Community Leaders Information Forum: Dec 2012 Notes

CLIF NOTES FOR THE FORT DRUM COMMUNITY
December 2012

Table of Contents

1. AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) 13. FORT DRUM MUSEUM
2. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE 14. FORT DRUM MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOMES (MCH)
3. BETTER OPPORTUNITY FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS (BOSS) 15. FORT DRUM-WATERTOWN SQUADRON 406 CIVIL AIR PATROL
4. BOY SCOUT TROOP 26/CUB SCOUT PACK 26 16. HOUSING
5. CHAPEL 17. NORTH COUNTRY SPOUSES’ CLUB (NCSC)
6. CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL (CYS) SERVICES 18. MEDDAC
7. COMMISSARY 19. OFF THE BEATIN' PATH GIFTS (OTBP)
8. COMMUNITY RECREATION DIVISION 20. PARENT TO PARENT
9. DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES) 21. THRIFT SHOP
10. DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR) 22. USO - FORT DRUM
11. EXCHANGE 23. VETERINARY CLINIC
12. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (FMWR) 24. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND (VSF)

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1. AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) CHERYL DEAN, 315-772-6561

 NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION: Will be held on 2 January 2013, 1:00pm in the American Red Cross Office, RM B1-35 in Clark
Hall, please call to sign up or stop by our office.

 BLOOD DRIVE: Due to a shortage of blood, we will be hosting another blood drive at the USO on Fort Drum, 10 and 11 January.
If you would like to donate, please call our office or go online to www.redcrossblood.org to sign up online. To donate blood,
you need to be at least 16 years of age (with parental permission), be home from deployment for at least 1 year, have been at
least 57 days since your last donation, not pregnant or given birth in the last 6 weeks, and no tattoos in the state of NY in the
last year. (If you are deploying in Jan or Feb, you cannot donate)

 GET TO KNOW US BRIEF: Do you know how to start an emergency communication message for your loved one? To find out
these answers and more, call the American Red Cross office to request a "Get to Know Us" brief for your next FRG meeting!

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.redcrossblood.org
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/fort.arc
Email Address: drum@redcross.org

2. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE CATHY FERRAN, 315-772-4979

 RESILIENCE TRAINING: Module Three will be held on 7 January, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, ACS. To make a reservation, please call 772-
0470/2848. Class is open to all Family members and DoD / DA Civilians.

 REFRESH YOUR RESILIENCE LUNCH GROUP: 29 January, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, ACS.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/FortDrumACSOutreach

2A. ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF (AER) DIANE HUPKO, 315-772-6560
• FRG BRIEFINGS AVAILABLE: Any unit/FRG looking for classes or more information is more than welcome to
contact AER and they will be happy to accommodate their requests. A Spanish speaking AER slide presentation has

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been created to ensure that all members of the community have access to the AER program information.
Assistance is also available with the help of a Spanish speaking translator.

2B. ARMY FAMILY TEAM BUILDING/ARMY FAMILY ACTION PLAN KIM HILL, 315-772-6710
• AFTB LEVEL CLASSES: Level 1 Class: 9, 10 January, 9:00am- 4:00pm, ACS – a basic course to help those new to
the military understand and cope with the ever-changing military lifestyle. Level II Class: 23, 24 January, 9:00 am-
4:00 pm, ACS – for anyone involved in unit or company activities and want to learn more for personal growth,
leadership skills, and group dynamics. Pre-registration recommended.
• ANNUAL AFAP CONFERENCE: 28 & 29 January, 9:00am – 3:30pm, The Commons - Delegate training is scheduled
for 16 January. This is a yearly conference designed to give the community the opportunity to make
recommendations to Fort Drum/Department of the Army on ways to improve your military life. If you are
interested in being a delegate, please contact 772-9229 to register. Click here for flier- AFAP Flier

2C. ARMY VOLUNTEER CORPS (AVC) KIM HILL, 315-772-6710
• VOLUNTEER OF MONTH CEREMONY: 24 January, 10:30am, The Commons - Volunteers for both December and
January will be recognized for their outstanding contributes to Fort Drum.

2D. EMPLOYMENT READINESS PROGRAM (ERP) AMANDA THOMPSON, 315-772-9611
• CAREER PORTFOLIO & INTERVIEWING SKILLS: 3 January, 9:30am-11:30am, ACS- Learning to build a career and
life portfolio is essential for tracking your accomplishments and achievements whether in school, working or even
volunteering .

• RESUME, START TO FINISH: Every Monday, 9:30am-11:30am ACS-Learn the basics of resume writing and what
goes into a civilian resume; and use ERP computer lab and computer program to create your resume.

• FORT DRUM BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP: 29 January, 5:00pm- 7:00pm, ACS- The Fort Drum Business
Networking Group is a free bi-monthly event to support Fort Drum businesses with educational and networking
opportunities. Employment Readiness would like to invite ALL Fort Drum businesses to include home base
businesses to participate in the networking event.

