What is the Network meeting?
Fort Riley Network is a Command and Staff meeting for disseminating
Family
Readiness Group information;
invited attendees are:
All services across Ft. Riley( MWR,CYS ,ACS commissary, PX etc ) and
surrounding areas highlight upcoming events.
The Network Meeting location is :
Riley's Conference Center, Bldg. 446, Seitz Dr.
The next Network Meeting is 4 December 1pm.
5. Fort Riley Soldiers & Civilians
in Local Communities (Mil / Civ)
5639 Fort Riley
Soldiers live in the surrounding
communities
Clay Center
52 / 50
Mil / DA Civilian
Geary County (4111)
2798 / 1313
Riley County (3094)
2188 / 906
Dickinson County (602)
315/ 287
Clay County (284)
134 / 150
Morris County (138)
68 / 70
Saline County (29)
8 / 21
Shawnee County (65)
26 / 39
Pottawatomie (172)
81 / 91
Wabaunsee (51)
19/ 32
Other Counties (70)
2 / 68
Green
3/4
Milford
132 / 150
Leonardville
3/8
Riley
20 / 23
Wakefield
77 / 89
Wamego
47 / 55
St George
26 / 25
Junction City
2666 / 1163
Topeka
26 / 39
Chapman
82 /95
Maple Hill
0/3
Solomon
8 / 10
Paxico
0/3
Abilene
109 / 105
Alma
6/6
Enterprise
27 / 17
Salina
8 / 21
Hope
12 / 8
Manhattan
1921 / 800
Woodbine
9/7
Herrington
67 / 43
2977 Fort Riley DA Civilians live off-post in
the surrounding communities
White City
19 / 36
Alta Vista
3 / 13
Dwight
41 / 23
Ogden
242 / 71
Council
Grove
7/ 7
AS OF SEP 13
6. Decision Support Template
School, Work and PT Delay/Closure (SUN-FRI)
4:15
4:00
At or before:
Det 2, 3WS:
Report Severe
Weather to
FROC
Det 2, 3WS:
Monitor WX
changes.
Report due to:
1. FROC
2. CMD as
required.
4:30
DP1
(School Close/Delay)
FROC
Send Weather Report , Road
Conditions Report and
conference call instructions in
an e-mail to:
1. DPTMS
2. DES
3. DPW
4. GSO
5. LRC(DOL)
6. MWR
7. PAO
8. G3
9. 2 DET
DES: Provide real time
Installation weather /road
conditions
Report to:
1. FROC
2. CMD as required.
DES: Recon off post road
conditions ICW local Law
Enforcement Agencies &
KDOT; provide GC gapanalysis of installation/ local
community road conditions.
Report to:
1. FROC
2. CMD as required.
Due Out: GC guidance .
a
5:00
Conference Call
Provide GC with
closure/delay
recommendation
1.DPTMS 6. MWR
7. PAO
2.DES
8. G3
3.DPW
9. 2 DET
4.GSO
5.LRC(DOL)
GC
Decision Point 1.
Close/Delay
School
Contact USD 475
Superintendant.
Obtain mutual
agreement on
closure/delay and
time
b
5:15
DP2 (Installation
Close/Delay)
6:30
7:30
USD 475
Business Ops
notifies drivers of
delay or school
closure decision.
Unit PT
Start.
USD 475
Classes
Start.
d
DP3 (Unit PT Decision)
c
GC
Decision Point 2:
Workforce– Mission
Essential only and or all
employees close/delay.
Decision Point 2
determined ICW: CoS
& G3/M3
CoS & G3/M3
Decision Point 3:
Cancel Unit PT ,
determine work delay
and or mission essential
personnel only ( based
on decision. Point 2.)
FROC:
Initiate all notification
systems.
GC notifies FROC and
SC on decision to delay,
close , or continue
normal ops.
FROC:
DPW Crews: Provide real
time installation weather/
road conditions reporting.
Report to:
1. FROC
2. CMD as required.
6:00
Initiate all notification
systems.
