Diane Coffill State Family Program Director [email protected](919) 664-6324 SFC Calvin Buchan State Family Program Assistant [email protected](919) 664-6124 SSG Kitange Jordan Budget Analysis [email protected](919) 664-7583 SGT Daniel Holland HR Assistant [email protected](919) 664-6124 PFC Carolyn Stevens HR Assistant [email protected](919) 664-6000 ext. 6876 Lana Greer State FAC Coordinator [email protected](828) 271-5029 Renee Brotherton FAC Team Leader [email protected](704) 359-5736 Kathleen Flaherty, LTC (Ret.) Airman & Family Readiness Program Manager [email protected](704) 398-4949 Pamela Hughes State FRG Advisor [email protected](919) 693-5016 ext. 13 Alice Dean Individual Highlights Upcoming Events 2 July 4th Events 3-4 MFLC/Counseling 5 Volunteer Spotlight 6 Child & Youth Program 7 Top Movie Picks 8 Toy Story Coloring Page 9 Meet the FAC: Raleigh 10 FAC Staff Directory 11 To find some help in your area visit, Carolina Helping Heroes, at www.carolinahelpingher oes.nc.gov. To learn how your organization can provide support, click ‘How You Can Help.’ If you need assist, visit “How To Get Help.’ July 2010—Volume 2, Issue 7 Family Matters Summer’s here and so is the heat. A major part of July is celebrating our independ- ence. Take a look inside for July 4th Celebrations going on across the State, where we’ve listed as many as we can. We also encourage you to register for our upcoming Family Program events. Take a break this month to enjoy Family and fun. Have a Safe & Happy Summer! North Carolina‘s First Gentleman Bob Eaves is lending his position to support the needs of North Carolina‘s Military Families. Do you need help mowing the lawn or have some home repairs that have to wait till your spouse gets home from a deployment or heals from an injury? Carolina Helping Heroes is a great resource for Families to get the little things or even the big things done around the house. Community groups register, indicate who they are and what help they can offer to Military Families in need. Military Families then search the site for community groups near their home that can help with whatever tasks they need. An easy process with clear-cut volunteer tasks will support our Troops and their Families, strengthen our communities and help our neighbors in need. Carolina Helping Heroes was inspired by the Minnesota Military Family Care Initiative created by Minnesota First Lady Mary Pawlenty. First Gentleman Eaves said, ―I can think of no better way to show how much we value our men and women in uniform than through these simple acts of neighborly kindness. When a Soldier serves, their whole Family serves along with them. Join us, as we help care for these Families, while honoring the Service they provide to our nation.‖ Need Hands-On Assistance? Here’s Where You Go For Support!
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Diane Coffill State Family Program Director [email protected] (919) 664-6324
SFC Calvin Buchan State Family Program Assistant [email protected] (919) 664-6124
oes.nc.gov. To learn how your organization can provide support, click ‘How You Can
Help.’ If you need assist, visit “How To Get Help.’
July 2010—Volume 2, Issue 7
Family Matters
Summer’s here and so is the heat. A major part of July is celebrating our independ-ence. Take a look inside for July 4th Celebrations going on across the State, where we’ve listed as many as we can. We also encourage you to register for our upcoming Family Program events. Take a break this month to enjoy Family and fun. Have a Safe & Happy Summer!
North Carolina‘s First Gentleman Bob Eaves is lending his position to support the needs of North Carolina‘s Military Families. Do you need help mowing the lawn or have some home repairs that have to wait till your spouse gets home from a deployment or heals from an injury? Carolina Helping Heroes is a great resource for Families to get the little things or even the big things done around the house. Community groups register, indicate who they are and what help they can offer to Military Families in need. Military Families then search the site for community groups near their home that can help with whatever tasks they need. An easy process with clear-cut volunteer tasks will support our Troops and their Families, strengthen our communities and help our neighbors in need. Carolina Helping Heroes was inspired by the Minnesota Military Family Care Initiative created by Minnesota First Lady Mary Pawlenty. First Gentleman Eaves said, ―I can think of no better way to show how much we value our men and women in uniform than through these simple acts of neighborly kindness. When a Soldier serves, their whole Family serves along with them. Join us, as we help care for these Families, while honoring the Service they provide to our nation.‖
Need Hands-On Assistance? Here’s Where You Go For Support!
