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Community Leaders Information Forum
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Welcome/Administrative Notes COL Rosenberg
Dates to Remember Highlights
Guest Speaker/Presentation
CYSS Fee Increases Ms. Karin Sikirica
Winter Operations
Snow Removal Mr. Jim Corriveau
Post Delays and Early Release Mr. Joe Margrey
School Delays and Closures Ms. Terri Spencer
Cold Weather Safety Mr. John Drozd
Directorate/Agency Updates
Closing Remarks COL Rosenberg

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Dates to Remember
October 2013
10/3 Open Restore Hope Continue Hope Memorial 1000-1100 Memorial Park
10/4 Veteran’s Information Day 0900-1500 Transitional Living Services of NNY
10/8 CFC Kickoff Ceremony 1430-1530 The Commons
10/10 Hispanic Heritage Month Observance 1130-1300 The Commons
10/11 DONSA
10/11 CYSS Facilities Closed- Staff Development Day All Facilities
10/14 Columbus Day- Federal Holiday
10/16 Zombie Zumba 1300-1500 ACS
10/19 USO Halloween Arts & Crafts Class 1530-1700 USO
10/21-23 AUSA National Convention Washington DC
10/22 Key Caller Class 1400-1500 ACS
10/23 Family Support Huddle 1000 Eagle’s Nest
10/23 Civilian of the Quarter 1130-1300 The Commons
10/24 Make a Difference Day 0900-1500 The Commons
10/24 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 1100-1130 The Commons
10/24 Mountain Remembrance Ceremony 1630 The Commons
10/25 Retirement Ceremony 1600 Main Post Auditorium
10/25 DFMWR Haunted Hay Ride 1800-2100 Remington Park
10/26 YS Line Dancing Party 1600-1900 YS
10/28 For Fathers Only Workshop 0800-1600 ACS
10/29 Fallen Warrior Monument Dedication Ceremony 1000-1100 Memorial Park
10/29 DFMWR Family Night at the Winners Circle 1700 The Commons- Winner’s Circle
10/31 BOSS Zombie 5K 0600 Magrath Sports Complex
10/31 Halloween Trick-or-Treat 1700-2000 Housing Areas

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Dates to Remember
November 2013
11/4 Building Healthy Relationships 1330-1530 ACS
11/5-7 Middle Years Parenting Class 1330-1530 ACS
11/6 CLIF 1000-1100 The Commons
11/6 Employment 101 0930-1130 ACS
11/7 FRG Leader Training 0900-1300 ACS
11/7 Fort Drum ACAP Career Fair 1000-1400 The Commons
11/7 Veteran’s Day Ceremony 1100-1200 Memorial Park
11/7 FRG Informal Funds 1330-1430 ACS
11/8 DONSA
11/11 Veteran’s Day- Federal Holiday
11/14 National American Indian Heritage Month Obs. 1130-1300 The Commons
11/15 Midnight Sports 2000-2400 YS
11/19 Key Caller Training 1000-1100 ACS
1400-1500 ACS
11/27-29 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Trip Parks & Recreation
11/27-29 Local Schools Thanksgiving Break
11/28 Thanksgiving
11/29 DONSA

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Dates to Remember
December 2013
12/5 CARE Team Training 0900-1230 ACS
12/5 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 1700 Main Post Chapel
12/9 Trees for Troops 0800 Hays Hall
12/10 Annual Holiday Celebration 1700-1900 The Commons
12/17 Work from Home Career Fair 0930-1130 ACS
12/23-1/3 Division Half Day Schedule
12/23-1/3 Local Schools Holiday Break
12/23 DONSA
12/25 Christmas Day- Federal Holiday
12/30 DONSA

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Child, Youth and School Services
(CYSS) Fee Increases
Ms. Karin Sikirica
CYSS Coordinator

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CYSS Fee Changes
 Payments:
Full Day, Part Time and Before/After School
•Assessed bi-monthly
•Late payment fee of $10.00 per child per billing cycle
•On 6th business day
Full payment (includes late payments)
•Must be received by the last working day of the month
•Services will be suspended until full payment is received.
 Families risk losing their child care space on the last
working day of the month, when full fee payment is not
received.
Implementation
November 1, 2013

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 Fees
Total Family Income Categories margins > 1%
 Monthly fee increases:
CDC Full Day/Part Day/School Age = 0%-5%
 SAC weekly camp minuscule increase $0-$4
 MS weekly camp minuscule increase $1-$3
CYSS Fee Changes

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Full Day Monthly Fees
Comparison Chart Child Development Center Fees
DoD Total Family Income (TFI)
Categories
Full Day
Monthly Fee
FY13
Full Day
Monthly Fee
FY14
%>
1 $0 - $30,164 $226 $236 4.4
2 $30,165 - $36,627 $292 $304 4.1
3 $36,628 – $47,399 $366 $374 2.2
4 $47,400 – $59,349 $426 $436 2.3
5 $59,250 - $75,408 $488 $504 3.2
6 $75,409 - $87,207 $548 $556 1.4
7 $87,208 - $102,596 $582 $582 0.0
8 $102,597 - $128,245 $596 $596 0.0
9 $128,246 + $608 $614 1.0

