April 2013 NCNGFM

FamilyMatters APRIL 2013

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Have the largest impact on the NCNG community

Our Military kids selects NCNG grant receipients to be recognized in Washington, DC Ceremony

Page 8 Fellowship for Military Spouses Page 11 Child Care Aware of America Page 7 Applications are now being accepted. Apply Today!

Changes to Military Child Care Programs (Army Child Care Fee Assistance Programs) managed by Child Care Aware of America (formerly NACCRRA)

Month of Military Child

This April we are celebrating Military Children across the State. See inside how you can show apprecaition to a Military Child in your neighborhood .

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Each year, April is an exciting time. We have the excitement of honoring our Military’s Youngest Heroes … our Military Kids! Our motto is that “Military Kids, Serve, Too.” Since 9/11, our Service Members and their Families have been called upon to adapt to such an ever-changing environment. NC’s Military Kids have done so well. And, this is just not a sentiment felt for National Guard Military Kids, it’s about Military Kids across the various components. When Mom or Dad has to go, and, leave a child or children at home, they go through the challenges, too.

We are honored to be a multi-component program to be able to support Military Children regardless of branch.

We are also so proud of our North Carolina National Guard youth. With our Kids on Guard program, we strive to bring our kids together to build a network of shared interests. We want our Military Kids to know that they are not alone, learn more about their Mom or Dad’s job in the military, and explore North Carolina. Over the years, we’ve grown from a day KOG camp for Kiddies and Youth, to one-week Teen Retreats. All of these changes can be particularly interesting when you’re faced with the constraints of our Country’s economy. Yet, we have been so fortunate; and, we continue to look forward to being so. Through partnerships with organizations such as the State Employees’ Credit Union, Zero to Three, and Military Child Education Coalition, we believe we’ve drawn a line in the sand that states that our Military Kids are of the utmost importance to us. Our communities, local and state leaders have also let us know that our goals, mission and vision are important to them. So, we will drive on. Our first NCNG Teen Council is active in the Triangle area, and your teens are invited to join. We will also expand to other areas across the State.

MESSAGE FROM The Director

Another reason why April is a big month for our program is Volunteer Appreciation Week.

While circumstances may not allow for us to gather together each year for a conference, we still stand “ready” and “together.” We’ve embraced a new world of social media and a changing climate, and the best is yet to come.

There are so many new opportunities available for Volunteers, in whatever capacity, to gain an inside perspective through various online trainings. With tools such as JSS (Joint Services Support), you can take the second-guessing out of your role. We thank you for all you do to lend your unique skills, talent and time to our Service Members and their Families. Our staff cannot be everywhere, at all times; so, you are the bridge to letting our State’s Military Families know that we support their commitment to our State and Country.

You are the key to our NCNG Family and Service Member success!

On another note, the employment opportunities that abound for our Veterans continues to grow. The easiest way to catch up with the upcoming events are on our NCNG Family Programs Facebook page. Find us on “North Carolina National Guard Family Programs.”

Recently, I’ve also ventured into Facebook and Twitter land. You can friend me by name on Facebook and ncngsfpd on Twitter.

Lots of great things are coming forward, and lots of things have some uncertainty. We’ll stay flexible and keep you updated as we go forward.

Warmest Regards, Diane Coffill About Family Matters Family Matters was created to provide Servicemembers and Families the most up-to-date information and services available. If you would like to contribute to future issues, or if you have suggestions and comments, please contact the NCNG Family Programs Marketing and Communications Department personnel, Angelena Dockery or Kathryn Jarvis, at ncngfamilyprograms@gmail.com. E-Versions of Family Matters can be downloaded at the NCNG Family Programs webpage at www.nc.ngb.army.mil.

References in this newsletter to any specific commercial products, processes, 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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Heroes. As a united effort, we’ve put together a variety of ways for you to personally express your love and gratitude to the Military Child in your life. Join other Military Families as you recognize your child(ren) by posting a photo and a special message honoring him/her on our NCNG Family Programs

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CONTENTS

contents 5 FRG Volunteers are Fabulous Appreation of Volunters is Celebrated Nationally this month for a whole week. .

