88th Regional Support Command Yellow Ribbon Program
WELCOME PACKET
Schaumburg, IL / 12-14 September 2014
www.facebook.com/88thRSCYellowRibbonProgram
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Welcome Letter
Mission Statement
Registration Checklist
Event Information
Event Information (cont.)
Community Partners
Resources
Unit Points of Contact
Youth Activities
Flashback
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OUR GOAL: The goal of the 88th
RSC is to assist in the deployment
process of Service Members and
their Families during deployment,
redeployment or demobilization. It
is our mission to provide relevant
up-to-date information in an exciting and innovative way, and in an
environment conducive to positive
information flow with community
connections. We are committed to
providing relevant and vital information, tools and resources.
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Greetings & Welcome from the 88th RSC
Commanding General
Greetings Yellow Ribbon Participants.
Welcome home and congratulations
on a job well done! As you begin your
transition back into family life and your
civilian careers, I am very pleased to
offer the resources of the Yellow Ribbon Program. I know the past several
months have been filled with challenges for both you and your Families,
and I encourage you to accept the
tools and opportunities this program
provides. I hope you will find it to be a
source of support for you and your
loved ones in the coming months.
Thank you for all you have sacrificed
for our great Nation. I am proud to
serve with you.
We are proud to serve you and offer these awesome resources!!!
Respectfully,
MG Karen E. LeDoux
Commanding General, 88th RSC
Future Yellow Ribbon Dates
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Oct
7-9 Nov
12-14 Dec
9-11 Jan
6-8 Feb
13-15 Mar
No Event
Schaumburg, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Schaumburg, IL
Bloomington, MN
Schaumburg, IL
Hyatt Regency at Schaumburg: 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Mission Statement
The Yellow Ribbon Program is a DOD-wide effort to promote the well-being of our Soldiers and
Families, by connecting them with resources throughout the deployment cycle. Through Yellow Ribbon events, Servicemembers and loved ones connect with local resources before, during, and after
deployments. Reintegration during post-deployment is a critical time for members of the Guard and
Reserve, as they often live far from military installations and members of their units.
Our great nation is providing you with a lot of resources to help you; please don’t be impatient. Take this time to understand what you have gone through and utilize the resources we
have provided for you and your family.
The Yellow Ribbon Staff:
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Programs and Services Director - Mr. Bryan Taylor
Acting Yellow Ribbon Director– Mr. Mike Larsen
Family Programs Director - Mrs. Rochelle Wheeler
Contracting/Operations - Mr. Mike Larsen, Mr. Scott Welch
NCOIC - SSG Travis Ely
Registration - Ms. Nina Fowler, Mr. Necory Smith, SGT Paul Lydon
Logistics - SGT Raymond Brand
Community Partners - Mrs. Lisa Ruggio
Training - LTC Connie Schauer, CPT Yasmin Adorno, SFC Jolaina Falkenstein
Registration Checklist
Registration POC’s :
Staff Duty Phone (608) 320-1713 (Managed 24 hours a day 7 days a week)
Mr. Necory Smith (608) 388-0453 [email protected]
Ms. Nina Fowler (608) 388-0508 [email protected]
Prior to the Event:
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Registration is from noon-2100 on Friday, 12 September.
Due to limited rooms, suggest arriving prior to 1800 on Friday in order to secure a room at the Sheraton.
Register yourself and guests for the 88th RSC Yellow Ribbon Event on
http://www.yellowribbonevents.org/
Receive a Registration Confirmation email.
Contact your unit RLAS orders and travel authorizations (flights) for yourself and
Receive a registration approval email from the POC’s listed above with a Welcome
Packet. Shuttle instructions will go out in a separate email.
Receive your RLAS orders and travel itineraries from your unit.
Verify travel and flight itinerary/itineraries are correct to and from the event
**NOTE** DO NOT travel without orders.
At the Event:
1. ____ Ensure you have your ID.
2. ____ Check in at the hotel front desk and then check in at the Yellow Ribbon registration
table.
3. ____ The Yellow Ribbon registration will collect one copy of your orders.
4. ____ Inspect your room receipt to insure you were not charged for your room. Pay for
any incidental room charges you may have incurred when checking out of the hotel.
If Cancelling:
1.____ Go to the web site: www.yellowribbonevents.org
a. Enter “Army Reserve” as your Component
b. Select “Post Deployment xxday: 88th RSC YR Event “X” you selected before (in your
email)
c. A List of events will appear. In the upper right side click on “Look up registration”
d. Enter your email and confirmation # from the email you received when you registered the
first time. (Check your junk email folder as well)
e. Modify: Make any change to your event reservation add/remove an attendee (see bottom
of form) and click Modify when finished. Your changes will appear and then “Save”.
f. Cancel: Go to the bottom of the page and press “Cancel Reservation”. Contact your unit
administrator or command and inform them you are cancelling travel reservation.
