Family Matters April 2011

MILITARY KIDS SERVE, TOO

FAMILY MATTERS April 2011 Volume 3, Issue 4

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APRIL IS THE "MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD" RALEIGH, N.C. – Gov. Beverly Perdue has proclaimed April the "Month of the Military Child" in North Carolina to honor the children of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen and those of all members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The proclamation recognizes all military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage and sacrifice.

Perdue's action reinforces North Carolina's reputation as the most military-friendly state in the nation and coincides with the national month of the military child. Then Secretary of Defense Casper W. Weinberger began the tradition in 1986 to call attention to the roles children play in the lives of service members. Children growing up in military families often endure frequent moves and long separations from one, and sometimes both parents, which makes for a challenging family environment. The resilience of military children make it possible for their parents to serve.

As part of the month-long recognition, military parents can visit the North Carolina National Guard Family Programs web page at www.nc.ngb.army.mil/index.php/fp/ momc/ to download a "Military Child Appreciation Award" certificate. There, they will find a link to the Family Programs Facebook page where parents can upload pictures and publicly recognize their kids.

Child care professionals, teachers, community partners and business leaders are invited to visit a National Guard Family Programs center in their area for a Military Veteran Partnership meeting. North Carolina Military Veteran Partnerships create a network of experts who share knowledge and experience for use in solving the everyday challenges service members and families face.

Those interested in finding a "Month of the Military Child" event can call their nearest Family Assistance Center. A listing is posted to the Family Programs web site as well as a calendar of upcoming events.

Family Assistance Centers are a military resource support center that is designed to help support service members of the Guard and Reserve and their families with benefits and services they are eligible to receive.

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Family Matters APRIL 2011 Diane Coffill State Family Program Director diane.coffill2@us.army.mil (919) 664-6324 SFC Ramona Scott Family Program NCOIC ramona.scott1@us.army.mil (919) 664-6000 ext. 47005 SFC Calvin Buchan Family Program Assistant calvin.buchan@us.army.mil (919) 664-6124 SGT Daniel Holland Family Program Assistant/ Warehouse dan.holland@us.army.mil (919) 664-6562 PFC Carrie Stevens Family Program Assistant carolyn.stevens1@us.army.mil (919) 664-6000 ext. 46876 Lana Greer State FAC Coordinator lana.m.greer@us.army.mil (828) 271-5029 Kathleen Flaherty Airman & Family Readiness Program Mgr. kathleen.flaherty.ctr@ncchar.ang.af.mil

(704) 398-4949 Pamela Hughes State FRG Advisor pamela.hughes5@us.army.mil

(919) 693-5016 ext. 11 Alice Dean State Youth Coordinator alice.dean@us.army.mil (919) 664-6000 ext. 16289 North Carolina National Guard Family Programs State Office 4105 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607-6410 (919) 664-6053 www.nc.ngb.army.mil ncngfamilyprograms@gmail.com References in this newsletter to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corporation name does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by NCNG Family Programs.

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Community Cares | Selma Baker

By Kathryn Jarvis, NCNG Family Programs

Members of the 4-H S.H.O.W (Stem, Henderson, Oxford and Wilford) of Granville County club vowed together they would "Make the Best Better." For more than a year, Club Leader Selma Baker, has had her team actively support North Carolina National Guard Family Programs by answering their call to duty. Baker said, "The 4 -club votes on the community services that they do. " Then one year, “They were asked to do Hero packs in Oxford.” Since then the group of teens have taught military kids how to make rockets at Kids on Guard events, conducted arts and crafts and showed the basics of electricity to military youth at Yellow Ribbon events.

Community service is not the basis for 4-H. Baker said, “Some people think that because we do so many community services that the club only does these activities.”

However, “the clubs base-subject is electricity.” Baker initially started the 4-H club to fulfill the need for more science-based curriculum for the students she home schools. But, if anyone Members of the 4-H S.H.O.W Granville County club stand in front of an 82nd sign.

The group visited museums in Fort Bragg and is familiar with 4-H, they know if you are going to Fayetteville to learn more about the history do something you go all out. Baker said, and sacrifices of the U.S. Military Front: Anthony Back from left to right: Daniel, “Whenever the club does something they try and Vicky, Mya, Stewart.

