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ACS Green Press
Army Community Service (ACS) Fort Drum, May 2012
Mandatory ACS Program-
ming Need To Know -
from your USC
2
Regarding Resilience : Tips,tools and techniques for
practicing resiliency everyday
3
ACS Friends andNeighbors Face of anArmy Spouse
4,5
Supporting Spouses
21st Century Army
Volunteer
6
Some Benefits of Being
a Military Spouse
7
Social NetworkingLook Whos on the Payroll
8
ACS Events and Classes 9,10
ACS Contacts 11
Inside this issue:
~A tree free newsletterDirect questions / feedback To: Sarah Lynch : 772-5374 [email protected]
This months newsletter is
dedicated to the spouses of Fort
Drum. The spouse serves as the
anchor to the military Families of
our community. These special
men and women are our friends,
co-workers, neighbors and com-munity members. They are the
silent ranks who wait with
strength as their Soldiers train and
deploy.
Military Families come in all
shapes and sizes and from all
walks of life. Despite the
diversities of military Families,
there are many commonalitiesm
and characteristics such as cour-
age, honor, commitment and self-lessness
We, at ACS, are aware of the chal-
lenges that come with being part
of a military Family. We under-
stand that the strength of the Sol-
dier depends greatly upon the
strength of his and her Family.
Heroes on the Home Front-Military Spouses
We further understand that the
role of the Spouse is often a solo
part. Left to maintain the
household by oneself, the
Spouse endures separation and
the complications that arise be-
cause of it. Spouses are not onlyexpected to keep their heads up,
keep positive for themselves and
their children, but also for their
Soldiers morale.
Every May, the Friday before
Mothers Day, is set aside as an
observance day to recognize
Spouses for their contribution to
their country and their Soldier.
The sacrifices they make as well
as the role they play in the mo-rale of the Soldiers serving our
country, is a testament of the
strength the Military Spouse pos-
sesses. It takes a special kind of
person to fill the role of Military
Spouse. It takes commitment,
resilience, passion, will, internal
strength, devotion, ingenuity,
imagination and faith.
This year ACS has teamed
up with AAFES, and Fort
Drum Mountain Community
Homes to provide a Free
Movie at the MPA for
Spouses showing from 11-2pm and a tea with from 2
pm to 4 pm at the Adiron-
dack Creek Community Cen-
ter to show our appreciation
of the men and women who
are the home front heroes
Fort Drum. Army Commu-
nity Service appreciates you,
not only on Military Spouse
Appreciation Day, but on
every day of every monththroughout the year.
Recipe for a Military Spouse1 1/2 cup Patience
1 cup Courage
3/4 cup Tolerance
Dash of Adventure
1 lb Ability
To the above ingredients: Add 2 tablespoons elbow grease and let stand alone for one year. Marinate frequently
with salty tears. Pour off excess fat and sprinkle ever so lightly with money then knead dough until payday. Sea-
son with international spices. Bake 20 years or until done. Makes unlimited servings. SERVE WITH PRIDE
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When you think
about Army Com-
munity Service (ACS)
have you ever stopped to consider thatACS Saves Soldiers and Families
money and time. Lets look at how:
Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a
better alternative to a Soldier in need
of emergency money than civilian
lending counterparts when you con-
sider that the national bank average
lending rate is 3.25% and worse by far
is the payday loans averaging about
426%. A cash advance on a credit
card would cost $13.99 finance charge
and an annual interest rate of almost
57%. The AER lending rate is 0%.
Army Family Team Building leader-
ship development seminars are free
whereas the cost of a single leadership
development seminar in the private
industry sector is approximately $195.00.
Employment Readiness (ERP) The
current national average for a head-hunter to find someone a job is 15%-20%
of first years salary. Cost for ERP = $0.
Exceptional Family Member Program
(EFMP)Average rate for a Respite Care
provider is $15-$20 per hour. Cost to
EFMP Families for Respite Care= $0.
