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Monthly Ansbach Town Hall (MATH) February 2021 – Urlas Housing & COVID Vaccine Update Agenda
• Opening Comments (GC & CSM) • COVID 19 Vaccine Update and Way-forward • Urlas Housing and More • Volunteer Opportunities • CYS Openings • School Days Out • Teen Dating Violence • German Postal Assistance • Army IgnitED • Closing remarks (GC / CSM)
POC: Garrison Operations Center, 09811-83-7848 2 Garrison Command Team Opening Comments
3 Robert Koch Institute (RKI) & 7ATC GO 1G Limitations in Effect, Annex A General Order 1G • No change to in house visitation rules (only one outside household member visiting).
• FFP2 Masks are required in Downtown Shops and Public Transportation.
• No 15km Rule (Mission Essential Travel Only)
• 87 of 96 districts in the state of Bavaria reported an infection density above 50, with 34 still above 100. • Vaccines:
• Still in 1C (mission essential, high risk).
• Town Hall on 5 February.
4 School Is Back In Session!!
• 7ATC has agreed to return to in person instruction on 16 February 2021
• DoDEA representatives will work with parents to ensure a smooth transition back to in class learning.
5 Wearing Uniforms Off-Post
• Pilot Program starts 15FEB21 through 14AUG21 (180 days)
• Class A, B, C uniforms • May visit restaurants and cafes, markets and shops, vehicle maintenance facilities, gas stations, drugstores, medical facilities, barbershops • No Trains or Buses • APFU • 0500-0900 • Only short duration stops
3 6 Vaccine Information
• Approved for use by the FDA an Emergency Use Authorization
• Moderna vaccine was 94.1% effective
• High effectiveness in clinical trials among diverse age, sex, race, ethnicity and underlying medical conditions
• Vaccine is a two-shot series separated by 28 days
• Vaccine is voluntary
• Best defense when coupled with the continued health protection measures in place
7 Vaccine Phase Distribution Plan
PHASE 1a: PHASE 1c: - Healthcare Workers - Aged >65-74 years - Emergency Services - Aged 18-64 increased - Public Safety Personnel risk for severe illness per CDC
PHASE 1b: PHASE 2: - Deploying Forces - Healthy uniformed - Aged >75 years personnel - DODEA - Community - CYS - Postal service - Commissary - Food service handlers
8 Vaccine Safety • Emergency Use Authorization of the Moderna based on findings from large clinical trials • In clinical trials, side effects were mostly mild to moderate - fever - chills - tiredness - headache • The mRNA used in the vaccine do not contain live/active viral components • Helpful websites: www.rhce.amedd.army.mil www.europeafrica.army.mil www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different- vaccines/Moderna.html
9 COVID-19 Vaccination Framework Update 100% Immunization Against COVID
Approx APR 2021: PHASE 2
MAR 2021: 1st/2nd series Phase 1c
26 FEB 2021: 2nd series PHASE 1b
11 FEB 2021: 2nd series PHASE 1b
25-27 JAN 2021: 2nd series PHASE 1a
13 JAN 2021: 1st series PHASE 1b
28-30 DEC 2020: 1st series PHASE 1a
10 How you can help
• Vaccine is just one measure in reducing COVID-19 impact
• Successfully reducing community spread depends on everyone
• Share this information and encourage family and friends to get vaccinated
• Even after vaccination, continue to follow best practices to slow the spread
• Together we can support the community and each other!
