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September/October 2013
Spotlight on the Family & MWR Photo Contest 1
SPOTLIGHT: FAMILY & MWR PHOTO CONTEST
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA
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FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS
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WHAT’S UP IN FAMILY & MWR
Congratulations to the Winners of the Family & MWR photo contest! See more winners’ photos on page 9.
11 GOING GREEN 15 SPOUSES’ CORNER / WHO’S WHO
United States Army Garrison-Miami Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation 9301 NW 33rd Street Doral, Florida 33172 305.437.2665 Sign up for Family and MWR e-mail and Send Your Customer Comments to: Mwrcustomerservice@ hq.southcom.mil LIKE US ON FACEBOOK USAG-MIAMI FMWR
Overall Winner - Jenny LIvesey, Mother and Daughter
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 2 - Labor Day, Monday 5 - Day Camp (Teacher Planning Day,) Thursday, Child Development Center (CDC) Broward County, Learn How to Navigate the School System, 10-11:30am, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom 6 - Back to School Picnic, Friday, 2:30-3pm, CDC
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Day Camp, CDC (Miami-Dade Teacher Planning Day)
10 - Raise Credit Score and Liquidate Debt, Thursday, 1-2:30pm; ACS Classroom;
11 - Veteran’s Day, Monday
14 - Columbus Day, Monday 15 - CDC Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, Tuesday, 10am1:30pm Real World Retirement Planning, Tuesday, 1-2 pm, ACS Classroom
14 - How to Create an Effective Civilian Resume, Thursday, 1-4pm, ACS Classroom
18 - How to Create an Effective Civilian Resume, Friday, 1-4pm, ACS Classroom
20 - Parent Luncheon, Wednesday, 11am-12pm, CDC
22 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom
Miami-Dade, Learn How to Navigate the School System, 10-11:30am, CDC Classroom 7 - Spouse Symposium, Saturday, 9am-4pm, Food Court and Fitness Center
24 - Fall Festival, Thursday, 4pm, CDC 25 - IEP Training, Friday, 10-1130, ACS Classroom Day Camp, Teacher Planning Day, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, CDC
9-13 - Transition Assistance Program, Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm, ACS Classroom 19 - PCS & Entitlements Workshop, Thursday, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom 20 - High Intensity Competition, Friday, 11:30am, Fitness Center 21-22 - Summer Slam Basketball Tournament, Saturday/Sunday, 9am-2pm, Fitness Center
13 - Investing Basics, Wednesday, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
28 - Interview Techniques, 1-4pm, ACS Classroom
21 - First Term Finance/Financial Survival, Thursday, 8am - 12pm, ACS Classroom 22 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9am-3:30pm 25 - Child Youth and School Services Day Camp, Friday, CDC (Teacher Planning Day, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties) 26 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8am12noon, ACS Classroom 27 - Chanukah begins, Wednesday (through December 5)
NOVEMBER 7 - Household Goods and PCS Entitlements, Thursday, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom
28 - Thanksgiving, Thursday CDC Closed
Classes and Events
For more information or to register, call the Family Support Center, 305.437.2665
24 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8-11:45am, ACS Classroom 26 - Financial Planning for a Home of Your Own, Thursday, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom 27 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9am-3:30pm
29 - Gold Star Mothers Brunch & Sunset Sail, Sunday, 12-7:30pm, Chart House & Shake a Leg
OCTOBER 8 - Fire Truck Visit, Tuesday, 9:30am, CDC,
To report suspected child abuse, neglect, or spouse abuse, contact Family Advocacy, 305.437.2734 After duty hours Spouse Abuse - 911 Child Abuse 1.800.96A.BUSE or 1.800.962.2873
WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA? BROWARD - www.sunny.org/visitors/events/
Lauderdale Spa Chic, September 1-30, Greater Fort Lauderdale’s resort spas invite you to indulge in luxury for less. Restore yourself with the full Spa Chic treatment - aromatherapy massage, facial, loofah scrub and reflexology - all for just $99 (a 50% savings). www.sunny.org/hotels/spas/spa-chic/ SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch, 11am-2pm, Riverwalk, Free. First Sunday of every month. Relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. Live, outdoor concert series bringing the area’s best local jazz artists. Everyone is welcome to attend, including well-behaved, leashed pets. Set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to experience the entertainment. Patrons can also stroll along the historic brick-lined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants. Downtown Fort Lauderdale, 954.828.5363. MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches.com/ events Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, admission prices waived first Wednesday of the month through November. A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Visit a tropical rainforest, view world class art, dine at an award winning café surrounded by the beauty of nature. The Garden is free for active duty. 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, 305.667.1651. www. fairchildgarden.org/.
