1. Name of Activity or Event: "Operation Family Fitness"
2. New Program or Annual Event: New Program
3. Point of Contact: Steven Moore
4. Mailing Address: DCFA, CRD, Sports Branch, 6959 Radio Road Bldg. 418, Fort Polk, LA 71459-5234
5. E-Mail Address: DCFA @ POLK-EMH2.ARMY.MIL
6. Telephone:
DSN: 863-1910
Commercial: 318-531-1910
Fax: 863-4950
7. Target Audience: ID Card holders, and contractors that have permission to use base fitness center.
Goal: Target spouses of deployed soldiers and other ID card holders that need a short intense program available each day at convenient times.
Actual: Same
8. Program Length: 40 minutes
9. Number of Participants: 40 per class
10. Date: Year Round
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To offer customers an organized and structured fitness program that will be easy to stay with and incorporate strength and cardiovascular fitness.
12. Location and Setting: Wheelock Fitness Center and indoor track
13. Highlights: Weight room orientation, initial fitness assessment, with monthly follow ups. Twenty minutes of weight lifting, and twenty minutes run/walking the track.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: ID card holders, participants should consult a doctor before starting an exercise program.
15. Budget Summary: Possible occasional overtime may be required due to staffing shortage. Shortages caused by employee on leave or on detail.
Income: No charge projected at this time
Income Source: N/A
Expenses: One time purchase of portable radio/cassette player
Profit or Loss: N/A
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Wheelock Fitness Center staff member conducts classes. Weight room available in WFC, towels supplied by individuals.
17. Promotional Methods: One staff member scheduled to conduct class. Staff members will rotate.
18. Types of Media: Flyers and marquee.
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: None
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: N/A
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Existing staff will be used, minimal training of staff.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Motivate and encourage participants to maintain fitness.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
8K Tatami Relay Race
2. New Program or Annual Event: Annual Event
3. Point of Contact: Kimberly Cockrell
4. Mailing Address: Commander, 17th ASG, Unit 45006, Attn: APAJ-GH-PA-CRS, APO AP 96343-5006
5. E-Mail Address: hawaiian@zam0.attnet.or.jp
6. Telephone:
DSN: 263-7977
Commercial: 011-81-3117-63-7977
Fax: DSN: 263-5430; Commercial: 011-81-3117-63-5430
7. Target Audience: Open to all (active duty, civilians, retirees, and residents of Japan)
Goal: Interaction between runners, volunteers and interested parties. To offer a running event with a different twist.
Actual: Same
8. Program Length: 2 hours, depending on runners
9. Number of Participants: 15 teams, 4 people per team, total 60 participants and growing!
10. Date: Held in conjunction with the Annual Bon Odori Celebration (open post celebration) this year held August 9, 1997. Celebration will attract approximately 50,000 people.
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To let everyone experience a bi-cultural event, fostering friendships between cultures. To have plain old fun and the opportunity to make lasting friendships.
12. Location and Setting: A 2K flat running course on post. The start, exchange and finish location (same point) are centrally located for optimum viewing.
13. Highlights: Each member of a team must carry a tatami mat (Japanese straw floor mat) and a hand fan with them as they run their 2K’s. This mat and fan is then handed off to the next team member. The race is on! Each team decides how best to carry their bundle.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Participants are offered three different age divisions per category. Categories being male, female and co-ed. The ages of all four team members are added together and then divided by 4. This number places their team into the appropriate division 16-29, 30-39, 40 and over. Each runner must finish their leg of the relay with the tatami and fan.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $1400
Income Source: $600 Entry fee ($40.00 per team), $800 sponsorship money
Expenses: $500 - T-shirts to all participants, $300 - event awards (sponsorship money was used for both), and $200 food cost (oranges, Gatorade, bananas, Bananabread, watermelon).
Profit or Loss: $400 Profit
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Support: Medical support, Marketing, TCP’s (traffic control points), Sports staff and Grounds Crew. Equipment/Supplies: Race route signs, starting pistol, tables for registration and food, race numbers, safety pins, tatami mat (or equivalent), fan, tent for extra shade if needed, race clock, electronic timer for finish and an award stand.
17. Promotional Methods: Flyers, posters, free T-shirt to all participants, tatami mats displayed in Fitness Center with applications.
18. Types of Media: Radio (American and Japanese), post newspaper, TV spot (FEN)
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: AT&T sponsored with $800. They had a table at the event with free balloons and giveaways.
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: This event is incorporated into a huge MWR event day. It starts the Bon Odori Celebration, which consists of game booths, food, sporting events, dancing and fireworks. The post is open to the Japanese public until 10 p.m.
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Morning registration, monitor race, timer, process results, man refreshment tent, present awards. Ground crew marks course, sets up water point and breaks down event at the end. In our location we use a Japanese translator.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Everyone enjoys this unique annual event. It is a blending of two very different cultures. It helps everyone seem more approachable, despite the language barrier.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Annual Arsenal Turkey Shoot
2. New Program or Annual Event: New Program
3. Point of Contact: Linda D’Angelo
4. Mailing Address: Watervliet Arsenal, SIOWV-PCC-M, Watervliet, NY 12189-4050
5. E-Mail Address: ldangelo@wva-emh1.army.mil
6. Telephone:
DSN: 974-5424
Commercial: 518-266-5424
Fax: DSN: 974-5540; Commercial: 518-266-5540
7. Target Audience: All Arsenal employees and residents
Goal: 100
Actual: Approximately 60
8. Program Length: 3 days
9. Number of Participants: Approximately 60
10. Date: November
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: Improve morale
12. Location and Setting: Arsenal gym
13. Highlights: Contestants had chances to shoot as many baskets as possible out of ten shots. Participation fees were kept to a minimum to promote maximum participation. There two random drawings for door prizes.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Each contestant had 10 shots per chance. First place in each category (male, female) won one year free membership to fitness facility. Second - fifth place win gift certificates for turkeys. Children won stuffed animals and gift certificates to local toy and music stores.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $79
Income Source: $.50 participation fee per chance
Expenses: $200.00
Profit or Loss: Loss $121
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Basketball hoop, basketballs, three volunteers.
