The Community Activities Resource Exchange …



The Community Activities Resource Exchange (CARE) Newsletter August 2008 is published in the interest of the Fort

Benning Community, Volunteers, and Family Readiness Groups. Request widest dissemination possible at all levels.

***new information-

***AMERICAN RED CROSS (Michele Walton, 545-5194)

West Central Georgia American Red Cross: 3940 Rosemont Drive, Columbus Georgia 31904, 706-323-5614. Sharon Lyon, Executive Director of West Central Georgia American Red Cross. Community First Aid & Safety class, Thursday, August 6, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; Tuesday & Thursday, August 12 &14, 5:00 – 8:30 pm; Saturday, August 16, August 23, Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 am-4:30 pm. Babysitter Training: August 16 & September 20, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Fort Benning Chapter, Soldiers’ Plaza, Building 2626, PO Box 51945, Ft. Benning, GA 31995-1945, 545-5194

Upcoming Events: Volunteer Orientation is every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m. Health & Safety: Community First Aid & Safety class, Saturday, August 30, & Sept 13, 9:00am-4:30 pm, Lifeguard Training, and Water Safety Instructor Training (call for schedule), babysitting class Saturday August 23 & September 27, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Guard Start class is for individuals age 11-14 who will be trained to work with life guards.

Emergency Communication: Ensure Family members know how to contact you in case of an emergency. Toll free Armed Forces Emergency Services number: 1-877-272-7337

Red Cross Briefings: To schedule a Red Cross Briefing call us at 545-5194 or e-mail at redcross@conus.army.mil.

Blood Services: The American Red Cross Blood Services holds blood drives on Main Post once a quarter. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. Contact the office for date, time and location of the next drive. Ideas and suggestions to improve Blood Drives and/or locations may be directed to Michelle Walton at 545-5194.

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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) CENTER (Holly Gifford, Director, 545-7581)

Army Emergency Relief (AER) Lionel Grant, AER Manager, 545-4043

• What can AER Do? Help with emergency financial needs for:

- Food, Rent or utilities

- Emergency transportation and vehicle repair

- Funeral expenses

- Medical/dental expenses

- Personal needs when pay delayed or stolen

• A spouse of a deployed Soldier may receive AER assistance with a Power of Attorney.

• For additional information on how AER may be of assistance, contact: Lionel L. Grant, Army Emergency Officer (AERO), or Donna Carter, Assistant AERO at 545-4043. We are here to serve the Fort Benning Community.

• Who Does AER Help? Active duty Soldiers, Army National Guard/Reservist, retirees, their spouse with power of attorney, surviving spouses and orphans of Soldiers who died while on active duty or after they retired.

• Commanders Referral Program-Active duty Soldiers (none other) may request AER funds up to $1000 (loan only, no grants) by submitting a completed DA Form 1103 to their immediate Commander.

• The Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program (SSEAP) is a need-based education assistance program designed to provide spouses of active duty and retired Army Soldiers, and widows(ers) of Army Soldiers who died either on active duty or in a retired status, and residing in the United States, with financial assistance in pursuing educational goals.

If you have questions or concerns about AER Assistance, contact Lionel. L. Grant or Donna Carter at: 545-4043.

***Employment Readiness Program (ERP) (Mark Mills, ERP Manager, 545-7517/5516

• Job Workshop: August 7 and 21, 8:30 a.m.-Noon

• Heads up: VFW, Victory Drive Job Fair is set for Sep 17 & 18.

• EEN JOB LISTING: This list is available on Thursday or Friday from the ERP email address: mark.mills4@conus.army.mil. Just email the address and request the Youth or Teen Jobs List or can be located at .

• RETIREES/VETERANS JOB SEARCH LISTING: For anyone seeking employment outside the Fort Benning/Columbus, GA area. This list is available anytime from the ERP email address: mark.mills4@conus.army.mil. Just email the address and request the Outside Columbus List.

• Job listing is now found at .

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) (Marsha Collins, EFMP Manager, 545-7517)

• The ACS EFMP offers respite care for qualified Families enrolled in the EFMP program. To qualify for services you must be enrolled in the EFMP and complete required paperwork.

• ACS EFMP Respite Night/Day Out services are offered through Child and Youth Services, Tot Town Child Development Center for children six weeks to twelve years old. The following date is offered for respite care:

Aug 22, 6:30 – 10:30 pm, for more information contact ACS EFMP, (706) 545-5521.

• The Exceptional Family Member Program has copies of the Exceptional Parent Resource Guide and monthly magazine. Soldiers with Family members enrolled in the EFMP program are encouraged to come by ACS EFMP, building 2624, Soldiers' Plaza: to pick up a complimentary copy. This guide and magazine contains listings of special needs community resources to include national organization, products and services.

• The DFMWR, ACS Special Needs Playground is located on Ingersoll Street between The Follow Me Chapel and Child and Youth Services baseball fields.

• EFMP respite care services are available to qualified Families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. Family member must meet specific medical criteria and may qualify to receive a maximum of 40 hours per month.

For more information contact the ACS EFMP manager, (706) 545-5521.

***Family Advocacy Program (FAP) (Rebecca Welch, FAP Manager, 545-0892).

FAMILY ADVOCACY SERVICES AND RESOURCES AVAILABLE

FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

Family Advocacy is the commander’s program for addressing Family issues related to mistreatment of Soldier’s, Family Members and intimate partners. Its focus is to develop prevention programs that contribute to a healthy life for the Soldiers and their Families. All Soldiers and Family Members have a right to live without fear in their own homes. We provide training to help educate Families and direct them to services that will assist them in meeting their needs before an incident occurs or a problem arises. When Families seek help or a problem has been identified, referrals can also be made to other programs on and off the installation that provide services for Soldiers and their Families during a crisis situation. Assisting Soldiers and Families is the program’s top priority. In order to strengthen Families and intervene, we encourage voluntary self-referral through education and awareness programs. We must remember that it is easier to prevent abuse than to repair the damage of abuse. Help is only a phone call away.

Listed below are programs that have been designed to help Soldiers and Families:

--CRISIS INTERVENTION:

The FAP provides crisis intervention to Soldiers/Family Members in emergency situations related to Family issues, marital conflict, abandoned Soldier or spouse, etc. During regular business hours, call 706-4013/7594 for a FAP advocate, and for the 24-hour hotline serving the tri community, call 706-327-3999.

--VICTIM ADVOCACY:

The FAP Advocates provide victims of domestic violence (male or female) with the support and information necessary to make positive choices for themselves and their children. For further information, contact Theresa Sanchez or Eleanor Bentsen, at 706-545-4013/7594.

- -NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP)-Home Visitation service:

Traditionally, it has been assumed that parenting is an instinctive behavior. We use to believe that parents “just know” how to take care of and raise their own children. It now seems clear that parenting is a learned behavior that is influenced by personal history and experiences, as well as the opportunity to observe and practice specific skills. The New Parent Support Program will assist parents to “get off to a good start” by educating on parenting skills, providing integrated support to parents, role modeling, mentoring, and linking the Families to FAP and other community resources available on and off post. As a result, parents will interact more effectively with their children and they will be able to create and maintain a safe home environment that fosters open communication. For additional information, please contact Glorian Chehade, RN, at 706-545-9358 or Sherry Daniels, RN, at 706-626-2599.

--RESPITE CHILD CARE--

Respite Care is temporary child care for the purpose of relieving parental stress and providing a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. Respite Care can be provided to Families when both Soldier and spouse attend parenting classes or counseling. This program is designed to provide child care relief for Families who are stressed because of a Family problem and who are participating in treatment programs or a situation related to stress relief.

