TRANSMITTAL, ACTION AND CONTROL F0< use of this form see MCoE Memo 25-52; the proponent is SGS 1. SGS LOG: 2. IN SGS: 3. OUT SGS: 4. CATE PREPARED: S. SUBJECT: Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Monthly Installation Meeting Minutes... 6. ACTION OFFICER/OFFICE SYMBOLl?HO NE NUMBER: 7. DIRECT~ ~COMMANDER'S SIG~... ~~!;{ 3 l August 2015 Anna Marie Pearson, IMBE-MWR, 706-527-1597 Alvi" ~ ~. '~offawp'"-,,,(,.,aw~ 1. 7, iil'l _..,,.,.,, r SGS - - - 17! SIGNATURE c APPROVAL c - INFORMATION...,..., DCofS b!'.) GC CSM ~ - USAIS CSM '-. I GC.I CIG r ~ - USAARMS CSM. _, MCoE CSM lj CDID cots L- SA LJ DCG-NG fl Comdt, IN School - Comdt. AR School IJ CG 1. PURPOSE: To obtain Garrison CSM's signature approving the 26 Aug 15 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Monthly Installation Meeting Minutes (TAB A). 2. RECO MMENDATION: Sign at TAB A 3. DISCUSSION: a. Reference: AR 215-1, Military Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities, 24 Sep 10 b. The BOSS Program provides single Soldiers an opportunity to participate in and contribute to their respective communities. The BOSS Committee holds monthly meetings at l 500 at various locations. The Committee is an avenue for Soldiers' input to the Garrison Conunander, who uses the Committee's recommendations as the basis to improve single Soldier MWR programs and enhance Soldier Quality of Life. The meetings are a means for military and Civilian leaders to gauge and enhance the morale of single Soldiers, which leads to retention and combat readiness. The BOSS Committee discusses quality of life issues, community volunteer services, and recreational and leisure activities. 4. THIS DOCUMENT IS AUTH OREO BY: Anna Marie Pearson s. COORDINATION/APPROVAL S: OFFICE ACTION NAME AND DA TE OFFICE ACTION NAME AND DATE STAFF REMARKS: (Command Group Use On ly) APPROVAL AUTHORITY APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: NOTED: FB FORM -R-~, OCT 2013 25-52-17 5-{JOz_Z. REPLACES FB FORM 25-52-1-R-E (29 JAN 2013) PAGE 1 OF 3
REPLY TO ATTENTION OF IMBE-MWR (215) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND ATLANTIC REGION HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON 1 KARKER STREET, MCGINNIS-WICKAM HALL FORT BENNING, GEORGIA 31905-5000 1 7 SEP 20l5 MEMORANDUM FOR Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, ATIN: IMBE-MWR, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905 1. Reference enclosed memorandum, IMBE-MWR, 31August2015, subject: Minutes of the Installation Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Meeting. 2. Subject minutes are approved/disapproved. Encl: as KEVIN R. FLOYD CSM, USAG BOSS Senior Enlisted Advisor
IMBE-MWR (215) 31 August 2015 MEMORANDUM FOR Garrison CSM, Fort Benning, Georgia 1. The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) meeting convened at 1500, on 26 August 2015, at Pins and Daubers. 2. Attendance: a. BOSS representatives present: PV2 Shaniqua Herrington SPC Tyler Mooney SPC Justin Frasier SPC Junior Flamar Jhony Roman PFC Ryan Bullock SPC Elias Bonilla SPC Joe Lassiter SPC Louis Valderamma SSG Joseph Rigter PFC Liliana Santana SPC Devon Schmidt SGT Alexandria Cox SPC Austin Knowles SPC Ricky Russ PV2 John Williams SGT John Ripley PVT Carlos Molinar SPC Anthony Bonilla SPC Kyle Brown SPC Steven Simmons SPC Nicholas Harris SPC Curt Marquardt SFC Ryan Parkansky SGT Kevin Philippe PFC Dan Bi Song SGT Jameel Cherry-Askew SPC David Bakari SGT Chris Cullen SPC Alfredo Perez SPC Ashley Hansel 194 1 h AR BOE 194 1 h AR BOE ARTS ARTS ARTS ARTS FBGA DES MEDDAC MEDDAC