17. Promotional Methods: Fliers distributed to everyone, e-mail reminders, door to door deliveries to residents. Award winners are announced in our monthly paper with photos each year.
18. Types of Media: Fliers, Electronic mail
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: None
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships:
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Recreation Specialist planned, scheduled, provided promotional methods, gathered awards and made arrangements for a photographer. Volunteers assisted in rebounding balls, keeping score and collecting money.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Lots of fun, cheering each other on, strong sense of competition. All participants were good sports. Employees begin asking about the event a month in advance.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Turkey Bowl
2. New Program or Annual Event: Annual Event
3. Point of Contact: USARSO Sports Director
4. Mailing Address: Unit 7149 SOCO-CAS APO AA 34004
5. E-Mail Address: asnoddy@usarso-lan1.army.mil
6. Telephone:
DSN: 287-5201/4050
Commercial: 507-287-5201
Fax: 507-287-4500
7. Target Audience: Military and Civilian Community
Goal: Maximum Participation 3,500
Actual: 2,500
8. Program Length: 12 Hours, over 2 days
9. Number of Participants: 150
10. Date: Saturday before Thanksgiving (play-off), and Wednesday before Thanksgiving consolation and championship games.
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: Turkey Bowl ‘97 is conducted to enhance US military and civilian community esprit-de-corps and morale through athletic competitions and gala events involving all services of the US Southern Command.
12. Location and Setting: Balboa High School Stadium
13. Highlights: Playoff games; opening ceremony for championship games; off-time entertainment; closing ceremony.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: National Touch Flag Football rules, 9th edition and Bylaws of the Turkey Bowl MOI.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $8,000
Income Source: AT&T and MACOM
Expenses: $8,000
Profit or Loss: $0
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Support: DCSOPS, PAO, Protocol, Command Surgeon, USAG, DPTM, USAG Safety Office, DEH, MPC, 106 Signal BDE.
Equipment and Supplies: Bleachers, stages, trashcans, dumpsters, coolers, cups, portable toilets.
17. Promotional Methods: Drawing for varied prizes
18. Types of Media: Flyers, Posters, Radio and Television, E-mail.
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: AT&T
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: Air Force, Navy and DCA - BOLD Business Operation and Leisure Division
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: 25 Staff required for: Coordination of events; preparation of the field; medical support; security for VIP; Award ceremony.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Esprit-de-corps and morale is enhanced.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Summer Slam
2. New Program or Annual Event: Annual Event
3. Point of Contact: Emma Robinson
4. Mailing Address: 411th BSB, CMR 419, Box 105, APO AE 09102
5. E-Mail Address: VOGTR@HEIDELBERG-EMH11.ARMY.MIL
6. Telephone: 06221-17-6460/8032
DSN: 373-6460/8032
Commercial:
Fax: 06221-17-5022
7. Target Audience: Active Duty soldiers/family members
Goal: 2,000
Actual: 1,000
8. Program Length: 2 days
9. Number of Participants: 500
10. Date: 26 and 27 July 97
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: Objective: to have multitude of sporting events. Goal: To have a safe and fun activity for everyone.
12. Location and Setting: Patton/Campbell/Tompkins Fitness Centers: all facilities will be utilized for different activities, i.e. softball/indoor soccer/strong woman-man, etc.
13. Highlights: Awards ceremony for each activity, culminating with live music and barbecue.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Specifically targeted to active duty soldiers, and adult family members, with the exception of Youth Basketball 16-18 years.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $2,000; In-Kind: $5,000
Income Source: Corporate donations
Expenses: 18 staff @ $8.00 for two days: $2300/trophies/T-shirts $3,500/food
Entry fees for each event: Soccer - $75.00 per team; Strong Man Competition - $5.00/person; Softball - $125.00 per team; Volleyball - $10.00 per team; Racquetball - $15.00 per person; Basketball - $125.00 per team.
Profit or Loss: Profit
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: All equipment, supplies and support will come from Fitness Centers and all staff.
17. Promotional Methods: Marketing will help with flyers, posters, as well as marquee at different locations, as well as USAREUR wide mailing.
18. Types of Media: TV, Radio, Newspapers (Stars & Stripes as well as community)
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: United Armed Forces Association, LifeFitness, S & K Sales, AT&T have contributed financially.
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: In-kind: donations form DCA i.e. Marketing assisting with advertising.
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: All facility staff required to participate.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: A feeling of camaraderie within the community, as well as a feeling of esprit-de-corps with ones fellow being.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Soccer Festival
2. New Program or Annual Event: Annual event held during the 4th of July Italian/American Fest.
3. Point of Contact: Ricky Jackson, 22D ASG Assistant Sports Director
4. Mailing Address: Military: 22D ASG Sports Office, Unit 31401 Box 80 APO AE 09630
Civilian: 22D ASG Sports Office, Caserma Ederle, Via Della Pace, 36100 Vicenza, Italy
5. E-Mail Address: jacksonr@email.vicenza.army.mil
6. Telephone:
DSN: 634-7009-7887
Commercial: 011-39-444-51-7009/7887
Fax: Prefix+7027/8002
7. Target Audience:
Goal: One local Italian soccer team to play against our one American team
Actual: Last year, six Italian soccer teams competed against six American teams. A lottery was held to select six Italian teams from the fourteen teams attempting to enter.
8. Program Length: 4 days
9. Number of Participants: 130 players and coaches; 9 officials, and 2000 spectators per day.
10. Date: 3-6 July 97
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: The program will reduce ethnic and cultural barriers. The program will foster better American/Italian community relations. The program will enhance one’s appreciation of the sport of soccer.
