ANNUAL WEINGARTEN NOTICE:
In accordance with the requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3),
this is to advise bargaining unit employees that a bargaining unit employee
being examined in an investigation (an investigatory examination or interview)
is entitled to union representation if the examination is conducted by a
representative of the agency, the employee reasonably believes that the
examination may result in disciplinary action, and the employee request
representation. Specifically, 5 USC 7114(a)(2)(B) states: An exclusive
representative of an appropriate unit in an agency shall be given the
opportunity to be represented at any examination of an employee in the unit by
a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if - (a) the
employee reasonably believes that the examination may result in disciplinary
action against the employee; and (b) the employee requests representation. This
right is commonly referred to as the "Weingarten" right, based on the
U.S. Supreme Court's private sector labor decision in NLRB v. J. Weingarten,
Inc., 420 U.S. 251 (1975). Additional
information regarding "Weingarten" rights may be obtained at
http://cpol.army.mil/library/permiss/4122.html. Questions concerning the above
can be addressed to Mr. Racacho, Labor Relations Specialist, 912-767-9084.
EQCC MEETING, Tuesday:
IAW AR 200-1, the Garrison Commander will chair the
Environmental Quality Control Committee Meeting Monday at the FS Central Energy
Plant (Bldg 1412) on McFarland Avenue. The meeting will be held from 1-3 p.m.
and will commence with a compliance update, which will be followed by an award
presentation by the Garrison Commander. Participants will then be divided into
groups and escorted to various sections of the Central Energy Plant.
Participants are reminded to dress accordingly as the majority of the
meeting/tour will be outside. The EQCC helps the Installation in meeting
environmental management responsibilities. Brigade representation, Garrison
Directors, Rear Detachments, Tenant Orgs, and Environmental Compliance Officers
are required to attend or send a representative. For more information, call
Amanda Price at 912-767-2010.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance, Wednesday:
The 3rd Infantry Division Equal Opportunity Office hosts the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance, Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Club Stewart. For more information please call (912) 767-9265.
MARNE ROCKS MEETING, Tuesday:
The Marne Chapter of the Rocks, Inc will meet in building
705 (1ABCT classroom) at 4 p.m. LPD on Leadership. For more information call
MAJ Christopher, 912-435-1524 or email Christopher.m.wells6.mil@mail.mil.
MLK OBSERVANCE, Wednesday:
The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Observance will
be held at Club Stewart Main Ballroom, 11:30 a.m., Wednesday. Guest Speaker is
MG Barrye Price. For more information, call SFC Lockhard, 912-767-9265.
EFMP PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Friday:
Come join EFMP staff for a FREE pancake & sausage
breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Friday! We want to hear from you and what you would
like to see happen within the program this year. Space is limited! Please RSVP
to Romanda Wilson at (912) 767-2147.
HAAF CENTRAL ENERGY PLANT OUTAGE, Friday:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of
Public Works will conduct some gas valve replacements Friday from 9 a.m.-UTC.
This will affect hot water and heating in the following buildings: 1509, 1505,
1506, 1511, 1512, 1527, 1530, 1525, 1529, and 1531. For more information,
contact James Maddox at 912-767-5027.
CONTROLLED BURNING, ongoing:
Fort Stewart's Forestry Branch is in the midst of a
controlled burn season and will be conducting controlled burns at various
locations on the Installation each week. Motorists and pedestrians are advised
to use extra caution when traveling through areas that may be affected by
smoke. For more information, please contact Amanda Price at 912-767-2010.
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JANUARY/OTHER HEADLINES
ROAD CLOSURE FOR MLK PARADE, Jan. 19:
The Hinesville Police Dept. will block General Screven
Way for the MLK Parade. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and usually
lasts 1 1/2 hours. Plan is to stop all southbound traffic on General Screven
Way at 9:45 a.m. and remain this way until the entire parade has proceeded down
General Screven Way and onto West Hendry Street. You will only be able to turn
left unto General Stewart Way or right onto Sanders Avenue during this time.
For more information, call 912-767-6328.