--SPOUSE ABUSE SHELTERS--

The FAP contracts with the Russell County Shelter and the Columbus Hope Harbour Shelter to provide a 24-hour residential facility or temporary accommodation to ensure there is a safe, temporary place to stay for victims of spouse abuse and their children. The shelters offer emotional and material support, counseling, transportation, and community services, including legal, medical, and financial assistance to spouses. Individuals may contact the shelters directly — Phenix City, 334-297-4401 or Columbus, 706--324-3850 — for placement.

--SAFETY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN--

The FAP has developed a post-wide safety education which offers sensible guidance on personal safety and child sexual abuse prevention for children, their parents, and youth and child care staff. This program emphasizes the important supervisory and protective roles of adults and the community members who interact with children. School counselors coordinating with the FAP Manager conduct classes on a continuous basis.

--SEXUAL ASSAULT--

Sexual Assault is a crime that can happen to men and women of all ages. It is intentional sexual contact, characterized by the use of force, physical threat or the abuse of authority or when the victim does not or cannot consent. The FAP ensures that victims of sexual assault are protected, and treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. Victim advocates can provide emotional support, information on personal safety, and available resources. For further information, contact the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, SARC, 706-545-8740 or the 24- hour hotline telephone number at 706-566-7393.

--COMMAND EDUCATION PROGRAM--

The FAP Manager and FAP Training Instructor brief commanders at all levels on the nature of spouse and child abuse and the means to prevent domestic violence. Information is also provided to the commanders on FAP policies, procedures, and available resources, command responsibilities in the areas of identification, reporting, coordination, rehabilitation, and administrative or judicial options. Installation commanders will receive a briefing within 45 days of assuming command and receive information on the 72-Hour Separation Policy Memorandum.

--TROOP EDUCATION--

Classes are mandatory and are provided on an annual basis for all military personnel on the dynamics of spouse and child abuse, the availability of treatment services, and the Army’s policies regarding Family violence. Units can schedule briefings by calling the FAP Training Instructor, Terry Frye, at 706-545-6957.

--COMMUNITY EDUCATION--

Education for the community regarding Family violence, the extent and nature of child abuse/neglect and spouse abuse, reporting mechanisms, and available services is provided by the FAP. Military community education involves making FAP services known, accessible, and attractive to those who can best use the services to improve their Family functioning. This program is designed to promote military community support and to encourage early referral. The FAP promotes “Child Abuse Prevention Month”, “Month of the Military Child,” and “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”, and participates in unit organizational days, unit support groups, health fairs, etc.

TREATMENT GROUPS/CLASSES OFFERED THROUGH (FAP) SOCIAL WORK SERVICE:

□ Married Couples Group, Men’s Group/Women’s Group

□ Parenting Class for Parents of Young Children, School Age, and Teens

□ Anger Management Class

□ Couples Communication Class

Social Work Service is available 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at 706-545-1661. A crisis worker is available during duty hours and an on-call worker is available after duty hours through MACH Emergency Room (ER), at 706-544-1502/1123.

For further information on any of the services contact Rebecca Welch, Installation Family Advocacy and Sexual Assault Program Manager, Building 241, Baltzell Avenue, (next to the Infantry Museum) at 706-545-0892.

***Mobilization/Deployment Program (Perry Tripp, 545-2449)

• The ACS Mobilization/Deployment Program new location, 7331 Baltzell Avenue, Bldg. 241, 2nd Floor (next to the Old Infantry Museum). We are proud to announce that we have an Operation READY Room designed to provide educational materials regarding pre-deployment, deployment and post deployment issues. We invite you to stop by the Operation READY Room, at our new location in Bldg. 241, 2nd floor from Monday thru Friday 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. For more information on the Operation READY Room, please contact Perry Tripp at 545-2449.

Family members with deployed sponsors are eligible for sixteen (16) hours of free childcare per child, per month at Tot Town. Cards for this childcare service can be obtained from some FRG leaders or ACS, Building 241. (Copy of deployment orders and Military ID required). Children must be registered with CYS to be eligible.

Family Readiness Group Leadership Training, Aug 12, 2008, 8:30am - 4:00 pm, Bldg 2626, 2nd floor

Desk-side Family Readiness Group Training Available upon request

Rear Detachment Commander Training, Aug 14, 2008, 8:30 - 4:30 pm, Bldg 2626, 2nd floor

• Key Caller Training- Available upon Request

• Pre & Post Mobilization Briefings- Available upon request.

• All training takes place in Bldg 2626, Second Floor (Soldiers’ Plaza) Pre-Registration Required

Point of Contact for MOB/DEPLY Services, Perry Tripp, 706-545-2449, or email Perry.Tripp@us.army.mil, or

come by building 241 next to the old museum.

Family Advocacy, First Steps/New Parent Support Program, (Carolyn Harris, Manager, 544-2020)

• VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!!!

The First Steps Program provides emotional support, parenting education, referrals to community resources, and follow-up contact to parents with newborns, thereby helping to develop healthy Family relationships to reduce the risk of child abuse/neglect. Each mom receives a tote bag filled with educational materials to include: a First Steps Calendar, nursery rhyme cassette tape for baby, “101 Ways to Praise Your Child” magnet, etc. Volunteers are assigned to work with new parents for up to one year after the baby is born. First Steps is located at Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH). For more information, contact the First Steps Program Coordinator, Carolyn Harris, at 706-544-2020.

Financial Readiness Program (FRP) (Ann Pratcher, FRP Manager, 545-7517),

• The Army Community Service (ACS) Center Financial Readiness Program (FRP) offers a wide range of services to assist active and retired military, their ID card family members and Department of the Army civilian employees with their financial affairs. Our goal is to help you live within your means, address emergencies that arise, save money, and invest for the future. We want to prevent financial difficulties BEFORE they arise.

• We offer a myriad of consumer and financial classes to make you better informed consumers. We offer individual assistance in consumer complaint resolution and consumer advocacy, debt liquidation, emergency financial assistance, screening and counseling for the Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA), financial management planning.

• An Accredited Financial Counselor can help you make wise consumer and financial decisions for both today and tomorrow, solve debt problems, resolve a complaint with a company, and determine your eligibility for FSSA. FSSA provides an extra BAS amount for Soldiers with households with incomes less than 130% of poverty.

• To get more information about available classes or available assistance, please contact the FRP at 545-7517/4043, or stop by Building 2624, Soldiers’ Plaza.

***Relocation Readiness Program (Christina Daily, Relocation Manager, 545-0403/4485)

• NEWCOMER’S FAMILY ORIENTATION: The next Newcomers’ Orientation is on August 8, 2008, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Benning Club. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, call 545-0403/4485/4043. FREE childcare is provided; reservations for childcare must be made in advance by calling Tot Town Child Development Center at 706-689-8698. The orientation will begin with briefings of on-post agencies followed by a bus tour of Fort Benning and Uptown Columbus. A light lunch will be provided.

[pic] ***Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) (Barbara Singleton, 545-5377/2794) [pic]

AFAP is a powerful, grassroots process that provides a forum for the discussion and resolution of issues that concern our

Army Family! The next symposium is scheduled for October 22-24, 2008, at the Benning Club. If you are interested in volunteering at the next symposium and would like more information, please contact us at 545-5377 or email us at barbara.singleton2@us.army.mil or lakilyia.t.mcdole@us.army.mil. Be a part of AFAP, making a difference – one issue at a time!

DO YOU HAVE AN ISSUE OR CONCERN? Do you have ideas for changing or improving these concerns? This is your way to get involved in the process. Submit your issues to the AFAP office. Forms can be obtained electronically and is also attached at the end of this newsletter.

Fort Benning’s 2007 AFAP Symposium “ISSUES IN PROGRESS”

Issue 31: Side Walk

Scope: Austin Loop area and Jag side walk stroller and wheel chair access is not fluid. Many curbs are hard for bikes and wagons too.

