MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD State Family Programs Volume 3, Issue 1 Quarter 1 2017 StateYouthCoordinators andfamilyprograms OficeContactInformation State Family Program Director, Acng: CW2RonHatchew OFFICE:(517)4819877 ronald.b.hatchew.mil@mail.mil Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator: AngelaHarkins OFFICE:(517)4819894 CELL:(517)9778312 angela.s.harkins2.ctr@mail.mil Family Assistance Coordinator: RaphaelWeaver OFFICE:5174819889 raphael.r.weaver.ctr@mail.mil Family Programs Address: 3423N.MarnLutherKingJr.Blvd. Bldg.31 Lansing,MI48906 Phone:5174819893 Fax:5174819886 Month of the Military Family Appreciation Day See page 3 for more details! Discounted Pistons Tickets! The Pistons are hosting Michigan 4-H Night at the Palace of Auburn Hills! See page 4 for details on how to get tickets
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PAGE 3 Please join us on November 16, 2016 for Military Family Appreciaon Day! This event will be held at District 5 in Lansing from 6:008:00 pm Space is limited You must register in JSS. www.jointservicessupport.org/reg/94h298 Training: Family Programs 101 Jumping: Free (must aend training) Check out the facility at: hp://www.district5.us/
PAGE 4 Two Grading Categories: Tradional: Apple,Cherry,Pumpkin,etc. Creave: Example,SnickersCaramelApplePie,CandyBarPie ReadyandResilientProgramChallengesall DirectoratesandSeconstothePieCook ObeingheldintheFamilyPrograms ConferenceRoomat1030on31October16. Allcontestantsmustemail paul.a.lepley.mil@mail.milnlt24october tobeenrolled. Don tforgettojoinyouthprogramsforour *The photo booth and the haunted house will be available during the pie cooko OnOCT31,2016from58pmwekickoourrstAnnualFall Extravaganza.Therewillbeahauntedhouseandtrickortreangforthe kids.thiseventisopentoallmilitaryanddodkids.
PAGE 5 MichiganNaonalGuardFamilyPrograms Thanks-For-Giving PleasejointheMichiganNaonalGuardFamilyProgramsTeam inconnecngourmilitaryfamiliesinneedwithsponsorsin supportofthethanksgivingholiday. The 2016 ThanksForGiving Campaign is currently accepng applicaons from the following: Service Members in need Sponsors Applicaons must be received by the State Family Programs Oce no later than Sunday November 13th, 2016. Applicaons, Sponsorships and more informaon can be found on JSS. www.jointservicessupport.org/info/86x519
PAGE 6 Please join the Michigan National Guard State Family Programs Department as we help our National Guard Families during the 2016 Holiday Season. We re looking for: -Currently serving members of the Michigan National Guard with dependents in DEERS who have need of assistance this Holiday Season, and -Sponsors who are willing to provide holiday gifts to Service Members and their Families www.jointservicessupport.org/reg/00k138
PAGE 7 Talk to Someone Who Gets It: Military OneSource Offers Peer-to-Peer Support We all have those times in life when stress manages us more than we manage it. Talking with someone who understands the stress you are experiencing, because they've personally been there too, can relieve some of that stress. Military OneSource now offers confidential peer-to-peer specialty consultations. The peer consultants have a Master's degree in Psychology or in a Social Science field with firsthand life experience as: Service Members Military spouses When you need to talk, Military OneSource is here to listen. Service Members and their spouses are eligible to receive Military OneSource confidential peer-to-peer specialty consultations up to 180 days after separation from the military. Using our confidential services will not negatively affect your career or the career of your spouse. A confidential peer-to-peer specialty consultation is a relaxed conversation that can be about the challenges of military life, such as deployments or frequent relocation. Let's walk through it together. Schedule your confidential peer-to-peer specialty consultation by calling Military OneSource 24/7 at 800-342-9647. Military life is full of exciting and challenging times. Talk to someone who gets it. Military OneSource offers a variety of confidential services to help you make the most of military life. Read more about Military OneSource's other confidential specialty consultations and non-medical counseling services. Background Military OneSource Offers Peer-to-Peer Support Talk to someone who gets it Military OneSource has expanded confidential services for Service Members and their spouses by adding peer-to-peer specialty consultations. Peer consultants are Veterans and spouses who have experienced military life and understand its unique challenges. Highlights Military life is full of exciting and challenging times, and Military OneSource is here to listen. Talk to someone who understands what you are going through. Get confidential support from people like you Veterans and military spouses through Military OneSource peer-to-peer specialty consultations. Here s what you need to know: All Military OneSource peer-to-peer consultants have experienced military life firsthand and have a master s degree in psychology or a social science field as well as specialized peer training. Service members, and their spouses, are eligible to receive confidential peer-to-peer specialty consultations up to 180 days after separation from the military. Schedule your free, confidential peer-to-peer specialty consultation by calling Military OneSource anytime at 800-342-9647. Using Military OneSource confidential services will not negatively affect your career or your spouse s career.
