FAMILY MATTERS
Volume 5, Issue 8, August 2014
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04 Free Audiobook Lending Library Are you interested in personal & professional development but have little time for seminars, travel, or lectures? Would you enjoy listening to a good book
Free Audiobook Lending Library
while exercising, driving, or relaxing at home? If so, then check out page 4.
05 Prep for Back to School Five key tips to making the transition back to school go smoothly.
08 2014 Teen Retreat Where has the summer gone the NCNG Child & Youth Staff ask??? 22-27 June we had the opportunity to spend time with 30 of our NCNG teens (ages 13-17) at Fort Fisher Training Center for our 2014 NCNG Teen Retreat. By Alice Dean, Lead Child and Youth Coordinator.
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Non-Medical Counseling
Military OneSource offers the flexibility of face-to-face, telephonic or online, non-medical counseling sessions, at no cost to service members and their Families.
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Financial Counseling
Military OneSource can help! Military OneSource financial counselors can provide confidential help and support to active-duty, National Guard and reserve members and their families on a wide range of financial issues by telephone, online or face to face at no cost.
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training, create an event or utilize any of the great tools. Volunteers can win prizes, such as, a small gift bag/basket or token of appreciation.
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"Fore a Cause"
The Soldiers and Airmen Fund 3rd Annual “Fairway to Honor� Charity Golf Tournament!
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Strong Bonds Events
Join North Carolina National Guard Chaplains for the last Marriage Enrichment and Family Retreat this 2014.
On the Cover : Design by Angelena Dockery
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Greetings! We’ve breezed through most of the Summer already, and for some of our Kids, it’s already “Back to School” time. Especially, if you’re on a Year ‘Round schedule. Either way, we’re so thrilled to have the support again this year of Operation Homefront, with FREE school supplies. We are also extremely lucky to again have the support of John Deere and Wells Fargo. Please look inside and find the “Back-to-School” event Flyers. Across the State, you’ll see many of our Family Assistance Centers and Staff will be out at a variety of locations to pass out those FREE supplies. Please visit the location closest to your home. It is always an honor to have the assistance of individuals and businesses that show their support of you, our NC National Guard service members and our Families. Their actions benefit our Kids … an, lighten the load. I would also like to highlight some of our other upcoming events. There’s a Kids on Guard happening on August 9, in Rocky Mount at the Imperial Center. It’s a great facility that you, and your children, will enjoy. We also have our weekend Kids on Guard camp September 26-28 at Camp Butner. Please sign up soon, since the slots are filling up fast. Our Chaplains have two (2) Strong Bonds Retreats coming up. A Marriage Retreat in August 22-24 and a Family Retreat September 12-14. Please visit our Website for more information, or give SSG Tammy Fowler a call if you have questions. If you have already done so, please join us on Facebook, where you’ll find the lastest and greatest that we know and wish to share with you… from photos, to upcoming events, free/discounted deals, and more. I hope that you have a safe and fun rest of the Summer. See you in the FALL! Sincerely,
Diane
Diane Coffill State Family Program Director
NC National Guard and Families’ First line of Defense Call Behavioral Health at
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Prep for Back to School…by Kristi Wagner, NCNG Child and Youth Programs
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Five key tips to making the transition back to school go smoothly…
Avoiding Summer Brain Drain – Keep their minds active with a daily dose of reading and stimulating activities or outings. Reading, even a even a magazine about their favorite shows or video games, anything they are interested in, is helpful. Make everyday grocery shopping or fixing dinner into a fun and stimulating math, or science lesson. Simple vacation outings to museums or landmarks make great lessons to keep their minds active.
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Bedtime Routines – Keeping a good bedtime routine is a must, especially for younger children or kids with any type of learning challenges. We all have special occasions or vacations that we bend the rules on bedtime for, but having time to wind down and relax from a stimulating activity is important for a good night’s rest. If you have adjusted sleep routines for summer don’t expect to change them back the night before school starts, a gradual change is best and will make for well rested children as they return to the school routine.
