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Tropicana/Kraft/Proctor &
Gamble Plastipack
Packaging Inc.
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) – Associated with
Orion International.
ERP JOB STRATEGY WORKSHOP – The Employment
Readiness Program assists spouses and children of active and retired
military and DoD civilians, veterans, and retirees with opportunities to
seek employment on and off post. The weekly Job Vacancy List averages more
than 650 openings each week. These jobs include Civil Service,
Non-appropriated Fund, contract, and local businesses. This service is
provided by a Job Strategy Workshop class held on scheduled on August 10,
2006 and August 24, 2006 from 0830-Noon. Following this class is an
optional opportunity to meet with employment agencies and local businesses,
and to obtain information on how to apply for each job listed in that week’s
Job Vacancy List. Pre-registration is required and
application forms are available at Army Community Service, Building 2624,
Soldiers’ Plaza. For more information, contact Mark Mills, Employment
Readiness Program Manager, Army Community Service, 545-4043.
***Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
(Marsha Collins, EFMP Manager, 545-7517)
·
The ACS Exceptional Family
Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program for special needs
family members. Enrollment in the program does not hurt a Soldier’s career,
but assists military personnel divisions in considering the medical and
educational special needs of the family member in the assignment process.
Enrollment is necessary if the Soldier’s spouse or child meets the
following: Asthma, Mental health diagnosis, High-risk pregnancies, Cancer,
Attention Deficit Disorder, Heart Conditions, Diabetes, a medical condition
requiring a specialist (above the level of a Family Practice doctor), a
child with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Support
Plan (IFSP).
·
Program enrollment allows Army personnel to consider the
documented medical and special education needs of family members in the
assignment process. When possible, Soldiers are assigned to an area where
the medical and special education needs of exceptional family members can be
met.
·
Individual Education Plan Workshop (IEP) will be Tuesday,
September 5, 2006, Building 359, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon. This workshop is free
and will provide valuable information to parents and professional about IEP
development. For more information call, ACS EFMP, 545-5521.
·
Contact your installation medical EFMP section for enrollment
information at (706) 544-1133.
·
Contact your installation ACS EFMP program at (706) 545-5521
for resource information and referrals.
·
For additional information regarding the EFMP, please contact EFMP,
545-7517/5516 or email
collinsm@benning.army.mil. Note: For EFMP enrollment, please
see the special needs advisor, Martin Army Community Hospital, room 534 or
call 544-1133.
Family Advocacy Program (FAP) (Rebecca Welch, FAP
Manager, 545-7517).
·
FAP is a specialized program that emphasizes prevention,
education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention, and treatment on
family issues. All prevention and education is handled through ACS FAP
located in Bldg. 241, Baltzell Avenue (next to the Infantry Museum). The
program provides a variety of services to Soldiers and families to develop
their relationship skills and improve their quality of life. Seminars and
briefings are available to you, your unit, or Family Readiness Group. The
FAP Training Specialist can be reached at 706-545-6957 to schedule
classes. Educational materials to military families are always available
and FREE. Victim Advocacy and Respite Care are coordinated through
the FAP Victim Advocate at 706-545-4013. Victim Advocacy services include,
but are not limited to, crisis intervention, emotional support, establishing
a safety plan, referrals to services available in the community (counseling,
shelter placement, legal, etc.) Respite care provides temporary child care
for the purpose of relieving parental stress and to provide a nurturing and
developmentally appropriate environment. Respite care can be provided for
families when enrolled in individual counseling, couples counseling,
parenting classes, or support groups. Respite care will not be used in
place of foster care or abandoned children. The FAP New Parent Support
/First Steps Program, located in Martin Army Community Hospital
(706-544-2020), provides emotional support, parent education, referrals to
community resources, and home visits to parents with newborns; thereby
helping develop healthy family relationships to reduce the risk of child
abuse and neglect. Family Advocacy’s newest program is The Sexual
Assault Prevention and Response Program which is responsible for
ensuring that Soldiers receive training and education on sexual assault and
victims are protected and assisted by victim advocates. For further
information on sexual assault you may contact the FAP Sexual Assault
Coordinator at 706-545-8740 or the 24-hour on call number at 706-566-7393.
***Mobilization/Deployment Program (Perry Tripp, 545-2449)
·
The ACS Mobilization/Deployment Program has relocated to
building 2633 and we are proud to announce that we now have an Operation
READY Room designed to provide educational materials regarding
pre-deployment, deployment and post deployment issues. We invite you to
stop by the Operation READY Room, bldg. 2633, located in Soldiers Plaza,
Monday thru Friday 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. For more information on the
Operation READY Room, please contact Perry Tripp at 545-2449.
·
Family members with deployed
sponsors are eligible for five (5) hours of free childcare per child, per
month at Tot Town. Cards for this
childcare service can be obtained from some FRG leaders or ACS, Building
2633. Children must be registered with CYS to be eligible.
·
Family Readiness Group
Trainings: August 24, 2006, 9:00
a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
·
Key Caller Trainings: August 29, 2006, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon.
