frsa flash 13 april
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FRG Meetings / Events HHT FRG Meeting TBD
A Troop FRG Meeting TBD
A Co., 2-10 FRG Meeting TBD
B Co., 1-10 FRG Meeting TBD
C Troop FRG Meeting TBD
D Troop FRG Administrative MTG 19 April 1730– Sq Classroom
E Troop FRG Meeting TBD
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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April 13, 2012
Pg 2 = Announcements
Pg 6 = Upcoming Events
Pg 10 = Upcoming Training
Pg 12 = Chapel Services
Pg 15 = Things to Do
Pg 16= Youth Fun and Activities
Pg 18 = Single Soldier Events
Pg 21 = FRG Corner
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FOR DRUM THRIFT SHOP, Inc.
Are you PCSing? Are your closets and storage rooms busting
at the seams? Do you have too much junk in the house that you
want to get rid of? Would you like to make some extra MONEY
while cleaning it out? If you said YES to any of these questions,
then you need to head on over to the FORT DRUM GIFT SHOP!
Or call 315-772-7189 to set up a PCS appointment!
The Fort Drum Gift Shop is your one stop shop to get rid of
all your unwanted items or to acquire more treasures! We take do-
nations 24 hours a day in our front lobby or we offer consign-
ments daily from 0930-1230. We also offer PCS appointments to
anyone who is within 90 days of PCS/ETSing in or out of post.
What is a PCS appointment you ask? A PCS appointment allows
you to do 1 LARGE Consignment Drop Off and you’ll be assured
your consignment check will be for-
warded to you.
The Thrift Shop is OPEN Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays 0930-1400.
We are located on old post, Bldg. P55
First St. & Quartermaster Rd. For Sale
Specials, Consignment Info or Donation
Info call 315-772-7189 or visit us on the
WEB @ thriftshopinc.webs.com
Local Food Pantries
PANTRY SITE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER
CAPC 518 Davidson St. Watertown 782-4900
Faith Fellowship 131 Moore Ave Watertown 782-4421
Urban Mission 47 Factory St. Watertown 782-8440
Adams– Rhode Center 2 E. Church St Adams 232-2621
Alex Bay Reform Church Reformed Church 54 Church St. Alex Bay 482-9426
324-5966
Antwerp 45 Main St. Antwerp 13608 659-2419
Cape Vincent United Church United Church of Cape Vincent
260 E. Broadway, Cape Vincent
654-4555
654-3302
Carthage V.E,M. 452 S. Washington St. 493-1341
Chaumont Naturally Yours Dried Flowers
11933 Academy St, Chaumont
649-2424
Clayton
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Church
521 James St, Clayton
686-5164
Depauville A New Life A New Life
32498 Rte 12, Depauville
686-0227
Evans Mills St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Catholic Church
8412 Main St., Evans Mills
629-4683
LafargeVille Orleans Outreach Orleans Outreach Building
LafargeVille
658-2642
Philadelphia Indian River Baptist Church
42 Main St. Philadelphia 1367
628-3122
Redwood St Paul’s Fellowship Hall
Redwood
482-2914
482-4029
Sackets Harbor St.. Andrews Catholic Church
110 E. Main St. Sackets Harbor
646-3341
Theresa Old Methodist Church, Theresa 628-5001
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Upcoming Events
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At the Movies
Post Theater
Playing @ 6 Reel Time, Bldg 10725
North Riva Ridge
Thursday - 12 Apr
Act of Valor (R) - 7pm
All Seats for this showing are $1
Friday - 13 Apr
Gone (PG-13) 7pm
Project X (R) 9:30pm
Saturday - 14 Apr
Dr. Seuss the Lorax (PG) - 2pm
Sunday - 8 Apr
Dr. Seuss the Lorax (PG) - 2pm
Gone (PG-13) - 5pm
*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
The Cabin in the Woods (R)
Lockout (PG-13)
The Three Stooges (PG)
American Reunion (R)
Titanic 3D (PG-13)
Mirror Mirror (PG)
Wrath of the Titans (PG-13)
Wrath of the Titans (3D)(PG-13)
The Hunger Games (PG-13)
The Raid: Redemption (R)
21 Jump Street (R)
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)
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
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Family Readiness Classes
AFTB Level 1&2&3
Spring Marathon 9a-4p Apr 16-20 , 2012 @ ACS
Key Caller Training 5p-6:30p May 8, 2012 @ ACS
FRG Leader Training 9a—1p May 14, 2012 @ ACS
Informal Funds Training 2p-3p, 5-6p May 14, 2012 @ ACS
Key Caller Training 2p-3:30p May 8, 2012 @ ACS
EFMP Support Group 11:30a-1p Apr 17, 2012 @ ACS
OPSEC Safety 10:30a-12:00 Apr 30, 2012 @ ACS
NOTE: All classes held in ACS ballroom unless otherwise noted, please
call 772-0470/2848 for reservations.
*Childcare available for all classes except 5-6pm Informal Funds, childcare
information is required 6 business days prior to each class.