Photo Contributed by Selma Baker do more than what is expected.” They have gone to Fort Bragg to the 82nd Airborne museum and the Airborne museum in Fayetteville. “I want them to know what has happened for us to be free and understand that we might not have left our family, but we can do Selma Baker (right) presents Vicky (left) with a Certificate of Achievement for her something here and now." For Baker and her team it is not just the helping that is im- outstanding work in Electricity. Baker said, 4-H they have project record books they portant, it is gaining the understanding of how and why their help is so important. “Inhave to do every year. Within the report have to do activities under each headBaker said, “What a great joy it is to work with children. And what a way to give a little they ing, to gain points. With these points they can win medals and money." back to them that sacrificed everything, so that we can have something … Thank you Photo Contributed by Selma Baker for all you do.”

Military Teens Ages 13-18: Are your interested in advanced photography? Maybe creating videos? How about enhancing your Improv? Here's a weekend just for You!! NC Operation: Military Kids (OMK) program is pleased to announce M.T.E.S.T. Level II (Military Teens Engaging in Service through Technology) weekend retreat! The weekend will involve more in-depth photography, creating videos, Improv, scavenger hunt, and writing skills just to name a few! You will reacquaint with friends from Level I, meet other military teens from across North Carolina and experience a weekend of fun and hands-on activities you can use back home.

May 20-22 at the Clarion Hotel State Capital, 320 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27603 COST: $35 (meals, lodging and training materials), REGISTRATION IS DUE BY MAY 10. More information and registration Forms can be found online at www.nc4h.org/military/index.html.

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Yellow Ribbon YELLOW RIBBON TEAM 800-621-4136 EXT. 46054 Unit

Date(s)

City

TYPE

1-131 AVN BN

April 1-2

Greensboro

Pre- Deployment

HHC 105th MP BN & 163 RD ASMC HHC 105th MP BN & 163 RD ASMC CO B 3-20 SFG

April 15-16

Greensboro

30 Day

May 20-21

Greensboro

60 PDHRA

June 24-25

Raleigh

30/60 PDHRA

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113 SB

Oct. 28-29

Greensboro

Pre-Deployment

1452 TC

July 22-23

Greensboro

Pre-Deployment

883rd EN CO & 881EN CO

Aug 12-13

TBD

Pre-Deployment

130th FIN BN and 136 CH DET NC OP SPT Airlift DET

Nov 5, 2011

TBD

Pre-Demob

Jan 2012

TBD

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*Upcoming Event information subject to change.

So you're being called to active duty...

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Overview The Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA) expanded and improved the former Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (SSCRA).

The SCRA provides a wide range of protections for individuals entering, called to active duty in the military, or deployed service members. It is intended to postpone or suspend certain civil obligations to enable service members to devote full attention to duty and relieve stress on the family members of those deployed service members.

A few examples of such obligations you may be protected against are:

Outstanding credit card debt Mortgage payments Pending trials

Frequently Used Numbers ‌

Taxes Terminations of lease.

DEERS: 800-538-9552 Emergency Operations Center: 919-664-6531 Employment Readiness: 828-274-8571

For more information visit www.military.com, Select Legal Matters under the benefits tab or contact a NCNG Legal Assistance Program.

Integrated Behavioral Health System: 800-621-4136 x.1 Legal Assistance: 919-334-9957; 919-485-9566 Military OneSource: 800-342-9647 Financial Counselor: David Porter 704-280-9555 Tricare: 877-874-2273

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FREE NCNG Legal Assistance Program The North Carolina National Guard Family Programs Legal Assistance Program offers a wide variety of legal services that we make available to all our eligible Service Members, retirees, and their dependents.

Friday, Aug. 19, 2011, MCAS New River, NC

Among these are:

Learn more about other job fairs across the country at civilianjobs.com.

Estate Planning: Wills, simple trusts, powers of attorney, “living wills”

Dates and locations are subject to change.

