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JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 1
Family Matters June 2012—Volume 4, Issue 6
Engaging Teens
and Technology Camp Swannanoa, North Carolina
NEW!NEW!
New!New!
Park Passes
Employment Assistance
and more!
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JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 3
Contents
FAMILY MATTERS JUNE 2012
Diane Coffill
State Family Program Director [email protected]
(919) 664-6324
SFC Ramona Scott Family Program NCOIC
[email protected] (919) 664-6000 Ext. 47005
SGT Tammy Fowler
Family Programs Assistant [email protected]
(919) 664-6000 Ext 46876
Wendi Bell FAC Administrative Assistant
[email protected] (919) 664-6078
Lana Greer
State FAC Coordinator [email protected]
(828) 652-4595 Ext. 2
Terry Henderson Airman & Family Readiness
Program Mgr. [email protected]
(704) 398-4949
Alice Dean Lead Child & Youth Coordinator
[email protected] (919) 520-9548
Angelena Dockery
Marketing & Communications Manager [email protected]
(919) 485-9570
Kathryn Jarvis Marketing & Communications Manager
[email protected] (919) 485-9571
Judy Richardson
Senior FRSA [email protected]
(910) 347-4352 Ext. 5
NC National Guard Family Programs State Office
1636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh, NC 27607-6410
(919) 664-6053 www.nc.ngb.army.mil
Volume 4, Issue 6
4 Director’s Column 5 Getaways 7 Air Guard Teen: A Delegate for NCNG 9 Teen Retreat 10 Family Fun 11 SRP/Yellow Ribbon 13 Nothin’ Sweeter than Carolinas 14 Take 5: Heat Injuries 15 It’s All about the Dollar Bills 16 Unemployed Veterans Assistance 17 Kids on Guard 18 Volunteer Spotlight 19 Ready Set; Prepare
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For most of our Families, it’s the end of the school year. It’s time for
summer fun, family vacations and a little rest and relaxation.
We hope that you and your Family will use this Summer to spend
quality time together, enjoying what North Carolina and the National
Guard Family Programs has to offer our Military Families.
From the mountains to beaches, we have staff that has something
to offer everyone. Whether it is information, services or benefits we
point in the right direction for your particular needs.
Our state is unique because of our communities, Servicemembers
and our Outstanding Families who make North Carolina National Guard Family Programs not just another
program but a community. Military Families create a place of support, strength, courage, understanding
and success wherever they are located. We’ve added in this month’s edition some events that are going on
across the our great State.
But our borders are not limited to just North Carolina, throughout the Nation communities are rising up to the
challenge of making a difference to Military Families. Every bit of support and action accounts for a strong-
er, better Military Family.
Most have heard the saying; “Two heads are better than one.” We challenge you to Join Forces with our
Family Programs staff whether it is through our Military Veterans Partnership Program, Kids on Guard, Yellow
Ribbon, Teen Council, or Family Readiness Groups.
We look forward to seeing you this Summer!
Sincerely, Diane Coffill, State Family Program Director [email protected]
About Family Matters Family Matters was created to provide Servicemembers and Families the most up-to-date information and services available. If
you would like to contribute to future issues or if you have suggestions and comments, please contact the NCNG Family Programs Marketing and Communications Department personnel, Angelena Dockery or Kathryn Jarvis at [email protected]. E
-Versions of Family Matters can be downloaded at the NCNG Family Programs webpage at www.nc.ngb.army.mil. References in this newsletter to any specific commercial products, processes, or services, or the use of any trade, firm, or corpora-
tion name does not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by NCNG Family Programs.
DIRECTOR’S COLUMN || Summer Kickoff
In the United States Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adop-
tion of the flag of the United States, which happened that day by resolution of the Second Continental Congress in 1777.
[1] The United States Army also celebrates
the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.
[2][3]
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of
Congress.
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 5
June 8-10, 2012—Asheville, NC
July 27-29, 2012—Charleston, SC
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Getaways For Servicemembers and Famil ies
Operation Purple® Healing Adventures is a family camp experience for active duty or medically retired service members who were
wounded or experienced emotional trauma or illness related to their service in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) or Operation Enduring
Freedom (OEF). Members of the National Guard and Reserve may be in either activated or drilling status, provided their injury was
sustained while on active duty status. Food, lodging, and activities are all provided to families at no cost. Families are responsible for
their own transportation to and from the camp location. Upon request, limited financial assistance for family travel may be made avail-
able on a case-by-case basis.
In 2012, the National Military Family Association is partnering with the USO to offer three Operation Purple Healing Adventures. Each
family camp will be held at selected regional locations that provide activities in an outdoor setting designed to celebrate rediscovering
family fun and togetherness after an injury. The program will include both family-focused activities and the opportunity for parents to
relax and enjoy quiet time while their children participate in exciting outdoor exploration supervised by camp counselors.