·
Rear Detachment Commander (RDC)
training: August 17, 2006, 8:00
a.m.-5:00 pm.
·
Please coordinate your attendance with Perry Tripp,
Mobilization/Deployment and Outreach Coordinator, 545-2449, email:
TrippP@benning.army.mil.
***Financial Readiness Program (FRP) (Ann
Pratcher, FRP Manager, 545-7517),
·
Army Community Service Center, Financial Readiness Program
along with the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate will be presenting another
series of classes on how to make the best deal on your next car purchase.
The next classes will be held on August 10 and 24, 2006, from 1:30 pm to
3:30 pm, in Building 359. You will learn who will profit from the sale, how
to buy the car the right way, how to shop for a new or used vehicle, how to
negotiate the right way, and more. Pick a date and call for a reservation
at 545-7517. The classes are open to anyone interested in learning how to
make your next or first car purchase the best ever. Remember, the money you
save will be your own.
·
Bldg 2624, offers education, information and assistance in
consumer issues, financial planning, family budgeting (relocation), and debt
management matters. Classes/briefings include: Sure-Pay, Checking Account
Management, Budgeting, Debt Liquidation, Credit Management, Insurance,
Investments, Major Purchases, Community Resources, Thrift Savings Plan, and
Planning for Deployment, Transition, Retirement, or PCS. Individual
counseling, contract review and debt management assistance is available from
an accredited financial counselor. Telephone: 545-7517/4043.
Family Advocacy, First Steps/New Parent
Support Program, (Carolyn Harris, Manager, 544-2020)
·
First Steps provides parents of newborns with support, education and
referrals to community resources. First Steps volunteers visit new parents
at Martin Army Community Hospital and provide them with the colorful and
popular “Our New Baby” developmental calendar, information on infant growth
and development, support, and follow-up phone calls during the first few
months of life to make sure both babies and parents are doing well. For
additional information, contact Carolyn Harris, First Steps Coordinator,
544-2020.
·
Breastfeeding Moms Support Group meets the 3rd
Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm, Room 360, 3rd floor of Martin
Army Community Hospital. If you are interested in attending, please call
544-2020 for date of next meeting, leave your name and phone number on our
answering machine. Babies are welcome to attend.
Relocation Readiness
Program ( 545-0403/4485)
·
NEWCOMER FAMILY ORIENTATION: The Newcomers Orientation is
on August 11, 2006, 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. in the Supper Club of the Officers’
Club. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, call 545-0403/4485. Free childcare is
provided; reservations for childcare must be made in advance by calling Tot
Town Child Development Center at 689-8698. The orientation will begin with
briefings of on-post agencies followed by a bus tour of Fort Benning and
Uptown Columbus. A light lunch will be provided, compliments of our
Commissary.
Foreign-Born Spouses’ Orientation
·
Do you have questions about immigration and naturalization?
Medical Services? Curious about finding employment? Need information on
English as a Second Language classes? Would you like to know how to get a
Driver’s License? Would you like to meet other Spouses?
·
Contact the Army Community Services, Relocation Readiness
office at 545-4485 for more information.
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) (Barbara
Singleton, Program Coordinator, 545-5377/2794)
·
AFAP is a powerful, grassroots process that provides a forum
for the discussion and resolution of issues that concern our Army family!
For more information and to be a part of this process, please contact us at
545-5377 or email us at
barbara.singleton@benning.army.mil. AFAP making a difference – one issue
at a time!
***Army Family Team Building (AFTB)( Barbara
Singleton, 545-5377/2794)
·
LES, ACS, FRG, RD, PLDC, NTC?!?!?!?!? If this looks like a
foreign language to you – you are not alone. Let AFTB start you on the
right track to understanding this world called “The Army”. Our classes are
FREE, open to EVERYONE, and packed with all of the knowledge
that you will need to thrive in the military lifestyle. We are located in
Building 2626, Soldiers’ Plaza, 2nd Floor, above the American Red
Cross.
·
AFTB Schedule
·
Level I
August 9, 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
September 13, 8:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
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Level II
September 18-20, 8:45 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
·
Level III
September 25-27, 8:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Free childcare is
provided at Tot Town for all students on a space-available basis for
regularly scheduled DAY classes. Call the AFTB office for further details.
·
Let AFTB come to you!!! AFTB provides specialized concept blocks of instruction (Customs and
Courtesies, Leadership, etc.) and information briefings to units,
organizations, agencies, FRGs, and coffee groups. Please contact the
AFTB office by phone at 545-5377 or by email at
barbara.singleton@benning.army.mil.
Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator (545-7517)
·
The Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator
(AVCC) is located in Building 2624, Soldiers' Plaza.