JOB FAIRS Thursday, October 27, 2011, Ft. Bragg, NC

Contact Vicki Washington, Sr. Events Coordinator, at 678819-4147 or

Estate Administration: Advice on how you can be a successful estate executor/ administrator

vwashington@civilianjobs.com.

You are invited to

Family Law Problems: Separations, child related issues, adoptions, paternity Consumer Law Problems: Automobile issues, scams/identity theft, creditor problems, landlord/tenant disputes Many Others: If you don’t see your problem here, just ask us. If we can’t help you directly, we’ll refer you to someone who can.

APPOINTMENTS Appointments with the legal assistance attorneys are available Monday through Friday during duty hours at the Claude T. Bowers Military Center, 4105 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, but you must call ahead so that we can be sure that we allocate the appropriate amount of time with the attorney for you to discuss your case.

To make an appointment with our legal assistance attorneys in Raleigh, please contact Ms. Sarah Boshears or Ms. Kristine Knodel, paralegals, at (919) 3349957.

If you are in the Charlotte area, you can get general information about different types of legal problems or request a phone consultation with a legal assistance attorney by contacting Mr. Shane Judd, paralegal, at (919) 485-9566.

The Second Wake Area Military and Veterans Networking Fair Monday April 18, 2011 - 1 pm to 3:30 pm Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 The Military and Veterans Resource Coalition invites you to join us for a special event bringing together a host of organizations, agencies and businesses that support our local active duty military, National Guard, Reserves, veterans and their families. Through networking, we make our support stronger, more efficient and coordinated, and more effective. Through networking, we make our support personal. This event is an opportunity to learn more about who is doing what in supporting our military and veterans, make new friends, forge new collaborations, and put faces on the names and organizations you may already know.

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During our opening ceremony, we will have a special welcome from: Joe Bryan, County Commissioner and current President of the NC Association of County Commissioners Brad Miller, Congressman, 13th District Diane Coffill, NC National Guard State Family Program Director

Refreshments will be provided courtesy of the American Red Cross.

If your organization provides services and supports that benefit our local military and/or veterans, and would like to have a display table at the Networking Fair, please contact Randy Marsh at 919-250-1557 or rmarsh@wakegov.com by March 25, 2011.

This event is totally free. There are no charges for participation.

Due to space considerations, this invitation is directed to non-profit directors; post commanders and chapter presidents; directors/managers in government, business, education and social services; Family Readiness and Family Assistance staff, Company Commanders; and all others leaders of military and veteran organizations and those that support our military and veterans. You may invite a limited number of staff who are providing direct services to military and veterans. We hope in the future to offer events open to all who are interested. Thank you.

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Savor the Season!

Spring and Summer Retreats Family Retreats June 24-26: Springmail Resort, Myrtle Beach Aug. 12-14: Mountains

Military Kids Serve, Too! Join the month-long celebration.

Learn more at: www.nc.ngb.army.mil/index.php/ fp/momc/

Single Soldier Retreats

Military Family Life Consultants

“How Not to Date a Jerk or Jerkette”

Your Free Pass to Stress Management

April 29-May 1: Myrtle Beach August 26-28: Raleigh

Marriage Enrichment Retreats “Laughing Your Way to a Better Marriage” April 29-May 1: Renaissance, Asheville July 8-10: Beach July 29-31: Beach August 12-14: Raleigh August 26-28: Mountains Learn how laughter can lead to a happier marriage and better communication.

Registration Forms are available at www.nc.ngb.army.mil/index.php/fp/strongbonds/.

Contact PFC Stevens at (800) 621-4136 ext.

46876 or email Carolyn.stevens1@us.army.mil

MFLCs are available free of charge. All calls and conversations are kept confidential.

John Alleman Adult & Family Specialist/919-745-9635 Betty Steelman Child & Family Specialist/919-665-9178

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Meet the FAC | Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center My name is David

Butler, and I run the Family Assistance Center out of the

Southern Pines, NC Armory. I am an old Soldier, born in Tennessee, but reared in North Carolina where my father’s folks lived. I am the fourth boy out of seven boys and three girls. I grew up on a farm and did not know there was any other way of life until I was drafted in 1969 into the U.S. Army.

