The FRG meeting for HHC 14th MP BDE was held 24 May 2011 at 1800 in Room 10 at Maglin Hall. The meeting was chaired by Jeanne Stearns, FRG Leader. Mrs. Stephanie Leary, Facebook Administrator, recorded the minutes. 1. Agenda The meeting agenda was as follows:

I. Introduction II. Meeting Minutes III. Commander Remarks IV. FRG Leader Remarks V. Concluding Remarks

2. Meeting Minutes – Mrs. Stearns stated the meeting minutes were emailed out last month to everyone they have contact info for. If you did not receive them please let her know and you’ll be added. 3. Commander’s Remarks (CPT Craig)

A. Volunteer spouses and Soldiers made $400 delivering flowers for Mother’s Day. Thank you to those that assisted. Our account now stands at $608.

B. A Marriage Retreat is planned for June 10-12th for the 14th MP Bde at Tan-Tar-A. This is sponsored by the Chaplain, but is not religious based. It is not specifically for troubled marriages, but to help you enrich your marriage. Flyers handed out [and posted to Facebook].

C. Discussed future fundraiser ideas.

(1) The 4th of July event on post is not open to FRGs, but a willing volunteer could set up as a contractor. This would entail providing your SSN for tax purposes, obtaining a food handler’s card and a vendors certificate. After a vote a majority of the members present decided they did not want to put someone through that. (2) Discussed working Six Flags at the last meeting, however CPT Craig discovered they no longer offer this opportunity. (3) It was brought up that Pizza Inn offers a Dough-Raiser which requires no more than 8 people per hour to act as servers, hostess, bussers, and dishwashers. You will receive tips and 15% of the buffet sales. Others mentioned that Pizza Hut offers something similar or we could check with Papa John’s and McDonalds who also typically offer fundraiser opportunities. (4) Another suggestion was to hold an FRG Yard Sale. Members could donate things they no longer need for the sale. Many were interested in providing items for the sale. Looking at mid-June to hold it. (5) For any food sales we will need to have two volunteers with a Food Handler’s card on hand, therefore we need volunteers to attend the class. The next classes are June 15th 1900-2100 and

June 17th 0900-1100. Day classes are held at the Missouri Tech Park Building 2081, Suite G. Night classes are held in the MEDDAC Classroom, which is located on the first floor of the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. Email or call for more info GLWACHEHStaff@AMEDD.ARMY.MIL or 329-8744.

D. Use of funds was discussed. Last month it was mentioned going camping or to Lake of the Ozarks. There was quite a bit of interest in holding a ball/formal dance for the FRG. If we use it on a Christmas party it should be held before exodus.

4. FRG Leader Remarks (Mrs. Jeanne Stearns)

A. Reviewed the information and resources printed off for members.

B. For those interested in helping Joplin out due to the tornado there she has a list of things you can do. Also suggested going to COL Williams Facebook page (Garrison Commander). He has great info and stays up to date on things going on.

C. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jeanne, she would be happy to help. She works on post and is available to you.

5. The next FRG meeting will be held 21 June 2010 at 6:00 pm. Jeanne Stearns, FRG Leader, 337-208-7430 CPT Craig, Company Commander, 573-596-2793 SGT Dressig, Family Readiness Liaison, 596-0131 ext 64484 www.facebook.com/HHC.14MP.FRG