June 2012 ACS Green Press

Army Community Service (ACS) Fort Drum, NY June 2012

ACS Green Press
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Direct questions / feedback To: Sarah Lynch : 772-5374 sarah.l.lynch@us.army.mil

National Safety Month Observed in June
Army Community Service (ACS) educate, and work via the inter- FAP provides Soldiers and
is always concerned with the net. Social networking, while Families with the tools to
Inside this issue: safety of Fort Drum’s Soldiers providing information at your skillfully parent utilizing
and Families. When one thinks of fingertips, can be both beneficial proven positive discipline
Mandatory ACS Pro- 2
gramming Need To safety, physical harm is often the and harmful at the same time. techniques, parenting men-
Know - from your first thing that comes to mind. Military Families have the added tors through their New Par-
There are however, many areas in worry of operational security ent Support Program and
Regarding Resilience : 3
Tips, tools and tech- our lives that pose safety concerns issues as well as personal secu- educational classes to pro-
niques for practicing and are therefore addressed by rity. Mobilization and Deploy- mote awareness regarding
ACS Programs. Of the twelve ment teaches a class in Opera- domestic violence, stress and
ACS Friends and 4,5
Neighbors Spouse programs in ACS, the following tional Security. The class is de- anger management tech-
Appreciation 2012 five address certain safety con- signed to teach Families what is niques, communication and
cerns: and is not appropriate to share sexual assault prevention.
Special Olympics 6
on Facebook. Together class
Smooth Transitions 7
Many Soldiers and Families are In honor of National Safety
participants receive eye opening
threatened by identity theft and Month, Relocation Readi-
examples of how one can fall
Tips on Moving – 8 financial scams. The Financial ness has teamed up with the
Relocation Readiness victim to the less secure side of
Readiness Program at ACS rec- Light Fighter School to
social media.
ACS Events and 9,10 ommends that you run your own offer a basic self defense
credit every four months utilizing Posing yet another threat to your class to their Hearts Apart
ACS Contacts 11 a different credit reporting agency safety is using the internet in and International Spouses
each time. You can minimize risk your job search. For instance, Groups.
by putting an active duty status Employment Readiness can
Remember, Personal Safety
alert on your credit report to pre- teach you ways to protect your
involves many aspects of our
vent unauthorized use of your online identity while uploading
lives. Let ACS help ensure
credit. ACS Financial counselors your resume and utilizing such
your personal safety. Come
are available to meet confidentially social networking sites as
in and see how we can help!
to address your financial needs. Linked-In.
Remember– Think ACS
Another area of safety concern is The Family Advocacy Program First!
your online safety. Lets face it, (FAP) is another area in which
today we communicate, recreate, ACS looks out for your safety.

ACS Green Press June 2012

What You Might Need To Know from your ACS Unit Service
Coordinator (USC)Program

When you think about $195.00. How can ACS save you time? Let us
Army Community Service Employment Readiness (ERP) The count the minutes….
(ACS) have you ever stopped to con- current national average for a head- Don’t wait weeks for an appointment
sider that ACS Saves Soldiers and hunter to find someone a job is 15%-20% for issues that can be supported or ques-
Families money and time. Lets look at of first year’s salary. Cost for ERP = $0. tions that can be answered today!
how:
Exceptional Family Member Program ACS is conveniently located within two
Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a (EFMP) Average rate for a Respite Care miles of all units and housing areas on
better alternative to a Soldier in need provider is $15-$20 per hour. Cost to post and easily accessible from off post
of emergency money than civilian EFMP Families for Respite Care= $0. housing through the Mt. Belvedere
lending counterparts when you con- Gate. Many of our services are available
Relocation Readiness Program
sider that the national bank average on a walk in basis. Some of our more
(RELO) Need the essentials when you
lending rate is 3.25% and worse by far procedural services do require appoint-
first arrive or are waiting to leave? The
are the payday loans averaging about ments. Same day services include but
lending closet has your essentials-pots,
426%. A cash advance on a credit are not limited to: Counseling Services
table, chairs, sleeping mats, etc. For a
card would cost $13.99 finance charge (MFLC) Lending Closet, Parenting Sup-
Family of four to purchase these necessi-
and an annual interest rate of almost port and many others.
ties as a hold over cost would be $558.93.
57%. The AER lending rate is 0%.
RELO charge for these items=$0. We know that just as your money is pre-
Army Family Team Building leader- cious to you- so is your TIME! For
This is just a sampling of the monetary
ship development seminars are free more information on what ACS offers,
savings ACS provides to Soldiers and
whereas the cost of a single leadership contact your unit coordinator listed be-
Families. Please remember that all ACS
development seminar in the private low.
Services are provided to you by trained
industry sector is approximately
professionals and are free of charge. Think ACS First!

