family matters october 2010

Family Matters

Fall, Family,

and Fun

October 2010—Volume 2, Issue 10

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Greetings,

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 some-

one 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. Re-

member 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

Family Matters

October 2010

Diane Coffill State Family Program Director

[email protected]

(919) 664-6324

SFC Calvin Buchan State Family Program Assistant

[email protected]

(919) 664-6124

SSG Kitange Jordan Budget Analysis

[email protected]

(919) 664-7583

SGT Daniel Holland HR Assistant

[email protected]

(919) 664-6124

PFC Carrie Stevens HR Assistant

[email protected]

(919) 664-6000 ext. 6876

Lana Greer State FAC Coordinator

[email protected]

(828) 271-5029

Kathleen Flaherty, LTC (Ret.)

Airman & Family Readiness Program Mgr

[email protected]

(704) 398-4949

Pamela Hughes State FRG Advisor

[email protected]

(919) 693-5016 ext. 13

Alice Dean State Youth Coordinator

[email protected]

(919) 664-7616

Director’s Column |

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When the community comes together to support our Service-

members, there is no age limit in giving or caring. This is evi-

denced 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 105th 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 distri-

bution.”

Chaplain, MAJ Steven Balmer confirmed, "They were right on

time. What an awesome group." He then went on to post a pic-

ture 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 differ-

ent groups have (that we appreciate as well) but they have con-

tinued to reply to letters from Soldiers here,” Parr said.

Community Cares | BSA PACK 42

NO AGE LIMIT FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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 Sol-

diers 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 ex-

plained.

“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 teach-

ers Sona Desai and Michelle Waltz.

Call Diane Callan at (919) 650-1806 to

register or email

[email protected].

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:

[email protected]

FORT BRAGG

Wednesdays: 11:45 a.m.– 12:45 p.m.

St. Mere Eglise Community Center

Open seating weekly. Email:

[email protected]

HILLSBOROUGHNEW

Mondays: 2:00—3:15 p.m.

Hillsborough Yoga and Healing Arts

1812 Becketts Ridge Drive, Hillsbor-

ough

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: [email protected]

The Yoga Warrior method is designed to provide advanced knowl-

edge and practical tools for yoga teachers working with combat vet-

erans 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 work-

ing in North Carolina and we’re pleased to offer the introduc-

tory classes and some peace of mind to combat veterans and

their spouses‖ We plan offer another teacher training in De-

cember in Charlotte.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs reports that Posttrau-

matic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs in about 12 to 20 percent of

veterans of the Iraq war, and these veterans face a host of re-

adjustment problems including suicide, substance abuse, incar-

ceration, 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 symp-

toms of PTSD can be so severe that it impairs daily life, and

while there are a number of treatment options, one in particu-

lar is emerging to the forefront with astounding success—yoga

– especially the Yoga Warrior method specifically for PTSD.

Community Cares | wellness for

warriors

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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 as-

sistance. Every hand can be a helping hand.

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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.

Sgt Bobby Whitley returned earlier this spring from a year long deployment with the 1/130th Avia-

tion 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, Foun-

der 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 dedi-

cation. 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 par-

ents 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."

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

If you are a veteran who is interested in adopting a dog, you can call H4H at (704) 900-3933. If you have a gen-eral inquiry, are interested in volunteering with H4H, or

are a health care provider who would like to provide referrals, please send an email to

[email protected] for the quickest response.

Community Cares | hounds 4 heroes

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Those eligible are Servicemembers who were involuntarily ex-

tended 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 Servicemem-

bers 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 dis-

charged from the armed force under other than honorable condi-

tions 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 documenta-

tion. 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.

Army

877-736-5554

Website: https://www.stoplosspay.army.mil/

default.aspx


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


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

Guard and Reserve

Email:[email protected]

Fax: (478) 327-2215 or DSN 497-2215

Mail: HQ ARPC/DPS (Stop Loss Section)

6760 E. Irvington Place, Denver, CO 80280

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 Re-

source 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. For-

mer Service members without AKO access can obtain

records at: http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-

personnel. Family members of deceased or inca-

pacitated 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 Cen-

ter 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/

Supported Documentation Military Departments may request additional documentation as necessary.

1. DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and/

or DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214.

2. Personnel record or enlistment or reenlistment document recording origi-

nal 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.

Money you earned | stop loss

New Family Programs Legal Assistance Team

Thomas Harington, Paralegal

[email protected]/(919) 306-9487

Sarah Boshears, Paralegal


Shane Judd, Legal Assistant/FAC Network Coordinator


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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

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 in-

spect the bulbs once. How can you determine the switch for each bulb

with only one inspection?

More fun games and ideas can be found online at mlitaryonesource.com. Answers

to the Brain Teaser are listed below.

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Assistance Program Consultant

(919) 745-0929

[email protected]

www.MilitaryOneSource.com

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 min-

utes 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.

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People

Change but

Situations are

the Same

Food For Thought: One

Army wife was so ex-

cited to have her spouse back home from deployment so he

could take over some of the things she had been doing by her-

self 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.

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 some-

thing 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.

Contact

David Porter

Personal Financial Counselor

(704) 280-9555

resources | hands on & free

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Wallet

And Your Future

NC Employment Readiness Program

Get on the Right Road To a New Career

Are you looking to take your career in a new

direction. Let our Employment Readiness Spe-

cialist help. To learn more, contact:

David Ponder,

NC Employment Readiness Specialist

Direct Line: (828) 274-8571


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. En-

joy 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


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.

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 Pump-

kin” (Rated G) and Disney’s Halloween Fantasy Hocus

Pocus (Rated PG). Popcorn and drinks will be available.

During intermission, we will have Halloween Safety Activi-

ties 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 [email protected] or (910) 672-5125

to reserve your Family’s dinner space in the pot. See you

there!

OCTOBER 16

NCNG Fall Festival—Southern Pines


Southern Pines Armory

500 Morganton Road, Southern Pines

We’re inviting a few NCNG Families over for a Fall Fes-

tival. 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

[email protected] or

[email protected]

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 Depart-

ment, 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 informa-

tion, call 347-5332, or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/

parks. Photo By Nancy Davis, Lenoir State FAC

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OCTOBER 29

Trunk or Treat


1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., Lenoir

The Lenoir State FAC will be teaming up with the ARC,

Veteran's organizations and FRG volunteers for an eve-

ning of "Trunk Or Treat" for the military children. Chil-

dren may come dressed in their costumes if they wish.

Please bring a bag or bucket to put candy in.

OCTOBER 30

Fall Festival


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 ap-

ples and more. Children must be accompanied at all

times. No Drop-offs. RSVP to Sierra Johnson by Thurs-

day, Oct. 28, 2010 to (704) 788-4554 or si-

[email protected].

Fall into Family Fun OCTOBER 30

Fall Festival


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 [email protected].

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 sea-

son. 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) 347-

5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

NCNG Families and servicemembers enjoy a little compe-

tition during a game of toss at a Lenoir State FAC event.

Photo by Nancy Davis

Halloween Tactacular 2009

At the Greenville SuperFac

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State FRG Advisor

Pamela Hughes

105 West Spring St.

Oxford, 27565

(919) 693-5016 ext. 11

[email protected]

Family Readiness

Support Assistants

Charlotte

(704) 359-5707

Clinton

Sarah Strickland

[email protected]

(910) 299-5466

Goldsboro

Greg Smith

[email protected]

(919) 739-5319

Jacksonville

Judy Richardson

[email protected]

(910) 347-4352/line 11

Morrisville

Jim Roberson

[email protected]

(919) 664-7655

Remember

Send us Your

Upcoming Events and any

Volunteers You’d Like to

Spotlight.

Please join

JointServicesSupport.org to

access trainings, events, and

community resources

FAMILY READINESS GROUP

REGIONAL TRAINING

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010

Charlotte Armory, 4240 West Blvd.

9 A.M.—2 P.M.

Commanders, MPOCs, Unit Coordinators,

FRG Leaders, and Unit Volunteers With Ap-

pointment Letters are invited to attend the

upcoming FRG Regional Training.

This workshop is designed to assist Commanders with Family Communica-

tions; maintaining FRG Communications with Families in the areas of

phone trees, e-mail campaigns, and newsletters; managing FRG activi-

ties; 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

[email protected].

