USAG BAVARIA. USAG Bavaria-Garmisch Community Leaders Information Forum. Agenda: Community Spotlight Community Info Community Concerns Open Forum

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1 USAG BAVARIA Home of Strong Europe Readiness TOWER BARRACKS HOHENFELS 5 TH COMMUNITY GARMISCH & OBERAMMERGAU ROSE BARRACKS Agenda: Community Spotlight Community Info Community Concerns Open Forum USAG Bavaria-Garmisch Community Leaders Information Forum Adaptive Professionals setting the Army standard for support to Strong Europe Communities PED Level PED 2: All PEDS Allowed 21 DEC 2017 Sustain, Support and Defend!

2 Community Spotlight Garmisch Halloween Trunk or Treat and Decoration Contest 2 of DEC 2017

3 Community Spotlight Garmisch OPSEC Essay Contest Awards Ceremony HS MS 1 st Blaes Hoflen Alleynah Ronnau 2 nd Brianna Lucas Milo Fencsak 3 rd Katherene Welsh Frances Welsh 3 of DEC 2017

4 Community Spotlight Garmisch Thanksgiving Dinner 4 of DEC 2017

5 Community Spotlight Garmisch Customer Service Recognition 5 of DEC 2017

6 Community Spotlight Garmisch Tree Lighting and Winterfest 6 of DEC 2017

7 Community Calendar Highlights (1 of 4) Date Time December Events Location GAP Dining Out Ugly Christmas Sweater Karaoke Party ELR Protestant Christmas Eve Service Chapel Catholic Christmas Eve Mass Chapel Christmas Eve Sunday Brunch ELR Catholic Midnight Mass Chapel Catholic Christmas Day Mass Chapel Federal Holiday (Christmas) Community Christmas Potluck PBCC ELR Christmas Dinner ELR LN Holiday (Weihnachtstag) GEMS Winter Recess (thru 02 Jan) MIS Winter Break (thru 05 Jan) USAREUR Training Holiday USAREUR Holiday Half-Day Schedule of DEC 2017

8 Community Calendar Highlights (2 of 4) Date Time January Events Location Federal Holiday (New Year s Day) New Year s Day Brunch ELR USAREUR Training Holiday WW Meet Your Ski Instructor Night GEMS Classes Resume / WW Begins PTA Paint n Sip PBCC PTA Meeting GEMS 08-> --- Healthy Lifestyle Challenge (thru 04 Mar) Arts and Crafts Workshops PBCC Emergency Manager Site Visit to GAP of DEC 2017

9 Community Calendar Highlights (3 of 4) Date Time January Events (continued) Location USAREUR Training Holiday Federal Holiday (MLK Birthday) Garmisch Garrison Staff Mtg Cmd Conf Rm 18 TBD SAC (School Advisory Committee) Meeting GEMS GAP Dining Out GCC Bunco Night PBCC Arts and Crafts Workshops PBCC GCC Monthly Coffee GEMS End of Q2 GEMS Behavioral Health Site Visit B GEMS Begin Q3 and Semester 2 GEMS 9 of DEC 2017

10 Community Calendar Highlights (4 of 4) Date Time February Events Location Garrison Local National Employee Assembly B253 (limited services) Parent Student Teacher Conferences, No School GEMS 04 TBD Super Bowl Sunday USAREUR Half-Day Arts and Crafts Workshops PBCC CCSR Math Training for Teachers, No School MIS Ski Break Valentines Day Garmisch Community Leaders Information Forum PBCC GAP Dining Out GCC Monthly Coffee Arts and Crafts Workshops PBCC Last Session of Wonderful Wednesday of DEC 2017

11 Directorate of Public Works Winter Season Work order requests Snow removal Team Effort Self-help equipment is available contact Housing Stairwell cleaning Report issues Hazardous waste disposal call DPW Garrison Headquarters Changes Updated directory and room numbers EIC changes 11 of DEC 2017

12 Directorate of Public Works Civilians in Housing IMCOM-E policy review Projects on-going Dog-walk park care and improvement Bldgs Stairwells Construction of 66 Garage units Construction of covered bicycle racks Replacement of windows for bldgs Design complete for GEMS additions CYS Renovations Thrift Shop/Barbershop Elevator Fitness Trail 12 of DEC 2017

13 Family and Moral, Welfare and Recreation Army Community Services GAP Dining Out on the third Thursday of every month Military Saves Week 26 February through 2 March - See Andy Mueller for details 13 of DEC 2017

14 Family and Moral, Welfare and Recreation Arts and Crafts Workshops Lunchtime Drawing Workshops 8-12 January, , Pete Burke CC Valentine s Day paper decorations and cards 20 January, , Library Lunchtime Photo Art Workshops 5-9 February, , Pete Burke CC Garmisch Poster Painting & Painting with Stencils 24 February, , Pete Burke CC 14 of DEC 2017

15 Family and Moral, Welfare and Recreation Library 2017 Holiday Displays for Kids & Adults Looking for a holiday CD, movie, story book for kids or adults, a craft or cook book? Check-out our displays. Elf on the Shelf BINGO Through 23 December Saturday Matinee 3 p.m. Every Saturday. Bring your snacks & enjoy the show! 15 of DEC 2017

16 Family and Moral, Welfare and Recreation Library Story Time 10:30 a.m. 21 & 28 December includes K Nex Play Trial Preschoolers Toddlers 25 January 8 & 22 February 1 & 15 February Book Club 7 p.m. *every other month 23 January The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Celebrate Dr. Seuss s Birthday with Read Across America! 1 March 16 of DEC 2017

17 Family and Moral, Welfare and Recreation Library Walk-In TRIVIA January Joke of the Day February Weekly Questions of Love Maker Space Award Items in or enroute: Button Maker Laser Paper Cutter T-shirt Press Jewelry Stamping Kit K Nex 3Doodler Hopefuls: 3D Printer 3D Scanner Claymation Camp 17 of DEC 2017

18 Family and Moral, Welfare and Recreation Mueller Fitness Center Healthy Life Style Challenge January 8 through March 4 Basketball and Volleyball December through March Main court closed for three weeks while new lights installed End of February 18 of DEC 2017

19 Directorate of Human Resources Holiday Mailings Do s and Don ts - Restrictions to know during Holidays Do not mail soft cheese, fruit, meat, or plant products (i.e holiday hams, sausages, fruit cakes etc.) hard cheese must have a USDA stamp Kinder (Surprise) Eggs are prohibited to send to U.S. thru mail. An alternative is the Kinder Joy Eggs which are permissible. Alcohol and Tobacco products, strictly prohibited, including alcohol filled candy Dry Cells batteries can be sent but must be deactivated from device, Lithium Batteries must be connected to device Perfumes, colognes, aftershave, scents are prohibited POC: Postmaster, DSN Willie Carter 19 of DEC 2017

20 Garmisch Elementary/Middle School New GEMS Principal: Clyde Hadrava School Liaison Officers (SLOs): Pamela Zeugin (GEMS) Lisa Carlson (MIS, Home School, Boarding School, German School) 20 of DEC 2017

21 Commissary News It s worth the trip! Holiday Hours Christmas & New Year s Holiday Sales Drinks/recipes to warm you up! Military Child Scholarship Applications accepted 15 Dec. 16 Feb of DEC 2017

Edelweiss Lodge & Resort New Pullman Place

Reservations available : Christmas Eve Sunday

22 Edelweiss Lodge & Resort New Pullman Place menu including Burgers, Pasta, Steaks (Wed Sat nights) Hausberg Sports Lodge - lunch available starting 16 December Online Reservations available : Christmas Eve Sunday Brunch Christmas Dinner New Year s Day Brunch 22 of DEC 2017

23 Community Bank Holiday Closures The Community Bank will close at Christmas for 4 days: Saturday, 23 December 2017 through and including Tuesday, 26 December 2017 And on New Years Day - Monday, 1 January 2018 POC: Banking Center Manager, DSN or CIV of DEC 2017

Service Credit Union Normal hours over the holidays Tuesday-Saturday 0900-1700 Significant account and fee changes effective 1 January 2018 Letter sent to all existing

24 Service Credit Union Normal hours over the holidays Tuesday-Saturday Significant account and fee changes effective 1 January 2018 Letter sent to all existing members Come by the branch or give us a call so we can discuss the best options for you going forward / DSN of LNOV16 21 DEC 2017

25 Garmisch Community Social Opportunities GAP Dining Out Club Beyond 25 of DEC 2017

response can be requested by checking a box and providing the commenter s name and contact information ICE Comments since last CLIF

26 Customer Feedback and Input The most effective ICE comments are those that provide details (e.g. who, what, when, where, why) along with actionable requests and recommendations The ICE comment card can be left anonymous, or a response can be requested by checking a box and providing the commenter s name and contact information ICE Comments since last CLIF through 10DEC17 Total submissions: 38 (35 positive comments) U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria ICE website: 26 of DEC 2017

27 S3/5 Plans, Ops & Security Pete Burke Community Center Reservations Send reservation requests to We will endeavor to reply within 72 hours with: confirmed time and date or conflict with other events required documents to complete and return: - Private Orgs require separate approval - Alcohol use requests require separate approval Keys may be picked up at our office NET one day prior to event Other arrangements on a case by case basis Security & Ops office is located in B203, Room 206. (Take note of the new office numbering scheme in B203.) 27 of DEC 2017

28 Community Concerns Carports in Housing area MOA with ELR EIC Update Car Wash/Vacuum Cleaners CYS Playgrounds Private Organization Process View the complete list of Community Concerns and actions taken at 28 of DEC 2017

29 Open Forum 29 of DEC 2017

30 Garmisch Community Leaders Information Forum Next Meeting 15 February Pete Burke Community Center Bldg 725, Artillery Kaserne Slides presented at the most recent Garmisch Community Information Forum can be viewed at 30 of DEC 2017

31 PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE GET THE MOST FROM THE GARRISON WEBSITE 31 of DEC 2017

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE GET THE MOST FROM THE GARRISON WEBSITE If you are new to the Garmisch Community or just seeking updated information, there are several ways of finding out what s going on.

32 PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE GET THE MOST FROM THE GARRISON WEBSITE If you are new to the Garmisch Community or just seeking updated information, there are several ways of finding out what s going on. The Community Newsletter is usually published every two weeks by USAG Bavaria - Garmisch Community PAO. The newsletter will be sent to all USAG accounts and to all tenant unit PAO s for further distribution within their organizations. If you work for the USAG and do not receive the newsletter, please check with the PAO office. If you work at a tenant unit such as GCMC, ELR or the NATO School, please check with your PAO office. The newsletter can also be accessed via or directly at In addition, the link is posted on the USAG Bavaria - Garmisch Community Facebook page Any info for the Garmisch Community will be sent out via to all accounts and the tenant units PAO offices for further distribution. If you feel your spouses should receive info as well, please forward to their private s. Most info will also be posted to our Facebook page. 32 of DEC 2017

33 PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE GET THE MOST FROM THE GARRISON WEBSITE Following are a few Facebook pages that also contain useful information for the community: of DEC 2017

Garmisch DSN: (314) 440-3825 tamra.a.hunt.

34 Garrison Points of Contact Lance C. Varney Commander DSN: (314) M. Annette Evans Deputy Commander DSN: (314) Micheal D. Sutterfield CSM DSN: (314) Need Photo Tamra A. Hunt Interim Deputy Garrison Manager, Garmisch DSN: (314) Website: Facebook: Twitter: 34 of DEC 2017

USAG Bavaria-Garmisch Community Leaders Information Forum

USAG Bavaria-Garmisch Community Leaders Information Forum Agenda: Community Calendar Highlights Dir. Public Works Dir. Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation Religious Support Office Dir. Emergency Services Garmisch Elem & Middle Schl (GEMS) Commissary Edelweiss