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Get Prepared for Homework – Setting up an area and time for homework is very important. This should be based on your own child's abilities. If they work well independently, need some help, or need quiet, while others may need background noise. Finding what works best for your child is the best and will be the most productive. Remembering how you feel after a long day at work some kids will need a break after school before starting homework while others just want to get it done. Be careful of those procrastinators through, and don't fall into the trap of them saying they never have homework. Having good communication with the Teachers will help avoid the surprise Progress Reports and with missing assignments..
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Back to School Supplies/Clothing – Before you jump out and buy some, perhaps unnecessary items for back to school, it is best you check your school website for the supply list and dress codes. This is especially true for middle and high school students, most teachers require specific items for class. So just buy items that are always needed like paper, pens and pencils and leave other items until open house when teachers usually hand out a list of items particular to their class. Knowing school dress code rules avoids spending on clothing items that will not be appropriate for school also check with gym teachers or coaches on specific items needed for those classes/sports.
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Morning Routines – Your morning routine is what makes or breaks the mood for the day. If you're like most people, being rushed and not able to find something you need for the day in the morning, sets the tone for the rest of the day. Prepping the night before avoids this problem, check the weather and choose an outfit, pack lunches and sign any paperwork that needs to be returned to school and place backpacks coats gym bags etc near the door. Also setting a wake up time and shower routines avoids everyone trying to be in the bathroom at once. Always leave enough time for breakfast, and the unexpected. To make a pleasant start to the day, allow your child to arrive at school in a good mood. This will make the learning experience more productive.
Sources: http://ezinearticles.com/?9-Great-tips-For-Getting-Ready-For-Back-to-School&id=1407207 http://www.atlas-academy.com/?page_id=507 http://childparenting.about.com/od/schoollearning/tp/backtoschool.htm Images from Microsoft Clipart
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ABA Pilot Coverage Extends Past July 24 The law creating the TRICARE Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Pilot expires on July 24, 2014, but TRICARE has extended this coverage until Dec. 31, 2014 when beneficiaries will transition to the new TRICARE Autism Care Demo (ACD). This ensures no beneficiaries receiving ABA will have a gap in coverage. The ACD technically kicks off on July 25, but it won’t go into effect until the end of the year. TRICARE will use the time to flesh out all the details of the program and fully educate affected beneficiaries about the new benefit. The delay also allows beneficiaries in each of the three current ABA programs to transition to this single unified benefit. Beneficiaries covered under the ABA Pilot, the ABA Demo and TRICARE Basic coverage of ABA don’t need to do anything to continue their coverage. They, as well as any new enrollees, will transition seamlessly to the ACD, and TRICARE will work with their ABA providers to get new referrals and authorization once it is needed. To learn more about the TRICARE ABA coverage, and to sign up for updates on the ACD, visit www.tricare.mil/ACD.
