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Teen CounCilMilitary Teens vision and goals for the new year. PAGE 22

CULTURE

CoMMuniTY SuPPoRTeRSAcross the state people have requested to help specifically Military Service members and their Families. PAGE 18

MONEY

TAX TiMeTips for getting readyfor the tax season. PAGE 12

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Happy New Year to Military Family's across the state. 2013 is going to be an

exciting year with more resources and programs for the successful reintegra-

tion and sustainment of the Military life.

This year, we are continuing to host Strong Bonds events across the state. Even

though we are still in the process of confirming locations, we have been able to

identify tentative dates for these events (page 16).

In addition to our Strong Bonds events, we are excited to announce that the

North Carolina National Guard Legal Assistance Team is gearing up to support

Military Families this 2013 Tax Season. Beginning 15 January, staff will start

scheduling Tax Prep appointments for 1 Feb through 12 April.

Employment Readiness is part of having a successful Family, whether you are

military or not. Service members and their Families of the NC National Guard

have a valuable resource to help with employment. We have the YR Employment

Readiness Program, as well as, the Guard Apprenticeship Program Initiative.

The Apprenticeship program is a national program and it provides opportuni-

ties for Guard and Reserve service members to become accredited in a skill or

trade.

As we journey through 2013, we will highlight many of our programs and

resources for our Military Families. Take advantage of them this year so that

you can make this year the best year for you and your Family.

Happy 2013!

Warmest Regards,

iane CoffillAbout 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, Ange-

lena 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.

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FAMILY MATTERS

JANUARY 2013

DIANE COFFILL

State Family Program Director

[email protected]

(919) 664-6324

MSG 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

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contents

4 Military Children Ornaments were displayed again this year at the Governor's Mansion.

6 Collegestarts this year for some of our Military Youth. We have compiled a few resources to help get

started for success.

8 Private Richardstarts with great heading, great subheading, great typography and all other great things you will

find in this universal Magazine Template.

10 Teen Council member shares how Teens are gearing up for an important program this 2013

12 TAX TIME AWESOME TIPSto help you get ready for 2013 filing.

16 Upcoming EventsTips to avoid mistakes that can ruin your credit.

20 POWER OF LEARNINGkeeps you strong and ready for Employment.

24 Stay Positiveupcoming webinars.

ON THE COvER: SSG Bret kiser, 630th CSSB, Lenoir, NC Army National Guard and spouse, kathryn, took their daughter, Emma, out for the Holiday in the Hanger this past December 2012. (PHOTO BY: Mrs. Angelena Dockery, North Carolina National Guard Family Programs)

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M i l i t a r y YO U T H

in North Carolina made decorations for the special Christmas tree dedicated for Servicemembers in North Carolina’s

Governor’s Mansion

Contributed Photos from NCNG Child and Youth Program

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C h I L d A N d Y o u t h

2012 MARkS THE 4th year that the Governor’s Mansion has a special holiday tree for display-ing ornaments made by Military Youth from across the state. This year North Carolina National Guard Youth made more than 800 ornaments for the military tree.



Congratulations! You’re getting close to the end of high school and it’s time to start consid-

ering your options. If you decide that college is the right path for you, choosing the college

that best meets your needs is a huge decision.

DON’T MISS OUT, MANY TIMES AWARDS ARE MADE UNTIL FUNDS ARE DEPLETED

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) http://www.fafsa.edu.gov . College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) http://www.cfnc.org . Students in every NC School District can now send Free Electronic HS Transcripts through CFNC.org and attend CFNC Financial Aid Workshops. Don't forget to check with school counselor on other seminars and webinars.

Military One Source consolisates a variety of resources, programs, assistance and more for Military Youth after graduation. Check out Military One Source, After Graduation at www.militaryonesource.mil/cyt/after-graduation

ThanksUSA: Scholarship Program : http://www.thanksusa.org/American Legion: Legacy Scholarship: http://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacyAir Force Aid Society: General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant: http://www.afas.org/Education/ArnoldEdGrant.cfm

Students in every NC School District can send Free Electronic High School Transcripts through CFNC.org and attend CFNC Financial Aid Workshops.

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Scott's children

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H e l p f u l H i n t s t o C o n s i d e r

𝟙 Type of college: Is it a two-year insti-tution or four-year? Is it religious or non-denominational? Is it single sex or co-ed?

