18 Oct FRSA FLASH
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The document announces upcoming family events for the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade including a family fun run, office trick or treating, an FRG meeting and Thanksgiving lunch. It also provides contact information for brigade leadership and the FRSA and encourages soldiers and families to participate in community events and classes on winter driving and snow blower operation.
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18 Oct FRSA FLASH
- 1. FRSA FLASH 10th Combat Aviation Brigade Facebook Page October 18, 2012 HHC RENEGADES Inside this issue: FRG Events 2 10th Combat Aviation Brigade Severe Weather Call 3 3,658 likes 揃 Help us hit our goal of 10,000 LIKES! hhtp://www.facebook.com/10thCAB BOSS Events 7 Boo at the Zoo! 9 Dont forget about the Renegade Family Fun Run ! Trunk or Treat! 11 Tomorrow, October 19th starting at 7:30 AM There will be a 1.2 mile tiny tike course and a 5K. Kids can Special points bike, roller blade, whatever (with proper safety gear), and of interest: families can walk, run, bring strollers. New to Fort Drum - look into the Winter Driving & Snow Thrower Classes - see pg. 6 There will be Haunted Hay Ride - see pg. 9 Bagels, Hot Chocolate and Coffee afterwards! Make a Difference Day and Woman's Con- ference - see pg. 10 Contents of this FLASH are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This material is for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.
- 2. Watch for these Renegade FRG events! October - Friday, 19 Oct - Renegade Family Fun Run More info on the Family Fun Run to come out soon - Who wants to run with CPT Samantha Jones again? Wednesday, 31 Oct - Office Trick or Treat Lets get ready to Trick or Treat! On Wednesday, 31 October at 10:00 AM bring the little people dressed up for a practice run at Trick or Treating All the offices in the Brigade HQ building and in the HHC HQ building will be stocked with candy and goodies for all the little Renegade Family Members! This is a chance for those little ones to fill their bags!! Child Care Deadline is next Wednesday! Thursday, 08 Nov - Renegade FRG Meeting FREE Child Care is available at the Memorial CDC for our FRG Meeting on the 8th at 6:00 PM in the BDE Classroom. If youre interested in Child Care call Jackie Sharpe, BDE FRSA 315-774-1104 by the 24th of October. Friday, 16 Nov - Renegade Thanksgiving Lunch FRG Thanksgiving Lunch in the BDE Classroom - more to follow! Saturday, 08 Dec - Renegade Holiday Celebration Look for information on our Renegade Holiday Celebration at the Hillside Lodge on Saturday, December 8th complete with Hot Chocolate and goodies to eat! Well be collecting unwrapped toy donations for the Mountain of Toys drive . And there just may be a visit from the jolly man himself!! ** And be on the lookout for a very special event in February!
- 3. Winter weather is coming, lets get prepared Teenagers may require physical for employment Is your teen going to work? Most employers require a physical. If your teen has had a physical within the last year, you simply need to drop off the employer's paperwork and pick it up three days later. Your child's primary care manager will complete the paper- work without an appointment! However, if your child requires a physical, it is best to schedule it before he or she starts the job hunt. To schedule an appointment, call 772-2778 or visit https://www.tricareonline.com.
- 4. Page 4 FRSA FLASH See what Army Community Service (ACS) has to offer you Did you know ACS schedules a tour of the area every Tuesday morning? It is open to all Soldiers and dependants! Call (315) 772-6556 to schedule your spot. Think ACS First! Want to know more about Army life or FRGs? Call ACS to reserve a seat.
- 5. Page 5 FRSA FLASH Fort Drum Exchange opens doors to local vendors While the economy may have Partner businesses, called conces- Some shoppers drive up to 40 forced some retailers to scale back sions, operate in Exchange- miles or more to come to the Fort Drum Exchange, said Ken on merchandise or services, the provided space, primarily in the Limtiaco, Exchange general Army & Air Force Exchange Ser- retail mall area. Benefits include manager. vice is actively seeking the assis- contracts based on a percentage of tance of local businesses to in- revenue, a variety of space and Limtiaco said. Partnering with crease the product selection troops merchandising setups and the the Exchange provides local busi- and their Families find at their Ex- convenience of being located with nesses exposure to a great deal of change. Some the anchor retail store and food foot traffic as well as the opportu- shoppers drive up to 40 miles or outlets. The Exchange also will nity to serve military Families. more to come to the Fort Drum assist in marketing and promoting For more information on how to Exchange, said Ken Limtiaco, Ex- partner businesses to help maxi- partner with the Exchange as a change general manager. The ad- mize awareness on and around concessionaire, visit dition of local, small, minority, Fort Drum. www.shopmyexchange.com or women- and veteran-owned busi- Despite the economic conditions contact Della Hannah, Exchange nesses can help provide the diver- weve experienced recently, Ex- service business manager, at 773- sity, value and innovation to fur- change shoppers have continued 5633. ther enhance their shopping ex- to demonstrate a strong demand perience. for new and unique merchandise, Report security issues to Fort Drum tip line Fort Drums Directorate of Emergency Services left behind; vehicles left unattended in front of buildings; encourages everyone to contribute to community and chemical smells or fumes coming from a residence or security by reporting suspicious behavior or ac- business. The effort is part of iWatch Army, an antiter- tivities to 774-8477 (TIPS). rorism program. Callers to the anonymous tip line should report odd behaviors and activities, such as people measuring or asking for blueprints of important buildings; strangers asking about security proto- cols; a briefcase, suitcase, backpack or package 315-774-8477 (TIPS)
- 6. Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 6 Command Safety Office to conduct winter driving, snow thrower classes The Fort Drum Command Safety Office, Bldg. M-10281, will conduct winter driving and snow thrower opera- tion classes for Soldiers, Family Members and Department of the Army civilian employees. Winter driving classes will be offered from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 24, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 4 and 18. Snow thrower operation classes will be offered from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Oct. 24, Nov. 6 and 20, and Dec. 4 and 18. For more information or to register, call 772-9026 / 0310. Note: Unit / organization classes are by appoint- ment only.
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- 12. Contact I nformation for the RENEGADES COMMANDER 1SG CPT Jones SFC Grady samantha.marie.harmon@us.army.mil vittorio.grady@us.army.mil FRG LEADER Kelly Wright BDE FRSA alecadam@hotmail.com Jackie Sharpe O/315-774-1104 or C/315-778-6107 jacqueline.e.sharpe.civ@mail.mil teers Thank you to all the Volun lately! th at have stepped up Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This material is for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.