July 2010 Baumholder Community Information Briefing

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Baumholder Community Information Brief (CIB) July 28, 2010

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News and information about the Baumholder military community.

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Baumholder

Community Information Brief (CIB)

July 28, 2010

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Agenda

• Volunteers of the Month

• DFMWR

Army Community Service

CYSS

Business Operations Division

Community Recreation

• Public Affairs Office

• Plans, Analysis & Integration Office

• Community Chaplain

• AAFES

• Directorate of Human Resources

• Baumholder Legal Center

• Veterinary Clinic

• Health Clinic

• Private Organizations Baumholder Community Spouses Club

(BCSC)

Red Cross

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• Mrs. Danica Darden 3-4 IN

• Mrs. Nancy Sisson 2-18 IN

• Mrs. Jamie Miller 4-70 AR

• Mrs. Jannice Sanders 1-84 FA

• Mrs. Beth Belch 40 EN

• Mrs. Brenda Buchman 24th BSB

170th IBCT FRSA , 485-7641

Volunteer of the Month170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

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• Mrs. Corina Christensen 2-18 IN

Volunteer of the 2nd Quarter170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

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170th IBCT FRSA , 485-7641

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BMC Volunteers of the Month(July 2010)

Volunteer Corps, 485-8188

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• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category

Stephen Anderson

Brian Bridge

• Private Organization

Gundi Love- Red Cross

Tess Schwantes-BCSC

Deborah Renfroe-Fishburn-BCSC

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• AFTB Level 1

– Tue – Wed, August 10 – 11, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

• Discover Rudesheim

– Fri, August 13, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Meet at ACS

• Buying & Selling a Car

– Wed, August 18, 5 – 7 p.m., ACS

• Successful Potty Training

– Tue, August 24, 2 – 4 p.m.

• Love Languages

– Mon, August 30, 5 – 6:30 p.m., ACS

ACS Highlights

Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188

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• Tae Kwon Do

• Gymnastics and Tumbling

• Keyboard, Piano, Guitar

• Spanish Languages Classes

• Kinder Music

• Basketball Fundamentals

• Soccer Academy

Parent Central Services, 485-6969

SKIESUnlimited

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• Jump Rope Camp

– Aug 2 – 5, Ages 7 – 15, cost $30

• Tackle Football Camp

– Aug 2 – 5, Ages 12 – 14, cost $30

• Fishing Camp

– Aug 9 – 11, Ages 8 – 15, cost 35 Euros (due at location)

• Preschool Sports Development

– Aug 2 – 6, Ages 3 – 5, cost $25

• Preschool Golf

– Aug 2 – 6, Ages 4 – 7, cost $25

CYSS Youth Sports & Fitness, 485-8249

Youth Sports & Fitness

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• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• Fri, Aug 6 & Sep 10

• 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., Smith CDC, BLDG 8099

• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent Central

Services, BLDG 8743

• Cost: $16 non-deployed or $8 if deployed

– May use deployment respite hours

• CYSS registration required

Parents Night Out

Parent Central Services, 485-7003

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Saturday Child Care

• Ages 6 wks – 12 yrs

• Sat, Aug 14 & Sep 25

• 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Smith CDC, BLDG 8099

• Reserve/pay two weeks in advance at CYSS Parent Central

Services, BLDG 8743

• Cost: $32 non-deployed or $16 if deployed

– May use deployment respite hours.

• CYSS registration required

Parent Central Services, 485-7003

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Kinder Camp

Wetzel CDC, 485-7133

• Weekly field trips, cultural activities, bowling, swimming,

nature hikes, bike rides, sports included

• Now – Aug 27

• Camp hours : 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Price based on income

• Enroll weekly, children must have completed kindergarten

• Enroll at Parent Central Services, BLDG 8743, 485-7003

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School Age Summer Camp

School Age Center, 485-7475

Trips to aquariums, castles, zoos, and theme parks!

• Now – Aug 27

• Camp hours: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Price based on income

• Enroll weekly, children must have completed first grade

• Enroll at Parent Central Services, BLDG 8743, 485-7003

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• Trip to Tropical Island in Berlin– Aug 2 – 4

– Departure: Aug 2, 12 a.m.

