golden dragons weekly binder 27 may 2011
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Army FRG, community information, ACS Classes, frg meeting, Golden Dragons Homecoming ball, blue star card events, and much moreTRANSCRIPT
Dragons Den: If you are
interested in purchasing BN merchandise please contact LT K at (808)655-9924 or stop by the BN HQ. Pre ordered Zip up and/or Pullover black sweatshirts are available for pick up. Limited amount of extras available for sale.
FRG Meetings/Events : A Co FRG Goodie Bag/Banner Making
11:00am Sunday, 29 May BN Classroom
Memorial Day Weekend
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend, we would like to first and foremost, thank every US serviceman or woman for supporting our country and for defending our great nation. We will never forget all the sacrifices that were made, and we have both the obligation and privilege to thank those who served to protect our freedoms, during war and during peacetime. We honor our fallen comrades and the families that were left behind, and we celebrate their courage, dedication, and we will always remember their sacrifices.
Every Memorial Day thousands of people gather at Ala Moana
Beach Park for the Lantern Floating Ceremony led by Her Holiness Keishu Shinso, the spiritual head of Shinnyo-en. The ceremony remembers those who gave their lives in conflict, allows for reflection on the memories of loved ones and dedicates prayers for a peaceful and harmonious future. Just as the waters of the Pacific merge with each ocean, the wish for peace and happiness extends from Hawaii across the globe. Lantern Floating Hawaii is a unique event that brings to-gether people from all cultures, nations, and faiths. It is one way
that we can express our gratitude for the past while looking towards a brighter future. We hope that you will come and share in the experience of this occasion. The Lantern Floating Ceremony
will take place on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 6.30 p.m. Magic Island at Ala Moana Beach Park
WELCOME HOME PREP:
If you or anyone you know, are interested in supporting your com-pany and/ or Soldier through contri-butions or by volunteering to help decorate the barracks and the unit area, please contact your FRG Leader. As we begin to prepare for homecoming, please don’t forget about supporting the single Sol-
diers as well. We would love to provide all the comforts of home for our single Soldiers and are working hard at gather-ing items to make their welcome home a great one. Homemade cards or signs are always a great way to say “Welcome Home” as well. For more information or to find out how you can help make this Welcome Home a special one for our Soldiers, please contact your FRG Leader.
EVENTS/MEETINGS/FUNDRAISERS:
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FRG Leaders Contact
Information
HHC:
A Co:
B Co:
C Co:
D Co: Delta_company_frg@ ya-
hoo.com
66th ENG Co:
1-14 IN BN Staff Duty
(available 24 hours):
808-655-6846
2SBCT Staff Duty
(available 24 hours):
808-655-9200
Military Family Life Consultant
Laurie Terhune: 808-225-5149
Chaplain Ronaldo Pascua [email protected]
808-295-8110 Chaplain’s Assistant SPC Gary
Muckelvaney 655-0278
1-14 IN BN FRSA
M. Aloha Valverde
Office: (808) 655-1823
Marie.valverde@
us.army.mil
27 MAY 2011
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT THE WAIKIKI AQUARIUM Saturday, June 25, 2011 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SCHEDULE OF FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE, Saturday, June 25, 2011 Schofield Bowling Center 10 a.m. Travel out to Waikiki Aquarium 2:45 p.m. Travel to Schofield Bowling Center from Waikiki Aquar-ium Fort Shafter Richardson Theatre 10 a.m. Travel out to Waikiki Aquarium 2:45 p.m. Travel to Richardson Theatre from Waikiki Aquarium Both sites will be serviced by the Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) for 400 combined capacity. Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange Hawaii Mall Parking 8:00 a.m. Travel out to Waikiki Aquarium 10:00 a.m. 12 noon 2:00 p.m. All four schedules travel out to Waikiki from the NEX Mall Park-ing courtesy of the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange 9:00 a.m. Travel to NEX Mall Parking from Waikiki Aquarium 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. All four schedules travel out to NEX Mall Parking from Waikiki Aquarium courtesy of the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange Marine Corps Base Main Exchange 10:00 a.m. Travel out to Waikiki Aquarium 2:45 p.m. Travel to Marine Corps Base Main Exchange Marine Corps Base Main Exchange site to be serviced by the Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) Additional Information? Please contact base MWR offices at Schofield and MCBH. All other information, contact Eva Laird Smith USO Hawaii 808 422 1213 [email protected]
We welcome you to be a part of the inaugural U.S. Army Birthday Golf Tournament here at Garrison Hawaii. Come and enjoy a full day of fun as we celebrate the Army's 236th Birthday. Friday, June 3,
2011 at Leilehua Golf Course • 12 noon shotgun start Participants: Active Duty, Family members, DOD Civilians, Retirees and Guests. Field limited to twenty (20) teams
Format: 4 person scramble, gross Flights to be determined after play
Cost: Active Duty E1 – E5 $33.00 All other Military Grades $41.00 Federal Civilians $45.00 Retirees, Guests $51.00 (Includes green fee, cart, dinner and prizes)
Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, June 1, 2011, 4:00 p.m. For more information call the Leilehua Pro Shop: 655-4653 Applications may be faxed to 656-3354 or delivered to the Leilehua Pro Shop Create-A-Card: Father’s Day w/ Army Libraries - Family Members of Deployed Soldiers are invited to create a special Father’s Day card to send to their Soldier on 1 Jun, at the SGT Yano Library, from 1430
-1600, and on 2 Jun, at the Aliamanu Library, from 1530-1700. Bring your creativity and the library will supply the materials.
