Pre-deployment information for families of HMCS Nanaimo and HMCS Whitehorse.

1. Sandra Pinard
Deployment Coordinator

2. Your Community,
Your Resource Centre
“offering programs and services unique to the
military lifestyle. ”

3. We support those who are
important to you
The MFRC proudly honours
the diversity of “families”

4. Key to Successful Deployments
Research shows that loved ones that are well
prepared, know where to turn in case of
emergencies and have strong support systems
deal most successfully with deployments.

5. Video
Video.

6. A few tips from our families:
• Put contact and emergency information on your
fridge
• Include the MFRC number (fridge magnet)
• For the partner at home, consider unlocking the
cell phone and putting emergency contact
information on the phone
• Update Emergency Contacts with schools
• What about your pets?

8. The MFRC’s Top 3 Tips
1. Plan well - Ensure you know how to contact us
2. Learn about the available resources
3. Get connected

9. Plan and Prepare
• General checklists as well as
specific ones for Single
Members and Parents of
Military Members
• Pick up a MFRC Magnet
• Download the “Everything
Binder”
• If eligible for an MFID, get one!
• Fill out your Family information
form

10. Know what resources are available
• MCDVs Family Network
• MFRC Sea Deployment
Handbook
• MFRC Resource and
Information tables
• MFRC website:
www.esquimaltmfrc.com

11. Get Connected
• Join the MCDVs Family Network
– Network volunteers: Akasha
mcdv.family@shaw.ca
– Join the West Coast MDCV Families Facebook Page
• Monthly Social Opportunities
Join the MCDVs Family Network to receive emails and updates on
activities and information from the ship.

12. Types of Workshop offered
• Preparing for Deployment Workshops :
– R2MR Part 1 (all adults): Feb. 8, 9-11am
– R2MR Part 2 (those with children): Feb. 8, 11am-12pm
– Build Your Own Everything Binder: Feb. 12, 6-8pm
• Preparing for Homecoming:
– R2MR Return and Reunion: May 19, 7-8:30pm
“Helping another is always the best way to help yourself”

13. Types of Events
• Making Connections: Mar. 11, 6-8pm
• Monthly Crafting/Coffee Sessions, day and evening
• Monthly Deployment Bingo
• Paint Nights (twice a month)
• Wellness Wednesday
• Banner Making: May 19, 6-7pm
“Helping another is always the best way to help yourself”

14. Types of Events
• Special events
– L’il Sweetheart Dance: Mar. 7, 6-9pm
– Easter Potluck: Apr. 4, 12-3pm
– Mother’s Day Chocolate Fountain: May 6, 6-8pm
“Helping another is always the best way to help yourself”

15. Children’s Workbooks / Workshops
Complete the “Pre-Deployment activities with
your children.
Two options for offering your child support
throughout the Deployment
- Onsite Children’s Workshops
- At Home Children’s Workbooks with virtual
support for the “at home” parent via the web.

16. Parenting From Afar
Pick up a copy or
download the PDF
Go to our website and
check out the E-tool
Raising your Military Child

17. • Help you get an
emergency plan in place
• Help assist in finding
Emergency Child Care
Emergencies

18. Prepare your Family Care Plan

19. What do you think is the
top service request of
loved ones of deployed
members ?

20. Top Four Service requests by loved
ones of Deployed Members
1. Free Mail drop off
2. Staying in Touch Service
3. Networking Opportunities
4. Respite Childcare (including Saturday
mornings Don’t forget to get your
Military Family ID Card
before your member
deploys

21. Single Members
You are part of a family too!
Services Provided
• SIT service for loved ones – wherever they may be
• Postal services and VTCs
• Information services such as; pet care, car storage,
etc.
• Virtual updates for those that live out of area.
• Family lives out of town? Fill out an envelope with
your loved ones address and we will send them a
deployment package.
Be sure to give our contact information to your loved ones.

