Family Matters October 2010—Volume 2, Issue 10
Fall, Family, and Fun
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Director’s Column | Greetings,
Family Matters October 2010 Diane Coffill State Family Program Director diane.coffill2@us.army.mil (919) 664-6324
SFC Calvin Buchan State Family Program Assistant calvin.buchan@us.army.mil (919) 664-6124
SSG Kitange Jordan Budget Analysis kitange.jordan@us.army.mil (919) 664-7583
SGT Daniel Holland HR Assistant dan.holland@us.army.mil (919) 664-6124
PFC Carrie Stevens HR Assistant carolyn.stevens1@us.army.mil (919) 664-6000 ext. 6876
Lana Greer State FAC Coordinator lana.m.greer@us.army.mil (828) 271-5029
Kathleen Flaherty, LTC (Ret.) 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. 13
Alice Dean State Youth Coordinator alice.dean@us.army.mil (919) 664-7616
To all of our Military Members and their Families, and the Individuals and Organizations that help make us a successful team across the State, we truly appreciate all of your hard work and what you give. We hope that you’re enjoying the cooler weather. As we approach into the Holiday Season, I’d like to make mention of a few things. As the Holidays approach, we get very busy in Family Programs. Organizations across the state begin contacting us wanting to support Families and Service members in need for the Holidays. Please keep in touch with your local Family Assistance Center Representatives to identify any needs that you or someone you know may have. It is always our goal to match resources and needs when we have the opportunity to do so. We’ve also been selected, again this year, to have our children’s ornaments adorn the Christmas Tree at the Governor’s Mansion. You’ll be receiving more information from your FACs, and your children will have opportunities at upcoming events to start work on their ornaments. Halloween is just around the corner, so please remember to take extra safety precautions when having Halloween fun. As the weather turns cooler, we all long to clean out the fireplace, start the gas logs, have a campfire in the backyard or even crane up the kerosene heaters. Every Family needs to have an emergency plan, just in case you need to evacuate your home. Please keep extra items, such as batteries, flashlights, candles, etc. handy. Remember to check on the locations of emergency shelters, so if the need ever arises, you'll know where they are. Also, if you plan to go out of town, please make sure you have an emergency kit in the car. With that in mind, you’ll see in the following pages that we have lots of free resources and programs available for you to take advantage of. Most of all, we hope you’ll find plenty of activities, events and fun things to do with your Families in our Events listings. Enjoy your fall, Diane Coffill, State Family Program Director
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Community Cares | BSA PACK 42 NO AGE LIMIT FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE
When the community comes together to support our Servicemembers, there is no age limit in giving or caring. This is evidenced by the bond between the 105th EN BN and BSA Pack 42, a Cub Scout group of boys grades 1-5, out of Huntersville, N.C. SPC LaToya Parr, Intelligence Analyst with the HHC 105 th EN BN, reached out to Family Programs to publicly express her unit’s gratitude for the kindness of this group. “We want to let them know just how much assistance they provided us. Boy Scouts of America- Pack 42 out of Huntersville, NC has been extremely generous and loyal to us during our deployment here,” Parr stated. “Not only by building morale with their charitable gestures; but, also because they helped in providing for two of our very vital components: our Chaplain's Office and our BN Aid Station,” she said. Among the items, Parr said they received boxes of band-aids, sun block, lip balm and plenty of hand sanitizer. She also said, “The Chaplain’s Office was presented with all the candy sent from care packages as he has the proper displays for even distribution.” Chaplain, MAJ Steven Balmer confirmed, "They were right on time. What an awesome group." He then went on to post a picture sent from Pack 42 on the white board, all by itself, in a place for all to see. “Not only did they send us a huge care package as many different groups have (that we appreciate as well) but they have continued to reply to letters from Soldiers here,” Parr said.
