Ft Riley hosts a monthly Network Meeting at Riley’s Conference Center to share information about local agencies on and off post that have events, functions, and information. The next Network meeting is Sept 27th at 1030- Free childcare with RSVP and this is open to everyone! Please take a moment to look thru the slides and also note that the majority of these are also listed in the monthly albums on our FB!
3. Feedback
• Families should be able to get appointment in other than their medical home teams
• Have Network Meeting at the end of the moth for next month info
• Would like you to highlight Intramural Sports on post
• Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur are next month. When + where are the services on post?
• What arrangements have been made to transport Jewish soldiers from Fort Riley to services at
synagogues in Manhattan / Topeka/ Wichita or Kansas City?
7. Significant Event Matrix
(Saturday 22 September, 0900-1500hrs)
TIME EVENT LOCATION
0900 Festival Opens Artillery Parade Field (APF), Sturgis Field, Tuttle Park
0930 National Cavalry Competition (NCC) Opening South - APF
Ceremony
0930-1700 NCC Authenticity Competition South - APF
0930-1700 NCC Bugle Competition South - APF
0945 MWD Team Demonstration North East APF
1000-1130 Talent Show Stage - APF
1000-1130 NCC Unit Demonstrations South - APF
1030 Museum Re-Enactor North - APF
(Abe Lincoln: Gettysburg Address)
1200 MWD Team Demonstration North East APF
1200-1330 NCC Directors Cup Competition South - APF
1230-1500 Clearview Band Stage
1300 Museum Re-Enactor North - APF
(Custer and spouse)
1345-1400 Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rally Godfrey Street / Stage for presentation
1405 Treasure Hunt Winner Announcement Stage
1415 MWD Team Demonstration North East APF
1430-1500 NCC Pass and Review South - APF
8. Agenda
DFMWR Melissa Kinney melissa.d.kinney@us.army.mil 785.239.3733
IACH Ian Mann ian.a.mann@us.army.mil 785.240.7507
PICERNE Michelle Geering mgeering@picernemn.com 785.717.2210
DECA Peter Howell peter.howell@deca.mil 785.239.6621
Exchange Joann Enecial enecialj@aafes.com 785.784.4094
Chaplain COL Rauch harry.a.rauch.mil@mail.mil 785.239.2799
USO April Blackmon ablackmon@uso.org 757.709.3814
Announcements
Calendar
11. MWR News
Bowling
• 1 Oct: Half of the lanes and normal programming
• 29 Oct: Bowling Grand Opening
• Guides Mailed Off Post
• Photography Contest for the Winter MWR guide entries
start today and end Sep 21st voting is Sep 22-30.
Winners announce at the Oct Network
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14. Developmental Delays, Autism and
Behavioral Learning Conference
Who: Military Families managing the challenges of a child
who has developmental delays, is on the Autism
spectrum or has behavioral challenges.
Where: Resiliency Learning Center (next to ACS)
When: 25 September 8:30am – 3:30pm
To register, contact Army Community Service, Exceptional
Family Member Program (EFMP) at 239-9435.
15. Developmental Delays, Autism and
Behavioral Learning Conference
0900 Behavior Management Across Disorders
Linda Wilkerson, MSEd, Kansas Instructional Support Network
1000 The Asperger’s Rage Cycle: Managing Meltdowns
Dr. Jeremy Morris, PhD, Salina Regional Health Center
or Important Facts on Guardianships, Wills and Trusts
Deena Temming, The Special Needs Planning Center
1100 Parenting your Asperger’s Child/Teen
Dr. Jeremy Morris, PhD, Salina Regional Health Center
1200 Lunch
1245 The First years Last Forever, Early Brain Development Research
Stephanie Diehl, USD 475 Early Literacy Coordinator
1330 What’s a Sensory Diet and how it can Benefit your Child
Beth Richards, Geary Co Infant and Toddler Services
or Special Education & Parents Working Together to Reach the
Best Individual Education Plan
Stacy Mayberry Geary County Infant Toddler Services &
Jennifer Blair, USD 475 Early Childhood special Education Coordinator
1430 Relaxation, De-stressing Techniques, and Biofeedback
Earl Robinson, LCSW, Army Community Service
18. September is Prostate and Ovarian
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Cancer Awareness Month
• Prostate Cancer Screening is simple and can be completed or
ordered by your Primary Care Manager
• Prostate testing usually begins at age 50 but if you are African
American and have a family history testing can occur at age 45
• About 20% of ovarian cancers are found at an early stage. When
found early about 94% of pts live longer than 5 yrs after diagnosis
• More information concerning these and many more types of cancer
can be found at www.cancer.org
•Call 785-239-DOCS to schedule all wellness appointments or speak
with your Primary Care Manager
19. Healthcare Effectiveness Data
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Information Set
• (HEDIS) Metrics tracked at Ft Riley are:
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Cervical
• Chlamydia
• Colo-Rectal
• Mammograms
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Primary Care Information
• Dermatology Clinic will be moving Sep 20th
•Clinic will not have scheduled patients that day
•Phone numbers will not change
•Moving to old PC3 area with Well Woman and WTB
22. •Recycling Program changes
•Now – Sept. 22: Initial sign-up period for Historic Main Post residents.
