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2021 Community Forum Survey
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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The goal of our work is to contribute to the operational readiness of CAF members and families. Please complete our short, anonymous survey to provide us with feedback about the information being delivered to you by MFS(US). |
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Canada Life - Dental
How to submit a claim online
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Did you know GroupNet allows you to submit Out of Country Claims through the Upload Documents feature? Here are the steps to doing so:
- Log in to GroupNet
- Click "Make a claim" on the left hand side
- Click "Start paper claim" - Important note: This is required for OUTCAN online submissions and you will be directed to submit online (website page)
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Follow the steps on the screen for submitting paper claim forms and documents online (website page)
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For more information about dental while living in the US, check out our Dental Care FAQ. |
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Volunteers Wanted!
2021 Family Sponsor Program
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Would you like to volunteer to be a sponsor for a new family being posting to the US? Remember when you were getting ready for your move to the US? It's great to have someone who is already in your soon-to-be location help you navigate living in a new country!
Reach out to your local MFS Coordinator if you would like to participate in this important program! In Hawaii we will have at least two new spouses coming this year!
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Posted to the US this year?
An Information Recording
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Prepare yourself for your OUTCAN posting! This recording will introduce you to different aspects of a US move and the different services available to you along the way! While you're there, check out our other MFS(US) National recordings! |
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It's March already!
This year is starting to fly by. This month we start in tier three, which will open up some new activities and allow larger gatherings. We still aren't out of the pandemic yet so precautions are still needed but it's nice to see things looking up in that department! Now if only the wind would die down a bit!
Over the next few months you'll see some more local information brochures posted on our Life in Hawaii Facebook group, like ones on water and beach safety, local marine animals and updated local information and mental health brochures for 2021.
You'll find these all in the file section of the Facebook group page.
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You may also notice that the local Hawaii CAF Connection Website is getting updated and there are lots of additions, like our local events are also posted in the calendar there.
There are also pages on the Hawaiian language, links to local bases, the MFS Family Guide and local attractions, a hurricane supply list and fitness resources.
Our page is also your gateway to all the other programs, services and resources offered by MFS(US) during your OUTCAN.
If you have any suggestions for additions to the CAF Connection - Hawaii local information offerings please let Jenn know.
And if you'd like to write an article to appear in our newsletter, or would like to share some news or information with your Ohana, please feel free to reach out to your MFS Coordinator Jenn to have it included in the next newsletter!
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Daylight Savings Time returns |
On Sunday, March 14 at 2 AM the clocks will go forward an hour on the mainland.
While Hawaii does not practice Daylight Savings Time, it does affect us as we will be extra hour behind the mainland!
So, it will now be a 3 hour time difference with BC, 6 hour time difference with Ontario, 7 hours with the Maritimes for the next 6 months.
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Congrats to our own Mick Bioletti who is featured in an article on the Canadian Army Today website, called Defence diplomat: The Army’s first officer in U.S. Army Pacific Headquarters.
If you haven't read it yet, you can find it here:
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There are also lots of local military spouse facebook groups you can join too.
For example, there is the Schofield Barracks Army Wives group, the Oahu Hawaii Military Spouses, Hawaii Military Wives and Hickham AFB Spouses. While most are base or branch specific they will usually accept any spouse with a military connection.
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Base Services - Spouse groups |
Part of the MFS(US)'s goal is to help people on OUTCAN to integrate into their new communities.
For spouses, one of the great ways to do so is to join a military spouses group, who offer support, community, information and events. Some also run shops on base.
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SISIP Financial
Mark your calendars!
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Upcoming March Events
25th - Trivia Event with Prize
26th & 30th - Coffee Connections
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Finding Happiness on OUTCAN
Episode 6 - Voices of OUTCAN Podcast
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Meet Bona, a military spouse who shares her family's OUTCAN experience, including how her search for happiness led to her starting her own podcast - The Happier You.
Click here for more information about this episode.
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MFS(US) Social Worker
Dedicated, Confidential, and Free!
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Marion Hall, BSW, RSW
Talking about your stressors with friends and family can help, but might not be enough at times. If this sounds true to you, contact Marion, the MFS(US) Social Worker. She is here to offer supportive counselling to military families over the phone or virtually!
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St. Patrick's Day Crafts
Crafts for preschoolers, tweens & teens
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There really is a craft out there for every season and reason and St. Patrick's Day is certainly no exception! Your family will love these 25+ St. Patrick's Day Craft Ideas that you can make together at home!
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Spring Break Activities
Celebrating safely amid COVID
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Now more than ever, students may be itching to get out and let loose on their annual spring reprieve. Click here for ideas on how to celebrate and unwind safely this year.
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Jenn Hockey
Military Family Services Coordinator
mfs.hawaii@cfmws.com
Cell Phone: 808-688-4413
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