baumholder community information brief jan 26

Baumholder

Community Information Brief

January 26, 2011

Photo Courtesy of David Delisio

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Building a Better Tomorrow….Today

Agenda

• February Theme

• Volunteers of the Month

• 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

• Veterinary Clinic

• Health Clinic

• Private Organizations Baumholder Community Spouses Club

(BCSC)

Red Cross

United Service Organizations (USO)

February Theme

Building a Better Tomorrow…..Today

Black History Month

African Americans and the Civil War

January Community Volunteers

of the Month

Baumholder Army Community Service, 485-8188

• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category

Aisha Peterson

• Family & MWR Community Award

Tracey Holder


February Community Volunteers

of the Month


• CYSS Sports & Fitness Program Category

Mayra Basinger

• Family & MWR Community Award

Tammy Lynn Edwards


Community Volunteer

of the Quarter



• Mrs. Stacy McNerney

170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641

Unit Volunteers of the Month


• Mrs. Danica Darden 3-4 IN

• Mrs. Natasha Sondgrass 2-18 IN

• Mrs. Katy Ruesink 4-70 AR

• Mrs. Jill Collier 1-84 FA

• Mrs. Katie Schill 40th EN

• Mrs. Rebekah Westover 24th BSB

170th IBCT FRSA, 485-7641

Unit Volunteer of the Quarter


• Mrs. Sarika King 4-70 AR

• Culture College 101

– Wed & Thurs, Feb 2 – 3, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at ACS

• Zona Latina

– Thurs, Feb 3, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876

• Unter Uns

– Wed, Feb 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876

• Culture College 301

– Thurs & Fri, Feb 17 & 18, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at ACS

• Federal Resume Building

– Every Wed, 3 – 5 p.m., at ACS

• Home on the Rock – A Spouses Welcome

– Mon, Feb 28, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m., at Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876

ACS Highlights



• Newborn Network

– Fri, Feb 4,18 & 25, 9 – 10 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Spectrum Families

– Thurs, Feb 10, 12 – 1 p.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Moms of Multiples (MOMS)

– Tue, Feb 1 & 15, 10 – 11:30 a.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

• Say it Right!

Thurs, Feb 10, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., at ACS

• 1, 2, 3 Magic (5 week course)

Wed, Feb 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., BLDG 8884, Wetzel

Family Advocacy Program

Highlights



• VMIS OPOC Training

– Wed, Feb 9, 10 – 11 a.m., at ACS

• AFTB Level I

– Mon & Tue, Feb 14 – 15, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at ACS

• Volunteer Orientation

– Wed, Feb 16, 10 – 11 a.m., at ACS

• 3 R’s of Managing Volunteers

– Fri, Feb 18, 1 – 2 p.m., at ACS

AFTB/ AVCC/ AFAP



• FRL Council

Tue, Feb 1, 9 – 11 a.m., Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

• Battlemind for Spouses


• Coping with Separation


• Managing Expectations

Tue, Feb 8, 11 a.m. – Noon, Yellow Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

• FRG Leader Training

Thurs & Fri, Feb 24 & 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. & 9 a.m. – Noon, Yellow

Ribbon Room, BLDG 8876, Wetzel

Mobilization & Deployment

Program



• Fri, Feb 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Rheinlander Community Club

• All the Services you Need, None that you Don’t

Powers of Attorney

Deployment package shipping demonstrations by CMR

Bank account services

Sign – up with CYSS

USO providing United Through Reading®

• Classes for Couples and Families

Coping with Deployment (for children, all ages)

Battlemind for Spouses

Resiliency Training (Comprehensive Soldier Fitness)

