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THUNDERBOLT

WEEKLY UPDATEJULY 24, 2011

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

1. Sky Diving Imagine the thrill of jumping out of a perfectly good airplane from analtitude of up to 13,500 feet! Wearing a harness connected directly to the tandem

parachute system, you and your instructor will jump together and accelerate to 120mph, freefalling for about 60 seconds. Gear, instruction and transportation areprovided. Cost: $215. Meet at McChord Fields Adventures Unlimited at 9:15 a.m. orthe Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North on July 24 th at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration required. For more information call 253-967-6263 or go tohttps://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/jblmrectrac.html to register for the trip.

2. Wild Waves discounts: Save cash off the gate price with militarydiscount Wild Waves theme park tickets at Adventures Unlimited atJBLM McChord Field. Tickets cost $29 and are first-come, first-servedwhile they last. Call Adventures Unlimited at 982-2206/2303 for

more information.

3. HEROES at HOME II- is an employment and training program forunemployed and underemployed spouses of active duty military andTitle 10 Guard/Reservists assigned to JBLM. Services will beprovided to 825 spouses. You must be the spouse of an active dutymilitary or Title 10 Guard/Reservist that has been assigned to JBLMafter 2005 and has been dislocated from a job (full or part time) as aresult of PCS. Job placement assistance, funding, career counseling,and job training available at NO COST visitwww.heroesathome2.com

4. Installation guidebookJoint Base Lewis-McChord units anddirectorates can obtain the JBLM guidebook at the JBLM LogisticsCenter, Building 9640 (Property Book Officer), Bay D, on PrescottAve. just past CIF. The books are on the dock for easy access.

5. Triple threat triathlon JBLM Sports and Fitness presents the 19thannual Triple Threat Triathlon Series Saturday and Aug. 20. Swim,

Northwest Mushroomstival 23-24 July in Lacey

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bike and run your way to glory as you compete for the covetedtriple threat crown. The series consists of a 250- or 800-yardswim, 15-mile bike and three-mile run at Shoreline Park onAmerican Lake and on trails at Lewis North. Register online atJBLMmwr.com; click on WebTrac to view the race schedule. There

will be no sign-ups on race days. For more information, call 967-4768.

6. Soldier Show See the best show in town Aug. 1 and 2 when theU.S. Army Soldier Show arrives at Carey Theater. Three freeperformances feature a musical celebration through dance, songand performances by U.S. Army Soldiers for the JBLM community.Mondays show is at 7 p.m. and Tuesdays shows are at 2 p.m. and7 p.m.

7. Free app for FMWR The JBLM MWR Mobile App has just been

updated! Look for GPS directions to your favorite MWR facility in theDirectory and the MWR Mobile Hours of Operation page. An Androidversion is coming soon! Visit itunes.apple.com/us/app/jblm-mwr todownload your free app.

8. Family Child Care Amnesty Program. In order to decrease therisk of child abuse and neglect in unauthorized care, the FamilyChild Care Program has initiated an amnesty program. It allowsindividuals who are not certified FCC providers (but are regularlycaring for children in privatized housing) an opportunity to registerwith CYS Services without penalty. If you are currently providing

unauthorized childcare in your home, call the FCC Program at 967-3039 for details on how you can become certified, or pick up anapplication in Building 2013B (Pendleton & 3rd Ave.). Earn up to$2,000 a month working from home as an FCC provider. ReceiveFREE business training as well as free childcare while you becomecertified. Its a perfect career choice for military spouses. Anytraining and experience gained through the FCC program istransferable to working in a child development center.

9. Is your Family Member Deployed, UnaccompaniedTour, TDY, TAD, or AWAY, etc...?? Please join Waiting On Warriors

(WOW) for fun and fellowship at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel,9120 Transmission LIne Rd JBLM. Tuesday, AUG 9th from 5:30p-8:00p. Limited Free CYS childcare on sight. Please Bring Proof of CYSEnrollment or your CYS Swipe Card if you have one. Our theme isKaraoke Night! We will have a Panera Catering for Dinner. ChapelNeXt will be providing the main dish, if youre able please bring adessert! WOW is sponsored by Chapel NeXt, please RSVP to Carolyn

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Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com for more info. This eventis open to all branches of service and ALL family members.