Theatre Thursdays at SGT Yano Library - Learn the basics of stage acting in our on-going theatre program for ages 12 and up. Meetings will be held on 2 Jun and 16 Jun from 1600-1730. Learn stage presence, acting skills, improvisation techniques and the vari-ous types of theatre. Call for more information or to register. Walk-ins are welcome.
Creative Art Journaling - RELEASE your stress and pent up emo-tions! RELAX through Creative Art Journaling ….a thoughtful, more artful path towards discovering your inner feelings. Learn scrapbook-ing techniques on a different level. Join us in June, every Tuesday and Thursday, 1730-1830. Teens and adults are welcome. Visit us once and you will be back for more!! The cost is only $30 for 10 ses-sions. Call 655-4202 for more information. Family Fun Friday - Enjoy FREE pizza and activities at the Tropics Recreation Center, 1800, 3 and 17 June. For additional details call 655-5698. Learn to Swim - Session #4: 13-23 June (Register 4 and 5 June). Registration will be held for 2 days only at Richardson Pool from 0900-1100. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Chil-dren must be registered with CYSS and card must be shown in
order to register for classes. Snorkeling w/Dolphins - Are you comfortable in the water and ready to take the next step? Let Outdoor Recreation assist you with your adventures on 4 June, from 1830-2400. Cost is $35. For more infor-mation or to register, please call 655-0143.
Kid’s Art Classes - Enjoy 4 Saturday sessions every month starting 4 June. Three age groups: 3-5yrs, 1400-1445, $37; 6-9yrs, 15-1600, $45; and 10-12 yrs, 1615-1715, $45. You must register for these classes at CYSS, SAC or CDC. Call SKIES at 655-9818 for more information. Blue Star Card benefits apply to Kid’s Art Classes. These classes are held at the Schofield Barracks Arts and Crafts Center.
Pottery Wheel Throwing at SB Arts and Crafts Center - This 10-session class begins 7 June and meets every Tuesday night, 1700-2000. The $80 cost includes all supplies. The 10-session Tuesday afternoon class begins 14 June, 1300-1600. Call 655-4202 to regis-ter. Deep Sea Fishing Class - Enjoy a FREE Deep Sea Fishing Class with Outdoor Recreation on 7 June, 1730-2930. For more informa-tion or to register, please call 655-0143.
Tropics Tasty Tuesday and Open Stage Night - Show off your talent no matter what it is and enjoy an evening of food and drink specials every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Tropics Rec-reation Center. Save the dates: 7 and 21 June. Oogles n Googles at SGT Yano Library - Oogles n Googles will present preschool enrichment programs on Wednesday, 8 June, at 1000, for children 3 to 5 years old. For more information, please call 655-8002.
Summer Jr. Golf Program - Stop by Schofield Barracks or AMR Parent Central Services to register your child today! Registration deadline is 8 June. This program runs from 13 June - 1 July, 1200-1300. For more information, please call 655-0445 or 655-4653.
WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND HERE?
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ARMY FRG HAS GONE MOBILE!
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CHALK STATUS
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Once you log on and go to the unit site, you can click on the first link to view up
to date chalk information.
Did You Know Army FRG is mobile?
Check out this quick overview to the
mobile environment for the Army FRG
website.
The FRG Mobile is arranged to suit the
smaller format of mobile devices with
important features displayed prominently.