Gables Gallery Night, Monthly open house, first Friday of each month showcases local galleries. exhibitions, free refreshments and complimentary continuous shuttle buses between galleries 6-10pm. Downtown Coral Gables, 33134, 305.444.4493.
Free Fridays at The Wolfsonian, Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6-9pm. Exhibition tours at 6pm. 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 33139, 305.535.2645, www.wolfsonian.org. Miami Art Museum - Second Saturdays Are Free For Families, fun, interactive programs. Families of all ages explore Miami Art Museum together, find inspiration to create works of art, and participate in hands-on activities led by education staff. 1-4pm. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, 305.375.3000, www. miamiartmuseum.org/. Fabulous First Fridays, September 6, Free Planetarium Star Show (7pm) and rooftop o b s e r vat o r y viewing (8:3010pm, weather permitting.) Later in the evening, check out Miami Science Museum’s famous Laser Shows in the Planetarium. Laser Show Admission: $4 per child, $8 per adult. Activity Room for kids - a fun alternative for your little ones! Swing by the Space Gallery for a few hands-on activities and demonstrations! Kids ages 3 and up. (8-9pm) Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 33129, 305.646.4200. www.miamisci.org/www/ planetarium_laser_shows.php New World Symphony Kids Concerts. Designed with young ones–ages four to nine–in mind. Come early and meet the NWS Fellows at the instrument petting zoo. Sunday, September 29 at 11:30 AM, Joshua Gersen, conductor. PROJECT Trio, $16. www.nws.edu/Subscriptions. aspx
Miami Attractions Month, October 1-31. Experience Greater Miami and the Beaches’ many unique attractions during October and enjoy special discounts on admission to Miami’s top attractions. www.miamiattractionsmonth. com/. Peruvian Festival, October 12-13. Festival featuring Peruvian music, arts and crafts and traditional foods. Fair Expo Center, 10901 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165, 305.223.7060, http:// fairexpo.com/thefair/calendar.php.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS - www.miamidade.gov/parks/calendar.asp Soccer 5 Miami for Kids, September 4, (see website for more dates) 6-7 p.m. D eve l o p m e n t a l academy for Miami’s kids ages 3-12 who wish to ‘get in the game’ of soccer in a fun, safe environment. All games are played on a state of the art 4G fields in Amelia Earhart Park, Kendall Soccer Park and Tropical Park, Miami, FL, POC: Scott Georgeson, 305.965.9855, www.miamidade.gov/parks/. Eco-Action Days at Amelia Earhart Park, September 14, 9am-12pm. Volunteer at Amelia Earhart Park and help our environment. Earn community service hours. Activities could include planting, cleaning up trash, or removing invasive exotic plants. Please bring work gloves, long sleeve shirts, pants, and closed toes shoes. Water, sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses are highly recommended. 401 East 65th Street, Miami, FL 33177, POC: Alan Abolila, 305.685.8389, www.miamidade.gov/parks.
MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys.com/ calendarofevents/ Inaugural Alligator Reef Lighthouse Swim, September 21, All swimmers, parents, triathletes, and weekend warriors are welcome at this premier open water meet, an 8-mile round trip swim race from the shores of Islamorada to Alligator Lighthouse. Projected start time is 8am, swimmers can participate as individuals, 2-person and 4-person teams. www.swimalligatorlight.com/.
Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival September 25–29. The peak of the fall birding season, this event includes an opening reception, dinner, presentations, Keys-wide field trips focusing on education and conservation as they relate to Keys birds and wildlife, nature photography, hikes, kayak excursions and a family-fun environmental fair. 305.872.0774, http://keysbirdingfest.org/.
PALM BEACH - www.palmbeachfl.com DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS Spouse Employment Program
The Spouse Employment Program is offered by the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Army Community Service to provide assistance to spouses in acquiring skills, developing networks, and resources that will allow them to participate in the work force and to develop a career/work plan. Spouses are provided comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date information on available employment opportunities, education, volunteer resources, and support services which assist in making informed decisions on seeking employment. Services provided consist of individual and group career assessment and counsel, negotiating salary, career exploration, instruction in job search strategies including the use of the internet, headhunters, and employment agencies, staffing agencies, newspapers and local resources.
