Unit News and Community Information 13 JULY 2012

1. 4-31 FRSA Flash
July 13, 2012
18 JUL — F-Co Change of Com-
mand
18 JUL — BN CSM Change of Re-
sponsibility Ceremony — Incoming
CSM Stallworth
4-5 AUG — Fort Drum Community
Wide Yard Sales @ Rhicard Hills &
Adirondack Creek
6 AUG — State of the Command and
NTC Pre-Deployment Brief @ MPA
@ 1000.
8 AUG — State of the Command and
NTC Pre-Deployment Brief @ MPA
@ 1800
11-12 AUG — Fort Drum Commu-
nity Wide Yard Sales @ Monument
Ridge & Crescent Woods
VETERINARY CLINIC ANNOUNCES
FRIDAY WALK-IN CLOSURE DATES
Friday walk-ins at the Fort Drum
Veterinary Clinic will not be offered
July 20 or 27.
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2. DATES TO REMEMBER
July 2012
7/7 Karaoke Contest July 2012 Youth Center
7/9 FRG Leader Training 0900-1300 ACS
7/16-20
7/9 AFTB Summer Marathon
Informal Funds Training 0900-1600
1400-1500 ACS
ACS
7/17
7/9 Welcome Funds Training
Informal Tour 0930-1400
1700-1800 ACSD
ACS
7/17
7/10 10th CABTour
Welcome Change of Command 1000-1100
0930-1400 WSAAF
ACS
7/17-21
7/10-15 Lewis County Fair
Jefferson County Fair Lewis Co Fairgrounds
The Fairgrounds
7/18
7/16-20 2BCT Change of Responsibility
AFTB Summer Marathon 1000-1100
0900-1600 Sexton Field
ACS
7/18 4-31 Fox Company (210BSB) Change of Command
7/18
7/12 4-31 BN CSM Change of Responsibility Ceremony
Fort Drum ACAP Career Fair 1000-1400 The Commons
7/19
7/17 2-14IN Change of Command
Welcome Tour 1000-1100
0930-1400 Sexton Field
ACSD
7/19
7/17 DCG-S/CoS MTN Salute
10th CAB Change of Command 1600-1700
1000-1100 Sexton Field
WSAAF
7/20
7/17-21 3-71CAV Change of Command
Lewis County Fair 1000-1100 SextonCo Fairgrounds
Lewis Field
7/23
7/18 American Red Cross Blood Drive
4-31 Fox Company (210BSB) Change of Command 1130-1630 The USO
7/24
7/18 Welcome TourChange of Responsibility Ceremony
4-31 BN CSM 0930-1400 ACS
7/25
7/23 Family Support Huddle
American Red Cross Blood Drive 1000-1130
1130-1630 Eagles Nest
The USO
7/26
7/25 Family WellnessHuddle Group Book club
Family Support Support 1000-1100
1000-1130 Rhicard Hills Com CTR
Eagles Nest
7/26
7/26 CivilianWellness Support Group Book club
Family of the Quarter Luncheon 1130-1300
1000-1100 The Commons
Rhicard Hills Com CTR
7/26
7/26 Remembrance Quarter Luncheon
Civilian of the Ceremony 1630
1130-1300 Memorial Park
The Commons
7/27
7/26 Garrison Commander Change of Command
Remembrance Ceremony 1000-1100
1630 Sexton Field
Memorial Park
7/27
7/27 ACS 47th Birthday Ceremony
Division Retirement 1000-1400
1630 ACS
MPA
7/27
7/28 Division Retirement CeremonyBill Cosby
DPAO/Toyota Concert Series: 1630
1900 MPA
The Fairgrounds
7/28
7/31 DPAO/Toyota Concert Series: Bill Cosby
Welcome Tour 1900
0930-1400 The Fairgrounds
ACS
7/28-29 Farmer’s Market Commissary
7/30 Advanced Key Caller Class August 2012 1300-1430 ACS
7/31
8/4 Welcome Tour
Thrift Shop Saturday Opening 0930-1400 ACS Store
Thrift
8/7 Welcome Tour August 2012 0930-1400 ACS
8/7-16 Thrift Shop CLOSED
8/4
8/14 Thrift Shop Saturday Opening
2012 Education Fair 0930-1400
1400-1800 Thrift Store
The Commons
8/7
8/15 Welcome Tour
Whiteface Mountain Ceremony 0930-1400
1200 ACS Placid
Lake
8/7-16
8/16 Thrift Shop CLOSED Ceremony
Volunteer of the Month 1030-1130 The Commons
8/14
8/21 2012 Education Fair
Welcome Tour 1400-1800
0930-1400 The Commons
ACS
8/15
8/23 Whiteface Mountain Ceremony
Remembrance Ceremony 1200
1630-1700 Lake Placid
Memorial Park
8/16
8/24 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony
Division Retirement Ceremony 1030-1130
1600-1700 The Commons
MPA
8/21
8/28 Welcome Tour
Welcome Tour 0930-1400
0930-1400 ACS
ACS
8/23
8/30 Remembrance Ceremony Group Book Club
Family Wellness Support 1630-1700
1000-1100 Memorial Park
Rhicard Hills Com CTR
8/24 Division Retirement Ceremony 1600-1700 MPA
8/28 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
8/30 Family Wellness Support Group Book Club 1000-1100 Rhicard Hills Com CTR
8/30-31 Ride the River Parks & Recreation
September 2012
9/4 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
9/5 CLIF 1000-1100 The Commons
9/13 Fort Drum Town Hall Information Forum 1030-1200 The Commons
9/18 Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
9/20 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 1030-1130 The Commons
9/27 Remembrance Ceremony 1630-1700 Memorial Park
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4. Drive-Ins and IMAX
+ Alexandria Bay Drive Ins:
www.baydrivein.com
+ MOST IMAX Theater in Syra-
cuse: www.most.org
+ Black River Drive-In:
www.blackriverdrivein.com
Zoos
+ NYS Zoo at Thompson Park—
Watertown: www.nyszoo.org
+ Rosamond Gifford Zoo—
Syracuse: www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org
+ Toronto Zoo—Toronto, Canada:
www.torontozoo.com
July 14, 2012 — War of 1812 Weapons and Uniforms Infantry, Navy and Militia
11 am — At the Barn or Pavilion off Hill Street from Washington Street, Sackets Harbor
Examine the weapons, uniforms and clothing used during the War of 1812 in Northern New York. Ted Schofield and Tom Nowak
will guide you into history. Free to public.
