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Baumholder
Community Information Brief (CIB)
October 27, 2010
Photo Courtesy of David Delisio
Building a Better Tomorrow….Today
Agenda
• Signing of Healthcare Covenant
• November Theme
• Volunteers of the Month
• Unit Volunteers of the Quarter
• Family & MWR
Army Community Service
CYSS
Business Operations Division
B.O.S.S.
• Public Affairs Office
• Plans, Analysis & Integration
Office
• Community Chaplain
• AAFES
• Directorate of Human Resources
• Baumholder Legal Center
• Baumholder Finance
• Veterinary Clinic
• Health Clinic
• DPTMS
• Private Organizations Baumholder Community Spouses Club
(BCSC)
Red Cross
United Service Organizations (USO)
Army Medicine Healthcare Covenant
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November Theme
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"Pride in Our Heritage. Honor to Our Ancestors ."
Community Volunteers
of the Month
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category
Stacy McNerney
• Family & MWR Community Award
Leah Mott- ACS
Tiffany Maddox- FMWR
• Private Organization
Heather Youngblood- Red Cross
Tina Hill- BCSC
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170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641
Unit Volunteers of the Month
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• Mrs. Hannah Maetschke 3-4 IN
• Mrs. Nicole Robinson 2-18 IN
• Mrs. Sarika King 4-70 AR
• Mrs. Alejandra Carredano 1-84 FA
• Mrs. Jennifer Schroeder 40th EN
• Mr. Zachary Simmons 24th BSB
• Mrs. Jennifer Huff HHC 170th
170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641
Unit Volunteer of the Quarter
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• 170th IBCT Volunteers Quarter
– 3rd Quarter
– Mrs. Elizabeth Martin: 24th BSB
• R.O.C.K.
– Tue, Nov 2 – 4, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wed & Thurs, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at
ACS
• 1 – 2 – 3 Magic
– Wed, Nov 3, 10, 17 & 24, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel
• German Cuisine, Customs & Culture
– Wed, Nov 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at ACS
• Federal Resume Building
– Every Wed, 3 – 4 p.m., at ACS
• Rüdesheim Trip
– Fri, Nov 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., meet at ACS
ACS Highlights
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Lets get it On!
– Mon, Nov 8, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., at ACS
• Emergency Placement Care Info Session
– Mon, Nov 8, 11 – Noon, at ACS
• WRU@?WAN2TLK?CD9
Tue, Nov 9, 3 – 4 p.m., at ACS
• Nurturing Program Ages 0-5
Every Mon, starting Nov 1, 8:30 – 10 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel
• Say it Right!
Thurs, Nov 18, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., at ACS
Family Advocacy Program
Highlights
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Volunteer Orientation
– Thurs, Nov 4, 10 – 11 a.m., at ACS
• AFTB Level I
– Nov 8 – 9, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at ACS
• VMIS OPOC Training
– Fri, Nov 19, 11 a.m. – Noon, at ACS
• Volunteer Professional Development Luncheon (PDL)
– Fri, Nov 19, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at ACS
AFTB/ AVCC/ AFAP
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Battlemind for Spouses
Tue, Nov 2, 9 – 10 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• Coping with Separation
Tue, Nov 2, 10 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• Managing Expectations
Tue, Nov 2, 11 a.m. – Noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• FRL Council
Thurs, Nov 4, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• CARE Team Training
Tue, Nov 9, 9 a.m. – Noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
• Key Caller Training (formerly POC Training)
Sat, Nov 16, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
Mobilization & Deployment
Program
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Pre-Deployment Fair at the Rheinlander Community Club
– Preparing Soldiers & their Family for separation & deployment
• Sat, Nov 20
• Two sessions
– Morning session 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., afternoon session 1 – 4 p.m.