Recommendation: Have all side walk curbs on corners and by JAG parking lot re done to be stroller and bike and wheel chair "friendly". Many are but it seems there was no "logic" used to upgrade.

Progress: DPW continues to make additional curb cuts for sidewalks; those for Austin Loop and SJA are scheduled to be completed before the end of March 08. This issue remains active

Issue 32: Do not enter sign on Rainbow

Scope: Do not enter signs on Rainbow Ave. People consistently enter the one way street.

Recommendation: Change the "Do Not Enter" to "One Way", and make them more prominent.

Progress: New signs installed. Pavement strips installed. This issue closed.

Issue 36: Post wide Active Home school Groups with resources available.

Recommendation: 1. Allow on/off post home school children to participate with possible school field trips.

2. Accelerated reading program at the library.

3. Have monthly get together for sharing teachings - place with resources such as for science, art, foreign language, and music, etc...

Progress: (1). Students must be enrolled with Benning Schools to attend school Filed trips. Currently, Fort Benning Faith Middle School is allowing home school families to participate in extra curricular activities.

(2). SLO is working with Sayers Library to provide this program.

(3). Currently, SLO has contracted with a local vendor to provide art class for home school families. The classes are held weekly at School Age Services from 1100 – 1200. Also, SLO is communicating with the Fort Benning home school network to address their needs. Issue remains active.

Issue 37: Patch School pick up

Scope: Parents picking up children at Patch (before and after school dropping off care) speed through Miller Loop neighborhood.

Recommendation: Do not allow parents to pick up at the back of Patch. Keep them from going on Miller Loop at all. There are many kids that are playing outside and cars come so fast around the corner. They can pick up and drop off at the front of the school on Baltzell, otherwise, place some speed bumps on the beginning of Miller Loop and on the Eames section of the loop.

Progress: DMWR will launch an information campaign to parents about drop off/pick up locations. MP support has been requested to enforce and monitor. This issue is closed.

Issue 38: SKIES Unlimited Program

Recommendation: Offer vouchers for advanced programs not offered through CYS at Fort Benning. Vouchers could be used for off post programs. Need discounts or voucher system for advanced level to go off post.

Progress: The SKIESUnlimited Program currently provides classes in dance, gymnastics, martial arts and swimming. All classes, except gymnastics, are offered through advanced levels. Gymnastics is limited due to space and safety restraints. Vouchers/discounts for SKIES students are constantly pursued with off-post organizations. The SKIES program basis its program offerings on patron feedback and is always seeking new and exciting ways to expand its programming. This issue is closed

Issue 39: Teen Club

Scope: No Teen Club on Fort Benning

Recommendation: Place a teen club on Fort Benning to occupy teen’s time, rather than teens having nothing to do.

Progress: Bldg. 374 is a Teen Center for High School Students only. This facility is open Tuesday through Saturday if the High Schools student come and staff is available. The High school students have recently been to a Lock-In at Fort Jackson, Hollywood Connection trip, Ice skating in Atlanta, Calloway Garden Fantasy in Lights trip, 3 movie trips, Lock-In at Fort Stewart and hosted a Super bowl party. They are in the process of planning a Red and White dance for valentine and a Teen Lock-In for Fort Benning. Teens meet once a week and work on programming ideas. This issue is closed.

• More updates will be posted in the next issue of the CARE notes. If you would like to receive a complete listing of the issues and updates, please contact the AFAP office at 545-5377 or email barbara.singleton2@us.army.mil.

***Army Family Team Building (AFTB)(Barbara Singleton, 545-5377/2794)

• FREE classes, open to EVERYONE, and packed with all of the knowledge that you will need to thrive in the military lifestyle. We are located in Building 2626, Soldiers’ Plaza, 2nd Floor, above the American Red Cross until August 15th and then we will be located at Building 359 (the old CYS Central Registration)

• AFTB Schedule

• Level I Wednesday, August 13, 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Wednesday, September 10, 8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

• Level II Monday-Wednesday, September 22-24, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

• Instructor Training - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, September 29, 30, October 1, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Free childcare is provided at Tot Town for all students on a space-available basis for regularly scheduled DAY classes. Call the AFTB office for further details.

• Please contact the AFTB office by phone at 545-5377 or by email at barbara.singleton2@us.army.mil or lakilyia.t.mcdole@us.army.mil for more information or to register for classes.

[pic] ***Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator -Starla DeSaussure (545-3016) [pic]

The Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator (AVCC) is located in Building 2624, Soldiers' Plaza.

Army Volunteer Corps Directory of Classes/Training

Building an Effective Volunteer Program, August 28, 2008, 11:00 a.m. Building 359 (former CYS Central Registration)

The Military and Family Life Consultant Program, 545-2158

• The consultants are licensed civilian professionals who can help when a Soldier or an immediate Family member is feeling stressed by: separation issues, relationship conflict, parenting difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and combat stress.

• The consultant’s role is to provide immediate and short term intervention, education, and skill building in a supportive manner. All services are totally free, confidential*, and career-safe (*Of course if someone is a danger to oneself or others the consultant has a legal duty to warn.)

• Here at Fort Benning there are two part-time consultants. They are available throughout the week and into the evenings and weekends as requested.

The consultants are located at Army Community Service, Bldg 2624 in Soldiers’ Plaza, but they will meet a Soldier or Family member on post or in the community, at a location that is comfortable for the Soldier or Family member. Their confidential cell phone number is (706) 566-1033. Their office phone number is (706) 545-2158.

Please share this valuable resource with other agencies and the Soldiers and Families that you serve. Please contact the consultants directly for more information or any questions you may have about the program.

AG/MILITARY PERSONNEL DIRECTORATE, Ms. Anissa Smith, 545-7218

• POC FOR OCS APPLICATIONS IN SOLDIERS ACTIONS IS MS. ANISSA SMITH, BUILDING 2620 AT 545-7218 OR 545-8861

ARMY LEARNING CENTER, 545-8096

The Fort Benning Army Learning Center offers free tutoring assistance to Soldiers and Adult Family Members in Algebra II, writing, reading, preparation for CLEP and SAT test. The Tutor is located in building 4, room 32A, (west wing), the Multi-use Learning Facility.  Hours of service are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This is done on an “as available” basis. For more information call Ed Ray at 545-6258.

ARMY SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM (ASAP) 545-1138

Prevention education is a primary focus of the program. In addition to counseling and referral services, the ASAP staff brings prevention programs and drug/alcohol awareness information to both on and off post schools, as well as civic organizations. A wide range of drug/alcohol information classes are available, not only to Soldiers, but to Family members, individuals, groups or organizations. Our Fort Benning ASAP has the motto "The Power of Choice!" - use your power of choice! Call or stop by the ASAP to arrange a class or briefing for yourself or your organization. We are located on Baltzell Avenue, next to the Infantry Museum, Building 241 (Miller Hall). The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Our telephone number is 545-1138. Counseling and referral for substance abuse can be accessed by calling 545-8362.

BOY SCOUTS (Reginald Thompson 327-2634 ext 14)

• We are always signing up new scouts and adult leaders!

• Is your American flag getting tattered or faded, but you don’t know how to respectfully dispose of it? Troop 27 will now be offering a flag disposal service – our boys will respectfully dispose of torn, soiled or badly faded flags by burning.

Cub Scouts

Pack 27, Cubmaster, Deb & Terry Sellers 706-610-8957.

***CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL Jane Kuhbander 706-689-6600,

We are Catholic Women, servants of Christ who meet every second Tuesday of the month from 6:30 pm – 8:30pm at the Follow Me Chapel on Ingersoll Road. We offer Catholic women a chance for Spiritual Development and Fellowship.

For more information call Jane Kuhbander 706-689-6600.

