Sept. 30, 2011 Community Council

Sept. 30, 2011

Community Council – Sept. 30, 2011

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Our mission is to enable critical national security missions by providing our customers and community the facilities and infrastructure they require, the quality of life they deserve, and a safe, secure environment in which to work and live.

Fort George G. MeadeCommunity Council

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Issues from last Community Council meeting

Issue Response/Plan Status

The crosswalk near Mapes and Zimbrowski near the DINFOS shoppette needs painted and better signage.

Lines have not been painted. DPW is developing a consolidated list of areas. List will be complete and areas painted by 2012 – intention is to be complete by next the Community Council.

Open

The lines on the road near Mapes and Cooper need painted.

SEE ABOVE Open

Kimbrough needs a priority ride shuttle option for patients who want to be picked up at Kimbrough instead of the PX parking lot for convenience and safety.

It is not feasible to return the shuttle to Kimbrough due to limited parking and ongoing construction. KACC will revisit the issue after the construction is complete.

Closed

There needs to be an event like Simply Sensational for boys.

This event was sponsored and funded by Picerne. While they intend to have similar activities for boys, funding will not be available until next year.

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Issues from last Community Council meeting

Issue Response/Plan Status

There are conflicting policies (Picerne and Garrison) regarding the age children can be left unattended.

The Resident Responsibility Guide is currently being reviewed and updated. The updated version will reflect the post policy. In cases where there is conflict, state and local laws will supersede housing policies.

Open

A working group between the Commissary, Garrison and Commissary customers such as community members and FRGs needs formed to improve the way the Commissary’s case lot sale is organized. Many customers waited in line for hours during the last sale.

The committee wasn’t formed, but the Commissary did take customer suggestions and improved its process.

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Upcoming events

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• 1: Youth fishing rodeo• 1: International Championship

Wrestling event• 6: Facebook town hall• 7: Retiree Appreciation Day• 7-10: Columbus Day weekend• 15: Fire prevention open house• 20: Defense Media Activity

grand opening • 20: Right Arm Night• 27-28: Annual Army Family

Action Plan Symposium• 31: Hallelujah Festival

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Upcoming events

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• 8: Election day • 10: Veterans' Day observance • 11-14: Veterans' Day weekend • 12: Turkey Trot Run • 16: Native American Heritage

observance • 16: Veterans' job fair• 24: Thanksgiving meals (DFAC

and Club) • 24-27: Thanksgiving weekend

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Upcoming events

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• 2: Installation tree lighting• 7: Installation holiday concert• 8: Installation Army/Navy game• 10: Reindeer Run• 31: New Year’s Eve events

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Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation

• International Championship Wrestling– Oct. 1, 7 p.m. at the Fort Meade Pavilion – Open to the public– Four ticket options

• General admission: $10• Ringside: $20• Gold seating: $30• VIP seating: $45 (includes dinner and non-alcoholic

beverages) – Tickets on sale online at http://ftmeademwr.com and

the Leisure Travel Office at Camp Meade RV Park– For more information, call 301-677-3465

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• Youth fishing rodeo– Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine) at Burba Park

Cottage – Youth fish to compete for prizes in three age categories– Lake is stocked by the Department of Natural

Resources– Event is open to the public and free of charge– Bring your own fishing poles and bait – Fishing poles are available for rent at Outdoor

Recreation– Some bait will be available for purchase Oct. 1

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• Indoor flea market– Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Fort

Meade Pavilion – Fee is $20 per space and $5 for electricity.

• Pay on site the day of the event – Housing recommends this as a convenient alternative

to yard sales. The venue allows Fort Meade residents to sell unwanted items.

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• Burba Park playground update– Three playgrounds are available.– The KaBOOM! playground is the one just completed

behind the library and picnic area #1.– Parents should properly supervise children at the

playgrounds in accordance with Fort Meade policy #43 (Parental Responsibilities and Supervision of Children).

– Playgrounds are designed for specific ages.– For more information, call 301-677-7785 or

301-677-3981.

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• Commander’s Cup– Oct. 14, registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at The

Courses– 9 a.m. shotgun start– Format: “Commander’s choice”– Contest include: $10,000 hole in one, straightest drive

and closest to the pin – Register your team today or singles will be placed with

a group. For more information, call 301-677-4333 or 301-677-5329.

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• German themed dinner– Oct. 21, 5:30 to 10 p.m.– The Courses– Adults $15, kids (6-11 years old) $7.50– For reservations, call 301-677-4333.

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• Right Arm Night– Oct. 20, 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Club Meade– Features DJ music, free food, cash bar, games and

prizes– Units are encouraged to reserve tables for their

organization in advance by calling 301-677-6969.

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• 2011 Holiday Assistance Program– Briefings with unit POCs begin Oct. 4– Commissary food drive held Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 5 and

19.– All recipients to be submitted to ACS by Nov. 18. – Food to be distributed Nov. 22.– Call 301-677-5590 for more information.

