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The Military Fatherhood Award recognizes and lifts up as an example a military dad who displays an ongoing commitment and dedication to his child(ren), makes extraordinary efforts to father from a distance (when deployed), successfully balances military and family life, and makes an effort to mentor other military fathers and/or military children.Nominations are being accepted until Sunday,

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Tutor.com on-line tutoring service has expanded its eligibility to include ALL National Guard and Reserves members and their dependents REGARDLESS of deployment status. Get help from a professional tutor anytime you need it.FREE for Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve members in the Army, Marines, Navy or Air Force and their dependents. Tutors are online 24/7 and available to help in more

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We are looking for a highly-motivated, hard-charging individual to help us with our mission of serving the military families here in Florida. If you love kids and want to serve those who serve, please take a moment to look over the job announcement under the "Items of Interest" block.

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Parents and Campers, For those of you who were unable to join us last night, the link below will take you to a recording that you can view at your own convenience. As always, please don't hesitate to email any other questions/concerns you may have in reference to Camp Cloverleaf.Recording Link - The direct link to the recording of the 19 JUL 11 Camp Cloverleaf

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Greetings Parents & Campers!! Join us tonight, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from 7-8pm EST for an orientation webinarRequired:Internet connectionSpeaker & microphone (best to have a headset mic), but you can use the computer audio system and type your questions and comments. Make sure your mic is muted so as not to cause feedback on-line.URL Access to Orientation:https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=

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Parents, I don't know if it was my equipment or the internet gremlins, but the Webinar recording is only static. You may listen to the Camp Ocala recording below or click on this posting's title to access a cut-down version of the information slides. For those without PowerPoint, Check-in is from 1000 to 1130 CST on Monday and Pick-up is 1130 to 1230 CST on Friday. Thanks again for

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Greetings Parents & Campers!! Join us tonight, Tuesday, July 5, 2011 from 7-8pm EST for an orientation webinarRequired:Internet connectionSpeaker & microphone (best to have a headset mic), but you can use the computer audio system and type your questions and comments. Make sure your mic is muted so as not to cause feedback on-line.URL Access to Orientation:https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=

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Parents and Campers, For those of you who were unable to join us last night, the link below will take you to a recording that you can view at your own convenience. Please be patient with the recording as the first few minutes were full of technical difficulties that were finally worked out. As always, please don't hesitate to email any other questions/concerns

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Greetings Parents & Campers!! Join us tonight, Monday, June 13, 2011 from 7-8pm EST for an orientation webinarRequired:Internet connectionSpeaker & microphone (best to have a headset mic), but you can use the computer audio system and type your questions and comments. Make sure your mic is muted so as not to cause feedback on-line.URL Access to Orientation:https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=

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The June issue of the Military OneSource Connection newsletter has arrived and can be found under our Items of Interest. Enjoy.

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It’s time to celebrate the men and women that support their military spouses through deployments, drill weekends, recruiting events, training exercises and more all while working, transporting, fixing, loving, supporting, studying, moving, and hoping. They do it through smiles and tears and with the strength matched only by their love for their service member. Please click on the title above to

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Once again it is time to celebrate the Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention month. This month we celebrate our youngest heroes, our military children, who proudly support their military family member through deployments, training, moves, and changes. Though they have no say in their ever-changing world they are brave, proud, strong, and an inspiration to us all. Military

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Three Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard Teen Leadership Summits for 2011 have been announced! The Teen Leadership Summits are only for Air Guard and Air Force Reserve youth. Transportation and Camp costs are funded by Air Force. Additional information and instructions for applicants and adult volunteers are currently available at the following website:www.georgia4h.org/AFRANGTeenSummit.

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Military Family Fun Day @ Gills Ropes Course: Zip line, cargo net, & rock wall.8411 Photonics Drive New Port Richey, FL 34655 26 March 2011, 1400-1700Open to all military families, including non-YMCA members, ages 3 and up$5 per person$15 for a family of 3 or moreMust register by 23 March Contact Erin Stokes for more information at 727-375-9622James P. Gills Family BranchWEAR A T-SHIRT TO

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Our mission is to provide strategies and tips to strengthen and develop resiliency within military families. (Click the title above to access site)The "While You Were Away" series of books and journals are designed to support families experiencing periods of prolonged absence or deployment, moving, re-integration or just life as a military family. Books and journals, as well as professional

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Looking for a great way to spend a Saturday night? Join the University of Florida and the men's basketball team as they host "Local Heroes" night with a Buy One - Get One free ticket offer. Click the title above to download/print your BO-GO coupon. Thanks for all you do and enjoy the game. Go Gators!!

