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FRG Meetings / Events HHT FRG Meeting TBD

A Troop FRG Meeting TBD

A Co., 2-10 FRG Meeting TBD

B Co., 1-10 FRG Meeting TBD

C Troop FRG Meeting TBD

D Troop FRG Meeting TBD

E Troop FRG Meeting TBD

Nest Squadron Steering Meeting 2 August 5:30pm

FRSA FLASH

Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Materials

presented does not represent the views or endorsement of Task Force Six Shooters, 6-6 CAV 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.

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June 29, 2012

Pg 2 = Announcements

Pg 8 = Upcoming Events

Pg 11 = Upcoming Training

Pg 12 = Chapel Services

Pg 15 = Things to Do

Pg 17 = Youth Fun and Activities

Pg 18 = Single Soldier Events

Pg 19 = FRG Corner

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Squadron Opportunity Leave 30 June-15 July

Brigade Change of Command 17 July

Couples Retreat 20-22 July

31 July FRG Training Day

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6- 6 CAV

Will be on Squadron HQ every Friday from

1pm-3pm

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Dear Spouses,

My name is Kat Elwell and I'm the new president for the Spouses' Club of

Fort Drum 2012-13. I am so excited for everything the club is going to

accomplish this year and we are always looking for ways to reach out to more

spouses! If you need a speaker for your FRG meeting, please let me know; I

would love to meet your members, chat about the club and share more

information. Thank you!

Kat

Spouses’ Club of Fort Drum

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6- 6 CAV

Summer Food Program

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Upcoming Events

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At the Movies

Sports Office: Sign up for sporting events through the FT. Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex, 772-6663. Rosters are due in advance in order to participate. Water Aerobics—Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30a—11:30a. Aerobics and Fitness Classes— Mon-day—Friday. Jim Moshier 772-6663.

Pine Plains Bowling Center: *Daily Bowling Specials—Bowl a Lunch—Mon-Fri; Bowl Two, Get One Free—Tuesday; All You Can Bowl Wednesdays; All You Can Bowl Cosmic Bowling Thursdays; Pay as you Play Cosmic Bowling Saturdays; Sunday Family Bowling Special; and All-You-Can-Bowl Sunday. Also have Birthday Packages. * Lil’ Skeeter’s BBQ Restaurant is famous for honey smoked barbeques and sauces. Get fresh made pizza & wings. Dine in/take out. Jeanne Layhee 772-6601.

Adventure Training: Most trips & events are free or at a nominal fee for Soldiers & guest, call 772-4010 for details. ATV Safety Courses—available by request. Extreme Sports for Recreation & Training—Orienteering. Hunting & Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Skydiving, White-water Rafting. Murray Averill 772-4010.

Arts & Crafts: Classes are regularly scheduled for crafts such as hand building clay, glass fusion, stained glass, sewing, quilting, knitting, watercolor painting, photography and framing, etc. Studios—are avail-able at a walk in basis for $1 per hour or $4 per day. Retail Store—Art and craft supplies are available in the retail store. Terry Buckley 772-5606

Parks & Recreation: Remington Park RV Campground & Cabins—Reservations 772-5435. Party Equipment Rental—Make your next family or unit function a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and sno-cone makers, inflatable bouncies, tables, chairs, coolers, ice & dunking booth. Leisure Travel Services—Travel Center Discount Tickets—Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local & out of state attractions. Gene Spencer 772-8222.

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Recurring Events

Tell Fort Drum how they are doing!

Let your voice be heard through

ICE Comments!

ICE is Interactive Customer Evaluation

This is where you can provide all types of feedback

on various services offered throughout Fort Drum.

Visit http://ice.disa.mil

Enter “Drum” in the search box

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Family Readiness Classes

AFTB Summer Marathon 9a-4p Jul 16-20 , 2012 @ ACS

Key Caller Training 5p-6:30p Jul 12, 2012 @ ACS

FRG Leader Training 9a-12p Jul 9, 2012 @ ACS

Informal Funds Training 5-6p Jul 9, 2012 @ ACS

Key Caller Training 2p-3:30p Jul 12, 2012 @ ACS

NOTE: All classes held in ACS ballroom unless otherwise noted, please call 772-0470/2848 for reserva-

tions.

Upcoming Training

Let the Financial Readiness Program help get your Financial House into order. Call 772-

0050

1st Term Soldier Training 8:30am-4pm Wednesdays Call for Location

Transitioning Financial Brief 1pm-3pm Jul 16,, 2012

http://www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm

10 CAB FRG Training Day

31 July 9am-1pm in the Six Shooters Classroom. Childcare has been approved so if you need childcare let your FRSA know. Classes being offered are: Key Caller, Advanced Key Caller

and OPSEC for Families. If you would like to attend please call Tiffany Woods at 315-774-1306 to

be registered.