Pre-Deployment Fair II



• 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

• CYSS here to serve your childcare needs

– Full-time

– Part-day

– School-age

– Family Child Care

Parent Central Services, 485-7003

Family & MWR CYSS




Family & MWR SKIESUnlimited

SKIES, 485-6641


• Current Classes

– Tae Kwon Do

– Classical Ballet

– Keyboard, Piano, Guitar

– Kinder Music Village

– Aikido

– Red, White & Blue Gymnastics

– Basketball Fundamentals

– Step Dancing

– Babysitters Course

– Drivers Education for Teens

• Fri, Feb 4 (6 – 10 p.m.), Mar 4, & Apr 8

• 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 or Webtrac online

• Cost: $16

– May use Army Family Covenant respite hours

• CYSS registration required

Family & MWR Parents Night Out



Family & MWR Saturday Child

Care

• Sat, Feb 26, Mar 19 & Apr 16

• 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 or Webtrac online

• Cost: $32

– May use respite hours/ or discount hours

• CYSS registration required



Family & MWR

Middle School & Teen

Middle School Teen, 485-6810


Educational Programs offered free of charge:

• Hired! Program Classes

– Feb 7: Following Directions

– Feb 14: Communication Skills

– Feb 28: Using your code of ethics

Family & MWR




Boys & Girls Club Photography Exhibition

– Open to children 6-18 years of age

– Entries due by Fri, Feb 18, Teen Center

– Youth participate in four age groups:

– 6 – 9

– 10 – 12

– 13 – 15

– 16 – 18

Family & MWR




Special Events & Trips

• Wii Mario Kart Tournament– Fri, Feb 4, 6 – 9 p.m.

– FREE

• Smart Girls Lock-In– Fri, Feb 4 – 5, 9 p.m. – 8 a.m.

– Sign up by Tue, Feb 1

– FREE

• Superbowl Party– Mon, Feb 7, 12 a.m. – 8 a.m.

– Snacks provided

– FREE

Family & MWR





• Youth Sponsorship – Make Your Own Pizza– Wed, Feb 9, 3.30 – 6 p.m.

– Welcome to new teens on base

– Concludes with tour of post

– FREE

• Valentines’ Dance– Fri, Feb 11, 7 – 9:30 p.m.

– FREE

• Trip to the Explora Museum in Frankfurt– Sat, Feb 12, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

– $15, bring extra Euros for lunch

– Sign up by Sat, Feb 5

Family & MWR





• Black History Trivia Contest– Wed, Feb 16, 4 p.m.

– FREE

• Italian Dining Out – Macaroni Grill, KMCC– Fri, Feb 18, 3.30 – 8.30 p.m.

– Bring dollars for dinner & shopping


• Trip to Fort Hackenburg– Sat, Feb 19, 11.30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

– $7, bring Euros for lunch

– Sign up by Mon, Feb 14

Family & MWR





• Learn to Make Deployment Care Packages– Wed, Feb 23, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

– FREE

• Black History Movie Night– Fri, Feb 25, 6 – 10 p.m.

– FREE

• Bus Trip to European Basketball Championships in Mannheim– Sat, Feb 26, time TBA


– FREE

Hill Top Theater, 485-7244

Family & MWR

EntertainmentBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• Lift Up Your Spirits – Gospel Tour

– Fri, Feb 11

– Show begins at 6:30 p.m.

– Grammy award winning gospel tour

– Bring entire family

– Rheinlander Community Center

– FREE

• Valentine’s Day Balloon Bouquets

– Variety of styles & materials

– Small or large teddy bears & bags of chocolate available

– Long stem roses:

– $5 each or 6 for $25

– FREE delivery or carry – out

– Orders delivered on Wetzel or Smith Kaserne

– Place orders from downrange:

– Email for instructions & order form: [email protected]

Arts & Crafts, 485-6687

Family & MWR

Arts & CraftsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

mailto:[email protected]

Arts & Crafts, 485-6687

Family & MWR

Arts & CraftsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• Ceramic Painting

– 30 different designs available

– Appropriate for school aged & beyond

– Adult supervision for children under 16

– Walk ins welcome

• Ceramic Painting Parties Available

– FRGs, Scout meetings, church groups & more

– Fee’s include piece, paints & firing

– Please call to make an appointment

Hilltop Theater, 485-7244

Family & MWR Hilltop Theater


The Music Man at Wetzel Playhouse

• Sleepy Iowa Town Gets Turned on its Head With a Visitor

– March 4, 5, 11, 12, 7 p.m.

– March 13th at 3 p.m.

