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February Facts and Trivia Birthstone: Amethyst
Flower: Violet and Primrose
Fun Fact: Every four years is Leap year including this
year adding one more day to the month making a total of 29!
Zodiac: Aquarius or Pisces
Famous Birthdays: Sinclair Lewis, Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, Charles Darwin,
Thomas Edison, Gertrude Stein, Rosa Parks,
Holidays: Groundhog Day, February 2 ,Valentines Day, February 14,
Presidents Day, 3rd Monday
National What Month? - American Heart Month, Grapefruit Month, International Boost Self-Esteem Month,
National Children’s Dental Health Month, National Bird Feeding Month, Risk Awareness Week
The February Full Moon on the
7th is called “Snow Moon” by
Native Americans of New Eng-
land and the Great Lakes .It is
also called “The Hunger Moon”
because of the meager hunting
this time of year.
ACS Green Press
Army Community Service (ACS) Fort Drum, NY February 2012
Need To Know - from your
USC
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Regarding Resilience : Tips, tools and techniques for practicing resiliency everyday
3
ACS Friends and Neighbors Tis the Season
4
Smooth Moves An International spouse’s
5
SOS Candlelight Remembrance
6
Sharpen Your Skills 7
Look Who’s on the Payroll
Networking Success Story
8
New Year and Christmas
Debt
9
ACS Events and Classes 10, 11
ACS Contacts 12
Inside this issue:
~A tree free newsletter
Direct questions / feedback
To: Sarah Lynch : 772-5374
A town hall meeting is an informal
public meeting designed so that
everybody in the community is
invited and encouraged to attend.
The town hall meeting is intended to
provide a forum which allows partici-
pants to voice their opinions, ask
questions and hear responses from
Garrison Chain of Command, Post
Directorates and subject matter
experts concerning the issues that
impact day to day lifestyles of the
people who make up the Fort Drum
Community.
The Fort Drum Town Hall Meetings
are held on the second Wednesday
of every fourth month, at the
Commons. The next meeting is
scheduled for 9 May 2012. Your
participation as a community member
is encouraged. If you can not make it
to the meeting, now you can be there
via the internet.
Recently, the Garrison has added the
town hall meeting as a live stream to
their Facebook page. Log on at
www.facebook.com/
drum.10thmountain where you can
view the meeting and make comments
or ask questions by clicking on Ustream
live.
It is up to you to make a difference by
adding valuable insight and suggestions
on behalf of the Fort Drum Commu-
nity. Don’t sit back and watch life
happen, get involved!
Town Hall Meetings
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What You Might Need To Know
from your ACS Unit Service Coordinator (USC)
Army Commu-
nity Service
utilizes a Unit
Service Coordinator
(USC) to reach out to command teams
to find out the type of information and
referral needed to best support their
Soldiers and Families. The USC goes
directly to the unit and completes a
desk side needs assessment to
determine unit specific needs.
Recently information was put out
regarding changes to some of the
family programming and childcare
practices you are accustomed to. Here
is what you need to know:
Childcare Benefits for FRG’s, ACS
Classes and Volunteering:
Childcare services will continue to
be provided for FRG Meetings at
Memorial CDC from 0730-1730 pm
All children must be registered
with CYSS
FRG Night is the 2nd Thursday of
each month from 1730-2030 with a
required ten child minimum
The contract process will remain
the same through the FRSA
The contract deadline is 30 calendar
days out
Reserved spaces with child name and
age are required 15 days out
No show fee will be paid by the
parent
Child’s pass will be suspended until
no show fee is paid
ACS will no longer offer free
childcare for ACS classes due to lack of
funding
When volunteering for ACS, free
childcare is no longer offered
Changes in Respite Care for Excep-
tional Family Member Program:
Based on regulatory guidance from the
Department of Labor, Army Contracting
Command-national Capital Region, was
required to modify the existing Army
respite care contract awarded to Align
Staffing to incorporate the Service
Contract Act.
The enacted changes will require respite
care providers to complete background
checks and an application process.
During this time, Align Staffing will offer
Families respite care services via an
Time Is Running Out!
Please Take a Few Moments to
Complete this short 15 minute survey
to let leadership know the services
important to you!
Survey closes 31 January
www.drumsurvey.org
alternate provider or local home health
agency. These Alternate Services should
be offered within three days.