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CHAPEL SERVICES

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Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes

http://www.fortdrummch.com/Current-Residents/Community-

Lifestyle/Calendar-of-Events

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Things to Do

Farmer’s Markets

Watertown- around State Office Building on Washington Street- Wednesdays

6:30am to 3pm starts 30 May

Watertown- @ Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds on Coffeen Street- Saturdays 9am to

2pm starts end of June

Carthage- @ Farmers Market Pavilion on Riverside Drive- Fridays 7am to 2pm

starts 25 May

Clayton- @ Frink Park- Thursdays 4pm to 8pm starts end of June

Cape Vincent- @ Village Green- Saturdays 8am to 2pm starts June 23

Music and Entertainment

DPAO Summer Concert Series- Watertown Fairgrounds, www.dpao.org

Blake Shelton- July 6

Bill Cosby- July 28

Journey- August 14

Marshall Tucker Band- August 17, Clayton Opera House-

www.claytonoperahouse.org

Rockin the Bay 23-26 Aug & Blues in the Bay 30 Aug-3 Sep

www.visitalexbay.org

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Independence Day Fireworks

Clayton- 3 July @ dusk

Alexandria Bay- 4 July @ dusk

Sackets Harbor- 4 July @ dusk

County Fairs Etc.

Jefferson County- 10 July-15 July, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, Watertown

Lewis County 17 July-21 July, Lowville Fairgrounds FREE ADMISSION,

parade & Fireworks opening night

St. Lawrence County- First week of August

Links to Resources

www.visit1000islands.com

www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/events

www.wwnytv.com/features/craigs-to-do-list

www.newzjunky.com (local events @left margin)

www.watertownny.com

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Youth Activities

http://www.drummwr.com/ChildandYouthServices.htm

Many upcoming events with Child Youth Services

Pre-K Summer Programs

Kindergarten Summer Programs

School Age Center Weekly Summer Programs

SKIES Summer Programs

Summer Sports Camps

Youth Center Summer Programs

Single Soldier Events

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Boss Takes You To The Movies

Boss will supply transportation to and from the REEL TIME Theater on Fort Drum. Soldiers must call at least one hour prior to the movie time to schedule a pick up. Soldiers being transported in a BOSS vehicle will be given a discounted admission to the movie and a REEL TIME Express Voucher from the EXCHANGE. Rides are available for Friday and Saturday night movies only. Call 772-7807.

BOSS

Bldg. T-2190 - 772-7807

All Soldiers are welcome to stop into the BOSS Center and check out all that BOSS has to offer. Open Wed - Sun 11am - 11 pm. The great room is a large open area with a fireplace, comfortable lounge furniture, large screen TV’s, movie theatre screen with surround sound and gaming stations. There is wireless internet, a cy-ber lounge, another game room with pool, air hockey and fooseball tables and more TV gaming machines and a large media room with comfortable recliners in theater seating and a giant screen TV.

http://www.drummwr.com/BOSS.htm

Outdoor Movie 13 July

Enjoy a movie on a warm summer evening in the great outdoors. Shown at the BOSS center in the rear lawn this activity is offered

compliments of BOSS. 21 Jump Street (R) will be playing starting at sundown. Bring your folding chairs, blankets, bug spray and

snacks. Pop corn and drinks will Bldg. T-2190 - 772-7807 be sold. This event is open to all Soldiers, family members and DoD Civilians

(caution: movie rated R).

FRG Corner

FRG Corner HHT 6-6

Cecilia Navarro 630-660-0177

Kerrie Lee 315-777-4962

A Troop 6-6

Amanda Murphy 813-732-1065

A Company 2-10

Wendy Rittichier 419-481-1447

B Company 1-10

Alisha Monette 423-782-9202

Alecia Blair 910-495-4788

C Troop 6-6

Erin Milas 847-702-2898

D Troop 6-6

Heather Ketchmark 912-657-4012

E Troop 6-6

Emily Sivula 651-353-6926

Julie Moore 989-482-9926

Squadron FRSA

Mrs. Tiffany Woods 315-774-1306

Staff Duty

TF Six Shooters 315-774-1300

Brigade 315-774-1100

TF Six Shooters Chaplain

CPT Arthur 315-774-1303

MFLC

John Bye-Torre 315-608-0584

Financial MFLC

315-523-3765

Do you know who your FRG

leader is? Please check out our

list of leaders, find yours and

con-

TF Six Shooters Advisor

Lisa Sweet: 315-688-2207

[email protected]

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