IMBE-MWR SPC Nicalette Simpson SGT Jordan Walker SGT Yesenia De La Cruz SSG Christian Soto SSG Antonio Henderson MEDDAC MEDDAC MEDDAC WHINSEC WTC a. BOSS representatives not present: 75 Ranger Regiment 198 1 h IN BOE 199 IN BOE 11th Engineer Battalion 14th CSH HHC Garrison 3/16 CAV DENT AC b. Other persons attending: Anna Marie Pearson Daryl Toth Family and MWR BOSS Advisor, CRD, DFMWR Family and MWR Business Manager, BOD, DFMWR 3. Old Business: Ms. Anna Marie Pearson spoke about the 1 August House of Heroes Volunteer event and the great turn out. The 8-9 August Ocoee rafting trip was a success with 10 participants. All participants were from BOSS. 4. New Business: a. Quality of Life Issues: There were three complaints about mold in barracks buildings 9189, 9188 and 2643. CSM Floyd contacted DPW directly. b. Voting: There were 7 brigades present to vote on upcoming BOSS events. As a result of the BOSS meeting, BOSS will be also adding a Six Flags trip, paintball, a college football game and bonfire to be executed during the winter and spring. Dates and prices will be discussed at the next meeting. The following activities were voted on as a yes to participate: (1) January 22-24, Gatlinburg Ski/Snowboard trip. (2) January 31, House of Heroes.
IMBE-MWR (3) February 26, Hawks vs Chicago Bulls, transportation included. (4) March 26, Atlanta Tour of Coca-Cola, CNN, Centennial Olympic Park and Walking Dead Tour. Transportation Included. c. Upcoming Events: Ms. Pearson announced the following events: (1) 28 August 2015, Recreation/Leisure Event: BOSS Pool Party at the Kelley Hill pool. (2) 18 September 2015, Recreation/Leisure Event: Treadstone Climbing, $5 per single Soldier. (3) 19 September 2015, Volunteer Opportunity: Habitat for Humanity. (4) 26 September 2015, Recreation/Leisure Event: Destin, Florida trip including transportation, lodging, kayaking and stand up paddle board. Regularly priced at $145, the single Soldier price is $99. d. Ms. Pearson announced that we are still looking for a BOSS vice president. 5. The meeting adjourned at 1550 and the next one is scheduled 30 September 2015 at 1500 at the Auto Skills facility. ANNA MARIE PEARSON Family and MWR BOSS Advisor
. TRANSMITTAL, ACTION AND CONTROL For use of this form see MCoE Memo 25-52; the proponent is SGS 1. SGS LOG: 2. IN SGS: 3. OUT SGS: 14. DATE PREPARED: 5. SUBJ ECT: Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Monthly Installation Meeting Minutes 6. ACTION OFFICER/OFFICE SYMBOUPHO NE NUMBER: 7. DIRECTOR'S/COMMANDER'S S IG}t ;~~' 121 August 2015 ~ Anna Marie Pearson, IMBE-MWR, 706-527-1597 Alvi~l iru:<lj.l(oir off.~r IL SIGNATURE n APPR OVAL INFORMATION L l SGS DCofS V GC CSM ~ USAIS CSM r ~ USAARMS CSM MCoE CSM CDID GC CIG Cots SA DCG-NG D Comdt, IN School Comdt, AR School IJ CG ~ 1. PURPOSE: To obtain Garrison CSM's signature approving the 24 Jun 15 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Monthly Installation Meeting Minutes (TAB A). 