Belvoir Briefs for March 11

What to do
The Fort Belvoir Installation Operations Center advises, in light of the shooting at the Pentagon last week, "... all DoD personnel, family members and contractors should be reminded that they must immediately notify law enforcement in the event of an active shooter, seek cover/shelter or use identified exits as appropriate. They should further ensure accountability of personnel and cooperate with law enforcement, medical and fire department personnel.
All DoD personnel, family members and contractors should report any suspicious or unusual behavior or activity to law enforcement at 703-806-3104 or 3105.
Workshop for parents, teachers
10 Secrets to A Stress-Free Home & School, a workshop for parents and teachers, is March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fort Belvoir Elementary School.
Kirk Martin, a nationally recognized expert, presents a humorous, practical workshop where adults can learn methods to create a calm home and eliminate yelling and arguing; improve focus, attention and behavior in school; create stress-free mornings and homework time; relieve anxiety and meltdowns and eliminate defiance and disrespect.
Adults can learn why kids are bossy, anxious and easily overwhelmed.
Medication, nutrition and siblings will be addressed, as well.
The strategies are helpful for all families, especially those with intense children and children with special needs.
Martin explains why your kids are bossy, anxious, and easily overwhelmed. Information is available from Mary-Jo Chapman, school liaison officer, 703-805-9119.
The school is at 5700 Meeres Road, Bldg. 1700.
More information is available from celebratecalm.com.
ACS Instructor Trainer Course
Army Community Service offers the new ACS Instructor Training Course March 15 to 18, at Belvoir's ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. People who attend this newly designed course can learn about the adult learning process, classroom management, a variety of instruction methods, and many other tools to prepare them to become a certified ACS instructor.
More information and registration is available through the AFTB Program Manager at 703-805-5556 or colandra.sealey2.@us.army.mil.
Welfare requests
The Fort Belvoir Officers' Wives' Club is accepting welfare requests from community organizations through March 15. Information and applications are available from Alicia Utz, 703-986-0008.
Scam e-mail
There is an e-mail going around with the following subject: "DPRK has carried out nuclear missile attack on Japan."
According to the Signal Network Enterprise Center's Information Assurance Division, the e-mail is bogus. Users should not click on any links contained within it and delete the e-mail.
Book Fair Diner: All You Can Read
All Fort Belvoir families are invited to the Scholastic Book Fair from Monday to March 19 at Fort Belvoir Elementary School's Stage from 9:20 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event closes at noon March 17 and at 3 p.m. March 19.
Parents may want to bring their cameras on the event's Family Night, March 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., for pictures with Curious George.
Book fairs connect students with affordable books and people who attend can help build classroom libraries by buying gift certificates or books from teachers' classroom wish lists.
Information is available from http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/fbes.
Employment readiness
Army Community Service's Employment Readiness Program has an ADECCO Recruiting Session March 15 and a Kelly Recruiting Session March 18.
A JobZone Job Fair is March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Center.
A Teen Employment Workshop is March 31 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Employment Program Orientations are Tuesdays from 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. The events include an overview of local employment, including federal jobs, résumé help and registration for job-skill training classes.
Registration for all events is required by calling 703-805-4590.
Survivor outreach
The Survivor Outreach Services mission is to educate the community about the Survivor Outreach Services Program and advocate on behalf of all families who have suffered the loss of a Soldier.
The program offers a unified support program which embraces and reassures survivors they are can be continually linked to the Army family for as long as they want.
The group provides resources, including support groups, newsletters, information briefs and social activities.
SOS offers Insurance for Your Survivors March 19 and Loving Your Family; Planning Your Estate March 23.
Both classes are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Army Community Service, Bldg. 200, 9800 Belvoir Road, Fort Belvoir.
Reservations and additional information is available from Jan Chapman,703-805-3413.
Attendance preference is given to survivors. However, classes are open to everyone.
AOWCGWA
The Army Officers Wives Club of the Greater Washington Area hosts a luncheon on March 18 in the Koran Room of the Fort Myer Officers Club from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Donna Engeman, adviser for the military's Survivor Outreach Services, is the speaker. She helps the Army improve its support system for survivors of fallen servicemembers.
The event costs $20. Reservations must be mailed by March 12 to Ruth Howell, 7709 Little River Turnpike, Suite 100, Annandale, Va., 20003.