Relocation Readiness Program
(RELO) Need the essentials when you
first arrive or are waiting to leave? The
lending closet has your essentials-pots,
table, chairs, sleeping mats, etc. For aFamily of four to purchase these necessi-
ties as a hold over cost would be $558.93.
RELO charge for these items=$0.
This is just a sampling of the monetary
savings ACS provides to Soldiers and
Families. Please remember that all ACS
Services are provided to you by trained
professionals and are free of charge.
How can ACS Save you time? Let us
count the minutes.Dont wait weeks for an appointment
for issues that can be supported or ques-
tions that can be answered today!
ACS is conveniently located within two
miles of all units and housing areas on
post and easily accessible from off post
housing through the Mt. Belvidere Gate.
Many of our services are available on a
walk in basis. Some of our more proce-
dural services do require appointments.
Same day services include but are notlimited to: Counseling Services (MFLC)
Lending Closet, Parenting Support and
many others.
We know that just as your money is pre-
cious to you-so is your TIME! For more
information on what ACS offers, con-
tact your unit coordinator listed below.
What You Might Need To Know
from your ACS Unit Service Coordinator (USC)
USC Assignments:
USC TEAM 1BCT POC: Kent Thompson, 315-772-0500 - [email protected]
USC TEAM 2BCT POC: Jennifer Eichner, 315-772-2848 [email protected]
USC TEAM 3BCT POC: Sharon Chaple, 315-772-5476 [email protected]
USC TEAM CAB POC: Tom Clegg, 315-772-6357 [email protected]
USC TEAM SBTB POC: Scarlett Sharkey, 315-772-6566 [email protected]
3-85th
MTN IN POC: John Dietrich, 315-772-0805 [email protected]
10th
MTN Div/HBN POC: Sarah Lynch, 315-772-5374 [email protected]
MEDDAC POC: Tom Clegg, 315-772-6357
DENTAC POC: Virginia Cooper, 315-772-6799 [email protected]
62nd
CID POC: Sharon Chaple, 315-772-5476 [email protected]
174th
FW POC: Scarlett Sharkey, 315-772-6566 [email protected]
20th ASOS POC: Mandy Thompson, 315-772-9611 [email protected]
902nd
MI POC: Kent Thompson, 315-772-0500 - [email protected]
AFSB POC: Judee Kelly, 315-772-5196 [email protected]
7th
Legal Support POC: Tila Seals, 315-772-6929 [email protected]
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Regarding Resilience: Tips, tools and techniques for practicing resilience
everyday!
By Jenn Eichner, MRT 772-2848
Happy Spring All! Have you beenable to start off the season with ahealthy Energy Management plan?I hope you have all found some-thing that relaxes and re-energizesyour mind, body and spirit.
Often we have to rely on EnergyManagement when we are facedwith a problem that is not easily or
quickly solved. Perhaps the biggestchallenge we have to conquer inthe Problem Solving process ishaving the patience to give theprocess the time it deserves. Oursociety is one that views problemsolving in terms of hour to hourincrements. After all, thats howlong it takes the folks on TV to getit done! Resilience training will helpone realize two things about prob-lem solving: First, is that you haveto take the time to truly understanda problem before you can effec-tively solve it and second that thisis rarely accomplished on the firstgo around. A critical part of prob-lem solving is identifying informa-tion that you missed so that youcan understand the problem andfocus on solution strategies. Theresilient approach to problem solv-ing involves focusing on thoughts
about WHY the problem hap-
pened; identifying the contributingfactors that caused the problemthrough critical questions and evi-dence; evaluating which factors arecontrollable and developing solutionstrategies that will bring about positivechange. This can be accomplished byanswering the questions under the fol-lowing steps:
Step 1: Whats the problem? Step 2: What caused the problem? Step 3: What did you miss? Step 4: Whats the evidence? Step 5: What really caused theproblem? Step 6: What can you do about it?