•Sept. 24: All toters removed from Historic Main Post homes.
•Complete details of the program are available at www.rileypicerne.com/recycling.
•Revenue gained from the resale of items from family housing supports MWR and
other installations agencies.
•Resident newsletter goes digital in October
•Movie Night – Friday, Sept. 14 at Forsyth Neighborhood ball fields
•Seating opens at 7 p.m.; movie will begin at dusk.
•Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on.
•Popcorn, nachos, drinks and pre-movie activities will be provided.
•Save the Date!
•MEGA Halloween Fun House – October 26 at Warner Peterson Neighborhood Center.
24. DeCA
• DeCA Commissary Rewards Card
•Now Called Commissary Rewards Card
•Pick up Cards at the store later this month and Register on-Line
•Link for registering on DeCA’S Web site Riley Bear Knows
– Commissary
•Download Your Favorites to your card Saves!
• Swipe Card at Register –
•It checks loaded coupons to your purchases
• We are a Non-Profit Motivated BENEFIT to you!
•Recent Meat Department Survey showed 41% to 60% Savings
• Case Lot Sale September 28-29th
• Over 140 items and counting
• Salad Bar - Upgraded
26. Events At your Main Exchange
• Baby Safety Event 20th September from
11am to 2 pm.
• Jack Links Truck and Sasquatch will be at
your Main Exchange from 11am to 2 pm on
the 25 September.
• Wine Tastings every Sunday from 1230-
1330 at your Main Exchange.
Duty First!
29. Family Life Ministries Center
Childhood Sexual
Abuse Recovery Group
Meets every Tuesday 1130-1300
starting 18 September 2012
for six months
This is a faith-based program for women seeking to find help and healing from
pain-full memories of sexual abuse during their childhood years.
Seating is limited.
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of
courage; be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
To reserve a seat please call the
For more information contact Don Ericson, Director of Religious
Education at 239-0979 Family Life Ministries Center at 785-239-3436
31. Upcoming Events
Weekly Luncheon Bible Study- Every Wednesday, 1200-1300 @ USO
POC- CH Adriatico 239-9530 or CH Ball 240-3855
Momentum Youth- Every Wednesday, 1800-1930 @ Normandy Chapel
POC- Rick Hernandez 785-712-7287
Spiritual Ranger Leadership and Challenge Course- Sat. 8 Sep, 0900-1600,
Cost $20. POC Don Ericson, DRE 239-0979 or donald.ericson@us.army.mil
Protestant Women of the Chapel (PWOC)
•Weekly Meeting- Tuesdays 0900 @ Morris Hill Chapel
•International Conference, Nashville, TN 1-4 Nov.
For more information email riley@pwoc.org
Military Council of Catholic Women (MCCW)
•Weekly Meeting- Wednesdays 0900 @ St. Mary’s Chapel
For more information email ft.rileymccw@gmail.com
33. USO Fort Riley ®
• Annual survey – www.TellUSO.org
• Tickets to KSU games – Regularly check our Facebook
page throughout the season as season ticket holders donate
their unused tickets to the military
• DFAC facelift/cleaning– First few weeks in October.
Will need help cleaning, moving furniture, possibly painting.
