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Run for the Fallen

One mile for every Service Member killed
Article from www.runforthefallen.org Survivor Outreach Service Program

Run for the Fallen History: Beginning Flag Day, June 14, 2008, a dedicated team of runners ran across America from Fort Irwin, CA to Arlington National Cemetery, one mile for every Soldier, Sailor, Airmen, and Marine killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. For ten weeks, team members marked each mile with an American flag and sign card in an apolitical reflection of remembrance of each Service Member. The team of runners ran across America to raise awareness about the lives of those Service Members who fought, to activate their memories and keep their spirits alive, to support organizations that help wounded Veterans and the Families of those killed and to aid the healing process for those Americans whose lives have been affected by the war. On the final day of the 2008 memorial run, over 9000 runners in nine countries and forty-three states collectively ran almost 36,000 miles in honor and remembrance of all fallen Service Members killed in both Iraq and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom). All Americans are encouraged to continue to honor & remember our fallen Service Members. Run one mile for a Service Member. On August 20, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Fort Hamilton will be hosting its Second Annual Run for the Fallen. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. at Fort Hamilton Park located at 101st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209 or you may register online at www.hamiltomwr.com.The run will take place on Shore Park Promenade, participants will run along this flat surface In This Issue for 2 miles, turn around at the end of Owls Head Piers, and run in Directors Corner3 the opposite direction to the starting point for the final two miles. Newcomers.....3

It is our hope that this event will continue the efforts made across the nation to keep our fallen heroes memory alive and raise awareness in the community about the thousands of Family Members who have been left behind and awareness to the large population of wounded warriors. Wounded Warrior Project could not have expressed it better when they stated The greatest causality is being forgotten.
Please join us in honor of all our fallen heroes on August 20th. Even if you are unable to walk or run, volunteers and supporters are needed for the event. More details on next page.

ACS Directory............3 Financial Readiness........4 AFAP......5 AFTB..........6 Veterinaries....7 I&R.....8 Employment..........................9/14 FAP.........10/11 SOS.......................11 Relo/Mob/Dep.13/14 Volunteer..............14 Calendar...............16

Run for the Fallen Brooklyn, New York August 20, 2011
Registration begins at 7 a.m. will be held at the Ft. Hamilton Park Grounds The run begins promptly at 9 a.m. Below is a registration form It may be either mailed or dropped off at FMWR 137 C Poly Place, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11252 (Make checks/money orders payable to IMWRF) or you may register online at www.hamiltonmwr.com For more information call 718.630.4772

Registration Form
Last Name First Name MI

Address

Waiver of Liability In consideration of the acceptance of my application for entry in the 5K Run, I the undersigned do legally bind myself, my heirs, Mail or drop off Payment and executors, and administrators hereby waive and Registration To: release and hold harmless the Run for the Fallen.
FMWR 137 C Poly Place, 3rd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11252 Credit Cards may be called into: 718.630.4772 Register online at: M L XL

PAYMENT Please make checks/money orders payable to: IMWRF In the amount of $30

City

State

Zip

Signature

Date

Sex

Date of Birth

Phone Number

Are you participating in honor of a special fallen hero?

Email

How are you participating? RUNNING WALKING VOLUNTEERING

Fallen Heroes Name

Circle Shirt Size: S

www.hamiltonmwr.com

Directors Corner
Another year has gone by and ACS is one year older. On Friday, August 5th, ACS will celebrate 46 years of service to Soldiers and their Families. Stop by the Bluff, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. for our ACS Birthday Celebration fun activities and enjoy some birthday cake in honor of ACS. Our next Newcomers Orientation will be held on Aug. 25th at 0830 in the ACS conference room, followed by an installation tour and complimentary lunch at the Ft. Hamilton Community Club.

Happy 46th Birthday ACS!!

