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FRG Meetings / Events HHT FRG Meeting/ Family Org Day 15 June
A Troop FRG Meeting TBD
A Co., 2-10 FRG Meeting TBD
B Co., 1-10 FRG Meeting TBD
C Troop FRG Meeting/ Ice Cream Fun Day 10 June 1pm Thompson Park
D Troop FRG Meeting TBD
E Troop FRG Meeting TBD
25 June Lisa Sweet’s Welcome 6:30pm @ Rhicard Hills Community Center RSVP to Tiffany Woods
315-774-1306 if you would like to attend.
FRSA FLASH
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Materials
presented does not represent the views or endorsement of Task Force Six Shooters, 6-6 CAV or the
Army. This material is for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further
research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.
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June 7, 2012
Pg 2 = Announcements
Pg 8 = Upcoming Events
Pg 11 = Upcoming Training
Pg 12 = Chapel Services
Pg 16 = Things to Do
Pg 18 = Youth Fun and Activities
Pg 20 = Single Soldier Events
Pg 22 = FRG Corner
This week’s issue includes
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14 June Squadron Steering Meeting 5:30pm Squadron Classroom
Couples Strong Bonds 8-10 June @ Hilton Garden Inn Syracuse
TF Six Shooters Assumption of Command 19 June 2pm @ TF Tigershark Hangar
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6- 6 CAV
Will be on Squadron HQ every Friday from
1pm-3pm
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Dear Spouses,
My name is Kat Elwell and I'm the new president for the Spouses' Club of
Fort Drum 2012-13. I am so excited for everything the club is going to
accomplish this year and we are always looking for ways to reach out to more
spouses! If you need a speaker for your FRG meeting, please let me know; I
would love to meet your members, chat about the club and share more
information. Thank you!
Kat
Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum
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6- 6 CAV
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Various Post Announcements
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Clark Hall
Repairs to Clark Hall P10720 parking lot will begin on 6 June 2012 The work will
include a sealcoat and restriping of the parking lot to include larger parking stalls. Work
will start on the north side parking lot of Clark Hall, this parking lot will be blocked off
the evening of 5 June 2012. Please insure all vehicles are removed from the area prior to
the evening of 5 June 2012. This work will take approx 6-8 days dependant on the
weather. Once the North side is complete it will be opened up and the South side parking
lot will be closed. It may be necessary to use the PX and Commissary parking lot during
this time.
Education Center
Army Education Center will close Friday, the 22 of June for annual cleaning and
preparation for transferring equipment and staff to our Annex. Scheduled Training and
classes will not be impacted. The SUNY North Country Consortium, Jefferson Commu-
nity, Empire State, and Columbia College offices will be open. The McEwen Library
will be open for computer support.
Guthrie Health Clinic
Family Medicine New Operational Hours Start 2 July 2012. The new hours will be
0800-1700.
Main Post Chapel
Main Post Chapel will start renovation operations July 1st.
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Upcoming Events
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Tickets to RiverFest are available at the
MWR window at Clark Hall or submit
your name and money to your 1SG to get
tickets as well. The Squadron Com-
mander would like max participation at
this event so you can either buy your tick-
ets and have a day of fun or work all day.
For 15 dollars, a day of fun is not a bad
deal!
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Upcoming Events
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At the Movies
Post Theater
Playing @ 6 Reel Time, Bldg 10725
North Riva Ridge
Friday - 8 June
The Lucky One (PG-13) - 7pm
Saturday - 9 June
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (P) - 2pm
Safe (R) - 7pm
Sunday - 3 June
The Lucky One (PG-13) - 2 pm
*Admission for all shows is $4.50 for adults;
$2.25 for children ages 6-11; under 5 is free
Call 772-5571 for more information
Salmon Run Stadium 12
Now playing
Madagascar 3 (PG)
Prometheus (R)
Snow White and the Huntsman
(PG-13)
Men in Black III (PG-13)
Crooked Arrows (PG-13)
What to Expect When You’re Ex-
pecting (PG-13)
The Dictator (R)
Marvel’s The Avengers (PG-13)
Sports Office: Sign up for sporting events through the FT. Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex, 772-6663. Rosters are due in advance in order to participate. Water Aerobics—Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30a—11:30a. Aerobics and Fitness Classes— Mon-day—Friday. Jim Moshier 772-6663.
Pine Plains Bowling Center: *Daily Bowling Specials—Bowl a Lunch—Mon-Fri; Bowl Two, Get One Free—Tuesday; All You Can Bowl Wednesdays; All You Can Bowl Cosmic Bowling Thursdays; Pay as you Play Cosmic Bowling Saturdays; Sunday Family Bowling Special; and All-You-Can-Bowl Sunday. Also have Birthday Packages. * Lil’ Skeeter’s BBQ Restaurant is famous for honey smoked barbeques and sauces. Get fresh made pizza & wings. Dine in/take out. Jeanne Layhee 772-6601.
