Belvoir Briefs for Feb. 9

Army Family Team Building

Whether you're a new spouse or a seasoned spouse the Enlisted Spouses Training will provide you with great information such as integrating into the company, courtesies and protocol, wellness management, expectation and impact of the mission on the family and much more. The next class is Feb. 15-16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Army Community Service, 9800 Belvoir Road, Bldg. 200. For more information and to sign up, call (703) 805-4152/1150 or email faithleen.henderson.civ@mail.mil.

Employment Readiness Program

• Employment Readiness Orientation is every Tuesday.

• Kelly Recruiting Session is Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon.

• Adecco Recruiting Session is Feb. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Programs take place at Army Community Service, Bldg. 200. Call 703-805-4590 to register for these programs or for more information.

Comedy Show

The Community Center and Big Nose Entertainment present Michael Prince, Charles Walden and Steve Brown, Feb. 17. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The show starts at 9 p.m. Call (703) 805-3714 for details.

Book signing

Ed Cox, author of Grey Eminence: Fox Conner and the Art of Mentorship will be signing copies of his book at the Fort Belvoir Post Exchange Feb. 18-19. Visit www.FoxConner.com for more information.

Survivor Outreach Services events

• SOS Monthly Night Out Coffee Time is Feb. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Caribou Coffee in Lorton, Va. This event is open to Survivor Families and friends. Each participant pays for his or her own meal. For directions and more information, contact the SOS office (703) 805-5487 or (703) 805-1827.

• SOS Financial Class "everything you needed to know ....but were afraid to ask" is Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Army Community Service Bldg. 200. This event is open to Survivor Families and friends.

The SOS Financial Counselor will answer questions on various topics from personal financial planning to college savings. Child care is provided with pre-registration. Call SOS office at (703) 805-5487/1827 for more information.

• SOS Life in Balanced: Relaxation and Stress Relief is Feb. 24 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Army Community Service Bldg. 200. This class is open only to survivors of fallen Soldiers.

As stress levels build throughout the day, your body does not have a chance to relax and it remains in a state of heightened alert taking a toll on your physical, emotional and mental health. In some cases, stress develops into chronic stress causing further damage. If you suffer from stress in your life, taking stress management classes teaches you the skills you need to live a life that is happier and healthier. Child care is provided with pre-registration. Call SOS office for more details (703) 805-5487/1827.

Bridal Fair

The Fort Belvoir Officers' Club hosts its annual Belvoir Bridal Fair, Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be more than 50 vendors, door prizes and giveaways. For more information, call (703) 780-0930, Ext. 608.

Villages at Belvoir information fairs

The Villages at Belvoir is hosting information fairs in February. Residents can come to their Neighborhood Centers to meet their Community Management Team and learn more about topics such as maintenance procedures, utilities, safety, history of privatized housing and resident relations. Pizza and refreshments will be provided. Information fairs are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Dates for the information fairs are:

• Woodlawn Village, Wednesday

• George Washington Village, Feb. 16 for George Washington and River Village residents

• Vernondale Village, Feb. 21 for Vernondale, Herryford and Colyer Village residents

• Lewis Village, Feb. 22

• Fairfax Village, Feb. 28 for Belvoir, Fairfax, Rossell, Park, Cedar Grove, Jadwin and Gerber Village residents

If you have any questions, contact your Community Management Office or visit www.belvoir.pinnaclefamilyhousing.com.

Belvoir Officers' Spouses' Club welfare funds request program

The Belvoir Officers' Spouses' Club under its welfare funds request program provides funds to deserving programs/organizations who work toward the betterment of the Fort Belvoir military community.

Organizations are invited to send their typed applications to Mary Castro-Mendoza, the welfare chairperson, at BOSCwelfare@gmail.com. The deadline is March 26. For additional information and to download an application, go to www.belvoirosc.org.

Military Personnel Division services relocation

The following services within the Military Personnel Division has relocated from the basement of building 213 (ID Card bldg) to the basement of building 219 (finance), due to renovations: Chief, Military Personnel Division, Administrative Assistant, Casualty Assistance Center. Transition Services, Soldier Actions, Promotions, e-MILPO, Reassignments, Installation Voting Officer

Call (703) 805-1047 for more information.

Annual Weingarten Notice to all bargaining unit employees

In accordance with the requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3), this is to advise bargaining unit employees that:

An exclusive representative of an appropriate unit in an agency shall be given the opportunity to be represented at any examination of an employee in the unit by a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if — (a) the employee reasonably believes that the examination may result in disciplinary action against the employee; and (b) the employee requests representation.

Question regarding the statute or the Weingarten Notice may directed to: Krista Grimmett, Chief, LMER Branch, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, 5800 Putnam Road Bldg 320, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5821; or by calling (703) 704-3011 or by fax at (703) 704-3065.

Soldier estate notice

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Spc. John I. Korifidis must contact Maj. Dennis Collins, the Summary Court Officer for the Soldier. Spc. Korifidis passed away at the Philadelphia Veterans Administration Medical Center on Dec.14. Call Maj. Collins at (270) 505-5757 or email dennis.p.collins@us.army.mil.

Mobilization and Deployment Readiness workshops

• Training is every second Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. It provides Soldiers and Families an understanding of the pre-deployment process, and discusses the financial, legal, medical and practical preparation. Pre-Deployment checklists are provided. Resources and special programs are explained.

• Reintegration & Reset Training is every third Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon. This workshop will teach coping strategies and techniques for single or married Soldier, a single-parent Soldier, a deployed civilian, a spouse or a child facing stress with regard to reunion.

• Ready 4 Reunion Spouse & Family Workshop is every third Monday of the month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Families of returning service members/civilians will learn what expect after their loved one comes home from a combat zone and what is "typical" and when should they become concerned.

All workshops are at Army Community Service Bldg. 200. Call (703) 805-1834 for more information.

Outside the gates

Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer meeting

The Lord Fairfax Silver Chapter, U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association hosts its monthly chapter meeting Feb. 16 at the Kingstowne Library (corner of Beulah and Telegraph Roads), starting at 5 p.m.. All active, reserve, and retired warrant officers are invited and encouraged to attend. Call Meisha Atkinson at (703) 706-2151 for more information.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Woodbridge Chapter 1270 meets Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Quantico Center, 3901 Fettler Park Drive, Dumfries. The meeting is free to attend and lunch is $18.50. Reservations are needed by Friday. Call Betty at (703) 499-8902 to make a reservation or for more information.

Army Officers' Wives' Club of the Greater Washington Area International Showcase

The Army Officers' Wives' Club of the Greater Washington Area presents its 15th Annual International Showcase Feb. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Engage your senses with tastes, sounds, and smells from over 12 different countries. The event will be held at the Fort Myer Officers' Club, 214 Jackson Guests are welcome. Luncheon cost is $20 includes a light lunch. Reservations are due by noon Friday. For reservations or more information visit www.aowcgwa.org or call (571) 312-2852.

Northern Virginia Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association meeting

The Northern Virginia Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association hosts its monthly business meeting Feb. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stratford University, 14349 Gideon Drive, Woodbridge, Va. Linda Dulicai, CNHP, LDHS, JETC owner/practitioner at The Healthy Zone, will present the program.

Cost for the lunch prepared by Stratford University's culinary students is $15. The meeting is open to businesspersons working or living in and around Fairfax and Prince William counties. Guests welcome.

For more information about the meeting or the NVCC ABWA, visit www.freewebs.com/nvccabwa.

Business Women of Prince William County meeting

Business Women of Prince William County hosts its monthly business meeting Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to p.m. at Giorgio's Family Restaurant 4392 Kevin Walker Drive. Montclair, Va. Lunch is dutch treat.

Kati Mangrio from Synergy Property Management LLC is February featured speaker. Mangrio specializes in property management in Montclair and surrounding communities in Virginia

To make a reservation contact: Teresa Giltner at giltmt@earthlink.net or Connie Moser at moserconnie@hotmail.com.

Mount Vernon Genealogical Society meeting

The Mount Vernon Genealogical Society meets Feb. 21 at 1 p.m in room 112 of the Hollin Hall Senior Center in Alexandria. The meeting is free and open to the public.

The meeting features a presentation "Mapping the Neighborhoods to Understand Our Ancestors Lives." The speaker will be Charles S "Chuck" Mason, CG.

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

Additional information about the meeting, the Research Center and MVGS can be found at www.MVGenealogy.org. Any questions about the February meeting should be directed to Phyllis Kelley at (703) 660-6969 or publicity@mvgenealogy.org.

RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expo

RecruitMilitary is bringing a free career fair hiring event for veterans and military spouses to Washington, D.C., Feb. 23, offering an opportunity to network with veteran-friendly organizations. The event is at the Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit https://events.recruitmilitary.com/eventswashington-opportunity-expo-february-23-2012

The Mount Vernon Chapter of American Society of Military Comptrollers Professional Development Day

Registration is now open for the Mount Vernon Chapter of American Society of Military Comptrollers 2012 Professional Development Day on Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Waterford at Springfield. The cost is $120 for ASMC members and $155 for non-members

The VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans' reunion

The VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans' Association hosts a 21st Reunion Feb. 25 at Fort Myer Officers' Club, Fort Myer, Va. For more information, call Hoa McNabb at (800) 506-2672 or email VIICorpsDSVA@aol.com.

2012 Signal Officers' Wives' Club Ball

The annual Signal Officers' Wives' Club Ball is March 24 at the Joint Base Anacostia - Bolling Officers' Club. For more information, email Elsa Francis, at elsafrancis@aol.com or call (703) 912-6508.

Boater education

Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., all require boating education. The requirements are based on age and each jurisdiction has its own requirements.

A class which meets the boating education requirements of all states is offered by Flotilla 25-8 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 10.

The class meets at the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall at 8592 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309.

Students receive a manual, a certificate and card showing class completion and a free membership to BoatUS. In addition, an inflatable life jacket will given away to the students in a drawing held during the class.

The cost is $40 per student ($60 if a couple shares the manual).

Contact Rich Miller at (703) 780-3765 or at eaglesailor75@cox.net for more information and an enrollment form.