2. RECOMMENDATION: Sign at TAB A 3. DISCUSSION: a. Reference: AR 215-1, Military Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities, 24 Sep 10 b. The BOSS Program provides single Soldiers an opportunity to participate in and contribute to their respective communities. The BOSS Committee meets at 1400 the last Wed of each month at various locations. The Committee is an avenue for Soldiers' input to the Garrison Commander, w ho uses the Committee's recommendations as the basis to improve single Soldier MWR programs and enhance Soldier Quality of Life. The meetings are a means for military and Civilian leaders to gauge and enhance the morale of single Soldiers, which leads to retention and combat readiness. The BOSS Committee discusses quality of life issues, community volunteer services, and recreational and leisure act ivities. 4. THIS DOCUMENT IS AUTHORED BY: Anna Marie Pearson 8. COORDINATION/APPROVAL S: OFFICE ACTION NAME AND DATE OFFICE ACTION NAME AND DATE STAFF REMARKS: (Command Group Use Only) APPROVAL AUTHORITY APPROVED: DISAPPROVED: NOTED: FB FORM ~5-52 1 R E, OCT 2013 1g' - aa/~ REPLACES FB FORM 25-52-1-R-E (29 JAN 2013) PAGE 1 OF 3
REPLY TO ATTENTION OF IMBE-MWR (215) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND ATLANTIC REGION HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON 1 KARKER STREET, MCGINNIS-WICKAM HALL FORT BENNING, GEORGIA 31905-5000 MEMORANDUM FOR Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, ATIN: IMBE-MWR, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905 1. Reference enclosed memorandum, IMBE-MWR, 24 June 2015, subject: Minutes of the Installation Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Meeting. 2. Subject minutes are~/disapproved. Encls as KEVIN R. FLOYD CSM, USAG BOSS Senior Enlisted Advisor
IMBE-MWR (215) 24 June 2015 MEMORANDUM FOR Garrison CSM, Fort Benning, Georgia 1. The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) meeting convened at 1500, on 24 June 2015, at the Fort Benning Golf Course. 2. Attendance: a. BOSS representatives present: PV2 Shaniqua Herrington SSG Hung Ho SPC Kiabeth Giese SPC Justin Frasier SPC Junior Flamar SPC Kiabeth Giese SPC Attallah Davis SGT Alina Milovanova SPC Elias Bonilla SFC Joe Harvey SPC Joe Lassiter SPC Louis Valderamma SGT Jun Li SPC Maria Navarrete SGT Kevin Philippe PFC Dan Song PFC Quantavius Williams SGT Chris Cullen PFC Michael Skinner SPC Ashley Hansel SSG Christian Soto SSG Ariadna Moreno 198th AR BOE ARTS ARTS DENT AC FBGA DES FBGA DES MEDDAC WHINSEC WHINSEC
IMBE-MWR b. BOSS representatives not present: 75 Ranger Regiment 199th IN BOE 11th Engineer Battalion 14th CSH HHC Garrison WTC 3/16 CAV c. Other persons attending: Anna Marie Pearson George Cliff SSG Bret Coffman Family and MWR BOSS Advisor, CRD, DFMWR Family and MWR Golf Course Manager, BOD, DFMWR BOSS President 3. Old Business: Ms. Anna Marie Pearson spoke about the 11 June 2015 movie premiere and the BOSSfit program kick-0ff which was pushed to 29 June 2015. 4. New Business: a. Quality of Life Issues: The lights in Building 9146 had been off for a week, but was resolved as of 26 Jun. The laundry area in Building 2643 contains several machines needing to be replaced. Some have water that will not drain. This is causing an odor in the laundry area. b. Voting: None c. Upcoming Events: Ms. Pearson announced the following events: (1) 27 June 2015, Volunteer opportunity: Independence Celebration where Soldiers will be needed to help with Security. (2) 30 June 2015, Recreation/Leisure: Movie Premieres at the Carmike Wynnsong. This month's movie will be Terminator: Genisys. Tickets will be $11.50 and include the movie, popcorn and a beverage.