USC Assignments:
USC TEAM 1BCT POC: Kent Thompson, 315-772-0500 - kent.thompson@us.army.mil

USC TEAM 2BCT POC: Jennifer Eichner, 315-772-2848 – jennifer.e.eichner@us.army.mil

USC TEAM 3BCT POC: Sharon Chaple, 315-772-5476 – sharon.w.chaple@us.army.mil

USC TEAM CAB POC: Tom Clegg, 315-772-6357 – thomas.j.clegg@us.army.mil

USC TEAM SBTB POC: Scarlett Sharkey, 315-772-6566 – scarlett.sharkey@us.army.mil

3-85th MTN IN POC: John Dietrich, 315-772-0805 – john.dietrich@us.army.mil

10th MTN Div/HBN POC: Sarah Lynch, 315-772-5374 – sarah.l.lynch@us.army.mil

MEDDAC POC: Tom Clegg, 315-772-6357 – thomas.j.clegg@us.army.mil

DENTAC POC: Virginia Cooper, 315-772-6799 – virginia.cooper@us.army.mil

62nd CID POC: Sharon Chaple, 315-772-5476 – sharon.w.chaple@us.army.mil

174th FW POC: Scarlett Sharkey, 315-772-6566 – scarlett.sharkey@us.army.mil

20th ASOS POC: Mandy Thompson, 315-772-9611 – amanda.e.thompson@us.army.mil

902nd MI POC: Kent Thompson, 315-772-0500 - kent.thompson@us.army.mil

AFSB POC: Judee Kelly, 315-772-5196 – judee.k.kelly@us.army.mil

7th Legal Support POC: Tila Seals, 315-772-6929 – martila.j.seals@us.army.mil


Regarding Resilience: Tips, tools and techniques for practicing resilience everyday!
By Jenn Eichner, MRT 772-2848

Putting it in Perspective-And Keeping it There!
Hope your summer season is starting to have a dead end job and a life of tion (e.g., “What’s next?” “What else?”
off full of positive energy and struggles? If you have had this type of “What was your next thought?”). Don’t
thoughts!! Have you been practicing experience, you have been a victim of stop until you’ve exhausted what is
your resilience skills? Have you had catastrophizing! It is easy to get caught in running through your head then rate
fewer nights, lying awake in bed this type of downward spiral due to the your mood, focus, and energy level
allowing your mind to race in worry? fact that for many of us seeing the nega- while you are in worst case scenario
If not, you may be having issue with tive can be much easier than finding a thought. Do the same for the “Best
Putting It In Perspective. positive. Case” scenario thought process. Then
finally, list the “Most Likely” out-
Putting It In Perspective (PIIP) is a The goal of PIIP is to lower anxiety so comes, focusing on emotions, behav-
resilience skill that helps build that you can accurately assess the situa- iors and other people. Check for accu-
optimism by not allowing one to tion and deal with it. racy and rate your mood, focus and
catastrophize in thought. Catastro- The goal is NOT to pretend “all is well,” energy level while creating the Most
phizing is when you waste critical to deny real problems, or to take away Likely list. Develop a plan for dealing
energy ruminating about the irrational anxiety completely. There are four steps with the Most Likely outcomes. Com-
worst case outcomes of a situation, into pulling out of a tail spin and putting pleting the steps in order, will truly help
which prevents you from taking things back into perspective: you to see where your thinking is of
purposeful action. The goal of PIIP is track and how to get your thoughts
to lower anxiety so that you can accu- Step 1: List worst case outcomes. back in your control.
rately assess the situation and deal Step 2: List best case outcomes.
with it. Keep in mind that this is very Step 3: List most likely outcomes. Give it a try. You may even get a good
different from identifying the worst Step 4: Identify plan for dealing with laugh while completing the exercise.
case and contingency planning. most likely. Sometimes it is just downright funny to
Contingency planning is productive. It seems easy enough, right? It can be see what extremes your thoughts can
Catastrophizing is counterproductive. tough. Other things come into play that take you to. As in all resilience
distract us from getting back on track exercises, you have to be true to it. If
Say you are faced with an activating like, thinking traps, iceberg beliefs and the you only go so far, you will only get so
event like your child failing a test. Do inability to truly problem solve. So when far!
you ever then find your emotions lead- you are completing the steps – really go
ing you down a path of despair and to the extremes and back. List “Worst
thought processes that have your child Case” as a chain - keep asking “And then Have a great month – good luck and
ruined for life over this and destined what happens?” or another similar ques- good thoughts!

