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Fort Polk Thrift Boutique Fort Polk Thrift Boutique The Thrift Boutique needs board members! Treasurer Secretary We meet once a month (excluding July & December), usually the 3 rd Monday at 9am. Next meeting: Monday, March 19 th 9am @The Boutique. All Unit Representatives are invited! Questions? Contact Kaitlyn (336) 309-5235, kjds1013@gmail.com POC Kaitlyn Sutherland, (337) 531-0459
Religious Support Fortifying Spiritual Readiness MOPS meets every other Thursday, 0930-1130 at the Main Post Chapel until March 22, 2018. (BLDG 744 starting April 12, 2018) Call for More Info: (337) 531-7056 or 4226 or 1161 Welcoming, Mentoring, Creative Activities, Relevant and most of all childcare! PWOC Meets EVERY Tuesday at building Location: Main Post Chapel until March 20, 2018. ( BLDG 744 starting April 10, 2018.) All kinds of Bible Studies and Activities! A Protestant Women s Group that provides support, quality fellowship, Fortifying Spiritual Readiness and most of all childcare! POC: CH (LTC) Folsom, Deputy Garrison Chaplain, Bldg 428, 531-4628
Religious Support Fortifying Spiritual Readiness SUNDAYS 1700-1900 March 4 March 25 Winter Jam Concert trip to Shreveport, 10 March Full. End of Brief A Catholic Women s Group that provides support, quality fellowship, Fortifying Spiritual Readiness and most of all childcare! Glory Chapel CWOC Meets Every Friday 0900-1130 Location Main Post Chapel until March 23, 2018. (Glory Chapel Starting April 6, 2018.) POC: CH (LTC) Folsom, Deputy Garrison Chaplain, Bldg 428, 531-4628
Religious Support Fortifying Spiritual Readiness Friday afternoons from 1200-1400 Main Post Chapel. Dinner 1715-1800 AWANA 1800-1930 Worship 1800 1830 Study BREAKOUTS 1830-1930 Location: Main Post Chapel until March 21, 2018 (BLDG 744 Starting April 11, 2018) POC: CH (LTC) Folsom, Deputy Garrison Chaplain, Bldg 428, 531-4628
Religious Support Fortifying Spiritual Readiness Regular Chapel Services ( 18 March 2018 last services at MPC) Glory Chapel Catholic Service: 0830 Chapel Next Service: 1030 Gospel Service: 1200 Samoan Service: 1400 Catholic Service: 1600 Youth of the Chapel: 1700 Elevate Geronimo Service: 1830-1930 Geronimo Resiliency Center 16 th Street. May 28-1June 2018 Siegfried Youth Center Experience Church Camp in a whole new way! Fort Polk 2018 Camp in the City POC: CH (LTC) Folsom, Deputy Garrison Chaplain, Bldg 1947, 531-4628
SHARP WeCare, JRTC & Fort Polk App The necessary tool for information and contacts for SHARP, Suicide Prevention and Chaplains. This app will also aide personnel about the definition of sexual harassment and sexual assault, and the reporting procedures for both. Available in Apple s App Store and Google Play. 1LT Wayne, JaQueeta, Installation VA, jaqueeta.j.wayne.mil@mail.mil 337-208-6391
SHARP HELP REPRESENT JRTC AND FORT POLK SHARP Garrison SHARP is hosting a SHARP PSA Script Writing Contest. All members of the community has a chance to participate. Kicking off in April! BE PART OF THE SOLUTION! 1LT Wayne, JaQueeta, Installation VA, jaqueeta.j.wayne.mil@mail.mil 337-208-6391
SHARP 1LT Wayne, JaQueeta, Installation VA, jaqueeta.j.wayne.mil@mail.mil 337-208-6391
SHARP Date: TBD Hosted by 3/10 1LT Wayne, JaQueeta, Installation VA, jaqueeta.j.wayne.mil@mail.mil 337-208-6391
SHARP APRIL SAAPM EVENTS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Spring Holiday BJACH Teal Cake and Punch Ceremony 8 9 519th BN Denim Day Contest Kick-off BJACH Chalk on The Walk 3 Torch Run/ CG s Signing of the Sexual Assault Proclamation: 4 SHARP Warrior Board: USAG SAAPM Proclamation Signing, Main Post Chapel, 1330 15 16 17 18 46th TEAL-BLUE WOD (FPLA) 22 23 OPS GRP SHARP Social Breakfast 29 30 12, 19, and 26 March- Guardian Article Focus: SHARP Upcoming Events 02 Apr- PAO Radio Spots SAAPM Events, Focus on SHARP PSA Contest Kick off 02 Apr -30 Apr- SHARP Static Display, Ed. Center 5 BJACH Scavenger Hunt 6 115th Breakfast with SHARP Pop of Teal Info booth At Bowling Alley, Ed Center, Wheelock PX, and BJACH 