Relationship Enhancement Programs Your Chaplains and the NCNG Family Programs are hosting several different types of relationship enhancement programs. Read on to learn more about dates
and just-announced locations. Register early, as spaces fill quickly. Call (800) 621-4136 ext. 6124 with questions.
Registration Forms can be found at Family Programs online at www.nc.ngb.army.mil.
Before You Say “I Do” Single Soldier‘s Retreat ‖How Not to Date a Jerk or Jerkette‖ August 20-22, 2010
Be the one who knows "How not to Date a Jerk or Jerkette" during the Singles Soldier‘s Retreat at the Fontana Village and Resort on August 20, 2010. NCNG Family Programs and Chaplains are invit-ing Single Service Members to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina for a chance to hone their relationship and dating skills. Fontana Vil-lage Resort offers a host of amenities and outdoor fun like hiking, biking, fishing and rafting. The Fontana Village Resort offers free Wi-Fi, pools, dining and much more.
After You Say “I Do” Marriage Enrichment Retreats—‖Laughing Your Way to a Better Marriage‖ July 9-11, 2010—Sunset Beach, NC July 23-25, 2010 —Sunset Beach, NC August 13-10, 2010 —Myrtle Beach, SC August 27-29, 2010 —Myrtle Beach, SC Whether you‘ve celebrated one anniversary or 20, as an Army couple you can anticipate more excitement – and expect more challenges – than the average civilian couple. Long separations, frequent relocation‘s and the stress of deployment can subject Army National Guard marriages to ex-treme hardship.
After “I Do” + Kids Family Retreat August 20-22, 2010 Bring your Family to the Fontana Village Resort for the 2010 Family Weekend Re-treat on August 20, 2010. North Carolina National Guard Family Programs and Chaplains are bringing Families together during an interactive weekend of fun. Over the weekend, your Family will get to know diverse techniques tailored to help Military Families stay resilient when faced with unique challenges.
ASHEVILLE Ingles 4th of July Celebration The City of Asheville invites you to join us downtown for the Ingles 4th of July Celebration. An event for the whole Family, the festivities start at 1 p.m. at Pack Square and along College Street in Downtown Asheville. The Sons of the American Revolution will return again this year to offer a patriotic tribute to our Country. The fun will con-tinue throughout the night, with music and games, and a grand finale fireworks display at 10 p.m.
CHARLOTTE Annual Knights Stadium July 4th Games and Sky-Show July 4, 2010, the Charlotte Knights will take on the Nor-folk Tides. Game starts at 7:15 p.m. and ends with a spec-tacular fireworks 4th of July Skyshow. Tickets for the games can be purchased online at web.minorleaguebaseball.com, or you may also purchase tickets by calling 704-357-8071 and selecting option 4. All phone orders will be held at Will Call. Red, White and Boom! Spend your Fourth of July with friends and Family at Center City, Memorial Stadium in Charlotte for Red, White & Boom! presented by Lance Fireworks Show and Family Fun Fest by US Airways. Find your viewing area, grab a blanket and claim a spot for the spectacular fire-works show beginning at 9:30 p.m. (weather permitting) with music track simulcast on WKKT 96.9 Kat Country. Prior to the fireworks, show Families can come early to the Memorial Stadium from 6-10 p.m. for US Airways Family Fun Fest! Bring a non-perishable food item and your name is automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $500 US Airways Gift Card! Family-friendly activities will run from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. There will be stadium and grass seating to watch the fireworks blast off at 9:30 p.m. so get there early for a prime spot! $5 parking fee. FREE admission!
FAYETTEVILLE From 3-10 p.m. at the Fort Bragg Main Post Parade Field everyone is invited to the 2010 4th of July Celebration. Activities include live bands, patriotic music, carnival rides, the Golden Knights Parachute Team, a popular flag ceremony, food beverages and, of course, fireworks. Free and open to the public.
GREENSBORO Parade & Street Festival
The Fun Fourth Parade is July 3rd in down-town Greensboro, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Parade route begins at Greene and Lindsay, proceeds south on Greene, east on Market, north on Church, ending at the Greensboro Children's Museum. The 36th Fun Fourth Festival is proud to highlight the 170-member Burlington Teen Tour Band!