Sounds easy, right? Well, it really is aslong as you give the process the time itdeserves. Perhaps the biggest pitfall inproblem solving is making a rash deci-sion and then spending the rest of thetime gathering only the informationthat confirms that thought. This isknown as the confirmation bias. Theconfirmation bias causes us to notice,seek out, remember, and weigh theevidence that supports only ourthoughts and to fail to notice, seekout, remember, and weigh the evi-dence that does not match ourthoughts. This is a factor that could
keep one stuck in the problem instead
The Positive Power in Problem Solvingof in solution mode. This is whenproblem solving and energy man-agement, need to go hand in hand.Take the time you need to relaxyour thoughts and your ability to seethings clearly. Go for a run, paint apicture, talk to a supportive friendand then come back to your prob-lem so you can approach it in apositive way that leads to a positive
solution.
Remember you are worth the time ittakes to see your way out of a prob-lem and into a mindset that is readyto see a positive solution to theproblem.
Have a great monthgood luckand good thoughts!
Upcoming MRT Dates
May 21 Module 3 9:30am-2:30 pm
June 11 Module 4 9:30am-12:30 pm
August 13 Module 5 9:30am-12:30 pm
All Modules will be held at ACS. Time includes 1 hour lunch break
refrigeratorsavailable for use.
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ACS Friends and Neighbors-Promoting Community
Allison Hill has been The ArmyFamily Team Building Volunteer
Program Manager at ACS since
November 7, 2011. Before that, she
and her husband Captain Adam Hill
who is a Trail Defense attorney with
JAG, were stationed at Schofield Bar-
racks, Hawaii with their two children
nine year old Ella and five year old
Alex.
Allison exhibits all the strengths that amilitary spouse must possess in order
be successful while her husband is
serving our nation. She is strong, con-
fident, outgoing, personable, resilient
and humorous. Allisons strengthsthat make her such a great spouse also
make her a terrific member of our
ACS team.
I asked Allison what she liked most
about her job as Volunteer Program
Manager for Army Family Team
Building and she replied I like the
human interaction that comes with
working in a positive team environ-
ment here at ACS combined,with the
interaction I have with all the talented
people who volunteer with Army
Family Team Building. Allison stated
that she loves what she is doing. Ive
had jobs in the past, but when we
came to Fort Drum, there wasnt a
position for me so I decided it was my
time to give back. Volunteering is a
way to give back to your community.
Even busy people have a little time
they could give. she explained.
When I asked Allison what she found
most challenging about her position,
she said her biggest adjustment has
Allison Hill-The Face of an Army Spouse
been in learning to navigate the
systems that manage the program,
sometimes I would find informa-
tion I didnt know I was looking
for! I guess, you dont know what
you dont know and thats it.
Allison commented that she
would encourage other Spouses to
get out and not be afraid to get
involved with a volunteer oppor-
tunity like ACS, or specifically
Army Family Team Building.
Army Community Service appre-
ciates Allison for all her hard
work and all the wonderful volun-
teers that make ACS such a won-
derful place to work. Without
you, we would not be able to ac-
commodate and support all of the
Fort Drum Families and Soldiers
that we do.
Thank you for your hard work
and professionalism. We really
appreciate everything you do.
Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh!" he whispered. "Yes,
Piglet?" "Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. "I just wanted to
be sure of you."
~A.A. Milne
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Army Community Service would like to
introduce you to Yolanda Addison.
Yolanda has been at Fort Drum since
2008 when she and her husband SPC
Kenneth Addison and their son
Darrell moved here from Marriland.
Soon after arriving, Yolanda set out to
make a difference in the Fort Drum
community. She began by volunteering
for ACS and hasnt stopped since. Vol-
unteering and giving back to the com-
munity has been her passion. Besides
volunteering for ACS, Yolanda has been a
co-leader in her FRG when they were as-
signed to 10th BSB Alpha Company aswell as the Red Cross where she com-
pleted the Dental Assistant Program.
Currently Yolanda is the Key Caller for 10
BSB HHC.
Yolandas positive, enthusiastic attitude
and hard work ethic has not gone unno-
ticed. Recently, she was awarded Com-
manders Public Service Award.
Even with all the responsibilities thatcome with being a Military Spouse and an
active volunteer, Yolanda keeps focus on
her goals one of which is to be employed
on post at Marshall Dental Clinic.