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• Army Family Action Plan Community Symposium– Oct. 27-28 at Club Meade– Seeking delegates to share opinions on what services

or programs could be improved on Fort Meade– Have issues?

• Go to www.myarmyonesource.com and look for Family Programs, Army Family Action Plan Issue Management System

– Deadline for all delegate registration and issue submissions is Oct. 20.

– Call 301-677-5590 for more information.

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• I’m Alone Program– Workshops offered for children 11-18 years old – Designed to prepare children to successfully be at

home alone after school or during parental duty hours– Focuses on independence, life skills, knowing your

kitchen, emergency phone numbers and basic first aid– First session:

• Nov. 5 and 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Youth Center (Building 909)

• Parent must attend Nov. 19 from 1 to 2 p.m.– Register at Parent Central Services, 1900 Reece Rd.– For more information, call 301-677-1149/1156/1104.

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• Tutor.com (www.tutor.com/military)– Free tutoring and homework help for military families

around the clock– Kindergarten to Grade 12 students of all skill levels– Military members and spouses

• Help with college and GED– More than 20 subjects:

• Basic math, Trigonometry, Calculus, science, chemistry, social studies, English, test preparation and resume writing

– Fort Meade student: “The tutors are so nice and smart.”

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Religious Support Office

• Hallelujah Festival – A fun and safe Halloween alternative– Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fort Meade Pavilion– Kids ages 3 to 12

• Thanksgiving food baskets– ACS– Chapel Center

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Directorate of Human Resources

• Retiree Appreciation Day– Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McGill Training Center– Health screenings, information on changes in

retirement rights, benefits and privileges, and goodwill between retirees and active duty communities

– More than 30,000 mailers sent to regional Army retirees• More than 450 expected to attend

– Between 20 and 25 vendors

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Directorate of Public Works

Energy Awareness Month 2011

“Turn Words into Action; Turn Action into Results”

• Fort Meade Energy Exhibit - “Raising the bar for energy awareness”– Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McGill Training Center ballroom– Handouts, speakers, alternative energy, SSL, light

refreshments and energy souvenirs

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Energy Awareness Month 2011

“Turn Words into Action; Turn Action into Results”

• Town hall meeting– Oct. 5– Energy saving tips and exhibits

• DPW open house– Oct. 12-30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily– Light refreshments, energy presentation, SSL and energy

saving tips• Recognition will be given to the Garrison directorates or

command groups with the highest attendance.

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Outcome

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Final site condition

Current site condition

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Construction

• ASAP • INSCOM and KACC parking• CDCs

• KACC expansion• VA clinic

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Road infrastructure

• Rockenbach and Cooper intersection• Mapes and Cooper intersection• Reece Road and Ernie Pyle intersection• Rockenbach ACP

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Safety-related projects

• Road stripping• Jogging trail

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DPW Housing

• Events– Halloween decorating contest, door tags and costume

contest • Minol update• Roadway improvements• Meuse Forest walking trail closed

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Installation Safety Office

Fall and back to school campaigns

• POVs are the #1 hazard– Slow down and obey posted speed limits– Watch for school zones– Wear seat belts

• Visit the Fort Meade safety web page– http://www.ftmeade.army.mil/safety

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Directorate of Emergency Services

– Identity theft• Reporting procedure• File an electronic report at www.ftc.gov• Bring confirmation number and

documented validation of the crime to the DES

• File a report– Crime prevention

• Document• Secure

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http://www.ftc.gov/

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Commissary

• Renovation– Approximately 75% complete

• Columbus Day (Monday, October 10)– Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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USO Fort Meade

• Turkeys for Troops– Open to active duty E6 and below– Deadline to register is Nov. 7– Grocery store gift cards may be distributed in lieu of baskets.– Register online at www.usometro.org.

• Project USO Elf– Register your children to be “sponsored” by local companies– Open to active duty E6 and below– Deadline to register is Nov. 7– Register online at www.usometro.org.

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USO Fort Meade

• Health Net Celebration of Children (Dec. 3)– USO partners with Health Net to host event at Fort

Myer, Va.– Celebration includes games, crafts, prizes, food and

visit from Santa– Children will be bussed from USO Fort Meade to Fort

Myer– Event is open to children ages 4 to 11 of active duty

military– Deadline to register is Nov. 7. – Register online at www.usometro.org.

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USO Fort Meade

• Extended hours– USO will be open every Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

starting Oct. 1.

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Equal Opportunity

• National Hispanic Heritage Month– Sept. 15 to Oct. 15– Observed Sept. 22 at McGill Training Center

• Native American Heritage Month– Observance: Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m. at McGill Training

Center

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Public Affairs Office

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Public Affairs Office

• Community town hall• Update club information in Fort Meade guide• Community Council contact list• Newspaper distribution

– Call 301-677-5602

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Garrison Commander

Col. Edward Rothstein

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Education

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