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September/October 2011
ZIP CODE GROUPS AND ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE WELCOME MRS. KERNAN 1
SPOTLIGHT: WELCOME MRS. JAN KERNAN
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA
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n Sunday, 10 July 2011, members of the Zip Code Groups from Broward, Doral and Homestead and the Army Community Service Center hosted a Tea to welcome Mrs. Jan Kernan, spouse of the Military Deputy Commander, to the command and South Florida. Since this was the first time such an event would be held at USSOUTHCOM. Mrs. Vone Snodgrass formed a committee to plan the Tea.
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The Welcome Tea was held at the Conference Center of the Americas and provided an opportunity for spouses to meet Mrs. Kernan, provide an overview of the Zip Code Groups and explain how the groups provide support and camaraderie. The attendees, in addition to having the opportunity to meet Mrs. Kernan, mingled and shared a light meal. 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 emails and Send Your Customer Comments to: Mwrcustomerservice@hq.southcom.mil
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Member and spouse Mrs. Mayra Marvil summed it up: “I was happy to see so many spouses from different military branches come together in camaraderie and support...thank you!” Mrs. Kernan expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome. A video of her remarks may be viewed on the Family and MWR Facebook page, USAGMIAMI FMWR.
Above, left l to r, Mrs. Kernan, Mrs. Fraser. Above right: members of Zip Code Groups attended the Welcome Tea for Mrs. Kernan. Photos by Mrs. Evelyn Moynihan.