Pops Concert & Fireworks Sunday, July 4, 2010 7:30-10 p.m., Jamieson Stadium at Grim-sley High School. Thrill to the display of elaborate specialty shells along with Sousa Marches. Seating is available for 5,000 on the home-side of Jamieson Stadium and Standing Room for 2,000 more! Best view of the Piedmont's largest fireworks dis-play. Grounds open for food vending at 6:30 p.m.. No seating is allowed on the field. No pets, coolers or picnics.
GREENVILLE Bring the entire Family to Greenville's 4th of July Celebration in the Town Common at 5 p.m. as you celebrate the 4th with carnival rides, arts and crafts, music, vendors, food, and a fan-tastic display of fireworks.
LENOIR Lenoir‘s 4th of July Celebration, Sunday, July 4, 2010, will be held at the Mulberry Recreation Center. 4:30-10 p.m. Games, Prizes and waterslides will be at the park for a fun day of Fam-ily fun. Fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m.
RALEIGH All activities are held rain or shine on July 4th from 5- 8:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather on July 4th, only the fireworks will be held on July 5th at 9:15 p.m. Presented by The City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department in col-laboration with the NC State Fair. Free Admission! Free Park-ing! Activities at No Charge! In the event of inclement weather, all indoor activities will remain as scheduled and all outdoor activities will be cancelled. The fireworks display will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 5 at 9 p.m. This year‘s activities are provided by Raleigh Parks and Rec-reation beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at 8:30 p.m. Activities include sports, Independence Day Hat-Making activity, arts, dance instruction, nature program, adventure program, Taiko Japanese drumming performance, Holiday Express expo, Ra-leigh Police & Fire displays, Dorton Arena‘s giant obstacle course, Design a Park activity, Wii games, contests, scavenger hunt and bingo.
SMITHFIELD Benson's 4th of July Fourth of July Celebration with food, games, entertain-ment, live music, raffle, and fireworks. Event time: 3 -9:30 p.m. at Singing Grove, 1204 N. Johnson St., Benson, NC 27504. Admission: Free.
Selma's All American Festival Come celebrate our nation's birthday in Uptown Selma. There will be live entertainment, craft and food vendors, a children's area, and a fireworks presentation at 9:15 p.m. on July 4th. Event time: 5-10 p.m. Location: 100 Block of Raiford St., 100 N. Raiford St., Selma, NC 27576. Admis-sion: Free
Smithfield's Friends of the 4th The afternoon and evening festival on Monday, July 5th, will be filled with games, music by Ragged Company and Coco Logo, food, and lots of fun ending with a fireworks display. Event time 5 p.m., with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Location: Town Commons, Smithfield. Admission: Free.
SOUTHERN PINES Carthage: July 4th Parade July 3rd at 11 a.m. Traditional parade with floats, cars, color guard, music and food. Monroe Street, Downtown Carthage. (910)947-2331. Admission: Free.
Pinehurst: 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks Begins at 5 p.m. Come join the festivities on the Fourth! Fun and games for all ages, pony rides, Sparky and friends and more to delight the young and old. The Vision Band will perform at 6 p.m. Food and beverages will be available by local caterers, or you may bring your own picnic. Don't forget your lawn chairs and blankets. The fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. at the 1 Mile Track. The Fair Barn, Pinehurst Harness Track, Route 5, Pinehurst. (910)295-2817.
WILMINGTON 4th of July Celebration - Sunday July 4, 2010 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Street fair along Water Street; 9:05 p.m.: Fireworks! Live coverage of the fireworks begins at 9 p.m. on WECT TV6. Primary viewing of the fireworks will be from downtown. Fireworks can be seen anywhere along the riverfront.
WILMINGTON (continued) Freedom Festival July 4, 2010 Location: Onslow Pines Park Time: 2 -9:15 p.m. Family Fun Festival! Picnic in the Park, Rides for the children, Petting Zoo, Food, Live Music on stage at 5 p.m. Karaoke at 2 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
4th of July Celebration Location: Camp Lejeune, NC, WPT Hill Field Time: 5-10 p.m. Event is free and open to the public. Featuring the 2d Marine Division Band. Also performing: Crystal Coast Choral Society. Children's activities and inflatables. Gates open at 1700, FIREWORKS AT DARK. No pets, no alco-hol, no sparkles, no personal fireworks.
