Community Information Exchage November 19, 2013

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United States Army Garrison JapanUnited States Army Garrison Japan

United States Army Garrison JapanCommunity Information Exchange

19 November 2013

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United States Army Garrison Japan

Agenda:

• Opening Remarks• Purpose• Community Program Updates • Open Forum• Closing Remarks


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Purpose:

The purpose of the USAG Japan Community Information Exchange (CIE) is to allow organizations to discuss services and support provided to the Community. This forum facilitates dialogue and an opportunity for units to obtain Community information to take back to their Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians and Retirees.


Community Information Exchange

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2013 CIE Dates



10 December

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2014 CIE Dates14 January 11 February 11 March No April CIE “Spring Break”

27 May “Summer Send Off”

No June CIE - No July CIE



26 August "Happy Back To School”

No September 14 October 11 November 9 December

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• DPW

• PMO / DES

• Safety

• Camp Zama Installation Manager

• DHR (ASAP, CPAC, CMR, Mailroom)

• DFMWR

• BOSS

• DoDEA (ES, MS, HS)

• Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS)

• DENTAC

• MEDDAC-J

• Public Health Command

• PAIO (S3/5/7)

• Women Infant & Children

• American Red Cross

• Girl Scouts

• USO• Chaplain • 78th SIG• DPTMS• LRC – Honshu• PAO• IG• Legal• Community Bank• Navy Federal Credit Union• Army Education Center• EXCHANGE• DECA• FRGs• Mayors

Community Information ExchangeCommunity Program Updates

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Intermittent Heating Season

Intermittent heating is scheduled to begin:

- 09 Nov 2013 for all Housing Units

- 18 Nov 2013 for all other buildings

Heating will be provided based on following criteria:

- Day time (05:00 ~ 22:00) temperatures 68 degrees F or below

- Night time (22:00 ~ 05:00) temperatures 55 degrees F or below

Call DPW 263‐4035 or 263‐3965 for more information.

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LEAVE and TDY

• Army Family Housing (AFH) and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) residents: To ensure proper maintenance and care of quarters and lawns, all AFH and UPH residents must notify the Housing Management Division (HMD) for extended absences over seven (7) days from quarters

• Residents must assign a sponsor/responsible adult to perform periodic checks to ensure their residence and yard are properly maintained

• In the event that you do NOT assign a responsible adult, HMD will contact your unit or organization and request their assistance with yard maintenance

• Form for Extended Absences is available at HMD (Bldg. 671)

• If you have any questions, please contact the HMD at 236-3527/8261

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For more information, contact the Housing Management Division 263-3527/3441

Mayors for 2013

Camp Zama: Ms. Shellye Price

Tower 1050: SGT Jimmy Roberson

Tower 743: Ms. Sara Edwards

Sagamihara Family Housing Area: Ms. Tanesha Clark

Sagami General Depot: Mr. Dan Hew

Off Post: Ms. Rhianna Santos

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Violations can be reported to following email address:[email protected]

You may also report violations to:

Chief, Housing Management DivisionDSN 263-3441/4503

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Chief, Family Housing and Furnishing Management BranchDSN 263-3527/4136

For more information, contact the Housing Management Division 263-5952/3527

To Report Pet Cleanup Violations

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New Operation Hours (Self-Help Store)Sagami General Depot (SGD)

Effective 1 Oct 2013, Self-Help Store will beopen ONLY on Saturdays

(0800-1200 & 1300-1700hrs)

When closed: POC is SGD Mayor (Mr. Dan Hew) is POC

For more info: Call Housing Management Division at 263-5952/263-3441

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Yard of the Year (2013)

Camp Zama (Qtrs# 965-C): Mr. Brown, Gerald

Sagamihara Fam Hsg Area (Qtrs# 306-A): Mr. Thomas, Stephen

Sagami General Depot (Qtrs# 90-1): Ms. Fernandez, Mary

Espirit De Corps (Qtrs# 965 A/B/C/D): Mr. Brown, Gerald Ms. McArtan, Krista Mr. Alexander, Dino Mr. Moore, Williams

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Holiday Lighting Period

5 Dec 2013 – 3 Jan 2014 1700 - 2200 (5 p.m. – 10 p.m.)

Exception: 24 – 25 Dec 2013 and 1 Jan 2014Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years

1700 - 2400 (5 p.m. – 12 a.m.)