PAGE 8 MICHIGAN 4H NIGHT AT THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 vs. DENVER NUGGETS 7:00 PM Please join Michigan 4-H and the Detroit Pistons as the Pistons take on the Denver Nuggets! Everyone receives a special discount, opportunity to shoot a free throw on the court and a Pistons giveaway! Plus a portion of the proceeds go back to benefit 4-H! There will be a special raffle to 25 youth to high-5 NBA players as they run out of the locker room to start the game! Show your 4-H Pride and wear your club shirt LOWER-LEVEL END: $50 ($65 VALUE) UPPER-LEVEL END: $25 ($35 VALUE) PURCHASE TICKETS AT PISTONS.COM/4H Contact Nicole Laidlaw at 248.375.4065 or nlaidlaw@palacnet.com with further questions or to order tickets over the phone City / ST / ZIP: LEVEL OF TIX X PRICE TOTAL Phone: ( ) 100-LEVEL X $50 = 200-LEVEL X $25 = TOTAL: Please remember all tickets are subject to availability and handled on a first-come, first-served basis. All prices on orders received after the indicated deadline are subject to change. Refunds or exchanges will not be issued. Tickets purchased prior to 10 days of the selected game date will be mailed to the address provided. Tickets purchased after will be left at Will Call.
PAGE 9 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday: Walk-ins 0830-1030 and 1300-1530 Tuesday: Appointments Wednesday Walk-ins 0830-1030 and 1300-1530 Thursday: Appointments Friday: Walk-ins 0830-1030 and appointments in afternoon Want to schedule an appointment? Here you go! hps://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/ Information line: 517-481-9872 Email: ng.mi.miarng.mbx.deers@mail.mil Location: 3423 N MLK. Lansing 48906 ALLIDCard/DEERSfacilieswillnolongerbeauthorizedtoacceptan expireddodid(cacorfamilymember)asasecondaryformofid. PleasemakesuretocometotheIDCardFacilityPRIORtoyourexpiraon dateonyouridcardoryouwillneedtobringinyoursocialsecurity card,passport,orbirthcercateasasecondaryformofid.therstid sllmustbeanunexpiredpictureidsuchasyourdriver'slicense.there arenoexceponstothispolicy.
