4. Upcoming events 4 OF 4 1: Youth fishing rodeo 1: International Championship Wrestling event 6: Facebook town hall 7: Retiree Appreciation Day 7-10: Columbus Day weekend 15: Fire prevention open house 20: Defense Media Activity grand opening 20: Right Arm Night 27-28: Annual Army Family Action Plan Symposium 31: Hallelujah Festival
5. Upcoming events 5 OF 4 8: Election day 10: Veterans' Day observance 11-14: Veterans' Day weekend 12: Turkey Trot Run 16: Native American Heritage observance 16: Veterans' job fair 24: Thanksgiving meals (DFAC and Club) 24-27: Thanksgiving weekend
6. Upcoming events 6 OF 4 2: Installation tree lighting 7: Installation holiday concert 8: Installation Army/Navy game 10: Reindeer Run 31: New Year’s Eve events
7. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation International Championship Wrestling Oct. 1, 7 p.m. at the Fort Meade Pavilion Open to the public Four ticket options General admission: $10 Ringside: $20 Gold seating: $30 VIP seating: $45 (includes dinner and non-alcoholic beverages) Tickets on sale online at http://ftmeademwr.com and the Leisure Travel Office at Camp Meade RV Park For more information, call 301-677-3465 7 OF 4
8. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Youth fishing rodeo Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (rain or shine) at Burba Park Cottage Youth fish to compete for prizes in three age categories Lake is stocked by the Department of Natural Resources Event is open to the public and free of charge Bring your own fishing poles and bait Fishing poles are available for rent at Outdoor Recreation Some bait will be available for purchase Oct. 1 8 OF 4
9. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Indoor flea market Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine) at the Fort Meade Pavilion Fee is $20 per space and $5 for electricity. Pay on site the day of the event Housing recommends this as a convenient alternative to yard sales. The venue allows Fort Meade residents to sell unwanted items. 9 OF 4
10. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Burba Park playground update Three playgrounds are available. The KaBOOM! playground is the one just completed behind the library and picnic area #1. Parents should properly supervise children at the playgrounds in accordance with Fort Meade policy #43 (Parental Responsibilities and Supervision of Children). Playgrounds are designed for specific ages. For more information, call 301-677-7785 or 301-677-3981. 10 OF 4
11. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Commander’s Cup Oct. 14, registration and breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at The Courses 9 a.m. shotgun start Format: “Commander’s choice” Contest include: $10,000 hole in one, straightest drive and closest to the pin Register your team today or singles will be placed with a group. For more information, call 301-677-4333 or 301-677-5329. 11 OF 4
12. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation German themed dinner Oct. 21, 5:30 to 10 p.m. The Courses Adults $15, kids (6-11 years old) $7.50 For reservations, call 301-677-4333. 12 OF 4
13. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Right Arm Night Oct. 20, 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Club Meade Features DJ music, free food, cash bar, games and prizes Units are encouraged to reserve tables for their organization in advance by calling 301-677-6969. 13 OF 4
14. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation 2011 Holiday Assistance Program Briefings with unit POCs begin Oct. 4 Commissary food drive held Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 5 and 19. All recipients to be submitted to ACS by Nov. 18. Food to be distributed Nov. 22. Call 301-677-5590 for more information. 14 OF 4
15. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Army Family Action Plan Community Symposium Oct. 27-28 at Club Meade Seeking delegates to share opinions on what services or programs could be improved on Fort Meade Have issues? Go to www.myarmyonesource.com and look for Family Programs, Army Family Action Plan Issue Management System Deadline for all delegate registration and issue submissions is Oct. 20. Call 301-677-5590 for more information. 15 OF 4
16. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation I’m Alone Program Workshops offered for children 11-18 years old Designed to prepare children to successfully be at home alone after school or during parental duty hours Focuses on independence, life skills, knowing your kitchen, emergency phone numbers and basic first aid First session: Nov. 5 and 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Youth Center (Building 909) Parent must attend Nov. 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. Register at Parent Central Services, 1900 Reece Rd. For more information, call 301-677-1149/1156/1104. 16 OF 4
17. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Tutor.com (www.tutor.com/military) Free tutoring and homework help for military families around the clock Kindergarten to Grade 12 students of all skill levels Military members and spouses Help with college and GED More than 20 subjects: Basic math, Trigonometry, Calculus, science, chemistry, social studies, English, test preparation and resume writing Fort Meade student: “The tutors are so nice and smart.” 17 OF 4
18. Religious Support Office Hallelujah Festival A fun and safe Halloween alternative Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fort Meade Pavilion Kids ages 3 to 12 Thanksgiving food baskets ACS Chapel Center 18 OF 4
19. Directorate of Human Resources Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McGill Training Center Health screenings, information on changes in retirement rights, benefits and privileges, and goodwill between retirees and active duty communities More than 30,000 mailers sent to regional Army retirees More than 450 expected to attend Between 20 and 25 vendors
20. Directorate of Public Works Energy Awareness Month 2011 “Turn Words into Action; Turn Action into Results” Fort Meade Energy Exhibit - “Raising the bar for energy awareness” Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McGill Training Center ballroom Handouts, speakers, alternative energy, SSL, light refreshments and energy souvenirs 20 OF 4
21. Directorate of Public Works Energy Awareness Month 2011 “Turn Words into Action; Turn Action into Results” Town hall meeting Oct. 5 Energy saving tips and exhibits DPW open house Oct. 12-30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily Light refreshments, energy presentation, SSL and energy saving tips Recognition will be given to the Garrison directorates or command groups with the highest attendance. 21 OF 4
23. 23 OF 4 Outcome Current site condition Final site condition 23 OF 8 23 OF 8
24. Directorate of Public Works Construction ASAP INSCOM and KACC parking CDCs KACC expansion VA clinic 24 OF 4
25. Directorate of Public Works Road infrastructure Rockenbach and Cooper intersection Mapes and Cooper intersection Reece Road and Ernie Pyle intersection Rockenbach ACP 25 OF 4
26. Directorate of Public Works Safety-related projects Road stripping Jogging trail 26 OF 4
27. DPW Housing Events Halloween decorating contest, door tags and costume contest Minol update Roadway improvements Meuse Forest walking trail closed 27 OF 4
28. Installation Safety Office Fall and back to school campaigns POVs are the #1 hazard Slow down and obey posted speed limits Watch for school zones Wear seat belts Visit the Fort Meade safety web page http://www.ftmeade.army.mil/safety 28 OF 4
29. Directorate of Emergency Services Identity theft Reporting procedure File an electronic report at www.ftc.gov Bring confirmation number and documented validation of the crime to the DES File a report Crime prevention Document Secure 29 OF 4
31. USO Fort Meade Turkeys for Troops Open to active duty E6 and below Deadline to register is Nov. 7 Grocery store gift cards may be distributed in lieu of baskets. Register online at www.usometro.org. Project USO Elf Register your children to be “sponsored” by local companies Open to active duty E6 and below Deadline to register is Nov. 7 Register online at www.usometro.org. 31 OF 4
32. USO Fort Meade Health Net Celebration of Children (Dec. 3) USO partners with Health Net to host event at Fort Myer, Va. Celebration includes games, crafts, prizes, food and visit from Santa Children will be bussed from USO Fort Meade to Fort Myer Event is open to children ages 4 to 11 of active duty military Deadline to register is Nov. 7. Register online at www.usometro.org. 32 OF 4
33. USO Fort Meade Extended hours USO will be open every Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Oct. 1. 33 OF 4
34. Equal Opportunity National Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 Observed Sept. 22 at McGill Training Center Native American Heritage Month Observance: Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m. at McGill Training Center 34 OF 4
36. Public Affairs Office Community town hall Update club information in Fort Meade guide Community Council contact list Newspaper distribution Call 301-677-5602 36 OF 10
