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September/October 2014
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SPOTLIGHT: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
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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
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Southern Command beautification project for City of Doral volunteers. Photo provided by the City of Doral
The City of Doral established the Adopta-Street Program to promote cleanliness by decreasing litter throughout City streets. The Adopt-a-Street program is an important way of maintaining the beautification of our City’s right-of-way. U.S. Army Garrison-Miami, under the auspices of the Volunteer Program, organized a volunteer group consisting of more than 30 Active Duty, Reserve service members, Family members and DoD civilians to help clean up the road for the Doral Adopt-aStreet program. This endeavor consists of a two year agreement that will keep each group responsible for the removal of litter along their adopted street a minimum of four times each year. As an important part of the beautification program, the Public Works Department prepares a special event where City Council members recognize the group for their participation in the program on their first scheduled clean-up. In gratitude and acknowledgement of the group’s commitment to the Adopt-a-Street Program, the City of Doral places a sign with the name of the group or person along their adopted road.
Jessica Jimenez, SCJ2, is the organizer of the volunteer group for the Adopt-a-Street Program. The City of Doral City Council approved the Adopt-a-Street program with the command in May 2013. The Public Works Department prepared an event where the City Council recognized the group for participation on their first scheduled clean up. The location is between NW 87th Avenue and 97th Avenue along NW 33rd Street. On January 25, 2014 and March 8, 2014 this group of volunteers picked up a total of 225.5 pounds of litter within four hours. A special thanks to SCJ2 for allowing the staff to volunteer for this outreach project! Contact the Volunteer Program at the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami for additional details on how to help keep your community beautiful and volunteer in this outreach project. The point of contact is Mary Ortiz, phone - 305.437.2667 or e-mail - mary.e.ortiz.civ@mail.mil.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Foreclosure Alternatives and Prevention SEPTEMBER 2:30-3:30pm, ACS Classroom 1 - Labor Day Holiday, Monday
28 - Gold Star Mothers Sail and Dinner
3 - Parent Advisory Council Meeting, Wednesday, 11:30am12:30pm, ACS Classroom (t)
OCTOBER
13 - Spouse Symposium Saturday, 9am-4pm, Food Court and Installation Services Center
9 - First Term Financial Survival Thursday, 8am-12pm ACS Classroom
15-19 - Transition Assistance Workshop Monday - Friday 8am-4pm, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom
Miler, Sunday
19 - Oktoberfest, Friday, Fitness Center, 12-2 or 3pm (t)
16 - Budgeting 101 with Money Mistakes Thursday 1-2pm, ACS Classroom
23 - Doral Volleyball League begins, Tuesday
17 - Military Family Action Plan Conference Friday, 7:30am-4pm, Conference Center of the Americas
26 - Miami Tour 9am-3:30pm Friday Oktoberfest Fitness Center, 12-2 or 3pm (t) Financial Planning for a Home of your own, 1-2pm ACS Classroom
Classes and Events For more information or to register, go to the MWR website: http://miami.armymwr.com
12 - Army Ten
22 - Parent Advisory Council Meeting, Wednesday, 11:30am-12:30pm, ACS Classroom 24-26 - Marital Maintenance and Relationship Workshop, FridaySunday 8am-4pm
28 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8am12pm, ACS Classroom
NOVEMBER
1-31 - Doral Special Olympics 6-8pm
Summer Splash - 10am-2pm, Fitness Center and Courtyard
location TBD
1-30 - Doral Special Olympics, 6-8pm 6 - Raise Credit Score and Liquidate Debt Thursday 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom 8-9 - Coast Guard Softball Tournament 12 - HHG and PCS Entitlements, Wednesday 1-2:30pm ACS Classroom 18 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8am12pm, ACS Classroom 20 - Investing Basics, Thursday, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom Divorce and Credit with Financial Strategies for Single Parents 2:30-3:30pm ACS Classroom 21 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9am-4pm
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/ Funtastic Friday, every Friday, 5-8pm. Enjoy family fun with a DJ, face painter, games, bounce houses and more. Local 10 (WPLG) viewers recently ranked Funtastic Friday # 8 on their “Top 10 Places to Take the Kids” in South Florida list. The television special aired on April 24, 2012. 5-8pm, ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020. 954.921.3500, Free. ArtsPark Creation Station, Every Saturday, Free. interactive children’s art activity. Ages 5-10. May 3, 2-3:30pm, ArtsPark at Young Circle Artist Studio, ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, FL 33020. 954.921.3500, Free.