Align Staffing has established a call
center to answer questions during the
transition phase. The call center
number is 1-866-509-5581 and it is
operational Monday through Friday
from 9 am to 7pm Eastern Standard
Time. If you are unable to coordinate
with Align Staffing, please contact Army
Community Service EFMP office at
772-5488, 772-0664, 772-5476 or
772-0819.
If you are part of your
unit command team and
would like a visit from
your Unit Service
Coordinator,
please contact
Sarah Lynch at
772-5374
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Regarding Resilience: Tips, tools and techniques for practicing
resilience everyday!
By Jenn Eichner, MRT 772-2848
Hello, hope
this new
month finds
you posi-
tively think-
ing! Did
any of you
find yourself in a Thinking Trap?
Did you have a moment when you
had to ask yourself some of the
critical questions to re-adjust your
thinking? If you were able to
re-adjust, that is such a positive thing
– but what if asking the critical
questions could not get your
thoughts back on track? What then?
When you find your emotions
and/or reactions out of line over an
Activating Event and you cannot
identify a Thinking Trap, you may
have to dig a little deeper. Consider
yourself with an internal radio, if you
will. Surface thoughts are fairly easily
tuned in, but your Iceberg Beliefs are
those channels that take time and
careful attention to tune in to.
Iceberg Beliefs are your deeply held
beliefs and core values that can fuel
out-of-proportion emotion to an
event that challenges your beliefs.
An example of an Iceberg Belief
might be that you feel people should
start what they finish. Or that your
personal space should always be re-
spected. What are your Iceberg Beliefs?
You will find that you may have to take
some time to think. So, let’s do it.
Take three minutes and write down your
Iceberg Beliefs. The result may surprise
you and if nothing else – the mental ex-
ercise will get you thinking!
I asked Mandy Thompson, ACS Em-
ployment Readiness Program Manager
to share one of her Iceberg Beliefs. She
told me, “Hard work pays off”. Mobi-
lization and Deployment Specialist,
Amanda Garcia, shared one with me as
well, “All adults should clean up after
themselves”.
Often, negative thinking comes when
someone else does not share your par-
ticular beliefs. Imagine if Amanda had
to share an office with a co-worker that
did not share her Iceberg Belief. Is
there someone in your life who you have
an on- going dispute with ? Could it be
over an unshared Iceberg Belief?
How do you identify an Iceberg Belief in
times when your reactions surprise or
confuse you? It’s not as hard as you
may think. Use “What” not “Why”
questions – “why” questions lead to de-
fensiveness. Ask the questions below, in
any order.
What is the most upsetting part of
Iceberg Beliefs- Fuel For Emotions
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that for me?
What does that mean to me?
What is the worst part of that for
me?
Assuming that is true, what about
that is so upsetting to me?
Once you have identified your belief,
ask yourself the following.
Is this Iceberg helping or harming
me in this situation?
Is this Iceberg something I still
believe/value?
Is this Iceberg accurate in this
situation?
Based on your answers, you may then
be able to readjust your counter-
productive thinking into positive
thoughts! You may find it easier to
agree to disagree or you might just be
more able to see someone else’s point
of view.
Good luck and good thoughts!
“If you don't change your
beliefs, your life will be like this
forever. Is that good news?”
-Dr. Robert Anthony Author
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ACS Friends and Neighbors-Promoting Community
“We cannot live only for
ourselves. A thousand
fibers connect us with
our fellow men.”
~Herman Melville
Recently the Staff at Army
Community Service (ACS) had the
pleasure of meeting Janeen
Michalak and her two year old
daughter Paige when they stopped
in to find out what ACS has to
offer new comers to Fort Drum.
She and her husband recently
PCSd to Fort Drum with their
three daughters, Paige (pictured),
eight year old Shelby and five year
old Skylar.
Janeen’s husband Peter is a 2LT
with 1-10 AVN. The Michalak
family, originally from Belleville,
IL, arrived here December 28th
on orders from Fort Leonard
Wood, Mo.
Although Janeen is new to the
Army, she is already a wealth of
knowledge and resources. She has
already been networking and plans
on attending AFTB classes to
become an instructor for ACS.
I asked Janeen what else she plans
on doing and she expressed a de-
sire to teach bible study classes on
post. While at Fort Leonard
Wood, she taught for Protestant
Women of the Church (PWOC).