***CB&T Jeffrey A. Saeli (706) 644-2021

CB & T announces new operating hours for the Commissary Banking Center: The Commissary Banking Center will close at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays only. Our regular weekday hours of 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, will remain unchanged.

COMMISSARY and POST EXCHANGE (Kathy Riley, 689-6458) 

If you would like to submit concerns to be discussed at the next meeting, please contact Kathy or you can submit your concerns to your unit or agency representative.

AAFES

COMMISSARY

• Hand/shopping cart sanitizing sheets were requested and are available at the front of the store in the cart location.

• Customer service is always a priority at the commissary. If you have a problem/issue, ask to see a manager so that it can be addressed while you are still in the store.

***CALLAWAY GARDENS

Robin Lake Beach

You wouldn't expect a white sand beach in the middle of Georgia but that's exactly what you'll find at Robin Lake Beach in Callaway Gardens. This is the world's largest manmade, white sand beach–it stretches a mile around 65-acre Robin Lake. The Beach is the hub of summer activity at the Gardens and the center stage for our popular Summer Adventure program. 

Summer Beach Hours run from May 31, 2008 - August 8, 2008

Swimming: 10 am - 6 pm

Paddleboats: 10 am - 6 pm

Miniature golf, table tennis and shuffleboard: 10 am - 6 pm

Train: 10 am - 6 pm (closed for lunch 12 pm-1 pm)

Florida State University "Flying High" Circus

Every summer since 1960, the Florida State University "Flying High" Circus has been in residence at Callaway Gardens. The Circus is composed of talented college students who train and perform in the Circus as an extracurricular activity. The top students in the Circus are invited to Summer Adventure each year to perform and to serve as camp counselors.  

 Their daring acrobatic acts keep audiences on the edge of their seats. They entertain our guests with trapeze acts, juggling routines, balancing acts, tight wire walks and more. The "Flying High" Circus, a summer tradition at Callaway Gardens, performs from May 31 through August 8, 2008. There are no performances on Wednesdays.

Mondays and Fridays at 8 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Sundays at 2:30 p.m.

To visit the Flying High Circus web site visit fsu.edu/~circus/.

***Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS)

One Stop Care for Iraqi Freedom Veterans

Multi-Agency Group Sessions for Iraqi Freedom Combat Veterans

Columbus Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), 1310 13th Avenue, Columbus, GA 31906 706-257-7205

Multi-agencies that will be represented are:

* State of Georgia Veterans Benefits Office

* Georgia Department of Labor

* Atlanta VARO Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Columbus Office)

* DoD Separation Case Managers, Fort. Benning Infantry Army Post, GA

* CAVHCS (Iraqi Freed Case Manager and Eligibility Specialist)

* Additional agencies may join based on identified needs.

Bettye T. Stakely, MSW, Columbus CBOC is the contact person if you have questions and concerns. Phone number is listed above. A new schedule will be circulated on a quarterly basis.

***CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

Learn more about our local history! Free!!! Open to the public. Columbus Trade Center Programs are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at various locations in and around Columbus. For more information Phone: 706-327-5932

***COCA-COLA SPACE SCIENCE CENTER –

Challenger Learning Center – students experience the excitement of space exploration as a part of the CLC simulation program. Merging the power of a child’s imagination with the excitement of discovery, students become engineers and scientist as they Voyage to Mars, Rendezvous with a Comet, Return to the Moon or Encounter Earth. Students work as teams in mission control and aboard a space station as they test their decision-making skills, solve problems and communicate by alternative means during this innovative space-themed science and math lesson.

The Omnisphere Schedule –

Monday – Friday

12 pm Secrets of the Sun

1 pm New Horizons

2 pm Secrets of the Sun

3 pm Universe

4 pm Secrets of the Sun

5 pm Universe (Friday Only)

6 pm LASER Magic (Friday Only)

7 pm Secrets of the Sun (Friday Only)

8 pm LASER Vinyl (Friday Only)

Saturday

11 a.m. Legends of the Night Sky: Orion (Children’s Show)

12 pm LASER Spirit

1 pm Secrets of the Sun

2 pm New Horizons

3 pm Secrets of the Sun

4 pm Legends of the Night Sky: Orion (Children's Show)

5 pm LASER U2

6 pm Secrets of the Sun

7 pm LASER the Wall

8 pm Secrets of the Sun

Contact Info Line 706.649.1470 - Fax 706.649.1478 - Group Reservations 706.649.1486 -Email info@, , Coca-Cola Space Science Center, 701 Front Avenue Columbus, GA, 31901

COLUMBUS SYMPHONY VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION The new season booklets are out with a first time season ticket subscriber receiving a coupon for buy one season subscription, and get the second one free!  For information please call M’Lynda Durr, Springer Liaison 687-1978.

*** COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER AUGUST 2008 EVENTS There are no scheduled events at the Civic Center during the month of August

For general event information please call: (706) 653-4472

for all other inquires, please contact us at: 400 Fourth Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901 Administrative Offices: (706) 653-4482, Box Office: (706) 653-4460

***COLUMBUS RIVER CENTER August 2008 EVENT

The Phantom of the River Center August 7, 2008, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The River Center Ambassadors Network invites you to probe the depths of 900 Broadway to see where they keep The Phantom of River Center and enjoy an evening of Wine Tasting! Participants will receive a glass and follow the Phantom’s footsteps through his River Center haunts to: find the Phantom’s source of light. . . and taste 3 light Pinot Grigios, observe the rigging the Phantom uses above and around the theatre. . . and taste the deep, dark flavor of cherries and blackberries in 3 full-bodied Pinot Noirs from Oregon, California and Washington as you munch on the phantom’s hors d’oeuvres, descend beneath the stage and pit to the abyss that is the Phantom’s home. . . and taste 3 great Merlots from the Russian River Valley area of California. Administrative Offices: entrance on the corner of First Ave. and 10th Street ,

Phone: 706-653-7993 or Fax: 706-653-8664

***COLUMBUS MUSEUM, 1251 Wynton Rd., 649-0713, Please note that the Columbus Museum has updated their phone system. Though the Museum’s number will remain the same, all extensions for the Museum have changed. Please refer to the information below for the correct extensions. For more information, please visit us at or call the Museum’s Education Department at 706.748.2562, ext. 651.

Family Art Affair Exploring the Permanent Collection Show Sunday, August 17, 2008 3:00p.m. – 5:00 p.m. FREE!

Drop by the museum’s studio to create a craft inspired by the temporary exhibition showcasing American art from the Columbus Museum’s collection.

***COLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGE (LARRY HICKS, 706- 256-0843)

• If you are an active duty military service member, or Family member of an active duty service member you may qualify for the Georgia Hope Grant.  The Georgia Hope Grant pays for tuition, some fees and a book allowance up

to $100.00.

• You must be stationed at a military installation and reside in the state of Georgia.  Also you must be enrolled in one of our certificate or diploma programs.

• Civilian personnel may also qualify for the Georgia Hope Grant.  You must be a legal resident of Georgia at least one year prior to enrollment.  You must submit a valid Georgia Driver's License or Georgia State ID card.  The exam date on these documents must date back one year from enrollment.

• For more information please contact Larry X. Hicks, at (706) 256-0843 or email at lhicks@columbustech .  Our Fort Benning office is located in Soldiers' Plaza Bldg 2613 2nd floor. You can also contact us at (706) 649-1800

COLUMBUS SYMPHONY VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION The new season booklets are out with a first time season ticket subscriber receiving a coupon for buy one season subscription, and get the second one free!  For information please call M’Lynda Durr, Springer Liaison 687-1978.

