Flash 22 feb 2012

17 February 2011

3-6 FA “ Swift & Bold” FRSA FLASH 22 February 2012

Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented does not represent the views or endorsement of 3-6 Field Artillery or the United States Army. This material is for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.

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FEBRUARY 2012

2/24 Chili Cook-off 1700-1900 The Commissary

2/24 Retirement Ceremony 1600-1700 Multi-Purpose

Auditorium

2/24 Right Arm Night 1700 The Commons

2/26 Syracuse vs. Army Lacrosse 1400 Carrier Dome

2/29 AER Campaign Kick-Off 1400 Bldg. 990

2/29 Family Support Huddle 1000-1130 Hays Hall Eagles

Nest

MARCH 2012

3/2 Military Free Lift Tickets 1000-2030 Snow Ridge

3/2 3-6 Hail and Farewell TBD TBD

3/3 Saturday Opening, Off the 1000-1300 OTBP Gift Store

Beatin’ Path

3/5-16 Fort Drum Indoor Triathlon Various Times Monti Fitness

3/5-9 3-6 Field Exercise

3/7 CLIF 1000-1100 The Commons


3/11 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS (SPRING FORWARD)

3/14 Fort Drum Education 1030-1130 The Commons

Liaison Committee

3/15 Volunteer of the Month 1030-1130 The Commons

Ceremony

3/15 FRG Steering Meeting 1130 BN Classroom

3/15 Golf FRG Meeting 1600 Hillside Lodge

3/15 HHB FRG Meeting 1800 BN Classroom


3/16-17 ESC Women’s Conference 0900-1600 The Commons

3/16-18 North Country Goes Dulles State Office Building

Green Irish Festival

3/17 ST. PATRICKS DAY

3/17 St. Patrick’s Dinner 1700 The Commons

3/20 Bravo FRG Meeting 1730 Hillside Lodge

3/21 Spouses’ Club Wine, TBD The Commons

Beer and Cheese Tasting

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For more job announcements and job searching tips, check out the Employment Readiness facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment Upcoming Events and Workshops RSVP REQUIRED: **Your Career & Life Portfolio - 22 February - 9:30-11:30 **Federal Employment Workshop - 23 February - 9:30-11:30 **Computer Basics for Job Seekers - Basic Word - 23 February 1:00-3:00 **Computer Basics for Job Seekers, Excel - 28 February - 9:30-11:30 **this class is full ** Employment Readiness Program has partnered with Jefferson Express from Jefferson Community College to offer Soldiers, Spouses, Family Members and DoD Civilians free computer training at ACS! **Employment 101 - 8 March - 9:30-11:30 **Resume Writing Computer Lab - 12 March - 9:30-10:30 **Build Your Own Businesses - 13 March - 9:30-11:30 All classes will be located at the ACS building. Please RSVP 315-772-9611


Employment Readiness

http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment

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NBC Show Seeks Military „Unsung Heroes‟; Family Matters Blog By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 - A new NBC show that rewards selfless people for their good deeds is seeking service members, veterans and their families to spotlight in some upcoming episodes. The show gives people an opportunity to pay a deserving hometown hero back "for always paying it forward," an NBC news release said. "The network and producers really want some military stories as no one is more deserving than those who serve our country," Jackie Topacio, the show's casting producer, said. The show will involve someone -- whether a friend, spouse, family member or even an acquaintance -- surprising a deserving person with "the ultimate gift." The recipient can be someone who always puts others first, deserves a lucky break, is underappreciated, saved someone's life, or has made a difference in other people's lives. "If you know someone special who deserves more than life has delivered, we want to help you surprise him or her with a moment they'll never forget," the re-lease said. You can apply to be on this show by sending an email to [email protected]. You should include your name, contact information, occupa-tion, current photos of yourself and the person you want to surprise, and an ex-planation of why your friend or loved one deserves a special moment. And, ap-ply soon. Producers are hoping to cast people in the next couple of weeks. Also, since this show involves a surprise, producers are asking people to keep their participation a secret.

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Between multiple deployments, relocations and time spent apart, Military Families must learn to make every second together count. While Soldiers are pro-tecting our country, their Families are doing their part on the homefront to keep the tight-knit community from unraveling.

To honor their sacrifices and to celebrate April as Month of the Military Child, The Mountaineer staff is looking for four Fort Drum youths who show exceptional character at home, in school and in the community. Submissions will be ac-cepted through March 9 and should be limited to 200 words.

Children will be selected based on the following criteria:

* Scholastic activities and involvement

* Family contribution (helping out at home, chores, etc.)

* Community activities and involvement

* Leadership skills

* Volunteer service

* Academic standing / achievement

* Other activities, such as clubs, internships and summer work

Include any awards and honors the child has achieved.

A nominee must be a student within grades 7-12 and reside with a military service member assigned at Fort Drum.

Selections will be made before April 1. The Mountaineer will highlight each child with a feature article and photos on the "Mountaineer People" page (B3). Families with more than one child may submit one entry per child or a combined entry.

To submit a child for consideration, email the essay in a Word document to [email protected] with the words "Military Child Nominee" in the subject line. Include the child's name and age, and the military parent's name, unit and telephone number.

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Call For Exemplary Military Children


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Armed Services YMCA is hosting Military Parents Night Out

The Y will be hosting FREE Childcare for all active duty military families at the fol-lowing locations and times.

Fairground YMCA- Febru-ary 3 & 17, March 9 & 23, April 13

***Military Parents Night Out at the Fairgrounds will run from 6-9:00pm

Carthage YMCA- January 21, February 18, March 17, April 21

***Military Parents Night Out at the Carthage Y will run from 5-8pm

Ages 6 weeks to 11 years of age

Military Parents Night Out **FREE**

Space is limited!

Military ID required to regis-

ter

Registration opens the 1st

of each month for Parents Night Out. In Person Regis-trations will be taken at all 3 YMCA Front Desks. Regis-tration will close for Parents Night the Wednesday before

the event takes place.

You may sign up for Two Parent Nights

each month.

If you have questions, please call YMCA Project Strong Communities at 315-

755-2016.

Activities will include Gymnas-


Religious Lenten/Easter Schedule Main Post Chapel (MPC) 10785A Chapel Drive

Riva Ridge Chapel (RRC) 10030 Riva Ridge Loop

Fridays of Lent Catholic Stations of the Cross 1730 MPC

5 April Catholic Holy Thursday 1800 MPC

5 April Protestant Maundy Thursday 1800 RRC

6 April Protestant Good Friday 1200 RRC

6 April Catholic Good Friday 1500 MPC

7 April Catholic Easter Vigil 2000 MPC

(no 1700 Mass)

8 April Community Easter Sunrise 0700 MPC

8 April Catholic Easter Mass 1100 MPC

A chaplain is always as close as a phone call away. After duty hours, call 772-5647 and ask for the duty chaplain.

Family Life, 772-5540: Daytreat 24 February 2012 0930-1500 Po Valley Chapel P4405. POC CH (MAJ) Rick Cantrell.

St. Michael’s Catholic Congregation 772-0160: Catholic Mom’s Group meets Mondays at 1000 at the Main Post Chapel, offering moms an opportunity to gather for adult conversation, while their children play in a safe environment.

Military Council of Catholic Women 772-0160: MCCW meets Wednesdays at 0930 at the Main Post Chapel. The First Friday of the month includes Adoration & Mass. Rosary for Peace meets Wednesdays at 1130 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Child care is available.

Protestant Women of the Chapel 772-5591: PWOC would like to invite you to join us for fellowship, friendship, and faith. For more information on PWOC send an email to [email protected].

Religious Education: Catholic Religious Education Program is held Sundays at 0930; RICA meets Sun-days at 1230, and Catholic Youth meets at 1230 at the Youth Services Building. Protestant Religious Edu-cation meets on Sundays at 1100; studies for adults and children. AWANA meets Wednesdays at 1730


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