The conclusion of the four-day program, each participant, especially the American players, will show his/her ability to play the game of soccer. Each participant will have demonstrated his/her knowledge of the rules of play and sportsmanship as evidenced by no one being red carded (ejected).
12. Location and Setting: US Army’s Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. Caserma Ederle is a closed post, normally off-limits to the general Italian population. During the American/Italian Fest, the post is open. This is the only time many of the local nationals get to see a little part of Americana. Italians are soccer fanatics and do not believe Americans can play the game. This attitude has gradually changed over the last few years with the evolution of the Soccer Festival.
13. Highlights: In addition to games scheduled every day, we have:
a. Day One: Opening Ceremony with all teams lined up on the field, introduced and exchanging handshakes and memorabilia. The Italian and American National Anthems are played. The SETAF ParaDemo team parachutes onto the field with the game ball.
b. Day Two: Tex/Mex Buffet for participants and their guests.
c. Day Three: Goaltender/Goalkicker Competition
d. Final Day: Awards Ceremony with all participants receiving certificates, Champions and Runners-up awards presentation, and MVP/All Star announcements.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions:
a. Seven players with three substitutes per game.
b. Each game consists of two twenty minute periods with a ten minute half-time.
c. Teams receive 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss.
d. The field measures 40 x 80 meters.
e. Format is Olympic Pool leading to a seeded Single Elimination Final.
f. Play is governed by FIFA rules.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $1800
Income Source: Entry Fees
Expenses: Officials - $600; Awards - $300
Profit or Loss: Profit $1800
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Vicenza Athletic Officials Association (AOA) for soccer officials. One soccer field, two goals, and a game ball. Awards, certificates, bottled water, towels, ice and First Aid Kits.
17. Promotional Methods: "Shotgun" to reach the general public and Target Market through personal liaison with local sports clubs.
18. Types of Media: Both local Italian and American newspapers, TV and radio stations are sent public address announcements. Posters and flyers are handcarried to the local economy sports clubs, stores and cafes. Table Tents and periodic announcements are delivered in the Fest tent.
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: The 22D ASG Marketing & Advertising Division packages sponsorship for the Soccer Festival with the overall 4th of July Fest. All expenses are paid by sponsors; Awards, Officials fees, bottled water, T-shirts, etc..
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: Conducting the Soccer Festival during the 4th of July Fest involves the entire community, on and off post. DCA integration with BOD, M&A, CRD, FMD, YS and POS is essential to success of the program. Partnerships with the local Italian Sports Clubs draw their involvement into the program.
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: The Sports Staff (5 strong) share the following while continuing their ongoing daily mission:
Coordinating and Directing M&A efforts
Integrating the Soccer Festival with other DCA activities during the Fest
Liaison with the Local Italian Sports Clubs
Coordinating DPW maintenance and preparation of the stadium and field
Placing a BPA Call for AOA Soccer Officials (American and Italian)
Ensuring all equipment and supplies are on hand and serviceable
Supervising the conduct of the Soccer Festival, Softball and Tennis Tournaments.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Friendships and feeling a sense of unison are developed among players and spectators. Cultural differences are put aside as evidenced by the camaraderie of the participants. An increase in the respect and understanding among people with diverse backgrounds.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
4-Hour Aerobathon/5K Run
2. New Program or Annual Event: Quarterly Event
3. Point of Contact: Mr. Albert R. Harris
4. Mailing Address: 284th BSB Unit 20911, APO AE 09169
5. E-Mail Address: N/A
6. Telephone:
DSN: 322-8208 or 322-7520
Commercial: 0641-402-8208
Fax: DSN: 343-7801; Civilian: 0641-402-7801
7. Target Audience:
Goal: Soldiers, DOD Civilians, Family members and Youth
Actual: Soldiers, DOD Civilians, Family members
8. Program Length: Aerobics (0900 - 1030, 1145 - 1300)
Health assessment/Demonstrations - 1030 - 1130
5K Run - 1100
Awards and Drawings - 1305
9. Number of Participants: 50 - 150
10. Date: November, February, May and August
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To increase the quality of life in the 284th BSB and to maintain a physical fit soldier and promote family fitness.
12. Location and Setting: Miller Hall Fitness Center
13. Highlights: Family runners who push a baby buggy throughout the run, sometimes with children inside.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: None
15. Budget Summary:
Income: From $350.00 to $750.00 per event
Income Source: Aerobathon Fees and 5K Run Fees
Expenses: T-shirt’ awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place individuals; 1st and 2nd place teams. Trip award (Cost $59.00 - $89.00)
Profit or Loss: N/A
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Fitness Staff to include aerobics instructor; timer for race; refreshment for participants, starter pistol, finishing line, race numbers, result posters, basic administrative supplies.
17. Promotional Methods: Flyer, posters, mailers, banners
18. Types of Media: AFN (radio and TV)), Stars & Stripes Newspaper, local paper
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: AFRTS ($50.00 certificates); Powerade (drinks, containers); Gatorade (drinks).
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships:
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Two aerobics instructors; six staff for the 5K run; three admin. personnel for registration for aerobics and 5K Run and to tally run results; Staff support form the health clinic to do health assessment.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Release of buildup stress; family unity; physical and mental wholeness; refreshing sense of accomplishment.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Prenatal Aerobics
2. New Program or Annual Event: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
3. Point of Contact: Mr. Albert R. Harris
4. Mailing Address: 284th BSB Unit 20911, APO AE 09169
5. E-Mail Address: N/A
6. Telephone:
DSN: 322-8208 or 3227520
Commercial: 0641-402-8208
Fax: DSN: 343-7801; Commercial: 0641-402-7801
7. Target Audience:
Goal: Soldiers, Family Members
Actual: Soldiers, Family Members
8. Program Length: During and after pregnancy
9. Number of Participants: Daily (1 - 10)
10. Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday (0630 - 0730)
Tuesday and Thursday (1830 - 1930)
Wednesdays - Family Support Group class (0730 - 0830)
Thursdays - Red Cross Healthy Baby class (1700 - 1800)
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To increase the quality of life in the 284th BSB and to maintain a physical fit soldier and promote a healthy pregnancy.
