210 BSB FRSA Flash 29 March

1. 210 BSB FRSA FLASH
30 March 2012
Many have likely heard the word resilience within the last year.
Being a military family member is a challenge and resilience is key
Month of the Military Child National Volunteer
to meeting the challenges of life as a member of the Army Family.
Appreciation Week April 15-21
Numerous deployments take a toll on relationships and put great a
great amount of stress on our Families, and resilience is that skill
(yes, I said skill) that enables us to bounce back from adversities we
encounter as we face these challenges. Resilience is something
that is not only encountered as a member of the military Family, it
is something that is useful in every aspect of our lives. Resilience is
what has ensured humans have lived and prospered. Our ability to
adapt to harsh environments, overcome illness, and make life
more livable and enjoyable.
Resilience doesn’t mean being a stoic and not asking for help.
Understanding when we need help and who to go to for it is
important. In order to build resilience we need to be self-aware
and ensure our minds and bodies are in the best shape possible to
meet the challenges of being a military Family and for that matter
everyday life.
This week’s Flash will feature some resilience training
opportunities, as well as information on resources for finding help.
FLASH Contents
Calendars 1-2 Off Post Events 10-11
Resilience and Help 3 ACS Calendar 12
Fort Drum Flyers 4-7 Contact/Facebook Info 13
Information Papers 8-9
Common Terminology
ACS=Army Community Service 772-6566 AFTB=Army Family Team Building 772-6710ERP=Employment Readiness Program 77
VCCUS=Volunteer Childcare in a Unit Setting FRMP=Financial /Readiness/Management Program 772-5196 F
RG=Family Readiness GroupCLIF=Community Leader’s Information Forum VMIS-Volunteer Management Information System
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DONSA=Day of No Scheduled Activities-Fort Drum agencies may have an adjusted operating schedule

2. AFTB Level I
April 2012
S M T W TH F S
1 APRIL 2 3 4 5 6 7
Maple Days DONSA
In Her Shoes: Living with
Domestic Violence
Area Schools’ Spring Break (check with your school district for possible changes)
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Easter DONSA AFTB Spanish Level I Steering Committee
Meeting
Key Caller Training
Formals Made Easy
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Holocaust Days of Volunteer of the Month International Festival of Month of the
Remembrance Ceremony Food Military Child
Bravo FRG Meeting Autism Spt Group Carnival
AFTB Spring Marathon
Fort Drum Volunteer Appreciation Week
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Key Caller Advanced Spring Clothing Giveaway Month of the
Military Child
In Her Shoes: Living with Ice Cream Social
Domestic Violence
Information and Disclaimer
This document is a compilation of agency information or emails that have been sent to the FRSA over the past week. If you would like any of the flyers in their original format
please email your request to bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
Call ahead and verify the time, date and location of the event you plan to attend. This email is for information purposes only, and you agree to not hold the unit representative
responsible for any misprints or inaccuracy of information.
If you have any questions, please call 772-4120 2
Check out the unit’s Virtual Family Readiness Group Website at www.armyfrg.org. Look for NY, Fort Drum, 2BCT, 210 BSB

3. Assistance Resources on Fort Drum
How can they help?
Chaplains are here to help Families with their spiritual needs and
they can help with locating other resources in the community.
Chaplains are available at the battalion level and through
installation
Contact: 210th BSB Chaplain 772-5917
Staff Duty Chaplain 772-5647
Military Family Life Consultants are civilians with no reporting
obligations to commanders who are available free of charge to
Soldiers and their Families. The Military Family Life Consultants
(MFLCs) are licensed professionals who listen to your issues and
direct you to agencies who can help. Sometimes all it takes is
talking out the issue in order to find a resolution.
Contact: 955-4823 (2 BCT MFLC)
212-6919
Walk In/Appointments at ACS
Mon - Fri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am - 8 pm
Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs) are another resource available
free to charge to military Soldiers and Families. As a response to
the economic downturn in 2008, these licensed professionals were
contracted to assist military Families with financial issues from the
creation of a budget to savings for retirement.
Contact: Financial Readiness 772-0050 or the Military Family Life
Consultants at any of the two numbers above
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10. Happening This Weekend in the Thousand
Islands!
BLUEGRASS!
Friday, March 30, 2012 - Thursday, March 31, 2011
Alexandria Bay, NY - Bonnie Castle Resort, Holland St.
The Thousand Islands Bluegrass Preservation Society's Eleventh Annual
Winter Getaway Weekend. Friday, 7 - 10 pm: Delaney Brothers (first
Getaway appearance) $10 per person Saturday, 7 - 10 pm: Darren
Beachley & Heart Town $10 per person Dave Nichols and Spare Change
will open both Frida...
Full Description Available
Phone:
DICK BARTLETT - 315-658-2679
BONNIE CASTLE RESERVATION - 800-955-4511
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 31, 2012 - Saturday, March 31, 2012
Cape Vincent, NY - From South: Take Route 81 North to exit 46. Turn left
onto Route 12F and follow to Route 12E at Paddy Hill. Turn right onto
Route 12E into Brownville. Turn left in Brownville and follow Route 12E
straight into Cape Vincent approximately 20 miles. From Canada: Take TI
Bridge at Collins Landing. Get off at the Clayton exit and take Route 12 into
Cape Vincent approximately 22 miles.
The Cape Vincent Lion's Club and the Cape Vincent Chamber of
Commerce will be having the annual Easter Egg Hunt. This will take place
at 10:00 am and will be located at the Elementary School grounds and
Recreation Park Playground. The age categories will be 1 to 4 yrs., 5 to 9
yrs., and 10 to 12...
Full Description Available
Phone:
315/654-2481 - SHELLEY HIGGINS
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11. For information on how you can win the prize package below, visit
https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Country-Childrens-Clinic/80441123398
For fun events happening on Fort Drum check out the April Preview
Fort Drum April Preview
http://www.drummwr.com/ClassesandEvents_files/Small%20April%202012%20Preview_FMWR_Preview.pdf
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13. FACEBOOK PAGES
210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210-Brigade-Support-Battalion/169796079719106
Alpha 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/Alpha210
Bravo 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bravo-Bandits-210-BSB/234100366652929?ref=ts
Charlie 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210th-BSB-C-Co-2BCT-10th-Mountain-Division/159034577460896
Family Readiness Group Email Addresses and Assistance Phone Numbers
For FRG Times and Locations, please email the FRG Leaders below.
HHC Stephanie Utter frghhc210bsb@hotmail.com
Alpha Noi Jackson alpha210bsb@gmail.com
Alpha Tamia Campfield ladycamp2003@yahoo.com
Bravo Gail Crabtree bravo210_bandits@yahoo.com
Charlie Janine McPhie 210charliefrg@gmail.com
Battalion FRSA Bridget Velasquez bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
315-772-4120
210BSB Staff Duty Phone Number 772-5097
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