10. Indoor Rock Climbing head to the Edgeworks Gym in Tacoma for a morning ofclimbing. Climbing gear, admission and transportation are included, and no

experience is required. Cost: $15. Meet at the Northwest Adventure Center at LewisNorth at 10:30 a.m. or McChord Fields Adventures Unlimited on July 30 th at 10:45a.m. Pre-registration required. For more information call 253-967-6263 or go tohttps://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/jblmrectrac.html to register for the trip. Pre-registration required. For more information call 253-967-6263.

11. Go garage sailing at one place Going to garage sales is madeeasier with one-stop shopping Saturday, July 30! Sell or buy gently-used wares gleaned from home at the Express Store parking lot atMcChord Field. Set up your table at 8 a.m. and sell or buy from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. The Express Store parking lot is located between the

BX and Commissary on 14th

Street. For more information, call theCommunity Center at 253-982-0718/0719.

12. Thunder Alley makes Friday night fun Sounders Lanes featuresThunder Alley with black lights and music from 8midnight everyFriday. Just $9.95 a bowler gets you up to three hours of bowling.To reserve your lane, call 253-982-5954.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

1. Red Cross volunteers The JBLM American Red Cross is looking for

departments across the base that have interest in hosting youthvolunteers from though early September. For more information or torequest a volunteer, contact 968-1055, Monday through Friday from7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2. Newcomers' orientation for all new arrivals to Joint Base LewisMcChord, Washington is held at the American Lake CommunityCenter, Bldg. 8085, JBLM-Lewis North. Event includes complimentarylunch, windshield tour of Fort Lewis, static displays/on & off postvendors, and on site free child care. July 26th from 8:30 to 2:30.Casual/civilian attire (no earrings for male Soldiers). Registration

required. Call 253-967-3633/3550 for more information.

3. TRAFFIC STINKS, SHARE A RIDE: As part of JBLM's goal to reducetraffic congestion and air pollution, we salute those who carpool,vanpool, bus, or bike to work. Congratulations to May 2011 winners,Ema Phillips (Madigan-DENTAC) who logged in 22 Carpool Trips,Rhonda Marshall (Madigan) who logged in 17 Vanpool Trips, AngelaRoyster (Mission & Installation Contracting Command) who logged in

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19 Vanpool Trips, and Sheryl Bezdzeicki (Directorate of Family,Morale, Welfare and Recreation) who logged in 16 Vanpool trips. Allwinners received a $100 American Express gift card for sharing theride during the month of May 2011 instead of driving alone to work!Be part of the solution and win cash and prizes! Enter to win every

month through August, 2011 by logging your daily commute atPierceTrips.com. Find a ride-match, register online atwww.rideshareonline.com. For more information contact MakiedaHart (IMNW-LEW-LG/967-7301).

4. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER (FRC):The yearly reservationcalendar opens for recurring Family Readiness Group (FRGs)meetings on 1 Aug 11. The doors open at 0700 and numbers will begiven out. Reservations begin at 0900. One person per unit. For theevenings, the reservations will consist of TWO groups a night, onegroup in the kitchen/dining area and one in the conference room.

Please have a couple of days in mind in case your first choice is notavailable. No reservations will be made over the phone. For furtherinformation call (IMWE-LEW-MWA/967-9496).

5. Surviving Family Members Appreciation Day, Aug 20, 10a.m. - 3 p.m. at the American Lake Community Center Todeliver on the Armys commitment to Families of the Fallen, JBLMsSurvivor Outreach Services program will be hosting the 5th AnnualSurviving Family Members Appreciation Day (SFAD). The event willbe held on August 20th 2011 at American Lake Community Clubfrom 1000-1500. The purpose of the event is:

a. To honor Surviving Spouses and Family Members byrecognizing their contributions to our country and toremember the sacrifice their Fallen Heroes have made.

b. To provide up to date information on todays Benefits.c. To provide information on matters of local interest to

Surviving Spouses and Family Members.d. Various veteran service organizations, civilian

organizations, military staff agencies and medicalassistance teams will be available to answer questions andprovide supportive and informational on-site services.

Pre-registration is highly recommended but not required, Childcarewill be available, and Buffet style lunch will be served.

KIDS

1. Basketball academy Register through July 29 for Child and YouthSchool Services Anthony Slater Basketball Academy from Aug. 1 to

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3 at the Teen Zone, JBLM Lewis Main. The fee is $60 for youth ages5 to 18. Register at CYSS Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th andBitar. Youll need a full CYSS registration on file, a current sportsphysical, shot record, military, DOD or contractor identity card andthree emergency contacts.

