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Camp Humphreys Family & MWR Week of January 17-24 WEEKLY Seh Heh Bok Mahn ee Bahd Euh Sae Yo CYSS Family Field Trip Date Changed Gwacheon Science Museum Child, Youth & School Services is hosting another special trip for the Community this one Friday, January 27 from 0800-1530. The trip was moved from the 17 th to 27 th a day youngsters don’t have school. There are 68 seats available. Families must have an up-to- date registration with CYSS. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-serve basis. CYSS will provide the transportation, but Families are responsible for entrance fees, meals and souvenirs. They must also provide their own car seats for the bus. For more information, contact Sarah Morris, CDC Admin at 753-8601. Win a Lunar Dragon and help build the future look of FMWR USAG-Humphreys Family & MWR has launched its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey and is looking for your input as well as giving away three stuffed Lunar Dragons. The Survey only takes about 5-minutes to complete and will be available from now through February 28. As an added incentive for you to complete the Survey, FMWR will be giving away three stuffed dragons in recognition of the Lunar Year of the Dragon. Go to “Surveymonkey.com/s/2012dragon” Once you complete the Survey, notify Marketing Chief Mike Mooney at [email protected] to be entered into the drawing which will take place February 29. The Survey is also available on the Humphreys and FMWR Marketing Facebook pages and on the Humphreys and MWR.com Web sites. Happy New Year to all our Korean employees The Lunar New Year arrives this coming weekend, turning Korean highways into gigantic parking lots as millions of people return to their ancestral homes to pay homage to their Families. One of Korea’s biggest holidays of the year, the actual Lunar period is Sunday through next Tuesday (Jan 22-24 with New Year’s Day Jan 23). But the traffic is expected to pick up Friday and continue through next Wednesday or beyond. Like the Chinese, the Koreans observe the Lunar Calendar and the 12 animals of the Lunar Zodiac. This upcoming year will be the Year of the Dragon. Gifts will be exchanged, people will visit the graves of their ancestors and everyone will become another year older. See the January Happenings for some interesting information about the Lunar New Year.

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Page 1: Weekly Flash 17_24 Jan

Camp Humphreys Family amp MWR Week of January 17-24

WEEKLY

Seh Heh Bok Mahn ee Bahd Euh Sae Yo

CYSS Family Field Trip Date Changed

Gwacheon Science Museum

Child Youth amp School Services is hosting another special trip for the Community ndash this one Friday January 27 from 0800-1530 The trip was moved from the 17th to 27th ndash a day youngsters donrsquot have school There are 68 seats available Families must have an up-to-date registration with CYSS Sign-ups are on a first-come first-serve basis CYSS will provide the transportation but Families are responsible for entrance fees meals and souvenirs They must also provide their own car seats for the bus For more information contact Sarah Morris CDC Admin at 753-8601

Win a Lunar Dragon and help build the future look of FMWR

USAG-Humphreys Family amp MWR has launched its annual Customer Satisfaction Survey and is looking for your input as well as giving away three stuffed Lunar Dragons The Survey only takes about 5-minutes to complete and will be available from now through February 28 As an added incentive for you to complete the Survey FMWR will be giving away three stuffed dragons in recognition of the Lunar Year of the Dragon Go to ldquoSurveymonkeycoms2012dragonrdquo Once you complete the Survey notify Marketing Chief Mike Mooney at Michaelmooney2usarmymil to be entered into the drawing which will take place February 29 The Survey is also available on the Humphreys and FMWR Marketing Facebook pages and on the Humphreys and MWRcom Web sites

Happy New Year to all our Korean employees

The Lunar New Year arrives this coming weekend turning Korean highways into gigantic parking lots as millions of people return to their ancestral homes to pay homage to their Families

One of Korearsquos biggest holidays of the year the actual Lunar period is Sunday through next Tuesday (Jan 22-24 with New Yearrsquos Day Jan 23)

But the traffic is expected to pick up Friday and continue through next Wednesday or beyond

