Family FEBRUARY 2011
Times
How to Celebrate Valentine's Day in NYC
By Elaine Furst
Submitted by Magda Lawrence
Information and Referral
On the most romantic day of the year, what can be better
than spending it in the most romantic city in the world? Here's
where to take your sweetie in NYC on Valentine's Day.
Stay at The Essex House Hotel. It's one of the most
romantic hotels in the city, located right across the street from
Central Park, one of the most romantic places in the world.
The hotel is located on 59th Street and Central Park South.
Though it is a bit pricey to stay here (one night will cost you
about $329) the romantic mood that the hotel's ambiance will
put you and your sweetie in will definitely be worth the price!
For more information call the Essex House hotel at
(212) 247-0300 ask for reservations.
Take an evening carriage ride through Central Park.
What could possibly be more romantic on Valentine's Day
than an evening carriage ride through Central Park? To make
the ride even more cozy, bring your own hot chocolate and
ask the driver for a blanket. Now that's romance! The
estimated cost for a carriage ride around Central Park (not
including tip) is:$34 for the first 1/2 hour and $10 for each
additional 1/4 hour. Call Manhattan Carriages of NYC at
347-298-7927 for more information.
Buy a ring at Tiffany's. If you're in NYC and you want to
pop THE question on the most romantic day of the year, then
you must bring your sweetie to Tiffany's. With diamonds of
every shape and facet, you're bound to find something that
will make your Valentine's eyes sparkle! You may request
champagne service. Tiffany's is located on 57th Street and
Fifth Avenue.
Have drinks at the River Cafe. Located right under the
Brooklyn Bridge, The River Cafe with its views of Lower
Manhattan has one of the most romantic views in all of NYC.
It's a perfect spot to share drinks with the one you love and
think romantic thoughts. The River Cafe is located at 1 Water
Street in Brooklyn. 718-522-5200.
Romantic nightclub Feinstein's at the Regency Hotel. If
you're the old fashioned type who longs for a romantic
evening spent at an old fashioned nightclub, then Feinstein's
at the Regency Hotel on Valentine's Day is for you. With its
intimate setting and top of the line performers singing old
time standards, Feinstein's on Valentine’s Day is the
elegant way to romance your sweetie. Feinstein’s at the Regency
Hotel is located at 61st Street and Park Avenue. 212-339-4095.
Take a champagne limo ride around Manhattan. On
Valentine's Day, what can be more romantic than sitting in the
back seat of a stretch limo with your sweetie, sharing a bottle of
champagne and taking in the view of NYC! Many NYC limo
companies offer several different tour packages that can take
you around different parts of the city (some even offer free
champagne!). Since there are so many limo companies in NYC,
your best bet is to do some research a couple weeks before
Valentine's Day and decide which limo service offers the best
deal for you.
Take a dinner cruise around Manhattan. What could be
more romantic on Valentine's Day than being out on the water
with your honey, sharing a candlelight dinner, listening to live
entertainment and taking in Manhattan's spectacular skyline
view. Well, that will be your experience when you take a
romantic dinner cruise around New York Harbor. One of the
most popular ones is offered by Spirit Cruise Lines. They offer a
―Valentines Dinner Cruise" package for about $129.90 For more
information call, Spirit Cruise Lines at (866) 483-3866.
Take an evening ride on the Staten Island Ferry. It's the
cheapest ride in NYC (it's FREE!) and it has the best, most
romantic, view! For a 25-minute ride you'll get to see the NYC
skyline in all its lit up, romantic glory. Now isn't that the best
way to spend Valentine's Day? For more information about the
Staten Island Ferry, check out their website.
See NYC from the top of the Empire State Building. It's
been done in some of the most romantic movies in Hollywood
(Sleepless in Seattle and "An Affair To Remember just to name
two) and if you want to give your sweetie a piece of NYC, well
then the top of the Empire State Building is a great place to be.
With an entrance fee of $26 per person and all of NYC in front
of you, what could be a more romantic way to spend Valentines
Day? For more information about the Empire State Building
Observation Deck, please checkout their website.
Director’s Corner
Enclosed you will find our FY 11 ACS Needs
Assessment Survey. Please take a moment to
let us know how we are doing. Thank you.

