1. FRSA FLASH
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Special Points of Interest
THOUGHTS 2
BUFFALO BILLS 3
CHILD CARE 4-5
PARENT–PARENT 7
COMING ATTRAC- 11
TIONS
CRAFT FAIR 15
FRG TRAINING DAY 16
LTC Ortiz
TF MTN Eagle Cdr
CSM Escalera
TF MTN Eagle CSM
Michele Galloway
TF MTN Eagle FRSA
Office 315-774-1206
Cell 315-836-6496
FROM 277th FRSA: Summer is slowly moving
forward into Fall. Enjoy! The upcoming
changes of the seasons. The FRSA Flash is a bi-
weekly posting .
WE ALL NEED RESILIENCE!!!
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material pre-
sented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This material is for
personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable re-
strictions and guidelines.
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THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER !!!
Kindness is the medicine needed in today's world. People long for the healing power of words that
sooth wounds and bring joy. Genuine care and concern can change the atmosphere around you.
Kind words can be short and easy to understand. Yet, these words are powerful enough to cause
misunderstanding, mistrust and hostility to evaporate.
Someone once said the following: "Kind words are the music of the world. They have a power that
seems to be beyond natural causes, as though they were some angel's song which had lost its way
and come back to earth."
Have you shown kindness today? Have your words become music in the ears of the hearer? Be will-
ing to love people more than they deserve. Overlook their slights. Keep reaching out with kind
words. You will find yourself being made kind by being kind!
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Childcare Payments/Late Fees
Payments:
Payment for Full Day/Part Day Care is due by the 5th business day of the payment
cycle. Late payment fees are charged after the 5th business day and are $2.00 per
child per day per payment cycle. Services will be terminated if full payment for the
month is not received by the last working day of the month.
Late Pick-Up Fee Procedures:
CDC and SAC programs have a late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute up to 15 minutes
per Family per site regardless of the number of children in care at that site.
After15 minutes, the Family is charged $5.00 per child, per site for the remainder of
the hour and then $5.00 per child, per site for each hour thereafter.
Check out all the FACEBOOK
pages. We have a page for the 10th
Combat Aviation Brigade as well as
each of our Task Forces within our
Brigade.
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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 Department 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 equitable rates throughout the Armed
Forces.
In addition to Department of the Army forecasted rate fee increases, the following Deployment
Support Service Programs are eliminated 1 October 2012:
X 20% fee reduction for all Child Development Services programs
X Youth Sports fee credit up to $100 per deployment cycle per child/youth.
X SKIES Unlimited Instructional Class fee credit up to $300 per deployment cycle per child/youth.
X $2.00 Hourly Care fee beyond the 16 free respite child care hours.
Those currently deployed as of 1 October 2012 are grandfathered and will continue to receive de-
ployment support services they are currently receiving.
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
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What’s Playing at the Movies?
Post Theater
Bldg 10725, North Riva Ridge
Admission is $4.50 for adults; $2.25 for children 6-11; FREE for children 5
and younger.
For more movie information, call 772-5571
FRI SEP 14 - 1900 The Bourne Legacy (PG-13)
SAT SEP 15 - 1400 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG)
1900 The Bourne Legacy (PG-13)
SUN SEP 16 - 1400 Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG)
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SEPTEMBER 2012 COMING ATTRACTIONS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
September 21 – Autism Support Group – Army Community Service
September 21 – In Her Shoes: Living With Domestic Violence – Army Community Service
September 21 – Midnight Sports – Youth Center
September 22 – Adirondack Railroad Fall Foliage Trip – Parks and Recreation
September 22 – UFC at Winner’s Circle – BOSS
September 25 – Teen Image-Makers Photography Club – Youth Center
September 25 – Family Night: Horseback Riding – The Commons
September 26 – At-Home Career Fair – Army Community Service
September 26 – Teen Cooking Club – Youth Center
September 27 – Federal Employment Workshop - Army Community Service
September 27 – FRG Book Club – Army Community Service
September 29 – Meet The Author: Hope Marston – McEwen Library
September 29 – Skate Jam – Youth Center
October 26 – Haunted Hayride – Remington Park
Save The Date: Friday, October 26, 2012. Beware… and come if you dare to The Haunted
Hayride at Remington 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 ac-
tivities for younger children. Additional treats include group photos, snacks and drinks, and a bonfire
for marshmallow roasting. Patrons can catch the shuttle to Remington Park from Mountain Commu-
nity 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 children 12 and under
must be accompanied by an adult.
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Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum
22nd Annual
Craft and Antique Fair
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Monti Physical Fitness Center
Conway Rd.
Fort Drum, NY
Admission: $5.oo
Get a jump on your black Friday shopping
at the Spouses’ Club Craft Fair. The Craft
fair is the ideal place to find unique gifts,
home décor!
Kids Craft While You Shop
Holiday Helpers will supervise
children ages 2-12 while you
shop. One hour limit & $3.00
craft fee. For an additional fee,
Santa will be located outside Elf
Village forpicture.
For More Information, please contact
Alison Fisher
scfd.craftfair@gmail.com
We are currently accepting vendors.