• In-depth family deployment preparation briefings
• Information booths
• Childcare provided for either morning or afternoon sessions
Mobilization & Deployment
Program
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Adults Without Little Ones (AWOL)
– Exciting travel discussion group
Discussions:
– Traveling Europe
– Cultural experiences
– Activities
– Socials
– Every second Thurs of the month from 1715-1815
– Meet at the Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
Adults Without Little Ones
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Provides education & support to Latin/Hispanic Families
– Helps in understanding the Military Lifestyle due to language/cultural
barriers
– Meets first Thursday of the month
– Thurs, Nov 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel
– Open to all
Zona Latina
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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Coupons & Coffee
• Join the fun
– Nov 13, 9 a.m.
– Wiggles & Giggles, BLDG 8884 in Wetzel
– Have a cup of coffee, make friends & learn how to save money using
coupons overseas
– Child friendly
– FREE
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
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• Now accepts Credit Cards
Pay with Visa or MasterCard Debit or credit card
Registration & payment online
Request your password online
https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.html
Parent Central Services, 485-7003
Family & MWR CYSS
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Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
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• Current Classes
– Tae Kwon Do
– Gymnastics and Tumbling
– Keyboard, Piano, Guitar
– Kinder Music Village
– Aikido
– Classical Ballet
– Babysitters Course
SKIES Instructors Needed. Registration & enrollment: contact
Parent Central Services, BLDG 8743
Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited
• New fall programs every month
– Modern Music School: Wed & Thurs 11a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
– Red, White, & Blue Gymnastics: Mon & Tue 9 – 11:30 a.m.,
Wed 9 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
– Soccer Academy: Tue & Thurs 4 – 7 p.m.
• For registration/enrollment contact Parent Central Services
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Fri, Nov 5 & Dec 3
• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs
• 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099
• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent Central
Services, BLDG 8743
• Cost: $16 non-deployed, $8 deployed
– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours
• CYSS registration required
Family & MWR Parents Night Out
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
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Family & MWR Saturday Child
Care
• Sat, Nov 13 & Dec 11
• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs
• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Smith CDC, BLDG 8099
• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent
Central Services, BLDG 8743
• Cost: $32 non-deployed, $16 deployed
– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours
• CYSS registration required
Parent Central Services, 485-6641
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Winter Sports Registration, through Nov 19
• Basketball: Ages 5 – 15 / $46
• Cheerleading: Ages 5 – 15 / $36
• Jump-Rope: Ages 7 – 15 / $36
• Wrestling: Ages 7 – 15 / $46
• Skiing & Snowboarding: Ages 8 – 18 / $185
• Register at CYSS Parent Central or call 485-7003
Family & MWR
Youth Sports & Fitness
CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness, 485-8249
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Youth Employment
Hired Program, 485-6810
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Hired! A Teen Workforce Prep & Apprenticeship Program
• Career exploration program for Teens, 15 – 18 yrs
• 12 week terms, offered 4 times per year
• Winter registrations begins Nov 10
• Students may earn cash award & a certificate from
Kansas State University
• Registration & enrollment information available at the
Wetzel Teen Center, BLDG 8875
Family & MWR
School Liaison Office
Baumholder Middle/High School
• Nov 5 – Teacher Work Day, No School
• Nov 6 – Super Six Football Championships, Minick Field, Noon
• Nov 11 – Veterans Day, No School
• Nov 15 – Parent Teacher Conferences, No School
• Nov 16 – Parent Teacher Conferences, No School
• Nov 25 – 28 – Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
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Wetzel Elementary School
• Nov 5 – Teacher Work Day, No School
• Nov 11 – Veterans Day, No School
• Nov 15 – Parent Teacher Conferences, No School
• Nov 24 – Teacher Work Day, Early Release, 11:01
• Nov 25 – 28 – Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
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Family & MWR
School Liaison Office
Smith Elementary School
• Nov 5 – Teacher Work Day, No School
• Nov 10 – Teacher Work Day, Early Release, 11:01
• Nov 11 – Veterans Day, No School
• Nov 15 – Parent Teacher Conferences, No School
• Nov 25 – 28 – Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
Family & MWR
School Liaison OfficeBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
School Liaison Officer, 485-6968
Family & MWR
School Liaison OfficeBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Super Six Football Championships
– Three games: Division I, II, & III
– Nov 6, Minick Field
– 12 – 8 p.m.
