This document provides a weekly newsletter from the 277th Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) at Fort Drum, NY. It includes reminders about Mother's Day, upcoming events at Fort Drum like movies playing, job workshops, and classes. It also provides highlights of activities in May like Armed Forces Day celebrations and a safety fair. The newsletter aims to keep service members and families informed of community events and resources.

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FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2012 .
Special Points of Interest
THOUGHTS 2
ASIAN/PACIFIC 7
DAY
THEATER 8
MOM’s DAY 9
CLIFF HIGHLIGHTS 10
JOB SEEKERS 15
LTC Stiller
TF MTN Eagle Cdr
CSM Escalera
TF MTN Eagle CSM
Michele Galloway
TF MTN Eagle FRSA
Office 315-774-1206
Cell 315-836-6496
FROM 277th FRSA: Please remember your mothers,
wives, sisters, aunts and grandmothers this weekend as
Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Remember those also who
have been like a mom or mother, they too would love to
hear from you. Have a great weekend!
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material pre-
sented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This material is for
personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable re-
strictions and guidelines.

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THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER !!!
Warmth and kindness are the most precious commodities in the world. An act of kindness is
like oil that takes the friction out of life. It gives the other person the push they need to get
through difficult days. We are put in the earth to spread warmth and kindness to others.
When we do this, the same will come back to us.
Everyone needs to feel accepted. They need kindness rather than condemnation. They need
warmth rather than a cool and judgmental berating when they are going through hard times.
Eugene Kennedy is an American psychologist, syndicated columnist and former Catholic
priest. He understands the value of developing warm relationships filled with kindness.
"When someone prizes us just as we are, he or she confirms our existence."
Who do you know that merely needs someone to care enough to confirm their very exis-
tence? Who do you know that is in a difficult place? Who do you know that needs someone
to be like oil and help them get through a tight situation? Will you show warmth and kindness
to that person today? Now, watch that same kindness come back to you!

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ENJOY THE SUNSHINE!
Check out all the FACEBOOK
pages. We have a page for the 10th
Combat Aviation Brigade as well as
each of our Task Forces within our
Brigade.

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PURPLE SUNSHINE!
MAY 2012 Preview Is Now
Available Online
http://www.drummwr.com/
ClassesandEvents_files/
MAY2012Pre-
view_FMWR_Preview.pdf

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What’s Playing at the Movies?
Post Theater
Bldg 10725, North Riva Ridge
Admission is $4.50 for adults; $2.25 for children 6-11; FREE for children 5
and younger.
For more movie information, call 772-5571
FRI MAY 11 - 1900 The Wrath Of The Titans (PG-13)
SAT MAY 12 - 1400 Mirror, Mirror (PG)
1900 21 Jump Street (R)
SUN MAY 13 - 1400 The Wrath Of The Titans (PG-13)
THU MAY 17 - Closed
FRI MAY 18 - 1900 The Hunger Games (PG-13)
SAT MAY 19 - 1400 The Hunger Games (PG-13)
1900 American Reunion (R)
SUN MAY 20 - 1400 The Hunger Games (PG-13)

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I
LOVE
YOU
MOM!
TO ALL 277th AVIATION SUPPORT BATTALION MOMS
AND MOMS TO BE. ENJOY YOUR DAY!

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CLIF Highlights – MAY 2012
May 9 – Ft. Drum Info Town Hall Meeting – 6:30 pm – 8 pm – The Commons
May 11 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Movie at 11 am, Lunch at AC CC at 2 pm
May 12 – USO Big Bash – 7-11 pm at Elks Lodge, Watertown
May 18 –Right Arm Night- 5 pm –the Commons
May 19 – Armed Forces Day Parade – Watertown
May 24 – Safety Day Fair/Division Run – Magrath Gym
May 29 – Army Soldier Show – 6 pm – Magrath Gym
June 5 -6 – Sesame Street Show – Monti Gym – 2500 tix
June 21 – Riverfest – 10 am – 5 pm – Alexandria Bay
June 25 – 27 – Mountain Fest Week
Aug. 6-10 – EFMP Mountain Camp at ACS
All the local school board elections (for budgets and board members) are being held on May 15th at the
schools. Must be 18 yrs or older and have lived in district at least 30 days to vote. Don’t have to have kids
in school or be a NY state tax payer.
School Liaison Officers reminded us to request a copy of your child’s school records at least 2 weeks out.
Hand carry the following to your next duty station – school report card, IEP, birth certificate, SS card,
custody agreement, shot records. Call 772-3214/1311 for questions.
Please fill out the APLSS (Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey) you get regarding care at Guthrie
Clinic. They earn up to $800 per returned survey and are making changes. In July Guthrie hours will
change to 8 am – 5 pm. They are bringing back two Saturday physicals and in mid-AUG will have a pain
specialist on hand. UCC (Urgent Care Clinic) has relocated over to Family Practice from 9 am – 9 pm on
weekdays. Try Tricareonline to book your own appointments. Call 1-877-TRICARE if you have any
questions. Women’s National Health Week is May 13- 19. Take care of yourselves. See
www.womenshealth.gov/whw/.
CYSS has all kinds of summer programs. Riva Ridge Part Day Pre-K Summer Camp for those about to
start Kindergarten (JUL 2 – AUG 31: $152-$444), Riva Ridge K-garten Summer Camp (JUN 25-AUG
31: $40-$110 per week based on fam income), School Age Center Summer Camp (same price and dates),
Youth Programs for grades 6-8, as well as programs for 9-12 grades. SKIES offers hand and machine
sewing, drama, kitchen, clay, dance, and will be adding gymnastics. Sports cams include Golf, Adventure,
British Soccer Camp, Basketball Camp). Must be registered in order to participate in any of these. Make
appts for registration at Clark Hall by calling 772-8675, and you can download forms at drummwr.com.
The Main Post Chapel will be under renovations as of July 1st. All services will move to other locations.
Po Valley SFLC will hold Vacation Bible School starting Aug. 20th.
Call Sports Office at 772-6661/3 if interested in playing on unit cross country runs, softball league, flag
football league, doubles bowling, basketball tournament, and golf tournaments – for Soldiers and family
members age 19 and older.
Ft Drum Mountain Community Homes is going to e-mail newsletters starting in July.
Army Youth (ages 11-18) Network Survey (takes 40 minutes) is May 21-25 – pre register at 772-8675.
Each youth gets a $15 Amazon Gift Card and each family gets a $25 Gift Card.