Upcoming MRT Dates
June 11 Module 4 0930-1230 ACS
August 20 Module 5 0930-1230 ACS
September 17-20 Fall Marathon 0930-1430 Workforce Dev Bldg
November 9 Module 1 0930-1430 ACS
December 3 Module 2 0930-1430 ACS
January 7 Module 3 0930-1430 ACS
February 11 Module 4 0930-1430 ACS
March 4 Module 5 0930-1430 ACS

ACS Green Press June 2012 Page 4

ACS Friends and Neighbors-Promoting Community
2012 Spouse Appreciation Day!


2012 Spouse Appreciation Day!


Special Olympics 2012


Relocation Readiness– Making Smooth Transitions
For military Fami- tion Readiness in which various agency (LPR) and U.S. citizenship. Anyone with
lies, the spring and briefers explain on post resources, all of immigration related legal issues should
summer months the various ACS services as well as interest- consult with a licensed immigration attor-
are known as PCS ing information about the area. Relocation ney.
(Permanent Readiness also offers the Drum Family
For Soldiers and Families departing Fort
Change of Duty Welcome Tour. This narrated tour in-
Drum, the Relocation Readiness Program
Station) Season. cludes on post points of interest as well as
offers one-on-one appointments to help
With this in mind, a tour of the surrounding community. If
sort out the questions regarding their des-
Army Community our Soldiers and Families are awaiting
tination. Relo also organizes and facili-
Service’s Reloca- housing and currently in a hotel, Army
tates the CONUS and OCONUS PCS
tion Readiness Program (RELO), becomes Community service offers them a full
briefs. These briefs are designed to pre-
particularly busy as their programming is kitchen and Family area in order to prepare
pare you for your move. If you know
designed to ensure that Soldiers and Fami- a home cooked meal and relax with the
what to expect , the stress of moving is
lies both arriving to and departing from Family. If our Soldiers and Families need
reduced.
Fort Drum, experience a smooth, stress to borrow basic household items while
free move. they await the shipment of their personal Relocation Readiness has a saying in
items, they may borrow items such as honor of Northern New York’s agricul-
Soldiers and their Families arriving at Fort
dishes, sleeping mats, playpens and or car tural roots and all the dairy farms in the
Drum will be welcomed by a friendly,
seats for up to a thirty day lending period. area. “Let us help you make a smooth
knowledgeable staff of professionals who
Moo-ve” They punctuate this point by
can help with many aspects of relocation Sometimes, the initial settling in period is
handing out “stress cows” for their clients
ranging from borrowing household items if complicated by language barriers and im-
to squeeze.! So, whether you are arriving
your belongings have yet to arrive to immi- migration issues. Relocation Readiness
to Fort Drum or heading for “greener
gration and naturalization assistance for offers English for Speakers of another
pastures,” Relo is here to make the proc-
Spouses and children of active-duty service Language Classes and assistance is available
ess easier.
members, retirees, and Department of the for petitions pertaining to Spouses and
Army civilians. children of active-duty service members, Putting all “cheesy puns” aside, check out
retirees, and Department of the Army civil- what Relocation Readiness has to offer
When a Soldier first arrives, the initial set-
ians. Services include providing informa- and you will be pleasantly surprised.
tling in process can be challenging. That is
why he or she is encouraged to attend the tion on what forms and documentation are
Newcomer’s Orientation given by Reloca- required for obtaining permanent residence
English for Speakers of
Other Language Classes
spent a class cooking at
ACS. Interactive classes
with hands on activities
help students improve
their English language
skills. For more informa-
tion contact
Relocation Readiness at::
772-6566/6902


