Volume 3, Issue 1

Quarter 1 2017 State Family Programs MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD

Month of the Military Family Appreciation Day

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

See page 3 for more details!

State Youth Coordinatorsand Family ProgramsOf ice Contact Information

State Family Program Director, Ac ng: CW2 Ron HatchewOFFICE: (517) 481 9877ronald.b.hatchew.mil@mail.mil

Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator: Angela HarkinsOFFICE: (517) 481 9894CELL: (517) 977 8312angela.s.harkins2.ctr@mail.mil

Family Assistance Coordinator: Raphael WeaverOFFICE: 517 481 9889raphael.r.weaver.ctr@mail.mil Family Programs Address: 3423 N. Mar n Luther King Jr. Blvd.Bldg. 31Lansing, MI 48906Phone: 517 481 9893Fax: 517 481 9886

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Please join us on November 16, 2016 for Military Family

Apprecia on Day!

This event will be held at District 5 in Lansing from 6:00 8:00 pm

Space is limited

You must register in JSS. www.jointservicessupport.org/Reg/94H298

Training: Family Programs 101

Jumping: Free (must a end training)

Check out the facility at:

h p://www.district5.us/

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Two Grading Categories:

Tradi onal: Apple, Cherry, Pumpkin, etc.Crea ve: Example, Snickers Caramel Apple Pie, Candy Bar Pie…

Ready and Resilient Program Challenges allDirectorates and Sec ons to the Pie CookO being held in the Family Programs

Conference Room at 1030 on 31 October 16.All contestants must email

paul.a.lepley.mil@mail.mil NLT 24 Octoberto be enrolled.

Don’t forget to join Youth Programs for our

*The photo booth and the haunted house will be available during the pie cook o

On OCT 31, 2016 from 5 8pm we kick o our rst Annual FallExtravaganza. There will be a haunted house and trick or trea ng for the

kids. This event is open to all military and DoD kids.

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Please join the Michigan Na onal Guard Family Programs Teamin connec ng our Military Families in need with sponsors insupport of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

The 2016 Thanks For Giving Campaign is currently accep ng applica ons from the following:

Service Members in need

Sponsors

Applica ons must be received by the State Family Programs O ce no later than Sunday November 13th, 2016.

Applica ons, Sponsorships and more informa on can be found on JSS.

www.jointservicessupport.org/Info/86X519

Michigan Na onal Guard Family Programs

Thanks-For-Giving

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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

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Please join the Michigan National Guard State Family Programs Department as we help our National Guard Families during the

2016 Holiday Season.

www.jointservicessupport.org/Reg/00K138

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.

Military OneSource Offers Peer-to-Peer Support

Background

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.

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MICHIGAN 4H NIGHTAT THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5vs. 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 pro-

ceeds 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

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:

Phone: ( ) LEVEL OF TIX X PRICE TOTAL

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.

LOWER-LEVEL END: $50 ($65 VALUE)

UPPER-LEVEL END: $25 ($35 VALUE)

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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!

h ps://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/

Information line: 5517-481-9872

Email: nng.mi.miarng.mbx.deers@mail.mil

Location: 33423 N MLK. Lansing 48906

ALL ID Card/DEERS facili es will no longer be authorized to accept anexpired DOD ID (CAC or family member) as a secondary form of ID.Please make sure to come to the ID Card Facility PRIOR to your expira ondate on your ID Card or you will need to bring in your social securitycard, passport, or birth cer cate as a secondary form of ID. The rst IDs ll must be an unexpired picture ID such as your driver's license. Thereare no excep ons to this policy.

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Family AssistanceA 100 mile walk across Northern Michigan in combat boots, all to support local National Guard troops and their families. Wednesday September 7th 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

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Low–Risk Guidelines help us to ensure we are making healthy choices when it comes to consuming alcohol.

So, what cons tutes low risk? It’s as simple as: 0 1 2 3

No illegal drugs or non prescribed prescrip on drugs

No drinking if underage, pregnant, or have a history ofalcoholism

Zero is ALWAYS a low risk choice with alcohol

One standard drink maximum per hour

Two standard drinks maximum per day if drinkingregularly

Spread apart by at least one hour

Three standard drinks maximum per day if notdrinking regularly

Special occasions like birthdays, celebra ons, holidays, etc. Spread apart by at least one hour

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JSS is a suite of web-based systems, developed over a seven year span to support National Guard Programs

JSS provides collaboration, event management, program-productivity, 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: hhttps://www.jointservicessupport.org/Register.aspx

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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 Gary Salach Selfridge, MI PFC2.MI.NG@zeiders.com 571-421-6001

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

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.