11 Directorate of Public Works
Housing Town Hall
Snow and Ice Removal Urlas Family Housing Air out your Home the right way! Other Urlas Features
12 Directorate of Public Works Snow and Ice Removal
De-Icing (Airfields)
Sanding (Roads & Sidewalks)
Salting (Roads & Sidewalks)
13 Directorate of Public Works Snow and Ice Removal GARRISON PRIORITIES 1. Main Roads and Gym, PO and Clinic parking lots 2. Sidewalks 3. Parking areas 4. Motor pools
Residents . Required to shovel and salt your sidewalks, on & off post
14 Directorate of Public Works
URLAS FAMILY HOUSING
15 Directorate of Public Works URLAS FAMILY HOUSING Designed as Field Grade Officer Housing • Officer, MAJ – LTC • Warrant, CW3 – CW5 • Senior NCO, E8 – E9
Built Mar 2009 through Feb 2011 • 102 duplexes • 6 single houses (Apache Street) • 22 low energy units (Blackhawk Street)
16 Directorate of Public Works URLAS FAMILY HOUSING VENTILATION SYSTEM
Ventilation systems provide filtered air One system per duplex One system per single house Contractor maintains filter system Annual filter replacement
LED Control Panel is located in living room area Three speeds (I, II, and III) Speed selection buttons Submit work order if control panel lights begin to flash User Manual Provided
17 Directorate of Public Works URLAS FAMILY HOUSING AMENITIES
Urlas Community Amenities 4 playgrounds 1 basketball court BBQ area
18 Directorate of Public Works Mold and Mildew Preventive Measures Removal of mold stains and mildew growth • Wear appropriate protective equipment – Glasses/goggles – Mask – Gloves • Dampen (not drench) area with cleaner – Commercial cleaner – Solution one part bleach with three parts water • Wipe or brush area • Inhibit and paint area as needed – Please refer to work order desk for assistance
19 Directorate of Public Works Environmental Education Center & Bee Program
Opened in 2018!
20 Directorate of Public Works Orchard meadow, fire fighter training center, Urlas
21 Directorate of Public Works Beaver activities around Soldier’s Lake
22 Directorate of Public Works Conservation goals at Urlas Urlas offers various habitat possibilities for Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) due to its vast open spaces, untouched nature and habitat areas like Soldiers Lake.
The european honey bee (Apis mellifera), although technically not part of the Federal Species Protection The Beaver (Castor fiber) is considered endangered in Ordinance (BArtSchV), is still a Germany, strictly protected and part of Annex II and IV of The southern skimmer (Orthetrum valuable natural resource since it is the the Habitats Directive. The diligent eco system engineer brunnuem) is a small dragonfly that is single most imprtant pollinating insect. has settled around Soldiers Lake. You can see traces of especially protected, considered The Garrison even has a beekeeper his activities from gnawed trees around the lake or the endangered and can be found near program that can be found at the “bee construction of dam structures at the Eichenbach and the water bodies. house” at Soldiers lake lake‘s drainage.
The common snipe (Gallingo The sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) is gallingo) a small, stocky wader strictly protected, on the early has been observed at Urlas as warning list in Germany and well. This rare, ground breeding Bavaria and part of Annex IV of bird is strictly protected, part of the Habitats Directive. They Annex II of the Habitat Directive prefer to live in heat-favorable and is facing extinction in both locations with lots of dead wood Germany and Bavaria. and old grass. To promote biodiversity, appropriate habitats have been created around the Urlas area.
23 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation ACS Army Volunteer Corps - Volunteer Opportunities Organization POC Contact Information Location Additional Information Army Community T Facebook: 'Ansbach Army Bldg 5817 Some positions Service Community Service' Katterbach require a background TEL: 09802-83-2883 check. Public Affairs Email: usarmy.ansbach.id- Bldg 5807 Call or email to Office [email protected] Barton schedule a volunteer TEL: 0981-183-1600 consultation. Ansbach Library https://ansbach.armymwr.com/pr Bldg 5083 Some positions ograms/libraries Bleidorn require a background TEL: 0981-183-7636 check. Katterbach Mail Bldg 5817 Positions are vetted Room (CMR) Katterbach through the Red Cross American Red Bldg 5817 Work as a volunteer Cross Katterbach shopper, clinic volunteer, and more! Terrace Playhouse Facebook: ‘Terrace Playhouse’ Bldg 5091 Various on/off stage Theater TEL: 0981-183-7636 Bleidorn opportunities available!
24 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Child and Youth Services
JOB FAIR 16 FEB
25 BLDG 5845 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Army Community Service February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! JOB FAIRDATE EVENT LOCATION 01 FEB16 TDVAM Kick-Off TBD 07 FEBFEB - 13 FEB “Love Is..” Creative Project Virtual ACS Facebook page
12 FEB Wear Orange and Take a Selfie #respectislove Virtual ACS Facebook Page 22 FEB - 26 FEB Operation: Respect Virtual ACS Facebook Page
*Events and Date subject to change
Please Contact Family Advocacy Program with any questions at 09802-83-7777
26 BLDG 5845 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Important Updates
DoDEA remote instruction ends 12 February 2021.
In accordance with host nation guidance and in coordination with military leadership and public health experts, DoDEA schools in Germany will remain in remote instruction through Friday, February 12th, 2021.