– $5 Adults, $3 Students, FREE for kids 10 & under
– Refreshments for sale by FRGs & school groups on both sides of
Minick Field
Library, 485-1740
Family & MWR Library
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• Children’s Story Time
– Ages up to 5 years old
– Crafts and/or games follow stories
– Nov 4 & 18, 10:30 a.m.
– Story Time lasts approximately one hour
– FREE
• Library hours: Mon – Thurs 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Fri closed, Sat &
Sun 12 – 5 p.m.
• Public Catalog: http://www.library.eur.army.mil
• Library Book Club
– Ages 18+
– Book discussions
– Wed, Nov 10 at Noon
– Approximately one hour
– FREE
– Books are selected from library homepage/public catalog Book Kit list
Family & MWR Library
Library, 485-1740
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• Fall Services & Programs offered
– Mountain Biking
– Paintball Competitions
– Canoeing/ Kayaking
– Campground
– Fishing Pond
– Equipment Check out Center
– Sport Shooting Range
– Recreation Trips and Activities
– Unit and Group Special Request Trips
– Hunting program
Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182
Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation
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• November Trips
– Nov 4 – 8: Veterans Day Ski Trip – Kaprun, Austria, $365 per person
– 3 overnights, breakfast/dinner, 2 day ski pass, transportation &
beginner lessons
– Nov 13: Paris One Day Trip – Paris, France, $59 per person
– Nov 20: Cologne & Chocolate Museum, $45 per person
– Nov 24 – 28: Thanksgiving Ski Trip – Kaprun, Austria, $445 per person
– 4 overnights, breakfast/dinner, 3 day ski pass, transportation &
beginner lessons
Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182
Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation
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• November Trips Continued
– 25-28 Nov: Malta Diving Trip, $550 Double occupancy in B&B
– Ferry/taxi transfers, Flight with Air Malta from FRA. included
– No extra charge for dive gear under 35kg
– 27 Nov: Rothenburg Christmas Market trip, $47 per person
– 28 Nov: Historical Steam Train Ride & Medieval Christmas Market, $35
per person
– Bus transport to Ottweiler & return, roundtrip train tickets, entrance fee
to market included
Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182
Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation
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Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Buffed Not Stuffed
– Thanksgiving weight maintenance program
– Nov 8 – 26
– Special health & fitness incentives available for participants who attend
ongoing fitness classes
– Learn tips to cut the calories in your favorite holiday recipes
– Register & receive your Buffed Not Stuffed packet to track your
progress & calorie count
– Participants who complete the program are eligible to win FREE
personal training sessions
– Adults, 18+
– FREE
– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671/7176
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Race Day Preparation Clinic
– Nov 16 & 18, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
– Learn running techniques to help you reach your best, injury-free
performance for the Turkey Trot Run, Nov 24
– Adults, 18+
– FREE
– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office
Physical Fitness Center Sports Office, 485-6671
Family & MWR
Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run
– Nov 24
– 9 a.m. start time
– Run will commence at the Hall of Champions PFC
– Preregister at Mountaineer PFC 9-23 Nov 9 – 23
– Race day on site registration begins at 7:15 – 8:45 a.m.
– Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers, fastest times & Company with
most participation
– Registration is FREE
Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569
Turkey Bowl
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• Nov 20
• Open to all ages divided into 3 different age groups
– Ages 12 & under begin at 1 p.m. with 8 – Pin, No – Tap
– Ages 13 – 17 begin at 3 p.m. with 9 – Pin, No – Tap
– Ages 18 & older begin at 5 p.m.