North Carolina August Sales Tax Holiday Repealed July 1, 2014 More information about the repeal of North Carolina's tax free weekend can be found at the north Carolina Department of Revenue at www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/ impnotice070914_holidayrepealed.pdf South Carolina and Virginia will be having a Sales Tax Holiday beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Aug 1, and ending at 12:00 midnight on Aug 3, 2014. During this time shoppers have the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, clothing, computers and computer supplies free of state and local sales or use tax. G.S. 105-164.13C provides an exemption for certain items of tangible personal property sold between 12:01 A.M. on the first Friday in August and 11:59 P.M. the following Sunday. Clothing, footwear, and school supplies of $100 or less per item; school instructional materials of $300 or less per item; sports and recreation equipment of $50 or less per item, computers of $3,500 or less per item; and computer supplies of $250 or less per item will be exempt. Visit Taxware for more information about qualifying purchases for individual states at http://www.taxware.com/sales-taxholidays-infographic
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2014 NCNG Teen Retreat By Alice Dean, Lead Child & Youth Coordinator Where has the summer gone the NCNG Child & Youth Staff ask??? 22-27 June we had the opportunity to spend time with 30 of our NCNG teens (ages 13-17) at Fort Fisher Training Center for our 2014 NCNG Teen Retreat. Continues on page 9 8 
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Upcoming September Teen Council Events •NCNG Triangle Teen Council Tuesday, 9 September 2014 6:00-8:00pm at Wake County Extension Office, 4001 Carya Dr., Raleigh, NC 27610 •NCNG Charlotte Teen Council Thursday, 18 September 2014] 6:00-8:00pm at Charlotte Armory, 4240 West Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208 •NCNG Wilmington Teen Council Tuesday, 23 September 2014 6:00-8:00pm at Wilmington Armory, 2412 Infantry Rd., Wilmington, NC 28405
If you check the pictures on NCNG FP Facebook you will see some of the fun we had (pool, beach, training, community service, etc.). We were fortunate this year to have support from YES Project!! whose interns help to expand our leadership, communication and team building skills through such fun activities as “Helium Hula Hoops”,” Chocolate River”, “Toxic Wastes” , “Magic Carpet” and “It Takes Two/Back to Back”. Through a grant from Operation Military Kids everyone attending received their CPR/First Aid/AED certificate that is good for two years. The CPR certification will help teens meet the 2014-15 NC Healthy Living Essential Standard requirements in high school.
•NCNG Greensboro/Winston Salem Teen Council “Open House” Tuesday, 23 September 2014 6:00-8:00pm at Guilford Co. Cooperative Extension Office, 3309 Burlington Rd., Greensboro, NC 27405 We will be announcing soon our very first Teen Council Open House in the Western part of the State. Be on the lookout for further details.
As part of our Teen Council By-laws, all Teen Councils will perform Community Service. Our project at the Teen Retreat was giving back to the North Carolina National Guard. The teens supported the staff at Fort Fisher Training Center by painting, weeding and doing general clean-up work around the site. Some of us were wondering, what was really being painted, the teens or the curbing... Our retreat included an offsite visit to the Oak Island Coast Guard Station and Lighthouse. Everyone enjoyed learning about the boats/cutter the Coast Guard station has and how they are one of the five armed forces of the US and the only military organization within the Department of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard is a unique instrument of maritime safety, security and environmental stewardship. After our visit, we headed over to UNCW to visit the Film Studies Department. Dr. David Monaham, Department Chair, discussed how the film industry in Wilmington was a factor in creating the Film Studies Department. Dr. Monaham discussed the cinematic language and analysis and did a scene breakdown of one of the Harry Potter movies. We were also able to tour their film studio, equipment room and computer lab. We would like to extend a big “Thank You” to the staff at Fort Fisher Training Center for all their support!!!! Many of the teens have already asked “what are we going to do next year” so please let us know your thoughts on this. Our Teen Council meetings will start back in September so be sure to check a little further in this newsletter for the upcoming dates/locations. Please check the NCNG Public Website, NCNG FP Facebook, Twitter for upcoming events and sign up on Joint Services Support, www.jointservicessupport.org to receive our emails. 27 July – 1 August we will head to Millstone 4H Camp in Ellerbe for the 2014 NCNG Youth Camp (ages 8-13). Be sure to check NCNG FP Facebook for pictures we will be posting and the August Family Matters for what went on during our Youth Camp. ** Images provided by NCNG Family Programs Child and Youth Programs
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Non-Medica l Counseling
We would like to extend gratitude and appreciation to our Military Family Life Consultants John Alleman, Betty Steelman and Chip Jurgensen. It is with great sadness to see them go, but wish them all the best. Thank you for all the years of support and dedication. Toll free number available 24/7/365.