I had finished my freshman year of college when I was invited into the Army. I was away for almost four years and came home and got out of the Army so I could return to school. I graduated from college and started teaching school in the Richmond County area. One of the teachers approached me one day and ask if I was a veteran. I said “yes.”

He said I should join the National Guard. I said, “why?” He told me about the training and extra money for one weekend a month and two weeks a year. So, in 1977, I joined Charlie Company 2/252 Armor in Southern Pines, N.C. It was great. From there I started to work for the National Guard and stayed for approximately 25 years. I retired in 1999 and went back to teaching high school history and government. I have also taught for the community college system.

I am now involved with Family Programs for our Soldiers and Families. This is where the action is. I love helping Soldiers and Families with any issues that may arise.

My baby son joined the same unit I served with . . . Co. C 252 CAB, and has been deployed twice.

I am glad I can help these kids with their issues. I feel our Soldiers deserve all they get and more. I pray for them every night and those over the water . . . I pray for a safe return.

God bless the North Carolina National Guard and Families that support them.

Registration Open for VA Summer Sports Clinic The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced registration for the 4th annual National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic is open. The clinic is a week-long rehabilitative program to educate recently injured veterans on how to surf, kayak, sail, and participate in track and field activities. The clinic will be held September 18-23 in San Diego, CA. Participants must be recently injured during the past six years, eligible for VA medical care, and have an injury such as an orthopedic amputation, traumatic brain injury, burn, psychological trauma, certain neurological conditions, visual impairment, spinal cord, or other injuries.

For more information and to register, go to www.summersportsclinic.va.gov or contact Tristan Heaton at Tristan.Heaton2@va.gov or call 858.642.0731.

Want to know what’s going on for Military Families across the State?

Visit our online Events Calendar at www.nc.ngb.army.mil/ index.php/fp/events/

The Acting Event Director is Santo Trombetta at Santo.Trombetta@va.gov or call 970.242.0731.

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Share your love for your military child(ren) with us in April

POST A PHOTO AND COMMENT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AT NCNG FAMILY PROGRAMS

the real stars We’ve created certificates families and/or community members may download; get them at the North Carolina National Guard Family Programs Month of Military Child webpage, www.nc.ngb.army.mil/index.php/fp/momc/ APRIL 2011

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Announcing 2011 Kids on Guard is for kids ages 5-17.

The Day Drills are from 9:00am till 3:00pm. Kids will enjoy hands on learning and activities about the military, team building, patriotisms and MUCH MORE!

Day Drills and Camp KOG Overnight Weekend Camp Is for kids ages 8-17. They will participate in a ‘mini AT’ including marksmanship, rappelling, team building, challenge course, rocketry and MUCH MORE!

Kiddies on Guard is for kids ages birth-4.

The fun is from 9:00am till 1:00pm at the Day Drills.

Included in the day is, hands on parent and child activities, military family education, lunch and MUCH MORE!

Registration forms can be found online at www.nc.ngb.army.mil || Family Programs || Child & Youth Program || Kids on Guard.

For more information, contact: Bridgette Carroll, KOG Coordinator 800 621 4136 ext. 8820 line 21 bridgette.carroll@us.army.mil or Alice Dean, NCNG State Youth Coordinator 800 621-4136 ext. 16289 alice.dean@us.army.mil Day Drills

Location

May 21: Greenville

Greenville Armory, 1401 North Memorial Drive, Greenville NC 27834

July 30: Charlotte

Charlotte Armory, 4240 West Blvd., Charlotte NC 28208

September 17: Durham

Durham Armory, 801 Stadium Drive, Durham NC 27704

October 15: Wilmington

Northside Baptist Church, 2501 North College Rd., Wilmington NC 28405

TBA: Triad Area, Western NC

**Kids on Guard dates and locations subject to change.**

Overnight Weekend Camp

Location

August 12-14: Stem

Camp Butner Training Facility, 539 Roberts Chapel Rd., Stem NC 27581

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Child & Youth Program Staff

Spreading Cheer Trey Cook, NCNG Teen Council Member

Alice Dean State Child & Youth Coordinator (800) 621-4136 ext. 16289 (919) 664-6000 ext. 16289 alice.dean@us.army.mil Bridgette Carroll KOG Coordinator