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North Carolina National Guard Teen Council

Ramps up their memberships and challenges you to join in.

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Faith Gives Family Strength to Endure Separations and Receive Honor

North Carolina National Guard Military Family recieves Our Military Kids top honor

11 Applications Open for Military Spouse Finance Training Military Spouses can journey through the world of Fiannce for almost nothing.

12 Family Readiness Group Volunteer Webinars This month's webinars are focused on Military Youth

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15 Charlotte Month Of Military Child Event The Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center invites Military Families to join in for a special Military Child Celebration

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Page 14 ON THE COVER: Photo entry of OMK nominee Bethany Mansfield performing in the musical "Babes In Toyland." Photo submitted by Laura Mansfield, wife of Sgt. First Class Walter Mansfield, with the 505th Engineer Battalion

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National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 21-27

FABULOUS ONCE

FABULOUS TWICE

FABULOUS AGAIN

Thi s ye ar, National Volunteer Week i s Apri l 21-2 7 , 2 0 1 3 . Volunteer s don’t ask for anything in return for the i r se rv i c es. That’s what volunteering is a ll about, which makes it even more important that their c o m m i tm e nt doesn’t go unnoticed.

Take the time to recognize the de di c ati o n a nd timeless eff or t volunteers give to our organization.

I t i s the i r time and ener gy that m ak e s a di ff erence in the lives of others -- OUR Service Members and their Families!

He re ’s t o YOU a n d a l l yo u d o , N a t i o n a l Gu a rd Fa m i l y Pro g ra m Vo lu n t e e rs …We o n c e a g a i n l i k e t o C e le bra t e YOU , t h e Vo l u n t e e rs fo r a l l yo u d o . Wh e t h e r y o u a re t h e F RG L e a d e r, K e y C a l l e r, Tre a s u re r, o r Ot h e r S u p p o rt , y o u r d e d i c a t e d s e rv i c e t o h e l p i n g o t h e rs by p l a n n i n g meetings, scheduling activities, o u t re a c h c a l l s , o r j u s t s t a yi n g i n constant communication with your S e rv i c e m e m be rs a n d Fa m i l i e s …Yo u t o u c h t h e l i v e s o f s o m a n y.

T h a n k y ou f or s pen d in g cou n t l es s ho u r s t o m a k e l i f e e a s i e r f o r t h e S er v ice M em b er s a n d t h eir Fa mi li e s . Yo u r u n s e l f i s h s e r v i c e i s what makes our volunteer family s t ro n g ! W h e t h e r y o u r F R G ro l e i s l a r g e or s m a l l , YO U m a ke a d iff ere n c e . Yo u r a c t i o n s d e m o n s t r a t e t o e ver y on e t h a t b y w or kin g t og et h er, w e h a v e t h e d et er m in a t ion a n d re s i l i e n c e t o m e e t o u r c h a l l e n g e s a n d a ccom pl is h ou r g oa l s . H owe v e r, t h e t re m e n d o u s i m p a c t o f y o u r e ff o r t s c a n n o t b e m e a s u re d un l e s s y o u m a k e y o u r h o u r s c o u n t .

Keeping track of the hours you've g i v e n t o t h e p ro g r a m i s c r u c i a l f o r c u r ren t a n d f u t u re prog r a m s a v a ila b l e t o Mil it a r y Fa m il ies .

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Re m e m be r to log into the Joint Ser v i c e s S u p p o rt ( J S S ) S ys t e m a t h t t p :// w w w.j o i n t s er v ices s u ppor t . or g a n d en t er yo ur ti m e i n to the Volunteer Tr acker. Fo r fu rt h e r a s s i s t a n c e i n re g i s t e ri n g o n t h e w eb s it e, con t a ct Ju d y R ich a r dso n, yo ur State/SFRSA b y e-mail or p h o n e : j u d i t h .r.ri c h a rd s o n .c t r@ m a i l .m i l o r c a l l 910. 347. 4352 ex t 5 or t ol l f ree 1.800.621.4136.11346.