Classroom (brick & mortar) instruction resumes on 16 February 2021.
Students can still enroll in Virtual instruction as an option.
1-5 March – Read Across America
School Out Days Ansbach Middle High School & Ansbach Elementary School
4 February – No School for students 12 February – No School for Students 15 February – No School– Presidents Day 25 March – No School 26-31 March- Spring Break
Stay updated with AES weekly newsletters distributed Fridays Follow AES at Facebook@AnsbachES IG: @aescougarcubs
27 CUI Postal Service Center / DHR How to ensure you get your mail from German websites KATTERBACH URLAS/SHIPTON Von-Steuben-Strasse Geb. #### Chinook-Strasse Geb. #### 91522 Ansbach 91522 Ansbach BLEIDORN STORCK BARRACKS Schlesier-Strasse Geb. #### Flugplatz Geb. #### 91522 Ansbach 91471 Illesheim If you have issues receiving mail from a .de website Email us at: Usarmy.ansbach.id-europe.list.ansbach-postal-service-center@mail.mil
Common German Words Vorname First Name Name Last Name Strasse Street Hausnummer/Geb. Building Number Postleitzahl Zip Code Ort City Absender Sender Empfanger Receiver Breifmarke Stamp 28 CUI Army Education Tuition Assistance (TA) Change Out with the old - Sunset 12 Feb 2021
In with the new – Available for TA 8 Mar 2021
29 Garrison Command Team Closing Comments
30 Next Town Hall Focus Areas
3MAR21 – DES; Vehicle Registration, LE Safety, Bulk Pick Up 7APR21 – Earth Day, Environmental, Recycling 5MAY21 – ACS and Summer Events 2JUN21 – Unaccompanied Housing 7JUL21 – Hiring Opportunities For Community 4AUG21 – CYS, SAC, CDC 1SEP21 – Housing (Katterbach) 6OCT21 – Winter Safety, MWR, Flu Vaccines 3NOV21 – Housing (Bleidorn) and Winter Events 1DEC21 – Holiday Events, Resiliency, Behavioral Health
31 Submit Your Questions!! Survey Cards
https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&sp=141837&s=158&dep=*DoD
32 Slides for Distro
33 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation OUTDOOR RECREATION
Winter Physical Distance Archery Program Bouldering Wall Rental Items Sleds/Toboggans Snowshoes Cross Country Skis
Nature Walks Mapped Routes Self Guided Within 9 Miles (15Km) Incentivized
34 FamilyFamily and and Morale, Morale, Welfare, Welfare, and and Recreation Recreation SPORTS AND FITNESS Programs and Services to be offered with mitigation measures Intramural Sports Leagues Fitness Programs Volleyball Group Exercise Classes Dodgeball Fitness Challenges Softball Personal Training
Community Fun Runs Open Rec Pickle ball & Ping Pong
Like and follow the Katterbach Fitness Center Facebook page for more information.
35 FamilyFamily and and Morale, Morale, Welfare, Welfare, and and Recreation Recreation COMMUNITY LIBRARY Story Walk @ Urlas
Online Resources Story Time
36 FamilyFamily and and Morale, Morale, Welfare, Welfare, and and Recreation Recreation More Services & Recreation…. Automotive Skills
Katterbach Bowling Center
37 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Army Community Service
Army Community Service Classes & Services February – March 2021
POC: Mr. Bonilla, 09802-83-2883 38 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Army Community Service Upcoming Classes
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
02 FEB 1200-1300 Daddy Matters Virtual (every Tue) 02 FEB 1200-1300 Basic German Virtual (every Tue&F) 03 FEB 0930-1500 Host Nation Orientation Von Stueben, 5845
03 FEB 1500-1600 EPC Orientation ACS, 5817A
04 FEB 1300-1500 Letting Go: Stress Management ACS, 5817B
04 FEB 1030-1200 Wiggles and Giggles ACS,5817B (every Thurs) 08-12 FEB 0800-1700 Precious Hearts-Take & Make Kits ACS, 5817A
39 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Army Community Service Upcoming Classes
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
08 FEB 1200-1300 Scream Free Parenting Virtual
09 FEB 0900-1100 Resume Writing Techniques Virtual
10 FEB 0900-1100 Sponsorship Training Virtual
10 FEB 1530-1630 FAP Commanders Briefing ACS, 5817A
11 FEB 1300-1500 Taming Your Temper ACS, 5817B
12 FEB 1130-1230 Tips for Employment Virtual
17 FEB 0930-1230 Host Nation Orientation Virtual
19 FEB 0900-1200 Baby Boot Camp Virtual
40 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Army Community Service Upcoming Classes
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
