June 2013 clif briefing slides (1)
- 1. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 1 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division Community Leaders Information Forum 5 June 2013 Welcome/Administrative Notes COL Rosenberg Dates to Remember Highlights Guest Speaker/Presentation Mountain Community Homes Utility Billing Megan Klosner Overages & SYNERGY Rewards Program United Through Reading Program Kate Purcell Riverfest, Family Fun Day & Mountainfest Donna Orvis North Country Summer Activities Julie Cupernall Directorate/Agency Updates Closing Remarks COL Rosenberg
- 2. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 2 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division Dates to Remember June 2013 6/5 CLIF 1000-1100 The Commons 6/5 AUSA Annual Birthday Dinner/Man & Woman 1800-2100 The Commons of the Mountain Recognition 6/6 CARE Team Training 0900-1230 ACS 6/7 Hearts Apart Support Group 1000-1200 ACS 6/7 Fort Drum Education Graduation 1900-2100 The Commons 6/11 Carthage Central School District Open Community 1800-2000 Carthage Middle School Cafeteria Meeting 6/12 For Fathers Only Class 0800 ACS 6/13 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 1100 The Commons 6/14 Army’s Birthday/Flag Day 6/15 Summer Reading Club Kick-Off Party 1330-1500 McEwen Library 6/15 Teen Army Birthday Block Party 1400-1800 Youth Center 6/18 Key Caller Training 1400-1500 ACS 1700-1800 6/20 Fort Drum Riverfest Alex Bay 6/21 Division DONSA 6/21 YS End of School Year BBQ and Open House 1800-2100 Youth Center 6/22-26 Mountainfest Week 6/24 Family Day at Remington Park 1000-1600 Remington Park 6/25 Annual Mountain Remembrance Ceremony 1000-1100 Memorial Park 6/26 Salute to the Nation, Concert & Fireworks 1700-2200 Division Hill 6/29-7/14 Division Block Leave
- 3. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 3 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division Dates to Remember July2013 6/29-7/14 Division Block Leave 7/3 CLIF (Summer Break- no meeting) Electronic Distro Only 7/4 Independence Day- Federal Holiday 7/5 Division DONSA 7/8 ACS Master Resiliency Training 3 0930-1530 ACS 7/9 FRG Leader Training 0900-1300 ACS 7/9 Informal Funds 1330-1430 ACS 7/11 Scream Free Parenting 1730-1930 ACS 7/12 White Water Rafting Trip 0800 &1300 Parks & Recreation 7/12 Hearts Apart Support Group 1000-1200 ACS 7/12-13 Finger Lakes Wine Festival Trip 1300 Parks & Recreation 7/16 Key Caller Training 1000-1100 ACS 1400-1500 7/17 5K Fun Run 0600 Magrath Sports Complex 7/22-26 AFTB Summer Marathon 0900-1600 ACS 7/24 Family Support Huddle 1000-1100 Eagles Nest 7/24 Civilian of the Quarter Luncheon 1130-1300 The Commons 7/25 Mountain Remembrance Ceremony 1630 Memorial Park 7/26 Retirement Ceremony 1600 Main Post Auditorium 7/27-28 Niagara Falls Trip 0700 Parks & Recreation 7/31 BOSS Outdoor Movie Night on the Beach 2000 Remington Pond Beach
- 4. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 4 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division Dates to Remember August 2013 8/1 USO Bike Night 1800-2100 USO Parking Lot 8/2 Division DONSA 8/5 Division DONSA 8/7 CLIF (Summer Break- no meeting) Electronic Distro Only 8/12-16 EFMP Summer Camp 8/22 Volunteer of the Month Ceremony 01100 The Commons 8/22 Mountain Remembrance Ceremony 1630 Memorial Park 8/23 Retirement Ceremony 1600 Main Post Auditorium 8/29 Ride the River Clayton 8/30 Division DONSA
- 5. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 5 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division Mountain Community Homes Utility Billing Overages & SYNERGY Rewards Program Meghan Klosner Mountain Community Homes
- 6. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 6 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division Utility Conservation Program Big Picture - • Mountain Community Homes created a pilot program to avoid charging residents for utilities in most cases. • Program is called SYNERGY Rewards. • Incentives to residents for conserving energy. • The highest users (top 3%) are held financially responsible for their energy consumption.
