The document summarizes the agenda and discussions from the May 31, 2012 Fort Meade Community Council meeting. Key topics included upcoming community events in June, July and August; facility and program updates from the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; and construction, infrastructure and sustainability projects from the Directorate of Public Works. The Religious Support Office, AAFES, USO and Picerne Military Housing representatives also provided updates.
The document provides a year-end review of notable events that occurred at Fort Meade in 2012. It summarizes the year with stories and photos across 12 months. Some highlights included the closing of the Courses, visits from senior leaders, storms that caused damage, and an award-winning talent show. It was a memorable year for the installation.
The U.S. Army Field Band led the Presidential Inaugural Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue following the inauguration of President Obama and Vice President Biden on January 21. The Field Band has traditionally led the first division of the Inaugural Parade. The Inaugural Parade has been a tradition since Thomas Jefferson's second inauguration in 1805. Additionally, the article provides brief summaries of other stories, including the opening of a new USO center on post, construction projects on post that may impact parking, and two new additions to the post's off-limits establishments list.
The document summarizes a speech given by retired Gen. George W. Casey to the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade's winter Family Readiness Group Leadership Training. Some key points from Gen. Casey's speech:
- He discussed the impact of current international conflicts on the Army's future and the importance of leadership and resiliency.
- Gen. Casey noted a National Intelligence Council report on future global trends and challenges facing the country.
- The U.S. is still at war in a long-term ideological struggle since 9/11. Progress has been made but turmoil continues.
- Strong leadership requires being physically, mentally and emotionally fit with good character to do the right thing when times are
The Freedom Inn dining facility at Fort Meade is preparing to compete for the Philip A. Connelly Award for Excellence in Army Food Service. The award recognizes excellence in food service. The Freedom Inn was nominated to represent the Northeast Region and will be one of seven dining facilities competing worldwide. It will be evaluated by judges on November 8th. The award is named after a former president of the International Food Service Executives Association.
- The document is the April 5th, 2012 edition of the Fort Meade community newspaper Soundoff.
- The main stories include a Fort Meade firefighter participating in a training exercise to assess suspicious powder in an abandoned building, ongoing utility upgrade work to reduce power outages, and a youth services program excelling in an inspection.
- In his column, the Garrison Commander expresses support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, and calls on the community to join in standing against these issues.
This document is the September 20, 2012 edition of Soundoff, a newspaper published for the Fort Meade community. The main stories include local service members and first responders participating in a "Hometown Heroes Day" event at a football game, the start of a civilian wellness program, and service members volunteering to repair a historic cemetery. The commander's column discusses the upcoming Army suicide prevention stand-down day and emphasizes the importance of building resiliency and knowing the support services available to assist with total well-being.
This document is the January 12, 2012 issue of Soundoff!, a newspaper for the Fort Meade community. The main stories are that the Combined Federal Campaign at Fort Meade exceeded its fundraising goal by $100,000 and that the Meade High School science fair motivated students. Upcoming community events are also listed, including a Martin Luther King Jr observance, karaoke night, and a Mongolian barbecue fundraiser.
- Four new commanders assumed command of various units at Fort Meade over the past week, including the 902nd Military Intelligence Group, 704th MI Brigade, Fort Meade U.S. Army Dental Activity, and Asymmetric Warfare Group's Baker Squadron.
- The Army Community Service program celebrated its 47th birthday this week. ACS provides services to support military families and maintain readiness.
- A summer youth performance of the Drama Camp will be held at McGill Training Center on July 27th at 3pm and 5:30pm. The Garrison Commander's safety message encourages sun safety to prevent skin cancer.
The document provides a year-end review of notable events that occurred at Fort Meade in 2012. It summarizes the year with stories and photos across 12 months. Some highlights included the closing of the Courses, visits from senior leaders, storms that caused damage, and an award-winning talent show. It was a memorable year for the installation.
The U.S. Army Field Band led the Presidential Inaugural Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue following the inauguration of President Obama and Vice President Biden on January 21. The Field Band has traditionally led the first division of the Inaugural Parade. The Inaugural Parade has been a tradition since Thomas Jefferson's second inauguration in 1805. Additionally, the article provides brief summaries of other stories, including the opening of a new USO center on post, construction projects on post that may impact parking, and two new additions to the post's off-limits establishments list.
The document summarizes a speech given by retired Gen. George W. Casey to the 704th Military Intelligence Brigade's winter Family Readiness Group Leadership Training. Some key points from Gen. Casey's speech:
- He discussed the impact of current international conflicts on the Army's future and the importance of leadership and resiliency.
- Gen. Casey noted a National Intelligence Council report on future global trends and challenges facing the country.