2E. EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) SHARON CHAPLE, 315-772-5476
• ITSY BITSY SIGN CLASS: 15 January, 10:00am-1100am, ACS- Learn to communicate through sign language with
your young child age 6-36 months.

2F. FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAM (FAP) MEGAN CHAPLE, 315-772-5914
• TERRIFIC TODDLERS: 7, 8, 9 January, 1:30pm- 3:30pm, ACS- Training for parents of children from 0-4yrs old.

• BULLYING 101 FOR PARENTS: 16 January, 1:30pm- 3:30pm, ACS - Guide for parents to understand and
recognize different types of bullying.

• HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: 17 January, 9:00am- 1100am, ACS- Guide for creating successful relationships.

2G. FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM (FRP) JUDEE KELLY, 315-772-0050
• BUDGET MANAGEMENT: 14 January, 9:00am-12:00pm, ACS- Develop a budget for yourself and your Family that
really works. This class will show you the tricks to create a solid spending plan, strategies for saving, goal setting
and basic money management.

• DEBT BLASTERS: 24 January, 9:00am-11:00am, ACS- Too many debts? Paycheck gone before you even get to
look at it? Come to a FREE class and learn how to decrease debt without ruining your credit. This is one debt
reduction plan that really works.

2H. MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANT (MFLC) MFLC LEAD, 315-212-6919
• MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS (MFLC) offer problem solving, solution focused counseling to Service
members, Civilians, Families, couples, and children. Consultants help military Service members cope with normal
responses to stress resulting from Army life, deployment and reintegration. Among other topics, MFLCs address
communication skills, stress management, grief and loss, workplace stress, decision-making skills and forming
strong Families. They answer their phones from 8 am-8 pm and offer same day appointments. MFLC conversations


are off the record except for the mandate to report and secure help for those in danger. No referral is needed,
they meet after duty hours, and it’s free. Walk in appoints are available at ACS Mon. - Fri. from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

2I. MOBILIZATION & DEPLOYMENT (MOB/DEP) JENNIFER EICHNER, 315-772-2848/0470
• KEY CALLER TRAININGS: 15 January, 10:00am -11:00am and again at 2:00pm-3:00pm, ACS- For FRG volunteers
that will be contact Families. Key Caller Training Advanced 1, 30 January, 1:00pm-2:30pm, ACS

• FRG LEADER TRAINING: 22 January, 9:00am-1:00pm, ACS- Learn to be an effective Family Readiness Group
Leader to support your Soldiers and Families.

• INFORMAL FUNDS: 22 January, 2:00pm-3:00pm, ACS- Learn about fundraising and managing your FRG funds.

2J. OUTREACH SERVICES OFFICE (OSO) SARAH LYNCH, 315-772-5374
• ACS PROGRAMMING: ACS Outreach focuses on three main areas to help Soldiers and Families develop a sense
of self reliance as well as a sense of belonging to the community. The focus areas include education, prevention
and direct services. Outreach evaluates the unit’s needs, coordinates services and delivers ACS programming to
Soldiers and Families.

2K. RELOCATION READINESS PROGRAM (RELO) SCARLETT SHARKEY, 315-772-6566
• FAMILY WELCOME TOUR: Every Tuesday, 9:30am-2:00pm, ACS- Tours Ft. Drum and the Watertown area.

• ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30am-11:30pm, ACS

• HEARTS APART: 4 January, 10:00am-12:00PM, ACS- For spouses separated from their Soldier by deployment,
extended training, or an unaccompanied tour.

2L. SOLDIER & FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (SFAC) JOHN DIETRICH, 315-772-2218
• THE FORT DRUM SFAC: Provides non-medical social services to Soldiers and Families assigned to the 3-85th INF
Warrior Transition Unit and Soldiers and Families who have a Soldier being cared for at other Military Treatment
Facilities that still live in the Fort Drum area. The SFAC provides services at the SFAC facility (11042 Mount
Belvedere Blvd). For more information please call the SFAC at 315-772-7781 or click here to visit our website
www.drummwr.com/SoldierandFamilyAssistanceCenter.htm.

3. BETTER OPPORTUNITY FOR SINGLE SOLDIERS (BOSS) MICHELLE RODEN, 315-772-7807

• HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: will be conducted on 1 January 2013. BOSS invites you to feel at Home for the Holidays at the Nash
Blvd Center when they open their doors. Snacks and beverages will be offered starting at 12:00pm. Available will be gaming, pool,
and Cyber Café for keeping in touch with friends and family. The BOSS center is your home away from home throughout the
holidays. Click here for flier- BOSS Home for the Holidays

• BOSS MEETINGS: are conducted every Tuesday, 10:00am – 11:30am. BOSS representatives are invited to participate in BOSS
meetings at the Nash Blvd center. Here you will learn about upcoming events that BOSS is hosting or supporting, volunteer
opportunities and an opportunity to bring up any quality of life issues. Ask you Brigade BOSS representative when your next
meeting is going to be held.

• MOVIE NIGHTS: Movie nights are conducted every Friday starting at 8:00pm. Stop in either BOSS centers, Nash Blvd. or Jack T.
Sweet to watch a movie on the big screen. Free popcorn is provided.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/BOSS.htm
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortdrum.boss
Email: michelle.m.roden.naf@mail.mil

4. BOY SCOUT TROOP 26/CUB SCOUT PACK 26 ERNEST SCRIBNER/ RHONDA PITTS, 315-222-3153/757-620-1768

• CUB SCOUT MEMBERSHIP: Cub Scout Pack 26 accepts boys ages 5-10 to join the ranks all year round. If you have questions
please do not hesitate to contact Rhonda Pitts or send an email to fdcspack26@hotmail.com


5. CHAPEL CHAPLAIN DARRELL THOMSEN, 315-772-5591

• DAYTREAT: The next Daytreat will be held on 11 January at 9:30 am. POC CH (MAJ) Cantrell 772-7455

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drum.army.mil/iso/Pages/ReligiousSupport_lv2.aspx
Click the hyperlinks

6. CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL (CYS) SERVICES KARIN S. SIKIRICA, 315-772-6715

6A. CYSS SPORTS:
• CO-ED WRESTLING: Youth 5 – 13 years old; Registration is ongoing through 11 January, Fee $45; Season starts
12 January - April. Practices are Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:15 – 8:45 pm. Parents meeting will be 7 January.

• BASKETBALL: 3rd – 5th grade; Participants will learn the basic skills and rules of Basketball in this youth sports
program. The goal for the team is not to win, but overall, become a better team at the end. Registration is ongoing
through 9 January, Fee $40; Season starts 9 January – 14 March.

• START SMART GENERAL DEVELOPMENT: Youth for ages 3 – 5 years old. Registration starts 3 December – 5
January, Fee $20; Season starts 5 Jan – 9 Feb 2013. Parent Interaction program that allows participants to try
multiple traditional sports and work on the fundamentals behind each sport.
For additional information, please visit the Sports Office at Bldg M435A or call 772-6718.

6B. CYSS YOUTH CENTER:
• DIPLOMAS TO DEGREE: is a new Boys and Girls Clubs of America college readiness program. This program
provides a range of services to guide Club members as they work toward high school graduation and prepare for
post-secondary education and career success. Program Orientation is on 7 January, 4:30pm – 5:30pm open to
Teens and Parents. Please register by 2 January. Late registration will be accepted during orientation.

• MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL: is held on Friday, 18 January from 8:00 pm to Midnight. This event is open to youth in
grades 6-12. Cost of the program is $3.00 for members and $5.00 for non-members. A school picture ID is
required.

• INDOOR SKATE JAM: is held at 10790 Chapel Drive on Saturday 26 January at 3:00 pm and is open to youth in
grades 6-12. Cost of the program is $3.00 for members and $5.00 for non-members. A school picture ID is
required. Skate Park equipment will be set-up in the gymnasium with music food and competitions.
For additional information, please visit the Youth Center at Bldg 10788 or call 772-6719.

6C. CYSS SKIES:
• SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING LESSONS: Thursdays, 3-31 January. Ages 7-18. Youth will learn how to ski or
snowboard in lessons from 6-8 pm each Thursday. Fees for the lesson packages with or without rentals range from
$145-$165 per student. Transportation is available for an additional fee of $50 per student (AFC funds cannot pay
this fee). Registration begins 1 December at the SKIES facility, 10790 Chapel Drive. Click here for flier- SKIES Skiing
and Snowboarding Flier

• TAEKWONDO CLASSES: Tuesdays and Thursdays every month, grades 1-12, $70 per month. Students learn the
martial art of taekwondo and meet twice a week. Students with previous experience in other martial art forms are
also encouraged to participate. Registration is open until classes are filled.

• POTTERY INTRODUCTORY CLASSES: Mondays every week. Clay 101 is the introduction to pottery, and is offered
from 5:00pm -6:00pm each Monday. Clay 201 is introduction to wheel-throwing and is offered from 6:00pm-
7:00pm each Monday. Once these two classes have been taken, each student is then eligible to take more
advanced pottery classes. Introductory classes are both $5 per student per class.

• SEWING INTRODUCTORY CLASSES: Mondays every week. Sewing 101 teaches students the basics in hand
sewing, and is from 5:00pm -6:00pm every Monday. Sewing 201 teaches students the basics in sewing with
machines, and is offered every Monday from 6:00pm -7:00pm. Once these two classes have been taken, students
can register for any of the other sewing classes offered. Introductory classes are both $6 per student per class.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/FortDrumSkies

6D. SCHOOL LIAISON SERVICES (SLS) MICHELE CARLTON/TERRI SPENCER 772-3214/1311
• REGENTS EXAMS: 22 - 25 January- Talk with your children's guidance counselor to discuss taking the January
Regents Exams.

• SAT EXAM: 26 January at Watertown City School District High School Building. Talk with your children's
guidance counselor to register for exam and to obtain further information. See handout.

Click the hyperlinks Email: michele.l.carlton.naf@mail.mil or terri.l.spencer6.naf@mail.mil

7. COMMISSARY PATTY MUSHTARE, 315-772-6185

• SCHOLORSHIPS FOR MILITARY CHILDREN 2013: opens on 3 December - http://www.militaryscholar.org

• COMMISSARY GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE: We have Gift Cards at the customer courtesy desk in $25.00 and $50.00 denominations.
Also a reminder to use your reward card at the register.

• HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The Commissary will be open on 24 December from 9:00 am-3:00 pm and closed 25 December. We will
also be open on 31 December from 9:00 am- 5:00pm and closed on 1 January.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.commissaries.com/stores/html/store.cfm?dodaac=hqcney
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/YourCommissary

8. COMMUNITY RECREATION DIVISION KENNETH LOPEZ,315-772-5880

8A. PARKS & RECREATION/WARRIOR ADVENTURE QUEST EUGENE SPENCER, 315-772-6568
• EQUIPMENT RENTAL & OUTDOOR GEAR FOR RENT. Get your downhill and cross country skis to enjoy some of
the various slopes in the area. Call Parks & Recreation for discounted tickets to numerous ski lifts. Ice Fishing
equipment and guided trips are available through reservations. Maximum participants per trips is 15. Our indoor
archery range will remain open through the winter with archery equipment available, $5 per hour per person.
Winter paintball is still available including the woods ball and speed ball. The cross country ski lunch will kick off in
January pending snowfall, Thursdays at 09:00am until 1:00pm, price per person $10 per person includes ski rental
and lunch served at the Sportsman’s Lodge.

• SKEET, TRAP AND ARCHERY RANGES: are open for the season (weather permitting). Range fee is $5/hour.
Shotguns and bows are available for rent at a cost of $10.

• SNOWMOBILE CLASSES: are conducted at Parks and Recreation. These classes are mandatory to participate in
WAQ snowmobile rides. Cost is $5/person. Must be 18 years old and have proper ID. Contact Parks and
Recreation for class dates and times. Snowmobile Trips are TBD pending the snowfall.

• LESIURE AND TRAVEL & DISCOUT TICKETS: is available at the Parks and Recreation Center. Get your Military
Promotional Tickets for Walt Disney, savings up to 51% for Park Hoppers. We also have tickets for ski lifts at White
Face. Disney on Ice, 5 January 2013, Syracuse. Buses will depart building P-11115 at 8:30am and the show is at
11:00am. Cost per person is $33 and children under the age of 2 is $5. Click here for flier- Parks & Rec- Disney on
Ice Trip


• DIRTY HARRY’S RECREATIONAL LODGE is available for rent. Prices are $50 half day or $100 all day requiring
reservations through Parks and Recreation. Commercial kitchen along with our new outdoor sportsman electronic
gaming system is available. Cost for the shooting system is an additional $25.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/ParksandRecreation.htm
Click the hyperlinks Email: eugene.w.spencer2.naf@mail.mi l

8B. MCEWEN LIBRARY ALLEN GOUDIE, 315-772-9099
• "READING IS SOOOOO DELICIOUS!": Winter Reading Club for Grownups. Runs through 28 February. Open to
adults 18 and older. Why let the kids have all the fun? Read, do crafts, earn fun prizes. Register at any time by
calling 772-9099.

• DRESS A SNOWMAN: Our cartoon snowman is COLD, so please dress him up! For all ages. Entry forms
available in the library. Submit entries by 15 January, and let our patrons vote for their favorites.

• ARE YOU CRAFTY? Come to Cocoa Corner, the McEwen Library crafts group! 11 January, from noon to 1:30pm.
Open to all adults age 18 and older who are interested in fun, quick crafts and lots of talking. Call 772-4502 and
ask for Kathy Walsh.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/library.htm
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-C-McEwen Library/269047099442
Email: allen.r.goudie.naf@mail.mil
Online Card Catalog: www.mylibraryus.fmwr.net/search~S24.
Blackberry or iPhone Access: www.mylibraryusmobile.fmwr.net/

8C. AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER MIKE GRAVELINE, 315-772-5785
• WRECKER, JUMPSTARTS & LOCKSOUT SERVICES: On or off post towing to and from is available. Off post is
determined by distance. Tuesday – Friday, 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday, 8:00am – 3:00pm. On post jump starts
and lockout services are also available, Tuesday – Friday, 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday, 8:00am – 3:00pm.