Carmen E. Borrero, ACS Director

Carmen

ACS PROGRAMS & STAFF

ACS Director Carmen Borrero 718-630-4457 Army Emergency Relief 718-630-4471 Army Family Team Building John Mapes 718-630-4498 Army Family Action Plan John Mapes 718-630-4498 Army Volunteer Corps Joseph Gamez 718-630-4756 Deployment Readiness Madeline Pastorella 718-630-4462 Employment Readiness Joseph Gamez 718-630-4756 Exceptional Family Member Program Vincent DiMaira 718-630-4460 Family Advocacy Vincent DiMaira 718-630-4460 Financial Readiness 718-630-4471 Front Desk/Information & Referral Magda Lawrence 718-630-4754 Lending Closet Madeline Pastorella 718-630-4462 Outreach Program Coordinator Carson Schefstad 718-630-4467 Relocation Readiness Madeline Pastorella 718-630-4462 Sexual Assault & Victim Advocacy Vincent DiMaira 718-630-4460 Survivor Outreach Services Vacant 718-630-4754

New to Ft. Hamilton?

Come to our Newcomers Orientation

August 25, 2011 Beginning at 8:30 a.m. At the ACS Conference Room Bldg. 137-C Poly Place, 1st Floor
Call Maddy to Reserve Your Seat!

(718) 630-4754

Financial Resources and Kids

Article from www.military.saves.com Financial Readiness Program

It is hard to dispute the fact that financial literacy is important to help people navigate effectively through the channels of life. Improving knowledge undoubtedly helps people to make better informed financial decisions. The Department of Defense recognized that financial education was important to overall readiness since financial stress can detract Service Members from performing missions and may have a negative influence on their overall well-being. As a result, all military branches require financial readiness programs and make them available to Service Members free of change. There has been a modest effort to reach military children through youth financial readiness programs on military installations. You can find some of these programs on the Military Saves Youth Resources page. Unfortunately programs such as these are not far reaching nationwide. Generally speaking, parents may find it hard to teach their children positive financial management and literacy skills when they themselves are struggling with financial matters. Luckily there are programs available to youth, outside of school, that can provide those necessary financial teachings. To name a few, they include: Jump$tart is a coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial literacy of pre-kindergarten through college age youth and strives to prepare them for life long successful financial decision-making. Jump$tart started

tracking the financial literacy of high school students in 1997 through a survey that revealed the average high school senior was unable to pass a simple personal financial test. Every two year survey conducted afterward yielded a downward trend, with the most recent survey in 2008 producing the lowest results.

The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) is another organization that has been addressing financial literacy since 1984 using the NEFE High School Financial Planning Program. The program has touched more than 5 million students, youth organizations, U.S. military installations (worldwide) and community programs throughout the country.

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) to date has worked with nearly 350,000 youth across the U.S. and world. NFTE's mission is to provide youth from low income families with the tools to accelerate their personal plans for success. Lessons include concepts of

finance, marketing, opportunity recognition with all having ties back to core math and literacy skills. At least eight states have recognized the value of including personal finance within a school's curriculum. Idaho, Illinois, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, New York, Texas and Utah currently require personal finance in the classroom. Virginia officials recently decided financial education courses should be included in school curriculums, however, that decision was contested among educators and as well as parents. So, why isn't personal finance taught in schools across the country? When more requirements are added, youth lose free electives. School administrators claim the cost to implement the programs is costly. There's also the win-win proposal of molding the content into already structured courses such as math or economics and adding "how to balance a checkbook" and understanding "the laws of supply and demand". During this global financial crisis, it is essential for children to learn personal finance. Financial skills shape their future because it helps with dealing, handling and managing money on a daily basis. It is equally important for parents to learn and practice positive money management behavior and to become positive role models for their children. For now, the financial programs available outside of school and the information children learn from their parents will have to do until more schools get on the financial literacy bandwagon.

Financial Readiness First Term Soldiers

August 23, 2011 0830 to 1500 Education Center Building 218A To Reserve a Seat! Call (718) 630.4471 or (718) 630.4754

Financial Readiness PCS Financial Class

August 24,2011 1400 to 1500 ACS Conference Room Building 137C To Reserve a Seat! Call (718) 630.4471 or (718) 630.4754

ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN

If its a program or service...An AFAP issue can IMPROVE IT! If its a policy or regulation...An AFAP issue can CHANGE IT! If its a law...An AFAP issue can AMEND IT! If theres a low-cost, creative solution...You should PURSUE IT!