FAMILY THEATRE

There is no production during the month of August

Info/registration: 706-536-8052 - familytheatre@

PORT COLUMBUS CIVIL WAR NAVAL MUSEUM

There are no scheduled events at the Port Columbus Civil War Naval Museum during the month of August

[pic]GMC at Columbus, “A Liberal Arts Junior College” (Joe Emehiser, 706-683-7830)

DON’T PUT OFF YOUR EDUCATION; Earn an Associates Degree with Georgia Military College (GMC). GMC is two-year liberal arts Junior college that prepares students for the ever-changing demands of today’s world. GMC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Ft. Benning coordinator, Joe Emehiser is located at Soldier’s Plaza in Building 2613 and the Columbus Campus is located off Exit 6, Macon Road in Cross Country Plaza (By the Longhorn Steak House). GMC offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees in Behavioral Science, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, General Studies, and Pre-Nursing.

Georgia Military College (GMC) at Columbus has an Articulation Agreement with Columbus State University (CSU). The Articulation Agreement facilitates the transfer of students who have graduated from GMC with an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree to the junior year level at CSU. Please see either a GMC or CSU representative for further information.

New applications are now being accepted. Application fees have been waived for Active Duty Soldiers.

Military, Military Family Members, and Civilian Personnel may enroll at GMC. GMC offers a wide range of financial aid programs. There is No military obligation or requirement. Georgia Residents may qualify for the Hope Scholarship and the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant (GTEG). GMC is the only College in Columbus authorized to offer GTEG to Georgia Residents. GTEG may be as much as $367 per quarter.

Your spouse on active duty? You may be eligible to attend GMC at a reduced rate. For further information please contact the Ft. Benning Coordinator or the Columbus Campus.

Don’t buy textbooks! Find out more information about GMC’s textbook loan program by calling the Ft. Benning Coordinator.

Education briefings are available for units and FRGs on request. Please contact the Ft. Benning Coordinator at the below telephone number or email.

For further information, please call 706-683-7830, email jemehise@.ga.us or call the Columbus campus at 706-568-5200. Please check out our website at

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) Dr. Toni Fogle, Director, 706-507-8803

• Fort Benning Office (located in Building 2613 in Soldiers’ Plaza)

o CSU’s revitalized Fort Benning one stop shop provides excellent enrollment services for military families.

o As a member of the University System of Georgia, CSU offers more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than 35 masters’ or specialist programs, ranging from art to pre-med. Visit the Web at for up-to-date catalog information.

o CSU waives the standard $25 application fee for active duty military personnel applying for admission (paper application only).

o CSU waives the out of state portion of tuition for active duty military personnel (and their dependents) stationed in Georgia.

o The 2008-2009 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) packages are now available at the Fort Benning office or apply online at fafsa..

o A current listing of tuition and fees can be found on the Web at . Call for details regarding our “guaranteed tuition.”

• Continuing Education - try something new!

o Great locations include the Elizabeth Bradley Turner Center on the CSU Main Campus, and the Rankin Arts Center in Uptown Columbus (home of the Columbus Ballet Conservatory and Music Conservatory).

o Pursue the American Dream - Continuing Education provides you with the opportunity to learn new skills, expand your thinking, or even change your career.

o Visit our website at or contact us at 706/507-8070.

***COMMUNITY SPOUSES’ CLUB (CSC) (Mary Ring, President 706-478-0839)

The Fort Benning Community Spouses’ Club (formerly known as The Officers’ Spouses’ Club)

• The CSC is planning its annual Welcome and Activities sign-up to be held on Wednesday August 27 from 2:00-6:30 pm. This is an opportunity for all area organizations to display information and offer sign-ups for various activities.

• If you are interested in participating, you will be provided a table and 2 chairs at no cost. Set up will be from 12:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Please remember that this is an informational event only. The sale of goods is not permitted. If your organization would like to participate, please email Mary at LtLomom@ or call 706-478-0839 for an application.

• We have set the dates for our annual Benning Bazaar; it will again be a two day event and is scheduled for October 25 and 26. For more information please contact Kara Jacobs at 706-685-8642.

• We still have a few board positions open if you are interested in joining us. If you would like more information please contact Donna Bottcher at 706-987-1227 or email her at dbottcher@sw.

EDUCATIONAL & DEVELOPMENTAL INTERVENTION SERVICES (EDIS) 545-3835/1161

• Educational and Developmental Intervention Services  (EDIS) is a program that provides assistance to children age birth to 36 months who have or may be at risk for a developmental delay.  By providing resources and support to these children and their families during these critical years, EDIS helps children get off to a great start.

• Who is Eligible?  Children with medical conditions likely to cause disability or developmental delay, or children with delays in the following areas may be eligible:  physical development (crawling, walking, seeing, hearing), cognitive development (learning skills, play skills, or problem solving), social & emotional development (getting along with others, showing feelings), adaptive development (feeding, dressing, toilet training), and communication (listening, talking, expressing self & ideas).  EDIS is a FREE and VOLUNTARY program. 

• Is your child ready to learn?  Don’t guess.  Know for sure! Call EDIS if you have questions about your child’s development. 

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES – (Myrtle Chalkley, 545-4562/545-7742)

Free English As a Second Language classes are offered for adults from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) in room 219. The instruction if designed for those who need help with grammar, vocabulary, civic and naturalization issues and conversational. For more information call Myrtle Chalkley at 545-4562/545-7742.

***ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB (ESC) Tiffani Cunningham, President, 706- 221-8059

Enlisted Spouses' Club holds meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at building 1677, Room 139. Childcare is provided at the meeting. Please contact fortbenningesc@ to reserve childcare.

Enlisted Spouses' Club will hold Formal Showings on August 16th and August 30th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you are looking for a wedding dress, formal or formal shoes please come by and check out these items. Available to purchase will be Wedding Dresses that are $75, Formals are $30 and shoes are $10. If you have any questions feel free to contact the Enlisted Spouses' Club at fortbenningesc@. Belinda Boyett, President can be contacted at 334-431-4530.

***FORT BENNING SCHOOLS (Gail Wilson-LaFramboise, 545-8245)

***GIRL SCOUTS (Shannon Moon 706-610-5524, Council 706-327-2646)

• We are recruiting for team members, a Treasurer, Secretary, School Liaison, as well as Leaders and Co-Leaders. Adult Volunteers will receive free training with childcare reimbursement. Troop Leader’s/Asst. Leader’s childcare is also reimbursed for Troop Meetings and monthly Leader Meetings.

• If you are interested in volunteering for Girl Scouts, please contact Fort Benning’s Service Unit Director Shannon Moon at Irishwench@sw. or the Service Unit Registrar: Stephanie Effinger at mjskeff@ .

• Girl Scouts on Fort Benning also has a Hispanic liaison for Families on Fort Benning. POC is Sandra Suarez-Hope at Girl Scouts of Concharty Council, 327-2646.

• Any unit or organization interested in having the Girl Scouts do a flag ceremony at any of their activities should contact Shannon Moon, 610-5524.

INTERNATIONAL WIVES CLUB (Olga Kelly, 687-6471)

The IWC meets every 2nd Wed of the month in Bldg 1674, NCO Drive-- a great program for foreign-born spouses.

LIBRARY

Sayers Memorial, 545-4911

Regular Library Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Friday- Sunday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Closed Holidays

Sayers Library will have “Story Time for Preschoolers” Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Come join in for stories, crafts, and make new friends.

Donovan Research, 545-3390

MAIN POST ID CARD SECTION (545-1411)

The Main Post ID Card Section has an appointment system. The phone numbers to make an appointment are 545-4068. The section encourages customers to make appointments to minimize waiting time. Customers are normally seen within 15 minutes of scheduled appointment.

***MARTIN ARMY HOSPITAL, Terry Beckwith, MEDDAC, PAO 544-3470

Martin Army Community Hospital Offers Free School Screenings

Martin Army Community Hospital is offering school and sports screenings on August 9, and August 23, 2008 from 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Eligible participants are TRICARE Prime patients aged 4 to 18 years who are attending school for the first time in Georgia or Alabama or who will be participating in sports. Eligible patients are required to have their immunization records and Military Identification Card. It is also required that eligible participants taking part in this service schedule an appointment by calling 706-544-CARE (2273) as walk in appointments are discouraged.