2. Thats what I am Overnight Retreat. Come participate invariety of fun activities that will help you meet new people, learnnew skills, and have fun!! Activities include: the Amazing Race /Survivor, Challenge Yourself with indoor & outdoor Rock Climbing,Big Brother, Speak Out for Military Kids, Top Chef , Cooking Class. 3Day / 2 Night Retreat is open to military youth 11-15 years of age onJuly 26 28 at Camp Murray (Tacoma). There is a $15 registrationfee / Register at www.omkmiddleschoolretreat.eventbrite.com Pointof Contact: Robbin 253-512-7985. robbin.seeberger@us.army.mil .

3. Build Your Own Video Game/Teens. Have you ever wanted to create your owngame? Come out at the McChord Library July 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. andlearn how.

July 7: Overview/Learn about video game genres and MultiMedia Fusioninterface.

July 14: Events/Learn how to control what happens in the game. Things move,things collide, things spin and make noise. Control your own personal universe.

July 21: Levels/Build the first one and then build a harder one. You don't have tobuild from scratch; just copy and paste! We'll show you how to create multiplelevels quickly.

July 28: Lives and Scores/It's no fun if you don't know how to score it. Being

immortal in games is fun for only a little while. We'll show you how to keep trackof lives, scores and other counted items.To register go to www.giantcampus.com/JBLM

4. For young wrestlers Register through Sept. 4 for CYSS youthwrestling. The participation fee is $60 for youth ages 5 to 15.Register at CYSS Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar.Youll need a full CYSS registration on file, a current sports physical,shot record, military, DOD or contractor identity card, and threeemergency contacts. Download and fill out forms fromJBLMmwr.com under WebTrac/online registration, CYS Services. For

more information, call CYS Services at 967-2977.

5. Summer reading McChord Library activities are scheduled forTuesdays at 1 p.m. for youth and 3 p.m. for teens. Book PatchLibrary is holding storytimes Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. startingWednesday. Book Patch activities are Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m.Participants can attend activities at both locations. Call theMcChord Library at 982-3454 or the Book Patch Library at 967-5533.

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6. Sports physicals If your teens are assigned to the AdolescentMedicine Clinic, its time to get your annual sports or activityphysical scheduled. Spaces are now open. They fill up fast so besure to make yours today. To schedule your teens appointment

with your Adolescent Medicine Medical Home, call the TricareRegional Appointment Center at 1 (800) 404-4506.

7. SKIES UNLIMITED: For a complete listing of activities and classesvisit www.jblmmwr.com/CYS.htm To register use Web Trac atJBLMmwr.com or visit Parent Central Services Building 2295 LewisMain 253-966-2977.

McChord:

Free Community Car Wash Need your car washed?Drive to the youth center Thursday, July 28 or Friday, July

29, 58 p.m. and well wash it for free!

8. ADVENTURE CAMPS: Over 1700 military teens (1418 years old) will have an opportunity to participate(at little to no cost) in adventure camps scheduledthrough April, 2012. These high energy, highadventure, and high experience camps are plannedacross the United States from Alaska to Maine andfrom Colorado to Georgia as well as states in between.http://militaryfamilies.extension.org/military-teen-adventure-camps

August 1 --- 5 Outward Bound Experience ( Mazama, NorthCascades, WA)

August 8 --- 12 Camping/Hiking/Wilderness Trip (North-CentralWashington)

August 15 --- 19 Camping/Hiking/Wilderness Trip (North-Central Washington)

EFMP EVENTS AND RESOURCES

1. EFMP Enrollments/Updates: EFMP enrollment (Air Force andArmy) must be updated every 3 years, or as the condition changes(whichever comes first). DD Forms 2792 (medical) or 2792-1(educational) are needed to enroll, update and disenroll anExceptional Family Member. For more info about Army EFMPenrollment dates, forms or process, contact Madigan EFMP: 253-968-0254 or 253-968-1370; for more information about Air ForceEFMP enrollment and screening, contact the 62nd Medical Clinic at

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253-968-3350. Enrollment forms also available on the ACS EFMPwebsite: http://www.jblmmwr.com/acs_efmp.html.