Presentation. Parking Fees. Regular park entry fees apply $2 per pedestrian, $4 single person in a vehicle, $6 two or more persons in a vehicle. A Live Animal Presentation will be held at the Beach Gate Entrance – Park Rangers offer a Live Animal Presentation with the resident critters, including the highly Threatened Eastern Indigo Snake, a variation of Florida Rat Snakes as well as variations between Florida-native Corn Snakes. Occasionally the presentation will include native turtle species. Rangers will explain the intrinsic value of these wonderful creatures, describe their preferred habits and behaviors and habitats, and allow for direct interaction with guests. http://birchstatepark. org/ranger-programs/.
MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches.com/events First Friday Jazz Jams, through June 1, 7:30pm. ARTSERVE, INC., 1350 East Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 954.524.0805. Monthly jam session featuring student jazz musicians backed by a professional jazz trio. Audience members of all ages welcomed. Free admission and free parking. www. goldcoastjazz.org/. Beach Theatre, ongoing - every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 7:309:30pm, Hollywood Bandshell, Johnson Street & the Broadwalk, Hollywood, FL, 954.921.3404, free. Experience oceanside cultural arts performances at the outdoor Beach Theatre at Johnson Street & the Broadwalk, then savor waterfront dining along the oceanfront Broadwalk or Intracoastal Waterway. All shows 7:30-9pm, weather permitting. www. hollywoodfl.org/index.aspx. ArtsPark Movie Night, ongoing - every Friday, 8-10pm, ARTSPARK AT YOUNG CIRCLE, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood, FL, 954.921.3500. A free family friendly flick each week. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair. www.hollywoodfl.org/index.aspx. Live Animal Presentations at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, ongoing - every Friday, S a t u r d ay, 1pm, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954.564.4521. Admission: Free
Perez Art Museum of Miami (PAMM) Admission is free every first Thursday at PAMM from 10am9pm. Active U.S. Military free with ID. www.pamm. 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. Coral Gables. 305.444.4493. Free Fridays at The Wolfsonian, Free gallery admission on Fridays, 6-9pm. Exhibition tours at 6pm. 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305.535.2645, www.wolfsonian. org. Fabulous First Fridays, Free Planetarium Star Show (7pm) and rooftop o b s e r va t o r y viewing (8:30-10pm, weather permitting.) Later in the evening, check out Miami Science Museum’s Laser Shows in the Planetarium. Laser Show. $4 per child, $8 per adult. Activity Room for kids a fun alternative for your little ones! Swing by the Space Gallery for hands-on activities and demonstrations. Kids ages 3 and up. 8-9pm. Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami, 305.646.4200. www.miamisci.org. Yoga in the Park - De-stress three times a week, with free yoga classes every Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday. Held outdoors by the bay, these classes offer a unique atmosphere to relax and invigorate at the same time. All participants must be at least 18 years old and will have to sign a waiver. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and the instructor will determine when the class is “full.” Bring your own yoga mat, water, and towel. All classes taught by a certified yoga teacher. Classes are located at the Tina Hills Pavilion (south end of the park). In the event of rain, classes will take place in the Bayfront Park office. Times: Mon. & Wed.: 6 p.m.-7:15 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Beginners, intermediate and advanced. Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Miami 33132. 305.358.7550.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS - www.miamidade.gov/parks/calendar.asp MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys.com/ calendarofevents/ History of Salvage Diving in the Keys, September 17. The History of Diving Museum at MM 83 continues the free, “Immerse Yourself!” series, to begin at 7pm, with a special event: “History of Salvage Diving in the Keys,” presented by Clinton Curry. The Museum is open daily from 10am-5pm. Extended hours on the night of the program until 7pm. Enjoy the Museum’s exhibits before the event. Contact: 305.664.9737, E-mail: joe@ divingmuseum.org. Third Thursday Art Walk, Showcasing the fine arts, music and culinary nuances of the Purple Isles, the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District features national and local artisans who are showcased in galleries at Morada Way between mile marker 81 and 82 - formerly named Industrial Road - as well as “culinary art” and live music from 6-9pm. In addition to individual artists, participating galleries include the Redbone Gallery, Gallery Morada, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery and Bluewater Potters. Free admission. Art Walk is held the third Thursday of each month. 305.664.9100, E-mail: moradawayarts@gmail.com DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/ Trolley Information - www.cityofdoral.com/ index.php?option=com_content&view=article&i d=149&Itemid=339 Events Calendar - www.cityofdoral.com/index. php?option=com_jevents&view=month&layout= calendar&Itemid=706
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS Spouse Employment Program
