weekly binder

Inside this issue:

205th MI BN

Volume 2, Issue 31

Week ending

1 October 2010

BN Info

Military Nights

MWR Info

ACS Info

Misc Info

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4

5-8

9-19

20-27

THE VIGILANT

VOICE

Special Points

of Interest:

BN Calendar, p4

Joint Base Cele-

bration, p7

ACS Island

Tour, p 12

Attachments:

* ACS Career Work

Focus Newsletter

* SIMS Newsletter

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.

“What would life be if we had no courage to at-tempt anything?”

Vincent van Gogh

Details coming soon!

Mark your calendars!!

October 29, 2010

Volume 2, Issue 19

October November December 1 Oct: BN Awards;

Chapel Field @ 1300

Fisher House Cere-

mony; Nehelani @

1500

8-11 Oct: Training

Holiday (Columbus

Day)

13 Oct: APIC Ribbon

Cutting Ceremony @

1300

15 Oct: Combatives;

Place TBD @ 0630-

1200

19 Oct: Financial

Brief; BN Classroom @

1100

20 Oct: Blood Drive;

BN Conf. and Class-

room @ 1000

23 Oct: MI Ball; Hale

Koa @ 1600

25 Oct: Welcome

Brief

29 Oct: Trunk or

Treat; TBD

11-14 Nov: Colum-

bus Day Weekend

12-14 Nov: Ward’s

Festival of Giving

Weekend

22 Nov: Welcome

Brief

24 Nov: Turkey

Bowl; Takata Field

@ 1000

25 Nov: Thanksgiv-

ing Meal; BN Class-

room @ 1300

25-28 Nov: Thanks-

giving Day Week-

end

24-27 Dec: Christ-

mas Weekend

BN FRG 90 Day Calendar

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Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) and Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam MWR pre-sents the FREE NEW YORK UNDERGROUND COMEDY FESTIVAL ALL STARS III. Sample New York's freshest bag of mixed nuts! The laughs begin at 8 PM on Thursday, October 7th at Club Pearl Brews & Cues. The New York Underground Comedy Festival All-Stars are a fresh mix of the brightest and funniest comedians off Broadway. Catch the girl the Las Vegas Sun describes as, “One of Vegas’ premier comics,” Carole Montgomery. Joining her will be HBO and Girls Night Out favorite, Leighann Lord, and the hilariously-funny, Kevin Downey Jr., Mark Riccadonna, and Stephen Kruiser. For information, check out featured performers at www. armedforcesentertainment.com/NYUCFIII.htm. Open to all DoD ID Cardholders 18 and older - adult themed show. No tickets or reser-vations needed. Seating is limited so come early. Telephone: 473-0841 Location: Club Pearl, Brews & Cues

FREE COMEDY SHOW

OPEN STAGE NIGHT October 5, 6:00 pm

There's nothing like the thrill of performing in-front of a 'live' audience and ANYONE with an inclination to perform is welcome to use the stage. Come out to the Tropics every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month starting in October!! Enjoy the stage, wings (Mild, Hot,Volcano, Tropical Honey Mustard) and drink spe-cials.....good times start at 6 p.m. See you there!! Please pre-register @ the Tropics

Tropics Tasty Tuesday

Volume 2, Issue 19

Volume 2, Issue 19

Serving the

USAG-HI

Community

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Jumpstart your Career with Education

ACS “EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION

WATCH”

Fridays in October 1, 8, 22 and 29th.

9:00 10:30 am

Schofield Barracks

Building 2091

808-655-4227

Employment & Education Symposium October 15

9:00-10:30am

October 2010

Do you feel pangs of regret as another group of students pre-pares to graduate from college in just a few weeks, wishing you were up there onstage receiving your associate's or bachelor's degree as well? With the right career training, it's never too late to transition into an in-demand career. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the following careers to continue growing much faster than average through 2018, so there's plenty of time to earn a degree and enter a growing industry.

