1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
24 February 2012
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 ACS Calendar of
Events - March
2 Did You Know?
Military Spouses
Residency Relief Act
(MSRRA)
3 Military Saves
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For today and every day
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2. Page 2 USAACE Family Weekly Update
Upcoming
Did you Know?
Training/Workshops The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
(MSRRA) was signed into law on 11
November 2009. The act provides spouses
24 February – Newcomer’s with the option to keep their legal residence in
Welcome from 0830 – 1030 at their home state, as long as it is the same legal
The Landing. To register for free residence of the military member.
childcare, call (334) 255-3564.
28 February – Anger
MSRRA does not create the right to pick and choose any state of legal
Management Workshop from 9- residence for spouses of service members. MSRRA does not affect
11am at the Early Childhood driver’s licensing or vehicle registration, but does affect personal
Activity Center (Bldg. 3705 off property.
Dean St). To register, call (334)
255-3898/9641. The law is complicated and fact specific varying from state to state.
Spouse and Service members are encouraged to seek confidential
14 & 15 March – Scream FREE
Parenting Workshop at The advice from a legal assistance office regarding the best options for
Commons (Bldg. 8950, 7th Ave) your specific situation. Legal assistance can be found at your local
from 6-8m on 14th and 9:30 – JAG office by calling (334) 255-3482
11am on 14th. Registration is
required – call (334) 255-9641.
19 – 21 March – AFTB Level II at
The Commons (Bldg. 8950, 7th
Raising Motorists’ Deer Strike Awareness
Ave). Register by calling (334) There have been an increase in deer vs. car incidents on
255-2382. post. It’s important for motorists to understand the
action to take should a deer or other animal run into
20 March – EFMP Information traffic.
& Support Group at The
Commons (Bldg. 8950, 7th Ave)
from 9-10 am. To register, call LTC Madeline Bondy, Director of Public Safety says to
(334) 255-9277. always be cognizant of the traffic around you when you see a deer. “If
a deer comes out in front of you, don’t attempt to swerve and miss it.
22 March -- Get R.E.A. L. at The If you swerve, you could go into oncoming traffic or lose control of
Commons (Bldg. 8950, 7th Ave) your vehicle. If you slam on your brakes, you might get rear-ended.
from 8:30 – 2:30 pm. To
Keep you eyes focused and be attentive at all times.”
register, call (334) 255-2382.
27 March – Stress Management Rutting season is a time when deer are moving around a lot, especially
Workshop at Early Childhood at dawn and dusk, and can be a contributor to the heightened activity.
Activity Center on Dean St. To
register call (334) 255-3898. If a motorists hits a deer on the installation, they should call the Fort
Rucker Police at (334) 255-2222.
*Content taken from a 16 Feb 2012 article on www.army.mil.
www.mud-mania.com
31 March 2012
3. USAACE Family Weekly Update Page 3
Military Saves - 2012
Financial Stability is about a lot more than knowledge
– it takes consistent action. Most of us do better when
we have a supportive environment. Military Saves is a
year-long campaign to persuade, motive and AER Scholarship – Visit www.aerhq.org to get
encourage the financial readiness of military members the application. Deadline is 1 April 2012.
and Families – to help them reduce debt and save their Commissary Scholarship – Visit
hard-earned money. www.militaryscholar.org for application.
Deadline is 24 February 2012.
Visit www.militarysaves.org to take the “Saver United States Army Warrant Officer
Pledge” and support the 2012 theme “Set a Goal, Association (USAWOA) Scholarship – Visit
Make a Plan, Save Automatically.” www.usawoa.org for application. *Requires
membership
Want to teach your kids and teens to develop good Fort Rucker Community Spouse Club
savings habits at a young age? There’s a program for (FRCSC) Scholarship – Visit ftruckercsc.com
them too – Military Youth Eagle. for application. Deadline: 14 March 2012
“Skyler, Soaring with Savings.” Thrift Shop Scholarship – Visit
http://www.cacfinfo.org/sacf/scholarships.html to
For more information about the get application. Deadline: 1 April 2012
Military Saves Campaign or to Quad-A Scholarship – Visit www.quad-a.org to
make the pledge, visit get application. *Requires membership
www.militarysaves.org. Buick Scholarship – www.buickachievers.com.
Pat Tillman Military Scholar – Visit
www.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-
scholars/apply for application and more
information
Carmike Cinemas’ Weekend “Kidtoon” Every
Weekend • Times Vary Dothan Pavilion. Carmike
Cinemas will play a special “Kidtoon” every
weekend for only $5. For more information,
contact the local theatre at (334) 836-0813 or visit
www.carmike.com for show times. Some
locations will be able to have a special showing on
Tuesday mornings for schools and daycares to
take advantage of Carmike’s Stimulus Tuesdays.