Everyone has a voice. Everyone has an idea. Everyone can make a difference. For over 25 years the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) program has been one of the most important means to address real concerns of Soldiers, retirees, Families, and civilians who serve. AFAP and You (How You Can Participate) If you are part of the Army, you can be an AFAP participant. If you are a commander, you can support a strong AFAP program in your community, and you can draw on the real-time quality of life information AFAP provides. If you are a Soldier, retiree, civilian, or Family Member - Active, Guard, or Reserve. Be a delegate and share your good ideas. Volunteer to help with a conference, assist with the program, or be a member of the local AFAP Advisory Committee. Become familiar with current AFAP issues - tell people what's happening - get them energized to promote Army well-being through the AFAP process. New success stories are continually created because AFAP is a year-round program. Issues are constantly monitored and worked toward resolution. And its not just Army personnel that benefit, as over 50% of AFAP issues are applicable to all branches of service. If you are frustrated by policies or procedures that make Military life more difficult, suggest a different way. Suggestions for improving Family assistance programs or better ways of doing business on post are welcome. If you have an issue or would like to participate as a delegate or conference volunteer, contact the AFAP Program Manager, John Mapes at 718-630-4498, email john.mapes1@us.army.mil, or stop by Army Community Service, Bldg 137-C Poly Place, 1st Floor. 5

AFTB is a series of training modules that cover topics such as basic information about the Army, personal growth skills and leadership skills. AFTB improves personal and Family preparedness which enhances overall Army readiness and helps Americas Army adapt to a changing world.

If youre interested in taking any of the over 30 AFTB classes or becoming a volunteer for the AFTB Program contact: John Mapes @ (718) 630-4498 or e-mail john.mapes1@us.army.mil

Army Family Team Building Level 1.8 Supporting Your Childs Education
New to Military Life? Learn about:

Supporting Your Childs Education

Ever wonder why we do what we do? Join our class on Aug 16th to find out!

Date: August 16, 2010 Time: 11:00 to 12:00 Location: ACS Bldg. 137-C Conference Room

Army Community Service 137-C Poly Place, 1st Floor Fort Hamilton, NY 11252 718-630-4754

AFTB Classes are open to ANY ID Card Holder! Soldiers, Civilians, Contractors and Family Members! All Branch of Services are welcome..
Call John Mapes at 718-630-4498 or email john.mapes1@us.army.mil to sign up!!! 6

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Respite Care

The EFMP Respite Care Program is designed to provide a temporary rest period for Military Families responsible for regular care of persons with disabilities.

The EFMP at Fort Hamilton is pleased to announce the availability of funds that have been allocated by the Department of the Army to cover the cost of Respite Care.
To qualify for respite care funding, your Exceptional Family Member (EFM) must have at least one of the following conditions: little or no-age appropriate skills; severe continuous seizure activity; ambulation with neurological impairment that requires assistance with activities of daily living; tube feeding; tracheotomy with frequent suctioning; apnea monitoring during hours of sleep; and inability to control behavior with safety issues requiring constant supervision. For more information on the EFMP Respite Care please contact: Vincent DiMaira, EFMP Manager at 718-630-4460

Veterinaries in the Area

Felton Veterinary Services www.feltonvets.com (718) 388-1172 Hope Veterinary Services Pc www.hopevet.com (718) 852-4219 Banfield the Pet Hospital www.banfield.net (718) 448-5558 Windsor Terrace Veterinarians (718) 431-8950 Carroll Gardens Vet Group Pc www.thegardenvet.com (718) 875-7007 Brooklyn Veterinary Group www.brooklynvetgroup.com (718) 331-7775 Veterinary Hospital www.fifthavenueveterinaryhospital.com (718) 748-1066 Ft. Dix Veterinary Treatment Facility (609) 562-6636 Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital www.bregmanvetgroup.com (718) 782-8387 Battery Park Veterinary Hospital www.dvmhospitals.com (212) 786-4444 (Manhattan) Central Brooklyn Veterinary Center www.centralbklynvet.com (718) 338-9600 Vincent George Veterinarian (718) 444-5151

