210 BSB FRSA Flash 2 March 2012

1. 210 BSB FRSA FLASH
2 March 2012
Did you know?
St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.
MARCH
More than 100 St. Patrick's Day parades are held across the 2 USO Documentary Showing 6pm USO (see Notes)
United States; New York City and Boston are home to the 6-7 AFTB Level I 9am-4pm ACS
8 FRG Leader Training 9am-1pm ACS
largest celebrations.
Informal Fund Training 2-3pm or 5-6pm ACS
There are 36.9 million U.S. residents with Irish roots. This 9 Military Free Lift Tickets 10am-8:30pm Snow Ridge
12 *Charlie FRG Meeting
number is more than eight times the population of Ireland
15 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 10:30am Commons
itself (4.5 million). Key Caller Training 10-11:30am or 5-6:30pm
ACS
The four leaf clover is a symbol of Ireland. There is only one *Alpha FRG Meeting
four leaf clover for every 10,000 three leaf clovers. 16-18 North Country Goes Green Irish Festival Dulles State Office Building
16 Fort Drum Women’s Conference 9am-4pm Commons
FLASH Contents 17 Fort Drum Women’s Conference 9am-2pm Commons
Calendar 1 St. Patrick’s Day
Flyers 3-4 20-21 AFTB Level II 9am-4pm ACS
Volunteers 5 21 Spouses Club Wine, Beer and Cheese Tasting Commons
Fort Drum Events6- 8 26 CYSS Child Development Centers Closed
Community Notes 9 26-30 ACS Instructor Training 9am-4pm ACS
Tax Preparation 10 27 *HHC FRG Meeting
Contact Information 11 29 Women’s History Month Observance 11am-1:30pm Commons
Common Terminology
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 1

2. AFTB Level I
March 2012
S M T W TH F S
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FRG Leader Training Military Free Lift
Informal Fund Training Tickerts
AFTB Level I
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*Charlie FRG *Bravo FRG Meeting Key Caller Training Autism Support Group
Meeting 9-11am ACS 772-0664
EFMP Support Group *Alpha FRG Meeting
Fort Drum Women’s Conference
11:30am-1pm ACS
North Country Goes Green Irish Festival 16-18
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Spouses Club Beer, Volunteer of the Month
Wine, and Cheese Ceremony
Tasting
AFTB Level II
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CYSS CLOSURE *HHC FRG Meeting Women’s History Month
Observance
ACS Instructor Training
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.
If you have any questions, please call 772-4120
Check out the unit’s Virtual Family Readiness Group Website at www.armyfrg.org. Look for NY, Fort Drum, 2BCT, 210 BSB 2