1. Paralegal Paralegals and legal assistants help attorneys prepare for cases by drafting documents, doing re-search, and preparing written re-ports. Because paralegals now perform some of the tasks that were previously reserved for law-yers, the BLS expects employment of paralegals to grow by 28 per-cent from 2008 to 2018. In 2008, paralegals earned a median in-come of $46,120. The most common way to become a paralegal is to earn an associate's degree in paralegal studies through a local college or online degree program. If you already have a bachelor's degree, a certificate in paralegal studies can help you transi-tion into an in-demand legal career.

2. Computer Software Engineer Computer software engineers use computer science and mathematics to develop software applications and systems. From video games to operating systems, computer software engineers design, create, and test software that responds to users' needs. According to the BLS, computer-applications software engineers earned a median salary of $85,430 in 2008, and their employment is expected to increase by 34 percent from 2008 to 2018. Most employers prefer to hire software engineers with at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineer-ing, or mathematics. In addition to formal career training, computer software engineers must stay abreast of new tech-nology and trends in the computing world, and many go on to earn a master's degree in computer science.

3. Network Systems and Communications Analyst Network systems and data communications analysts design and evaluate network systems like the Internet, local area networks, and intranets for corporations and other organiza-

tions. In 2008, they earned a median income of $71,100, and the BLS expects their employment to grow by 53 percent from 2008 to 2018. Most network systems and data communications analysts hold a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree in informa-tion systems, computer science, or a related field. Online degree programs in computer science and information sys-tems can help you gain the education you need to make the transition.

4. Registered Nurse Registered nurses work alongside doctors in hospitals, care centers, and doctor's offices, and they play a key role diag-nosing and treating patients. The BLS expects employment of nurses to increase by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018. In 2008, registered nurses earned a median salary of $62,450. Nurses can train by earning a bachelor's degree in nursing, an associate's degree in nurs-ing, or a diploma from an accredited nursing program. Associate's degree programs generally take two to three years to complete, whereas the bachelor's degree takes four years and involves more comprehensive coursework.

5. Accountant Accountants maintain the financial records of companies, government agencies, and individuals, and their duties often include budget analysis, tax preparation, auditing, and invest-ment planning. Accountants earned a median income of $59,430 in 2008, and the BLS expects their employment to increase by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018. The first step to becoming an accountant is earning a bache-lor's degree in accounting or a related field. Most bachelor's degree programs take four years to complete, and online de-gree programs in accounting are available. After earning a bachelor's degree, many successful accountants go on to be-come Certified Public Accountants through a series of tests.

Entering a Growing Field Whatever your current occupation, career training and online degree programs can help you transition into one of the dec-ade's fastest-growing jobs. Employment opportunities for the above occupations are expected to be excellent through 2018, so you have plenty of time to meet your educational goals--and don that cap and gown. Source: 2008 mean annual salary figures reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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

Article by Jessica Hanley, FindtheRightSchool.com

Career Work Focus

October 20 10 Employment Classes and Workshops Contact 655-4227/438-4499 for more information

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

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

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

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

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.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.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

Work From Home/Small Business

Small Business Resources

www.sba.gov U.S. Small Business Administration

General Information www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/cys/cysfcc.asp

