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September 2013
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Operation: Military KidTexasSERVING MILITARY KIDS IN OUR
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Leadership is learned through lifes lessons and fromothers
Fort Bliss Leadership Camp
By Cari Hutcheson
Leadership is learned through lifes
lessons and from others. The 2013 MYAC
Youth Leadership Camp served to do just
that, by taking young people with strong
leadership skills and giving them the
opportunity to mentor others and share
their knowledge and skills.
Camp was held August 12th
through 16th
on Ft. Bliss and was comprised of 33 Army
youth that earned the opportunity to
participate. Milam YACs advanced
leadership youth served as mentors,
Team Leaders and Junior Advisors
through the entire camp. They also
stepped up and assisted staff with daily
operations.
Upcoming Events: September 2013September 7-8 : National Guard
Yellow Ribbon,
Austin
September 7: Army Reserve Family Day, El Paso
September 8: Army Reserve Family Day, Edinburg
September 11: OMK State Team Meeting,
Conference Call
September 11: 9/11 Day of Service, State Wide
September 14: Tell Me A Story!, Austin
September 15: 242nd
Quartermaster Bike Give
Away, Conroe
September 23: Pre Deployment fair, El
September 25: CASE Conference, Houst
October 5: Movie Making and Resiliency
Workshop, Austin
October 9: OMK Face To Face Meeting,
Conroe
October 12: One Day 4-H, Statewide
The camp was not only held on Ft.
Bliss but youth and staff had the full
experience as they stayed in the Army
Barracks and ate their meals in the Ft.
Bliss Dining Facilities.
Attendees gained their leadership
skills and knowledge through a series
of fun and challenging activities. The
youth attended the Ft. BlissLeadership training course and
worked their way through the
Confidence Course as well as being
challenged with skeet shooting, laser
tag, indoor swimming activities,
paintball, bowling and survival
training. They also went to the flight
line at Biggs Army Airfield to learn a
little about what they do.
IND OUT WHATOMKDID DURINGHE MONTH OF AUGUST
Through the various activities, team
building exercises and times to shar
their highs and lows inthe eveningthe youth experienced an
amazing
level of bonding throughout the
camp. Staff and youth had such a
wonderful experience through this
camp that Milam YAC staff plan to
have the camp again next year and
invite a wider range of youth from
various garrisons and the National
Guard and Reserve.
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National Guard Yellow Ribbon
By Cari Hutcheson
August 2nd
, the 606 Military Police
unit in El Paso hosted a yellow
ribbon event as they gear up for
their upcoming deployment.
Families had the opportunity tolearn about resources available
to
them in the community. The event
hosted 175 soldiers and
approximately 35 spouses and 15
youth for a day filled with
information and activities at the
Airport Radisson Hotel.
OMK was there to assist with youth
activities with Texas National Guard
State Family Programs. OMK also
had a booth with information to
provide families with information
on our various programs including
summer camps, teen council and
Tutor.com.
National Guard Volunteer
Training
By Brigid Mejia
Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world-Margaret Mead
Volunteers are a vital to the all
programs. Volunteers bring a pulse
to a program that is irreplaceable.
Volunteers frequently bring much-
needed energy and enthusiasm to a
program. The National Guard
Family Programs volunteers are no
exception. Our partners at theArmy National Guard Family
programs have built a vast
volunteer base of committed
dedicated people working with the
kids.
On Saturday, August 24, the Texas
Army National Guard Family
Program hosted their volunteer
training, in which Operation:
Military Kids was able to be a part
of. We were able to train the adult
volunteers on programs andresources to assist the kids
during
yellow ribbon events, family days
and camps. The volunteers left
with a wealth of knowledge on
team building, creative arts and
technology skills to enhance the
wellbeing of the youth that they
work with.
Mad Science Camp
By Carla Anderson
On August 10th local military youth
ages 4-14 years of age, participate
in a Mad Science Camp conducted
by the Army Reserve Family
Programs CYSS (Child, Youth &
School Services). The 300thSustainment Brigade Family
Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA
Carla Anderson, help host the eve
along with 4th ESC School Support
Services Specialist (SSS) LaTonya
Coffey. Operation: Military Kids
(OMK), Pamela Lee and Prairie Vie
A&M University 4-H Program Age
Cynthia Pierfax engaged the
participants in various science
experiences. Topics such as
mysterious mud, sinkers and
floaters, flower power and making
ice cream in a bag were covered.
The day concluded with robotics
instructions from the Mansfield 4
robotics team and a robotics
demonstration by the Arlington
Police Department with Officer
Jesse Manning.
News of the MonthOperation: Military Kids holds various
events all month long; here are a few of
our biggest events from the past month.
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4-H Citizenship Washington
Focus
By Annie May
Four youth, from Fort Hood, Texas,
got the week of a lifetime as they
were given the opportunity to
participate in 4-H Citizenship
Washington Focus. The youth were
able to participate in the 4-H
National Mentoring Capstone
through funds provided by OJJDP
and the National 4-H Council. The
four youth participate in the
National Mentoring Program Tech
Wizards. The program is funded by
OJJDP and provides at-risk and
underserved youth to work with a
mentor in coordination with 4-H
STEM related programs.Throughout the week at CWF, the
youth were able to participate in
workshops on mentoring, meet
professionalsand government
employees who have benefited
from positive mentoring
relationships, as well as tour the
beautiful city of Washington D.C.
During the week, the four youth
had the opportunity to participate
in various workshops on topics such
as congressional issues, bill writing,
action planning, as well as peer
mentoring. The youth also had the
opportunity to participate in
committees throughout the week.
The week was jam packed with
history, government issues, and
fun! One of the most rewarding
experiences of the week was seeing
the youth grow as individuals and
Americancitizens throughout the
week.
The youth were able to open up
and see new things they had never
seen before. They made new
friends and took on leadership roles
they had never taken before.
Texas 4-H members are unlike any
other youth organization members-
we strive to do the best and we
make the best better! Saturday,
October 12, 2013, will be our 5th
anniversary of Texas 4-H members
giving back through community
service and making a difference in
one day!
Every 4-H member in Texas is asked
to take part in a community service
project. You can pick a project as
small as mowing the neighbors yard
by yourself, to as large as your
entire county 4-H coming together
to host a 5K run for a local
organization.
One Day 4-H is your day to Make
Difference in your Community!
For more information please visit:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/oneday
State and Family
Programs Presents:Tell Me A Story
With
Wild About Books
By Judy Sierra
Saturday September 14
9:00am-12:00pm
Holiday Inn Northwest Austin
8901 Business Park Drive,
Austin, Texas 78759
Children age eight and under
are welcome to attend with a
parent this special story time.
Each participant will leave with
their own copy ofWild About
Books, by Judy Sierra
For more information please
contact Brandon Savoy
[email protected]
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9/11 Day of Service9/11 Day is noble day to show
our support for the sacrifices of
many around the world. The
Texas Military 4-H Program
would like to run a state wide
community service project to
support wounded soldiers on
this day of remembrance.
Our goal is to make fleece
blankets to be donated to
wounded soldiers and veterans
If you are interested in
participating in the 9/11 Day of
Service contact:
Brigid Mejia
[email protected]