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Wa nt to s p e a k to s ome one a b out m a n a g i n g c h a n ge? Ne e d s ome ad v ic e on de a l i n g w it h r ei nte g r at ion c onc er n s? Wa nt to s p e a k to s ome one a b out y ou r r el at ion s h ip s? Military OneSource offers the flexibility of face-to-face, telephonic or online non-medical counseling sessions at no cost to eligible service members and their families.
SERVICES · Telephonic and inoffice Clinical and Non-Clinical Needs Assessments
Highlights Non-medical counseling addresses issues requiring shortterm attention, including everyday stressors, deployment and reintegration concerns, parenting, grief and loss, and marital issues. Call center and online support is available 24/7 from master’slevel triage consultants, providing eligible users appropriate referrals to providers. Increased flexibility in options can help meet your needs through online, telephonic or face-to-face non-medical counseling sessions.
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Non-medical counseling sessions are provided by independently licensed counselors for up to 12 sessions per issue, per eligible service and family member. Eligibility includes all active duty service and family members including same-sex domestic partners of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force, and National Guard and reserve members (regardless of activation status) including members of the Coast Guard Reserve activated as part of the Department of the Navy under Title 10 authority. Except as noted here, Coast Guard personnel, spouses and dependent children are not eligible for the Military OneSource program.
The NCNG IBHS is professionally staffed, voluntary, abides by rules and regulations concerning ethics, confidentiality statutes and is free.
Discover more of what Military OneSource has to offer by visiting www.militaryonesource. mil/non-medical-counseling or calling 800-342-9647.
Non-medical counseling is not intended to address issues such as active suicidal or homicidal thoughts, Family Advocacy Program cases, sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse, or mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Non-medical counseling is also not suitable for those who are being prescribed psychoactive medication, who are currently receiving therapy with another practitioner or for fitness-for-duty evaluations or court-ordered counseling. If an issue is outside the non-medical counseling scope, the triage consultant will offer assistance to the caller by locating and contacting appropriate support.
· Crisis intervention and free telephonic or in-house transitional counseling support · Commander/NCO/ Battle Buddy/Family Member consultation on behavioral health issues of persons of concern by professionally licensed staff · Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD) · Wellness and Subject Matter Expert (SME) trainings (at Yellow Ribbon, drill and other group events) · Benefit (insurance) determination and behavioral health resource identification · Clinical referral, connection and case management services regardless of duty status or ability to pay
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F i na nci a l Cou nsel i ng
Need help ma k i ng a budget? T h i n k i n g a b o u t b u y i n g o r l e a s i n g a n e w c a r? Wo r r i e d a b o u t p a y i n g o f f y o u r c r e d i t c a r d d e b t ? Military OneSource can help! Military OneSource financial counselors can provide confidential help and support to active-duty, National Guard and reserve members and their families on a wide range of financial issues by telephone, online or face to face at no cost.
Highlights Confidential help and information from trained counselors on topics such as financial benefits for military members, managing a budget, planning for major purchases such as a car or home, and saving and investing. Coaching on how to address difficult issues such foreclosure, late mortgage payments and debt consolidation, including helping individuals contact their creditors and negotiate late fees, interpreting interest rates and building affordable payment plans. Twelve counseling sessions per issue, per calendar year to help individuals identify financial issues and work to find realistic solutions. In person or telephonic counseling options available. Additional information and resources on Military OneSource’s Money Management page, including articles, tools and links to helpful websites. Information for all stages of financial planning including article titles such as “Financing a College Education,” “Home Buying” and “Financial Planning in Your Twenties and Thirties.” Helpful tools and resources including calculators to figure out how much to save for retirement or spend on a new car, podcasts on topics such as repairing credit and managing deployment pay, as well as links to useful websites such as the Better Business Bureau and the Thrift Savings Plan.
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Learn more about confidential financial counseling and additional Military OneSource resources by calling 800-342-9647 or visiting www.militaryonesource.mil/pfm.