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DoD Standard is Predictability!
A DoD Single Fee
for Each Total Family Income Category
by School Year 2014/2015
CYSS Fee Changes

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Winter Operations: Snow Removal
Mr. Jim Corriveau
Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

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Hays Hall

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T-85 DPW

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Snow banks

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Barracks parking

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Unit snow plows

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Overhead ice, DES

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Overhead ice, lodging

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Sliding snow & exits

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Protected exits

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Sliding SNOW

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Black Ice

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90 tons per minute

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Equipment, diesel, labor, time

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Springtime is around the corner

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Winter Operations: Post Delay and
Early Release
Mr. Joe Margrey
Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization (DPTMS)

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Post Delay and Early Release
 Data Collection is an on-going process, 24/7.
- 18th Weather SQDN
- DES Supervisor
- DPW Roads & Ground
- DPTMS Range Control
- Condition of Parking Lots
- Command Safety Risk Assessment
- New York State Department of Transportation
- National Weather Service (Buffalo)
 Severe Weather information is provided to the Garrison
Commander for decision.
All tasks performed
simultaneously by 0430 hours
PAO notifies NEWZJUNKY
and Local TV/Radio stations
first

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 Any decision to delay/cancel the
duty day is made by 0415 hours.
 Local radio/TV stations, websites and
hotlines are updated NLT 0500 hours.
 Decisions for early release are made
throughout the day based on emerging
weather conditions.
 Decisions to delay or for early release
are NOT based on School delays.
 All decisions are made on all available
data/forecasts.
 This is not an exact science!
When in doubt use your best judgment.
IMPACT TO SERVICES:
Child Care Facilities
Delay: Facilities open one hour before
report time.
Early
Release: Facilities close one hour after
release time.
Commissary
Delay: Will open as scheduled, in the
event of delayed reporting, provided
the base is completely open by 0900
hours.
Early
Release: Will close one hour after release
time.
Exchange
Normal hours of operation unless directed to close
by leadership.

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PAO will:
- Inform TV & RADIO stations
- Update 772-DRUM (info line)
- Update Facebook
DES will:
- Update the Road Condition
Hotline
- Monitor road/weather
conditions throughout the day
MOC Watch Team will:
- Update FDNY Webpage
- Notify Units, Staff &
Directorates via Hot-loop and
Email
NLT 0500 you will have five(5) sources to check
1) Local Media (News, TV & Radio)
1) 772-Drum (3786)
2) Fort Drum Website/Facebook
3) Unit Staff Duty
4) Unit Chain of
Command

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Winter Operations: School Delays &
Closures
Ms. Terri Spencer
CYSS, School Support Services

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School Delays & Closures
School Aged Children:
• School delays announced on local media
• Look for your district name – not necessarily the school
• Private schools will fall under the public schools they are
aligned with
• Have a plan ahead of time
• Dress for weather
• School buses and Fort Drum road condition “red”

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Winter Operations: Cold Weather
Safety
Mr. John Drozd
Command Safety Office (CSO)

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Cold Weather Safety: Vehicles
Mechanic Vehicle Checks
 Heater
 Defroster
 Wipers & Fluid
 Lights
 Hazard Lights
 Gauges or Warning Lights
 Battery
 Antifreeze
 Ignition System
 Exhaust System
 Brakes
 Oil level/Change
Winter Car Kit
 Snow Brush w/ Scraper
 Flashlight w/ Batteries
 Blanket, Mittens, Socks, Hat
 Small Shovel
 Sand or Kitty Litter
 Jumper Cables
 Hazard Sign, Flares or Flag
 Winter Windshield Washer Fluid
 Cell Phone w/Charger
 Dry Gas
 Snow Chains
 First Aid Kit

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Cold Weather Safety: HOME
1998 ICE STORM: NO POWER FOR
TWO WEEKS, NO PHONE FOR
THREE!!
COLD WEATHER GEAR
• Hat, Mittens/Gloves, Scarves
• Socks
• Boots
• Snow Pants
• Jackets
• Thermals
PREPARE FOR STORMS
Non-Perishable Food
 Water for Drinking & Sanitation
 Flashlight w/ Batteries
 Blankets, Mittens, Socks & Hat
 Generator
 Gasoline/Propane
 Camp Stove
 Portable Heater
 Weather Radio
 Cell Phone w/Charger
 Lantern/Candles
 Cooler
 First Aid Kit

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Cold Weather Safety

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Directorate and Agency Updates

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The next CLIF Meeting is scheduled for
6 November 2013
Thank you for attending.
If you would like to provide information for CLIF,
please email Elizabeth DeJesus at elizabeth.a.dejesuscintron.civ@mail.mil
Staci Reyes at staci.j.reyes.civ@mail.mil