Janeen’s enthusiasm for being
here and being an Army Wife is
immediately apparent. When I
pointed it out she replied “I have
found that while separation is dif-
ficult, it also allows a married cou-
ple to grow.” Janeen explained
that she had strong Military Wives
as friends, that gave her great ad-
vice. She reminisced about when
her husband was away at boot
camp. She explained that they
could only communicate via mail.
“Snail mail” as it is sometimes
called, can create a communica-
tion gap and therefore problems.
Her friends advised her to always
keep mail positive. They pointed
out that if her Soldier was having
a bad day when he wrote the let-
ter, it was probably over with
when she received it. They ad-
vised her on the importance of
remembering the Soldiers have
bad days sometimes, and that they
need to hear about the positive
things from home.
While Janeen and her Family are
waiting for housing, they are ex-
ploring the treasures of the North
Country. They have already been
site seeing and cannot wait to ski!
ACS would like to welcome the
Michalak family to Fort Drum.
We are looking forward to Janeen
becoming and AFTB Volunteer.
ACS Welcomes Janeen Michalak- February Spouse in the Spotlight
If you would like to be an AFTB Volunteer,
Contact the Kim Hill AFTB Program Assistant
or Allison Hill AFTB Volunteer Coordinator at
772-6710 or 772-9229 to find out how!
Moving is a part of Army
life. Moving your home
and family is never
easy, but preparation
can go a long way toward easing the
transition. Below are tips to help you as
you prepare to move on to your next
adventure!
1. Visit your Relocation Program at
ACS! They can offer individualized
guidance and support. They also
have a free Lending Closet of basic
household items.
2. Visit
www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil.
This website can tell you everything
you need to know about your new
installation.
3. Create a budget. Take a hard look at
what the move will cost and what the
government will pay for. Consider
using the services of the ACS Finan-
cial Readiness Program.
Smooth Moves by Relocation Readiness paperwork that you will need to take
with you.
9. Hand-carry important documents.
Organize family records in a travel
records kit. It is a good a good idea
to hand-carry and keep in your
possession any documents with your
name, social security number and
birth date. This is all an identity
thief needs to steal your identity.
10.Research BAH and housing at your
new installation. It is critical to
know what your allowance will be to
make wise housing choices.
Let us help you make your next move a
smooth one! For assistance please call,
(315) 772-6556.
4. Track expenses. Know where your
money is going and what you are
purchasing. Consider using only one
specific credit card so you can easily
monitor for your moving expenses.
5. Get a sponsor. Sponsors help units
welcome and prepare Soldiers and
Families for their new duty station in
advance of the actual arrival.
6. Inventory and evaluate your personal
property. There may be items you no
longer want or need. Read your
renters or homeowners insurance
policy to make sure you have coverage
for any damage in transit.
7. Research hotels to use in transit. If
you are traveling with pets it is
important to know in advance which
hotels will and won’t take pets. Also,
consider a hotel chain that offers re-
ward points for staying with them.
8. Get organized! Create an accordion
folder or binder for all of your moving
My name is Cam-Ngo-Cheung. I have
been married to my magnificent hus-
band, Harold Cheung, for almost 13
years. We have two wonderful boys
named Jaden and Kody. I am Chinese,
born in Vietnam and raised in Montreal,
Canada. Now I am residing at Fort
Drum, NY.
The first U.S. City I lived in was Fort
Polk, Louisiana. I remember feeling
excited and anxious. I grew up in an
urban city, got married and then moved
to a rural area thousands of miles away
from my family and friends. I didn’t have
anyone except my husband and I was
really lonely and homesick.
It took some time but after many years
living in the U.S. and being an interna-
tional Army Wife, I learned how to make
new friends and adjust to the life as an
Army Wife. I have the following advice
to offer other Spouses in my position:
First, volunteer! It is not easy to find
friends when you don't know the area
or anyone. Volunteering gives you the
opportunity to meet people and it also
provides you with work experience. A
plus for Foreign Spouses is you don’t
have to be a U.S. citizen to volunteer.
While at Fort Polk, I volunteered as a
Dental Assistant for the Red Cross. I
made many friends and learned a lot
about dental assistant work and Army
life from the people I worked with. I
loved my volunteer work and remain
very proud of it!
