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205th MI BN

Volume 3, Issue 40

Week ending

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BDE/BN Info

MWR Info.

Misc, Info.

ACS Info.

SIMs Info.

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THE VIGILANT

VOICE

The contents of this binder are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or

commercial organization by the 205th MI BN, 500th MI BDE, INSCOM or the Department of the Army.

“Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are al-ready naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.”

~ Steve Jobs

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BN FRG 60 Day Calendar

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November December

4-6 Nov: Ward Center’s Festival of

Giving

8 Nov: BN FRG SCM

9 Nov: C Co. Lunch Plate Fundraiser;

BN Classroom @1130

11-14 Nov: Veteran’s Day Training

Holiday

15 Nov: HHD FRG Bake Sale @

Schofield

15 Nov: Charlie Company Town Hall;

BN Classroom @ 1700

16 Nov: A Co FRG MTG; BN Class-

room @ 1130

18 Nov: Turkey Trot 5K @ Barber’s

Point

21 Nov: Turkey Bowl; Takata Field @

0900

24 Nov: Thanksgiving Day Dinner

24-27 Nov: Thanksgiving Day Train-

ing Holiday

28 Nov: Welcome Brief; BN Conf.

Rm. @ 1600

9 Dec: HHD Christmas Party;

Hickam, Pavilion 1 @ 1300

13 Dec: BN FRG SCM

15 Dec: BN Hail and Farewell; A

CO

16 Dec: A Co. Christmas Party; Ft.

Shafter Bowling Alley @ 1500

16 Dec: C Co. Christmas Party;

Dave and Busters @ 1100

23-26 Dec: Christmas Training

Holiday

30 Dec: New Year’s Day Training

Holiday

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Friday, December 2

Freedom Tower FREE

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and celebrate the season with festive

holiday traditions. Fun for all ages!

Festivites include:

4:30 - 7 p.m. - Free inflatables, holiday snacks, crafts and a spectacu-

lar kid's clinic, sponsored by the Home Depot. Purchase an "ono" din-

ner from one of the many private organizations' fundraisers.

5 - 6:30 p.m. - Special visit from Santa with photo opportunities. Kids

will receive a special gift for the season, sponsored by USO of Hawaii

and MWR!

7 p.m. - The 42nd Annual Tower Lighting Ceremony.

7:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. - The premier Air Force entertainment showcase

"Tops in Blue." Alternate rain location: Hangar 35.

Parking is available within walking distance in the surrounding area.

Shuttle services will be available to transport patrons to the event from

4 - 7:15 p.m. and 8:30 - 9:45 p.m. Pick up locations will include the Me-

morial Theater parking lot and the Burger King parking lot (near the

Hickam BX).

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Seats are limited, so Register Today! Contact the USAG-HI Native Hawai-

ian Liaison Office at (808) 655-9694 or by email at [email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

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NIU "COCONUT" WEAVING WORKSHOP

The coconut, since its introduction to Hawaii by Polynesian voyagers, has been a significant crop to the Native Hawaiian people due to its versatility in use. The class will cover the history of coco-nut in Hawaii and share its various uses. Learn how to make specific items like bracelets, hats or headbands using coconut palm fronds. The Niu Weaving class will be headed by Mr. Pita Sala, a Native cultural practitioner and a member of the Honolulu Hawaiian Civic Club. When: Wednesday, December 14, 2011; 5:30 pm Where: Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) Community Center(182 Kauhini Rd, Bldg 1788) Seats are limited! To register or for more information, contact the Native Hawaiian Liaison Office

at (808) 655-9694 or email [email protected].

HULU "FEATHERWORK" WORKSHOP

Hulu manu, or bird feathers, were among the most esteemed and cherished belongings of Native Hawaiians. Rare feathers were used to create capes, helmets, leis and hair ornaments, including priceless items such as Kamehameha I's 'ahu'ula (feather cloak). Join us in this workshop and learn the history and art of hulu, and create your very own hulu hair accessory! When: Wednesday, December 7th at 5:30 pm Where: Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) Community Center(182 Kauhini Rd, Bldg 1788) Seats are limited! To register or for more information, contact the Native Hawaiian Liaison Office

at (808) 655-9694 or email [email protected].

WEEKLY HULA CLASSES

Weekly Hula Classes

Mondays @ Schofield; Tuesdays @ Aliamanu Kumuhula (hula teacher) Ladd Heleloa will present different types of hula: kahiko (ancient) and auwana (modern). Learn some basic hula steps and walk away with a better understanding of the rich tradition of hula in Hawaii. No prior hula experience needed! Where: Schofield Barracks - Kalakaua Community Center (2535 Waianae Uka Avenue) When: Every Monday Time: Beginners: 5pm - 6pm; Advanced: 6pm - 7 pm

Where: Aliamanu Military Reservation - Community Center (182 Kauhini Rd, Bldg 1788)

When: Every Tuesday

Time: Beginners: 5pm - 6pm; Advanced: 6pm - 7pm To register or for more information, contact the Native Hawaiian Liaison Office at (808) 655-9694

or email [email protected].




