1. FRSA FLASH
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Special Points of Interest
THOUGHTS 2
FRG TRAINING DAY 3
CHILD CARE 4-5
PARENT–PARENT 6
HISPANIC HERI- 7
TAGE MONTH
FOOD SENSE 12-13
CRAFT 14
LTC Ortiz
TF MTN Eagle Cdr
CSM Escalera
TF MTN Eagle CSM
Michele Galloway
TF MTN Eagle FRSA
Office 315-774-1206
Cell 315-836-6496
FROM 277th FRSA: Fall is here and so are
cooler temps.. Enjoy! The upcoming changes of
the seasons. The FRSA Flash is a bi-weekly post-
ing .
WE ALL NEED RESILIENCE!!!
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material pre-
sented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This material is for
personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable re-
strictions and guidelines.
2. PAGE 2 FRSA FLASH
THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER !!!
Every situation can become an opportunity when properly perceived. There are opportunities
all around us. Sometimes these opportunities are disguised as positive or negative circum-
stances. When a person takes hold of these circumstances, they can be turned around and
used as an opportunity.
A man named, Joe Resnick, grabbed hold of a negative situation. He was a television repair-
man. The antennas he used to repair TVs came in separate pieces. When he was ready to in-
stall them, it seemed a piece was always missing. Joe determined to create something bet-
ter.
After spending a week locked in a chicken shed, he created a solution for his problem. Res-
nick designed an antenna, tested it and it worked. Within three years the company did a mil-
lion dollars' worth of business. His new company was called Channel Master. His negative
situation became the vehicle for a powerful opportunity.
What situation are you facing? Is there a hidden opportunity that you have not discovered?
Find a still place. Let faith arise. Use your situation to help you create a great opportunity for
your future!
YOU
ARE
THE
KEY!
READY ?
CHOICE!!!
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Childcare Payments/Late Fees
Payments:
Payment for Full Day/Part Day Care is due by the 5th business day of the payment
cycle. Late payment fees are charged after the 5th business day and are $2.00 per
child per day per payment cycle. Services will be terminated if full payment for the
month is not received by the last working day of the month.
Late Pick-Up Fee Procedures:
CDC and SAC programs have a late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute up to 15 minutes
per Family per site regardless of the number of children in care at that site.
After15 minutes, the Family is charged $5.00 per child, per site for the remainder of
the hour and then $5.00 per child, per site for each hour thereafter.
Check out all the FACEBOOK
pages. We have a page for the 10th
Combat Aviation Brigade as well as
each of our Task Forces within our
Brigade.
5. FRSA FLASH PAGE 5
ATTENTION VALUED PATRONS / PARENTS
30 August 2012
FEE INCREASES and PROGRAM CHANGES
Dear Valued Customer,
As we have kept you apprised over the past two years, we are moving towards Department of
Defense standardized rate fees. This October is the final incremental phase for Fort Drum to reach
Army standard. Department of Defense will then implement equitable rates throughout the Armed
Forces.
In addition to Department of the Army forecasted rate fee increases, the following Deployment
Support Service Programs are eliminated 1 October 2012:
X 20% fee reduction for all Child Development Services programs
X Youth Sports fee credit up to $100 per deployment cycle per child/youth.
X SKIES Unlimited Instructional Class fee credit up to $300 per deployment cycle per child/youth.
X $2.00 Hourly Care fee beyond the 16 free respite child care hours.
Those currently deployed as of 1 October 2012 are grandfathered and will continue to receive de-
ployment support services they are currently receiving.
Should you have any questions on the program impact as it effects your Family, please inquire at
the front desk or by calling Parent Central Services at 772-8675.
Thanking you for your cooperation and understanding
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277th ASB is looking for volunteers to participate in the Hispanic Heritage
Month, “Fiesta Cookout” for 12 Oct 2012
If any Soldiers or Family members would like to participate please contact SSG Santos @ 774-1243.
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What’s Playing at the Movies?
Post Theater
Bldg 10725, North Riva Ridge
Admission is $4.50 for adults; $2.25 for children 6-11; FREE for children 5
and younger.
For more movie information, call 772-5571
FRI SEP 28 - 1900 Katy Perry: Part of Me (PG)
SAT SEP 29 - 1400 The Lorax (PG)
1900 Katy Perry: Part of Me (PG)
SUN SEP 30 - 1400 The Lorax (PG)
FRI OCT 05 - 1900 Hit & Run (R)
SAT OCT 06 - 1400 Despicable Me (PG-13)
1900 Hit & Run (R)
SUN OCT 07 - 1400 Sparkle (PG-13)
FRI OCT 12 - 1900 The Expendables 2 (R)
SAT OCT 13 - 1400 Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil (G)
1900 Red Dawn (PG-13) Studio Appreciation Advance Screening – Free Admission – Rated
*. Tickets available at your local Exchange Food Court. Seating open to non-ticket holders 30 min-
utes prior to showtime.
