The document provides information about an upcoming Community Information Exchange (CIE) being held by the United States Army Garrison Japan. The purpose of the CIE is to allow organizations to discuss services and support provided to the community and facilitate information sharing. The agenda includes opening remarks, community program updates from various garrison agencies, and an open forum. Dates for future CIE meetings in 2013 are also provided.

1. United States Army Garrison Japan
Community Information Exchange
12 February 2013
UNCLASSIFIED

2. United States Army Garrison Japan
Community Information Exchange
Agenda:
• Opening Remarks
• Purpose
• Community Program Updates
• Open Forum
• Closing Remarks
UNCLASSIFIED

3. United States Army Garrison Japan
Community Information Exchange
Purpose:
The purpose of the USAG Japan Community Information Exchange
(CIE) is to allow organizations to discuss services and support provided
to the Community. This forum facilitates dialogue and an opportunity for
units to obtain Community information to take back to their Soldiers,
Family Members, Civilians and Retirees.
UNCLASSIFIED

4. United States Army Garrison Japan
Community Information Exchange
Admin Notes
1. No late submissions will be accepted unless approved by
Garrison Commander. A slide is required.
2.Submit issues, questions or concerns 2 weeks prior to CIE to allow
Garrison Agencies an opportunity to research and respond. (26 Feb)
3.2-3 Slides Max – Font ARIAL – Minimum Pitch 18. Submit slides 2 weeks
prior to CIE for Garrison Commander’s review. Submissions will be returned
to agencies for corrections.
UNCLASSIFIED

5. United States Army Garrison Japan
Community Information Exchange
2013 CIE Dates
12 March 27 August "Happy Back To School”
No April CIE No September CIE
28 May “Summer Send Off” 8 October
No June CIE 19 November
No July CIE 10 December
UNCLASSIFIED

6. United States Army Garrison-Japan
Community Information Exchange
Community Program Updates
• DPW
• Housing • 78th SIG
• PMO / DES • DPTMS
• Safety • LRC - Honshu
• Camp Zama Installation Manager • DHR (ASAP, CPAC)
• DFMWR • PAO
• BOSS • IG
• DoDEA (ES, MS, HS) • Legal
• DENTAC • Community Bank
• MEDDAC-J • Navy Federal Credit Union
• Public Health Command • Central Texas College
• PAIO (S3/5/7) • EXCHANGE
• Women Infant & Children • DECA
• American Red Cross • FRGs
• Girl Scouts • Mayors
• USO
• Chaplain
UNCLASSIFIED

7. DPW
Assistant Secretary of the Army
New Energy Guidance
Effective immediately, temperature adjustments to existing AR420-1 Chapter 22,
Par (b) are as follows:
During heating season, the following temperatures will be provided:
NEW TEMPS OLD TEMPS
- during working hours: 68°F / 20°C 70~74°F / 21~23°C
- during unoccupied times: 55°F / 12°C 50~60°F / 10~18°C
During cooling season, the following temperatures will be provided:
- for occupied working / living spaces: 78°F / 25°C 72~76°F / 22~24°C
- during unoccupied times: 85°F / 29°C 80~90°F / 26~32°C
UNCLASSIFIED

8. HOUSING MANAGEMENT DIVISION
2013 MAYORS
Sagami Depot- Dan Hew
Sagamihara Housing Area- Tanesha Clark
Towers 1050- Mark Long
Towers 743- Alton Daniels
Camp Zama- Tonisha Kennebrew
Off Post- Rhianna Santos
For more information, contact the Housing Management Division 263-3441/3527

9. HOUSING MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Second Town Hall Meeting of Green FIP Project
for all Families in Qtrs #1064, 1065, 1066, 1067, and 1068
What: Energy Savings (Green FIP) Project
When: 1800 hours, Thursday, 31 January 2013
Where: Multipurpose Room, Bldg 1050 (High Rise Family Housing Tower)
Why: To explain more details of the project and discuss/arrange schedule
How: Housing Occupants, JED (Construction Rep), DPW (Master Planning),
and Housing representatives get together
Construction Manager, 263-7073
POCs:
Project Manager, 263-5448
Family Housing Representative, 263-3527
Housing Facilities Representative, 263-5952
For more information, contact the Housing Management Division 263-3441/3527

10. USAG-J Safety Office
Driving Classes
“Driving in Japan”: Newcomers 4-hour class EVERY Tuesday 0800
Bldg 102, room A108 Safety Classroom
Remedial Drivers Training: For driver offender under revocation or
at fault in an accident while driving a government vehicle. QUARTERLY
Bldg 102, room A108 Safety Classroom
NEW:
Motorcycle Basic Rider Course (BRC) and Experienced Rider Course
on Camp Zama
--Open for all US ID Card holders (free class)
--Must have your own or borrowed motorcycle
Other Motorcycle and Drivers Course available
For all classes contact USAG-J Safety at 263-8379 to inquire or sign-up