I f yo ur uni t’s Family Readiness Grou p h a s d ri ft e d , N OW i s t h e p e rfe c t t i m e t o re n e w a n d b r in g n ew l if e b a ck! It is ti m e to plan t your seed today and g ro w yo u r n e w / re n e w e d F RG! N o F R G i n your unit since last dep l o ym e n t , I n t e re s t e d i n g e t t i n g i n v o l v e d … Ge t i n con t a ct w it h y ou r Br ig a d e’s Fa m il y Readiness Support Assistant or you r L o c a l Fa m i l y A s s i s t a n c e C e n t e r t o s e e h o w w e c a n h e l p y o u g ro w y o u r n e w F R G or renew your current group!

And, do n’t f or get, a gar den b egins w i t h o n e p l a n t e d S e e d ! !

Thank you for Serving, J udy Ri c hardson Se ni o r Fam i ly Readiness Sup p or t As s i s t a n t

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TEEN COUNCIL

Triangle Teen Council Build Create a statewide network of teens to support each other through deployments and beyond

leadership and communication skills

Participate in multiple service events and unique fun experiences

have the largest impact on the N CN G teen community

For More Information Email us: Josh Cook ● President josh2.cook@gmail.com Katie Wagner ● Vice President wagnerk776@gmail.com Blake Stoddard ● Secretary blake.m.stoddard@gmail.com Trey Cook ● Com. Service Chair cook3.trey@gmail.com Alice Dean ● Advisor to Council alice.c.dean.ctr.@mail.mil Or call: Alice Dean – 800-621-4136 ext 12183

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CHILD AND YOUTH

Changes to Military Child Care Programs (Army Child Care Fee Assistance Programs) managed by Child Care Aware of America (formerly NACCRRA) Those participating in the following programs should have received a letter concerning changes on policies and procedures affecting how child care providers are currently paid. Operation Military Child Care (OMCC), Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood (MCCYN), Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood (ACCYN), and Army School Age Programs in Your Neighborhood.

NCNG CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM STAFF Alice Dean Lead Child And Youth Coordinator & (919) 693-3651 Ext. 12183 alice.c.dean.ctr@mail.mil

The following changes include: Kristi Wagner Youth Coordinator & ● 30 Days to Submit Attendance Sheets (800) 621-4136 Ext. 12023 ● ATTENDANCE SHEETS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF SERVICES PROVIDED kristi.l.wagner4.ctr@mail.mil IN ORDER TO RECEIVE PAYMENT. Attendance sheets must be signed by parent/guardian and provider.

Leslie Taylor ● 45 Days to Reconcile Payments Upon receipt of Fee Assistance payment, providers will have 45 Assistant Child And days to reconcile any payment issues or disputes, granted that the provider submitted the attendance Youth Specialist & (919) 693-3651 Ext. 12181 sheets within 30 days of services rendered. leslie.r.taylor4.ctr@mail.mil ● 90-Day Application Period for Parents and Child Care Providers (New Applications) Parent/guardian and providers must complete their initial applications and subsequent recertification applications within 90 days. A completed file includes all supporting documents for both family and provider applications Applications that are not completed within 90 days will be deactivated. If the parent/guardian or provider submits documentation after 90 days the approval certificate will start on the date ALL documents are received. ● Providers Must Make Copies of the Blank Attendance Sheets provided with the emailed Approval Certificate by Child Care Aware of America. Monthly attendance sheets will serve as monthly invoices. Attendance sheets included with the Approval Certificate will be the only acceptable form of invoicing for Fee Assistance payments and must be signed by both parent/guardian and the provider.

KOG Special Day Events

18 May 2013: Cradle of Forestry, US 276, Brevard, NC 28712 19-20 July 2013: S" leep with the Fishes," NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Rd., Kure Beach, NC 28449 KOG Day Drills April 20: Newton Armory, 1811 Hwy 321S, Newton, NC 28658 from 9AM to 3PM Charlotte Area Date/Location TBA Greenville Area Date/Location TBA KOG Overnight Weekend Camp 27-29 September Camp Butner Training Center, 539 Roberts Chapel Road, Stem, NC 27581 Dates and Locations to be Announced.

● Providers who have not yet submitted attendance sheets for payment for any months prior to February 28, 2013 should do so immediately. For your convenience, a Payment Calendar http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/CIURSUPHSO/ EJZASUPLMI/9333865846 for 2013 and 2014 is available and will be posted on Child Care Aware of America's website.