July 14, 2012 — Jefferson County Historical Society Historic Summer Games
Noon to 2 pm
The Jefferson County Historical Society will offer authentic Historic Games along with blowing bubbles, crafts, a dance around the
May Pole, face painting and treasure hunt, all great family fund photo moments. Games will include Civil War Children's Games,
Croquet, Hop Scotch, Jump Rope, Quiots, Rolling Hoop and Sack Races. Old fashion Ice Cream, Lemonade & Watermelon are the
refreshments included in the admission fee. Admission is $2 for children, $6 for adults, Maximum is $10 per family.
July 14, 2012 — Thousand Islands Winery 9th Annual Birthday Bash
5 pm to 9 pm — Thousand Islands Winery
Free admission, free wine tastings, free winery tours!
July 14-15, 2012 — 44th Annual French Festival
Cape Vincent (food, crafts, parade, fireworks)
July 14-15, 2012 — 46th Annual Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
SRC Arena and Event Center on the campus of Onondaga Community College in Syracuse.
http://www.gmss.us/annual-show/2012-annual-show/show-home
July 15, 2012 — Antique car parade
1 pm French Festival parade route, Cape Vincent
July 17-21, 2012 — 192nd Lewis County Fair
Free Admission www.lewiscountyfair.org
Fair Parking: 5 Day Parking Pass ~ $10.00 or Daily rate is $3.00
Parking passes available at the Fair Office (376-8333), Countryside Veterinary Clinic and Griffith Energy. The Fair is open from
around 10am to 12 midnight and the Midway opens at 12 noon.
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7. Mountain Community Homes has on post availability for 2 bedrooms homes exclusive to PVT-SSG. Little to no
wait for these homes with no security deposit or first/last month’s rent and 6 month lease terms make it
a great option for incoming Soldiers or those who are looking for the convenience of living with Mountain
Community Homes.
On post living boasts unique amenities including bark parks, splash parks, destination playgrounds, extensive
trail networks and so much more.
These homes also include:
• All utilities
• Air Conditioning
• Garage with Automatic Door Opener
• Private fenced in yard or balcony
• Privacy window blinds
• Time Warner service discount
• Renter’s Insurance
• 24/7 Maintenance
• Lawn care service
• An exclusive invitation to all Resident events
If you know of anyone who may be interested, please have them contact the Welcome Home Center in Clark
Hall at 315.955.6644.
Megan Klosner | Director of Property Management | Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes Building T-11,
West St, Fort Drum, NY 13602
T 315 955 6810 | F 315 773 8594 | M 315 842 2091
megan.klosner@fdmch.com or www.fortdrummch.com
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9. 4-31 Rear Detachment for
Block Leave Starts
25 JUNE and Ends 16 JULY
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10. Resources
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11. Resources
Need To Talk To Someone?
Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
2BCT MFLC
Mobilization and Deployment Classes
Steve Kleilzel
FRG Leader 9am-1pm 315-955-4823
13 SEP
7 NOV Personal Financial Counselor—PFC-MFLC
Tammy Fink
Key Caller 10-11:30am or 2-3:30pm Tammyfink.mhn@gmail.com
16 AUG (315) 486-5770
Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC)
Key Caller 2-3:30pm or 5-6:30pm
provide solution-oriented consultations to individu-
11 SEP
als, couples, families, and groups.
9 OCT
The Military and Family Life Consultant (MFLC)
Advance Key Caller 1-2:30pm Program is designed to provide support and assis-
30 JUL tance to active duty Soldiers, National Guard &
15 OCT Reserves, military Family Members and civilian
personnel. Military and Family Life Consultants
Informal Funds 2-3pm or 5-6pm can help people who are having trouble coping
13 SEP with concerns and issues of daily life.
7 NOV
Care Team 9am-12:30pm Official 4-31 BN Facebook Page
28 AUG 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry
6 DEC “Polar Bears”
Event Planning 10:30-12pm
https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/4-31-
20 AUG Infantry-Polar-Bears/239135106115186
Event Planning 1-2:30pm POC for 4-31 FRSA Flash Newsletter
3 OCT
BN FRSA
Army Family Team Building (AFTB)-9am— Tracey.m.jones1@us.army.mil
4pm 315-772-8416
16-20 JUL—Summer Marathon
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13 AUG—Assertive Communication
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Childcare is NOT available. applicable restrictions and guidelines.
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