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Serving the

USAG-HI

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ACS “EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION

WATCH”

FRIDAYS IN

DECEMBER:

2ND,16TH, 23RD, 30TH

Schofield Barracks

Building 2091

“Teen Education & Employment

Symposium”

December 16th

9:00am - 12:00pm

ACS Employment Readiness Program Provides: Career Exploration Info - Job Search Assistance - Resume Assistance - Resource Library - Fax Machine Employment Training Information - Resume Assistance - Employment Workshops - Computer/Printers

Career Work Focus December 2011 Article by by JR Hindman

What’s In your Career Stocking?What’s In your Career Stocking?What’s In your Career Stocking?

Jumpstart Your Job Hunt with a Quality Resume (Ultimate Resume Writing Do's and Don'ts from a Former Recruiter)

As a point of fact, hiring managers only spend around 15 seconds perusing over a new resume and they are really only looking for a couple of things when they do. They're on autopilot, for the most part. They want to know:

Who have you worked for? Have you had steady employment? What notable achievements and recognitions have

you had throughout your career? What do you have to offer which will meet with

their specific needs? An effective resume will answer those questions with a minimal amount of effort and, as with any effective market-ing tool, it will also leave the reader wanting to know more. You want to give them just enough info to prompt them into action. That's when they pick up the phone and call you for an interview! DON'T Misrepresent the Truth -- Lying on your resume is never a good idea. You don't want to start a professional relationship based on the misrepresentation of facts. Just as you would hope the employer is not lying to you about the job requirements, salary, etc, they expect you are not lying to them about your background and/or skills set. Use Slang or Jargon -- You need to be as professional as possible in the context of your resume if you expect to be taken seriously as a professional. For this reason, you should avoid using familiar lingo, slang, or jargon in your resume. The exception to this rule is when using very industry-specific terminology to describe your particular skills. This can actually help to lend you credit as a knowledgeable individual and an expert in your field, but use such terms wisely and tactfully. Include a Picture -- Unless you're a model or in a profes-sion dependent on physical attributes, I always advise against putting your picture on your resume. In my experience, it can do more harm than good. Include Irrelevant Info (AKA "Fluff") -- If it's not impor-tant, don't add it to your resume. If you were a cook 10 years ago but now you're looking for a job in retail man-agement, don't clutter up your resume with irrele-vancy. Try to put yourself in the shoes of the hiring manager and ask yourself what they would see as impor-tant. How does your background correspond with their needs as an employer? Anything else is fluff. Don't add your hobbies to your resume. Don't add your references (if they want them, they'll ask at the appropriate time). And don't include your high school education either. Finally, don't be redundant and repeat yourself throughout the context of your resume. If your title has been Branch Manager at each of your past three compa-nies, find a way to differentiate each of these positions and highlight your most notable accomplishments. Don't just copy and paste the line "Managed a team of branch employees" three times. That will get you nowhere. Include a Core Competencies Section -- I find Core Competency sections to be fairly worthless in a profes-sional resume and I'll tell you why: It doesn't matter if you're a waitress, an administrative assistant, a nurse, a teacher, or a sales executive -- it doesn't matter what kind of background you have -- anyone can describe them-selves as "Self-Motivated". Anyone can say they are "Goal Oriented" and "Results-Driven" and everyone has "Strong Verbal and Written Skills" when they're applying for a job. I can say with some degree of certainty that the majority of hiring managers and HR administrators skip right past a Core Competencies section and with good reason. The key to a successful resume is in SHOWING a manager how you are "Results-Driven" and "Goal Oriented" instead of just TELLING them!

