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Fort George G. Meade Community Council March 29, 2012. Issues from last Community Council meeting. April events. Child Abuse Prevention Month Month of the Military Child Sexual Assault Awareness Month National Volunteer Month Apr. 2-9: AA County Schools Spring Break
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Fort George G. Meade Community Council March 29, 2012
April events Child Abuse Prevention Month Month of the Military Child Sexual Assault Awareness Month National Volunteer Month • Apr. 2-9: AA County Schools Spring Break • Apr. 8: Easter Sunrise Service • Apr. 8: Easter Brunch • Apr. 16-22: Spring Clean-up • Apr. 17: Earth Day activities Continued on the next slide
April events Continued from the previous slide • Apr. 19: Day of Remembrance Observance • Apr. 19: Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony • Apr. 21: Earth Day Run • Apr. 28: Family Fun Fair
May events Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Military Appreciation Month Resiliency Month • May 6: MOWW Massing/ Memorial Day observance • May 9: Military Spouse Job Fair • May 10: Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon • May 17: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage observance Continued on the next slide
May events Continued from the previous slide • May 18: Installation resiliency run • May 19: Couples resiliency event (RSO) • May 24: Safety, Health and Wellness Fair • May 25-28: Memorial Day weekend • May 31: Community Council
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • Earth Day Run • April 21, 8 a.m. at Burba Lake • 5K run and one mile walk • Patriot Pride Run • May 19, 8 a.m. at Murphy Field House • 5K run, one mile walk and 10K relay • Summer Sizzler Run • 5K run and one mile walk • June 16, 8 a.m. at Rock Avenue Pool • Pre-registration online fees are $15 per person, $40 per family/group (3-6) or $85 per group (7-10) • Race day registration fees are $ 25 per person, $60 per family/group (3-6) • Register online at www.ftmeademwr.com and the day of the event from 7 to 7:50 a.m. • For more information, call 301-677-7916
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • Flea market • April 14 (rain or shine) from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. at Pavilion • Seller and vendors can start set-up at 6 a.m. • Costs • Sellers/vendors: $15 for 10x10 space with one, 8 foot table and two chairs • $5 for electrical outlets and extra tables/chairs • Event is open to the public and free of charge
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • Month of the Military Child • Family Fun Fair is the hallmark event • April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the theme of “We Serve Too!” • Free rides, prizes, and entertainment for the family • Food will be sold on site • 40+ vendors will be on site providing program and product information
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • CYS Services SKIES Unlimited free drama camp • Camp part of PROPS (Performances, Recitals, Orchestration, Plays and Stagecraft) Program • July 23 to 28 at McGill Training Center • Ages 7 to 18 years old • Missoula Children’s Theatre will assist children in performing two musicals of Jack and the Beanstalk • For more information, call 301-677-1196 • Space is limited
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • CYS Services summer day camps program • Elementary: Grades 1 to 5 • Middle School: Grades 6 to 8 • Games, activities, field trips and life-skills experiences for 10 weeks starting June 18 • Lowest priced camps in Anne Arundel County • USDA approved breakfast, lunch and snacks served daily • For more information, call 301-677-1156
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • Right Arm Night • May 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Club Meade • Free food, music and prizes, including an iPad, Kindle, cash and more • Open to all • Units are encouraged to reserve tables for their organizations in advance • For more information, call 301-677-6969 or visit ftmeademwr.com • Sponsored by Tower Federal Credit Unit
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • The Courses • Member appreciation • April 28: Free golf, cart, food and prizes • Current memberships are extended through April for free (Cart is $15) • Commander’s Cup • April 29: Four-person scramble with registration at 11 a.m. and a shot-gun start at noon • Cost: $75 per person or $250 per team • Win a car for a hole-in-one
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • The Courses • Closure • Last day of golf operations will be the Commander’s Cup on April 29 • Course will close May 1 • Club House will remain open for catering and conferences For more information, call 301-677-4333.
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • The 11th Frame Lounge at The Lanes • Texas Hold’ Em: Every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. • Karaoke: Every third Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. • Games for Grades: Students in Kindergarten to Grade 12 • A’s: Two free games • B’s: One free game
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • Army Emergency Relief • Ends May 15 • Donate at www.aerhq.org using section number 03017 • MDW Army Family Action Plan Conference • Delegates needed for conference, May 2 to 4 • Attendees should have AFAP experience at the installation level • Call ACS at 301-677-5590 by April 25 for an application packet • Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon • May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Club Meade
Directorate of Family, Morale,Welfare and Recreation • Child Abuse Awareness Month • April 4, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Proclamation signing and blue ribbon event at Burba Lake • April 6 • Civilians asked to wear blue to work • April 9-14 • Silent witness display at the commissary • April 24 • Romp ‘n Stomp Fun Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Religious Support Office Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service Sun., April 8 at 7 a.m. Argonne Hills Chapel Center,7100 Rockenbach and Grandea Avenue Retired Chaplain (Col.) Sir Walter Scott Open to the public For more information, call 301-677-6703
Religious Support Office Couples Resiliency Workshop Sat., May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Argonne Hills Chapel Center,7100 Rockenbach and Grandea Avenue Featuring Kelly Simpson, author of the evidence-based active relationships skills programs Lunch will be provided Workshop is free and open to the community For more information, call 301-677-6703 or 301-677-7842
Directorate of Emergency Services Identity thefts and tax season Property crimes Juvenile incidents
Directorate of Public Works McGill Training Center HVAC Nathan Hale Hall Sidewalks Mold remediation Fire alarm Club Meade upgrades Child and Youth Services Mapes Road water line
Directorate of Public Works Seasonal change over Two pipe systems Four pipe systems Air systems
Manor View clean up Seasonal change over Two pipe systems Four pipe systems Air systems
Directorate of Public Works Manor View clean up 12,000 tons of trash for removal 392 tons removed Organic material with glass, porcelain and wood No safety issues
Directorate of Public Works April 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at Burba Lake www.ftmeade.army.mil/earthday
Housing • Parking and roadway improvements • Trash compactors • Resident Responsibility Guide • Egg Hunt on March 31 • Grant opportunity • Applications due May 17
USO Fort Meade • Volunteers needed • Greeting guests, preparing food pantry boxes, distributing tickets and helping with center programs • Recurring volunteer opportunities • Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, and noon to 4 p.m. • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Revised late summer schedule • Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 5 p.m., and 5 to 9 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2 to 6 p.m., and 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 410-859-1117
Installation Safety Office • Spring safety • Publicity and support • Trend increase in accidents • Hazard reporting • 301-677-2396 or visit our web site at www.ftmeade.army.mil/safety
Public Affairs Office QR Codes for ICE and Public Affairs Soundoff! Briefs: Need to receive at least one week before expected to run. Average run time is two weeks, but that also depends on space available Next Community Council May 31 at 9:30 a.m. Location TBD Don’t forget your taxes - April 17
Garrison Commander Col. Edward Rothstein