Garrison Information Exchange

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1 Garrison Information Exchange Installation Management Command integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally-responsive Army We are the Army s Home Serving the Rugged Professional

2 "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and Installation Management Command integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally-responsive Army justice for all." We are the Army s Home Serving the Rugged Professional

3 Moment of Silence

4 Agency Director s/ Representatives Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Chaplain Directorate of Emergency Services Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate of Public Works DoDEA, Americas Southeast, Fort Campbell Schools The Exchange

5 Garrison Volunteer of the Month Award Special Briefs: MWR Website Melissa Schaffner ADAPT Program Elizabeth Eversole American Red Cross Nicole Robinson Agency Briefs: AGENDA Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) David Gillespie Christian County Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Katie Lopez Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Yvonne Pickering Campbell Crossing Lauren Frazier The Exchange David Swenson Fort Campbell Spouses Club Sarah Kuchen United Service Organization (USO) Pamela Holz Closing Remarks

6 Volunteers of the Month Army Community Service Nikki Williams Chapels Erin Seabolt Barsanti Elementary School Keyona Raby

7 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Melissa Schaffner (270)

8 How to Access MWR Website Desktop/Laptop Mobile Device

9 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Abandoned Vehicle & MWR Equipment Open Bid Auction at Air Assault Auto 5300 Airborne Street September 9 8am Registration 9am Auction Begins Early Viewing 11am 2pm on Sep 5 1pm to 3:30pm on Sep 7 Age 12+ only in attendance, please. Must be age 18+ to bid. (270) /3408

10 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation SPARTAN Sprint is coming to Fort Campbell! Saturday, September 23 Cassidy MOUT site off Palmyra Road Kids races (1/2 mile age 4-8, 1 mile age 9-13 & 2 mile age 11-14) 2 adult spectator passes included, finisher medal and tee shirt. $25-$45 to register. Spectators $20-25 Adult registration fees vary and start at $ K, obstacles Register at Parking FREE for all with your DoD ID card!

11 Military Survivor Appreciation Week 11-1 The 101 st Airborne Division (AASLT) Fort Campbell and Army Community Service (ACS) Survivor Outreach Services (SOS), will host the annual Military Survivor Appreciation Week (MSAW) from 11SEP-16SEP17, at various locations on post in order to reinforce the Army s commitment to our Families of the Fallen. Approximately 150 Surviving Family Members from all of Tennessee and Kentucky attend. Historically, FMs have travelled from as far as CA, AK. Timeline: THU 7 SEP FRI 8 SEP: Boot Placement FRI 8 SEP MON 18 SEP: Boots on display MON 11 SEP : 9/11 and Opening Ceremony Boots, DIV HQs, 1600 FRI 15 SEP: National POW/MIA Recognition Day Breakfast, Cole Park Commons, 0930 Rock garden memorial, 1800, ACS SOS Building (By Invitation) SAT 16 SEP: Run for the Fallen Community Run, Town Center, 0800

12 After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Tools (ADAPT) Study Elizabeth Eversole Ft. Campbell Site Coordinator (612) Adapt.umn.edu

13 After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Tools (ADAPT) Study Program Overview Families will be assigned to complete a parenting program (on-line or workshop setting) Main focus is on positive parenting interactions Problems solving and effective communication skills Topics covered include encouragement (chore charts), limit setting (time out), and problems solving Participating families have reported: Improved couple relationships Improved child and parent resilience Better sense of control of their children More effective discipline strategies And a reduction in child behavior problems

14 After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Tools (ADAPT) Study Participation Overview All will attend a two-day workshop OR 12 module self-directed on-line course Some families will randomly be assigned to attend 3 short follow up sessions 5 online surveys will be sent throughout the course of the study via link There will be three in person interviews (prior to beginning parenting program, after 12 months, after 24 months) Families can earn up to $520 in gift cards for participating varying amounts will be given at the completion of each activity, not at the end of the study Service members need not participate, spouses can sign up to participate on their own Participation last for 2 years (ETS/PCS is okay!) Participation is voluntary and families can withdraw at any time

15 After Deployment Adaptive Parenting Tools (ADAPT) Study Eligibility Regular Army: 1 deployment in the past 5 years, SOF: 2 deployments in the past 3 years Have a child between the ages of 5 and 12 Confidentiality Participants will be assigned an ID number so that no identifying information will be associated with their data Only the research team will have access to securely stored, deidentified records, or in the case of audit those in charge of ensuring the protection of human subjects in research Contact Elizabeth Eversole at eeversol@umn.edu or for questions

16 American Red Cross, Disaster Services Nicole Robinson

17 American Red Cross, Disaster Services Disaster Response for Hurricane Harvey for Texas, Louisiana, and areas in the path The American Red Cross has responded to the disaster with more than 1500 volunteer so far, have shelter supplies for 50,000 people and more enroute, 6 mobile kitchens to produce 10,000 meals a day, currently 116,000 ready to eat meals and more enroute Currently there are 32,000 people in shelters

18 American Red Cross, Disaster Services The outpouring of support from the community has been tremendous and we wanted to thank everyone for their continued generosity. IN Kind Donations: We are currently not accepting in-kind donations. It takes time and money to store, sort, clean, transport and distribute donated items, which diverts limited time and resources away from helping those most affected. In contrast, financial donations can be accessed quickly to support those affected, may help stimulate the surrounding local communities, and be put to use right away. With a financial donation, essential supplies can be purchase for those affected. To make a financial donation visit redcross.org call REDCROSS or text Harvey to