22. Contacting a Deployed Member
Esquimalt MFRC
(250) 363-2640
Or toll-free anywhere in Canada
1-800-353-3329
After hours Duty Padre Line –
call the MFRC and Press “2”

23. Contact
Esquimalt MFRC
(250) 363-2640
Or toll-free anywhere in Canada
1-800-353-3329
emfrc@shaw.ca
www.esquimaltmfrc.com
After hours Family information
Line : 1-800-866-4546
The Esquimalt MFRC is on Facebook and Twitter!!

24. Questions?
Be sure to fill out your Family Network Registration Form!!

25. CFPU
Défense National
Nationale Defence
CANADIAN FORCES POSTAL UNIT
PO BOX 1000 STN FORCES
ASTRA ON K8N 5W6
Postal Brief
Deployment Mail
15 JAN 2020
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Cpl Turcotte M.J.K

26.  How to send your mail?
 Maximum size for morale mail parcel
 How to address mail to the ship
 How to fill up a canada post customs declaration form
 List of prohibited items
 Extra informations
 CF moral mail drop off points
 Questions
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2 ways to send your mail
 Canadian Forces (CF) morale mail service
Free Service
Drop off at the local MFRC or Fleet / Naden Mail Offices
No special services available with CF Morale Mail (i.e. parcel tracking or express post)
 Canada Post
Process at any Canada Post outlet
Postage is required on all parcels
Special services including insurance, Registered Mail, Xpresspost, Priority, etc are only in effect until it
reaches FMO
Proof of delivery to a Military Post Office
Currently free letter mail
HOW TO SEND YOUR MAIL?

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MAXIMUM SIZE FOR MORALE MAIL PARCEL
Example
100 CM
40 CM
40 CM
Max weight:
20Kgs

29. Sender’s address
Description of contents
Aye Missew
123 My Street
Victoria BC V9A 7N2
Tel: 250-765-4567
Smith A.Pte 123 (Mess #)
HMCS MY SHIP
PO BOX 17000 STN FORCES
VICTORIA BC V9A 7N2LIST OF CONTENTS
Chips
Newspapers
Books
Photos
Gummies
Documents
Addressee
HOW TO ADDRESS MAIL TO THE SHIP
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30. CANADA POST CUSTOMS DECLARATION
Sender:
Same as
on parcel
Destination:
Same as
on parcel
Description of contents
$20.00
*NCV
Sign here
x
*NCV = No Commercial Value
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**Canada Post Custom Declaration is MANDATORY!**

31. Sender’s address
Description of contents of the parcel
Aye Missew
123 My Street
Victoria BC V9A 7N2
Tel: 250-765-4567
Smith A.Pte 123 (Mess #)
HMCS MY SHIP
PO BOX 17000 STN FORCES
VICTORIA BC V9A 7N2LIST OF CONTENTS
Chips
Newspapers
Books
Photos
Gummies
Documents
Addressee
HOW TO ADDRESS MAIL TO THE SHIP
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32. LIST OF PROHIBITED ITEMS
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 Alcoholic beverages and tobacco
products
 Corrosive liquids/solids, flammable
liquids/solids
 Pornographic material
 Knives
 Drugs and narcotics (including
prescription drugs)
 Compressed Gases (aerosols)
 Perishable items

33. EXTRA INFORMATIONS
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• Supplementary
restrictions according
to host country
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Note: Batteries are
permitted only if they
are in their original
sealed package

34. EXTRA INFORMATIONS
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ALL PARCELS WILL BE
SCREENED

35. EXTRA INFORMATIONS
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CF MAIL ROUTINGS
Mail will be sent via CMTT
Timings are unpredictable

36. CF MORAL MAIL DROP OFF POINTS
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Signal Hill MFRC
CPAC MFRC
Fleet Mail Office
Naden Mail Room
A list of out of area locations is available at all drop off locations
Note: Wrapping paper and tape are available at all drop
off locations.

37. QUESTIONS
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
FMO (250) 363-2176
MFRC (250)363-2640
OPEN HOURS
Dockyard
Monday to Friday
0900 to 1600
NADEN
Monday to Friday
1000 to 1230

38. QUESTION
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QUESTIONS?