My second piece of advice is to look for
local community events and classes to
become involved. Spouse groups
such as International Spouses and
Hearts Apart as well as other Army
Community Service (ACS) programs
and hosted events. I became active
with the International Spouse Group
hosted by Relocation Readiness.
Every other month, foreign born
Spouses gather together to eat, talk,
play games, exchange recipes and
learn about one another. I never miss
a meeting because we always have a
fantastic time. Diane, Amy, Krista
and Scarlett are the amazing people
who work at Relocation Readiness
Program. If you need any help with a
move, immigration assistance or
making friends, stop by and see them
at ACS. They are always happy to
help!
An International Spouse’s Perspective by Cam Ngo-Cheung
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Remembering and Honoring Heroes-Survivor Outreach Services S
Survivor Out-
reach Services
(SOS) is an
Army-wide
program
designed to
provide dedicated and comprehen-
sive support to survivors of
deceased Soldiers.
Fort Drum Survivor Outreach
Services recently held their annual
candlelight remembrance ceremony
and pot luck dinner at the Fort
Drum Family Life and Spiritual
Fitness Center.
The Candlelight Remembrance
Ceremony is an opportunity for the
loved ones of fallen Soldiers to
come together and honor the
memory of their loved one.
This year, attendees included
Spouses, parents, siblings,
grandparents and children of the Fallen
Soldier. Official representation at this
years event included, 10th Mountain
Division Commander Major General
Mark A. Milley, USAG Fort Drum
Commander Colonel Noel T. Niccolle
and Command Sergeant Major Mark
H. Oldroyde.
Chaplain Thomsen led the attendees in
prayer for the friends and Family
members of the fallen Soldiers. In ad-
dition, Tom Clegg, SOS Program Co-
ordinator, performed an original song
in tribute to a Fallen Friend.
“To live in the hearts we leave
behind is not to die”
~ Thomas Campbell
Those Remembered include:
PFC Jack T. Sweet
PFC George J. Howell
SPC Jeremy J. LaClaire
SGT Erick Klusacek
PV2 James G. Gardner
SPC Chad E. Fuller
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Have you
been
searching
for
employ-
ment with
skills you
acquired
from grade school, high school or
maybe even college? While those
skill sets are still valuable, a new set
of skills are shaping “hot jobs” for
the New Year in 2012. With the
occupation outlook ever changing, it
is best advised to reshape some of
your skill sets to stay competitive for
the New Year.
According to a study conducted by
The Center for Community Studies
at Jefferson Community College,
Employers in Jefferson County, are
seeking the following skill sets
amongst candidates in the respective
fields:
Manufacturing:
Assembly
Maintenance and equipment re-
pair
Inspection and quality control
Construction and Building:
Electrical, plumbing
Carpentry and cabinetry
Masonry and concrete work
Now that you know the skill sets
Jefferson County employers are
looking for as well as the projected
new job growth, combined with fast-
est growing occupations for 2012, it is
time to start planning your career
moves for the New Year!
If you would like to attend any career
development seminars and/or
employment workshops to sharpen
your skills or refresh your career
outlook, please contact Employment
Readiness at Army Community
Service on Fort Drum ERP at
(315) 772-9611.
You can also view our live job bank
with career tips on facebook at:
www.facebook.com/fortdrumemploy
ment.
Computer, Electronics, or
Telecommunications:
Ability to use common software
such as Word and Explorer
Network and LAN administra-
tion and maintenance
Computer software teaching and
training
Sales and Media:
Direct sales
Customer service
Public relations or journalism
Health Care Skills:
Direct patient care (activities
that have a direct influence on
the care of a specific patient or
client)
In the U.S., one million new jobs are
projected to be created by 2018.
Some of the fastest growing
occupations include Accountants, IT
professionals, Massage Therapists,
Special Education Teachers,
Forensic Psychologists, Software
Developers, Registered Nurses,
Environmental Engineers, Network
Administrators, Web Designers, and
Criminal Investigators. Among
these fast growing occupations are
also emerging jobs which require
less extensive training such as Social
Media Strategists and Caregivers for
seniors.
Sharpen Your Skills for 2012
Sharpen Your Career Skills With
Employment Readiness!
Next Career Development Seminar:
Career and Life Portfolio Workshop
February 22, 2012
from 9:30am-11:30pm at ACS
Great workshop to categorize skills!
Portfolios are provided by ERP.