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KEY FACTS ABOUT THE MFLC PROGRAM
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services to Service Members and their Families
Provides psycho-education to help Military service mem-
bers and their Families understand the impact of stress, de-
ployments, Family reunions following deployments and the
stresses of Military life
MFLC services augment existing Military support services
Flexible service delivery (Outreach/Rotational and On-
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Services can be provided on or off Military installations
Services provided to individuals, couples, Families, and
groups
Children’s Support Program addresses Military impact on
children
MFLCs are mandated reporters of child abuse, domestic
abuse and duty-to-warn situations. Services are otherwise
confidential and private
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Pamela Hughes State FRG Advisor 105 West Spring St. Oxford, 27565 (919) 693-5016 ext. 11 [email protected]
by Pam Hughes, State FRA This month I would like to spotlight our FRG leader from the 732nd FSC in Reidsville. She is
Leigh Ann Murray and she has been the FRG Leader there for the past three years. Dur-
ing this time she has spent countless hours on building the FRG program for the Soldiers and their Families. Leigh Ann is always promoting all resources available and assisting in finding new ones as the need arises. She has hosted many events to include: Back to School events, Fall gatherings, pamper days for the Family Members, etc. She has always had a personable
touch with the Families and Soldiers of the unit. Here’s what 1SG Richard Chapman had to say about Leigh Ann, “It has been a pleasure to have Mrs. Leigh Ann Murray as the 732nd FRG Leader. She is extremely professional and serves the Soldiers and their Families selflessly. She communicates effectively with the Com-mand, Soldiers and their Family Members. She has organized and conducted numerous events to include partnering with the volunteer group AmeriCorps to ship care packages to deployed Soldiers from their unit. Leigh Ann works tirelessly to support the Soldiers and Families with innovative ideas to foster a positive environment. There are many things that Leigh Ann does for the unit that go unnoticed, but what is noticed by the Families and Soldiers of the 732nd is her dedication and devotion to her position.” I know personally that not only does Leigh Ann devote her time and efforts to us, but she also volunteers tirelessly with her children’s Caleb, 10, and Alex, 8, schools and the local Special Olympics Chapter. This is very dear to her heart because her oldest child Caleb is Autistic. Leigh Ann and her husband Don do not let Caleb’s additional needs hold the Family back from taking advantage of normal daily living. As you can tell, she is a very busy Wife, Mother and Volunteer. Several years back, Leigh Ann was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer and went thru treatment. This past year, she received the news that the cancer had returned. She now drives 150 miles round trip for her daily Radiation & Chemo treatments. She refuses to let anyone drive her for treatment or baby her during this process. I have chosen to spotlight Leigh Ann just to remind us all that there are still everyday people out there doing exceptional things to support others! Leigh Ann is just one of many of you that are dedicated Volunteers that go Above & Beyond the expectations of your positions. Please join me in saying “Thank You” to Leigh Ann and all other Volunteers you know that mean so much to all of us.
Volunteer Spotlight
FRG Regional Training Bringing the training you need to you where you live.
NCNG Family Programs‘ extends an invitation for our upcoming FRG Regional Training to Commanders, MPOCs, Unit Coordinators, FRG Leaders, and Unit Volunteers with Appoint-ment Letters. This training is designed to assist Commanders with Family Communications;
maintaining FRG Communications with Families in the areas of phone trees, e-mail cam-paigns, and newsletters; managing FRG activities; and, knowing the resources in your areas that you can share with your Soldiers and Families. Please choose the location and date best-
suited to meet your needs. Time: 10am-2pm, with lunch.
July 10, Raeford Armory, 305 Teal Drive (register by July 7) July 24, Winston-Salem Armory,2000 Silas Creek Pkwy (register by July 21)
August 21, Durham Armory, 801 Stadium Drive (register by August 18)
August 28, Asheville Armory, 100 Minuteman Drive (register by August 25) For questions or to register, contact Pamela Hughes, State Family Readiness Advisor, at
800.621.4136 ext. 8820 or via e-mail to [email protected]. Please note: These train-ings will be held in conjunction with our Operation Kids on Guard events. To register your
child for KOG, please contact Bridgette Carroll at 800.621.4136 ext. 8820.