·
Volunteer Hours
should be submitted monthly to the AVCC office.
They can be submitted via email to kylek@benning.army.mil, hand carried to
the AVCC office, sent through post distribution (ATTN: IMSE-BEN-MVA), or
mailed to the AVCC office (Army Community Service Center, IMSE-BEN-MWA:
ATTN: AVCC, Building 2624, Soldiers' Plaza, Fort Benning, GA 31905).
The Soldier and
Family Life Consultant Program, Larry Meisel, Rae Lynn Nettles
545-2158
The consultants are licensed civilian professionals who
can help when a Soldier or an immediate family member is feeling stressed
by: separation issues, relationship conflict, parenting difficulties,
depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and combat stress.
The consultant’s role is to provide immediate and short
term intervention, education, and skill building in a supportive manner. All
services are totally free, confidential*, and career-safe (*Of course if
someone is a danger to oneself or others the consultant has a legal duty to
warn.)
Here at Fort Benning there are two part-time
consultants, a male and a female: Larry Meisel and Rae Lynn Nettles. They
are available throughout the week and into the evenings and weekends as
requested.
The consultants are
located at Army Community Service, Bldg 2624 in Soldiers’ Plaza, but they
will meet a Soldier or family member on post or in the community, at a
location that is comfortable for the Soldier or family member. Their
confidential cell phone number is (706) 566-1033. Their office phone number
is (706) 545-2158.
Please share this
valuable resource with other agencies and the Soldiers and families that you
serve. Please contact the consultants directly for more information or any
questions you may have about the program.
AG/MILITARY
PERSONNEL DIRECTORATE, Mrs. Payne, 545-7218
POC FOR OCS APPLICATIONS IN SOLDIERS ACTIONS IS MS.
MICHELLE PAYNE, BUILDING 2620 AT 545-7218 OR 545-8861
ARMY LEARNING
CENTER, 545-8096
The Fort Benning Army
Learning Center offers free tutoring assistance to Soldiers and Adult Family
Members in Algebra II, writing, reading, preparation for CLEP and SAT test.
The Tutor is located in building 4, room 32A, (west wing), the Multi-use
Learning Facility. Hours of service are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. For more information call Ed Ray at 545-6258.
ARMY SUBSTANCE
ABUSE PROGRAM (ASAP) 545-1138
Prevention education is a primary focus of the program. In addition to
counseling and referral services, the ASAP staff brings prevention programs
and drug/alcohol awareness information to both on and off post schools, as
well as civic organizations. A wide range of drug/alcohol information
classes are available, not only to Soldiers, but to family members,
individuals, groups or organizations. Our Fort Benning ASAP has the motto
"The Power of Choice!" - use your power of choice! Call or stop by
the ASAP to arrange a class or briefing for yourself or your organization.
We are located on Baltzell Avenue, next to the Infantry Museum, Building 241
(Miller Hall). The hours of operation are Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m.
-4:30 p.m. Our telephone number is 545-1138. Counseling and referral for
substance abuse can be accessed by calling 545-8362.
BOY SCOUTS (Reginald Thompson 327-2634 ext 13)
Troop 27 Boy Scouts (Lisa Alcorn,
lisalalcorn@yahoo.com )
·
We are always signing up new scouts and adult leaders! For
more information, please call Lisa Alcorn at 687-9334.
·
The boys are in need of tables, chairs, and shelves, for their
new Scout hut. If anyone has any extra please contact Lisa Alcorn at
687-9334
·
Is your American flag getting tattered or faded, but you don’t
know how to respectfully dispose of it? Troop 27 will now be offering a flag
disposal service – our boys will respectfully dispose of torn, soiled or
badly faded flags by burning. For more information or to schedule a pick
up, please call Lisa Alcorn at 687-9334.
***COMMUNITY LIFE
MAYORS’ ASSOCIATION (CLMA (Kim Garner, 689-1050)
List of Mayors and
Community Life NCOs by community
Bouton/Davis Village: Mayor: Rose
Mishkoff 687-3586
Custer Village: Thairi Grooms 685-8012
East Main Post: Cathy Klingaman 689-2939
Indian Head Terrace: Mayor Position
currently vacant, Vice Mayor: Brandi Horkey 478-1572
McDonald Manor: Mayor: Kim Garner
689-1050
McBride Place/McGraw Manor: Mayor:
Heather Church 682-1334
Upatoi Terrace:
~ The Community Life Mayors Association has vacancies
for Village Mayors and Vice Mayors. Boughton/Davis Hills has both Mayor and
Vice Mayor open, McDonald Village has Vice Mayor open, Indianhead Village
has both Mayor and Vice Mayor open and Upatoi Terrace has Vice Mayor
openings. This is a volunteer position that is about 10 hours a month. If
you are a spouse looking for a great way to give back to the Fort Benning
Community this is your chance. For more information please contact the CLMA
president, Kim Garner at 706-689-1050 or
kimgarner@sw.rr.com
~The Babysitter List can be found in each of the
Community Life Offices
~The CLMA works closely with
the Community Life Program and RCI to help resolve issues within each
housing area and is able to offer different resources to
improve the quality of life for each housing resident. Please feel free to
contact any of the mayors listed above with any questions, comments or
concerns.