• Top three scores in each age group will receive a Butter Ball
Turkey
• $12 each age group
Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569
Ham Bowl
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Dec 18
• Open to all ages divided into 3 different age groups
– Ages 12 & under begin at 1 p.m. with 8 – Pin, No – Tap
– Ages 13 – 17 begin at 3 p.m. with 9 – Pin, No – Tap
– Ages 18 & older begin at 5 p.m.
• Top three scores in each age group will receive a Bone – ln
Ham
• $12 each age group
Rolling Hills Golf Course, 485-7299
Rolling Hills Golf Course
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• November tournaments
– Sun, Nov 7, 9 a.m., Martingans (Goose) German open tourney,
Stableford play
– Sat, Nov 13, 9 a.m., Turkey shoot, stroke play (last tourney for the year)
• Unit Golf Tournaments
– Dates are still available to have your unit golf outing
• Year end sale
– Shop early for best selections on our year end specials on golf gear &
clothing
Business Operations, 485-6970
Family & MWR
Rheinlander Community ClubBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Turkeys to go
– Order on or before Nov 22
– Pickup on or before Nov 25
– Place orders from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
– Now through Nov 23
– Serves 8 people
– Cost is $70. Less than $10 per person
Special Events, 485-6115
Special Events
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• 2010 Baumholder Military Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
– Thurs, Dec 2, 5 p.m.
– Carols, arts & crafts activities for children, complementary portraits with
Santa, & the visit from Santa
– FREE Admission
– Open to all U.S. ID Card Holders, their authorized guests, as well as
invited host nation guests
– Rheinlander Community Club, BLDG 8085, Smith Barracks
B.O.S.S, 485- 8251
Baumholder B.O.S.S
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• B.O.S.S meets every 1st & 3rd Tue of the month
– Time: 3:30 p.m.
– Warrior Zone, BLDG 8667, Smith Barracks, next to the Java Café
• Nov meetings: Tue, Nov 2 & Nov 16
• Open to all single Soldiers from any branch of Service
• FREE
B.O.S.S, 485- 8251
Baumholder B.O.S.S
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Community Service Opportunities
• Baumholder Military Community Tree Lighting Ceremony
– Thurs, Dec 2
– Need two B.O.S.S Soldiers to play role of Santa
– One Soldier from 5 – 6 p.m.
– One Soldier from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
– Need 10 B.O.S.S Soldiers to assist with the event
– 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events1 of 5
• Oct 30: Antik Market at Idar-Oberstein, Platz Auf der Idar
• Oct 31: Halloween Disco at Oberkirchen, Festhalle
• Oct 31: Halloween children party, St. Wendel, Saalbau, 5 p.m.
• Oct 31: Shops open at Idar-Oberstein
• Nov 6: Rock night at Ruschberg, Bürgerhaus, 8 p.m.
Entrance Fee!!
• Nov 6: Flea Market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Nov 6 – 7: Martinimarket at Herrstein
• Nov 8: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events2 of 5
• Nov 9: Benefiz Concert Big Band German Bundeswehr
at Birkenfeld, Großsporthalle Am Berg, 8 p.m.
Entrance Fee!!
• Nov 10: Horses Market at Quirnbach
• Nov 11: Opening of the Fasching Season & presentation
of the new Fasching Royalties of Baumholder
Jugendzentrum, 6:11 p.m.
• Nov 14: Flea Market at Metz, France, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Nov 20 – 21: Hobby Artist exhibition at Hoppstädten
• Nov 20: Antik Market at Idar, Schleiferplatz
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Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events3 of 5
• Nov 27 & 28: Christmas Musical for Children, Idar-
Oberstein, Stadttheater, Entrance Fee!!
• Nov 27 – 28: IVV Volksmarch at Winterbach/Saar
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events4 of 5
St. Martin Parades:
• Nov 5: Frauenberg 6 p.m., Fohren-Linden 5:30 p.m.
