1. USAACE Weekly
Family Update
22 April 2011
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1st Annual Parent Training – 14 May 2011
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 1st Annual Parent
Training
2 Ultimate Frisbee
3 Army 101 Course for
Spouses
WHEN: May 14th, 2011 (RSVP by May 6th)
WHERE: Spiritual Life Center (Bldg. 8939)
TIME: 0900-1200 (Free Lunch and Certificate Upon Completion)
“If you have knowledge, Session 1(Led by CH Scott Crossfield): Maintaining a Proactive
let others light their Presence with Your Teen (Deals with topics like suicide and drawing
candles at it.” your teen out)
~Margaret Fuller
Session 2 (Led by Eric Gillis): Staying Connected to Your Teen in a
Media Driven Society (Deals with topics like cyberbullying, cutting,
sexting, pornography, social media, and technology)
Session 3: Q&A with CH Scott Crossfield (Family Life Chaplain) and
Eric Gills (Fort Rucker Chapel’s Community Youth Director)
For more information or to RSVP please contact:
Eric Gillis (Community Director)
850-333-3039 or egillis@clubbeyond.org
Load $25 or more on iPlay iWin Bing Headset during the month of April at the Landing Zone to be entered.
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Upcoming Training:
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
Asian Pacific Heritage Month (APHM) is sponsoring an
Resilience Training for spouses – ultimate Frisbee tournament on 21 May 2011. All units
25 April, 6 & 13 May, and 3 June and directorates are encouraged to participate. POC for
from 0830 – 1130. Participants team registration is SGT Samuel Carter
must be able to attend all the (Samuel.carter2@conus.army.mil), (334) 255-2024 or
classes for continuity purposes. register at the APHM kick-off event at the PX on 29
To register call (334) 255-3735. April between 1100 – 1300.
Upcoming Events:
Wings Chapel Ribbon-Cutting
Ceremony on Monday, 25 April
from 1000 – 1030 (Bldg. 6036,
2011 AER Jail-A-Thon
Andrews Avenue). Open to
everyone!
Quarterly Retirement Ceremony
at the Museum 28 April from
1500 – 1600
28 April is the Change of
Command for 1-212th. This is a
family-friendly event!
Education Expo – 29 April from
0900 – 1100 Bldg. 5700, R, 284.
Career Fields, Financial Ai,
Campus or On-Line, “Hot
Careers”. Space is limited. Call
(334) 255-3949 to reserve your
slot.
Thunder on Tholocco – 30 April
Race begins at 11am. Tickets
available at Outdoor Rec and
Leisure Travel -- Advanced
tickets $5, at the gate $7, Ever wanted to have your spouse arrested just because? Here’s
Children 12 and under FREE. your chance and for a good cause – support Army Emergency
4 May – Monthly testing of the
Relief (AER). See above flyer for details.
Mass Notification System from
1100 – 1200 (will be postponed
if inclement weather)
5 May – National Day of Prayer
at Wings Chapel from 1200 –
1300
6 May – Military Spouse
Appreciation Day!
8 May – Mother’s Day!
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Aviation Spouse Day – 3 Jun 2011 – Open to all Fort Rucker Spouses!
Child Youth & School Services (CYSS)
Are you coming from another installation? We can transfer your records. Contact
your previous Parent central Services office, or ask one of the CYS clerks at Fort
Rucker’s Parent Central Services (Bldg. 5700) to do so.
Online Registration: You can register online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil. Just click “Alabama” in the
drop down window; select “Child, Youth & School Services (Ft. Rucker)”; select “Start A New Pre-
Registration” follow the on-screen instructions. Contact the Fort Rucker CYSS office to confirm data has
been received (334) 255-9638.
You will need:
Immunization records upon registration
Health Assessment within 30 days
Income information for childcare
Health Screening Tool (questionnaire)
*Additional documents may be required
Reminder: Lyster Army Health Clinic is closed every third Wednesday of the
Month at 1200 for Training.
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Army 101 – Army Family Team Building (AFTB)
Level I is the “heart of the AFTB Program.” It is designed primarily for family members new to
the military, providing basic “survival skills” and knowledge that can assist newcomers in
adapting to the military environment. Classes include instruction in military acronyms, the Chain
of Command, military benefits and entitlements, and expectations.
We’d love to have you join us for the May “Army 101 Course.” Advance registration is required.
Childcare is available!
Ozark Annual Guided Walking Tours
30 Apr, May 7th, 14th, and 21st
Experience the culture and history of Ozark. Community
leaders will guide you through our historic district while
sharing their personal remembrances and "Tall Tales" from
the old days. These tours are educational and fun for all
ages. Tours are free.
All tours begin at 10:00 A.M. at the Confederate Monument
on the Court House lawn. Each tour is approximately 1 hour.
Be sure to wear your most comfortable walking shoes.