Online Magazine for Work-At-Home-Moms

Small Business Resources www.wahm.com/ U.S. Small Business Administrattion

Things to do at home www.groovy-mom.com Things to do at home

USAG-HI COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2010

1. COMMUNITY

USAG-Oahu Garrison Manager Linda Keller 438-0428 Schofield Barracks

Oahu North Community Director James Brown 655-8978

Deputy Community Director Mel Wright 655-1252

Fort Shafter Oahu South Community Director Mark Young 438-6996

Deputy Community Director Rosey Stone 438-6147 2. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (FMWR) Family Fun Friday - Come out and enjoy entertainment for Soldiers and Family Members and enjoy the same great pizza as always at the Tropics Recreation Center every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. The fun begins at 1800 and as always is FREE! For more information, please call 655-5698. Read to the Dogs - Children who read independently may sign up for a 15 minute session on 2 Oct to read to a dog from 0900-1015 at the AMR Library or from 1100-1215 at the SGT Yano Library. This program improves children’s reading and communication through the powerful method of reading to a trained service dog. Call to reserve a session. Sessions available on a first come, first served basis. Call 833-4851 to register at AMR or 655-8002 to register at SGT Yano Library. Award Winning Reads at SGT Yano Library - This program is for children 8 to 12 years of age and features books that have either won or are nominated for awards. This quarter’s book selection will be from Hawaii’s own Nene Awards. Read Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix and share your opinion, good or bad, on 5 Oct from 1800-1845. Ukulele Workshop at AMR Community Center - Mr. Steven Cupchoy will present a ukulele workshop at AMR Community Center on 5 Oct and on 6 Oct at the SGT Yano Library. Both sessions run from 1730-1900. The workshops will provide some basic information on the history of the ukulele in Hawaii with demonstrations on how the ukulele is played. Please call the AMR Library at 833-4851 or the SGT Yano Library at 655-8002 to register or for more information. BOSS Speed Dating at Tropics - This program is for single Soldiers looking for that special someone or just wanting to make new friends. The event will take place at the Tropics Recreation Center 6 Oct; the fun starts promptly at 1800. Pre-registration is advised and can be done at mwrarmyhawii.com or by contacting a BOSS representative at 655-1130.

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Texas Holdem at Hale Ikena - Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for Texas Hold’em at the Hale Ikena. Games start at 1830 and prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. For more information call 438-1974. Theatre Thursday at SGT Yano Library - Learn the basics of stage acting in our ongoing theatre program for ages 12 and up. Meetings will be held the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 1600-1730. Learn stage presence, acting skills, improvisation techniques and the varying types of theatre. Call 655-8002 for more information or to register. Walk-ins are also welcome! Pumpkin Carving Contest at Hale Ikena – The Hale Ikena will provide free pumpkins and carving supplies to the first 15 keiki under 10 years of age on 14 Oct. Children should be accompanied and supervised by a parent or adult at all times. Those over age 10 who wish to participate in the contest are welcome to bring in their own pumpkins. The contest will start at 1800 and the judging will begin at 1900. This will be the first night the new Keiki Menu will be featured! For more information call 438-1974. Zombie Prom - Why do girls love bad boys? Come enjoy a romantic rock and roll love story to find the answers. Performances will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 1930 and Sundays at 1500, 15-31 Oct, at Fort Shafter’s Richardson Theatre. The performance is about a girl who loves ghoul rock and roll. Off Broadway musical is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal. Pretty senior Toffee has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee’s heart. He still wants to graduate, but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom. The principal orders him to drop dead while a scandal reporter seizes on him as the freak du jour. History comes to his rescue while a tuneful selection of original songs in the style of the 50s hits keeps the action rocking across the stage. Rocktoberfest at Kolekole - Rocktoberfest has been moved from 8-15 Oct. Join us for German food stations, games, prizes and merriment! Dress in your favorite Oktoberfest outfit and get ready for a great party. This is an adult event. For more information please call 655-4466. Afterschool at SGT Yano Library - Elementary age children are invited to enjoy a Back to School program with The Librarian from the “Spooky Stories” on 20 Oct, 1500-1545. This is a FREE program; registration is not required. Texas Hold’em & Bunco at the Tropics - Do you have the best poker face on post? If so, join us on 21 Oct, 1800, at the Tropics Recreation Center, Schofield Barracks. Play for your chance to win cold hard cash and play against the best players the Army has to offer. Call 655-5697 for more information. Adventure Snorkeling - Enjoy a great day under the water in some of the world’s best snorkeling spots with Outdoor Recreation on 24 Oct, 0630-1130. For pleasure and physical