Happy Valentine’s Day!! Carmen

Carmen E. Borrero,
ACS Director

ACS PROGRAMS & STAFF New to Ft. Hamilton?

ACS Director Family Advocacy
Carmen Borrero Vincent DiMaira Come to our Newcomer’s
718-630-4457 718-630-4460

Army Emergency Relief Financial Readiness

Orientation
Miguel Morales Miguel Morales
718-630-4471 718-630-4471 When: February 24, 2011
Army Family Team Information & Referral Beginning @ 0830
Building Magda Lawrence
John Mapes 718-630-4754 Where: ACS Conf. Room
718-630-4498
Lending Closet Building 137C, 1st Floor
Army Family Action Plan Madeline Pastorella
John Mapes 718-630-4462 Contact: Maddy
718-630-4498
Outreach Program To reserve your seat!
Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator
Joseph Gamez Carson Schefstad (718) 630-4754
718-630-4756 718-630-4467

Deployment Readiness Relocation Readiness

Madeline Pastorella Madeline Pastorella
718-630-4462 718-630-4462

Employment Readiness Sexual Assault &

Joseph Gamez Victim Advocacy
718-630-4756 Vincent DiMaira
718-630-4460
Exceptional Family
Member Program Survivor
Vincent DiMaira Outreach Services
718-630-4460 Carson Schefstad
718-630-4467
Financial Readiness Program
Military OneSource Tax Services
Submitted by Miguel Morales
Financial Readiness Program Manager

The Military OneSource Tax Program will begin on Mon., January 17, 2011. The program will provide
free access to a customized version of the basic H&R Block at Home® electronic tax filing product. This
customized product allows for free federal filing and free state filing (up to three states). In addition, free
telephonic tax consultations are available to help with tax related issues. Please visit Military OneSource
website to learn more about the program and filing your 2010 taxes. *An Important Note: Please do not create a
user account on the public H&R Block Web site. You will incur a fee if you file using the public H&R Block Web
site/product. If you create an account on the public H&R Block Web site, regardless of how you access the account in the
future, the H&R Block system will view you as a public user (the system tags the account when it is created, according to
the version of the product being used at that time).
Please wait until Monday, January 17th, when the customized MOS version is made available via a link on the Military
OneSource Web site to create your account.

H&R Block At Home Maintenance Schedule:

Please keep these dates in mind when planning your tax preparation. Our online services will be
unavailable during the following times due to system maintenance:

Jan. 28, 2011, 2-6 a.m. ET Mar. 11, 2011, 2-6 a.m. ET
Feb. 04, 2011, 2-6 a.m. ET Mar. 25, 2011, 2-6 a.m. ET
Feb. 11, 2011, 2-6 a.m. ET Apr. 08, 2011, 2-6 a.m. ET
Feb. 25, 2011, 2-6 a.m. ET Apr. 22, 2011, 2-6 a.m. ET
May 20, 2011, 2-6 a.m. ET
Financial Counseling Services
Did you know that Military OneSource offers free Financial Counseling Services? This is a great time to
talk to one of our Accredited Financial Counselors about the best ways to use your tax return and address
any issues you might have with debt, money management, or budgeting.
Articles:
Find out about the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act.
Filing Taxes When a Service Member is Deployed
Quick Tips for Using Your Tax Refund
(you may access above links at www.militaryonesource.com)
Financial Readiness Financial Readiness
First Term Soldiers PCS Financial Class
February 22, 2011 February 23, 2011
0830 to 1500 1400 to 1500
Education Center Building 218A ACS Conference Room
To Reserve a Seat! To Reserve a Seat!
Call (718) 630.4471 or (718) 630.4754 Call (718) 630.4471 or (718) 630.4754
Military Saves Campaign Week
February 20-27, 2011
Submitted by Miguel Morales
Financial Readiness Program Manager

Military Saves encourages the Military community to meet immediate

needs and build long-term wealth through saving and debt reduction.
What is Military Saves?
Military Saves is a national campaign to persuade, motivate, and encourage
Military Families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and
organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings.
Why Join?
You'll be a part of a global movement dedicated to personal financial stability.
Financial stability is about a lot more than knowledge - it takes consistent action
over time. Military Saves is a campaign to make every military community a
supportive environment to assist in that.

