This document provides information about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities in the local community, as well as notes and assistance resources for Fort Drum service members and families. It includes a calendar of area events from July 22 to August 18, details about a "Fort Drum Rides the River" event on August 30, and contact information for various Fort Drum agencies that can provide assistance, such as chaplains, military family life consultants, and personal financial counselors. Facebook pages and contact details for the 210th Brigade Support Battalion family readiness groups are also listed.

1. FRSA Flash 27 July Independence Day Block Leave June 30-July 15
FRSA Corner
Hi Family Members! Just a reminder to please
ensure the unit has the most updated contact
information. This information is to be used only
for outreach and for getting you valuable
OFFICIAL information regarding deployments and
information pertaining to the unit.
Maybe you have moved recently or changed
phone numbers? if you haven’t updated your
information or if you aren’t completely sure we
have your correct contact information, please feel
free to call at 772-4120.
Calendars 1-2 Area Events 7-8
NTC Predeployment Brief 3 Food Sense 9
Fort Drum Notes/Info 4-5 ACS Information 10-11
Volunteer Opportunities 6 BN Information and Drum Assistance 12-13
Common Terminology28
ACS=Army Community Service 772-6566 AFTB=Army Family Team Building 772-6710ERP=Employment Readiness Program 77
VCCUS=Volunteer Childcare in a Unit Setting FRMP=Financial /Readiness/Management Program 772-5196 F
RG=Family Readiness GroupCLIF=Community Leader’s Information Forum VMIS-Volunteer Management Information System
DONSA=Day of No Scheduled Activities-Fort Drum agencies may have an adjusted operating schedule
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2. 22 July - 18 August
S M T W TH F S
29 30 31 1 August 2 3 4
Advanced Key
Thrift Shop
Caller Class AFTB Level I Saturday
Opening
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
NTC Pre- Welcome Tour Key Caller Training
deployment
Brief
EFMP Camp
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
OPSEC Security Education Fair Care Team
for Families
Training
Event Planning
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
aCS Resilience Volunteer of the
Training Month Ceremony
AFTB Level II
NYS Fair
26 27 28 29 30 31
Ride the River
NYS Fair
Information and Disclaimer
This document is a compilation of agency information or emails that have been sent to the FRSA over the past week. If you would like any of the flyers in their original format
please email your request to bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
Call ahead and verify the time, date and location of the event you plan to attend. This email is for information purposes only, and you agree to not hold the unit representative
responsible for any misprints or inaccuracy of information. There is no implied endorsement by the 210 th Brigade Support Battalion or through any entity officially affiliated
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4. 10th Mountain and Fort Drum Notes
MEDDAC OUTLINES ORGANIZATION DAY CLOSURE/COVERAGE FOR AUGUST 3
All sections within the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity will be closed on Friday, August 3, for its annual Organization
Day observance, with the following exceptions:
-Conner Troop Medical Clinic (CTMC) Active Duty Sick Call will be available
from 6:45 to 7:30 a.m.
-Urgent Care at the Guthrie Family Medicine Clinic will open at 4 p.m. and remain open through 8 p.m.
Jefferson County EMS coverage will be in place to support patients‘ emergency medical needs during the daytime closure.
For medical emergencies, patients should call "911" or go to the nearest hospital emergency department for treatment.
The Fort Drum Community can enjoy the end of summer with Fort Drum Rides the River on August 30 in Clayton, NY. This will be
the second year that Family and MWR has partnered with Lockheed Martin to host a fun-filled day on the St. Lawrence River.
Tickets are on sale July 30 - August 29 at the Family and MWR window on the second floor of Clark Hall and at Parks and
Recreation for $5 per adult ticket and $3 for children between the ages of 6-12. Children 5 years of age and younger can
enjoy the day for free with no ticket necessary. Each ticket includes admission to the world -famous Antique Boat Museum
where visitors can take a self-guided tour of the museum, grounds, and explore the 106-foot Rand McNally houseboat "La
Duchesse". Children's activities will be available featuring crafts, family photos, and more. Ticket holders can take a
narrated boat ride on the St. Lawrence River by Clayton Area Tours and learn about the grandeur of the Thousand Islands. A
barbecue picnic lunch at the museum river shed is also included and visitors are invited to hitch a ride on the Family and
MWR trolley to explore the village of Clayton and its many shops, galleries, museums and restaurants. Bus shuttle
transportation to Fort Drum Rides The River will leave Magrath Sports Complex on August 30 at 9 and 10 am, noon, and 1 pm and
return shuttles will leave Clayton at 1, 2, 3, and 4 pm. Family and MWR is not responsible for the transportation of expenses
incurred by individuals who fail to ride the last bus back to Fort Drum leaving Clayton at 4 pm. This event is open to all
Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians, and their guests. Call 772-5370 for additional information.
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6. Opportunities
The Lowville Cream Cheese Festival is September 15 and we are looking for adult volunteers to oversee groups to help
with set up, tear down, garbage pickup etc. We need volunteers the evening of the 14th or anytime during the day on
the 15th. If interested call Michael Hanno
315-348-2590
Thousand Islands Area Habitat for Humanity is seeking several new members to volunteer their time as members of our
various committees. Each committee is a vital part of our organization, working directly with our Board of Directors. If
you are interested, we will be having a Committee Orientation Meeting on Wednesday August 1st at 5:30pm.