• AUTO CRAFTS ORIENTATION CLASSES: Classes are free and are required in order to use the Auto Crafts Center,
Tuesday – Friday, 12:00pm and 5:00pm and Saturdays at 12:00pm.

• CAR WASHES AVAILABLE: for patron use, Monday & Saturday, 8:00am – 3:00pm, Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 am –
6:30pm, Closed Sundays and Holidays. Car washes close if temperature is below 16 degrees.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/AutoCraftCenter.htm
Click the hyperlinks Email: michael.e.graveline.naf@mail.mil

8D. SPORTS BRANDON DOHERTY, 315- 772-6661
• CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE ARMY (CSA) COMMANDER’S CUP PROGRAM: will start in January. Units will be
competing in basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball and softball to vie for the Fort Drum top seed in each
sporting event and a chance to compete with other installations.

• SPORTING EVENTS: are conducted throughout the year. Contact the Sports Office for sports you are interested
in. Most sporting events are open to all active duty military, Family members, DoD civilians, retirees, National
Guard and reservists. Must be 19 years and older to participate.

• ALL ARMY SPORTS: are conducted throughout the year. Contact the Sports Office for sports you are interested
in. Apply online at All ArmySports.Army.MWR.com.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: http://www.drummwr.com/SportsPrograms.htm
Click the hyperlinks Email: brandon.f.doherty.naf@mail.mil


8E. MAGRATH SPORTS COMPLEX ALLEN JANSSEN, 315-772-9672
• CONDITIONING CENTER INSTRUCTION : is offered every Tuesday at 9 am. Contact Maureen Conway at 772-
4584 for classes.

• HEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: is offered by appointment only. Individual fitness, lifestyle, and nutritional
assessments are offered with this program. Receive a personal exercise and nutrition program report. Cost is $10
for assessment.

• FITNESS INSTRUCTION: includes equipment skill qualification, free weights, cardio respiratory equipment, body
composition, exercise prescription, and programming. Call 772-4584 for an appointment.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/MagrathSportsComplex.htm
Click the hyperlinks Email: allen.y.janssen.mil@mail.mil

8F. MAGRATH SPORTS COMPLEX POOL JEAN DIDAS, 315-772-9673
• COMBAT WATER SURVIVAL AND DROWNPROOFING: is available by appointment only. Call 772-9673 to
schedule your unit for this training.

• LAP AND OPEN SWIM TIMES: are available as follows: Lap swimming is available Monday-Friday, 6:00-
7:00am. Open swimming is available Saturday and Sundays, 9:00am – 4:00pm.

• PHYSICAL AND UNIT TRAINING: is available as follows: Physical training, Monday-Friday, 7:00am – 8:00am.
Unit Training is available Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:00pm.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/Aquatics_Programs.htm
Click the hyperlinks Email: drum.mwrmagrathpool@us.army.mil

8G. MONTI PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER NANCY MARTEL , 315-772-4936

• AEROBIC FITNESS CLASSES: are offered Monday – Friday and are free. Classes offered are Zumba and Zumba
Toning, Cardio Fit, Yoga and Yoga Sculpt, Piloxing, Spin and Spin Sculpt. Contact 772-4936 for class schedule.

• BATTALION AND BRIGADE LEVEL ORGANIZATIONAL AND FAMILY DAYS: can be reserved by calling 772-4806 or
772-4936. Pavilion rentals are $25 plus $25 cleaning deposit per pavilion rents.

• PERSONAL TRAINERS ARE AVAILABLE: for initial consultation to include goal setting and basic information at a
cost of $10. After initial consultation, each one hour session will cost $25, specials and promotion will also be
offered. Trainer will focus on strength training, cardio, weight loss, pregnancy, and post pregnancy. Participants
must be ID card holders and 18 years of age and older. Trainer is available Monday-Friday, 5:30pm – 9:00pm, and
Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: http://www.drummwr.com/Monti%20Physical%20Fitness%20Center.html
Click the hyperlinks Email: nancy.p.martel.naf@mail.mil

8H. MONTI PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER POOL HEATHER MUSTARE, 315-772-4807
• WAVE POOL AND SLIDE: is offered on Sunday afternoon based on manpower. Please call on Sunday morning
772-4807/4936 for hours.

• FREE SWIM LESSONS: for Soldiers is offered by appointment only. Contact the pool at 772-4807 for more
information.