• Nov 10: Mettweiler 6 p.m., Rohrbach 6:30 p.m.,
Berglangenbach 6 p.m., Hahnweiler 5:30 p.m.
Baumholder 5:30 p.m., Hoppstädten-Weiersbach
• Nov 11: Leitzweiler 6:30 p.m., Berschweiler 5:30 p.m.,
Rückweiler 5 p.m., Birkenfeld, Dienstweiler,
Niederhambach, Sonnenberg, Schauren, Brücken,
Freisen, Oberkirchen
• Nov 13: Eckersweiler
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Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600
Host Nation Events5 of 5
Christmas Markets:
• Nov 27: Berglangenbach, Reichenbach, Niederkirchen/Saar
• Nov 27 – 28: Romantic Christmas Market at Idar-Oberstein Castle;
Medieval Christmas Market Lichtenberg Castle
Andreas Market at Kirn, Freisen
• Nov 28: Siesbach, Buhlenberg
* More Christmas markets can be found at:
http://www.christmas-markets-germany.de/
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PAIO, 485-7205
ICE Results thru 30 Sep 2010Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• 308 total Army sites worldwide
• USAG Baumholder – 18th highest ICE card volume in Army, 13,941
cards (10% increase over FY09 total of 12,618 cards)
• USAG Baumholder – tied for 7th in Army, 96% satisfaction
• Best Garrison ICE results in Europe
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Chapel Community News
Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570
• Youth
– Jr. High Meet at Chapel Annex Tue 4 – 6 p.m.
– High School at Chapel Annex Tue 6 – 8 p.m.
• Benevolence Ministry
– RSO Food Pantry
– Donations are being collected at both Chapels
– For a list of items, please call the number listed below
• PWOC
– Tue, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
– Child watch provided
– Nov 16, Thanksgiving Potluck
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Chapel Community News
Baumholder Worship Services
Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570
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• Combined Protestant Thanksgiving Service
– Chapel 1, Wed, Nov 24, 10 a.m.
• Gospel
– Sun, Nov 21, Back to Church, with food fellowship
• Catholic Mass
– Chapel 2, Mon, Nov 1, All Saint’s Mass, 12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
– Chapel 2, Wed, Nov 24, Thanksgiving Service, 10 a.m.
PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900
Events at PXtra
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Thanksgiving Coloring Contest at PXtra
– Starting on Nov 1
– Winner announced on Nov 20
• Thanksgiving Trivia
– Nov 14 & Nov 24
– Randomly all day
– Cool prizes
• Super Six at Main Store and PXtra
– Nov 6, 12 – 3 p.m. or until complete
– Special Super Six Savings
– Guitar Hero AC/DC/ Van Halen Contest at the Baumholder Pxtra
PX Baumholder, 06783- 999900
Events at PXtra
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• Bose Presentation at PXTRA
– Nov 11 – Nov 13
– $55,000 worth of exciting BOSE Merchandise
– BOSE Sales Representative available
– Special Offers available
• Open on Nov 25, Thanksgiving Day
– 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Green Friday & Saturday Sale
– Fri, Nov 26 & Sat Nov 27, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
– Huge sales & Special Offers
PX Baumholder, 06783- 999900
Halloween Event at Main Store
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• Sat, Oct 30, 4 p.m.
• Costume Contest
• Trick or Treat candy
• Chance to win a $25.00 Gift Card to each age category:
– Toddlers Age 0 - 4
– Children Age 5 - 10
– Teenagers Age 11 - 16
Term II – Register now!
• CJSA 1313 Court Systems and Practices
– Sat & Sun, Oct 30 – Nov 14, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• CDEC 1354 Childhood Growth & Development
– Tue & Thurs, Oct 26 – Dec 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Employment: Automotive Instructors– Associates degree or higher and a minimum of 5 years’ work experience
in the maintenance field or
– Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years work experience in the
maintenance field
CTC, 485-6664
Central Texas College
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UMUC, 485-6178
University of Maryland University College
Fall Session 2: Nov 1 – Dec 18
Register Now!