2. 4 August JBLM EFMP Working Focus Group at 3pm: Ourmission is to identify a broad range of global issues impacting

Exceptional Families within the JBLM and Army Communities. Wewill work collectively with senior leadership, medical personnel,community and DoD agencies to improve service delivery andquality of life. We extend an invite to anyone who is passionateabout Exceptional Families, whether you are an Exceptional FamilyMember (EFM), a parent/spouse of an EFM, a unit representative,Key Spouse, Senior Spouse, representative of a local school oragency, etc. The next meeting is in the Waller Hall ACS Classroomon 4 August from 3-4pm. Call 253-967-9704 if you have anyquestions; no RSVPs required to attend.

6 August Autism Awareness Walk: Join Autism AwarenessWashington for their annual 1.5 mile walk around the lake indowntown Olympia to help raise awareness of Autism SpectrumDisorders, Saturday August 6th at 11am. Their main goal is to assistfinancially needy families and other Autism programs. For moreinformation call 360-483-3434. Download the registration form fromtheir website:http://www.autismawarenesswa.org/2011/03/14/capital-lake-walk-for-autism.

3. 26 August EFMP Back to School CARNIVAL: Free food,

school supplies, information and fun! Join us on McChord Field atthe Chapel Support Center (bldg 747) on 26 Aug from 4-6 p.m.Agencies serving special needs Families stationed on Joint BaseLewis-McChord (JBLM) will be on-hand to provide information andanswers to your questions. Come on out and enjoy the fun, bouncycastle, food and school supplies (available while they last).Reservations are required; call 253-982-2695 to reserve a space deadline is 19 August. Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter? Youcan access it on-line athttp://www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/acs/efmp/efmp_news_July11.pdf. If you would like to join our EFMP e-mail distribution list, please

contact Nancy Dozier at nancy.dozier@us.army.mil .

4. Are you PCSing and looking for EFMP contacts at your nextduty station? Use Military Homefront to find EFMP contacts andmore! The following link will take you directly the EFMP/SpecialNeeds page and allow you to navigate to find contacts fromadditional links on the page: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/portal/page/mhf/MHF/MHF_DETAIL_1?

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TRAINING and EDUCATION

1. Dr Dad: (August 23 and 25 from 1400-1600) Join other dad's tolearn the basics of taking care of your child; how to keep them safe,how to attune to your child's well being, and care for them whenthey are sick or injured. This class is provided by male nurses free ofcharge. Certificate of attendance available upon completion of class.Additionally, free child care is available with advance registrationthrough CYS. Child must be registered with CYS to receive childcare.Call Steven Keller, RN at 253-967-7409.

2. 24/7 DAD: (September 13, 15, 20, 22) New Parent SupportProgram is proud to offer a new 4 session class for FATHERS! Being

the best dad you can be is the MOST important kind of "homeimprovement" you can do for your family, whether you are a newdad, single dad, or a seasoned veteran. Learn about yourself, yourparenting style, and get some new tools for your toolbox whilesharing with other fathers. This class is provided by male nurses,free of charge. Certificate of attendance available upon completionof class. Additionally, free child care is available with advanceregistration through CYS. Child must be registered with CYS toreceive childcare. Call Ray Miller, RN at 253-967-7409.

3. Tuesday Topics:Relationship Workshop Series. What Does

my Family Have to do with US? A look at Family history and genderroles. Does your past effect your present? How our childhoodfamilies affect beliefs, values, expectations and the partners wepick. Understanding the role of attachment in childhood andadulthood. Building your family genogram to map your relationshippatterns. July 26, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Tupa Conf Rm in Madigan Annex.No pre-registration or sign-in. For information or directions call 253-968-4843. Facilitators: Patsy Randahl, LMFT, and Kathy Howell,LMFT, CAFAC (FAME Clinic)

4. Learn to mat and frame Beginning Matting & Framing at McChord: Fee $60, includes

materials. Choice of three images provided. Hands-onexperience with picture framing skills. Available upon request:Shadow Box, $60 for two hours, materials are extra. One-On-One Framing Class, $60 for two hours, materials are provided.

Beginning Matting & Framing at Lewis: Wednesdays, 14:30 p.m., $30, materials extra. Students must preregister for

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all classes. Call the Lewis Arts & Crafts Center at 253-967-5001 or the McChord Arts & Crafts Center at 253-982-6726.