WHAT: Committee Orientation meeting
WHEN: Wednesday August 1st @ 5:30pm
WHERE: Maggie’s On The River, Conference Room, 2nd Floor (500 Newell Street, Watertown)
Please RSVP if you can attend via email or phone to Pam Rajner.
Volunteerdevelopment@twcny.rr.com
315-486-7321
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7. BIRDS OF PREY & EXOTIC ANIMALS
Friday, July 27, 2012 - Friday, July 27, 2012
Wellesley Island, NY - Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Island State Park, I-81, Exit 51
1 pm. Rick West will be returning this summer with his Birds of Prey. Programs will be held outside in teh Amphitheater if possible or in the Museum building if the weather is
inclement. Regular day use admission to the park is charged.
Email:
kimbrie.cullen@parks.ny.gov KIMBRIE CULLEN
Phone:315-482-2479 - KIMBRIE CULLEN
VICTORIAN TEA & TOUR OF CASA BLANCA ON CHERRY ISLAND
Friday, July 27, 2012 - Friday, July 27, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - Cornwall Brothers Museum, Market St.
this opprotunity doesn't present itself very often. Join us for a boat ride to Cherry Island for a Victorian Tea and tour of the turn-of-the-century mansion, Casa Blanca. Event to benefit
Alexandria Bay Historical Society.
Phone:
315-482-4586 - HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Links:
http://www.alexandriahistorical.com
CONCERT ON THE GREEN SERIES
Saturday, July 28, 2012 - Saturday, September 01, 2012
Cape Vincent, NY - From South: Take Route 81 North to exit 46. Turn left onto Route 12F and follow to Route 12E at Paddy Hill. Turn right onto Route 12E into Brownville. Turn left in
Brownville and follow Route 12E straight into Cape Vincent approximately 20 miles. From Canada: Take TI Bridge at Collins Landing. Get off at the Clayton exit and take Route 12 into Cape
Vincent approximately 22 miles. Village Green is on Broadway Street.
Saturdays. Free entertainment varies from the Big Band sound to Rock and Roll to Blues. The concerts are from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on the Village Green on Broadway and James Street.
The concerts are held outside so bring a blanket or chair. Rain location is in the Fire Hall on Broadway Street. ...
Full Description & Picture Available
Email:
thecape@tds.net SHELLEY HIGGINS
Phone:
LIZ WILLIAMS-KELLY - 315-654-2413
SHELLEY HIGGINS - 315-654-2481
Links:
http://www.capevincent.org
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CHRISTIAN CONCERT IN THE GAZEBO
Saturday, July 28, 2012 - Saturday, July 28, 2012
Carthage, NY - Turning Point Park
Join us for some wholesome Christian music. Brothers of One will perform (weather permitting).
Email:
spirit292@juno.com INFORMATION
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION BY ROBERT DECKER
Saturday, July 28, 2012 - Saturday, July 28, 2012
Clayton, NY - Held at Thousand Islands Museum, 312 James St., Clayton, NY
Wildlife Artist, Robert Decker will demonstrate his painting technique from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Email:
sharon@timuseum.org SHARON BOURQUIN
Phone:
(315) 686-5794 - T.I. MUSEUM
Links:
http://www.timuseum.org
BILL COSBY IN CONCERT
Saturday, July 28, 2012 - Saturday, July 28, 2012
Watertown, NY - Watertown Fairgrounds Arena, Coffeen St., I-81, Exit 46
Disabled Persons Action Organization (DPAO) announces that Comedy Legend Bill Cosby is coming to Watertown for a concert at the Watertown Fairgrounds Arena on Sa
Full Description Available
Phone:
315-782-3577 - INFORMATION
Links:
http://www.dpao.org
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12. Assistance Resources on Fort Drum
How can they help?
Chaplains are here to help Families with their spiritual needs and they can help with locating other resources in the community.
Chaplains are available at the battalion level and through installation
Contact: 210th BSB Chaplain 772-5917
Staff Duty Chaplain 772-5647
Military Family Life Consultants are civilians with no reporting obligations to commanders who are available free of charge to Soldiers and
their Families. The Military Family Life Consultants (MFLCs) are licensed professionals who listen to your issues and direct you to agencies
who can help. Sometimes all it takes is talking out the issue in order to find a resolution.
Contact: 955-4823 (2 BCT MFLC)
212-6919
Walk In/Appointments at ACS
Mon - Fri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am - 8 pm
Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs) are another resource available free to charge to military Soldiers and Families. As a response to the
economic downturn in 2008, these licensed professionals were contracted to assist military Families with financial issues from the
creation of a budget to savings for retirement.
Contact: Financial Readiness 772-0050 or the Military Family Life Consultants at any of the two numbers above
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13. FACEBOOK PAGES
210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210-Brigade-Support-Battalion/169796079719106
Alpha 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/Alpha210
Bravo 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bravo-Bandits-210-BSB/234100366652929?ref=ts
Charlie 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210th-BSB-C-Co-2BCT-10th-Mountain-Division/159034577460896
Family Readiness Group Email Addresses and Assistance Phone Numbers
For FRG Times and Locations, please email the FRG Leaders below.
HHC Stephanie Utter frghhc210bsb@hotmail.com
Alpha Dawn Grant alpha210bsb@gmail.com
Alpha Tamia Campfield ladycamp2003@yahoo.com
Bravo Gail Crabtree bravo210_bandits@yahoo.com
Charlie Janine McPhie 210charliefrg@gmail.com
Battalion FRSA Bridget Velasquez bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
315-772-4120
210BSB Staff Duty Phone Number 772-5097
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