𝟚 Size: Do you want to attend a large uni-versity or a smaller, more intimate school?

𝟛 Location: How far from home do you want to be? Do you want to be in a large urban setting or a place with a small-town feel?

𝟜 Campus life: Af-ter academics, what else does the school offer in terms of so-cial clubs, activities,

sports, cultural events, etc.?

𝟝 Academic pro-grams: What do you want to study? Does this college offer the majors you are inter-ested in? If you aren’t sure yet, does the school have a wide range of programs to choose from?

𝟞Cost: How much can your family afford? Does the school have a good scholarship program? What about financial aid packages?

𝟟Diversity: What is the student body make-up? Is there racial, ethnic, geo-graphic, or religious

diversity?

𝟠Overall feel: Make a visit to colleges you’re interested in and go on campus tours. Make sure the college feels right to you.

College Navigator can help you refine your search for colleges that meet your criteria. When you know which colleges you want to apply to, you’ll need to:

𝟙Talk to your school counselor. He or she can help with appli-cations, financial aid forms, and scholarship opportunities.

𝟚Be aware of dead-lines. Creating a cal-endar to keep you on track will help you meet deadlines for im-portant tests, financial aid forms, and college admissions.

𝟛Keep a list of your accomplishments handy during applica-tion time.

For more information

and resources to help

military youth and teens

navigate everything from

the unique challenges of

a mobile military lifestyle

to managing their social

lives, saving money, and

going green, visit Military

Youth on the Move!



http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator

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http://apps.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=123:22

P r i va t e R i c h a r dand Soldeirs with the 2/130th AOB (Airfield Operations Battalion, head to Fort Hood, Texas for administrative and medical processing. This process is offically called Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP). Text by Family Programs Photos submitted by Jacki Connell, Unit FRG Leader and spouse of SFC Andrew Connell.



ABOVE: Private Richard

Skypes home

BELOW: SFC Hunt

(left) and SFC Connell

(Right)sit with Private

Richard (Middle) in the

cockpit before their flight

overseas.

LEFT: Private Richard

waits his turn during the

medical portion of SRP.

SRP IS CATEGO-

RIzED into two sec-

tions, administrative

and medical. During

the Aministrative part

Soldiers rotate through various sta-

tions to ensure personal and military

requirements are met prior to deploy-

ing. This can include changes in mari-

tial or family status, insurance ben-

efits, legal documents and security

clearances.

The Medical portion of SRP includes a

series of examinations and evaluations

which are used to determine medical

eligiability for deployment.

MILITARY FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS

Anger Management•

Communication•

Relationship Issues•

Productivity at Work•

Conflict Resolution•

Parenting•

Decision Making Skills•

John Alleman

Adult & Family Specialist

(919) 745-9635

Betty Steelman

Child & Family Specialist

(919) 665-9178



When asked why

she decided to

join the first teen-

led North Carolina

National Guard

(NCNG) Teen

Council, Daria

Mccormick replied,

“I want to grow my

leadership skills and help other National Guard families.” With

that statement, she essentially summed up the goals of our

Council. By developing service projects and assisting pre-ex-

isting programs, we plan to support fellow NCNG families and

focus primarily on reaching teenagers. In the process, we will

develop our lead-

ership, communi-

cation, and orga-

nizat ion ski l ls

while serving our

community in fun

and meaningful

ways.

Another leading member of the NCNG Teen Council, Blake

Stoddard said about our recent event at the North Carolina

Headquarters Christmas Party, “Due to this council being in

its early beginnings, we are trying to get the word out and get

others involved.” We set up a table advertising our newly created

L e a d e r s o f O u r Yo u t h

“I want to grow my leadership skills and help other National Guard families.”

LEFT

Military Teens tour

the Governor's

Mansion during the

2012 Christmas

season. During

the tour teens had

the opportunity

to meet with the

Governor and First

Gentlemen. Photo

submitted by Leslie

Taylor.

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Military Families will have a chance to reconnect through their recent deployments. Families will experience hands-on activities throughout the weekend such as:

DATE: 15-17 February 2013 TIME: 6:00PM Check-in (Friday, 15 February)12:00PM Check-out (Sunday, 17 February)Location: Eastern 4-H CenterColumbia, NC Cost: $25 per family memberMaximum $100 per family

Archery ~Scavenger Hunt ~Climbing Wall ~Date Night (for parents) ~Shotgun Rifle And Much More! Registration Deadline: Thursday, 31 January 2013Download Registration Form at http://www.nc4h.org/military

Campers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.A North Carolina Operation: Military Kids (OMK) Event

council and also traversed the building speaking with many

teens and adults who attended. Joshua Cook expressed the

thoughts of the entire council with his extremely positive outlook

on the event saying, “I believe the event was a huge success

for our council because we were able to spread the word about

what the NCNG Teen Council is trying to accomplish.”