Like the Chinese the Koreans observe the Lunar Calendar and the 12 animals of the Lunar Zodiac This upcoming year will be the Year of the Dragon

Gifts will be exchanged people will visit the graves of their ancestors and everyone will become another year older See the January Happenings for some interesting information about the Lunar New Year

This Upcoming Events calendar is the Latest Update on Family amp MWR Events If an activity advertised in the monthly Happenings is not listed it has been changed rescheduled or cancelled If you have any question please contact Family amp MWR Marketing Chief Mike Mooney at 754-8257 (010-9493-6235)

Youth Baseball amp Girlrsquos Softball

Coaches Needed

Coaches are needed for the upcoming Youth Baseball and Girlrsquos Softball seasons

Humphreys offers baseball for children 3-18 and Softball for girls 9-18 Registration for Fall Sports will be February 1-29 Call 753-5601 for further information

Biggest Losers Contest Under Way The annual Biggest Losers contest is under way and continues through Final Weigh-In over the May 5th weekend The annual Fitness program is designed to build a healthier Community This yearrsquos theme is ldquoGet Ready for the Opening of Splish amp Splashrdquo Memorial Day Weekend Biggest Losers features both Team and Individual competition with winners determined by the percentage of weight lost between entry and the final weigh-in Biggest Losers is open to everyone to include US and Korean personnel Call 753-8031 for more information

Osan seeking volunteer dealers for Wild West Nite

The Osan Officersrsquo Spousesrsquo Club is seeking volunteers to serve as dealers for itrsquos Wild West Nite on Saturday Feb 18

This annual event is the clubrsquos biggest fund raiser of the year

Dealers are needed for Poker Black Jack Craps and Roulette If yoursquore willing to help go to volunteersosanosccom

The Wild West Nite turns the Osan Officers Club into a western salon with line dancers can-can girls and gaming tables

Upcoming Activities

January On-Going-Biggest Losers Contest (thru May 5) On-Going-Lunar Customer Service Satisfaction Survey 17-19-Area III Basketball Tournament 21-Sophisticated Saturday 22-24-Lunar New Year 27-CYSS Gwacheon Science Museum Trip 27-29-Army in Korea Basketball Company Over 33 Womenrsquos Tournaments 28-Ice Fishing Outdoor Rec Oak Valley Skiing BOSS February 1-29-Youth Sports registration (Baseball amp Softball) 4-Hole in the Wall Tommy Drsquos Trout Fishing Outdoor Rec Post Basketball vs Yongsan 6-Super Bowl Party Alaska Mining Co 7-KATUSA Basketball Tournament 11-12-Post Basketball vs Kunsan

11-Skiing Outdoor Rec 12-Volleyball Officialrsquos Clinic Super Gym 1000 Trout Fishing Outdoor Rec 14-Sweetheart Dinner Alaska Mining Co Volleyball League Entry Deadline 16-Parent Education ACS 18-Polar Bear Swim Sophisticated Saturday Osan Wild West Nite 18-19-Pre-Season Volleyball Tournament 18-20-BOSS WinterFest 20-24-Military Saves Week Activities 25-Oak Valley Skiing Outdoor Rec 29-Leap Day ndash Special Gifts for anyone with special February 29th Story MARCH 3-Hole in the Wall Tommy Drsquos 6-Indoor Soccer League Entry Deadline 10-Korea-wide Youth Basketball Tournaments

Judas Priest tickets thru CAC

Interested in attending the Judas Priest Farewell Concert in Seoul Feb 4

The Humphreys Community Activity Center has access to a limited number of tickets for the concert scheduled for the Olympic Stadium in Seoul The number is limited so call 753-8825 (031-690-8825) as soon as possible for additional information

BOSS Ski amp Snowboard Blast sign up now

The Area I BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) will host the BOSS Ski amp Snowboard Blast at Oak Valley Ski Resort Feb 18-20

Cost is $150 per person which includes transportation hotel lift tickets and a Blast Banquet Camp Humphreys only has 45 spots for the new event which replaces the old BOSS Winterfest Only BOSS soldiers are eligible for the special price and all spots must be filled as soon as possible to assure hotel reservations Call 753-8825 for further details