2. ____ Call the Yellow Ribbon Staff Duty Phone (608) 320-1713, or email the above POCs.
**NOTE** You are responsible for contacting your Unit to cancel your orders and travel
arrangements prior to the event, otherwise you may be charged and held personally
liable for expenses incurred.
@88_RSC_YRRP
Hyatt Regency— Minneapolis, MN
Yellow Ribbon Staff Duty: (608) 633-7104
Event Information
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Hotel Reservations:
You are not required to make hotel reservations. The 88th RSC will make hotel reservations based
on your registration. Do not contact the hotel to confirm your reservation as the hotel maintains
only a block list for rooms, room assignments are issued upon arrival at the hotel. All rooms are
non-smoking. Due to contracting limitations, multiple hotels may by required; therefore, it’s
possible you may be placed in a separate hotel than the event. If you are travelling with
small children and expect to arrive late, please call the Staff Duty Phone so we can accommodate you and your guests. Should you have any questions regarding your hotel reservation
prior to the event please contact the 88th RSC Yellow Ribbon Staff listed in this Welcome Packet.
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Sign-In Procedures:
ALL Service Members are required to report to the Yellow Ribbon Registration Table upon arrival at
the hotel prior to checking in with the hotel. One (1) copy of your RLAS orders and return flight itinerary will be collected and verified for accountability purposes.
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Mandatory Attendance:
All attendees are required to attend all training sessions. If you would like to visit any of the surrounding sites, you may do so after the session has closed for the day. Attendance will be taken
during each session.
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Special Needs:
If you or your guest have any special needs such as handicap access, special diet or food allergies
and didn’t specify it when you registered, please call us as soon as possible at (608) 320-1713.
Sick Call Procedures:
Please alert Yellow Ribbon staff ASAP if you need medical attention. We will make arrangements to get you to a nearby hospital, if needed.
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Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)
As a reminder, SHARP resources are available to returning Soldiers. If you have experienced
or desire additional information on sexual assault and/or sexual harassment, please contact the
88th RSC Sexual Assault Response Coordinator 24/7 on the Fort McCoy Hotline, 608-3885000 to confidentially discuss your case. Additionally, victims can call the DOD Safe Helpline 1877-995-5247, text a location or zip code (55-247 within CONUS or 202-470-5546 OCONUS)
or online chat with a counselor at www.safehelpline.org 24 hours a day.
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Yellow Ribbon Points of Contact
Yellow Ribbon Staff Duty (SDO) Phone - (608) 320-1713
Operations Officer: Mr. Mike Larsen - (507) 327-6999
http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&sp=129360&s=341&dep=*DoD&sc=4
http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&sp=129360&s=341&dep=*DoD&sc=4
Event Information (cont)
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Weapons:
Personal weapons are prohibited at the event.
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Hotel Parking:
Free outdoor self parking. Daily charge for valet parking is $8 and overnight valet is $10.
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Dress Code:
Pay close attention to the new AR 670-1, dtd 31 March 2014, when travelling on orders and
during TDY while in civilian clothes. You are a Soldier on and off duty. Mandatory dress code
(for servicemembers only) on Saturday and Sunday will be business casual attire. No shorts, tank
tops, hats, jeans or flip flops. Family members are expected to dress appropriately.
Yellow Ribbon Welcome and Games:
You and your guests are invited to attend a “Yellow Ribbon Welcome” from Friday evening 17001900 in the hotel. Door Prizes are awarded as well. You will be notified of the location during
registration.
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Use of Government Travel Card:
Hotel incidentals (in-room movies, high-speed Internet, mini-bar, room service, etc.) are your own
responsibility. Usage of Government Credit Card for personal incidentals other than food is unauthorized. This is detailed in the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR). The front desk will require
you to make an imprint of your personal credit card at the time of check-in to cover your incidental
expenses.
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Internet Availability:
Internet access is free to all attendees. You may be asked to provide a credit card when you check
in for incidentals (movies, room service, etc.)
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Emergency Points of Contact:
Yellow Ribbon Staff Duty (SDO) Phone - (608) 320-1713
Operations Officer: Mr. Mike Larsen - (507) 327-6999
http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&sp=129360&s=341&dep=*DoD&sc=4
Community Partners
Some valuable resources are listed below. Advisors from some of the Community Partners below
will be available to speak with you at this Yellow Ribbon Event. You may choose to bring your resume, mortgage, rent, medical, credit card and/or other documents to assist with discussions you
choose to have with these advisors. Attendees are highly encouraged to take advantage of these
resources as they are provided for your benefit.