Why are we speaking out and promoting our cause so soon

after its origination? Blake answers, “By advertising our goals,

we are attracting others to join us and help us complete our

goals! We are currently planning a calendar for the upcoming

year, but as we progress as a council throughout the years,

I am 100% sure the calendar will grow tremendously and we

need others to help us complete the roles that we have as

council members.”

As our small group of NCNG teens finalizes our mission state-

ment, group goals, and upcoming schedule we are also, as

author Sean Covey says, “Beginning with the end in mind.”

Every goal we set and every project we undertake is preparing

us for the future. I think katie Wagner stated it best. “The next

few years are very critical for our program,” she quipped. “We

will need people to continue the program when others leave.

This is also why advertisement is so important. During the

next few years we will be participating in community service,

leadership training, and having fun while doing it!” As you can

see, our goals transcend the here and now. In the coming

years, we envision a total of five NC regional councils spread

out across the state.

This project to provide care and support to military families

can only succeed with help from you, our fellow NCNG fam-

ilies, especially teens. If you are interested in learning more

about the NCNG Teen Council, please email, Alice Dean

[email protected]. Whether you live in the Raleigh/

Durham area or elsewhere, you have the opportunity to either

join our group or participate in the creation of one in your section

of the state.

Also, we apologize to anyone who signed up to learn more at

the Headquarters Christmas Party, we have experienced diffi-

culty in sending out updates to you. Please email, Alice Dean,

at the address above. Thank you for your support of your fellow

National Guard members and their families!

Sincerely,

Trey Cook on behalf of the NCNG Teen Council▣

LEFT

Military Teens tour

the Governor's

Mansion during the

2012 Christmas

season. During

the tour teens had

the opportunity

to meet with the

Governor and First

Gentlemen. Photo

submitted by Leslie

Taylor.

J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 3 F A M I LY M AT T E R S 1 1


Personal Financial Counselor(PFC) PFC provides one-on-one financial

counseling servicesMr. Chip Jurgensen, CFP,

[email protected], (919) 334-8313

Tax TimeAs we enter into a new year with thoughts of making it the best year ever, we remember that it is also tax time.

Text by Mr. Chip Jurgensen , CFP®

For some of us that means a refund, for others it means

time to pay that pesky uncle we all have, good old uncle

Sam.

So with taxes in mind here are some helpful tips to get

you prepared for the deadline.

Step 1: Gather all your documents

- W-2s for each job held in 2012 for each person in the

household

- 1099s and 1098s showing other income such as

unemployment, social security, school loans, health

care reimbursement, state tax refund,

gambling winnings, contract work, etc..

Income/interest statements received for

any savings account/investments

- Bank account numbers: A voided check or

your bank or credit union’s routing number

and savings or checking account number for

your refund to be deposited automatically

into your account through direct deposit

- Last year’s tax return (if you have it)

Collect information for everyone in your

household

- Name and taxpayer number as they

appear on the Social Security Card (SSN)

or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number

letter (ITIN) for you and all dependents

(including children and elderly relatives that

you care for)Date of Birth and Relationship

(son, daughter, mother, etc.)

Step 2: Gather additional items to get a larger refund

Childcare expenses: name, address, Tax

- ID or Social Security Number of the child

care provider

- Business expenses and assets: if you’re

self-employed or have a small business

- College: loans and/or scholarships

received, and bills for technical/commu-

nity college or university (Forms 1098-

T/1098-E)

- Educator expenses for teaching grades

k-12 (school supplies and materials used

in the classroom)

- Charitable donations: list of contribu-

tions and amounts, receipts for contribu-

tions over $250

- vehicles: vehicle sales tax, personal prop-

erty tax statement for each car you own,

total miles driven for the year and/or total

miles driven for business

- Renters: Amount of rent paid

- Homeowners: mortgage interest state-

ment, real estate taxes paid (Form 1098),

Statement of Property Tax Payable in

2012

- Retirement/IRA: Amount contributed to

an IRA and total value as of December

2011 Retirement/IRA: Amount contributed

to an IRA and total value as of December

2012


M o N E Y

The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Legal Assistance Section, will be preparing and elec-tronically f i l ing federal and state income tax returns free of charge for members of the NC National Guard and their families, and retirees February 1 through April 12. Services will be provided every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 0900 –1400, at Joint Force Headquarters, Raleigh, NC. By appointment only.