STEWART ROAD CLOSURES, Jan. 19-April 17:
Niles Avenue will be closed from E. 16th Street to Steel
Avenue from Jan. 19 to April 17. 4Th Street and Gate 2 will be closed Jan. 19
to April 17. Work will also be accomplished on Austin Road from Jan. 19 to
March 19. Austin Road will not be closed. Traffic will be directed by flagmen.
Motorist are advised to use extreme caution during these closures. The closures are necessary to repave the
roads. POC for this construction effort
is Jim Shurling at 912-320-0472.
STEWART POWER OUTAGE, Jan. 19:
The Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of
Public Works will conduct a power outage as part of the Veteran's Parkway road
widening project. This is scheduled for Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. until closing.
Buildings affected are: 1198, 1199, 1113, 1116, 1099, 1111, 1110, 1109, 1122,
1120, 1178, 1114, 1139, 1135, 1129, 1137, 1140, 1141, 1123, 1124, 1125, 1183B,
1180, 1186, 1182, 1168, 1184. For more
information, contact James Maddox at 912-767-5027.
HIRING FAIR AND TRANSITION SUMMIT, Jan. 21 and 22, 2015:
Hiring our Heroes presents a two-day Transition Summit
for service members, veterans, and military spouses Jan. 21 and 22, 2015 at
Club Stewart. This two-day event
features informative and interactive panels, recruiter training, and facilitated
discussions focused on improving competitive employment for service members,
veterans, and military spouses and a networking reception for employers, senior
leaders, and job seekers. The summit will culminate in a hiring fair and career
forum on the second day. For more
information and to register now to upload your resume to be viewed by employers
before the event go to:
http://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/ft-stewart-transition-summit.
TAX CENTERS FOR FORT STEWART AND HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD,
Jan. 29:
Tax season is almost here! The Marne Tax Centers at Fort
Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will be open Jan. 29-April 30. Tax Preparers
will be available to assist Solders, Family Members, and Retirees from 8:45
a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Full service assistance for walk-in or
drop-off returns. Please bring military IDs and Social Security Cards, all
statements of income (i.e., W-2 forms and 1099 forms), rental property
documents, mortgage interest statements, etc. For more information, please call
the Fort Stewart Tax Center at (912) 767-1040 or the Hunter Army Airfield Tax
Center at (912) 315-3675.
FOOD HANDLER'S CLASS, Jan. 26:
This free class will be held at Winn ACH in the Patriot
Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. Certification is good for one year. To register for
this class, please submit your first and last name to Mrs. Richele Martinez,
Richele.L.Martinez.civ@mail.mil by COB Jan. 22.
Pre-registration is a REQUIREMENT in order to attend this class, and you
must be on time, no-walk-ins are permitted.
This class is mandated for all those dealing with food items on
FSGA/HAAF (Unit functions, Organizational Days, FRG Events). For more
information, please call 912-318-3788.
MILITARY JOB FAIR, Feb. 10:
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Civilian Job Military Job Fair at
Club Stewart. Pre-Register now at www.civilianjob.com. For more information
call 678-819-4153.
SECOND CAREER INFORMATION, Feb. 12:
From 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Marketing Yourself for a Second
Career, It's a free 2 1/2 hour professional lecture for officers and senior
enlisted who plan to leave the service in the near future. Spouse are cordially invited to attend. Locate at the Fort Stewart Education Center
Bldg. 100, Speaker: Captain Patricia Cole, USN (Ret) Gain valuable insights
that will help you make a successful career transition. You will learn to understand your competition
in the job hunt, overcome civilian employers' perception about military
personnel, Develop the right plan for your job search and much more. Make plans to attend this "must see"
lecture. For more information, please call 912-767-6797.
ADPASS:
The Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment
System (ADPASS) is the Army's way of accounting for personnel and family
members following disasters. All Soldiers, civilians, and family members are
required to report their status following an emergency in ADPAAs if directed to
do so by the Secretary of the Army or their Major Commands. ADPAAS is a web-based system and is the only
way the Army will accept status reports following a disaster. All Army personnel
and families are urged to visit the ADPAAS website to become familiar with how
it works. Please visit the following link for more information:
https://adpaas.army.mil.
