Andrew DePalo State Family Program Director Stephanie Duell Senior Family Readiness Support Assistant

1. Introduce Self, and Thank everyone for coming. Their have been many positives changes to Family Programs over the course of the year however, we still have work to do. In this breakout we will be discussing the FRG scorecard and New FP regulations Circular 600-12.Introduce Self, and Thank everyone for coming. Their have been many positives changes to Family Programs over the course of the year however, we still have work to do. In this breakout we will be discussing the FRG scorecard and New FP regulations Circular 600-12.

2. The TAGs Command training guidance states clearly that all units will have a Family Readiness Groups. So that is a given, now we (Your family Programs staff and unit command team ) need to make it happen, and make sure it is properly manned, by volunteers like you afforded proper training and support. This guidance is for the Command I only mention it to showcase for you the attention the FRG is getting from State Command. For Our discussion today we will set our focus on The FRG Scorecard and Draft Circular 600-12 the FRG Scorecard signed, by the Chief of Staff again shows the level of Soldier and Family Readiness from the top. The scorecard is exactly that, with specific criteria set as a measure of standard the FRG is rated red.amber or green. This document is on the DMNA website and updated monthly to reflect the progression of our unit FRGs. This Circular is in Draft form now and we anticipate it to be published in the near future. The TAGs Command training guidance states clearly that all units will have a Family Readiness Groups. So that is a given, now we (Your family Programs staff and unit command team ) need to make it happen, and make sure it is properly manned, by volunteers like you afforded proper training and support. This guidance is for the Command I only mention it to showcase for you the attention the FRG is getting from State Command. For Our discussion today we will set our focus on The FRG Scorecard and Draft Circular 600-12 the FRG Scorecard signed, by the Chief of Staff again shows the level of Soldier and Family Readiness from the top. The scorecard is exactly that, with specific criteria set as a measure of standard the FRG is rated red.amber or green. This document is on the DMNA website and updated monthly to reflect the progression of our unit FRGs. This Circular is in Draft form now and we anticipate it to be published in the near future.

3. This is the snapshot of the status requirements This is the snapshot of the status requirements

4. I am well aware from trainings and other meeting with commanders they want to be certain there is proper family readiness. I cannot stress enough the importance of having your appointed MPOC trained in Family Readiness, you the volunteers especially leads should have the opportunity to be a conduit of someof the training that will help the MPOC . The right MPOC is as crucial as the statutory volunteers. Statutory Volunteers Willing to serve Able to support FRG Understands Commanders intent Joint Services Support web portal Registration Training Quarterly FRG meetings SFPO Workshops well you can all check that box today! I am well aware from trainings and other meeting with commanders they want to be certain there is proper family readiness. I cannot stress enough the importance of having your appointed MPOC trained in Family Readiness, you the volunteers especially leads should have the opportunity to be a conduit of someof the training that will help the MPOC . The right MPOC is as crucial as the statutory volunteers. Statutory Volunteers Willing to serve Able to support FRG Understands Commanders intent Joint Services Support web portal Registration Training Quarterly FRG meetings SFPO Workshops well you can all check that box today!

5. Family Programs has challenged ourselves to have 100% amber FRGs by 30 AUG. We are so going to need your help. You should not be surprised if your FRSA calls and asks you to help them get your units /FRGs documents updated. Or request your help mentoring a red FRG in your area.Family Programs has challenged ourselves to have 100% amber FRGs by 30 AUG. We are so going to need your help. You should not be surprised if your FRSA calls and asks you to help them get your units /FRGs documents updated. Or request your help mentoring a red FRG in your area.

6. Missing Any Appointment Letters or Documents Red I cant even talk about this except to say. IF 1 FRGs are regulated for Commanders to have 2 the documents listed here are required How do we have so many red FRGs in NY? Red I cant even talk about this except to say. IF 1 FRGs are regulated for Commanders to have 2 the documents listed here are required How do we have so many red FRGs in NY?

7. 11 Green 34 Amber 84 Red. That is correct we your ‘FRSAs have the task of turning 84 FRGs from red to amber in 4 months. This is where you can help your Command unit and FRG strength. We are going to sign new Volunteer Agreements and Code of Ethics today. If your Commander has not provided you with a signed appointment letter for your volunteer position in the last year or since a change in Command you should ask them to at your next meeting with them. If you don’t have regular contact with Your MPOC and or Commander we (your FRSA team) need to help you fix that. One of our goals is to help Commanders recognize that the FRG lead volunteers are to be considered a part of their special staff.11 Green 34 Amber 84 Red. That is correct we your ‘FRSAs have the task of turning 84 FRGs from red to amber in 4 months. This is where you can help your Command unit and FRG strength. We are going to sign new Volunteer Agreements and Code of Ethics today. If your Commander has not provided you with a signed appointment letter for your volunteer position in the last year or since a change in Command you should ask them to at your next meeting with them. If you don’t have regular contact with Your MPOC and or Commander we (your FRSA team) need to help you fix that. One of our goals is to help Commanders recognize that the FRG lead volunteers are to be considered a part of their special staff.