Give Kids a Smile Grant Awarded -North Country Children’s Clinic
On May 3, North Country Children's Creek Community Centers, where they Baby Teeth Basics provides new
Clinic was awarded a $6,000 "Give will provide dental screenings and parents with educational materials
Kids a Smile" grant from the New fluoride treatments at no charge to and supplies to keep their infant's first
York state Dental Foundation to fund Families who are visiting the clinic. teeth healthy. For information on
free oral health care for Ft. Drum The new services will be added to Baby the WIC Program call 782-9222 or
Families. The funds will allow dental Teeth Basics a dental health visit www.childrens-clinic.org.
hygienists to attend WIC Clinics at education program funded by the
Mountain Community Homes Rhicard Spouses Club of Ft. Drum and the
Hills and Adirondack Samaritan Auxiliary.

“What sunshine is to flowers,
smiles are to humanity. These are
but trifles, to be sure; but scattered
along life's pathway, the good they
do is inconceivable.”
Joseph Addison

COL Noel Nicolle spoke at Give a Kid a
Smile Award Ceremony

Things to do After the Move - Finding a New Dentist
Moving can be tough. Making new dentist is someone you automatically go 3. If that doesn’t work, once you get to
friends, finding your way around a new to twice a year, thus there is a base of the area talk to neighbors and get
town, and adjusting to a new school are repeating customers. names of people they use.
just some of the challenges. Perhaps 2. If you like your current dentist, ask 4. Then call the local dental associa-
the most challenging aspect of a move, them for a referral before you leave. tion. They know the area and can tell
besides finding someone to cut your This is especially true for an orthodon- you if there is anything that you should
hair, is finding a dentist. With these tist. An orthodontist can refer you to be aware of. The person you are talk-
few steps, we hope to take the bite out someone that uses a compatible tech- ing to might even make a recommenda-
of finding a new dentist. nique. There is also a smaller pool of tion.
1. Be wary of advertising. In an area orthodontists, and they may have gone After all of these steps, it can come to
like Fort Drum, there should be no to school with someone that practices down to what’s most convenient to
reason for a dentist to advertise. A in the area you are going to. you.


Lucky Seven: Lessons From PCSing
Moving with the military may not be and the grass, and if you have to phone numbers you should take,
the easiest thing you’ve ever done but it change a tire it will help you keep as well as reminders of what
can be one of the luckiest. Lucky? your clothes clean. charger you need to take. Re-
Yes, lucky. Moving can be a great ex- member that a will is a document
3. Do all your laundry before the
perience and the start of a new adven- that should not travel with you;
movers come but give your washer
ture. Who knows what good fortune mail it to your new address.
time with the lid open and the wa-
awaits you at your new duty station. So
ter purged; this will just make sure 7. If you are enrolling your kids into
to make the move part little easier, here new schools then you will need to
that the washer is dry when you go
are 7 things you can do to decrease know what documents you need
to move it. In addition, while you
your stress and maybe even increase to bring with you. Contact you
have the drier away from the wall
your luck! School Liason Office at 772-
make sure you clean the vent of
1. Lots of great information on your any lint. 3214/1311 They can help ensure
new installation is just a click away. your child’s transition is a smooth
4. Don’t buy anything you need
The Military Installations web page one. It’s also good practice to
until you have opened all your
at bring a copy of the front and back
boxes. You will be surprised at
www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil is (make sure you get the ISBN
how many of your old things will
the place to start. Not only does it number) of the text books your
work in your new house if you get
give you tons of great information kids are using now. It’s a good
chance to see what all you own.
but also there are links to the post’s idea to have copies of their last
home page and a list of important 5. The post Thrift Shop and the local test that show the level of their
phone numbers. The Relocation thrift stores are possible gold skills. An initiative of the Military
office at ACS can print this out for mines. Not only is the post thrift Child Education Coalition,
you and may have been stationed shop the place to donate and con- www.schoolquest.org has tons of
at your new station at some point sign all of the things you don’t good information and the ability
themselves. want to take with you, but it is also to let you create a virtual file
the place to find all the things you drawer.
2. Buy a new shower curtain when
need for your new house.
you get to your new place. Also, For more information on moving call
wash the old one with a load of 6. Start a list of things to keep with the Relocation Readiness office at
towels before you leave. Once the you through your move. You can 772-6566/6902. To share your favor-
old one is dry, it can be folded and use Plan My Move on the ite tips with us, email them to
used for all kind of other uses such www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil drum.mwracsrelo@conus.army.mil.
as liner for the trunk of your car, a web page. They have a good list
barrier between your picnic blanket for important paperwork and