FROC:
ICW PAO disseminate
closure/delay
Message using:
1. AtHoc pop-up
2. Automated Bulletin
Board
3. PAO-Fort Riley Web
Advisory Page
(WAP).
4. PAO-Riley TV
5. Text Messaging
6. email
7. Local Media
CoS & G3/M3
ICW
FROC Notify BDE
EOCs of PT
cancellations and or
military personnel
work delays.
USD 475 ICW
KJCK and PAO
issue school
closure
announcement.
Det 2, 3 WS
DPW
DES
CMD / FROC
Recurring Event/Battle Rhythm
Note: Early morning COA decisions will occur at 1500 day prior when possible.
DST Ver 3.0 14 August 2013
7. PAO
(Local Media)
• Utilize local TV/ Radio stations to notify the
CFHR of delays and closures.
WIBW-TV
Topeka
Channel 13
KSNT-TV
Topeka
Channel 27
KTKA-TV
Topeka
Channel 49
KWCH-TV
Wichita
Channel 12
KAKE-TV
Wichita
Channel 10
KSN-TV
Wichita
Channel 3
• Disseminate message:
Regional TV and Radio stations
Fort Riley Web Advisories Page
Riley TV
Social Media
Junction City
1420
Junction City
97.5
KQLA-FM
Junction City
103.5
KMAN-AM
Manhattan
1350
KMKF-FM
Manhattan
101.5
KHCA-FM
Manhattan
95.3
KXBZ-FM
Manhattan
104.7
KCLY-FM
Clay Center
100.9
KSAL-AM
Salina
1150
KSAJ-FM
Channel
Frequency
KJCK-FM
City
City
KJCK-AM
TV
Station
Radio
Station
Abilene
98.5
KBLS-FM
Abilene
102.5
WIBW-AM
Topeka
580
14. Sport Registration Deadlines
Youth Sports:
Register by Nov 15
• Indoor Soccer,
Basketball, Cheerleading
Grades 1-12 ; $40
Nov 16
• Ice Skating in Kansas City
Register By Nov 8
Grades 4-12 ; $15
Adult Sports(Active Duty)
• Nov 27-Turkey Bowl Flag
Football Tournament
• Dec 2 -Intramural Basketball
League
15. Army Community Service
• Relocation Readiness Program - Designed to help you and your
family make any permanent change of station move, as smoothly as
possible.
LENDING CLOSET – Temporary loan of basic kitchen items
• Army Emergency Relief (AER) - Provides emergency aid, in the form
of either a direct grant or an interest-fee loan.
• Employment Readiness Program - Gives family members the
competitive edge needed to secure employment. Provides information
on local civilian and federal employers and application processes.
16. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
For family members with a medical, emotional,
developmental, or intellectual issue requiring
special care
• EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program.
• Enrollment is done at Irwin Army Community
Hospital.
• ACS EFMP staff provide resources, referrals,
and social support; advocate on behalf of Family
member for support services.
• Provides Respite Care
17.
18. BOSS
•November
•KC Paintball/Laser Tag
•Nov 16th 0900-0000
•Jaegers Underground Paintball and Laser Tag
•Shopping and food at Legends Mall
•Turkey Ganza
•Nov 28th 1500-2200
•Warrior Zone
•Video game tournaments, Pool tournament and Poker tournament
•Prizes given out to all 1st place winner
•January
•X-Games Trip
•Jan 23rd-27th
•Aspen, Colorado
•Lift passes to all Aspen/Snowmass Mountains
•Ski in/Ski out lodging
20. Select SLIDE MASTER to Insert Briefing Title Here
GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
•Irwin Army Community Hospital partners with Fort Riley
Dining Facilities in celebration of the Great American
Smokeout.
•Quitting — even for one day — helps tobacco users take an
important step towards a healthier life – one that can lead to
reducing cancer risk.
• The Adopt-A-Smoker/Dipper Campaign will be launched on
Wednesday, 20 November.
•Your support can be key in helping someone become tobacco
free.
21. GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
IACH – Adopt a Smoker
Tobacco Facts:
•
•
•
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the U.S.