Interested soldiers, their family members and retirees should contact the NC National Guard JAG Office at 919-664-6000 ext. 47035 for addi-tional information and to schedule appointments. The appointment line will open January 15th.

YOU MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH YOU:

□valid military identification for all

taxpayers

□Social security cards for you, your

spouse, and dependents (social secu-

rity number verification letters issued by

the Social Security Administration is also

valid)

□Birth dates for you, your spouse, and

dependents

□Current year’s tax package if you

received one

□Wage and earnings statement(s) (i.e.

Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, etc. from all

employers)

□Interest and dividend statements from

banks (i.e. Form 1099-INT or 1099-DIv)

□A copy of last year’s federal and state

tax return

□Bank routing numbers and account

numbers if you’d like to take advantage

of direct deposit

□Other relevant information about income

and expenses (especially if you plan to

itemize deductions) such as medical

receipts, mortgage interest statements,

receipts evidencing property taxes paid,

receipts evidencing charitable contribu-

tions, etc.

□Total amount paid for day care and

the day care providers’ tax identification

number (the individual’s Social Security

Number or the business’ Employer

Identification Number)

□Statement of a physician if you are blind

and/or permanently and totally disabled

□valid power of attorney if you will be

signing the income tax returns on behalf

of your spouse.▣


M o N E Y

M i s t a ke s C a n D a m a g e C r e d i tFive Tips to Avoid Mistakes That Can Damage Your Credit Score

A good credit score will not only get you great financing to buy an automobile, a home and many other things at favorable interest rates, but could also help you get a job and obtain or keep your security clearance. Your credit score is a very important number. So, how do you build and maintain a good one—and, over time, even improve your score?Text by John Doe, photos by Doe Johnson


M o N E Y

The first step is to understand how your score is calcu-

lated. The three primary credit reporting bureaus—Equi-

fax, Experian and TransUnion—use formulas that take

into account five key factors:

FIRST STEP

1. Payment history (35%) - whether you pay all your bills

on time

2. Amount owed (30%) - not only the total, but also your

debt-to-credit ratio, which compares how much you owe

with the amount of credit available to you

3. Length of credit (15%) - how long you have been using

credit, including the average age of your accounts

4. Types of credit being used (10%) - your mix of different

categories of credit, including revolving accounts (such

as a credit card or a retail account) and installment loans

(such as a car loan or a home mortgage)

5. New credit inquiries (10%) - the extent to which you

recently have applied for new credit or taken on more

debt

THE SECOND STEP

•Never pay late.Theprimary concernof lenders is

whether borrowers can repay the money they borrow.

When someone pays late, it is a possible signal of

unreliability. Lenders look for patterns of missed or late

payments, and being even one day late on a payment

could lower your credit score. The best policy is to pay on

time and in full. At a minimum, pay at least the minimum

due on or before the due date.

•Avoid“maxingout”yourcreditcard.Ifyourcreditlimit

is $20,000, and you charge $19,000, you are using 95

percent of your available credit. This is called overutiliza-

tion and makes creditors nervous because your debt-to-

credit ratio is too high. If possible, try to limit the amount

owed to about 30 percent or less of your credit limit.

•Carefullyconsidercancelingcards,especiallyolder

accounts. Counterintuitive as it may sound, cancelling

a credit card is not always a good option. First, closing

an account could affect your debt-to-credit ratio because

you will be cutting down on your available credit when

you close the account. Second, if you have had the card

for a long time, you may be hurting your length of credit

profile. Creditors like to see borrowers with long credit

histories where they have paid on time, every time. The

longer you have had a credit card and have made timely

payments, the better.

•Strikeabalancebetweenpaperandplastic.Havinga

record of on-time payments for both revolving accounts

and installment loans should help your credit score. If

you have only an installment loan (for example, a car

loan) and then pay cash for everything else, you might

actually be hurting your credit score. That’s because

having and using a credit card responsibly, instead of

cash, can convey responsibility and prudent money man-

agement—which, in turn, can boost your credit score.

