Community Council: May 31, 2012

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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6. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
Independence Day Celebration
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– 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
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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
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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
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t ftmeademwr.com
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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
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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
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Reciprocal agreements
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– 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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– New spouse connection: June 26 and July 10 from 7 to
8:30 p.m., Potomac Place
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• 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)
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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.
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17. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Emergency Services
• Vendors/solicitations
• Crime prevention
• Juvenile curfew
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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
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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
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• Rockenbach access control point
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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
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21. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Directorate of Public Works
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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
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23. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Outcome
Directorate of Public Works
Current site
Final site
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24. Community Council – May 31, 2012
Picerne Military Housing/RCI
• Pool season
• National Night Out
• Program status update
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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.
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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
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(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
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