– Return: Aug 4, 9 p.m.

– $200 plus Euro spending money

– Cost covers two overnight at Tropical Island, swimming, day trip to

Berlin Zoo, checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall

– Last day to register: July 23

• Cooking Camp at Teen Center– Aug 9 – 13

– 1 – 5 p.m.

– Free

CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810

Middle School Teen (1 of 4)

Grades 7-12

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• Trip to Holiday Park in Hassloch– Aug 14

– 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.,

– $35 plus Euro spending money

– Last day to register is Aug 9

• Family Kickball Game & BBQ at Teen Center– Aug 21

– 4 – 7 p.m.

– Free

• Transition Week for new seventh graders– Aug 23 – 27

CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810

Middle School Teen (2 of 4)

Grades 7-12

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• Photography Scavenger Hunt to Rothenburg/Tauber– Aug 23

– 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

– $20 plus Euro spending money

– Last day to register: Aug 16

• Nature Arts at the Arts and Crafts Center– Aug 24

– 12:30 – 3 p.m.

– Cost: $10

• Water Sports Day at Teen Center– Aug 25

– 1 – 3 p.m.

– Free

CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810

Middle School Teen (3 of 4)

Grades 7-12

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• Swimming at Ramstein Pool followed by dinner at the mall– Aug 26

– 12 – 7 p.m.

– $7 plus extra $ for dinner

– Last day to register is Aug 19

• BBQ at the Teen Center to welcome new seventh graders– Aug 27

– 2 – 5 p.m.

– Includes a Talent Show by the teens

– Free

• Summer Hours for the Teen Center – Until Aug 28

– Mon– Sat, 12 – 8 p.m.

CYSS Middle School Teen, 485-6810

Middle School Teen (4 of 4)

Grades 7-12

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Hired Program, 485-6810

“Hired!” Youth Employment

Hired! A Teen Workforce Prep & Apprenticeship Program

‒ Career exploration program for teens ages 15 – 18

‒ Dates and times vary depending on placement

‒ Information available at the Teen Center, BLDG 8875, Wetzel

‒ 12-week terms, offered four times per year

‒ Students may earn cash award and a certificate from Kansas State

University upon completion of the term

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School Liaison Office

School Liaison Officer, 485-6968

• Free or Reduced price lunches to eligible families based on

size & income. Applications must be resubmitted every year

• To apply, pick up an application from your child’s school or the

Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) Admin office BLDG 8743,

2nd floor, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Please bring current Leave & Earning Statement (LES) or

pay stub

• Applications for School Year 2010 – 2011 will be accepted at

CYSS starting on Aug 2

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School Liaison Office

2010 – 2011 School Registration (Sure Start through grade 12)

• Parents need to register/re-register their children to continue

enrollment for School Year 2010 – 2011 at Wetzel Elementary,

Smith Elementary, and Baumholder Middle/High School

• Registration hours are Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Available throughout the summer

School Liaison Officer, 485-6968

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School Liaison Office

First day School

•Grades 1 – 12 –Aug 30

•Kindergarten – Sept 7

• Sure Start–Sept 16

School Liaison Officer, 485-6968

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• Arts & Crafts Open House & Handcraft Market

– Sat , Aug 28

– 12 – 4 p.m.

– Watch demonstrations

– Try a variety of new crafts including decoupage, nature crafts,

beading/jewelry making and polymer clay

– Sell your handmade crafts

– Table rental: $10.

– Call now to reserve your table, space is limited

Arts & Crafts, 485-6687

Arts and Crafts

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• Sewing Classes coming Soon

– Beginner: Learn to operate your sewing machine and make a basic

sewing project

– Intermediate: Learn to read a pattern and complete a more complicated

project

• Try one of our Project Workshops

– Inexpensive curtains

– Teddy Bears from scratch

• Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter. Just email

[email protected].

Arts & Crafts, 485-6687

Arts and Crafts

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Summer Musical “Lucky Stiff”

• Loads of fun and laughter for the whole family

• Performance dates: Aug 15,16,19,20,21,26,27,28

• Tickets: $8

• Reservations can be made in advance at the Arts &

Crafts Center, 485-6687

• Tickets are also available at the door

• Box office opens at 6:45 p.m.