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fitness, snorkeling can’t be beat as a source of good exercise and tons of fun! The cost is just $25 per person. Call 655-0143 to register. Halloween Fair at AMR Library - Princesses, pirates, zombies, werewolves and vampires are invited to a Halloween Fair. Show off your great costumes, dance the Monster Mash, spin the giant trick or treat wheel, play games, and make a craft. Ghoulishly great fun for children of all ages will be available from 1500-1600 on 26 Oct at the AMR Library, 27 Oct at the SGT Yano Library or 28 Oct at the Fort Shafter Library. The SGT Yano Library will also offer picture taking opportunities in the Haunted Pumpkin Patch. For additional information call the AMR Library at 839-2821, the Fort Shafter Library at 438-9521, or the SGT Yano Library at 655-8002. Halloween Lunch Spooktacular at Hale Ikena - It’s the Hale Ikena’s Hawaiian Luau Buffet with a twist. Show up in costume for lunch on Friday, 29 Oct from 1100-1500 and receive a FREE desert with purchase! Call 438-1974 for more information. Pokai TRY II at PARC - If you missed the first Pokai TRY, you don’t want to miss this one on Sat, 30 Oct. This is a great event for those who want to participate in a TRY-athlon. The order of events for this go around will be SWIM 1000m, RUN 1000m and PADDLE 1000m. The paddle portion of the race will be completed in the knee or prone position, NOT Stand-up Paddleboard. Contact the Schofield Barracks Outdoor Recreation Center for paddleboard rentals at 655-0143. Submit entry forms and fees to the PARC Business Office or to the Outdoor Recreation Center no later than 25 Oct at 1700. For more information please contact Shelly Leslie or Melania Silva at 696-4158. Halloween Bash at Schofield Barracks Bowling Center – The Schofield Bowling Center will host a Halloween Bash on Sat, 30 Oct from 1900-2400. The Children’s Costume Contest will start promptly at 1900 and the Adult Costume Contest will begin at 2200. Come party with a live DJ and enjoy games and prizes all night long. Monster Energy Drink will be there to party with you. For more information call 655-0573. Blue Star Card Activities for Spouses of Deployed Soldiers Walk off the Wait: Koko Head Trail - Join us on our latest Blue Star Card hike up Koko Head Trail on Thurs, 14 Oct. Climb up the railroad ties of an old abandoned World War II incline tram to the summit and see spectacular views of the Windward side of the island. On a clear day you can even see Molokai and Maui! Free transportation will leave from the Schofield Barracks Bowling Center parking lot at 0800 and return around 1400. This hike is considered a 4 star rating on a 5 star scale. The trail is not stroller accessible. Make sure to pack sunscreen and plenty of water! For more information or to register call 655-0002 or 655-0112/3. Deadline to register for this event is 6 Oct. Big R: Mystery Dinner (Town Center of Mililani) - Join your Blue Star Card friends in celebrating another month of deployment complete on Tues, 26 Oct from 1700-2100 at the Town Center of Mililani. Enjoy an evening of fun, food and mystery as you put your detective skills to work to find out who done it! This is an adult only event and childcare will be provided.


