baumholder town hall feb 26, 2014
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Today's town hall covers everything from construction projects to community events, and as always, an open forum.TRANSCRIPT
USAG Baumholder
Community Town Hall 26 February 2014
“Top of The Rock”
The US Army Garrison Baumholder provides World Class service to
our Soldiers, Family Members, and Civilians to ensure their safety,
security, welfare, and ability to conduct missions around the world. “Top Of The Rock!”
Garrison Commander
LTC Michael D. Sullivan
Garrison CSM
Ronald S. Creighton
Electronic Media Free Zone!
In order to reduce interference with audio/visual
equipment, please refrain from using cell phones,
notebooks and other media
UNCLASSIFIED Agenda
“Top Of The Rock!”
• Community Volunteer Recognitions
• Tournament Champions
• Army Community Service (ACS)
• ACP Security Guard Contract (DES)
• Family, Morale, Welfare, Recreation (FMWR)
– Golf Course
– New! ATV Program
– Unit Level Sports Program
– Month of the Military Child
– One Stop Shop
• Public Works - Construction Projects (DPW)
UNCLASSIFIED Agenda
“Top Of The Rock!”
• Religious Support Office (RSO)
• Voting Assistance Officer, CPT Serge Ngwanza
• Tax Center
• Health Clinic
• Veterinary Clinic
• Baumholder Schools
• BUC Night
• Commissaries (DeCA)
• 3-Month Calendar
• Open Forum/Questions/Comments
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Community Volunteer
Recognitions
Presented by
LTC Michael Sullivan
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Community Recognition
Creation of the JAVA Café
Family Lounge
Alyssa Aledia
Debbi Burgett
Amy Danzeiser
Cristle Ibanez
Jennifer Jusino
Kristi Kennel
Mikayla Kennel
Kathleen Lee
Kris Martinez
Taylor Moore
Gavino Schreiber
Christine Smith
Karin Steffen
Maddie Stevenson
Sylvia Valdez
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Introduction by
Mr. “T” Green, Coach
Tournament Champions
Presented by
LTC Michael Sullivan
• Upcoming events and changes at the VTF:
• Remote Online Veterinary Record (ROVR)
• April 7th-11th- VTF closed for new system training
• Decreased appointments leading up to and after the implementation
• Full operations by middle May 2014
• Price increases (vaccines remain the same)
• Privately Owned Animal Records all digital
• Call or come by VTF to verify your contact information
• Walk ins on Fridays 0900-1100; 1300-1500
• nail trims, heartworm tests, blooddraws
• Call ahead for vaccine walk ins
Appointments, visit the Baumholder VTF, Hospital Kaserne, Building 8758 or
call DSN: 485 – 6636 Commercial: 06783-6-6636
“Prevent Disease, Promote Health!”
Veterinary Services
14th Annual Stuttgart Tournament Champions
Baumholder Bears Basketball Team
Army Community Service
Volunteer
Anais Mendietia
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Army Community Services (ACS)
Presented by
Ms. Ricky Gibbons
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Army Community Services (ACS)
ACS PROGRAMS:
• EFMP VOLKSMARCH – 3 APRIL – KICK OFF FOR
AUTISM AWARENESS/CHILD ABUSE AWARNESS
MONTH (1 MILE!)
• CULTURE COLLEGE EVERY WEDNESDAY,
GERMAN LANGUAGE CLASSES EVENINGS –
CALL 8188 FOR INFO!
• NEW! EMPLOYMENT CLASSES BY APPOINTMENT!
“Top Of The Rock!”
Directorate of Emergency Services
(DES)
ACP Security Guard Contract
Presented by
MAJ Jason Jajack
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Garrison Recognitions
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Family, Morale, Welfare, and
Recreation (DFMWR)
Presented by
Ms. Ingrid Osewalt
UNCLASSIFIED
DFMWR
(continued)
“Top Of The Rock!”
• Golf Course
• Re-opens on 1 March
• Major face lift of course and pro shop
• New fees and specials
• New ATV Program at ODR
• ATV Program starting 5-6 April
• Off road-On road local Quad Tours
• Participants must have USAREUR Driver’s
License and on-line ATV Course completed
• Tour Size – 8 Participants
• All safety gear supplied
UNCLASSIFIED
“Top Of The Rock!”
• Unit Level Sports Program
• Basketball season from 21 Jan – 4 March
• Basketball league consists of 5 teams
• Champions and runner-up go forward to
IMCOM Unit-Level Championship
• Soccer season begins 1 March
DFMWR
(continued)
UNCLASSIFIED
“Top Of The Rock!”