COMMISSARY and POST EXCHANGE (Kathy Riley,
689-6458)
AAFES
·
The Main Post Furniture Store is set to open September 2006
·
There will be listings of required school supplies for various
schools available at the PX soon.
·
Some problems with AAFES concessionaires have been noted, e.g.
vendors who do not tend their booths. If you have problems with any AAFES
concessionaire, please refer it to AAFES management.
Commissary
·
A change in produce provider will take place August 1, 2006.
·
The cost of an item at the commissary is not controlled by the
local commissary.
·
The vendor for the plants at the commissary will replace any
plants that are bought and die within 2 weeks.
As always, Mr. Hensley asks that any customer service
issues be brought to management’s attention while you are still in the store
if possible.
COLUMBUS CORNER
COLUMBUS SYMPHONY
VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION The
new season booklets are out with a first time season ticket subscriber
receiving a coupon for buy one season subscription, and get the second one
free! For information please call (706)256-3632 or Kathy Burns, Fort
Benning Liaison at (706)221-6736.
COLUMBUS MUSEUM, 1251 Wynton Rd.,
649-0713,
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00
p.m. Closed Mondays & Legal Holidays
ADMISSION IS FREE!
COLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGE (LARRY HICKS ,
256-0843 )
·
If you are an active duty military service member, or
spouse/dependent of an active duty service member you may qualify for the
Georgia Hope Grant. The Georgia Hope Grant pays for tuition, some fees and
a book allowance up to $100.00.
·
You must be stationed at a military
installation and reside in the state of Georgia. Also you must be
enrolled in one of our certificate or diploma programs.
·
Civilian personnel may also qualify for the Georgia Hope
Grant. You must be a legal resident of Georgia at least one year prior to
enrollment. You must submit a valid Georgia Driver's License or Georgia
State ID card. The exam date on these documents must date back one year
from enrollment.
·
For more information please contact Larry X. Hicks, at (706)
256-0843 or email at
lhicks@columbustech . Our Fort Benning office is located in Soldiers'
Plaza Bldg 2613 2nd floor. You can also contact us at (706) 649-1800
***PORT COLUMBUS CIVIL
WAR NAVAL MUSEUM
*** August Cool History- Naval Expeditions- August
5-6, 2006- During the war, many naval expeditions were sent off
to capture enemy ships, destroy salt works, or
even to find water. Visit the museum to experience first hand how
naval expeditions were planned, conducted, and
concluded. You will see the planning involved in attacking the
USS Water Witch and the results of a US Navy
raid into Confederate territory.
·
Have your next special event or party at Port Columbus. The
National Civil War Naval Museum offers a unique venue for meetings and
special events. Receptions, weddings, office parties and more have been held
at the museum with unqualified success.
·
Imagine having meals in the shadow of one of the largest
ironclad ships built during the Civil War. Call or write Jamie Fagerstrom
for more details. 706-327-9798,
office@portcolumbus.org.
·
Register for Upcoming Events Are you a Civil War living historian
or re-enactor who would like to participate in an upcoming event at Port
Columbus? Click above to register now.
COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER
August 25, 2006 8:00 p.m. Hank Williams
Jr.
***GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE at COLUMBUS, A
Liberal Arts Junior College (Joe Emehiser, 683-7830)
·
GMC is a two-year liberal arts college that prepares our
traditional and non-traditional students for the ever-changing demands of
today’s world. GMC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools (SACS). The Ft. Benning coordinator, Joe Emehiser is located at
Soldier’s Plaza in Building 2613 and the Columbus Campus is located off
Macon Road in Cross Country Plaza (By the Longhorn Steak House). GMC offers
Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees in Behavioral Science,
Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, General Studies, and
Pre-Nursing.
·
Georgia Military
College (GMC) at Columbus
has an Articulation Agreement with Columbus State University (CSU). The
Articulation Agreement facilitates the transfer of students who have
graduated from GMC with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree
to the junior year level at CSU. Please see either a GMC or CSU
representative for further information.
·
New applications
are now being accepted. Application fees have been waived for Active Duty
Soldiers. Fall Registration is September 7. Drop/Add is September 11-13.
Classes begin on September 7. Soldiers may register for the fall term in
the GoArmyEd portal from July 17 through September 13.
·
Are you interested in “brown
bag” classes? Would you like GMC to bring the classes to your location?
Please contact us and we will work with you to present quality education
specifically designed for your organization.