CPT Annie Hester, for instance, wrote two letters back to the Scouts in April. She then received three additional letters, as the sister of one of the scouts felt led to write CPT Hester. Parr said, “I delivered her cards stating how much she was loved and she replied "I love them too!" One small act of kindness can go a long way. This connection began when SPC Carr’s former English teacher, Susan Owings, learned she was deployed and adopted the unit. The Cub Scouts would write the letters or make care packages during their regular meetings for nearly a year. BSA Pack 42 Cub Master Paul Oaks said, “We would write letters, then the Soldiers would respond, and it grew into such a wonderful program. My son was also writing letters.” 105th EN BN Commander LTC Eric Kohl said, "It makes me feel good to see our youth learning to be charitable and care for more than just themselves." “It still amazes me that even with no family affiliation to the unit, BSA Pack 42 has continuously made efforts to keep ties with the 105th EN BN. I can't wait to properly meet the young men who ‘took us in’ as their own during our time overseas,” Parr explained. “We’d love to have a chance to meet them in person and thank them for their many sacrifices and service,” said Oaks. LTC Kohl, in considering his Welcome Home Speech and the many people he’s looking forward to recognizing stated that “BSA Pack 42 will definitely make that list.” Plans are currently underway to unite BSA Pack 42 with the many friends they made in the 105th EN BN. Written by Angelena Dockery, NCNG Family Programs
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Free Yoga Classes RALEIGHNEW Tuesday Nights: 5:15—6:45 p.m. Walnut Creek Wetland Center 950 Peterson St., Raleigh Weekly Sept 7 thru Nov 9. YW teachers Sona Desai and Michelle Waltz. Call Diane Callan at (919) 650-1806 to register or email wellnessforwarriors@gmail.com.
Community Cares | wellness for warriors
APEX Sundays: 5:30—6:45 p.m. Yoga Garden 101 E. Chatham St., Apex Open to first 10 students. Register online at www.yogagardennc.com or call Margaret or David Richards at (919) 267-9264. CHARLOTTENEW Sundays: 3:30—5 p.m. Red Cross 2401 Park Road, Charlotte September 19-November 7. Contact: Jillian Longsworth 704.560.6144 Email: jillian@nodayoga.com FORT BRAGG Wednesdays: 11:45 a.m.– 12:45 p.m. St. Mere Eglise Community Center Open seating weekly. Email: rachael.arabian@us.army.mil HILLSBOROUGHNEW Mondays: 2:00—3:15 p.m. Hillsborough Yoga and Healing Arts 1812 Becketts Ridge Drive, Hillsborough October 25- November 15 Call (919) 732-3051 COMING SOON Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, Wilson, and Asheville TO SPONSOR OR HOST A PRIVATE YOGA WARRIOR INSTRUCTION CLASS FOR GROUPS, CONTACT: Diane Callan Wellness for Warriors Office: (919) 650-1806 Cell: (978)855-2128 Email: dcallan3@nc.rr.com
The Yoga Warrior method is designed to provide advanced knowledge and practical tools for yoga teachers working with combat veterans diagnosed with Combat and Operational Stress Reaction (COSR) or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). More information is available online at www.yogawarriors.com.
―The Yoga Warrior Method skillfully integrates concepts from yoga therapy, traditional yoga philosophy, psychology and sensory integration theory with current scientific knowledge of the mind-body connection to promote health, wellness and peace of mind from within,‖ stated Diane Callan, Coordinator of Yoga Warriors classes in NC. She explains, ―We now have 10 newly minted Yoga Warrior certified teachers living and working in North Carolina and we’re pleased to offer the introductory classes and some peace of mind to combat veterans and their spouses‖ We plan offer another teacher training in December in Charlotte. The US Department of Veterans Affairs reports that Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs in about 12 to 20 percent of veterans of the Iraq war, and these veterans face a host of readjustment problems including suicide, substance abuse, incarceration, homelessness, and problems within the family. The VA also reports that PTSD has occurred in about 30% of Vietnam veterans, 10% of Gulf War (Desert Storm) veterans, and about 6% to 11% of veterans of the Afghanistan war. The symptoms of PTSD can be so severe that it impairs daily life, and while there are a number of treatment options, one in particular is emerging to the forefront with astounding success—yoga – especially the Yoga Warrior method specifically for PTSD.
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Community Cares | wellness for warriors yoga training
Community Cares | CAROLINA HELPING HEROES INSPIRED TO HELP? Visit Carolina Helping Heroes today at www.carolinahelpingheroes.nc.gov to learn how your organization can assist North Carolina’s Military Families, or how you may receive assistance. Every hand can be a helping hand.