12. Location and Setting: Miller hall and Freiedberg Fitness Centers
13. Highlights: Open to all expecting mothers (soldiers and other members of the community).
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: None
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $3.00 per class or a book of 12 at $25.00
Income Source: Unit funds, donations from private organizations
Expenses: Wages of the paid instructor
Profit or Loss: Loss: This program is more of a community service action and does not break even, but other aerobics programs supplement the program which prevents any loss during the year.
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Fitness staff to include aerobics instructor; basic administrative supplies; health nurse; Red Cross volunteer.
17. Promotional Methods: Health clinics; flyer, posters, mailers, banners.
18. Types of Media: AFN (Radio and TV), Stars & Stripes Newspaper, local paper
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: Private organization pays for aerobic tickets which lets the users work out for free.
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships:
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Two aerobics instructors; the Health Clinic, O.B.GYN Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse; the family support groups and the Red Cross.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: N/A
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Fort Benning Open Bodybuilding Championships
2. New Program or Annual Event: Annual Event
3. Point of Contact: Carol A. Gearheart, Audie Murphy Fitness Center, Fort Benning, GA
4. Mailing Address: CRD-Sports, Attn. Carol Gearheart, Bldg. 241, Fort Benning, GA 31905
5. E-Mail Address: None
6. Telephone:
DSN: 835-1940/4592
Commercial: 1-706-545-1940/4592
Fax: Comm: 1-706-545-6363; DSN: 835-6363
7. Target Audience: All ages, both sexes.
Goal: 500 spectators and 50 participants.
Actual: N/A
8. Program Length: For competitors: Weigh-in, equipment check, judging, and evening competition: 6 1/2 hours (0900 - 1100, 1200 - 1400 and 1930 - 2200). For spectators: Morning show: 2 hours; Night show: 2 1/2 hours.
9. Number of Participants: 50 (males and females).
10. Date: 18 October 1997
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To provide soldiers, family members, retirees, DOD employees and civilians the opportunity to network with DOD installations and the civilian community with the same interest in bodybuilding.
12. Location and Setting: Fort Benning Main NCO Club main ballroom with tables set up for spectators. Refreshments will be available. Lights in ballroom turned down low, backup stage lights along with spot lights on contestants. Stage area allows a runway for contestants to establish a close relationship and viewing from all angles of their physiques and persona.
13. Highlights: Intermission: Aerobic Team performance and Professional Competitors guest posing. Crowning of Mr. and Mrs. Fort Benning and open overall champions.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Age 18 or older. Open to Military, family members, retirees, and civilians (open to non-government affiliates). Entrance fee of thirty five dollars for each registration with a ten dollar crossover fee for additional categories.
Each contestant will display seven compulsory poses: 1) front double biceps, 2) front lat spread, 3) side chest - either side, 4) back double biceps, 5) back lat spread, 6) triceps, either side 7) overhead abdominals, thighs, one thigh forward. Each contestant performs a 60 second routine without music (morning event). Each contestant performs a routine set to music, recorded on a cassette and limited to 1 1/2 minutes.
Categories include: Masters, Open, and Mr. and Ms. Fort Benning, and weight classes.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $4310.00
Income Source: Entrance Fee: competitors: $1750; Evening Spectators: $2500.00; Pre-judging
Spectators: $60.00.
Expenses: Total of $2650.00; Banquet Room rental, $250.00; Awards, $1000.00; Stage Props
$125.00; Printing $25.00; T-shirts $1000.00; Sound Support $250.00.
Profit or Loss: Profit: $1660.00
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Staging material: Columns, plants, and backdrop. Sound: Contracted DJ provides all sound support. Contact appropriate staff personnel for coordination of Riser support (memo for request must be submitted). Coordinate and set-up required number of risers. Coordinate with Fitness Center for necessary weight equipment. List to be provided two weeks before event. Coordinate with Fitness Center or sports office for pick-up of gym floor covering. Coordinate mirror, if possible, for contestant preview.
17. Promotional Methods: Director of Community Activities, Marketing Branch does all promotional sponsorship.
18. Types of Media: Fort Benning Monthly Activity Newsletter. The Bayonet (Military weekly newspaper), Flyers, marquees, weekly events calendar, sports calendar, profs messages, commanders briefing..
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: Sponsorship has been requested through DCA, Marketing Branch to assist with providing one hundred T-shirts, refreshment for competitors, clothing (rag wear) and nutritional supplements for awards and giveaways. Past programs included sponsorship from EAS (supplemental products and clothing), Metabolic Nutrition (Ms. Florida Fitness 1995, supplemental products and nutritional Seminar by Dr. Cohn), Professional Competitors, guest poser, and judging staff.
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: NCO Club: Rental of Ballroom; Officers Club: Aerobics Team; Local civilian health clubs: Competitor’s sponsorship; Local health food stores: Sponsorship.
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Contestant Cashier; Spectator Cashier; Weigh-in Official; Weigh-in Coordinator; Weight room Coordinator; Staging Coordinator; Spotlight Operator #1; Spotlight Operator #2; Announcer; Camcorder Operator; Riser Coordinator.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: N/A
1. Name of Activity or Event:
"A Follow Up On Your New Year Resolution: More Exercise, A Nutritious Diet, Time Management, Lose Weight"
2. New Program or Annual Event: New Program
3. Point of Contact: Milli Rahm, Fitness Center Supervisor
4. Mailing Address: Charles Melvin Price Support Center, Fitness Center, Bldg. 414, Granite City, IL 62040
5. E-Mail Address: Fitness-Center@CMPSC.stl.army.mil
6. Telephone:
DSN: 892-4209
Commercial: 618-452-4209
Fax: 618-452-4636
7. Target Audience:
Goal: Installation contractors on lunch hour, Military dependents
Actual: Men and women, mostly on lunch hour, but some military dependents who were housewives.