*The Dates to Remember is not an all inclusive list of the events happening here on Fort Drum. Please take advantage of using the Preview, the
Mountaineer, the 10th
Mountain Division, MWR, ACS Facebook pages, Fort Drum website and other various avenues to learn about all the happenings
here on Fort Drum.
As of 9/26/2013
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 2013
10/3 Open Restore Hope Continue Hope Memorial 1000-1100 Memorial Park
10/4 Veteran’s Information Day 0900-1500 Transitional Living Services of NNY
10/8 CFC Kickoff Ceremony 1430-1530 The Commons
10/10 Hispanic Heritage Month Observance 1130-1300 The Commons
10/11 DONSA
10/11 CYSS Facilities Closed- Staff Development Day All Facilities
10/14 Columbus Day- Federal Holiday
10/16 Zombie Zumba 1300-1500 ACS
10/19 USO Halloween Arts & Crafts Class 1530-1700 USO
10/21-23 AUSA National Convention Washington DC
10/22 Key Caller Class 1400-1500 ACS
10/23 Family Support Huddle 1000 Eagle’s Nest
10/23 Civilian of the Quarter 1130-1300 The Commons
10/24 Make a Difference Day 0900-1500 The Commons
10/25 DFMWR Haunted Hay Ride 1800-2100 Remington Park
10/26 YS Line Dancing Party 1600-1900 YS
10/28 For Fathers Only Workshop 0800-1600 ACS
10/29 Fallen Warrior Monument Dedication Ceremony 1000-1100 Memorial Park
10/29 DFMWR Family Night at the Winners Circle 1700 The Commons- Winner’s Circle
10/31 BOSS Zombie 5K 0600 Magrath Sports Complex
10/31 Halloween Trick-or-Treat 1700-2000 Housing Areas
November 2013
11/4 Building Healthy Relationships 1330-1530 ACS
11/5-7 Middle Years Parenting Class 1330-1530 ACS
11/6 Employment 101 0930-1130 ACS
11/7 FRG Leader Training 0900-1300 ACS
11/7 Fort Drum ACAP Career Fair 1000-1400 The Commons
11/7 Veteran’s Day Ceremony 1100-1200 Memorial Park
11/7 FRG Informal Funds 1330-1430 ACS
11/8 DONSA
11/11 Veteran’s Day- Federal Holiday
11/14 National American Indian Heritage Month Obs. 1130-1300 The Commons
11/15 Midnight Sports 2000-2400 YS
11/19 Key Caller Training 1000-1100 ACS
1400-1500 ACS
11/27-29 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Trip Parks & Recreation
11/27-29 Local Schools Thanksgiving Break
11/28 Thanksgiving
11/29 DONSA

*The Dates to Remember is not an all inclusive list of the events happening here on Fort Drum. Please take advantage of using the Preview, the
Mountaineer, the 10th
Mountain Division, MWR, ACS Facebook pages, Fort Drum website and other various avenues to learn about all the happenings
here on Fort Drum.
As of 9/26/2013
December 2013
12/5 CARE Team Training 0900-1230 ACS
12/5 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony 1700 Main Post Chapel
12/9 Trees for Troops 0800 Hays Hall
12/10 Annual Holiday Celebration 1700-1900 The Commons
12/17 Work from Home Career Fair 0930-1130 ACS
12/23-1/3 Division Half Day Schedule
12/23-1/3 Local Schools Holiday Break
12/23 DONSA
12/25 Christmas Day- Federal Holiday
12/30 DONSA