·
Military, Military Family Members, and Civilian Personnel may
enroll at GMC. Georgia Residents may qualify for the Hope Scholarship and
the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG).
·
For further information, please call 683-7830, email
jemehise@gmc.cc.ga.us or call the Columbus campus at 568-5200. Please
check out our website at
http://www.gmccolumbus.com/
***COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY – EXPERIENCE MORE!
·
Fort Benning Campus Now Open
o
CSU offers two-year, four-year, and graduate degrees – over 70
degrees available
o
No application fee for active duty military
o
Ten classes to be offered on post in the Fall semester
o
Find out how to turn your bachelor’s degree into a teaching
certificate
o
Many classes and some complete programs available online
o
The following programs will be available on post beginning
Fall 2006:
·
MBA
·
MPA in Health Services Administration
·
MS in Community Counseling
·
MS in Computer Science
·
BS in Criminal Justice
·
BS in Health Science
o
NEW!!! Tuition rates are now guaranteed not to increase
for four years – call us or come by for details
o
Drop by CSU’s Fort Benning Office for all of your educational
needs. We are located in Building 2613 in Soldiers’ Plaza. For more
information, contact Dr. Steve Butler or Laura Maldonado at 706-689-8668
·
Continuing Education – Invest in Yourself!
o
Two Great Locations – Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center on the
CSU Main Campus and the Rankin Arts Center in Uptown Columbus, Home of the
Columbus Ballet Conservatory and the CSU Music Conservatory
o
Business classes to improve your résumé
o
Many certificate programs to enhance your career potential
o
Explore your creative side – learn and have fun at the same
time
o
Wide variety of wonderful programs for children of all ages –
ask about our Summer Camps!
o
Summer Camp Catalogs available NOW in the CSU Fort Benning
Campus office
o
Pick up a SKIES Unlimited
catalog on post today! New classes available this summer like Salsa Teens
and Web Design. More
classes for children and teens begin in June including ballet; private
music lessons in piano, guitar, and violin; Kindermusik classes for
preschoolers; computer courses; driver's education; academic support and
test prep; as well as language classes such as Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
o
Visit our website at
conted.colstate.edu or contact us at 706-568-2023
EDUCATIONAL &
DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTION SERVICES (EDIS) 545-3835/1161
Find yourself comparing your child’s skills to those of
your friends’ same-age child? Take the guess work out of your thinking and
let the Team at Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS)
assist you. If you are concerned about your child’s development, contact
EDIS and request a developmental screening.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES –
(Myrtle Chalkley, 545-4562/545-7742)
Free English As a Second Language classes are offered
for adults from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Western
Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) in room 219. The
instruction if designed for those who need help with grammar, vocabulary,
civic and naturalization issues and conversational. For more information
call Myrtle Chalkley at 545-4562/545-7742.
***ENLISTED SPOUSES
CLUB (ESC) Farrah Overman , President, 221-1618
·
The Enlisted Spouses Club
will have its “Back from summer” meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, 7:00
p.m. It will be held at the normal location: Chapel Annex on main post,
next to Dough Boy Stadium. We will have our normal business type meeting
and a social time immediately following. Come and enjoy the fun! Call with
any questions and to reserve childcare: Farrah Overman, 2006 President,
706-221-1618 or email
farrah.l.overman@us.army.mil or
FortBenningESC@yahoo.com
·
All Enlisted Spouses
E1-E9 are welcome. Bring a friend, the more the merrier!
FORT BENNING OFFICERS' CLUB.
·
The Fort Benning Catering Office can serve your party needs.
Please call 687-1861 to book your event.
·
Gift certificates can be used at the Rally Point, for Sunday
Brunch, and any other Club sponsored event.
***FORT BENNING SCHOOLS (Gail Wilson, 545-8245)
·
On-going
STUDENTS NEW TO FORT BENNING OR
STUDENTS ENTERING
SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST TIME
·
All registrations will take place at the assigned neighborhood
school. It will be necessary for Parents to register at each school if they
have children in more than one of the Fort Benning schools.
·
Parents must provide a legal birth certificate, *verification
of housing, Military ID, and the child's Social Security Card. Georgia
Certificates of Immunization are required. These certificates are available
through Martin Army Hospital. Immunization information will be available at
registration.
·
Sixth Grade Students must show proof of varicella
(chicken pox) vaccine or proof of immunity.
·
Pre-Kindergarten children who reside on the
installation and will be four years old on or before September 1 of the
current year may enroll in our pre-kindergarten program.
·
Kindergarten children who reside on the installation
and will be five years old on or before September 1, 2006 of the current
year may enroll in our kindergarten program.
·
Special Education Pre-School Children (ages 3-4) who
are in need of special education services and who reside on the installation
should call the special education office at 545-5520.
·
High School Students residing on the installation
(Grades 9-12) will attend local county high schools. These links are
provided for your assistance: Muscogee County Schools, Chattahoochee County
Schools, and Russell County Schools.
