Community Information Exchange Dec. 10, 2013

United States Army Garrison Japan

Community Information Exchange
10 December 2013

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Agenda:
• Opening Remarks
• Purpose
• Community Program Updates
• Open Forum
• Closing Remarks

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Purpose:
The purpose of the USAG Japan Community Information Exchange
(CIE) is to allow organizations to discuss services and support provided
to the Community. This forum facilitates dialogue and an opportunity for
units to obtain Community information to take back to their Soldiers,
Family Members, Civilians and Retirees.

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2014 CIE Dates
14 January
26 August "Happy Back To School”
11 February
No September
11 March
14 October
No April CIE “Spring Break”
11 November
27 May “Summer Send Off”
9 December
No June CIE - No July CIE

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Army Community Service
Presentation

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Community Program Updates
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DPW
PMO / DES
Safety
Camp Zama Installation Manager
DHR (ASAP, CPAC, CMR, Mailroom)
DFMWR
BOSS
DoDEA (ES, MS, HS)
Educational and Developmental
Intervention Services (EDIS)
DENTAC
MEDDAC-J
Public Health Command
PAIO (S3/5/7)
Women Infant & Children
American Red Cross
Girl Scouts

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USO
Chaplain
78th SIG
DPTMS
LRC – Honshu
PAO
IG
Legal
Community Bank
Navy Federal Credit Union
Army Education Center
EXCHANGE
DECA
FRGs
Mayors

HOLIDAY LIGHTING POLICY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Holiday Lighting Period
5 Dec 2013 – 3 Jan 2014
1700 - 2200 (5 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
Exception: 24 – 25 Dec 2013 and 1 Jan 2014
Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years
1700 - 2400 (5 p.m. – 12 a.m.)
Illuminated displays are not allowed on roofs, gutters, downspouts,
and no drilling of concrete or metal structures is permitted.
All Holiday decorations, including fasteners, must be removed after the Holiday Season.
Directorate of Public Works 263-3544
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HOLIDAY LIGHTING POLICY
ENERGY CONSERVATION
Non-electrical decorations are encouraged
for both the home and administrative facilities.

If electrical displays are used in office areas, they will be illuminated
ONLY during holiday functions and turned-off at the close of business.
Directorate of Public Works 263-3544
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LEAVE and TDY
• Army Family Housing (AFH) and Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH)
residents: To ensure proper maintenance and care of quarters and lawns, all AFH
and UPH residents must notify the Housing Management Division (HMD) for
extended absences over seven (7) days from quarters
• Residents must assign a sponsor/responsible adult to perform periodic checks to
ensure their residence and yard are properly maintained
• In the event that you do NOT assign a responsible adult, HMD will contact your
unit or organization and request their assistance with yard maintenance
• Form for Extended Absences is available at HMD (Bldg. 671)
• If you have any questions, please contact the HMD at 263-3527/8261
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Mayors for 2013
Camp Zama:

Ms. Shellye Price

Tower 1050:

SGT Jimmy Roberson

Tower 743:

Ms. Sara Edwards

Sagamihara Family
Housing Area:

Ms. Tanesha Clark

Sagami General Depot: Mr. Dan Hew
Off Post:

Ms. Rhianna Santos

For more information, contact the Housing Management Division 263-3527/3441
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DFMWR
CHILD, YOUTH AND SCHOOL SERVICES
•13 Dec

SKIES Christmas Recital (1630-1800 @ SKIES Unlimited, SHA)

•19 Dec

SKIES The Nutcracker (1730-1900 @ Community Activity Center)

•1-31 Dec

Giving Tree @ Zama CDC and SHA CDC

Youth Trips
•3 Jan

CYSS @ 263-8086

Kagura Ski Trip

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DFMWR
BUSINESS DIVISION
•15 Dec
•15 Dec
•15 Dec

“No Tap” Fun Tournament (1300-1600 @ Zama Bowling Center)
2 for 1 Steak Night (1700-2100 @ CZCC)
$5,000 Bingo Night (1700-2000 @ CZCC)

•21 Dec
•21 Dec

Santa Claus (1630-2000 @ SHA Club-Pacific Rim)
DJ Reggae Xmas Count Down (2000-2300 @ SHA Club-Blue Moon)

•22 Dec

Christmas Buffet (1030-1430 @ CZCC)

•28 Dec

Alligator Toddler Bowling Special (1300-1600 @ Zama Bowling Center)

•31 Dec
•31 Dec
•31 Dec

New Year’s Eve Party (2000-0300 @ CZCC)
New Year’s Eve Steak Night (1630-2100 @ SHA Club-Pacific Rim)
New Year’s Eve Party (2000-0100 @ SHA Club)

BD @ 263-4452

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DFMWR
BUSINESS DIVISION
•18 Jan

Music Live Event (Endless Summer-Okinawa Music)
(2000-2300 @ SHA Club-Blue Moon)

•20 Jan

Steak Night (1630-2100 @ SHA Club-Pacific Rim)

•21 Jan

Nichibei Friendship Tournament (0930-Finish @ Zama Golf)

•25 Jan

DJ Toyo-Jazz Music (2000-2300 @ SHA Club-Blue Moon)

•27 Jan

Thai Night (1630-2100 @ SHA Club-Pacific Rim)

•03 Feb

Super Bowl Party (0630-1300 @ CZCC)

•07 Feb

Black History Month Lunch Buffet (1100-1300 @ CZCC)

•14 Feb

Valentine’s Day Gourmet Dinner (1800-2100 @ CZCC)

BD @ 263-4452

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DFMWR
RECREATION DIVISION
•14 Dec