5. HOME BUYING WORKSHOP: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD HSO isconducting another home buying workshop on 26&27-JUL- 2011

from 18:00 to 21:00 on Lewis Main. This workshop will be held at theStone Education Center (BLDG #6242, 1st floor). The workshop isdesigned for active duty Service Members and spouses and priorservice personnel with VA loan eligibility who are interested inbuying a home. This workshop is co-sponsored by the WashingtonState Housing Finance Commission using their certified instructors.Please call Sheila at 967-5334 or Mike at 967-5165 to reserve aspace or for Lewis Main or just come. For more information contact(IMWE-LEW-PWH/967-5165).

6. Mental strength for Army families The Army Center for

Enhanced Performance is now available to attend family resourcegroup meetings. ACEP provides families support by teaching skillsthat can be used for coping with the everyday challenges of being amilitary spouse. ACEP also offers a variety of classes for families andfamily support groups. To schedule ACEP at your next FRG meetingor for more information, call 968-7642 or e-mailLewisACEPWebmaster@conus.army.mil.

7. Stress management The Joint Base Lewis-McChord FamilyAdvocacy Program offers a weekly stress-management class, from 1to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays in the FAP Conference Room, Building 2013B.

Get an understanding of stress and its effects on health andreadiness. Identify physical and emotional reactions to stress. Learnabout stress-management tools and how to use them effectively.Call 967-5901 to schedule a class for your unit or family readinessgroup.

8. ASIST classes double Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training(ASIST) is a two-day workshop that trains you to become aneffective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. It helps youperform suicide first aid and to assist the person at risk to stay safeand to seek further help. ASIST is an interactive workshop that

equips you to recognize invitations for help, how to offer support,review the risks of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model andlink the person at risk to community resources. Evaluations haveshown that ASIST is an effective program, increasing a caregiversknowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk ofsuicide. The JBLM Suicide Prevention Office has added a secondmonthly workshop from June through December. This monthssecond workshop is scheduled for July 28 and 29 and will be

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added to the original 14 and 15 workshop. All ASIST T-2 workshopswill begin at 8:30 a.m. and be held at the JBLM Lewis North Chapel.Contact the JBLM Suicide Prevention Office in Building 2026, Room203B for more information or to sign up. Call Art Wienandt at 477-0258 or e-mail arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil.

AAFES

JB Lewis-McChord Movie SchedulePH (253) 967-4329 *recordingPH (253) 967-5976

Reel Time JB Lewis-McChord ExchangeMON JULY 25- WEDJULY 27 - No Showing

THUJULY 28 BABIES NIGHT OUT 1900 Kung Fu Panda 2 (PG)

FRIJULY 29 - 1900 Super 8 (PG-13)

SATJULY 30 1100 Mr. Poppers Penguins (PG)

1400 Super 8 (PG-13)

1900 X- Men: First Class (PG-13)

SUNJULY 31 1100 Mr. Poppers Penguins (PG)

1400 Super 8 (PG-13)

1900 X- Men: First Class (PG-13)

MON AUGUST 1 - WEDAUGUST 3- No Showing

THUAUGUST 4 BABIES NIGHT OUT 1900 Mr. Poppers Penguins (PG)

FRIAUGUST 5 - 1900 Bad Teacher(R)

SATAUGUST 6 - 1100 Cars 2 (G)

1400 Green Lantern (PG-13)

1900 Bad Teacher(R)

FREE MOVIES- the Theater at McChord Field has free weekend movies.

Call 253-982-5836 for schedule.

24 JUL - 4pm - SAVING SHILOH PG

30 JUL - 4pm - FAST FIVE PG-13

30 JUL - 7pm - SCREAM 4 R

31 JUL - 4pm - TINKER BELL G

COMMISSARY/ EXCHANGE

1. AAFES stocks improve During the last six weeks the Exchangeand Shoppettes have run out of stock in a variety of items becauseof shipment problems related to a new software program the

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distribution center implemented. AAFES General Manager PatrickMcGhee is pleased to announce that the software program has beencorrected. JBLM Shoppettes are fully stocked and the MainExchanges stock assortment is improving with trucks arriving daily.McGhee appreciates customers patience and hopes to see them

shopping again at both JBLM Main Stores and all AAFES facilities.Lifeguard positions.

2. LOOK OUT FOR THE UPCOMING CASE LOT SALES!!! AUGUST 30 -SEPTEMBER 03, 2011

3. July 29-30, 2011 the DelMonte simulator car will be here for all toenjoy. So come on out and bring the kids.

4. AAFES product recall information. With the recent major recallsof cars, toys and even a popular fastfood franchises promotional

glassware, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service wants itspatrons to know the recall process for goods sold in exchanges.There are two ways to check recalls specific to exchange operations.Authorized shoppers can go to their local exchanges and check thecustomer service area, or they can log onto the AAFES website forthe latest recall information. Information concerning more than4,500 product recalls is also available through the ConsumerProduct Safety Commission website.