RETURNING STUDENTS
·
Verification for the 2006-2007 School Year: It will be
necessary for parents to verify registration data for all students
(Pre-School - 7th Grade) who attended a Fort Benning school during the past
school year and who plan to return for the 2006-2007 School Year.
*Verification of current post housing and a military ID card must be
provided. Verification dates will be published by each school.
·
Sixth grade students must show proof of varicella
(chicken pox) vaccine or proof of immunity.
·
Students promoted from fifth grade to Faith Middle School's
sixth grade will need to verify registration at Faith Middle School,
1375 Ingersoll Street.
·
If you have additional questions you may email us or phone us
at 706-545-7276.
·
*Accepted as verification of housing: a leasing
agreement from Clark-Pinnacle signed within the last 30 days or a recent
bill addressed to the sponsor and dated within the last 30 days.
August 8 1st Day of School
for SY 2006-2007
***GIRL
SCOUTS (Twila Carmen-Stewart 575-9650,
Alexis
VanBrero-Belman, 327-2646)
·
We currently are looking for leaders and adult volunteers for
the upcoming year. Adult Volunteers will receive free training with
childcare reimbursement. Troop Leader’s/Asst. Leader’s childcare is also
reimbursed for Troop Meetings and monthly Leader Meetings.
·
If you are interested in volunteering for Girl Scouts, please
contact Fort Benning’s Service Unit Director Twila Carman-Stewart at jntstew@hotmail.com
or the Service Unit Registrar: Geanene Graves at
geanene.k.graves@us.army.mil. or if you would like more information
about Fort Benning scout events contact Michaela Coleson at
girlscouttroop104@yahoo.com
·
Visit our Fort Benning Web page at
http://www.geocities.com/girlscoutsonftbenning.
INTERNATIONAL WIVES CLUB (Olga Kelly, 687-6471)
The IWC meets every 2nd
Wed of the month in Bldg 1674, NCO Drive-- a great program for foreign-born
spouses.
LIBRARY
Sayers Memorial, 545-4911
Regular Library Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. –
8:00 p.m.; Friday- Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Closed Holidays. Sayers
Library will have “Story Time for Preschoolers” Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Come
join in for stories, crafts, and make new friends.
Donovan Research, 545-3390
MAIN POST ID CARD SECTION (545-1411)
The Main Post ID Card Section has an appointment
system, the phone numbers to make an appointment are 545-4068. The section
encourages customers to make appointments to minimize waiting time.
Customers are normally seen within 15 minutes of scheduled appointment.
***MARTIN ARMY
HOSPITAL, Terry Beckwith, MEDDAC, PAO 544-3470
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For the latest news visit the MEDDAC website
http://www.martin.amedd.army.mil, information is updated daily.
Patients can schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, view provider
profiles and seek answers to many medical questions. There are links to
Tricare On Line
http://www.tricare.online.com and the TRICARE Web site
http://www.tricare.osd.army.mil.
The Outpatient Pharmacy is open Monday-Friday.
0800-1800 and Saturdays 0800-1600. For further information call 544-4666.
AUGUST 2006 PATIENT EDUCATION CALENDAR
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Please make appointments by calling
544-CARE and selecting the option for the clinic listed.
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Tobacco Cessation Clinic offered
through Internal Medicine Clinic. Classes held on 9th & 23rd of August 2006
from 12:00-1:00 pm. Appointment or referral from PCM is required.
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Diabetes Lifestyles Seminar offered
through the Internal Medicine Clinic classes held on the 9th & 23rd of
August 2006 from 8:00-11:30 am. Appointment or referral from PMC is
required.
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Pediatric Asthma Class offered
through Allergy Clinic on 1st and 15th of August 2006 from 12:00-3:00 pm.
Appointment or referral from PCM is required.
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Expectant Parents Classes are
offered on the 1st, 8th, and 15th of August 2006 from 6:00-8:00 pm in the
Baugh Conference Room. Call 544-CARE to sign up. Walk-ins welcome.
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Child Car Seat Class offered through
Community Health Nursing on 5 August 2006 from 2:00-4:30 pm in the Baugh
Conference Room. Call 545-4041 to make an appointment.
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Diabetes Class offered through the
Nutrition Care Clinic every Tuesday from 1:00-2:00 pm. Walk-ins welcome.
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Pre-diabetes Class offered through
the Nutrition Care Clinic every Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm through the
Nutrition Care Division. Walk-ins welcome.
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Gastric Bypass Class is offered
through Nutrition Care Clinic on the 10th & 24th August from 12:00-1:00 pm,
through the Nutrition Care Clinic. Appointment required.
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Prenatal Nutrition offered through
Nutrition Care Clinic. Appointment required. Call 544-CARE for
appointment.
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Fit Kids (Ages 6-12) offered through
the Nutrition Care Clinic. Appointment required. Call 544-CARE for
appointment.