Announcement Please inform Pam Hughes, State FRG Advisor, of your
upcoming FRG events, Family Days, and/or any activities that you have
scheduled with your Unit.
We need this information now to appropriately sched-ule Family Programs Staff, Life Consultants, etc. in or-der to provide the best sup-
port of all our FRGs and Units across the State.
If you are planning an event
but have not locked in a date, please make us aware
Operation Military Kids has a lot of camp offerings from ages 4 on up.
To get a listing of camps, visit www.nc4h.org/centers/index.html.
Keep In-Touch with
Friends and Family Keep in touch with friends and Fam-
ily by sending video messages to each other. All you need is a com-puter, a webcam and an AKO ac-count. For more details visit your AKO homepage and click on the
VIDEO button in the top, right hand corner of the page (next to White
Pages button).
Tutor.com Keep your child on point this sum-mer with Tutor.com. Tutor.com of-
fers a range of help on different sub-ject matters. Use this free service to
help your child stay ahead.
OPERATION KIDS ON GUARD
Be sure to register your child to attend one of our up-coming Kids on Guard Day Drills or the Overnight Weekend Camp in September. Registration material is available at www.nc.ngb.army.mil, ‗Child and Youth Programs,‘ ‗Kids on Guard.‘
Day Drills July 10: Raeford Armory, 305 Teal Drive July 24: Winston Salem Armory, 2000 Silas Creek Parkway August 21: Durham Armory, 801 Stadium Drive August 28: Asheville Armory, 100 Minuteman Drive October 23: Charlotte Armory, 4240 West Blvd. Overnight Weekend Camp: September 24-26, 2010 Camp Butner Training Site, 539 Roberts Chapel Road, Stem NC
Spaces fill quickly. To learn more and to register, contact Bridgette Carroll, KOG Assistant, at [email protected],
or call (800) 621-4136 ext. 8820.
FALL IN! NCNG Teens
Join the FREE “Teen Soldiers
for a Day” at Fort Bragg on
August 24, 2010. This event
is open to all teens
ages 13-18. Space is
limited. For more informa-
tion and to reserve your
space, call (910) 432-1023. Teens! Experience a day in the life of Soldiers. Register now for
the “Teen Soldier for a Day” event at Fort Bragg.
Just Announced … Save the Date!
North Carolina National Guard Teen Weekend Retreat August 13-15, 2010
Save the Date for the first-ever North Carolina National Guard Teen Week-end Retreat happening August 13-15, 2010. This retreat is for ages 14-18. Lo-
cation and additional information will be announced soon. To add your name and email to receive updates, contact Alice Dean, State Child and
Youth Coordinator, at (800) 621-4136 ext. 7616 for questions.
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Movie Theaters offer Military Discounts with a
Valid Military ID
The Karate Kid
Starring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson
Director: Harald Zwart
Release Date: 11th June 2010
The plot has been switched around quite a bit for this
remake. Now work pressures cause a single mother to
move to China with her young son, where he embraces
karate, taught to him by a master of the self-defense
form. The new Karate Kid is a lot younger (11 years old vs.
23 years old).
Little Fockers
Release Date: 30th July 2010
Starring: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Blythe Danner, Teri
Polo, Owen Wilson
Director: Paul Weitz
Gaylord Focker is now struggling to raise five-year old
twins with his wife, the daughter of a retired CIA agent.
The screenwriter says it’ll also deal with “themes of death
and divorce and all these real things that as we get
older, we start to think about, but in a really comical
way.” Harvey Keitel and Jessica Alba join the cast.
Toy Story 3
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Michael Keaton, Whoopi
Goldberg, Timothy Dalton
Director: Lee Unkrich
Release Date: 18th June 2010
It’s been 14 years since the first Toy Story and 10 years since
Toy Story 2. This time Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the toy-
box collection are dumped in a day-care center after their
owner, Andy, departs for college. Can they survive the
playful but careless pre-school children?
Inception
Release Date: 16th July 2010
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ken
Watanabe, Marion Cotillard
Director: Christopher Nolan
Inception is a mystery story set within the architecture of
the mind. In other words imagine being able to physically
enter the world of someone’s brain and steal confidential
information that exists only in their memory. Or something
like that.
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