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Congratulations to the following Employment Readiness clients who have recently landed a job!
Laura Rowland- Key Bank Brittany Rushing- Jefferson County SPCA If you are one of our clients who has recently become employed, we want to hear about it! Give us a call so we can highlight your accomplishment and inspire others!
Finding Employment through Networking– a Success Story
Networking is one of the most important things job seekers can do to find a position. Recent studies indicate that 65% of people who are employed found a job that was never publicly advertised. In fact, studies have found that less than half of all available jobs are ever advertised. The first step to networking involves creating a contact list to include: Friends, family members and
relatives who are employed Your friends, parents friends,
neighbors and casual acquaint-ances
People with whom you have business relationships with (bankers, insurance agents, etc.
People from professional affilia-tions, alumni associations and clubs you belong to. (If you don't belong to any, join some)
Present and past co-workers Your teachers, professors and
instructors People you know through your
place of worship The second step to networking is to
contact the people on your list to let them know you are looking for a job. Ask them if they know of any opportunities, provide them with your resume and contact information. Remember, you can also network with people you don’t know. Contact companies and ask them if they could use anyone with your skills, and if not, do they know anyone who could. A client of the Employment Readiness program recently shared the following networking success story with us; We would like to offer a big congratulations to Amber Kalford for her recent success in landing employment through networking. When job searching, everywhere you go and everyone you meet is an opportunity to network. Here is Amber’s impressive networking story on how she landed her current job. “I was applying at one place and decided I was going to go get a pair of boots while I was out. So, I walked over to Payless and while I was look-
ing at the shoes I was having a hilarious conversation with this older woman. We eventually got to talking about how my husband was deployed and when she asked me, "Well what are you looking to do with your free time?” I told her I was actually looking for a job. To my surprise, she said "well it turns out I am hiring!” Turns out I was talking to the big boss the whole time! So I went and applied, and as I was waiting on a call back, she made it seem like the job was mine for sure. She told me how impressed she was and that when I returned to Watertown from vacation, to come see her and she would put me on the schedule. If I didn't meet with Employment Readiness (ERP) I wouldn't have been looking for a job at all, but while looking one just fell in my lap! Thanks ERP!”
Look Who’s on the Payroll: Employment Readiness Success Stories!
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Don’t Spend the New Year Paying Off Christmas Debt
Holiday overspending is common for
many people. Paying off Christmas
Debt is a dismal consequence for
many people entering the new year. A
survey by Consumer Reports found
that shoppers planned to charge an
average of $756 for Christmas in 2011.
If you are one of the shoppers who
charged Christmas and are paying for
it now, Here are a few tips for
resolving your debt quickly:
Assess your debt: Even if adding up
your debt to find out the grand total
you owe is not a task you are eager to
complete, you need to know how bad
it is before you can fix it. Subtract
from the debt, how much you can
afford to put toward this bill after
paying for essentials, and you can
figure how long it will take to pay off
the debt.
Set your payoff date: By setting a
goal to pay your debt off at a certain
date, you will stay motivated.
Remember your date will depend on
your total debt how much money you
have left after paying for your
necessities.
Find Extra Money: Look at your
budget to determine if there is an area
you can adjust to find extra money to
put toward your debt. For instance,
can you cancel premium cable
channels, downgrade your internet, or
take lunches and dine in? Consider
ways to bring in extra money. Is it
possible to put in overtime? Can you
Pick up a part time job or have a
garage sale?
Use unexpected money: If you
receive a tax return inheritance,
bonus check, or an extra paycheck
in a long month don't be tempted to
blow it, pay off the debt!
Reward yourself when you are
debt free: Keep your eye on the
prize by planning on rewarding
yourself with something you want
when you eliminate the debt.
Remember to spend cash on
whatever it is you will be rewarding
yourself with.
Start out the new year with a new
philosophy: Plan for the upcoming
Christmas by budgeting and
purchasing ahead. Kiplinger puts
out a guide to getting the best deals
on things we buy. For instance, if
you plan on purchasing someone on
your Christmas list a new camera,
you should buy it the January or
February before Christmas because
this is when the Consumer
Electronics Show and Photo Mar-
keting Association showcases the
new year. New models arrive in
stores and deep discounts can be
found on the previous year’s
merchandise.
