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ACS Green Press
Army Community Service (ACS) Fort Drum, New York September 2012
Regarding Resilience:
Tips, tools and tech-
niques for practicing
resilience everyday
2
Negotiating Job Offers Look Who‟s on the Payroll!
3
An Afternoon of
Pumpkins
4
The Pumpkin Patch 5
Spouse in the Spot-light
6
Family Advocacy
Promoting Healthy
Families
7
ACS Calendar of
Events
9
ACS Contacts 10
Inside this issue:
~A tree free newsletter Direct questions / feedback To: Sarah Lynch : 772-5374 sarah.l.lynch@us.army.mil
In 1621, the Plymouth colonists
and Wampanoag Indians gath-
ered together to share a harvest
meal that we acknowledge as the
first Thanksgiving. Although
the Thanksgiving holiday is pri-
marily celebrated in the United
States and Canada, prayers of
thanksgiving and thanksgiving
harvest festivals and ceremonies
are common among many relig-
ions and cultures worldwide.
Thanksgiving, held the fourth
Thursday of November, is
marked by a decadent feast,
Family centered activities, foot-
ball and reflections on what we
have to be thankful for.
This year, Army Community
Service would like to challenge
everyone to consider how lucky
we are to be part of something
bigger. We want everyone to be
thankful for the abundance and
opportunities we have available
to us in America.
If we each took five minutes to
think about our lives, we would
be able to identify at least one
thing we are thankful for. On
the other hand, we can also
identify someone in the world,
in the United States or even in
Putting the “Thanks” Back in Giving
us have known someone who
has been affected by cancer
and therefore feel compelled
to donate to an organization
that fights cancer. To donate
to such an organization not
only makes sense but is a no-
ble act. We just want you to
be aware that you can split
your allotments between
more than one charity.
In short, we would like you to
consider the services offered
and highly utilized at ACS by
our Fort Drum community
when you fill out your contri-
bution form this year. In this
fiscal reality, every penny
counts.
When you are remembering
what you‟re thankful for this
year, consider those in your
community who have a little
less to be thankful for. Keep-
ing them in mind, give with a
thankful heart to the Com-
bined Federal Campaign.
If you would like to contrib-
ute your donations to ACS
the contribution number is
#76488. Remember, Think
ACS First!
our neighborhood that may have
less to be thankful for and could
possibly use a little charity. With
that in mind ACS would further
challenge everyone to remember
that we are an Army that takes
care of their own thus the adage
charity begins at home seems to
apply.
Last month, the Combined Fed-
eral Campaign kicked off their
annual drive for charitable dona-
tions.
During the 2012 fiscal year ACS
served 832,000 Fort Drum Sol-
diers and Families. When consid-
ering which charitable organiza-
tion you will donate your com-
bined Federal Campaign dollars
to, remember that by donating to
Army Community Service at Fort
Drum, your money stays within
the community in which you live.
It will help fund the very pro-
gramming and services your battle
buddies, friends and neighbors are
utilizing in times of need. When
you choose to donate to ACS it is
a Fort Drum Specific organiza-
tion.
It is true many people have their
personal charities they tend to
donate to. For instance, many of
ACS Green Press November 2012 Page 2
Regarding Resilience: Tips, tools and techniques
for practicing resilience everyday!
By Jenn Eichner, MRT 772-2848
How well do you receive other peo-ple‟s good stuff? Have you ever really thought about that? Your answer to the question might just surprise you. I think we all like to be able to say that we receive well and doing so helps build strong connections with others. This would be ideal because as we have discussed earlier, strong connec-tions is an essential part of resilience. Unfortunately, some us may not find ourselves able to honestly say that we productively receive others good stuff. There are four ways people tend to respond when others share good news, talk about a positive experience, or describe a success. Only one of the four styles leads to stronger relation-ships. Take a minute to reflect on the last time that someone shared good news with you. What kind of receiver were you?
Were you a conversation killer? Did you very
passively ignore the statement all together?
Friend: “My child won a spelling bee at school
yesterday.”
You: “Did you get today‟s report done?”
Were you a conversation hijacker? Did you
actively redirect the conversation toward your
own purpose?
Friend: “My child won a spelling bee at school
yesterday.”
You: “My child did that last year, he is a good
speller but he now more into music.”
Were you a joy thief? Did you question
whether or not the good was really good?
Friend: “My child won a spelling bee at school
yesterday.”
You: “Why spelling? Getting them into sports
will mean more in the future.
Were you a joy multiplier? Did you show au-
thentic interest, engage them and allow them to
feel good?
Friend: “My child won a spelling bee at school
ACTIVE CONSTRUCTIVE RESPONSE BUILDS STRONG BONDS!
yesterday.”
