 | Speaker Phone Conversation from Camp
Virginia (Cpt
Lentsch and 1SG Jensen)
The meeting opened with a call to Cpt. Lentch in Kuwait to find out how
things are going at Camp Virginia. Lucas went on to explain that the troops
were all doing well, but had some times of boredom during the first few weeks
because of the equipment not arriving at the port. Once the equipment arrived
they were kept busy preparing for their move into Iraq. The Battalion will be
based south of Baghdad but they will not be all together. The missions that
battery A will be doing is different within the unit. The men are spread out
in 4 different directions. The missions will be , providing security to
captured ammo, convoying helping truckers thru Iraq. This will not only be for
military but commercial as well. All vehicles were in the process of being up
armored for there own protection. Lucas proceeded to tell everyone about the
living conditions at Camp Virginia. The tents could hold as many as 60 men or
as small as 20. They have wood floors with heating and cooling in them.
Everyone needs to be careful with leaving food items around because of the
rodent problem. Mess hall was half a mile walk and they have had a few sand
storms that have made it difficult for them to reach the chow line. The camp
is also very big. There are many different people from all different
countries. When Lucas finished 1SG Michael A. Jensen got on the phone and
talked for a short time. |
| Frank Gustafson – Counselor
(available for adults and
children to talk to) |
| Collette Hull – Date Management Services
(Tax information) |
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Britton Farm Show Booth – Leeha Glover (March 12th
12:00pm – 9:00pm & 13th 9:00am to 4:00pm) |
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Pancake Breakfast (March 14th 10-12:30 @ 4-H
grounds Sisseton) |
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BN Cookbook – Missy DeSpiegler (recipes due by March 31st)
(kids drawings due by March 31st) |
| A reminder to any one with children that if they want their child to go to
camp this summer to get their forms sent in ASAP. Tammy then brought up that
if we would like to sponsor a child to go to camp the amount is 75$. A motion
was given and it was 2nd. Anyone wanting to apply for the
scholarship must submit a 1 page paper of why they are proud of their father
in the guard. |
| Everyone was also reminded to think of any fund raisers for us to raise
money for DVD recorders for A btry. |
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Fundraisers:
Ribbon Pins / flag bow pins
Magnets
BN tee-shirts
Buttons
Hats 2/147th FA |
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Pen
Pals for National Guard Children |
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Frames for sale by Family Program Office
Projects
Already In Place
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Blue
Star Banner & Support/Grant (American Legion & Auxiliary) |
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Contact your local
American Legion Post – ask about the Department’s Family Assistance Grants
program or contact State Adjutant Ron Boyd at (605) 886-3604
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”Operation Cares” – If you are having
problems meeting the financial needs while your soldier is gone – this money
is available. |
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”Operation Uplink” (VFW & VFW Auxiliary) |
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HyVee
is giving 10% off once a month for soldiers families. You must show your
military i.d. to get discount. |
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Sharps in Wtn are giving
free oil changes for families and there is a fund drive going to send the
soldeiers packages or px cards. |
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There is a soldiers
savings min. deposit of $10,000 with 10% interest. You can have the money in
this account for three months after they return from duty. |
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Deb Harmel talked of the
things that can be sent and to put them into containers to keep the rodents
out of the pkgs. Microwave popcorn, DVDs hard candy and potato chips in
plastic containers. |
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If you have any photos
give them to Tammy and she will post them at the armory and put them on a cd
to share with families. |
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There will be VCR tapes
available of all information concerning the guard unit from Kelo-land and KSFY.
They will be for sale at cost to the families.
Websites:
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A btry:
www.dakotasteelrain.com
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B btry:
www.homepages.dsu.edu/2147FABN
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Charlie btry:
www.147.com |
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HHS:
www.homepages.dsu.edu/2147FABN
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