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SPOTLIGHT: 15th ANNIVERSARY PARTY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS

CDC NEWS

WHAT’S UP IN FAMILY & MWR

GOING GREEN

SPOUSES’ CORNER / WHO’S WHO

FAMILY & MWR FUN BUS TRIPS

United States Army Garrison-MiamiDirectorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation9301 NW 33rd StreetDoral, Florida 33172305.437.2665

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15th Anniversary Party!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS21 - Dave Ramsey FPU: Real Estate and Mortgages, Wednesday, 11:30am-1:30pm, ACS Classroom

22 - Thanksgiving, Thursday

Turkey Trot 5k/10k, 7:30am, Tropical Park

23 - Training Holiday, Friday

CDC Closed

27 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8-11am, ACS Classroom

28 - First Term Finance, Thursday, 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom

Army Emergency Relief (AER) Command Brief, 1010-1030, ACS Classroom

29 - Dave Ramsey FPU: The Great Misunderstanding, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm, ACS Classroom

30 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9-4

DECEMBER5 - Parent Advisory Meeting, Wednesday, 12-1pm, Child Development Center Training Room

Deadline to pay for trip to Sea World, Adults $80/Children $70

7 - Winter Fest, Friday, 10-11am, Child Deveopment Center

8 - Trip to Sea World, Saturday

NOVEMBER1 - Dave Ramsey PFU: Of Mice and Mutual Funds, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm, Army Community Service (ACS) Classroom

6 - Teacher Planning Day, Miami-Dade & Broward, Tuesday, 6am-6pm, School Age Center

Household Budgeting, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom

8 - Dave Ramsey FPU: From Fruition to Tuition, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm, ACS Classroom

9 - Training Holiday, Friday

9 - Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament, Orangebrook Country Club

12 - Veteran’s Day, Monday

13 - Real World Retirement Planning, Tuesday, 1-2pm,

ACS Classroom

14 - PCS & Entitlements Workshop, Wednesday, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom

Deadline to pay for Magic Kingdom Trip, Adults $88/Children $78, COB

15 - Dave Ramsey FPU: Working in Your Strengths, Thursday, 11:30am-1:30pm, ACS Classroom

Thanksgiving Lunch, 11am - 12:30pm, Child Development Center

17 - Trip to Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Saturday

Classes and Events For more information or to register, call the Family Support Center, 305.437.2665.

Trips - Reserve and pay for trips at the Leisure Travel Services Office - Installation Services Center, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, 305.437.1595

To report suspected child abuse, neglect, or spouse abuse, contact

Family Advocacy, 305.437.2734

After duty hours Spouse Abuse - 911

Child Abuse -1.800.96A.BUSE

or 1.800.962.2873

8-9 - Wounded Warrior Softball, Tropical Park

8-16 - Chanukah

11 - Raise Your Credit Score and Liquidate Debt, Tuesday, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom

24 - Training Holiday, Monday

CDC Closed

26-28 - CDC Winter Camp, School Age Center

25 - Christmas, Tuesday

31 - New Year’s Eve, Training Holiday, Monday

CDC Closed

JANUARY, 20131 - New Year’s Day, Tuesday

2-4 - CDC Winter Camp, School Age Center

8 - Miami-Dade County Public Schools 101 - How to Navigate the System, Tuesday, 10-11:30am, ACS Classroom

Road to Successful Car Buying, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom

10 - TSP Pay Yourself First, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom

15 - Budgeting 101, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom

17 - First Term Finance, Thursday, 8am-12pm, ACS Classroom

18 - Training Holiday

Teacher Planning Day Miami-Dade & Broward, 6am-6pm, School Age Center

21 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday

22 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 8-11am, ACS Classroom

23 - Army Emergency Relief (AER) Command Brief, Wednesday, 1010-1030, ACS Classroom

24 - PCS & Entitlements Workshop, Thursday, 1-2:30pm, ACS Classroom

25 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9am-4pm

26 - Publix Tropical 5k, Saturday, 7:30am, Watson Island

31 - Real World Retirement Planning, Thursday, 1-2pm, ACS Classroom

BROWARD - www.sunny.org/visitors/events/

Music & Dancing Under The Stars, through Dec 26, Hollywood Beach Theatre, East of A1A at Johnson St. and the ocean, 7:30-9pm, 954-921-3404, free.

