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News Notes -- Oct. 8, 2021
Credit report class set for Oct. 14
Army Community Service (ACS) is hosting a credit report class 10-11 a.m. Oct. 14 via Microsoft Teams.
The class will cover the ins and outs of credit scores, ways to build credit, and avoiding pitfalls that can lower credit scores.
Registration is required by Oct. 13. ACS events are open to to military members, retirees, civilian workers, family members, and registered Fort McCoy volunteers, unless otherwise stated.
For more information, call 608-388-3540 or email janeen.j.folgers.civ@mail.mil.
Wooden pen workshop scheduled for Oct. 19
Army Community Service (ACS) is hosting Women’s Resilience Day from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 21 at McCoy’s Community Center.
Workshops will include yoga, crafting, and information sessions as well as a breast cancer awareness presentation.
Registration is required by Oct. 12. ACS events are open to to military members, retirees, civilian workers, family members, and registered Fort McCoy volunteers, unless otherwise stated.
For more information, call 608-388-3505
Women’s Resilience Day set for Oct. 21
Army Community Service (ACS) is hosting a wooden pen workshop 4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 21.
All materials and instructions are supplied. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and only one child may accompany each adult. Pens must be completed within the allotted time.
Registration is required. ACS events are open to to military members, retirees, civilian workers, family members, and registered Fort McCoy volunteers, unless otherwise stated.
For more information, call 608-388-7262 or email carmen.m.ortiz4.civ@mail.mil.
Army Ten-Miler scheduled for Oct. 23
Rumpel Fitness Center is hosting a 10-mile run for the virtual Army Ten-Miler at 7 a.m. Oct. 23.
Registration forms are available at Rumpel Fitness Center, building 1122. Registration is required by Oct. 18.
For more information, call 608-388-2290.
Holiday Stress Less workshop planned for Oct. 23
Army Community Service (ACS) is hosting a Holiday Stress Less workshop Oct. 23 at the ACS Family Building, 2161.
Participants can register for one- to three-hour blocks between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. making seasonal greeting cards or gifts.
Space is limited. Registration is required by Oct. 18. ACS events are open to to military members, retirees, civilian workers, family members, and registered Fort McCoy volunteers.
For more information, call 608-388-6507.
Spouse employment briefing scheduled for Oct. 27
A military spouse employment briefing is scheduled for 9 to 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at Army Community Service, building 2111.
This workshop helps military spouses better understand the Department of the Army hiring system.
The workshop will identify federal hiring programs to support military spouses, provide assistance with USA Jobs applications, describe the key components of a federal resume, and discuss the NAF CEAT - Transfer Assistance Program.
Registration is required by Oct. 22. For more information, call 608-388-7262 or email carmen.m.ortiz4.civ@mail.mil.
Job fair planned for Oct. 27
A job fair is planned for 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at Army Community Service, building 2111.
Learn about job openings at Fort McCoy, including with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; AAFES; and the Department of the Army.
Registration is not required. For more information, call 608-388-7262.
PCS Open House set for Oct. 27
A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Open House is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27 at McCoy’s Community Center, building 1571.
Representatives from the following areas will provide information: Relocation Readiness, Exceptional Family Member Program, Personal Property Processing Office (household goods), Transportation Passenger Movement Section, Housing Office, Military Personnel Division, and School Liaison Office. Resources will be available for both children and adults.
For more information, call 608-388-2359.
Bridge closed through Oct. 29
Fort McCoy’s South J Street will be closed through Oct. 29 from South 8th Avenue to South 9th Avenue for construction of a new bridge over Tarr Creek, Fort McCoy Directorate of Public Works (DPW) officials said.
The suggested detour is to jog to the west utilizing South 8th Avenue, South F Street and South 9th Avenue.
For more information, contact Dan Hanson, DPW Construction Inspection Branch chief, at daniel.s.hanson13.civ@mail.mil or 608-388-4018.
Publication date for The Real McCoy
The next issue of The Real McCoy will be published Oct. 22.
The deadline for article and photo submissions is Oct. 13.
For more information about photo and article submissions or to submit article suggestions, call 608-388-2769.