October 2013 CLIF Notes 1
CLIF NOTES FOR THE FORT DRUM COMMUNITY
October 2013
1. AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC)
2. ATKINS FUNCIONAL FITNESS FACILITY (AFFF)
3. ARMY CAREER & ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP)
4. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS)
5. AUTO CRAFTS
6. BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS (BOSS)
7. CIVIL AIR PATROL (CAP)
8. CHAPEL
9. CYSS SCHOOL LIAISON SERVICES (SLS)
10. CYSS SKIES
11. CYSS SPORTS
12. CYSS YOUTH CENTER
13. DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES)
14. EXCHANGE
15. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (MWR)
16. FORT DRUM MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOMES (MCH)
17. FORT DRUM THRIFT SHOP
18. HOUSING
19. INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM
20. MAGRATH SPORTS COMPLEX
21. McEWEN LIBRARY
22. MEDDAC
23. MONTI PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY
24. NORTH COUNTRY SPOUSES CLUB
25. OFF THE BEATIN' PATH GIFTS (OTBP)
26. PARENT TO PARENT (PtoP)
27. PARKS AND RECREATION
28. SAFETY
29. USO - FORT DRUM
30. VETERINARY SERVICES
31. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND (VSF)
1. AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) CHERYL DEAN, 315-772-6561
• NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: Will be held on 6 November, 1:00 pm in the ARC Office, RM B1-35 in Clark Hall, please call to
sign up or stop by our office.
 DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING: Application packets available for pick-up through 30 November.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email Address: drum@redcross.org
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.redcross.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/American-Red-Cross-Fort-Drum/253705811335340
2. ATKINS FUNCTIONAL FITNESS FACILITY (AFFF) RANDY GILLETTE, 315-772-3342
• WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE CLASSES: Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursday, 7:00 am – 8:00 am for active duty women and
9:00 am – 10:00 am for spouses and Family members.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: randolph.r.gillette.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: http://drummwr.com/MountainFunctionalFitnessFacility.html
3. ARMY CAREER & ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) LORRIE GULER, 315-772-3284
 CAREER FAIR: 7 November, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at The Commons
 ACAP SEMINARS: Call the ACAP Center at 772-3434/3286 to reserve a seat in seminars. The following seminars are scheduled:
o Boots 2 Business – 4-5 Nov, 8:00 am -4:00 pm
o Advanced Resume – 18 Nov, 8:00 am -10:00 am
o Federal Resume – 18 Nov, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
o Advanced Interview – 18 Nov, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
o Technical Track – 6-7 & 19-20 Nov, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
o Education Track – 6-7, 13-14, & 20-21 Nov, 8:00 am– 4:00pm
o Career Fair – 7 November, 10:00 am - 2:00pm
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: lorrie.s.guler.civ@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.acap.army.mil
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrumACAP
Click the above hyperlinks to go directly to
Agency Section in CLIF Notes
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4. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) CATHY FERRAN, 315-772-4979
 RESILIENCE TRAINING Module 1: 6 November, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. For more information call, 772-2848.
For flyer: http://www.drummwr.com/OperationReady.htm
 AFTB LEVEL 1: 12-13 November, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, ACS. For more information call, 772-9299
 HOME BUYING CLASS: 14 November, 9:00 am – 11:00 am, 10288 4th Armored Division Dr. For more information call, 772-2919
 VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH CEREMONY: 21 November, 11:00 am, The Commons. For more information call, 772-2899
 ACS CALENDAR: including all November events can be found at: www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/FortDrumACSOutreach
5. AUTO CRAFTS MICHAEL GRAVELINE, 315 772-7902
 ORIENTATION CLASSES: The Auto Skills Center offers their Orientation Class Tuesday – Friday at 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm. The class
is also offered on Saturday’s at 10:00 am . This is a manditory safety class in order to utilize the Auto Craft Facility. Please see our
Orientation Class Flier or contact the Auto Skills Staff for additional information.
 MOTORCYCLE LIFT: The Auto Skills Center is introducing a new motorcycle lift to their equipment available for use. If you have a
motorcyle that needs work please visit the Auto Skills Center and utilize this new equipment!
 PROPANE FILING STATION: Auto Skills can fill propane tanks Tuesdays- Fridays from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00
am - 4:00 pm. The price vares so please call Auto Skills for current rates or see our Auto Skill Center Provided Services Flier.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: eugene.w.spencer2.naf@mail.mil
Website: www.drummwr.com/ParksandRecreation.htm
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Recreation/546416075378830?ref=hl
6. BETTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS (BOSS) MICHELLE RODEN, 315 772-7807
• GAMING TOURNAMENT: 14 November, 6:00 pm Madden NFL 13 at Jack T Sweet BOSS Center. The BOSS facility has gaming
systems, controllers, and big screen HD TVs. All we need is you! Compete against the best gamers on Fort Drum while playing the
newest games. Winners receive prize money. Open to Active Duty Soldiers and Spouses 18 and older only. Click here for the Gaming
Tournament Flier.
• BOSS INVADES ATKINS: 21 November, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Compete in a functional fitness challenge at Atkins Functional Fitness
Facility (AFFF). Pre-register for free at AFFF, Jack T Sweet BOSS Center and Nash Blvd. BOSS Center. Open to ID card holders 17 years
and older. Male and Female categories. Click here for the BOSS Invades Atkins Flier.
• HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: 28 November, 2:00 pm BOSS invites you to feel at Home for the Holidays to their Nash Blvd center
when they open their doors to an old fashioned Thanksgiving. Roasted turkey with all of the traditional side dishes will be offered.
Along with the great meal watch the football games on their many big screen TV’s. Available will be gaming, billiards, and Cyber Café
for keeping in touch with friends and family. The BOSS center is your home away from home throughout the holidays. Shuttle
service will be provided from Jack T Sweet BOSS Center to Nash Blvd from 11:00 am - 10:00 pm. Click here for the Home for the
Holidays Flier.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email Address: michelle.m.roden.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/BOSS.htm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortdrum.boss
7. CIVIL AIR PATROL (CAP) MAJ ROBERT ORMSBEE, 315-772-4984
• INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE CAP? The Fort Drum Watertown Composite Squadron conducts junior ROTC type
training for cadets and Search and Rescue training for adult members. Membership for cadets is open to youth ages 12-18 and Adult
membership is open to adults age 18-and up. Upcoming meetings are 1, 8, 15 and 22 November from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in building
M431A.

• SEARCH AND RESCUE: NY WING level search and rescue exercises are conducted every two months with Group and Squadron
exercises conducted every month.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: robert.ormsbee@us.army.mil
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/NY406
8. CHAPEL CAROL BURKE, 315-772-4451
 CATHOLIC WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL (CWOC): of Ft. Drum, formerly known as Military Council of Catholic Women is developing
and growing. Their mission is to reflect a visible presence of Christ in military communities by fostering and nourishing women in
spirituality, leadership and service. Contact CH Subler at 772-0160 or find us on Facebook: CWOC Fort Drum NY.
 PWOC : Women’s’ Bible Study and Fellowship offers study and fellowship both on Thursday mornings 9:30 am -12:00 pm at
Oswego and 4
th
St. West and Thursday evenings 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at Po Valley Chapel. Contact them at:
http://awakeandarise316.blogspot.com, pwocfortdrum@gmail.com, or https://facebook.com/connectpwocdrum
 CHAPELNEXT : come see what our new contemporary service is all about! Meeting at 9:30 am Sundays at Po Valley Chapel,
ChapelNext makes the Bible come alive with spirited music and relevant preaching.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? On Duty Chaplain 772-5591; After Duty Hours Chaplain 772-5647
Click the hyperlinks Email: carol.a.burke.civ@mail.mil
Website: Fort Drum Religious Support
9. CYSS SCHOOL LIAISON SERVICES (SLS) MICHELE CARLTON/TERRI SPENCER 772-3214/1311
• PROGRESS REPORTS/ PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES & OPEN HOUSES: 1st quarter of school ends in November - look for
progress reports to come home. Some schools offer Parent/Teacher conferences and open houses in November support your
student and attend.
• BOCES SURVEY: The Jefferson - Lewis BOCES has put together a survey for public opinion on school consolidation. The survey can
be found at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/COLLABORATION_IR any person 18 years or older is allowed to participate in this
survey. Paper copies can be found in your school district’s office. Surveys will be accepted up to 4 October.
• THANKSGIVING VACATION: Thanksgiving vacation is 3 days. If you plan to take extended time, please notify your school in
advance.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: michele.l.carlton.naf@mail.mil or terri.l.spencer6.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com
10. CYSS SKIES DEB KENNEDY, 315- 772-6551
• GYMNASTICS AND TUMBLING: Beginner gymnastics classes for school age students (grades K-12), and tumbling programs for
Parent/Tots and preschoolers ages 3-5. Fees range from $30-45 per program. Classes meet once a week on Monday, Tuesday or
Wednesday, and are 30-60 minutes in duration. Registration for these programs are monthly.
• TAEKWONDO CLASSES: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ages 6 & up. Fee is $70 per month. Students learn the martial art of
taekwondo, and progress through belt levels as they learn. 45 minute classes, between 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm each night.
• KIDS IN MOTION: Designed for toddlers to help develop coordination, motor development, listening skills and socialization.
Classes are held on either Mondays or Tuesdays for 30 minutes, and meet once a week through the month. Fee is $20 per month,
and parent participation is required. Registration for this program is monthly.
The SKIES OFFICE location is temporarily based at the CYSS Administration Building, 10799 North Riva Ridge Loop.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: deborah.l.kennedy14.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/SKIES.html
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FortDrumSkies

11. CYSS SPORTS JON BURNARD, 315-772-4102
• INDOOR SOCCER: Cancelled
• BASKETBALL: 1-6
th
Grade co-ed registration will start on 28 October – 2 January. The fee for this program is $40.
The season starts 6 January – 12 March.
• WRESTLING REGISTRATION: now - 20 December. Open for ages 5-13. The fee for this program is $45. The season starts 14 January
– 29 March. For more information please contact CYSS Youth Sports office at 315.772.6718.
The Sports Office location is temporarily based at the CYS Services Administration Building, 10799 North Riva Ridge Loop.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: Jonathan.m.burnard.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/YouthSports.htm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/FORT-DRUM-MOUNTAINEER-CYSS-SPORTS/214490878183
12. CYSS YOUTH CENTER STEVE FERGUSON, 315- 772-6719
• MIDNIGHT SPORTS-BASKETBALL: Friday, 15 November, 8:00 pm – 12:00 am. The program is open for youth in grades 6th-12th.
Cost of this event is $5 for members and $7 for Non-members. The teams will be chosen by a random draw. Food, music, contests,
prizes for the winning team! A current school picture ID is required.
• NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE EVENT: Is scheduled for 22 November, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. The program is open for
youth in grades 6th-12th. Come learn about local Native American History and play a game of lacrosse, and find out how it relates to
Native American culture. After the game, traditional Native American food samples will be provided by the Cooking Club. There is
no cost for this event. A current school picture ID is required.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: steven.a.ferguson.civ@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/YouthServices.htm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-CYSS-YouthProgram/370723860409
13. DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES) CHIEF JULIAN, 315-772-4483
• 774-TIPS (8477): Each Soldier, Family member, Civilian and Contractor is a set of eyes and ears for the law enforcement
community. Remain vigilant in your daily activities, both at home and at work.
• FIRE PREVENTION: Please make sure you have changed your batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
• TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: TEXTING and DRIVING continues to be a problem all around us! Do your part and get the word out.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
Click the hyperlinks Email: todd.m.julian.civ@mail.mil
14. EXCHANGE THEA SARVER, 315-773-5631
• MAIN STORE: 7 & 8 November: Good year tire event sale; 9 November, 2:00 pm: Holiday Fashion show; 14 & 15 November
Celebrity Chef Charles Mattocks will be here to introduce some great dishes; 16 November: Holiday fragrance testing and free ring
cleaning; 23 November, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Children’s Thanksgiving Craft event; 28 November: Closed Happy Thanksgiving; 29
November: open at 4:00 am to start off your Holiday shopping events; 30 November: open at 6:00 am; 1 December: open at 10:00
am.
• MAIN FOOD COURT: Subway- New garlic butter bread, subway adds a new flavor of bread to their line, new garlic parmesan
bread, baked fresh daily!; Captain D’s- Now offering new meal deals for $4.99!! 1 Crab Cake, 1 fish, and 4 Shrimp. 1 Fish and 8
butterfly shrimp or 12 butterfly shrimp. All just $4.99; Manchu Wok- Add chicken or beef to your fried rice dish for just $1; Anthony’s
Pizza- Medium one topping 7.99; Charley’s- Chicken and Fries, order any regular size chicken sandwich and add fries for only $5.99.

 MAIN PX MALL: Veterans Appreciation Month 1-30November, Scratch and Save. Optical - Discount cards save up to 30% off any
pair of glasses*. Some restrictions apply; Morning Glory Gifts - Veterans Appreciation Month All Personalized Americana Items 10%
off. Game Stop - Midnight Releases 5 November Call of Duty: Ghost SD; FRG Gift Wrapping 30 November - 24 December.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.shopmyexchange.com
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/AAFES.BX.PX
15. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (MWR) HAROLD GREER, 315-772-5685
 COSMIC BOWLING: Fort Drum Bowling Center on Thursdays, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Saturdays, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Adult cost -
$3.00 per person/per game w/shoe rental $2.00 per pair Child cost (12 & under) - $2.25 per person per game w/$ 1.00 shoe rental;
or rent the lane for $20.00/hour includes shoes for 6 bowlers per lane.
• FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE COMMONS: every Tuesday night from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Buffet and a different activity each week for
the children. Adults $7.00 and Children 8 and under $4.00.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: erin.k.barrett.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrumFMWR
16. FORT DRUM MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOMES (MCH) MEGAN KLOSNER, 315-955-6810
• HOMES AVAILABLE WITH LITTLE TO NO WAIT: Three and Four bedroom homes available for PVT-SPC. Two, three and five
bedroom homes available for SGT-SSG. All Soldiers and Families that do not currently live with Mountain Community Homes, or
current residents that have had a change in rank or have gained a Family member are encouraged to contact the Welcome Home
Center for details 315-955-6644.
• CHILI COOK-OFF: Let your taste buds be prepared to be amazed at our 1
st
annual Chili Cook-Off event held 8 November, 5:00 pm-
7:00 pm at the Monument Ridge Community Center! Local businesses and organizations will be on hand with samples for tasting.
Event is free to all residents of Mountain Community Homes. All resident tasters will be entered in to a raffle to win an iPad. If your
business or organization is interested in participating, please contact Charity Tripp at 315.955.6817 or email programs@fdmch.com.
• PARKING REMINDER: Parking is not allowed on any roadways or sidewalks 1 November through 1 April to facilitate snow removal.
Please utilize, to the best of your abilities, your garage, paved parking spaces and overflow parking. Parking on the lawn is
prohibited. An exception may be obtained at your community center for instances where parking options are unavailable. If you
have any questions about where is best to park your extra vehicles give your community center a call and they will be happy to help
guide you.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.fortdrummch.com
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortdrummch
17. FORT DRUM THRIFT SHOP MELISSA REXROAD, 315-772-7189
• SUPER SATURDAY SALES: 2 November & 7 December, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
• DONATIONS & CONSIGNMENT: The Thrift Shop is a 501(C)3 non-profit private organization charity that relies on donations and
profits from consignment sales to fulfill our mission of providing welfare grants to local organizations within our community. OPEN
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm Taking Consignments Daily 9:30 am - 12:15 pm. We accept DONATIONS
24hrs a Day in our NEW DONATION SHED located by the stores Main entrance. (Tax Receipts are available for donations) For more
information visit us on Face Book or the Web.

