| MAY 2013
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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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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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BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
WEDNESDAY- 1, MAY, Noon-1pm
Properly maintaining your financial accounts is the first step in
establishing a credit history and is expected of you as a member
of the military. This program will help you understand all the products
and services available to you, pick the one that best meets your
needs and manage them appropriately.
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DISABILITY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DTAP) BRIEF
Thursday, 2 May, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
If you are a military member with a service connected disability
or being considered for a medical separation this workshop is for
you! It will provide you with insight and a wealth of information
to assist you or a family member. The Department of Veteran Affairs
will provide an overview of the regulatory guidance on service connected
disability. This includes Chapter 31, Title 38 Vocational Rehabilitation
and employment services. In addition, we will discuss the Physical
Evaluation Board Process. Join us and learn more about this medical
benefit and entitlements.
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MEDICAL RECORD REVIEW
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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SPACE – A (THE BWI WAY) TRAVEL
3 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 2013. Briefing held at the Fleet
& Family Support Center. Call today to register 410-293-2641
***REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
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SPOUSE APPRECIATION
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TRANSITION – GOALS, PLANS, SUCCESS (GPS)
Monday – Friday, 6 - 10 May, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The newly revised TAP Workshop has been renamed Transition, Goals,
Plans, Success (GPS)
It is a five day career and job search workshop for separating service
members seeking civilian employment. Topics include: Tools for Transition,
Military Occupational Cross Walk, Skills Assessment, Resume Writing,
Job Search Methods, Interview Techniques, as well as a review of
Veteran benefits and 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 (1) a signed DD Form 2648 –Pre-separation
Counseling Checklist and (2) a copy of your Individual Transition
Plan (ITP) prior to coming to TAP. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
YOU BEING TURNED.
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ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP - (3 SESSIONS)
Tuesdays, 7, 14, 21 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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“HEARTS APART” - DEPLOYMENT DICUSSION GROUP
Tuesdays, 7 & 21 MAY, 6:00 –7:00 pm
Is your loved one deployed? A Deployment Discussion Group is held
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Fleet
& Family Support Center. Child care is FREE and onsite upon
advance request. Registration is required. Please call the FFSC
at 410-293-2641 for more information
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10 STEPS TO A FEDERAL JOB
Tuesday, 14 May, 9 am -12 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. To learn more
about applying for DOD positions, contact the FFSC to register @
410-293-2641.
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DiSC ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP
Tuesday, 14 May, 4 – 6:00 pm
The ability to interact effectively with people can sometimes mean
the difference between success and failure in our career and work
life. Effective interaction begins with an accurate perception of
oneself - both strengths and weaknesses. The DiSC® System measures
the intensity a person brings to each of the following areas of
behavior.
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LOVE LANGUAGES FOR COUPLES WORKSHOP - Wednesday, 15 May,
4 – 6 pm
DO YOU & YOUR SPOUSE FEEL LOVED?DO YOU COMMUNICATE
YOUR NEEDS
WELL? Have you ever thought – I know my spouse/significant
other loves me, but I don’t feel loved? This will explore
different ways people show love to each other. It will talk about
the different emotional needs people have. It will give you a chance
to explore what your love language is and what your emotional needs
are. It will then explore how to communicate these needs in a positive
way. Please complete the survey at: http://www.5lovelanguages.com/assessments/love/
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COMMAND INDOCTRINATION/NEWCOMERS’ ORIENTATION
WEDNESDAY – FRIDAY, 15 – 17 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 Thursday-Friday.
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NEW SPOUSE ORIENTATION
Thursday, 16 May, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Whether you're a new Navy spouse or you've been around awhile, sometimes
you wonder if you moved to another planet! The Navy has its own
language, traditions and customs. Everything can seem so different!
How are you supposed to understand life on this planet? Make your
Fleet and Family Support Center one of your first stops in your
new Navy adventure. You can attend a workshop and meet other new
Navy spouses, and gather informational materials. FFSC provides
new spouse orientation and support for spouses to prepare them for
their responsibilities and acquaint them with military and community
resources.
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MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR (MBTI) WORKSHOP
Friday, 17 May, 9 – 11:00 am
Each of us has a unique personality type that explains how we deal
with the world, gather information, and make decisions. Myers-Briggs
is a powerful personality inventory that is used in many settings
to describe how people approach life and interact with other’s.
Knowing your type and other natural preferences empowers you to
understand yourself and others in personal relationships as well
as the workplace, and gives you tools for making career choices,
resolving conflicts, and generally managing your life.
Learn About Your Personality Type! In order to attend this workshop,
call to register and receive an internet link to take the assessment
by 13 May online at home or work. Your profile and results will
be discussed at the workshop on (date).
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RETIREMENT PLANNING WORKSHOP (introductory)
MONDAY- 20, MAY, Noon- 1pm
Retirement may seem far in the future, but the earlier you start
planning for it, the easier it will be. In fact, the best time to
begin planning for retirement is when you first start earning income,
because that is when you begin to have access to some of the excellent
retirement programs. This is an introductory class to retirement
planning, which includes: what is TSP, estimating retirement needs
and building personal savings and investments.
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HOME TEAM” - YOUTH DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP
TUESDAY – 21 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. Group
will meet at the Youth Center on Alder Road. Call 410-293-2641 for
more information and to register.
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CREDIT MANAGEMENT
THURSDAY- 2, MAY, Noon- 1pm
This single-session workshop provides valuable information on establishing
a credit history, choosing and using credit and debit cards, debt
to income ratio, consumer installment loans. Credit reports, and
effectively managing your credit.
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RETIREMENT PLANNING WORKSHOP (advanced)
TUESDAY- 21, MAY, Noon- 1pm
More retirement planning for TSP & IRA participants. This workshop
discusses: asset allocations, investment performance, risk assessment,
likelihood of future values, and calculating money withdrawal rates.
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