You: “Really, that is wonderful. What was
the final word? How many rounds did it
go? Etc…..
Which do you think is the only re-sponse style that builds strong connec-tions? You got it, the joy multiplier! This month, start really listening to your responses to good stuff. Make every effort to be a good receiver and allow the person sharing to be encour-aged and willing to share good with you again and again. If you find yourself struggling to stay in the positive - think of this: Of all the people in the world this person could have gone to share their good stuff, they choose you! Have a great month – good luck and good thoughts!
9 November Module 1 9:30am-2:30pm
3 December Module 2 9:30am-2:30pm
11 February Module 3 9:30am-2:30pm
4 March Module 4 9:30am-2:30pm
All classes held at ACS Building call 772-0470/2848/0509 to make a reservation
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New research shows that 42% of us are
uncomfortable with the idea of negoti-
ating when we‟re offered a job. How
can we become more comfortable? By
knowing what we want, what we need,
and what we‟re worth.
Job hunting can be an exhausting and
intensive process; it‟s normal to feel
disappointed when we aren‟t selected
for a position and to feel elated when
we receive a job offer. However, once
there‟s a job offer on the table, you are
in a position of strength. Before you
say yes- take a little time to evaluate
whether the offer meets your needs.
In order to get a grasp on what you
want and need, take a minute to write
down your thoughts concerning the job
offer. Is the salary adequate? Are there
additional benefits? How much will you
take home after taxes and the daily com-
mute? Will you have childcare or pet care
expenses as a result of accepting the job?
Once you estimate your net pay, think
about the responsibilities of the position
you‟ve been offered. Do a little online
research to see if the salary is in line with
what other people in similar jobs are mak-
ing. Check out competitive employers;
what they are paying their employees with
the same job responsibilities.
If all of this research leaves you leaning
towards accepting this job offer, it‟s time
to proceed to the next step. Now that you
have defined what you want and need in
terms of salary and benefits, you can pre-
pare to negotiate. If the salary is accept-
able, you may want to negotiate work
hours, vacation time, or other benefits.
Write down your counter offer and prac-
tice asking for what you want in a polite
and professional manner. Go in
to the negotiations with the idea
that you can succeed. Be ready to
support your requests with facts
and explanations. In this econ-
omy, finding a job can be difficult.
Don‟t over-negotiate- make your
needs known and be open to
compromise. For more informa-
tion on Job Negotiating attend
ERPs „Negotiating Job Offers‟
workshop on 21 November from
9:30-11:30. Call ERP to sign up
315-772-9611 / 2737 / 1090 /
7987.
Negotiating Job Offers-Tips For Success
Congratulations to the following Employment Readiness clients who have recently landed a job! Alanna Boughal Jefferson County Public Health Michele Downy ACAP – SERCO Wendy Easterling Jefferson County Public Health AND Jefferson-Lewis B.O.C.E.S.
Look Who’s On The Payroll!!!!!
“Sometimes the hardest part
of the journey is believing
you’re worthy of the trip.”
~Glenn Beck,
The Christmas Sweater
An Afternoon of pumpkins
pumpkins and carving pumpkins
(pie pumpkins are small and
thick making them much more
difficult to carve).
All in all the afternoon was fun
for adults and kids. On the next
page are some nutrition facts and
recipes for pumpkin.
Contact 772-5374 or 772-6566 for
upcoming New You Now meet-
ings.
The New You Now women’s em-
powerment group recently got
together for an afternoon of
pumpkin carving at ACS.
Some participants carved pump-
kins for the first time in their
lives. Others decided to paint
their pumpkins as an alternative
to carving. One pumpkin was
even decorated by decoupage!
The group experienced roasted
pumpkin seeds and discussed
the difference between pie
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The Most
Popular
Thanksgiving
Pies that
come up in aN
internet
search are:
Pumpkin
Pecan
Apple
Pumpkin Facts:
High in beta carotene Good source of fiber Protein, vitamin C & potassium
Choosing a pie pumpkin:
Bright Orange Thick skinned Blemish free Should be heavy for size Should have an attached stem
Old Fashioned Pumpkin Pie
2 cups of pumpkin pulp purée from a pie pumpkin or from canned pumpkin purée
1 1/2 cup heavy cream or 1 12 oz. can of evaporated milk
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs plus the yolk of a third egg
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest
1 good crust
1 Preheat oven to 425°F.
2 Mix sugars, salt, and spices, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Beat the eggs and add to the bowl. Stir in the pumpkin purée.
Stir in cream. Whisk all together until well incorporated.