8. Program Length: Four, 30 minute sessions
9. Number of Participants: 8
10. Date: February 5, 12, 19, & 26, 1997
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: "Increasing Your Physical Activity": 1) Identify the benefits of regular exercise; 2) Define the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise; 3) List the four components of an exercise program; 4) Calculate their own target heart rate; 5) List the three components of the FIT criteria.
"Nutrition": 1) Recognize the Food Pyramid; 2) Distinguish the three macronutrients; 3) Identify the three macronutrients; 4) List recipe substitutions; 5) Identify the three macronutrients on a food label; 6) Calculate percent of calories from fat on a food label; 7) Identify keywords on packaging.
"Time Management": 1) Define the purpose of time management techniques; 2) Learn to set goals; 3) Set priorities in order to accomplish goals; 4) List the steps in making a daily to-do list.
"Lose Weight": 1) Identify obesity; 2) Identify two body types; 3) List the risk factors associated with obesity; 4) Explain the significance of essential body fat; 5) Propose solutions for permanent weight loss; 6) Individualize weight loss; 7) Describe weight control strategies.
12. Location and Setting: CMPSC-Fitness Center, Building 414, Racquetball Court 3
13. Highlights: Evaluations returned after each class with good remarks.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: None
15. Budget Summary:
Income: None
Income Source: None
Expenses: None
Profit or Loss: None
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Table, 20 folding chairs, handouts, pens, food labels, calculators.
17. Promotional Methods: Flyers, Bi-weekly Bulletin, E-mail
18. Types of Media: Print
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: None
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: None
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: None
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: No follow up.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Jingle Bell Shootout
2. New Program or Annual Event: New Program
3. Point of Contact: Michael Breeden
4. Mailing Address: Vint Hill Farms Station, Post Gymnasium Bldg. 190, Warrenton, VA 20187
5. E-Mail Address: None
6. Telephone:
DSN: 229-5894
Commercial: 540-349-5894
Fax: 540-349-5369
7. Target Audience: All eligible
Goal: 10 Teams
Actual: 6 Teams
8. Program Length: 2 weeks
9. Number of Participants: 72
10. Date: 2 weeks in December
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: Double elimination tournament
12. Location and Setting: Post Gymnasium
13. Highlights: Festive Holiday atmosphere
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: NCAA Rules with the following modification: All players must wear a belt of jingle bells around their waist during the game.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $600.00
Income Source: Entry Fees
Expenses: $400.00
Profit or Loss: Profit: $200.00
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Staff and Gym
17. Promotional Methods: Marketing/Local Advertising
18. Types of Media: N/A
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: N/A
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: Local community participation
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Overall operation.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: N/A
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Roberto Clemente Softball Tournament
2. New Program or Annual Event: Annual Event
3. Point of Contact: Ft. Detrick Sports Office
4. Mailing Address: SPCA/Sports, 810 Schreider St., Ft. Detrick, MD 21702
5. E-Mail Address: N/A
6. Telephone:
DSN: 343-2498
Commercial: 301-619-2498
Fax: 301-619-3227
7. Target Audience:
Goal: Active Duty Military
Actual: Active Duty Military/Civilian
8. Program Length: 1 day (13 hours)
9. Number of Participants: 12 teams (160 players)
10. Date: Mid September (weekend)
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To provide a safe and enjoyable activity that provides competition and encourages Esprit-de-corps and develops a sense of sportsmanship.
12. Location and Setting: Ft. Detrick Sports complex
13. Highlights: Presentation of Roberto Clemente Sportsmanship award given to a ball player not for his skill but for his commitment and dedication to the community.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: The tournament is governed by the 1997 USSSA and local field rules.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $1200.00
Income Source: $100.00 entry fee per team
Expenses: $350 for trophies
Profit or Loss: Profit: $950.00
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Media support, concession support
17. Promotional Methods: Flyers, posters, word of mouth, Ft. Detrick Home Page
18. Types of Media: Local newspaper and radio
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: None
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: None
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Intramural Coordinator: To guarantee that all administrative aspects to the tournament are followed. Laborer: to prepare and maintain ball fields. Umpires: To enforce all rules and regulations that apply to the game.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: N/A
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Fort Myer Fitness Center Kiddie Academy
2. New Program or Annual Event: New Program
3. Point of Contact: Lydia Mease
4. Mailing Address: Fort Myer Military Community, 102 Custer Road, Bldg. 203, Fort Myer, VA
5. E-Mail Address: N/A
6. Telephone:
DSN: 703-426-8848
Commercial: 703-696-8848
Fax: 703-696-8585
7. Target Audience: Kindergarten to 12 years old
Goal: To provide a well-rounded safety environment while patrons are working out.
Actual: N/A
8. Program Length: Monday through Friday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
9. Number of Participants: 35
10. Date: Planning
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To increase patron participation by opening a day care facility within the fitness center.
12. Location and Setting: Fort Myer Physical Fitness Building
13. Highlights: Development stage
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Professional child care is provided in the caregiver’s center. Regulations allow the caregiver to take care up to 12 or more. Fitness day care center is typically available for at least eight hours per day and usually offers flexible scheduling
15. Budget Summary:
Income:
Income Source: Entry Fees
Expenses: Start-up cost training equipment
Profit or Loss:
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: NAF and APF Funding, Marketing
17. Promotional Methods: Flyers, signs, global e-mail, pentagram
18. Types of Media: N/A
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: Marketing
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: N/A
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: One caretaker to every eight children.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: None, this can be a successful program and expand customer services.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
4 on 4 Sand Volleyball League
2. New Program or Annual Event: New program
3. Point of Contact: Emma Burghardt
4. Mailing Address: USAG-HI, DCA, ADCFA, CDR, Bldg. 525, 3rd Floor, Fort Shafter, HI 96857
5. E-Mail Address: vitkausa@shafter-emh3.army.mil
6. Telephone:
DSN: 221-2079
Commercial: 808-438-1718-1483
Fax: 808-438-8760
7. Target Audience: Active duty personnel, family members 18 years or older, and DOD employees.
Goal: To improve relations between military and civilians in the community.