• IFSM 201 – Introduction to Computer-Based Systems Mon, Hybrid :6:15 – 9:15 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57796
• HIST 157 – History of the United Sates Since 1865 Wed, Hybrid 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57795
• GERM 111 – Elementary German I
Tue & Thurs, 6:15 – 9 p.m. GoArmyEd # 57792
• LIBS 150 – Information Literacy and Research MethodsFace-to-face runs Nov 20th 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
On – line portion Nov 20 – Dec 4 GoArmyEd # 57798
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Baumholder Ironworks Education Center, BLDG 8332
Operating Hours:
• Counseling: Mon – Fri 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuition Assistance, Academic, Accreditation, GI Bill, Financial Aid
Online & Distance Education program counseling
Counselor is available for Unit & FRG briefings
• Computer Lab: Mon – Thurs 8 a.m. – 9:30 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Limited printing available for education & leader development only
• Testing: Mon & Fri, 8 – Noon, Tue – Thurs, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. APT, DANTES, CLEP, DSST, SAT, ACT, GED & proctored college exams
Closed 1200-1300 for lunch
• The Education Center is closed on U.S. Holidays
Education Center, 485-7557
Education Center Hours
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Education Center, 485-7557
FAST CLASS - GT Improvement
Team Baumholder - Home of Champions
• FAST Class 1: Nov 1 – Nov 23
• FAST Class 2: Nov 29 – Dec 17
• Mon through Fri 1 – 5 p.m.
• No Class meetings on U.S. & USAREUR Training Holidays
• Enroll at the Education Center, BLDG 8332 (Ironworks)
• Commander approval required
• TABE pre-test is required to enroll
• Legal Assistance Trends
– German copyright infringement actions for online file sharing. Use
these websites at your own risk!
– Italian traffic tickets for entering no-vehicle zones will follow you back
to Germany!
• Legal Center Information, Hours and Services Available at
http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/legal2.asp
• The Legal Center will be closed Nov 11th & 25th for Federal
holidays
Legal Center, 485-6506
Baumholder Legal Center
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Baumholder Finance
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• New Customer Service Hours
– Daily, 8:30 a.m.- Noon & 1- 4 p.m.
– Current Walk-in Policy is still in effect: Any Soldier SSG & below must
have a PAC Slip unless In or Out Processing
• Briefings
– PCS Out Processing, M – F, 10 a.m.
– ETS / Retirement, M – F, 11 a.m.
– In Processing / Deferred Family travel, Daily, 2:30 p.m.
– BLDG 8670, Room 16
Finance CST, 485-6955
• Clinic Operating Hours:
– Mon, Tue & Fri: 9 a.m. – Noon / 1 – 3:30 p.m.
– Wed, 11a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 3:30 – 6 p.m.