Rely on Templates or Sample Resumes -- If you are surfing the web and looking for a good resume sample or template to use as a guideline for your own resume, make sure the sample you settle on is appropriate considering your background, the industry you're in, and your career intentions. Because when it comes right down to it, different styles of resumes should be employed in differ-ent industries. By way of illustration, a computer program-mer's resume will vary greatly from that of a sushi chef. They both have very different skill sets which need to be highlighted in very different ways in order to be effective. Write a Novel and Call it a Resume -- I repeat: Do NOT write a novel and call it a resume. Too many people make this mistake. They want to write this wordy, drawn-out thesis outlining their life story and their career aspira-tions. They have all these skills and accomplishments and they want to include them all in there somewhere, but the problem is most people just don't know when to stop. Don't be afraid to leave out some of the details and explore those further in the interview process. My advice is to highlight only those aspects of your background which are most applicable for the job, or types of jobs, you are planning to apply for. Limit Yourself to One Page -- In contrast to the last point, you may not want to limit yourself to a 1-page resume. A common misconception is that a professional resume HAS to be one page. However, that's not really the case these days. A while back, before the miracles of technology, I may have agreed. But now that most resumes are being read on a computer screen versus on paper, there's no need to limit yourself in such a way. Those who try to cram all their info on a 1-page resume usually resort to smaller font and zero spac-ing. When viewed on screen, this is not an attractive format and it's hard to read. Now, I'm not saying you should write a 20-page catalogue of your experiences, nor am I advocating the use of size 20 font. Instead, I would say 12-14 size font should suffice and I recommend you keep it at two pages. That leaves plenty of room to say what needs to be said. Of course, if you have limited experience then a 1-page resume will do just fine. DO Use Bullet Points -- When it comes time to explain your experiences in your resume, use bullet points to outline your accomplishments. It is much easier to read and even easier to skim, which is what hiring managers are doing most of the time anyways. Bullet points draw attention to important information. They are also visually appealing and make the information seem more accessi-ble to the reader. So keep them short and meaning-ful. Some people opt for a short paragraph explaining their duties and responsibilities, followed by bullet points highlighting their most notable achievements. This too is acceptable, just make sure to keep that paragraph very succinct and avoid any redundancies as well. Have a Strong Objective Statement -- Although this is a matter of some debate these days, I firmly reader what job you are applying for. That can be a big deal when you're submitting your resume to a HR representative who has their hands full with many different job open-ings. One sentence to market yourself. Once sentence

to spark their interest. You don't want to give the reader too much to think about, rather you want them to proceed on and read the rest of your resume. Choose the Right Format -- One thing you need to remember is that there is not one universal formatting methodology because, in truth, there is no cookie-cutter way of writing a resume. What works best for one person may not be best for an-other.

Some people will benefit from a Chronological resume whereas that format may be detrimental to someone who has jumped around a lot in their career. The only thing I can suggest is that you do your homework. Cut to the Chase -- Don't waste time...get to the good stuff. As I said before, a hiring manager will most often skim, scan, and glance over a resume. Keep in mind that they have specific questions in mind when they review a resume for the first time and they expect specific an-swers. One of the most important questions they are asking is: "Who has this person worked for in the past?" For this reason, I always suggest that serious job seekers highlight their experiences first and foremost. Right below your one-sentence Objective Statement you should transi-tion into an Experience section. In this section you should list your past employers, the years you worked for them, your job titles, and a brief description of your duties there. Of course, this may not be the best approach for some people. If your background is heavily dependent on your academic experience, then you may want to jump into that first. Focus on Your Target -- My reasons for saying this are as follows: An unfocused resume sends a very clear mes-sage that you are unfocused about your career. And a hiring authority doesn't want to see that. They want to see that you have career goals and that those aspirations correspond with their needs as an employer. So keep in mind that a customized resume, modified for a specific position, is always preferable to a generalized and vague resume. If you're serious enough about a job then you should take the extra time and effort to tailor a resume to that job's requirements. I assure you your efforts will not go unnoticed. Be Articulate and Grammatically Exact -- In my humble opinion, it's of the utmost importance to be eloquent within the context of your resume and to make sure you're using proper grammar and syntax. For your current job descrip-tion, use the present tense. For past jobs, use past tense. Being articulate can go a long way as well. Most hiring managers will consider it a plus if you can convey your level of intelligence in your written communications. So don't be afraid to break out the thesaurus and make sure you have someone else edit your resume before you send it out to potential employers. That's imperative! K.I.S.S. -- A wiser man than me once made this bold statement and it's extremely applicable when writing your resume: Keep It Simple, Stupid! Too many people make too much of an effort to "stand out from the pack" and in doing so they may unwittingly be hurting themselves. In some professions, such as the creative design field, it may be advantageous to show your originality and imagination, but in other business fields this kind of flamboyancy in a resume is unnecessary and can actually be injurious to your cause. In terms of formatting, the same holds true Take Your Resume Seriously -- As previously stated, if you don't take your resume seriously then your resume will not be TAKEN seriously. If you choose not to work with a professional, then at the very least have an impartial third-party edit it for you and give you some constructive feed-back. This is for your own sake. What happens when you a c c i d e n t a l l y t y p e " M a n g e r " i n s t e a d o f "Manager"? Whatever you do, don't send it out to potential employers without having someone else look it over. Some people just need to swallow their pride be-cause when it comes right down to it, you may be the best at what you do, but if you don't write resumes for a living then chances are there's someone out there more qualified to write your resume than you are So there it is...everything you need to know about writing your resume. I sincerely wish you the best of luck in your endeavors and feel free to contact me if you ever need any assistance. I'm here to help!