Information is available from Wendy Gifford, 703-903-1542; or Ruth Howell, 703-941-1300.
Army Warrants
The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, US Army Warrant Officer Association has its monthly membership meeting March 18 at 5 p.m. The meeting location is the Kingstowne Library at the corner of Beulah and Telegraph roads. All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend.
Information is available from chapter president, CW2 Meisha Atkinson, 703-706-2540.
South Post golf memories?
Fort Belvoir is seeking help from the local community in commemorating the history of the South Post Golf Course. The Cultural Resources staff wants photographs and scorecards related to the golf course. Materials will be used to help create a multimedia project that will highlight the history of the golf course at Fort Belvoir.
Submissions can be sent to Christopher Daniel, Cultural Resources Assistant, Fort Belvoir DPW, Environmental & Natural Resources Division, 9430 Jackson Loop, Suite 200, (Bldg. 1442), Fort Belvoir, Va., 22060 or electronically at christopher.daniel9@us.army.mil.
Information is available by calling 703-806-0623.
Second Infantry (Indianhead) reunion
The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is conducting a nationwide search for any man or woman who served in the Army's Second Infantry Division ever so the veterans can know about the organization and about an upcoming reunion.
Information about the association and its annual reunion in Danvers, Mass., from Aug. 18 to 22, is available from the Web site, 2ida.org, or through Mike Davino, 808-744-5062.
Book club for adults
Van Noy Library's Adult Book Club discusses "The Last Lecture," by Randy Pausch on March 27 at 9 a.m. in the library.
People are asked to call 703-806-3323 to sign up.
Resident meetings
The Villages at Belvoir residents of Vernondale, Herryford, Colyer and Cedar Grove villages are invited to community information meetings as meet-and-greets and chances to discuss concerns, challenges and positive things the management team can do for Belvoir residents.
Officials expect to conduct the meetings quarterly, with the first ones scheduled:
Herryford and Vernondale, March 24; Cedar Grove, March 30; and Colyer, March 31. Meetings are from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Vernondale Neighborhood Center.
Toastmasters
Toastmasters International club is designed to improve people's verbal and written communication skills and presentations. The club also enhances confidence and skills in listening, evaluation, leadership, presentation, motivational and persuasive speech and mentoring.
The McNamara HQC Toastmasters Club 3772, formerly the DLA Toastmasters, meets Tuesdays in Room 3501 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Information is available from toastmasters.org or through Ashleigh Johnson, Ashleigh.Johnson@dla.mil, or by calling 703-767-8561.
Leadership and training conference
The ROCKS, Inc. hosts its bi-annual, 7th National Leadership and Training Conference April 1 to 3 at Fort Belvoir. The conference's theme is "Making A Difference: Mentoring and Inspiring the Next Generation of World-Class Leaders." The event includes presentations by senior military and DoD leaders; leadership panels and small group discussions.
All military officers, retired, active-duty, and former officers, and ROTC and Military Academy cadets are encouraged to attend. The ROCKS, Inc., founded in 1974, is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships, mentorship and professional development to ROTC and Military Academy Cadets, active duty and reserve component officers.
The organization also assists retired and former active or reserve-component officers. Conference details are available at rocksinc.org or by calling 301-856-9319 or toll-free at 888-762-5747.
Spring gala
The Washington, D.C. Chapter of the ROCKS, Inc., hosts its 36th Annual Spring Gala April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Fort Belvoir Officers' Club. Military leaders and ROTC Cadets from across the nation will be recognized for their outstanding achievement and contributions. Founded in 1974, The ROCKS, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships, mentorship and professional development to ROTC and Military Academy Cadets, active duty and reserve component officers, and retired and former active or reserve component officers.
Early registration is recommended and is available online or via mail. More gala details are available from therocksdc.org.
ACAP
Fort Belvoir Army Career Alumni Program center offers services for military, civilians and family members. Information is available from Vernita Holifield, 703-805-9263.
Marketing Yourself for a Second Career is March 17 from 9 a.m. to noon in Barden Room 160. People can learn about their job competition; employers' perceptions of military; job search; résumés; cover and broadcast letters; networking; interviewing; salary negotiations; and benefit packages.