– Tickets $8

• Sat, Mar 12th, Gala Night

– Regular tickets $8

– Gala Tickets $10

– Celebrate with cast after the show

– One FREE drink

• Thursday Toddler Story Time

– 10:30 a.m.

– Pre-literacy for ages 2 – 3

– Word & finger plays, songs & games told in stories

– Approximately one hour

– FREE

• Tuesday Children’s Story Time

– 3:30 p.m.

– Beginners program for ages 4 – 6

– Whole language, phonics, projects & crafts

– Approximately one hour

– FREE

Family & MWR Library

Library, 485-1740


Family & MWR Library

Library, 485-1740


• Library Adult & Family Programs

– Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) Strengths: Social, Family & Spiritual

– FREE

• Book Club

– Wed, Feb 16, Noon

– Books selected from Army Europe Libraries list

• Tuesday Homework Library Resources

– 5:30 p.m.

– Databases, research, ask a librarian; approximately one hour

• Valentine’s Craft : Sat, Feb 12 at, 2 p.m.

– Create Valentine’s Day crafts using library resources

• Feb 6 – 12 President’s Day Quiz

Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182

Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation


• Sport Shooting Trap & Skeet Program

– Sundays, Feb 6 – 27

– 10 a.m. – Noon & 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

• Black Forest One Day Ski Trip

– Sat, Feb 5, $70 per person

– Includes: transportation, one day ski pass & beginner lessons

• Austria Ski Weekend – Dorfgastein

– Feb 18 – 21, $385 per person

– Includes: 3 overnights with breakfast & dinner, 2 day ski pass,

transportation & lessons

• Black Forest One Day Ski Trip

– Sat, Feb 26, $70 per person

– Includes: Transportation, one day ski pass & beginner lessons

Outdoor Recreation, 485-7182

Family & MWR Outdoor Recreation


• Services & Programs offered by Outdoor Recreation

– Paintball Field

– Campground

– Fishing Pond

– Equipment Check Out Center

– Sport Shooting Range

– Archery Lessons

– Unit and Group Trips

– Hunting Program

Family & MWR

Sports, Fitness & Aquatics

Sports, Fitness & Aquatics, 485-6671


• Spring Team Sports Registration– Feb 1 – Mar 19

– T – Ball, Coach – Pitch, Baseball, Softball & Dodge-Ball

• Individual & Outreach Offerings T.B.A.

• Register Online:

- https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/baumholdercyms.html


Family & MWR




• Walk the Distance Program

– Walk the distance to Afghanistan & back

– Begins Mon, Feb 14 & runs through the deployment

– Incentives & prizes for most FRG participation & first group to finish

– Attend walking groups, special walking clinics, or walk on your own

– FREE Pedometers for first 100 participants to sign up

– T-shirts for participants who complete program

– Sign up at the Sports Office

Family & MWR




• Healthy Heart Valentine’s Day Fitness Classes

– Cardio Bliss

– 9 – 10 a.m.

– Heart – Centering Yoga

– 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

– Partner Yoga

– 6 – 7 p.m.

– FREE

– All Classes at Mountaineer Physical Fitness Center

– Sign up at Hall of Champions Sports Office

Family & MWR




• Community Level Men’s 18 & Over Basketball Home Game

– Baumholder vs. Ramstein

– Sun, Feb 13, 1 p.m., Hall of Champions PFC

– Sign up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office

– FREE Registration

• Unit Level Men’s 18 & Over Basketball Tournament

– Feb 22 – 25, Hall of Champions PFC

– 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., starting times

– Deadline for sign up Fri, Feb 18

– Sign up at the Hall of Champions Sports Office

– FREE Registration

Family & MWR

Sports, Fitness & AquaticsBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today


• Learn-to-Swim for Youth

– Taught by American Red Cross certified water safety instructors

– Partnership between CRD Aquatics & CYSS SKIES

• February Sessions: Tue, Wed, Thurs

– Feb 8 – 23, register until Feb 4

– Sat session: Feb 12 – Apr 2, register until Feb 9

– March Sessions: Tue, Wed, Thurs

– Mar 8 – 23, registration period: Feb 8 – Mar 4

– Various levels & times

• Register at CYSS

• $45 per person, per session, (8 lessons per session)