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December 20 1 1 Employment Classes and Workshops Contact 655-4227/438-4499 for more information or register online at www.acsclasses.com

For additional information visit our website: http://www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/work-a-career-centers

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Army Community Services Army Employment Readiness Program

Internet Resource Guide

Career & Relocation Research

Miscellaneous Job Search Sites

VMET (DD Form 2586) www.dmdc.osd.mil/vmet Access your Vmet form on-line

ACAP Home Page www.acap.army.mil Info and contact for personnel transitioning and processing worldwide.

Veterans Administration www.va.gov Extensive info on VA benefits; application forms

DoD Transportal www.dodtransportal.org DoD website for transitioning service members

COOL (Credentialing Opportunities On-Line) www.armyeducation.army.mil/cool/ Mil exp & training used to meet vocational creden-tialing requirements

MOS Descriptions www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/p611_21.pdf

950+page PDF file detailing MOS duties & descrip-tions

DOD Job Search www.dod.jobsearch.org Links to government and commercial jobs

Military Transition to Civilian turbotap.org Military to civilian employment assistance

Occupational Outlook book www.bls.gov/oco Statistical info on job trends, salaries, cost of living, etc.

CareerInfoNet www.acinet.org/acinet Info on occupational tends, requirements, salaries, etc.

Salary.com www.salary.com Salary comparisons by occupation & region

CollegeNET www.collegenet.com Click “College Search” for links to home pages

Chambers of Commerce www.chambers-online.com Links to worldwide chambers of commerce

Realtor.com Realtor.com Official site of National Association of Realtors

Bureau of Labor Statistics Stats.bls.gov Cost of living and home costs for the US

555-1212 www.555-1212.com Helps locate phone numbers

America’s Job Exchange www.americasjobexchange.com

Army& Air Force Exchange www.aafes.com

Naf Jobs www.nafjobs.com

American’s Job Bank www.ajb.dni.us

Military.com Military.com/careers MOS to civilian job translations; job search links

MilitaryHire.com www.militaryhire.com Hiring network for prior military service members

VetJobs.com www.vetjobs.com VFW-sponsored employment assistance site

DefenseLink www.defenselink.mil Links to civilian job opportunities with DoD

Monster Board www.monster.com 800,00+/- job listings

Headhunter/Careerbuilder www.headhunter.net “Mega Job Search” site

Job-Hunt.org www.Job-hunt.org Good job search guidance & specialized links

Hot Jobs Hotjobs.yahoo.com Yahoo’s job search assistance site

The Riley Guide www.rileyguide.com No-nonsense listings of employment opportunities

FlipDog www.flipdog.com Job database with easy-to-maneuver interface

Green to Gray www.greentogray.com Career transition for ex-military, job fairs listing

LatPro www.latpro.com Specialized in jobs for Spanish speakers

Truecareers www.truecareers.com Government contractors international job opportuni-ties

Craigslist www.honolulu.craigslist.org

Hawaii Jobs www.hawaiijobsondemand.com

Job Search Sites for Specific Vocational Areas

Government Contractors

Cool Jobs www.cooljobs.com Everything from Bodyguard to River Rafting Guide

Job Monkey www.jobmonkey.com More cool jobs; check out “Job Hunting Tools” link

Mil. Overseas Recruiting www.morejobs.net Info on bi-annual job fairs in USAREUR, etc.

Military Stars www.militarystars.com The cure for the common Job Fair

DODDS System www.dodea.edu/ Jobs with DODDS System

Insurance Jobs www.4ijc.com Jobs with Insurance companies

Military Spouse Resources www.milspouse.org Helpful info for military spouses

Military Spouse Career Net www.mscn.org Online resources, support groups etc.

Women’s Business Center www.onlinewbc.gov Online women’s business center

Overseas Jobs www.overseasjobs.com International job opportunities

Spouse Job Search www.militaryspousejobsearch.org

Lingual Jobs www.lingojobs.com Bi-lingual jobs throughout the world

Dellew Corporation www.dellew.com

Brown & Root www.halliburton.com www.kbrjobs.com

Lockheed Martin www.lockheedmartin.com

Mantech www.mantech.com

Raytheon www.raytheon.com

SAIC www.saic.com

Vinnell www.vinnellarabia.net Variety of jobs supporting DoD A subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Corporation

Booz Allen & Hamilton www.boozallen.com/careers

AT&T www.att.net

BAE Systems www.baesystems.com

Computer Service Corp www.csc.com Jobs throughout world supporting DoD

Automotive Tech Automotivetechs.com Job bulletin board & info for automotive careers

Auto Jobs www.autojobs.com Extensive listing of automobile-related jobs

Aviation Employment www.aviationemployment.com Employment site specializing in aviation jobs

Transportation jobs www.1800drivers.com Job bank & applications for professional drivers

Intelligence Careers www.intelligencecareers.com Careers for analysts, engineers, linguist, etc.

