COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL JULY 2020

• Intent is to provide mission and community partners with the opportunity to

share information, identify concerns and seek resolution for issues impacting

our JBER population

• Participants should leave the CAC better-informed about activities across the

installation and know that leadership will work issues/concerns identified

during the meeting

Purpose

• Welcome

• Mission and Readiness

• Installation Support

• Issues for Command Teams

• What’s Next…

Agenda

MISSION & READINESS

MISSION OPS VISITS CEREMONY/SOCIALS COMMUNITY HOLIDAYS

USARAK Training

Holiday

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PACAF Family Day

E15

29

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT

12 13 16 17

19 20 21 22 23 24

14

28 30

CAC

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

18

25

43

27 31

1 2

26

JIPT

Independence

Day

Independence

Day Observed

JULY 2020

673 ABW/CC

Change of Cmnd ALS Graduation

673 CEG/CC

Change of Cmnd

3 WG/CC

Change of Cmnd

673 CEG/CC

Change of Cmnd

JBER Salutes

RED FLAG 20-3

MISSION OPS VISITS CEREMONY/SOCIALS COMMUNITY HOLIDAYS

E

ay

12

26

SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT

9 10 13 14

16 17 18 19 20 21

11

25 27

CAC

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

15

22

1

24 2823 29

AKNG UTA

AKNG UTA JWAC

JIPT

30 31

AUGUST 2020

MAE - TTX

MAE - FSE

School Starts

(Matsu)

School Starts

(ASD)

RED FLAG 20-3

RED FLAG 20-3

RED FLAG 20-3

JBER Connect Community Engagement Battle Rhythm Other Event

JBER CONNECT

CALENDAR

Date Event

4 PACAF Family Day/USARAK Training Holiday

7 Labor Day

10 Community Action Council (CAC)

14 CSC Lunch & Learn - Physical Resilience

17 Joint Installation Prevention Team (JIPT)

Date Event

9 Community Action Council (slides only)

14 SFRG Boot Camp (virtual)

16 Joint Installation Prevention Team (JIPT)

23 Back-to-School Brigade Event

29 Let’s Connect (virtual)

Date Event

6 Joint Wellness Action Council (JWAC)

10 CSC Lunch & Learn - Celebrate Good News

13 Community Action Council (CAC)

14 SAPR Webinar Series - Self-Care Strategies

20 Joint Installation Prevention Team (JIPT)

July 2020 August 2020 September 2020

INSTALLATION SUPPORT

673 FSS

Operations Officer

Maj Andrew Zimmer

384-3139

• As the installation moves forward in HPCON Bravo +, most FSS facilities

have resumed operations with enhanced safety measures, but some reductions

in service remain

• Keep up with the latest on FSS events and facilities online!

• Follow Public Affair’s JBER Official page on Facebook or visit the

installation dashboard on https://www.jber.jb.mil

• Follow JBER Life on Facebook

• Visit our homepage at www.jberlife.com

• Download the JBER Life app

673d Force Support Squadron

Team Building with Unite & WAQ Funding

• UNITE funding for Air Force

• Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) for Army

• Polar Bowl will open for your private function!

• Call 552-3998 to get started

Virtual Freedom 5K

• Run anytime in July

• Share your results @JBERLife on Facebook

JBER Life! – 673 FSS/MWR

• Now open for reservations; started rentals on

24 June 2020

• Call 854-1734 to reserve your cabin at our

“stay-cation” resort

Otter Lake Cabins

• Now open for reservations; started rentals on

26 June 2020

• Book your reservation with ODR 552-2023

• Monday – Saturday 10am-5pm

• Pickup and drop-off for these rentals:

• Friday – Monday 9am-5pm

Outdoor Recreation Centers

• R.E.A.L. Training for newly

appointed Army spouse leaders

• Held virtually

• Meeting information provided

upon registration

• For more info or to register, call

384-1517 or 384-1513

Soldier Family Readiness Group Boot Camp

ISSUES FOR COMMAND TEAMS

673d Force Support Squadron

Child Youth & Education Services/School Liaisons

Adele Daniels & Holly Warners

384-7500/1505

• Operation Homefront’s annual BTSB event taking place on

23 July from 1300-1600

• Families must register to participate (details on flier)