Show begins promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Hill Top Theatre, 485-7244

Hill Top Theater

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Tournament

• Aug 4 – 8

• Soldier Field, 6 – 8 p.m.

• Units assigned to USAG Baumholder

• Adults, 18+

• Free

• Sign up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office

• Top Team will advance to the IMCOM Europe Region

Championships Aug 12 – 15

Sports Office, 485-7176

Unit Level Softball

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Tournament

• July 31 – Aug 1

• Adults, 18+

• Eight-men/Eight-women teams

• Cost: $150 per entry

• Soldier Field

• Sign up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office, Mon – Fri,

8 – 5 p.m.

Community Level Invitational Softball

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Sports Office, 485-7176

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• Participation letter of intent must be submitted to the Sports

Office by Aug 23

• Season starts: Sept 13

• Soldier Field, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

• Adults, 18+

• Encourages physical, emotional and social wellness pillars

of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program

• For more information, contact the Hall of Champions Sports

Office Mon – Fri, 8 – 5 p.m.

Sports Office, 485-7176

Intramural Flag Football

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• Hall of Champions Gym Orientations

• Ongoing

• Free

• Sign up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office.

• Introduction to the gym including instruction on proper usage of cardio

and weight equipment.

• New PT Fitness Classes Available for Soldiers

• Ongoing

• Free

• Classes are available before, during or after PT hours. Contact the Hall

of Champions Sports Office to schedule.

• Warrior Yoga, Samurai Mind Training, Speed & Agility Training, TRX,

Sport Conditioning, Conditioning for MMA, or make your request.

Sports Office, 485-7176

Physical Fitness

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Outdoor Recreation 485-7182

Outdoor Recreation

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• Scuba certification

– $375 on Aug 7 – 8 & 14 – 15

– Over two weekends with five open water dives

• Cannondale Bikes

– Rent: $20 per day

– Guided trips also available

• Camping: Open year round

– 40 RV sites available at $10 each per day

– Three group sites available for $35 each per day

• Hunting course

– $150 starting Sept 13

– Eight-week course held two days per week and on weekends

– Need a minimum of 10 students to make the course a go

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Outdoor Recreation 485-7182

Outdoor Recreation

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• Scuba Open Water Course at Kronau: Aug 7 – 8 & 14 – 15, $375

• Neuschwanstein Castle & Oberammergau: Aug 7 & 28, $32/20

• Sauer River, Luxemburg: Aug 8, $33

– One – day canoeing trip

• White water rafting, Interlaken, Switzerland: Aug 12 – 15, $382

• Mountain biking, Pfaelzerwanl, Pirmasens: Aug 21, $35

• Paris City Trip: Aug 21, $40

• Sauer River, Luxemburg: Aug 29, $33

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Warrior Zone, 485-6115

Warrior Zone

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• Come check out the newly opened Warrior Zone

• Open from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Mon – Fri

• Area dedicated as a Single Soldier – only space

• Offers: X-box, Wii gaming, automatic massage chairs, internet

access, movie viewing and air hockey

• Located next to the Java Café in BLDG 8667

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This month’s specials–Peppermint latte

–Strawberry dark chocolate frozen drink

–Cost: $4.25

•Now offers Red Bull Products in the new Red Bull fridge

•Check out the free periodicals and literature on the book

rack, while enjoying the monthly specials

•Summer Kids stamp card promotion–Get a stamp card for kids drinks

–After ten stamps, kids get a free movie on DVD.

Java Cafe

Java Café, 485-6439

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• Budweiser Summer Sizzle at the Rheinlander

– Fri, Aug 13, 6 p.m.

– Music, food & fun

– Band plays from 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

– Siggi’s signature Bar-B-Q ribs, chicken & burgers

Rheinlander

Rheinlander, 485-6533

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• July 31 – August 1: Pushcart race at Hoppstädten

• July 31 – August 1: Sport and Play fest Baumholder, city lake

• August 2: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• August 7 – 8: Gem Cutter & Goldsmith market, Oberstein,

Pedestrian Zone

• August 7: Caribbean Night at Idar, Brasserie at Schleiferplatz

• August 7: Flea Market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m – 4 p.m.