Implementation of these changes will be effective April 15, 2013. Families ,please note that Providers who have not yet submitted attendance sheets for any month prior to February 28, 2013, are encouraged to do so immediately. The deadline for ALL back-dated attendance sheet submission is April 15, 2013. Please be advised that attendance sheets received after April 15, 2013, for months prior to February 28, 2013, will not be accepted and payments will not be issued. Please note that you will only qualify for back payments at the provider you are currently enrolled with. See links below: Payment Policies http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/CIURSUPHSO/GALVSUPLMF/9333865846 Attendance sheet information flyer http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/CIURSUPHSO/MIFOSUPLMG/9333865846 Payment Calendar http://capwiz.com/naccrra/utr/1/CIURSUPHSO/LBAISUPLMH/9333865846 A P R I L 2 0 1 3 FA M I LY M AT T E R S

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Faith Gives Family Strength to Endure Separations and Receive Honor

By Angelena Dockery, NCNG Family Programs

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ur Military Kids will host its 4th annual "Celebration of Our Miltiary Kids' Star Power" in April. Winners of the "Our Military Kids of the Year" are recognized for their community and family commitments. The contest winners will perform the activity that the grant helped fund.

Diane Coffill, NCNG Family Programs Director, was particularly thrilled to learn about the 2013 Our Military Kids of the Year. "I can't believe it's one of our own NC National Guard Families." Coffill said.

And, in fact it is. The Family of Sgt. First Class Walter Mansfield, with the 505th Engineer Battalion, has taken advantage of Our Military Kids.

Our Military Kids, a nonprofit organization, supports the children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Military Reserve personnel through grants for sports, fine arts and tutoring that nurture and sustain the children during the time a parent is away in service to our country. The organization provides up to $500 for one grant, per child of a deployed National Guard or Reservist.

“We have been married for 21 years come May. He has been with the National Guard for more than 15 years, and is currently serving on his second deployment. We have four children and have homeschooled them since the birth of each,” said Lesley Mansfield, wife of SFC Mansfield.

Mansfield said she applied for the grants to help offset the

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costs of the children’s extracurricular activities.

Abigail Mansfield, 17, used the Our Military Kids grant to

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Please know that we accepted this honor not to glorify our family but to be able to tell others how sufficient God's grace is and how our faith in Him is what gives our family strength to endure long separations such as these

continue her voice lessons.

“She loves musical theatre and has been in community productions since 2009.”

Bethany Mansfield, 16, also used the OMK grant for voice lessons. Her mother said she sings a song by Laura Story called “Blessings.” She said, “...the lyrics couldn’t ring more true. ‘What if trials of this life are your mercies in disguise?’”

She said that while her husband’s absence has been a trial, that OMK provides their family “with blessings by giving the children the means to improve themselves and to fill a void.”

Their youngest daughter, Diana, 12, used the OMK grant for dance lessons.

“She has asked for years to take dance lessons, and we absolutely could not afford it,” Mansfield said. Our Military Kids grants has meant much more for the Mansfield family than free money. Mrs. Mansfield stated “I believe Diana has learned much more than dancing techniques. She has learned how to share the talents God gave her with others and to mirror His light rather than crave a spotlight for what she can do.”

“Thank you, OMK, for giving her this opportunity. It especially means a lot as it filled a void that was sure to grow during her Daddy’s deployment,” she said.

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Military Kid of the Year” award.

OMK was to select only four nominees, who would win a family trip to Washington, D.C., to perform at the recognition luncheon, tour the White House and more. The winners were announced on Our Military Kids’ Facebook page on March 5th.

Mansfield said, “None of the girls were selected. On Thursday, we received a phone call from Greg O'Brien with OMK who said they were so impressed with our girls' community service and other information that they wanted them to all come to Washington!”

The girls lend their leadership skills to the community, their church, teaching piano, mentoring others, and more.