• Registration now open: https://my.operationhomefront.org/

• Questions? Contact Sara Rizzo at 425-412-4317 or via

email at sara.rizzo@operationhomefront.org

Back-to-School Brigade (BTSB)

Operation Homefront’s Annual Back-to-School Brigade:

• Provides military children with new backpacks and school supplies, helping

to ease the financial burden military families face during this traditionally

more expensive time of year **Pre-registration is required**

• Eligibility, event information and registration information will be posted at:

https://www.operationhomefront.org/event/list

• Families will need to create a profile in our registration system in order to

register for the event. If they do not yet have an account, they can create one

at: https://my.operationhomefront.org/Account/Register

• Distribution scheduled for 23 July

Back-to-School Brigade (BTSB)

Free Summer Disposal Passes

• Register online for a pass beginning 4 May

• Passes limited to one per resident

• Passes are valid thru 5 September 2020

• More information visit:

• www.muni.org/sws

Military Family Life Counselor

• Support for adults

• Telephonic & video non-medical counseling

• Support for children & youth (video option only)

• Individual video non-medical counseling sessions for

minors age 13 to 17 (parent or guardian must be available

at the start of each video session to give consent &

provide line of sight requirements)

• Family video non-medical counseling for minors 6 to 12

years of age (parent or guardian must attend each session)

• See chart to the right to contact an MFLC and establish a non-

medical counseling appointment

Number

(907) 382-8909

(907) 382-0594

(907) 382-1407

(907) 351-4781

(907) 382-0597

(907) 382-2799

(907) 313-9228 4-25 & 17 CSSB

(907) 202-0636 4-25 & 17 CSSB

WHAT’S NEXT…

• Next month’s meeting is on 13 August

• CAC slides and video will be posted at:

• https://www.jber.jb.mil/Services-Resources/CAC/

• Questions regarding the CAC can be directed to:

673ABW.CVB.CommunitySupportCoordinator@us.af.mil

Next Meeting

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

Ms. Darmaly Williams

551-2033

Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention

Ms. Charlea Allen

384-1945

• Safe Helpline information

• Skills to help survivors can be found at the following link

https://www.safehelpline.org/HTSAS-1

Safe Helpline

August Topic: Self Care Strategies

• Enhance the ability to care for others while examining barriers for self-care

• Choose one of two times below to register (repeated webinar)

Aug 14, 2020 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM AKDT

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OpXR5EyYSTWReBqWaGSDFg

Aug 14, 2020 01:00 PM - 5:00 PM Alaska

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TKeGviH6TQOFmSslvNW68g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information

about joining the webinar.

SAPR Webinar Series

Beginner Yoga class via WebEx on Tuesdays at 1900 (CDT)

• Register at: www.namimetsub.org under Community Programs

Beginner Yoga Class

673 ABW/HC

Installation Chapel Team

Chaplain Lt Col Erik Nelson

Chaplain (LTC) Greg Thogmartin

552-JROC (5762)

Chapel

• Catholic Mass Schedule

• Outdoor Mass

• Sunday (0900) - Arctic Warrior Chapel

• No Daily Mass until further notice

• Protestant Worship Services

• Outdoor worship services

• Traditional (1100) - Heritage Chapel

• Gospel (0930) - Midnight Sun Chapel

• Contemporary (1100) - Bldg 714, Chaplain Family Life Center

• See Chapel Facebook page for updates on all services…call 552-5762 with questions

JBER Chapel Services – Summer 2020

Armed Services YMCA

Branch Director

Brina Lynch

552-9622

The Armed Services YMCA continues to serve Alaska's military members and their

families through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life.

Current Operational Hours

Main Office: Monday-Friday 0800-1700

An ASYMCA staff member is available to answer

questions or concerns, and to schedule

appointments for services.