Personal Financial Counselors are back!

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October 1-November 20: Thanks-For-Giving (jointservicessupport.org)

October 28-30: Youth Council Meeting

October 31: Fall Extravaganza

November 1-December 19: Holiday Help for Heroes (jointservicessupport.org)

November 5: YRRP Post Deployment 182nd and Co B 3/238th (Port Huron, MI)

November 16: Month of Military Family Appreciation Night (District 5, Lansing, MI)

In Family Programs

Upcoming Events

Email: miarng.mbx.family-programs@mail.mil

Click to find us on the web

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Don’t forget to visit!

3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Bldg. 31

December 15: Drop and Shop Events (Lansing, Grayling, GVA, Taylor, Ishpeming,

and Bay City)

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Jennifer Daugherty Family Readiness Support

517 481 9892jennifer.n.daugherty.ctr@mail.mil

April Clipper Military OneSource

989-415-9846 april.clipper@militaryonesource.com

Jean Wixson Airman and Family Readiness O ce

269 969 3493jean.m.wixson.civ@mail.mil

Kendra Moyses 4 H Military Partnerships

517-432-7654 kmoyses@anr.msu.edu

Other Important People

Please contact your Family Assistance Center Specialist for an up to date list of counseling and nancial resources.

REGION 1 Eve

Giraud Prosser

Ishpeming Armory

900 Palms Avenue Ishpeming, MI 49849

eve.a.giraud prosser.ctr@mail.mil

Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton,Iron, Keweenaw, Marque e, Menominee, Ontonagon

REGION 2 Jerry McDonald

Sault Ste Marie Armory 1170 E. Portage RoadSault Ste Marie, MI 49783gerald.l.mcdonald.ctr@mail.mil

Alger, Cheboygan , Chippewa, Emmet, Luce,Mackinac, Presque Isle, Schoolcra

REGION 3 Beth Amy

Camp Grayling Grayling, MI 49739bethann.m.amy.ctr@mail.mil

Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Clare,Crawford, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Roscommon, Wexford

REGION 4 Amy Gould

Grand Valley Armory 1200 44th Street SWWyoming, MI 49509amy.s.gould.ctr@mail.mil

Allegan, Kent, Lake, Mason, Muskegon,Newaygo, Oceana, O awa

REGION 5 Denise Gardner

Grand Ledge/Lansing Armory 10600 Eaton HighwayGrand Ledge, MI 48837denise.m.gardner12.ctr@mail.mil

Clinton, Eaton, Gra ot, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella,Mecosta, Montcalm, Shiawassee

REGION 6 Melissa Alex

Bay City Armory 2510 Wilder RoadBay City, MI 48706melissa.s.alex.ctr@mail.mil

Arenac, Bay, Genesee, Gladwin, Huron, Lapeer,Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola

REGION 7 Cassie Hall

Fort Custer 2501 26th StreetAugusta, MI 49012cassandra.s.stump.ctr@mail.mil

Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, Saint Joseph, Van Buren

REGION 8 Vacant

Jackson Armory 4850 Cooper RoadJackson, MI 49201

Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe,Washtenaw

REGION 9 Lori Spicer

Taylor Armory 12450 Beech Daly RoadTaylor, MI 48180lori.a.spicer.ctr@mail.mil

Macomb, Oakland, Wayne

O ce: (906) 485 2548

Fax: (906) 203 7676

Cell: (906) 486 4946

O ce: (906) 632 7861Fax: (906) 632 4753Cell: (906) 203 7680

O ce: (989) 344 6144Fax: (989) 344 6421Cell: (989) 745 1439

O ce: (616) 249 2741Fax: (616) 249 2671Cell: (616) 485 8966

O ce: (517) 481 8850Fax: (517) 481 8822Cell: (517) 898 4144

O ce: (517) 481 7323Fax: (517) 481 7324Cell: (989) 573 3425

O ce: (269) 731 6546Fax: TBDCell: (517) 395 0840

O ce: (517) 990 1196Fax: (517) 990 1108Cell: (517) 395 0839

O ce: (734) 946 2553Fax: (734) 946 2540Cell: (734) 558 0217

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