Women Infants and Children (WIC) Clinic Will Now
Hold Hours at ACS!
Beginning June 27, 2012, the last Wednesday of every month,
between the hours of 9am and 2:30 pm,
you can complete WIC applications at ACS.
Please call 782-9222 for more information
http://childrens-clinic.org/

ACS Green Press June 2012 Page 10

Look Who’s on the Payroll: Employment
Readiness Success Stories!
Congratulations to the following Employment Readiness clients who have recently
landed a job!

Janelle Longton Stephens Media Group

Meg Meador Health Center of New York

Kimberly Rhodes CYSS

If you are one of our clients who has recently become employed, we want to hear
about it! Give us a call so we can highlight your accomplishment and inspire others!

Negotiating Job Offers
Hello all you job seekers! Here we are not have to be an expert at negotiating  Evaluate the entire compensation
beginning a new month and exciting to successfully negotiate a job offer; package including benefits
things are going on all around us. But however, it can be intimidating to do
for many of you it is the job seeking so. With practice and proper planning, After you have collected all this infor-
that is exciting, well maybe just a little you can prepare yourself to feel com- mation, you are ready to plan. Consider
bit. This month our featured topic is fortable in the negotiating process. different alternatives and decide how
Negotiating Job Offers. With the right you will implement your communica-
information and preparation, you will To be successful in negotiating a salary tion and proposal effectively to the
be able to negotiate for the higher sal- you must think about the two major hiring official. Remain positive and
ary you want and achieve positive re- stages. The first step is the preparation confident throughout the negotiation
sults. For many it is not easy to accom- and planning stage and the second process; continue to sell yourself when
plish, however, negotiating job offers is stage is your actual negotiation. This is negotiating a higher salary. Show the
the last step and the trickiest part of where you will apply your good com- company that you are a valuable asset
securing a new job or keeping yourself munication skills and it is also where all and are worth the $$$.
happy in your current one. Through the information is shared. Preparation If you are interested in learning more
negotiation you and your employer or and planning involves research, gather- about Negotiating Job Offers, please
future employer are discussing certain ing information and planning your sign up for our upcoming workshop
conditions and expectations in terms of strategy to negotiate. There are four scheduled for June 20 at 0930. You can
workload and compensation. components to consider in this stage: sign up by calling 315-772-1090/9611.
 Determine your competitive mar-
Research has suggested that 4 out of 5 ket-value by knowing what you are
companies consider some form of sal- worth
ary negotiation, however the studies  Determine your company-value by “The future belongs to those who
also show that only a small percentage showing what you are worth to the believe in the beauty of their
of applicants actually enter into nego- company dreams.”
tiations with future employers. You do  Calculate your acceptable salary -Eleanor Roosevelt
range

ACS CLASSES AND EVENTS FOR JUNE 2012
Date Time Class/Event Location
Friday June 1: 0930-1200 Hearts Apart Support Group ACS
Monday June 4: 0930-1200 Newcomer’s Orientation ACS
1300-1500 Basic Excel for Job Seekers ACS
Tuesday June 5: 0900-1200 ESOL Class ACS
0930-1400 Drum Family Welcome Tour Departs ACS
1130-1300 From Victim to Survivor Educational Group ACS
1330-1530 Stress Management ACS
1530-1600 CONUS PCS Brief Clark Hall– A2-86