FINANCIAL READINESS

Location: Waller Hall, Room 400, 2140 Liggett AvenueHours of Operation: 0700 1630, Monday - FridayOPEN all DONSA days, closed Federal HolidaysServices Available: Confidential one-on-one counseling for ServiceMembers and their spouses (budgeting, debt management, creditcounseling, investment education, general financial planning), Personalfinancial management classes, Army Emergency Relief (AER). Allservices are free of charge.

Appointment Line: Call 253/967-7166 to make an appointment with aFinancial Counselor or to register for a class.

Program Manager: Curtis Littlegreen, CFA, CFP253/967-3525, curtis.littlegreen@us.army.mil

Classes at Lewis Main, please call 253/967-7166 to register

7/25 Understanding & Managing Your Student Loans 1300 1500 Bldg 2166 Classroom

7/26 Banking & Checking* 1330 1430 Waller Hall, Room 400

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7/26 Using Credit Wisely* 1430 1530 Waller Hall, Room 400

7/26 Home Buying Workshop 1330 1500 Bldg 2166 Classroom

7/29 The TSP & Other Retirement Savings Plans 0930 1100 Waller Hall, Room 400

8/2 Understanding Money & Credit 1030 1200 Waller Hall, Room 400

8/2 Getting Insurance* 1330 1430 Waller Hall, Room 4008/2 Saving & Investing* 1430 1530 Waller Hall, Room 400

8/5 Credit Repair 0930 1130 Waller Hall, Room 400

8/9 Investing for Retirement 1030 1200 Waller Hall, Room 400

8/9 Consumer Rights, Obligations & Scams* 1330 1430 Waller Hall, Room 400

8/9 Ready to PCS* 1430 1530 Waller Hall, Room 400

8/16 Principles of Personal Finance* 1330 1430 Waller Hall, Room 400

8/16 Planning & Budgeting* 1430 1530 Waller Hall, Room 400

8/17 Using Credit Wisely 1830 1930 Grandstaff Library

Classes at McChord Field, please call 253/982-2695 to register

7/25 Saving & Investing 0900 1030 Building 551 Classroom

7/26 Principles of Personal Finance 0900 1030 Building 551 Classroom

7/27 Smooth Move/Ready to PCS 0900 1100 Building 551 Classroom

7/28 Life Cycle Financial Planning 0900 1030 Building 552 Conf Room

MADIGAN NEWS

1. A Hiring Heroes Career Fair will take place Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to2 p.m., at the American Lake Community Center. There will becareer opportunities for Wounded, Ill, Injured and transitioningservice members, Veterans, military spouses and primarycaregivers. For more information: Call Sylvia Parker at 703-696-8672 or email Sylvia.Parker@cpms.osd.mil

2. Nisqually FMC physicalsThe Nisqually Family Medicine Clinic willconduct school and sports physicals for children ages 5 to 18 yearsof age July 29, and Aug 5, 12, 19, 26, from 1 to 3:20 p.m. Parents

must accompany children under 18 and bring childs shot records,school and CYS forms to the appointment, filled out prior to theappointment. Arrive 30 minutes early, and dress your child in shirt,shorts and shoes. Physicals are scheduled on an appointment basisonly; no walk-ins will be allowed. To schedule appointments, call966-9858, Option 1, or the Tricare appointment line at 1 (800) 404-4506. Children must be registered in DEERS and if 10 and older,must have a valid I.D. card. POC: Mr. Billy Thomas at 477-0803.

mailto:Sylvia.Parker@cpms.osd.milmailto:Sylvia.Parker@cpms.osd.mil

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WEEKLY FINANCIAL TIPS

Its hard to believe we are already over halfway through the year.However, most of us have forgotten our New Years resolutions;especially taking control of our finances. It takes time to correct ourpast errors and persistence to change our habits. Here are somesuggestions for you to meet that resolution:

1. Set goals. By setting goals, it gives you a clear picture of what you

want to achieve. Identify both long-term and short-term goals.

Without knowing what you want, its difficult to obtain those goals.

Understand that successful money management doesnt mean

keeping up with the Jones it means taking responsibility of your

finances.

