11 May 2012

***The Military Wife***

The good Lord was creating a model for military wives and was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared. She said, "Lord, you seem to be having a lot of trouble with this one. What's wrong with the standard model?"

The lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order? She has to be com-pletely independent, possess the qualities of both father and mother, be a per-fect hostess to four or 40 with an hour's notice, run on black coffee, handle every emergency imaginable without a manual, be able to carry on cheerfully even if she is pregnant and has the flu, and be willing to move to a new location 10 times in 17 years. And, oh, yes, she must have six pairs of hands." The angel shook her head. "Six pairs of hands." The Lord continued, "Don't worry, we will make other military wives to help her. And we will give her an

unusually strong heart so it can swell with pride in her husband's achievements, sustain the pain of separa-tions, beat soundly when it is overworked and tired, and be large enough to say 'I understand' when she does-n't and say 'I love you' regardless." "Lord," said the angel, touching his arm gently, "go to bed and get some rest. You can finish this tomorrow." "I can't stop now," said the Lord. "I am so close to creating something unique. Already this model heals herself when she is sick, can put up six unexpected guests for the weekend, wave goodbye to her husband from a han-gar, a runway, or a depot, and understand why it's important that he leave." The angel circled the model of the military wife, looked at it closely and sighed. "It looks fine, but it's too soft." "She might look soft," replied the Lord, "but she has the strength of a lion. You would not believe what she can endure." Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Lord's creation. "There's a leak," she an-nounced. "Something is wrong with the construction, I am not surprised that it has cracked. You are trying to put too much on this model." The Lord appeared offended at the angel's lack of confidence, "What you see is not a leak." he said, "It's a tear." "A tear? What is it there for?" asked the angel. The Lord replied, "It's for joy, sadness, pain, disappointment, loneliness, pride and a dedication to all the values that she and her husband hold dear." "You are a genius!" exclaimed the angel. The Lord looked puzzled and replied, "I didn't put it there."

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Wednesday, 16 May Breakfast Fundraiser @ Hangar (see flyer on page 5)

HHC and Fox Co ATS will be joining forces for an FRG meeting this month. The meeting will be held Wednesday,

16 May, 6pm @ Task Force Classroom. We will have a "pay your grade" spaghetti dinner and hear a short presen-

tation about Social Media OPSEC . RSVP to Jennifer Cannon, HHC FRG Leader by Saturday 12 May. Bring the

whole family to enjoy dinner and get to know some of our neighbors in Fox Co! (see flyer on page 5)

Wednesday, 16 May, 6pm in Task Force Classroom—Social Media OPSEC Brief and Spaghetti dinner (see flyer on page )

Monday, 21 May Delivery scheduled for Krispy Kreme donuts for more information (see flyer on page)

Ladies Weekend in Niagara Falls, (see flyer on page 5)

Wednesday, May 16, Firehawks FRG Meeting, TF classroom, 6-8pm (see flyer on page 5)

Monday, May 30th FRG Meeting and Pay your Grade, 2pm at the motor pool

Snapshot fundraiser, (see flyer on page 5)

Friday, 11 May , 2:00pm

You are invited to attend the casing of the G/2-10 colors and the C/2-10 Change of Command Ceremony in the TF Knight-hawk Hangar (Bldg 2074).

Breakfast Fundraiser @ Hangar (see flyer on page 5)

For those of you who attended yesterday's change of command ceremony, thank you for coming and showing your

support. You are all part of the team and I encourage you to integrate as much as possible. Our success is your suc-

cess. I have met some of you and am eager to get a face to face with everyone else in the near future. More to follow

on the Time/Location. Thanks again! "First in Last Out! -CPT Gage

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5/11 Military Spouse Appreciation Day Movie