- The U.S. is still at war in a long-term ideological struggle since 9/11. Progress has been made but turmoil continues.
- Strong leadership requires being physically, mentally and emotionally fit with good character to do the right thing when times are
The Freedom Inn dining facility at Fort Meade is preparing to compete for the Philip A. Connelly Award for Excellence in Army Food Service. The award recognizes excellence in food service. The Freedom Inn was nominated to represent the Northeast Region and will be one of seven dining facilities competing worldwide. It will be evaluated by judges on November 8th. The award is named after a former president of the International Food Service Executives Association.
- The document is the April 5th, 2012 edition of the Fort Meade community newspaper Soundoff.
- The main stories include a Fort Meade firefighter participating in a training exercise to assess suspicious powder in an abandoned building, ongoing utility upgrade work to reduce power outages, and a youth services program excelling in an inspection.
- In his column, the Garrison Commander expresses support for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, and calls on the community to join in standing against these issues.
This document is the September 20, 2012 edition of Soundoff, a newspaper published for the Fort Meade community. The main stories include local service members and first responders participating in a "Hometown Heroes Day" event at a football game, the start of a civilian wellness program, and service members volunteering to repair a historic cemetery. The commander's column discusses the upcoming Army suicide prevention stand-down day and emphasizes the importance of building resiliency and knowing the support services available to assist with total well-being.
This document is the January 12, 2012 issue of Soundoff!, a newspaper for the Fort Meade community. The main stories are that the Combined Federal Campaign at Fort Meade exceeded its fundraising goal by $100,000 and that the Meade High School science fair motivated students. Upcoming community events are also listed, including a Martin Luther King Jr observance, karaoke night, and a Mongolian barbecue fundraiser.
- Four new commanders assumed command of various units at Fort Meade over the past week, including the 902nd Military Intelligence Group, 704th MI Brigade, Fort Meade U.S. Army Dental Activity, and Asymmetric Warfare Group's Baker Squadron.
- The Army Community Service program celebrated its 47th birthday this week. ACS provides services to support military families and maintain readiness.
- A summer youth performance of the Drama Camp will be held at McGill Training Center on July 27th at 3pm and 5:30pm. The Garrison Commander's safety message encourages sun safety to prevent skin cancer.
The document provides information about an upcoming Sandhills District Roundtable meeting. It includes an agenda with sections on welcome/opening, hot topics, a big rock training topic, and program breakouts. It also discusses changes to the council's service territory structure and provides finance updates about camp card sales and an upcoming yard sale. Information is provided on upcoming events at Camp Durant like summer camp and NYLT. The key points are that the roundtable will cover welcoming, hot topics, training, and program breakouts and that the council is transitioning to new national service territories while various fundraisers and camp opportunities are announced.
The document provides an agenda and information for the 2012 Michigan Road Scholars Tour Orientation. The tour will take place from April 30 to May 4 and will expose participants to Michigan's economy, government, culture, education and social issues. Key stops include the State Capitol, Sault Ste. Marie, Traverse City, Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor, Detroit and discussions with leaders across sectors. Participants will learn about the state and communities that many University of Michigan students call home.
Community Information Exchange 15 Jan 2013USAG Japan
This document provides information about a Community Information Exchange being held by the United States Army Garrison Japan. The purpose is to allow organizations to discuss community services and support and facilitate information sharing. It includes the agenda, purpose, dates for future CIE meetings, and program updates from various garrison agencies. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback and questions to garrison agencies in advance of the meetings.
The document provides information for planning a Synod Journey event. It outlines logistics including transportation details, housing accommodations, schedules, safety procedures, and preparation tasks. Key points covered are travel to Michigan State University on July 11th, servant events in Detroit on July 13-14, and participation in Gathering events at Ford Field and COBO center from July 15-18. Adult leaders are given responsibilities and guidelines to ensure a smooth and meaningful experience for all participants.
This document provides information about the 48th annual College Days event to be held June 7-9, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The event will include opening and closing sessions, seminars on various topics presented by UW faculty and experts, tours of the campus, and evening entertainment. Some of the seminar topics include stem cells, Norwegian folk music, cranberries, poetry, and education opportunities in Wisconsin. The document provides the schedule, registration information, and housing options for those attending the three-day conference.
This document contains information about sustainability and caring for the environment. It includes definitions of sustainability, descriptions of problems with traditional models of sustainability, examples of science concepts taught in kindergarten that relate to sustainability, instructions for an observe-wonder-learn activity about owls and the environment, and a historic poster encouraging people to "give a hoot, don't pollute." It also provides links to videos, texts, and activities about reducing waste, adopting a road to clean up, and being sustainability superheroes.