(800) 621-4136 ext. 8820 line 21 bridgette.carroll@us.army.mil

Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator

(800) 621-4136 ext. 8820 line 23 kristi.wagner@us.army.mil

Become a Fan Search North Carolina National Guard

Over the course of the summer, I had the opportunity to attend an Operation Purple Teen Leadership Camp. The experience was absolutely outstanding! Besides immensely enjoying of outdoor activities, meeting people from around the country, and discovering new places, I was equipped with valuable leadership skills during the nearly two-week camp. After receiving leadership, communication, and team building skills, I was ready to organize my very own service project.

At the suggestion of my State Youth Coordinator, Alice Dean, I finally decided to organize a Christmas Dinner Food Drive. My goal was to provide Christmas dinners for twenty-five National Guard Families who were experiencing financial pressure.

The journey was phenomenal, and the food drive was met with huge success. Due to everyone’s generosity, I had the opportunity to give away even more than previously planned! Almost 200 different food items, as well as $500 in donations were collected. I was blown away by the generosity of Guard members and civilians alike.

Each Family was given a large ham accompanied by a gift bag filled to the brim with a box of instant potatoes, two cans each of fruit and corn, three cans of green beans/peas, a pack of Hawaiian roles, bags of marshmallows and M&Ms, boxes of candy canes and hot chocolate, two coupons for free pies from Harris Teeter, and then two additional miscellaneous cans of food. Through this food drive, I gained invaluable skills and benefited from various experiences that I would never have engaged in otherwise. As the seemingly daunting project progressed, my fears were dispersed, and I was lost in the enjoyment and excitement of giving.

I highly recommend that each and every National Guard teen attend an Operation Purple camp. If a week or two away from home does not interest you, I have also experienced various, local, weekend NCNG Teen Retreats and Operation Kids on Guard events at which I have challenged myself, met other Guard kids, and learned valuable lessons. These opportunities are open to all NCNG teens! They are phenomenal opportunities! Don’t miss a chance to attend one of these camps or retreats!

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Calendar of Events

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*Upcoming Event information subject to change. Contact your local Family Assistance Center for details.

April 2: 11AM-4PM/Wilmington Welcome Home Veterans Day" in southeastern North Carolina.

VVA-885 is sponsoring the celebration for all veterans, of all eras, of all veterans organizations, as well as anyone else whether they are military, or not. The official starting time will be 11AM at the Wilmington Ogden Park, Shelters 2 & 3.

April 2: 9AM-3PM/Goldsboro HHC 230th BSB FRG Arts and Crafts Fair at the North Carolina National Guard Armory, 700 U.S. Highway 117 South Bypass Goldsboro. There will be jewelry, candles, homemade items, pictures and more. Come support your local National Guard.

April 2: 12PM-4PM/Aberdeen Celebration of the Military Child at the Aberdeen Lake Park, US HWY 1 South. All Moore County Military Children and Families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun, food and entertainment There is no charge for this event! Registration begins at 11:30AM. April 5: 11AM-7PM/WinstonSalem FT Bragg "Military Blood Services Program" Blood Drive, American Legion Hall, 111 Miller St., Fort Bragg.

April 6: 10AM-6PM/Greensboro FT Bragg “Military Blood Services Program” Blood Drive, Greensboro Coliseum Complex,1921 W. Lee Street.

April 11: 10AM-3PM/Whiteville Job Seekers Bootcamp at Southeastern Community College. This one day workshop is designed to give job seekers the tools they need to land a good job. Some of our area's most knowledgeable career counselors, business leaders, HR managers, and career coaches will be on hand to provide practical advice on resume improvement, interviewing, networking, and job seeking. In addition, stations will be set up to provide one-on-one resume and interview counseling. This event is free for residents of the Seventh District. Please register by visiting Congressman McIntyre’s website at http://mcintyre.house.gov.