- 7. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 7 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division • All homes are in one of 64 profiles • Profile contains homes with similar characteristics. i.e. age, size, design, bedrooms • Baselines are calculated each month for each profile • Baselines change each month and are dependent upon seasonal changes Billing Excessive Users
- 8. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 8 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division • Residents whose consumption is more than twice* the baseline are assessed an excess utility usage fee Average bill being sent: • $38 – Electric • $61 - Gas • Excess utility usage fee is calculated on the amount of consumption greater than the baseline • Less than 3% of resident are assessed excess utility usage fees * Approximately 2 standard deviations Billing Excessive Users (continued)
- 9. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 9 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division
- 10. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 10 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division
- 11. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 11 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division Contact your community center or visit www.fortdrummch.com Want to Sign Up for Synergy Rewards? visit http://synergyrewards.fortdrummch.com
- 12. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 12 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division United Through Reading Program Overview Kate Purcell United Through Reading Program
- 13. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 13 of 35 REACH UTR has more than 200 recording sites in 15 countries around the world, 31 U.S. states, and DC: • At bases, installations and military medical facilities • Aboard deployed Navy and Coast Guard ships • Hosted at more than 70 USO locations ARE YOU UNITED THROUGH READING? PARTICIPATION Since 1989, UTR has benefitted more than 1.5 million military members and their families from all branches of service. Skype is nice, but UTR is “Mommy or Daddy on demand.” OUTCOMES • Connects deployed service members with their families • Reduces children’s anxiety about deployment • Cultivates a love of reading in military children Bottom Line: builds resilienceincreases family readiness,Boosts morale, United Through Reading® offers service members who are away from their families due to deployment or other circumstances the opportunity to be video-recorded reading storybooks aloud. CONVENIENCE Getting started is simple: • Start the process in pre-deployment • EMAIL: military@unitedthroughreading.org • Receive a Starter Kit, training and ongoing support from UTR National Program Managers
- 14. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 14 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division Riverfest, Family Fun Day & Mountainfest Donna Orvis Directorate of Family, Morale & Welfare
- 15. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 15 of 35 Riverfest 2013DATE: Thursday, 20 June 2013 TIME: First of four Boat Launch – 0900 Last Boat Launch -1330 (Boats run every 90 minutes) LOCATION: Alexandria Bay (Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour) ACTIVITIES: 1 hr Boat Tour and stop off at Boldt Castle AUSA Picnic Lunch served at Alex Bay Village Pavilion 10-3pm Dockside Activities: CYSS Inflatable’s and BOSS selling refreshments ADMISSION: $15.00 = adult’s rate $5.00 = children’s rate Ages 5 under free 3-19 June: Tickets available at Parks & Recreation and FMWR Window, Clark Hall, 0800-1600 TRANSPORTATION/ Bus runs to Alex Bay, 0730, 0900, 1030, 1200 from Magrath Sports Complex PARKING: Return buses run hourly starting at 1230. Last bus 1700. Designated parking lots: Uncle Sam’s Overflow corner of Rt. 12 and Walton Street, and Rt.26 Drive In with shuttle to village.