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Fit Teens (Ages 13-18) offered
through the Nutrition Care Clinic. Appointment required. Call 544-CARE for
appointment.
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Active Duty Weight Loss offered
through Nutrition Care Clinic every Wednesday from 8:00 to 9:00 am.
Walk-ins welcome...
***MILITARY CHILD EDUCATION COALITION (MCEC),
Kimberly Coe
The Ft. Benning Parent to Parent Cadre is excited to
offer the following workshops to the groups of Ft Benning, whether it is
your school’s PTO, your unit’s FRG, or any other group that you may be
involved in! We are ready to bring this information to your group, wherever
and whenever you meet!
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Building Blocks to Literacy: We will discuss with
parents the importance of strong early reading skills and discuss ways in
which parents can help their children become better readers.
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Ducks in a Row: This Kindergarten/ School Readiness
workshop will address the ways in which parents can help their young child
be prepared to be successful in school.
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Refrigerator Art or Artifact: We will discuss with
parents the need to create a portfolio for their child as they move from
school to school as well as determine which documents your child will need
to smooth the transition for their child.
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Roadblocks to Transition: We will highlight some of
MCEC’s vast array of tools and resources, discuss with parents some of the
common “roadblocks” to transition, and give an overview of our upcoming
workshops.
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Chart Your Course: This middle school-geared workshop
is designed to help 7th-12th graders build strong
academic backgrounds in order to prepare them for life after high school
graduation.
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High School Almost Down & College Bound: Suitable for
parents of high school students, this workshop strives to convey the
importance of preparing for college while in high school, and goes a step
further by explaining the college application, admissions, and financial aid
processes.
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Academic Connections During Deployment: This workshop
teaches parents how to enhance communication between a deployed solider and
his/her children throughout the school year.
This program is open to ALL military parents, whether
you are moving or not, we will offer proven solutions to common issues for
military connected students, so come out to learn how you can level the
academic playing field for your military child! For more information or to
schedule a workshop for your group, call Kimberly Coe at
parent2parentbenning@yahoo.com or 706-315-0505, or Laura Walker at
parenttoparentlaura@yahoo.com or 706-687-8561.
MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ORGANIZATION (MCCW)
(Deborah Donald, 569-7282; Bonnie Manga 685-9841
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We are Catholic Women, servants of Christ, who meet every
second Tuesday of the month from 7:00– 9:00 p.m. at The Infantry Chapel
Annex, (TIC).
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We offer free childcare and give Catholic Women a chance for
Spiritual Development as well as Fellowship.
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For more information call Deborah Donald 569-7282; e-mail
deborah.donald@mchsi.com or Bonnie Manga 685-9841; e-mail
rmanga@earthlink.net.
NATIONAL
INFANTRY MUSEUM (Becky Pennington, 545-6762)
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The Museum is open to the
public seven days a week; Mon-Fri, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Sat and Sun,
12:30 - 4:30 p.m. The Museum is closed during federal holidays except on
military holidays (Veterans, Memorial, & 4th of July). The gift
shop is open to the general public. For gift shop information call
687-3297. You can also visit the museum on the web at
www.infantry.army.mil/museum.
NATIONAL
MILITARY FAMILY ASSOCIATION ( M’Lynda Durr,
687-1978)
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NMFA's Primary Goals:
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To educate military families
concerning their rights, benefits and services available to them and to
inform them regarding the issues that affect their lives and...
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To promote and protect the
interests of military families by influencing the development and
implementation of legislation and policies affecting them.
***OFFICER SPOUSES’ CLUB (OSC) (Marty
Terhune, President 706-596-8418)
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FORT BENNING SUPER SIGN UP Sponsored by Officers’
Spouses’ Club, August 29, 2006, 6:00-8:00 PM Officer’s Club’s Supper Club.
This is a great way to inform the Fort Benning community about your product,
service or organization! Pick up your vendor
application at the Thrift Shop or contact: Charlotte Santana (706)
563-7767. Sign Up Now~ Only one vendor per company will be allowed! $25.00
Booth Fee No selling is permitted at this event, except for agencies which
charge a membership fee (i.e. Boy Scouts, sporting teams, etc).
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OSC Membership is ongoing and is open to all officers’
spouses stationed at Fort Benning. Membership dues are $20 for the year and
student spouses may join for $10. For more information on joining, please
contact Happy Garner at 682-7374. email
happy@clemsontigers.com.
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VENDORS WANTED: The Fort Benning Officers’ Spouses’ Club is
now accepting applications for vendors for the annual Benning Bazaar. The
Bazaar will be held November 5, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Applications are due by October 15, 2006. We are looking for crafters,
artists, home based businesses, and more! Applications are available at the
Fort Benning Thrift Store and Bit of Benning. For questions or to receive
more information, please contact Kathy Bolar at 706-687-9818 or Jenn Besaw
at 706-687-0054 or email us at
benningbazaar@yahoo.com.
***PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (Sherry Eifler
706-683-1984, Janet Rozmiarek 706-569-7484).
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SUMMER SESSION OF Protestant Women Of The Chapel Women’s Bible
Study Fellowship Starts August 17, 2006 And will continue Every Thursday,
9:30-11:30 a.m. Join us at TIC CHAPEL LOCATED ON SIGERFOOS ROAD NEAR
DOUGHBOY STADIUM. Come enjoy singing, fellowship, and Bible study. Free
childcare provided. POC Sherry Eifler at 706-683-1984.
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We are a non-denominational group of women, who come together
to worship, learn God’s word and serve the Lord together on Fort Benning.
We are a great source of fellowship for Christian women. Please join us for
food, fun and fellowship on THURSDAY mornings at 9:30am- 11:30am. TIC
Chapel on Sigerfoos Road..
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FREE Licensed CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED ON-SITE and Homeschool
room.
RELIGIOUS
CENTERS AND EDUCATION
Worship Opportunities
MACH
Protestant Sunday
8:00 a.m.
Wednesday Noon
Catholic
Mass Sunday 5:00 p.m.
The Infantry
Chapel Traditional Protestant
Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
Spanish Mass Sunday 12:15 p.m.
Follow Me Chapel
Warrior Bible Study Sunday 9:30 a.m.
Cross Road
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Contemporary Service
Catholic Mass Sunday
9:00 a.m.
Catholic Mass Mon-Fri Noon
Catholic Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m.
Kelly Hill
Chapel Traditional Protestant
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Sightseeing Road
Chapel Gospel Service Sunday
11:00 a.m.
Soldiers
Chapel
Protestant Sunday 8:30 a.m. &
11:00 am
Seventh Day Adventist Saturday 8:30 a.m.
Church of Christ
Sunday 1:30 p.m.
Lutheran, Episcopalian Sunday 9:45 a.m.
Regimental
Chapel
Protestant Sunday 8:30 a.m. &
9:45 a.m.
Jewish Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Catholic Mass Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Catholic Mass Saturday 6:30 p.m.
30th AG
Auditorium
Sunday 8:30 a.m.
Airborne
Chapel
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
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Warrior Bible Study – This is
the Fort Benning Protestant Sunday School Program at the Follow Me
Chapel and has classes for all ages. Infant care is provided.
Transportation can be arranged for those living on-post. Teachers and
teacher assistant opportunities are available. Come and Learn how to earn
your “Warrior for Christ” tab. Call 545-7513 or 545-4715 for more
information.
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Club Beyond – Youth group for spiritual development of middle
school and high school youths. POC for Club Beyond is Steve Paquette at:
spaquette@ctvea.net or 706-545-2359 or cell phone at 706-681-8948. Club
Beyond meets for “Club” on Sundays at the following hours: Middle School
4:30-5:30 pm and High School 6:30-7:30 pm. We meet at Bldg 239 on Wold
Ave. Passion (bible study) meets on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 for middle
school and 6:30-7:30 for high school. Passion also meets at Bldg 239 on Wold
Ave. Club Beyond is open to any teen in the 6th-12th
grades. We have a great time and anybody is welcome.
Marriage Enrichment
Classes are held the 1st
Friday of each month, 8:30 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Please call the Family
Life Center @ 545-1760
for more information.
RETIREMENT
SERVICES OFFICE (545-1813)
***SANTA’S
CASTLE 685-4422 (Chairperson-Tanya Hamilton , Advisor-
Joyce Ling)
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Please plan to come to our Grand Opening and Silent Auction at
our new location in the Garrison Activity Center (next to the new chapel) on
Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.. This event is to recognize our
outstanding volunteers during this moving process, provide tours of our new
facility, and officially open our Fort Benning Santa’s Castle to all of the
Fort Benning families. Please feel free to RSVP by email to
ftbenningsantascastle@hotmail.com. We also would appreciate any
optional toy donations for the 13 to 18 year old age group. Please send
donations to Santa’s Castle, P.O. Box 51951, Fort Benning, GA 31995
or call (706) 685-4422 to arrange for toy pick up.
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New Office hours are Fridays from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m..
THEATRE
Springer Opera
House
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The Springer Opera House offers
regularly scheduled tours every Monday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Tickets
are $5 and may be purchased at the Springer box office. Hours are 10:00 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m., Mon-Fri.
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For information on weekday
performances for school groups - call Amy Bishop at 706.324.1100.
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Tickets
for Foley Hall performances of Springer Children's Theatre productions are
$8 for adults and $5 for children. To purchase tickets, call the Springer
Box Office at 706.327.3688. You may also purchase tickets online at
www.tickets.com
THRIFT SHOP (Ronda Smith, Thrift Shop Manager
687-4830, Advisor Chris Brooks)