In addition, Healing Adventures will include structured activities developed by the FOCUS Program (Families Overcoming Under
Stress™). These activities highlight areas of strength and resilience in the family and promote family growth. Families are supported in
working together to enhance their relationships through communication activities aimed at building connections and family closeness.
The following camps are accepting applications:
NatureBridge in Olympic National Park, Port Angeles, WA - Sept 28 - Oct 1
YMCA Camp H.R. Erdman Waialua, HI – November 2-5
Joe C. Davis Outdoor Center Antioch, TN – December 7-10
For more information or to register, go online to www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/operation-purple/wounded-warriors-
families/
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 7
North Carolina National Guard Military Teen, Maleek Harms, has been active with our Youth Pro-gram for more than a year. Last year Maleek was one of two teens selected to be North Carolina’s Youth delegate at the 2011 National Guard Youth Symposium. When he wasn’t busy representing our State, he was leading North Carolina National Guard Military Teens during our 2011 Teen Camp. His exemplary work ethic, involvement in the Youth Program and drive won the attention of National Guard Bureau Family Programs staff and a spot during the National 4-H Conference this past March in Washington, DC. He has continued to go above and beyond for our Military Teens. The Following highlight beginning on page nine is Maleek’s experience during his last adventure to DC. Thank you Maleek for all you do!
Continued on Page 8
NORTH CAROLINA AIR GUARD TEEN AMONG
TOP YOUTH
Second from the left, Maleek Harms, North Carolina Air National Guard Teen, stands with Military Teens and Dr. Jill
Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, Educator and Blue Star Mom (middle). Only a handful of Military Teens were
selected by National Guard Bureau as delegates during this year’s National 4-H Conference in Washington, DC. Dele-
gates for State and National events are required to be active in their state’s Youth Program and/or community, be at
least 14 years old and have a passing GPA.
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After I checked into my room and I met my room-
mates. They were all a great bunch of guys and I
knew immediately it was going to be a great experi-
ence. We started the conference with an “ice break-
er” or social activity that allowed us to meet and
mingle with the other conference members. We
learned that during the next two days we were going
to primarily brainstorm about how to incorporate
our topics that we
were given into a
presentation, which
we were to present
to our government
officials. My group
was selected to pre-
sent to the United States Department of Agriculture
on Wednesday! I felt both excited and nervous but
we had two days and a great team so I had confi-
dence that we would leave a great impression!
As a part of the process of preparing for the
presentation we participated in several different
workshops and more icebreakers. Some of them in-
cluded how to make a power point presentation,
how organization affects the flow of your work and
end product, how to actually present the infor-
mation from the power point, and much more. I
thought that this was really great because they
taught me a lot of useful information that I can take
back and use in my school work, volunteer work, and
college courses. In one ice breaker workshop we
would have a piece of paper taped to our backs and
we had to meet 10 other people that we did not
know. After talk-
ing to the person
for about a mi-
nute or so we
would then have
to write our first
impression of
them. I thought that this was a really interesting ice
breaker and I will definitely use this in my school
club along with other really great ice breakers.
We all were really nervous when it came time to
present to the USDA because for many of us, this
was the first time we have ever had to give a presen-
tation.
(Continue on Page 9)
Adventure NCNG Teens
It’s More than Just and Experience
“...I Knew immediately it was
going to be a great experience.”
By Maleek Harms
I will never forget the experiences that I had
when I went to the 2012 4-H conference in Wash-
ington D.C. I flew by myself from Charlotte
straight into D.C., was met by group leaders, was
transported to the 4H site and checked into my
room.
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Not to mention that it was a
presentation in front of govern-
ment officials! Never-the-less, our presentation went very smooth and
there were no mistakes. I thought that it was awesome that the USDA
officials actually took the time to listen to our presentation and hear
what young teens had to say about healthy diets. They were really im-
pressed with our presentation and ideas about how to improve healthy
eating and lifestyles in our society , especially when it comes to young
people.
The most memorable day I had at the conference was my day in down-
town Washington D.C. On this day we visited a lot of the memorials,
which were absolutely amazing! However the thing I liked the most was
the tour of the Pentagon. We actually had the opportunity to see the
different rooms in the Pentagon as well as the site where the plane
crashed on 9/11 and the beautiful memorial that was constructed there.
I also thought that the Pentagon was fascinating because while you are
inside taking the tour you feel like you taking a mini history lesson. How-
ever, this history lesson is unlike any other. This history lesson doesn’t
compare to sitting in a classroom! It’s like history come to life! They had
practically every part of American history in there from the Civil war to
the present, and everything in between. I really felt privileged and hon-
ored to have the chance to have visited this amazing place. Being able to
see the sites in Washington D.C., meet government officials, and tour the
Pentagon has motivated me in ways I can’t describe. I truly feel that I can
achieve anything and I am really excited about my future. I gained
knowledge about healthy eating and living and learned how to facilitate a
group meeting, as well as presenting information in a well organized man-
ner. I will never forget this amazing experience and hope other military
teens take advantage of this great opportunity!
(Continued from page 8)
NCNG Teen
Retreat
Coming this
Summer
Check NCNG Family
Programs Facebook
for our upcoming
Teen Retreat
Where Military
Teens make it
happen Operation Purple Camp
Camp Bob, Hendersonville, NC
Camp Dates: Sunday, July 08, 2012 - Friday, July 13, 2012
Ages: 7-17 years old
Camp Bob is an outreach program of Kanuga Conferences, a 1,400-acre camp and conference center affiliat-
ed with the Episcopal Church and open to all. Campers will stay in cabins with solar thermal hot water sys-tems and enjoy traditional camp activities including hiking, swimming, rock climbing, canoeing, archery and
arts and crafts. Camp Bob has hosted Operation Purple camps since 2008.
Register today for 2012 Operation Purple Camp at
www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/operation-purple/
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 10
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: ACROSS THE STATE
family fun 6.1.12
Movies in the Park
North Mecklenburg Park, Huntersville, NC
Park opens at 6 pm; Movie starts around 9 pm
Cost: Free; 704.766.2220.
www.moviesintheparkhuntersville.com
6.1.12—6.3.12
Sesame Street Live
PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
Cost: $12-$50
www.thepncarena.com/events/detail/sesame-
street-live-2012
6.1.12—6.3.12
Music/Storytelling Festival
Ocracoke, NC—School Road
This free festival features musicians, storytellers,
artisans, and the culture of Ocracoke Island and
Eastern Carolina. 252.928.3411
6.2.12
Abundant Life Spring Family Fun Fest
1518 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, NC
Join us from 11am to 8pm for Karaoke, Dunking
Booth, Fun, Games, Crafts, Food, Pony Rides and
More! 910.320.6710
6.14.12
Juneteenth Unity Service
Jacksonville, North Carolina - 100 Recreation Lane
To be held at 7:00pm the Unity in the Community
Service will feature great preaching, singing, and
fellowshipping! 910.545.9488
6.14.12
Old Mill Spring Craft Festival
3082 U.S. 441, Whittier, North Carolina
Southeast Native American Artists & Appalachian
Crafters gather to demonstrate and sell hand
crafted works. Free Admission. 828.497.6536
Summertime is meant for fun. North Caro-
lina is buzzing with plenty to do this sum-
mer. Enjoy your Family & Have Some Fun.
6.16.12
Juneteenth Festival
100 Recreation Lane, Jacksonville, NC
Featuring Live Entertainment, Food, Vendors, Face
Painting, Clowns, and much more! 910.545.9488
6.16.12
NC Juneteenth Celebration
CCB Plaza - Corcoran St., Durham, NC
Multi-cultural celebration with entertainment,
food, vendors, exhibitors, kids zone, health fair,
car/bike show. 866.630.3796
6.20-21.12
Under the Oaks Arts Festival
1100 Club Road, Currituck Heritage Park, Corolla,
NC - 11th annual Outdoor art show with over 100
quality artists. Variety of media showcasing artist's
own work. 252.453.9040
6.23.12
Charlotte Bayou Festival
300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC
Food, drinks, games, arts and crafts, kids zone and
eating competitions. 704.224.3270
Family Retreats
June 22-24, 2012—Myrtle Beach, SC August 10-12, 2012—Mountains
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Anheuser-Busch proudly salutes the men and women of our Armed Forces and
their Families. Throughout 2012, members of the military and as many as three
direct dependents may enter SeaWorld, Busch Gardens or Sesame Place parks
with a single-day complimentary admission.
Please visit www.herosalute.com for details.
Upcoming SRPs
June 1
112th Finance, JFHQ Raleigh
June 2-5
HHB 1/113th & 30th HBCT
Fayetteville Armory, 449 E. Mountain Drive
June 12
382nd PAD
Location: TBA
June 15-17
2/130 AV
Fayetteville Armory, 449 E. Mountain Drive
June 28
1131/1132 EN WD
Location: TBA
Step Up For Soldiers
Seventh Annual
Children's Fishing Tournament
Step Up For Soldiers will hold it’s seventh an-
nual children’s fishing tournament on June 9,
2012 at the Kure Beach fishing pier in Kure
Beach, North Carolina. The tournament will
begin at 7:00 and run until Noon. As in past
years everything is free. Fishing equipment,
bait, breakfast, lunch, snacks, prizes and gifts
are all provided by Step Up and their sponsors.
There will be music, VIP’s, military display’s,
clowns and many more treats as well. This
tournament is open to children of active duty,
reserves, and veterans of all five branches of
the military.
To register go to Registration. You can also
contact Jim Verdon, event coordinator, at 570-
971-0553. This event is always a great time for
children and parents alike so get registered and
come out to catch some fish.
Yellow Ribbon 30/60
HHD 130th FIN BN
June 15, 2012
8 a.m.—4 p.m.
Location: TBA
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 12
Service Members, Families Get Free Pass to National Parks Service members and their families will be able to enter all of America’s national parks free of charge for a year. The Amer-ica the Beautiful National Parks and Fed-eral Recreation Lands Annual Pass, which normally costs $80, became available to service members and their dependents on Armed Forces Day, May 19.
The pass allows the holder and passengers in a single private vehicle access to some 2,000 sites that charge per vehicle. At sites where entrance fees are charged per person, it covers the pass owner and three adults age 16 and older.
Military personnel can get the passes at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee by showing their military ID. Family members also will be able to obtain their own pass, even if the service member is deployed or if they are traveling separately.
The pass will be accepted at National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Army Corps sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees.
The free pass will be made available for activated members of the National Guard and Reserves. It is not available for military veterans or retirees, who have other opportunities for free or reduced admission, such as the National Park Service’s “Access Pass” or a seniors pass for those 62 and older.
The free pass initiative is part of the “Joining Forces” campaign. "Our nation owes a debt of gratitude to our servicemen and women who make great sacrifices to protect our country and preserve our freedom," Dr. Biden said in a White House statement. "In recognition of their service, we are so pleased to be putting out a welcome mat for our military families at America's most beautiful and storied sites."
Military personnel can get the passes at any national
park or wildlife refuge that charges an entrance fee by
showing their military ID. Family members also will be
able to obtain their own pass, even if the service
member is deployed or if they are traveling separately.
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 13
27th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival Starts: 6/2/2012 Ends: 6/2/2012
City: Carolina Beach, NC Produced by: Pleasure Island Seafood Blues & Jazz Festival Phone: 910-458-8434 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/carolina-beach-music-festival/
For one of the longest running beach music festivals in the United
States, you'll want to attend the historic 27th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival held on the first Saturday in June each year in Carolina Beach. Enjoy a full day of live entertainment with the hot-test beach music bands in the South.
BB&T Beach Music In the Park Starts: 6/7/2012 Ends: 6/7/2012
City: Greensboro, NC Produced by: Children's Home Society of NC
Phone: 336-369-3819 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.chsnc.org/beach-music.html Thursday Evenings, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Kathleen Price Bryan Park (Festival Park)
Located on Davie Street between the YWCA and the Cultural Arts Center
Performing: June 7 - The Craig Woolard Band Washington Summer Festival Starts: 6/8/2012 Ends: 6/9/2012
City: Washington, NC Produced by: Washington Summer Festival Phone: 252-946-9168 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.wbcchamber.com/events-
washingtonsummerfestival.htm
Annual summer festival on the beautiful Pamlico River in Downtown Washington features music, arts & crafts, children's entertainment, food and amusement rides! Enjoy a fun weekend with your family! North Carolina Blueberry Festival Starts: 6/16/2012 Ends: 6/16/2012
City: Burgaw, NC Produced by: N.C. Blueberry Festival Phone: 910-259-9817
Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ncblueberryfestival.com/ The Blueberry Festival celebrates the historical, economic, and cul-tural significance of blueberries in the southeastern region of our state.
Nothin’ Sweeter than the Carolinas For more NC Festivals, visit http://www.ncfestivals.com/events/
Here it is a special June holiday for all
you sweet tea drinkers from the south.
The 10th is national ice tea day which
started on a hot summer day at the
1904 St Louis world fair when tea
plantation owner Richard Blechynden
poured his hot tea samples over ice cre-
ating an immediate hit.
Smooth Sweet Tea Recipe Yield 2 quarts
Ingredients
1 pinch baking soda (removes
any bitterness in tea)
2 cups boiling water
6 tea bags
3/4 cup white sugar (adjust to
taste)
6 cups cool water
Directions
Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda into a 64-
ounce, heat-proof, glass pitcher. Pour
in boiling water, and add tea bags.
Cover, and allow steeping for 15
minutes.
Remove tea bags,
and discard;
stir in sugar
until dis-
solved. Pour in
cool water,
then refriger-
ate until cold.
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 14
TAKE 5 SUMMER SAFETY CHECKLIST
Avoid distracted driving
To save your behind, watch
what’s ahead.
Alcohol and driving don’t mix,
they are the recipe for a
deadly cocktail
Home is where safety starts
Keep a fire extinguisher in key
locations
Keep emergency numbers and
contacts readily available for
yourself and latchkey kids.
Barbeques, Picnics and Trips
Never leave a hot grill unat-
tended.
Keep ready-to-eat-foods away
from raw foods
Use Sunscreen and stay hydrat-
ed.
Don’t not drive while tired– 20%
of all traffic fatalities are
caused by drowsy drivers.
Make sure you get a good
nights rest before long trips and
stop every 100 miles 2 hours for
a break.
Be aware of the risks for posting
on social network sites your va-
cation plans.
Water Fun
Read and Obey all rules and
posted signs
Be aware of the dangerous
“too”-too tired, too cold, too
far from safety, too much sun,
too much strenuous activity.