Resume and interview technique workshops are scheduled monthly. Army Community Service resources include computers, faxes, printers, and career Library. These services are offered free of charge.
copy of their medical records from their local Military Treatment Facility along with any medical records from external treatment facilities. The Miami VA does not accept information on CD for processing claims.
For additional information contact the Army Community Service Employment Readiness Program Manager, Mr. Joe Pagan at 305.437.2639, or e-mail joe.pagan@ hq.southcom.mil.
Military members should arrive between 8-9am to avoid parking congestion and potential crowd concerns at the hospital. Upon processing a claim with FDVA they will be forwarded to Mr. Enrique Carrion, Military Service Coordinator. Any questions pertaining to a claim will be directed by Mr. Carrion to the claimant.
Military Service Coordinator Benefits Delivery at Discharge Claim Procedures Effective immediately military members requesting assistance with their PreDischarge Claims will visit or contact the Office of Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA). FDVA is located at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAM C), 1201 NW 16th Street, Room A213, Miami, FL 33125, 305.575.3141. Hours of operation are 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Military members are serviced on a walk-in basis only. Military members are required to bring a
Thank you for your military service and cooperation in complying with these new procedures as the Veterans Administration (VA) continues to provide the necessary assistance in ensuring your Pre-Discharge Claims are processed in a professional and timely manner. For additional information contact the Employment Readiness Program Manager, Mr. Joe Pagan at 305.437.2639, or e-mail joe. pagan@hq.southcom.mil.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
The new Transition Goals, Plans, Succeed (GPS) program is a mandatory program for all military members retiring or leaving active duty service. It consists of five days of comprehensive information on transition assistance benefits and services for service members and their spouses who are separating or retiring from active duty within 180 days. Retirees are eligible to attend within two years of their retirement date. Workshops are conducted according to a National Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Defense, GBX Consultants/ Calibre Veterans Benefits Brief I and II, GPX Consultants Trainers. Information on personal appraisal, career exploration, strategies for an effective job search, interviews, resumes, reviewing job offers, networking, mock interviews, federal government employment, and resources will be provided. Briefs on Service Connected Disability, How to File a Claim, Veteran Rehabilitation & Educations, Tricare, Transportation, and other essential transition information is provided. The next Transition Assistance Program is scheduled for September 9 - 13 at USAG-Miami, Army Community Service, Suite 2005, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, FL 33172. Registration is limited to 35 attendees.
Resume’ and Interview/Mock Technique Workshops
Employment Readiness Program Resources
The civilian resume’ is a selling tool that outlines your skills and experiences so an employer can see, at a glance, how you can contribute to the employer’s workplace. More to the point, what we are actually doing is applying for an interview. Only in the rarest of cases will a resume in and of itself directly secure a job offer. The goal of an effective civilian resume is to highlight and summarize a person’s qualifications.
Employment Readiness Program provides assistance to military spouses, family members, and civilians based at U.S. Southern Command. The services you can expect are:
If you’re interested in learning more about the three types of civilian resumes; Chronological, Functional, and Combination consider attending the How to Create an Effective Civilian Resume’ workshop:
• Access to an extensive career library with more than 200 books.
• Individual and group career assessment and counseling, instruction in job search strategies. • Preparation in interviewing techniques and resume workshops. • Job and career fairs information. • Use of ACS resources, including computers, faxed, telephone, and printers.
• In conjunction with community representatives from business, education and nonprofit agencies, additional services are provided in support of youth volunteer/ employment opportunities.
