Belvoir Briefs for June 10

50th Anniversary Tattoo
Join the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps for an evening of music June 19 in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall's historic Conmy Hall. Celebrate the The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps' five decades of service to the U.S. Army and the Nation with performances by the U. S. Military Academy Band "Hellcats," the Fifes and Drums of Colonial Williamsburg, "The Commandants Own" U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, City of Washington Pipe Band, and more.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are free and the event is open to the public. Please visit army.mil/fifeanddrum/ 50th_tattoo.html or call to reserve your seat today.

Belvoir Commissary to close for renovations
The Fort Belvoir Commissary will close from 5 p.m. June 27 for more than two days while it undergoes a complete store product reset, as part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance the shopping experience. The commissary will re-open on June 30 for normal business.

June Meeting of the Military Leadership Diversity Commission
On June 16-17, the Military Leadership Diversity Commission will host its ninth public meeting at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. The purpose of the meeting is for the 26 commissioners of the MLDC to continue their efforts to address congressional concerns as related to the promotion and advancement of minority members of the armed forces, including minority members who are senior officers.

Admiral Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, as well as General George W. Casey, Jr., Chief of Staff of the Army will speak June 16; Dr. Frank Dobbin, Professor of Sociology at Harvard University will speak June 17.

All members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend the two-day meeting session and provide comments at the end of day two. The Hilton McLean Tysons Corner is at 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102. For additional information or questions related to the June MLDC meeting, contact Erica Lewis, MLDC Senior Public Affairs Officer at 703-602-0898 or erica.lewis.ctr@wso.whs.mil.

Woodlawn Village celebration
On June 26, The Villages at Belvoir hosts free family fun for residents, "Transforming Homes, Redefining Community." The celebration begins at 4 p.m. in Woodlawn Village and includes a barbecue, a rock-climbing wall, mechanical bull, obstacle course, tree-house slide and fun house.

The event also features a Screen on the Green outdoor movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, beginning at dusk.

Model homes, including renovated four- and five-bedroom units, will be open for tours.

The event celebrates the end of 18 months of work and planning between the Army and the partnership that led to Woodlawn Village homes' renovations. While the event is targeted to Woodlawn residents, it is open to all.

Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter luncheon
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association will hold a Warrant Officer Luncheon/ PD on June 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Mosby Reserve Center. While a nominal $4 donation will be accepted at the door for the lunch, please contact CW4(Ret) Cevilla Randle to RSVP your attendance at 703-864-6817 or cevillarandle@yahoo.com. All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend.

Mount Vernon Genealogical Society
The Mount Vernon Genealogical Society will meet in room 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center in Alexandria, Va., June 15. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The meeting will feature a presentation entitled "Unsere Ahnen: An Overview of German Genealogical Research." The program will be presented by Susannah E. Brooks.

The Hollin Hall Senior Center is located 4 miles south of Alexandria just off Fort Hunt Road at 1500 Shenandoah Road.

Additional information about the meeting and MVGS can be found at www.MVGenealogy.org/. Any questions should be directed to Harold McClendon at 703-360-0920 or haroldm@erols.com.

"Contacts-4-Contracts" breakfast
Learn about opportunities to contract with the Federal government at "Contacts-for-Contracts," with former Congressman Tom Davis speaking on "The Dos & Don'ts of Government Contracting," sponsored by the Government Procurement Relations Committee of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce.

This informative breakfast will be June 24 at 7:30 am at the Belle Haven Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307. Cost is $25 for members of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce, and $35 for guests.

Prime contractors who are Chamber members will discuss available subcontracting opportunities. "Contacts-4-Contracts" is sponsored by Inkwell Duck, Portal Dynamics, VSE Corp., and Wymond Associates.

Atlantic City Trip
Join us on June 26 for a getaway to Atlantic City, New Jersey. Cost is $45 per person and is open to all ages. Bus leaves from the Fort Belvoir Community Center at 8 a.m. and returns between 10:30 and 11 p.m. Receive an $18 to $20 rebate upon arrival in Atlantic City. Thirty guests are needed in order for the trip to go.Guests must be 21 or older to receive a rebate check from the casino. Hurry and sign up now at the Fort Belvoir Community Center, Building 1200, Taylor Road. Call 703-805-3714 for more information.

Army Birthday Ball
Celebrate 235 Years Strong at this year's Army Birthday Ball at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, Md., June 12. All tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early for an evening of dining, dancing and entertainment featuring country music star Trace Adkins! The event is open to all active duty, National Guard, Reserve, Department of the Army Civilians, Army government contractors, family members, retirees, veterans and invited guests.

Tickets cost $87 per person. A limited number of discounted tickets are available to E-5/E-6 (and GS/NSPS equivalent) at $20 per person, and E4 and below (and GS/NSPS equivalent) at $15 per person.
To register for tickets, and learn more about this year's event, visit the Birthday Ball website hosted on AKO, https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/ 606311.

AFTB Community Outreach
Fort Belvoir Army Family Team Building has partnered with the Fairfax County Family Nutrition Program as part of our Community Outreach to the Fort Belvoir Military Community. This class will be held on June 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Vernondale Community Center located at 9532 Troth Way. Please come out and bring a friend to see cooking demonstration full of helpful information and tips given by Family Nutrition Specialist Saroj Khurana. To register for this class, please call 703-805-2967/5556 or email colandra.sealey2@ us.mil.army or fb-mwr-aftb@conus.army.mil.

Community yard sales
The Villages at Belvoir Yard Sales are one weekend a month through October. All residents of The Villages at Belvoir can sell. However, anyone can stop by and make purchases.

Scheduled yard sales this year are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Residents can only sell during yard sale dates announced and authorized by The Villages at Belvoir, unless otherwise authorized by community management offices.

Upcoming 2010 yard sale dates, weather permitting, are: June 19 and 20; July 17 and 18; Aug. 14 and 15; Sept. 18 and 19; and Oct. 16 and 17.

Washington Metro Investment Club
The Washington Metro Investment Club (WMIC) is having an open house meeting on June 19 at the McCourt Building off Prince William Parkway. The meeting will start at 4 p.m. WMIC meets once a month to discuss investments in the Stock Market and is a member of National Association of Investment Corps (NAIC). Please contact Ken Wright, 703-801-1465 or e-mail Lavoy12@yahoo.com for more information.

We Love Dad!
Please join the staff at Van Noy Library on June 19 as they celebrate dads with crafts, stories, and fun! The program runs from 2 to 3 p.m. and is open to ages 5 to 10. Space is limited. Call 703-806-3323 to register for this program.

Book Club for Adults
The library's next book club selection is, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", by Betty Smith. Participants meet on Saturday, June 12th at 9 a.m. to discuss the book. Please call 703-806-3323 if you have questions or would like to participate.

2010 Summer Reading Program
June 9 through September 4

Ages birth (parents read to them) to 11 years: starting June 9 you can pick up your reading logs at the circulation desk or in the children's area. Read 24 books and return your reading log to us for some fantastic prizes.

Teens : pick up your special iread bingo card any time after June 9 at the circulation desk or in the YA area. Complete a bingo card, return your card, and pick out your prize!
Call 806-3323 for details.

BOSS Kings Dominion Trip
For only $10 you can go to King's Dominion on Saturday, June 19. Bus leaves the BOSS bldg. at 9 am. Pre-register by June 17 via email: Nathan.heit@ us.army.mil. Call 608-669-5192 for more information.

Free Activities for Kids in the Housing Areas
The outreach staff from Child, Youth & School Services offers enrichment activities at the housing community centers. All activities are free. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are held from 10 a.m. to noon.

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June 15 at Woodlawn Village Community Center; June 24 at George Washington Community Center; June 29 at Fairfax Community Center.

For more information please call 703-805-1906.

Welcome to Germany
June 17, 2010, 9:30a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Classes provide personnel with information about the local customs, what to expect, and other essential information on preparing to move to Germany. Classes are held at ACS, 9800 Belvoir Rd Bldg 200.
Call ACS Relocation Readiness Team, 703-805-5058/3436.