Summer Vacation Ideas with Kids

Article from www.buzzle.com Information & Referral

Summer vacations are the time when kids can relax without thinking about school, studies and homework. Although, kids wait for their summer vacation with great excitement and anticipation, many of them get bored within a week, with nothing to do. Most parents must have experienced this, when their children complain of getting bored during the summer holidays. So, if you are a parent who is making plans for your children, here are some summer vacation ideas with kids that you can take a look at. Whatever you plan for your kids, make sure that it is something that interests them. Forcing them to do something, which you think is enjoyable, will be wrong and can spoil their vacation. So, while making vacation plans for them, ask them to contribute their ideas for summer vacation. However, if you are not able to come up with some good ideas, here are some ideas for summer vacation that you can play with kids. Holiday: Going on a holiday is one of the best summer vacation ideas with kids. It is not only a great way of relaxing, but also the best way of spending some quality time with the family. If you have been thinking of going to a particular place for a vacation for several years, this is the best time to actually go there. However, before you decide on the

place, there are several factors that you have to keep in mind, including your budget, holiday expenses, your leave status, etc. If you are not able to decide on a particular place, consult a travel agency where you will get details about family holiday packages. They will also suggest places where kids can have fun. Summer Camp: Another summer vacation idea for kids would be to take part in a summer camp. With the arrival of summer vacations, various community groups organize camps for children of all age groups. Attending a kids summer camp will not only be enjoyable, but will also be a good learning experience for the kids. Most camps have activities where the

the adventure sports that will be loved by teenagers include scuba diving, para sailing, rock climbing, bungee jumping, river rafting. Once you decide on the adventure sport, look out for the places where you will get a chance to try them. Other Summer Activities: Apart from the above given summer vacation ideas with children, there are many more which you can introduce to your children. If your kids love reading, get them a membership of a local library where they can go and pick up some books to read during their vacation. Summer vacation is also a good time for children to learn a new activity like a new sport, swimming, dancing, musical instrument, music, etc. Older kids can also look for some part time job or may be participate in a summer volunteer job to help people in need.

children can learn a new hobby, sport or musical instrument. While it will be better to send younger children to day camps where they can come home in the evening, it will be a great idea to put older children in camps where they stay together with other kids at the camp site for a number of weeks. Another great idea will be to arrange a camp with the entire family. Adventure Sport: If you are looking for summer vacation ideas for families with teenagers, taking part in some kind of adventure sports will be a good idea. Most teenagers love to explore something new and adventurous and giving them a chance to do so, this summer would be a great idea. Discuss with your child, as to which adventure sport he/she would like to try. Some of

I hope this article on summer vacation ideas with kids has been useful for you in planning your kid's vacation. Other than these ideas, there are actually many other things that can be done with children during the summer holidays. You just have to put your mind to it, to find activities as well as ideas that will help in making your child's vacation a memorable one.
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE 137-C POLY PLACE, 1st Floor FORT HAMILTON WERE ON FACEBOOK! PHONE: 718.630.4754 MON-FRI 0800-1630

EMPLOYMENT READINESS
Resume Tips from Yana Parker
Five Key Concepts for Powerful, Effective Resumes
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Your resume is YOUR marketing tool, not a personnel document. It is about YOU the job hunter, not just about the jobs you've held. It focuses on your future, not your past. It emphasizes your accomplishments, not your past job duties or job descriptions. It documents skills you enjoy using, not skills you used just because you had to.

Ten Steps in Creating a Good Resume

1. Choose a target job (also called a "job objective"). An actual job title works best. 2. Find out what skills, knowledge, and experience are needed to do that target job. 3. Make a list of your 2, 3, or 4 strongest skills or abilities or knowledge that make you a good candidate for the target job. 4. For each key skill, think of several accomplishments from your past work history that illustrate that skill. 5. Describe each accomplishment in a simple, powerful, action statement that emphasizes the results that benefited your employer. 6. Make a list of the primary jobs you've held, in chronological order. Include any un-paid work that fills a gap or that shows you have the skills for the job. 7. Make a list of your training and education that's related to the new job you want. 8. Choose a resume format that fits your situation--either chronological or functional. Functional works best if you're changing fields; chronological works well if you're moving up in the same field. 9. Arrange your action statements according to the format you choose. 10. Summarize your key points at the top of your resume. Yana Parker is the master of the resume and author of Resume Catalog, Ready to Go Resumes and Blue Collar & Beyond. Please Google Yana Parker for more information on her books and website.