“We received more than 100 nominations for Our Military Kid of the Year,” said Greg O’Brien, Public Relations and Marketing Associate at Our Military Kids. “With three strong nominations in the family, we couldn’t just pick one, so we decided to honor the entire family for their service to our country. We’re excited for the Mansfields to perform at the event, and show our supporters just how important it is for National Guard children to be involved in activities made possible by Our Military Kids when a parent is deployed.”

The call from O’Brien was that he not only wanted the three sisters to come to Washington, he also wanted their 13year old brother, Corey, to attend. Corey did not want to be nominated but, also received a grant for summer camp.

“To say this was a shock is an understatement. I was shocked, surprised and later thrilled that they will get to fly for the first time, visit Washington, D.C., and perform at the luncheon, she said.”

“Please know that we accepted this honor not to glorify our family but to be able to tell others how sufficient God's grace is and how our faith in Him is what gives our family strength to endure long separations such as these,” she added.

“We love the fact that it is the children who benefit from the Our Military Kids' grants,” Mansfield stated. “These lessons can be life-changing for our and others' children. And, finances are what prevent many Families like ours from adding lessons in an extra-curricular activity. If we can help spread the word about this organization and encourage people to remember OMK in their charitable giving, then we want to do that.”

Photos from the contest submission. to view more photos from the contest submission, www.facebook.com/OurMilitaryKids

In February of this year, Mansfield submitted her three kids for the “2013 Our A P R I L 2 0 1 3 FA M I LY M AT T E R S

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Financial Counselor Fellowship

Applications for the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Accredited Financial Counselor® Fellowship are now available. APPLY NOW at www.militaryfamily.org/get-info/spouse-employment/financial-counselor-fellowships.html

The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education® (AFCPE®) in association with the National Military Family Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation is pleased to announce the FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Accredited Financial Counselor® Fellowship. This program provides military spouses with the education necessary to enter the financial counseling career field.

The fellowship covers the costs associated with completing the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) training and the first two attempts at both exams. Upon successful completion of the program and required practicum, the participant will be awarded the Accredited Financial Counselor® designation from AFCPE®.

Military spouses can fill this need while building a rewarding career that is flexible to the demands of the military family lifestyle. Read a success story about one of the fellows.

Many employers such as credit unions, financial aid offices, and community housing agencies need well-trained, ethical and caring financial counselors to meet the increasing demand for financial counseling services.

NC National Guard and Families first line of Defense Call the new Behavioral Health # at 1-855-322-3848

Personal Financial Counselor Our Personal Financial Counselor can provide one-on-one financial counseling services for you and your Family.

Mr. Chip Jurgensen, CFP (919) 334-8313

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V olunteer We b inars Volunteer Management (VM)

FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANTS (800) 621-4136 Charlotte: Nikkie Newsome genesia.k.newsome.ctr@mail.mil, Ext.14548 Clinton: Sarah Strickland sarah.r.strickland.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 14735 Goldsboro: Greg Smith gregory.p.smith14.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 15423 High Point (Temporary location due to Construction): Gloria Fields gloria.d.fields.ctr@mail.mil, Ext.15620 Jacksonville: Judy Richardson judith.r.richardson.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 11346 Morrisville: Darlette McCormick Ext. 16313 Oxford: Norman Dean norman.g.dean2.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 12182 Raleigh: George Lane george.w.lane2.ctr@mail.mil Ext. 46714

Volunteering with Youth in Mind

Please register using the following links. (Or you may cut & paste entire link into browser)

Session 1 Guest Speaker – Gretchen May Operation Military Kids Coordinator – MA 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

Gretchen will be highlighting Operation Military Kids (OMK) and how the 4-H is working with the youth of our Military Personnel. She will share ideas on how these two organizations can bring our youth together and teach them leadership skills.

April 2nd 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Eastern (EDT) https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/563441578 April 4th 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Eastern (EDT) https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/928102498

Session 2 Guest Speaker – Laura Helsel Teen Youth Panel

Laura’s presentation will highlight the Guard Teen Panel (GTP), a delegation of teens working to resolve issues and voice concerns to the highest levels of NG leadership on behalf of military teens nation-wide in order to initiate change and improve quality of life for NG youth. She will discuss the results of recent initiatives, share way ahead for 2013 teen quarterly projects, generate ideas on how NG volunteers can best support these efforts as well as allow time for questions.