10 11 12 13 115 th SHARP Guardians Booth at PX Pop of Teal Info booth At Bowling Alley, Ed Center, Wheelock, PX, and BJACH 24 25 26 5 th AVN Denim Day Observance 519th Burning The Past, Lighting The Future BJACH- Flash Mob USAG Denim Day - All Directorates 19 20 115 th SHARP Ready Physical Training Pop of Teal Info booth At Bowling Alley, Ed Center, Wheelock, PX, and BJACH 03 Apr-30 Apr- Directorates, SHARP Information Displays 09-13 Apr- Shine The Light Against Sexual Assault Week 27 5 th AVN SHARP Golf Scramble/Family Feud 46th SHARP Bulletin Board Contest Judging/Denim Day Pop of Teal Info booth At Bowling Alley, Ed Center, Wheelock, PX, and BJACH 03-30 Apr- SA Prevention Fact of the Day [Facebook] 01-30 Apr- TEAL-BLUE Latrine Literature focus 30 Mar-Apr 28- Static Display 7 14 21 28 USAG SHARP PSA Script Contest Submission Deadline Every Tuesday in April- Teal Tuesdays & FB awareness pictures 2 April-1 May- SHARP Screen Savers 9, 16 & 23 Apr- Trivia Mondays
RED CROSS Summer Youth Volunteer Program BJACH Dates: June 4 - August 10 Applications available Pick up/drop-off IN PERSON ONLY Applications drop-off: NLT MAY 18 th 9:00am - 4:00pm Red Cross Office 1778 Third St, Bldg. 220 Fort Polk, LA 71459 Contact Us Ava Carter, Program Manager (804) 385-0966 Building 220 Office (337) 531-4783 Volunteer Opportunities: BJACH-Admin/Clinical Patient Escort Briefers 1st Aid/CPR Instructor 24/7 Emergency Line 1-877-272-7337 POC: AVA Carter, Program Manager, (337) 531-4783, ava.carter@redcross.org
PAO UPCOMING EVENTS New Iberia Azalea Trail Through spring Beautiful driving trail. https://www.iberiatravel.com/things-do/gardens/167 Black Heritage Festival 10 March Lake Charles Civic Center, entertainment, food, kid stuff. www.visitlakecharles.org Iowa Rabbit Festival 15-17 March Carnival, food, music, rabbits, more rabbits. https://iowarabbitfestival.org/ Louisiana Redbud Festvial 10-17 March Top 20. Vivian, La. http://www.laredbud.com Audbon Pilgrimage 16-18 March St. Francisville. https://www.facebook.com/audubon.pilgrimage POC: Kim Reischling, PAO, (337) 531-1392
PAO UPCOMING EVENTS Louisiana Crawfish Festival 22-25 March Top 20. More than 30,000 pounds of crawfish any way you like it, entertainment, rides, crafts, kid stuff. Chalmette. http://louisianacrawfishfestival.com/ Spring Herb Day 17 April Kent Plantation House, Alexandria. Herbs, arts and crafts. www.kenthouse.org New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 24 March-April 6 Aretha Franklin, Aerosmith, Beck, Sting, Jimmy Buffet www.nojazzfest.com/ Community events e-mail update, unit, organization coverage, upcoming events, human interest Email kimberly.k.reischling.civ@mail.mil POC: Kim Reischling, PAO, (337) 531-1392
CORVIAS Landscaping Schedule Available on polk.corviasmilitaryliving.com Schedule deviations will be posted on Facebook Army Survey starting Soon Tentative start date of 3/29 Re-deploying Soldiers Apply for housing early to increase options available POC: Matthew McGee, Corvias (337) 537-5000
SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES School Calendar Easter/Spring Break - 26 March - 2 April 3 April Teacher In Service State Testing - 9 April - 30 May Bernard Curtis Brown NASA Camp Scholarship In honor of Bernard Curtis Brown - killed in 911 Enrolled in grades 6-9 and an active duty dependent Hands on camp in Huntsville, Al Deadline - 10 March 18 Apply Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC): militarychild.org MY SKILLS Tutor www.msjc.edu Provides access to resources to assist parents in taking a more active role in their child s education Identifies tutors in local area Meets most state standards Provides articles and games MCEC STUDY Addressed impact of transition on military students Study revealed that military-connected students still face significant challenges with school transition: academic consequences, post- secondary success, special needs, tools to serve students Study provided parent and schools tools to assist with transition Militarychild.org POC Peggy Bluitt, DFMWR, (337) 531-6673
SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES Special Education/Gifted Program Exceptional Family Member Program - ACS Navigator - Mrs. Washam, 531-7456 Direct Step ecourses - http://armyefmp.ds.lrp.com Key code at Army EFMP One Source Behavior Management, Autism, Federal Regulations Louisiana Hot Line-1-877-453-2721, press 1 Vernon Parish School District- Charlotte Cooper-(337) 239-1694 Understood.org Tutoring www.homeworkla.org Tutor.com/military Greatminds.org/math Louisianabelieves.com-Parent Tools (Videos for homework) Factmonster.com/homework YouTube-Eureka Math-module number Care.com Varsity Tutors (504) 404-1444 Khan Academy Senior Stabilization -soldier initiated assignment to schedule PCS moves to avoid disruption for high school seniors DD Form 4187 Apply no earlier than 1 March of student s sophomore year or no later than start of Senior year between March and September usarmy.knox.hrc.mbx.epmd-psa-branch@mail.mil POC Peggy Bluitt, DFMWR, (337) 531-6673/9481
Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) UPCOMING EVENTS: Sidewalk side 3-5 May 2018, 0900-1700 Healthy Lifestyle Festival 1-2 June Easter! Candy coming soon POC Sarah Hoskie, Commissary Manager, 337-531-7678
FORT POLK EXCHANGE EVENTS Fort Polk Bayou Theater is Open! Visit www.facebook.com/polkexchange for the Movie Schedule and Ticket Information. Fort Polk Main Exchange The Fort Polk Main Exchange will host the Grant High School JROTC Drill Team, winners of the 2016 and 2017 Army National Drill Team Championship, for a performance during the month of March at the Main Exchange. Specific date and time information will be posted to our Exchange Facebook page. Fort Polk Express 3 Visit Express 3 on North Fort to enter to win a large Crawfish Table and Crawfish Umbrella Drawings to be held 15 and 30 March. Fort Polk Class Six St. Patrick s Day Event! Wine Tasting, Giveaways, One Day Deals and Enter to Win a Jameson Table and Barstool Set! 1600-1800hrs on Friday, 16 March. Fort Polk Exchange Services Business Mall Are you interesting in being a vendor at the Main Exchange Mall? Contact Elsie Cota at the Services Business Office at 337-537-0858 x205, or Cotae@aafes.com. Exchange Sweepstakes Offers Enter for a chance to win at www.shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes Enter for a chance to Win a 2018 Harley Davidson FXBB Street Bob customized by WARRIOR BUILT from 3-1-18 to 4-30-18 Enter for a chance to Be 1 of 25 Winners Receiving Free Access to Watch WrestleMania 34 on WWE Network from 3-1 to 3-25-18 Enter for a chance to Win a $500 Gift Certificate Monthly Giveaway from OrderTire.com One entry per month, per family. MILITARY STAR Savings Spring Beauty Bar Book - $5 off Beauty Product Purchase of $30 or More; $20 off Beauty Purchase of $100 or More with MILITARY STAR from 2-22 March Coupon Required. Online Code: beauty18 LG Electronics 0% Interest + No Payments for 12 Months on any LG Electronics Purchase of $699 or more with MILITARY STAR from 2-15 March Excludes Smart Phones and Major Appliances. Microsoft Surface - 0% Interest + No Payments for 12 Months on Microsoft Surface and/or Accessory Purchases of $499 or more with MILITARY STAR from 9-15 March. LG Appliances 0% Interest + No Payment for 12 Months on LG Appliance purchases of $699 or More with MILITART STAR from 16-22 March - Excludes LG Electronics from Sony Electronics 0% Interest + No Payments for 12 Months on Sony Electronics Purchases of $699 or more with MILITARY STAR from 23-29 March Excludes Sony PlayStation products. Serta Promotion 0% Interest + No Payments for 12 Months on Serta purchases of $999 or more with MILITARY STAR from 23MAR-5APR. Visit the Fort Polk Exchange Facebook page at www.facebook.com/polkexchange for Event and Offer Details. POC Beth Pritchard, Fort Polk Exchange General Manager, 337-537-1792 ext. 201