All over America people just like you are proving that you don’t have to be rich
to build wealth. As members of Military Saves, they are paying off their debts,
and saving to reach their financial goals. We can help with tips and tools to help
you set goals, develop strategies to reach those goals, and to start saving. So
what are you waiting for? Enroll in Military Saves and start making your dreams a
reality.

Saving money is a simple concept that just takes some practice.

For more information please visit:
www.militarysaves.org
Army Family Action Plan
Issues That Matter to You
Submitted by John Mapes
AFAP Program Manager

The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Conference was held on 4 November
2010 to develop and prioritize issues from the Fort Hamilton Community. There
were 23 issues prioritized from over 55 submitted issues. These 23 issues will be
reviewed by the Garrison Commander and the AFAP Steering Committee
quarterly. On 16 Dec 2010 the AFAP Steering Committee met and agreed to close
2 issues from the 2009 Conference and 1 issue from 2010 Conference.
FH-09-060: No Veterinary Service on Post. Status: CLOSED/ Currently there
are no locations on Post to provide these services. Once the Armed Forces
Reserve Center is manned and operational we will then look at our options. In the
mean time a list of available providers in the area were added to the Resource
List maintained in the ACS office and added to the monthly ACS Newsletter.

FH-09-067: Current event publicity and communication at Ft. Hamilton. Status:

CLOSED/ Fort Hamilton’s website, www.hamilton.army.mil is operational,
Quick Connect, Facebook, ACS Newsletter, FMWR Marquee, The Connection,
Newcomers Briefing and other communication outlets are being utilized.

FH-10-055: Tricare Liasion. Status: CLOSED. There is a dedicated Tricare

Liasion, Ms. Tracy Gayle located in building 114, 1 st floor.

Issue FH-10-034: Commissary and PX privileges for Survivors and issue FH-
10-046: ID Cards for Gold Star Parents, are duplicate issues being looked at by
the Army’s General Office Steering Committee.

Issue FH-10-050: SOS Support for Casualty Assistance Officer Family Visits
will be elevated to the next level of Command in Washington DC.
Any one interested in being a delegate or volunteering for the AFAP Program,
please contact: John Mapes @ (718) 630-4498 or e-mail me @
john.mapes1@us.army .mil
Building Army Strong Families
Submitted by John Mapes,
AFTB Program Manager

Army Family Team Building Level 1 Classes

Do you want to learn how to:
 Read an LES
Recognize Military Rank
Access all your Benefits and Entitlements
Learn the Customs and Courtesies of the Military
And much more.

These classes are open to all ID card holders and DoD Civilians. Army Community Services
Center holds classes every 3rd Wednesday at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm in Bldg 137 C Poly Place,
1st floor (near the Post Exchange).
If you’re interested in taking any of the over 30 AFTB classes or becoming a volunteer for the
AFTB Program contact: John Mapes @718 630-4498 or e-mail John.mapes1@us.army.mil

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Windsor Terrace Veterinarians (212) 786-4444 (Manhattan)
(718) 431-8950 Brooklyn Veterinary Group
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Vincent George Veterinarian www.centralbklynvet.com
(718) 444-5151 (718) 338-9600
Deployment: Your Children
and Separation
Article from Military.com
Submitted by Madeline Pastorella
Relocation/Mobilization/Deployment Program Manager
Children going through deployment may experience
many of the same effects as children of divorce. They
worry about what will happen to them. They worry that the
non-deployed parent will leave, too. Who will take care of
them? This is particularly true if the family has trouble
with mail deliveries or pay allotments which is sometimes
the case in early days of separation.
Preparing a child emotionally prior to departure will
help the child cope as the Service Member leaves for
training or for deployment. Make sure children know they
are loved. Whenever there is distress in a family, children
assume responsibility for it. They may feel responsible that
a parent is going away or feel that the parent does not love
them any more. Providing consistent, loving assurance will
help alleviate this.
Be Truthful: Children are very perceptive! As soon as
the Service Member starts planning and preparing for a
drill or deployment, the child will catch on that something
is up. Do not lie to your child in an attempt to shield him or
her from the truth or they may assume something worse.
Talk to your child openly and honestly.
Share Feelings: Children often lack the vocabulary to
share their feelings. It will help if parents talk about their
own feelings which will help children communicate their
feelings. Let your child know that even negative thoughts
and feelings are OK and normal.
Explore Destination: Using a map or globe, show your
child where you are going and chart your route. Using
books or encyclopedias, explore weather conditions,
cultural norms, or products produced in that region.
Communicate with Teachers: If your child is school-
age, let the teacher know what is going on at home. The
teacher may use maps and chart your travels with the class.
Design an Activity to Pass Time: With your child,
design or create an activity to help mark time. For younger
children, make a paper chain with a link for each day you
will be gone that the child can use to measure time (the
child will break a link each day). For an older child, choose
a book that you both would enjoy and each read a
preselected passage everyday.
Show Your Workspace: If possible, set aside time to
show your child the ship and where you will be eating,
sleeping, and working. Or, take your child to the armory
prior to departure and show him or her the artillery guns or
weapons that you might be working with while away.
Let Your Child Help You Pack: Letting your child
help you pack will allow him or her to be more involved in
the process and also allow them to "care" for you. If
possible, let them decorate the inside of your footlocker.
Not only will they have great fun but you will enjoy their
artwork for days and months to come.
Signs of Distress: Even with the best laid plans and a
cheerful demeanor, parents cannot always prevent their
children from experiencing stress when the Service
Member is called to duty. They may not fully understand
why Dad or Mom is gone and they may worry about their
safety. They will also be very perceptive to what the parent
at home is feeling. These fears may consciously or
subconsciously trouble children.
Positive Aspects of Separation
Many parents worry about the negative impact of
deployments on children. However, deployments offer
many positive growth opportunities. Several psychological
studies show that despite the distress during separation
significant developmental gains are made by many
children. Some positive aspects of separation include:
Fosters Maturity: Military children encounter more
situations and have broader and more varied experiences
than children from non-military families. Induces growth.
Military children learn more about the world and how to
function within a community at an earlier age. Taking on
additional responsibilities in a parent's absence provides a
chance to develop new skills and develop hidden interests
and abilities.
Encourages Independence: Military children tend to be
more resourceful and self-starters. Prepares for separations.
In a life-style filled with greetings and farewells from
deployments and relocations, helps for future farewells and
building new friendships.
Strengthens Family Bonds: Military families make
emotional adjustments during a separation which often
lead them to discover new sources of strength and support
among themselves. A major function of family readiness is
assuring that the family is aware of all support services
available to them and how to access these services. It is
imperative that the Service Member family realize that they
are not alone and, chances are, whatever problem or
situation they encounter has been addressed before.
Family Advocacy Program
“There’s No Excuse for Domestic Violence.”

The Family Advocacy Program is committed to the strong Army

Families, and the prevention and treatment of Family violence.
Its coordinated efforts are designed to prevent and intervene in cases of Family distress, and to promote
healthy Family life.

The Family Advocacy Program works with individuals and Families to strengthen Family relationships using
education and prevention tactics. The program is dedicated to enhancing individual coping skills and
alleviating the underlying causes of stress associated with Family violence. FAP provides prevention
education services which restore and maintain a healthy environment, while respecting customer identity.

The mission of Family Advocacy Program is to support the foundations of Family well-being in order to
strengthen Soldiers and Families, promote child safety, and prevent spouse and child abuse and neglect.
For more information please contact Vincent DiMaira, FAP Program Manager at 718-630-4460

Family Advocacy Program Survivors Outreach Services

Family Advocacy Program Provides: SOS MISSION:
Abuse Education & Prevention -Expand and improve services to you
Domestic Violence Intervention
Child Abuse Intervention -Provide education on the roles &
responsibilities of all agencies within your
Parenting Classes
community
Exceptional Family Member Program
-Improve the responsiveness and streamline the
assistance process for you & your family

-Make a Support Coordinator, Financial Counselor

and Benefits Coordinator available to you

Services are available to Service Members and
their Families. If you would like more
information or schedule an appointment,
please contact Vincent DiMaira at 718-630-4460
To report Child or Spouse Abuse, please contact
Department of Emergency Service (DES) at
718-630-4456
For Confidential Reporting of Domestic Abuse
or to report Sexual Assault, please contact the
USAG Victim Advocacy Hotline at 347-452-4302
SOS PURPOSE:
Demonstrates the Army’s commitment to
families of the fallen. The mission of SOS is
to provide enhanced services to these
families through a holistic and multi-agency
approach. We provide services at the
garrison and communities closest to where
families live. SOS will allow the Army to
better identify the needs of those touched
by the loss of a soldier.
For more information please contact:
Carson Schefstad, Program Manager
718-630-4467
The Army Victim Advocacy Program
If you are a victim of domestic abuse, please know that
Army Community Service has a Domestic Abuse Victim
Advocate who can be reached at 347-452-4302 24 hours/7
days a week.

The Victim Advocate offers many services to include

information regarding victim’s reporting options:
Restricted- Allows victims the option of receiving medical
treatment, advocacy, and counseling without triggering the official investigative process or
command involvement.
Unrestricted- Allows victims to also receive medical treatment, advocacy, counseling, and an
official investigation of their allegation by law enforcement. The option insures the widest range of
rights and protections to the victim.

Other services that the Victim Advocate offers are referrals to services, accompanying victims to
meetings with lawyers, police, and or command, and provision of information regarding the
Transitional Compensation Program. For more information, please contact:
Vincent DiMaira, FAPM at 718-630-4460.

Military Family Life Consultant Exceptional Family Member Program

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a
mandatory program designed to meet the needs of
Family Members with physical, emotional,
developmental or learning difficulties that require
special medical treatment, therapy, or education.
To enroll your Family Member in EFMP, please contact
Ms. Brenda Shea, Occupational Health Nurse at
Ainsworth Clinic, phone number 718-630-4417.

ISSUES ADDRESSED BY MFLCS

School Adjustment
Deployment and Separation
Reunion Adjustment
Sibling &Parent-Child Communication
Behavioral Concerns
Fear, Grief and Loss
Daily Life Issues
Group sessions, education presentations, and
individual meetings can be arranged. After hours
and weekend appoints are available.
To access MFLC services please call:
(718) 757-9408
The next EFMP Support Meeting will be on Feb. 11 at
1100 to 1200 in the ACS Conference Room, Building
137C Poly Place, 1st Floor. All Service Members and
Family Members with special needs are invited to
attend.
For any questions concerning the Exceptional Family
Member Program, please contact Vincent DiMaira,
Family Advocacy Program Manager at 718-630-4460
Stop a Cold in Its Tracks
Article by Kimberly Holland
Submitted by Magda Lawrence
Information and Referral
A tickle in your throat. A cloudy head. An achy body.
Yes, you're coming down with something. The average
adult gets three colds per year, each lasting an average of
nine days, says Jane Sadler, MD, a family practice
physician at Baylor-Garland Hospital in Garland, Texas.
But you don’t have to surrender. Here’s how to stop a
cold before it takes hold – and feel better by tomorrow.
As soon as you feel symptoms: Start drinking water or
juice. Staying hydrated cuts down on symptoms like a
sore throat and stuffy nose, says William Schaffner, MD,
professor and chair of the department of preventive
medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
Gargle with salt water: To combat a scratchy throat add
half a teaspoon of salt to a glass of warm water. "The salt
draws out excess water in your throat’s tissues, reducing
the inflammation, and clears mucous and irritants from
the back of the throat," notes Philip Hagen, MD, medical
editor in chief of Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies.
The rinse also flushes out bacteria and viruses, which
may help whether you’re getting a cold or want to prevent
one in the first place.
Keep your nose clean: Using a saline nasal spray right
after cold symptoms first appear may reduce their impact,
studies suggest. And take a hot shower: "Warm moisture
helps clear nasal passages," Dr. Schaffner says.
Within the first two hours: Head to the drugstore.
Grab a pain reliever like acetaminophen to fight off
achiness. Over-the-counter allergy meds, like Zyrtec and
Benadryl, help with symptoms like runny nose and
watery eyes; allergy meds that contain decongestants, like
Claritin D or Alavert D, will help clear your sinuses and
keep you alert, if you need to be, says Mark Moyad, MD,
MPH, Jenkins/ Pokempner director of preventive and
alternative medicine at the University of Michigan
Medical Center.
Skip the OTC cough medicine: Good old honey works
just as well (and tastes better!), says Harley Rotbart, MD,
professor and vice chairman of pediatrics and pediatric
infectious diseases at the University of Colorado School
of Medicine. Have one to two tablespoons straight from
the jar or stirred into tea. And forget zinc lozenges and
sprays: There’s just not conclusive proof that they work,
Dr. Rotbart notes.
Over the next six hours: Skip work if you can. Your
body can fight off the virus better if you’re well-rested.
But if you have to go in, it’s not the end of the world,
says Janet O’Mahony, MD, an internal medicine
physician at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore. Just
steer clear of co-workers as best you can—the first few
days of a cold is when you’re most contagious. To keep
from sharing your germs, wash your hands regularly or
use an alcohol-based disinfectant gel.
Don’t forget the fluids: Keep drinking plenty of water,
juice, or tea—and have some chicken soup for lunch.
Grandma’s favorite cure-all really does ease cold
symptoms, research suggests.
Shake it off: If you’re up for a little activity, "light
exercise can actually boost the immune system," Dr.
Sadler says. But we mean light: Keep your heart rate just
under 100.
At the end of the day: Last chance for germ-fighting! A
healthy diet can help fuel the immune system, so choose a
dinner that includes protein-packed foods like lean meat,
fish, or beans, with a whole-grain side like brown rice and
plenty of antioxidant-rich vegetables. Take a hot shower
before bed if you’re still feeling stuffy. Then get a good
night’s sleep.
The next day: All better? If you feel worse or have a
fever, start vomiting, or develop an increasingly bad
headache, call your doctor—these are signs you’ve got
something other than the common cold (such as flu or an
infection), and you may need antiviral medication,
antibiotics, or other treatment. Otherwise, keep up the
routine for the next few days, just to be sure you kick that
cold for good.
How to Plan a Romantic Valentine's Day
By eHow Contributor
Submitted by Magda Lawrence
Information & Referral

Things You'll Need:

Roses (Long Stem)
Chocolate truffles (Wrapped in elegant packaging)
Bed-and-Breakfast
Scented Candles
Lace or Silk Pajamas/Lingerie
Romantic Restaurant
Champagne
Romantic Music
Bubble Bath, Rose Retals

Instructions:

1. Send your lover a dozen long-stemmed red roses, the symbol of romance and passion.

2. Recite a love poem onto your mate's voice mail at work while he or she is at lunch.

3. Write a love letter or romantic valentine (see "How to Write a Romantic Valentine," at eHow
website).

4. Give your valentine an assortment of chocolate truffles, wrapped up in elegant packaging.

Other romantic gift ideas: a weekend away at a bed-and-breakfast in the countryside, a silk or
lace nightgown or silk pajamas, scented candles, a coupon book of self-conducted massages, or
dinner for two at your valentine's favorite restaurant.

5. Begin the evening with a Champagne toast to your love for each other.

6. Go for a walk or drive along a favorite vista to take in the evening sights.

7. Reserve dinner at a favorite restaurant or one you've both wanted to try. Or, take your valentine
to the place where you first had dinner together. Re-enact that date for memory's sake.

8. Plan an after-dinner adventure: a carriage ride through the park, ice skating, ballroom dancing,
or sharing an after-dinner drink at a bar or nightclub with a view of the city lights.

9. Tell your sweetie all the reasons why you love him or her. Give detailed examples and
descriptions of these reasons where appropriate.

10. Place rose petals in your valentine's bath or on his or her sheets.

11. Kiss your valentine passionately throughout the evening. Linger on the kisses like you did
when you and your lover were first falling head-over-heels in love.
 Waiting Families Information & Referral
Have a Deployed Service Member?

Join Waiting Families Support Group

for support, fun & outings!

Arts and Crafts

February 19, 2011 The Information and Referral Program serves as a
2:00pm to 4:00pm one stop source for community information,
follow-up, and referrals to other agencies.

The Program is designed to provide easily

accessible information that will assist Soldiers and
Family Members in meeting their basic needs and
improving their quality of life.
 Civilian Resources
 Military Resources
Please call to reserve your seat!!  Local Attractions
 Welcome Packets
Contact: Madeline Pastorella
Phone: 718-630-4754 Contact Magda Lawrence
Location: ACS Bldg. 137C, 1st Floor 718-630-4754
Employment Readiness Program Army Volunteer Corps

The program provides a lab that operates

as ―your office‖ while you are developing Get Connected!
your job search campaign. Become A Volunteer!
You will have use of the computer lab,
-Meet new people
printer, and fax. We provide assistance -Make new friends
with the following: -Learn new skills
-Gain work experience
•Job Search
•Career Assessment -HAVE FUN!
•One-on-One assistance on resume writing Contact: Joseph Gamez
•CPOL Resumix assistance (718) 630-4756
Joseph Gamez (718) 630-4756 joseph.gamez1@us.army.mil
Employment Readiness Program Manager
Find out more information about the Fort Hamilton Volunteer Program, including:

How to add include your agency so you may use volunteers

How to search and apply for positions
How to register as a volunteer

Offered at the Army Community Service Building 137C, 1st Floor, at 3:30 on the
following dates:
February 2, 16 March 2,16
April 6, 20 May 4, 18
June 1, 15 July 6, 20
August 3, 17 September 7, 21
October 5, 19 November 2, 16
December 7, 21

First come first served. Only four seats per class.

For registered students ONLY.

TO REGISTER please call (718) 630-4756 or email

joseph.gamez1@us.army.mil
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
SNAP Meeting ACS HOURS ACS HOURS Child Abuse
1000-1100 0800-1630 0800-1630 Briefing
ACS Conf Rm. Computer Lab Computer Lab 1300-1400
0800-1600 0800-1600 ACS Conf. Rm.

6 7 8 9 10 11 12
ACS HOURS ACS HOURS ACS HOURS ACS HOURS EFMP Support
0800-1630 0800-1630 0800-1630 0800-1630 Group
Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab 1100-1200
0800-1600 0800-1600 0800-1600 0800-1600 ACS Conf. Rm.

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Happy SNAP Meeting AFTB Classes ACS HOURS ACS HOURS
1000-1100 1100-1200 0800-1630 0800-1630
Valentine’s ACS Conf Rm. ACS Conf. Rm. Computer Lab Computer Lab
Day!! 0800-1600 0800-1600

20 21 22 23 24 25 26
ACS HOURS Financial Financial Newcomer’s ACS HOURS
0800-1630 Readiness 1st Readiness PCS Orientation 0800-1630
Computer Lab Term Soldiers 1400-1500 830-1400 Computer Lab
0800-1600 0830-1500 ACS Conf. Rm. ACS Conf. Rm. 0800-1600
Ed. Center

27 28
ACS HOURS
0800-1630
Computer Lab
0800-1600
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