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Community Cares | hounds 4 heroes The Perfect Match By Kathryn Jarvis Sgt. Bobby Whitley and Zoe sit under a tree while getting to know each other for the first time before the drive to her new home. Sgt. Whitley adopted Zoe through Hounds4Heroes. Hounds 4 Heroes is a non-profit organization which matches dogs with veterans. All the dogs are up-to date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered and microchip at no charge. New owners receive a big gift basket with all the essentials for their new pet.
A Study in 2007 by Dr Deborah Wells, from the Canine Behavior Centre of Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland revealed, “that owning a dog is good for your health. And having a pet dog improves your physical and mental wellbeing more than having a cat.” -Medical news Today
Sgt Bobby Whitley returned earlier this spring from a year long deployment with the 1/130th Aviation Battalion. Like many others just returning home things were different. To help ease back into a "new normal" Sgt. Whitley decided to add a new member to his home, a dog. But not just any dog, it had to be big and the right dog for him. Whitley said, "I have always wanted two types of dogs either a German Sheppard or a Siberian Husky." During the units last Yellow Ribbon Reintegration event Whitley approached Jennifer Bennett, Founder and Executive Director of Hounds 4 Heroes and immediately began the application process for a new dog. Jennifer Bennett said, "He asked specifically for a German Sheppard…since then I have been looking for one that would fit the personality of Bobby, mellow and laid back." For more than 3 weeks Bennett searched for the right German Sheppard. Some were high strung and just did not fit the type of person Whitley is. Finally, through the dog rescue world an email came to Bennett. An active duty Army Specialist was deploying later in the year and needed to find a home for her 3-year old 90lb German Sheppard Zoe. Since Spc. Kali Leeper joined the Army Zoe had been at different homes. Leeper knew this was not good for Zoe and not many people are capable of taking care of a big dog. Bennett said taking care of a big dog requires a lot of space and dedication. Something Whitley had.
Although Whitley is in the Guard and could face a deployment down the road he has a more stable home with lots of family close who have bigger dogs. Whitley said, "They all love her (Zoe)…my parents live just down the road and come over daily…I have taken her to play with my family's six dogs. They love to play with Zoe… and…when the other dogs play rough she walks away or is somewhat submissive." Zoe has adjusted well to her new life with Whitley. Whitley says it is great to have her, "it makes him not so lonely" and he has "someone to take care of and play with." They go for walks, to the park and are planning a weekend trip to the beach. Whitley said when they are going for a ride "she jumps in before I can get the water bowl in" and when it's time to end the day "she sleeps right beside me." For Whitley this is the perfect match and new a beginning. Whitley said, Hounds for Heroes "did great." Zoe is something special for Whitley and he, "knows (the previous owner) they had a tough time giving her up but I want them to know she is well taken care of, I promise you that."
If you are a veteran who is interested in adopting a dog, you can call H4H at (704) 900-3933. If you have a general inquiry, are interested in volunteering with H4H, or are a health care provider who would like to provide referrals, please send an email to jenn@hounds4heroes.org for the quickest response.
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Money you earned | stop loss
Army 877-736-5554 Website: https://www.stoplosspay.army.mil/ default.aspx Email: RetroStopLossPay@CONUS.Army.Mil Mail: 5109 Leesburg Pike, Suite 302, Falls Church, VA 22041
Air Force 800-525-0102 Website: http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ stoploss/ Active, Retired and Former Air Force Members Email: afpc.dpsos.stoploss@randolph.af.mil Fax: (210) 565-4599 or DSN: 665-4599 Mail: Military Separations Branch 550 AFPC/DPSOS (Stop Loss Section) 550 C. Street West, Suite 3 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4713
Those eligible are Servicemembers who were involuntarily extended or whose retirement was suspended between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009, are entitled to a retroactive payment of $500 for each month of extension. This does include Servicemembers who were involuntarily extended and while extended were killed or wounded in action. This doesn't include Servicemembers who received a bonus that voluntarily extended or re-enlisted their service. Individuals discharged from the armed force under other than honorable conditions are not eligible to collect payment under this authority. Due to officers having an indefinite date of separation, only those with an actual approved separation date at the time of stop loss would be eligible. Each branch of service has a different contact. Listed left are the Army and Air contact information along with supported documentation. Each Branch must complete the DD Form 2944 and submit either by mail, email for the Army and for Air Force mail, email or Fax by the deadline 3 December 2010.