• LAP SWIM, OPEN SWIM, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PREGNANCY PT SWIM TIMES are as follows: Lap Swim,
Monday – Thursday, 6:30am – 8:30pm, Friday, 6:30 am – 12:00pm & 3:30pm – 8:30 pm, Saturday closed, Sunday
& Holidays, 9:00am-11:00 am; Open Swim, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 8:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday &
Holidays, 9:00am – 4:00pm; Physical Therapy and Pregnancy PT Swim, Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 8:30am.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drummwr.com/Aquatics_Programs.htm
Click the hyperlinks Email: drum.mwrpfcpool@us.army.mil

8I. FUNCTIONAL FITNESS CENTER RANDY GILLETTE, 315-772-3342
• COMBATIVES AND NEW EQUIPMENT: are now available in the new and improved facility with up-to-date
equipment. The hours of operation are the following:
Monday-Friday: 6:00am-8:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday & Federal Holidays: Closed

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: randolph.r.gillette.naf@mail.milm

9. DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (DES) CHIEF JULIAN, 315-772-4483

• EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS: dial 911 from any land-line. That call will go directly to the DES Dispatch Center. If you dial 911
from your cell phone, that call will go directly to the Jefferson County Dispatch Center. Advise the dispatcher you are calling from
Fort Drum and they will redirect your call to the DES dispatch center. Current technology does not allow for the separation of cell
phone calls on or off the installation. For non-emergency calls for service:
Police 772-5156/5157 Fire Prevention/Training 772-3372/4420/4702 Director 772-5721
Police Chief 772-4483 Fire Chief 772-3547/4420 Physical Security Chief – 772-3105

TIP Line - DES, in cooperation with the Antiterrorism Officer, operates an anonymous tip line, 774-8477 (TIPS). This line is
allows personnel to report suspicious activity in an anonymous manner. Please ensure community personnel are aware of
this phone line.

• SCHOOL BUS SAFETY: Drivers must use caution when approaching school buses and be prepared to stop. New York State law
requires all drivers to stop when the school buses red flashing lights are activated and remained stopped until the flashing red lights
go off. There are no exceptions and this includes drivers behind and approaching the school bus.

• WINTER PARKING: From 1 November to 1 April parking on the roadways in the housing areas is prohibited. This is important due
to snow removal operations and also for providing adequate room for Emergency vehicles during the winter months.

10. DIRECTORATE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MARY COOPER, 315-772-4588

12A. EDUCATION CENTER JOE AGRESTI, 315-772-8580
• TRANSFER OF POST 9/11 GI BILL BENEFITS: End of Reduced Additional Duty Service Obligation (ADSO)- The benefit
of no or a reduced ADSO for senior Servicemembers transferring their Post 9/11 education benefits will run out 1 Aug
2013. After that date, all Servicemembers will be held to a four year ADSO regardless of their qualifying years on 1
Aug 2009. Requests for transfer of benefits are made through MILCONNECT at
https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/faces/index.jspx. Servicemembers who previously transferred their benefits
can confirm their ADSO at the same site.

• PROCTORED COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS AND THE EDUCATION CENTER: The Army Education Center has stopped
proctoring College examinations. Options for any college student requiring a proctored examination are:
- The McEwen Library is providing proctor services at the Library. For proctor information, contact Allen or
Wendy at the Library 772-9099.
- Columbia College of Missouri, Fort Drum is proctoring other college examinations for a fee. For
information, contact the CC staff at 775-0128.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Army-Education-Center/321867727827654
Click the hyperlinks Email: joseph.a.agresti.civ@mail.mil


11. EXCHANGE KEN LIMTIACO, 315-773-5631

• MAIN STORE: Holiday Price Match Guarantee between now and 25 December, we’ll refund the difference on an Exchange gift
card. Holiday gift wrapping in the mall for a small contribution. Open Christmas Eve 7:00 am until 6:00pm for last minute shopping.
Winter Hours start effective 26 December: Monday-Saturday 9:00 am-9:00; Sunday 9:00 am-6:00 pm. Open New Year’s Eve until
8:00pm and New Year’s Day 10:00 am-6:00 pm.

• MAIN FOOD COURT: Captain D’s: 6pc Shrimp, 1 side & drink for only $5 all December long! Try Anthony’s new wings! Jumbo
wings baked to perfection in 3 different flavors: mild, hot, and oven roasted, only $4.99

• CHRISTMAS BAZAAR: 15, 16 December . Look for great gifts $10.00 and under, plus lots of giftitems with various vendors. Santa
will have breakfast/lunch with the kids on Saturday, 15 December and the food court will have kid’s meals on special. Pictures with
Santa will be 16 December from 6:00pm- 7:00pm.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.shopmyexchange.com
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/AAFES.BX.PX

12. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION HAROLD GREER, 315-772-5685

• MARTIN LUTHER KING LUNCHEON: at the Winner’s Circle on 9 January.

• DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL & FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE COMMONS: The Commons have a daily lunch and dinner special; Family
Nights at the Commons every Tuesday from 5:00pm-7:00pm $7.00 adults, and $4.00 children

• SUNDAY NFL TICKET – Watch your favorite team – In the month of January look for NFL Playoff games on Saturday and
Sunday at the Winner’s Circle.

Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrumFMWR
Email: erin.k.barrett.naf@mail.mil

13. FORT DRUM MUSEUM KENT BOLKE, 315-774-0391

• FAMILY IN TOWN FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Looking for something to do? The museum will be open for the holidays. We will be open
10am to 5pm Monday through Friday closing only on Christmas Day and New Years Day.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Wesbite: www.drum.army.mil/AboutFortDrum/Pages/FortDrumMuseum_lv2.aspx
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/FortDrumMuseum
Email: kent.a.bolke.civ@mail.mil

14. FORT DRUM MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HOMES (MCH) MEGAN KLOSNER, 315-955-6810

• HOMES AVAILABLE MOVE IN TODAY: JNCO (SGT-SSG) four and five bedroom homes and JENL (PVT-SPC) three and four bedroom
homes available to newly arriving Families. Contact the Welcome Home Center for details 315.955.6644. One and two bedroom
apartments for unaccompanied Soldiers (SSG and above) available today! Contact the Timbers Leasing Office 315.777.8000.

• CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL PICK UP: Mountain Community Homes Residents are asked to place their bare trees neatly curbside
starting 2 January through 16 January for disposal.

• TODDLER’S DAY IN: We invite our Residents to bring their toddlers to the Adirondack Creek Community Center on Tuesday, 29
January from 11:00 am-1:00 pm for snacks, games and crafts.


NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.fortdrummch.com
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortdrummch

15. FORT DRUM-WATERTOWN SQUADRON 406 CIVIL AIR PATROL 1LT ROBERT ORMSBEE, 315-921-5348

• CIVIL AIR PATROL MEMBERSHIP: is open to boys and girls (cadets) ages 12-20 and adult members 18-up. The squadron cadets
learn leadership, customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and emergency services. Adults can teach and mentor cadets or
perform emergency service missions, primarily search and rescue. The squadron meets in building M431A, South Post, Fort Drum,
every Friday 1800-2000. There are also various activities throughout the year such as field exercises and training events that take
place on the weekends. Anyone that is interested can stop in and visit or request information by email.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: rormbsbee27@frontiernet.net

16. HOUSING BILL BAMANN, 315-772-7256

• OFF-POST HOUSING RESOURCES: The off-post rental housing market continues to have less than 2% available rentals being
reported from the area’s largest apartment complexes. Click link, www.drum.army.mil/PublicWorks/Pages/Housing.aspx to go to
Fort Drum housing website for information and links to resources. There are some 1,200 new market rental housing units in various
stages of construction that will be available starting in late 2012 through 2014.

• COMMUNITY HOUSING OFFICE CAN HELP: The Army Community Housing Office at Clark Hall (Rm A2-54) is always available to
assist Soldiers with any off-post housing issues. Stop in or call 772-6883/772-9397 to speak to a counselor.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drum.army.mil/PublicWorks/Pages/Housing.aspx
Click the hyperlinks Email: william.l.bamann@us.army.mil

17. NORTH COUNTRY SPOUSES’ CLUB (NCSC) MARY JANSEN, PRESIDENT

• MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The January monthly luncheon will be held on 23 January at 10:45 at The Commons.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Email: SpousesClubFD@yahoo.com

18. MEDDAC COL THOMPSON, 315-772-4024

• GUTHRIE SAME DAY/OPEN ACCESS APPOINTMENT: Guthrie Family Medicine Clinic is now offering same-day – “Open Access” –
appointments for most of the business conducted at the clinic. Later appointing is still available for more planned access. Call,
starting at 7:00am for your appointments, at (315) 772-2778.

• SECURE EMAIL MESSAGING: will soon be coming to your Primary Care Team Guthrie at the Family Medicine Clinic. This is another
way to conveniently access what you need at the clinic from your email device. Patients may complete registration forms for “Relay
Health” or Secure Email Messaging at the Guthrie Family Medicine front desk.

• FLU HOTLINE & VACCINES: Getting a Flu vaccination is the first and most important step in protecting yourselves against
influenza. If you have yet to receive the vaccine, please consider doing so. For more information on days/times, please call the Flu
Hotline at (315) 772-5044.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drum.amedd.army.mil
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/US-Army-Medical-Department-Activity-Fort-
Drum-NY/291076844239665


19. OFF THE BEATIN' PATH GIFTS (OTBP) CHRIS RYAN, 315-774-0253

• OTBP WEATHER CLOSURES- OFTB follows the Carthage School District Bad Weather Policy, if they are closed so is OTBP.

• OTBP Store Hours- Monday - Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm except Wednesday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

• NEW ITEMS: Like us on Facebook to see our many new items that arrive monthly

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otbpgifts
Click the hyperlinks Email: OTBPGiftshop@gmail.com

20. PARENT TO PARENT (PtoP) ALISON FISHER, 315-777-4496

• PtoP WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE: The PtoP program provides informative and interactive parent workshops to groups or
organizations in the local community. ANY group with military parents in it formal (FRGs, PTOs etc.) or informal (group of parents
that talk at a bus stop) can book a FREE workshop. Workshops run from 20 minutes to an hour.