•Donotapplyforcredityoudonotneed.Althoughyou

may be tempted by a store’s 10 percent discount if you

apply for credit that day, you’ll trigger a credit inquiry. The

more credit inquiries you have, the riskier you seem to

creditors, and that could also lower your credit score.

Finally, you should know that if you have had past credit

score difficulties, only two things will eventually help

your credit score: making payments and the passage

of time. If you have had a “checkered” credit past, time

will work in your favor as long as you discharge your

debts as quickly as possible and, again, on time. To learn

more about credit scores call the Personal Financial

Counselor, Chip Jurgensen

Source: http://www.saveandinvest.org/ControlDebt/

CreditScore/P124376


M o N E Y

Bonded

by Change

Stronger Together

April 5-6 Family Wellness Retreat for Deployed Service Members

April 19-21 Marriage Enrichment

May 3-5 Marriage Enrichment and Single Soldiers

June 21-23 Family Wellness Retreat

July 19-21 Single Soldiers Retreat

August 9-11 Marriage Enrichment

August 23-25 Single Soldeirs Retreat

September 13-15 Family Wellness Retreat

Dates are subject to change. Locations have not been confirmed.

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Special Needs Specialty ConsultationsDo you need assistance with understanding the special education cycle? Do you want to find adult day care

for an older loved one? Are you concerned about next steps as your teenager with special needs finishes high school? Military OneSource Special Needs Specialty Consultations give you the chance to talk for an hour, up to twelve times a year, with a special needs expert about a wide range of issues.

The Special Needs Consultant will assess your family's needs and answer your questions about education, finances, support groups, effects on other family members, and more. To schedule your first non-medical consultation, call Military OneSource at (800) 342-9647 and ask for an ap-pointment with a Special Needs Specialty Consultant.

Access to all the features and support of Military OneSourceThe Military OneSource program, provided by the Department of Defense (DoD), provides services, resources, referrals, and support through Mili-tary OneSource and by phone at (800) 342-9647. Step into a virtual world of support for military special needs families with:

Access to personal financial, health, and anti-stress coaching to keep you at your best.Information about medical, emotional, financial, and education concerns designed for special needs military families, and links to programs like the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).

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WESTERN NCt

SUPPORTERSfrom across the state, individual citizens to corporations, volunteered to support the Families of the North Carolina National Guard in need. oquam dolenim do ex eu feugait

CALDWELL COUNTY 4H COOPERATIvE ExTENSIONLenoir, NC

YOkEFELLOW CHRISTIAN SERvICES CENTERLenoir, NC

SOUTH CALDWELL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESGranite Falls, NC

GAMEWELL PARk AND RECREATIONLenoir, NC

LANDMARk CHURCHStatesville, NC

CATAWBA COUNTY RED CROSSLenoir, NC

DSSLenoir, NC

DOLLAR TREEGranite Falls, NC

DOLLAR TREEBoone, NC

COUNTY OF ASHE DSSJefferson, NC

COUNTY OF ASHE vSOJefferson, NC

HELPING HANDS CLINICLenoir, NC

DOLLAR TREEWest Jefferson, NC


J o I N I N G F o R C E S

DOLLAR TREELenoir, NC 28645

DAv CH #6/vFW POST 5381 Hudson, NC

AMERICAN LEGION

POST 29Lenoir, NC

AMERICAN LEGION POST 392Hudson, NC

vETERAN SERvICE OFFICELenoir, NC

PACkS FOR PATRIOTSAiden, NC

LEONA SCHELLLenoir, NC

ALLEN WILLIS/MOOSE LODGE RIDERSMarion, NC

GENEvA HANEY/HILLARY TATE (vOLUNTERS)Lenoir, NC

USOCharlotte, NC

OPERATION NORTH STATEWinston Salem, NC

RED CROSS Charlotte, NC

1/120TH D CO.FRG Leader Roxanne Baucom, Roseboro, NC

RED CROSS, CAPE FEAR Emergency Svs. & Military Liason Wilmington, NC

RED CROSS, CAPE FEAR Director, Emergency Mgt. Wilmington, NC

(CISCO), BRETT HALL Morrisville, NC 27709

COvENTANT CHURCH Pastor & Youth Pastor Wilmington, NC

DOLLAR TREE Little River, SC

DOLLAR TREE Leland, NC

DOLLAR TREE Shallotte, NC

DOLLAR TREE Southport, NC

DOLLAR TREE Wilmington, NC

FAIRWAY MINISTRIES Glen Robertson, Durham, NC

FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, LODGE #41 WAkE COUNTY Raleigh, NC

GOLDEN CORRALWilmington, NC

HHC 1/120TH vOLUNTEER kathleen HillickeWilmington, NC

JOHN DEERE,Cary NC

MUSSERS SEAFOOD & CATERING SERvICEWilmington, NC

EASTERN NC

CHeCk OuT NexT MONTH'S eDITION FOR

MORe SuppORTeRS we HAD IN

2012!