1030-1300 @ MPA

5/11 Military Spouse Appreciation Luncheon

1400-1600 @ Adirondack Creek Community Cen-

ter

5/12 USO Big Bash, 1900-2300 @ Elks Lodge, Water

town

5/13 Mother’s Day Brunch, 1100 & 1330 @ The Com-

mons

5/14 Home-Buyers Class, 0930-1130 @ ACS

5/14 FRG Leader Training, 0900-1300 @ ACS

5/14 Informal Fund Training, 1400 & 1700 @ ACS

5/15 School Board Elections

5/16 Finding a Job using Social Networking, 0930-

1130 @ ACS

5/17 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony, 1030-1130

@ The Commons

5/17 & 18 Stronger Families Oxygen Seminar, 0900-1500

@ USO

5/17-20 Case Lot Sale, All Week @ The Commissary

5/18 FDNY Special Olympics, 0900-1400 @ ACS

5/18 Division Retirement Ceremony, 1600-1700 @

MPA

5/18 Right Arm Night , 1700 @ The Commons

5/19 Armed Forces Day Parade, 1000 in Watertown

5/21 ACS Resilience Training, 0930-1430 @ ACS

5/22-23 AFTB Level II Training, 0900-1600 @ ACS

5/22 Welcome Tour, 0930-1400 @ ACS

5/23 Asian-Pacific American Heritage Observance

1130-1300 @ Commons

5/24 SAFETY DAY/DIVISION RUN, 0700

Hays Hall/Fort Drum

5/24 Safety Day Fair, 0900-1500 @ Magrath Gym

5/25-28 DIVISION DONSA/MEMORIAL DAY HOLI-

DAY

5/29 Army Soldier Show, 1800 @ Magrath Gym

5/30 Mountain Remembrance Ceremony, 1630-1700

@ Main Post Chapel

5/31 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 0900-1700

@ USO

June 2012

6/1 Pay Day Activities

6/1 American Red Cross Blood Drive, 0900-1600

USO

6/1 USO Military Appreciation Skate Party, 1600-

1900 Showtime Skating, Watertown

6/2 USO & American Legion Riders Bike Rally,

0930 Caskinette/LoFink Ford

6/5-6 FMWR/USO Sesame Street Tour, 1400 & 1800

Monti Gym

Dates to Remember

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Here at Ft Drum For a Limited Time Only!

Presale Orders Taken Until 16 May

To order, contact your FRG Leader. Cash or Checks made out to is accepted.

Fresh Donuts at the Task Force Knighthawk

Headquarters on 21 May

For one day… your Only Source of Krispy Kreme at Ft Drum, NY.

Pre-Order: $8 For 1 Box of 12 glazed donuts

Day of: $10 For a 1 Box of 12 glazed donuts

(Orders can be picked up on the 21st of May at 8am in the Task Force Knighthawk Headquarters )

Presented by Firehawks FRG For addition information and/or questions contact Jamie Sampsel at 334-237-1326.

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POST Wide Yard Sales

Rhicard Hills & Adirondack Creek

2 & 3 June

4 & 5 August

Monument Ridge & Crescent Woods

9 & 10 June

11 & 12 August

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From the SPORT Office MWR is having Recreational Volleyball Night for the Month of May and June. Every Tuesday and Thursday nights from 1800 to 2100 @ Magrath Sports Complex - The Gym Winner stays loser moves out. New team enters. If teams win's three in a row, two new teams will enter. Bring a team or join one that is there All Authorized ID card holders are welcome!

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Monday, 21 May as we focus on resilience skills through effective problem solving, learning to keep things in perspective and de-veloping real-time resiliency. Class is in ACS from 9:30am-2:30pm (with a one hr lunch break).

**New Location now at

Rhicard Hills Community Center**

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Contact your FRG Leader for Consent forms...

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A Military Wife’s Prayer

Give me the greatness of heart to see-The difference between

duty and his love for me. Give me understanding so that I may

know-When duty calls him, he must go.

Give me a task each day-To fill the time when he’s away.

When he’s in a foreign land-Keep him safe in your loving hand.

And when his duty is in the field-Please protect him and be his

shield.

And when deployed away for so long-Please stay with me and

keep me strong.

Amen.

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The Youth Bureau is again pleased to offer recreation scholarships for children and teens from families with limited financial resources. This year, funding is from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services and an Adopting Healthy Habits grant from Cornell Coopera-tive Extension. To nominate a child for a scholarship, please complete the attached form and return it to the Youth Bureau. Feel free to contact me if you have questions or for more information. ~Ginny Harrington, Director for Jefferson County Youth Bureau, 315 -785 –

3382 (phone)

Notice

2012 Recreation Scholarships Available

The Jefferson County Youth Bureau is pleased to announce the availability of recreation scholarships. These scholarships are for children and youth who do not have the opportunity to participate in recreational, social, or cultural events, and who are at risk for not developing to their fullest potential.

The funding for the scholarships is provided by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and through an Adopting Healthy Habits grant from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Jefferson County.

Scholarships are available for recreational, cultural, educational, or social activities that have been demonstrated to be of value to increasing abilities, talents or positive relationships. Examples are: registration fees for sports leagues, fees for participation in karate or outdoor adventure programs, computer camps, dance, art or music lessons. The maximum amount per scholarship for these ―skill building‖ activities is $400, and may include equipment or clothing necessary to participate in the activity.

Limited scholarships are also available for general camp experiences. Adopting Healthy Habits scholarships for camp cover expenses up to $400. Youth Bureau scholarships for camp cover expenses up to $200. Because of a change in NYS OCFS regulations, it is now permissible for parents to pay a portion of the cost.