Yolanda seems to be thriving as a Spouse.
I asked her what she thinks being success-
ful as a Spouse entails. She explained
that it is being supportive of your
Soldier at all times. During hectic
times especially, you should staycalm, stay prayed up, and be the glue
that holds it all together. She went
on to say that Spouses should stay
connected with FRGs and other Mili-
tary Spouses. Its important to
make the FRG your own. If you
have had a negative experience, turn
it to a positive by getting involved.
Yolanda is an inspirational example
of resilience and positive energy. Wecongratulate her on her accomplish-
ments and thank her for her
contributions.
Tanya Amos has been at Fort Drum for
about four months. She is an outgoing,
personable woman with a personal drive
to succeed in business. Tanya and her
husband SSG Mitchell Amos who is
with 1 BCT 222 IN, PCSd, to Fort
Drum from Fort Benning, Georgia
where Tanya was self employed as the
owner of Silver Tapestry a jewelry and
accessory store.
Like most Military Spouses, when faced
with relocating Tanya, decided she
would pack up her business and reopen
it in New York. Lucky for us she did.
She now has a space in the AAFES
food court area. Tanya enjoys making
jewelry and will make special order
pieces while you wait.
Tanya is excited about how much she
loves Fort Drum. She keeps herself
busy with her Family and her business.
She says that her advice to spouses is to
get out and keep busy. She explained
how getting out of the house and keep-
ing busy helped her to adjust to the in-
stallation.
Tanya is a friendly face and an inspira-
tion to all. If you need a positive inter-
action or something to lift your spirits
and lighten your mood, stop by the Ex-
change area and introduce yourself to
Tanya. You will be glad you did.
"Character cannot be developed in
ease and quiet. Only throughexperiences of trial and suffering can
the soul be strengthened, vision
cleared, ambition inspired and
success achieved."
~Helen Keller
Tanya Amos Making a Difference Through Original
Creations
Yolanda Addison Keeping it Together By Being the Glue
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Mobilization and Deployment Supporting Spouses
comes from knowing what falls into
your lane, what your responsibilities
are, and what is not. We thoroughly
explain the actions and thought
processes that make spouses
successful in understanding and
navigating the military culture, in
which they live, work and play. This
empowerment comes from knowing
how the Army works, all the many
agencies that exist to offer support
and where to go when there is a need
for that support. ACS Mob/Dep
takes pride in setting spouses/
volunteers up for success by givingthem accurate and honest information
and referral.
The classes offered by Mob/Dep
include: FRG Leader Training,
Informal Funds Training and Key
Caller Training, as well as supple-
mental classes such as Key Caller
Advanced, Event Planning and
OPSEC for Family Members and
CARE Team training. We love to
hear from spouses to obtain
feedback and to be sure our
materials and office in general is
meeting your needs. You can reach
Mob/Dep at 315-772-
0470/2848/0500. Also, please feel
free to stop by our office or visit us
on our Facebook fan page: Fort
Drum Mobilization and Deploy-
ment.
ACS Mobilization and Deployment (Mob/
Dep) provides trainings and classes that
give support to Spouses and Soldiers withpreparation and readiness for all phases of
deployment. What makes our program
special and what continually brings people
back is our drive to meet the needs of our
participants as well as our emphasis on
empowerment. While in our trainings we
do teach rules and regulations, we also
spend a good deal of time going over
scenarios and situations that our
participants have gone or may go through
in everyday life. The benefit of this is that
when someone leaves one of our trainings
they know they have received actual,
practical and useful information that they
can immediately adopt in their lives and
roles within the Military community.