Family & MWR



• Learn-to-Swim for Adults

– Taught by American Red Cross certified water safety instructors

• February Sessions: Wed & Fri

– Feb 9 – Mar 4, register until Feb 4

– Sat session: Feb 12 – Apr 2, register until Feb 9

– March Sessions: Wed & Fri

– Mar 9 – Apr 1, registration period: Feb 8 – Mar 4

– Various levels & times

• Register at Arts & Crafts, BLDG 8895

• $45 per person, per session, (8 lessons per session)

Family & MWR



• Lifeguard Training Course

– Mar 21 – Mar 25, 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

– Baumholder Aquatics Facility

– Must be 15 years of age & pass a swim test on first day class

– Cost $65 per person for Lifeguard Training Course, includes:

– CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer

– First Aid, lifeguard skills core curriculum

– Preventing Disease Transmission Training

• Registration: Feb 14 – Mar 18

• Register & Pay at the Arts & Crafts Center, BLDG 8895

Family & MWR


• Water Aerobics Classes

– Tue & Thurs: 6 – 7:00 p.m.

– Adults 17 years +; youth 13+ actively participating with parent

– $4 per person/class, or $30 for 10 classes

– Purchase cards at Arts & Crafts, BLDG 8895


B.O.S.S, 485- 8251

Baumholder B.O.S.S


• B.O.S.S meets every 1st & 3rd Tue of the month

– Time: 3 p.m.

– Warrior Zone, BLDG 8667, Smith Barracks, next to Java Café

• Feb Meetings: Tue, Feb 15

• Open to All Single Soldiers From Any Branch of Service

• FREE

Photo from left to right:

SPC Stevens

PV2 Lemoine, 1st Place

SPC Prince, B.O.S.S President

Call of Duty Tourney Winner

Jan 13 XBOX 360 SLIM, BOSS fleece, BOSS Polo

B.O.S.S, 485- 8251

Baumholder B.O.S.S


• B.O.S.S Trip to Munich

– Sat, Jan 29

– Visit Dachau concentration camp

– Enjoy famous beer hall & Hard Rock Café

– Bring Euro for souvenirs, food & drinks

– Open to all single soldiers from all services/ranks

– FREE

– Sign up with FMWR Outdoor Recreation DSN, 485–7154

B.O.S.S, 485- 8251

Family & MWR Warrior Zone


• Open to ALL Soldiers

• BLDG 8687, Smith Barracks (next to the Java Cafe)

• Mon – Thurs, 12 – 10 p.m.

• Fri, Sat, & Sun 12 – 11 p.m.

• FREE Access to Internet, X-BOX 360 Games, PS3 Games,

Movies, Wii, & Air Hockey Competitions

Java Café, 485-6439

Family and MWR Java Cafe


• New Drink Addition

– White Chocolate

– Raspberry Mocha

– Dark Chocolate

– Strawberry Mocha

– Fireside Latte

Strikers Bowling Center, 485-6569


Family and MWR Striker’s Bowling

Open House

Sun, Feb 6

5 – 9 p.m.

FREE Bowling

Coaching Lessons

– Ages 10 and older

– 8 different skill developments

– Lessons are 1 hour each, $8 per hour

– Better your game

Rolling Hills Golf Course, 485-7299

Rolling Hills Golf Course


• Winter hours

– Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

– Weekends, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Snow Sledding

– FREE while the snow is on the ground. Check-in at the pro shop

• Valentine’s Day Sale

– Mon, Feb 14

– 50 percent off everything

• No Scheduled Activities for March

Business Operations, 485-6970

Family & MWR

Rheinlander Community ClubBuilding a Better Tomorrow…..Today

• Valentines Dinner Buffet

– Mon, Feb 14, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

– $15 per person

– under 5 years old FREE

– ages 5 – 9, $4.50

– ages 10 – 15, $6.50

– Featured selection of Siggi Zimmer’s signature cuisine

– Main dishes, salads, & desserts

– All you can drink Sekt

– Pianist

– Reservations preferred by calling Rheinlander

Host Nation Events1 of 5

Team Baumholder - Home of Champions

• January 29&30, Cyclo-Cross World Champion Ship, St. Wendel

Sportzentrum; Entrance Fee

• February 3, Candlemas-Market at St Wendel

• February 5, Musical Fever, Idar-Oberstein, City Theater,

8 p.m., Entrance Fee

• February 7, Market at Kirn, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• February 8, The 12 Tenors, Idar-Oberstein, City Theater,