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Spaces are limited. To let us know you are coming please call 655-0002 or email Sarah.Chadwick @us.army.mil by 15 Oct. Fall Festival - Bring your kids and fall into the fun at Tropics from 1800-2100 on Friday 29 Oct. Enjoy fall themed games and contests full of tricks and treats for all ages. Blue Star Card holders will receive meal tickets valid for a free hotdog, chips and drink combo as well as other great prizes and giveaways. To let us know you are coming, please call 655-0002 or email [email protected] by 20 Oct. Theatre Night: Zombie Prom - Join us for a special Blue Star Card Matinee performance of Army Community Theatre’s production of the musical comedy Zombie Prom on Sunday, 31 Oct at Fort Shafter’s Richardson Theatre. This ‘girl loves ghoul’ rock and roll Off Broadway musical is set in the atomic 1950s at Enrico Fermi High, where the law is laid down by a zany, tyrannical principal. Pretty senior, Toffee, has fallen for the class bad boy. Family pressure forces her to end the romance and he charges off on his motorcycle to the nuclear waste dump. He returns glowing and determined to reclaim Toffee’s heart. He still wants to graduate, but most of all he wants to take Toffee to the prom. The principal orders him to drop dead while a scandal reporter seizes on him as the freak du jour. History comes to his rescue while a tuneful selection of original songs in the style of the 50s hits keeps the action rocking across the stage. Curtain call is at 1500. Enjoy transportation and free pupus prior to the show. We will also have a costume contest so be sure to dress up! Spaces are limited. Please call 655-0002 or email [email protected] by 22 Oct. Blue Star Card Program Information: Blue Star Card is on Facebook! - Are you a Facebook fanatic? So are we! Become a fan of FMWR Hawaii and join the Blue Star Card Group Page! Stay current on all of the upcoming Blue Star Card special events and activities, RSVP online to attend events, view event photos, and tag your friends with special Blue Star Card stickers. Find us and friend us today! 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. Deploying Units - FMWR is available to come to your pre-deployment FRG meetings to explain the benefits of the Blue Star Card program and to 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 a FMWR deployment discount card for spouses of deployed Soldiers. The cards offer spouses discounts at FMWR facilities, activities, and special events and are valid throughout the entire deployment. For a full list of Blue Star benefits, visit the website at www.bluestarcardhawaii.com.

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Blue Star Card Email List - Are you a Blue Star Card holder but not receiving FMWR email updates? If so, please email [email protected] so we can register your email address for future Blue Star Card updates. FMWR Deployment Program Information - If you have any questions, comments, or feedback regarding the Blue Star Card program and FMWR deployment programs, please contact Sarah Chadwick at 655-0002 or email [email protected]. Blue Star Card Holders are also encouraged to visit www.bluestarcardhawaii.com for all the latest updates and events. 3. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) Mobilization and Deployment Army Community Service, Tripler Army Medical Center, and the Chaplains have teamed up to form the Family Strong Series. This is a collaborative effort between the three agencies to provide a wide variety of resources to address challenges at all stages of deployment. To view available classes and workshops, go to the ACS webpage on the MWR website at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com, select ACS, and then welcome. Classes may be coordinated through your Family Readiness Support Assistant or Chain of Command. FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Anger Awareness - Would you like to be able to control your temper better? Wish you didn't yell so much? We can help! In our 1-hour interactive class you can learn useful techniques to cope with feelings of anger and keep that temper under control. Call 655-0596 for more information. Date: 1 Oct Time: 1500-1630 Place: ACS, SB Date: 21 Oct Time: 1300-1430 Place: AMR Community Center Daddy Boot Camp - Offers hands on training so new dads can be confident and effective parents. To register, call 655-0596. Date: 16 Oct Time: 0900-1200 Place: ACS, SB Parenting: Love and Logic - Are you looking for a better way to parent? Learn parenting skills to enrich the parenting experience, and gain knowledge about how to recognize developmental milestones, and understand how to respond to difficult behavior in toddlers and teens. This is a

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four week class and each week participants will build on the knowledge and experience of the week before while gaining confidence as a parent. For more information please call 655-0596. Dates: 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct Time: 1130-1230 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB Couples Connection - Join us to work on strengthen your communication skills, conflict resolution and establishing a stronger connect. Call 655-4227 to find out more. Date: 27 Oct Time: 1100-1230 Place: ACS, SB Home Alone Awareness - The Home Alone Class is open for children 9-11years who will be preparing to stay at home alone. We will equip children with important safety information such as stranger awareness, first aid, fire safety, and stress awareness. Call 655-4227 to find out more. Date: 6 Oct Time: 0900-1400 Place: Kalakaua Community Center, SB Date: 7 Oct Time: 0900-1400 Place: Aliamanu Military Reservation Community Center NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP) Newborn Care I and II - Taking care of a newborn for the first time can be scary for any parent. Come learn the basics of newborn care to make the early months special for you and your baby. Newborn care provides tips about everything from holding your baby, to diapering and bathing. This class is a two part series that is offered every month, so if a parent misses a class they can catch it in our other location or just wait until the following month. Call 655-4227 for more information. Newborn Care I Date: 5 Oct Time: 0900-1100 Place: AMR Community Center Newborn Care 2 Date: 14 Oct Time: 0900-1000 Place: AMR Community Center