Actual: N/A
8. Program Length: 14 - 16 weeks
9. Number of Participants:
10. Date: 8 July - 22 August 1997
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To provide and environment for social and recreational activities. To improve relations between military and civilian employees.
12. Location and Setting: Sports Dome, Schofield Barracks Hawaii, Sand volleyball courts.
13. Highlights:
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions:
1. The current edition of the US Volleyball Association rule book shall given play except as modified or amended by the MOI or local rules.
2. Game time shall be considered forfeit time for the first game of the match. Forfeit time for the second game of the match shall be ten (10) minutes after the completion of the first game.
3. All matches shall consist of the best two-of-three games to fifteen (15) points with a two point advantage over the opponent. No game shall exceed 17 points. If the teams are tied at 16-16, the first team to score the 17th point shall win that game.
4. The deciding game of the match shall use the "rally point" scoring system.
5. The score of each defaulted game will be 15-0.
6. There will be a one (1) hour time limit per match. In the event time expires during any game, the following shall apply:
a. Game 1 - the team ahead shall be declared winner of the match, need not win by 2 points. If the score is tied, the team that scores the next point shall be declared winner of the match.
b. Game 2 - the team ahead shall be declared winner of game 2. Should the winner tie the match up at 1 game apiece, the 3rd game tie-breaker shall follow.
c. Game 3 - Above reference (a) applies.
7. A coin toss will determine first serve.
8. Unlimited substitutions. Players re-entering the game must assume the original position in the serving order in relation to other teammates.
9. A team shall be allowed two (2) time-outs per game. The length of time-outs will not exceed 30 seconds.
10. A maximum of two (2) minutes is allowed between each game of a match.
11. Units are responsible for first aid kits at all their games.
12. COACH’S RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Only authorized personnel will be allowed on the bench (coaches, manager, scorekeeper, and players). Failure to adhere to this rule will result in one (1) point awarded to the opponent.
b. Officials shall have the authority to require cooperation of all coaches and participants in administering games.
c. Coaches are responsible for checking out equipment from the Sports Dome issue desk.
13. League format will be a single round robin. Post-season format will be double elimination tournament. Top four teams will be eligible for post season competition/tournament.
14. Anything not explicitly covered in the USVBA rule book, MOI or Local rules will be decided upon by the League Director.
15. ELIGIBILITY: Active duty personnel, their family member (18 years or older), and DOD employees.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $2720.00
Income Source: Entry fee to pay for officials; $10.00 per person, 34 teams of 8 people per team.
Expenses: $2720.00
Profit or Loss: 0
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Certified officials, reservations of the courts, volleyballs
17. Promotional Methods: Advertisement by Marketing; Army Hawaii Weekly (newspapers), and local newspaper, radio; Flyers posted at fitness centers, Sports Dome; Distribution of flyers through the military mail and local advertising; Notification through the community bulletin; Free clinic on techniques and strategy sand volleyball.
18. Types of Medal: Team awards for first, second and third place; Individual awards for first and second places.
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: Sports Dome/Local businesses.
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: DCA
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Organizes, promote and administer the 4 on 4 Sand Volleyball program. Coordinate with team’s representatives on league scheduling and participation. Devises, modifies, and update local rules and regulations. Coordinates with Sports Dome management for reservations of Sand Volleyball courts. Provides officials and equipment for the program.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Improved relations between active duty personnel, family members and DOD employees.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
King of the Mountain
2. New Program or Annual Event: New Program
3. Point of Contact: Scott Copus
4. Mailing Address: HQ 34th Support Group, DCA, CRD, Attn: Sports Office, Unit #15333, APO AP 96205-0177
5. E-Mail Address: EANC-SA-CRD-SP@EMH5.KOREA.ARMY.MIL
6. Telephone:
DSN: 736-7746
Commercial: 011-8226-8608
Fax: 738-8608
7. Target Audience: Youngsan Military Community
Goal: N/A
Actual: N/A
8. Program Length: 0800 - 1400
9. Number of Participants: 50
10. Date: Year Round
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: Promote climbing and new equipment
12. Location and Setting: Collier Field House, Bldg. 5200, converted racquetball court.
13. Highlights: Participants will climb the wall for a specified amount of time, covering a specified amount of distance. Machines will be set at different degrees of difficulty for each round. Patterns will also be changed to vary the climb. Participants will be judged on accuracy, style, and duration. Top 4 from each category will qualify for the finals.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Safety first, all participants must remain harnessed
15. Budget Summary:
Income: None, promotional value
Income Source:
Expenses: Awards cost, 1st and 2nd Male, 34 and under, 35-39, 40 and over and 1st and 2nd Female 29 and under, and 30 and over.
Profit or Loss: N/A
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Towels, table, timing device, scorecards, pencils, results chart, and numbers.
17. Promotional Methods: Ensure that the staff is trained on the use of the equipment. Coordinate four demonstrations dates to educate the public on the benefits of the equipment. Also, every effort will be made to utilize the mediums listed below, with promotional teasers prior to the event.
18. Types of Media: Local media, AFKN, electronic marquee, flyers on site, and word of mouth.
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: Ongoing
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: Marketing Support
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: "Safety First"
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: "Tired but Happy"
1. Name of Activity or Event:
USF-E Final Four Softball Tournament
2. New Program or Annual Event: Annual Event
3. Point of Contact: Ken Durham
4. Mailing Address: CMR 415, Box 3055, APO AE 09114
5. E-Mail Address: N/A
6. Telephone:
DSN: 476-2241
Commercial: 09662-83-2214
Fax: 476-2606
7. Target Audience: Army/Air Force Military Personnel
Goal: 26 teams
Actual: 22 teams
8. Program Length: 4 days
9. Number of Participants: 500 Military Service Members
10. Date: 2-5 August 1996
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To continue to host major sporting events for Soldiers and Air Men assigned over seas and provide the best quality service for everyone involved.
