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210 BSB FRSA FLASH23 March 2012 MARCH

26 CYSS Child Development Centers Closed26-30 ACS Instructor Training 9am-4pm ACS

27 *HHC FRG Meeting29 Women’s History Month Observance 11am-1:30pm

Commons

APRIL1 Fort Drum Maple Days 451IN Hill Water Tower

2-6 Local Schools Spring Break (Check your school district calendar for updates)

6 In Her Shoes: Living with Domestic Violence 9-11:30am ACS11 AFTB Spanish Level I 9am-2pm ACS

Key Caller Class 10-11-30am or 2-3:30pm ACS 12 210 BSB Steering Committee Meeting

Formals Made Easy Class and Dress Swap 5-8PM16-20 Fort Drum Volunteer Appreciation Week 7am-4:30 ACS 16-20 AFTB Spring Marathon 9am-4pm ACS

17 Holocaust Days of Remembrance 11am-1:30pm The Commons19 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 10:30-11:30am The Commons20 International Festival of Food 4:30-8pm The Commons

Autism Support Group Meeting 9-11am ACS

Common Terminology

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

DONSA=Day of No Scheduled Activities-Fort Drum agencies may have an adjusted operating schedule

Month of the Military Child

National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 15-21

Spring CleaningIn casting off the shadow of winter and opening the curtains and windows to the lighter breezes and sun of spring, have you unearthed hidden dust bunnies and cobwebs? You have probably also discovered that you seem to have accumulated plenty of “stuff” in drawers or corners that you have no idea what to with. It is that time of year for Spring cleaning. Spring cleaning can be a challenge and perhaps just a bit overwhelming.

Some tips from a pro-courtesy of http://www.ivillage.com/spring-cleaning-tips-0/7-a-330448

1. Start with the task you most dread2. Break tasks into manageable parts3. Start with the area that most annoys you4. Allow certain time per item to be cleaned and organized (see link above)5. If you have extra items of canned food/non perishable items, donate them to your local food pantry

It is also important to think safety during the spring cleaning season. There are tips in this Flash for staying safe. You will find tips in the Flash on safe Spring Cleaning.

Decluttering your life increases efficiency and saves time.

It is also the season for PCS moves. If you need to get rid of stuff, contact the Fort Drum Thrift Store and schedule a PCS appointment. More information on this in this week’s Flash!

FLASH Contents

Calendars 1-2 Community Events/Flyers 6-8

Formals Made Easy 3 Spring Cleaning Safety 9 Community Notes 4 ACS Calendar 10 Movies and AAFES Info 5 Contact/Facebook Info 11

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March 25-April 21 2012S M T W TH F S

25 26CYSS CLOSUREDIV DONSA

27*HHC FRG Meeting

28 29Women’s History Month Observance

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1 APRILMaple Days

2 3 4 5 6In Her Shoes: Living with Domestic Violence

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9 10 11AFTB Spanish Level I

Key Caller Training

12Steering Committee Meeting

Formals Made Easy

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15 16 17Holocaust Days of Remembrance

18 19Volunteer of the Month Ceremony

20International Festival of FoodAutism Spt Group

21Month of the Military Child Carnival

AFTB Level I

ACS Instructor Training

Information and DisclaimerThis 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 [email protected] 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. If you have any questions, please call 772-4120Check out the unit’s Virtual Family Readiness Group Website at www.armyfrg.org. Look for NY, Fort Drum, 2BCT, 210 BSB

Area Schools’ Spring Break (check with your school district for possible changes)

AFTB Spring Marathon

Fort Drum Volunteer Appreciation Week

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Community Notes

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Change to Operational Hours for AAFES Facilities due to Renovations

The Exchange Mini-Mall HVAC project is scheduled to start on Monday, 02 April. The project is a base initiative to upgrade the HVAC in the existing Mini-Mall complex. One of the requirements for the work to be completed is to have the retail sales floor closed for a 30-day period while thecontractors complete the ductwork in the main retail sales floor. The Exchange understands closure of the retail salesfloor will affect the service to the community. In order to minimize a disruption of service, the Northgate Express will open 24 hours during the timeframe the Mini-mall is under renovation during the month of April.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGESBeginning Monday, 02 April: Mini-mall hours of operation will be0600 - 2000 hrs for a minimum of 30 days during the construction period.

•Mini-mall will be limited to a very small assortment of retail items (tobacco, and carbonated beverages).

•Popeye's will not be affected by the project and will be open regular hours of operation

•Barber Shop, Laundry/Alternations and Laundromat will not be affected during this period.

•Northgate Express will begin 24 hour operation starting on Monday, 02 April until the Mini-mall project is completed.

•We will provide appropriate marketing initiatives to inform the community of these changes.

FRI MAR 23 - 1900 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)2130 Safe House (R)

SAT MAR 24 - 1400 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)1900 Safe House (R)2130 Chronicle (PG-13)

SUN MAR 25 - 1400 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)1700 Chronicle (PG-13)

MAR 26,27,28-Closed

THU MAR 29 - 1900 Safe House (R) ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1

FRI MAR 30 - 1900 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG-13)2130 Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (PG-13)

SAT MAR 31 - 1400 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)1900 This Means War (PG-13)2130 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (PG-13)

SUN APR 01 - 1400 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)1700 Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (PG-13)

APR 2,3,4-Closed

THU APR 05 - 1900 This Means War (PG-13) ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1

FRI APR 06 - 1900 Wanderlust (R)2130 Act of Valor (R)

SAT APR 07 - 1400 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)1400 Act of Valor (R)2130 Wanderlust (R)

SUN APR 08 - 1400 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG-13)1700 Wanderlust (R)

APR 9,10,11-Closed

THU APR 12 - 1900 Act of Valor (R) ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1

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Fort Drum Thrift Shop, Inc.

Are you PCS'ing?? Are your closets and storage rooms busting at the seams?? Do you just have too much Junk in the house that you want to get rid? Would you like to make some extra money while clearing it out?? If

you said YES to any of these questions, then you need to head on over to the FORT DRUM THRIFT SHOP!! Call

315-772-7189 to set up a PCS appointment!

The Fort Drum Thrift Shop is your one stop shop to get rid of all your Unwanted Items or Acquire more

Treasures! We take donations 24hrs a day in our front lobby or we offer consignments daily from 0930-1230.

We also offer PCS appointments to anyone who is within 90 days of PCS/ETS'ing in or out of post. What is

a PCS appointment you ask?! A PCS appointment allows you to do 1 LARGE Consignment Drop OFF and

you'll be assured your consignment check will be forwarded to you!!

The Thrift Shop is OPEN Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays 0930-1400 we are located on old post,

Building P55 First St. & Quartermaster Rd. For Sale Specials, Consignment Info or Donation Info

call 315-772-7189 or visit us on the WEB @ thriftshopinc.webs.com

 POC - Melissa Rexroad

Store ManagerBoard of Directors President

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Family Readiness Group Email Addresses and Assistance Phone NumbersFor FRG Times and Locations, please email the FRG Leaders below.

HHC Stephanie Utter [email protected] Noi Jackson [email protected] Tamia Campfield [email protected] Gail Crabtree [email protected] Janine McPhie [email protected]

Battalion FRSA Bridget Velasquez [email protected]

210BSB Staff Duty Phone Number 772-5097

FACEBOOK PAGES

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