Joseph Gamez Employment Readiness Program Manager 718-630-4756

Family Advocacy Program

Misconceptions of Reporting Child Abuse
When a child abuse tragedy is reported in the media, neighbors often say that they thought something was wrong, yet too often no reports of known or suspected abuse were made to the police or local child protective services agency. According to Childhelp, surveys have shown that, although the majority of Americans polled believe that everyone should play a role in stop-ping child abuse, many people also admit to witnessing child abuse and doing nothing about it. The reasons for not reporting abuse include not knowing where to call and misconceptions regarding what will happen once a report of known or suspected abuse it made to the police or a child protective services agency. Many people incorrectly believe that: By law, abused children must be removed from their homes immediately, which is the least likely outcome. Child abuse cannot be reported anonymously. In most states, you dont need to provide your name. The alleged abuser is entitled to know who made the report. They are not. To report child abuse at Ft. Hamilton the RPOC is the DES at 718-630-4456. Also all mandated reporters such as social workers, law enforcement, and child care workers are required by New York State Law to contact the New York State administration for childrens services at 1-800-635-1522

Family Advocacy Program (FAP):

The program emphasizes prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention and treatment of spouse and child abuse. The program provides a variety of services to Soldiers and Families to develop their relationship skills, parenting skills and improve their quality of life. This mission is accomplished through a variety of groups, seminars, workshops, and counseling and intervention services. Seminars and workshops are available to you, your unit or Family Readiness Group. Unit Commanders are encouraged to contact their Family Advocacy Program staff to schedule seminars that meet their specific need. FAP offers the following topics with some variations, depending on the availability: Command and Troop Community Awareness Stress Management Prevention programs and Services Parent Education Spouse Abuse Prevention Spouse Abuse Victim Advocate program Safety Education Respite Care Program Report Procedures Information reporting procedures

Sexual Assault Prevention

Sexual assault is a crime. Sexual assault can happen to men and women of all ages. Sexual assault is intentional sexual contact, characterized by the use of force, physical threat of force, or the abuse of authority when the victim does not or cannot consent. Rape, nonconsensual sodomy, and indecent assault are all forms of sexual assault. If you are a Service Member and are a victim of a sexual assault, ACS has a sexual assault response coordinator, For Confidential Reporting of Domestic Abuse or to report Sexual Assault, please contact the USAG Victim Advocacy Hotline at 347-452-4302

In addition FAP provides resources on other Family Life topics such as: Marriage Enrichment Conflict Resolution/Anger Management Couples Communication Skills New Parent Support Program and Services (referral) Relationship Support Foster Care Program Family Advocacy Program Manager 718-630-4460.

Vincent DiMaira FAP Program Manager 718-630-4460 Mon-Fri 0800 - 1630

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Survivor Outreach Service Program

Our Purpose: Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is an Army Community Service program designed to provide short-term and long-term support to the Survivors of Soldiers who die while on active duty. Our Vision: Compassionate and determined outreach to Survivors. Our Goal: To be intentional yet noninvasive in extending the hand of support to the Survivors of fallen Soldiers at their point of need with meaningful programs and caring counsel resulting in Survivor Families knowing that others are concerned for their well being during their journey through grief. What We Do Facilitate support groups where Families and individuals can share feelings, burdens, thoughts, resources and information in a safe and understand setting.

Provide care for Survivor Families beyond what Casualty Officers and Unit Care Teams can offer.
Offer on site financial counseling to assist Families in adjusting to their unique monetary circumstance following the loss of a loved one.

Exceptional Family Member Program

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other Military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs. Soldiers on active duty enroll in the program when they have a Family Member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder requiring specialized services so their needs can be considered in the Military personnel assignment process. Family Members must be screened and enrolled, if eligible, when the Soldier is on assignment instructions to an OCONUS area for which command sponsorship/Family Member travel is authorized, and the Soldier elects to serve the accompanied tour. This screening consists of medical records review for all Family Members, and developmental screening for all children 72 months of age and younger.

Soldiers are responsible for keeping their EFMP enrollment current as Exceptional Family Member (EFM) conditions change or at least every three years, whichever comes first.
For any questions concerning the Exceptional Family Member Program, please contact Vincent DiMaira, Family Advocacy Program Manager at 718-630-4460 11 To enroll your Family Member in EFMP, please contact Ms. Brenda Shea, Occupational Health Nurse at Ainsworth Clinic, phone number 718-630-4907/4417.