For more information, please contact Martin Army Community Hospital Family Medicine at 706-544-CARE (2273).

• MACH Refill Pharmacy at PX Mall offers Saturday hours, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m... For more information, please call the Pharmacy at 544-4666. The Outpatient Pharmacy is open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m for new prescriptions. For further information call 544-4666.

• MEDDAC is striving to provide the best care possible for all our patients and we need your help!

If you have scheduled an appointment and cannot keep that appointment, please call 706-544-2273 to cancel. This

allows us to free up appointments for others who need them.

• 2008 Expectant Parent Class Dates, Martin Army Community Hospital, Baugh Conference Room, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. , August 5,12,19,26, September 9,16,23,30, October 7,14,21,28, November 4,11,18,25, December 2, 9, 16, 30, POC Major Helen

|MACH Nutritional Care Division AUGUST 2008 |

|If you are interested in any of these classes, please call the Nutrition Clinic @ 706 544 1542 |1. |

|4. |5. |6. |7. |8. |

|1000 Prenatal Class |1300 Diabetes Class |0800 Active Duty Weight Loss |1000 Heart Healthy Class |1000 Gastric Bypass Class |

|1300 Weight loss class | | | | |

|11. |12. |13. |14. |15. |

|1000 Prenatal Class |1000 Hypertension Class |0800 Active Duty Weight Loss |1000 Heart Healthy Class | |

|18. |19. |20. |21. |22. |

|1000 Prenatal Class |1300 Diabetes Class |0800 Active Duty Weight Loss |1000 Heart Healthy Class |1000 Gestation Diabetes |

|1300 Weight loss class | | | |Class |

|25. |26. |27. |28. |29. |

|1000 Prenatal Class |1000 Hypertension Class |0800 Active Duty Weight Loss |1000 Heart Healthy Class | |

|1300 Weight loss class |1300 Diabetes Class | | | |

| | | | | |

|Martin Army Community Hospital August 2008 Education Calendar |

| | | | |1. |

|4. |5. |6. |7. |8. |

| |**0900-1100 Anger Management |**0900-1100 Lifeskills |**0900-1100 Anger Management | |

| |+1800-2000 Expectant Parents Class |#1200-1300 Lactation Luncheon |##1300-1630 Diabetes | |

| | |##1200-1300 Tobacco Cessation |Education | |

| | | |+1430-1630 Carseat Safety | |

|11. |12. |13. |14. |15. |

| |##0800-1130 Diabetes Education |**0900-1100 Lifeskills |**0900-1100 Anger Management | |

| |**0900-1100 Anger Management |1200-1300 Tobacco Cessation | | |

| |+1800-2000 Expectant Parents Class |#1200-1300 Lactation Luncheon | | |

| |*1800-1930 Tobacco Cessation | | | |

|18. |19. |20. | 21. | 22. |

| |**0900-1100 Anger Management |**0900-1100 Lifeskills |**0900-1100 Anger Management | |

| |+1800-2000 Expectant Parents Class |#1200-1300 Lactation Luncheon |##1300-1630 Diabetes Education | |

| | |##1200-1300 Tobacco Cessation | | |

|24. |25. |26. |27. |28. |

| |##0800-1130 Diabetes Education |**0900-1100 Lifeskills |**0900-1100 Anger Management | |

| |**0900-1100 Anger Management |#1200-1300 Lactation Luncheon | | |

| | |##1200-1300 Tobacco Cessation | | |

| | |*1500-1630 Tobacco Cessation | | |

+If interested in this class, please call Community Health @ 706 544 1621 for more information

* If interested in these classes, please call the Family Medicine Clinic @ 706 544 1805 for more information

**If interested in these classes, please call the Behavioral Health Clinic @ 706 544 3590 for more information

#If interested in these classes, .please call the OB-GYN Clinic @ 706 544 5928 for more information

##If interested in these classes, please call the Enhanced Care Team @ 706 544 5159 for more information

NATIONAL MILITARY FAMILY ASSOCIATION ( M’Lynda Durr, 687-1978)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH NMFA

The National Military Family Association is looking for people:

-to research and write articles on Community Relations topics relevant to military Families

- to assist in various web support duties

- to edit various NMFA publications.

- to assist in gathering data from different Military Communities. 

- to assist with information gathering and formatting of After Action Reports

To find out more about volunteering (virtually) with NMFA, please contact vsradmin@, 703-931-6632 or apply online at .

• NMFA Government and You E-News Sign up for free weekly email news about issues important to you.

• Is Military OneSource a Good Resource for You? Have you used Military OneSource lately? Do you have access to a similar program through your employer? Do these programs meet your needs as a military Family? Please complete NMFA’s new Military OneSource/EAP survey (onesource) and tell us what you think!

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (PAO), Monica Manganaro, 706-545-3438

2008 Post guide available now

All units and directorates are encouraged to call the Public Affairs Office to reserve their copies of the 2008 Fort Benning Post Guide. The post guide is a free publication published for the Fort Benning community. In addition to an on-post telephone directory, the guide book also includes unit histories and fold-out maps. For more information or to arrange for post guide pick-up, please call the Fort Benning Public Affairs Office at 706-545-2237/3512/4591.

You can see The Benning Report along with Pentagon Channel programming daily on post on Time Warner Channel 4 Viewers in Columbus and watch The Benning Report at 6:30am & 6:30pm daily on Columbus Consolidated Government TV on cable channel Charter 3, Mediacom 21 and Knology 17.

Views in Alabama can watch on Troy University Television on Thursdays & Fridays.

You can view anytime on-line at

***PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (Jenifer Young). 706-221-6429

• PWOC invites you to our fall kickoff event on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 9:30 a.m. We will experience a wonderful program based on this years PWOC International theme of “At the Redeemers Feet.” We will also be signing up for our new fall bible studies.

• PWOC is a non-denominational group of women, who come together to worship, learn God’s word, and serve the Lord together on Fort Benning. PWOC meetings are held at the Infantry Chapel Annex on Sigerfoos Road. FREE Licensed WATCHCARE IS PROVIDED ON-SITE and a Home school room.

• Come join us as we build each other up in Bible Study and Fellowship. For more information, please contact Jenifer Young at 4f4young@ or at 706-610-5559 or check us out on the web at pwocbenningconnection..

***RELIGIOUS CENTERS AND EDUCATION

Sensational Solo Women, (Shirley Koop) 334-448-5987

• Sensational Solo Women is an Independent Women’s Outreach Ministry to Solo Women in the Fort Benning, Columbus and Phenix City communities.

• It is comprised of women who are single, widowed, divorced or solo due to life circumstances (husbands deployed or husbands not interested in spiritual matters.

• Sensational Solo Women is doing a Bible study entitled “Believing God” 6:00 p.m. at the Sanctuary Christian Bookstore in the Landing at Airport Thruway. POC is Shirley Koop email shirleyjkoop@.

Worship Opportunities

MACH Protestant Sunday 8:00 a.m.

Wednesday Noon

Catholic Mass Sunday 5:00 p.m.

The Infantry Chapel Traditional Protestant Sunday 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Spanish Mass Sunday 12:15 p.m.

Follow Me Chapel Sunday School Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Contemporary Service Sunday 11:00

Catholic Mass Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Catholic Mass Mon-Fri Noon

Catholic Mass Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sightseeing Road Chapel Gospel Service Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Soldiers’ Chapel Protestant Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 am

Lutheran, Episcopalian Sunday 9:45 a.m.

Regimental Chapel Protestant Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 9:45 a.m.