Resources
Deployment:
Military OneSource: www.militaryonesource.mil
Military.com: www.military.com
Defense Finance and Accounting Service:
www.dfas.gov
Internal Revenue Service: www.irs.gov
Federal Trade Commission: http://www.ftc.gov
Military4Life: www.military4life.com
SaveandInvest.org: www.saveandinvest.org
Personal Finance:
•The Army Substance Abuse Program and
Employee Assistance Offices (Any Military
Installation)
•88thRSC Drug Demand Office, Ft McCoy,
WI. Telephone 608-388-0457. 88thWeb
site: https://xtranet/Organization/MSCs/
RSCs/88RSC/DHR/DDR/default.aspx
•VA Suicide Life Line (1-800-273-Talk (8255))
Military OneSource: www.militaryonesource.mil
•TRICARE – www.tricare.mil
Military Saves: www.militarysaves.org
National Endowment for Financial Education:
Employment:
www.smartaboutmoney.org
www.careerbuilder.com
www.daveramsey.com
Monster.com
http://www.employmentcrossing.com/browseRetirement:
jobs/jobs.html
www.beyond.com
www.saveandinvest.org
http://mypay.dfas.mil
SHARP:
www.militarysaves.org
www.tsp.gov
www.maketheconnection.net
www.smartmoney.com
www.Safehelpline.org
www.kiplinger.com
Military OneSource: www.militaryonesource.mil
www.ssa.gov
www.morningstar.com
Education Services:
www.defenselink.mil/militarypay
www.goarmy.com
www.choosetosave.org
Www.gibill.va.gov
TurboTap: www.turbotap.org
www.atsc.army.mil/ACCP/
Department of Labor: www.dol.gov
https://www.dls.army.mil/
www.dantes.doded.mil/
Buying a home:
FHA Loans: 800-225-5342
VA Loans: 800-827-1000
Approved Housing Counseling Agency:
HUD: 800-569-4287
Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) :
http://hap.usace.army.mil
Army Substance Abuse Program
Where to get Help:
•Military One Source –(1-800-342-9647)
www.MilitaryOneSource.com
Veteran Services:
Veterans Affairs home page www.va.gov
Veteran’s benefits: www.vba.va.gov
Accredited Veteran service organization:
www.va.gov/vso
Unit Points of Contact
79th Sustainment Support Command (SSC)
MAJ Duenas, Monette
Office: 562-936-7736
[email protected]
SSG Hollandsworth, Sean
Office: 562-936-7738
[email protected]
103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command
CW2 Lammers, Michele
Office: 515-362-3650
[email protected]
200th MP CMD
Ms. Wilda Tierney
Office: 301-677-1221
[email protected]
200th MP BDE
LT Davis, Adrian
Office: 313-561-9400 x 228
[email protected]
SPC Hill, Antonio
Office: 313-561-2800 x291
[email protected]
310th ESC
1LT Bridgwater, Daniel
Office: 317-532-4531
[email protected]
SSG May, Jennifer
Office: 317-532-4561
[email protected]
311th ESC
1LT Zeno, Randall
Office: 310-235-4231
[email protected]
364th ESC
CPT Micah Smith
Office: 360-403-2390
BB: 206-422-1142
[email protected]
377th TSC
SSG Dunn, Sean
Office: 504-552-5847
[email protected]
SPC Robinson, Toni
Office:
[email protected]
451st ESC
MAJ Timothy Love
Office: 316-681-1759 x1378
[email protected]
1LT Steven Pugh
Office: 316-681-1759 x 1498
[email protected]
807th MDSC
MSG Holstine, Lee Ann
Office: 972-287-0396
[email protected]
USACAPOC
Ms. Sherree’ Jones
Office: 910-432-3766
[email protected]
IRR (HRC)
SFC Vo, Dinh
Office: 502-613-5054
[email protected]
Youth Activities
Theses groups are designed to stimulate the growth of your Young Adult. For the Teens we
have a Weekend Agenda focusing on their personal growth and careers. Topics covered are:
The Journey Home, Understanding the Yellow Ribbon Program, and Dealing with Stress.
Various colleges and universities will be present for educational guidance.
Child Care ages are from 0-4. For ages 4-7,
we offer age appropriate activities and for
ages 8-17, we offer specialized programs
and services that deal with reintegration.
We understand that some children have special circumstances that need extra attention. Please let us know
how we can best meet you children’s needs so we can
be prepared.
Security is important so you will need to
sign your child in and out with a Proper ID. Child care
hours are Saturday from 0700-1530 and Sunday from
0700-1100.
Lunch Pickup: Please remember to pickup your
child when you go to lunch..
Flashbacks
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Event 4: Post-Deployment
mployer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Job Fairs/Heroes to Hired
Reintegration/Coming Home
VA Benefits, Education, Health Care
VA Vet Center/Transitional Assistance
Military and Family Life Consultant/ Personal Financial Consultant
TRICARE
Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Military One Source
Strong Bonds
Traffic Safety – State and Local Law Enforcement
Marriage Assessment/Counseling/Referral – Chaplain
Employer Partnership