Broadwalk Friday Fest, through December 28, Hollywood Beach Theatre, East of A1A at Johnson St. and the ocean, 7-9pm, 954.924.2980, free.

Broward County Fair, Nov 15-25, Annual Broward County tradition with midway, free concerts, entertainment, art/music contests, pageants, the Great

American Frontier Show, Belmont Magic Show, a petting zoo and more attractions. Hundreds of animal exhibits, student exhibits, horticulture displays, fair food and more. For all ages. Visit www.browardfair.org often for the most current money-saving specials. City Center, 10300 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, 954.922.2224.

F l o r i d a B l u e g re e n : Wildnight For Wildlife. Nov 17. Brought to you by the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, it will be a Wild Night for Wildlife! Party cowboy-style with great folks, good food and drink, live entertainment, and a silent auction. Green Glades Ranch, Weston, 5pm, 850.922.1066. www.floridabluegreen.com/.

Christmas On Las Olas, November 27, Las Olas Blvd., free. An evening with the feeling of Christmas past. snow mountain, carolers and skating rink. www.lasolasboulevard.com/christmas-on-las-olas/.

Orchid Festival, Dec 1-2, 9:30am-4:30pm, $10 members/$12 non-members. Orchids, Exotics, Gourmet Food Trucks, Libations, Gardening Lectures, Cooking Demos, Kid’s Corner with Cycler the Robot, Orchid

Displays and Silent Auction, Farmer’s Market and More! Bonnet House, 900 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, 954.563.5393. www.bonnethouse.org/news/orchid-festival/.Hollywood Beach Candy Cane Parade, December

8. free. Evening parade along the famed Broadwalk with bands, clowns, floats, and more. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, 954.921.3404, www.visithollywoodfl.org/events.aspx.

Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade, Dec 9. Annual event that starts in Pompano Beach, runs through Lighthouse Point and Hillsboro Beach before ending at Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge in Deerfield Beach. Starts at Lake Santa Barbara at 6pm. Intracoastal Waterway, 954.941.2940, free, www.pompanobeachchamber.com/yearly-events/holiday-boat-parade.

MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/calendar.aspx

Wings Over Homestead Air Show, Nov 3-4. J aw - d ro p p i n g p r e c i s i o n aerobatics will be highlighted against a backdrop of jet sound as the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels headline an all-star list of performers at the Homestead Air Reserve Base “Wings Over Homestead” air show. FREE event open to the public 9 am-5pm. Homestead Air Reserve Base, 29050 Coral Sea Blvd., Homestead, FL 33039, 305.224.7469, www.wingsoverhomestead.com/.

Gables Gallery Night, Monthly open house on the first Friday of each month showcases local galleries. Enjoy exhibitions, free refreshments and complimentary continuous shuttle buses between galleries. Downtown Coral Gables, 33134, 305.444.4493.

Coconut Grove First Saturday Gallery Stroll Sept. 1. Every 1st Saturday of the month, explore the galleries of Coconut Grove from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Downtown Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove, 33133, 305.445.3864. www.artcircuits.com.

Free Fridays at The Wolfsonian, Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6-9pm. Exhibition tours at 6pm. 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 33139, 305.535.2645, www.wolfsonian.org.

Miami Art Museum - Second Saturdays Are Free For Families, Nov 10, Dec 8. Drop in on the second Saturday of every month to enjoy fun, interactive programs. Families of all ages explore Miami Art Museum

WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA?together, find inspiration to create works of art, and participate in hands-on activities led by education staff. 1-4 p.m. Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130, 305.375.3000, www.miamiartmuseum.org/.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CALENDAR OF EVENTS - www.miamidade.gov/parks/calendar.asp

MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/

Coral Restoration Workshop, Nov 8-11, Become a citizen scientist and join a coral restoration program. Learn the importance of coral health, corals’ function in marine ecosystems and help protect this resource in the Florida Keys in a hands-on way. Scuba-certified participants go on a working dive at the coral nursery, an orientation dive at some of the completed restoration projects and two dives to plant corals on the new restoration site. Accommodations packages at Amoray Dive Resort available. 305.451.3595; 800.4.AMORAY, amoraydive@amoray.com.