Public Affairs Office 485-7580/1600



• February 12, Flea market at Metz, France, 7 a.m. – 12 a.m.

• February 19-20, 28th IVV Volksmarch at Weierbach,

Hessensteinhall

• February 27, Children Musical, Idar-Oberstein, City Theater,

Entrance Fee

• March 5 & 27, Flea market at Metz, France, 7 a.m. – 12 a.m

• March 5&6, Fasching Party at Baumholder, Brühlhalle,

7.31 p.m., Entrance Fee




• March 6, “World Class Piano – Chopin Pur” Birkenfeld,

Schloss, 5 p.m., Entrance Fee

• March 12, Willie Logan Concert, Birkenfeld, Stadthalle


• March 19-20, 17th Fairy Tale Fest at St. Wendel,

Mia-Münster-Haus

• March 19, Queen Revival Band, St. Wendel, Saalbau


• March 26-27, IVV Volksmarch at Kirn-Sulzbach




Fasching Parades:

March 5, Enzweiler-Hammerstein

March 6, St. Wendel 2 p.m.

Fischbach 2 p.m.

March 7, Baumholder, 2.11 p.m.

Idar-Oberstein 1.11 p.m.

March 8, Berglangenbach, 11.11 a.m.




Children Fasching events:

March 6, Weierbach, Hessenstein Hall,

Idar, Heidensteil Halle 2 p.m.

March 7, Baumholder, Brühlhalle, 3 p.m.

March 8, Berglangenbach, Gasthaus Dahlheimer, 2 p.m.





Participate in Fasching parade

The city of Baumholder is

inviting military units and

organizations to

participate in the annual

Fasching parade March 7.

Call public affairs at the

number below for more

information.24th BSB participates in last year’s

Fasching parade.

PAIO, 485-7205

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Chapel Community News

Baumholder Worship Services

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570


• Traditional Protestant

– Chapel 1, Sun, 9:30 a.m.

• Contemporary Protestant

– Chapel Annex, Sun, 10 a.m.

• Gospel

– Chapel 1, Sun, 11 a.m.

– Bible Study, Wed, 6:30 p.m.

• Catholic Mass

– Chapel 2, Sun, 11 a.m.

• Catholic Daily Mass

– Mon – Fri, 12 p.m.

• Hispanic Fellowship

– Chapel 1, Fri, 7 p.m.

Chapel Community News

Garrison Chaplain’s Office, 485-1570


• Youth

– Feb, 18 – 21

– Middle School Escape Retreat

• Prayer Breakfast

– Thurs, Feb 3, 8:30 a.m.

– Rheinlander Community Club

• Chapel Child Watch Workers Needed

– This is a contract PAID position. Please stop by our office for an

application

PX Baumholder, 06783 - 999900

Events at AAFES


• Meet the Manager

– Tue, Feb 15, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

– Main store

– Address concerns & ideas

• Superbowl XLV Tournament at Powerzone

– Sun, Feb 6, 1 – 4 p.m.