25 FEB 1700-1800 Tips for Employment Virtual 26 FEB 1030-1200 Infant Massage Virtual 02 MAR 1200-1300 Daddy Matters Virtual (every Tues) 02 MAR 1200-1300 Basic German ACS, 5817A (every T&F) 03 MAR 0930-1230 Host Nation Orientation Virtual 03 MAR 1500-1600 ECP Orientation ACS, 5817A 04 MAR 1300-1500 Letting Go: Stress Management ACS, 5817A
41 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Army Community Service Upcoming Classes DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
04 MAR 1030-1200 Wiggles and Giggles ACS, 5817B (every Thurs) 10 MAR 1400-1500 EROD Class ACS, 5817A 10 MAR 1530-1630 FAP Commanders Briefing ACS, 5817A 11 MAR 1300-1500 Taming Your Temper ACS, 5817A
12 MAR 1130-1230 Tips For Employment in Ansbach Virtual
15 MAR 1100-1300 Welcome To Germany Virtual 17 MAR 0930-1500 Host Nation Orientation Virtual 19 MAR 0900-1200 Baby Boot Camp Virtual
42 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Army Community Service Upcoming Classes DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
24 MAR 0900-1100 Sponsorship Training Virtual
25 MAR 1700-1800 Tips For Employment in Ansbach Virtual 26 MAR 1030-1200 Infant Massage Virtual 31 MAR 0930-1500 Host Nation Orientation Virtual
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45 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION
08 FEB 1200-1300 Scream Free Parenting Virtual
09 FEB 0900-1100 Resume Writing Techniques Virtual
10 FEB 0900-1100 Sponsorship Training Virtual
10 FEB 1530-1630 FAP Commanders Briefing ACS, 5817A
11 FEB 1300-1500 Taming Your Temper ACS, 5817B
12 FEB 1130-1230 Tips for Employment Virtual
16 FEB All Day CYS Job Fair Virtual
17 FEB 0930-1230 Host Nation Orientation Virtual
19 FEB 0900-1200 Baby Boot Camp Virtual
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47 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Child and Youth Services Outreach
• CYS provides support to students in Remote Learning from 0800-1100 each school day in our SAC.
• CYS has adapted programing and events to virtual events and fun take home family crafts to meet the needs of our families.
• February: Heart & Hands Take Home Craft • April: Month of Military Child Pinwheel parade, crafts and cookies • October: Pumpkin painting contest • November: Breakfast Bags for Month of Military Family • December: Cookies and Cocoa
• Conducting MS Teams Parent Advisory Committee meetings, Q & A forums and email questionnaires to gain parent input.
Parent & Outreach Services Tel: 09802-832098 or DSN 467-2098
48 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation School Liaison Officer - Know Your SLO
Supporting • Ansbach Middle High School (AMHS)
• Ansbach Elementary School (AES)
• Home school Families
• Serve as liaison between Command School and Community on school related topics • Inform and assist families with school transition services • Facilitate access to homeschool resources and support
49 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Know Before you Go!
Don’t Delay! Register for school as soon as you arrive!
Can enroll in school OR virtual school before arriving to Ansbach. Classroom instruction and virtual instruction
Families register for school through DORS first at www.dodea.edu/DORS
School needs to know in advance what option you choose.
Use the QR code or visit https://joom.ag/U8qC to access a wealth of newcomer information.
50 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Grab and Go Meals
• During remote learning and virtual instruction FREE grab and go breakfast and lunches are available.
• Homeschoolers Welcome!
• Email [email protected] and inform them if you would like breakfast, lunch or both no later than the day before by 1300.
• Pickup time from 830 to 1100 by the cafeterias at each school.
51 Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation HomeHOME School SCHOOL Information INFORMATION • Parental choice and legal option open to all SOFA sponsored families • DoDEA encourages using an accredited homeschool curriculum • Transcripts will be required when transferring to CONUS school • DoDEA offers special services on space available basis • Access to instruction through the Virtual School • CYS can offer support and activities to homeschool families
DoDEA Homeschool Information: https://www.dodea.edu/parents/homeschooling.cfm
Homeschool Legal Defense Association: https://hslda.org
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