April 11th 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Eastern (EDT) https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/965936122

May 3-5 Marriage Enrichment and Single Soldiers May 31-June 2 Family Wellness Retreat for Deployed Service Members June 14-16 Marriage Enrichment June 21-23 Family Wellness Retreat

by Change July 19-21 Single Soldiers Retreat August 9-11 Marriage Enrichment August 23-25 Single Soldiers Retreat Together September 13-15 Family Wellness Retreat

Bonded Stronger

For questions, please call Wendi Bell at (800) 621-4136 ext. 46078 or via email at wendi.h.bell.ctr@mail.mil. Registration Forms are online at www.nc.ngb.army.mil/ SS/FP/Pages/SB.aspx. Dates are subject to change. Locations have not yet been confirmed.

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E M P LOY M E N T 2013 Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Events Across North Carolina Join us at a location near your., for a job fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, guard and reserve members, and military and veteran spouses. This event will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers.

Rocky Mount, NC

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With input from Fortune 500 human resources (HR) consultants, the Resume Engine will help you get your job search off to a positive start

Imperial Centre for the Arts and Sciences 270 Gay St. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Tuesday, April 30, 2013 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

For more information, to register and about event sponsors visit https://hoh.greatjob.net/sc/index.action

Start Today at www.resumeengine.org/

NC National Guard Yellow Ribbon Employment Program

Be Ready, Get Prepared OUR SERVICES FOR SERVICEMEMBERS AND SPOUSES: Individual Employment Plans Job Search Help Transition Resources Career Assessment Resume Preparation Employment Preparation AND MORE!

Western, NC David Ponder Office: (828) 274-8571 Cell: (919) 485-9567 david.e.ponder.ctr@mail.mil Eastern, NC (800) 621-4136 Ext. 46740 Jeremiah Bigham jeremiah.g.bigham.ctr@mail.mil Donnie Blackburn donnie.r.blackburn.ctr@mail.mil A P R I L 2 0 1 3 FA M I LY M AT T E R S

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Eligible Military Parents - Activate Your Membership Today!

If you are a servicemember in the Army, Marines, Navy, or Air Force (active, reserve or guard), a Sittercity program is funded by the Department of Defense and your membership is available to you at no cost.

Activate your membership today: Go to www.sittercity.com/dod Already a Sittercity member? Contact customer service to discuss converting your membership (888) 211-9749.

Upcoming SA T and A C T TEST D ATES SA T M ay 4 Ju n e 1 AC T A pril 13 Ju ne 8

eKnowledge Offers ONE YEAR of Online SAT or ACT TEST PREP FOR $19.99 (a $249.99 value) The new Cloud (Internet) SAT and ACT PowerPrep Programs have been in development for two years, at an investment of $1.5 Million.

The eKnowledge Donation Project is supported by professional athletes from the NFL and MLB, and endorsed by over 100 groups, foundations and organizations. In 8 years, eKnowledge has donated 200,000+ PowerPrep Programs with a value of $42 Million at no profit to the company.

Got to:

www.eKnowledge.com/NationalGuard

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eKnowledge Donates $200 SAT and ACT Test Prep Programs to Military Families Worldwide About the SAT and ACT PowerPrep™ Programs The SAT or ACT PowerPrep™ Program comes in a single DVD and includes more than 11 hours of video instruction and 3000 files of supplemental test prep material, thousands of interactive diagnostic tools, sample questions, practice tests and graphic teaching illustrations. Students select the training they need and can study at their own pace.

Who is eligible to receive the donated software?

Eligible recipients included Service Members from all branches of the Military who are active duty, retired, Veterans, Guard, Reserve, all DOD employees, contractors and civilians performing military support. Also eligible are relatives and dependants of anyone who otherwise qualifies from the prior list.

How to order: The eKnowledge Sponsorship covers the complete $200 purchase price for the standard SAT or ACT Test Preparation Program. *There is a nominal charge (per standard program) for the cost of materials, support and shipping. Each SAT or ACT Test Preparation program has a one-year license from the day the product is shipped. The DVD may be renewed for an additional twelve months at the same donation rate.

