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Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a program that
supports the overall quality of single soldiers' lives. BOSS
identifies well being issues and concerns by recommending
improvements through the chain of command. BOSS encourages and |
assists single soldiers in identifying and planning for
recreational and leisure activities. Additionally,
it gives single soldiers the opportunity to participate in
and contribute to their respective communities.
The BOSS program originated in 1989 to respond to the recreational needs
of single soldiers ages 18 - 25 who make up 35% of the Army. As the
program was implemented throughout the Army, it became evident that quality
of life was the primary concern to single soldiers. In 1991, the
Chief of Staff of the Army officially expanded BOSS to include all aspects
of soldiers' lives. Some BOSS members then began to express an interest
in participating in community service projects, which was added as
a component of the program. These components...recreation and leisure,
well being, and community service are the core of the BOSS program.
BOSS
Council Officers
SPC
(P) Angela Garcia - President
SPC
Troy Patterson - Vice President
SSGT
Desiree Lee -
Secretary
Ms. Kristen Williams - MWR Advisor
BOSS
Center
Stereo
Big Screen TV with a DVD & VCR
Pool Table
Darts/Ping Pong
Various Table Games
Current
Events
BOSS Building Renovation
The BOSS building has been
renovated to make it a better place for the single service
member.
The new building has:
-New Furniture
-2 Big Screen TV's, 4 TV's Total
-Video Game Systems Along with Games
-DVD Players/DVD's
-New Pool Table
-Computer Stations/Reading Lab
-Board Games
If you have any questions about
upcoming events please contact Kristen
Williams at 703-805-2203/3714.
BOSS Cosmic Bowling Night
Join Better Opportunities
for Single Soldiers for Cosmic Bowling Night at the Fort Belvoir
Bowling Center, May 17, 9-12 p.m. Cost
is $5 per person which includes pizza, soda, shoes, and unlimited
blowing. Please purchase ticket in advance at the Fort Belvoir
Community Center located at 1200 Taylor Road near Pence Gate. For
further information, call 703-805-4714.
Commissary Awareness with BOSS
All authorized commissary patrons, support your local Commissary and BOSS by
joining in on a 5K run or walk on Wednesday, May 28. Event starts at 7
a.m. and finishes at the Commissary. Events will include a hot dog eating
contest, basketball shooting contest and a frozen t-shirt contest. Prizes
will be 32’ flat panel TV, IPod Nano or mountain bike. (Prizes subject
to change). There will be a grand prize of $500 and some runner ups will
receive $25 gift certificates. There is no cost to participate. For
further information, call 703.805-0097.
Sleep with the Sharks at the Baltimore Aquarium
Depart the Fort Belvoir Community Center Friday, 18 July at
2:45pm and return Saturday 19 July at 10:30am. $70 per person. Price
includes Aquarium Admission, behind the scenes tour, Dinner, Snack,
Breakfast, and transportation. Payments may be made at the Fort Belvoir
Community Center. Must be 8 yrs old to attend. Please bring with
you the following: sleeping bag, pillow, personal hygiene articles,
toothbrush, toothpaste, age and co-ed appropriate sleepwear. Please
wear non-slip shoes (no CROCS, flip flops or heels) and comfortable
clothing. For more information please see
the attached flyer.
Meetings
BOSS Meetings are held every other Wednesday @ 1330
in the BOSS Center - Bldg 2115. All are welcome to attend.
Community Service
Periodically BOSS collects clothes for donation to give to local shelters. If there's any clothing you wish to donate, please contact, Kristen Williams at 703-805-2203/3714 for drop off information / location.
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