• Month of the Military Child
– Activities the entire month of April
– Parade on 4 April at 4pm and barbeque on 30
April 4pm – 6pm
– Disney Imagination Movers Show at HOC on 8
April at 6pm
– Easter Egg Hunt / County Fair on 19 April from
11am-3pm
– Library Stuffed Animal Sleep Over on 25 April
– Beat the Summertime Blues Expo at HOC on 30
April
DFMWR
(continued)
UNCLASSIFIED
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• One Stop Shop
– Open Tuesday – Friday 12pm-5pm
– Co-located with Telekom Shop at CMR Bldg
– Customers able to sign-up/register for FMWR
programs and services
– CYSS registration not yet included
DFMWR
(continued)
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Directorate of Public Works (DPW)
Presented by
Mr. Harald Weber
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Directorate of Public Works (DPW)
DPW slides were removed
per force protection guidance.
Mr. Weber’s briefing was about six
ongoing and upcoming
construction projects
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Garrison Recognitions
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Religious Services Office
(RSO)
“Top Of The Rock!”
SGT Wes Tucker
Ayla Tucker
Raeni Russell
Elijah Kimbrough
RSO Volunteers
Special Events
05 Mar, Ash Wed Service, 1715, Rheinland Chapel
07 Mar, Begin Friday evening Stations of the Cross
12 Mar, Community Prayer Breakfast, 0800, DFAC
07-12 Apr, HS Youth Spring Break Trip
09 Apr, Community Prayer Breakfast, 0800, DFAC
20 Apr, Easter Sunday
UNCLASSIFIED
Religious Support Office (RSO)
“Top Of The Rock!”
Weekly Events
Tuesdays:
PWOC, 0930, Rock Chapel
Evening Bible Study, 1800, Rock Chapel
Wednesdays:
Youth Group; MS 1600, FDT 1730, HS 1830; Annex
Each Sunday:
Catholic Mass, 0900, Rheinland Chapel
Traditional Protestant Svc, 1100, Rock Chapel
Contemporary Protestant Svc, 1100, Rock Chapel
UNCLASSIFIED
RSO (continued)
“Top Of The Rock!”
USAG BAUMHOLDER
CPT SERGE NGWANZA
INSTALLATION VOTING ASSISTANCE OFFICER
BLDG. 8680 Room 204
485-6242
Be Smart, Do Your Part, VOTE!
In 2014, elections will be held for:
36 U.S. Senators
435 U.S. Representatives
Thousands of State/Local Offices and Questions/Referenda
UOCAVA Voting Process
26
UNCLASSIFIED Baumholder Tax Center
“Top Of The Rock!”
• The Tax Center is a FREE service
• Walk-ins or appointments: Call 485-1040
• Hours: 0900-1130 & 1300-1600
• Located on the first floor of building 8222
• Open until 15 June!
Presented by
SGT Peter Bickelhaupt
US Army Health Clinic – Baumholder
26 February 2014
LTC Steven Hankins, Commander
SFC Michael Goodson, Detachment
NCOIC
Upcoming Events-Baumholder • March 2014
– National Brain Injury Awareness Month • Events TBD
– National Nutrition Month • Public Displays @ JAVA Café
– Kick Butts Day—19 MAR • Tobacco Cessation Education @ Java Café
• April 2014 – National Public Health Week—1-7 APR
• Public Health Fair @ Baumholder Schools
– World Health Day—7 APR
• May 2014 – STI Awareness Month
• Weekly “Let’s Talk About Sexual Health” Education Sessions (TBD)
– Women’s Health Week—11-17 May • Events TBD
New Information
• Baumholder and Kleber Health Clinics will merge under one command structure effective 12 June 2014 (U.S. Army Health Clinic-Rheinland-Pfalz)
• No change to scope of service or medical support to the community
• Increased ability to share resources across the local area
– Should lead to less clinic down-time at both locations
• Right sizes the medical resources to the supported populations
Clinic Scope of Service PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
Baumholder Kleber
Family Practice (Primary Care)
XX X
Pediatrics
XXXX
mTBI XX X
ANCILLARY SUPPORT SERVICES
Allergy / Immunization XX X
Laboratory XX X
Radiology X X
Pharmacy XX X
SPECIALTY CLINIC SERVICES
Baumholder Kleber
Optometry XX
(Shared with LRMC)) X
(provided by LRMC)
Physical Therapy XX X
(limited)
Behavioral Health XX X
(limited)
Community Health XX
Nutrition Health X
(Provided by LRMC) (provided by LRMC)
EDIS XX X
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
TRICARE / Host Nation Liaison X
X
Health Benefits Advisors X
X
EFMP X X
X
Patient Administration X X
US Army Health Clinic – Baumholder
QUESTIONS?
UNCLASSIFIED
Veterinary Clinic
MAJ Diane Collette, OIC
SSG Kimberly Kornacki, NCOIC
• Upcoming events and changes at the VTF:
• Remote Online Veterinary Record (ROVR)
• April 7th-11th- VTF closed for new system training
• Decreased appointments leading up to and after the implementation
• Full operations by middle May 2014
• Price increases (vaccines remain the same)
• Privately Owned Animal Records all digital
• Call or come by VTF to verify your contact information
• Walk-ins on Fridays 0900-1100; 1300-1500
• nail trims, heartworm tests, blood draws
• Call ahead for vaccine walk-ins
Appointments, visit the Baumholder VTF, Hospital Kaserne, Building
8758 or call DSN: 485 – 6636 Commercial: 06783-6-6636
“Prevent Disease, Promote Health!”
