| MAY 2012
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RETIRED ACTIVITIES OFFICE
WEDNESDAYS - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Assists all retired military and their family members in such areas
as Survivor Benefits Plan, retired rights and benefits, widow’s
outreach and assistance. Office is staffed by retired military volunteers.
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PROGRAMS
FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTIES COMING TO YOU!
Tuesday, 1 May, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Have you ever wanted to know more about working for the United States
Secret Service? Did you know Johns Hopkins has positions available
right now? The Child Development Center is brand-new and looking
for people who love working with children. We will have representatives
here from all three, so don’t hesitate to sign up for this
first-ever event!
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“HEARTS APART” - DEPLOYMENT DICUSSION GROUP
Tuesdays, 1 & 15 May, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Is your loved one deployed? A Deployment Discussion Group is held
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:15pm at the Fleet
& Family Support Center. Child care, when requested, will be
provided.
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SPACE – A (THE BWI WAY) TRAVEL
Wednesday, 2 May, 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Want to learn about the Space-A Travel Program? Experts at BWI Airport
will explain the program and tell active duty/dependents & retired
military travelers how to make the best use of it. Attend this seminar
and get the latest information for 2012. ***REGISTRATION
IS REQUIRED.
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THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN (TSP) BRIEF
Thursday, 3 May, 9:00 -10:00 am
The Thrift Savings Plan is a voluntary retirement savings and investment
plan for Federal civilian employees and members of the uniformed
services. For more information, don’t miss this brief!
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GETTING YOUR CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN FOR THIS FALL
Thursday, 3 May, 4:30-5:30 pm
We will discuss what schools want your child to know when they start
school and the skills that will help them succeed.
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MEDICAL RECORD REVIEW
3, 17, 24 May, Call For an Appointment, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
The AMVET, a Private Non-Profit, Service Organization will be reviewing
medical records for retiring or separating service members to identify
medical conditions to be considered for follow-on VA services. This
review will assist members in obtaining all necessary documents
and other additional information prior to their separation from
the service. Members should bring their original medical record.
Call to schedule an Appointment.
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RESUME WRITING
Thursday, 3 May, 9:00-11:00 am
Wondering how to write your resume? Have you written a resume but
it isn’t getting the results you want? Our resume writing
workshop will help you get started or show you how to improve the
one you have written. This class will discuss targeting your resume,
selecting the best format for your work experience and creating
a cover letter. Participants will complete a draft resume outline.
Don’t pay someone else to write your resume!
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CAR BUYING SEMINAR
Monday, 7 May, 2-4:00 pm
Looking for a car? Learn all the important do's and don’ts
BEFORE you step onto the car lot in this single-session program.
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SMOOTH MOVE FOR KIDS SEMINAR
Monday, 7 May, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Is your family planning a PCS move? If so, this "how-to"
seminar is a must for you and your children. The "Smooth Move
for Kids" seminar focuses on surviving the impact of changing
places, saying goodbye, and adjusting to new people and situations,
especially for children between the ages of 6 - 15. Top ten things
you need to know about moving to a new school your School Liaison
Officer is here to help!. Pizza and snacks will be provided! Parents
are strongly encouraged to participate. Please call 410-293-2641
and register today!
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TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Tuesday-Friday, 8-11 May, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
A four day career and job search workshop for separating and retiring
service members seeking civilian employment. Topics include: skills
assessment, resume writing, job search methods, interview techniques,
as well as a review of Veteran entitlement and much more. Register
now if you are within 1 year of separation or 2 years of retirement.
Classes fill up months ahead. IMPORTANT!! You must see
your Command Career Counselor and obtain a signed DD 2648 from your
Command prior to coming to TAP. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN YOU
BEING TURNED AWAY FROM TAP.
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FINANCES FOR COUPLES
Monday, 14 May 2012, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
This workshop is designed to help couples discover ways to open
up their lines of communication
regarding household and personal finances.
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10 STEPS TO A FEDERAL JOB
Tuesday, 15 May, 9:00am -12:00 pm
The process of applying for a job in the Federal Government may
seem confusing as different Government Agencies have different requirements.
Agencies may require the Optional Application for Federal Employment
(OF-612), an SF-171, or a resume. This workshop will provide you
with tips on how to best prepare your application.