Compete for cash prizes against the best artists and
artisans in the U.S. Army. Enter your best 2-D and 3-D original art or craft work in this annual contest CATEGORIES 2-D (Drawing, Oil Base Painting, Water Base Painting, Digital Art (New), Mixed Media 2-D) 3-D (Ceramics, Fibers, Glass, Metals & Jewelry, Wood, Mixed Media 3-D) SUBMISSION PERIOD: 1 May - 30 June 2011 Complete Entry Forms and Submit digital images of work online at the contest website
(AKO account required) https://artscrafts.fmwrc.army.mil If you are not Army but are an eligible MWR patron, you must get a guest AKO account through your local Arts & Crafts Director or an Active Duty Army, Guard or DAC Civil-
ian sponsor. For complete contest rules visit Family and MWR on the web at ARTS.ARMYMWR.COM
Review Money Matters From Your Mobile Phone!
START using Money Matters today, simply open your mo-bile phone browser and enter the following link: www.myarmyonesource.com/moneymatters. With Money Matters, you can: - Take the "Military Saves" Pledge and encourage others to take the pledge! - Learn how to save money, reduce debt and build wealth. - Use the debt payment calculator to help make financial decisions. - Get useful tips from "Military Saves" Facebook groups. - Use the budget tool to manage your finances. -Select a Community Support Coordinator to learn about financial events near you. Money Matters was developed by the US Army Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC), Family Programs Directorate.
AOS Insiders are invited to review Money Matters from your mobile phone We're asking AOS Insiders to help us review the Money Mat-ters Mobile Website. The feedback provided by AOS Insiders will be used to make future improvements to Money Matters, making the Mobile Website easier to use and more beneficial to Army Soldiers and their Families. Please visit the Money Matters Forum to make suggestions and discuss features related to Money Matters. All feedback collected through May 27 and survey results will be reviewed and considered for our next release. We look forward to AOS Insiders continued support and feedback as the forum will be monitored and all suggestions reviewed. Money Matters is designed to motivate, educate and support Active Duty and Reserve Army Soldiers and their Families to save and plan for the future. Military Saves is an ongoing De-partment of Defense (DoD) Campaign to encourage Soldiers, their Families, and other service members to establish solid fiscal management habits through savings, debt reduction and financial planning.
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Bunco at the Tropics - Put your game face on and come to Tropics on 14 June and enjoy the FUN starting at 1800. All ID card holders, 18 and older, are welcome. Call 655-5698 for information.
Texas Hold’em @ Tropics Recreation Center - Join us every 3rd
Thursday of the Month or on 16 June for poker, FUN starts at 1800 at the Tropics Recreation Center, Schofield Barracks. Live on the south side of the island? Join us every 1
st Wednesday of the Month or on 1 June for Texas Hold’em at Hale Ikena. This great FREE monthly tournament lets
you test your skills against the best of the best Army players around! All ID card holders 18 and older are welcome; it’s FREE with no buy in. Call 655-5698 for information. Father’s Day Bowling - Join dad for a game of bowling on 19 June, 1000 at the Schofield or Shafter Bowling Center. For more information, please call 655-0573 (SB) or 438-6733 (FS).
Mini Flag Football - Does your little one show interest in sports? If so we can help. Mini Flag Football registration be-gins 21 June -12 July. Stop by Schofield Barracks or AMR Parent Central Services to register. Children born 2006 – 2007 are eligible. Cost is $15. Please call your area Youth Sports Office, 655-6465 (SB) or 836-1923 (AMR) for more information. BOSS Movie Night - Single Soldiers come to the Tropics and enjoy a movie along with food and drink specials. The movie start time is 1800. For more information contact BOSS at 655-1130. Fitness FUN For All in the Family (Free Trial Lessons & 20% Discount) - Hawaii Academy (a private school for lifetime fitness, gymnastics, and human sciences) has collaborated with military programs for the past 13 years providing unique events and activities for everyone in the family, including 1 to 99 year olds. It is one of the only places in the world where three and four generation families train together and even compete in gymnastics and fitness competitions side-by-side. Enjoy classes in fitness, Parkour (free-running/jumping), trampoline, tumbling, artistic gymnastics, cirque, cheer, dance, kick boxing, etc. Programs are available for all abilities (remedial to expert) with ongoing training of world-class athletes. Enjoy Friday 1800-2200 and Monday 1900-2200 FUN Nights for open training at $5/hr (also called Parents' Night Out). Possibly the best rebounding facility in the Pacific (e.g., 15 trampolines, tumble tramps, rod and spring floors, eight bungee systems, overhead spotting equipment, and soft mats everywhere). Try a month of classes FREE then receive a 20% military discount on all tuition. Try a workshop (e.g., Safe Falling), handspring/flips clinic, 1-9 weeks of summer school, school break camp, or other special event. For more information, please call 842.5642 or see www.hawaiiacademy.com.
WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND HERE?
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Summer Reading Program at Army Libraries
This year’s theme is “A Midsummer Knight’s Read” and runs from 13 June - 16 July. This program is for everyone in the following groups: children 3-5 (Read to Me); children 6-12; teens 13-18; and adults. Read at least one book a week and come to the library for a prize (one per week while sup-plies last). Registration (mandatory) and packet pick-up begins on 6 June. Weekly story times at all libraries is 1000 and free weekly entertainment is at 1500. See schedule below. Call any library for more information.
Fort Shafter Library Sgt Yano Library Aliamanu Library
Bubble Show 14 June 15 June 16 June
Ronald McDonald 21June 22June 23June
Balloon Monsoon (magic show)
28June 29June 30June
Rainbow Pigeons 5 July 6 July 7 July
Bungie the Clown 12July 13 July 14 July
Employment Orientation - Kick start your job search in Hawaii! Get employment information on Federal, State, private sector and staffing agencies. Check out the reference materials, job listings, computers, etc., that are always available for use. Call 655-4227 to register today. Dates: 3, 17 June Time: 0900-1030 Place: ACS, SB
Civilian Resume Writing - Learn how to tailor your resume for a civilian sector job, gain helpful tips on job searching in the civilian sector as well as how to prepare for an interview. Call 655-4227 to register today.
Date: 23 June Time: 0900-1030 Place: ACS, SB
ACS INFORMATION & CLASSES: 655-4227
EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM
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SOS - Friday with Friends Sur-vivor Support Group - The Group will meet on the second and fourth Fridays from 0900-1200 through July at the SOS Center within the Fort Shafter Aloha Center, Building #330. Call 438-9285 to learn more and /or to participate.
Bowling Buddies on Survivor Tuesdays - Bowling at the Fort Shafter bowling center on 21 June and 21 July, 1700-2000 hours. Call 438-9285 for more information and / or to partici-pate.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness - Classes are available upon request. Please call 655-4779 to request a class.
SURVIVOR PUTREACH SERVICES
Kindred Careers - Learn more about opportunities in the medical field. Ask questions about career opportunities from employers who are currently working within the field of healthcare. Date: 24 June Time: 0900-1030 Place: ACS, SB
Skype to Skin: Making the Transition from Online to Face-to-Face Communication After Deployment - Did you find yourself spending way too much money online during deployment? Do the kids recognize their parents more on Skype then in real life? Is “Call of Duty” getting in the way of your spousal duties? FAP Prevention and Education pre-sents a new class which will look at those “social media” issues that can sometimes impact relationships. For more information, please call 655-0596. Date: 15 June Time: 1100-1300 Place: ACS, SB Citizenship and US Passport Information Fair - Get information and tips from representatives from the offices of US Citizenship and Immigration Services and Bureau of Consular Affairs on citizenship/naturalization and passport re-quirements. For more information, please call 655-1699. Date: 2 June Time: 1000 – 1300 Place: ACS, SB Sponsorship Training - This training helps sponsors understand that good sponsorship can make a difference in helping Soldiers and Families make a smooth transition to Hawaii. The Relocation Readiness team is available to pro-vide you with tips and resources. For more information or to schedule a Sponsorship Training, call 655-4227.
BLUE STAR CARD HOLDERS
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Create-a-Card - SGT Yano Library - Family Members of deployed Soldiers are invited to create a Father's Day card to send to their Sol-dier on Wednesday, 1 June from 1430-1600 at the Sgt. Yano Library and/or on Thursday, 2 June from 1530-1700 at the AMR Library. Bring your creativity and we will supply the ma-terials! The Blue Star Card program will also be giving away FREE pre-paid large flat rate boxes to send to your Soldier! Limit one box per family, while supplies last. For more infor-mation on library programs, call 655-8002. Journey Concert - Separate Ways at the Tropics - Blue Star Card holders are invited to a free Separate Ways concert at the Tropics on 3 June at 1900. This "Journey" tribute band will be playing all of the hits you love including "Don't Stop Believing" and "Any Way You Want It." This is an all ages show, but limited child-care is available. Registration is required by 30 May. Call 655-0112 or email [email protected] for any questions or to register.
Summer Nights at the Aquarium - Waikiki Aquarium – Did you miss out on our last trip to the aquarium? Well here is second chance! On Tuesday, 7 June, join your Blue Star Card friends at the Waikiki Aquarium from 1800-2000. Exhib-its will be open, lights will be on, and interpreters will be in the galler-ies all evening. The evening will have an educational theme relating to the Northwestern Hawaiian Is-lands and the opening of the aquar-ium's newest exhibit. This is an all age event. All Blue Star Card Fam-ily Members will enjoy free admis-sion and transportation will be available from Schofield Barracks. Reservation is required, just call 655-0112 or email [email protected] by 31May.
Big R: Bowling - Schofield Barracks Bowling Center - Countdown another month of deployment with Blue Star Card on Tuesday, 28 June, 1800, at the Schofield Barracks Bowling Center. Blue Star Card holders will receive one free game of bowl-ing and shoe rental. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, call 655-0112 or email [email protected].
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 Schofield’s Kaala Community Activities Center, Bldg. 556. Registration is required. For more information, please call 655-8313
ASYMCA
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 0800-1400 and at other times by appointment.
“OHANA MEANS FAMILY” – Summer Events
Bring the entire Family to the armed services YMCA for a Hawaiian Cultural Experience. Immerse yourself in the tastes, activities and sounds of the Hawaiian Islands. Pick up your
“Passport to the Islands” for $6/person at the ASYMCA Wheeler Branch. Your passport will allow you to participate in each of our island activities from paddling lessons with Uncles to lei making with Aunties. It even includes several samples of Hawaiian foods
and take and make items for beach time fun!
Come Enjoy the Activities!
When: 17 June Time: 1730-1930 (with a movie (Lilo and Stitch) on the lawn by 2000
Place: Wheeler ASYMCA – 1262 Santos Dumont Avenue Call 624-5645 for more information.
Operation Makeover - Nominations for Operation Makeover recipients are now being accepted. Nominations will be accepted from:
1) Commanding Officers, their staff or designees; or 2) Chaplains, counselors, junior officers, and enlisted non-commissioned officers.
If chosen, the recipient will receive:
A complete hair and makeover from Paul Brown Salon and Spa
A $250 shopping spree at GUESS Apparel
Dinner for two at Roy’s Restaurant (Waikiki)
A two-night stay at the Marriott Waikiki (ocean view room) Please visit our website asymcahi.org for more information and to download the nomination form.
Would you like to be on the ASYMCA’s mailing list? If so, please e-mail [email protected] and ask to be added.
Student Travel Program
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Save The Date For the
Golden Dragons Homecoming BallGolden Dragons Homecoming Ball Friday, the twenty-sixth of August, two-thousand eleven
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Coral Ballroom
Honolulu, Hawaii
Tickets: $80.00Tickets: $80.00
Cash or money order
Payments are now being accepted at BN HQ (Bldg. 2097) POC: LT. Koshansky or SSG Herzog (808)655-9924
Hilton Hawaiian Village Reservations Code: AOBHilton Hawaiian Village Reservations Code: AOB For reservations call 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) and mention "AOB" or go online at www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com, click on "Reservations", look for
"Special Accounts and Rates", and then enter "AOB" next to "Group/Convention Code". Room Rate: $149.00Room Rate: $149.00 The room rate includes the following: $10 discounted self parking (one car per room), 50% off Lagoon beach toys, 15% off Hilton select owned Restaurants, and 10% off at Mandara Spa. Both
late check out and early check in are based upon availability, normal check in time is 2:00 pm and check out is 11:00 am.
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Photo Package Prices
Electronic Photos: Client gets license for personal use of all electronic Photos
3 Poses, 4 Photos per Pose: Delivered on Thumb-drive at event: $40
Delivered via e-mail within 48 hours: $35
Electronic Package Add-ons: 4x6 proofs of Package +$10
Event Photos: +$10
Electronic e-mail package
The Electronic “Works” Package: 4x6 Proofs $50
Party Pictures
Printed Photos: All photos taken before 8PM will be printed on-site
One Pose: 8x10: $15
2 5x7s: $15
8 Wallets: $15
1 5x7 and 4 Wallets: $15
Special: Spend $30 on prints and get the electronic photo e-mailed to you for free!! Purple Heart Recipients: Get Party Pics for Free!!
Visa, MasterCard and Cash accepted at the event. Shop Before the Event and Save 10%!! www.herchigimages.com/shop to Pre-purchase your photos up to one day before the event