For more ideas on how to save
money by shopping for the best
deals all year long, check go to
http://www.kiplinger.com and look
for the best time to buy link.
Orientation Date: 7 & 14 February 2012
First Class Date: 28 February 2012
Place: Family Life & Spiritual Fitness Center (Po Valley Chapel)
Time: 6:30 PM
For More Information
Contact: Family Life
Center @ 772-5540
ACS Classes and Events for the First Two Weeks in February DATE Class Time Location/Details
Wednesday Feb 1: 1st Term Financial Readiness 0830-1600 Call for location
AFTB Level I 0900-1600 ACS
Thursday Feb 2: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
AFTB Level I 0900-1600 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-A6
Friday Feb 3 : Hearts Apart 0930-1200 ACS
Monday Feb 6: Newcomers Orientation 0900-1130 ACS
Master Resiliency Marathon 0930-1430 ACS
Survivor Outreach Support Meeting 1800-2000 ACS
Tuesday Feb 7: ESOL 0900-1200 ACS
Drum Family Welcome Tour 0930-1400 Departs ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-A6
Master Resiliency Marathon 0930-1430 ACS
Victim to Survivor Educational Group 1130-1300 ACS
Stress Management 1330-1530 ACS
Wednesday Feb 8: 1st Term Financial Readiness 0830-1600 Call for location
Master Resiliency Marathon 0930-1430 ACS
Autism Support Group 1000-1200 ACS
Thursday Feb 9: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
Employment 101` 0930-1130 ACS
Master Resiliency Marathon 0930-1430 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-A6
Friday Feb 10: Couples Communication 0900-1200 ACS
In her Shoes: 0930-1130 ACS
Living with Domestic Violence
Saturday Feb 11: EFMP FAMILY VALENTINE’S PARTY 10:00-1400 ACS
Monday Feb 13: Budget Management 0900-1200 ACS
Resume Writing Computer Lab 0930-1030 ACS
Tuesday Feb 14: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
Key Caller 1400-1530 ACS
Key Caller 1700-1830 ACS
Drum Family Welcome Tour 0930-1400 Departs ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-A6
EFMP Support Group 1100-1300 ACS
From Victim to Survivor Ed Group 1130-1300 ACS
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ACS Classes and Events for the Last Two Weeks in February DATE Class Time Location/Details
Wednesday Feb 15: 1st Term Financial Readiness 0830-1600 Call for location
Build Your Own Business 0930-1130 ACS
AFTB Level III 0900-1600 ACS
Thursday Feb 16: CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86
ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
Overseas PCS Brief 1330-1530 ACS
Home Buyers Course 0930-1130 ACS
Friday Feb 17 International Spouses Group 1000-1200 ACS
Monday Feb 20: President’s Day ACS is Closed
Tuesday Feb 21: CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86
Care Team Training 0900-1230 ACS
ESOL Class 0930-1200 ACS
Anger Management 1330-1530 ACS
1130-1330 Victim to Survivor Group 1130-1300 ACS
Wednesday Feb 22: Scream Free Parenting 0900-1500 ACS
1st Term Financial Readiness 0830-1600 Call for Location
Job Club Career and Life Portfolio 0930-1130 ACS
Thursday Feb 23: ESOL class 0900-1200 ACS
Federal Employment Workshop 0930-1130 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1630-1400 Clark Hall, A2-86
Scream Free Parenting 0900-1500 ACS
Friday Feb 24: In her Shoes- 0930-1130 ACS
living with domestic violence
Monday Feb 27: Event Planning 1030-1200 ACS
OPSEC for Families 1300-1430 ACS
Tuesday Feb 28: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
Investing 101 0930-1200 ACS
Basic Excell for Job Seekers 0930-1130 ACS
Drum Family Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
From Victim to Survivor Ed Group 1130-1300 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86
AER Scholarships applications are available through April 2nd 2012 at www.aerhq.org
Army Community Service
P4330 Conway Road
Fort Drum, New York
13602
Army Emergency Relief 772-6560, 772-8873 or 772-2855
Army Family Team Building http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000122037720
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
Employment Readiness Program http://www.facebook.com/#!/fortdrumemployment
772-9611, 772-2737
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
Outreach http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-ACS-Outreach/180373271991692
772-5374
Relocation Readiness http:// www.facebook.com/pages/Fort -Drum -Relocation -Readiness Program/171335822906429
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