FamilyAssistance PAGE 10 A 100 mile walk across Northern Michigan in combat boots, all to support local National Guard troops and their families. Wednesday September 7 th marked the start of a four day journey for Jack VanPutten. Pictured at left. It's Jack's Walk of Honor. The 100 mile walk began Wednesday morning at Camp Grayling and continued all the way to Traverse City, but that's only the half of it. He will then walk 50 miles back to Grayling. I am a 27 year old civilian who cherishes my freedom and am very thankful for the selfless acts of the men and women who protect our country. I'm thankful for those that serve, I want to express my gratitude to past and present military. With an American flag in hand and miles of road ahead, Jack VanPutten says this walk is the least he could do. They sacrificed a lot by going overseas missing Christmas, birthdays, losing out on time, little league baseball with their children. There's a similar walk in Texas, but Jack organized his own, donating all the money to the Michigan National Guard Family Fund VanPutten says, It stays in the community, stays within the state of Michigan and the neighborhood I live in I'm surrounded by military families so it definitely makes me want to help out more knowing that it could help a neighbor or a brother. 100 miles is a long journey and while the honks and cheers did give motivation Jack VanPutten says he couldn t do it alone. His father Dana Matheney says, I was like you're crazy, but then he told me the cause and I was right behind it from the get go because I'm a veteran. VanPutten says, I'm giving up four days and a lot of blisters to just show my gratitude to be able to walk 100 miles. This challenge I brought to myself was both physically and mentally challenging. My first day I walked 30 miles. 2nd day and 3rd day I walked 25 miles. My last day we went 22 miles to honor the 22 vets that take their own lives every day. As of today Jack has raised over $5700 and donations are still coming in. On behalf of Family Programs, Thank you Jack! For more info go to: https://www.facebook.com/ jackwalkofhonor/posts
PAGE 11 Low Risk Guidelines help us to ensure we are making healthy choices when it comes to consuming alcohol. So,whatconstuteslowrisk?It sassimpleas:0123 Noillegaldrugsornonprescribedprescripondrugs Nodrinkingifunderage,pregnant,orhaveahistoryof alcoholism ZeroisALWAYSalowriskchoicewithalcohol Onestandarddrinkmaximumper hour Twostandarddrinksmaximumper day ifdrinking regularly Spread apart by at least one hour Threestandarddrinksmaximumper day ifnot drinkingregularly Special occasions like birthdays, celebraons, holidays, etc. Spread apart by at least one hour
PAGE 12 JSS is a suite of web-based systems, developed over a seven year span to support National Guard Programs JSS provides collaboration, event management, programproductivity, service provider network, reporting, and much more JSS is used to help register for events and allows us to get emails out to everyone, not just those we can see in our address books Why should I register? Great way to bridge the gap between service members and families All events will be required to register through JSS How to register? Visit: Register in JSS: https://www.jointservicessupport.org/ Register.aspx
PAGE 13 Personal Financial Counselors are back! Personal Financial Counseling is a part of the Military and Family Life Counselor (PFC-MFLC). The PFC is a free service that is here to help you and your family manage finances, resolve financial problems, and reach long-term goals. Starting on 10-24-16 the PFCs have returned to continue to educate and counsel our Service Members about Personal Financial Planning. Below, please find the familiar names and NEW email addresses and phone numbers. Ronald McAllister Camp Grayling MI PFC1.MI.NG@zeiders.com 571-422-5034 David Roberts Lansing, MI PFC3.MI.NG@zeiders.com 571-424-4981 LaKhaun McKinley Battle Creek, MI PFC4.MI.NG@zeiders.com 571-421-6443 Blended Retirement Plans Developing Personal Plans Credit and Debt Management TRICARE and Healthcare Finances The impact of International Finances on you future Preparing to retire or rewire? How to plan an encore career Gary Salach Selfridge, MI PFC2.MI.NG@zeiders.com 571-421-6001
PAGE 14 Upcoming Events In Family Programs October 1-November 20: October 28-30: October 31: Thanks-For-Giving (jointservicessupport.org) Youth Council Meeting Fall Extravaganza November 1-December 19: Holiday Help for Heroes (jointservicessupport.org) November 5: November 16: YRRP Post Deployment 182nd and Co B 3/238th (Port Huron, MI) Month of Military Family Appreciation Night (District 5, Lansing, MI) December 15: Drop and Shop Events (Lansing, Grayling, GVA, Taylor, Ishpeming, and Bay City) Click to find us on the web and Like us on Facebook! Don t forget to visit! 3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Bldg. 31 Email: miarng.mbx.family-programs@mail.mil
Other Important People PAGE 15 Jennifer Daugherty FamilyReadinessSupport 5174819892 jennifer.n.daugherty.ctr@mail.mil April Clipper MilitaryOneSource 989-415-9846 april.clipper@militaryonesource.com Jean Wixson AirmanandFamilyReadinessOce 2699693493 jean.m.wixson.civ@mail.mil Kendra Moyses 4HMilitaryPartnerships 517-432-7654 kmoyses@anr.msu.edu Please contact your Family Assistance Center Specialist for an up to date list of counseling and nancial resources. REGION 1 Eve GiraudProsser Ishpeming Armory 900PalmsAvenueIshpeming,MI49849 eve.a.giraudprosser.ctr@mail.mil Oce:(906)4852548 Fax:(906)2037676 Cell:(906)4864946 Baraga,Delta,Dickinson,Gogebic,Houghton, Iron,Keweenaw,Marquee,Menominee,On tonagon REGION 2 Jerry McDonald REGION 3 Beth Amy REGION 4 Amy Gould REGION 5 Denise Gardner REGION 6 Melissa Alex REGION 7 Cassie Hall REGION 8 Vacant REGION 9 Lori Spicer Sault Ste Marie Armory 1170E.PortageRoad SaultSteMarie,MI49783 gerald.l.mcdonald.ctr@mail.mil Camp Grayling Grayling,MI49739 bethann.m.amy.ctr@mail.mil Grand Valley Armory 120044thStreetSW Wyoming,MI49509 amy.s.gould.ctr@mail.mil Grand Ledge/Lansing Armory 10600EatonHighway GrandLedge,MI48837 denise.m.gardner12.ctr@mail.mil Bay City Armory 2510WilderRoad BayCity,MI48706 melissa.s.alex.ctr@mail.mil Fort Custer 250126thStreet Augusta,MI49012 cassandra.s.stump.ctr@mail.mil Jackson Armory 4850CooperRoad Jackson,MI49201 Taylor Armory 12450BeechDalyRoad Taylor,MI48180 lori.a.spicer.ctr@mail.mil Oce:(906)6327861 Fax:(906)6324753 Cell:(906)2037680 Oce:(989)3446144 Fax:(989)3446421 Cell:(989)7451439 Oce:(616)2492741 Fax:(616)2492671 Cell:(616)4858966 Oce:(517)4818850 Fax:(517)4818822 Cell:(517)8984144 Oce:(517)4817323 Fax:(517)4817324 Cell:(989)5733425 Oce:(269)7316546 Fax:TBD Cell:(517)3950840 Oce:(517)9901196 Fax:(517)9901108 Cell:(517)3950839 Oce:(734)9462553 Fax:(734)9462540 Cell:(734)5580217 Alger,Cheboygan,Chippewa,Emmet,Luce, Mackinac,PresqueIsle,Schoolcra Alcona,Alpena,Antrim,Benzie,Charlevoix,Clare, Crawford,GrandTraverse,Iosco,Kalkaska,Lee lanau,manistee,missaukee,montmorency,oge maw,osceola,oscoda,otsego,roscommon,wex ford Allegan,Kent,Lake,Mason,Muskegon, Newaygo,Oceana,Oawa Clinton,Eaton,Graot,Ingham,Ionia,Isabella, Mecosta,Montcalm,Shiawassee Arenac,Bay,Genesee,Gladwin,Huron,Lapeer, Midland,Saginaw,Sanilac,St.Clair,Tuscola Barry,Berrien,Branch,Calhoun,Cass,Kalama zoo,saintjoseph,vanburen Hillsdale,Jackson,Lenawee,Livingston,Monroe, Washtenaw Macomb,Oakland,Wayne