The document summarizes upcoming events at Fort Meade including a Ramadan observance, farmers' market, dinner dance, and jazz concert. It also previews stories about local youth excelling in track and field and a book featuring stories of female service members. The garrison commander's column expresses his leadership philosophy of caring for employees and communicating decisions to motivate the workforce.
The document summarizes safety tips and statistics about fireworks-related injuries to encourage safe celebrations of Independence Day. Fort Meade's annual "Red, White and Blue Celebration" will be held at McGlachlin Parade Field from 4-10 PM with rides, food vendors and a fireworks show at 9:30 PM. While fireworks are prohibited at the event, Maryland law only allows ground-based fireworks displays for personal use off-post.
This document summarizes upcoming community events at Fort Meade and discusses two organizations that support leadership development: the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and the Fort Meade Vacation Bible School program. The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club recognizes outstanding enlisted service members, and Fort Meade will host its first induction board in August. The Vacation Bible School program is seeking adult volunteers to supervise children during the week-long program in August. Background checks are required for all volunteers.
The Fort Meade community honored 240 years of Army service at a breakfast event. The guest speaker was retired Lt. Col. Alfred Rascon, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in Vietnam. He recalled the day in 1966 when he risked his life under heavy fire to rescue wounded comrades. About 60 people attended the event to commemorate the Army's birthday and cut a ceremonial cake.
This document summarizes volunteer opportunities and the large volunteer corps at Fort Meade Army Base. It notes that Fort Meade has over 2,200 registered volunteers who donate an estimated $5 million in services each year. Volunteers include military members, families, civilians and youth, and support many programs on the base and in the local community. The large number of volunteers is crucial to supporting programs and services at Fort Meade.
The document summarizes an article from the Fort Meade newspaper Soundoff about the following topics:
1) Fort Meade's Army Emergency Relief campaign raised nearly $135,000, surpassing its goal of $55,000. Most of the donations came from active-duty service members.
2) The increased funds will help support Soldiers and their families during financial hardships. Donations are pooled with other installations to support wider Army and military communities.
3) The article highlights some of the top contributing units at Fort Meade and thanks the community for participating in the campaign. The fiscal year 2016 campaign will aim to increase donations by 15 percent.
The document discusses several upcoming events at Fort Meade including:
- A new camouflage pattern being released for soldiers' uniforms starting in July.
- Construction beginning on a new $10 million access control point at Rockenbach Road to improve traffic flow.
- Fort Meade's participation in the Defense Department's Healthy Base Initiative demonstration project ending this month, with various projects around the installation being evaluated.
The document summarizes upcoming events at Fort Meade from May 28 to June 10, including warehouse sales, career days, meet the author events, farmers markets, and the opening of a new AAFES exchange. It also previews summer camp beginning in June and thanks Child, Youth and School Services staff. The commander's column welcomes summer and thanks various organizations for Memorial Day events while looking forward to construction projects and events in June.
The document summarizes Fort Meade community events and news stories from May 21, 2015. It highlights National Bike to Work Day activities including an event at a local coffee shop and the opening of the new Pepper Road gate for cyclists and pedestrians. It also describes the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration hosted by Navy Information Operations Command Maryland, which featured cultural performances, informational booths, and traditional foods from various Asian and Pacific cultures.
The document discusses upcoming events in and around Fort Meade including a community job fair, safety expo, and Memorial Day remembrance. It also features a short article about a man who visited Fort Meade to learn more about his father who was an Italian prisoner of war held there during World War II. The man believes his father was interned at Fort Meade from 1943 to 1945 and wanted to see the areas his father would have experienced.
This document provides information on upcoming events at Fort Meade including a military spouse appreciation lunch, military spouse job fair, and Patriot Pride 5/10K run. It also summarizes two stories: 1) A program manager is readying for an Air Force commission. 2) A Military Working Dog NCO won the garrison's Best Warrior competition. The document is the May 7, 2015 issue of the Fort Meade newspaper Soundoff! which includes these stories and advertisements.
The document summarizes an event at Fort Meade where a Holocaust survivor, David Bayer, spoke about his experiences. Some key details:
- Bayer, age 92, is a survivor of Auschwitz-Birkenau and now volunteers at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
- He gave a keynote speech at Fort Meade's 14th annual Holocaust Days of Remembrance observance.
- When asked how the Holocaust should be remembered, Bayer held up his fist and said "Don't just make a fist - use it. I've felt guilty all my life that I didn’t use my fist against the Germans."
- The event featured kosher food and musical
The document is the April 23, 2015 edition of the Fort Meade community newspaper Soundoff. It includes the following articles:
- An article about Tryphena Ellis-Johnson, a resident who has lost weight and body fat over 18 months working with the Army Wellness Center by making gradual lifestyle changes such as regular walking, increased water intake, home-cooked meals, and calorie awareness.