Military Service Coordinator Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Claim Procedures Effective immediately, military members requesting assistance with their Pre-Discharge 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, The Spouse Employment Program is offered by Room A213, Miami, FL 33125, 305.575.3141. Hours of operation are from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Army Community Monday through Friday. Military members are Service, to provide assistance to spouses in serviced on a walk-in basis only. acquiring skills, developing networks, and resources that will allow them to participate Military members are required to bring a copy in the workforce and to develop a career/work of their medical records from their local Military plan. Treatment Facility along with any medical records from external treatment facilities. The Spouses are provided comprehensive, accurate, Miami VA does not accept information on CD for and up-to-date information on available processing claims. employment opportunities, education, volunteer resources, and support services which assist It is recommend that military members arrive in making informed decisions on seeking between 7:30am to 8:00am to avoid parking congestion and potential crowd concerns at employment. the hospital. Make sure you bring information such as: family member information, marriage Services provided consist of individual and group certificate, social security numbers, and birth career assessment and counsel, negotiating certificates. Upon processing a claim with salary, career exploration, instruction in job FDVA they will be forwarded to Mr. Carrion. Any search strategies including the use of the questions pertaining to a claim will be directed internet, headhunters, and employment by Mr. Carrion to the claimant. agencies, staffing agencies, newspapers and Thank you for your military service and local resources. cooperation in complying with these new Spouse Employment partners with Ms. procedures as the Veterans Administration (VA) Vanessa Cervantes, Military Family Employment continues to provide the necessary assistance in ensuring your Pre-Discharge Claims are Advocate with CareerSource South Florida. She processed in a professional and timely manner. assists spouses with potential employment opportunities from her data bank, assists For additional information, contact the with reviewing resumes, provides resources, Employment Readiness Program Manager, Mr. and meets with spouses by appointment on Joe Pagan at 305.437.2639, or e-mail joe.pagan1. Wednesday at the Army Community Service civ@mail.mil. Center. Resume and interview technique workshops are scheduled on a monthly basis. Army Community Service’s resources include computers, faxes, printers, and expanded career library. These services are offered free of charge. For additional information contact the Employment Readiness Program Manager, Mr. Joe Pagan at 305.437.2639, or e-mail joe.pagan1. civ@mail.mil.
Transition Assistance Program
The Army Career & Alumni Program (ACAP) has changed its name to Soldiers for Life Transition Assistance Program. 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 15 through 19 at USAGMiami, Army Community Service, Suite 2005, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral FL 33172. Registration is limited to 35 attendees. Military spouses are cordially invited to attend. As a matter of policy, former service members may attend TAP Workshops on a space available basis. Personnel unable to attend transition services at USAG-Miami are provided a list of military installations throughout the State of Florida that provide transition services. To register, call Joe Pagan, Employment Readiness Program Manager at 305.437.2665/2639, or e-mail joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil. http://miami. armymwr.com/us/miami/miami-events/ transition-assistance-workshop.
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS Resume and Interview/Mock Technique Workshops
For those interested in developing an effective civilian resume or being empowered with up-todate interview techniques consider attending one the following sessions. If you're interested in learning more about the three types of civilian resumes; Chronological, Functional, and Combination consider attending:
when combined with current skills. The goal is to identify some of your personal interests and investigate them a little deeper. Once you have identified that information, you will couple it with other things you’ve learned about yourself from previous sessions and can begin to apply this knowledge to identifying possible positions that incorporate all of these elements. These potential careers may be outside of your current pattern. As you progress through this process you will soon identify possible career opportunities, companies and industries that can offer personal meaning. Almost everybody likes to do something. Even the crankiest codgers have something in their life that can make them smile. The intent is to discover ways to open some doors and consider new areas that might offer you a great work experience.
How to Create an Effective Civilian Resume, Thursday, 15 October 2014, 9am-12pm, USAGMiami, Installation Service Center, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom, (Room E2008,) 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, FL 33172 For those interested in learning more about interviewing consider registering to attend “Interviewing/Mock Techniques Workshop,” Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 1pm to 4pm, USAG-Miami, Installation Services Center, ACS Classroom, (Room E2008,) 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, FL 33172. All attendees will receive resources to include a copy of Quick Resume Guide Six Steps to Building an Effective Resume, or an Interview Guide when attending “Interviewing/Mock Techniques Workshop. Space is available for 14 attendees. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. To register, e-mail joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil, or call 305.437-2639.