• August 7 – 8: 10th Medieval Market at Freisen, Naturwildpark

Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

Host Nation Events1 of 5

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• August 8: Mountainbike Marathon World Championships,

St. Wendel

• August 13 – 16: Kirn City Fair, Festground “Auf Kyrau”

• August 14 – 15: 2nd Medieval Market at Matzenbach

• August 15: Hammelfest at Ulmet

• August 20 – 22: Old City Fest at downtown Baumholder,

ADAC Car Rally World Championship Trier.

August 21, Rally takes place at Baumholder’s

Military Training Area

Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

Host Nation Events2 of 5

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• August 27 – 29: 10th International Competition of Street Magicians

St. Wendel, Pedestrian Zone

www.strassenzauberei.de

• August 28: Flea Market at Metz, France, 7 – 12 a.m.

• September 3 – 7: Prämienmarkt at Birkenfeld

• September 3 – 7: Kusel Fall Fair

• September 4 – 5: City Fest at Bad Sobernheim

• September 4: Flea Market at Homburg/Saar, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

Host Nation Events3 of 5

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• September 6: Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• September 11: Flea Market at Metz, France, 7 – 12 a.m.

• September 11: Moonlight Shopping at St. Wendel

• September 12: Farmers’ Market at Berglangenbach

• September 17 – 19: 20th International Jazz Days at St. Wendel

Saalbau, entrance fee

• September 18 – 20: Baumholder City Fair; market on Mon, Sep 20,

at Kennedyallee

Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

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• September 19: Farmer’s Market at Rötsweiler-Nockenthal

• September 19: Fall Market at Freisen, Naturwildpark

• September 26: Mountainbike-Tour at Heimbach, Sportplatz

Baumholder Public Affairs Office, 485-1600

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Chapel Community News

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Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570

• Protestant Men Of Chapel (PMOC)

– Aug 12

– Tour of WII sights in Belgium lead by Steve Ruhnke

• Youth

– Youth Service Project in Poland Aug 5 – 12

– Combined Youth Groups through Aug 19 from 5 – 7 p.m.at the

Chapel Annex

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• Chapel Child Watch Workers Needed

– This is a contract PAID position

– If you or someone you know would like to join those ranks, please stop by

our office for an application!

• Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed

– Vacation Bible School is near and we are looking for volunteers

– If you are interested please call for more information.

– VBS will be held Aug 16 – 20 .

Chapel Community News

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Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570

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PX Baumholder 06783 - 999900

AAFES Events

• Meet the Manager– Share your thoughts and concerns and learn more about

your AAFES

– Aug 24

– 12 – 1:30 p.m.

– Main Exchange

• Military Star Promotion: Back to School Promotion– July 30 – Aug 26

– Three month, zero interest, no minimum purchase

• Wine Tasting – Taste some of the best Regional Wines

– Aug 13,

– 4 – 6 p.m.

– Main Exchange

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AAFES

• New Warehouse– Effective immediately: Large merchandise pick-up, at

BLDG 8320 on Smith Barracks

– Operating hours: Tues – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

– For assistance, please call: 485-6275

PX Baumholder 06783 - 999900

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Term I: Aug 16 – Oct 20 – Register now!

• CDEC 2307 Math and Science for Early Childhood– Aug 17 – Oct 7, Tues & Thurs ,7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

–Instructor: Bonnie Phelps

• CDEC 1172 Mentoring for Early Childhood Educators– Aug 16 – Sept 1, Mon & Wed, 6 – 9 p.m.

–Instructor: Liz Lampe

• CJSA 1312 Crime in America –Aug 30- Oct 20, Tues & Thurs, 6 – 9 p.m.

–Instructor: Leonard Jones

Central Texas College, 485-6664

Central Texas College

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UMUC, 485-6178

University of Maryland

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Fall Session 1: Aug 23 – Oct 17– Register now!

• BIOL 101 - Concepts of Biology

–Mon & Wed, 5 – 7:45 p.m.

• BIOL 102- Laboratory in Biology

–Mon & Wed, 8 – 10 p.m.