2. Create a written budget each month. Having a written budget

gives you a map to achieve your financial goals, evaluate your

monthly expenses versus your income each month; this shows

youre committed to controlling your finances.

a. The first step is to list all the household income. Ensure you

input deductions from your pay such as taxes, medical insurance,

and retirement contributions.

b. List all your recurring monthly debts such as rent, utilities,

groceries, car payments, insurance, and credit card bills. Theeasiest way is to have copies of your bills. This will give you

accurate amounts, due dates, and interest rates. Include a

monthly savings into your plan. Talk with your utility companies

to set up budget plans to help with budgeting expenses.

c. List those expenses that are periodically such as oil

changes, car registration, home owner association dues, and

holidays. (Remember that Christmas is only 6 months away!)

This will allow you to set aside funds for these expenses.

d. Now fine tune your budget. Communicate with your

spouse, if you have one, about how to reduce some of these

expenses. Evaluate needs versus wants to help reduce costs,

consider using coupons, or find low cost alternatives.

e. To supplement your written budget, use www.mint.com,

www.geezeo.com, or www.budgetpulse.com. These sites will

help you track your spending and identify areas of concern.

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3. Reconcile your bank accounts. It is important to track your

monthly spending and identify errors. Remember that a small error

on your part could cost you large fees. Additionally, some

transactions take a while to post to your account; by tracking them

as they incur will help prevent overdraft fees.

4. Prioritize debts. When paying off debt, start with paying the

highest interest rate credit cards first. This will give you the largest

savings over time. Or consider paying off the smallest debt first; this

will help you realize the progress you are making along the way.

5. Online bill pay. An easy way to ensure bills are paid on time is to

set up a separate bank account for just bills. Either transfer a set

amount from each pay check to fund this or set up an allotment that

covers all the bills. Then set up auto withdrawal or bill pay from this

account to pay all your bills. If you use bill pay, remember that youneed to allow time for the bank to mail the checks out (up to a

week).

6. Reevaluate your monthly budget to ensure that youre working

to accomplish your goals patience and persistence is vital to your

financial success! Make adjustments as necessary to keep yourself

on track.

7. Celebrate small successes responsibly. Bake brownies or a

cake to celebrate, whatever you choose to do to celebrate, ensure itis within your budget. Remember you can do anything one step at a

time!

CLOSURES AND CONSTRUCTION

1. Stryker Avenue will be closed from 41st Division Drive to just shortof 14th Street. Motorists are advised to get on Stryker Avenue from41st Street heading south, take a left on Mann Street and anotherleft on 14th Street. Detours will be in place to direct traffic.

2. A repaving and widening project along three-fourths mile of BlaineAvenue between 5th Street and Eagle Circle is underway andcompletion is estimated for Sept. 2. Work hours will be between 7a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. The stretch will beclosed to traffic except to the school and adjacent areas, withguides directing vehicles through the work site. Additional trafficcontrol will be required for short duration single lane closures along

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East Gate Road to allow for a safe work zone at the intersection of4th Division and East Gate Road.

3. Drivers using Jackson Avenue near Madigan Army Medical Centershould expect delays for a few months as contractors repair a one-

mile stretch of road from the barricades near the Madigan Gate toTransmission Line Road. The project is scheduled for completion inAugust.

More information about traffic revision updates and constructionchanges will come as the contractor announces them. For roadconditions, call 967-1733.

INTERESTING LINKS

Here's a great resource to keep on your fridge or by your desk: the

most recent hours of operation & phone numbers forall MWR operations. Click on the link:http://www.jblmmwr.com/other_pages/index/hours.html

JBLM Website: www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/JBLM MWR: www.jblmmwr.comFOCUS MAGAZINE: www.jblmmwr.com/focus.htmlJBLM FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/jblmmwrFT LEWIS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE:www.lewis.army.mil/resourceguide/McChord Events: www.mcchordafb.us/

Madigan Website: www.mamc.amedd.army.mil/Madigan FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pages/Tacoma-WA/Madigan-Healthcare-System/293304441350Customer Management Services Website: www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/cms/ICE Website: http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=service_provider_list&site_id=957&dep=*DoDEFMP on Facebook: www.facebook.com/efmpjblmEFMP website: www.jblmmwr.com/acs_efmp.htmlNorthwest Guardian: www.nwguardian.comMilitary Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Weekly:

http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/mcfp/weekly

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