Law Enforcement Jobs www.lawenforcementjobs.com Resource site for law enforcement jobs

Law Enforcement Jobs www.911hotjobs.com Employment support for law enforcers

MedHunters.com www.medhunters.com U.S. & international jobs in all medical specialties

Jobs in Logistics www.jobsinlogistic.com America’s largest logistics career board

Techies.com www.techies.com Commercial database of technological jobs

Cool Jobs www.cooljobs.com Everything from Bodyguard to River Rafting Guide

Job Monkey www.jobmonkey.com More cool jobs; check out “Job Hunting Tools” link

Mil. Overseas Recruiting www.morejobs.net Info on bi-annual job fairs in USAREUR, etc.

Military Stars www.militarystars.com The cure for the common Job Fair

DODDS System www.dodea.edu/ Jobs with DODDS System

Insurance Jobs www.4ijc.com Jobs with Insurance companies

Military Spouse Resources www.milspouse.org Helpful info for military spouses

Military Spouse Career Net www.mscn.org Online resources, support groups etc.

Women’s Business Center www.onlinewbc.gov Online women’s business center

Overseas Jobs www.overseasjobs.com International job opportunities

Spouse Job Search www.militaryspousejobsearch.org

Lingual Jobs www.lingojobs.com Bi-lingual jobs throughout the world

Federal Government Jobs

Serco www.serco.-na.com

Choctaw Mang Services Enter-prise

www.cmse.net

Sikorsky www.sikorsky.com

Boeing www.boeing.com

Bell Helicopter www.bellhelicopter.com

North Grumman Corporation www.generaldynamics.com

CACI International www.caci.com

Defense Support Services www.ds2.com

Teksystems Inc www.teksystems.com

Camber Corporation www.camber.com Chenega Advanced Solutions & Engineering LLC

www.case-llc.com

Pacific Misscle Range Facility

www.pmrf.navy.mil

TMI Management Systems Inc www.tmimgt.com

Ventura Technology www.venturatechnology.net

Army Hawaii Family Housing www.armyhawaiifamilyhousing.com

Doyen Security www.doyen.com

Wackenhut Corporation www.g4s.com/usw

General Dynamics Infomation Technology

www.gdit.com

Office of Personnel Mtg. www.usajobs.opm.gov U.S. government’s official site for job postings Army Civilian Personnel www.cpol.army.mil/employment/ U.S. Army civilian employment opportunities The Job Page www.thejobpage.gov Great links to government job banks & agencies Fed. Job Classifications www.opm.gov/fedclass/html/

gsseries.htm Job descriptions/classifications for Resumix online

Fedworld www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html

Additional listing of federal jobs

Everett Kelly Associates, Inc. www.everettkelly.com Helmets to Hardhats www.helmetstohardhats.com Military Employment www.militaryexits.com Leaders www.leadersinc.com Military Placement Specialist www.jobsforexmilitary.com Military Candidates Inc www.militarycandidates.com Jobs and Recruitment Commissaries www.commissaries.com Federal Bureau of Prisons www.bop.gov FedJobs www.fedjobs.com Tripler Army Medical Center www.tamc.amedd.army.mil Veterans’ Employment and Training Service

www.dol.gov/vets/welcome.html

Serco www.serco.-na.com

Choctaw Mang Services Enter-prise

www.cmse.net

Sikorsky www.sikorsky.com

Boeing www.boeing.com

Bell Helicopter www.bellhelicopter.com

North Grumman Corporation www.generaldynamics.com

CACI International www.caci.com

Defense Support Services www.ds2.com

Teksystems Inc www.teksystems.com

Camber Corporation www.camber.com Chenega Advanced Solutions & Engineering LLC

www.case-llc.com

Pacific Misscle Range Facility

www.pmrf.navy.mil

TMI Management Systems Inc www.tmimgt.com

Ventura Technology www.venturatechnology.net

Army Hawaii Family Housing www.armyhawaiifamilyhousing.com

Doyen Security www.doyen.com

Wackenhut Corporation www.g4s.com/usw

General Dynamics Infomation Technology

www.gdit.com

USAG-HI COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER December 2011

1. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (FMWR)