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C o M M u N I t Y

Photos submitted from

Family Assistance staff


J o I N I N G F o R C E S

North Carolina Family Programs 2012 Summary

Community-Related Events: 37

Family Days and Unit Events: 27

FRG Trainings: 10

Kids on Guard: 2

MFRC-Hosted Events: 47

N.C. Military Veteran Partnership (NCMVP): 17

Strong Bonds Retreats : 12

Yellow Ribbon Program Events: 27

FAMILIES

NC COMMITTEE FOR EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERvE (ESGR) Area DirectorWilmington, NC

NC PACkS FOR PATRIOTS,Ayden, NC

NEW HANOvER EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION veterns CouncilWilmington, NC

NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH Wilmington, NC

RALEIGH ELk'S LODGERaleigh, NC

STEP UP FOR SOLDIERSCarolina Beach, NC

THE LADIES GOLF ASSOCIATION OF MASONBORO GOLF CLUB Wilmington, NC

THOMAS BACCHIWilmington, NCTRIANGLE BAPTIST CHURCHRaleigh NC

UNCWWilington, NC

USO OF NORTH CAROLINA, (RALEIGH-DURHAM CENTER) Raleigh, NC

vFW POST 10400 Boiling Spring Lakes, NC

vFW POST 2573Wilmington, NC

WALGREENS Carolina Beach, NC

WALGREENS Wilmington, NC

RALEIGH, N.C.-- Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Corporation employees provided some much needed holi-day cheer for military families in need by donating 156 family meals at their corporate offices here today. The company, NCNG and Army Reserve volunteers braved a chilly morning to load many of the boxes full non-perishable food for a Thanksgiving feast onto a North Carolina National Guard Light Medium Tactical Vehicle for distribution. “It is a great opportunity for the team,” said Vince Toscano, a Wells Fargo consumer loan underwriter. The volunteers gave other meal boxes to local service charities. Harris Teeter and Food Lion grocery stores donated gift cards for the turkey and other perishable items. “This makes a difference in their (families) lives,” said Dianne Coffill, director of NCNG family programs. The donated meals and gift cards total nearly $12,000. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan, North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs)


C o M M u N I t Y

Education Services Officer (ESO):800-621-4136, [email protected]://www.nc.ngb.army.mil/Pages/default.aspx

Employment Network Representative:703-601-6988703-601-7968

L E A R N I N GThe Guard Apprenticeship Program Initiative (GAPI) is a great way for Army National

Guard and Reserve Component Soldiers to use their military skills on the way to a

civilian career.

THE POWER OF

AP P R E N T I C E S H I P S

COMBINE CLASS-

ROOM studies with on-

the-job training, super-

vised by a trade profes-

sional or supervisor. When you complete

your apprenticeship*, you’ll be fully cer-

tified to work in your chosen occupation

or trade.

Apprenticeships can require one to six

years to complete (2,000 documented

work hours plus 144 related instructional

hours) in order to become qualified in the

occupation or trade.

Working as an apprentice gives you

on-the-job training and a paycheck

while you earn nationally recognized

certification in a specialized field.

GUARD APPRENTICESHIP DOESN’T

just provide a job and income, but a

career. For Soldiers who are unemployed

or underemployed, GAPI apprenticeships

can offer a way to new training and to

earning higher wages.


E M P L o Y M E N t

NC National Guard Yellow RibbonEmployment

ProgramThis 2013 the North Carolina National Guard Employment Program has been

restructured to the Yellow Ribbon Employment Program.

In addition to this change, the Yeloow Ribbon Ribbon Employment Program

is expanding it's support capabilities by adding two additional members, Jeremiah

Bigham and Donnie Blackburn.