Supported Documentation Guard and Reserve
Military Departments may request additional documentation as necessary.
Email:arpc.contactcenter@arpc.denver.af.mil Fax: (478) 327-2215 or DSN 497-2215 Mail: HQ ARPC/DPS (Stop Loss Section) 6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80280
1. DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and/ or DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214.
Current and former Service members, with a CAC or an Army Knowledge Online (AKO)account, will be able to access their official files through the Human Resource Command’s on line services at: www.hrc.army.mil select “view records”. You must have a CAC or AKO account to access this site. Former Service members without AKO access can obtain records at: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/militarypersonnel. Family members of deceased or incapacitated Airmen The next of kin of a deceased or incapacitated veteran may use the www.archives.gov/ veterans/evetrecs Web site to order a copy of military records, or visit the National Personnel Records Center Web site for record request instructions: www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/. Reserve component members may request documents through ARPC at https://arpc.afrc.af.mil/vPC-GR/
2. Personnel record or enlistment or reenlistment document recording original expiration of service date. 3. Approved retirement memorandum or orders establishing retirement prior to actual date of retirement as stipulated on DD Form. 214 or DD Form 215. 4. Approved resignation memorandum or transition orders establishing a separation date prior to actual date of separation as stipulated in DD Form 214 or DD Form 215. 5. Signed documentation or affidavit from knowledgeable officials from the individual's chain of command acknowledging separation/deployment, etc.
New Family Programs Legal Assistance Team Thomas Harington, Paralegal thomas.harington@us.army.mil/(919) 306-9487 Sarah Boshears, Paralegal sarah.c.boshears.ctr@us.army.mil/(919) 334-9957 Shane Judd, Legal Assistant/FAC Network Coordinator shane.judd@us.army.mil/(704) 788-4553
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What is Represented by these Word Puzzles? For example, HEAD/ HEELS = head over heels 1 – PPOD 2 – WOWOLFOL 3 – CH POORRI 4 – DRIBBLE DRIBBLE 5 – NUMSAFETYBERS
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Number Puzzles 6 – If 6 monkeys take 6 minutes to eat 6 bananas, how many minutes would it take 2 monkeys to eat 2 bananas? 7 – What 3 consecutive numbers sum to 9000? 8 – Cassie doesn't like to say her age. When someone asks, her mother answers for her. Cassie's mother says, "I'm seven times as old as Cassie now. In 20 years, Cassie will be half the age that I will be then." How old is Cassie now? 9 – Make this equation correct without changing the numbers: 8 + 8 = 91
Think a Little Harder.. 10 – In your cellar, there are three light switches in the ‘off' position. Each switch controls one of three light bulbs on the floor above it. You may move any one of the switches but you may only go upstairs to inspect the bulbs once. How can you determine the switch for each bulb with only one inspection?
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April Prout, More fun games and ideas can be found online at mlitaryonesource.com. Answers to the Brain Teaser are listed below. Answers: (1.) PPOD = two peas (p's) in a pod (2.) WOWOLFOL = a wolf in sheep's clothing (wool) (3.) CH POORRI = take from the rich (ri) and give to the poor (4.) DRIBBLE DRIBBLE = double dribble (5.) NUMSAFETYBERS = safety in numbers (6.) 6 minutes. Each monkey takes 6 minutes to eat 1 banana, assuming that all monkeys eat at the same pace and at the same time. (7.) 2999, 3000, 3001 (8.) Cassie is 4 years old now (9.) look at the equation upside down: 16 = 8 + 8 (10.) Turn the first switch on for 5 minutes, then turn it off. Turn the second switch on, and leave it on. Don't touch the third switch. When you go upstairs, the bulb that is off, but warm is connected to the first switch, the bulb that is on is connected to the second, and the bulb that is off and cold is connected to the third.
Military OneSource, NC MOS Joint Family Support Assistance Program Consultant (919) 745-0929 april.prout@militaryonesource.com www.MilitaryOneSource.com
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resources | hands on & free People Change but Situations are the Same
Don’t Miss Out on Financial Readiness Change Your Wallet And Your Future
Food For Thought: One Army wife was so excited to have her spouse back home from deployment so he could take over some of the things she had been doing by herself for a year, caring for the dog. Q: How does it feel having your spouse back home? A: It is good to have him home but I get really frustrated with having to ask him to do things several times. Like this week I had asked him three times to give the dogs a bath. Q: Before he left did you have to ask him to give the dogs a bath? A: Yes. Q: How many times did you usually have to ask him? A: Oh...At least three times.