More details to follow.
• FRG Open House meetings & Deployment Get-
Togethers at the USO for your unit. Ask your FRSA for
details.
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34. No Dough Dinners ®
• All are 5-6: 30 p.m., Bldg. 7856 Drum Street, Custer Hill
loop, unless otherwise noted:
• Sept. 13 & 28
• Oct. 12 – at Fire Station #5
Any location changes will be posted at www.facebook.com/usoftriley
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35. United Through Reading ®
• No appointment necessary
– Call 240-5326 ahead of time so we can
set up the camera before you arrive
• 1 free book per child, free DVD,
free postage
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36. Volunteers needed! ®
• Center volunteers needed! We are short-staffed
right now.
• All interested volunteers can register any time
online: www.usovolunteer.org.
CFC# 11381 – Don’t forget about us during CFC!
Kansas donations stay in KS!
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37. USO Fort Riley ®
• Stay in touch with what’s going on at
www.facebook.com/usoftriley
– Free tickets, upcoming activities, No Dough Dinner menus &
more!
• Contact info: 240-5326 or usofortriley@uso.org
• Hours: M-F, 0800-1800;
Weekends, Training Holidays, Holidays, 1200-1800
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39. Spouses’ Information Getting Settled
In-Processing Kids ‘s Corner
ID Cards Employment Readiness, Education
Fort Riley Family Housing Recreation
First Sergeants Barracks Program Deployment Readiness
Off Post Housing Links of Interest
BAH Rates
Directions to Fort Riley
ACS Relocation Readiness
Veterinary Services
School Liaison Officers
Irwin Army Community Hospital
Fort Riley Dental Services
Household Goods
Guide, Directory, & Maps
Army Lodging
Fort Riley & region-jobs, Housing, Schools, Childcare
40. Ready Army – iWATCH
Antiterrorism Awareness Month
Severe Weather Awareness: “iWATCH, iREPORT, i Keep Us Safe”
• Restock Kits
iWATCH is a community program to help
• Review Plan and Shelter Locations
keep your neighborhood and workplace safe
• Weather Alert Radio from terrorist activities.
Sign up for AtHoc Text Alerts iWATCH ARMY asks you to report behavior
• CAC card holders can sign up on their and / or activities that are unusual or seem
Computers out of the ordinary.
• Kiosks are located at Bldgs 208, 210, 212,
7673 & 7264; FRSA’s can also sign up Family Report suspicious activity to:
Members
Fort Riley Police (785) 239 - MPMP (6767)
http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit
Antiterrorism Office (785) 239-6303 / 240-6127
=ReadyArmy
41. MAC Breakfast
Sept 27 7:30 AM at Courtyard Convention Center
Speaker – USD475 Superintendent Ron Walker
Reservations: Call 785-762-2632
Jammin’ in JC
Sep 28-29 Heritage Park, JC
Fri Sep 28 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sat Sep 29 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Bands, Bar B-Q, Drinks, Music and Family Fun
www.jammininjc.com
42. OCSC September Events
7 September – McCain Sneak Peek
6:00pm @ McCain Theatre
Once again, K-State's McCain Theatre will be offering OCSC members a
glimpse at their upcoming shows for the year. Beverages and appetizers
will be provided prior to the entertainment preview. Cost is $5 per
person and guests are welcome. RSVP to activities@fortrileyocsc.com
12 September – Newcomers Welcome
10am – noon OR 5pm – 7pm @ Quarters One
Join fellow OCSC newbies at Quarters One for this special welcome social and
OCSC orientation event. Our club is open to all military spouses, regardless of sponsor’s
rank. The Orientation offers two convenient times—stop by during the school day or on
your way home from work – this is a come-and-go event.
We’ll provide delicious food & beverage while you mingle. No children, please.
RSVP to president@fortrileyocsc.com
27 September – Fact or Fiction Luncheon
11:00 am – Riley’s Conference Center
Did you know: Fort Riley was deemed to be one of the “8 Wonders of Kansas
History”? Join us at this month’s luncheon as we welcome Dr. Robert Smith, the director
of Fort Riley museums, as he shares with us interesting facts and humorous tidbits about
Fort Riley. Enjoy an Italian buffet and meet some new friends! Cost is $15 per person.