OSJA TAX CENTER Provides FREE State and Federal Tax Preparations for Soldiers, Retirees, and Dependents. Preparers and Reviewers trained and certified by the IRS Monday Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Thursday: 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Call 337-531-1040 to set up appointment POC MSG Brenda Martinez, OSJA, Chief Paralegal, 337-531-1040
DFMWR UPCOMING EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS 17 Mar Amazing Fort Polk Race (Showboat Theatre, 0800-1300) 7 Apr Dye Hard Warrior 5K Color Fun Run (Showboat Theatre, 0900) 14 Apr Movie Night Coco (HQ Field, 2000) COMMUNITY RECREATION 7 Mar Legos Duplo at the Library, Ages 0-4 (Allen Memorial Library, 1630) 9 Mar Army Ten-Miler Qualifier, 18+, Registration from 0600-0620 (trail across BJACH, race starts 0630) 10 Mar Toledo Bend Fishing Class 101 (TBRS, 1100-1300) 13 Mar Story Time & a Movie Big Hero 6 (Allen Memorial Library, 1700) 17 Mar 4th Annual Travel Soirée (Main Exchange, 1000-1400) 21 Mar Paper Art Studio (Allen Memorial Library, 1730) 24 Mar Strongest Youth Competition, Ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13+ (Perez Fld, 0900) 24 Mar Deco Mesh Wreath Class (Arts & Crafts Ctr, 1000-1300) 24 Mar Watercolor Resist (Arts & Crafts Ctr, 1400-1600) 28 Mar Legos at the Library, Ages 5-12 (Allen Memorial Library, 1630) 10 Apr MakerSpace Ribbon Cutting (Allen Memorial Library, 1700) Visit the MWR Facebook page Fort Polk Family and MWR and the MWR Webpage http://polk.armymwr.com/us/polk POC Loretta Nale, DFMWR, (337) 531-1945
DFMWR UPCOMING EVENTS CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES 9 Mar CYS / ACS College & Career Fair (Siegfried, 1700-1900) 24 Mar Strongest Youth Competition, Ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13+ ( Perez Field, 0900) 26 Mar - 2 Apr Easter/Spring Break Apr Month of the Military Child Celebration 21 Apr Opening Season for Baseball 18-22 Jun Upcoming Camp Warrior 30 Jul -3 Aug Ongoing volunteer application acceptance INTRAMURAL SPORTS 19 Mar Intramural Battalion-Level Basketball Tournament (1st MEB Gym, 1800) 24 Mar Intramural Softball Team Tryouts (Soldiers Athletic Complex, 1100-1700) 26 Mar Intramural 7-on-7 Soccer Tournament (Soldiers Athletic Complex, 1800) 10 Apr Intramural Company Level Softball Season (Soldiers Athletic Complex, 1800) LIBRARY 9-13 Apr National Library Week (Allen Memorial Library) POC Loretta Nale, DFMWR, (337) 531-1945
BUSINESS OPERATIONS DIVISION Disruption of Services due to Renovations WCAC is currently scheduled to undergo a major renovation in Mar 2018 to replace the current HVAC system o Estimated completion scheduled 12-18 months The Fort Polk FMWR Catering Program will relocate to the Showboat Theater with limited Catering operations Mulligan s lunch service will relocate to the Showboat Theater with Initial Operating Capability (IOC) on or about?? Mar 2018 pending set up of temporary food trailer Golf administrative and pro shop operations will relocate to a temporary trailer in the parking lot next to the WCAC during the renovation Golf Course is scheduled to begin a 9 hole greens renovation late spring with completion in the fall of 2018
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Family Readiness Center (FRC) Under Repair. All programs located in the ACSC. Employment Readiness Program (ERP), Call 531-6922 06 Mar 10 Steps to a Federal Job, (ACSC, 1730-2130) 13 & 27 Mar 10 Steps to a Federal Job, (ACSC, 0930-1230) Mobilization, Deployment & Stability Support Operations (MD&SSO), Call 531-7087 07 Mar Key Contact Training, (ACSC, 0800-1230) 21 Mar FRL Training, (ACSC, 0830-1500) Army Family Team Building (AFTB), Call 9743 13-14 Mar Level K, Military Knowledge (ACSC, 0830-1430) Relocation Readiness Program, Call 531-6952 19 Mar Hearts Apart, (ACSC, 1000-1200) New Parent Support Program (NPSP), Call 531-7065 Tuesdays Play Morning! (ACSC, 0900-1100) POC Clarence Harmonson, ACS, ACSC, Bldg. 920, (337) 531-1941
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteers, You re the Heart of Our Community 2018 Volunteer of the Year (VOY) Award Ceremony 12 April 2018 Extended nominations deadline is 9 March 2018 Submit nominations to Tammy Summers, 531-9190, at ACS, Bldg. 920 For questions, email tammy.k.summers.civ@mail.mil POC Clarence Harmonson, ACS, ACSC, Bldg. 920, (337) 531-1941