11. DFMWR
Army Community Service
13 Mar Volunteer of the Year Nomination Packets Due
18 Apr Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
1700 hrs @ CZCC
Nominees must be registered in VMIS
www.myarmyonesource.com
Winners will be based on VRC Judging Criteria
263-8087

12. DFMWR
Army Community Service
ACS Volunteer Positions
“Child Care Available”
Volunteer Program Coordinator
AFTB Program Manager
AFTB Instructor
263-8087

13. DFMWR
Army Community Service
13 Feb Total Army Sponsorship Program
Every 2nd Wednesday, 1400-1530 hrs
Behavior Health (Bldg 534, Room 210)
01 Mar Free Financial Forum
1400-1600 hrs
VID Large Classroom (Bldg 125)
263-8091

14. DFMWR
Army Community Service
EMERGENCY PLACEMENT
CARE
"Make a difference in the lives of children"
The Emergency Placement Care (EPC) Program is looking for family
oriented people to become a part of a professional team that is
working to keep children and families together.
The Emergency Placement Care Program is designed to provide
children with a temporary nurturing home, providing stability and
security when Family circumstance warrants a short term change of
environment.
For more information call 263-HELP(4357) or stop by at
ACS, Bldg. 402 and speak with the Emergency
Placement Care Program Manager.
263-4853

15. DFMWR
Army Community Service
Family Readiness Group (FRG) Training
13 Feb FRG Training
0900-1300 hrs
Camp Zama Community Club
(Eda’s Dining Room)
No cost childcare is authorized for this training event.
For registration or to request additional training
sessions @ 263-HELP (4357)

16. DFMWR
Child, Youth & School Services
25-28 Feb Young Americans
Ongoing Registration at PCS with only
100 spaces available.
Show is 28 Feb at 1830 hrs
Ongoing Girl’s Jr. Roller Derby - Ongoing Registration
at PCS for Ages 7-17, Practice every Saturday
1300-1400 hrs at the Hockey Rink
263-8086

17. DFMWR
Business Division
14 Feb Valentine’s Gourmet Dinner
1800-2100 hrs @ CZCC
01 Mar Payday Scramble Golf
1100 hrs @ CZGC
2-3 Mar Community Bazaar
0900-1600 hrs @ CZCC
31 Mar Easter Brunch
1000-1300 hrs @ CZCC
263-3694

18. DFMWR
Recreation Division
02-03 Mar Tamagawa University Musical “Bye Bye
Birdie”
1700-1930 hrs @ Community Activity Center
02-24 Feb Learn-to-Swim (February session)
Every M,W,F / Sat & Sun (time varies)
@ Yano Pool
18 Mar-14 Apr Yano Pool Shutdown – Annual Maintenance
263-3954

19. DFMWR
Recreation Division
06 Mar Intramural Bowling (starts)
Every Wednesday for 10 Weeks
1800 hrs @ Zama Bowling Center
4-14 Mar Intramural Basketball Championship Tournament
1800 hrs @ Yano Fitness Center
263-3954

20. DFMWR
Recreation Division
25 Mar Intramural Volleyball Starts
1800 hrs @ Yano Fitness Center
06 Apr Cherry Blossom Run
1000 hrs @ Yano Fitness Center
Signup Deadlines: SOFA 22 Mar / All Others 13 Mar
21 Apr Half Marathon Road Race
0900 hrs @ Sagami General Depot
Signup Deadline: SOFA 08 Mar
263-3954

21. Program
Events
Recreation and Leisure
27 Feb Air Boarding
All Day in Gunma
Mar Overnight Ice Climbing
Two Day Trip in Nagano
Apr Bungee Jumping
All Day in Gunma
campzamaboss@yahoo.com DSN: 263-3399 Cell: 080-4877-2507

22. Program
Community Outreach
Seiko Gakuen Orphanage Visit
4th Tuesday of each month 0900-1130 hrs
campzamaboss@yahoo.com DSN: 263-3399 Cell: 080-4877-2507

23. Arnn Elementary School
February 2013
12 Feb NAEP Testing-4th Grade Only
14 Feb SAC meeting 1500-1600
15 Feb PTO Popcorn Friday
15 Feb CYS closed for training
18 Feb No School-Washington’s Birthday
20-22 Feb School Wide Dental Exams
21-22 Feb Spring Photos
Note: Terra Nova Testing- Week of March 11th-15th

24. DODEA
School Advisory Committee (SAC)
Purpose
•To foster participation in school affairs
•To provide a coordinated process to address and resolve issues at
lowest possible level
• To promote communication and problem solving among school
administrators, military leaders and local advisory committees
•SAC Meeting Dates:
•Arnn ES: 14 Feb & 9 May, 1500-1600 (Torres Information Center)
•Lanham ES: 21 Feb & 18 Apr, 1430-1530 (Conference Room)
•Zama MS: 12 Mar & 14 May, 1600-1700 (Information Center)
•Zama HS: TBD

25. Zama American Middle School
February-March 2013
18 Feb President’s Day-No School for Students.
21 Feb PTO Board Meeting 1530-1630
21 Feb PTO General Meeting 1630-1730
08 Mar Professional Development-No School for Students.
12 Mar SAC Meeting 1600-1700
14 Mar IAC Meeting 1600-1700
11-15 Mar Terra Nova Testing.
18-22 Mar Terra Nova Make-up.