- A notice about the Fort Meade Fire Prevention Office teaching children fire safety and the dangers of playing with fire.
- A schedule of upcoming community events at Fort Meade including a Holocaust remembrance, youth fishing rodeo, and family fun fair.
The document is an issue of the Fort Meade community newspaper Soundoff from April 16, 2015. It includes the following articles:
- A summary of upcoming community events at Fort Meade, including Earth Day celebrations and a youth fishing rodeo.
- A story about retired military officers' wives showcasing spring fashions and Gold Star Mothers and wives sharing memories and peer support.
- The main article profiles Master Sgt. Cedric King, an Army veteran who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan. He spoke at Fort Meade about overcoming adversity through faith, family and focus.
The document summarizes events at Fort Meade related to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It describes a 3-mile run led by the Garrison Commander and a double amputee veteran to kick off SAAM observances. Over 1,700 service members from all branches participated in the run, which emphasized Fort Meade's commitment to resiliency. The article also discusses a speech given by the Adjutant General of Maryland where she shared her personal experiences with sexual abuse and harassment.
The document summarizes several upcoming community events at Fort Meade including an Easter egg hunt, Easter Sunday brunch, a sexual assault awareness run, a technology expo, and a Vietnam War veterans event. It also provides details about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and resources available through the Fort Meade Family Advocacy Program. Fort Meade service members volunteered at an event in Annapolis to welcome home and honor Maryland's Vietnam veterans for the first time since the war ended. One person was killed after attempting an unauthorized entry at a Fort Meade gate on the NSA portion of the installation by failing to obey security instructions.
The document provides information about an upcoming Sandhills District Roundtable meeting. It includes an agenda with sections on welcome/opening, hot topics, a big rock training topic, and program breakouts. It also discusses changes to the council's service territory structure and provides finance updates about camp card sales and an upcoming yard sale. Information is provided on upcoming events at Camp Durant like summer camp and NYLT. The key points are that the roundtable will cover welcoming, hot topics, training, and program breakouts and that the council is transitioning to new national service territories while various fundraisers and camp opportunities are announced.
The document provides an agenda and information for the 2012 Michigan Road Scholars Tour Orientation. The tour will take place from April 30 to May 4 and will expose participants to Michigan's economy, government, culture, education and social issues. Key stops include the State Capitol, Sault Ste. Marie, Traverse City, Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor, Detroit and discussions with leaders across sectors. Participants will learn about the state and communities that many University of Michigan students call home.
Community Information Exchange 15 Jan 2013USAG Japan
This document provides information about a Community Information Exchange being held by the United States Army Garrison Japan. The purpose is to allow organizations to discuss community services and support and facilitate information sharing. It includes the agenda, purpose, dates for future CIE meetings, and program updates from various garrison agencies. Community members are encouraged to provide feedback and questions to garrison agencies in advance of the meetings.
The document provides information for planning a Synod Journey event. It outlines logistics including transportation details, housing accommodations, schedules, safety procedures, and preparation tasks. Key points covered are travel to Michigan State University on July 11th, servant events in Detroit on July 13-14, and participation in Gathering events at Ford Field and COBO center from July 15-18. Adult leaders are given responsibilities and guidelines to ensure a smooth and meaningful experience for all participants.
This document provides information about the 48th annual College Days event to be held June 7-9, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The event will include opening and closing sessions, seminars on various topics presented by UW faculty and experts, tours of the campus, and evening entertainment. Some of the seminar topics include stem cells, Norwegian folk music, cranberries, poetry, and education opportunities in Wisconsin. The document provides the schedule, registration information, and housing options for those attending the three-day conference.
This document contains information about sustainability and caring for the environment. It includes definitions of sustainability, descriptions of problems with traditional models of sustainability, examples of science concepts taught in kindergarten that relate to sustainability, instructions for an observe-wonder-learn activity about owls and the environment, and a historic poster encouraging people to "give a hoot, don't pollute." It also provides links to videos, texts, and activities about reducing waste, adopting a road to clean up, and being sustainability superheroes.
The document summarizes upcoming events at Fort Meade including a Ramadan observance, farmers' market, dinner dance, and jazz concert. It also previews stories about local youth excelling in track and field and a book featuring stories of female service members. The garrison commander's column expresses his leadership philosophy of caring for employees and communicating decisions to motivate the workforce.
The document summarizes safety tips and statistics about fireworks-related injuries to encourage safe celebrations of Independence Day. Fort Meade's annual "Red, White and Blue Celebration" will be held at McGlachlin Parade Field from 4-10 PM with rides, food vendors and a fireworks show at 9:30 PM. While fireworks are prohibited at the event, Maryland law only allows ground-based fireworks displays for personal use off-post.