Jewish Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Catholic Mass Sunday 11:00 a.m.

Catholic Mass Saturday 6:30 p.m.

30th AG Auditorium Sunday 8:30 a.m.

Airborne Chapel Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Post-wide Bible Studies

Sightseeing Road Chapel Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, Adult Bible study. Activities are provided for children. Follow Me Chapel, Wednesday Bible Study and dinner. Dinner at 5:30 pm and Bible study at 6:30 to 7:30 pm

*Women's Bible Study

Adult Bible Study

KIT- Keeping It Together Thursdays, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, K.I.T. "Keeping It Together" while the Army is pulling you apart. A Deployed Support Group will meet every Thursday night at The Infantry Center Chapel (TIC) Annex, next to Doughboy Stadium from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Childcare will be available and a meal will be shared.

For any questions or for more information please contact Chaplain Garvey at richard.garvey@us.army.mil or (706)545-1760/9014.

• Fort Benning Protestant Sunday School Program, 9:30 a.m. at the Follow Me Chapel and has classes for all ages. Infant care is provided. Transportation can be arranged for those living on-post. Teachers and teacher assistant opportunities are available. Call 545-7513 for more information.

• Club Beyond is a non-denominational youth ministry for all teenagers, grades 6-12, on Ft Benning. It is a place where students can be themselves as they visit with friends, fellowship together, and learn about God’s love for each of them. Club Beyond has “club” meetings on Sundays. Club Beyond offers mission trips as well as summer camp opportunities for both middle school and high school students. Most importantly, Club Beyond offers military teens a chance to come to know and grow in a relationship with the one TRUE friend who will never leave, no matter where the Army takes them. For more information on Club Beyond, please call Steve Paquette at 706-681-8948.

• Marriage Enrichment Classes are held the 1st Friday of each month, 8:30 a.m. –1:00 p.m. Please call the Family Life Center @ 545-1760 for more information. Pre-registration required.

RETIREMENT SERVICES OFFICE (545-1813)

The annual Retiree Appreciation Day will be on Friday, Nov 7, 2008, 6:30 a.m. starting at The Benning Club. POC: Mrs. Clemons, 706-545-1805.

SANTA’S CASTLE 685-4422 (Chairperson-, Jeffrey A. Saeli, Advisor-Laura Miller)

1. Office hours are Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 am. We accept donations year round any day of the week. Please call if you would like to make a donation on other days.

1. Our Coffee Room is available all year long for FRG meetings, coffees, and other gatherings. Please call to reserve your date, 706.685.4422

1. Visit our new website at

THE BENNING CLUB 706-682-1120, Charlotte Santana. (also see DMWR event below)

• The Fort Benning Catering Office can serve your party needs. Please call 687-1861 to book your event.

• Gift certificates can be used at the Rally Point, for Sunday Brunch, and any other Club sponsored event.

***THRIFT SHOP (Melissa Rexroad, Thrift Shop Manager 687-4830, Advisor Donna Bottcher)

• The Thrift Shop is located on the corner of Ingersoll and Dixie Rd. Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am to 2 pm for sales and from 10 am to 12 noon for consignments. Consignors can call the shop each Friday to hear a recording of the restrictions for the upcoming week.

• Clothing bag sale (4 pieces/$1.00) the last 2 weeks of every month.

• Volunteers are welcome, needed and appreciated

• BIT OF BENNING GIFT SHOP, located next to the Thrift Shop on the corner of Ingersoll and Dixie Road, contains Fort Benning Memorabilia and unique gifts. Store hours: Tuesday 12-4, Wednesday 10-2, Thursday 10-2, 3rd Thursdays 10-6. Craft consignments are welcomed. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Call 687-3537 for more information.

TOT TOWN (689-8698)

• Reserve Space: Open Mon-Fri from 5:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Hours are shortened on training holidays. We are closed on federal holidays and weekends. Special openings may be arranged in advanced. Call 689-8698 for more information.

• Units may make arrangements for special openings.

*** TROY UNIVERSITY – FORT BENNING / COLUMBUS (Susan Parsons, 706-685-5723)

• Troy University has been located on Ft. Benning since 1976 and is open to military and civilians.

• Troy University offers over 60 degree programs and is located in 17 states, 9 foreign countries and 70 sites.

• Troy University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

• Troy University supports the Military Spouse Initiative, more information can be found at

• Accepting Applications for Interns from Military Spouse’s to intern at the Building 4 Donovan Research Library and the Sayers Memorial Library

• Available Term 4, 2008 for military spouses who are eligible to participate in the Military Spouse Career Advancement Initiative the Troy University Ft. Benning/Columbus site will offer several Ready2Work certificate programs. Accounting Applications, Advanced Accounting Applications, Business Administration, Certified Medical Transcriptionist, Registered Medical Transcriptionist, Certified Coding Associate and Certified Medical Claims Professional. Some of the certificate programs have college credit bearing courses. For more information and details contact Susan Parsons at 706-685-5723.

Visit our website at

The Villages of Benning On Post Housing

Amy Christofferson Achristofferson@

Refer to the list below for the number to your neighborhood Management Offices:

McGraw 706-685-3935 or McGraw@

Patton 706-610-5500

Custer/Upatoi 706-685-3930 or CusterUpatoi@

East Main Post

Perkins

McDonald

Norton 706-685-3925 or EastMainPost@

Indianhead 706-685-3933 or IndianHead@

Davis/Bouton 706-685-3940 or DavisBouton@

Leasing Center 706-685-3939 FAX 706-689-9897



601 Lumpkin Street

Fort Benning, GA 31905 Maintenance Request Line (24 Hours): 706-685-3929

WEBSITE LIST updated, 10/07

Military

docs/homefront.htm Gifts from the Homefront

aw2.army.mil Army Wounded Warrior Program

benning.army.mil/fbhome

crsc.army.mil concurrent receipt website

deploymentconnections.dod.mil

dod.mil/dfas; mypay.dfas.mil pay issues

Quilts for injured or fallen Soldiers

site/PageServer?pagename=staying_connected20050429#1 Free stuff for deployed troops

Tragedy Assistance Program

vba.

myarmybenefits@us.army.mil

Military Life

–Armed Forces Vacation Club

Army Families Online

Virtual FRG



army.portal/family/childandyouth/programs.asp Child and Youth Services Programs





general military knowledge and info, 24/7 email chat available, translation



spouse Military Spouse Career Center

This website has information about scholarships, and more

Family info, links to AFTB, ACS

National Military Family Assoc.

safety.army.mil/home.html



Medical

National Mental Health Assoc

tricare.osd.mil/

Children

public deployment support

defenselink.mil/mtom Military Teens on the Move

am.dodea/ddessasc/parentsstudents/parentlinks.html

scholarship info

school issues

DoD website for children in transition

naic.acf.pubs/f_milita.cfm Facts for Military families and adoption

subsidy for off-post childcare

sat.military.asp NFL sponsors free SAT/ACT prep for service members & family

Special Ed training and info for military families



Local

SKIES, SAS, Teen Center, Sports, CDC, ACS



small business owner info



colstate.edu Columbus State University

infantry.army.mil/chaplain Fort Benning Chapel Programs, Chaplain info

Muscogee County Library





** Did your activity report make it into this edition?

If not, please note the following new guidelines:

POC is Barbara Singleton – Contractor, AFAP/AFTB Office, 545-5377, Building 359, Ingersoll, Fort Benning.

• Format: If possible, please submit your information as an email attachment using 10-pitch size in Times New Roman font.

• Deadline: All submittals must be received not later than the 20th of each month. In the event that the 20th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the following workday.

• Please try to meet the deadline. If the copy has been completed, please submit the information anyway, every attempt will be made to disseminate the information in a timely manner.