Never dive into lakes or rivers–
hidden dangers may lurk un-
derneath the surface
Alcohol and water do not mix
It’s Getting Hot!!! Heat Injury Signs and Treatments
Heat cramps. Symptoms: spasms in the arms, legs or stomach.
Treatment: sip water, massage cramping areas and replace
lost salt through food. Never take salt tablets unless directed by
a physician.
Heat exhaustion. Symptoms: headaches, paleness, clammy
skin, excessive sweating, difficulty breathing, loss of appetite,
nausea and exhaustion. Treatment: sip water, lie in a shaded
area and rest, and loosen or remove clothing.
Heat stroke. Symptoms: headache, dizziness, delirium, nausea,
vomiting and body temperature of 106 F or higher. Treatment:
Heat stroke is a medical emergency and can be fatal. Immedi-
ately call 911 and follow the dispatcher’s instructions for treat-
ment you can perform before help arrives. Reducing body
temperature is paramount in rescue efforts, and the most ef-
fective cooling strategy entails removing the victim’s clothing
and immersing him or her in cool or iced water while massag-
ing the skin (ice sheets or ice packs are acceptable if immer-
sion isn’t possible). Anyone suspected to be suffering from heat
stroke should be transported to a hospital immediately, prefer-
ably by trained medical professionals such as paramedics.
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 15
It’s All About the Dollar Bills Money Management in 2012
Years ago there was a comedy skit where someone left a dollar at home while out of town and when they returned there were more dollars. As delusional as this
may seem, this is the basic theory of what should happen with your investments, retirement accounts or other means used for “making your money work for you”.
Just as investment pioneers before the financial crisis, people applied basic money management. They saved, lived within their means, paid down high interest
loans and learned the game of compound interest. So let’s start with saving and go straight to compound interest.
You can save as much or as little. The amount varies for what is best for you. But where you save it or how you save it makes a big difference. Years ago one way of
saving might have been better than what is the best method to use today, as your personal situations change, so do situations in the economy. The important
thing is to review your financial plan on a regular basis , whether it be just you or with our Military Family Financial Consultant.
The ever popular question is would you like to have one million dollars or a penny which doubles everyday after receipt for 30 days. If you choose one million
dollars you would be missing out on $4,368,709.12. That is the power of compound interest. So let’s look at $1,000 at 15% APR, compounded monthly for one
year. You would have to pay $95 a month to pay the credit card off in one year and you end up paying $79 for borrowing that $1,000. But what if you borrowed
$1,000 at 15% APR, compounded monthly and it takes you three years to pay it off at a monthly payment of $35. You would end up paying $245 in addition to the
$1,000 you borrowed three years ago. Now if you jut made the minimum payment of $22.50, it would take you almost 9 years to payoff your credit card with an
additional cost of $730. The least amount you pay the more you give to your credit card company.
So how can you stop giving your money away? Our Military Family Financial Consultant can give you a few tricks to help you keep more of your money and beat
compound interest, like paying more than just the minimum payment on high interest loans. This is just one common financial advise. Money management is a
dynamic solution for various situations.
Not all answers will be the same, but the desired end result is. To leave your money see more when you “visit” it in the future. Contact David Porter, AFC at
(704) 280-9555/[email protected] to renew or start your money management plan today.
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 16
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
David Ponder, Employment Specialist
(919) 485-9567
Charlotte Career Fair
Monday, June 4, 2012 / 11 a.m.—2 –p.m.
Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
2800 Coliseum Centre Drive
Charlotte, NC 28217
Raleigh Career Fair
Monday, June 4, 2012 / 11 a.m.– 2p.m.
Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park
150 Park Drive
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Get a list of companies before the career fairs.
REGISTER AT
MILITARY.NATIONALCAREERFAIRS.COM
Program Offers Paid Training for Unemployed Veterans
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 - Unemployed veterans ages 35 to 60 can apply for up to 12 months of paid training through a new program sponsored by the Departments of Labor and Vet-erans Affairs. VA officials said the population the Veterans Retraining Assis-tance Program will serve is particularly in need. Of about 900,000 U.S. veterans who are unemployed, nearly two-thirds are between 35 and 60, according to the Labor Depart-ment. The program, which began today, provides 12 months of train-ing assistance equal to the monthly full-time payment rate un-der the Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty program, which cur-rently pays $1,473 per month. Participants must be enrolled in a community college or tech-nical school program approved for VA benefits. The program must lead to an associate degree, non-college degree or certifi-cate. To qualify, a veteran also must: -- Be unemployed on the day of application; -- Have a discharge that is not dishonorable; -- Not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program,
such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Montgomery GI Bill; -- Not receive VA compensation for being unemployable; -- Not be enrolled in a federal or state job training program; and -- Pursue a program that leads to employment in one of 210 occupations the Labor Department designates as high-demand. The list of occupations, available on the VA website, includes jobs in construction, machine operation, transportation, pre-school education, health care and many other fields. The program will fund up to 45,000 participants between July 1 and Sept. 30, and an additional 54,000 participants from Oct. 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. Labor officials said the depart-ment will offer employment assistance to every veteran who completes the program. The retraining program is funded under the VOW to Hire He-roes Act of 2011. The law expanded education and training for veterans, strengthened the Transition Assistance Program for service members returning to civilian life, and provides tax credits for employers who hire unemployed or disabled veterans. Eligible veterans may call 800-827-1000 to learn more about the program, or visit the websites listed below. Related Sites: Veterans Retraining Assistance Program http://gibill.va.gov/benefits/other_programs/vrap.html Veterans On-Line Application https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal
Single Soldier Retreats
Avoid Dating A
“Jerk or Jerkette”
Learn how to find the right mate for you. July 20-22: Myrtle Beach, SC August 17-19: Beach
Registration Forms online at www.nc.ngb.army.mil/SS/FP/Pages/
SB.aspx . For questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Wendi Bell
at (800) 621-4136 ext. 46078 at or [email protected]. Dates and Locations are Subject to Change.