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Potty Training - Learn all about potty training including tips and signs that your child is ready. Date: 1 Oct Time: 0900-1100 Place: AMR Community Center Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ACS EFMP continues their partnership with the Community Chaplains and the Children’s Community Council to offer Autism Support Groups. The groups provide Families with an opportunity to share experiences, gather new information, and become knowledgeable about community resources. Onsite child care will be available but children must be registered with CYSS Kids on Site and sign up is required. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4791 or 655-1551 for more information. Date: 5 Oct Time: 1800-1900 Place: AMR Chapel Date: 13 Oct Time: 1800-1900 Place: SB Chapel ACS Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) continues to offer a SHARE Support Group for EFMP Families. The groups provide Families an opportunity to share experiences, gather new information, and become more knowledgeable about community resources. Onsite child care will be available but children must be registered with CYSS Kids on Site and sign up is required. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4791 or 655-1551 for more information. Date: 19 Oct Time: 1800-1900 Place: AMR Chapel Date: 27 Oct Time: 1800-1900 Place: SB Chapel ACS EFMP continues their partnership with the Community Chaplains to offer a Down Syndrome Support Group. The group provides Families with an opportunity to share experiences, gather new information, and become knowledgeable about community resources. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4791 or 655-1551 for more information. Onsite child care will be available but children must be registered with CYSS Kids on Site and sign up is required. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4791 or 655-1551 for more information.


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Date: 6 Oct Time: 1800-1900 Place: SB Chapel EFMP Bowling - Families with special needs individuals are invited to enjoy a bowling event. One Family member must be enrolled in EFMP. The event is free, but sign up is required. Call 655-1551 or 655-4791 for reservations. Date: 21 Oct Time: 1800-2000 Place: SB Bowling Center Date: 28 Oct Time: 1800-2000 Place: FS Bowling Center Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Army life can be a jungle so let AFTB help you navigate through the rough terrain. 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 Level I, King/Queen of the Jungle! This class is the beginning of the journey through the jungle and will assist you in obtaining the skills necessary to navigate your way. Level I will discuss expectations and impact of the Army lifestyle, acronyms, introduction to Family Readiness Groups, and Community Resources to name a few classes. Dates: 4-5 Oct Time: 1715-2100 Place: ACS, SB AFTB Level II, Explorer! This class will assist you on your journey through the jungle and prepare you to master the most difficult trails and terrain. During this course you’ll learn about your communication style, creative problem solving, personal time and stress management, and exploring personality traits. Call 655-4227 to register. Dates: 25-28 Oct Time: 1715-2100 Place: Aloha Center Rm 111, FS