Techniques to Consider for Identifying Potential Careers Discover Your Passions Examine your personal hobbies and interests as a possible career path. Often working in an area of personal passion can lead to meaningful and fulfilling careers
Additional Techniques for Identifying Potential Careers Technique: Imagine yourself in the future. Imagine yourself five, ten, and twenty-five years from now. Dream big! Imagine your ideal position, not what you realistically think you might end up doing. Technique: Write or tell someone what you imagine. This may mean sitting down, picturing a huge television screen in front of your eyes and convincing yourself to create the TV show of your life. Or it might mean noticing the daydreams that you tend to devalue. You may be imagining the things that are the true desires of your heart, and your purpose might be in those wishes. Technique: Another great idea is to develop a mission statement for your life. List your core values and what you want to contribute to the world. What legacy do you want to leave behind? What would you like to change? Are there people you have served who are grateful for what you did for them? Technique: Think about your answer to this question, “If you knew you could not fail, had the resources you needed, and were supported by your family, friends and community, what would you do?”
Although not all individual passions are suited to careers, these interests can provide a starting point for your direction. This determination takes some investigation into markets and potential jobs involving that passion.
Here are six questions to ask yourself: • Does this involve starting a business? • Am I aware of what this will entail? Is this something I am well suited to do? • Will I still enjoy my passion if I have to work with it 24/7? • Is it likely that people will pay me for this? • Is there a demand for it in the market? Can I demonstrate that demand? If the answers to any of these questions point to a dead-end for that passion becoming a career path, then realize it is okay. There is nothing wrong with maintaining a passion as a hobby and getting paid to do something else that you enjoy.
For additional exploration on “Potential Careers” contact the Employment Readiness Program at 305.437.2639, or e-mail joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil to speak with Joe. Together we could brainstorm some of your creative ideas. Who knows, this may very well turn into your next great occupation!
The Riley Guide Those seeking employment should consider using “The Riley Guide”. This resource is an excellent resource that contains valuable employment information, along with other essential employment and career related information. It is intended to serve you in two unique ways: 1. It is a directory of employment and career information sources and services on the continued on page 10
WHAT’S UP IN FAMILY AND MWR ? Army Birthday 5k Fun Run/Walk
On Friday June 13, the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) fitness center staff hosted the second Annual Army Birthday 5k Fun Run/Walk. More than 100 runners participated in the 5k. The purpose of the event was to celebrate the Army’s Birthday and to promote health and increase morale among the command. The route was between the installation and JC Bermudez Park. The City of Doral Police Department ensured we had a fun and safe race by providing assistance with traffic for our runners. Mr. Rick Stern and family from Split Second Timing coordinated the start and finish along with the timing for the event FREE of charge! This is the second year Mr. Stern has provides his services for free. Thanks to The City of Doral Police Department and Mr. Stern and his family, we have been able to provide a professional and fun event for the men and women of SOUTHCOM and their Families. The overall winner was LtCol Justin Ansel with a total time of 18:35. For all race results: www.splitsecondtiming.com/ results/2014/army2014.html.
throughout the entire length of the race. They also provided assistance at every intersection ensuring our military members were safe every step of the way. Thanks to the assistance from the City of Doral Police Department, the event was not only safe, but successful. The Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports and Fitness Department will send the top eight males and top two females to participate in the upcoming Army Ten Miler Race in Washington DC on October 12th, 2014. If you are Active Duty, assigned to SOUTHCOM or SOCSOUTH, and are interested in participating in the Army Ten Miler next year, please call Jill Hauser, 305.437.1682.
