HHSB FRG INFORMATION

Hello friends,
How are you doing? I am doing good..well as much as I can be. My dog Brady just to give you an update has started to grow his hair back which I am very thankful for. Spc Pickett did get to see what he looked like and there are not any divorce proceedings or anything else, but I have decided that from now until he comes home the dog is going to the groomers and keeping my hands away from the sheers. Well anyways about the dog here are some announcements for you. There is also an update from LTC Westfall for the Ruff Ryders.

FRG Meeting on Sat. May 24th at 2:00 pm in the Bloomington Armory on 3380 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401. So bring a friend and meet a new one. You never know who might show up for one of these meetings.

Indiana's Blue Star Salute on Sat.May 17th from 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm at 375 South S.R. 267 Avon, IN 46123. This is the O’Reilly Raceway Park.

Myspace 76th Group winery tour and dinner May 24th, at 5:30 pm. There will be wine tasting, tour of winery and dinner. Cost between $35-$45. If you are interested in going please email ASAP so that I can get a head count turned in.

Also don't forget about our fundraisers that we have going right now. We have the candles and we have the attagirl charms that you can purchase that will help out with extra stuff for the unit.

And last but not least, a word from our chairperson Jenny Tracy...
Greetings from Bloomington, Indiana! The FRG is busy with all kinds of planning, fundraising, great fun and providing great resources. That is what the FRG is all about.

We are working on things that are coming up like having top notch guest speak at the June Meeting (something you will not want to miss), Picnic with the Pops at the end of June (we fire our artillery canons to orchestrated music- so we become stars), Boss List for our civilian employers on July 20th and FAMILY DAY which we hope to have in August. We hope to see you all at these events.

We are busy selling Support Our Troops Candles, which by the way all your orders are due to KAREN GUMMER by May 15th. Remember we make money on each candle sale. Take these order forms to your jobs and let the candles speak for themselves- people will buy them by the dozen. 3-139 Rockville's FRG has sold a ton so it is our turn to make some cash, too. Remember the more cash we have the more things we can do for our soldiers, for ourselves, and for our unit.

And as Angela mentioned before the ATTAGIRL fundraiser. These are great military charms that honor your soldier as well as your self. Soldiers- these make great gifts for your mothers, wives, girlfriends, and daughters....

The Cafe Press store is busy and can make an customized shirt or any item you want. Think about sending your MySpace friends or other 76 Brigade families to this site as they may want a shirt of their soldier as well as contribute to our FRG.

Many things are coming up and I just want to take a quick moment to remind you of what to expect the rest of May...

May 17 - Indiana Blue Star Salute at O'Reilly Raceway Park (10267 East U.S. Highway 136, Clermont).- SIGN UP YOUR SOLDIER TO BE HONORED WHETHER THEY ARE HOME OR DEPLOYED.

May 17 - 76 Brigade - 'Make a Date with the FRG' (Bloomington)
This informal dinner will be held at 6:30 PM at the Bloomington American Legion Post, (1800 West 3rd Street). If you would like to attend, please RSVP to HHC spouse Debbie Arnold at songchi50@live.com or 812-323-7805.

May 24 - HHSB FRG MEETING at 2pm at Bloomington Armory.
Prepare yourself for your soldier's LEAVE, previously deployed soldiers speak about their experience on leave.

May 24 - 76 Brigade - 'Make a Date with the FRG' (Chateau Thomas In Plainfield). There will be wine tasting and a tour along with a dinner of some sort in a private area at 5:30PM will be the tasting and tour and dinner around 6:30-7.

May 25 - Indianapolis 500. Can't wait to see you there.

May 30th – June 1st Enrichment Classes for Singles, Couples, Families, and Pre and Re-Deployment (FREE CLASSES) Omni Severin Hotel Indianapolis Chaplain Jim Staggers presents a session to improve your life.

Remember if you can't make these events, I am only a phone call away. I would love to hear from you. Also is you want to come, but just can't seem to get to an event, we can make arrangements to get you and your family there. Just let me know. I am here to support you through thick and thin. That is what this FRG is all about. WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

Please let me know if I can help you because I want to. I have helped people with budgets, to filling out financial assistance applications, to getting resources about an specialized situation, listened as a friend, got a FRG member a job, networked with another FRG in another area, etc... You name it and I have tried to help. No question is silly so ASK AWAY.

Jenny Tracy
2-150 FA
HHSB
FRG Chairperson



Jenny Tracy

(812) 339-5618 Home
(812) 320-3871 Cell

PLEASE EMAIL ME TO GET UPDATES IF YOU DID NOT RECIEVE THEM IN YOUR EMAIL. ANGELAPICKETTHHSB@COMCAST.NET

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JUST A REMINDER IF YOU HAVE MOVED, CHANGED PHONE NUMBERS, OR YOU HAVE CHANGED ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT A FRG REP. IMMEDIATELY SO THAT WE CAN CHANGE OUR RECORDS AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU GET INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANY OTHER ANNOUNCMENTS.

Thanks,

Angela D. Pickett
Communication Committee Chairperson
2-150 HHSB Bloomington
765-307-1387