1. FRSA Flash 10 August
Back to School Shopping
it is the time of year for sharpening pencils, navigating crowded aisles full
of children and parents anxious to check off the items on their page-long
back to school list.
Every year it seems that those lists are getting longer and those items
more expensive. So what can we do to reduce that big hole in our pocket
books that back to school shopping can create?.
According to an article at parenting.com, there are some things you
can do to save money.
1. Let children raid the home office supplies. Kids can decorate pencils
with stickers and make photo collages for plain white binders.
2. Check out the local circulars for best deals on basic supplies.
3. Stick to the list. Have your child pay for any upgrades or extras.
4. For school clothes, it isn’t necessary to buy the sweaters and longer
sleeves right at the beginning of the school year. Take advantage of
late-summer sales. Polos and tees can be worn well into the season.
For more great back to school tips, see the original article at
http://www.parenting.com/article/10-back-to-school-shopping-tips-that-
save-money
Calendars 1-2 Security 9
Fort Drum Notes/Info 3 Area Events 10-12
Military Events 4-7 ACS Information 13
Back to School 8 BN Information and Drum Assistace 14-15
Common Terminology28
ACS=Army Community Service 772-6566 AFTB=Army Family Team Building 772-6710ERP=Employment Readiness Program 77
VCCUS=Volunteer Childcare in a Unit Setting FRMP=Financial /Readiness/Management Program 772-5196 F
RG=Family Readiness GroupCLIF=Community Leader’s Information Forum VMIS-Volunteer Management Information System
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DONSA=Day of No Scheduled Activities-Fort Drum agencies may have an adjusted operating schedule

2. 12 August-15 september
S M T W TH F S
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OPSEC Security for Education Fair Key Caller Care Team
Families Training
Event Planning
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aCS Resilience Volunteer of the
Training Month Ceremony
AFTB Level II NYS Fair
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Care team training Ride the River
NYS Fair
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Division DONSA Division Take your kids
to school day AFTB Level I
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Frg leader training
Ntc predeployment Fort drum town hall
briefing meeting
Key caller
Information and Disclaimer
This document is a compilation of agency information or emails that have been sent to the FRSA over the past week. If you would like any of the flyers in their original format
please email your request to bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
Call ahead and verify the time, date and location of the event you plan to attend. This email is for information purposes only, and you agree to not hold the unit representative
responsible for any misprints or inaccuracy of information. There is no implied endorsement by the 210 th Brigade Support Battalion or through any entity officially affiliated
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with the United States Government.
If you have any questions, please call 772-4120

3. 10th Mountain and Fort Drum Notes
There will be a Road Closure at the intersection of Tigris River Valley Road and Oneida Ave on Saturday 18 August 2012
starting at 5:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Road is being closed due to removal of old rail road bed and tracks and repairing of road.
Road closure signs will detour traffic down Hale Road and down Oneida Ave to Euphrates River Valley Road. If you have any
questions or concerns please contact Jeffrey Carroll @ 772-3480.
There will be a Road Closure at Entrance to Le Ray Drive off of Oneida Ave from 16 August 2012 to 21 September 2012.
Intersection will be closed due to lowering of the road. Detour signs will be posted on Le Ray Drive and Oneida Ave directing
traffic. Unpaved Road coming out of Le Ray Drive on the right will be assessable for use during road closure. The temporary
road will be maintained daily. If you have any questions please ask. If you have any questions or concerns please contact
Jeffrey Carroll @ 772-3480
Parking lot repaving underway at the Vet Clinic on Fort Drum
Please park in the Key Bank parking lot next door until
further notice.
Thank you.
The Central Issue Facility (CIF) will be closed for its annual 100% Wall to Wall Inventory during the week of 10-14 September. Soldiers
projected to depart Fort Drum in and around that time frame should consider this closure when making their out-processing appointment. Soldiers not
yet in receipt of orders may schedule an out-processing appointment with a memorandum signed by the Company Commander indicating they are
scheduled to PCS/ETS, are pending orders, and requesting an appointment. Questions or concerns may be addressed with the Facility Manager at
772-0599 or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at 772-0597.
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10. WATERTOWN LYRIC YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS DISNEY'S ''CAMP ROCK''
Friday, August 10, 2012 - Sunday, August 12, 2012
Sackets Harbor, NY - Lake Ontario Playhouse, 103 W. Main St.
Friday and Saturday performances at 6 pm, Sunday performance at 1 pm. The kids have been busy at their theatre workshop all week and are ready to perform this
Disney musical just for you. Great for the whole family.
Phone:
315-646-2305 - BOX OFFICE
Links:
http://www.playhousecomedy.comBILL JOHNSTON'S PIRATE DAYS
Friday, August 10, 2012 - Sunday, August 19, 2012
Alexandria Bay, NY - thoughout Village of Alex Bay
Aye Maties! Turn back time to an era when pirates roamed the waters of the mighty St. Lawrence River. This 10 day event features children's activities daily, swordfighters,
magicians, tall ship invasion of the Village each Saturday, live music, boat tours, and so much more. Grab your pirate costu...
Full Description Available
Email:
info@alexbay.org ALEX BAY CHAMBER
Phone:
315-482-9531 - ALEX BAY CHAMBER
Links:
http://www.visitalexbay.org
PIRATE DAYS
Friday, August 10, 2012 - Sunday, August 19, 2012
Alexandria Bay, New York - Village of Alexandria Bay Interstate 81N, exit 50N, head north on NYS Route 12 for four miles, turn left at traffic light into the village.