• GERM 111- Elementary German I

–Mon & Wed, 6:15 – 9 p.m.

• MATH 103 – College Mathematics

–Tues & Thurs, 6:15 – 9 p.m.

• LIBS 150- Information Literacy and Research Methods

–Sat, Aug 28 & Sept 11, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

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August & September 2010

• Operating Hours for Ironworks Education Center, BLDG 8332

–Counseling: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Noon – 1 p.m.)

–Computer Lab: Mon – Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed Noon – 1 p.m.)

–Testing: Tues – Thurs, 8 a.m. – Noon.

• Army Personnel Testing (APT) and limited Distance Education Testing

only. No DANTES Testing. CLEP/DSST referred to Ramstein National

Testing Center - www.europe.ctcd.edu/programs/

Note: The Education Center is closed on U.S. Holidays and USAREUR Training

Holidays.

Education Center, 485-7557

Education Center Hours

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• Baumholder Central Processing Facility and all of the associated

services have moved to BLDG 8670–In/Out processing

–In-processing Training Classroom

–266th Finance Customer Service Team

• Hours of operation remain the same

• New arrivals will continue to arrive at the Lagerhof Inn

• ID Cards, Passports and IACS Registration continue to operate

from this location as well

Central Processing, 485-8545

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• New Legal Assistance Initiative

– Legal Assistance Website now has a phone contract cancellation form

to prevent misunderstandings between Soldiers and phone companies

• Available to give pre-deployment legal briefs

– Information about POAs, wills, tax-filing and more

• Legal Center hours and services available at

http://www.baumholder.army.mil/sites/local/legal2.asp

;Legal,485-6506

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• Clinic Operating Hours:

– Mon, Tues & Fri 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

– Wed 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. / 3:30 – 6 p.m.

• Days of Closure:

– Thurs for training

– Aug 13 – 16, USAREUR Training Holidays

– Last work day of the month for Inventory (August 31)

• Visits are by Appointment Only.

– $2.00 USER FEE CHARGED AT EVERY EXAM / PURCHASE

– EXAM FEE -$10 Tech exam or $25 doctor exam

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Baumholder Veterinary Services, 485-6636

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• PCS to the United States: Must have Orders!–Current rabies vaccination for all dogs and cats

12 months for a one-year vaccine36 months for a three-year vaccine30 days before the date of travel

• Veterinary Health Certificate is required within 10 days of your pet’s travel

–Acclimation Certificate should accompany the health certificate–Microchips are recommended, but not required

– Airlines will have specific requirements for flying with your petDirect flights when possible

Overnight flights recommended in summer due to heat embargoes

• Exotic pets require special permission for exportation: –Germany: Bundesamt fur Naturschutz: 02288 4910 www.bfn.de–U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: 703-358-2095 www.fws.gov

• Pet flying solo? Contact VTF for information about pet carriers

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Baumholder Veterinary Services, 485-6636

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• PCS to Countries outside the United States: Must have orders‒Must have orders‒ Rabies-free countries with special requirements:

Hawaii, Japan, the United Kingdom Allow six months – one year to prepare for shipping your pet to a rabies-free country For PCS to another country, call the Baumholder VTF or visit “My Pets” under AKO for specific requirements

• Privatized Housing Policy Prohibiting Certain Animals in Government Housing

‒ All Soldiers preparing to PCS with pets need to be aware of this policy‒ Dog breeds affected:

Pit Bulls, Rottweiler's, Doberman Pinschers, Chows & Wolf Hybrids Certain exotic animal species For a copy of the VETCOM memorandum referring to this policy, please contact the Baumholder VTF

• For a copy of the VETCOM memorandum referring to this policy, please contact the Baumholder VTF

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• In-processing your animals

– If you have pets, you must register them with the Baumholder

Veterinary Treatment Facility, BLDG 8758, located behind (down the hill)

from the Health Clinic and In/Out–Processing buildings

– If we are not available, please leave us a message and we will get back

to you as soon as possible

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Baumholder Veterinary Services, 485-6636

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Upcoming Clinical Outreach Programs

