| APRIL 2010
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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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MEDICAL RECORD REVIEW
1, 8 &22 APRIL, 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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“HEARTS APART” - DEPLOYMENT DICUSSION GROUP
TUESDAYS – 6 & 20 APRIL, 6:15 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 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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ANGER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP - (3 SESSIONS)
(TUESDAYS) 6. 13 & 20 APRIL, 8:30 AM – 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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INTERVIEWING SKILLS
MONDAY, 12 APRIL 1-3 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
MONDAY, 12 APRIL, 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM
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. Call FFSC @ 410-293-2641 to register.
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TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) WORKSHOP
13 – 16 APRIL, 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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SPONSORSHIP TRAINING
THURSDAY, 15 APRIL, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Your Command has 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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MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER AT NEX
WEDNESDAY, 16 APRIL, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Fleet & Family Support Center staff, Security, NFCU will be
at the Navy Exchange to answer questions and give away free pamphlets
and brochures on parenting. We will have give-a-ways for children.
FREE Popcorn. So, come on by!
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MONEY MATTERS FOR KIDS
MONDAY, 19 APRILl – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
As part of our salute to the “Month of the Military Child,
the Annapolis FFSC is offering this 60 minute financial workshop
designed for children, ages 5 to 12. This fun-filled workshop provides
a basic introduction to money and money management and to help young
children develop an appreciation for how money is earned and how
they can save.
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RESUME WRITING
TUESDAY, 20 APRIL 8:30-11:30 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! Call the FFSC
at 410-293-2641 to register.
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GETTING THE POOP ON “TOILET TRAINING” WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, 20 APRIL – 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Potty training can be a difficult time for parents and children.
It is not easy for children to learn how and when to properly use
a toilet. For some children takes a few weeks, others a few months
to train. Parents don’t miss this opportunity to learn skills
to help your child to become fully independent in the area of potty
training.
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CAR BUYING STRATEGIES
WEDNESDAY, 21 APRIL – 2:00PM 4:00 PM
Looking for a car? Don't get taken for a ride! Learn all the important
do's and don’ts BEFORE you step onto the car lot in this single-session
program. Topics include negotiating, trade-ins, discounts, financing,
high-pressure sales tactics, and tricks to watch out for.
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PARENTS GROUP
WEDNESDAY, 21 APRIL, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
This group is designed to support parents who stay at home with
their children by providing an opportunity for them to meet other
stay at home parents as well as to support their children by giving
them an opportunity to meet other children and learn socialization
skills. Parents share their knowledge and wisdom about raising children
with other parents and join in the fun of playing with their kids
and others.
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COMMAND INDOCTRINATION/NEWCOMERS’ ORIENTATION
THURSDAY – FRIDAY, 22 – 23 APRIL, 8:00 AM – 4:00
PM
Monthly “Welcome Aboard” to 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 two
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 welcome to attend the tour!
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“WHO MOVED MY CHEESE?”
TUESDAY, 27 APRIL, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
This workshop is based on the #1 best selling book, Who Moved My
Cheese? It will: help you adjust to transitions and change more
quickly and allow you to experience more success with less stress
in times of change, both at work and in your personal life. It will
help you discover an effective way of talking to others about change
and help you reduce the fear, uncertainty, and doubt that accompany
change.
This workshop is interactive and participants will view the video
"Who Moved My Cheese?" It will provide participants with
a refreshingly new way to look at change so it works to your advantage.
Sign-up and explore a reliable way to win by doing what works in
changing times.
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10 STEPS TO A FEDERAL JOB
TUESDAY, 27 APRIL, 1:00 PM - 4:00 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. To learn more
about applying for DoD positions, contact the FFSC to register @
410-293-2641.
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RAISING FINANCIALLY FIT KIDS
27 APRIL – 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
This informational program will introduce ways of educating youngsters
in the fundamentals of handling money and basic money management
skills so that they will be ready to conquer the many financial
challenges they will face as adults. This is a great program for
young parents!
Please call 410 293-2641 to register!
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SMOOTH MOVE SEMINAR
28 APRIL, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Are you getting ready for a PCS move? This single session workshop
is for everyone, experienced mover or not, who is on Permanent Change
of Station (PCS) orders. It offers tips to help make your move as
“painless” as possible! Topics include hints on shipping
household goods, Do-It-Yourself moves, house hunting, travel and
financial planning, entitlements, family preparation, and ways to
cope with relocation. Receive information on your upcoming duty
station and community, and much more!
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