• Information should be emailed to: barbara.singleton2@us.army.mil

• ATTN: If these services are unavailable to you, typed information may be submitted: “CARE ” AFTB Barbara Singleton, and hand carried to Building 359, Ingersoll .

• Please remember--- if you have handouts, provide 100 copies prior to the date of the Communities Activities Resource Exchange.

This newsletter may be requested via email one day after the Communities Activities Resource Exchange (CARE) Meeting. Please send request to: barbara.singleton2@us.army.mil

DMWR August CARE Notes

|Date |Title |Location |Time |Description |

|4 - 29 |Fall Youth Sports |4 -15 Aug in Bldg. 359|8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.|Registration is open for cheerleading (6 to 13 yeas olds), football (6 to 13 yeas olds) and |

| |registration | | |soccer (3 to 13 yeas old). Fees will vary for each sport. Walk-in registrations are |

| | |18-29 Aug in Bldg. 104| |accepted Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Afternoon registrations require an |

| | | | |appointment. For more information call 706-545-3582. |

|6 |CC Unit Level Coaches | | |Coaches must bring their Alpha roster or AAA-162 to the first meeting on Aug. 6 at the |

| |Mtgs; Golf |Fort Benning Golf |Noon |appointed time and place. For more information call 706-984-1994. |

| | |Course | | |

| |Flag Football | | | |

| | |Doughboy Stadium |1 p.m. | |

|7 |Benning Cup |Uchee Creek Activity |Start times vary |The Ft. Benning Cup kicks off the competitions on Aug. 7. This is a team event that must be |

| | |Center & Archery |from 7 a.m. – |comprised of at least two active duty Soldiers from an MSC unit and can be completed with any|

| | |Ranges |2 p.m. |authorized user of Fort Benning for a total of five people, including a professional archer. |

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|8 - 10 |Real Tree/ASA Pro/Am | | |The Real Tree ASA Pro/Am Classic is open to everybody. Several major archery experts from |

| |Archery Tournament | | |around the world will be on hand during the competitions. Archery vendors will also be |

| | | | |showcasing a wide variety of bow hunting, archery and target items for sale. There is no |

| | | | |entrance fee to watch the competitions. For more information visit the FMWR Uchee Creek |

| | | | |Archery Club at ucheecreekarchery/ or call 706-681-6995. |

|8 |Newcomers Orientation &|Benning Club |8 a.m. – 2 p.m. |Every month the Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program holds a Newcomers |

| |Bus Tour | | |Orientation and Bus Tour for Soldiers, Families and Civilians new to the Fort Benning and |

| | | | |Columbus, Ga., area. This free program begins with breakfast at the Benning Club and |

| | | | |includes a bus tour of Fort Benning and uptown Columbus. Lunch and child care is provided at|

| | | | |no charge. For more information or childcare reservations call 706-545-0403. |

|10 |Sunday Brunch |Benning Club |10 a.m. – |Cost is $11.95 per person. Children 6-12 are half price, children 5 and under are free. |

| | | |1:30 p.m. |Reservations are requested but walk-ins are welcome. For more information call 706-682-0640.|

|12 |Family Fishing Night |Russ Pond & Pool |6 – 8 p.m. |Outdoor Recreation provides free poles and bait for children up to 14 years old with |

| | | | |reservations by Aug. 4th. The event is free and open to the public. For more information |

| | | | |and to reserve a pole call 706-545-9636. |

|13 |Military Long Drive |Fort Benning Golf |1 p.m. |Open only to active duty, Reserve and National Guard service members, the top long drive |

| |Championship qualifying|Course | |competitor will win a $300 Pro Shop gift certificate and advances to the second stage at Fort|

| |round | | |Meade, Md. The person who records the longest drive in the southeast competition zone wins |

| | | | |an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in the military division of the RE/MAX Long Drive |

| | | | |Championship, October 23 in Mesquite, Nevada. The service member who hits the longest |

| | | | |qualifying drive during the championship will win $10,000 and be featured on ESPN’s coverage |

| | | | |of the event. The $10 entry fee entitles competitors to six balls. Second and third place |

| | | | |prizes will also be awarded. For more information call 706-687-1940, or visit |

| | | | | and click on the Long Drive ad link. |

|15 |Some CYS & ACS programs|CYS Central Reg., FCC | |In an effort to streamline the registration process for children, the Child and Youth |

| |move to new locations |& Youth Sports moves | |Services Central Registration office, Family Child Care and the Youth Sports and Fitness |

| | |to Bldg. 104 | |offices are moving into Bldg. 104 on Marchant St. next to the Main Post car wash. For more |

| | | | |information call 706-545-2079. |

| | |ACS AFAP, AFTB & FRG | | |

| | |meetings move to Bldg.| |Army Community Service is moving the Army Family Action Plan and Army Family Team Building |

| | |359 | |programs into Bldg. 359 on Baltzell Ave. and opening a Spouse Training Center. For more |

| | | | |information call 706-545-5377. |

|15 |Super Bingo with Buffet|Bldg. 9236 Pins|5 p.m. |Super Bingo packets are $17 and include a free buffet. Pins and Daubers are located next to |

| | |and Daubers | |the Mall Bowling Center. For more information call 706-544-1964. |

|27 |Hunting, Fishing & |Uchee Creek Activity |5 – 8:30 p.m. |Up to date information on Fort Benning’s hunting opportunities and regulations, along with |

| |Recreation Open House |Center | |free food and refreshments will be available. Raffle tickets are on sale at $2.50 each for |

| | | | |several great prizes. The grand prize is a $1,000 gift card to an Outdoor Recreation/Hunting|

| | | | |store. The event is open to the public. For more information call 706-5459636. |

|28 |CG Golf Scramble |Ft. Benning Golf |8 a.m. & |The cost is $25 if paid by noon the day before the Scramble or $30 the day of the event. |

| | |Course |1 p.m. |Register at the golf course or call 706-687-1940. |

|28 |BOSS Installation |Kelley Hill Rec |2 p.m. |All BOSS MSC representatives are required to attend or send an alternate to the event. Fort |

| |Meeting |Center, Bldg. 9079 | |Benning strongly supports BOSS and allows all Soldiers who volunteer for BOSS activities, the|

| | | | |time to participate in these events. BOSS events are open to all interested people, military|

| | | | |or civilian. For more information call 706-544-1411. |

|30 |$1 Bowling Special |Main Post Bowling |Noon – 1 a.m. |All games and shoe rentals are $1 each. For more information call 706-545-4272. |

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|30 |Live Band |Benning Brew Pub |Doors open at 5 |Free admission and hand-crafted beer! The Benning Brew Pub stays open late! For more |

| | | |p.m. |information call 706-687-1233. |

|6 Sep |Army Concert |Wetherby Field |Gates open at 6:30|Grand Funk Railroad and Bowling for Soup take to the stage this year. This event is open to |

| | | |p.m. |the public. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. More information about ticket cost and sales |

| | | | |locations will be announced in the next few weeks. Check frequently for |

| | | | |the latest up-to-date information. |

Fort Benning

Army Family Action Plan

22-24 October 2008

AFAP is a powerful, grassroots process that provides a forum for the discussion and resolution of issues that concern America’s Army Family.

For more information and to be a part of this process, please contact the Ft. Benning AFAP office at 545-5377 or barbara.singleton2@us.army.mil

AFAP…making a difference – one issue at a time!

Issue Solicitation

Are you concerned? Do you have ideas for changing or improving these concerns? This is your way to get involved in the process.

Filling out this form DOES give you the ability to make a difference!

Please return this form to Building 359 (former CYS Central Registration), or submit your issue via email (barbara.singleton2@us.army.mil). Just tell us what the issue is and how it can be fixed!

What is your concern? ______________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

What would you do to change or improve this concern? ________________________________________________________________

Name and Phone Number: __________________________

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