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MAY 2012 COMING ATTRACTIONS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
May 12 – Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament – BOSS
May 12 – Midnight Sports – Youth Center
May 14 – EFMP Respite Care Training – Army Community Service
May 14 – Resume Writing – Army community Service
May 14 – Home Buying Class – Army Community Service
May 14 – FRG Leader Training – Army Community Service
May 14 – Informal Funds Training – Army Community Service
May 14 – Parent and Teen Orientation – Youth Center
May 15 – ATV Safety Class – Adventure Training
May 15 – Anger Management Training – Army Community Service
May 16 – Career Development Seminar – Army Community Service
May 17 – Overseas PCS Brief – Army Community Service
May 17 – Volunteer of the Month Ceremony – Army Community Service at The Commons
May 17 – Automotive Emissions Class – Automotive Skills Center
May 18 – Couples Communication – Army Community Service
May 18 – Special Olympics – Army Community Service
May 18 – Asian Pacific Heritage Event – Youth Center
May 19 – Two-Person Captain and Crew Golf Tournament – Sports
May 19 – 2012 Basketball Tournament – Sports
May 19 – The Force is With Us! – McEwen Library
May 19 – Skate Jam – Youth Center
DATE YOUR MATE
MONTH!!!

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Hello Job Seekers,
Please look at our class schedule we have added an Employment 101 each month
**Also I will be starting maternity leave the middle/end of May, Tim Creamer will be your main
POC he can be reached at 772-1090 and timothy.w.creamer@us.army.mil because we will be
short staffed we are encouraging customers to attend Employment 101 before scheduling a one
on one appointment. -- thank you for your understanding!
Upcoming Events and Workshops RSVP REQUIRED:
**Employment 101 - 10 May - 9:30-11:30 - ACS ** this class if full, openings in 30 May Employ-
ment 101**
**Resume Writing Computer Lab - 14 May - 9:30-10:30 - ACS
**Finding a Job Using Social Networking - 16 May- 9:30-11:30 - ACS
**Federal Employment Workshop - 24 May - 9:30-11:30 - ACS
**Computer Basics for Job Seekers - Intro to PowerPoint - 30 May - 9:30-11:30
**Computer Basics for Job Seekers - Basic Excel - 26 April - 1:00-3:00
**Employment 101 - 30 May - 1:00-3:00 - ACS
**Computer Basics for Job Seekers - Basic Excel - 4 June - 1:00-3:00
**Employment 101 - 7 June - 9:30-11:30 - ACS
**Build Your Own Business - 13 June - 9:30-11:20
**Resume Writing Computer Lab - 11 June - 9:30-10:30 - ACS

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All classes will be located at the ACS building. Please RSVP
For more job announcements and job searching tips, we post 5-10 jobs daily on our face book
page!
http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment
ERP is always looking for ways to improve our services please let us know what you think of our
Job Bank
Don't forget to let us know when you get a job, we LOVE to hear about success stories!!
Mandy Thompson
Employment Readiness Program Manager
Army Community Service
4330 Conway Road
Fort Drum, New York 13602-5018
Phone - 315-772-9611
Fax - 315-772-6965
amanda.e.thompson@us.army.mil

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Battle Rhythm: We are Moving
TRACKS ARE CHANGING!
SHIFTING GEARS!