Photos courtesy of PAO
Army Ten Miler Try-Outs Friday, June 27th. Eighteen active duty military runners showed up at 0445 at Gate #2 to participate in the MWR Army Ten Miler Try-Out. The race started at 0500 and the course was about nine miles around Doral. Once again, the City of Doral Police Department assisted with a police detail for all runners. They had several vehicles and motorcycles escorting the runners
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Monday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor cycling with Monica 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1215-1315 Yoga 1230-1330 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1300 Self- Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1645-1745 Functional Fitness with Frank - Free Tuesday
Wednesday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1230 Indoor cycling with Monica 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1215-1315 Yoga 1230-1330 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1300 Self- Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1645-1745 Functional Fitness with Frank - Free Thursday 0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 0600-0700 Indoor Cycling Lisa 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1215-1315 Yoga 1230-1330 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1130-1300 Self-Defense Fundamentals with Jason-Free
0600-0700 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 0600-0700 Indoor Cycling Lisa 1130-1230 Functional Fitness with Frank – Free 1215-1315 Yoga 1230-1330 Functional Fitness with Frank - Free 1700-1745 Functional Fitness with Frank-Free
Friday 1130-1230 Indoor Cycling with Monica 1130-1300 Self-Defense Fundamentals with Jason - Free 1215-1315 Yoga
Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday: 0500 – 2100, Friday: 0500 - 2000 Saturday and Sunday: 1000 – 1700 Open to Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military & their Dependents 305.437.0123/0124
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FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS activity, we were taught how to properly prepare for a successful job interview. The internet. first step to a victorious job consultation is to have the appropriate attire in order to 2. It provides instruction for job seekers and give a good first impression. But prior to recruiters on how to use the internet to that, you must be well-informed in the area their best advantage. that you are applying for; it is a good idea to enlighten yourself with information on the What the Riley Guide is not: employers’ requirements. In order to answer the questions correctly, you must: speak 1. The Riley Guide is not a place to post job just under two minutes, vocalize your points announcements nor resumes. There are meticulously, and listen adequately to the hundreds of places that will do that for you interviewer. Following these procedures, when using the guide. anyone can be ready to tackle the basics of any interview. Why the Riley Guide looks like it does: In addition, we also had the opportunity The Riley Guide is purposely simple to join Mrs. Mary Ortiz in a vast learning with minimal graphics. It is not flashy or experience dealing with marketing. She incredibly visually attractive to some, but it taught us the four P’s of marketing: is usable by everyone. Production, Placement, Price, and Promotion. With this in mind, we were able Where to Find the Riley Guide: to break down how companies are able to Visit: www.rileyguide.com brainwash their audience using means of media and advertisement. We, as smart For additional resources and information on consumers, must be able to shop attentively employment or military transition services and not let impulse-buying get the best of call 305 437-2639, or e-mail joe.pagan1.civ@ us. One way to achieve this is to go to the mail.mil. store on a full stomach because it helps resist the urge to purchase unnecessary items. Marketers place impulse-items, such Volunteer Perspectives: as: gum, magazines, and candy bars, at the This Summer at the Installation checkout line so that it “mysteriously” slips by Frida Rosado and Tamara Roa into your grocery bag. Continued from page 7 - The Riley Guide
they would be volunteering a lifetime. My personal gain was that by the time they start their careers and their life I may already be retired, but the experience I get is an intangible outcome for the summer and providing volunteer opportunities for the youth!” she proclaimed. Come join Mrs. Ortiz at room 2001, Installation Services Center.
Meet our Youth Volunteers
Lia Rosado. Photo by Juan Chiari
One more thing that we acquired in the past three weeks was to be responsible. Over the course of several business days, overall, we have learned to be responsible with our money. Not bringing lunch gives us the opportunity to buy from the shop downstairs, also making it a requirement for us to spend money on only the bare necessities.
Lia Rosado is a hard worker and a game changer. She has excellent office skills and experience in customer service which she put to use this summer as a volunteer in Army Community Service Volunteer Program. Lia is a past member of the Geography League in 5th grade and won 4th place in the school district. She played violin in public venues and won a blue ribbon. Her personal interests include soccer, violin, and reading. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and she speaks some Portuguese and French. She participates in the Math Research Program at Doral Academy Charter Preparatory Middle School.
But the person that made this all come together was none other than, Mrs. Mary Ortiz. “When I did the orientation and looked at the excitement that the girls brought to the volunteer program, it was an awesome experience because I One of the many skills we learned included realized that with their ages, 13-16, once preparing for a job interview. With a very they started to volunteer this summer helpful, interactive, challenging, and fun
Faith Hawver, an exceptional volunteer, has a vast amount of experience in the customer service area. Faith has received two first place medals in taekwondo and four third place medals in professional tournaments. She has lived in Uganda and Kenya, Africa for the majority of her childhood and in Texas for the past five years. She was a children’s pastor in a synagogue for six months. She participated in the John Hagee
This summer, Frida Rosado, Tamara Roa, Lia Rosado, Faith Hawver, Nataly Quiñones, Juliana Ricardo, additional volunteers at the gym, and those working on special projects, volunteered at USAG-Miami and learned quite a few useful things and were able to volunteer our time to help workers in need. We covered a lot of territory, ranging from marketing classes to interviewing skills. Working in groups gave us the experience of collaborating with others in an office environment. Even little things, like stopping to say hello, enabled us and the employees to improve and shine some light on our gloomy days.