• STORYTIME: McEwen Library, Fort Drum: 8 January, 10:00 am and 22 January, 10:00am
Flower Memorial Library, Watertown: 30 January, 10:30am

• CELEBRITY READER PROGRAM: Celebrity Reader in conjunction with The Commons Family Night. 11 January, 6:00 pm. “Officier
Buckle & Gloria.” The first 25 families receive a free book with purchase of the buffet.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.militarychild.org
Click the hyperlinks Email: Ptop.drum@militarychild.org

21. THRIFT SHOP MELISSA REXROAD, 315-772-7189

• NEW DONATION SHED: We accept donations 24hrs a day in our NEW DONATION SHED located by the stores Main entrance.
OPEN Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm. Taking Consignments daily from 9:30am-12:30pm.

• PCS APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE: A PCS appointment allows you to do 1 LARGE Consignment Drop Off of 70 items and you'll be
assured your consignment check will be forwarded to you. Contact us at the store for additional info.

• THRIFT SHOP SALE SPECIALS: For Sale Specials, Consignment Info or Donation Info call us or visit us on the web. LIKE US on Face
Book @ Fort Drum Thrift Shop.... We offer "Secret FB Sales" on our FB page for those of you bargain hunters. And don’t forget, the
Thrift Shop is in need of VOLUNTEERS, if you have any free time during your day we would love to have you join our team! We offer
merchandise discounts and first pick of new merchandise all while gaining retail experience as benefits of being a Thrift Shop
Volunteer! If interested in joining our team please stop in at anytime and speak with a member of management.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.thriftshopinc.webs.com
Click the hyperlinks Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Thrift-Shop/283730534983453
Email: thriftshopfd@hotmail.com

22. USO - FORT DRUM KAREN CLARK, 315-774-0356

• USO HOLIDAY & DONSA HOURS: USO Fort Drum OPEN 12:00pm- 5:00pm on Holidays/DONSAs

• DANCING INSTRUCTION AT THE USO: Break Dancing- Monday Nights from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ballroom Dancing-Tuesday Nights from 7:00pm - 9:00pm


Salsa Dancing- Thursday Nights from 7:00pm- 9:00pm

• BECOME A USO VOLUNTEER: Interested in becoming a USO Volunteer? Click here to register at www.usovolunteer.org
Contact Molly Manning, Volunteer Coordinator, 315-777-8006 or click here to email her at mmanning@uso.org. For more USO
Programs info contact Rachel Millios, Programs Manager, 315-777-8006 or click her to email her at rmillios@uso.org.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Facebook: www.facebook.com/USOFortDrum
Click the hyperlinks Email: kclark@uso.org -or- usoftdrum@uso.org

23. VETERINARY CLINIC CPT JULIE PAIGE BROWN, 315-772-4262

• HOLIDAY PET ADOPTIONS: Many new pets are adopted as “gifts” during the holidays. Before giving/adopting a pet, please
consider the responsibilities of pet ownership! Adopting a pet is typically a 10-15 year commitment. PLEASE do not adopt a pet if
you cannot commit to taking the pet with you everywhere you may move. It is also important to consider the costs involved. Over
the course of their lifetime, most pets will cost between $5000 and $10,000 for food, supplies, and veterinary care. You can expect
to spend $100-200 for initial vaccines and basic “starter” care, plus up to $250 for spaying/neutering (which should be performed on
EVERY pet within the first 6 months of life).

• SPAY / NEUTER: We strongly discourage breeding of ANY pet, for ANY reason. If you intend to breed your pet, he/she is NOT
eligible for any services at the VTF. It is especially important for female puppies to be spayed during the first 6 months of life (before
ever going into heat). This may mean taking pets to a vet off-post, since our surgery waiting list is 5-6 months long.

• PET TRAVEL: Pets are required to have a veterinary exam before ANY airline travel, including within the U.S. International
destinations have further requirements, some of which must be initiated 3-6 months before travel. Please contact us (or stop by) for
details as soon as you find out about upcoming OCONUS travel.

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Website: www.drum.army.mil/Lists/Resource%20Guide/ResourceGuideEntry.aspx?ID=68

24. VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FUND (VSF) KARYN MINTZ, 315-646-7080

• REIMBURSED CHILDCARE: The Volunteer Support Fund provides reimbursement of childcare costs so people like you can
volunteer within the Fort Drum community! Thank you to all of you that supported us and the North Country Spouses’ Club at the
Craft Fair last month!

• FESTIVAL OF FOODS: Mark your calendars, the International Festival of Foods is 3 May!

NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VSF.FortDrum
Click the hyperlinks Email: volsupfund@gmail.com


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