12. Location and Setting: Grafenwoher TRI-PLEX Softball complex
13. Highlights: Recognition of Homerun hitters and selected MVP’s
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: 1996 Amateur Softball Association case Rules
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $1000.00
Income Source: Resale of food and beverages
Expenses: $400.00
Profit or Loss: Profit: $600.00
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: 5 Staff Members, 6 ASA Officials and 3 Scorers, US Army Color Guard for opening ceremonies, Guest Speaker, etc...
17. Promotional Methods: Armed Forces Radio and Television, local produced flyers to all participating communities.
18. Types of Media: Armed Forces Network Radio live coverage, Training Times Newspaper, Stars & Stripes write ups.
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: Power Aide, Coke, AT&T calling cards, T-shirts from Nacura Automobile Insurance.
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: N/A
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Same as #16
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: All team members, and ASA Officials were very motivated and impressed with the organization and set up of assigned location for play, comments are they would love to do this type of event every year.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Fort Lee Night Owl Softball Tournament
2. New Program or Annual Event: Annual Event (New in 1995)
3. Point of Contact: Intramural Coordinator, Mr. Mark Masi
4. Mailing Address: Intramural Coordinator, c/o DCA, 1100 Lee Avenue, Suite 119, Fort Lee, VA 23801
5. E-Mail Address: N/A
6. Telephone:
DSN: 539-3052
Commercial: 804-765-3052
Fax: 804-765-3061
7. Target Audience:
Goal: N/A
Actual: N/A
8. Program Length: 36 hours total, approximately 26 hours of game time and 32 hours of prep time.
9. Number of Participants: 195 (total of teams and coaches) with an approximate 200 spectators.
10. Date: 22-23 August 1997
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: Provide additional recreational opportunity for service members and families, and include participants from surrounding communities. Allow for friendly competition between on and off post teams.
12. Location and Setting: Nowak Stadium and 1st and "B" ballfields.
13. Highlights: The Night Owl Tournament allows for a friendly rivalry to continue between post teams and local community teams. It provides local civilians the opportunity and reason to visit the post where they might not otherwise, and allows a social atmosphere between games. The area is a stronghold or USSSA softball, and as such the event is well received. The night time setting provides a novelty aspect to the event, as well as allowing for the games to be played during a much cooler time of day.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Per USSSA regulations.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: N/A
Income Source: Team Entry Fees and Concessions
Expenses: Umpire fees
Profit or Loss: N/A
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: N/A
17. Promotional Methods: N/A
18. Types of Media: N/A
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: N/A
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: N/A
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: N/A
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: N/A
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Month of Sports
2. New Program or Annual Event: Annual Event
3. Point of Contact: Glenn Martin
4. Mailing Address: Building 640, Oakland Army Base, Oakland, CA 94616-0001
5. E-Mail Address: MARTING@OAKLAND-SMTP.ARMY.MIL
6. Telephone:
DSN: 859-2246
Commercial: 5510-466-2246
Fax: 510-466-2997/859-2997
7. Target Audience:
Goal: Any active duty military and Federal government civilian employees in the San Francisco Bay area.
Actual: Active duty military and Federal government civilian employees in the San Francisco Bay area.
8. Program Length: Month of May
9. Number of Participants: 60+ participating in one or more of the six events.
10. Date: Month of May
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To introduce new leisure time sports activities to individuals, increase morale on installation and area wide level.
12. Location and Setting: Fitness center, outdoor tennis courts, streets on post.
13. Highlights: Participants receive points for participation in each of the events. Participants in each event receive additional points based on order of finish. All awards are presented at the end of the month. the female and male athletes with the greatest number of points are recognized as the female and male athletes of the month.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Standard rules depending on event.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $0
Income Source: N/A
Expenses: $470 (for awards)
Profit or Loss: Loss: $470.00
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Security to block intersections during run segment, stop watches, game balls, racquets, scoreboards, etc.. dependent on event.
17. Promotional Methods: Advertising flyers.
18. Types of Media: Flyers.
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: N/A
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: N/A
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: 2 staff members per event to set up, refereeing, score/record keeping and tearing down.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Continued participation in a number of new activities by participants.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
New Jersey State Amateur Boxing Championships
Co-sponsored by Fort Monmouth Fitness Center and
Howell Township Police Athletic League (PAL)
2. New Program or Annual Event: New
3. Point of Contact: Fort Monmouth MWR, Attn: Physical Fitness Center
4. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 69, Fort Monmouth NJ 07703-0069
5. E-Mail Address: PERLAKO@DOIM6.MONMOUTH.ARMY.MIL
6. Telephone:
DSN: 992-9MWR, EXT 4141
Commercial: 732-532-9232, EXT 4141
Fax: 732-532-3915
7. Target Audience: Military community and general public.
Goal: 1200
Actual: 950
8. Program Length: Approximately 5 hours (doors open at 1830/first bout 2000)
9. Number of Participants: 950 paid admission ranging from $8 ringside, $5 for general seating and $3 for active duty/children under 12 years.
10. Date: Saturday 18 January 1997
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: Foster partnership with local communities and provide a quality sporting event for military community. MWR team concept involving non-traditional use of several activities in a facility contracted to local US Olympic-Sanctioned Agency (PAL).
12. Location and Setting: Gym floor covered with 500 folding seats and center ring, side wall pull-down bleachers providing 1200 maximum capacity
13. Highlights: 12 bouts with music fill, ring announcements, intermissions for food and beverages, highly charged atmosphere due to crowd favorites and potential winners advancing to national levels.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Requirement to obtain Commander’s approval to permit general public participation and consumption of alcohol, memorandum of agreement with PAL to define responsibilities, liability insurance coverage and Hold/Harmless Agreement from boxers.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $250 facility usage fee; $850 Food & Beverage sales profit (net)
Income Source: Co-sponsor agreement to use facility
Expenses: Routine operational costs (NAF labor/COGS)
Profit or Loss: $1100 (Admission revenue to Co-sponsor)
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: Center Ring, Judges, Referees, crowd and door control, announcers, medical, all labor for setup/cleanup and professional supervision provided by PAL. MWR provided facility, with locker rooms, sound system, chairs and floor covering, color guard, food/beverage concession sales operations.