.. IMBE-MWR (3) 18 July 2015, Recreation/Leisure Event: Zip lining at Historic Banning Mills ($60 for single Soldiers and $85 for all other participants). (4) 8-9 August 2015, Recreation/Leisure Event: Rafting trip ($85 for single Soldiers and $135 for all other participants). d. Ms. Pearson announced that we are still looking for a BOSS vice president. 5. The meeting adjourned at 1545 and the next one is scheduled 29 July 2015 at 1500 at the Uchee Creek Campground and Marina. ~ ANNA MARIE PEARSON Family and MWR BOSS Advisor
TRANSMITTAL, ACTION AND CONTROL For use of this form see MCoE Memo 25-52; the proponent is SGS 1. SGS LOG: j2. IN SGS: 13. OUT SGS: I. DATE PREPARED: I I j7 Augl5 5. SUBJECT: Better Oppon unitics for Single Soldiers Monthly Installation Meeting Minutes 6. ACTION OFFICER/OFFICE SYMBOUPHONE NUMBER: 7. DIRECTOR'S/CCW!IANDER'S SIGNATUR~ : ~/ _,, Anna Marie Pearson/IMBE-MWR/706-527-1597 Alvin D. GI}~ ~_ ami l y andhl 1!tV --..,. Q) SIGNATURE 0 APPROVAL Ql INFORMATION D SGS 0 DCofS [ZJ GC CSM 0 USAISCSM 0 USAARMS CSM 0 MCoE CSM 0 CDID 0 GC D CIG [J CofS 0 SA D DCG-NG D Comdt, IN School D Comdt, AR School 0 CG 1. PURPOSE: To obtain GC Garrison CSM approval of the 29 Jul 15 Better Opponunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Monthly Installation Meeting minutes by signing memo at TAB A 2. RECOMMENDATION: Sign at TAB A 3. DISCUSSION: a. Reference AR 215-1, Military Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities, 24 Sep IO, paragraph 8-1 I. b. The BOSS Program provides single Soldiers an opponunity to panicipate in and contribute to their respective communities. The BOSS Committee meets at I 400 the last Wed of each month at various locations The Committee is an avenue for Soldiers input to the garrison commander, who uses the Committee's recommendations as the basis to improve single Soldier MWR programs and enhance Soldier Quality of Life. The meetings are a means for military and Civilian leaders to gauge and enhance the morale of single Soldiers, which leads to retention and combat readiness. The BOSS Committee discusses quality of life issues, community volunteer services, and recreational and leisure activities. 4. THIS DOCUMENT IS AUTHORED BY: Anna Marie Pearson 8. COORDINATION/APPROVAL S: OFFICE ACTION NAME AND DATE OFFICE ACTION NAME AND DATE STAFF REMARKS : (Commend Group Use Only) APPROVAL AUTHORITY APPROVED: _o o11_, }{ l,j ~ - r1... u v IV DISAPPROVED: NOTED: FB FORM 25-52 1 R E, OCT 2013 REPLACES FB FORM 25-52-1-R-E (29 JAN 201 3) PAc:;F", nr 1
. ~ REPLY TO AnENTION OF IMBE-MWR (215) DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND A TLANTJC REGION HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON 1 KARKER STREET, MCGINNIS-WICKAM HALL FORT BENNING, GEORGIA 31905-5000 1 4 AUG 2015 MEMORANDUM FOR Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, ATTN: IMBE-MWR, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905 1. Reference enclosed memorandum, IMBE-MWR, 29 July 2015, subject: Minutes of the Installation Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Meeting. 2. Subject minutes are approved/disapproved. End as KEVIN R. FLOYD CSM, USAG BOSS Senior Enlisted Advisor