Summer Vacation
Military discounts get you most for your vacation buck
Article from www.military.com Information & Referral

Tucked away on military bases around the country are vacation getaways to suit virtually anyones taste and budget a cottage at a lighthouse in Maine, lakeside cabins and beach retreats among them. But there are other deals, too, for day trips, weekend getaways, or a week or two of relaxation whether youre looking for whitewater rafting in Georgia or feel like heading for Elvis Graceland mansion in Memphis. A good military discount might drive your decision about where you want to go. Or, if youve already decided on your spot, you might find discounts to help you stay within your budget. And its not too late to snag such deals for this summer. Some sources for finding them: PathsAcrossAmerica.com provides information about some cottages, cabanas, town homes and other rentals, in addition to camping and recreational vehicle sites. Some are located overseas. The listings may be out of date because of personnel cutbacks, but contact information is included, so call or email to check prices and availability. One example: Great Pond Outdoor Adventure Center, operated by Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation in Great Pond, Maine, has seven cabins and is adding seven more that will be finished in August. Each cabin sleeps eight people. Through Oct. 31, rates are $115 a night. Offseason rates are $90 a night. A lodge that sleeps up to 10 people rents for $150 a night, and camp sites and yurts (a combination tentcabin) also are available. Fishing, hiking, sailing, canoeing and kayaking are just a few summer activities available. Armed Forces Recreation Centers are resorts that include Shades of Green at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla.; Cape Henry Inn and Beach Club at Fort Story, Va.; the

Hale Koa Hotel in Honolulu; Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch, Germany; and the Dragon Hill Lodge in Seoul, South Korea. Detailed reservation information is at http://www.armymwr.com/. Space-available lodging may be available on installations at official lodging facilities. Your installations tickets and tours office, operated by the local morale, welfare and recreation (or Air Force Services) division, can provide information and tickets for a wide variety of discounts on resorts, hotels and attractions many of which are available only through these offices. The Army, Navy and Marine Corps work together on volume discounts available at any of their offices; Air Force Services offices have their own separate arrangements. The available discounts and prices literally change by the minute, said Dawn Smith, Information, Tickets and Travel program manager for the Navy. Discounts vary by vacation location and dates, and are available year-round. Beach resort deals are available at Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Daytona Beach and Panama City, Fla., to name a few. You can head for Colonial Williamsburg, Va., Branson, Mo., New York City, New Orleans or Disney World in Orlando, Fla., for example. Many resort and hotel discounts are available. These ticket offices can help plan vacations and can save you a good deal of money, said Dan Yount, chief of Army leisure travel services. The price quoted is the final price, whereas in the commercial sector, the quoted price doesnt include taxes and some other fees. Average hotel taxes are about 13 percent, Yount said. Keep this in mind when youre comparisonshopping for deals, and ask about taxes and other fees, such as parking, when talking to companies. MWR offices also can help you get discounts for local attractions, such as discounted CityPASS tickets for attractions in a number of cities. Theres a military discount for the Smart Destinations Go Card program, which provides unlimited access to listed attractions with passes for one to seven days in a number of areas. Theres a Wine Country Explorer pass for the Napa Valley in California. A Blue Ridge Explorer Pass gets you into North Carolina attractions ranging from Biltmore Estate and Grandfather Mountain to Tweetsie Railroad. The online commercial

unlimited five-day pass is $164.79, while the military discount pass is $145, Yount said. If you paid at the door of each attraction, it would add up quickly $55 for one adult admission to Biltmore and $34 for Tweetsie, for example. Also, check with your tickets and tours offices for discounts offered by Disney World and Disneyland Resorts; SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment; Universal Studios Orlando; and other theme and water parks. Armed Forces Vacation Club http://www.afvclub.com/, offers many seven-day vacation packages starting at $369 per unit, with $20 off if you book online. One recent example online was a seven-night stay for $549 for a room that sleeps up to four people, from Aug. 27 to Sept. 3 at the Iron Blosam Lodge near Utahs Wasatch Mountains. MWR Exchange Vacations Government Vacation Rewards (www.armymwr.com/travel) allows users to book cruises, airfare, hotels, resorts and packages. Recent examples included seven-night stays in July for four people in units at various resorts in Mexicos Cabo San Lucas at $599, at a savings of $150. Booking through GVR also gets you rewards points toward future vacations. MWR Exchange Vacations recently began accepting the exchanges Military Star Card online for airline reservations. It also accepts the Military Star Card for cruise and hotel bookings. Now, back to that cottage in Maine. Gull Cottage at Prospect Harbor, and its working lighthouse, are historical landmarks constructed in 1891. The two-bedroom cottage rents for $100 a night. Reservations are accepted up to six months in advance from active-duty, National Guard and reserve members, and up to three months ahead by retired military, DoD civilians and 100 percent disabled veterans. You may have to consider this one for sometime next year, since the wait list is pages and pages, according to an employee. Reservations can be made by calling 207-584-5099.