- 16. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 16 of 35 Family Day at Remington Park WHO: Family and MWR – Parks and Recreation WHAT: Family fun day and unit competitions WHERE: Remington Park/Magrath Gym WHEN: 24 JUNE from 1000-1600 WHY: To celebrate 10th Mountain Division Soldiers, Families and community POC: Gene Spencer, 772-0045 Schedule of Events 0700: 5K Run ( Begin & Ends at Magrath Gym) 1000: Family Day at Remington Park Kicks Off 1000-1600: DJ Music, Private Organization food and beverage sales, Children’s Zone – crafts/inflatables, open volleyball, climbing wall. 1000-1100: Unit Raft Races 1100- 1200: Tug of War
- 17. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 17 of 35 Mountainfest Week MONDAY, 24 JUNE TUESDAY, 25 JUNE WEDNESDAY, 26 JUNE 0700-1000 -5K RUN- Magrath 0700- TRUCK “ROADEO”- 548 CSB Motorpool 0700- MOUNTAIN ATHLETE WARRIOR- Magrath 0700-1000- WARRIOR ENDURATHON- Magrath Poncho Raft Event- Remington Pond Canoe Race- Remington Pond (Finish Line at Remington Pond) 1000- FAMILY DAY AT REMINGTON PARK Tug of War, Raft Races, Climbing Wall Children’s Event, Food & Beverage Op 1000- ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY- Memorial Park 1500- TUG OF WAR FINALS – Magrath 1730- SOFTBALL FINALS – Magrath 1800- CDR/CSM SOFTBALL GAME- Magrath 0700-0830- DIVISION RUN 1300- MAN MILITARY DISPLAYS- Division Hill 1300-1700- BOSS CAR CARNIVAL- Division Hill 1300- 2000- FEST TENT, FOOD SALES, MILITARY DISPLAYS, ENTERTAINMENT, GAMES, SAFETY TENT- Division Hill 1700- SALUTE TO THE NATION- Division Hill 1830- DFMWR/AMERICU CONCERT- Division Hill 2145- FIREWORKS- Division Hill THURSDAY, 20 JUNE FRIDAY 21JUNE SATURDAY/SUNDAY 22-23 JUNE SUNDAY 23 JUNE 0900 -1800- MWR/AUSA RIVERFEST- Alex Bay DONSA 0900 – SOFTBALL- Magrath 0900 – BASKETBALL- Magrath 0900 – SOCCER- Monti 0900 - FLAG FOOTBALL- Monti
- 18. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 18 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division North Country Summer Activities Julie Cupernall Public Affairs Office
- 19. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 19 of 35 BIGGEST LOCAL MYTH: “THERE’S NOTHING TO DO HERE!!” Wrong!!
- 20. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 20 of 35 Legal Stuff In no way do we endorse any of these events and/or destinations. We are simply letting you know some (not by any means all!) of the “things to do” around the North Country over the summer months. This brief is meant to be a starting point – we encourage you to go out, find and share other fun “things to do” with your friends and Family!!
- 21. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 21 of 35 Farmers Markets • Watertown – around State Office Building on Washington Street – Wednesdays, 6:30am to 3pm – starts in May • Watertown - @ Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds on Coffeen Street – Saturdays, 9am – 2pm, starts the end of June • Carthage - @ Farmers Market Pavilion on Riverside Drive – Fridays, 7am to 2pm – starts in May • Clayton - @ Frink Park – Thursdays, 4pm – 8pm – starts the end of June • Cape Vincent - @ the Village Green – Saturdays, 8am – 2pm – starts in June
- 22. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 22 of 35 Music & Entertainment • New York State Fair Line-up – Syracuse, NY – www.nysfair.org - Toby Keith, Aug 23 - Carly Rae Jepson, Aug 24 - Luke Bryan, Aug 29 • DPAO Summer Concert Series – Watertown Fairgrounds, www.dpao.org - Rodney Atkins, June 23 - Randy Travis, Aug 3 - KC & the Sunshine Band and The Village People, Aug 9 • Clayton Opera House – events all summer for all ages – www.claytonoperahouse.org • Rockin the Bay 22-25 Aug & Blues in the Bay 29 Aug – 2 Sept, www.visitalexbay.org
- 23. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 23 of 35 Wine • Thousand Islands Winery, Alexandria Bay www.thousandislandswinery.com - Winery Birthday Bash! (bbq, music & wine), July 13 • Coyote Moon Winery, Clayton www.coyotemoonvineyards.com - 4th Annual Howl at the Moon, Saturday, July 27 - Bluegrass in the Vineyards, 24-25 August - 3rd Annual Shore Dinner (benefits the TI Museum), July 19, 5pm – 8pm, dinner, hayrides, live music & wine! www.timuseum.org
- 24. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 24 of 35 Independence Day Fireworks • Clayton – 3 July @ dusk • Alexandria Bay – 4 July @ dusk • Sackets Harbor – 4 July @ dusk • Watertown- Thompson Park- 4 July @ dusk
- 25. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 25 of 35 County Fairs • Jefferson County: 9 July – 14 July, Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds, Watertown • Lewis County: 16 July – 20 July, Lowville Fairgrounds, FREE ADMISSION, parade & fireworks opening night, www.lewiscountyfair.org • St. Lawrence County: usually the first week of August, Gouverneur, www.gouverneurfair.net
- 26. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 26 of 35 Craft Fairs Etc. • Alexandria Bay Craft Fair – Scenic View Park Pavilion, 20-21 July, 10 am – 5pm, www.visitalexbay.org • Can-Am Festival – Sackets Harbor – music, food, crafts and fireworks! 20-21 July • 35th Annual TI Stamp, Coin, Postcard, Jewelry, Gem & Collectables Show – Clayton Rec Arena, 27 – 28 July • Stone Mills Craft Fair – LaFargeville, 2 – 4 August • 30th Annual Craft Show & Sale – Clayton Rec Arena, 24 - 25 August
- 27. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 27 of 35 Drive-Ins and IMAX • Alexandria Bay Drive-Ins: – www.baydrivein.com (double features, tickets prices range from $2 - $6, 6 and under free) • Black River Drive-Ins: – www.blackriverdrivein.com (double or triple features, tickets prices range from $2 - $7, 6 and under free) • MOST IMAX Theater – Syracuse – www.most.org
- 28. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 28 of 35 Zoos • Watertown – NYS Zoo at Thompson Park – Parties and Picnics all summer – www.nyszoo.org • Syracuse – Rosamond Gifford Zoo – Penguin Palooza & Asian Elephant Extravaganza! – www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org • Toronto, Canada – Toronto Zoo – Only about 4 hours away – www.torontozoo.com
- 29. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 29 of 35 NY State Parks Did you know there are 25 NYS Parks in the Thousand Islands Region??!? www.nysparks.com Offering hiking, biking, camping, golfing, nature trails, nature center activities, beaches, pools, kayaking and canoeing!! Empire Passports = $65 Daily Pass = from $8 - $10 per car load ***Families with deployed Soldiers qualify for a FREE EMPIRE PASSPORT – details are on the web site
- 30. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 30 of 35 Potpourri • Horne’s Ferry – Cape Vincent – Ferry to Wolf Island, Canada – www.hornesferry.com • STRAWBERRY SEASON!! – End of June - U-PICS ALL OVER • Thousand Islands Hydroplane Regatta – Brockville,Ontario – Speeds up to 170mph! – 29 June – 30 June, www.brockvillehydroplaneracing.com
- 31. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 31 of 35 Potpourri • Made in NY Festival – Sackets Harbor/Madison Barracks – 6 July - 75 NY State Product Vendors • New York State Hog Rally – Alexandria Bay – 11 – 13 July, www.nyshogrally.com • 45th Annual French Festival – Cape Vincent – 13 & 14 July - food, crafts, parade, fireworks! • 49th Annual Boat Show & Auction – Clayton – 2 – 4 August, Antique Boat Museum, www.abm.org
- 32. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 32 of 35 Potpourri • Woodsmen Field Days – Boonville – 16 – 18 August, www.starinfo.com/woodsmen • Pirate Invasion – Alexandria Bay – 9 – 18 August, www.visitalexbay.org • Bobcats, Bears & Brews – Watertown – NYS Zoo at Thompson Park – 10 August, www.nyszoo.org
- 33. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 33 of 35 Destination Fun: • NYS Fair – 22 August – September 2, www.nysfair.org • Watkins Glenn Race Track – races and wine festivals! • Montreal and Quebec! Ooh la la! • Finger Lakes Wine Tours • Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge, NY • Adirondacks/ Lake Placid • Niagara Falls, Buffalo • Lake George – The Great Escape Theme Park • Saratoga Springs – Horse Racing & Concerts (SPAC) • Burlington, VT (Ben & Jerry’s!!!)
- 34. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 34 of 35 Resources: www.visit1000islands.com www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/events www.wwnytv.com/features/craigs-to-do-list www.newzjunky.com (local events @ left margin) www.watertownny.com www.visitalexbay.org
- 35. Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 35 of 35 Good Luck! Be Safe! Have fun! Enjoy the Summer!!
- 36. 5 June 2013 FORT DRUM NEW YORK COL Gary Rosenberg/IMDR-ZA/ (315)-772-5501/ gary.a.rosenberg.mil@mail.mil 36 of 35 Fort Drum – Home of America’s Light Infantry Division The next CLIF Meeting is scheduled for 4 September 2013 (July & August CLIF Materials will be distributed electronically) Thank you for attending. If you would like to provide information for CLIF, please email Elizabeth DeJesus at elizabeth.a.dejesuscintron.civ@mail.mil Staci Reyes at staci.j.reyes.civ@mail.mil