Access to each service’s Personal Financial Management Program, which provides classes and seminars, counseling and information on financial issues at installations, as well as access to each service’s financial relief organization for help with emergency expenses.
Get on board and discover all of the great resources and tools available on Joint Services Support (JSS). JSS is the gateway for National Guard service members, family members and volunteers to find resources for support and assistance for daily living. You can find information on events in your local area or search a state you might be visiting. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, transition support, behavioral health and finances are just a few of the services found on JSS.
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The Soldiers and Airmen Fund 3rd Annual “Fairway to Honor” Charity Golf Tournament
Join us for a great day of golf! We expect another sell-out, so sign up early! Sponsored by Exxon Mobil Date: September 18th, 2014 (Thursday) Format: 18-Hole Captain’s Choice. Lunch, carts, range balls provided. Shotgun start at 10:30 A.M. Address: Bentwinds Golf and Country Club 6536 Dornoch Place, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 919-552-5656 On Course Contests: Longest drive, closest to the pin holes, three hole-in-one contests sponsored by Ray Price Harley Davidson and Budweiser, Purple Heart Homes rifle shot hole, Hooter’s “Let’s Make A Deal” hole and the $5,000.00 team putting contest. Tournament Proceeds: All proceeds will benefit the families of the North Carolina National Guard. Registration and Sponsorship: Information is posted on SAAF website at http://saaf-nc.com/golf-tournament.html
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Kids On Guard Contact
August 9, 2014 -Saturday, 8:30AM to 3:00PM ages 5-14 & ages 1-4 w/adult
Kristi Wagner Child & Youth Program Coordinator Kristi.l.wagner4.ctr@mail.mil 800-621-4136 ext 14761
September 26-28, 2014 - Friday-Sunday, ages 8-16
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Alice Dean, Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator Alice.c.dean.ctr@mail.mil 800-621-4136 ext 12183
For more information or to Pre-register for an event.
Imperial Center 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount, NC
Camp Butner Training Center 539 Roberts Chapel Rd., Stem, NC
Pre-Registration is required Sign up on JSS www.jointservicessupport.org to receive email notifications of KOG and other Youth events. You may also visit www.nc.ngb.army.mil , Facebook search “NCNGFP”, or follow us on Twitter @ncngfamily.
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22-24 August NC Beach Area Marriage Weekend
12-14 September Charlotte area Family Weekend Limited Space is available. Locations and additional information will be provided when registration confirmation sent. For registration or general questions, please contact: Staff Sgt. Tammy Fowler at (800) 621-4136 ext.46876 or via e-mail at tammy.l.fowler.mil@mail.mil You may download the form to register at www.nc.ngb.army.mil/SS/FP/Pages/SB.aspx or scan the code with your smartphone. 18 
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My JSS Rewards Entry Form Contest Instructions: Prize drawings will be held quarterly. Entry forms are to be completed for each month that you utilize JSS. List all JSS activities and the dates completed. For each activity listed, volunteers will have their names entered into the drawing once per activity. Forms must be submitted to Family Readiness Support Assistants not later than one week after the close of each month.