3. Every Tuesday—6-7pm
Ditch the workout and join the party!
Taught by Maribel Paulino, Certified Instructor
Zumba is a Latin-Based, cardio-sculpt fitness class
USO Fort Drum
Phone: 315-777-8006
E-mail: usoftdrum@uso.org
10502 S. Riva Ridge Loop
Fort Drum, NY 13602
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4. March 17-18 and 24-25, 2012
EXCHANGE Reel Time Theater has $1 movies on Thursdays. 10am-4pm each day
Call 773-0065 for more information.
Reel Time Theater Movie Schedule Please check individual producers for specific dates
Fort Drum Exchange
315-773-0065/ 315-681-0958
AhernB@aafes.com The New York State Maple Producers Association invites
families from across the Empire State and neighboring areas
WED FEB 29 - Closed to learn all about the production of maple syrup and other
THU MAR 01 – 1900 The Devil Inside (R) ALL SEATS FOR $1
FRI MAR 02 - 1900 Red Tails (PG-13)
related products. Our goal during Maple Weekend is to share
2130 Underworld Awakening (R) the taste of real mouth-watering maple syrup with
SAT MAR 03 - 1400 The Muppets (PG) you. Maple producers will demonstrate how to make syrup --
... 1900 Haywire (PG-13) whether it’s simply boiling the sap over an open fire or
2130 Underworld Awakening (R)
SUN MAR 04 - 1400 The Muppets (PG) running it through highly scientific equipment -- the results
1700 Red Tails (PG-13) always taste great!
----------------------------------------------------------------- Admission is FREE!
MON MAR 05 - Closed
TUE MAR 06 - Closed
WED MAR 07 - Closed Check the site to find a participating maple producer.
THU MAR 08 - 1900 Haywire (R) ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1
FRI MAR 09 - 1900 Man on a Ledge (PG-13) http://nysmaple.com/mapleweekend/
2130 Haywire (R)
SAT MAR 10 - 1400 Big Miracle (PG)
1900 Man on a Ledge (PG-13)
2130 Haywire (R)
SUN MAR 11 - 1400 Big Miracle (PG)
1700 Man on a Ledge (PG-13)See More
Peanuts Cartoon from this facebook page
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5. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES AND EVENTS
For more information contact bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
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6. Fort Drum Events and Classes
March 5
Indoor Triathlon
-March 5-16, Monti Physical Fitness Center
3 - Person Teams and Individual Categories. 10 mile bike ride on upright bikes, 3 mile walk/run on treadmill. Packets and time cards can be picked up at the
front desk of the Monti Physical Fitness Center March 7- 18. Open to all Active Duty Military assigned/attached to Fort Drum. Family Members 18 years and
older, Retirees, Reservists, and DoD Civilians. Segments can be completed from 9 - 11 am, 1 - 3 pm and 5 - 7 pm. Swim segment can only take place from 1-3
pm and 5-7 pm at Monti Pool. For information, call Monica Smith at 772-4806.
Newcomer Orientation
-Call Relocation Readiness at 772-6566 for time and location
Drum Family and Community Connection is welcoming soldiers, families, and DoD civilians to Fort Drum! This program provides valuable information on
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs, family support activities, healthcare, employment information, education opportunities and much
more. Discover what Fort Drum has to offer! Children welcome. No reservation required.
SOS Group Meeting
-6 p.m.-8 p.m.,Army Community Service
Call Survivor Outreach Services at 772-6357 for information.
March 6
Army Family Team Building Level I
-Two day training: March 6 & 7
-9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day
“Military Survival Skills” training for family members. Army Family Team Building is hosting Level 1 training at the Army Community Service building, P-4330,
Conway Road from 9 am – 4 pm each day. This training will introduce you to Army basics and much more. This is training is two days, free and open to all
spouses, Soldiers and DoD Civilians. Register today by visiting ACS or call 772-9229/6710.
Conditioning Center Instruction: Exercise Balls
-9 a.m.
-Fitness Program
Offered on a first come-first served basis, with every piece of equipment in the Magrath Conditioning Center covered in the weekly rotation. Call 772-
9672/4585 for details. Welcome Tour
-9:30 a.m, Most Tuesdays
-Tour departs from the Fort Drum Inn
Drum Family Welcome Tour is a narrated van tour of Fort Drum and the local community. Call the Relocation Readiness Program at 772-6566 for information.
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7. March 6 (continued)
Stress Management Workshop
-1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Army Community Service
-Family Advocacy Program
Are you stressed? Having difficulty handling the demands your life has on you? Stress management classes can help. Call 772-2279 for more information.
Family Night at the Commons: Zoo Night with Animals
-5 p.m.-7 p.m.
-Every Tuesday
Spend the evening out with the kids at the Winner’s Circle. Each week there is a special fun activity for the children to participate in. The Pizza and Pasta
Buffet is sure to meet anyone's appetite. Each week a different themed entertainment is provided for family fun. For more information, call Cindy Romig at
772-6222.
March 7
Middle Years Parenting Workshop
-9 a.m.-11 a.m, Army Community Service
-Class dates: 3/7, 3/14 & 3/21
This three week Family Advocacy Program course will teach parents to understand how their child is developing, create positive interactions in the family, and
learn discipline techniques that work. Call 772-2279 for more information.
2012 Basketball Tournament Registration Deadline
-Tournament: March 10 at 9 a.m.
Sports tournaments are open to all active-duty military assigned or attached to Fort Drum, family members 19 years and older, and DoD civilians employed on
Fort Drum. Sign up at Sports Office by COB March 7. Call 772-6663 for details.
2012 Volleyball League Registration Deadline
-Tournament: March 12-April 6, Monti Physical Fitness Center
Sports tournaments are open to all active-duty military assigned or attached to Fort Drum, family members 19 years and older, and DoD civilians employed on
Fort Drum. Sign up at Sports Office by COB March 7. Call 772-6663 for details.
2012 Volleyball League Registration Deadline
-Tournament: March 12-April 6, Monti Physical Fitness Center
Sports tournaments are open to all active-duty military assigned or attached to Fort Drum, family members 19 years and older, and DoD civilians employed on
Fort Drum. Sign up at Sports Office by COB March 7. Call 772-6663 for details.
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8. March 8
Employment 101 Class
-9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Army Community Service
Learn how to conduct a job search, write your resume and cover letter, and ace an interview. Call 772-9611 for more information and to register.
Cross Country Ski and Lunch
-9 a.m., Parks & Rec
-Every Thursday
The fun begins at Parks and Recreation when participants are fitted with equipment and given training, then offered a van ride to Remington Park Trail Head.
Skiing is enjoyed until 11 am after which a lunch of soup and sandwich is provided by the Commons and is at a cost of $7.00 per person. This weekly program
will be offered each Thursday once an appropriate amount of snow has accumulated. For more information, call Mark Schnittger at 772-8222.
Automotive Class: Basic Brakes
-5 p.m., Automotive Skills Center
-Free Class
Learn to do easy repairs and save money. Must sign up for classes in advance. Contact Mike Graveline at 772-5785.
March 9
In Her Shoes: Living with Domestic Violence
-9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
-March 9 & 23
This simulation activity is used to increase awareness of the struggles that women with abusive partners face. The activity illustrates how domestic violence is
a community tragedy, not a private problem, the ups and downs a battered woman faces over the course of many years, and shows how we all have a role in
the movement to end domestic violence. Space is limited to 20-30 participants. Please call to register. Information: Sharmane Delgado, 772-6929.
Conflict Resolution Training
-4 p.m.-5 p.m., Youth Center
-Free!
This program can help you communicate and resolve issues better and give you the skills to be able to help you “work it out”. Call Child, Youth, and School
Services at 772-6719 for more information.
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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 Noi Jackson 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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