8. Here we see who is responsible for what. Once the Command and the appointed volunteers (YOU) can meet these requirements your FRG is green. Then the scorecard published on the Division of Military and Naval affairs web page every month can reflect your hard work and dedication and your Unit will have earneed a GREEN FRG certificate like those handed out at the award ceremony.Here we see who is responsible for what. Once the Command and the appointed volunteers (YOU) can meet these requirements your FRG is green. Then the scorecard published on the Division of Military and Naval affairs web page every month can reflect your hard work and dedication and your Unit will have earneed a GREEN FRG certificate like those handed out at the award ceremony.

9. Here are copies of the required documents sample appointment letterHere are copies of the required documents sample appointment letter

10. The volunteer agreementThe volunteer agreement

11. This is what the registration page of the Joint Services Support JSS website looks like. How many of you are registered on JSS?This is what the registration page of the Joint Services Support JSS website looks like. How many of you are registered on JSS?

12. This is just a few of the 10 courses we ask lead appointed volunteers to complete on JSS have you?This is just a few of the 10 courses we ask lead appointed volunteers to complete on JSS have you?

13. Quarterly FRG meetings Suggestions Telephone tree (for drill, AT, TDY, Deployment) Sponsorship Program (new families to the unit) Monthly/Quarterly meetings Newsletter Fundraisers Community Action Projects Dining Outs Family Readiness Fairs Youth Activities

14. TRAININGS Annual Volunteer workshop Regional formal and informal FRSA trainings JSS Volunteer Webinars One on one mentor training JSS And other training opportunitiesJSS And other training opportunities

15. ? ? ? ? ? Do you have an questions on the FRG scorecard Do you have an questions on the FRG scorecard

16. Lets go over the draft circular on FRGsLets go over the draft circular on FRGs

17. References State and National Guidance and Regulations Defines Responsibilities (Unit and Volunteer) Family Assistance Specialists & Family Readiness Support Assistants Compressive Soldier Fitness Brigade Family Readiness Tracker Battalion Family Readiness Tracker Unit Family Readiness Tracker FRG Leadership Checklist Discusses these topics in order to provide clear expectations and help the FRGs across the state have a commonality. Then when a Service Members transfers from the ENG company in Manhattan to the Infantry in Utica the Famiy knows the FRG will be prepared with a similar program and resiliency.Discusses these topics in order to provide clear expectations and help the FRGs across the state have a commonality. Then when a Service Members transfers from the ENG company in Manhattan to the Infantry in Utica the Famiy knows the FRG will be prepared with a similar program and resiliency.

18. Sample Family Readiness Group Informal Fund SOP Sample Authorization Letters FRG Volunteer Job Descriptions Example Treasurers Report FRG Volunteer Agreement (DD-2793) FRG Code of Ethics FRG Annual Report Documents you will find in this circular to assist in your FRG reaching Green status and of course we include my fravorite Acronyms & Terms because lets face it there is never enough definitions of military lingo Documents you will find in this circular to assist in your FRG reaching Green status and of course we include my fravorite Acronyms & Terms because lets face it there is never enough definitions of military lingo

19. We the FRSA are your go to subject matter experts. We work under the supervision of the SFPO in support of the units of NYARNG to assist in creating and Family Readiness plans including the FRG during all phases of mobilization and steady state. We the FRSA are your go to subject matter experts. We work under the supervision of the SFPO in support of the units of NYARNG to assist in creating and Family Readiness plans including the FRG during all phases of mobilization and steady state.

20. Where we areWhere we are

21. This is a wire diagram of our Family Programs Support Staff I want you to see that you have a support mechanism in place to assist on all levels of your Family Readiness needs including helping to strengthening your FRG. There are 5 core components: Family Readiness, Family Assistance Youth, YRR and Joint Family Support Assistant Program.This is a wire diagram of our Family Programs Support Staff I want you to see that you have a support mechanism in place to assist on all levels of your Family Readiness needs including helping to strengthening your FRG. There are 5 core components: Family Readiness, Family Assistance Youth, YRR and Joint Family Support Assistant Program.

22. WHERE WE GO FROM HEREWHERE WE GO FROM HERE

23. THOUGHTS, QUESTIONS?THOUGHTS, QUESTIONS?