• Monday, October 14, 1-4pm, USAGMiami, Installation Services Center, ACS • Appointments for spouses seeking Classroom, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, employment with Ms. Vanessa Cervantes, FL 33172 Military Spouse Employment Advocate. For those interested in learning more about interviewing, consider registering to attend “Interviewing/Mock Techniques Workshop:
• Monday, October 28, 1-4pm, USAGMiami, Installation Services Center, ACS Military spouses are cordially invited to Classroom. attend. As a matter of policy, former service members may attend TAP Workshops on a All attendees will receive resources to space available basis. include a copy of Quick Resume Guide Six Personnel unable to attend transition services Steps to Building an Effective Resume’, at USAG-Miami are provided a list of military or an Interview Guide when attending installations throughout the State of Florida “Interviewing/Mock Techniques Workship. that provide transition services. Space is available for 14 attendees. Spouses To register, call Joe Pagan the Employment are highly encouraged to attend. Readiness Program Manager, at 305.437.2665/2639, or send an e-mail to joe. To register send an e-mail to joe.pagan@ pagan@hq.southcom.mil. hq.southcom.mil, or call 305.437.2639.
• Volunteer opportunity to assist with the coordination of the Transition Assistance Program • Networking opportunities for spouses interested in starting their Home Base business with Ms. Sandra H. Sawyer, Licensed Attorney, Certified Life Coach, Health and Wellness Consultant at networkingfinest@ gmail.com. These services are provided free to all participants. The Employment Readiness Program is located at: U.S. Army Garrison-Miami, Installation Services Center, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Suite E2017, Doral, Florida 33172. Tel: 305.437.2639, e-mail: joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil.
WHAT’S UP IN FAMILY AND MWR ? SPORTS & FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE 305.437.0123 Monday
Thursday
0600-0630 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Zumba with Bell 1130-1300 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free
0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor cycling 1130-1300 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1645-1745 Zumba with Bell
Tuesday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor cycling 1130-1300 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1645-1745 Zumba with Bell
Wednesday 0600-0630 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Zumba with Bell 1130-1300 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1800-1900 American Kickboxing- Free
Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday: 0500 – 2000, Friday: 0500 - 2000 Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 1000 – 1700 Open to Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military & their Dependents 305.437.0123/0124
Friday 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling- TBA – Free 1215-1315 Yoga with Angela
Saturday 1330-1400 Tiger Tae Kwon Do (ages 3&4) – Free 1400-1500 Tae Kwon Do (ages 5-12) – Free 1500-1600 American Kickboxing (ages 16 & older) – Free *Parents must stay with child
Schedule is Subject to Change $3 per Class or $25 for 10 Classes, (Cash or Check only) Please arrive on time for class, First Come – First Served
Congratulations, Family & MWR Photo Contest Winners!
Family Category - Aaron Jackson, Ava
Outdoor Category - Clarence Bowman, Ice Cream Stand Hollywood Beach, FL
Youth Category - Sebastian Garcia-Milhem, Scout Hike
Action Category - Tracy Spencer, Headband
During June, the creative juices were flowing. Family & MWR held a photo contest in honor of the Army’s 238th Birthday. The contest was open to service members, civilians and family members. Winning photogs are shown above and on page one. Contest winners received gift certificates to Pitman Photo Supply, our event sponsor. Thanks to everyone who submitted entries and to Pitman Photo Supply for providing the prizes!
SOUTHCOM softball team takes the trophy HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. (July 16, 2013) -- The proud SOUTHCOM Warrior softball team took the field here and faced down some fierce competition before repeating as champions. Their first game went neck and neck until the last inning, when the Warriors pulled out a 19-14 lead against the 112th Signal Detachment and then closed out the inning to qualify to play the championship game. “The Championship game, held against the 482nd Fighter Wing “Makos,” was the most difficult game of the season”, said Warriors Coach Kevin Melendez. The lead changed back and forth until the bottom of the 7th when The Warriors scored the winning run to take it 13 to 12. That winning run means the Warriors keep the Championship Trophy for the second year in a row at Homestead. Congratulations, team!
GOING GREEN Do You Know What You Are Eating?