April 16: 8AM-3PM, Lenoir Caldwell County Safety Fair at Caldwell County Agricultural Fair Grounds, 2460 SW Hickory Blvd.

Stop by the Lenoir SFAC table to learn more about keeping your Military Family safe.

April 16: 11AM-2PM, Monroe Easter Egg Hunt at the Monroe VFW, 712 VFW Road. Bring empty baskets and get your game face on for EXCITING GAMES, FACE PAINTING AND MORE! RSVP By April 8 to FAC Specialist Sierra Johnson at (704) 788-4554 or sierra.johnson@us.army.mil.

April 16: 1-3PM/Smithfield Month of Military Child—Easter Egg Hunt, games, face painting and more; and, FRG Meeting.

April 23: 9AM-12PM/Wilmington NCNG Family Programs Easter Egg Hunt, Northside Baptist Church, 2501 N. College Rd. April 23: 9AM-12PM/Greenville Month of Military Child—Easter Egg Hunt, Greenville Armory, 1401 N. Memorial Dr. April 26: 1130AM-3PM/Magnolia Veterans Community Fair, Old Magnolia Golf Course, HWY 903. For More Information about the monthly fair visit the Sanctuary Projects website at www.magnogolf.com/ Agencies.

April 26: 10AM-2PM/Reidsville Rockingham County Veterans Service Fair, Agricultural Services Building, 525 Hwy 65. This event will feature 25 vendors representing a wide variety of services and issues of importance to veterans and their family members.

April 29: 7AM-1PM/Wilmington Veterans Stand Down, VFW Post 2573, 2722 Carolina Beach Rd. For more information about Stand Down events, visit www.nchv.org.

Additional Events at: www.nc.ngb.army.mil/index.php/fp/events OFFICE OF CARE & TRANSITION POLICY

Free online classes are available on-demand to any Servicemember worldwide and cover essential employment search subject matter such as resume writing and interviewing. The classes are encouraged for any Service members looking to bolster their transition-related knowledge, especially members of the National Guard and Reserves. They are also open to family members. Visit turbotap.org for more information and a listing of classes.

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Pamela Hughes FRG Advisor 105 West Spring Street Oxford, NC Email: pamela.hughes5@us.army.mil Office: (919) 693-5016 ext. 11 Cell: (919) 485-9563

Family Readiness Support Assistants Charlotte Nikkie Newsome nikkie.newsome@us.army.mil (704) 359-5707 Clinton Sarah Strickland sarah.r.strickland@us.army.mil (910) 299-5466 Goldsboro Greg Smith gregory.paul.smith@us.army.mil

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FRG REGIONAL TRAINING NCNG Family Programs’ extends an exclusive invitation to for our upcoming FRG Regional Training to FRG Leaders and Unit Volunteers that are in Appointed positions. Commanders & Unit POC’s are invited to observe this training as needed. This workshop is designed to assist FRG Leaders & Unit Volunteers in maintaining FRG Communications with families in the areas of phone trees, e-mail campaigns, and newsletters; managing FRG activities; and, knowing the resources in your areas that you can share with your Soldiers and Families. Also to assist FRG Leaders in How to Better Communicate with your Command.

April 9: Lenoir SFAC, Lenoir National Guard Armory 1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., Lenoir (register by April 6) 10 a.m.—2 p.m.; Registration begins at 9:45 a.m.

(919) 739-5319 Jacksonville

May 7: Raleigh Military Family Resource Center

Judy Richardson

130 Penmarc Dr., Suite 110, Raleigh (register by May 4)

judy.r.richardson@us.army.mil (910) 347-4352/line 15

10 a.m.—2 p.m.; Registration begins at 9:45 a.m.

Morrisville Jim Roberson james.roberson@us.army.mil (919) 804-5300 ext. 16313 Oxford Norman Dean norman.dean@us.army.mil (919) 693-3651 x. 27

Join JSS at Jointservicessupport.org to also stay connected.

Keep watch for additional details via JSS, Facebook, Twitter and e-mail.

For questions or to register, contact Pamela Hughes, State Family Readiness Advisor, at 800.621.4136 ext. 8820 or via e-mail to pamela.hughes5@us.army.mil.

