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FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015                                                                  The Scout 5A

ACS celebrates 50 years                                                                be eligible for non-competitive placement authority if certain requirements are met.
   Join Army Community Service in celebrating its 50th birthday with a pool party      Accompanying spouses who have any questions regarding the Priority Placement
                                                                                       Program can call 538.5768 for direction, information and instructions for register-
1:45-4 p.m. July 24 at Irwin Pool. This event is open to all ACS-authorized patrons.   ing.
Opening remarks will begin at 1:45 p.m. followed by a cake cutting ceremony.
Food will be available while supplies last and a free, open swim is offered 2-4 p.m.   Become a volunteer
                                                                                          The Army Volunteer Corps is open to military personnel, their Family mem-
   ACS offices at Building 50010 will close at 1 p.m. July 24 to facilitate the cel-
ebration. In the event of inclement weather, ACS will host an open house 1:45-4        bers and civilian personnel from both the military and civilian communities. Army
p.m. at Building 50010.                                                                Community Service is now recruiting volunteers for the following volunteer posi-
                                                                                       tions; Information and Referral, Relocation, the Exceptional Family Member Pro-
   For more information, call 533.2330.                                                gram and Administrative Assistant. Volunteering offers many benefits and oppor-
                                                                                       tunities. Individuals interested in becoming a volunteer should contact the AVPC
All aboard Brain Train learning group
   Join the New Parent Support Program’s parent/child interactive learning group,                              at 520.533.2330 to schedule an appointment.

Brain Train, which uses cutting-edge techniques to encourage optimal                                                 Ready Army helps special needs Families
brain development. This 8-week program offers evidence-based meth-                                                       The ACS Exceptional Family Program encourages
ods which stimulate early learning potential for young children
                                                                                                                     Families to learn more about Ready Army, the Army’s
   Tandie Myles, the New Parent Support Program social worker,                                                      proactive campaign to increase the resilience of the Army
has an extensive background working with parents and children.                                                 community and enhance the readiness of the force by inform-
She utilizes a well-developed curriculum for stimulating brain                                               ing Soldiers, their Families, Army Civilians and contractors of
development that offers multiple components for learning                                                     relevant hazards and encouraging them to Be Informed, Make A
in the areas of parent-child security, touch, attention, play                                                  Plan, Build a Kit and Get Involved.
and sound.                                                                                                          Every Family is unique and life circumstances can change.
                                                                                                                  Be sure to update emergency plans and kits to reflect the
   The group is limited to 10 families per 8-week cycle                                                           current needs of Family members, even if the change is tem-
to allow for individual attention which promotes the best                                                      porary.
learning advantage for all participants. Each parent/child                                Individuals with long-term or temporary disabilities must take a proactive ap-
group member will work with an age-specific brain box                                   proach to ensure their safety needs are included in all emergency planning. Those
containing well-researched items designed to foster secu-                              with physical disabilities can have complications during emergency evacuations.
rity, touch, attention, play and sound. Families attending a complete cycle will re-   Those with visual, hearing or mental disabilities may have difficulty leaving famil-
ceive a play kit to continue working with their child(ren) to encourage brain growth.  iar surroundings. Others with medical conditions may be dependent on devices or
                                                                                       medications that need to travel with them.
   To inquire about start dates for the next Brain Train cycle, call Army Community       For more information on how Ready Army helps special needs Families prepare,
Service at 520.533.3686/2330.                                                          visit www.acsim.army.mil/readyarmy/ra_special_needs.htm.

Federal Resume classes begin
   The Federal Resume class will be held July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 18. Space is

limited and registration is required. Spouses who qualify for a federal position may

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