Faith Hawver. Photo by Juan Chiari
children’s choir for five years. Her hobbies include taekwondo and singing and she enjoys working with children and always gives a helping hand when needed.
to working with animals. Currently, she attends Nataly Quiñones is an ambitious, hard worker, Doral Academy Charter Preparatory High School who puts pride and appreciation into everything and has recently been enrolled in the Performing that she does. Nataly is an adventurous person who has an interest in animals and childcare. She currently attends G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School and is enrolled in the Visual Performing Arts for Dance. She has performed in many shows and is working to compete in district competitions. Performing arts has always interested her so she has become very proficient in the arts, especially in the violin and has participated in many recitals. She currently takes AP Psychology. She enjoys swimming, dancing, singing, and being around the environment. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and can speak some Italian. Tamara Roa. Photo by Juan Chiari
Carolina Chiari is an ambitious, diligent, self-
Arts program for visual arts. Tamara has also gotten Frida Rosado is a diligent and ambitious perfect attendance awards and believes that one should always finish what has been started.
Frida Rosado. Photo by Juan Chiari
individual who works vigorously to fulfill her life aspirations. She is a cross country athlete who currently attends Doral Academy Charter Preparatory High School and has competed in several races for her school, including a 5K run. Frida is a member of Mu Alpha Theta. She has taken AP World History and passed the AP exam. She is trilingual and speaks French, Spanish, and English fluently. Her interests include art, mathematics, and science.
Tamara Roa is a no-nonsense person who is always on time, responsible, disciplined, on task, organized, and is a fast learner. Tamara has taken SAT Prep courses and is very experienced when it comes
Juliana Ricardo is an honest, capable volunteer with customer service knowledge which was shared while working at Army Community Service this summer. She is an experienced musician, awarded best keyboard player in 6th grade and performed in a private concert in Miramar. She currently attends Doral Academy Charter Preparatory High School and has recently been enrolled in the Performing Arts Carolina Chiari. Photo by Juan Chiari program for photography. She has taken the AP Spanish course and passed with a high score of 5. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. starter, who is very actively involved in her Juliana is proficient in work with children. community. She holds a 4.4 GPA and is headed into the 10th grade this fall at her high school. Her passion has been ballet and lyrical jazz and has been dancing since she was three years old. She competed and has been awarded the highest rankings in large group and solo performances. Recently, Carolina auditioned and qualified for the Miami City Ballet Summer Workshop and Manhattan School of Dance. She is actively involved in volunteering for several non-profit organizations. She coaches young cheerleaders at Cooper City Optimist Club. Her future plans include studying Business Administration at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Diego, California, to pursue a fashion merchandising career. Her ultimate goal is to reach a CEO position in the fashion industry. Nataly Quiñones. Photo by Art McQueen
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) AFAP is an Army-wide program to improve Army quality of life. It is called the Military Family Action Plan (MFAP) conference at USSOUTHCOM because of the joint environment and to ensure that members from all services feel included. Through MFAP, all members of the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps including Active, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers, Family members, retirees, surviving spouses, and Department of the Army Civilians have a forum to voice concerns to Army leadership and make recommendations for change.
How it Works Installations and local levels hold annual AFAP Conferences where representatives of the entire community meet to identify, develop, and prioritize issues they believe are important to maintain a good standard of living. About 90% of AFAP issues are retained and worked at a local level, resulting in ongoing community improvements. Some issues are applicable beyond the local level. These are sent to mid-level conferences. Issues beyond the scope of the mid-level, requiring a higher level of authority, are forwarded to the Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) AFAP conference. The goals of the conference are to provide information on the implementation of AFAP issues and identify and prioritize for the Army leadership those Soldier and Family issues that reflect the Army needs. AFAP History & Success AFAP provides the military community a “voice” in shaping their standards of living and identifying issues related to the current environment. Proven Results • 667 issues: 86 active; 458 completed; 120 unattainable; 3 combined. • 90% of AFAP issues are worked at local level. • 61% of the active HQDA AFAP issues impact all Services. • 117 legislative changes; 162 Department of Defense or Department of the Army policy changes; 178 improved programs or services. • Leaders trust/support AFAP — provides real-time information that enables commanders to respond more rapidly to resolve problems, implement good ideas and guides policy formation. 2014 Conference Date The MFAP Conference will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 7:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Conference Center of the Americas. For registration forms or additional information contact Mary Ortiz at mary.e.ortiz.civ@mail.mil, or go here: http://miami.armymwr.com/us/miami/miami-events/military-familyaction-plan-conference.
CHILD YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES NEWS School Age Center Summer Camp Prepares Children for the New School Year Summer is a time of fun when children get ready to transition to a new challenge. Going to the next grade level or changing schools can be stressful for children because they may not know what to expect. Having a productive and fun summer can help them make that transition.
Leolanikoi Gaspar rehearses for her cooking show debut
USAG-Miami School Age summer camp opened this year with 24 children. At our program, our children have had the opportunity to meet new friends and embrace new learning and fun activities during the summer. It has been a great summer for the children at our School Age Center (SAC). They had the opportunity to learn in a fun, relaxed and exciting environment while they socialized, cooked, sang, danced, did research using computers, learned about what makes us different as well as respecting one another. Most of all, they made new friends. Based on the children’s and parents’ expressions of satisfaction, we have accomplished our mission and our children are socially and emotionally ready to start a new and successful school year.
Anika Switzer and Kaitlyn Wilkinson perform in the talent show Desmond Johnson conducts a science experiment
New Before and After School Care Program at the CDC CYS Services opened its before- and after-care program on August 18, 2014. Program details are as follow: • Place: Child Development Center • Capacity: 30 children • First Cohort: 13-15 children
Sophia Ashby, Noami Thomas and McKenna McNealy hone their cooking skills
Sophie Ruinas and Desmond Johnson carefully prepare strawberries for a gourmet surprise!
Hours of Operation: • Before-School Care - 0600-0815hrs • After-School Care - 1400-1800hrs Transportation is provided to and from school for the first school where most children are enrolled. For additional information, call the Child Development Center, 305.437.1281. Photos by Esli Maldonado and Michelle Orezzoli
Anika Switzer, Kaitlyn Wilkinson and Ansly Chavarria perform a flamenco dance
Ansly Chavarria and Mr. Esli Maldonado demonstrate sign language
Military Scholarship Available H&R Block (“HRB”) is a partner with the various military branches and offers a scholarship providing FREE Income Tax Course (ITC) for military spouses and wounded warriors. We consider military spouses and wounded warriors excellent candidates because they typically have an excellent work ethic and have experience with military life situations. In the event of a permanent change of station (PCS), our global presence provides military spouses an opportunity to continue employment with another HRB office almost anywhere an HRB office is located; which is great for the military spouse employee and H&R Block. While employment is not guaranteed, the Income Tax School scholarship is provided to any military spouse or wounded warrior fitting the defined criteria described below. Who is Eligible for the Scholarship providing FREE Income Tax Course? Any I.D. holding military spouse of an active, retired or reserve military service member, Wounded Warriors (as defined by the DoD) and the wounded Warrior’s spouse are eligible. Active Duty service members are
not eligible for this scholarship, but can choose to attend classes if they wish to pay the required tuition. The local Employment Readiness Program Managers (ERPM) or Employment Readiness Specialists (ERS) should verify the eligibility potential students’ before referring them to an H&R Block to register for the tax course. An additional verification of status will happen at the site of the course, so eligible candidates must have their military I.D. available. Offer/Benefit: H&R Block offers a Scholarship that provides FREE Income Tax Course registration and covers tuition. Although we would like to hire a large percentage of eligible military spouses and wounded warriors, there may be situations that prevent candidates that have completed the course to be immediately hired with a local HRB tax office. Each situation will be examined on an individual basis. For Students: Where to Obtain Scholarship Certificate Potential students can obtain the Military ITC Scholarship Certificate from: 1. The employment services office on the installation;
2. Local military job fairs; 3. The local H&R Block District Office; 4. Visit www.hrblock.com and enter local zip code in office locator search engine to find district office. How to Redeem Scholarship Certificate: 1. Obtain the scholarship certificate with valid code from your employment services on your installation. 2. Call 1-800-HRBLOCK (472-5625), enter zip code when prompted to be routed to an operator that will help you register for classes in your area. 3. When speaking to the operator, tell them you are a military spouse and provide the code located on the Scholarship certificate. 4. The operator will be able to inform you of the schedule of classes to find the course that best fits your schedule. 5. On your first day of classes, bring the scholarship certificate with you along with your military ID, as these items will be needed to verify your status as an eligible military spouse or wounded warrior.