Adventure Training: Most trips & events are free or at a nominal fee for Soldiers & guest, call 772-4010 for details. ATV Safety Courses—available by request. Extreme Sports for Recreation & Training—Orienteering. Hunting & Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Skydiving, White-water Rafting. Murray Averill 772-4010.
Arts & Crafts: Classes are regularly scheduled for crafts such as hand building clay, glass fusion, stained glass, sewing, quilting, knitting, watercolor painting, photography and framing, etc. Studios—are avail-able at a walk in basis for $1 per hour or $4 per day. Retail Store—Art and craft supplies are available in the retail store. Terry Buckley 772-5606
Parks & Recreation: Remington Park RV Campground & Cabins—Reservations 772-5435. Party Equipment Rental—Make your next family or unit function a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and sno-cone makers, inflatable bouncies, tables, chairs, coolers, ice & dunking booth. Leisure Travel Services—Travel Center Discount Tickets—Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local & out of state attractions. Gene Spencer 772-8222.
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Recurring Events
Tell Fort Drum how they are doing!
Let your voice be heard through
ICE Comments!
ICE is Interactive Customer Evaluation
This is where you can provide all types of feedback
on various services offered throughout Fort Drum.
Visit http://ice.disa.mil
Enter “Drum” in the search box
Black River Drive In
28035 NYS Rt 3 Black River, NY
315-773-8604
Two movies for the price of one.
Playing June 8-10
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted (PG)
The Pirates (PG)
Showtime starting at about 8:20pm Admission is $7 for 12
and older, $2 for 7-11 and 6 and younger free.
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Family Readiness Classes
AFTB Level 1 9a-4p Jun 13 & 14 @ACS
AFTB Summer Marathon 9a-4p Jul 16-20 , 2012 @ ACS
Key Caller Training 5p-6:30p Jun 12, 2012 @ ACS
FRG Leader Training 9a-12p Jul 9, 2012 @ ACS
Informal Funds Training 5-6p Jul 9, 2012 @ ACS
Key Caller Training 2p-3:30p Jun 12, 2012 @ ACS
OPSEC Safety 10:30a-12:00 Jun 19, 2012 @ ACS
NOTE: All classes held in ACS ballroom unless otherwise noted, please call 772-0470/2848 for reserva-
tions.
Upcoming Training
Let the Financial Readiness Program help get your Financial House into order. Call 772-
0050
1st Term Soldier Training 8:30am-4pm Wednesdays Call for Location
Credit Repair 2pm-4pm Jun 12, 2012
Transitioning Financial Brief 1pm-3pm Jun 18, 2012
Investing 101 9am-11am Jun 19, 2012
http://www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm
10 CAB FRG Training Day
31 July 9am-1pm in the Six Shooters Classroom. Childcare has been approved so if you need childcare let your FRSA know. Classes being offered are: Key Caller, Advanced Key Caller
and OPSEC for Families. If you would like to attend please call Tiffany Woods at 315-774-1306 to
be registered.
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CHAPEL SERVICES
What’s happening at the Chapel?
A Chaplain is always as close as a phone call away. After duty hours, call 772-
5647 and ask for the duty Chaplain.
St. Michael’s Catholic Congregation (772-0160): Catholic Mom’s Group meets
Mondays @ 10a at the Main Post Chapel, offering moms an opportunity to gather
for adult conversation, while their children play in a safe environment. Theology at
the Commons is an informal meeting for adults, held monthly.
Military Council of Catholic Women (772-0160): MCCW meets Wednesdays @
930a at the Main Post Chapel. The first Friday of the month includes Adoration &
Mass. Rosary for Peace meets Wednesdays @ 1130a in the Blessed Sacrament
Chapel. Child Care is available.
Protestant Women of the Chapel (772-5591): PWOC would like to invite you to
join them for fellowship, friendship, and faith. They have bible studies, program
days, movie nights, and other activities. Join them any time. Bible studies are on-
going! Free childcare is provided! They come together on Thursdays 0930 at the
Main Post Chapel. POC is Meredith at [email protected].
Religious Education (772-5591): Catholic Religious Education Program is held
Sundays @ 930a; RCIA meets Sundays @ 1230p. Catholic Youth meets @ 1230 at
the Youth Services Bldg. Protestant Religious Education meets on Sundays @
1100a; studies for adults & children. AWANA meets Wednesdays @ 1730p. Teens
of the Chapel meet Sundays @ 1730 at the Youth Services Building.