26. Zama High School
February 2013
01 Feb No School/Parent Teacher Conferences-Q2
06 Feb 3:00PM PTO Board Meeting in Information Center
Bldg. 906
18 Feb No School/Observance of President’s Day
For additional information on upcoming sports, events, please
visit our website: http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/

27. Zama High School
March 2013
08 Mar No School/Teacher Training: CSI
11-15 Mar Terra Nova Testing
22 Mar Seminar Release Day, students dismissed
at 1PM
For additional information on upcoming sports, events, please
visit our website: http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/

28. DoDEA SCHOOLS
Introducing……
J.O. Arnn Elementary School
Toni Johncour
Zama American Middle School
Bridgette Foresyth
Zama American High School
Laura Abner

29. MEDDAC-J
Natural Running Form Clinic
16 Mar – Saturday
0800-1000
It’s
BG Crawford Sams Health Clinic Parking Lot
FREE
!
Natural Running is the way the human body was meant to run.
Come join us to learn techniques that will help you improve
your running performance and avoid injuries
Register today !
For more info call 263-8195/2004

30. Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED Training
Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room
Sat – Feb 9, 2013 0800 – 1700 Hours $55
Sat – Mar 16, 2013 0800 – 1700 Hours $55
Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid / CPR
Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room
Sat – Mar 9, 2013 0900 – 1600 Hours $55
Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166

31. Volunteer Opportunities
Disaster Trainer & Workers
The Camp Zama Red Cross is looking for volunteers willing to help the
community prepare for disasters. Specifically we are looking for people eager
to take advanced training to support our education programs in the schools
and our awareness campaigns in the community. We also need a large
number of volunteers to support the earthquake exercise in July.
FREE CHILD CARE Available
Up to 25 Hours of Free Hourly care at
SHA CDC or Zama CDC
Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166

32. Emergency Communication Messages
Please be reminded, ANYONE, may initiate a Red Cross
Emergency Communication Message.
Information needed to start a message:
- Sponsor’s Full Name
- Branch of Service
- Rank
- Social Security Number OR Date of Birth
- Complete Military Address
- (Unit & LPOC Number)
24 Hours-a-Day, 7 Days-a-week
1-877-272-7337
Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166

33. USA Girl Scouts Overseas
-West Pacific
25 Feb Bi-lateral Adult Leaders Training
03-05 May USA Girl Scouts Overseas-WP, Adult Learning
Conference, Dragon Hill Lodge, Seoul S. Korea
More info: westpacificdmmj@gmail.com

34. Religious Support Office
Lenten Season
Catholic Events
13 Feb Ash Wednesday Mass
Zama Chapel Main Sanctuary
5 p.m.
15 Feb-22 Mar Stations of the Cross
Zama Chapel Main Sanctuary
5 p.m. (Every Friday)
Protestant Events
13 Feb-27 Mar Spiritual Discipline Study (Soup and Bread Meal)
Zama Chapel Fellowship Room
6 p.m. (Every Wednesday)
Please call 263-4898, to sign up for the soup and bread meal.

35. Zama Community Spouses’ Assoc.
7th Annual Scholarship Basket Auction
“GOING GOING GREEN”
Monies raised go to scholarships
for Zama High School Seniors!
Date: March 16, 2013
Time: 6pm to 11pm
Place: Zama Community Club
Live & Silent Auction
Green/Recycled Dress
Or
Casual Attire
Bountiful Hors d’oeuvres Buffet
Cash Bar ♣ Theme Drinks
Open to all SOFA Status Personnel
Event Tickets ($10) MUST be purchased in Advance from
East Meets West or PX Tuesdays (1100-1330) & Thursdays (1600-1830)
during February – ZaCSA Board Members

36. Zama Community Spouses’ Assoc.
7th Annual Scholarship Basket Auction
We need your help!
Donations can be individual items,
gift certificates, free services of a special kind,
or a basket with a particular theme.
To donate
write
basketauction@zacsa.org

37. United States Army Garrison Japan
Community Information Exchange
Closing Remarks
Garrison Commander
UNCLASSIFIED

38. The Next
United States Army Garrison Japan
Community Information Exchange
Tuesday
12 March 2013
Slide presentations and speakers’ notes due to
ACS, Community Life Office by 26 February.
UNCLASSIFIED

39. United States Army Garrison Japan
END OF BRIEF
INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND
“Sustain, Support and Defend”
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