SUN OCT 14 - 1400 Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil (G)
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OCTOBER 2012 COMING ATTRACTIONS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
October 12 – Veterans’ Information Day – Dulles State Office Building
October 12 – Chick Flick Movie Night – BOSS
October 12 – Paint Your Pumpkin Contest – McEwen Library
October 13 – 2012 Volleyball Tournament - Sports
October 13 – I M Alone Youth Training - School Age Center
October 13 – High School Dance – Youth Center
October 15 – New Youth Center Soft Opening – Youth Center
October 19 – Teen Gaming Tournament – Youth Center
October 19 – BOSS Movie Night – BOSS
October 20 – Reading With Animals – McEwen Library
October 25 – BOSS Halo Fright Night Gaming Tournament – BOSS
October 26 – EFMP Halloween Party – Army Community Service
October 26 – Haunted Hayride – Remington Park
October 27 – Teen Karaoke Contest – Youth Center
October 27 – Haunted Hotel – Nash Blvd. Guest House
October 31 – BOSS Zombie 5K Fun Run – Remington Park
Save The Date: Friday, October 26, 2012. Beware… and come if you dare to The
Haunted Hayride at Remington Park. Creepy things are there to scare as you ride
through Remington Park on one of the tractor drawn trolleys. Walk through the
haunted pavilion and cemetery then scurry back across the spooky bridge to check
out the creepy animal exhibit presented by the zoo at Thompson Park. A little mon-
ster’s fun zone is available for kids 12 and under with tamer activities for younger chil-
dren. Additional treats include group photos, snacks and drinks, and a bonfire for
marshmallow roasting. Patrons can catch the shuttle to Remington Park from Moun-
tain Community Homes Community Centers or Magrath Sports Complex. This event
is free to all DoD ID card holders. Parental discretion is advised for some of the eve-
ning’s offerings and children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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Food $en$e offers everyone the opportunity to stretch their food budget dollars by purchasing
quality and delicious food units at a discount—not to mention the great specials available!
Everyone is eligible to purchase food from Food $en$e, including senior citizens, college
students, singles, disabled, shut-ins, working and military families.
There are no income requirements! If you eat, you can get Food $en$e!
Food $en$e is NOT a federal, state or local government program. It is NOT part of any
social service agency or any religious organization.
Pick up your food unit Thursdays at Watertown Urban Mission, 247 Factory St. Bring your
receipt with you. If you are unable to pick up your unit, give the receipt to a friend or relative to
pick up for you. Contact us if you have an emergency.
Food must be picked up on time. Food not picked up on Distribution Day will be donated to
the Faith Fellowship and Watertown Urban Mission Food Pantries.
Register and pay in advance for your unit at Faith Fellowship Church or the Watertown Urban
Mission. On Distribution Day you can sign up for the following month.
Pay $15.50 in cash or Food Stamps (EBT). More than one unit can be purchased. In addition
to the basic food ―unit,‖ special items are available for purchase also. Many customers find the
food is worth approx. $25-35!
Food $en$e – October 2012
A program of the Food Bank of Central New York
How do you purchase food from Food $en$e?
There will be NO refunds or credits given on food not picked up!
You are not obligated to order every month,
but you are encouraged to enjoy the Food $en$e savings!
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Order and pay by Friday, October 12~
Distribution on Thursday, October 25 ~ 3:00 –4:00
This Month’s Specials are:
1. Apple & cranberry stuffed chicken, 2 lbs. for $8.25
2. Boneless sirloin pork roast, 2 lbs. for $6.50
3. Tilapia fillets, 2 lbs. for $6.50
4. Roma’s Italian sausage from Utica, 3 lbs. for $9.50
5. Chicken pot pies, 2/10 oz. for $5.50
6. Stouffer’s vegetable lasagna, 6 lbs. for $15.50
Projected Food Sense List – I Unit $15.50
Boneless chicken, 1 lb. Frozen green beans, 1 lb.
Polish sausage, 1lb. White rice, 1lb.
Ground beef, 1lb. Fruit salad, 15 oz.
Breaded shrimp, 8 oz. Corn, 15 oz.
Eggs, 1 doz. Fresh produce
Mac & cheese pizza, 17 oz. Fresh produce
Register from 9:00 am – 12 noon
Watertown Urban Mission
247 Factory Street, Watertown, NY
or
Faith Fellowship Church
131 Moore Avenue, Watertown, NY
Distribution from 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Held at Watertown Urban Mission site only.
For more information:
Anita Ciulo @ 782-8440
Deborah Wiley @ 782-4421
Philadelphia Area
Rick Pickert @ 523-4012
* Dave Fleming @ 642-6115
Pastor Dave @ 642-3204
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Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum
22nd Annual
Craft and Antique Fair
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Monti Physical Fitness Center
Conway Rd.
Fort Drum, NY
Admission: $5.oo
Get a jump on your black Friday shopping
at the Spouses’ Club Craft Fair. The Craft
fair is the ideal place to find unique gifts,
home décor!
Kids Craft While You Shop
Holiday Helpers will supervise
children ages 2-12 while you
shop. One hour limit & $3.00
craft fee. For an additional fee,
Santa will be located outside Elf
Village forpicture.
For More Information, please contact
Alison Fisher
scfd.craftfair@gmail.com
We are currently accepting vendors.