Welcome to Korea
June 24, 2010, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Class provide information and assistance on transferring to Korea and are held at ACS, 9800 Belvoir Rd Bldg 200.

Call ACS Relocation Readiness Team 703-805-5058/3436.

Sponsorship Training
Classes provide information on how to become an effective sponsor, the duty requirements, and the responsibility of the sponsor, First Sergeant, and Commander. Class is given upon request. For more information, contact ACS Relocation Readiness Program 703-805-5058/3436.

U.S. Citizenship Class
Classes in preparation to becoming a U.S. Citizen. Call: ACS Relocation Readiness Team 703-805-5058/3436 for upcoming dates and times.

Levy/Smooth Move
Relocation resources for the PCS transition process and budgeting for your move. Call ACS Relocation Readiness Team, 703-805-5058/3436.

Toastmasters
Toastmasters Club meets at the Barden Education Center every second and fourth Thursday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.. Toastmasters provides a way for its members to improve their public speaking and leadership abilities.

English as a Second Language
Are you interested in learning English as a second language? The ACS Relocation Readiness Program offers these courses. For more information call the ACS Relocation Readiness Team 703-805-5058/3436 for upcoming dates and times.

SHAPE Officers Association
If you are an active duty or retired officer or civilian equivalent and served at SHAPE, its subordinate commands or NATO, you are invited to join the SHAPE Officers Association (SOA). The U.S. Chapter of SOA holds frequent luncheons and hosts guest speakers in the D.C. area. We hold golf outings and an annual formal dinner. Current members include former SACEURs, SHAPE CoS, and many others, some of whom served when SHAPE was located in Paris. We welcome new members or those wishing to rejoin. If interested, please contact Jack Haas at 703-699-0746 and john.haas.ctr@jsf.mil or John Craig at 202-863-2306 and craigj@ndu.edu.

What Tree Is That? booklet
A fun, easy-to-use tree identification booklet is available from the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation. The booklet, What Tree Is That?, helps people identify trees in a simple, step-by-step process.

The Arbor Day Foundation offers this booklet to help people identify trees in Virginia and throughout the Eastern and Central regions of the United States.

To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name and address and $5 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, NE 68410. You can also order the book online at www.arborday.org.

Wilderness Challenge 2010
Are you ready for a challenge? Wilderness Challenge 2010 Oct. 7-9 in Fayetteville, W.Va., will include a whitewater raft race, an 8K run, a mountain bike race, a mountain hike race, and a Duckie Race (combination of raft, canoe and kayak). Active duty military are eligible to participate. Teams consist of four people, a captain and three supporting members. At least one of the members must be female. NERO will pay the $700 team registration fee for a limited number of garrison teams. Travel, meals, and lodging costs are at the participant's expense.

Those interested in the team captain position, please provide a resume that includes your experience in the events. The team captain will choose team members. If interested, please call 703-805-1143/1226. For more information, visit www.wildernesschallenge.net.

ITR is now Leisure Travel Services
ITR (Information, Ticketing, and Registration) has a new name; Leisure Travel Services. Their services are still available at the Fort Belvoir Community Center. Stop by for information and tickets, movie tickets, plan a cruise or trip...even to Australia! Call 805-3714 for information.

Volunteers are needed
Volunteers needed for the Prince William County Schools Mentorship program. One hour a week can make a world of difference to a child! If you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like more information about this program please call the Fort Belvoir School Liaison Officer at 703-805-9119.

Tennis Block Party
Come on out to the Courts at 9th and Belvoir Road June 26 from 10 a.m. to noon, to learn a few tennis tips, hear about some great programs we offer, and have some fun. Call 703-806-5589 for more information.

S1 conference postponed
The Fort Belvoir Directorate Human Resources, Military Personnel DivisionS1 Conference scheduled for June 29-July 1 has been postponed.

Nationals Baseball Games with Outdoor Recreation
The cost is $21 per person, includes ticket, transportation, and parking.

Reservations can be made at 703-805-1143. Trips fill up fast.

Upcoming games are June 20 (Chicago White Sox),10 a.m. departure, game at 1:35 p.m and July 11 (San Francisco Giants), 10 a.m. departure, game at 1:35 p.m.