Employment Assistance, please contact:

Western, NC David Ponder

Office: (828) 274-8571Cell: (919) 485-9567

[email protected]

Eastern, NC 1-800-621-4136 Ext. 46740

Jeremiah Bigham [email protected]

Donnie Blackburn [email protected]

IntervIewIng tIps for MIlItary spousesExcerpt from MilitaryOneSource.Mil

types of IntervIewsYour interview may be conducted in one of several ways. These are the most common types of interviews:

One-on-one interviews are most frequently used by hiring managers. The conversational style lets the inter-•viewer get to know the candidate and allows the candidate to get to know the company and the job.Panel interviews are common for government jobs. They are more structured than one-on-one interviews – •and more intimidating. The panel (usually consisting of three or more interviewers) has a prearranged set of questions for each applicant.Telephone interviews are sometimes conducted to screen potential applicants. Avoid using a cell phone for •the interview and find a quiet place to take the call.Employment tests are sometimes conducted by companies to judge your ability to handle the job. Tests •vary depending on the type of job and can include aptitude tests, skill tests (such as typing), and agility tests.

Read the full article, "Interviewing Tips for Military Spouses at www.militaryonesource.mil/seco?content_id=267509

Use your smartphone to add David Ponder into your contacts.

Scan the QR Code below

IN ADDITION, GAPI may qualify you

for veterans Affairs (vA) and GI Bill

benefits while you use your military

skills and experiences to start a new

career.

THERE ARE OvER 100 Military

Occupational Specialties (MOSs)

approved by the Department of Labor as

apprenticeship trades, including:

•MeCHANICS

•CoMpuTerNeTworkINg

ENGINEERS

•MeDICAlTeCHNICIANS

•THerApISTS

•TruCkDrIverS

•CoNSTruCTIoNeNgINeerS

•webSITeDeveloperS

•lAweNforCeMeNT

•CulINAryArTS/CookS

•pArAlegAlS

•HuMANreSourCespecialists

A GAPI REPRESENTATIvE in your state

can provide a list of all currently eligible

specialties.

TO LEARN MORE about how you can

further your military skills in a civilian

apprenticeship, visit the GAPI page at the

G1 Personnel Gateway (https://g1arng.

army.pentagon.mil/Programs/GAPI/

Pages/default.aspx).

YOU CAN FIND additional information

about apprenticeships at the U.S.

Department of Labor Registered

Apprenticeship FAQ page (http://www.

doleta.gov/oa/faqs.cfm). You can also

find a list of apprenticeship offices in

every state.


E M P L o Y M E N t

FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANTS

Charlotte: Nikkie Newsome, [email protected], (704) 344-2352

Clinton: Sarah Strickland, [email protected], (910) 299-5466

Goldsboro: Greg Smith, [email protected],(919) 731-2021 Ext. 2

High Point (Temporary location due to Construction): Gloria Fields, [email protected], (800) 621-4136 Ext.15620

Jacksonville: Judy Richardson, [email protected],(910) 347-4352 Ext. 5

Morrisville: Pam Hughes, [email protected], (919) 804-5300 Ext. 16313

Oxford: Norman Dean, [email protected], (919) 693-3651 Ext. 27

Raleigh: George Lane, [email protected], (919) 664-6000 Ext. 46714

Positive motivation is key to why people volunteer in the first place and also why they remain committed over time. While individuals are internally motivated for many different reasons, there are definite strategies an organization can use to engage and retain volunteers. In fact, sustaining motivation is integrated with all other volunteer management activities, especially recruitment, work design, supervision, mutual evaluation, training, and recognition. This seminar will cover:

What motivates volunteers when they first become involved and how these •reasons evolve over time.

Defining "retention" in a realistic way. •

Recognizing the signs of lessening motivation/commitment and effective •organizational responses.

What needs to be done by the organization for all volunteers and by each •supervisor for specific volunteers.

Noticing/stimulating increased motivation and offering "career ladders" for •volunteers.

The dynamics and impact of veteran/newcomer volunteer relationships. •

Accepting that it may be time for some volunteers to leave (and methods to •retire volunteers with dignity).

S TAY P O S I T I V EEveryone Ready! (ER) WEBINAR / Keeping Volunteers Motivated (So They Stay!)

Trainer: Betty B Stallings

For further information, please contact, [email protected] (703-607-5309) or [email protected]

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. Upon joining the webinar, you will not be able to hear the sound through your computer. You will have to call the phone number provided in the registration. System Requirements, PC-based attendees, Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista, Macintosh®-based attendees, required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer.


