Fort McCoy DFMWR holds workforce briefing, recognizes employees

Photo By Scott Sturkol | Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) Director Patric McGuane gives a presentation to employees Oct. 17, 2019, in McCoy's Community Center during a workforce briefing for the directorate at Fort McCoy, Wis. McGuane discussed the importance of hard work and maintaining balance, living by the Army Values, taking care of loved ones and one’s self, continually working to improve, and more. McGuane also looked back at the success of the directorate for the past year. (U.S. Army Photo by Liz Faber/Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.)  

FORT MCCOY, WI, UNITED STATES

11.06.2019

Story by Scott Sturkol                                                                                        

Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

Fort McCoy’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) held a directorate workforce briefing Oct. 17 at McCoy’s Community Center where the director looked to the future and several employees were recognized.

DFMWR Director Patric McGuane opened the briefing by reminding the workforce about values and expectations for employees.

“You are a member of the Civilian Corps,” McGuane said. “Never forget the privilege it is to serve our heroes and their families.”

McGuane also discussed the importance of hard work and maintaining balance, living by the Army Values, taking care of loved ones and one’s self, continually working to improve, and more.

“Customers determine the success of our work — live customer service, be mindful of the customer experience. Our success depends on it,” McGuane said.

McGuane also looked back at the success of the directorate for the past year. Among the accomplishments mentioned were:

• Opening of the 24/7 fitness capability at the Rumpel Fitness Center. Since it began in late spring, there have been more than 3,300 registrations completed for 24/7 fitness.

• Grand opening of the DFMWR Child and Youth Services (CYS) Training Facility. The facility opened earlier in 2019 and has proven to be a valuable training asset for CYS staff, McGuane said.

• Supporting Fort McCoy’s Armed Forces Day Open House in May. Thousands of people attended the event coordinated by the Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office, and DFMWR was crucial in offering dining options and more.

• Holding the Military Appreciation Lunch at McCoy’s Community Center. The 2019 luncheon served 286 active and retired service members, which is a huge success, McGuane said.

• Coordinating and holding the 2019 Wellness Fair. Also held in May, this event’s 5k run/walk drew 19 participants, 57 vendors were present, 300 people attended, and more than $9,000 was raised in sponsorships.

• Holding the 2019 Mud Assault at Whitetail Ridge. This highly successful event in early June brought in 255 participants who navigated 25 mud pits and obstacles.

• Celebrating the Army’s 244th birthday. This all-day celebration June 14 included handing out 413 free breakfasts, coordinating 276 runners in the Commander’s 5k at Rumpel Fitness Center, and serving 735 free lunches to Fort McCoy community members.

• Supporting post visit by Vice President Mike Pence. DFMWR members, like many other Fort McCoy workforce members, teamed together to support a short-notice visit to the installation in May by Vice President Mike Pence. The event was highlighted nationally in news media, on social media, and more.

• Helping the 2019 Fort McCoy Army Ten-Miler team succeed. Throughout the past year, DFMWR’s Rumpel Fitness Center served as the headquarters for the installation’s Army Ten-Miler team. On Oct. 13, the team placed first (Team 1) and fifth (Team 2) at the event in Washington, D.C. Team coach Tony Steinhoff said the fitness center staff and DFMWR was crucial to their success.

• Having the Bowling Center renovated and reopened. On Oct. 16, the Bowling Center inside McCoy’s Community Center reopened with Hyper bowling and boutique lanes to provide a new experience in bowling for community members. McGuane said it was an “incredible upgrade to our already successful bowling program.”

DFMWR leaders Mark Siple, Corissa Yahnke, Scott D. Abell, Kevin Herman, and Jay Ehlinger also gave presentations about their areas.

McGuane closed out the session by briefing employees on future projects, FMWR initiatives, and expectations.

Numerous employees also were recognized with awards.

Length of Service Awards
• 20 years — Abell
• 15 years — Billie J. Moy and Josh J. Shisler
• 10 years — Chris S. Brookshaw, Sonya M. Moran, Jessica C. Shoeny, and Anne T. Young
• 5 years — Larry S. Brown, Maria L. Smith, and Shonda J. Waller

DFMWR MVP Awards
• Mindy Forsythe
• Rodney Riedesel

DFMWR High 5 Awards
• Elizabeth Alt
• Uriah Edmonds
• Carmen Ortiz
• Johanna Pipkin
• Meghan Raap
• Lorie Retzlaff
• Maria Smith
• Elizabeth Weaver

McGuane said he appreciates all who work in the directorate and wishes them all continued success.

“Thank you for all you do for Fort McCoy each and every day,” he said.

(The Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation contributed to this article.)

• Date Taken: 11.06.2019
• Date Posted: 11.06.2019 10:03
• Story ID: 350672
• Location: FORT MCCOY, WI, US