Illuminated displays are not allowed on roofs, gutters, downspouts, and no drilling of concrete or metal structures is permitted.

All Holiday decorations, including fasteners, must be removed after the Holiday Season.

Directorate of Public Works 263-3544

HOLIDAY LIGHTING POLICYENERGY CONSERVATION

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Non-electrical decorations are encouraged for both the home and administrative facilities.

If electrical displays are used in office areas, they will be illuminated ONLY during holiday functions and turned-off at the close of business.

Directorate of Public Works 263-3544

HOLIDAY LIGHTING POLICYENERGY CONSERVATION

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CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES

•1-30 Nov Food Drive @ Zama CDC and SHA CDC

•1 Nov-15 Dec Food, Clothes and Unwrapped Gift Drives @ Youth Center

•29 Nov CYSS Training Day (Closure of All CYSS Facilities)

•1-31 Dec Giving Tree @ Zama CDC and SHA CDC

•6 Dec Christmas Around the World (1700-2000 @ Youth Center)

Youth Trips

•3 Jan Kagura Ski Trip

•20 Jan Iwappara Ski Trip

CYSS @ 263-8086

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BUSINESS DIVISION

•23 Nov Winter Hawaiian Luau Show with Buffet(1700-2100 @ Camp Zama Community Club)

•23 Nov Safari Night (2000-2300 @ SHA Club)

•28 Nov Thanksgiving Day Buffet (1030-1500 @ CZCC)

•29 Nov Thanksgiving Discounted Bowling (1300-2000 @ Zama Bowling Center)

•30 Nov-1 Dec Community Bazaar (Sat 0900-1700 / Sun 1000-1600 @ CZCC)

•1 Dec King of the Hill Tournament (1100-1900 @ Zama Bowling Center)

BD @ 263-4452

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BUSINESS DIVISION

•15 Dec “No Tap” Fun Tournament (1300-1600 @ Zama Bowling Center)

•15 Dec $5,000 Bingo Night (1700-2000 @ CZCC)

•22 Dec Christmas Buffet (1030-1430 @ CZCC)

•28 Dec Alligator Toddler Bowling Special (1300-1600 @ Zama Bowling Center)

•31 Dec New Year’s Eve Party (2000-0300 @ CZCC)

•31 Dec New Year’s Eve Party (2000-0100 @ SHA Club)

BD @ 263-4452

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RECREATION DIVISION

•23-24 Nov Tamagawa University Performance, Disney’s “Camp Rock the Musical” (1700-1900 @ Community Activity Center)

•3 Dec Camp Zama Holiday Concert and Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony(Concert 1830 @ CAC / Ceremony 1945 @ Gate 1 Rotary)

•4 Dec SHA Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (1800-1900 @ SHA Main Gate)

•5 Dec Sagami Depot Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony(1800-1900 @ Gate 1)

•14 Dec Army vs. Navy Flag Football Game (1300 @ Atsugi Naval Base)

•18-20 Jan Invitational Basketball Tournament (Yano Fitness Center)

RD @ 263-3479

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RECREATION DIVISION

Commander’s Cup Program

•9 Jan Big Kahuna Bench Press (1730 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•11 Jan Free Throw Contest (0900 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•11 Jan Three Point Contest (1100 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•13 Jan Intramural Basketball Starts (1800 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•25 Jan Texas Hold’em Tournament (1600 @ CZCC)

RD @ 263-3479

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United States Army Garrison Japan　

2013Angel Tree

Christmas Program

Call ACS for more information

DSN: 263-HELP (4357)

Angels will be available on November 22nd

Last day for Gift Turn in December 6th

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Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

Submit issues online at http://www.armymwrjapan.com/afap

This is a year round process

Steering Committee Meeting4 December 2013

Have a VOICE! Make a CHANGE!

AFAP IT!