FRG UNITS ARE INVITED TO LET US KNOW HOW YOU ARE CELEBRATING MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD. SEND US YOUR STORIES, PHOTOS, QUOTES, ETC. TO NCNGFAMILYPROGRAMS@GMAIL.COM APRIL 2011

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Family Assistance Centers Asheville Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) 7 Yorkshire St. Suite 101, 28803/Fax: (828) 274-8572 Debra Collington, FAC Network Coordinator debra.a.collington.ctr@us.army.mil, (828) 274-8571 Sue Bennett, FAC Specialist, susan.j.bennett.ctr@us.army.mil, (828) 274-8571 Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 4240 West Blvd., 28208/Fax: n/a Doretha McLaughlin, FAC Specialist, doretha.mclaughlin1@us.army.mil, (704) 344-2352, Ext. 14548 Rachel Talbott, FAC Specialist, rachel.talbott@us.army.mil, (704) 344-2352, Ext. 14547 Fayetteville Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 3555 Own Dr., 28306/Fax: n/a Amy Wallace, FAC Specialist, amy.wallace3@us.army.mil, (910) 672-5125 Greensboro State Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 110 Franklin Blvd., 27401/Fax: (336) 691-7766 Katy Jones, FAC Network Coordinator, katy.m.jones@us.army.mil, (336) 691-7712 Sandy Harrison, FAC Specialist, sandy.harrison1@us.army.mil, (336) 691-7763 Greenville State Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 1401 N. Memorial Dr., 27834/Fax: (252) 551-6136 Dawn White, FAC Network Coordinator, dawn.white@us.army.mil, (800) 621-4136 Ext. 11150 Kannapolis Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) 6001 Gateway Ctr. Dr., Suite 109, 28081/Fax: (704) 788-0550 Shane Judd, FAC Coordinator/Legal Assistant, shane.judd@us.army.mil, (704) 788-4553 Sierra Johnson, FAC Specialist, sierra.johnson@us.army.mil, (704) 788-4554 Lynn White, FAC Specialist, lynn.white2@us.army.mil, (704) 788-4554 Kinston Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 2875 Dobbs Farm Rd., 28504/Fax: (252) 526-2772 Gabrielle H. O’Flanagan, FAC Specialist, gabrielle.h.oflanagan.ctr@us.army.mil, (252) 526-2711 Lenoir State Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., Lenoir, 28645/Fax: (828) 757-4519 Nancy Davis, FAC Network Coordinator, nancy.davis3@us.army.mil, (828) 757-4365 Ext. 4 line 2 Frances Johnson, FAC Specialist, frances.johnson3@us.army.mil, (828)757-4365 Ext. 4 line 1 Raleigh Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) 130 Penmarc Dr. Suite 110, 27603/(919) 334-9966/Fax: (919) 334-9971 Mark Woolbright, FAC Network Coordinator, mark.woolbright@us.army.mil, (919) 334-9966 Earlene Capps, FAC Specialist, earlene.capps@us.army.mil, (919) 334-9966 Lisa Faison, FAC Specialist, lisa.faison@us.army.mil, (919) 334-0196 Elijah Fisher, FAC Specialist, elijah.j.fisher.ctr@us.army.mil, (919) 334-0195

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Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 406 Hospital Rd., 27577/Fax: (919) 934-2901 Abby Millsap, FAC Specialist, abby.e.millsap@us.army.mil, (919)934-2013 Ext.16 Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 500 Morganton Rd., PO Box 1317, 28387/Fax: (910) 692-3659 David Butler, FAC Specialist, david.earl.butler@us.army.mil, (910) 692-8747 Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 2412 Infantry Rd., 28405/Fax: (910) 251-7130 Jim Marley, FAC Specialist james.marley@us.army.mil, (910) 251-7195 Wilmington Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) 3114 Randall Pkwy., 28403/Fax: (910) 343-1776 Judy Howard, FAC Network Coordinator, judy.m.howard@us.army.mil, (910) 343-1775 Julie Rowe, FAC Specialist, julie.b.rowe@us.army.mil, (910) 343-1776

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