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Family Assistance Centers Family Assistance Centers are located across the State to provide assistance to ALL Military Service Members and their Families. If you know of a Service Member or Military Family that has a question or concern, please share our contact numbers, web site, newsletter, and Facebook link. We're here to help. Asheville Military Family Resource Center 7 Yorkshire St. Suite 101, 28803/Fax: (828) 274-7209 Rebekah Torres, rebekah.s.torres.ctr@mail.mil, (828) 274-8571 Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center 4240 West Blvd., 28208/(800) 621-4136 Carry Bandy, FAC Specialist, carry.s.bandy.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 14573 Greensboro State Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 110 Franklin Blvd, Greensboro, 27401 (800) 621-4136 Sandy Harrison, sandra.b.harrison2.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 15651 Greenville State Family Assistance Center 1401 N. Memorial Dr., 27834/(800) 621-4136 Dawn White, dawn.m.white2.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 11150 Lenoir State Family Assistance Center 1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., 28645/(800) 621-4136 Frances Johnson, frances.r.johnson28.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 11242 Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd., 27607/(800) 621-4136 Lisa Faison, lisa.m.faison.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 47100 Mark Woolbright, mark.l.woolbright.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 47102
Statewide Support Personal Financial Counselor Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide FREE one-on-one financial counseling services to you and your Family. Mr. Chip Jurgensen, CFP, NCJFSAP (919) 334-8313 cjurgensen@mflc.zeiders.com
NC National Guard and Families’ First line of Defense Call Behavioral Health at 1-855-322-3848 Military OneSource Military OneSource is here to help you with just about any need, by phone or online. The service is completely private and confidential, with few exceptions. www.militaryonesource.com (800) 342-9647
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANTS (800) 621-4136 PLUS EXTENSION
Raleigh JFHQ Unit Family Contact Center 1636 Gold Star Dr., 27607/800-621-4136 Wendi Bell, wendi.h.bell.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 46078
Charlotte: Nikkie Newsome genesia.k.newsome.ctr@mail.mil Ext.14548
Morrisville: Darlette McCormick darlette.s.mccormick.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 16313
Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center 406 Hospital Rd., 27577/(800) 621-4136 Abby Millsap, abigail.e.millsap.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 12784
Clinton: Sarah Strickland sarah.r.strickland.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 14735
Raleigh: Norman Dean norman.g.dean2.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 46537
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center 510 W. Morganton Rd., 28387/(800) 621-4136 Earlene Capps, earlene.b.capps.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 12863
Goldsboro: Nicole Daniels nicole.d.daniels5.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 15423
Raleigh: George Lane george.w.lane2.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 46714
Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center 2412 Infantry Rd., 28405/(800) 621-4136 Jim Marley, james.e.marley.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 16918
Greensboro: Gloria Fields gloria.d.fields.ctr@mail.mil Ext.15620
Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center 2000 Silas Creek Pkwy., 27103/(800) 621-4136 Sandy Harrison, sandra.b.harrison2.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 17131
Jacksonville: Judy Richardson judith.r.richardson.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 11346
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Family Matters August 2014
OMK-NC presents…
The NC Zoo’s: “Safari Snooze” 26 - 27 September 2014 (Friday Night – Saturday Morning) 5:00PM – 9:00AM
WHAT:
Learn about giant pachyderms, striped equines and ungulates, as you discover the importance of the African Savanna. Checking out an elephant hide and a rhino horn are just a couple of the ways you will get to know more about these animals and their role in this special ecosystem. This Zoo Snooze also provides hands-on activities to learn about African culture. Meet with a zookeeper, visit the inside of one of the barns, and see the "residents" up close.
The NC Zoo: “Safari Snooze”
WHO:
Youth ages 7 to 12 (as of 1 September 2014)
WHERE:
North Carolina Zoo Stedman Education Building 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC 27205
WHEN:
Friday, 26 September 2014 Saturday, 27 September 2014
TIME:
5:00PM – Check-in (Friday, 26 September 2014) 9:00 AM – Check-out (Saturday, 27 September 2014)
REGISTRATION FEE: $15.00
The NC Zoo Snooze is an overnight program designed for: • Military youth 7 to 12 years old (only) • Enhancing environmental awareness • Entertaining senses • Engaging the brain • Meeting other military youth
HAVING FUN!
• Deadline: 12 September 2014 by 5:00PM (EST)
Space is limited
• Download registration form at
http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/statePOC News.aspx?state=North%20Carolina
OR www.nc4h.org/military
Campers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
CONTACT:
J. SCOTT ENROUGHTY Box 7606, NC State Raleigh, NC 27695-7606 scott_enroughty@ncsu.edu www.operationmilitarykids.org
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