WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER'S BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS PROGRAM

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Golf Tournament, TBA.
Summer Blast, TBA.

OLD BUSINESS
· The UnforgettaBALL was a great success. Everyone had a incredible time and the guests got pampered in style. We would like to thank everyone that came out. And also thank the vendors, sponsors and the Officer’s Club staff for making this night truly “unforgettaBALL.”

NEW BUSINESS
· There are currently 36 personnel that have paid their deposits for the cruise. If you have not contacted the BOSS office to secure your spot please do so ASAP. More information will follow in reference to departure.

· The BOSS building will be temporarily relocating to the old CPAC building (2-1414) on Jackson Street just behind Callahan gym. Exact date of this move will be announced.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Next Meeting: 17 February 2009, 1000hrs (Moon Hall, Dragon Room)- please bring your volunteer agreement form with you to the meeting. You can print one off the website.

The Installation President and Vice-President positions are available for Soldiers who are interested. Both positions are a full-time position of no less than one year. Soldiers must be actively involved in the BOSS program, have knowledge of BOSS and be able to be released from their current unit of assignment. Soldiers must not be pending UCMJ action and must pass a verbal interview by the Garrison Command Sergeant Major.

We are also in search of a secretary and a treasurer for the program. These two positions are part-time.

The website has been updated and there are still a few changes that are pending. If you have any suggestions about how to make the site better feel free to let us know.

The BOSS office will be closed on the following dates:
-13-16 February 2009, President’s Day


Installation BOSS Program
Bldg 4-1566 Reilly Street (near First Citizens Bank)
Ph#: 910.396-7751
Cell: 910.309.2966
Fax: 910.396.7244
www.fortbraggmwr.com

Henceforth, all supervisors must afford each of their Soldiers an opportunity to attend at least two BOSS events per year. NCOs are not allowed to attend BOSS activities unless they are a single or unaccompanied Soldier. During BOSS events, the senior BOSS representative will be responsible for regulating the behavior of the Soldiers and not the Soldier's supervisor.

WAMC BOSS Representatives must attend all Ft Bragg Installation BOSS events and the BDE BOSS Representative will be responsible for notifying the CSM in advance so that he may notify all department NCOICs/1SGs. Volunteer hours will be recorded on a DA Form 4162 and DD 2793 per Fort Bragg Regulation 608-1/ Master Policy 119.

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Next Installation Meeting: TBA, 1000hrs (Moon Hall, Dragon Room)

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ITT DISCOUNTS AND SPECIALS

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MWR BUZZ

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MWR WOUNDED WARRIORS

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MWR PROFESSIONALS

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WAMC/WTB BOSS Program is dedicated in designing and implementing a program that will improve the quality of life of our single and unaccompanied married Soldiers. For more information, please contact your section representative or check out our folder on the u-drive and feel free to attend our monthly meetings held on the third Wednesday of every month at the Weaver Auditorium @ 1500hrs. If interested in serving on one of our BOSS event committees, please contact your battalion or department representative.

What is BOSS?
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a dynamic Department of the Army program that single Soldiers can participate in to enhance their Well Being, contribute to their community through Community Service activities, and assist in the planning and execution of their own Recreation and Leisure events.

BOSS Operations
The Department of the Army BOSS program is a Morale Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) program headed by the DA BOSS Program Manager, Assistant Program, and Representative (a single Soldier) at Family and MWR Command, located in Alexandria VA. The BOSS team extends throughout the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Regions via the MWR BOSS Region Program Managers, and at some locations BOSS Region representatives (single Soldiers). At Army installations, the BOSS program is headed by 3 key personnel, known as the BOSS Triad, they are the BOSS President, MWR Advisor, and the Garrison Command Sergeant Major (CSM).

It confronts issues that can directly or indirectly influence the morale, living environment and or personal growth and development of single Soldiers. Some examples include problems in the dining facilities, single Soldier living quarters, parking, PX/Commissary issues and utility issues (such as telephone and cable service).

BOSS Mission
To enhance the morale and welfare of single Soldiers, increase Soldier retention, and sustain combat readiness through planned and execution of community service, recreation and leisure events, and identfying well being issues for resolution.

BOSS Components
The core components of Well Being, Community Service, and Recreation and Leisure are the Program's foundation. It is designed to be the collective voice for the single Soldier and supports and compliments the Chain of Command's mission.

Well Being
Well being includes those issues that Soldiers can directly or indirectly influence to enhance their morale, living environment, or personal growth and development. Issues raised during BOSS meetings will be directed to the appropriate command or staff agency for resolution on the installation. Army-wide issues are forwarded to the Army Family Action Plan Conference for possible DA resolution.


Recreation and Leisure
Fun activities are planned by the BOSS council working in conjunction with the MWR Advisor and CSM. These events are geared towards the desires of the Single Soldiers on that installation.


Community Service
BOSS makes a difference by volunteering in community projects and events. This is always voluntary in nature, and Soldiers find this to be personally rewarding.

The Gold Star Program was started to provide assistance and offer support to address the needs of families who suffer the loss of a soldier and provide integrated support and referral services. Primary emphasis will be coordination with other army programs such as the Casualty Affairs, Retirement Services and Veterans Affairs. Briefings and information will be provided to soldiers and family members to ensure an integrated service delivery.
Contact: Stephanie Glover, Program ManagerPhone: 910-396-6564, ext 2Email: stephanie.glover@us.army.milLocation: Watters Center, Bldg 1-3358, corner of Knox/Randolph StreetsHours: 8 am-5 pm After 5-7 pm: FRG Center 910-432-FRGC (basement of the Soldier Support Center)
Links
Military Family Life Consultant
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Army Casualty Website
Read about it in the MWR In Motion magazine! [PDF]