• VOLUNTEERING AT THE THRIFT SHOP: We offer merchandise discounts and first pick of new merchandise all while gaining retail
experience as benefits of being a Thrift Shop Volunteer! If interested in joining our team and helping support the community just
stop in at anytime and speak with a member of management.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Thrift-Shop/283730534983453
Click the hyperlinks Website: http://thriftshopinc.webs.com
Email: thriftshopfd@hotmail.com
18. HOUSING BILL BAMANN, 315-772-7256
• OFF-POST HOUSING RESOURCES: The off-post rental housing market has multiple vacancies available with increasing demand
from ongoing re-deployments. However, there’s plenty of product available in the market as well as new inventory from ongoing
new construction; as of 23 September there are some 3.5 % vacancies in rentals being reported from the area's largest apartment
complexes. Go to the Fort Drum Housing website for more information and links to resources. There are some 600 new market
rental housing units in various stages of construction being delivered now and throughout fall and early winter. Four new housing
complexes are now open; two in the Town of Watertown, one in Sackets Harbor and one in the Town of Pamelia. Two others in
Watertown and Town of LeRay will be opening later this fall and early in 2014.
• COMMUNITY HOUSING OFFICE CAN HELP: The Army Community Housing Office at Clark Hall (Rm A2-54) is always available to
assist Soldiers with any off-post housing issues, from finding the right housing to resolving landlord-tenanct disputes. Stop in or call
772-6883/772-9397 to speak to a counselor.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: william.l.bamann@us.army.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drum.army.mil/PublicWorks/Pages/Housing.aspx
19. INTRAMURAL SPORTS PROGRAM BRANDON DOHERTY, 315-772-6663
• BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Tournament will be conducted 2 November, 9:30 am at Magrath Sports Complex, P-10050. Open to
all active duty military, Family members 19 years and older, Retirees, reservists, National Guard and DoD Civilians employed on Fort
Drum. Rosters are due to the Intramural Sports Office, P-10050, NLT COB 30 October.
• TEAM BOWLING TOURNAMENT: Tournament will consist of four persons (any combination) and will be 2 November, 1:00 pm at
the Pine Plains Bowling Center, P-4320. Open to all active duty military, Family members 19 years and older, Retirees, reservists,
National Guard and DoD Civilians employed on Fort Drum. Sign-up by 1 November at the Intramural Sports Office, P-10050, or by
12:30 pm the day of the event.
• TURKEY BOWL FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT: 23 November, 9:30 am at Magrath Sports Complex fields , P-10050, and/or
Monti fields. Open to all active duty military, Family members 19 years and older, Retirees, reservists, National Guard and DoD
Civilians employed on Fort Drum. Rosters are due to the Intramural Sports Office, P-10050, NLT COB 20 November.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: brandon.f.doherty.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Diane.m.sykes.civ@mail.mil
20. MAGRATH SPORTS COMPLEX ALLEN JANSSEN, 315-772-9670
• SWIMMING LESSONS AT MAGRATH: Swimming lessons Monday thru Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am-
3:00 pm.
• ALTERNATE APFT EVENT: Magrath Sports Complex provides stationary bike for the alternate APFT, there is only one certified bike
on Fort Drum so please contact front counter for reservations.
 URBAM OBSTACLE COURSE: Open for use, great training tool for deployment preparation.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: allen.y.janssen.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: http://www.drummwr.com/MagrathSportsComplex.htm

21. McEWEN LIBRARY ALLEN GOUDIE, 315-772-9099
• AMERICAN STORIES: Wednesday, 13 November, 6:00 pm: Dr. Timothy M. La Goy, Associate Professor of History at Jefferson
Community College will be showing the PBS film Prince Among Slaves and lead a discussion afterwards.
• STORY TIME: 10:00 am on Tuesdays and Fridays.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: allen.r.goudie.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/library.htm
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-C-McEwen Library/269047099442
Online Card Catalog: http://mylibraryus.armybiznet.com/search~S24
Blackberry or iPhone Access: www.mylibraryusmobile.fmwr.net/
22. MEDDAC COL MATTNER, 315-772-4024
• ARMY PROVIDER LEVEL SATISFACTION SURVEY: Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey aka APLSS (pronounced APPLES)
provides you with the ability to use your voice to help your MEDDAC meet or exceed your health care needs. Each survey returned
could bring $500 back to the facility to help us improve your service. Surveys are received in the mail to randomly chosen patients
within 3-5 days after their doctor’s visit. Please remember to keep your demographic information updated with us so that your
voice can be heard.
• BOOKING APPOINTMENTS USING TRICARE ONLINE: Please remember TriCare Online (TOL) is an excellent tool for self
appointment booking. Appointments are made available daily at midnight for all TOL registered users and can be booked by going to
www.tricareonline.com. If you need assistance or support with TriCare Online please contact their customer service department at
(800)600-9332 or by clicking "Contact Us" at www.tricareonline.com .
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drum.amedd.army.mil
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/US-Army-Medical-Department-Activity-Fort-Drum-
NY/291076844239665
23. MONTI PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITY TERRY BUCKLEY, 315-772-4806
• SWIMMING LESSONS AT MONTI: Soldier Swim Lessons, Tuesday 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm, Beginner and Non Swimmers, Wednesday
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm. Lessons are first come, first serve and are limited to 5 participants. No reservations will be taken, except for the
day of the lesson by stopping at the pool desk or calling 772-4807.
• PERSONAL TRAINERS FOR HIRE AT MONTI PFC: Come over to set up a consult to see if this service will fill your needs and find out
cost.
 CPR CLASS AVAILABLE: 4 November - $30 per person call for more details- American Red Cross Certification.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: terry.l.buckley.2.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/PhysicalFitnessCenters.htm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Monti-Physical-Fitness-Center/175507862493965
24. NORTH COUNTRY SPOUSES’ CLUB (NCSC) MARY JANSEN, PRESIDENT
• MONTLY LUNCHEON: Wednesday, 20 November, 10:45 am at The Commons
• GIFT WRAP APPLICATIONS: due 1 November
• 22nd ANNUAL CRAFT & ANTIQUE FAIR: 16 November, 10:00 am- 4:00 pm at Monti Gym.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: http://northcountryspousesclub.weebly.com/
Click the hyperlinks Emails: NorthCountrySpousesClub@weebly.com
NCSCPresident@gmail.com