For a spouse/volunteer, empowerment
The 21stCentury Army Volunteer by Jane Bresko
The strength of the Army lies in itsSoldiers and the strength of Armycommunities lies in the talents, thededication, and the commitment of its
volunteers. Volunteering stabilizes ourArmy communities by contributing toour communitys cohesiveness, in-creases self reliance and enhances the
well being of our Soldiers and theirFamilies. Did you know that most Mili-tary spouses are employed outside thehome? Department of Defense figuresindicate that over 65% of all military
spouses work. Many more would like towork, if only they could find appropri-ate employment opportunities. Eventhough a spouses employment cannotbe taken into consideration in determin-ing future assignmentsthere is noassurance that a spouse can find a job
with each of his/her partners military-related moves.
Military spouses have been called "aworkforce in waiting." The employmentor unemployment status of those
spouses has a great impact on recruit-
ment and retention in all the services.Still, as well educated as those spousestend to be, they typically have to "startover" with each PCS (permanent changeof station). The career fields theyve cho-sen are far more varied than those oftheir predecessors 20-30 years ago, whenthe most transportable careers forspouses were in teaching, nursing andsocial sciences. Spouses today are busi-ness professionals, lawyers, doctors, pi-lots, pharmacistsas well as teachers,
nurses and social workers, to name afew.
All of this brings us back to volunteeringmany of our spouses choose to volun-teer while waiting to find a job at theirnew location. Their desire to find a vol-unteer experience that will translate togood resume material means looking attraditional, as well as non-traditional,
volunteer opportunities. We are nolonger dealing with the volunteer fromthe 20th Century; we are now dealing
with a very diverse group of individuals.They are not just Soldiers and theirFamily Members. They are raisingFamilies during numerous deployments,full time students, working professionalsand skilled retirees. They are from allgeneration, Baby Boomers, GenerationsX and @. This New Breed of Volun-teers is technically and tactically profi-cient, they are computer savvy and welleducated, and can perform their duties athome as easily as they could in the of-fice. They like to receive the guidance of
the tasking and then be left to their owndevices to complete it. They all want tomake a difference in the lives of MilitaryFamilies; however, there is somethingdifferent in each individual that is drivingthem. Military spouses are a well-keptsecret, but may be the perfect answer toa volunteer programs recruitmentchallenges.
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While having ahusband or wifein the military
can be difficult,with relocating,deployments andother worries,there are alsomany benefits tobeing a spouse.
These benefits can come in manyforms, such as financial, medical andFamily support. The duty of the Relo-cation Program is to make sure thatSoldiers and Family members have a
smooth move. This includes not onlyeducation about the move, but alsomany Family support services.
Arriving in a new city and discoveringthe best about that place is a challenge.
Whether youve been here one week orone year, the Relocation Program wel-comes and encourages you to join us
for our narrated tour of Fort Drumand Watertown. You will gain valuableinformation that will help you feel
more at home in the North Country.This tour is also an excellent chance tomake new friends with other new FortDrum arrivals!Perhaps one of the most difficultmoves is the move the internationalspouse makes. The move for an inter-national spouse means not only mov-ing, but also moving to a foreign coun-try. The Relocation Program hosts anInternational Spouses Support Group.
The Relocation Programs Interna-tional Spouse group is designed to con-nect spouses who are stationed at FortDrum with other international spousesproviding them an opportunity to net-
work and meet others that speak theirnative language. The group gets to-gether every other month at ACS tocook, learn about their new duty sta-tion and other countries, and enjoy
each others company.Enjoying each others company is alsoa big part of the Hearts Apart Support
Group. This groups mission is tosupport Family members whose Sol-diers are deployed, serving an unac-companied tour, or extended TDY.
This group meets each month andprovides support, friendship andlaughter. The group does a differentactivity each month, letting Spousesand Family members know that theyare not alone.
These programs are just the catalystfor the many other things that spousescan do with the Relocation Program.
Activities such as cooking classes,sewing classes and gardening are just afew of the opportunities available.
The Relocation Programs missionismaking every move a smooth one,from the time you arrive to the timeyou leave. Family support is part ofthat mission. The military spouse isan integral part of a successful move!
Some Benefits to Being a Military Spouse by Scarlett Sharkey
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Congratulations to the following Employment Readiness clients who have recentlylanded a job!