There are now more former smokers in the U.S than current smokers.
Over 60% of current adult smokers report they want to quit smoking
completely
Set a quit date within 1 month, sooner is better.
•
•
Make an appointment with your healthcare provider to discuss tobacco
cessation.
Call (785) 239-DOCS or APHN at (785) 239 – 7323.
23. • Unit Chaplains
-Provide Religious Support to Soldiers/Family members/DoD Civilians
• Family Life Chaplain – Center (Bldg. 510)
-Provide Marriage and Family Counseling (785-239-3436).
• Chapel Programs (details in Tri-Fold)
- Catholic Program
- Protestant Program
- Gospel Program
- Orthodox Program
- Women’s Auxiliaries
PWOC
CWOC
- Chapel Youth (MS/HS)
24. Events
Ongoing
Youth Night- MS/HS Youth meet every
Wednesday, 1830-2000 at Morris Hill Chapel
POC CH Breckenridge 240-7178
william.a.breckenridge.mil@mail.mil or
Don Ericson, DRE 239-0979
donald.e.ericson.civ@us.army.mil
Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC)
Meets every Tuesday from 0900-1130 at
Morris Hill Chapel.
•Bible Study, Fellowship, Refreshments
•Childcare provided
For more information email
rileypwoc@gmail.com
Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC)
•Meets every Wednesday from 0900-1130 at
St. Mary’s Chapel. Bible Study, Breakfast,
Rosary, Fellowship
•Childcare provided
For more information email
ft.rileymccw@gmail.com
Upcoming
December:
•Christmas Programs- Combined Protestant,
Catholic, and Orthodox
January 2014:
•New Chapel Center Opening
•Jewish Rabbi Arriving
25.
26. •Holiday Office Hours
•November 11 – All Corvias Offices closed
•November 28 – All Corvias Offices closed
•November 29 – Community Offices open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
•Corvias Foundation – corviasfoundation.org
•Scholarship and grant applications available November 1
•Ten 4-year scholarships will be awarded ($50,000
scholarships)
•Fall leaf cleanup will begin in November
•Winterizing your home
•Check heaters and remove/store water hoses and sprinklers
•Holiday decorations reminder
•Decorations may be displayed 30 days prior to holiday.
•Decorations must be removed within two weeks after holiday.
27. •House Watch
•Corvias program for residents who will be away for 7 days or longer.
•House Watch ensures that Corvias is able to contact the resident in an emergency
as well as to provide authorization for the Maintenance Team to watch/access the
home. Forms available at each Community Office.
•Once a week, Corvias staff will:
Windows closed and locked
Thermostat
crawlspace)
Run water in all faucets
Flush all toilets
Check home for leaks
Check utility room (water heater, HVAC,
Check refrigerator
Turn lights off before leaving home
•Early Explorations through Music – November 18
•Presented by Military Child Education Coalition and Fort Riley Parent to Parent
•Will be held at the Forsyth Community Center from 11-11:45 am
•Join with your children to discuss the power of music to enrich their education
environment.
•For more information contact ptop.riley@militarychild.org
•Defensive Driving Course IV – November 21
•Will be held at the Forsyth Community Center from 1-4 p.m.
•Great for teen drivers, DA Civilians, redeploying Soldiers and military spouses
29. COMMISSARY
•
Operating Hours – 7 Days a Week
• Monday through Saturday 0900 to 2000
• Sunday
1000 to 1800
• Early Bird Hours - Monday through Saturday 0700 to 0900
• Self Check-out only – Limited to 40 items or fewer
• Minimal Service Expectation
•
DID YOU KNOW???
• Commissary is a form of non-pay compensation
• Family of 4 can Save $4,600 annually
• Sell everything at basic cost
• * Meat is only marked up 5% above yielded cost
• * Produce up to 7% to cover shrink
• * Grocery 1% to cover shrink, damage, theft, etc.
•
Holiday Savings
• Third Annual :Get All the Fix’s” Coupon Book - $43 towards turkey purchase
• Nestle “Make you Home Extra Special for the Holidays – Enter to Win $6,000
• Acosta Foods – “Believe in Heroes” promotion – High Value Coupons with donation
proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project foundation
Duty First!
30. DeCA
•
B.O.S.S. Trunk or Treat Event – TODAY 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
•
Holiday Closing –
• Veterans Day 11 November Close at 5:00 PM
• Thanksgiving Day, Nov 28 – Closed
• Day After Thanksgiving Nov 29 – Closing at 5:00 PM
• Christmas Eve, December 24, Closing at 5:00 PM
• Christmas Day – Closed
• Day After Christmas, December 26, Close at 6:00 PM
• New Year’s Eve, December 31: Close at 5:00 PM
• New Year’s Day – Closed
• Day After New Year’s Day, January 2: Close at 6:00 PM
Sign up for Weekly
Coupon Adds
www.commissaries.com
Link to Join Mailing List
radio button
Duty First!
37. Children of Deployed, Fallen
and Wounded Service
Members
American Red Cross
United Services Organization
Army Community Services
Warrior Transition Battalion
Religious Services
American Red Cross
239-1887
Katie.Parvey@redcross.org
39. Upcoming Events
Fort Riley Day at K-State
November MRC Luncheon
Saturday, November 2nd at Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Come enjoy at day of Wildcat football at Bill Snyder
Family Stadium. The Tailgate starts at noon at Cat Town
and we have hot dogs hamburgers and plenty of
giveaways! Kickoff is at 1430! See you there!
Join us Wednesday, November 6th at Four Points by
Sheraton from 1:30am to 1:00pm as we listen to Kansas
Honor Flight President Mike Van Campen and Honor
Flight Alumni tell stories of their Honor Flight
Experiences.
***Manhattan MRC Luncheons are the first Wednesday
of the month from 1130 to 1300. Lunch is $15.00 per
person.
November Yellow Ribbon Social
This November 19th we are meeting at 6:00pm at
Houlihan’s for great food and camaraderie. Don’t sit
home, come out and join us!
Manhattan Veterans Day Parade
11th,
Monday, November
downtown Manhattan.
Manhattan salutes our veterans as they walk down
Poyntz Avenue from Town Center Mall to City Park.
***Yellow Ribbon Socials are open to the spouse of any
deployed soldier. Pay as you go, from 1800 to 2100. Free
appetizers.
40. November
Manhattan Events
Giant Bicycle - Ride Giant Demo Day
November 3, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM @ Linear Trail entrance at Pottawatomie Ave and 4th St
Big Poppi Bicycle Company and Giant Bicycles are bringing you the world's best bicycles for you to demo
absolutely FREE! Come join us for a great time for you and the whole family! To demo a bike, here's all you'll
need to have with you: 1. A valid driver's license. (So we know who has the bike) 2. A credit card. (Just in case
you don't come back) 3. A bicycle helmet. (Because we want you to be safe )
Teen Catching Fire After Hours
November 9, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ Manhattan Public Library Auditorium
The theatrical release based on Suzanne Collins' bestseller, Catching Fire, is less than two weeks away. Play
some games, learn survival skills, and win prizes. Pre-registration is required. You can register on the
library's website until Nov. 8 or until registration is full. Attendee must be between the grades of 7 and 12.
K-State Theatre & Dance: The Wedding Singer
November 7 - November 10 @ Nichols Theatre. For tickets call 785-532-6428
It’s 1985 and hair is big, shot through the heart wedding singer, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as
his own until a beautiful waitress, Julia, wins his affection. Directed by Dwight Tolar.
McCain Performance Series: Beyond Glory, starring Stephen Lang
November 13, 7:30 PM @ McCain Auditorium. Call 785-532-6428 to purchase tickets!