Key West “Bight’ Before C h r i s t m a s ” H o l i d a y Celebration, Nov 21 - Dec 31. Live

holiday music, games for the kids, holiday cheer and a chance for photos with Santa highlight this event along the historic harbor walk linking colorful seaport restaurants, bars and businesses at the Key West Bight. Created as a gift to the community, 305.304. 2633, www.keywestchristmas.org/.

PALM BEACH - www.palmbeachfl.com

DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/

Social Fridays in Doral, free Doral Trolley stops at various entertainment and culinary businesses of Doral, showcasing the nightlife of the city, free. The route includes stops at the city’s hotels, where trolley route maps are available listing other Social Friday points of interest. 8-11pm. Various locations throughout Doral, FL 33178, 305.593.6725, ext. 70, www.cityofdoral.com.

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS4. Start Networking – At this stage, the action begins with only a few minutes to present your text-based conversation. Normally you will have between 7 to 8 minutes. Suggest you do not wait for the recruiter to chat. Introduce yourself immediately.

5. Rate the Conversation – After the chat a rating screen normally pops up. Do not forget to take this opportunity to rate the event, administer notes, and remember to click on the “Update” button to save the information for future reference.

6. Follow-up after the Event – Use the “Dashboard” to review your connections. It will serve as your event summary during and after attending the Virtual Military Job Fair.

7. To review a connection – click on the connection’s image. You can browse the connection’s information and the entire chat transcript. Follow-up with them from your Dashboard, and if you asked for contact information during the chat, this will be in the transcript. If not, look the connection up on LinkedIn!

Employment Readiness Program Transition Advice Social Media is being used by recruiters. Transitioning service members and spouses should use it too!

Why? Social Media is a powerful tool intended to get noticed, get connected, and gain opportunities! It is rapidly becoming the way of the future for recruiting qualified job seekers by recruiters filling jobs through their social networks and social media.

Recently Jobvite located at http://recruiting.jobvite.com/resources/index-social-recruiting.php conducted a survey on social recruiting and found that 92% of recruiters utilize or plan to begin using social media for recruiting. Recruiters query social media sites by using keywords for identifying skills and experience their job listing or hiring managers are seeking.

By increasing your visibility on sites, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook, you increase your chances of becoming noticed. Ensure that you load your social media profile with plenty of key words that describe your hard and solid (transferable) skills. This well orchestrated approach is intended to increase the likelihood of your profile popping up in a recruiter’s search. Of all the social media being used LinkedIn was considered nearly universal among recruiters. Therefore if you only have time to select one site consider using LinkedIn.

For additional information on how social media is rapidly changing how those seeking employment are hired, consider visiting the Employment Readiness Program at Army Community Service (ACS), or simply taking a few moments to checkout a book from our extensive professional “Career Library” by contacting joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil or calling 305 437-2639.

Have You Considered Attending a Virtual Military Job Fair?

A Virtual Job Fair is another approach for marketing your skills and abilities by using text-based conversations to merge job seekers with potential employers in an effective, timely, and efficient approach. Candidates could research companies registered to participate in the event, view their announced job opportunities, meet using text chats with recruiters, taking notes on what transpires, and conducting a follow-up with your contact after the event.

Go to www.corporategray.com and follow these steps:

1. Register for the Event – Once a Virtual Military Job Fair is located click on their site to register on the “Internet”. It is here that you will provide your contact information and upload your resume.

2. Enter the Event Lobby – This page is intended to lead you to the Event Lobby. You could access this anytime prior to conducting research on participating companies in preparation for meeting with them, browse jobs, or include a message to a recruiter if you’re not able to participate. It is also the place to conduct follow-up after the event if necessary.

3. Join a Booth – Booths are accessed by entering through the Event Lobby. You’ll see the expected wait time for each booth and the number of recruiters online for each company. Once you click “Join” you’ll be put in a queue to chat with a recruiter. You may be asked to verify your registration information upon joining a booth.

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWSTransition Assistance Program 3-6 December

Military members must now participate in a

transition program prior to leaving active duty

service. An execution order requiring them to

make use of the services is in force throughout

the Department of Defense.

The order, which implements a directive issued

last year by Army Secretary John McHugh,

further requires that transition processing begin

at least 12 months before a Soldier leaves active

duty and that the Soldier’s commander oversee

the process.

The new procedures will be bolstered later this

year when the Veterans Opportunity to Work

(VOW) Act is implemented November 20th for all

military services.

U.S. Army Garrison-Miami (USAG-M) does not

have an Army Career Alumni Program (ACAP)

as in traditional military installations, yet offers

a four day Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

quarterly to assist military member and spouses

serving with U.S. Southern Command and those

located within South Florida on a space available

basis.

Information on personal appraisal, career

exploration, strategies for an effective job search,

interviews, resumes, reviewing job offers, mock

interviews, federal government employment,

Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) and

resources will be provided.

All military members must complete a required

Department of Defense Pre-Separation Brief

DD2648 (AC) or DD2648-1 (RC). This information

is available by visiting: www.acap.army.mil/.

Select Ft. Stewart, GA as your nearest military

installation when administering the brief and

call the 1-800-325-4715 to speak with an ACAP

Counselor for an Initial Counseling (IC) and

release of your official electronically signed brief

along with an Individual Development Plan (IDP)

that will be sent to your e-mail address.

The next Transition Assistance Program will be

held December 3rd through 6th in the Installation

Services Center Army Community Service

Classroom, 8am to 4pm. As a matter of policy,

former service members may attend TAP

Workshops on a space available basis.

To register, call 305.437.2665/2639 or e-mail joe.

pagan@hq.southcom.mil.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER NEWSTeacher Planning Day Camp

Parents: CYS Services will be offering Teacher

Planning Day Camp for school-age children,

grades Kindergarten to 6th grade, on the following

Teacher Planning Days:

Sep 26, Oct 26 , Nov 6 , Jan 18 , Feb 1 , Mar 22.

Care will be offered at the Child Development

Center. Space is provided on first-come first-

serve basis, so register your child while spaces

are available. Children must be registered at the

facility prior to attendance.

For more information please contact Ms. Walker

or Ms. Treminio, 305.437.1281/1283.

School Age Center Winter Camp

December 26-28 2012 January 2-4 2013

USAG-Miami School Age Center will be offering

a full-day program for school age children

which provides recreational and developmental

activities during their winter vacation.

Activities may include individual and group

games, science projects, arts & crafts, and

technology. Children must be registered. For

more information please call 305.437.1281.

Back to school brigade distributes backpacks to military families

CYS Services,

School Support

Services and

O p e r a t i o n

H o m e F r o n t

F l o r i d a

coordinated the

second annual

“Back-To-School

Brigade” event

on 13 August.

One hundred

forty military families were provided backpacks

containing needed school supplies. The event

Photo by Art McQueen

brought parents and children to U.S. Army

Garrison-Miami who expressed their gratitude in

multiple ICE comments.

Members of several groups came together to

make this event a success:

Partners: Operation HomeFront Florida: Ms.

Simone Velasquez Hoover, President, Ms. Megan

Moye, Director of Development.

Verizon Volunteers: Diana Guerrero, Eric

Harbaugh, AJ Fasano, Natalia Perez, Lou Romero,

Kevin Horton, Brad Carsten, Faisal Rehman,

Heather Sessions.

Child and Youth Services staff: Mary Gomez,

Joyce Kennedy, Vesta Wilhoite, Marcus Brewer,

Dr. Francisco Brizuela.

Teen Volunteers: Larry Collins, Matthew Medina.

This project

e x e m p l i f i e s

one of the

many effective

c o m m u n i t y

p a r t n e r s h i p s

between US

Army Garrison-

Miami and

community organizations and illustrates how

our installation thrives in the fulfillment of its

mission.

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Freedom run and PARK Festival winners

Saturday, September 8th, 62 SOUTHCOM members participated in the 2nd annual 5K Freedom Run and PARK Festival at JC Bermudez Park. The Freedom

Run and PARK festival is a unique community-building and philanthropic event to REMEMBER, HONOR & CELEBRATE our American Heroes. The entire

South Florida community was invited to run, jog or walk alongside our military, veterans and first responders through the UNITED STATES SOUTHERN

COMMAND HEADQUARTERS. Race numbers, timing tags, t-shirts and finish line commemorative medals were presented to all participants.

Congratulations to SOUTHCOM Winners:

1st place Female age group 15-19

Dominque Bullock (SFC Fuller’s daughter)

Male age group 20-24

3rd place IS3 Roberto Esparza

Female age group 20-24

2nd place Abagail Shapiro (sister of Sgt Shapiro)

Male age group 25-29

2nd place IS2 Daniel Reuter

Female age group 50-54

3rd place MGen Joe DiSalvo

Male age group 25-29

1st place Sgt Katie Kuiper

Male age group 35-39

1st place Alex Martinez

Female age group 45-49

2nd place Dolores

Fernandez (Family and

MWR Fitness Center!)

GOING GREENThe Positives & Negatives of Energy-Saving Light Bulbsby Beth Berry, Demand Media

The most commonly used energy-saving light bulb is the compact fluorescent light (CFL). Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are increasing in popularity, but their high costs are often prohibitive for the average household. CFLs offer substantial energy savings to their users. But they have their drawbacks, too --- for example, some question the safety of CFLs due to the their potentially toxic contents. A closer look at the benefits and drawbacks of CFLs can help you determine the best option for you.

AdvantagesCFLs offer dramatic energy savings over incandescents. They last up to 10 times longer, use roughly 75 percent less energy each day and produce 90 percent less heat. An average CFL will illuminate for 1,667 days, whereas a typical incandescent bulb will only last approximately 167 days. These factors combined add up to a savings of about $105 over the life of the CFL. (See References 1)

DisadvantagesCFLs contain mercury. Each bulb contains an average of 4 milligrams of mercury sealed within glass tubing. In comparison, many thermometers contain about 500 milligrams of mercury. Mercury can be toxic if you are exposed to high doses. Arguments against CFLs stem from concerns about exposure to mercury when CFLs break, both for municipal workers who handle trash and may come in contact with large amounts of broken bulbs, and for the potential environmental threat of thousands of discarded CFLs in landfills. (See References 3) Additionally, some CFLs emit a bluish light that is less desirable than the white or yellow light from incandescents.

Further ConsiderationsMost of the mercury released into the environment comes from the utilization of coal to generate electricity. A typical CFL will avoid approximately three times as much in mercury emissions through its electricity savings than it would release if disposed of in a landfill. (See References 3) Additionally, improvements are being made to increase the light quality of CFLs, and many models now mimic incandescents in shape, brightness, color of light and features --- some CFLs are even compatible with dimmer switches. (See References 1)

Proper CFL DisposalCFLs should be handled with care to avoid breakage. If they do break, follow the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recommendations for safe cleanup and proper disposal. The best end-of-life option for CFLs is to recycle them. Most city sanitation departments accept CFLs through their hazardous-waste collection programs. Alternatively, some local retailers have in-store recycling drop-off boxes. (See References 4)

References U.S. Department of Energy: How Compact Fluorescents Compare With Incandescents Energy Star: CFL Savings Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory; Compact Fluorescent Lights; Barry Fritz; August 2008 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Recycling and Disposal After a CFL Burns Out

Resources U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Recycling and Disposal After a CFL Burns Out Energy Star: CFL Buyers Guide

LED Energy Saving Lightingby Rachel Steffan, Demand Media

Low-powered LED (light-emitting diode) lights in exit signs and computer power buttons and on video cameras are a familiar sight. Newer, high-powered LEDs are bright enough to illuminate a room, and they are so efficient that the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that LEDs could reduce the amount of electricity used for lighting by up to 33 percent by 2027. (See References 1) Changing as few as five light bulbs in your fixtures to Energy Star qualified LED bulbs can also reduce your energy usage by 75 percent while providing vastly increased product life.