FRG Training course was developed to train FRG Leaders on their roles and responsibilities to the FRG. Below is a list of the four sections of the course Lending Connection Empowering Managing Army Community Service is conducting its Annual FRG Training on

Thursday, August 25 2011, starting at 1000-1500 held at

ACS, 137-C Poly Place, 1st Floor. Call 718-630-4754 to reserve your spot!

Army Community Service is conducting its Annual Rear D Training on Friday, August 26 2011, starting at 1000-1500 held at ACS 137-C Poly Place, 1st Floor.
RDC course was developed to train Commanders on their roles and responsibilities as an RDC. Below is a list of the four sections of the course: Organization, Training, Programs, Support. For more information and to reserve your seat please call 718-630-4754

Waiting Families
Have a Deployed Service Member? Join Waiting Families Support Group for fun, outings & support!

Military Family Life Consultant

NEED HELP COPING?

MILITARY & FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS are licensed, clinical counselors providing free, anonymous support Provide non medical short term, situational, problem-solving counseling Services can be provided on or off Military installations Services can be provided to individuals, couples, Families, and groups

August 20, 2011 Ice Cream Factory 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Meet at ACS, Bldg. 137 C, 1st Floor

Please call to reserve your seat!! Contact: Madeline Pastorella Phone: 718-630-4754 ACS Bldg. 137C, 1st Floor

To access MFLC services please call: (718) 757-9408

Employment Readiness Program Adult Career Skills Training

Are you looking for a Job? Do you want help preparing yourself against the competition?

Army Volunteer Corps

Volunteer Orientation
Find out more information about the Fort Hamilton Volunteer Program, including: How to add your agency so you may use volunteers How to search and apply for positions How to register as a volunteer Offered at Army Community Service Building 137-C, 1st Floor, 3:30 4:30 on the following dates:
August 3, 17 September 7, 21 October 5,19 November 2, 16 December 7, 21

Do you need assistance in preparing your resume?

Sign up for the following classes:

Making the most out of a Career Fair Translating Volunteer Experience into a Resume Secrets to Resume Success Workshop Federal Employment and the Federal Resume Networking 101 Labor Market Information Interview Skills & Dress for Success Career Plan Development Please call Joseph Gamez at (718) 630-4756

Only four seats available per class. Due to limited space for registered students ONLY.
TO REGISTER please call (718) 630-4756 or email joseph.gamez1@us.army.mil

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Happy Birthday!! Army Community Service Come Join Us Celebrate ACS 46th Birthday!! August 05, 2011 12pm 4pm at the Bluff

There will be lots of activities, fun games, great prizes & cake!!

August 2011
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
5 Happy 46th Birthday ACS!!

Saturday

1 ACS HOURS 0800-1630 Computer Lab 0800-1600

2 ACS HOURS 0800-1630 Computer Lab 0800-1600

3 Volunteer Orientation 1530-1630 ACS Comp Lab

4 ACS HOURS 0800-1630 Computer Lab 0800-1600

8 ACS HOURS 0800-1630 Computer Lab 0800-1600

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15 ACS HOURS 0800-1630 Computer Lab 0800-1600

16 AFTB Training 1100-1200 ACS Conf Rm

17 Volunteer Orientation 1530-1630 ACS Comp Lab

18 AFTB Training 0800-1600 ACS Conf Rm

19 AFTB Training 0800-1600 ACS Conf Rm

20 Waiting Fam. 1300-1600 Run for Fallen 0900-1200 Ft. Hamilton Pk

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22 ACS HOURS 0800-1630 Computer Lab 0800-1600

23 FR 1st Term Soldiers 0830-1500 Ed Center AFAP Del. Tr. 1000-1100 ACS Conf Rm 30 Teen AFAP 0830-1630 ACS Conf Rm

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26 ACS HOURS 0800-1630 Computer Lab 0800-1600

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