may be natural, they are produced in excess by cows in modern dairy farms. The cows are kept pregnant most of the time so they can be milked A completely personal story by Helen Colby, editor constantly. The excess hormones present in their milk have been linked to At USAG-Miami I’m known as the “food snob.” That’s not to say I go to cancers. See www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2006/12.07/11-dairy.html and lunch at gourmet restaurants, but I do pay a lot of attention to what I eat. www.responsibletechnology.org/gmo-dangers/gm-hormones-in-dairy. (The I’m a label reader when I shop and I don’t eat fast food. It’s become a second link addresses GMO hormones, which is another topic and I hope to passion of mine to share some of the knowledge I’ve gained about food. go into that in a future article.) Of course, the hormones and pesticides will So, take this information and expand your knowledge about food if you also be found in all products made from non-organic milk, such as cheese, sour cream, butter, etc., so I stay clear like, but it’s all my personal stuff and of them if they aren’t organic. not the opinion of Family and MWR! Enjoy...Helen. People sometimes ask, “How do you know it’s really organic?” There are About 90% of my diet consists of standards, although they are certainly organic food. Why? I don’t like the being threatened by those who would idea of consuming endless amounts of like to see them eased. (food product cancer-causing pesticides. And if I buy companies!) The organic standards organic, that means fewer pesticides describe the specific requirements that and chemical fertilizers are being must be verified by a USDA-accredited used in the environment which pollute certifying agent before products can the air, earth and water. We all have a be labeled USDA organic. Overall, stake in keeping our world, ourselves organic operations must demonstrate and our children healthy. that they are protecting natural resources, conserving biodiversity, There are some studies saying organic and using only approved substances. www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/ food is no healthier than non-organic. See my eyes narrowing? A lot of usdahome?navid=ORGANIC_CERTIFICATIO. studies are funded by special interests. I take those with the proverbial grain of salt. Don’t ever be fooled by the term, “natural.” It doesn’t mean squat. And Organic food can be expensive. I hear that all the time. But what’s more sometimes, it means something really awful, as in the case of natural important than your health and that of your children? Sometimes it just flavorings made from beaver gland excretions. Really. takes a mind shift. So, a lot of my budget goes to food. It’s that important. And there are ways to beat the high costs. I joined a food buying club, It’s a lot to think about and can be overwhelming, but like anything, once (www.anniesbuyingclub.com/) several years ago. They are all over the you learn, it’s all automatic. Not too automatic, because things always country. Every other week we get a fabulous assortment of fruits and change and you have to always be on top of things. vegetables, some of which we have never tried before. It’s very affordable and I supplement at the local farmer’s market or natural grocer. But stick Food companies want to make a profit. That’s their goal and their right. to the organics, as they both sell non-organic as well. You can also join a But, they have no obligation to prove their product isn’t going to kill you in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm or food coop, ensuring fresh, 5, 10 or 30 years. Who could possibly know anyway since food companies are only checking for texture, flavor, and saleability? local and preferably organic produce, (www.localharvest.org/csa/) To keep your costs down, you can avoid the list known as “the dirty dozen.” Many health and food related web-sites publish lists of the most important fruits and veggies to buy organic. They reflect those which absorb the greatest amount of pesticides. The worst include apples, strawberries, grapes, celery, peaches, spinach, sweet bell peppers, nectarines, cucumbers, potatoes, cherry tomatoes, hot peppers, summer squash, kale and collards. Check out another listing here: www.webmd. com/food-recipes/ss/slideshow-to-buy-or-not-to-buy-organic and you can find many others on the internet.
It often takes years of consumption and suspicions to get products removed from the marketplace. Many food additives that are allowed in this country are banned in many others, that take a more cautious approach. Scientific proof doesn’t result in immediate bans either. “We have to do more testing and studying,” reminds me of how tobacco was treated before the government finally labeled cigarettes. Did we really need another study? Read up on food and make your own decisions. We do have a choice and the more we demand healthy food without chemical poisons and additives, the more farmers will grow organics. You can find some good information here:
The dairy I buy is organic. Traditional dairy is now loaded with antibiotics and hormones. That’s part of the reason antibiotics have become www.undergroundhealth.com/what-is-organic-food-guide-to-understandingineffective against fighting disease. Even though some of the hormones organic-food-labels-benefits-and-claims/. Questions? Comments? E-mail mwrcustomerservice@hq.southcom.mil.
M I A M I - F LO R I D A
Miami Airport South - Blue Lagoon Services & Amenities: - Government Per Diem Rates Available - FREE "On The House"™ Hot Breakfast / "On The Run"™ Breakfast Bags - FREE High-Speed Internet access in the entire Hotel - FREE Airport Shuttle / FREE Gated Parking - FREE Local Calls & Long Distance access - FREE Business Center / FREE copies of USA Today - FREE In-Room Safes - Hair Dryer, Coffee Maker, Iron & Iron Board in every room - 2 Telephones with Voice-Mail - Meeting Facilities / On-site Convenience Store - Outdoor Pool / Whirlpool / Excercise Room - Suites with fully equipped kitchens, and separate living & dining room areas - ADA compliant / Non-smoking floors
Location:
Located 5 minutes from the Miami International Airport, and 15 minutes away from Downtwon, Port of Miami, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and Miami Beach. Surrounded by major restaurants and shopping. Easy access to major highways.