Stephen Lang, award-winning playwright and star of stage and screen, carries the personas of eight American
veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War who recount with bitter pride, pain and
wonder the heroic acts for which they received the nation's highest military accolade: the Medal of Honor. This
riveting one-man show will reach into your soul and keep you thoroughly spellbound. The histories of these
eight men are brought to life through Lang’s commanding performance with a backdrop of video screens
portraying the turmoil of combat. "Beyond Glory," is adapted from Larry Smith's stirring book. "As moving as
taps at dusk"
42. It’s Happening in JC
November 9
7:30 AM
November 11 11:00 AM
November 29
5:30 PM
Veterans Day Breakfast at
American Legion (201 E 4th St.)
The Geary County Veterans Alliance
Veterans Day Program at
C.L. Hoover Opera House
Christmas Parade on
6th and Washington
43. Geary County Historical Society
530 N Adams
Junction City KS
www.gchsweb.com
November Events
November 10Sunday Cinema: The museum
will be showing The Great War
1918- American Experience at
2pm.
The museum will be closed
November 28-December 2.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Arial view of Ft. Riley: late 1940’s-1950’s
44. The arts are
2013-2014
Performance
Season
KING MIDAS & THE MUFFLERS
1 ID BAND – HOLIDAY CONCERT
Nov 23
Dec 14
7:30 p.m.
Kansas Music Hall of Fame inductees
performing the hits of the 60’s and 70’s
like no one else!
Art, Music, Fitness &
Ballroom Dance Classes
135 W. 7th
Junction City
3:00 & 7:00 p.m.
A Junction City holiday tradition – this
show-stopping FREE concert celebrates
the season in grand style
Live Performances
Classic Films
Community
Theatre
jcoperahouse.org
Box Office:
785-238-3906
46. 30th Annual
Historic Tour
of Homes
Tickets $10.00 (Advance)
$12.00 (day of event)
Tour is for children 10 and
older (except for babies in
attached carriers)
Questions:
kiowamartin@icloud.com
Points of Contact:
Julie Martin, 254-231-9716
Jenn Spell, 334-447-1551
47. TOY DROP BOX LOCATIONS
FORT RILEY
ARMED FORCES BANK
COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE HEADDQUARTERS
GARRISON HEADQUARTERS
1ST INFANTRY DIVISION HEADQUARTERS
1ST BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS
2ND BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS
IRWIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
POST EXCHANGE
OPERATION SANTA CLAUS HEADQUARTER
PICERNE HOUSING COMMUNITY CENTERS
Up Coming Events
Op Santa Kick Off and Ribbon Cutting 10:00am Bldg 261 Stuart Ave
Christkindl Market Toy Collection 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 7 Dec 2013 (Ft. Riley Conference Center)
MANHATTAN
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE (3320 W ANDERSON AVE.)
CALDWELL MORTGAGE COMPANY (2630 CLAFLIN RD.)
GYMNASTICS PLUS (2730 AMHERST AVE.)
KMART (401 E. POYNTZ AVE.)
MANHATTAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (501 POYNTZ AVE.)
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (4TH ST. NEXT TO DICK’S SPORTING GOODS)
WALMART (102 BLUEMONT AVE.)
WALGREENS (2719 ANDERSON AVE.) (325 BLUEMONT AVE.)
JUNCTION CITY
WALMART (521 E. CHESTNUT ST.)
MONETARY CAN LOCATIONS
FORT RILEY
HABANERO’S
MILITARY CLOTHING AND SALES
WARRIOR ZONE
JUNCTION CITY
ARMED FORCES BANK (429 W. 18TH ST.)
DIALY UNION (222 W. 6TH ST.)
Location
Building 261 Stuart Avenue
Phone:(785) 239-6944/2771
antionette.d.peoples.mil@mail.mil
Hours Of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Saturday - 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
And by Appointments 239-2771
Extended hours available upon request.
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50. November 2013
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Black = MWR Event
Friday
1
CG PayDay Scramble
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red = Community Event
Saturday
2
Army/Air Force Football Game
8-4pm IBEX Climbing Gym
Rolling Hills Zoo Senior Safari Days
Custer Hill Golf Course Last Stand
7pm Comedy Night; Rally’s
Fort Riley Day @ Bill Snyder Family
Stadium
BBQ 4 the Troops (Military Family Appreciation)
3
4
1-2pm Sponsorship Training;
ACS
10-Noon Care Team Training;
ACS
5
OCSC Manhattan Clue at 4
Olives Bar
2-4pm Love & Logic PT 1 (812yrs)
6pm Release Party; WZ
7-10pm Guy Fawkes Day; WZ
6
9-1130 Money Management
101; ACS
1-145pm Employment
Readiness Orientation
2-630pm Sponsorship Award
Ceremony, RCC
7
830-430pm Financial
Education; ACS
8
1-3pm Army Federal Job
Applications ;ACS
Veterans Day…
9-3pm Army Family Team Building Level 2
10
The “O” Challenge at Lake
Adventures Racing; Milford
11
3pm Veterans Day
Remembrance;WZ
12
2-4pm Love & Logic PT 2 (812yrs)
13
130-430pm Oh! Oh, Baby It’s Your Day!
9-1130 Money Management 101; ACS
1-145pm Employment Readiness
Orientation
2-4pm ERP Workshop by Request ;ACS
5-6:30 pm USO No Dough Dinner
…Appreciation Bowling
Turkey Run, WTB
24
14
1-3pm Army Federal Job
Applications ;ACS
Red Cross Blood Drive
Veterans Day Golf Appreciation …
15
6-9pm Winefest, RCC
16
7-8pm Family Fun Nights, Eyster
Youth S&F Ice Skating in Kansas
City
630pm Dueling Pianos
40-Frame Game Tournament;
Bowling
12-16 Turkey Bowl 11-5pm
… Golf Appreciation cont’d
17
2pm Family Bingo; Rally’s
9
11-530pm Butterball Blast
Rolling Hills Zoo Go Orange
for Orangutans Day
630pm Movie Night; Library
9-Noon FRG Leaders Training; ACS
18
1030-Noon Its Not as Hard as
You Think
2-630pm Sponsorship Award
Ceremony, RCC
19
2-4pm Love & Logic PT 3 (812yrs)
20
9-1130 Money Management
101; ACS
10-Noon Funds Custodian
Traning; ACS
1-145pm Employment
Readiness Orientation
25
26
27
9-1130 Money Management
101; ACS
1-145pm Employment
Readiness Orientation
8am Turkey Bowl Flag Football
Tournament , Long Fitness
Center
Boss Underground Paintball
Trip,KC
21
430-530 Fall Fest ;CYS
22
1-3pm Army Federal Job
Applications ;ACS
28
BOSS Turkey Ganza, WZ
23
1-3pm Thanksgiving Craft Party;
Library
8am Turkey 2-Miller Fun Run
29
30
51. December 2013
Sunday
1
1Dec-28Feb Skeet and Trap
Introductory Clinic, ODR
Monday
2
2Dec- 15Mar Intramural
Basketball Season, KFH
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Thursday
5
Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday
6
1Dec-28Feb Fort Riley Frosty
Contest, ODR
Saturday
7
630-830pm Library Movie
Night
9am Holiday Hoops Basketball
Tournament
10-4pm Christkindl, RCC
8
9
10
11
5-6:30 pm USO No Dough
Dinner
12
13
14
1-3pm Santa at the Library
9am Holiday Hoops Basketball
Tournament
10-1pm Scuba Santa, Eyster
9-13th Winter Dance Open House
13-14th Toy Run
15
12-6pm Bowling with Santa
16
17
18
19
20
21
130-4pm Family Climb Time,
Craig Gym
22
523
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Bowling New Years Party
Red = Community Event
52. January 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Red = Community Event
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2
3
4
Battle of Butterball Bulge, KFH
5
6
XQuest, KFH
Fit4Life, KFH
NewU, KFH
7
8
9
10
11
1-3pm Patron Appreciation
Party, Library
12
Family 40 Frame Tournament,
Bowling
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
130-4pm Singles Racquetball
Tournament
130-4 Family Climb Time,
Craig Gym
630-830pm Library Movie
Night
23-27th BOSS X- Games Aspen Trip…
26
27
…. X-Games Trip Continued.
28
29
30
31