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 17
Bringing Families closer Near and Far. Join today at
www.familiesnearandfar.org
Pre-Demobilization Event 15-16 June 2012
LOCATION: Koury Convention Center
3121 High Point Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
REPORT TIME: Friday, 15 June
A room will be provided on
Friday night; Briefings
Begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday
(Child care provided)
Pre-Demobilization Brief (Reunion /Homecoming) Time to get together as a
Family Unit to support and discuss the challenges and stressors associated
with deployment. As we gather in a casual atmosphere to celebrate the mile-
stone in the deployment cycle, representatives will supply information spe-
cifically to Spouses, children, Family Members, and /or employers of de-
ployed Service Members. This step is very important to prepare yourself and
your Family for your Soldier’s homecoming. Answers to your questions will
be addressed. This special Briefing will cover a variety of situations dealing
with the return of your loved one.
The Secretary of Defense initiated the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Pro-
gram to provide information, services, referral, and
proactive outreach programs to Soldiers of the Army Reserve and their
Families through all phases of the deployment cycle.
The goal of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program is to prepare Sol-
diers and Families for mobilization, sustain Families during mobiliza-
tion, and reintegrate Soldiers with their Families, communities, and em-
ployers upon redeployment or REFRAD.
Please call or email to reserve your spot to-
day, the deadline is June 8, 2012.
Nancy Davis 828-437-0746 or e-mail: nan-
Lynn White 704-788-4554 or email:
1452nd
Transportation Company
Pre-Demobilization (Reunion/
Homecoming) is Highly Recom-
mended for Family Members
15-16 June 2012
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 18
FAMILY READINESS GROUPS | Volunteer Spotlight
Jedidiah Taylor, CEO of Caliber Technolo-
gies, launched the company’s efforts for
Military Families late last year. The team at
Caliber Technologies are dedicated to
ensure that support to our community
reaches military families beyond deploy-
ment, but also in programs like Kids on
Guard.
Caliber Technologies, a leader in the im-
aging supplies industry, has distinguished
itself in becoming a notable example of
social responsibility. Caliber Technologies
regularly partners with non-profit corpora-
tions that help support and give aid to our
military and their families.
Caliber Technologies operated their first
Toys for Troops toy drive in December
2011. The company had collected
enough toys to donate to both Ft. Bragg’s
military families and for the children in the
Kids on Guard program run by the Na-
tional Guard of NC.
After this first introduction to the Kids on
Guard program, Caliber Technologies
became involved and has since donat-
ed supplies for the Hero backpacks and
volunteered personal time like employee,
Sissy Lee. Involvement goes beyond donations and the entire staff takes pride in helping the families
of our Nation’s Troops.
Jedidiah Taylor and Sissy Lee
SIDEBAR TITLE
CALIBER TECHNOLOGIES: BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON
JOINING FORCES NORTH CAROLINA MILITARY VETERAN PARTNERSHIP (NCMVP)
NCMVP IS A VOLUNTARY MILITARY/COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZED
TO ALLOW SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ENGAGE IN MULTI-SERVICE NETWORKING TO HELP
CONNECT SERVICEMEMBERS AND FAMILIES TO LOCAL MILITARY AND/OR COMMUNITY RE-
SOURCES. BE A PART OF THE FORCE, CONTACT A FAC NEAR YOU TO BEGIN THE JOURNEY.
Photos Courtesy of Caliber Technologies.