Phone: (305)262-5400 - Fax: (305)262-5488 777 NW 57th Avenue (836 & Red Road) - Miami, Florida 33126 sales@hamptoninnmiamiairport.com - www.hamptoninnmiamiairport.com
Networking Opportunities for Spouses
Military spouses interested in starting their own home business are cordially invited to contact Sandra H. Sawyer, Licensed Attorney, Certified Life Coach, Health and Wellness Consultant. For the past two years Sandra has conducted extensive research and explored the home-based business market to identify businesses that could benefit military spouses. As a wife (military spouse), a mother, attorney (by profession), entrepreneur, Sandra has effectively taken networking to the next level. She is passionate in speaking to spouses interested in actively pursuing a home-based business by sharing her knowledge, skills, and abilities. For those spouses interested in starting their own business or finding out about potential home-
based business opportunities. Sandra may be donations in to us comprising $62,000 more reached by calling 954.282.9360, or e-mail to these agencies through our campaign. her at networkingsfinest@gmail.com. Our combined Military Emergency Relief Disclaimer: The information provided herein Campaign raises funds directly for Army is for informational purposes only and does Emergency Relief, the Air Force Aid Society, not constitute an endorsement by the USAG- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, and Coast Miami Employment Readiness Program. Guard Mutual Assistance. These agencies provide emergency funds to service members and their families facing financial hardships. THANK YOU for your donations Last year alone, our very own US Army through the Military Emergency Garrison – Miami Military Emergency Relief Relief Campaign Office gave more than $124,000 in emergency funds from these agencies to support From 15 March-31 our needy service members and families. May, personnel at Assistance included money for rent for USSOUTHCOM donated spouses and children of deployed personnel, more than $43,500 to food and clothing for children, and travel support the agencies money so service members could quickly get represented in our to a sick or dying loved one. Military Emergency Relief Campaign. This year’s donations Your voluntary donations are the lifeblood of represent a $2,000 increase over our these agencies and serve as the backbone campaign last year. We are a generous ensuring these continued services. Thank you group even in this fiscal environment with again for your generosity! Your donations will sequestration and furloughs. In addition to ensure that these agencies can continue the our fundraising here, more than 700 retirees great work they do in supporting our military throughout the state of Florida mailed families.
Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood With the increased demand for child care at U.S. Army Garrison/Southcom Child Care Center, options are available to families that qualify. Our
Army Child Care In Your Neighborhood, ACCYN, is a great alternative. Families desiring to participate in this program must be active duty, activated reserve or DOD Civilian. The spouse of the service member must be working/looking for employment or in school. If you meet those qualifications you may qualify to receive fee assistance to help pay down the cost of off-base child care. Child Care Aware is the qualifying agency. Service member’s and spouse's (if working) combined income determines how much fee assistance is provided. Currently, eleven child care centers are participating in the ACCYN program. These are the only programs approved by the Army to participate.
Programs: • ABF Leaning Center • Baby Boomers International • Early Education Center • Just Kids Center • Kids Corner Child Development Center • Kid's Kollege • Kids's for Kids Academy • Kingdom Academy • Mailman Segal Institue • REM Learning Center • Su's Creative Corner For additional information about the ACCYN program please contact the Community Based Program Manager, Child Youth and School Services at 305.437.0148 or e-mail joyce.kennedy@hq.southcom.mil.
SPOUSES CORNER CONTRIBUTE to ACS
ZIP CODE GROUPS The Zip Code Groups at USSOUTHCOM are organized by place of residence and offer an opportunity to meet new friends. The groups also provide a channel for spouses to get information about what happens at the command and in the surrounding civilian communities. The Zip Code Groups are a means of social interaction and camaraderie for spouses similar to that provided by the Officers and Enlisted Spouses Groups located on traditional military bases. The Zip Code Groups are organized in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties and Homestead. For additional information, contact Army Community Service at 305.437.2665 or one of the Zip Code Group Coordinators listed below:
Zip Code Group Coordinators MIAMI-DADE - Facebook link for the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MiamiDadeZCG Facebook e-mail for the group: MiamiDadeZCG@groups.facebook.com
BROWARD COUNTY - browardspouses2013@gmail.com SOCSOUTH - LTC Stewart Mason, 786.415.6202, stewart. mason@socso.southcom.mil or www.facebook.com/groups/socsouthredfam HOMESTEAD - www.facebook.com/groups/ HomesteadMilitaryWives
Want to make a difference by volunteering? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 305.437.2665 or locate an installation volunteer opportunity at www.ArmyOneSource.com. If you have already registered with Army OneSource, click Login and enter your username and password. To register with Army OneSource, click the Register link at the top of the homepage, then click Join Now! To search and apply for volunteer opportunities in and around your military community, click the Opportunity Locator link in the Volunteer Center box on the top of the MY AOS Page. Use the Opportunity Locator screen dropdown menus and textboxes to set up selection criteria, and then click Search to generate a list of volunteer opportunities near you. Next, click a position title to view details about that volunteer opportunity. To apply for a volunteer position, click Apply. Next, enter the required [*] information on the application form, then click Submit to complete the process. You will be contacted by an Organization Point of Contact or the Volunteer Coordinator with a response to your application and more information about the volunteer process.
WHO’S WHO Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR)
Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) 305.437.1141
Office of Administration: Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.byrd@hq.southcom.mil 05.437.2720 Financial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold, marisol.archibold@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.1144 Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby, helen.colby@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.3149 E-mail: mwrcustomerservice@hq.southcom.mil Toll Free Hot Line: 1.877.291.1604
CYSS Director - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada, ileana.gonzalesposad@hq.southcom.mil Administration - Mary Gomez, mary.gomez@hq.southcom.mil Child Development Center Director - Denise Gonzalez, denise. gonzalez@hq.southcom.mil School Liaison Services - Francisco Brizuela, francisco.brizuela@hq.southcom.mil
Recreation Services
Family Programs
Special Events/BOSS - Community Recreation Manager Stephen Ondriezek 305.437.2627 stephen.ondriezek@hq.southcom.mil Leisure Travel Services - Eric Ruiz, 305.437.1595 eric.ruiz@hq.southcom.mil; Jenny Livesey, jenny.livesey@ hq.southcom.mil Fitness Center 305.437.0123/0124 Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, jill.hauser@hq.southcom.mil Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, Francisco.same1@ hq.southcom.mil Angelique Williams, angelique.williams@hq.southcom. mil; Elson Sanchez, elson.sanchez@hq.southcom.mil; Dolly Fernandez, dolores.fernandez@hq.southcom.mil; Jose Fernandez, jose.fernandez@hq.southcom.mil; Alci Montero, alci.montero@hq.southcom.mil; Kevin Ruvalcaba, kevin. ruvalcaba@hq.southcom.mil
Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois, vickie.dubois@us.army.mil 305.437.2644 Consumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance - Richard Zimmelman, richard.zimmelman@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.2645 Employment Readiness/Transition Assistance - Joe Pagan, joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.2639 Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member - Joe Walker, joe.walker@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.2734 Relocation Readiness - Vilma Lesesne, vilma.lesesne@hq.southcom. mil 305.437.1958 Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator - Maddie Husta, madhya.husta@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.2178 Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor - Vincent Luongo, vincent.j.l.ctr@us.army.mil 305.437.0142 Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, mary.ortiz@hq.southcom.mil
305.437.2667
Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP) ADCO, Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs - Guy W. Drab, guy.drab@hq.southcom. mil 305.437.3078 ASAP Clinical Manager/Counselor 305.437.3072 Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC) - Connie Sova, connie.sova.ctr@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.2428 Prevention Education/Activities Coordinator (PC) Carmen Rivera, carmen.rivera.ctr@hq.southcom.mil
USSOUTHCOM
Clinic Office hours: 0700-1600
For appointments call 305.437.3559 Services TRICARE enrolled members TRICARE Service Centers 1.800.444.5445 Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa Locka Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Dr. Woodrow Wilson 305.437.0519 woodrow.wilson3@us.army.mil Family Counseling Center 305.437.3086 Housing Referral 305.437.2642 Education Service 305.437.2287 Carlson Wagonlit 1.800.579.6681
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