This document summarizes upcoming community events at Fort Meade and discusses two organizations that support leadership development: the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and the Fort Meade Vacation Bible School program. The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club recognizes outstanding enlisted service members, and Fort Meade will host its first induction board in August. The Vacation Bible School program is seeking adult volunteers to supervise children during the week-long program in August. Background checks are required for all volunteers.
The Fort Meade community honored 240 years of Army service at a breakfast event. The guest speaker was retired Lt. Col. Alfred Rascon, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in Vietnam. He recalled the day in 1966 when he risked his life under heavy fire to rescue wounded comrades. About 60 people attended the event to commemorate the Army's birthday and cut a ceremonial cake.
This document summarizes volunteer opportunities and the large volunteer corps at Fort Meade Army Base. It notes that Fort Meade has over 2,200 registered volunteers who donate an estimated $5 million in services each year. Volunteers include military members, families, civilians and youth, and support many programs on the base and in the local community. The large number of volunteers is crucial to supporting programs and services at Fort Meade.
The document summarizes an article from the Fort Meade newspaper Soundoff about the following topics:
1) Fort Meade's Army Emergency Relief campaign raised nearly $135,000, surpassing its goal of $55,000. Most of the donations came from active-duty service members.
2) The increased funds will help support Soldiers and their families during financial hardships. Donations are pooled with other installations to support wider Army and military communities.
3) The article highlights some of the top contributing units at Fort Meade and thanks the community for participating in the campaign. The fiscal year 2016 campaign will aim to increase donations by 15 percent.
The document discusses several upcoming events at Fort Meade including:
- A new camouflage pattern being released for soldiers' uniforms starting in July.
- Construction beginning on a new $10 million access control point at Rockenbach Road to improve traffic flow.
- Fort Meade's participation in the Defense Department's Healthy Base Initiative demonstration project ending this month, with various projects around the installation being evaluated.
The document summarizes upcoming events at Fort Meade from May 28 to June 10, including warehouse sales, career days, meet the author events, farmers markets, and the opening of a new AAFES exchange. It also previews summer camp beginning in June and thanks Child, Youth and School Services staff. The commander's column welcomes summer and thanks various organizations for Memorial Day events while looking forward to construction projects and events in June.
The document summarizes Fort Meade community events and news stories from May 21, 2015. It highlights National Bike to Work Day activities including an event at a local coffee shop and the opening of the new Pepper Road gate for cyclists and pedestrians. It also describes the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration hosted by Navy Information Operations Command Maryland, which featured cultural performances, informational booths, and traditional foods from various Asian and Pacific cultures.
The document discusses upcoming events in and around Fort Meade including a community job fair, safety expo, and Memorial Day remembrance. It also features a short article about a man who visited Fort Meade to learn more about his father who was an Italian prisoner of war held there during World War II. The man believes his father was interned at Fort Meade from 1943 to 1945 and wanted to see the areas his father would have experienced.
This document provides information on upcoming events at Fort Meade including a military spouse appreciation lunch, military spouse job fair, and Patriot Pride 5/10K run. It also summarizes two stories: 1) A program manager is readying for an Air Force commission. 2) A Military Working Dog NCO won the garrison's Best Warrior competition. The document is the May 7, 2015 issue of the Fort Meade newspaper Soundoff! which includes these stories and advertisements.
The document summarizes an event at Fort Meade where a Holocaust survivor, David Bayer, spoke about his experiences. Some key details:
- Bayer, age 92, is a survivor of Auschwitz-Birkenau and now volunteers at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
- He gave a keynote speech at Fort Meade's 14th annual Holocaust Days of Remembrance observance.
- When asked how the Holocaust should be remembered, Bayer held up his fist and said "Don't just make a fist - use it. I've felt guilty all my life that I didn’t use my fist against the Germans."
- The event featured kosher food and musical
The document is the April 23, 2015 edition of the Fort Meade community newspaper Soundoff. It includes the following articles:
- An article about Tryphena Ellis-Johnson, a resident who has lost weight and body fat over 18 months working with the Army Wellness Center by making gradual lifestyle changes such as regular walking, increased water intake, home-cooked meals, and calorie awareness.
- A notice about the Fort Meade Fire Prevention Office teaching children fire safety and the dangers of playing with fire.
- A schedule of upcoming community events at Fort Meade including a Holocaust remembrance, youth fishing rodeo, and family fun fair.
The document is an issue of the Fort Meade community newspaper Soundoff from April 16, 2015. It includes the following articles:
- A summary of upcoming community events at Fort Meade, including Earth Day celebrations and a youth fishing rodeo.