Wednesday June 6: 0830-1600 First Term Financial Readiness Training Call For Location

1800-2100 SOS Family Night Pine Plains Bowling Cntr

Thursday June 7: 0900-1200 ESOL Class ACS
0900-1230 CARE Team Training ACS
0930-1130 Employment 101 ACS
1530-1600 CONUS PCS Brief Clark Hall A2-86

Friday June 8: 0900-1130 In Her Shoes: Living w/ Domestic Violence ACS

Monday June11: 0900-1200 Budget Management Class ACS
0930-1030 Resume Writing Computer Lab ACS
0930-1230 Master Resilience Training Module 4 ACS
0830-1600 First Term Financial Readiness MPA
Tuesday June 12: 0900-1200 ESOL Class ACS
1100-1300 For Fathers Only Class ACS
1130-1300 Married w/Special Needs Children ACS
1130-1300 From Victim to Survivor Group ACS
1400-1530 Key Caller Training ACS
1400-1600 Credit Repair Class ACS
1700-1830 Key Caller Training ACS

Wednesday June 13: 0830-1600 First Term Financial Readiness Call For Location
0900-1600 AFTB Level I ACS
0930-1130 Build Your Own Business ACS

ACS CLASSES AND EVENTS FOR JUNE 2012
Date Time Class/Event Location
0900-1600 AFTB Level I ACS
1100-1300 For Fathers Only ACS

Friday June 15: 0900-1100 EFMP Autism Support Group ACS
1000-1200 International Spouse Support Group ACS

Monday June 18: 1300-1500 Transitioning Financial Brief Clark Hall C2-23

Tuesday June 19: 0900-1100 Investing 101 ACS
0900-1200 ESOL Class ACS
1030-1200 OPSEC Safety for Families ACS
1130-1300 From Victim to Survivor ACS
1330-1530 Anger Management ACS

Wednesday June 20: 0830-1600 First Term Financial Readiness Call For Location

0930-1130 Negotiating Job Offers– Career Development ACS
Seminar
0930-1130 Overseas PCS Brief ACS
0930-1430 MRT Module III Training ACS
1030 Volunteer of the Month The Commons

Friday June 22: 0900-1130 In Her Shoes-Living with Domestic Violence ACS

Tuesday June 26: 0930-1400 Drum Family Welcome Tour Departs ACS

Wednesday June 27: 0830-1600 First Term Financial Readiness Training Class For Location
0930-1130 Intro to Internet Class for jobseekers ACS

Thursday June 28: 0930-1130 Federal Employment Workshop ACS

Army Community Service
P4330 Conway Road
Fort Drum, New York
13602

Army Emergency Relief 772-6560, 772-8873 or 772-2855

Army Family Team Building 772-6710, 772-9229
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000122037720

Army Volunteer Program Coordinator 772-2899
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Army-volunteer-
Corps/13651504365912
Exceptional Family Member Program 772-5488, 772-0819
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-FMWR-Exceptional-
Family-Member-Program /104951319542718
Employment Readiness Program 772-9611, 772-2737, 772-1090
http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment

Family Advocacy Program 772-4244, 772-6929, 772-2279
(New Parent Support Program)
SAPRP 772-0596, 772-4070, 772-0748
772-5605, 772-5914
Financial Readiness Program 772-0050, 772-5196, 772-8526
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-financial-Readiness-
ACS/1956662120473
Information and Referral 772-6556, 772-6557

Military & Family Life Consultants 212-6919
Mobilization and Deployment 772-2848, 772-0470, 772-2919
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-Mobiliztion-and-
Deployment/178420512193448?ref=ts&v=wall
Outreach 772-5374
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fort-Drum-ACS-
Outreach/180373271991692
Relocation Readiness 772-5475, 772-6553, 772-6902
http:// www.facebook.com/pages/Fort -Drum -Relocation -Readiness
Program/171335822906429 772-6566
Soldier Family Assistance Center 772-7781
http://www.facebook.com/Fort.Drum.FMWR/SFAC

Survivor Outreach Services 772-6357
http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumsurvivoroutreachservices

June 2012 ACS Green Press

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