We are no longer able to fund YMCA memberships. Young people or their parents may contact the YMCA directly to dis-cuss possible financial assistance.

To nominate a young person for a scholarship, please complete the enclosed application form and return it to the Jefferson County Youth Bureau by mail (175 Arsenal St., Watertown, N.Y. 13601, fax (785 – 3223) or e-mail (ginnyh@co.jefferson.ny.us). You may duplicate the application for additional nominations.

The agency or person making the nomination will be notified of the decision. It will be the responsibility of that person or agency to help the child and family with any necessary arrangements, if necessary (for example: registration, transporta-tion). Confidentiality of applications will be honored.

Please contact the Youth Bureau (785 – 3382) if you have any questions or need additional information.

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NOTE: along with this nomination form, you must submit documentation from the vendor that the requested amount is the current and accurate cost. This may include a brochure, program flyer, or statement on letterhead from the vendor as to the cost.

Name of Youth: Sex: Age:

Address:

For reporting purposes only, please indicate the child’s ethnicity: African American Asian Caucasian Hispanic Native American Other

Name of Person Making Nomination:

School/Agency/Organization/Municipality You Represent:

Address:

Phone: E-mail:

The nominated youth must meet ALL of the following criteria. Please check all that apply:

_______ Under the age of 21

_______ A current resident of Jefferson County or attending school in Jefferson County

_______ Determined to have documented financial need due to ONE OR MORE of the following:

_______ Eligible for food stamps (family or youth)

_______ Receiving free or reduced school lunch program

_______ Family receiving Public Assistance

_______ Other need, please explain

_______Determined to meet the definition of high risk due to ONE OR MORE of the following

(please check all that apply)

_______ Child’s parents are unable (may be temporary situation) to provide adequate parental support due to crisis situation, such as military deployment, incarceration, active alcoholism or drug abuse, serious illness, etc.

_______ Child is victim of abuse or neglect

_______ Child has limited or poor role models or peer involvement

_______ Child is on probation or has an older sibling on probation

_______ Older brother or sister is pregnant or parenting teen

_______ Older sibling dropped out of school

_______ Other, please explain

Why does the youth need scholarship assistance?

How will the activities funded by the scholarship have a positive impact on the youth?

What activities and/or equipment will the scholarship purchase?

List specific costs to be covered by this scholarship:

Date of Application:

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Moving Your Kids during PCS Season

Moving to a new area can be hard on you, but it can be especially hard on a child. Below are some

helpful tips to help make your child’s transition from one school to another easier;

If you are moving out of a current location: (at the end of the school year)

Communicate with your child’s school is critical. Out-process with school at least 2 weeks prior Students will receive grades up to last day If PCS’ing obtain SLS (School Liaison Services) information on new duty station

Departure prior to school year completion:

Report card is not issues Schools provide a report showing grade status and may suggest if student should be repeat grade

over Grade promotion is determined by receiving school

Hand carry the following information for your child:

School report card IEP Birth Certificate Social Security Card Custody agreement Achievements and certificates Volunteering record Any information that is above and beyond normal school activities (i.e. clubs, sports, extracur-

ricular events) Immunization record

School Liaison Officers: Michele Carlton, 772-3214

Terri Spencer, 772-1311

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Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented

does not represent the views or endorsement of TF Knighthawk or the United States Army. This material is

for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restric-

tions and guidelines.

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Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented

does not represent the views or endorsement of TF Knighthawk or the United States Army. This material is

for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restric-

tions and guidelines.

Ft. Drum Employment Readiness Program upcoming Events and Workshops

All classes will be located at the ACS building. Please RSVP

Tim Creamer will be your main POC he can be reached at 772-1090 and timo-thy.w.creamer@us.army.mil, because we will be short staffed we are encouraging customers to attend Employment 101 before scheduling a one on one appointment. -- thank you for your un-derstanding! Upcoming Events and Workshops RSVP REQUIRED: Resume Writing Computer Lab - 14 May - 9:30-10:30 - ACS Finding a Job Using Social Networking - 16 May- 9:30-11:30 - ACS Federal Employment Workshop - 24 May - 9:30-11:30 - ACS Computer Basics for Job Seekers - Intro to PowerPoint - 30 May - 9:30-11:30 Employment 101 - 30 May - 9:30-11:30 - ACS Computer Basics for Job Seekers - Basic Excel - 4 June - 1:00-3:00 Employment 101 - 7 June - 9:30-11:30 - ACS Build Your Own Business - 13 June - 9:30-11:20 Resume Writing Computer Lab - 11 June - 9:30-10:30 - ACS

For more job announcements and job searching tips, we post 5-10 jobs daily on our face book page! http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment