Inside this issue: 205th MI BN Volume 3, Issue 42 Week ending 16 December 2011 BDE/BN Info MWR Info. Misc, Info. ACS Info. INSCOM EO Newsletter 1-2 3-9 10-16 17-21 22-24 Special Points of Interest: BN Info, pp 1-2 Hot List, pp 4-5 Attachments: INSCOM EO Newsletter THE VIGILANT VOICE The contents of this binder are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or commercial organization by the 205th MI BN, 500th MI BDE, INSCOM or the Department of the Army. “From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” Arthur Ashe
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Inside this issue:
205th MI BN
Volume 3, Issue 42
Week ending
16 December 2011
BDE/BN Info
MWR Info.
Misc, Info.
ACS Info.
INSCOM EO
Newsletter
1-2
3-9
10-16
17-21
22-24
Special Points
of Interest:
BN Info, pp 1-2
Hot List, pp 4-5
Attachments:
INSCOM EO
Newsletter
THE VIGILANT
VOICE
The contents of this binder are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or
commercial organization by the 205th MI BN, 500th MI BDE, INSCOM or the Department of the Army.
“From what we get, we can make a
living; what we give,
however, makes a life.”
Arthur Ashe
BN FRG 60 Day Calendar
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December
January
9 Dec: HHD Christmas Party;
TBD
9-11 Dec: Strong Bonds
13 Dec: BN FRG SCM
15 Dec: BN Hail and Fare-
well; A CO
16 Dec: A Co. Christmas
Party; Ft. Shafter Bowling Al-
ley
Dec: C Co. Christmas Party;
TBD
23-26 Dec: Christmas Train-
ing Holiday
30 Dec: New Year’s Day
Training Holiday
2 JAN: Training Holiday
6 JAN: Chaplains New-comers Integration
12 JAN: BN Org Day (Kapiolani Park)
13 JAN: Training Holiday
16 JAN: MLK Holiday
18 JAN: BN Prayer Break-fast
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Serving the
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INSCOM EO Bulletin
DECEMBER 2011
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Peace on Earth, Good Will towards all Men: A small phrase with enormous meaning.
A life of peace begins with the simplest and most basic truth: We are all equal. Every human being is equal
to every other human being. If we want to move toward a culture of peace and nonviolence, we will have to
open our eyes, see with new vision, and recognize every human being as our very own sister and brother.
This vision is a fundamental reality. All life is sacred.
However separate we may appear physically…..
As a part of your New Year’s Resolution we encourage you to resolve to be more patient and understanding of your family members and coworkers and to continue to treat all of the members of the INSCOM Team with the same dignity and respect that you yourself deserve. We wish you PEACE in mind and body in the new year.
Merry Christmas, LTC Hines & SFC Taylor
Tis’ the Season of Diversity!
Christmas is a Christian holiday on December 25th that commemorates the birth of Jesus. Christmas literally means the Mass (celebration) of Christ. "Christ" is a Greek word and title, meaning "anointed" or one set apart by God for special purpose.
Kwanzaa is a Swahili word that means “first” and signifies the first fruits of harvest. From December 26th to January 1st many people of African decent in America celebrate Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is that time when we reflect on our
use of the basic principles, share and enjoy the fruits of our labor, and recommit ourselves to the collective achievement of a better life for our
family, our community, and our people.
According to the ancient story, when the Jews re-dedicated the Holy Temple, there was very little oil remaining to light the Temple menorah (or candelabra) -- as the
bulk of the lamp oil had been polluted. But the oil that was only enough for one day, miraculously lasted eight days. This is considered to be the origin of the eight-day
celebration of Hanukkah. Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is best known as the winter holiday when Jewish people light the “menorah" and exchange gifts
There is more than one way to celebrate the holiday!
Sarah Belle Doughtry
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INSCOM EOAs came from England, Germany, Hawaii and stateside locations to attend the DEOMI 8th Biennial Research Symposium / 40th Anniversary Celebration in Coco Beach Florida on 6-8 Dec 2011. The Symposium was held to share research with the EOA and EEO community that address the relationship between positive social awareness and organizational effectiveness. It also provided our EOAs a chance to meet each other face to face and share ideas that will further enhance the INSCOM EO mission of ensuring fair treatment of military personnel, family members, and civilians by assisting the INSCOM Commander in providing an environment free of unlawful discrimination and offensive behavior.
INSCOM EOAs from around the Globe UNITE!
In picture from left to right: 1st Row SFC Taylor (SR INSCOM EOA), SFC Stradford (66 MI GRP,
Wiesbaden Germany) 2nd Row: SFC Woodis (704th MI BDE, FT Meade, MD) SFC Lukowski, FT
Meade MD, SFC Heinis, (109th MI GRP England) SFC Talley, 500th MI Bde (not shown)
The EO team tried to convince the G1
to give everyone who attends training
“59” minutes but….
THE EO KM PORTAL is now..
We are working hard to ensure that we are providing the kind of support you need! There are many changes that still have to occur but we encourage you to stop by and check out the most recent changes to our site. If you have any suggestions or ideas that you would like to see that would assist in maximizing our information flow please contact us via the email link on the KM Portal under our smiling faces!
EO TRAINING…AGAIN?
YES! EO Training on the same subjects month to month can be a
little redundant and boring but it does not have to be, and for
the lucky personnel of INSCOM it won’t be.
We are going to start training on some thought provoking
subjects such as Toxic Leadership and Communication
Breakdown which is a more interesting version of the Effective
Communication Class.
Training that assist you in making an assessment about
yourself tend to make you a better relater to others.
I encourage you to check out the topics for the upcoming EO/
Human Relations classes that will be posted on the EO KM
Portal and attend even if you are not “RED” on EO training.
It will be motivating, beneficial , and who knows ..
you may even enjoy it!
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Equal Opportunity Leader Course
The following is a list of upcoming EOL dates. If a unit wants a Soldier to
attend they must submit the required paperwork to the INSCOM EOA . Prior to
submitting a Soldier to the course please ensure they meet the requirements set
forth in AR 600-20.
Class Dates
11-19 October 2011 FT Belvoir
23-31 January 2012 FT Myer
23 April – 1 May 2012 FT Meade
6-14 August 2012 FT Myer
9-17 October 2012 FT Belvoir
INSCOM EO COMMUNITY
UPCOMING OBSERVANCE EVENTS
The Garrison Commander of FT Belvoir , the INSCOM
Commander and the OSAA Commander
Cordially Invite You
to the
Martin Luther King Jr . Observance
Tuesday the Tenth day of January ,Two Thousand and Twelve
from 0800--0930hrs.
FT Belvoir Community Center
Guest Speaker
Reverend Walter Fauntroy
The Guest Speaker Rev. Walter Fauntroy is a minister and prominent civil rights activist. He was a confidant of the late Martin Luther King Jr, and the DC coordinator of the historic 1963 March on Washington.