Veterinary Services
“Top Of The Rock!”
Garrison Recognitions
“Top Of The Rock!”
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Baumholder Schools
Mr. Joseph Malloy
Principal, Baumholder Middle High School
UNCLASSIFIED Baumholder Schools
“Top Of The Rock!”
• Terra Nova Testing (March 10-14)
• Terra Nova Make-Up (March 17-21)
• WES Early Release (March 14)
• No School-Teacher Work Day (April 4)
• No School-Spring Recess (April 7-11)
• SES & WES Early Release (April 28)
• No School-CSI Day (May 9)
• Accelerated Withdrawal (May 15)
• Re-registration for 2014-15 SY
Baumholder Middle High School
March 25 & 26
Smith & Wetzel Elementary Schools
March 27 & 28
• Families with children in M/HS or ES can
register all siblings at either SES or BMHS.
• Student Transportation & Free and Reduced
Lunch information also provided.
UNCLASSIFIED
Baumholder Schools
“Top Of The Rock!”
• BMHS 5th & 6th Grade Orientations
May 5 @ 9:00 am to noon
• Wetzel & Smith ES Transition
Tours of Smith Elementary
April 8 @ 9:00 am
April 9 @ noon
April 10 @ 2:00 pm
• Please remember to review school
bulletins and newsletters for updates
UNCLASSIFIED
Baumholder Schools
“Top Of The Rock!”
“Top Of The Rock!”
BMHS Senior Parents
Buc Night
Presented by
Angela Graves
Friday, 16 May 2014, 17:00-22:00
Hall of Champions
Baumholder Community event.
Fun for everybody.
BAUMHOLDER
COMMISSARY
"YOUR COMMISSARY....IT'S WORTH
THE TRIP"
PRESENTER: Mr. Joe Harris
SPECIAL ORDER PROGRAM
• PRODUCE
• MEAT
• DELI/BAKERY
• GROCERY
• AAFES CAKES
"YOUR COMMISSARY....IT'S WORTH
THE TRIP"
ALL SPECIAL
ORDERS
REQUIRE 72
HOURS
NOTICE
EARLY BIRD SHOPPING
• EARLY BIRD SHOPPING
• Dear Patrons, Your Baumholder Commissary is open for self-check out, 20 items or less, 6 days a week from 0830 to 1000. Thank you for shopping at your Baumholder Commissary
"YOUR COMMISSARY....IT'S WORTH
THE TRIP"
MarchPromotion
• SUNKIST SODA AND OVERSEAS SERVICE CORPORATION
• PRESENTS: “POP-A-SHOT MARCH MADNESS GIVEAWAY”
• Kraft Foods Group
• March Tournament Mega Sale
• ACOSTA MILITARY SUPPORTS “MARCH FROZEN FOOD MONTH/MARCH MADNESS” and “NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
"YOUR COMMISSARY....IT'S WORTH
THE TRIP"
Scholarship Program
• Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 28, 2014.
• This year’s award amount is $2,000 and at least one scholarship will be awarded at each commissary with qualified applicants.
• Scholarships are funded by commissary partners with every dollar donated going directly to funding the scholarships. The program is administered by Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aids service members and their families.
"YOUR COMMISSARY....IT'S WORTH
THE TRIP"
“Top Of The Rock!”
Garrison Recognitions
“Top Of The Rock!”
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USAG Baumholder
3-Month Calendar
Presented by
LTC Michael Sullivan
UNCLASSIFIED 3 Month Calendar
“Top Of The Rock!”
• March 14 & 17: Training Holiday
• March 21: St. Patrick’s Day Run/Walk
• April 3: Days of Remembrance Run/Walk
• April 4: Baumholder No School
• April 4 & 7: Training Holiday
• April 7-11: Baumholder Schools - Spring
Recess
• April 8: Disney Imagination Movers
UNCLASSIFIED 3 Month Calendar
“Top Of The Rock!”
• April 19: Easter Egg Hunt/ Kinder Fest
• April 26: Dua-thon (10K Bike/ 5K Run)
• April 30: Beat the Summertime Blues Expo
• May 8: Town Hall
• May 9: Baumholder No School
• May 16: BUC Night
• May 22: USAG Baumholder Relinquishment
of Command
• May 23 & 26: Training Holiday
USAG Baumholder Town Hall UNCLASSIFIED
“Top Of The Rock!”
…Working better together for a
stronger Baumholder!
A. Open Forum
UNCLASSIFIED
“Top Of The Rock!”
Q.