Page 2: Weekly Flash 17_24 Jan

This Upcoming Events calendar is the Latest Update on Family amp MWR Events If an activity advertised in the monthly Happenings is not listed it has been changed rescheduled or cancelled If you have any question please contact Family amp MWR Marketing Chief Mike Mooney at 754-8257 (010-9493-6235)

Youth Baseball amp Girlrsquos Softball

Coaches Needed

Coaches are needed for the upcoming Youth Baseball and Girlrsquos Softball seasons

Humphreys offers baseball for children 3-18 and Softball for girls 9-18 Registration for Fall Sports will be February 1-29 Call 753-5601 for further information

Biggest Losers Contest Under Way The annual Biggest Losers contest is under way and continues through Final Weigh-In over the May 5th weekend The annual Fitness program is designed to build a healthier Community This yearrsquos theme is ldquoGet Ready for the Opening of Splish amp Splashrdquo Memorial Day Weekend Biggest Losers features both Team and Individual competition with winners determined by the percentage of weight lost between entry and the final weigh-in Biggest Losers is open to everyone to include US and Korean personnel Call 753-8031 for more information

Osan seeking volunteer dealers for Wild West Nite

The Osan Officersrsquo Spousesrsquo Club is seeking volunteers to serve as dealers for itrsquos Wild West Nite on Saturday Feb 18

This annual event is the clubrsquos biggest fund raiser of the year

Dealers are needed for Poker Black Jack Craps and Roulette If yoursquore willing to help go to volunteersosanosccom

The Wild West Nite turns the Osan Officers Club into a western salon with line dancers can-can girls and gaming tables

Upcoming Activities

January On-Going-Biggest Losers Contest (thru May 5) On-Going-Lunar Customer Service Satisfaction Survey 17-19-Area III Basketball Tournament 21-Sophisticated Saturday 22-24-Lunar New Year 27-CYSS Gwacheon Science Museum Trip 27-29-Army in Korea Basketball Company Over 33 Womenrsquos Tournaments 28-Ice Fishing Outdoor Rec Oak Valley Skiing BOSS February 1-29-Youth Sports registration (Baseball amp Softball) 4-Hole in the Wall Tommy Drsquos Trout Fishing Outdoor Rec Post Basketball vs Yongsan 6-Super Bowl Party Alaska Mining Co 7-KATUSA Basketball Tournament 11-12-Post Basketball vs Kunsan

11-Skiing Outdoor Rec 12-Volleyball Officialrsquos Clinic Super Gym 1000 Trout Fishing Outdoor Rec 14-Sweetheart Dinner Alaska Mining Co Volleyball League Entry Deadline 16-Parent Education ACS 18-Polar Bear Swim Sophisticated Saturday Osan Wild West Nite 18-19-Pre-Season Volleyball Tournament 18-20-BOSS WinterFest 20-24-Military Saves Week Activities 25-Oak Valley Skiing Outdoor Rec 29-Leap Day ndash Special Gifts for anyone with special February 29th Story MARCH 3-Hole in the Wall Tommy Drsquos 6-Indoor Soccer League Entry Deadline 10-Korea-wide Youth Basketball Tournaments

Judas Priest tickets thru CAC

Interested in attending the Judas Priest Farewell Concert in Seoul Feb 4

The Humphreys Community Activity Center has access to a limited number of tickets for the concert scheduled for the Olympic Stadium in Seoul The number is limited so call 753-8825 (031-690-8825) as soon as possible for additional information

BOSS Ski amp Snowboard Blast sign up now

The Area I BOSS (Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers) will host the BOSS Ski amp Snowboard Blast at Oak Valley Ski Resort Feb 18-20

Cost is $150 per person which includes transportation hotel lift tickets and a Blast Banquet Camp Humphreys only has 45 spots for the new event which replaces the old BOSS Winterfest Only BOSS soldiers are eligible for the special price and all spots must be filled as soon as possible to assure hotel reservations Call 753-8825 for further details