Energy EfficiencyEnergy Star labeled LED bulbs use only one-fourth of the electricity needed to illuminate an incandescent bulb of comparable brightness (see References 2). LEDs emit light directionally, so less light --- and energy --- is wasted by being directed at the ceiling or the back of a lighting fixture. Additionally, LEDs release very little of the energy they use as heat, and that which is released is trapped in a heat sink under the light-producing diode array. In the summertime, waste heat from lighting fixtures increases your air conditioning load. (See References 1)

Types of LED LightingAll LEDs contain one or more semiconductor chips mounted on a heat sink inside a lens. By mounting the chip or chips on a circuit board, they can be programmed to do different things, like turning on and off at a certain time or working with a dimmer switch. LED arrays can be placed directly inside a specialized lighting fixture or architectural component, or they may be packaged inside a light bulb to work in standard light fixtures. (See References 1)

Light ColorThe color of light is measured on the Kelvin scale, with lower numbers denoting yellow light and higher numbers denoting white or bluish light. Indoor residential LED lights are available to match the color of incandescent bulbs (2,700 to 3,000K), often called warm white or soft white light, up to a slightly cooler white color recommended for work areas like kitchens (3,500K). Portable LED desk lamps go as high as 5,000K, a bluish-white color that mimics natural light and is good for reading. (See References 3)

Comparison to CFLsLED lighting uses a comparable amount of electricity to compact fluorescent bulbs, with both using about 25 percent of the power needed to light an incandescent bulb. However, LEDs last about 50 percent longer than CFLs, meaning fewer raw materials are needed to manufacture replacements (see References 2, 4). In addition, LEDs contain no mercury, a toxic element found in small amounts inside CFLs. Unlike CFLs, which can fail suddenly, LEDs tend to become gradually dimmer over time, giving the user plenty of warning when it’s time to replace them. (See References 5)

References Energy Star: Learn About LEDs Energy Star: Save Energy at Home Energy Star: LED Light Bulbs for Consumers Energy Star: Frequent Questions --- What Color Light Does Energy Star Qualified LED Lighting Come In? Energy Star: Frequently Asked Questions --- Information on Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury”; November 2010 Energy Star: Lighting Strategies; August 2009

Reprinted with permission from National Geographic’s Green Guide www.thegreenguide.com.

SPOUSES CORNER

WANT TO CONTRIBUTE to ACS?

DORAL, CORAL GABLES, MIAMI LAKES, NORTH MIAMI, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Mayra Marvil, mmarvil@earthlink.net, 305.593.2002; doralzipcode@yahoo.com

BROWARD COUNTY, Sabrina Bowman, scott_bowman1969@yahoo.com; Stephanie Walters, 4teamwalters@gmail.com HOMESTEAD & SOCSOUTH, Kris Rodriguez, sirkesojerdna@hotmail.com; Fatima Bissonnette, fatimabissonnette@yahoo.com; socsouthfamily@yahoogroups.com

The Zip Code Groups at USSOUTHCOM are organized by place of residence and offer an opportunity to meet new friends. The groups also provide a channel for spouses to get information about what happens at the command and in the surrounding civilian communities. The Zip Code Groups are a means of social interaction and camaraderie for spouses similar to that provided by the Officers and Enlisted Spouses Groups located on traditional military bases. The Zip Code Groups are organized in Doral, Broward County and Homestead. For additional information, contact Army Community Service at 305.437.2665 or one of the Zip Code Group Coordinators listed below:

Zip Code Group Coordinators

ZIP CODE GROUPS

Want to make a difference by volunteering? Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 305.437.2665 or locate an installation volunteer opportunity at www.ArmyOneSource.com. If you have already registered with Army OneSource, click Login and enter your username and password. To register with Army OneSource, click the Register link at the top of the homepage, then click Join Now! To search and apply for volunteer opportunities in and around your military community, click the Opportunity Locator link in the Volunteer Center box on the top of the MY AOS Page. Use the Opportunity Locator screen dropdown menus and textboxes to set up selection criteria, and then click Search to generate a list of volunteer opportunities near you. Next, click a position title to view details about that volunteer opportunity. To apply for a volunteer position, click Apply. Next, enter the required [*] information on the application form, then click Submit to complete the process. You will be contacted by an Organization Point of Contact or the Volunteer Coordinator with a response to your application and more information about the volunteer process.

Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP)

ADCO, Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs - Guy W. Drab, guy.drab@hq.southcom. mil 305.437.3078ASAP Clinical Manager/Counselor - John Knoebel, john.knoebel@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.3072Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC) - Connie Sova, connie.sova.ctr@hq.southcom.mil 305.437.2428Prevention Education/Activities Coordinator (PC) Carmen Rivera, carmen.rivera.ctr@hq.southcom.mil

USSOUTHCOM

Clinic Office hours: 0730-1630 For appointments call 305.437.3559 Services TRICARE enrolled membersTRICARE Service Centers 1.800.444.5445 Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa LockaDomestic Violence/Child Abuse Dr. Woodrow Wilson 305.437.0519 woodrow.wilson3@us.army.milFamily Counseling Center 305.437.3086Housing Referral 305.437.2642Education Service 305.437.2287Carlson Wagonlit 1.800.579.6681

Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Family and MWR)

Office of Administration: 305.437.2665Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.byrd@hq.southcom.mil Financial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold, marisol.archibold@hq.southcom.mil Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby, helen.colby@hq.southcom.milE-mail: mwrcustomerservice@hq.southcom.mil Toll Free Hot Line: 1.877.291.1604

Recreation Services

Special Events/BOSS - Community Recreation Manager Stephen Ondriezek 305.437.2627 stephen.ondriezek@hq.southcom.mil Leisure Travel Services - Eric Ruiz, 305.437.1595 eric.ruiz@hq.southcom.mil; Jenny Livesey, jenny.livesey@ hq.southcom.milFitness Center 305.437.0123/0124 Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, jill.hauser@hq.southcom.mil Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, Francisco.same1@ hq.southcom.mil Angelique Williams, angelique.williams@hq.southcom. mil; Elson Sanchez, elson.sanchez@hq.southcom.mil; Dolly Fernandez, dolores.fernandez@hq.southcom.mil; Jose Fernandez, jose.fernandez@hq.southcom.mil; Alci Montero, alci.montero@hq.southcom.mil; Kevin Ruvalcaba, kevin. ruvalcaba@hq.southcom.mil

Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) 305.437.1141

CYSS Director - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada, ileana.gonzalesposad@hq.southcom.milAdministration - Mary Gomez, mary.gomez@hq.southcom.milChild Development Center Director - Denise Gonzalez, denise. gonzalez@hq.southcom.milSchool Liaison Services - Francisco Brizuela, francisco.brizuela@hq.southcom.mil

Family Programs 305.437.2665

Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois, vickie.dubois@us.army.milAdministration - Fred Weddington, fred.weddington1@hq.southcom.milConsumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance - Richard Zimmelman, richard.zimmelman@hq.southcom.milEmployment Readiness/Transition Assistance - Joe Pagan, joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member - Joe Walker, joe.walker@hq.southcom.mil Relocation Readiness - Vilma Lesesne, vilma.lesesne@hq.southcom. mil Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator - Maddie Husta, madhya.husta@hq.southcom.mil Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor - VacantVolunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, mary.ortiz@hq.southcom.mil

WHO’S WHO

LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US - FAMILY & MWR TRIPS

All trips depart from the East parking lot at Headquarters at 6 a.m. and depart from each attraction at 7 p.m. (unless noted otherwise.) Deadline to sign up for trips is close of business the Wednesday before each trip. All prices include transportation, parking, tolls and

entrance to the attraction. Prices and times are subject to change. Tickets are available in the Leisure Travel Services Office, 305. 437.1595.

The Bugle Boy is a bimonthly publication of the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison-Miami, and is published for members of the United States Southern Command. Contents of The Bugle Boy are not necessarily the official views of, or are endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Southern Command. The distribution, mention or use of any sponsor’s products, services, or funds by the U.S. Southern Command does not express or imply an endorsement of the sponsor. All submissions are subject to editing. The appearance of advertising in this newsletter does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army, the U. S. Southern Command or the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by the advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. To submit story ideas, articles, or purchase advertising, call the editor at 305.437.3149.

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