Contact David Porter Personal Financial Counselor (704) 280-9555 NC Employment Readiness Program
Sometimes just talking about the little things gets an answer for big ones. Talk it out with one of our North Carolina National Guard Military Family Life Consultants. They might see something you missed or provide you with a new perspective.
John Alleman Adult & Family Specialist (919) 745-9635 Betty Steelman Child & Family Specialist (919) 665-9178 The question and answers above were not a conversation between Families and Family Programs Services. The spouse agreed to have this Q&A published anonymously. All communication with MFLC is confidential.
Get on the Right Road To a New Career Are you looking to take your career in a new direction. Let our Employment Readiness Specialist help. To learn more, contact: David Ponder, NC Employment Readiness Specialist Direct Line: (828) 274-8571 Email: david.ponder@us.army.mil October 6, 2010 Northwest Piedmont Job Fair, Winston Salem National guard Armory, 2000 Silas Creek Pky 8:30am to 9:00am Veterans Only 9:00am to 1200am All Welcome
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Fall into Family Fun OCTOBER 1: 10 a.m.—5 p.m. OCTOBER 2: 9 am.—1 p.m. Family Programs Annual Yard Sale 3114 Randall Parkway, Wilmington The Family Assistance Staff are planning our annual yard sale. All families are invited to participate. Bring your own tables and treasures to sell or just come by to shop. Please call our office to reserve your spot by contacting Judy or Julie at (910) 343-1775 or Jim at (910) 251-7195. Rain date October 8 & 9.
OCTOBER 2 Divine Connections is Hosting a Community Day Time: 11 a.m.—5 p.m. Location: Barber Park, Greensboro Free and open to the public. Food, Fun and Fellowship. Enjoy a day full of various activities, ministry dance team, spoken word, mime group, gospel rap, anointed singers, Todd Curry and Focus, Rhonda Group from Winston Salem. Special guest will lecture on solving financial problems, loan modification, reducing mortgages, and more.
OCTOBER 9 Fall Festival Time: 10 a.m.—4 p.m. Bur-Mil Park’s, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, Greensboro Activities include face painting, pumpkin decorating, hay rides, games, food, entertainment, and much more. SE Community Fun Fest Time: 11a.m. -5 p.m. 5920 Hagan Stone Park, Pleasant Grove Bring your chairs, family, friends & spend the day! There will be chili cook-off, live music featuring Blender and 50s/ doo wop & 70s-80s rock, a free children’s area; crafts, car show, two food courts and more. For more information, visit www.sefunfest.com.
Photo By Nancy Davis, Lenoir State FAC
OCTOBER 14 Potluck Movie Night Time: 6 p.m.—8 p.m. Fayetteville Armory 449 East Mountain Drive, Fayetteville Calling all Pot Stirrers! Make others spellbound with your favorite dish during Fayetteville’s Halloween Potluck Movie Night. Premiering Charlie Brown’s “It’s the Great Pumpkin” (Rated G) and Disney’s Halloween Fantasy Hocus Pocus (Rated PG). Popcorn and drinks will be available. During intermission, we will have Halloween Safety Activities and items available. Bring Family and Friends, the more the merrier but remember, dinner will be potluck, so, bring enough of your favorite dish to share. Please RSVP to amy.wallace3@us.army.mil or (910) 672-5125 to reserve your Family’s dinner space in the pot. See you there!
OCTOBER 16 NCNG Fall Festival—Southern Pines Time: 10 a.m.—3 p.m. Southern Pines Armory 500 Morganton Road, Southern Pines We’re inviting a few NCNG Families over for a Fall Festival. Bring your best cake for the Cake Walk. Compete for top prizes! Festival games include arts and crafts, bobbing for apples, and more. RSVP to david.earl.butler@us.army.mil or amy.wallace3@us.army.mil For more information, call (910) 692-8747.
OCTOBER 25 Pumpkin Painting Party Time: 6 p.m. - Begin Painting Sponsored by: Onslow Co. Parks and Recreation Department, Onslow Co. Board Of Education, Mike’s Tree Farm Location: Blue Creek Elementary School, Jacksonville Ages: 12 years & Under; Free pumpkins, while supplies last. You may wish to bring your own pumpkin. Come out and enjoy painting/ decorating a pumpkin. Just in time for Halloween! Door Prizes and Tons of Fun! Don’t Miss It! For more information, call 347-5332, or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/ parks.
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Fall into Family Fun OCTOBER 30 Fall Festival Time: 10 a.m.—2 p.m. Raleigh Military Family Resource Center 130 Penmarc Dr., Suite 110, Raleigh Join us for our Fall Festival filled with activities and fun. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Mark Woolbright at (919) 334-9966 or mark.woolbright@us.army.mil.
Halloween Tactacular 2009 At the Greenville SuperFac
OCTOBER 29 Trunk or Treat Time: 5 p.m.—7 p.m. 1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., Lenoir The Lenoir State FAC will be teaming up with the ARC, Veteran's organizations and FRG volunteers for an evening of "Trunk Or Treat" for the military children. Children may come dressed in their costumes if they wish. Please bring a bag or bucket to put candy in.
Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department Halloween Costume Contest and Movie Time: 9 a.m. (Costume Contest) Location: Carmike Cinema 16 For kids 12 year and under (and their parents), Contest provides a fun & safe environment to enjoy the many unique costumes being worn during the Halloween season. The cost of the contest and movie is three canned food items per person. All food donations will be given to Onslow Co. Christmas Cheer Program. Costume awards given to the winners in three age groups: 5 & under, 6-8 years, and 9-12 years. Call (910) 3475332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.
OCTOBER 30 Fall Festival Time: 3 p.m.—6 p.m. Charlotte Armory 4240 West Blvd., Charlotte Bring your best cake, pie, or cookies for the Cake Walk! Compete for top prizes! See if you can make it through the Haunted House! Festival games include, Trunk-O-Treat, Digging for the Army, Bobbing for apples and more. Children must be accompanied at all times. No Drop-offs. RSVP to Sierra Johnson by Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 to (704) 788-4554 or sierra.johnson@us.army.mil.
NCNG Families and servicemembers enjoy a little competition during a game of toss at a Lenoir State FAC event. Photo by Nancy Davis
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State FRG Advisor
Family Readiness Group | NOTES
Pamela Hughes 105 West Spring St. Oxford, 27565 (919) 693-5016 ext. 11 pamela.hughes5@us.army.mil
FAMILY READINESS GROUP REGIONAL TRAINING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010 Charlotte Armory, 4240 West Blvd. 9 A.M.—2 P.M.
Family Readiness Support Assistants
Commanders, MPOCs, Unit Coordinators, FRG Leaders, and Unit Volunteers With Appointment Letters are invited to attend the upcoming FRG Regional Training.
Charlotte (704) 359-5707
Clinton This workshop is designed to assist Commanders with Family Communications; 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. 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. Please note: This training will be held in conjunction with our Operation Kids on Guard event. To register your child for KOG, please contact Bridgette Carroll at 800.621.4136 ext. 8820.
SRPs
October 1-3 Charlotte 105th MP, Asheville October 15-17 Gastonia, 505th ENG Winston Salem October 22-24 Raeford, 105th ENG BN Kinston November 5-7 130th/1452nd TR CO
Sarah Strickland sarah.r.strickland@us.army.mil (910) 299-5466
Goldsboro Greg Smith gregory.paul.smith@us.army.mil (919) 739-5319
Jacksonville Judy Richardson judy.r.richardson@us.army.mil (910) 347-4352/line 11
Morrisville Jim Roberson james.roberson@us.army.mil (919) 664-7655 Remember Send us Your Upcoming Events and any Volunteers You’d Like to Spotlight.
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Child & Youth Program
OPERATION KIDS ON GUARD Saturday, October 23, 2010 Charlotte Armory 4240 West Blvd., Charlotte You can register for our final KOG of the year at www.nc.ngb.army.mil under Child and Youth Programs, then Kids on Guard. To register or for questions, you may also contact Bridgette Carroll, KOG Assistant, at (800) 621-4136 ext. 8820 or bridgette.carroll@us.army.mil.
A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR YOUTH AND PARENTS FOR A WONDERFUL KOG PROGRAM YEAR!
2025 National Guard Dr. Morrisville, 27560 FAX: (919) 664-6156
Alice Dean State Child and Youth Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 ext. 7616 (919) 664-7616 alice.dean@us.army.mil
Bridgette Carroll KOG Coordinator
(800) 621-4136 ext. 8820 bridgette.carroll@us.army.mil
Kristi Wagner
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Mobile Technology Lab (MLT) Boot Camp-Bringing Technology to Your Community 5 November 2010 (Friday) Registration Deadline: 29 October 2010 This workshop is designed for those who are interested in providing access to this technology in their own communities. Following satisfactory completion of the training session, participants are eligible to borrow the MTL for use at local events to give military families this extra support. Training is scheduled at the Craven County Cooperative Extension Center on 5 November 2010, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Participants must commit to attend the full day’s training to be eligible to borrow the MTL equipment. Space is limited to the first 20 participants who register and submit payment. Registration is incomplete without payment of $15 registration fee. Registration is due by 29 October 2010. Registration and payment of training should be mailed to Wendy Paschal, Craven County 4--‐H, 300 Industrial Drive, New Bern, NC 28562. Make checks Payable to NC 4-H Club Account. Contact: Wendy Paschal at 252.633.1477 for more information or to register.
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Meet the FAC Greetings Soldiers, Families and Friends, My name is Amy Wallace. I have been married to a career Soldier for 16 years. The heart of our Family is our 3 rambunctious yet handsome fellows, Tyler, Nate and Seth. My little Chihuahua, Clancey Mae helps me to keep the boys in check and is equally spoiled rotten. I was raised in rural Virginia and attended Southern Virginia College for Women. My heart belonged to a Soldier so it was not long before I was married and Fort Campbell bound. 16 years, 5 PCS moves, 18 houses and 6 deployments later the Wallace’s feel that we are “home” in Cumberland County, NC. We are avid campers and recently added kayaking to the list.
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My journey to National Guard Family Programs began in 2005 when I was working at Army Community Service on Fort Bragg. I vividly remember briefing the Families in Raleigh, Goldsboro and Greensboro. My heart ached for the spouses and children that felt isolated. For the first time, I actually felt guilty for being an active duty Army wife. I felt that resources were readily available to me. I didn’t have to travel anywhere; my ID card was like the Willy Wonka Golden ticket. I realized that I was able to appeal to Soldiers, Families and the community because our previous duty station was a Recruiting assignment that landed us in Palatka, Florida. I knew what it was like to live where folks didn’t think there were any Military in their community, church, schools or shopping in their businesses. I used my experiences to start advocating for geographically displaced Soldiers and Families and I haven’t stopped yet. My family is safe and free due to the sacrifices of the many great men and women that put themselves in harm’s way and the Families that support them. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything that you do!
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Family Assistance Staff Asheville Military Family Resource Center (MFRC), 7 Yorkshire St. Suite C, 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: (704) 359-5759 Doretha McLaughlin, FAC Specialist, doretha.mclaughlin1@us.army.mil, (704) 359-5769 Rachel Talbott, FAC Specialist, rachel.talbott@us.army.mil, (704) 359-5756
Fayetteville Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC), 449 East Mountain 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) 691-7725 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, (252) 551-5669
Kannapolis Military Family Resource Center (MFRC), 6001 Gateway Ctr. Dr., Suite 109, 28081/Fax: (704) 788-0550 Shane Judd, FAC Network 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 Earlene Capps, FAC Specialist, earlene.capps@us.army.mil, (919) 334-9957 Gabrielle H. O’Flanagan, FAC Specialist, gabrielle.h.oflanagan@us.army.mil, (252) 526-2701
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 Frances Johnson, FAC Specialist, frances.johnson3@us.army.mil, (828) 757-4365
Raleigh Military Family Resource Center (MFRC), 130 Penmarc Dr. Suite 110, 27603/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) 334-9957 Lisa Faison, FAC Specialist, lisa.faison@us.army.mil, (919) 334-0196 Elijah Fisher, FAC Specialist, elijah.j.fisher@us.army.mil, (919) 334-0195
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) 485-9565
Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC), 500 Morganton Rd., 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., 28412/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) 343-1775
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