– Stop by for giveaways


Promotions at AAFES


• Valentine’s Jewelry Promotion

– Feb 4 – Feb 10

– 6 month, 0 interest, 0 payments, $799 min purchase

• Electronics Gift Card Promotion

– Feb 11 – Feb 17

– Receive $50 AFFES gift card when you use your Star Card in purchase

of Electronics of $399 or more

– Excludes computers & gaming systems

• Samsung Electronic Promotion

– Spend $349 or more on Samsung electronics using Star Card

– 6 month, 0 interest, 0 payment until Sep 2011

– 180 days same as cash


Promotions at AAFES


• Fragrance Gift Card Promotion

– Feb 4 – Feb 17

– Purchase any fragrance of $50 or more using your Star Card

– Receive $10 AFFES gift card

• Fitness Gift Card Promotion

– Use your Star card on purchase of $399 or more of fitness equipment

– Receive $50 AFFES gift card

Term IV – Mar 28 – May 20 – Registration Begins Mar 7

– CJSA – Introduction to Criminal Justice

Class dates & times TBA

– CDEC – Early Child Education

Class dates & times TBA

CTC, 485-6664

Central Texas College


UMUC, 485-6178

University of Maryland University College


Registration Begins Mar 7

Spring Session 2: Mar 21 – May 14

– PSYC 100 – Intro to Psychology

Days & Times TBA

Additional Classes TBA

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

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• Testing: Mon & Fri, 8 – Noon, Tue – Thurs, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. APT, DANTES, CLEP, DSST, SAT, ACT, GED & proctored college exams

Closed 12:00 –1:00 p.m. for lunch

• The Education Center is closed on U.S. Holidays

Education Center, 485-7557

Education Center Hours


Education Center, 485-7557

FAST Class - GT Improvement


• Apr 4 – Apr 25

• Mon – 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

ID Cards/ Deers

ID Cards/ Deers, 485-6119


Reminder Community Update

• ID Cards/DEERS new customer service hours

– Tue & Thurs, 1:10 – 3:40 p.m.

– Make an appointment at: http://appointments.cac.navy.mil

– Call ID Cards to cancel appointments

• Business hours remain the same (Walk-ins accepted)

– Mon – Fri, 8:10 – 11:45 a.m., & 1:10 – 4:45 p.m.

http://appointments.cac.navy.mil/

Legal Center, 485-6506

Baumholder Legal Center


• Legal Center Holiday Closures

– Feb 21 for the federal holiday

• Baumholder Tax Center

‒ Starts Jan 27, walk-in assistance

‒ Hours: Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

‒ Bring W-2, SSN cards, & any 1099s

• Legal Center Information, Hours and Services Available at

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

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

Baumholder Veterinary Services

Vet Clinic, 485-6636


• Order of Precedence for Veterinary Services

– Hazardous Food Recalls

– Bite Reports

– Military Working Dogs (MWD’s)

– Food and Water Vulnerability Assessments (Food Security)

– Other Government Owned Animals

– Commercial Sanitation Audits (Food)

– Military Sanitation Inspections (Food)

– Approve Sources (Food)

– Privately Owned Animals

• 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, Feb 18 – 20

– Inventory, Feb 28

• Visits are by Appointment Only

– $2 user fee charged at every exam or purchase

– Exam fee: $10 Tech exam or $25 doctor exam

Baumholder Veterinary Services

Vet Clinic, 485-6636


Baumholder Health Clinic, 485-8080

Baumholder Health Clinic


Upcoming Community Events

• Physical Medicine’s ARMY MOVE – Lose weight & start exercising

– Feb 3 (Phase I)

– Feb 17 (Phase II)

– 8 a.m.

– FREE

– Open to Family members & Active Duty

• Self-manage weight loss by learning, discussion, & support– 1 hour of Physical Therapy

– 1 hour of Nutrition

– 1 hour of Behavioral Health

• Call Physical Therapy Department at DSN, 485-6357

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Upcoming Clinical Outreach Programs

• Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Class

– Held at requested location

– 1 hour class

– Topics: Eating disorders, heart health, child passenger safety &

condom/STD awareness

• Call Public Health for additional details at DSN, 485-7312





Welcome to Wellness at the Baumholder Health Clinic

• 2nd Floor, Room 201 A/B

• Every 1st & 3rd Wed of Month, 9 – 10:30 a.m.