25. OFF THE BEATIN' PATH GIFTS (OTBP) KIM HOLT, 315-774-0253
• POLISH POTTERY: We have Fort Drum Polish Pottery plates available, $45 and Fort Drum Polish Pottery Houses $10.25.
 OTBP: will be open the first Saturday of each month.
 NEW 10TH MTN TEES: in Stock, Women’s sizes available
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otbpgifts
Click the hyperlinks Email: OTBPGiftshop@gmail.com
26. PARENT TO PARENT (PtoP) ALISON FISHER, 315 777-4496
• WORKSHOPS FOR PARENT OF TEENS: 21 November, 6:30 pm, Flower Memorial Teen Space, Time Management, Watertown
Library.
• STORYTIME EVENTS: 5 November, 10:00 am, Mcewen Library, F is for Flage, Fort Drum.
12 November, 6:00 pm, The Commons, Celebrity Reader, Night Catch – First 25 Families to purchase a buffet
receive a free copy of the book courtsey of FMWR and the School Liasion Officers.
19 November, 10:00 am, McEwen Library, Thanksgiving is for Giving, Fort Drum.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email Address: ptop.drum@militarychild.org
Click the hyperlinks Website: http://www.militarychild.org/parents-and-students/programs/parent-to-parent/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Parent-to-Parent-Fort-Drum-NY/635828843100184
27. PARKS & RECREATION EUGENE SPENCER, 315-772-6568
• MACY’S THANKSGIVING PARADE: trip will take place on 27-29 November. We will be departing Outdoor Recreation at 8:00 am on
27November. The cost for this trip will be $180 for Adults and $90 for children under 10. You must sign up for this trip no later than
8 November. Click here for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Flier.
 LIGHTS ON THE LAKE - 5 December - The Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-through show featuring a towering display of
larger-than-life holiday light displays. Let Outdoor Recreation do the driving to Onondaga Lake Park in Syracuse where you will see
this amazing display. Bus leaves from and returns to Outdoor Recreation, cost is $10 per person. Please bring additional money for
dinner stop and personal purchases. We will be departing Outdoor Recreation at 5:00 pm. Click here for the Lights on the Lake Flier.
 NEW YEARS IN NYC- trip will be on 30 December - 1 January. We will be departing Outdoor Recreation on 30 December, 8:00 am.
This trip is going to be $160 per person. The trip price includes your hotel accommodations and transportation to NYC. Please note
this is an Adult Only Trip!! Click here for the New Years in NYC Flier.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: eugene.w.spencer2.naf@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks Website: www.drummwr.com/ParksandRecreation.htm
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Recreation/546416075378830?ref=hl
28. SAFETY JOHN DROZD, 315-772-3022
• WINTER DRIVING COURSE & SNOW THROWER OPERATION COURSES: are availale to all Soldiers, Family members and DA
Civilians. Click the Safety Winter Driving & Snow Thrower Operation Course Flier for a full listing of classes.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: john.e.drozd.civ@mail.mil
Click the hyperlinks
29. USO - FORT DRUM KAREN CLARK, 315-774-0356
• INTERESTED IN BECOMING A USO FORT DRUM VOLUNTEER? Log onto www.usovolunteer.org to register. New Volunteer
Orientation dates will be posted on our Facebook page. Questions? Contact Molly Manning, Volunteer Coordinator, at
mmanning@uso.org.
• ARTS & CRAFTS: November class we will be bringing fall to your table. Please view our Facebook page for up-to-date info and
deadline for this event as more details will be coming out shortly

• USO STRONGER FAMILIES/OXYGEN WORKSHIP: The USO/Oxygen program helps military couples strengthen their relationship -
working on tough issues in a fun and nonthreatening environment. Couples learn to improve their communication, better
understand each other’s needs, resolve conflict, rekindle romance and find renewed hope. A workshop will be coming soon. For
more information, contact Carrie Tate-Meyer, Programs Manager at ctate-meyer@uso.org, or 315-777-8006.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: kclark@uso.org or usoftdrum@uso.org
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/USOFortDrum
30. VETERINARY SERVICES CPT DAVID MARQUEZ, 315-772-4262
• PET TRAVEL: Pets are required to have a veterinary exam before airline travel, including flights within the U.S. International
destinations have additional requirements, some of which must be initiated 3-6 months before travel. Please contact us (or stop by)
for details as soon as you find out about upcoming OCONUS travel.
• SURGERY & DENTAL SLOTS AVAILABLE: We still have a few openings available for neuters, spays, mass removals, and dental
cleanings. Animals must have been seen at our clinic within the last year and must be up to date on vaccines and heartworm
preventative. Spots are filling quickly so call our office to reserve your spot today!
• HOLIDAY HOURS: We will be closed on 28 & 29 November to celebrate Thanksgiving with our friends & families.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: david.r.marquez@us.army.mil
Click the hyperlinks
31. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND (VSF) KARYN MINTZ, 315-646-7080
 VSF COOKBOOK: Be on the lookout for pre-sale VSF cookbooks featuring some of your favorite recipes from the past 23 years of
the International Festival of Food!
 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: VSF is currently looking for volunteers to fill the vacancies of: Parliamentarian and Fundraising.
NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: volsupfund@gmail.com
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VolunteerSupportFund

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