IMBE-MWR (215) 29 July 2015 MEMORANDUM FOR Garrison CSM, Fort Benning, Georgia 1. The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) meeting convened at 1500 on 29 July 2015, at the Lichee Creek Campground and Marina. 2. Attendance: a. BOSS representatives present: PV2 Shaniqua Herrington SSG Hung Ho SPC Tyler Mooney SPC Bryant Harmon SPC Justin Frasier SPC Junior Flamar SSG Phillip Latham PFC Ryan Bullock SPC Elias Bonilla SPC Christopher Tiller SFC Joe Harvey SPC Joe Lassiter SPC Louis Valderamma SGT Jun Li SGT Jameel Cherry-Askew PFC Quantavius Williams SGT Chris Cullen SPC Alfredo Perez SSG Ariadna Moreno SPC Nicholas Ring 194th AR Bde 194th AR Bde 194 1 h AR Bde 194th AR Bde 194th AR Bde 194lh AR Bde 199 1 h IN Bde ARTB DENT AC FBGA DES MEDDAC WHINSEC wrc b. BOSS rep resentatives absent: 75 Ranger Regiment 198th IN Bde 11th Engineer Battalion 14th CSH HHC Garrison 3/16 CAV
IMBE-MWR c. Other persons attending: Anna Marie Pearson Paula Pearson SSG Bret Coffman Family and MWR BOSS Advisor, CRD, OFMWR Family and MWR Business Manager, BOD, OFMWR BOSS President 3. Old Business: Anna Marie Pearson spoke about the 27 Jun Independence Celebration volunteer turnout. The volunteers were a huge help to DFMWR staff. Zip lining was canceled 8 Jul due to lack of participation. 4. New Business: a. Quality of Life Issues: None. Brief Soldiers on correct procedures to call in work orders and follow up with BOSS 72 hours later. b. Voting : Representatives from nine brigades were present to vote on upcoming BOSS events and funds. Below are the events/activities and prices approved by BOSS representatives: (1) House of Heroes 1 Aug - Volunteer Activity (2) Pool Party 28 Aug - Use $2,000 for food, decorations and prizes. (3) Treadstone Climbing Gym 18 Sep - 10 Soldiers pay $5 each. The original price was $20. Use $150 from BOSS funds to pay the rest of the fee. (4) Habitat for Humanity 19 Sep - 10 Soldiers to volunteer. (5) Whitewater Express 20 Sep - $15 rafting trip to include lunch. The original price was $45. Up to $900 in BOSS funds to use for up to 30 Soldiers to participate. (6) Destin Florida (SUP, Kayaking, and Deep Sea Fishing) 25-27 Sep - $99 instead of $145 for up to 15 Soldiers. Send BOSS president or vice president to chaperone for a total of $835. (7) PAWS 3 Oct - 10 Soldiers to volunteer. $100 to be used for Volunteer shirts from PAWS. (8) Oktoberfest 23-25 Oct - $500 for allocation to BOSS Volunteer Camp (supplies, activities and food).
IMBE-MWR (9) NFL Game Falcons vs. Buccaneers 1 Nov - $75 per ticket. Give Single Soldier $30 discount and allow BOSS president and vice president to attend = $1,050. c. Upcoming Events: (1) Volunteer Opportunity 1 Aug: House of Heroes event to paint the home of veteran's widow, Bessie Self, in Fortson, GA. (2) Recreation/Leisure Event 8-9 Aug: Rafting trip ($85 for single Soldiers and $135 for all other participants). (3) Volunteer Opportunity 15 Aug: The U.S. Army Soldier Show event will need ushers at Marshall Auditorium to lead guests to their seats and direct them within the building. d. Anna Marie Pearson stated we are still looking for a BOSS vice president. 5. The meeting adjourned at 1625 and the next one is scheduled 26 August 2015 at 1500 at the MWR Bingo facility. //original signed// ANNA MARIE PEARSON Family and MWR BOSS Advisor