703 579-7600, alandrosebrooks@ hotmail.com; Eva Raquel Cool, 786 877-0150, lotusflower_0308@yahoo.com; Amy Shaffer, 305 477-1890, amywshaffer@gmail.com.; www. doralzipcode.webs.com, doralzipcode@yahoo.com HIALEAH, coordinator needed, please call 305 437-2665 KENDALL, HAMMOCKS, PINECREST, PALMETTO BAY, surrounding areas. Coordinator needed, please call 305 437-2665 BROWARD COUNTY, Sabrina Bowman, scott_ bowman69@yahoo.com; Nila Mistry, nilamistry1@ yahoo.com

Coordinators disseminate information from the monthly SouthCom Community Information Meeting (SCCIM) to spouses in their zip code area and present ideas, issues or concerns to the SCCIM. Zip code groups can organize and meet in a variety of ways, from monthly information socials to web groups, depending on the desires of the members.

Programs such as music play group, 9/11 GI Bill briefing and the recent “Evening with TRICARE” are examples of recent collaborations between Army Community Service and zip code groups. New spouses are identified during Service Member in-processing but if you are interested in becoming involved in a group in your area, starting a group, or interested in coordinating, please call Tonya Templeton at 305 437-2642.

HOMESTEAD & SOCSOUTH, Deborah Locklear, locklik@bellsouth.net,socsouth_family@yahoo.com

WHO’S WHO Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)

Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS Services)

One Stop Phone Number:

305 437-2642

Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP)

ADCO, Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs - Guy W. Drab, guy.drab@hq.southcom.

CYSS Director - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada mil, 305 437-3078 ileana.gonzalesposad@hq.southcom.mil Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.byrd@hq.southcom.mil Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC) - Connie Sova, Administration - Mary Gomez, connie.sova.ctr@hq.southcom.mil, 305 437-2428 Administration - Vilma Lesesne, vilma.lesesne@hq.southcom.mil mary.gomez@hq.southcom.mil Prevention Education/Activities Coordinator (PC) Financial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold School Liaison Officer - Sheila Martinez Carmen Rivera, carmen.rivera.ctr@hq.southcom.mil, marisol.archibold@hq.southcom.mil sheila.martinez@hq.southcom.mil 305 437-3076 Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby helen.colby@hq.southcom.mil USAG-M Public Affairs - Arthur McQueen, 305 437-2685 Family Support Division (FSD) Arthur.mcqueen@hq.southcom.mil E-mail: mwrcustomerservice@hq.southcom.mil One Stop Phone Number: 305 437-2642 Toll Free Hot Line: 1 877 291-1604 USSOUTHCOM Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois

victoria.dubois@hq.southcom.mil Recreation Services One Stop Phone Number: 305 437-2642 Administration - Lydia Sanchez, lydia.sanchez@hq.southcom.mil Clinic Office hours: 0730-1630 Consumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance For appointments call 305 437-3559 vacant Services TRICARE enrolled members Recreation, Better Opportunity for Single Service Members Employment Readiness/Transition Assistance - Joe Pagan TRICARE Service Centers 1800 444-5445 (BOSS) - Stephen Ondriezek joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa Locka stephen.ondriezek@hq.southcom.mil Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member - Joe Walker Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Information, Tickets and Registration - Eric Ruiz joe.walker@hq.southcom.mil John Knoebel 305 437-3072 Information & Referral - Tonya Templeton, tonya.temple eric.ruiz@hq.southcom.mil, Macarena Schmidt, john.knoebel@hq.southcom.mil ton@hq.southcom.mil macarena.schmidt@hq.southcom.mil Family Counseling Center 305 437-3086 Relocation Readiness - roxanna.acosta@hq.southcom.mil Fitness Center Housing Referral 305 437-2642 Relocation and Employment Readiness SOCSOUTH Jill Hauser, jill.hauser@hq.southcom.mil Gerald Havens, gerald.havens@socso.southcom.mil Education Service 305 437-2287 Frank Same, francisco.same@hq.southcom.mil Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, Carlson Wagonlit 1800 579-6681 Angelique Williams, angelique.williams@hq.southcom.mil mary.ortiz@hq.southcom.mil

One Stop Phone Number:

305 437-2642

LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US - FMWR TRIPS

July 17 TYPHOON LAGOON Adults $55, Children $48

September 19 Trip to UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Adults $79, Children $69

August 21 DISNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MAGIC KINGDOM Adults $82, Children $72

All trips depart from the East parking lot at Headquarters at 6 a.m. and depart from each attraction at 7 p.m. (unless noted otherwise.)

Deadline to sign up for trips is close of business the Thursday before each trip. All prices include transportation, parking, tolls and entrance to the attraction. Prices and times are subject to change. Tickets are available in the ITR, HQ. # 1303A. Phone: 305 437-1595.

The Bugle Boy is a bimonthly publication of the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison-Miami, and is published for members of the United States Southern Command.

Contents of The Bugle Boy are not necessarily the official views of, or are endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Southern Command. The distribution, mention or use of any sponsorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products, services, or funds by the U.S. Southern Command does not express or imply an endorsement of the sponsor. All submissions are subject to editing. The appearance of advertising in this newsletter does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army, the U. S. Southern Command or the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by the advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. To submit story ideas, articles, or purchase advertising, call the editor at 305 437-3149.

U.S. ARMY GARRISON-MIAMI Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation 3511 NW 91st Avenue Doral, Florida 33172