– Feb 2 & 16

– Mar 2 & 16

• Learn About Services Offered

• Take a Clinic Tour

• Ask Questions About Your Families’ Health Care





Pharmacy Self Care Program

• Triage based on symptoms & medication profile

• Special consideration for pediatrics & under two years old

– Requires weight based dosing by a provider & medication to be entered

into CHCS

• Conditions such as pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes, & other

pathologies precludes the use of “Cold Pack” type dispensing



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Upcoming Clinic Closures

• Mon, Jan 24 – Fri, Feb 4 (170th IBCT SRP/PDP)

– Reduced number of Primary Care appointments

– Behavioral Medicine providing regular service

– Physical Medicine providing regular service

• Fri, Feb 18 (Training Holiday)

– Reduced number of appointments

• Mon, Feb 21 (Federal Holiday)

– Clinic closed


Warrior Transition Unit, 485-9140

Warrior Transition Unit


• 33 Warriors’ in transition

• 33 Warrior’s are from the 170 BCT

• Don’t forget about your soldier’s assigned to the WTU

• Feel free to stop by & check up on them

Baumholder Community

Spouses Club

• Wine Tasting

– Fri, Feb 18, 6 p.m

– At the Rheinlander

– Childcare provided

• Underground Dining

– Sat, Feb 5, 6 p.m.

– Big Emma’s, Ramstein

• Bright Eyes Program

– $50 rebate for eyeglasses

– Eligibility determined by income & number of dependants, not rank

– Contact Pamela Johnson, 485-6968 or the school nurse

BCSC President, 06738-1851018


Baumholder Community

Spouses Club

• Angel Tree – Community donated 213 presents – Thank you

• Thrift Shop– Resumed regular hours

– Needs transformers

• Welfare & Scholarships– Accepting applications now through Jan 30

– Available via email to [email protected]; or

[email protected]


BCSC President, 06738-1851018



Blood Drive

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760


• Tue, Feb 1, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Hall of Champions Gym

― Appointments available at http://www.militarydonor.com

― Walk – ins accepted until 2:30 p.m.

• Common Reasons A Donor Is Turned Away

― More than 5 years total time in Europe

― Less than 12 months since returning from deployment or S. Korea

― Tattoos & piercings; many states only have one week wait time

• Free Donor Incentives

― Chuck Norris tee shirts

― Snacks & Drinks

http://www.militarydonor.com/

Volunteer Position Openings

Baumholder Red Cross, 485-1760


• Health Clinic

― Greeter for front desk lobby

― Pharmacy

― Medical Records

• Veterinary Clinic

― Certified veterinary technicians

• Red Cross Station

― Special Events and Blood Drive Volunteers

― Blankets for Babies Program

― Volunteer Records Manager

United Service Organizations


USO Kaiserslautern Office, 493-4403

• United Through Reading

• Rocketlife

– FREE photo book order

• Trevor Romain Kits

– Bear, DVD, journal & book

• Sesame Street DVD

– Talk, Listen, Connect

• Mobile Canteen Events

– Weather conditions

• Sunscreen

• AFAP

– Army’s primary tool to communicate to leaders issues of importance to

Soldiers, Retirees, Family members & DA civilians

• 2009 AFAP Conference

– Held Feb 17 – 18, 2010 at the Rheinlander Community Club

• 2009 AFAP Issues

– 11 issues to be evaluated at Feb 14 Steering Committee

• Key Issue Elevated to USASEUR

– OCONUS Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Screenings

• Key Issue Elevated to DA

– Pregnant single Soldier’s required to live in barracks until the birth

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

2009 Update



• AFAP Conference

– Held Jan 19 – 20, 2011 at the Rheinlander Community Club

• Key Issues Discussed

– The issue of Common Access Card (CAC) to all adult dependants

– Using one income to assess CYSS fees in separated households

– Emergency leave during deployment counted as R + R

– Housing regulation not meeting increased quality of life for Families

– Lack of Soldier awareness on patients rights for secondary opinion

• 14 issues to be evaluated at Feb 14 Steering Committee

• View Baumholder 2010 AFAP Conference Roll-up at:

www.youtube.com/baumholderacs

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

2010 Results



http://www.youtube.com/baulmholderacs

baumholder community information brief jan 26

Documents

better tomorrow

yellow ribbon room

acs home

wetzel coping

wetzel battlemind

acs volunteer orientation

unit volunteers

acs zona latina