• Days of Closure:
– Thurs for training
– USAREUR Training & Federal Holidays, Nov 11
– Inventory, Oct 29 & Nov 30
Baumholder Veterinary Services
Vet Clinic, 485-6636
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"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
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Upcoming Community Events
• Nov 5, 1 – 4:30 p.m.: Retiree Health Day at the BHC
– Guests visiting to promote good health for the retiree population
• Nov 20, 9 a.m. – Noon & 1 – 4 p.m.: Pre-Deployment Fair at the
Rheinlander
– Preparing Soldiers and their families for separation
"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
Baumholder Health Clinic
Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today
• TRICARE News
– New TRICARE Overseas Contract as of Sep 1 managed by International
SOS
– TRICARE Prime patients require prior authorization for non emergency
Civilian Medical Health Care
– If authorization can not be obtained before the treatment, contact
International SOS within 24 hours after care received
– Toll free phone number for Germany: 0800 181 8505, available 24/7
– Further information & a list of all toll free phone numbers available on
www.tricare-overseas.com , or call 485 – 6205 for additional information
"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
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Baumholder Health Clinic
• Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey
– Randomly sent to patients to give feedback on their clinic visits
– Tracked by USAMEDCOM
– Each positive survey returned can earn the Clinic extra dollars towards
improving your health care facility & expansion of services
"Quality through Competence, Confidence, and Commitment"
Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080
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• Upcoming Clinic Closures/Limited Staffing
– Oct 28 (Limited Clinic Staffing due to SRP of deployers)
– Nov 1 – 4 (Limited Clinic Staffing due to Medical Conference)
– Nov 11 (Veterans Day)
– Nov 25 (Thanksgiving)
– Nov 26 (Training Holiday)
– Behavioral Medicine services will be provided by appointment
Baumholder Dental Clinic, 485-2210
Baumholder Dental Clinic
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• Upcoming Clinic Closures/Limited Staffing
– Nov 11 (Veterans Day)
– Nov 22
– Nov 25 (Thanksgiving)
DPTMS, 485-6599
• Process starts at 3:45 a.m.
– Baumholder Information Channel (BIC) “crawler”
– AFN Radio (Baumholder: AM 1107; FM 106.1 /
Kaiserslautern: AM 1107; FM 100.2)
– Garrison web site, click on “Current Road Conditions” link upper right
of site; go to USAREUR web site, click on “Road Conditions”
link on lower left side
– Contact your unit Staff Duty
– Contact the Installation Duty Office at 485-6150 or 485-8050
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Inclement Weather Updates
Baumholder Community
Spouses Club
• Underground Diners Club
– Meets first Sat of every month
– Nov 6, Hacienda Mexican restaurant trip in Kaiserslautern
– Open to everyone
• Bright Eyes Program
– $50 rebate for eyeglasses
– Eligibility determined by income & number of dependants, not rank
– Contact Pamela Johnson, 485-6968
BCSC President, 06738-1851018
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Baumholder Community
Spouses Club
• Angel Tree – Applications will be sent through FRSAs this week
– Benefits Families of lower income or with multiple dependents
• Pretty in Paris– Nov 13
– Bus leaves at 2 a.m. from Hall of Champions
– $40 members/$59 Non-members
• BCSC Luncheon – Nov 17
– 11 a.m., Rheinlander Community Club
• Walk/Run Club
– Meets every Tue & Thurs at Minick Field, 8:30 a.m.
– Stroller friendly
BCSC President, 06738-1851018
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Community Blood Drive
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
• Thurs, Nov 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Hall of Champions
– Volunteers still needed to help with set up & tear down
• Make it easy & schedule an appointment
– Contact ARC for eligibility guidelines regarding deployment, time in
Europe, tattoos, etc
– Walk- ins welcome
• Conducted by the Armed Services Blood Program
– Donor incentives & snacks provided
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Volunteer Position Openings
Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760
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• Health Clinic
― Lab
― Radiology
― Pharmacy
― Tricare
• Red Cross Station
― Special Events
― Volunteer Record Management Assistant
― Blood Drive Workers
― Holiday Mail Coordinator
― Dental Assistant Program Coordinator
United Service Organizations
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• Rocketlife
– FREE photo book order
• Trevor Romain Kits
– Bear, DVD, journal & book
• Sesame Street DVD
– Talk, Listen, Connect
• Mobile Canteen Events
• Tentative: Operation Give a Hug- 2011
– Plush teddy bear
USO Kaiserslautern Office, 493-4403
Deadline for CIB slides November 17, 2010
• All slides must be submitted no later than Nov 17 to be included in the Community Information Briefing
• Please send information to Johanna Lynn Kelly atJohanna.L.Kelly@eur.army.mil
• Thank you in advance and for your attendance today
• The next CIB will be Dec 1, 2010
Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188
QUESTIONS?
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