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Money Matters All About Credit - Good or bad, your credit history follows you in many walks of life. It determines your interest rates, fees, and can even impact your career. This workshop focuses on establishing good credit and what to do to raise your credit rating. Call 655-4227 for more information. Dates: 15 Oct Time: 0900-1030 Place: ACS, SB Managing Your Checking Account - How many times a day do you swipe your debit card? Learn how to track your purchases and maintain your checking account. This also covers how to choose the right bank for your needs. Call 655-4227 for more information. Date: 6 Oct Time: 1030-1200 Place: ACS, SB Money Management - The best way to accomplish your dreams is to start with a plan. Learn how to decrease your expenses and make your money work for you. This workshop focuses on the basic tools for financial success. Call 655-4227 for more information. Dates: 13 & 27 Oct Time: 0900-1030 Place: ACS, SB Secrets of Car Buying - Learn how to negotiate the best deal and find out how much car you can afford. Leave this workshop confident in the process of financing, purchasing, and trading-in your vehicle. Call 655-4227 for more information. Date: 13 Oct Time: 1030-1200 Place: ACS, SB Financial Planning for Deployment - Deployments are a cause for stress, but planning ahead can ease your mind. Learn how to prepare your finances for deployment and how to make the best of your extra entitlements. Call 655-4227 for more information. Date: 20 Oct Time: 0900-1030 Place: ACS, SB Holiday Spending - Learn tips necessary to develop an effective holiday spending plan. Call 655-4227 for more information.


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Date: 20 Oct Time: 1030-1200 Location: ACS, SB Simple Tips for Saving and Investing - Learn about the different methods for saving and investing, including a broad overview of investment options. Call 655-4227 for more information. Date: 27 Oct Time: 1030-1200 Place: ACS, SB Money and Divorce - Learn how to successfully break the financial bonds. This workshop includes real estate, investing, retirement, and tax issues. Also learn how to re-establish your financial identity after divorce. Call 655-4227 for more information. Date: 22 Oct Time: 1030-1200 Place: ACS, SB All About Credit - Good or bad, your credit history follows you in many walks of life. It determines your interest rates, fees, and can even impact your career. This workshop focuses on establishing good credit and what to do to raise your credit rating. Call 655-4227 for more information. Date: 15 Oct Time: 0900-1000 Place: ACS, SB First Term Financial Training - First Term Soldiers and Families undergo several financial changes in a short period of time. This workshop focuses on basic financial skills to help develop self-reliance and personal responsibility. The goal is to encourage these Soldiers and Families to understand their personal finances and learn tools for financial success. This is a mandatory program of instruction for First Term Soldiers. A certificate is awarded to each participant who completes the 8 hours of instruction. Call 655-4227 for more information. Dates: 4 & 18 Oct Time: 0830-1600 Place: ACS, SB Date: 7 Oct Time: 0800-1600 Place: Tripler Army Medical Center Chapel, D Wing


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Date: 21 Oct Time: 0800-1600 Place: Aloha Center, Rm 111, FS The Financial Readiness Program has one-on-one personal financial counseling available by appointment. Call 655-4227 to schedule your appointment today. Work and Careers 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: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Oct Time: 0900-1030 Place: ACS, SB Relocation Are you new to the island? Check out our FREE newcomers island tour that will take you around the island. The tours depart from Schofield Barracks ACS on the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 0800 or from Fort Shafter Flats ACS on the 3rd Saturday at 0800 every month. Call 655-4227 or 438-4499 to get your boarding pass today! Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness classes are available upon request. Please call 655-4779 to request a class. 4. ARMED SERVICES YMCA WHEELER (Tammy Ray, 624-5645) 1262 Santos Dumont Ave, WAAF Our office is open Monday through Friday from 0800-1400 and at other times by appointment. ASYMCA Fieldtrip to Aloun Farms Pumpkin Patch - Come join us for a pumpkin-picking good time on Tuesday, 12 Oct, 1000, at Aloun Farms. While at Aloun Farms, you will learn about farming, take a hayride and pick your own pumpkin! The cost is $7.50 per participant. Contact your local ASYMCA to sign up. Spookfest - Join us for Spookfest on Friday, 29 Oct, 1730-1900. This fall festival is created especially for children up to age 5 and their Families. Come in costume and enjoy games, face painting, crafts and treats. The cost is $3 in advance, $5 at the door. Proceeds benefit ASYMCA programs. Dance Classes at Wheeler ASYMCA - “Simply Ballroom” taught by Chris Casely will not take place for the month of October, but will resume in November. We will offer classes for children ages 6-18 on the second and fourth Fridays of the month (12 and 26 Nov) from 1600-1700. Classes for adults will be offered on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month (13 and 27)