RSVP to reservations@fortrileyocsc.com
www.fortrileyocsc.com
43. Apple Pie Pre-sales
28 July – 14 Sept.
$ 10.00 + tax
After Pre-sales, pies are $12 + tax
Drop off payment @ Custer House
or Mail to: 21407 Bent Spur Road,
Fort Riley, KS 66442 or e-mail:
applepiepresale@hotmail.com
Or order through Facebook:
www.facebook.com/fortrileyhistory
45. September 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Dove Hunt – FROG
KSU VS Missouri State FB
Training Holiday
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
NFL Kickoff; Warrior Zone Introductory Trap Shooting Fort Riley Network Splash-N-Dash Triathlon
Clinic – S&T
Fall festival at the Library
CYSS Camping at Milford
Comedy Show
MST Open Mic/Talent Show
KSU VS Miami FB
Training Holiday
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Speedos and Fido 911 Ceremony Fall Skeet League Picerne Movie Night
Family Canoe Trip – ODR
Family Bingo CYSS Camping at Milford
MST Movie Night in Manhattan
Seitz Elementary School Ribbon
cutting Championship Golf Tourn
Resilient Spouse Academy KSU VS North Texas FB
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Championship Golf Tourn CFC Campaign Begins Fall Skeet League Spouse Field Exercise Spouse Field Exercise Fall Apple Days
MST Treasure Hunt CFC Golf Tournament Sand Volleyball
CYSS Fall Sports Begins
Kung Fu Panda 2 at the Library
Calvary Competition
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
EFMP Annual Conference Fall Skeet League JC MAC Breakfast at the Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Marriot Wild Wild West Paintball
Shootout – ODR
Fort Riley Network
Post Year Sale 7:30 – 12:00
30
Kansas DAV Golf Tournament;
Commissary Case Lot Sale
Jammin in JC
46. October 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
4 5 6
Bowling Reopening Fall Skeet League
Introductory Trap Shooting Oktoberfest Golf Tournament Konza Prairie Hike – ODR
Clinic – S&T
Comedy Show
Community Life Softball
registration ends KSU VS KU FB
Training Holiday
Oktoberfest; Rally Point Field
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Fall Skeet League Marriage Enrichment Classes Army/Air Force Football Game
MST Bingo Wibbit Night at Eyster Pool
Training Holiday
Oktoberfest; Rally Point Field Army Family Action Plan Conference
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Autocross Fall Skeet League MST Masquerade Dance Mega Bingo – RCC
EFMP Pumpkin Patch
USO Pumpkin Painting
Spookacular at Sunset Zoo
Army Family Action Plan Conference
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Army 10-Miler Fall Job Fair – RCC JC MAC Breakfast Night Flyer Shoot – S& T Spooktakular Run
CFC Campaign Ends
Library Trunk or Treat
Volunteer of the QRT Halloween Fun House - Picerne
Zombie Paradise Paintball:ODR
KSU VS Texas Tech FB
28 29 30 31
Family Bingo Bowling Grand Reopening Bowling Halloween Party BOSS Trunk Or Treat at the
Commissary
Fort Riley Ghost Tours
Trick or Treating on Fort Riley
5:30-7:30pm
47. November 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Habanero Kids Ear Free All
1 2 3
Month
Custer’s Last Stand Golf
Tournament
Military Family Appreciation
Month
Racquetball Tourn
Comedy Night
KSU ft riley Day Fball Game
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Guy Fawkes Bonfire Volunteer of the Quarter Manhattan Veterans Day 1940s USO Hangar Dance
Paradae
Operation Santa Clause KSU VS TCU
Opening Ceremony CYSS Winter Sport Deadline
Turkey Shoot S&T
Daylight
Savings Ends Election Day Training Holiday
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Veteran’s Day Golf Tourn USO No Dough Butterball Blast S&T
Turkey 2 Miler
American Legion Breakfast
Turkey Golf Scrambler
Turkey Bowling Unit Bowling Tourn
WineFest; RCC
Veteran’s Day Holiday
KSU VS Baylor
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Family Bingo BOSS Turkeyganza
Thanksgiving Holiday
25 26 27 28 29 30
Christkindle Market
Comedy Show