17. Promotional Methods: Local community (external) marketing and ticket sales by PAL through YMCA/Sports affiliations, commercial establishments, internal marketing and sales by MWR.
18. Types of Media: MWR news releases through PAO to radio/TV and newspapers along with e-mail announcements, activity flyers and briefings. PAL provided posters, canvassing/sales at community establishments.
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: Poster printing services, banners/paper goods from beer distributor.
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: Coordination with DPW for electrical and sanitation support, fire dept./safety inspections, PMO for traffic/parking control, Legal for review/approval of memorandum, Command for presentation with Color Guard detail.
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Two fitness center personnel to monitor use of facility, two club personnel with ten MWR volunteer staff for operation of Food/Beverage concessions, fifteen PAL staff.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Institutionalized relationship with high profile local agencies; fostered camaraderie and sportsmanship sanctioned by a governing body of the US Olympic Committee at a military installation; augmented esprit-de-corps for hosting military community; provided profit to soldier fund.
1. Name of Activity or Event:
Sports Day and BOSS Bash
2. New Program or Annual Event: New Program
3. Point of Contact: M. Jean Morrison, Chief, Community Recreation Division
4. Mailing Address: Commander, ATTN: AFRC-FMH-PA (CRD), P.O. Box 7130, Fort Hunter Liggett, CA 93928-7130
5. E-Mail Address: N/A
6. Telephone:
DSN: 686-2429
Commercial: 408-386-2429
Fax: 408-386-2156
7. Target Audience:
Goal: Entire Fort Hunter Liggett Community and neighboring Camp Roberts Military Installation.
Actual: 265 members of the Fort Hunter Liggett Community and 35 members of the Camp Roberts Installation.
8. Program Length: 12 1/2 hours (0800 - 1630 and 1900 - 2300)
9. Number of Participants: 300
10. Date: Friday, 9 May 1997
11. Activity Goal and Objectives: To provide the opportunity to enhance individual morale and unit esprit-de-corps, promote teamwork and cooperation, encourage competitive recreation, and to encourage individuals to attain and sustain high levels of performance. The "Bash" Celebration will provide the opportunity to participate in social, leisure, personal and self-development activities and enhance the quality of life for the Fort Hunter Liggett community.
12. Location and Setting: The DeAnza Sports Center Complex (including sports field), Post Picnic Grounds and Hacienda Community Club.
13. Highlights: Sequence of Events:
0815 - 0830 Opening Ceremony
0830 - 1130 Sports and Recreational Events
1130 - 1300 Barbecue Lunch
1300 - 1600 Sports and Recreational Events
1600 - 1630 Awards Ceremony
1900 - 2000 BOSS Bash - Live Comedian
2000 - 2300 DJ Music and Dancing
Schedule of Sporting and Recreational Events:
0830 - 0900 Running Relay
0900 - 1200 Men/Women 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
0930 - 1130 Team Triathlon
0930 - 1130 Spades and Domino Tournaments
1100 - 1600 Co-ed Softball Tournament
1300 - 1530 Co-ed Racquetball Tournament
1330 - 1530 Co-ed Volleyball Tournament
1330 - 1530 Men/Women Weight-lifting Tournament
1430 - 1530 Co-Ed Golf Driving Competition
1530 - 1600 Tug of War
1600 - 1630 Awards Ceremony
NOTE: The Running Relay Event set the tempo for the entire day with commanders and soldiers competing side by side. The enthusiasm generated by this event was carried throughout the entire day. Ending the program with the "BOSS Bash" was exceptional. It was very well attended and included a professional comedian which was a first-time event at Fort Hunter Liggett.
14. Specific Rules or Restrictions: Participation was free. Each sporting event was via a double-elimination format. Rosters were limited in number.
15. Budget Summary:
Income: $4100.00
Income Source: Special Project Seed Money for the FHL BOSS Program
Expenses: $4065.15 (Promotional awards; $2513.65; Food and beverages: $676.50; BOSS Bash: $875.00)
Profit or Loss: Profit: $34.85
16. Support, Equipment, Supplies: The Sports Center, Recreation Center and the Outdoor Recreation Center provided equipment and supplies for all events. TEXCOM Experimentation Center (TEC) provided some funding to purchase 2nd and 3rd place awards for event, i.e. medallions, key chains and various supply items to support events.
17. Promotional Methods: Flyers, posters, banners, e-mail, TEC LAN, community cable television channel, word of mouth, through command channels, and MWR Newsletter.
18. Types of Media: Local Television.
19. Sponsorship Contributions or Efforts: N/A
20. DPCA or Outside Activity Integration or Partnerships: This event was a combined MWR effort involving DPCA, CRD, BOSS, Sports Center, Recreation Center and the Outdoor Recreation Center. Installation efforts included support form the Law Enforcement Agency, Directorate of Logistics, Hacienda Club, Directorate of Public Works, Installation Command Group and the TEXCOM Experimentation Center.
21. Staff Requirements and Responsibilities: Forty (40) volunteers form the TEXCOM Experimentation Center served as specific event directors and/or officials. They scheduled and governed each event. The Sports Director provided technical guidance for each event. The BOSS Council initiated the concept and assisted with the coordination of the BOSS Bash.
22. Behavioral Changes to Participants: Participants experienced an increase in unit esprit-de-corps through their participation in organized events and competition. Participants were able to easily integrate and socialize with new acquaintances (Camp Roberts personnel) in a relaxed environment during the "BOSS Bash".