Alexandria Bay located in the beautiful Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River and home to the infamous pirate Bill Johnston. One of his more daring exploits has
become an annual re-enactment for Alexandria Bay. Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days is a ten-day fun filled event for all members of ...
Full Description Available
Email:
info@alexbay.org ALEXANDRIA BAY CHAMBER
Phone:
ALEXANDRIA BAY CHAMBER - 800-541-2110
ALEXANDRIA BAY CHAMBER - 315-482-9531
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PIRATE DAYS
Friday, August 10, 2012 - Sunday, August 19, 2012
Alexandria Bay, New York - Village of Alexandria Bay Interstate 81N, exit 50N, head north on NYS Route 12 for four miles, turn left at traffic light into
the village.
Alexandria Bay located in the beautiful Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River and home to the infamous pirate Bill Johnston. One of his
more daring exploits has become an annual re-enactment for Alexandria Bay. Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days is a ten-day fun filled event for all
members of ...
Full Description Available
Email:
info@alexbay.org ALEXANDRIA BAY CHAMBER
Phone:
ALEXANDRIA BAY CHAMBER - 800-541-2110
ALEXANDRIA BAY CHAMBER - 315-482-9531
Links:
http://www.alexbay.org
BIRDS OF PREY & EXOTIC ANIMALS
Friday, August 10, 2012 - Friday, August 10, 2012
Wellesley Island, NY - Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Island State Park, I-81, Exit 51
1 pm. Rick West will be returning this summer with his Birds of Prey. Programs will be held outside in teh Amphitheater if possible or in the Museum building if the
weather is inclement. Regular day use admission to the park is charged.
Email:
kimbrie.cullen@parks.ny.gov KIMBRIE CULLEN
Phone:
315-482-2479 - KIMBRIE CULLEN
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47TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
Friday, August 10, 2012 - Sunday, August 12, 2012
Clayton, NY - Recreation Park Arena
Wine and Cheese Preview on Friday the 10th with the show being held on Saturday the 11th from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday the 12th from 10 am to
4 pm. This is a favorite event each year.
Email:
info@tiartscenter.org INFORMATION
Phone:
315-686-4123 - INFORMATION
Links:
http://www.tiartscenter.org
PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWER WATCH
Saturday, August 11, 2012 - Saturday, August 11, 2012
Watertown, NY - Perch River Air Monitoring Station. Directions from Rte 81 From Exit 47 of Route 81, take Route 12 north. Go 6-1/2 miles north on
Route 12, then turn right onto Vaadi Road. The Air Monitoring Site is 2/10 of a mile on the left. Or, from from Fort Drum Take Route 342 west to the
intersection with Route 12. Turn right onto Route 12. Vaadi Road is about 4.4 miles north of 342 on Route 12. Turn right on Vaadi Road – the air
monitoring site is just 2/10 of a mile on the left.
9:00pm. This is a free event, with telescopes set up to view a variety of celestial phenomena, learn about some of the constellations, and see how to
find directions from the stars. We will also have a sighting of the International Space Station and the Progress supply capsule, each at 2...
Full Description Available
Email:
scitech@scitechcenter.org SCI-TECH CENTER STAFF
Phone:
315-788-1340 - SCI-TECH CENTER STAFF
Links:
http://www.scitechcenter.org
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14. Assistance Resources on Fort Drum
How can they help?
Chaplains are here to help Families with their spiritual needs and they can help with locating other resources in the community.
Chaplains are available at the battalion level and through installation
Contact: 210th BSB Chaplain 772-5917
Staff Duty Chaplain 772-5647
Military Family Life Consultants are civilians with no reporting obligations to commanders who are available free of charge to Soldiers and
their Families. The Military Family Life Consultants (MFLCs) are licensed professionals who listen to your issues and direct you to agencies
who can help. Sometimes all it takes is talking out the issue in order to find a resolution.
Contact: 955-4823 (2 BCT MFLC)
212-6919
Walk In/Appointments at ACS
Mon - Fri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 am - 8 pm
Personal Financial Counselors (PFCs) are another resource available free to charge to military Soldiers and Families. As a response to the
economic downturn in 2008, these licensed professionals were contracted to assist military Families with financial issues from the
creation of a budget to savings for retirement.
Contact: Financial Readiness 772-0050 or the Military Family Life Consultants at any of the two numbers above
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15. FACEBOOK PAGES
210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210-Brigade-Support-Battalion/169796079719106
Alpha 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/Alpha210
Bravo 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bravo-Bandits-210-BSB/234100366652929?ref=ts
Charlie 210 BSB https://www.facebook.com/pages/210th-BSB-C-Co-2BCT-10th-Mountain-Division/159034577460896
Family Readiness Group Email Addresses and Assistance Phone Numbers
For FRG Times and Locations, please email the FRG Leaders below.
HHC Stephanie Utter frghhc210bsb@hotmail.com
Alpha Dawn Grant alpha210bsb@gmail.com
Alpha Tamia Campfield ladycamp2003@yahoo.com
Bravo Gail Crabtree bravo210_bandits@yahoo.com
Charlie Janine McPhie 210charliefrg@gmail.com
Battalion FRSA Bridget Velasquez bridget.n.velasquez@us.army.mil
315-772-4120
210BSB Staff Duty Phone Number 772-5097
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