6 and 8 December Holiday Tree Lighting Come out for light refreshments and entertainment during our annual tree lighting ceremonies on 6 December at Generals Loop on Schofield Barracks and on 8 December at Fort Shafter’s historic Palm Circle. Activities begin at 1730 at both locations. Come take pictures with Santa and get in the holiday spirit! For more information please call 655-0111/5. 6 December Home Made Holidays at the SGT Yano Library Join us on 6 December from 1400 to 1600 as we make and decorate mini gift boxes that you can fill with your special gifts. 6 December Knit & Crochet at AMR and Fort Shafter Libraries Come out on 6 December to the Fort Shafter Library and on 19 December to the AMR Library. All sessions are 1700-1830.. 6 December Christmas Story Time at all Army Libraries Come to the AMR library on 6 December, the SGT Yano Library on 7 December and the Fort Shafter Library on 8 December, 1530-1630, for free Christmas story sessions. 7 December Texas Hold’em at Hale Ikena Texas Hold’Em at Hale Ikena is held every 1st Wednesday of the month. Call 438-1974 for more information. 10 December Snowman Candy Jar Workshop at Schofield’s Arts & Crafts Center Come in between 0900-1400 to create your candy jar for the holidays. The $25 charge includes supplies. Call 655-4202 for more information. 11 December - Meet the Florida Marlins Schedule of events: 1345 to1445 - Meet and Greet at the Tropics Warrior Zone (must be 18 and over) 1500 to 1600 - Youth Baseball and Dance Clinics at Ralston Field. Pre-registration is required 1600 to 1700 - Youth Meet & Greet at Ralston Field For more information please call 656-3329 or 655-0112. 12 December New Year Softball and Basketball Tournament The New Year Softball Tournament entry deadline is 12 December 2011 with tournament dates set for 3-13 January 2012. The Basketball Tournament will run from 17 January thru 30 March, 2012; the entry deadline is 6 January. For more information please call 655-0856.

14 December After School at the SGT Yano Library

Elementary age children are invited to hear Polar Express on 14 December from 1500-1545.

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15 December Keiki Craft Night at the Hale Ikena

Bring your kids to the Hale Ikena on 15 December and enjoy making crafts with your kids while tasting some delicious food. Call 438-1974 for more information. 18 December Adventure Surfing On 18 December, 0630-1130 join outdoor recreation for adventure surfing lessons. The cost is only $48. For more information or to register please call 655-0143. 31 December New Year’s Eve Bash at the Army Bowling Centers Come out and enjoy food, music and fun to bring in the New Year! Call ahead to reserve your lanes at Schofield (655-0573) and Fort Shafter (438-6733). BLUE STAR CARD ACTIVITIES FOR SPOUSES OF DEPLOYED SOLDIERS 6 December Walk off the Wait Shop till you drop without the hassle of parking at Ala Moana Shopping Center on Tuesday, 6 December with a special Spouse in the City edition of Walk off the Wait! Limited transportation is available and will leave from the Schofield Barracks Bowling Center at 0830 and return from the Ala Moana Shopping Center at 1300. For more information or to reserve your space please call 655-0002 or email [email protected]. 12 December Blue Star Card Bake Off & Coupon Exchange

The Blue Star Card Bake Off and Coupon Exchange will take place on Monday, 12 December, 1100-1300, at the Wheeler Community Center. This month’s key ingredient is peppermint. Don’t bake? Just come out to trade coupons with your BSC pals, sample the treats, and vote for the best tasting! The winner will be next month’s featured recipe in our Deployment Newsletter. For more information or to just let us know you are coming call 655-0002 or email [email protected]. 14 December Big R: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

Our Big R: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party will be on Wednesday, 14 December, 1800-2000, at the Kaena Community Center. This adults-only event will feature all of the signs of a classic holiday party including music, food and timeless holiday films. And don’t forget your “Dirty Santa Gift” worth $5.00 or less! Limited childcare is available and registration is required. Register by calling 655-0002 or email [email protected].

15 December Animoto II

Create quick and easy videos to share with your Soldier or loved ones. Bring your digital photos (30-50 pictures) to SGT Yano Library on Thursday, 15 December at 0915 and learn how to use Animoto. For information/space, contact [email protected] or call 655-0002. Blue Star Card Superstar Punch Card If you attend Blue Star Card events, you will receive a Blue Star Card SUPERSTAR punch card. After attending 10 Blue Star Card events and filling up your punch card, you will receive a FREE Blue Star Card t-shirt! Blue Star Card Event No-Show Policy The Blue Star Card program has implemented an event no-show policy. If you register for an event and cannot attend, you must cancel your reservation by 1200 the day before the event. If





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you fail to cancel your reservation and do not attend, you will be considered a no-show, which will result in you automatically being wait-listed for the next month’s events. It is our goal to include as many Blue Star Card holders as possible in our events and by implementing this policy we hope to achieve this objective. Health and Fitness Center STACC Site Information The STACC site for the Health and Fitness center will remain free for valid Blue Star Card Holders, Mon.-Fri., 0800-1100, at the Kaala Community Activities Center, Bldg. 556 but registration is required. For more information please call 655-8313. Deploying Units FMWR is available to come to your pre-deployment FRG meetings to explain the benefits of the Blue Star Card program and answer questions. Please call 655-0002 for more information or to set up a meeting. Still Need a Blue Star Card? The Blue Star Card is an FMWR deployment discount card for Spouses of deployed Soldiers. The card offers Spouses discounts at FMWR facilities, activities and special events. Blue Star Cards are valid throughout the entire deployment. For a full list of Blue Star benefits and for all the latest updates and events visit the website at www.bluestarcardhawaii.com. 2. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)