To place an order: www.eKnowledge.com/NationalGuard or call 951-256-4076

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Hosted by North Carolina National Guard Family Programs | 4240 West Blvd | Charlotte, NC 28208

Month of Military Child Saturday April 20, 2013 at 0900 Carolina’s Aviation Museum 4672 First Flight Drive Charlotte, NC 28208

Please RSVP by April 18th with Child’s name, Age and Branch of Service. Please call 704-344-2352 and Press 1.

Or email to doretha.d.mclaughlin.mil@mail.mil or carry.s.bandy.ctr@mail.mil This event will start with a ceremony to honor our youngest heroes. The ceremony will start promptly at 9:00 am. Entry to the museum is free for everyone with an RSVP. Refreshments provided by the American Red Cross. Families will be allowed to tour the museum at their leisure after the ceremony.

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Asheville Military Family Resource Center 7 Yorkshire St. Suite 101, 28803/Fax: (828) 274-7209 Debra Collington, debra.a.collington.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. 14547 Doretha McLaughlin, FAC Specialist doretha.d.mclaughlin.mil@mail.mil, Ext. 14548 Fayetteville Unit Family Contact Center 3555 Owen Dr., 28306/(910) 321-1001 Ext. 2 Vacant, Greenville State Family Assistance Center 1401 N. Memorial Dr., 27834/(800) 621-4136 Ext. 11150 Dawn White, dawn.m.white2.ctr@mail.mil High Point Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) (Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro) 3515 Armory Dr., 27260/(800) 621-4136 Ext. 15649 Katy Jones, FAC Network Coordinator, katy.m.jones.ctr@mail.mil Kannapolis Military Family Resource Center 6001 Gateway Ctr. Dr., Suite 109, 28081/Fax: (704) 788-0550 Lynn White, deborah.l.white82.ctr@mail.mil, (704) 788-4554 Kinston Unit Family Contact Center 2875 Dobbs Farm Rd., 28504/(800)621-4136 Ext. 15817 Gabrielle H. O’Flanagan, gabrielle.h.oflanagan.ctr@mail.mil

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.

MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS John Alleman, Adult & Family Specialist (919) 745-9635

Betty Steelman, Child & Family Specialist (919) 665-9178

Lenoir State Family Assistance Center 1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., Lenoir, 28645/(800)621-4136 Ext. 11242 Frances Johnson, frances.r.johnson28.ctr@mail.mil, Morganton Unit Family Contact Center 411 Kirksey Dr., Morganton, NC, 28655/(800)621-4136 Ext. 11869 Nancy Davis, nancy.m.davis48.ctr@mail.mil, Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607/(800)621-4136 Lisa Faison, lisa.m.faison.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 47100 Mark Woolbright, mark.l.woolbright.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 47102 Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center 406 Hospital Rd., 27577/(800) 621-4136 Ext.12784 Abby Millsap, abigail.e.millsap.ctr@mail.mil Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center 500 Morganton Rd., PO Box 1317, 28387 / (800) 621-4136 Ext. 12863 Earlene Capps, earlene.b.capps.ctr@mail.mil, Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center 2412 Infantry Rd., 28405/(800)621-4136 Jim Marley, james.e.marley.ctr@mail.mil, Ext. 16918 Judy Howard, FAC Network Coordinator, judy.m.howard.ctr@ mail.mil, Ext. 16925 Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) (Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro) 2000 Silas Creek Pkwy., 27103/(800) 621-4136 Ext. 15651 Sandy Harrison, FAC Specialist, sandra.b.harrison2.ctr@mail.mil “TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA” NEW: “IN GOD WE TRUST” LICENSE PLATE - NC The Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Fund, Inc. is proud to announce that the updated design for our “In God We Trust” license plate is now available in NC. The new design features “In God We Trust” (the official motto of the US), the American Eagle (the national emblem, symbol of freedom, authority and power),.

Of the extra $30 annual fee for the specialty tag, $20 goes to Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Fund to support the citizen soldiers of the North Carolina National Guard.

To order your plate, visit www.ncdot.gov/dmv. Click Online Services Tab, Order Personalized & Specialized Plates, Order Special Plate, click “I” to locate “In God We Trust” plate and click on the image.