- A story about retired military officers' wives showcasing spring fashions and Gold Star Mothers and wives sharing memories and peer support.
- The main article profiles Master Sgt. Cedric King, an Army veteran who lost both legs to an IED in Afghanistan. He spoke at Fort Meade about overcoming adversity through faith, family and focus.
The document summarizes events at Fort Meade related to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. It describes a 3-mile run led by the Garrison Commander and a double amputee veteran to kick off SAAM observances. Over 1,700 service members from all branches participated in the run, which emphasized Fort Meade's commitment to resiliency. The article also discusses a speech given by the Adjutant General of Maryland where she shared her personal experiences with sexual abuse and harassment.
The document summarizes several upcoming community events at Fort Meade including an Easter egg hunt, Easter Sunday brunch, a sexual assault awareness run, a technology expo, and a Vietnam War veterans event. It also provides details about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and resources available through the Fort Meade Family Advocacy Program. Fort Meade service members volunteered at an event in Annapolis to welcome home and honor Maryland's Vietnam veterans for the first time since the war ended. One person was killed after attempting an unauthorized entry at a Fort Meade gate on the NSA portion of the installation by failing to obey security instructions.
The document is the March 26, 2015 edition of the Fort Meade community newspaper Soundoff!. Key details include:
- Army leaders at Fort Meade held a listening session to discuss pending force cuts and restructuring. They noted growth is still expected at Fort Meade due to U.S. Cyber Command expansion.
- The staff writer shares a farewell message, thanking the Fort Meade community for inspiring her with their service and accomplishments.
- A Women's History Month event highlighted the accomplishments of women aviators who participated in the first national air race in 1929. The keynote speaker directed a documentary about the historic race.
The document is a newspaper called Soundoff! published for the Fort Meade community. The front page article summarizes that the Meade High Mustangs basketball team won the 4A Boys State Basketball Championship, the school's first basketball title. Upcoming community events are also listed on the front page. The newspaper contains sections for news, sports, crime watch, community, movies and classifieds.
The First Lady spoke out about mental health issues to help reduce the stigma around seeking treatment. Meade High School will perform the musical "Once Upon a Mattress" this week. The Meade basketball team is preparing for the state championship playoffs. Staff Sgt. Smith practiced qualifying with a German machine gun on the Fort Meade ranges.
The article summarizes key points from a presentation at the Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program Summit about male victims of sexual assault in the military. Experts noted that about 10,800 men are sexually assaulted each year in the military compared to 8,000 women, but only 1,134 men reported the attacks, which is about 13% of assaults compared to 39% of women who reported. The experts urged the Army to reach out to male victims as well, since sexual assault is not only a crime against women, and male victims often feel additional shame due to perceptions of masculinity.
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1. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Fort George G. Meade
Community Council
May 31
M 31, 2012
Our mission to provide the required infrastructure,
a safe and secure community, and a quality of life that enable
community
Fort Meade to be the Center of Excellence
in Information, Intelligence and Cyber.
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2. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Issues from last
Community Council meeting
Issue Response/Plan Status
Is there a resolution with regards to whether DFMWR exhausted options for locating
CrossFit has been assigned another building a suitable space for CrossFit to
Closed
for their fitness program? operate. New aerobics contractor will
offer CrossFit classes.
What is the status of sidewalks on The contract for sidewalks in several
Rockenbach Avenue – especially near areas on the installation has been
Open
schools? awarded.
Building T4 has an issue when it rains, the The project has been sent to the
building leaks; there may be a problem with contractor. However, we do not have
Open
mold under the carpet. an estimated time for completion. Start
date has not been determined
determined.
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3. Community Council – May 31, 2012
June events
• June 1: USO’s Military
Appreciation BBQ
• June 10-16: Army birthday
week
• June 14-16: Army birthday
display at Columbia Mall (10
a.m. to 9 p.m.)
p )
• June 14: 237th anniversary
Army AUSA birthday breakfast
• June 15: Bowie Baysox
Fort Meade Day
• June 16: Sizzler – Army
Birthday Run
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4. Community Council – May 31, 2012
July events
• July 4: Independence Day
festivities
• July 25: ACS birthday
festivities
• July 26: Community Council
• July 30: Armed Services
blood drive
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5. Community Council – May 31, 2012
August events
• Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25: U.S.
Army Field Band concert
series
• Aug. 6-10: Vacation Bible
School
• Aug. 7: National Night Out
and Welcome to Fort Meade
• Aug 23.: Women’s Equality
Day
ay
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Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
Independence Day Celebration
I d d D C l b ti
– July 4 from noon to 10 p.m. on the parade field
– Open to the p
p public
– DJ, band, rides, bouncies, food and beverage, and fireworks
• Mix 106.5 FM live broadcast and giveaways
• Entertainment and rides will be free.
free
• Food and beverage/novelty items will be sold.