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 19
FAMILY READINESS GROUPS |
Judy Richardson, Senior FRSA
142 Broadhurst Road
Jacksonville, NC 28540-3545
[email protected] (910) 347-4352 Ext. 5
(800) 621-4136 Ext. 11346
FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANTS
CHARLOTTE
Nikkie Newsome
(704) 344-2352 Ext. 14548
CLINTON
Sarah Strickland
[email protected] (910) 592-2100 Ext. 14735
GREENSBORO
Gloria Fields
[email protected] (336) 691-7700 Ext. 15620
GOLDSBORO
Greg Smith
[email protected] (919) 731-2021 Ext. 15423
JACKSONVILLE
Judy Richardson
[email protected] (910) 347-4352 Ext. 5
MORRISVILLE Pamela Hughes
[email protected] (919) 804-5300 Ext. 16313
OXFORD Norman Dean
[email protected] (919) 693-3651 Ext. 27
BE PREPARED! These two words are the whole premise behind today’s Family Readi-
ness Groups by Building Stronger, Self-Reliant Military Families.
Sir Robert Baden-Powell coined this motto for the Boy Scouts more
than 100 years ago, but what did he mean by it? According to Sir Ba-
den- Powell in Scouting for Boys ―you are always in a state of readi-
ness in mind and body...having thought out beforehand any accident
or situation that might occur, so that you know the right thing to do at
the right moment...Similarly in the first hand-book for Girl Guides, he
explains ―...you have to be prepared at any moment to face difficul-
ties...by knowing what to do and how to do it.
The NC National Guard does not send its Service Members into any
situation without first training and preparing them to do their duty. But
it is not just the Service Member who serves. It is the whole family and
we need to train and prepare our families in the same way the NCNG
prepares and trains its Service Members. One way this is completed is
by the NC National Guard’s Family Readiness Groups through the
State Family Program Staff’s training.
Family Readiness Group Leaders and other Key Appointed positions
have been Training Up to be prepared to assist their Commanders with
Family communications, maintaining FRG Communications with Fami-
lies in the areas of phone trees, e-mail campaigns, and newsletters;
managing FRG activities; and knowing the resources in their areas that
can be shared with their Soldiers and Families!
If you are not ready today, you will be even less so tomorrow. –Ovid
Pictured left to right: Norman Dean, FRSA-Troop Command; Alice Dean, State Child & Youth Coordinator; Melissa Howard, Volunteer for 113th SUS BDE; Sandra Tanner, FRG Leader-113th SUS BDE; DeAnna Church, Co-Leader-113th SUS BDE; Darby Sadler, Key Caller-505th ENG BN; Anbre Dalton, Key Caller-505th ENG BN; Nicole Campbell, FRG Leader-CO C, 230th BSB; Julie Peters, Co-Leader-1131st ENG DET & 1132nd ENG DET; Hasting Yates, Co-Leader, DET 2, 882nd ENG CO; Sarah Clark, FRG Leader, DET 2, 882nd ENG CO; Patsy Bowers, FRG Leader, 440th Army Band; Jerry Bowers, MPOC, 440th Army Band; Sandy Lamb, FRG Leader, 1131st ENG DET & 1132nd ENG DET; Judy Richardson, Senior FRSA; Gloria Fields, FRSA-113th SUS BDE and Katy Jones, Family Assistant Center Coordinator
To all of those who attended the recent Regional Volunteer Trainings...Thank you. We appreciate your hard work and dedi-
cation to helping your fellow Military Families.
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 20
CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAM | Fun Facts & More
NCNG CHILD & YOUTH
PROGRAM STAFF
Alice Dean
Lead Child & Youth Coordinator
(919) 520-9548
Kristi Wagner
Youth Coordinator
1-800-621-4136 ext. 8851
Millstone 4-H Camp Camp Dates:
July 15 - 20, 2012
July 22 - 27, 2012
July 29 - August 3, 2012
1296 Mallard Drive
Ellerbe, NC, 28338-9043
How to apply to Camp Corral
Camp Corral is free of cost* to
children of wounded or disabled
military families ages 8-15.
To apply, please visit goldencor-
ral.com/campcorral or call
1-855-605-1267 for more
information.
*Parents are responsible for
cost of transportation to and
from camp.
Military Teen Adventure Camps
2012-2013 Nearly 1600 military teens (14-18 years old) will have an opportunity to par-
ticipate (at little to no cost) in adventure camps scheduled through March 2013. These high energy, high adventure, and high experience camps are planned
across the United States from Alaska to Maine and from Colorado to Georgia as well as states in between.
Each camp offers a unique outdoor experience that will allow a teen to build leader-ship, self-confidence, and teamwork skills while participating in activities like back-
packing, river rafting, canoeing, wilderness survival, rocketry, rock climbing, GPS use, mountain biking, first aid, winter camping, dog sledding, ropes courses, camp cook-ing, archery, and other camp activities. Camps for youth with special needs (mental, physical, and emotional) are also planned in California, Ohio, and New Hampshire.
For military youth already in the Pacific Rim, two camp dates are available in Hawaii.
Information may be found at the following URL: https://www.extension.purdue.edu/Adventure_camps/
Did You Know…June
June is full of may days to celebrate some more well know
than others, here are just a few: 6 June 1944 is a day to remember
“D Day” as it is commonly referred to now was the largest am-
phibious assault in history landing 156,000 allied troops 73,000 of
them American on the beaches at Normandy.