ACS Needs Assessment Final Push:
Please take the ACS Needs Assessment. This is YOUR
opportunity to have your voice heard and bring about change to our Community
and the support it needs. With resources
becoming more and more limited, this survey can make a difference. Please go WWW.armymwr.com/ACS-survey to
complete the survey.
JANUARY SAFETY GRAM:
January Safety Gram #15-06, Top Workplace Safety
Tips. Can be found at
http://www.stewart.army.mil/info.asp?e=Safety. For more information, call
912-767-6541.
NEW DENTAC #3 APPOINTMENT NUMBERS:
Until further notice, the new appointment numbers for
Dental Clinic #3 at Hunter Army Airfield are (Mrs. Kidd) at 912-315-3011 or
(Mr. Smith) at 912-315-6854.
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FMWR NEWS
MONDAY PLAY DAYS ADDED AT CYPRESS SAM’S TREEHOUSE:
Starting this month, Mondays are play days at Cypress
Sam’s Treehouse, building 449, for children 0-5 years of age. Beat the
post-holiday blues by bringing the little ones out for some extra fun from 10
a.m. until 2 p.m. every Monday. The cost is $2 per child. For more information,
call 912-767-4273.
WATCH COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT CLUB
STEWART, Today:
Join the crowd at Thunder Run in Club Stewart to watch
the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes clash today in the first-ever College
Football Playoff National Championship. Door prizes will be given away and food
will be available for sale. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. and a raffle drawing for
preferred seating will be held at 7:45 p.m. Squares played each quarter to win
a plate of loaded nachos. Must be 21 or older to drink. For more information,
call 912-767-4717.
BREWS & BITES AT CLUB STEWART, Thursday:
Experience a local craft brew pairing at Brews &
Bites, 6 p.m. Thursday at Thunder Run in Club Stewart, building 405. Sample
heavy hors d'oeuvres paired with featured brews that will delight your palate.
Chat with beer sommelier from Service Brewing Company and discover your inner
beer connoisseur. Purchase advanced tickets now through today at Club Stewart.
Seating is limited to 75 people, reservations only. $40 per person. For more information, call 912-767-4717.
SKATING RINK WORK TEMPORARILY CLOSES CORKAN FUN
CENTER:
Corkan Family Fun Center, building 449, is closed until
March 1 while the Skating Rink flooring is replaced and new barrier walls are
constructed. Building 449 also houses the Laser Tag area and Bounce Houses,
which will not be available for use during the work. Cypress Sam’s Treehouse
Indoor Playland, Cypress Creek Adventure (Mini) Golf, and Stewart Bowling
Center will operate on their normal schedules while the roller rink work is
being completed. For more information, call 912-767-4273.
PASS & PERMIT RIFLE RANGE CLOSED Saturday, Jan. 19,
& 24:
Due to mandatory maintenance and environmental work in
the B4 training area, the Pass & Permit Rifle Range will be closed
Saturday, Jan. 19 and Jan. 24. For more information, call 912-435-8061.
BOSS BATTLE OF THE BANDS TRIP, Jan. 24-25:
Travel to Atlanta and visit the Georgia Dome with BOSS
for the 2015 Honda Battle of the Bands Jan. 24-24. Registration ends on Jan.
22. The cost is $100 per person. Register at Stewart/Hunter Leisure Travel
Offices. For more BOSS information, call 912-271-5136. Bands in the final eight
this year are Alabama State, Bethune-Cookman, Howard, Jackson State, North
Carolina A&T, Southern, Talladega and Tennessee State. For more event
information, visit http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/ <http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/>.
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COASTAL HAPPENINGS (Events scheduled in the local area
are considered public information, and mention of these events does not
constitute sponsorship or endorsement.)
DERBY AND BENEFIT CONCERT, Saturday:
The Josh Reddick Foundation will be hosting the 3rd
Annual Home Run Derby and benefit concert Saturday benefiting the youth of
Effingham County. The derby starts at 9 a.m. at the Sand Hill Ballpark in
Effingham County with concert starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Effingham County
Fairgrounds. Josh Sanders, Brian Fuller, and special guest Chris Cagle will be
performing and our very own Josh Reddick will be at all events signing
autographs. Visit www.joshreddickfoundation.org
<http://www.joshreddickfoundation.org> for more details.
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