community council: may 31, 2012

Community Council – May 31, 2012

Fort George G. MeadeCommunity Council

M 31 2012May 31, 2012

Our mission to provide the required infrastructure, a safe and secure community and a quality of life that enablea safe and secure community, and a quality of life that enable

Fort Meade to be the Center of Excellence in Information, Intelligence and Cyber.

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Community Council – May 31, 2012Issues from lastIssues from last

Community Council meetingIssue Response/Plan StatusIssue Response/Plan Status

Is there a resolution with regards to whether CrossFit has been assigned another building for their fitness program?

DFMWR exhausted options for locating a suitable space for CrossFit to operate. New aerobics contractor will Closed

offer CrossFit classes.

What is the status of sidewalks on Rockenbach Avenue – especially near schools?

The contract for sidewalks in several areas on the installation has been awarded. Open

Building T4 has an issue when it rains, the building leaks; there may be a problem with mold under the carpet.

The project has been sent to the contractor. However, we do not have an estimated time for completion. Start date has not been determined

Open

date has not been determined.



June events

• June 1: USO’s Military Appreciation BBQ

• June 10-16: Army birthday weekweek

• June 14-16: Army birthday display at Columbia Mall (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)p )

• June 14: 237th anniversary Army AUSA birthday breakfast

• June 15: Bowie BaysoxFort Meade Day

• June 16: Sizzler – Army Birthday Run



July events

• July 4: Independence Day festivities

• July 25: ACS birthdayJuly 25: ACS birthday festivities

• July 26: Community Council • July 30: Armed Services• July 30: Armed Services

blood drive



August events

• Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25: U.S. Army Field Band concert series

• Aug. 6-10: Vacation Bible School

• Aug. 7: National Night OutAug. 7: National Night Out and Welcome to Fort Meade

• Aug 23.: Women’s Equality Dayay



Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and RecreationI d d D C l b tiIndependence Day Celebration

– July 4 from noon to 10 p.m. on the parade field– Open to the publicp p– DJ, band, rides, bouncies, food and beverage, and fireworks

• Mix 106.5 FM live broadcast and giveaways• Entertainment and rides will be free• Entertainment and rides will be free.• Food and beverage/novelty items will be sold.

– Rides, bouncies and food: Noon to 9:30 p.m.– DJ : 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.– Band: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.– Fireworks: 9:30 to 10 p.m.


– For more information, call 301-677-3981


Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

• Summer Sizzler Run– 5K run and one mile walk

– Pre-registration online fees are $15 per person, $40 per family/group (3 6) or $85– 5K run and one mile walk

– June 16, 8 a.m. at Murphy Field House

Football Fanfare Run

family/group (3-6) or $85 per group (7-10)

– Race day registration fees are $25 per person, $60 per• Football Fanfare Run

– 5K run and one mile walk– Sept. 22, 8 a.m. at

are $25 per person, $60 per family/group (3-6)

– Register online at www.ftmeademwr.com and

Constitution Park the day of the event from 7 to 7:50 a.m.

– For more information, call 301 677 7916


301-677-7916



S CSummer Art CampsAges 3.5 through 6 years old

Cost: $139 includes materials, instruction and fun activities

• Beach Party (July 30 to Aug. 2 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Teen Center))– Painting, sculpting and drawing seaside games

• Storybook Art (Aug. 6-9 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Teen Center)Explore wonderful world of favorite picture books/characters– Explore wonderful world of favorite picture books/characters

– Create noodle assemblages, collages• Yummy Art (Aug. 13-16 from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Teen Center)


– Wonderful, wacky world of food art



CFasTrac Kids Academic CampsAges 3 through 6 years old

• Dinosaur Camp (June 18-22, 9 a.m. to noon, Teen Center)– Hands on paleontology experiences, archeological dig and

build own dinosaurbuild own dinosaur – Cost: $175 includes all materials and instruction

• Space Camp (June 25-29, 9 a.m. to noon, Teen Center)Take a virtual trip to the moon learn about planets stars and– Take a virtual trip to the moon, learn about planets, stars and build own spaceship, launch rockets and make an astronaut helmet Cost: $139 includes all materials and instruction


– Cost: $139 includes all materials and instruction



C S S S S SCYS Services Summer Programs-SKIES

• Swim lessons: Ages 6 months to 13 years oldg y• Drivers education: Ages 15.9 and 18 years old ($325)• Private piano lessons: Ages 7 to 17 years old ($100 per

month)month)

Patrons already enrolled with CYSS:R i t li t ft dRegister online at ftmeademwr.com

or call 301-677-1156 for an appointment




• Jazz Night– June 7 from 5:45 to 10, Club MeadeJune 7 from 5:45 to 10, Club Meade– Band begins at 6:15 p.m.– Jazz trio and dancing– $5 cover– For more information, call 301-677-6969 or visit

ftmeademwr.comftmeademwr.com




Club House• Golf course closed May 1

R i l t• Reciprocal agreements – Eisenhower and Compass Pointe Golf Course– Fort Meade eligible patrons play at a discounted rate.Fort Meade eligible patrons play at a discounted rate.

• The Conference Center at Fort Meade– Golf club house will be converted into a conference

tcenter.– Center is open and taking reservations for meetings,

promotions, retirement celebrations, etc.


– For more information, call 301-677-4333.



