This newsletter provides information for the families of the 3-6 Field Artillery unit at Fort Drum. It reminds readers that t-shirt money is due May 7th for an event and that RSVPs are still being accepted. It also lists upcoming meetings for the Alpha and Bravo family readiness groups. Upcoming volunteer opportunities are provided for Alzheimer's Association events in May, July, and August. Finally, it advertises a British soccer camp for youth to be run by Challenger Sports the week of July 23rd and provides a contact for more information and to register.

1. 3-6 Field Artillery Friday, 4 May 2012
FRSA Flash
www.facebook.com/3.6FA.1BCT.10MTN
REMINDER: T-shirt Money due by Monday 7, MAY. Contact
your FRG Leader or call 315-774-5132 for more information.
RSVPs are still being taken!!!
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Mate-
rial 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 encour-
aged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.

2. Page 2 Upcoming Events
Upcoming FRG Meetings
Bravo FRG Meeting 8 May
Alpha FRG Meeting 16 May

3. Upcoming Training & Volunteer Opportunities Page 3
UPCOMING ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIA-
TION VOLUTNEER OPPORTUNITIES
Sat. 5/26 - Thousand Islands Winery Grape
Blossom Festival - Volunteers will assist with
many aspects of the event (wine pouring, park-
ing, check-in, security, etc). T-shirts will be
provided. LOCATION: Thousand Islands
Winery in Alexandria Bay. Shifts 1130-1600:
or 1530-2000.
Sat. 7/24 - Thousand Islands Winery Birth-
day Bash - Help celebrate the 9th Birthday of
the Thousand Islands Winery. Volunteers
will assist with the same tasks as noted above.
LOCATION: TI Winery in A-Bay from
1630-2100.
Sat. 8/18 - Greater Watertown Walk to End
Alzheimer's - Sacket's Harbor This is the larg-
est fundraising events in the area and need
many hands to make it a success. Individuals
and Group Volunteers are welcome! Volun-
teers assit with the day in many ways; registra-
tion, walk guides, serve refreshements, assist
with incentives and more! LOCATION:
Sacket's Harbor Central School from 0700-
1200.
Master Resilience Training at Army Community Service Center
Please join us on 21 May as we focus on resilience skills through
effective problem solving, learning to keep things in perspective
and developing real-time resiliency. Class is in ACS from 9:30am
-2:30pm (with a one hr lunch break).
Contact the Mobilization & Deployment Staff at 315-772-2848

4. Page 4 For Your Information!!

5. For the Kiddos Page 5

6. Page 6
Child, Youth & School Services
Child, Youth & School Services
Fort Drum, NY
Dear Members,
We are excited to team up with Challenger Sports, the largest soccer company in the States. They will be running a soccer
camp for us the week of July 23rd right here on base at Chapel Drive Youth Sports Fields.
See the information below about the camp, and how to sign up for it.
Jon Burnard
CYSS Sports Director
Challenger’s British Soccer Camp http://www.challengersports.com/britishsoccercamps.aspx has become the most popu-
lar camp in the US by delivering great coaching and fantastic value – in fact Challenger provides each camper with over
$100 in camp giveaways!
Description:

7. Page 7 Child, Youth, & School Services
In addition to giving each player a free soccer ball, a great looking camp shirt, a Premier League soccer poster and a per-
sonal skills evaluation, Challenger will also immediately send you a British Soccer game jersey if you register on line at least
45 days prior to camp.
Plus new for 2012 Challenger is also providing every camper with a free subscription to their online coaching website –
value $49! TheChallengerWay.com http://www.thechallengerway.com/ contains hundreds of coaching videos, practices,
tips and individual skill building drills for players of all ages to practice at home! (Campers, parents and coaches will be
provided with a sign up code during the week of camp.)
Many Challenger camps will fill up before the summer so don’t miss out on this great skill development opportunity for
your child from the people who really know how to making learning soccer fun!
Register now and support Fort Drum Youth Services and your own community. Remember if you sign up at least 45 days
before camp starts, Challenger will immediately send your great looking game jersey!
Click here to get more details and to register for camp at Chapel Drive Youth Sports Fields, July 23rd - 27th http://
registration.challengersports.com/FindACamp/FindACamp.asp?Method=CampSession&Key=0|1|21885&~
We are very proud of our achievements. Please check out the short movie below to get a feel for who we are and what we
do. Just click on the link.
We are Challenger - a total Sports Company!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNEORuHM9I0
STEVE HUGHES
REGIONAL DIRECTOR |NY & RI
Toll Free: 800-309-0212 ext 134 | Office: 401-213-0463 | Cell: 401-391-1950 | Fax: 401-228-6548
94A Jefferson Blvd, Warwick. RI 02888 | challengersports.com http://www.challengersports.com/
Description: http://www.facebook.com/challengersports

8. Scholarships Page 8
Jefferson County Youth Bureau
Virginia Harrington, Director 175 Arsenal Street Watertown, New York 13601 315 785 – 3382 (phone)
ginnyh@co.jefferson.ny.us 315 785 – 3223 (fax)
Notice
2012 Recreation Scholarships Available
The Jefferson County Youth Bureau is pleased to announce the availability of recreation scholarships. These scholarships
are for children and youth who do not have the opportunity to participate in recreational, social, or cultural events, and who
are at risk for not developing to their fullest potential.
The funding for the scholarships is provided by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and through an
Adopting Healthy Habits grant from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.
Scholarships are available for recreational, cultural, educational, or social activities that have been demonstrated to be of
value to increasing abilities, talents or positive relationships. Examples are: registration fees for sports leagues, fees for
participation in karate or outdoor adventure programs, computer camps, dance, art or music lessons. The maximum
amount per scholarship for these “skill building” activities is $400, and may include equipment or clothing necessary to
participate in the activity.
Limited scholarships are also available for general camp experiences. Adopting Healthy Habits scholarships for camp
cover expenses up to $400. Youth Bureau scholarships for camp cover expenses up to $200. Because of a change in
NYS OCFS regulations, it is now permissible for parents to pay a portion of the cost.
We are no longer able to fund YMCA memberships. Young people or their parents may contact the YMCA directly to
discuss possible financial assistance.
To nominate a young person for a scholarship, please complete the enclosed application form and return it to the Jefferson
County Youth Bureau by mail (175 Arsenal St., Watertown, N.Y. 13601, fax (785 – 3223) or e-mail
(ginnyh@co.jefferson.ny.us). You may duplicate the application for additional nominations.
The agency or person making the nomination will be notified of the decision. It will be the responsibility of that person or
agency to help the child and family with any necessary arrangements, if necessary (for example: registration, transporta-
tion). Confidentiality of applications will be honored.
Please contact the Youth Bureau (785 – 3382) if you have any questions or need additional information.

9. Page 9 Cleaning House and Getting Out and About

10. Appreciation for all our Military Spouses Page 10

11. Page 11 Getting Around
If your interested in getting out and going to Canada.. There is a ferry
that goes right into Kingston. See the below for information. But re-
member, Soldiers must be on pass to leave the country.