Army vs. Navy Flag Football Game (1300 @ Atsugi Naval Base)

•18-20 Jan

Invitational Basketball Tournament (Yano Fitness Center)

•22-23 Feb Tamagawa University Musical (1700-1900 @ CAC)
•22 Mar

Invitational Volleyball Tournament (0900 @ Yano Fitness Center)

RD @ 263-3479

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DFMWR
RECREATION DIVISION
Commander’s Cup Program
•9 Jan

Big Kahuna Bench Press (1730 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•11 Jan

Free Throw Contest (0900 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•11 Jan

Three Point Contest (1100 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•13 Jan

Intramural Basketball Starts (1800 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•25 Jan

Texas Hold’em Tournament (1600 @ CZCC)

•8 Feb

Dodgeball Tournament (0900 @ Yano Fitness Center)

•22 Feb

Darts Tournament (1800 @ SHA Club-Blue Moon)

RD @ 263-3479

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Zama American Middle School
December-January SY 13-14

12 Dec

Acceleration Date

12 Dec

Seminar Release-Students released at 1310

13 Dec

Holiday Concert @ 1800 at CAC

23 Dec

Begin Winter Recess

06 Jan

Instruction Resumes

20 Jan

Federal Holiday-No School for students

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Zama American Middle School
December-January SY 13-14

24 Jan

Teacher Work Day- No school for students

30 Jan

Winter Concert

31 Jan

Parent Conferences- No school for students

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Zama High School
December 2013
12 Dec
12 Dec
13 Dec
14 Dec
15 Dec
23 Dec-3 Jan

Accelerated Withdrawal Date-Semester 1
Seminar Release Day
Holiday Band and Choir Concert at 6PM @ CAC
Grease Performance by the ZHS Drama Dept.
@ 6PM in ZHS auditorium
Grease Performance by the ZHS Drama Dept.
@ 3PM in ZHS auditorium
NO SCHOOL/Winter Recess (Dec. 23rd
until Jan 3rd ) School Resumes January
6th 2014- A-day bell schedule

For additional information on upcoming sports, events, please visit our
website: http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/

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Zama High School
January 2014
06 Jan
20 Jan
23 Jan
24 Jan
27 Jan

School Resumes A-day bell schedule
No School-Observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
End of Second Quarter and First Semester
No School-Teacher Work Day
Begin 3rd Quarter and Second Semester

For additional information on upcoming sports, events, please visit our
website: http://www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/

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Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED Training
Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room
Saturday, January 11th, 2014 0800 – 1600 Hours $55
Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 0800 – 1600 Hours $55
Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid / CPR
Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room
Saturday, February 8th, 2014 0800 – 1600 Hours $55
Pet CPR and First Aid
Offered Quarterly, next class will be available next year
Camp Zama Red Cross Training Room $45
Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166
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Volunteer Opportunities
Red Cross Offices, MEDDAC, ASAP
Leadership Positions Available
Chairman of Volunteers
Special Events Chairman
Health & Safety Chairman
Youth Chairman

Camp Zama Red Cross DSN 263-3166 / 046-407-3166
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Zama Girl Scouts
Upcoming Events
11 JAN- Cookie Rally Cookie Sales begin
12 JAN- New Year’s Festival with Japanese Girl Scouts
22 FEB- World Thinking Day with Japanese Girl Scouts

Helping build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Email: zamagirlscouts@gmail.com
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Directorate of Human Resources
EDUCATION CENTER
11 Dec

Civilian Exams Proctoring

13 Dec

DHR Holiday Party

16 Dec

ASVAB Testing

18 Dec

DLPT/DLAP Testing

13 – 31 Jan
11 Jan
8 Jan
10 Dec

On-line Academic Skills Course (OASC)
DLPT/DLAP Testing
Regional VA Representative at Camp Zama
UMUC Academic Advisor at Camp Zama

13 Jan – 9 Mar
Spring I Face-to-Face Courses
15 Jan

Civilian Exams Proctoring
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EDUCATION CENTER
NEW TA POLICY
The Army officially announced changes to its TA policy for FY14 that will be
effective 1 January 2014. There are three significant changes to the Army's
TA policy:
1) Soldiers will be eligible for 16 semester hours of TA funded courses each
fiscal year.
2) To be TA eligible a Soldier must have one year of service after completion
of either AIT, OCS BOLC.
3) After completing a bachelor’s degree, a Soldier must have 10 years of
service from his or her BASD or PEBD to receive TA towards a master’s
degree.

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EDUCATION CENTER

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EDUCATION CENTER

DHR OFFICE CLOSURE

USAG-J, Directorate of Human Resources (DHR), will be closed from 1130 to
close of business on Friday, 13 Dec. for the Holiday Party. Normal operations
will resume on Monday, 16 Dec.
DHR Front Office
Army Education Center
Administrative Services Division (ASD)
Post Office/ Mail Room
Military Personnel Division (MPD)
Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)
Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)
Workforce Development

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EDUCATION CENTER

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Overseas Military Services
Coordinator will be visiting the Camp Zama Army Education Center, Bldg.
278 on the following dates:
8 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Apr, 7 May, 4 June,
9 July, 6 Aug, 10 Sept, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 3 Dec

For More Information, call DSN: 263-5311.
Don’t delay, appointments are limited!
Schedule your appointment today to discuss veterans benefits you may be
entitled to such as applying for disability, compensation, education, the VA
Home Loan Guaranty Program and more.
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The Next

Tuesday
14 January 2014
Slide presentations due to Yolanda Hingel at
yolanda.f.hingel.civ@mail.mil
by 31 December

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END OF BRIEF

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