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Introduction to Effective Briefings

Sharpening Your Briefing Skills

Making Briefings Your Own

Call 263-HELP

GOT BRIEFINGS

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12 Nov Begin Second Quarter

28 Nov Thanksgiving- No School

29 Nov No School

2 Dec PTO Meeting

6 Dec PTO Popcorn Friday

12 Dec PTO Hot Cocoa and Movie Night @ 1730

13 Dec Early Dismissal @ 1115- Teacher Workday

23 Dec Winter Break begins

6 Jan School resumes

Arnn Elementary School

November 2013

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Zama American Middle School

November-January 2014

28 Nov Thanksgiving Holiday-No School

29 Nov Recess Day – No school for students

06 Dec Mid Quarter

12 Dec Acceleration Date

12 Dec Seminar Release

13 Dec Holiday Concert @ 1800 at CAC

23 Dec Begin Winter Recess

06 Jan Instruction Resumes

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Zama High School

November-December 2013

26 Nov First Quarter Awards Assembly during Seminar28-29 Nov NO SCHOOL/Observance of Thanksgiving

06 Dec Mid-Quarter12 Dec Accelerated Withdrawal Date-Semester 112 Dec Seminar Release Day13 Dec Holiday Band and Choir Concert at 6PM @ CAC23 Dec-3 Jan NO SCHOOL/Winter Recess (Dec. 23rd

until Jan 3rd ) School Resumes January 6th 2014- A-day bell schedule

For additional information on upcoming sports, events, please visit our website: http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/

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Educational and Developmental Intervention Services

EDIS

Play Packs

Baby, Toddler and Preschool Play PacksAvailable to Families while in Lodging

Collaborative Programming between EDIS, EFMP and Lodging

Call 267-6145 to request your Play Pack today!

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Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED Training

Camp Zama Red Cross Training RoomSaturday, January 11th, 2014 0800 – 1600 Hours $55Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 0800 – 1600 Hours $55

Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid / CPR

Camp Zama Red Cross Training RoomSaturday, February 8th, 2014 0800 – 1600 Hours $55

Pet CPR and First Aid

Offered Quarterly, next class will be available next yearCamp Zama Red Cross Training Room $45

Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166

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Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166

Volunteer Opportunities

Red Cross Offices, MEDDAC, ASAP

Leadership Positions Available

Chairman of VolunteersSpecial Events ChairmanHealth & Safety Chairman

Youth Chairman

FREE CHILD CARE Available

Up to 25 Hours of Free Hourly care at SHA CDC or Zama CDC

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Zama Girl ScoutsUpcoming Events

7 DEC-Visit to Souyoudai Nursing Home

**Cookie Sales Date TBD

12 JAN- New Year’s Festival with Japanese Girl Scouts

22 FEB- World Thinking Day with Japanese Girl Scouts

Helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Email: [email protected]

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“Join first…then choose how to participate.”

Saturday, 2 February 14

“Cheer Camp Be Beat” takes a popular sports activity and mixes it with building self-esteem and confidence with professional NFL cheerleaders as mentor and role models. Camp Be Beat is a community event open to girls (and boys) who wish to experience or expand their beginning cheer, dance and gymnastics skills in a safe environment. This popular Girl Scout program supports, First Lady Michelle Obama’s, “Let’s Move”!

034-580-0584 – [email protected] - westpacificgirlscouts.org

USA Girl Scouts OverseasWest Pacific

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December 1, First Sunday of Advent:* 9 am, Catholic Mass, Zama Chapel* 9 am, Gospel Service, SHA Chapel* 11 am, Protestant Communion Service, Zama Chapel

December 7, 4 pm, Gospel Holiday Concert, SHA Chapel

December 8, Second Sunday of Advent: * 9 am, Catholic Mass, Zama Chapel* 9 am, Gospel Service, SHA Chapel* 11 am, Protestant Communion Service, Zama Chapel

December 12, 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm, PWOC Christmas Program, Religious Education Center

December 14, 9 am, Catholic Ministry Visit to Koyama Fukusei Hospital Visit, Zama Chapel

December 15, Third Sunday of Advent:* 9 am, Catholic Mass, Zama Chapel* 9 am, Gospel Service, SHA Chapel* 11 am, Protestant Service, Zama Chapel

2013 Camp Zama/SHA Chapel Seasonal Services & Events

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December 15, 5:30-6:30 Community Children’s Christmas Pageant, Zama Chapel

December 22, Fourth Sunday of Advent: * 9 am, Catholic Mass, Zama Chapel* 9 am, Gospel Service, SHA Chapel* 11 am, Protestant Service, Zama Chapel

December 24, Christmas Eve:* 7 pm, Protestant Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Zama Chapel* 9 pm, Catholic Christmas Eve (Vigil) Liturgy, Zama Chapel

December 25, Christmas Day:* 9 am, Christmas Day Liturgy, Zama Chapel

December 31, * 7 pm, New Year’s Eve Catholic Liturgy, Zama Chapel* 10 pm, Gospel Service, Watch Night Service, SHA Chapel

2013 Camp Zama/SHA Chapel Seasonal Services & Events

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E.P.I.C. - Camp Zama Youth of The Chapel

When: Wednesday, 1800-1930Where: Religious Education Center

(Light dinner is provided!)

“Providing a positive and safe place for teens to grow in faith.”

For more information, please contact the RSO at DSN 263-4898.

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True Love Waits (Commitment & Ring Ceremony)

Sunday 24 Nov1300

SHA Chapel

A program for teens promoting the biblical principle of sexual abstinence before marriage.

SFHA Chapel Gospel Community

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EDUCATION CENTER

20 - 22 Nov American Education Week Celebration

27 Nov Civilian Exams Proctoring

29 Nov Central Texas College, University of Maryland, University of Phoenix Offices - Closed

2 - 6 Dec Japanese Head Start Class

3 Dec DLPT/DLAP Testing

4 Dec Regional VA Representative at Camp Zama

6 Dec UMUC Academic Advisor at Camp Zama

11 Dec Civilian Exams Proctoring

13 Dec DHR Holiday Party

16 Dec ASVAB Testing

18 Dec DLPT/DLAP Testing

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AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK CELEBRATION

WEDNESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER

Camp Zama Army Education Center will celebrate “Excellence in Education” by

hosting kick-off events and activities.

1200 - Cook-out (USARJ Band entertains)

Highlights of the day:

Trivia, Raffle, Cake and more Open House Unofficial evaluations by the UMUC and CTC Academic Advisors UMUC and CTC Free Application Day

EDUCATION CENTER

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AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK CELEBRATION

THURSDAY, 21 NOVEMBER

0900 - 1000 GoArmyEd Workshop1000 - 1100 VA Education Briefing1100 - 1200 Scholarships Opportunities

FRIDAY, 22 NOVEMBER

0930 - 1000 CTC, UMUC, and University of Phoenix Programs Overview 1000 - 1100 Benefits of Taking CLEP/DSST/ PearsonVue1100 - 1200 “Every Career Needs a Road Map” - University of Phoenix

EDUCATION CENTER

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DHR OFFICE CLOSURE USAG-J, Directorate of Human Resources (DHR), will be closed from 1130 to

close of business on Friday, 13 Dec. for the Holiday Party. Normal operations will resume on Monday, 16 Dec.

DHR Front Office

Army Education Center

Administrative Services Division (ASD)

Post Office/ Mail Room

Military Personnel Division (MPD)

Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)

Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)

Workforce Development

EDUCATION CENTER

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ZaCSA Community Grant: Applications for grants are accepted from educational and charitable organizations in the Camp Zama Community

Open to all qualified Camp Zama organizations

Organization must have a checking account

Monthly dates for grant submissions:

Application Deadline Result Notification October 16, 2013 November 13, 2013 November 20, 2013 December 11, 2013 December 18, 2013 January 15, 2014 January 22, 2014 February 12, 2014 February 19, 2014 March 12, 2014 March 19, 2014 April 9, 2014 April 16, 2014 May 14, 2014

Applications: East Meets West or downloaded at zacsa.org or facebook.com/ZaCSA

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