Education Assessment Congratulations to the Hawaii public schools! While the nation and most other states reflected marginal or zero growth, Hawaii was the only state to show both math and reading gains in grades 4 and 8. Based on the "Nation's Report Card" in the Spring of 2011 which included state-by-state results for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) testing, Hawaii public schools celebrated marked improvements its mathematics and reading scores. Hawaii's rankings in comparison to the nation follow: - Grade 4 mathematics: 4th highest gains in the nation - Grade 8 mathematics: 5th highest gains in the nation - Grade 4 reading: 14th in the nation in gains - Grade 8 reading: 4th highest gains in the nation ACS Office Closures Army Community Service (ACS) Schofield Barracks, ACS Fort Shafter Aloha Center, and ACS Training Center Bldg 647 will be closed from 1130 to1630 on 9 December 2011 for staff In-service and on 22 December 2011 at 1130 for the DFMWR Holiday Event. Emergency contact numbers are: (808) 624-SAFE (7233) for Domestic Violence/Victim Advocate; (808) 226-3231 for AER; and (808) 222-7088 for MFLC. FAP Prevention and Education Become a Scream Free Parent. FAP Prevention and Education will offer Scream Free Parenting throughout the month of December. For more information please call Ernest Jackson at 655-0613 or 655-0669. Classes are set for 7, 14, 21 and 28 December, 1800-1930, ACS, Bldg 2091, Schofield Barracks. How to Say It to Your Teen

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Build upon the skills you already have as well as learn new ones. Call Sharon at 655-1866 to register for the 8 or 22 December classes which will be held from 1700-1900 at the ACS Training Center, Bldg 647, Schofield Barracks. Anger Awareness In our one hour interactive class you can learn useful techniques to cope with feelings of anger and keep that temper under control. Call Ernest Jackson at 655-0613/0669 for more information on the 15 December class, 1500-1630 at ACS, Bldg 2091, Schofield Barracks. Help! I’m In Middle School This class will help students to learn goal setting, the importance of homework, and time management. Please call Sharon at 655-1866 to register for the 21 December class which is scheduled for 1300-1500 at the Bldg 647, Schofield Barracks. Texting 101 This class will be taught by our teens. Please call Sharon at 655-1866 to register for the 29 December 1700-1900 class at ACS Training Center, Bldg 647, Schofield Barracks. Newcomers Orientation Ho’ike Are you new to Hawaii? If so, come and join the fun at this lively Ho’ike to learn about ACS services and programs, community resources, Hawaiian culture and customs and also enjoy a free lunch provided by FMWR. For more information or to register call 655-4227 for the 8, 15 or 22 December, 0900-1230 orientation. ACS Island Tour If you are new to Hawaii please plan to spend a day in Paradise with our Free ACS Island Tour. Get your boarding passes today! Seating is limited. Call 655-4227 to make reservations for the 10 or 17 December tour. Ukulele Workshop Join ACS and the Office of The Native Hawaiian Liaison and have fun learning basic cord and strumming techniques. Ukuleles are available for participants. Classes are scheduled for Thursdays, 1730-1830, AMR Community Center (182 Kauhini Road, Bldg 1788.) EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) Support Groups ACS EFMP and the Community Chaplains along with the Children’s Community Council offer Autism Support Groups. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4777 or 655-1551 for more information on the 6 December meeting at the Fort Shafter Aloha Center or the 14 December meeting at Schofield Barracks. Both meetings are at 1815-1930. ACS EFMP offers a Share Support Group for EFMP Families which provides Families the opportunity to share experiences, gather new information and become more knowledgeable about community resources. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4777 or 655-1551 for more information. The next meetings will be 20 December at Fort Shafter and 28 December at Schofield Barracks. ACS EFMP and the Community Chaplains offer a Down Syndrome Support Group which provides Families the opportunity to share experiences, gather new information and become knowledgeable about community resources. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4777 or 655-1551 for more information. The next meeting will be 7 December at Schofield Barracks, 1815-1900.