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from 1000-1100. The classes cover the basic technique and patterns in the American style of ballroom dance and are $10 per class, per person. Participants are not required to have a partner. Please do not wear slippers. Parent Participation Preschool - This program is for children ages 3-4, and is designed to help your pre-school child make a smooth transition into the structure of kindergarten with you right by his/her side. There are still limited slots available so please call 624-5645 to register. The cost is $30 a month and preschool dates are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0900-1100. The Children’s Waiting Room - We offer onsite childcare for healthy children while their parents or siblings have medical appointments in any of the Schofield Clinics or at Tripler Medical Center. There is no set fee for this service, but your donations keep this program running.

Tripler Hospital (808) 833-1185 for reservations

Schofield Clinics (808) 624-5645 for reservations

Monday 0800-1200 & 1300-1500 0800-1200 & 1300-1600 Tuesday 0800-1200 & 1300-1500 0800-1200 & 1300-1600 Wednesday 0800-1200 & 1300-1500 0800-1200 & 1300-1600 Thursday 0800-1200 & 1300-1500 0800-1200 & 1300-1600 Friday 0800-1200 & 1300-1500 0800-1200 & 1300-1600

Playmorning is an interactive playgroup for children up to age 5 and their parent or caregivers. Playmorning features a variety of age appropriate activities, crafts, songs and more! No Pre-registration is required. Playmorning Fee - $1 per child. Playmorning Punch Cards are also available at $10 for 11 visits. The program is offered at the following locations from 0900-1030.

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Wheeler ASYMCA

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Father Daughter Ball - Our 4th Annual Father Daughter Ball will be 6 Nov 10 at the Nehelani 1730-2100. Tickets are currently on sale and sell for $40 per father-daughter pair and $15 for each additional daughter.


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All of the following sites open from 0930-1100 and are offered through our AMR Branch (833-1185).

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Kindermusick at AMR Community

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5. FORT SHAFTER THRIFT SHOP Need a new-to-you Halloween costume? The Fort Shafter Thrift Shop is selling and accepting for consignment Halloween decorations and costumes throughout the month of October. Remember our new Thursday hours, 1200-1600. The Fort Shafter Thrift Shop is also open Tuesday and Friday 0900-1300. The Thrift Shop is located on Pierce Street, Building 342 Fort Shafter, past the PX. Call 808.842-1074 for more information. Volunteers are always welcome. 6. HUI O’ WAHINE The Hui O’ Wahine Pretty in Pink Bingo Luncheon will be held on Thursday, 14 Oct at the Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter. Doors open at 1030 for shopping with vendors and the luncheon starts at 1100. Dress up as your favorite princess or in any Halloween costume and join us for some BINGO fun! Reservations are due by 7 October to [email protected]. The Hui O’ Wahine is the all-ranks, all-services Spouses club at Fort Shafter. For more information or a membership application, visit www.huispirit.com. 7. SCHEDULED EVENTS Oahu North Town Hall 25 Jan 2011, 1830-1930, Post Conference Room (Lg Rm) ONCD PX/Commissary/Nehelani Advisory Council:

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Oahu South Town Hall 6 Oct 2010, 1830-1930, Wednesday, AMR Chapel Fort Shafter PXMarket/ Council Meeting

3 Nov 2010, 1015, Wednesday, Hale Ikena, FS 8. NEWSLETTER AND MEETING INFORMATION Websites: The 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”. Spouse Information Meeting POC is Ms. Linda Keller at [email protected]. Email Article Submissions by the 3rd Friday of every month to: [email protected]. Next SIMS North Meeting: Monday, 1 November 2010, 0900-1000, Nehelani. Please send any related concerns/changes to SGT Heron Perez at [email protected]. Next SIMS South Meeting: Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 0900-1000, Hale Ikena. Please send any related concerns/changes to Leighton Siu at [email protected].

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