19 American Red Cross, Disaster Services Sound the Alarm, Save a Life program, from September 23 to October 15, 2017 Join the American Red Cross and 35,000 volunteers in more than 100 communities across the country to install over 100,000 smoke alarms in an event called Sound the Alarm, Save a Life, part of the Home Fires Campaign. The dates will include the National Fire Prevention Week (October 8 14) as well as align with FEMA America s PrepareAthon Day of Action (September 30). The Home Fire Campaign has saved two lives right here in Clarksville! The Clarksville event occurs September 23rd from 8am-1pm. Training Provided. If you have any questions about Sound the Alarm, please contact Katy Hagstrom at or katy.hagstrom2@redcross.org

20 Organizations/Agency Briefs Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) Christian County Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Campbell Crossing The Exchange Fort Campbell Spouses Club United Service Organization (USO)

21 Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Mr. David E. Gillespie Director, Patient and Family Centered Care (270) Click Watch for Overview

22 Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Community Flu Vaccines Community Flu Vaccine Campaigns are beginning soon at Fort Campbell Open to all TRICARE beneficiaries six months or older, including Soldiers, Retirees and Family members Locations and Dates: Commissary: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 Main Post Exchange: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 Town Center Pharmacy: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 Main Post Exchange: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 28 Commissary: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31

23 Christian County Military Affairs Committee (MAC) Katie Lopez Director of Military & Governmental Affairs (270)

24 Military Spouse Leadership Program October 3 5, 2017 Providing professional development and networking opportunities for military spouses Open to ALL military spouses Breakfast, Lunch, & Transportation Provided Application Deadline: September 22, 2017

25 Christian County Salute Week October 21-28, 2017 October 21 Salute Saturday Chili Cook-Off October 22 Sunday Salute Services October 24 Eagle Ambassador Breakfast October 25 Spouses Luncheon & Tour of Homes October 27 the USO October 28 MAC Gala

26 Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Yvonne Pickering, IOM Military & Government Affairs Coordinator Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce Work:

27 Celebrate Riverfest s 30th Anniversary Riverfest Celebration, Sept. 7-9, This free, three-day music and arts festival features three stages of diverse local and nationally known entertainers and cultural groups, plus delicious food and fun for the entire family.

28 Clarksville Chamber of Commerce

29 Campbell Crossing On Post Housing Lauren Frazier Marketing and Communication Manager, Campbell Crossing

30 Campbell Crossing Events Interior Decorating Photo Submission Contest September 11 th thru the 22 nd Showcase how residents make their homes uniquely theirs National Night Out and Fall Festival October 3 rd 4-7pm If you are interested in participating please lfrazier@campbellcrossingllc.com Fire Safety Week October 8 th thru the 14 th More information to come Post Wide Yard Sale New date due to holiday TBD

31 The Exchange David Swenson General Manager

32 Exchange 16 Sept. Celebrate World Play-Doh Day, kids will have the opportunity to be creative with Play-Doh from Sept, Car Seat Safety/Diaper Derby event in the Children s Department from Sept Multicultural event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from located by the Softlines entrance th Sept. Case Lot Sale with great deals on assorted items, located in the Exchange Mall Area. Follow us on Ft Campbell Exchange Twitter & Facebook Page for event info

33 Exchange Portrait Int.(photography) is here please stop and make an appointment from now to 28 Sept World Wide Cutlery inside Main store with a demo daily from now to 11 Sept. Military Hats will be available in the Exchange Mall from now to 10 Sept stop by and buy your Military hat just in time for Veterans Day. For more information regarding concession please contact Kelly Tolefree at or tolefreek@aafes.com

34 Fort Campbell Spouses Club Sarah Kuchan

35 Fort Campbell Spouses Club Super Sign UP, Super Successful Thank you to the community vendors and spouses who were able to attend this years super sign up. September s Monthly Luncheon Welcome Bunco When: 20 September; 10:30AM 1PM Where: Joe Swing Recreation Facility Donations: Fisher House

36 Fort Campbell Spouses Club FCSC 1 st Golf Charity Classic (FallFundraiser) When: 28 October Time: Registration 6:30AM; Scramble start 8AM Where: Cole Park Commons Tickets: $80 per person To register contact fcscfallfundraiser@gmail.com Membership Membership is always open! Visit our website at fortcampbellspousesclub.com and click Membership

37 USO Fort Campbell Pamela Holz Center Operations &Programs Manager (270)

38 Upcoming Events: PLEASE FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK- USO FORT CAMPBELL- FOR THE LATEST UPDATES! 9 SEPTEMBER OPERATION THAT S MY DRESS! 8 SEPTEMBER USO STORYTIME SEPTEMBER COFFEE CONNECTIONS SEPTEMBER DOG DAYS OF SUMMER DINNER & CONCERT SEPTEMBER USO FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT SEPTEMBER OXYGEN WORKSHOP FREE Lunches Mexican Mondays Hot Pockets for Heroes (Tuesdays) Warrior Wednesday* (*Active Duty only) The USO strengthens America s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation.

39 28 SEPTEMBER DOG DAYS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES 2017 & GARY SINISE FOUNDATION DINNER

40 Next Information Exchange 4 October 2017 Thank you ACS for the Refreshments

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