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During the month of December, EFMP will offer Bowling as a recreational activity on 22 December at Schofield Barracks and 29 December at Fort Shafter. Time for both events is 1800-2000. SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES (SOS) The Survivor Support Group meeting for all Survivors, including Battle Buddies, will be on held 13 December and 17 January, 1730-2000 hours, at the SOS Center, Fort Shafter Aloha Center, Room 111, Bldg 330. Call 438-9285 for more information and / or to participate. Friday with Friends Scrapbooking and Crafting Memories will meet from 0900-1200, 16 December and 13 & 27 January at the SOS Center which is located within the Fort Shafter Aloha Center, Room 111, Bldg 330. Call 438-9285 to learn more and / or to participate. MONEY MATTERS First Term Financial Training This training focuses on basic financial skills to help develop self-reliance and personal responsibility. This mandatory program of instruction for First Term Soldiers is offered every Monday (except Federal Holidays). Soldiers must bring an EOM LES. A certificate is awarded to each participant who completes the 8 hours of instruction. Call 655-4227 for more information on attending the 5, 12 or 19 December training, 0830-1600. Money Management Learn how budgeting, credit and investing fit in to your overall financial plan and take away the “Steps to Financial Success.” Call 655-4227 for more information on the 7 December 1000-1130 class. Managing Your Paycheck Help with developing a budget, tracking expenses, and creating a system to save and pay your bills on time. Please bring a copy of your LES and a list of bills. Call 655-4227 for more information on the 14 December 1000-1130 class. Your Credit Report & Score Help to increase your credit score and understand how lenders see you. Bring one copy of your credit report from: www.annualcreditreport.com. Call 655-4227 for more information on the 21 December 1000-1130 class. Basic Investing & TSP Learn the basics of the Thrift Savings Plan and other investment options including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Call 655-4227 for more information on the 28 December 1000-1130 class. WORK AND CAREERS Employment Orientation Check out the reference materials, job listings, computers, etc., that are available for use at the Schofield Barracks ACS. Call 655-4227 to register today for the 2, 9, 23 or 30 December session. Teen Education & Employment Expo

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The Teen Expo will be held on 16 December at the Bennett Youth Center. We encourage the teens who are seeking education information to come out on 16 December, 1000-1200 to ACS and explore their options for college next year. Civilian Resume Writing Learn how to tailor your resume for a civilian sector job, gain helpful tips on job searching in the civilian sector, and how to prepare for an interview. Call 655-4227 to register for the 22 December 0900-1030 class at ACS. ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING (AFTB) Whether you are new to the Army or have been around awhile, we have something for everyone, we even have opportunities for you to become a part of the AFTB team as a volunteer! AFTB is designed to introduce you to the military lifestyle and also serves as a “refresher” course for what to expect even if you’ve been around the Army for a while! You will learn the ropes, share experiences, increase your knowledge about the Army lifestyle, and meet new people. Levels II and III are all about personal growth and merging as the newest Leader in your community. Learn the language, learn how to get into your community and get involved. Call Ferne Conroy, ACS AFTB Program Manager at 655-0671 or email [email protected] to register for the level II class on 6-8 December, 1700-2100. 3. ARMED SERVICES YMCA WHEELER (Tammy Ray, 624-5645) 1262 Santos Dumont Ave, WAAF

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1400 and at other times by appointment. Warrior Ohana Medical Clinic Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1200; call 808-624-5645 for reservations. Schofield Health Clinic Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1200 and 1300 to 1600; call 808-624-5645 for reservations. Tripler Hospital Monday to Friday, 0800 to 1200 and 1300 to 1500; call 808-833-1185 for reservations. 4. MISC INFORMATION

The Oahu North SIMS meets the first Monday of each month, 0900 to 1030 at the Nehelani and the Oahu South SIMS meets the first Wednesday of each month from 0900 to 1000 at the Hale Ikena. All spouses are welcome to attend and get updates on monthly happenings! Please make prior arrangements for childcare. 5. SCHEDULED EVENTS

The 2012 meeting schedule of the Oahu South Community PXmarket and Hale Ikena Advisory Meeting is as follows: 1 Feb 12 2 May 12 1 Aug 12 7 Nov 12


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Oahu North The Oahu North PX/Commissary/Nehelani Advisory Council will be on 5 December, 1015 at the Nehelani. 6. NEWSLETTER AND MEETING INFORMATION

Websites: This Newsletter is also available on the Division Website at www.25idl.army.mil and the 8th TSC Website at www.usarpac.army.mil/8tsc/index.html; look at the left column, under “spouses information”. Email Article Submissions by the 3rd Friday of every month to: [email protected]. Next SIMS North Meeting: Tuesday, 3 January 2012, 0900 to 1000, Nehelani. Please send any related concerns/changes to MAJ Scott Vial at [email protected]. Spouse Information Meeting POC for Oahu North is MAJ Scott Vial at [email protected]. Next SIMS South Meeting: Wednesday, 4 January 2012, 0900 to 1000, Hale Ikena. Please send any related concerns/changes to Leighton Siu at [email protected]. Spouse Information Meeting POC for Oahu South is Ms. Linda Keller at [email protected].

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