• Bowling Center and Lounge– Texas Hold’ Em: Every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.Texas Hold Em: Every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m.– Dollar Day: Every Thursday ($1 bowling, shoes and

food specials) K k E 3 d Th d f 7 t 9– Karaoke: Every 3rd Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

– Games for Grades: Students in Kindergarten to Grade 12

• A’s: Two free games• B’s: One free game




• Army Emergency Relief campaign– $101,662 or 127% of $80,000 goal

• Casualty Assistance Response Team• Casualty Assistance Response Team – Recruiting for volunteers– First training: June 6 (Time/place TBD)– POC: Pia Morales at 301-677-5590

• School Discipline for Students with Special Needs– EFMP Special Topic Session (June 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., ACS)EFMP Special Topic Session (June 13 from 6 to 8 p.m., ACS)

• Military and Spouse Employment Support Group– Staying in Charge: Strategies for decision-making and coping

during transition


during transition– June 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.



• Army Family Team Building events– Level 3 training: June 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ACS

H lth l ti hi J 18 f 1 t 4 ACS– Healthy relationships: June 18 from 1 to 4 p.m., ACS– New spouse connection: June 26 and July 10 from 7 to

8:30 p.m., Potomac Placep• Family readiness group events

– Roundtable: June 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.– FRG essentials training: July 24 from 1 to 3 p.m.,

Potomac Place• ACS Birthday (July 25)


ACS Birthday (July 25)


Religious Support Office

Vacation Bible School• Aug. 6 to 10 from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Chapel Center,

7100 Rockenbach Avenue7100 Rockenbach Avenue• Four years old to 5th grade• Theme: “Sky – Where everything is possible with God”y y g p• Every child will learn the reality of God’s love and the

relevance to their everyday life through games, songs, crafts drama and morecrafts, drama and more.

• Lunch will be provided.• For more information, call 301-677-0386.



Directorate of Emergency Services

• Vendors/solicitations• Crime prevention• Juvenile curfew



Directorate of Public Works

Military construction

• Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center expansion• Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic

Th E h• The Exchange• Garden Apartments




Road infrastructure

• Rockenbach and Cooper intersection• Mapes and Cooper intersection

R R d d E i P l i t ti• Reece Road and Ernie Pyle intersection• Rockenbach access control point




Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization Projects

• McGill Training Center (HVAC)Sid lk• Sidewalks

• Club Meade upgrades• Child and Youth ServicesChild and Youth Services• Mapes Road Water Line




• 12,000 tons of trash for removal • 10,145 tons removed to date• Organic material with glass, porcelain and wood• No safety issues


Community Council – May 31, 2012OutcomeDirectorate of Public Works

Current site


Final site


Picerne Military Housing/RCI

• Pool season • National Night Out• Program status update



AAFES

• Fort Meade Exchange– Groundbreaking scheduled for July-August time frame– 170,000 sq. ft.170,000 sq. ft.– Main store, six food concepts (food court), concessions, satellite

pharmacy, and Military Clothing and Sales – Estimated timeline: Two years to completey

• Fort Meade Express– Located on Mapes Road near the Route 32 gate– Groundbreaking scheduled for late July or early AugustG ou db ea g sc edu ed o ate Ju y o ea y ugust– 7,743 sq. ft.– Shoppette and gas station: Six dispensers, food with snack avenue,

and Class Six with spirits, beer and wine


– Burger King with a drive-thru and a name brand pizza delivery


USO

• Volunteers needed for new center, corner of Mapes and 6th Armored Cavalry roads– At least 18 years oldAt least 18 years old– Reoccurring opportunities– Daily shifts beginning in August

9 a m to 1 p m• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.• 1 to 5 p.m.• 5 to 9 p.m.

– Volunteer training and orientation to be held June 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at current center, 7007A Baker Street


– For more information, contact Queen Waddell at [email protected].


USO

• Kung Fu Panda 2– July 12: Burba Lake Pavilion #1 at 7 p.m.

• Operation Back to School– Aug. 4: Event details via Ticket Line

(http://usometrotickets.eventbrite.com)( p )• Spouses’ Group

– 1st Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. • Little’s Patriot’s Play Group

– 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m.



Enlisted Spouses Club

ESC Scholarship Award

• Open to Fort Meade spouses of– Active enlisted personnel E-1 through E-9

Retired personnel E 1 through E 9– Retired personnel E-1 through E-9– Any widow or widower of deceased E-1 through E-9

whose status has not changed by remarriage– Reservists or National Guard E-1 through E-9



Enlisted Spouses Club

ESC Scholarship Award• Applications must:

– Volunteer in the military community– Volunteer in the military community– To qualify as a full-time student (provide proof of enrollment with at

least 12 credits each semester for the academic year the scholarship is granted)p g )

– To qualify as a part-time student (provide proof of enrollment)– Military sponsor or spouse must be assigned to Fort Meade, NSA,

detachments to Fort Meade or NSA, or live on Fort Meade or in the area

For more information, visit www.ftmeadeesc.org after July 1, or email h l hi di t @ft d


[email protected]


Installation Safety Office

• 101 Days of Summer– Trend: Accidents increase during spring and

summer• Hazard reporting

– Call 301-677-2396 or visit– Call 301-677-2396 or visit www.ftmeade.army.mil/safety



Public Affairs Office

• Commissary summer bagger program– Limited number of licenses will be available on June 11 from

9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. at the Public Affairs Office,9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. at the Public Affairs Office, 4409 Llewellyn Ave.

– Eligible summer baggers are dependents, ages 14 to 18, of active-duty service members.

– The first 35 eligible applicants will be taken. No additional applications will be taken.

– Waivers will not be granted for those who do not meet eligibility requirements.

• Bowie Baysox: Fort Meade Day, June 15 (free tickets)• Army Birthday



Garrison CommanderCol Edward RothsteinCol. Edward Rothstein


community council: may 31, 2012

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