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“HOME TEAM”
Tuesday – 15 May, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
For kids, ages 5-18, who are experiencing a family deployment, come
join the “HOME TEAM” to get involved, stay connected,
have social support and to learn about the power of POSITIVE!! for
school age kids who are experiencing a family deployment.
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ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
(Tuesdays) 16, 23, 30 May, 8:30 – 11:30 am
Do you find your anger racing from zero to 60 at work or at home?
The Anger Management workshop is designed to help participants become
more aware of anger in themselves and others; to understand how
anger or the repression of anger affects us; to develop positive
ways of expressing anger, techniques for dampening anger and dealing
with anger in others.
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COMMAND INDOCTRINATION/NEWCOMERS’ ORIENTATION
Wednesday – Friday, 16 – 18 May, 8:00 am – 4:00
pm
Wednesday – Navy Pride & Professionalism, Thursday
& Friday – Command Indoc
Command Indoctrination Programs are designed to facilitate the adaptation
of Sailors and their families into their new working and living
environments. This will afford Sailors and their families the greatest
opportunity for a successful and productive tour of duty.
Call the Fleet & Family Support Center to register for
our monthly “Command Indoc/Newcomer’s Orientation.”
The Indoc/Orientation is for all active duty service members
reporting to the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval Support Activity Annapolis,
Navy Band, and Naval Health Clinic! Don't miss our three information-packed
days designed to make your move to a new community a “smooth”
one. A highlight of the Orientation: a tour of the Naval Academy!
Spouses are encouraged to attend!
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EDUCATION BENEFITS BRIEF
Friday, 18 May, 11:45 am-12:45 pm
Are you planning on attending college or a technical/trade school
after you leave the military? Or perhaps you want to use your benefits
while on active duty to prepare for your future . . . If so then,
you are invited to a special presentation on Navy Tuition Assistance,
Navy School Credentialing, Navy College Fund, and other scholarship
information. Explore your educational options... Find out about
eligibility requirements, type of schools you may attend, and how
much educational allowance you are entitled to. Guest speaker: Connie
Spriggs, Navy College Representative.
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SPONSORSHIP TRAINING
Monday, 21 May, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Has your Command chosen You to sponsor inbound service members?
Now, what do you do? FFSC provides training for individuals who
have been chosen to serve as sponsors; training includes how to
make contact, what information needs to be provided, and information
on available resources and support services that will make your
job and the incoming service member’s move much more satisfying.
(Sponsor Coordinators are welcome to attend!).
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DEVELOPING YOUR SPENDING PLAN
Tuesday, 22 May, 9-11:00 am
Do you want to get a better idea of where your money is being spent
each month? What your overall net worth is? What about your debt-to-income
ratio? This workshop provides information on developing successful
money management skills and how to better track your personal financial
information each month. Topics include understanding establishing
spending plans, spending strategies and more.
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP
Thursday, 24 May, 8:30 – 11:00 am
Communication is the most important skill in life. It is the foundation
for everything. In our professional and personal lives it is essential
in order to succeed. Unfortunately, communication breakdowns occur
every day at home and in workplaces all over the world. The fact
is that, even though we’ve been communicating all our lives,
few of us are experts at it.
To become a better communicator, you need to consciously work at
it. The rewards are worth the effort. By improving your communication
skills, you’ll increase your effectiveness. You will find
that your relationships – at work and at home-improve as well.
At this workshop you’ll learn about the seven destructive
communication breakdowns. More importantly, you learn how to avoid
these breakdowns with practical guidelines and tips on how to avoid
conflicts.
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INTERVIEWING SKILLS
Thursday, 24 May, 4:30-7:00 pm
What are your greatest strengths? Greatest weaknesses? Learn how
to answer these and many other common interview questions. This
workshop discusses interview preparation, the stages of an interview
and interview follow-up. Class objectives also include: defining
5 types of interviews, discussing salary negotiation and answering
difficult interview questions. Conquer some of the pre-interview
jitters by preparing thoroughly.
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HOME AND APARTMENT RENTING
Friday, 25 May 2012, 9:00 -10:00 am
This workshop will provide complete, objective, and unbiased information
so that the prospective military home or apartment renter will be
confident in their decision whether or not to rent, and be better
able to negotiate the potential financial pitfalls they may encounter
during the rental process.
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