Upcoming Training
Classes Offered
Budget Development Every Thursday 1800-2030 @ ACS
English for Speakers of Other Lang. Every Tuesday & Thursday 0900-1200 @ ACS
Woodworking Safety/Orientation Every Saturday 1000 @ Arts & Crafts Bldg.
Ceramics Every Saturday 1100 @ Arts & Crafts Bldg.
Guitar Making Class Every Saturday 1300-1600 @ Arts & Crafts
EFMP Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 1130a @ ACS
Let the Financial Readiness Program help get your Financial
House into order. Call 772-0050
1st Term Soldier Training 830a-4p Wednesdays Call for Location
Budget Management 9a-12p Apr 23 @ ACS
Federal Employment Workshop 9:30a-11:30a Apr 26 @ACS
10th CAB FRG Training Day 9 May 2012
Classes will be taking place in the 2-10 Classroom. Schedule has not been put out yet. Classes
being offered are FRG Leader, Key Caller, Informal Funds and possibly OPSEC. Sign up for child-
care before 24 April 2012. Talk to Mrs. Tiffany Woods if interested 774-1306.
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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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Local Places to Visit Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York—54 Stone Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-788-1340 Web-site: www.scitechcenter.org. The Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York is a year-round, hands-on mu-seum of science and technology. Adults $4 Children $3 (under 3 free) Seniors (over 55) $2 Family (2 adults) $14. Open Friday & Saturday 10:00am—4:00pm.
NYS Zoo at Thompson Park—1 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-782-6180. Website: www.nyszoo.org. December—February: Open Sat & Sun 10am—4pm (admission not accepted after 3:30pm); Closed Monday—Friday, Christmas Day and News Years Day. Admission is Adults $7; Child (ages 4-12) $4; Children 3 & under FREE; Seniors $5
Jefferson County Historical Society Museum— 228 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315- 782-3491. Website: www.jeffersoncountyhistory.org. Members….FREE; under 5 yrs…FREE; Stu-dents…$4; Adults…$6; Seniors…$5; Active Duty Military & their Spouses…$5. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am—5pm and Saturday 10am—4pm.
Showtime Skating—144 Eastern Blvd (located in the Olde Hackett’s Building on State Street). Phone: 315-779-8877. Website: www.showtimeskating.com. Wednesday & Thurs-day 3p-8p $4.00; Friday 5p-11p $6.00; Saturday 11a-11p $6.00; Sunday 2p-8p $6.00. Includes Skate Rental. Showtime Skating is open for all ages and for anyone looking to have a good and safe time roller skating.
Pla-More Lanes— 577 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-786-3356. Website: www.plamorlanesny.com. Shoes—$2.25; Monday- Thursday $2.50 per game; Friday-Sunday $3.00 per game; Senior (over 65) $2.25 per game; In House League Bowlers-20% off. Hours of Operation are: Monday thru Thursday 1p-5p; Friday 1p-5p & 9p- 11p; Saturday 1p-11p; Sunday 1p-4p
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Youth Activities
Single Soldier Events
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Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
This will be the third of four Fort Drum BOSS Texas Hold’em Tournaments. The tournament is located at the Commons in the Winners Circle. Doors open at noon for tournament registration. The deals will begin at 1 pm, and at that time registration will be closed. Players will be provided a beginning bank of a set amount of chips. Players will continue until they are out.. There is $350 in prize money. This event is open to all Soldiers and DoD Civilians. NO BUY IN FEE
Apr 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .noon
BOSS Gaming Tournament
The BOSS facility has gaming systems, controllers, and big screen HD TVs. All we need is you. Compete against the best gamers on Fort Drum playing the newest games. Winners receive prize money! Video Roulette will be played to determine at what game players will be competing . $300 in prize money. Registration from 5 -7 pm.
Apr 26 . . . . . . .gaming starts 7 pm
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 cyber 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.
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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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Check out the Pay-Per-View UFC Fight Night at the Winner’s Circle Sports Bar. Pre fight activities begin at 9 pm with the main vent beginning at 10 pm. Brought to you FREE by BOSS. Transportation provided to and from Barracks call BOSS.
Apr 21 . .UFC 145 - Jones vs Evans
TF SIX SHOOTERS
STRONG BONDS SINGLE SOLDIER RETREAT
Northwood’s Inn (518)523-1818
2520 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
10th-11th MAY 2012
“THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES”
LODGING, MEALS, AND
TRANSPORATION
ARE ALL PROVIDED
POC 6-6 AVN: SPC SPRINGER: 315-774-1303/801-673-3068
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Volunteer Opportunities
FRG Corner HHT 6-6
Cecilia Navarro 630-660-0177
A Troop 6-6
Meghann Terry 502-797-0429
Amanda Murphy 813-732-1065
A Company 2-10
Melissa Rexroad 315-405-5304
B Company 1-10
Alisha Monette 423-782-9202
C Troop 6-6
Erin Milas 847-702-2898
Kerrie Lee 315-777-4962
D Troop 6-6
Kim Hill 315-405-8347
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
Do you know who your FRG
leader is? Please check out our
list of leaders, find yours and
contact them today!
TF Six Shooters Advisors
Trish Downey 315-608-1688
Theresa McGuire 315-773-3685