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
ACS DIRECTOR’S CORNER 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. For additional information, contact Army Community Service at 305.437.2644 or one of the Zip Code Group Coordinators listed below:
Zip Code Group Coordinators MIAMI-DADE - miamidadespouses@gmail.com. BROWARD COUNTY - browardspouses2013@gmail.com. SOCSOUTH - www.facebook.com/groups/socsouthredfam HOMESTEAD - www.facebook.com/groups/ HomesteadMilitaryWives
WHO’S WHO
Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR)
Office of Administration: Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.a.byrd.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2720 Financial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold, marisol.e.archibold2.naf@mail.mil 305.437.1144 Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby, helen.colby.naf@mail.mil 305.437.3149 E-mail: southcom.miami.usag.mbx-mwr-customer-service@ mail.mil Toll Free Hot Line: 1.877.291.1604
Recreation Services Special Events/BOSS - Community Recreation Manager Stephen Ondriezek 305.437.2627 Stephen.c.ondriezek.civ@mail.mil Leisure Travel Services - Eric Ruiz, 305.437.1595
Sport and Fitness Fitness Center 305.437.0123 / 0124 Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, jill.m.hauser.civ@mail.mil; Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, francisco.same.naf@ mail.mil; Angelique Williams, angelique.s.williams.naf@ mail.mil; Jose Fernandez, jose.a.fernandez107.naf@mail. mil; Alci Montero, alci.j.montero.naf@mail.mil; Arthurlyn Mitcham: arthurlyn.s.mitcham2.naf@mail.mil
Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) 305.437.1141
ACS gains new resources through partnership with AOS ACS has made rapid strides in serving the needs of the military community, but, as you know, we can’t do it alone. Operating in a fiscally constrained environment means we must maximize partnership opportunities. Through a relationship with Army OneSource (AOS) - a Secretary of the Army initiative with a mission similar to ACS – you now have access to additional resources to ensure our Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families continue to receive the support services they so richly deserve.
Here’s what is available through AOS: www.AOSResourceCenter.com - a membership-based online collection of resources for those who serve Soldiers and their Families, including free continuing education courses Web events - webinars with top subject matter experts in the behavioral health, faith, legal and financial focus areas; access on demand web events here. (www.aosresourcecenter.com/training_library) www.MyArmyOneSource.com - an online collection of resources, programs and services for Soldiers and their Families. Community events - financial education workshops, hiring fairs, will clinics and resource databases for Service members in communities across the US (CONUS only.) Literature - a unique collection of fliers, brochures, Family Resource Boxes and resource cards. (www.aosresourcecenter.com/literature.) Touch-screen Kiosk - select locations will receive a free-standing, touchscreen kiosk which allows Soldiers and their Families to find the programs and services they are looking for, confidentially and at their convenience, (CONUS only.)
CYSS Coordinator - Francisco Brizuela, francisco.j.brizuela.naf@mail.mil Administration - Mary Gomez, mary.e.gomez.naf@mail.mil Child Development Center Director - Denise Gonzalez, denise.gonzalez5.naf@mail.mil Community Based Program Manager/CDC Trainer - Edna Quinones, Edna.i.quinones.naf@mail.mil Outreach Services Director - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada, ileana.gonzalez-posada.naf@mail.mil School Liaison Officer - Joyce Kennedy, joyce.m.kennedy.naf@mail.mil Family Programs
Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP)
ADCO, ASAP Program Manager - Guy W. Drab, guy.w.drab.civ@mail.mil 305.437.3078 Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs Cheryl A. Davis, cheryl.a.davis10.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2932 ASAP Clinical Program Administrator - Marilou Balch, Marilou.c.balch.civ@mail.mil 305.437.3085 Drug Testing Coordinators (DTC) - Wanda Laureano, wanda.y.laureano.civ@mail.mil; Connie Sova, Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois, connie.I.sova.ctr@mail.mil 305.437.1744 / 2428 victoria.t.dubois.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2644 Prevention Education/Activities Coordinator (PC) Community Support Coordinator Carmen Rivera Martinez, Lacey Elmange-Singh 305.437.1407 carmen.i.riveramartinez.ctr@mail.mil 305.437.3076 Consumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance - Richard Zimmelman, richard.c.zimmelman.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2645 Employment Readiness/Transition Assistance USSOUTHCOM Joe Pagan, joe.pagan1.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2639 Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member Office hours: 0700-1600 Joe Walker, joe.n.walker.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2734 ClinicFor appointments call 305.437.3559 Support Services Specialist - Vilma Lesesne, TRICARE enrolled members vilma.m.lesesne.civ@mail.mil 305.437.1958 Services TRICARE Service Centers 1.800.444.5445 Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa Locka Maddie Husta, madhya.I.husta.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2178 Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor Treatment/Behavioral Health 305.437.0519 Vincent Luongo, vincent.luongo4.ctr@mail. 305.437.0142 FamilyFAPCounseling Center 305.437.3086 Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, Referral 305.437.2642 mary.e.ortiz.civ@mail.mil 305.437.2667 Housing Education Service 305.437.2287 Military Family Employment Advocate - Vanessa Cervantes, 1.800.579.6681 CareerSource South Florida 305.228.2300, ext. 4219 Carlson Wagonlit
vanessa.cervantes@careersourcesfl.com SHARP Victim Advocate - Edward Wilhite, edward.e.wilhite.civ@mail.mil
305.437.2653
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