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Join us on February 12, 2011 at the Florida State Fair as we showcase what Florida Operation: Military Kids provides the "Military families in our own backyard!" Be a part of the hundreds of visitors that will pass through the Charles M. Davis Special Events Center on the Florida State Fairgrounds just to "cami up", taste our delicious MREs, write a letter to a servicemember or just stop by to

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Nominate a military child for the Operation Homefront 2011 Military child of the Year Award. This award is given to an outstanding military child from each branch. Nominations are being accepted until 31 January 2011. Additional information is available athttp://www.homefrontonline.com/article.asp?articleid=1888

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Florida State University is pleased to present the application for the Service Scholar Program for the 2011- 2012 academic year. The Service Scholar Program recognizes select incoming students with an outstanding record of community service and leadership, and who want to continue that commitment at FSU. The Program benefits include a scholarship valued at $2,400 per year for up to four years,

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For the third year in a row, The Julie Foudy Leadership Foundation will continue to honor and support families who are serving our country by offering full scholarships to military daughters interested in attending the Julie Foudy Sports Leadership Academy. These scholarships have been generously funded by TriWest Healthcare specifically for military families. Applications for 2011 will be

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Parents and Campers,                                  For those of you who were unable to join us last night, this link will take you to a recording that you can view at your own convenience.  As always, please don't hesitate to email any other questions/concerns you may have in reference to Camp Timpoochee.Recording Link - To view the recording, simply click on the title of this blog entry (Camp

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Greetings Parents & Campers!!  Join us Wednesday, July 14, 2010 from 7-8:30pm EST for an orientation webinarRequired:Internet connectionSpeaker & microphone (best to have a headset mic), but you can use the computer audio system and type your questions and comments.  Make sure your mic is muted so as not to cause feedback on-line.To access the Orientation:CLICK ON THE TITLE OF THIS POSTING ABOVE

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(Click on the title above to visit the Timpoochee website)In case of an emergency, parents can contact the OMK Camp Staff at: 785-313-3296Important times:Drop-off: 19 JUL 10, 1030-1130 (CST) (Lunch for Campers) Pick-up: 23 JUL 10, 1130-1230 (CST) (No lunch on Friday) We encourage you to write to your campers while they're here. Camp Address for mailing letters:Camper's Name4750 Timpoochee

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Parents and Campers,                                  For those of you who were unable to join us last night, this link will take you to a recording that you can view at your own convenience.  As always, please don't hesitate to email any other questions/concerns you may have in reference to Camp Cloverleaf.Recording Link - To view the recording, simply click on the title of this blog entry (Camp

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Greetings Parents & Campers!!  Join us Wednesday, June 30, 2010 from 7-8:30pm EST for an orientation webinar Required: Internet connection Speaker & microphone (best to have a headset mic), but you can use the computer audio system and type your questions and comments.  Make sure your mic is muted so as not to cause feedback on-line. URL Access to Orientation: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?

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Camp Ocala Information Webinar Recording Parents and Campers,                                   For those of you who were unable to join us last night, the link below will take you to a recording that you can view at your own convenience.  Please be patient with the recording as the first few minutes were full of technical difficulties that were finally worked out.  As always, please don't

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Greetings Parents & Campers!!  Join us tonight, Monday, June 7, 2010 from 7-8pm EST for an orientation webinar Required: Internet connection Speaker & microphone (best to have a headset mic), but you can use the computer audio system and type your questions and comments. Make sure your mic is muted so as not to cause feedback on-line. URL Access to Orientation: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?

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Is there a Webinar tonight for all Ocala participants? Where is the link and how do we get into it?

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Florida 4-H & Operation: Military Kids celebrate “Month of the Military Child” What:  Florida 4-H celebrates Military Child Month with an Open House highlighting our OMK Summer Camp programs.  Get a taste of what OMK Camps are all about.  Military families can have a fun day exploring camp facilities, meeting the staff, and enjoying various camp activities.  Representatives from military and

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Operation: Military Kids is a nationwide program began by the U.S. Army. Our goal is clear: to team with America’s communities to provide support to the children and youth of families impacted by deployments. As part of OMK, the Florida 4-H Military Program supports the “suddenly military” families right here in Florida before, during and after parents are deployed. Focus is on the National

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Greetings Parents & Campers!! Join us for an orientation webinar on Monday, July 20, 2009 from 8-9pm (7-8pm – Technical check of your audio system and how to use Elluminate)Required: Internet connection w/speaker & microphone (best to have a headset w/mic), but you can use the computer audio system and type your questions and comments. Make sure your mic is muted so as not to cause feedback

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The Camp Timpoochee webinar recorded on 06 JUL 09 is available for viewing. Scroll down on the right to "webinar recordings" and follow the link. Enjoy!!

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Greetings Parents & Campers!! Join us onMonday, June 15, 2009 from 8-9pm EST (7-8pm EST–Technical check on your audio system and how to use the system) for an orientation webinarRequired:Internet connectionSpeaker & microphone (best to have a headset mic), but you can use the computer audio system and type your questions and comments. Make sure your mic is muted so as not to cause feedback

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Attention parents in the Eglin AFB area who have teens registered for Camp Cherry Lake! It's 464 miles roundtrip from the Eglin area to Cherry Lake, so why not get together and help each other out by putting together some kind of Car Pool Club. Contact Cliff Lewis if you are interested.

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Attention parents in the Jacksonville area! One of our adult volunteers for Camp Ocala I has graciously offered to transport a few campers with her and her daughter. Contact Cliff Lewis if you are interested.

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