Thomas Matthews Watertown Vet CenterHeidi Vilchez-Teller Aspen DentalDave Painter The Hops SpotColleen Rhoads Samaritan Medical CenterCarolyn Mills AAFES
If you are one of our clients who has recently become employed, we want to hearabout it! Give us a call so we can highlight your accomplishment and inspire others!
Look Whos on the Payroll: EmploymentReadiness Success Stories!
Social Network Your Way Into a Career!
Social networking is extremelybeneficial to Spouses because theyfrequently move and need to havebusiness connections and recommen-dations that cross geographicalboundaries. Social media allows you toconnect with others in your profession
without ever meeting them first. Thisis a huge benefit because it makes itpossible for you to get a line on anopportunity in a state you may be mov-ing to before your feet are on theground. Besides the obvious benefits toSpouses, the Employment ReadinessProgram's Social Networking Classeshave been popular with Soldiers as
well. In fact, one Soldier liked it somuch; he offered his insights and bene-fits on LinkedIn.
ERP spoke with MSG Carl Berg whohas made Social Networking work forhimself! MSG Berg will be transitioningout of the Military this summer andstarted using LinkedIn last year. Hesays he is a big supporter of LinkedIn
because it not only allows him to findemployers, but employers to find himas well. Further, LinkedIn allows himto research companies he is interestedin. MSG Berg will be relocating toSouth Carolina and has had interviews
with companies there already. He is notclose enough to retirement to have anysolid job offers but has made manygreat connections and is adding to hisprofessional network. MSG Berg statesone of the only downfalls of LinkedIn
is you are not gaining the face to facetime with employers. Also LinkedIn,like all networking, takes time and workand you have to be dedicated to reallymake it work for you!
Where did MSG Berg learn about So-cial Networking and LinkedIn? He at-tended ERPs LinkedIn workshop and
conducted a great deal of personal re-search to strengthen his skills andknowledge. Shortly after he created anaccount he attended the Army Careerand Alumni Program Career Fair andan employer recognized him from hisLinkedIn profile, MSG says he wasinstantly sold on the benefits ofLinkedIn and social networking to findemployment.
The Employment Readiness Program
offers the following workshops involv-
ing the use of Social Networking to
help clients find a job: Networking
with LinkedIn and Facebook for Mar-
keting Development. Our goal is to
empower job seekers by providing
them with the most up to date tools
and trends in todays competitive job
market.
To learn more about Social Networkingand Job searching, sign up for ERPsFinding a Job using Social NetworkingMay 16th from 9:30-11:30 at ACS.
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ACS Classes and Events for May 1-14DATE Class Time Location/Details
Tuesday May 1: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
Drum Family Welcome Tour 0930-1400 Departs ACS
From Victim to Survivor 1130-1300 ACS
Stress Management 1330-1530 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86
Wednesday May 2: 1st Termers Financial Readiness 0830-1600 Call for location
Terrific Toddler Class 0900-1100 ACS
Thursday May 3: Computer Basic Word 1300-1500 ACS
ESOL 0900-1200 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86
Friday May 4: In her Shoes: Living with Domestic Violence 0930-1130 ACS
Hearts Apart Support Group 0930-1200 ACS
Monday May 7: Scream Free Parenting 0900-1500 ACS
Newcomers Orientation 0930-1130 ACS
Survivor Outreach Support Family Night
Tuesday May 8: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
Drum Family Welcome Tour 0930-1400 Departs ACS
VMIS 101 0900-1000 Ed Center rm 104
Victim to Survivor 1130-1300 ACS
EFMP Support Group 1130-1300 ACS
Key Caller 1400-1530 ACS
Key Caller 1700-1830 ACSCONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86
Wednesday May 9: 1st Termers Financial Readiness 0830-1600 Call for location
AFTB Level I 0900-1600 ACS
Terrific Toddler Class 0900-1100 ACS
Thursday May 10: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
AFTB Level I 0900-1600 ACS
Employment 101 0930-1130 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86
Friday May 11: Parents Alone Support Group 1030-1200 ACS
MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION LUNCH AT ADIRONDACK COMMUNITY CENTER 1200-1400
Monday May 14: FRG Leader Training 0900-1300 ACS
Resume Writing Computer Lab 0930-1030 ACS
Home Buying Course 0930-1130 ACS
Informal Funds Training 1400-1500 ACS
Informal Funds Training 1700-1800 ACS
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ACS Classes and Events for May 15-31
DATE Class Time Location/Details
Tuesday May 15: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
Anger Management 1330-1530 ACS
From Victim to Survivor Ed Group 1130-1300 ACS
DRUM Family Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall, A2-86
Wednesday May 16: 1st Term Financial Readiness 0830-1600 Call for LocationCareer Development Seminar 0900-1600 ACS
(Finding a Job Through Social Networking)
Terrific Toddler Class 0900-1100 ACS
Thursday May 17: ESOL class 0900-1200 ACS
Overseas PCS Brief 0930-1100 ACS
Volunteer of the Month 1030-1130 the Commons
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86
Friday May 18: Special Olympics 0930-1400 ACS
In her Shoes Living with Domestic Violence 0930-1130 ACSMonday May 21: Budget Management 0930-1200 ACS
Military Saves Week 0900-1100 ACS
Master Resilience Module 3 0930-1430 ACS
Tuesday May 22: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
Military Saves Week 0900-1100 ACS
AFTB Level II 0900-1600 ACS
Drum Family Welcome Tour 0930-1400 ACS
From Victim to Survivor Ed Group 1130-1300 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86Wednesday May 23: 1st Term Financial Readiness 0830-1600 Call For Location
Military Saves Week 0900-1100 ACS
AFTB Level II 0900-1600 ACS
Thursday May 24: ESOL class 0900-1200 ACS
Military Saves Week 0930-1100
Federal Employment Class 0930-1130 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A2-86
Friday May 25: Military Saves Week 0900-1100 ACS
Autism Support Group 0900-1100 ACS
Monday May 28: Memorial Day Closed
Tuesday May 29: ESOL Class 0900-1200 ACS
From Victim to Survivor Ed Group 1130-1300 ACS
Conflict Resolution 1330-1530 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 ACS
Wednesday May 30: 1st Termers Financial Readiness 0830-1600 Call For Location
Thursday May 31: Family Wellness Support Group/Book club 1000-1100 ACS
ACS Volunteer Appreciation 1100-1300 ACS
CONUS PCS Brief 1530-1600 Clark Hall A6-86
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Army Community Service
P4330 Conway Road
Fort Drum, New York
13602
Army Emergency Relief 772-6560, 772-8873 or 772-2855
Army Family Team Buildinghttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000122037720
772-6710, 772-9229
Army Volunteer Program Coordinatorhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Army-volunteer-Corps/13651504365912
772-2899
Exceptional Family Member Programhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-FMWR-Exceptional-Family-Member-Program /104951319542718
772-5488, 772-0819
Employment Readiness Programhttp://www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment
772-9611, 772-2737, 772-1090
Family Advocacy Program(New Parent Support Program)SAPRP
772-4244, 772-6929, 772-2279
772-0596, 772-4070, 772-0748
772-5605, 772-5914
Financial Readiness Programhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-financial-Readiness-ACS/1956662120473
772-0050, 772-5196, 772-8526
Information and Referral 772-6556, 772-6557
Military & Family Life Consultants 212-6919
Mobilization and Deploymenthttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Mobiliztion-and-Deployment/178420512193448?ref=ts&v=wall
772-2848, 772-0470, 772-2919
Outreachhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-ACS-Outreach/180373271991692
772-5374
Relocation Readinesshttp:// www.facebook.com/pages/Fort -Drum -Relocation -ReadinessProgram/171335822906429
772-5475, 772-6553, 772-6902
772-6566
Soldier Family Assistance Centerhttp://www.facebook.com/Fort.Drum.FMWR/SFAC
772-7781
Survivor Outreach Serviceshttp://www.facebook.com/fortdrumsurvivoroutreachservices
772-6357
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