Active Shooter/Mass Casualty Assailant Desire is to kill and seriously injure without concern for their safety or threat of capture Normally has intended victims and searches them out Accepts targets of opportunity while searching for or after finding intended victims Will continue to move throughout the building/area until stopped, suicide, or other intervention Shooters mentality is no escape. Goal is to kill There is no typical profile for active shooters; HOWEVER - 531- COPS (2677)
Active Shooter/Mass Casualty Assailant Loner, usually quiet, with defiant outbursts, emotionally unstable History of violence Elevated frustration level Erratic behavior Pathological blamer or complainer Strained work relationships Reduced productivity Extremist views Feels victimized, makes threats Fascination with weapons Exhibits paranoia Seems depressed Dependence on alcohol or drugs Troubled, work-related situation Dramatic mood swings Threatening behavior Mental Alertness - Situational Awareness - The Freeze ACT!
Active Shooter/Mass Casualty Assailant Mental Alertness - Situational Awareness - The Freeze ACT!
Active Shooter/Mass Casualty Assailant Mental Alertness - Situational Awareness - The Freeze ACT! Mental Alertness - Situational Awareness - The Freeze ACT!
ACP Hours Access Control Point # Hours of Operation (Weekday) Hours of Operation (Weekend) Access Control Point Location ACP 1 24/7 24/7 Main Gate / Louisiana Ave ACP 2 0500 2100** Closed Hwy 467 / University Parkway / north ACP 3 Closed Closed Mill Creek Road / ASP ACP 4 Closed Closed Louisiana Ave / Hwy 10 ACP 5 0500 2100** 0900-1500 Hwy 467 / Hwy 10 south ACP 6 0500 2100** Closed Chaffee Rd / North Fort Housing ACP 7 24/7 24/7 K Avenue / Alligator Lake ACP 8 24/7* (0530-1800) 24/7* (Closed) Artillery Rd / K Ave (Box) *Open 24/7 rotation only **ACP 2,5,6 close on Federal Holidays Leo M. Stolfi, IMPO-SE, leo.m.stolfi.civ@mail.mil 337-531-2310
MEDDAC BAYNE-JONES ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AWC reopens March 15 Fort Polk and Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital are reestablishing services starting March 15 at the Army Wellness Center. The center, operated by Public Health Command, closed last year due to staffing shortages. AWC services are free and open to all Soldiers, Family members, Retirees and DoD civilians. Testing of this caliber would cost around $3,000. The AWC is located on the main BJACH campus 1585 Third Street, Bldg. 263. Parking is available adjacent to the center Monthly Third Thursday Training Closure 15 March 18: BJACH clinics and ancillary services are closed until 1:00 p.m. the third Thursday of each month for training. BJACH dining facility is not open for breakfast on training days but will open at 11:00 a.m. for lunch. Entrance B, 2 nd floor, will remain locked until 12:45 p.m. Future training days: April 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 20.
MEDDAC BAYNE-JONES ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL March is Traumatic Brain Injury Month Traumatic brain injury is a major cause of death and disability. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month to increase awareness of TBI. A traumatic brain injury is the result of a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. You can prevent a TBI by reducing your chances of getting one by thinking ahead. National Nutrition Month March - National Nutrition Month - focuses on the significance of physical fitness ass well as eating nourishing meals. Taking charge of your health contributes to overall wellbeing, as well as losing weight or staying at your ideal weight, which reduces risks of chronic illness such as heart disease and diabetes. POC: Mrs. Kathy Ports, BJACH PAO, kathy.l.ports.civ@mail.mil, 337-531-3111
The next Community Information Forum 4 APRIL 2018, 10:00-11:00 ACS Center, Bldg. #920 Main Ball Room