V o L u N t E E R S

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MIlItary Mental HealtH screenIng prograM

Military life, especially the stress of deployments or mobilizations, can present challenges to service members and their families that are both unique and dif-ficult. Some are manageable, some are not. Many times we can successfully deal with them on our own. In some instances matters get worse and one problem can trigger other more serious issues. At such times it is wise to check things out and see what is really happening. That’s the purpose of these totally anonymous and voluntary mental health testing self-assessments.

These questions are designed so you can review your situation with regard to some of the more common mental health issues includ-ing, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anx-iety, alcohol problems and more. The screening will not provide a diagnosis – for that you need to see a profes-sional. But, it will tell you whether or not you have symp-toms that are consistent with a condition or concern that would benefit from further evaluation or treatment. It will also give you guidance as to where you might seek assis-tance.

Take an Anonymous Mental Health Screening

http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/

Need to talk? Call us today. Voluntary, Confidential,

Free, and Professionally Staffed 1-800-621-4136 Option 1

Session 1 January 8th 10:00 AM -11:00 AM, Easternhttps://www2.gotomeeting.com/

register/744281490

January 10th 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Easternhttps://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/251442626

Session 2January 15th 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Eastern https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/522988962

January 17th 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Easternhttps://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/534768122

Session 3January 22nd 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Eastern https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/840563026 January 24th 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Easternhttps://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/995156962


W E B I N A R S

http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/

Lenoir State Family Assistance Center1535 Beecher Anderson Rd., Lenoir, 28645/Fax: (828) 757-4519Frances Johnson, [email protected], (828) 757-4365 Ext. 4 line 1

Morganton Unit Family Contact Center 411 Kirksey Dr., Morganton, NC, 28655 Nancy Davis, [email protected], (828) 437-0746 Ext. 2

Raleigh Unit Family Contact Center 4105 Reedy Creek Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27607/Phone: Earlene Capps, [email protected], (919) 664-6000 Ext. 47101Lisa Faison, [email protected], (919) 664-6000 Ext. 47100Mark Woolbright, [email protected], (919)664-6000 Ext. 47102

Smithfield Unit Family Contact Center406 Hospital Rd., 27577Abby Millsap, [email protected], (919) 934-2013 Ext.16

Southern Pines Unit Family Contact Center500 Morganton Rd., PO Box 1317, 28387David Butler, [email protected], (910) 692-8747 Ext. 6

Wilmington Unit Family Contact Center2412 Infantry Rd., 28405Jim Marley, [email protected], (910) 251-7100 Ext. 16918Judy Howard, FAC Network Coordinator, [email protected], 910-251-7100 Ext. 16925

Winston-Salem Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC)(Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)2000 Silas Creek Pkwy., 27103 Sandy Harrison, FAC Specialist, [email protected](800) 621-4136 Ext. 15651

Asheville Military Family Resource Center7 Yorkshire St. Suite 101, 28803/Fax: (828) 274-7209Debra Collington, [email protected], (828) 274-8571

Charlotte Unit Family Contact Center4240 West Blvd., 28208Carry Bandy, FAC Specialist,[email protected](704) 344-2352 Ext. 14547Doretha McLaughlin, FAC [email protected], (704) 344-2352, Ext. 14548 Fayetteville Unit Family Contact Center3555 Owen Dr., 28306Amy Wallace, [email protected], (910) 321-1001 Ext. 2

Greenville State Family Assistance Center1401 N. Memorial Dr., 27834/Fax: (252) 551-6136Dawn White, [email protected], (800) 621-4136 Ext. 11150

High Point Unit Family Contact Center (UFCC) (Temporary location due to construction in Greensboro)3515 Armory Dr., 27260 Katy Jones, FAC Network Coordinator, [email protected](800) 621-4136 Ext. 15649

Kannapolis Military Family Resource Center6001 Gateway Ctr. Dr., Suite 109, 28081/Fax: (704) 788-0550Lynn White, [email protected], (704) 788-4554

Kinston Unit Family Contact Center2875 Dobbs Farm Rd., 28504Gabrielle H. O’Flanagan, [email protected],(252) 208-0255 Ext. 15817

Family Assistance centers are located across the state to provide support to ALL Mlitary Servicemembers and their Families. If you know of a Military Servicemember of Family that are moving to the area or are in the area, please share with them that Family Programs is here for them.

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