Tackle the beaches this June and kick off summer during National
Fishing Week. Check out these links to find special military fish-
ing days www.militaryappreciationday.org or
www.stepupforsoldier.org.
As strong as our military force the flag that represents all they do
is honored this June. June 14th is our Nation’s Flag Day. Did you
know if you study the flag your called a Vexillologist! As with our
military there are customs, courtesies and traditions for the proper
handling of our Nation’s flag. You can check with your local
VFW, American Legion or Boy Scouts for official flag retirement
ceremonies in your area.
Don’t forget to thank your father,; Fathers Day this year is on the
17th . The first one was celebrated in 1910 in Spokane, WA.
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 21
Kinston Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 2875 Dobbs Farm Rd., 28504 Fax: (252) 526-2772 Gabrielle H. O’Flanagan, FAC Specialist [email protected] (252) 208-0255 Ext. 15817 Lenoir State Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 1535 Beecher Anderson Road, 28645 Fax: (828) 757-4519 Frances Johnson, FAC Specialist [email protected] (828) 757-4365 Ext. 4 line 1 Morganton Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 411 Kirksey Drive, 28655 Nancy Davis, FAC Network Coordinator Fax: (828) 437-2068 [email protected] (828) 437-0746 Line 2 Raleigh Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) 130 Penmarc Drive Suite 110, 27603 Fax: (919) 334-9971 Earlene Capps, FAC Specialist [email protected] (919) 334-0195 Lisa Faison, FAC Specialist [email protected] (919) 334-0196 Mark Woolbright, FAC Network Coordinator [email protected] (919) 334-9966 Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 406 Hospital Road, 27577 Fax: (919) 934-2901 Abby Millsap, FAC Specialist [email protected] (919) 934-2013 Ext.16 Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 500 Morganton Road, PO Box 1317, 28387 Fax: (910) 692-3659 David Butler, FAC Specialist [email protected] (910) 692-8747 Ext. 6 Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 2412 Infantry Rd., 28405 Fax: (910) 251-7130 Jim Marley, FAC Specialist [email protected] (910-) 251-7100 Ext. 16918 Wilmington Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) 3114 Randall Pkwy., 28403 Fax: (910) 343-6953 Judy Howard, FAC Network Coordinator [email protected] (910) 343-1775
Asheville Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) 7 Yorkshire St. Suite 101, 28803 Fax: (828) 274-8572 Debra Collington, FAC Network Coordinator [email protected] (828) 274-7209 Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 4240 West Blvd., 28208 Fax: n/a Keneitha Delaney, FAC Specialist [email protected] (704) 344-2352 Ext. 14547 Fayetteville Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) 3555 Owen Drive, 28306 Fax: n/a Amy Wallace, FAC Specialist [email protected] (910) 321-1001 Ext. 14920 Greensboro State Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 110 Franklin Blvd., 27401 Fax: (336) 691-7766 Katy Jones, FAC Network Coordinator [email protected] (336) 691-7700 Ext. 15649 Sandy Harrison, FAC Specialist [email protected] (336) 691-7700 Ext 15651 Greenville State Family Assistance Center (SFAC) 1401 N. Memorial Dr., 27834 Fax: (252) 551-6136 Dawn White, FAC Network Coordinator [email protected] (800) 621-4136 Ext. 11150 Kannapolis Military Family Resource Center (MFRC) 6001 Gateway Center Dr., Suite 109, 28081 Fax: (704) 788-0550 Lynn White, FAC Specialist [email protected] (704) 788-4554
Call a Military Family Life Consultant Today
John Alleman Adult & Family
Specialist (919) 745-9635
Betty Steelman Child & Family
Specialist (919) 665-9178
FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTERS
JUNE 2012 FAMILY MATTERS 22
NC Operation
Military Kids (OMK)
Program is pleased to
announce M.T.E.S.T (Military Teens En-
gaging in Service through Technology) a Speak Out
for Military Kids (SOMK) weekend retreat, June 21-24, 2012 !!!
The weekend will involve photography, writing skills, public speaking
skills, low ropes course, teambuilding, camp fires(with S'mores), swimming
and much more!
You will meet teens from across North
Carolina and will experience a weekend
of fun and hands-on activities you can
use back home. Participants will ex-
plore Swannanoa 4-H Center in Black
Mountain, NC as part of their weekend.
M.T.E.S.T is designed for teens ages 13-18.
Registration Forms can be found online,
under the announcements s section at :
www.nc.ngb.army.mil/SS/FP/Pages/default.aspx
If there are any questions, please contact Scott Enroughty, Extension As-
sistant/Military Program. Office 919 515-8500 or
Military Teens
Military Teens
Military Teens
Engaging In
Engaging In
Engaging In
Service Through
Service Through
Service Through
Technology
Technology
Technology