– Rides, bouncies and food: Noon to 9:30 p.m.
– DJ : 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
– Band: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
– Fireworks: 9:30 to 10 p.m.
– For more information, call 301-677-3981
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7. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
– Pre-registration online fees
• Summer Sizzler Run
are $15 per person, $40 per
– 5K run and one mile walk family/group (3 6) or $85
(3-6)
– June 16, 8 a.m. at per group (7-10)
Murphy Field House – Race day registration fees
are $25 per person, $60 per
• Football Fanfare Run
family/group (3-6)
– 5K run and one mile walk – Register online at
– Sept. 22, 8 a.m. at www.ftmeademwr.com and
Constitution Park the day of the event from 7
to 7:50 a.m.
– For more information, call
301-677-7916
301 677 7916
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8. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
Summer Art Camps
S C
Ages 3.5 through 6 years old
Cost: $139 includes materials, instruction and fun activities
• Beach Party (July 30 to Aug. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Teen
Center)
)
– Painting, sculpting and drawing seaside games
• Storybook Art (Aug. 6-9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Teen Center)
– Explore wonderful world of favorite picture books/characters
– Create noodle assemblages, collages
• Yummy Art (Aug. 13-16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Teen Center)
– Wonderful, wacky world of food art
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9. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
FasTrac Kids Academic Camps
C
Ages 3 through 6 years old
• Dinosaur Camp (June 18-22, 9 a.m. to noon, Teen Center)
– Hands on paleontology experiences, archeological dig and
build own dinosaur
– Cost: $175 includes all materials and instruction
• Space Camp (June 25-29, 9 a.m. to noon, Teen Center)
– Take a virtual trip to the moon learn about planets stars and
moon, planets,
build own spaceship, launch rockets and make an astronaut
helmet
– Cost: $139 includes all materials and instruction
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10. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
CYS Services Summer Programs-SKIES
C SS S S S
• Swim lessons: Ages 6 months to 13 y
g years old
• Drivers education: Ages 15.9 and 18 years old ($325)
• Private piano lessons: Ages 7 to 17 years old ($100 per
month)
Patrons already enrolled with CYSS:
Register li
R i t online at ft
t ftmeademwr.com
d
or call 301-677-1156 for an appointment
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11. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
• Jazz Night
– June 7 from 5:45 to 10, Club Meade
– Band begins at 6:15 p.m.
– Jazz trio and dancing
– $5 cover
– For more information, call 301-677-6969 or visit
ftmeademwr.com
UNCLASSIFIED
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12. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
Club House
• Golf course closed May 1
• R i
Reciprocal agreements
l t
– Eisenhower and Compass Pointe Golf Course
– Fort Meade eligible patrons play at a discounted rate.
• The Conference Center at Fort Meade
– Golf club house will be converted into a conference
center.
t
– Center is open and taking reservations for meetings,
promotions, retirement celebrations, etc.
– For more information, call 301-677-4333.
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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13. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
• Bowling Center and Lounge
– Texas Hold Em: Every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Hold’
– Dollar Day: Every Thursday ($1 bowling, shoes and
food specials)
– K
Karaoke: E
k Every 3rd Th d f
3 d Thursday from 7 t 9 p.m.
to
– Games for Grades: Students in Kindergarten to Grade
12
• A’s: Two free games
• B’s: One free game
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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14. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
• Army Emergency Relief campaign
– $101,662 or 127% of $80,000 goal
• Casualty Assistance Response Team
– Recruiting for volunteers
– First training: June 6 (Time/place TBD)
– POC: Pia Morales at 301-677-5590
• School Discipline for Students with Special Needs
– EFMP Special Topic Session (June 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., ACS)
• Military and Spouse Employment Support Group
– Staying in Charge: Strategies for decision-making and coping
during transition
– June 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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15. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
• Army Family Team Building events
– Level 3 training: June 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ACS
– H lth relationships: J
Healthy l ti hi June 18 ffrom 1 t 4 p.m., ACS
to
– New spouse connection: June 26 and July 10 from 7 to
8:30 p.m., Potomac Place
p
• Family readiness group events
– Roundtable: June 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.
– FRG essentials training: July 24 from 1 to 3 p.m.,
Potomac Place
• ACS Birthday (July 25)
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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16. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Religious Support Office
Vacation Bible School
• Aug. 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Chapel Center,
7100 Rockenbach Avenue
• Four years old to 5th grade
• Theme: “Sky – Where everything is p
y y g possible with God”
• Every child will learn the reality of God’s love and the
relevance to their everyday life through games, songs,
crafts,
crafts drama and more
more.