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

Family Readiness Group | NOTES

mailto:[email protected]



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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

[email protected]

Bridgette Carroll

KOG Coordinator

(800) 621-4136 ext. 8820

[email protected]

Kristi Wagner

Youth Coordinator

(800) 621-4136 ext. 8820

[email protected]

OPERATIONOPERATIONOPERATION KIDS ON GUARDKIDS ON GUARDKIDS ON GUARD

Saturday, October 23, 2010Saturday, October 23, 2010Saturday, October 23, 2010

Charlotte ArmoryCharlotte ArmoryCharlotte Armory

4240 West Blvd., Charlotte4240 West Blvd., Charlotte4240 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 [email protected].

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR YOUTH AND PAR-OF OUR YOUTH AND PAR-OF OUR YOUTH AND PAR-ENTS FOR A WONDERFUL ENTS FOR A WONDERFUL ENTS FOR A WONDERFUL

KOG PROGRAM YEAR!KOG PROGRAM YEAR!KOG PROGRAM YEAR!

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Search “North Carolina National Guard Family Programs.”

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.

Child & Youth Program

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Meet the FAC Greetings Soldiers, Families and Friends,

My name is Amy Wallace. I have been married to a career Sol-

dier for 16 years. The heart of our Family is our 3 rambunctious

yet handsome fellows, Tyler, Nate and Seth. My little Chihua-

hua, 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.

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 avail-

able 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 dis-

placed 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!

Who can Watch My Kids when I have Drill?

Find a Sitter online at Sittercity.com

Sittercity Membership FREE for Military Families

Find a Sitter online at Sittercity.com

Sittercity helps you find local sitters and military

subsidized child care providers. Activate your

FREE membership today!

Babysitters! Child care for after-school,

hourly care, school vacations, deployment

and PCS, extended work hours, special

needs children, and anytime you need a

sitter

Nannies! Child care for full and part time,

infant and young child care

Certified CDH/FCC care providers

Care providers who are authorized access

to an installation

Elder care companions, dog walkers,

housekeepers and tutors

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Asheville Military Family Resource Center (MFRC), 7 Yorkshire St. Suite C, 28803/Fax: (828) 274-8572

Debra Collington, FAC Network Coordinator, [email protected], (828) 274-8571 Sue Bennett, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (828) 274-8571

Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC), 4240 West Blvd., 28208/Fax: (704) 359-5759

Doretha McLaughlin, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (704) 359-5769 Rachel Talbott, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (704) 359-5756

Fayetteville Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC), 449 East Mountain Dr., 28306/Fax: n/a

Amy Wallace, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (910) 672-5125

Greensboro State Family Assistance Center (SFAC), 110 Franklin Blvd., 27401/Fax: (336) 691-7725

Katy Jones, FAC Network Coordinator, [email protected], (336) 691-7712 Sandy Harrison, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (336) 691-7763

Greenville State Family Assistance Center (SFAC), 1401 N. Memorial Dr., 27834/Fax: (252) 551-6136

Dawn White, FAC Network Coordinator, [email protected], (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, [email protected], (704) 788-4553 Sierra Johnson, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (704) 788-4554 Lynn White, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (704) 788-4554

Kinston Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC), 2875 Dobbs Farm Rd., 28504/Fax: (252) 526-2772

Earlene Capps, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (919) 334-9957 Gabrielle H. O’Flanagan, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (252) 526-2701

Lenoir State Family Assistance Center (SFAC), 1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., Lenoir, 28645/Fax: (828)

757-4519 Nancy Davis, FAC Network Coordinator, [email protected], (828) 757-4365 Frances Johnson, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (828) 757-4365

Raleigh Military Family Resource Center (MFRC), 130 Penmarc Dr. Suite 110, 27603/Fax: (919) 334-9971

Mark Woolbright, FAC Network Coordinator, [email protected], (919) 334-9966 Earlene Capps, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (919) 334-9957 Lisa Faison, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (919) 334-0196 Elijah Fisher, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (919) 334-0195

Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC), 406 Hospital Rd., 27577/Fax: (919) 934-2901

Abby Millsap, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (919) 485-9565

Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC), 500 Morganton Rd., 28387/Fax: (910)

692-3659 David Butler, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (910) 692-8747

Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC), 2412 Infantry Rd., 28412/Fax: (910) 251-7130

Jim Marley, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (910) 251-7195

Wilmington Military Family Resource Center (MFRC), 3114 Randall Pkwy., 28403/Fax: (910) 343-1776

Judy Howard, FAC Network Coordinator, [email protected], (910) 343-1775 Julie Rowe, FAC Specialist, [email protected], (910) 343-1775

Family Assistance Staff

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