• Aug 23 at 11:30 a.m.: Tobacco Cessation Program Orientation

– Held in BLDG 8742, conference room 117

– Tobacco Cessation Program is a series of classes over an eight-week

time frame which provides education and group support in maintaining

a tobacco free lifestyle

• Aug 27 at 1 p.m.: “Ask the Specialist” - Immunizations

– Held at Baumholder Army Health Clinic

– “ Ask the Specialist” is a new program offered to the community to

encourage community member to ask questions on various topics

– August subject matter experts include: Military Vaccine Regional Analyst,

Pediatrician, Immunization Nurse and Community Health Nurses who

will provide information and answer questions on the topic of

immunizations

Baumholder Health Clinic

Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080

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Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities

• Volunteers are welcomed at the Baumholder Health Clinic

– There are volunteer opportunities that are both medical and not

medically related

– All volunteers must register with the Red Cross

• POC: Mr. Richard Sloan, 485-6632

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• Utilize TRICARE On-Line (TOL) 24/7 for fast convenient service

– TOL features the ability to make select appointments at BAHC (Urgent,

Not Urgent, Follow Up, and Wellness) all from your home or any computer!

– TOL has links to online TRICARE enrollment, the TRICARE Beneficiary

Portal, and useful health information resources.

– Booking Appointments for Minors is a new feature that allows TOL adult

beneficiary users to manage online appointments for their family members.

• Primary Care follow-up appointments

– Beginning in August, immediately following your visit, your next

appointment will be booked through TOL. Please bring your TOL user

name and password with you. If you do not have one, we will assist you in

registering.

Website Access: https://www.tricareonline.com/

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• The MOVE program is designed to improve the overall health

and physical condition of Active Duty Service Members &

their Families

– Forces on exercise, weight loss, and nutrition

– One hour of Physical Therapy

– One hour of Nutrition

– One hour of Behavioral Health.

• Upcoming program dates: Aug 10 & Sept 7, 8 a.m.,

Baumholder Health Clinic’s large conference room on the

2nd Floor

• Self referrals can be made by calling the LRMC Nutritional

Department at 486-7144

• In addition, classes are offered on-line through AKO

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TRICARE Overseas

• You now can access the new website for TRICARE Overseas

at: www.tricare-overseas.com

• Beginning on Sep 1, International SOS will provide TRICARE

services when you are living or traveling overseas: – Customer service

– Enrollment

– Claims

– Medical information

– International SOS Medical Assistance

– Referrals to providers

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BCSC Membership Drive

• BCSC will be hosting our annual membership drive.

Come out & get valuable information on the club

– Aug 13

– 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

– CMR

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• Adult, Child, & Infant CPR, First Aid & proper use of AED

― Scheduled upon request for July & August

― Eight hour course can be split in two parts

― Minimum three people per class

― Cost: $40 per person

― Call and schedule a course for your FRG, organization, club or friends

• ALREADY CERTIFIED AS A CPR INSTRUCTOR? Want to add

Babysitting Instructor to your skills?

― Stop by the Red Cross office to find out how!

― No set course dates required. Take course on your own schedule.

― Current Special FREE with agreement to teach two community

courses in the next year

CPR Classes

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760

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New Volunteer Positions

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760

• Photographer

• Registered Nurse

• Medical Records

• EDIS Admin Assistant

• Optometry

• Emergency Communications

Caseworker

• Volunteer Record Management

Assistant

• Clinic Volunteer Coordinator

• Blood Drive Chairman

• Station Facebook Coordinator

• CPR, First Aid, AED Instructors

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Community Blood Drive

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760

• Thurs, July 29

• 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

• Hall of Champions

• Make it easy and schedule an appointment

‒ Contact ARC for eligibility guidelines regarding deployment, time in

Europe, tattoos, etc.

‒ Walk-ins welcome too

• Conducted by the Armed Services Blood Program

• Donor incentives and snacks provided

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Deadline for CIB slides August 11, 2010

• All slides must be submitted no later than August 11 to be included in the Community Information Briefing

• Please send information to Yaelmie Gomez [email protected]

• Thank you in advance and for your attendance today

• The next CIB will be August 25, 2010

Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188

QUESTIONS?

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