• Lunch will be provided.
• For more information, call 301-677-0386.
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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17. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Emergency Services
• Vendors/solicitations
• Crime prevention
• Juvenile curfew
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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18. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Public Works
Military construction
• Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center expansion
• Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic
• The E h
Th Exchange
• Garden Apartments
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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19. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Public Works
Road infrastructure
• Rockenbach and Cooper intersection
• Mapes and Cooper intersection
• Reece R d and E i P l i t
R Road d Ernie Pyle intersection
ti
• Rockenbach access control point
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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20. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Public Works
Sustainment, Restoration
and Modernization Projects
• McGill Training Center (HVAC)
• Sidewalks
Sid lk
• Club Meade upgrades
• Child and Youth Services
• Mapes Road Water Line
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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21. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Public Works
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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22. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Public Works
• 12,000 tons of trash for removal
• 10,145 tons removed to date
• Organic material with glass, porcelain and wood
• No safety issues
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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23. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Outcome
Directorate of Public Works
Current site
Final site
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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24. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Picerne Military Housing/RCI
• Pool season
• National Night Out
• Program status update
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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25. Community Council – May 31, 2012
AAFES
• Fort Meade Exchange
– Groundbreaking scheduled for July-August time frame
– 170,000 sq. ft.
– Main store, six food concepts (food court), concessions, satellite
pharmacy, and Military Clothing and Sales
– Estimated timeline: Two years to complete
y
• Fort Meade Express
– Located on Mapes Road near the Route 32 gate
– G ou db ea g scheduled o ate July or early ugust
Groundbreaking sc edu ed for late Ju y o ea y August
– 7,743 sq. ft.
– Shoppette and gas station: Six dispensers, food with snack avenue,
and Class Six with spirits, beer and wine
– Burger King with a drive-thru and a name brand pizza delivery
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26. Community Council – May 31, 2012
USO
• Volunteers needed for new center, corner of Mapes and 6th
Armored Cavalry roads
– At least 18 years old
– Reoccurring opportunities
– Daily shifts beginning in August
• 9 a m to 1 p m
a.m. p.m.
• 1 to 5 p.m.
• 5 to 9 p.m.
– Volunteer training and orientation to be held June 26 from 1
to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at current center, 7007A Baker
Street
– For more information, contact Queen Waddell at
queen@usometro.org.
UNCLASSIFIED
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27. Community Council – May 31, 2012
USO
• Kung Fu Panda 2
– July 12: Burba Lake Pavilion #1 at 7 p.m.
• Operation Back to School
– Aug. 4: Event details via Ticket Line
( p
(http://usometrotickets.eventbrite.com)
)
• Spouses’ Group
– 1st Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m.
• Little’s Patriot’s Play Group
– 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m.
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28. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Enlisted Spouses Club
ESC Scholarship Award
• Open to Fort Meade spouses of
– Active enlisted personnel E-1 through E-9
– Retired personnel E 1 through E 9
E-1 E-9
– Any widow or widower of deceased E-1 through E-9
whose status has not changed by remarriage
– Reservists or National Guard E-1 through E-9
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29. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Enlisted Spouses Club
ESC Scholarship Award
• Applications must:
– Volunteer in the military community
– To qualify as a full-time student (provide proof of enrollment with at
least 12 credits each semester for the academic year the
scholarship is g
p granted) )
– To qualify as a part-time student (provide proof of enrollment)
– Military sponsor or spouse must be assigned to Fort Meade, NSA,
detachments to Fort Meade or NSA, or live on Fort Meade or in the
area
For more information, visit www.ftmeadeesc.org after July 1, or email
scholarshipdirector@ftmeadeesc.org
h l hi di t @ft d
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30. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Installation Safety Office
• 101 Days of Summer
– Trend: Accidents increase during spring and
summer
• Hazard reporting
– Call 301-677-2396 or visit
www.ftmeade.army.mil/safety
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31. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Public Affairs Office
• Commissary summer bagger program
– Limited number of licenses will be available on June 11 from
9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. at the Public Affairs Office,
4409 Llewellyn Ave.
– Eligible summer baggers are dependents, ages 14 to 18, of active-
duty service members.
– The first 35 eligible applicants will be taken. No additional
applications will be taken.
– Waivers will not be granted for those who do not meet eligibility
requirements.
• Bowie Baysox: Fort Meade Day, June 15 (free tickets)
• Army Birthday
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32. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Garrison Commander
Col.
Col Edward Rothstein
UNCLASSIFIED
May 31, 2012
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