Task Force Knighthawk

FRSA Flash

September 13, 2012

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Government Organization

9/14 – Hearts Apart Support Group – ACS

9/14 – Teen Lock – In – Youth Center

9/14 - Care Team Training hosted by 3-6 Field Artillery (see

flyer on next page)

9/15 – BOSS 5-K Run – BOSS

9/15 – ATV Safety Class – Parks and Recreation

9/15 – 2012 Two-Person Captain and Crew Golf Tournament

Sports

9/15 Retiree Appreciation Day, 0900-1500, Clark Hall

9/15 – Red and Black Football Trip - BOSS

9/15 -16 Unit League Softball Championships - Sports

9/15-16 NY Yankee’s Baseball Game Departing 0800 Out

door Recreation

9/17 – 21 – AFTB Instructor Training – ACS

9/17 – 21 – Master Resiliency Training – ACS

9/18 Welcome Tour, 0930-1400, ACS

9/18 - Family Night at the Commons, 1700-1900, Commons

9/19 - 5K Run

9/19 - Employment 101, ACS

9/20 - BOSS Hike to Mount Marcy, BOSS

9/21 – Autism Support Group – Army Community Service

9/21 – In Her Shoes: Living With Domestic Violence – ACS

9/21 – Midnight Sports – Youth Center

9/22 – Adirondack Railroad Fall Foliage Trip – Parks and

Recreation

9/22 – UFC at Winner’s Circle – BOSS

9/25 – Teen Image-Makers Photography Club – Youth Center

9/25 – Family Night: Horseback Riding – The Commons

9/26 – At-Home Career Fair – Army Community Service

9/26 – Teen Cooking Club – Youth Center

9/27 – Federal Employment Workshop - ACS

9/27 - FRG Book Club - ACS

9/29 - Meet the Author: Hope Marston - McEwen Library

9/29 - Skate Jam - Youth Center

10/26 - Haunted Hayride - Remington Park

10/27 - 2BCT Haunted Hotel

Have questions or concerns? Be sure

to contact your FRG Leader or FRSA.

HHC

Jennifer Cannon

Alpha

Carole Barlow

Becky Blanchard

Charlie

Casey Green

Heidi Woerheide

Delta

Shaunna Fitzpatrick

Kimberly Perez

Echo

Sterling Reep

Fox (Firehawks)

Jamie Sampsel

Wendy Everett

Fox (Pathfinders

Ana Hume

Christine Perdue

Advisors

Rebecca Braman

Jessica Chilson

Family Readiness Support

Assistant

Kelley Arnold

FRONT BACK

Operation Tribute provides a holiday

gift to each child of military fami-

lies. From September 1st to Novem-

ber 1st . Simply go to the registra-

tion site: http://

operationtribute.com/registration/

to register your child. Pickups for

the gifts will be the 1st of Decem-

ber. More information will follow

later.

ATTENTION VALUED PATRONS / PARENTS

30 August 2012

FEE INCREASES and PROGRAM CHANGES

Dear Valued Customer,

As we have kept you apprised over the past two years, we are moving towards De-

partment of Defense standardized rate fees. This October is the final incremental phase

for Fort Drum to reach Army standard. Department of Defense will then implement equi-

table rates throughout the Armed Forces.

From last weeks FRSA Flash, due to a re-evaluation of the new CYSS change in

fees and changes for Deployment Support, it has been determined that the previ-

ously noted Deployment Support Services will NOT be cut and WILL still continue.

Deployment Support Services still in effect:

20% fee reduction for all Child Development Services programs

Youth Sports fee credit up to $100 per deployment cycle per child/youth.

SKIES Unlimited Instructional Class fee credit up to $300 per deployment cycle per

child/youth.

$2.00 Hourly Care fee beyond the 16 free respite child care hours.

Should you have any questions on the program impact as it effects your Family, please

inquire at the front desk or by calling Parent Central Services at 772-8675.

Thanking you for your cooperation and understanding

Army Child & Youth Fee Policy

Fort Drum

School Year 2012-2013

Findings:

Significant variances across Army – no predictability

Many “high cost” fee locations not justified

“Artificially” low fees creating great disparities when Families PCS

Inequities among installations in same geographic areas / similar missions

Plan :

DoD is transitioning to single standard to provide consistency.

Transition will continue through SY2014-2015

Army realized 100% compliance with DoD full transition fees would financially burden some Army

families:

Asked DoD for an Exception to Policy to phase in compliance over a 2 - 3 year period, which was

approved.

Implementing final phase to one standard Army fee 1 Oct 12

Total Family Income Categories:

Army Child & Youth Fee Policy

Fort Drum

School Year 2012-2013 cont.

Payments and Late Fees:

Attention! There have been confirmed reports of a company called Success Express Sales, Inc. and/or Pacific Coast Clearing Services Inc. scamming personnel in the Fort Drum area and targeting Soldiers. The company hires young adults to solicit patrons door to door, at super markets and other establishments to buy magazine subscriptions. They will not take no for an answer. The salespeople try to earn points towards trips overseas, scholarships and/or cash prizes through the amount of sales they make. Magazine terms and costs are allegedly dictated by the publishers of the magazines. There is a process & handling fee for each customer re-gardless of how many magazines are purchased. Bonus points are given for cash purchases.This appears to be a legitimate business but it is NOT. Those that purchase these subscriptions never receive their magazines and are unable to reach cus-tomer service for refunds or other resolution. As of this date, there have been 87 Better Business Bureau complaints within the past 3 years, 37 of which have been within the last 12 months. This business preys on military members and often fre-quent establishments on and around military installations. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Financial-

Readiness-ACS/195662120473?ref=ts

Effective 12 September 2012, JCC will complete their move to new offices in the Education Center Annex, Bldg P01450 on 5th Armored Division Drive. Appointments can be made by calling their Ad-ministrative Assistant at 786-6566.

Save The Date: Saturday, 15 Sept - Ghostly Evening with Anne Borick: Ghost hunters share tales of the supernatural; bring a

flashlight. Sponsored by Friends of Mexico Point Park. Mexico Point Dr. Mexico, 1000 Islands-Seaway, NY,

13114 Website: http://howardsplace.net/manorhouse.html

Saturday, 15 Sept - Lowville Cream Cheese Festival: join the fun and games and watch the parade! Lowville,

NY

Sunday, 16 Sept - Wild Edibles with Nancy Kaiser: Nature talk and walk. Learn about nature's fall bounty. off

Rte. 104B Mexico, 1000 Islands-Seaway, NY, 13114 Website: www.mexicony.net

Friday, 26 Oct 2012 The Haunted Hayride: Beware… and come if you dare to The Haunted Hayride at Rem-ington Park. Creepy things are there to scare as you ride through Remington Park on one of the tractor drawn trolleys. Walk through the haunted pavilion and cemetery then scurry back across the spooky bridge to check out the creepy animal exhibit presented by the zoo at Thompson Park. A little monster’s fun zone is available for kids 12 and under with tamer activities for younger children. Additional treats include group photos, snacks and drinks, and a bonfire for marshmallow roasting. Patrons can catch the shuttle to Reming-ton Park from Mountain Community Homes Community Centers or Magrath Sports Complex. This event is free to all DoD ID card holders. Parental discretion is advised for some of the evening’s offerings and chil-dren 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Childbirth Education Classes—Tuesdays 1330-1530 Series of 4 classes call to register at 772-6404

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

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