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Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes
http://www.fortdrummch.com/Current-Residents/Community-
Lifestyle/Calendar-of-Events
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Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes
http://www.fortdrummch.com/Current-Residents/Community-
Lifestyle/Calendar-of-Events
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Things to Do
Farmer’s Markets
Watertown- around State Office Building on Washington Street- Wednesdays
6:30am to 3pm starts 30 May
Watertown- @ Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds on Coffeen Street- Saturdays 9am to
2pm starts end of June
Carthage- @ Farmers Market Pavilion on Riverside Drive- Fridays 7am to 2pm
starts 25 May
Clayton- @ Frink Park- Thursdays 4pm to 8pm starts end of June
Cape Vincent- @ Village Green- Saturdays 8am to 2pm starts June 23
Music and Entertainment
DPAO Summer Concert Series- Watertown Fairgrounds, www.dpao.org
Blake Shelton- July 6
Bill Cosby- July 28
Journey- August 14
Marshall Tucker Band- August 17, Clayton Opera House-
www.claytonoperahouse.org
Rockin the Bay 23-26 Aug & Blues in the Bay 30 Aug-3 Sep
www.visitalexbay.org
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Independence Day Fireworks
Clayton- 3 July @ dusk
Alexandria Bay- 4 July @ dusk
Sackets Harbor- 4 July @ dusk
County Fairs Etc.
Jefferson County- 10 July-15 July, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, Watertown
Lewis County 17 July-21 July, Lowville Fairgrounds FREE ADMISSION,
parade & Fireworks opening night
St. Lawrence County- First week of August
Links to Resources
www.visit1000islands.com
www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/events
www.wwnytv.com/features/craigs-to-do-list
www.newzjunky.com (local events @left margin)
www.watertownny.com
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Youth Activities
http://www.drummwr.com/ChildandYouthServices.htm
Many upcoming events with Child Youth Services
Pre-K Summer Programs
Kindergarten Summer Programs
School Age Center Weekly Summer Programs
SKIES Summer Programs
Summer Sports Camps
Youth Center Summer Programs
Single Soldier Events
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Boss Takes You To The Movies
Boss will supply transportation to and from the REEL TIME Theater on Fort Drum. Soldiers must call at least one hour prior to the movie time to schedule a pick up. Soldiers being transported in a BOSS vehicle will be given a discounted admission to the movie and a REEL TIME Express Voucher from the EXCHANGE. Rides are available for Friday and Saturday night movies only. Call 772-7807.
BOSS
Bldg. T-2190 - 772-7807
All Soldiers are welcome to stop into the BOSS Center and check out all that BOSS has to offer. Open Wed - Sun 11am - 11 pm. The great room is a large open area with a fireplace, comfortable lounge furniture, large screen TV’s, movie theatre screen with surround sound and gaming stations. There is wireless internet, a cy-ber lounge, another game room with pool, air hockey and fooseball tables and more TV gaming machines and a large media room with comfortable recliners in theater seating and a giant screen TV.
http://www.drummwr.com/BOSS.htm
Ultimate Fighting Championship June 26
Check out the Pay Per View UFC Fight Night at the Winner’s Circle Sports Bar. Pre fight activities start at 9pm with the main event beginning at 10pm. Brought to you free by BOSS. Transportation provided to you to and from barracks call BOSS.
Single Soldier Events
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http://www.drummwr.com/BOSS.htm
BOSS Car, Audio and Motorcycle Show June 28
Vehicle and audio enthusiasts will compete for trophies and prizes in a number of categories. Contact BOSS at 772-7807 for registration information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers needed for Summer Lunch Program. Two volunteers needed per resi-
dential community. Summer lunch program volunteers need to complete food han-
dler’s class offered by CAPC on June 12 from 2:30-4:30 and June 13 from 08:30-
11:30. The volunteer period will last from the last week in June until the end of
August. Volunteers will follow food preparation instructions and serve all food
and beverages according to safety and sanitary policies. Volunteers will serve
meals, maintain clean food area, and monitor children to ensure safe and regulatory
compliant environment.
If interested please contact Sarah Lynch at 772-5374 or email at
ACS is looking for volunteers who would be able to help out with daily duties
within the ACS building. The volunteer would be answering phones at the front
desk, scheduling appointments for the different programs, filing paperwork, mak-
ing copies and assembling packets for briefings. The volunteer would need to be
able to work between the hours of 07:30-4:30 and be willing to commit to at least
one day a week.
If interested please contact Kim Hill at 772-6710 or
FRG Corner
FRG Corner HHT 6-6
Cecilia Navarro 630-660-0177
Kerrie Lee 315-777-4962
A Troop 6-6
Meghann Terry 502-797-0429
Amanda Murphy 813-732-1065
A Company 2-10
Wendy Rittichier 419-481-1447
B Company 1-10
Alisha Monette 423-782-9202
C Troop 6-6
Erin Milas 847-702-2898
D Troop 6-6
Heather Ketchmark 912-657-4012
E Troop 6-6
Emily Sivula 651-353-6926
Julie Moore 989-482-9926
Squadron FRSA
Mrs. Tiffany Woods 315-774-1306
Staff Duty
TF Six Shooters 315-774-1300
Brigade 315-774-1100
TF Six Shooters Chaplain
CPT Hurst 315-774-1303
MFLC
John Bye-Torre 315-608-0584
Financial MFLC
Richard Lankford 315-523-3765
Do you know who your FRG
leader is? Please check out our
list of leaders, find yours and
con-
TF Six Shooters Advisor
Lisa Sweet: 315-688-2207