3 Pour into pie shell and bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes reduce the temperature to 350°F. Bake 40-50 min-
utes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
To make pumpkin purée from a
sugar pumpkin: start with a small-
medium sugar pumpkin, cut out
the stem and scrape out the in-
sides, discard (save the seeds, of
course). Cut the pumpkin in half
and lay cut side down on a rimmed
baking sheet lined with silpat or
aluminum foil. Bake at 350°F until
fork tender, about an hour to an
hour and a half. Remove from
oven, let cool, scoop out the pulp.
(Alternatively you can cut the
pumpkin into sections and steam
in a saucepan with a couple inches
of water at the bottom, until soft.)
If you want the pulp to be extra
smooth, put it through a food mill
or chinois.
The Pumpkin Patch!
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Jess Hall arrived at Fort Drum in August
of 2012 with her husband SGT Roland
Hall who is with 3-10 GSAB HHC.
Jess is originally from Century, Florida
and has been married to SGT Hall for
eight years. Since arriving at Fort Drum
however, Jess set out immediately to
make our community her home. Jess
came to ACS Relocation Readiness seek-
ing information about the area she now
calls home. We set her up to go on the
new comers tour and she captured our
hearts right away with her infectious
laugh and bright smile. Jess, we
learned, has a real love for literature
and education. She has been a teacher
both in the DOD school system and in
the Louisiana public school system.
Right away she took advantage of the
Employment Readiness Program as
she plans on finding a job. The good
news for us is that she also likes to
keep busy. She started volunteering
with Relocation Readiness and helps
teach our sewing class. Jess is currently
working with Relocation Readiness to
help develop our upcoming spouse
sponsorship program. She also partici-
pates in the New You Now spouse
group and is taking Army Family Team
Building classes.
We think Jess is a good role model for
Army Spouses! We asked her what
advice she would give new spouses
arriving to Fort Drum and she stated
“After being a spouse or associated
with the Army for almost ten years, I
would say that every place is what you
make of it. You can expect to get out
of it exactly what you put into it.”
Jess went on to say that as a country
girl she likes her wide open spaces and
Fort Drum has a lot of that to offer.
ACS wants to warmly welcome Jess
and her husband to Fort Drum. We
are happy to help her settle in and are
thankful for her contribution to our
Fort Drum Community and ACS
Family.
It just goes to show you how coming
to ACS for a lending closet and some
information, can be the first step to
opening many different doors of op-
portunity. If you see Jess, welcome
her to the community and remember,
Think ACS First!
Building Community: In the Spotlight
ACS Introduces Jess Hall-Spouse in the Spotlight
“Jumping at several
small opportunities may
get us there more quickly
than waiting for one big
one to come along.”
~Hugh Allen
Exceptional Family Member Program’s Spooktacular Halloween Celebration
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This year the Exceptional Family Mem-ber Program (EFMP) put their heads together to come up with a Halloween party that would accommodate children who are not able to attend a typical haunted house event.
“Some children are unable to tolerate large crowds, loud noises, scary cos-tumes and long lines” stated Sharon Chaple EFMP Program Manager. “We decided to accommodate them with an event that takes their special needs into account.”
The EFMP Program along with some help from two girl scout troops, Amy Earle School of Dance, the Family
Advocacy Program staff and other ACS volunteers transformed ACS into a Halloween festival. Children came to enjoy games and crafts as well as other Halloween activities. Halloween treats ranged from the typical sugary treat to gluten free treats.
The event was a big success! EFMP plans to make this an annual Hallow-een happening.
Contact EFMP at 772-5488/0664for upcoming events and activities.
“Think ACS First”
Girl Scouts
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13602
Army Emergency Relief 772-6560, 772-8873 or 772-2855
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772-6710, 772-9229
Army Volunteer Program Coordinator http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Army-volunteer-Corps/13651504365912
772-2899
Exceptional Family Member Program http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-FMWR-Exceptional-Family-Member-Program /104951319542718
772-5488, 772-0819, 772-0664
Employment Readiness Program http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment
772-9611, 772-2737, 772-1090
Family Advocacy Program (New Parent Support Program) SAPRP
772-4244, 772-6929, 772-2279
772-0596, 772-4070, 772-0748
772-5605, 772-5914
Financial Readiness Program http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-financial-Readiness-ACS/1956662120473
772-0050, 772-5196, 772-8526
Information and Referral 772-6556, 772-6557
Military & Family Life Consultants 212-6919
Mobilization and Deployment http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Mobiliztion-and-Deployment/178420512193448?ref=ts&v=wall
772-2848, 772-0470, 772-2919
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772-5475, 772-6553, 772-6902
772-6566
Soldier Family Assistance Center http://www.facebook.com/Fort.Drum.FMWR/SFAC
772-7781
Survivor Outreach Services http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumsurvivoroutreachservices
772-6357