Contact Us

Main Office Phone: 907-552-9622

Facebook Messenger: @AKASYMCA

After Hours Emergencies

Email: director@akasymca.org

For the most up to date information on what is happening now, checkout our Facebook

page @AKASYMCA

Current Status of Services

Current Status of Services

• In-person Food Pantry visits are available,

appointments are preferred

• Walk-ins are available but may be delayed

due to current COVID-19 precautions

• *Access to services is subject to change –

please call ahead for information:

(907) 552-9622

• Shopping Hours: 1000-1400 on Tues, Wed,

Fri & 1st Saturday of the month

• Donations will now be accepted 24/7 in our

Drop Zone

• Please help us continue to be tidy neighbors by

not leaving any donations on the sidewalk

outside of the Drop Zone doors. Visit our

website for a list of items that we are unable to

accept: www.asymca.org/alaska-bargainshop

ASYMCA Bargain Shop

Address: 8515 Seville Ave, JBER-E

Phone: (907) 552-9622 (main office)

• The ASYMCA of Alaska wants to ensure you

and your kiddos have all the tools you need to

continue engaging in educational pursuits

throughout the summer

• Services include:

• Printing of educational worksheets

• Craft/Activity supplies

• Please contact our main office to request

printing or supplies: 907-552-9622

Summer Learning

• Y Learn is an opportunity for school aged

children to engage in small group activity

sessions to help combat summer learning slide!

• Sessions are available for children PreK-

entering 5th grade

• Each week will be themed based on a broad

subject of learning and include a learning

session, craft or experiment and movement

activity

• Pick and choose dates that fit your schedule

and interest!

• Full details on our website!

https://www.asymca.org/alaska-my-y

Y Learn

• Program Access Highlights

• Regular care hours have resumed

• M-F from 0745-1430

• Available by appointment only; at this time we

are unable to accept walk ins

• One family per appointment

• Children over 2 must wear a mask

• Mask is to be supplied by the family

• Appointments can be made by phone or email

• (907) 580-6455

• cwr.jber@akasymca.org

Children’s Waiting Room

• Providing affordable, point to point,

transportation within JBER

• Available to currently serving military members

and their dependents

• Other restrictions do apply

• Operating Hours

• M/W/F 0700-2100

• T/TH 0700-1400

• Stay tuned to social media for regularly updated

shuttle hours

• Dial 99-384-3733 from an installation phone

Program Spotlight: Y on Wheels

USO Alaska

Cheryl Jones

907-406-1264

• Send us a message with your child’s name and

birthday, along with a short message and we will

post on our USO Facebook page!

Operation Birthday Shout Out

• Mental Health Mondays – links to meditation sites, resources, on-line help

• Teaching Tuesdays – links to educational sites for kids/adults (learning focus)

• Work Out Wednesdays – links to at home fitness ideas for adults & kids

• Thankful Thursday – shout outs to those going above & beyond to help others

• Foodie Friday – links to easy recipes with basic household items

• See It Saturday – links to museums/parks (virtual tours)

• Sunday Funday – links to virtual theme parks/rides/craft ideas/animal videos

USO Facebook Calendar

Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers

Randy “Bj” Bjorgan

President

Gerald Forsyth

Vice President

msmrre@gmail.com

• Home of the North Star Railroad Empire located in Matanuska Hall, Building

7153 on Fighter Drive, Basement Room 35

• Hours of Operations:

• Tuesdays: 1900 hrs to 2130 hrs

• Saturdays: 1300 hrs until U go home

• Club is available 24 / 7 for members

Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers

• 2020 Calendar ~ Should activity restrictions be relaxed:

• Oct 17th ~ 1st Fall Third Saturday Open House & Birthday Party #39

• Nov 21st ~ Third Saturday Open House (1000-1700)

• Dec 15th ~ MSMRRE Christmas Party (1800 ~ pot-luck & gift exchange)

• Dec 19th ~ Christmas Third Saturday Open House (1000 to 1700)

• During current restrictions, the Club is still functioning and visitors

complying with distancing and/or masks are welcome!

Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers