1. Weekly Community Info
22 February 2013
COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY, ongoing:
Soldiers, Family Members, DA Civilians, and Retirees Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield want to know
what you think! Both installations are conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey to find out what you
think about different health issues in your community. This information will be given to the CG so now is your
opportunity to have your voice heard! The survey is only 35 questions long and will take 2-5 minutes to
complete. For Hunter Army Airfield please go to http://tinyurl.com/haafsurvey13. For Fort Stewart please go to
http://tinyurl.com/stewartsurvey13.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FORT STEWART YOUTH SPORTS:
Volunteer coaches are needed for the Youth Soccer Program and Track & Field Program. If you are interested
in becoming a volunteer coach, please visit the Youth Sports & Fitness Center (Bldg. 7338) on Austin Road in
Bryan Village and request a volunteer packet. Volunteers are required to undergo a background check. For
more information about Youth Sports programs or becoming a volunteer, call 767-4371/1341/9270.
FS/HAAF ROMAN CATHOIC STATIONS OF THE CROSS SERVICES:
Services will be held on Friday and March 1, 8, 15, 22 at the Fort Stewart Main Post Chapel and the Hunter
Army Airfield Chapel at 6 p.m. The Veneration of the Cross Service will be held on March 29 at 3 p.m. in both
locations. The Roman Catholic Military Community is invited to share in this worship experience and share in
the fellowship after the services. For more information contact, Lizette Irizarry at (FS) 912-463-4843; or
Charles Archer at 912-315-5934.
LOVE WITHOUT HURT BOOT CAMP, Feb. 26-28:
three-day seminar. Learn to build a compassionate, loving relationship. It is designed for distressed couples
who want to restore a healthy relationship, learn to let go of the past, and much more! Call 912-767-2882 for
registration.
TRAINING RESOURCE CONFERENCE, Tuesday:
Operations Sergeants Major, Master Gunners and Schools NCO's are reminded that the next monthly Training
Resource Conference will be held Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at MOON THEATER. The next conference will not be
until 26 MARCH 2013. We will schedule training devices, ranges and training areas up through August 2013.
STEWART TRAFFIC LANE CLOSURE, Wednesday:
There will be a traffic lane closure at the intersection of Harmon and 16th Streets Wednesday and Feb. 28 to tie
in the gas main and sanitary sewer line coming from the UAS Hanger complex. Times for the lane closure are
8:30a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily. Flagmen will be present to assist with the flow of traffic. Traffic control measures will
start being emplaced on Tuesday around 4 p.m. Please plan your travels accordingly and try to avoid the area.
POC is Rita J. Oglesby of the US Army Corps Of Engineers, 912-767-3892.
YEAR OF THE CUSTOMER CEREMONY, Feb. 27 & 28:
2013 has been named Year of the Customer. Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield will hold a Customer Service
Covenant Signing 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Hunter Club, and 10 a.m. Feb. 28 at the Post Exchange in support of
customer service.

2. EFMP SUPPORT GROUP MEETING, Feb. 28:
Fort Stewart ACS Bldg. 86, 5:30-6:30 pm. A representative from DDESS, Special Needs Pre-K, WACH, EDIS
and Babies Can't Wait (BCW) will speak about the importance of early intervention when a child has been
diagnosed with a disability and transitioning from Early Intervention, Part C to Special Needs Pre-K, Part B.
Childcare is available at CYSS bldg. 403 (5-7pm) for a cost of $4.00/per child/hour or with use of 16 Free
Deployment hours. Child must be registered and approved for participation in CYSS programs. A minimum of
10 children must be registered in order for childcare services to be provided. Please RSVP by 4:30pm,
Monday, 912-767-1035/2147.
WLC GRADUATION, March 13:
The WLC Class 5-13 will graduate March 13 at Newman Fitness Center at 1100 hours. Doors will open up at
10:45. The guest speaker for this graduating class is CSM Jessie Andrews (1st Army’s CSM). The uniform for
attendees ACU's and for the civilians proper attire. Please send any questions or concerns that you all may have
to SFC Kingston, Michael at 912-435-2506.
RED CROSS FUN RUN, March 9:
Run For Red, 5K Fundraiser, March 9. Starts at 9 a.m.; check-in from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Georgia Garrison
Training Center, Fort Stewart (near Gate 3). Registration Costs: Adults (16 & older) $20, Kids (6 - 15) $10, 5
and under FREE, Special pricing for large families. Cash or check only. Register by Feb. 27 to secure your t-
shirt. Registration is available race day with a $5 fee + registration cost. For more information, call 912-767-
2197 or check out our Facebook at Fort Stewart GA American Red Cross for details. The FRG with the most
number of registered participants WINS a FREE bowling party for up to 30 people.
SAPELO 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE:
Come out for the 10th annual golf outing, March 16 beginning at 9 a.m. First place prize is $400; 2nd place
prize is $200. Registration fee includes greens fee, cart, beverages, snacks. Prizes and lunch served after round.
For more information, call 912-437-6684.
Just a friendly reminder that we have a Food Handler's Class on Monday, 25 FEB
at Winn ACH Patriot Auditorium from 1300-1430. The class is estimated to run about 45 minutes, extra time is
given in case it starts late and to pass out the cards.
Sign up is still open, we have a total of 250 seats and 18 currently signed
up. Call 912-435-5087 to reserve your slot today.
This certification is only good for 1 year.
Remaining classes are:
FSGA: 13 MAR 1300-1430 and 26 MAR 0900-1030 Winn ACH Patriot Auditorium
HAAF: 19 MAR 1300-1430 ACS
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR MILITARY CHILDREN AND SPOUSES:
The Pat Tillman Foundation Scholarship program:
http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-scholars/apply/
The Commissary/Fisher House Foundation scholarship for military kids will take applications until Feb. 22

3. https://www.commissaries.com/press_room/press_release/2013/DeCA_10_13.cfm
Spouses interested in a Counseling or Mental Health career can apply for this scholarship
http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships/
This is a grant for military spouses who have recently secured new employment. The funds can help to cover
the costs of childcare between the first day of work and the first paycheck.
http://www.usacares.org/child-care-assistance-grant/ -
Over 150 Companies have pledged to hire military spouses and have openings on their career portals
https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/
Finally, with so many recent deployments, many spouses may want to take advantage of their free SitterCity
membership at: www.sittercity.com/DoD
HAAF SPOUSE'S SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:
High school graduating seniors, need help paying for college? Apply for the Hunter Army Airfield Spouse's
Club Scholarship! Interested applicants should download the application at www.hunterspousesclub.org.
Applicant's parent must be a member of the Spouse's Club; membership is now at the half-year price of $10. For
more info contact POC: Ms. Katrina Walters at welfare.hsc@gmail.com.