Financial Planning & Investment Management Skills is March 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Barden's Room 105. Attendance is encouraged for transitioning servicemembers or family members with questions about financial management and planning. Certified Financial Planners from the Military Officers Association of America conduct the class, which allows people who attend learn more about investment strategies, retirement sources of income, evaluating a financial situation, building portfolios and managing investments.
Transition Assistance Program Employment Workshop, March 23 and 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and March 25 from 8 to 11:30 a.m., Barden Room 160.
Financial planning, job strategies, networking, résumé-building, image consulting and developing an interview. The workshop also includes an employer panel presentation, which provides insights about what hirers are looking for.
A VA Briefing is March 25 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Barden's Room 160.
VA counselors explain the range of benefits and eligibility for compensation; pension; health care; vocational rehabilitation and employment; education and training; home loan guarantee; life insurance; survivor and burial. They also explain how to apply for benefits.
A Post 9-11 GI Bill Brief is March 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. in Barden Room 160.
Ticketmaster changes
MWR wants people to know credit cards are no longer accepted as payment for tickets at Ticketmaster outlets in the Maryland; Washington, D.C.; and Northern Virginia areas.
Customers who want to buy tickets using a credit card are asked to call Ticketmaster Phone Charge, 202-397-7328, 410-547-7328 or 703-573-7328. Tickets are also available from ticketmaster.com.
Arts & Craft classes
Kawamura Arts & Craft Center offers classes in basic framing, stained glass, wood turning and jewelry making. Information is available by calling 703-806-4647.
EFMP parents
The next Fort Belvoir Exceptional Family Member Program Parent Support Group meeting is April 1 at Army Community Service, Bldg. 200, 9800 Barlow Road, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The topic is military retirement planning with a special-needs family member. The guest speaker, a retired servicemember, is the grandfather of a child with significant disabilities. He has more than 40 years' experience working with military families and benefits planning.
Registration is available by calling 703-805-5435.
Hearts Apart support group
Is your sponsor deployed, TDY or serving an unaccompanied tour? Hearts Apart offers support for waiting families by linking them with other families who are geographically separated due to sponsors' mission requirements.
Army Community Service/Family Programs provide a supportive group setting and opportunities to learn about available resources.
Hearts Apart meetings are on the third Thursday of each month at ACS, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200, from 6 to 8 p.m. Free child care is provided with advance notice.
Information is available by calling 703-805-5058 or 3436. English as a Second Language
Interested in learning English as a second language? Army Community Service's Relocation Readiness Program offers these courses.
Information, including upcoming dates and times, is available through ACS' Relocation Readiness Team, 703- 805-5058 or 3436.
U.S. citizenship class
Information about a preparation class for U.S. citizenship is available from the relocation readiness team, 703-805-5058 or 3436.
Smooth Move
Relocation resources for the permanent change of station transition process and budgeting for a move is available by calling 703-805-5058 or 3436.
NCO Mentorship Program
Fort Belvoir's NCO Mentorship Program is a week-long course geared toward preparing junior NCOs and lower-enlisted Soldiers for leadership positions and NCO Education System schools. It is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 29 to April 2 in Barden Education Center, followed by a graduation ceremony at Wood Theater to reward the Leadership Award recipient and high PT scorer.
The class is open to E-3 through E-6 trying to prepare for Warrior Leader Course or Basic NCO Course, or trying to improve his or her leadership skills by becoming better informed about all areas of military leadership.
The course is open to all Military District of Washington region Soldiers. Enrollment is available via e-mail to Ashley.andrews3@ conus.army.mil; or to SFC Daniel Reed, daniel.m.reed@conus.army.mil; or by calling Fort Belvoir's Headquarters Battalion S-3 Training Office, 703-806-6210.
Enrichment in housing
Staff from Child, Youth & School Services offer free enrichment activities at the housing community centers. Children and youth must be accompanied by an adult. Activities are from 10 a.m. to noon.
March's themes are St. Patrick's Day and Johnny Appleseed. Events are March 15, Lewis; March 18, Fairfax; March 23, Woodlawn.
Information is available by calling 805-1906.
New York City trip
MWR has a day trip to New York City March 27 for $45. Take in a show, sight-see or shop. For the trip not to be canceled, 34 people must sign up. The bus leaves the Community Center at 7:30 a.m. and returns late in the evening.
More information is available by calling 805-3714 or by stopping by the Community Center, Bldg. 1200, Taylor Road.