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Thank you to all of our Veterans, Service Members and Military Families
World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, fighting ceases seven month earlier when an armistice between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918 is generally regarded as the end of "the war to end all wars."
In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and becuase of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations..." In 1938, November 11 was declared a legal holiday and known as Armistice Day.
In 1954, after World War II, Congress amended the Act and replaced the word Armistice with Veterans. on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. This holiday helps to observe the historical significance of the date, and helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
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Introducing Hank Bauer!
 I am excited to have the opportunity to (re)introduce myself to the Service Members, Families, and Youth that participate in the Oregon National Guard Child and Youth Program. My name is Hank Bauer and I previously worked with the Child and Youth Program for almost two years (2010-2012). I'm looking forward to being back with the program as the Lead Child and Youth Program Coordinator.
For those that haven't met me before, I previously worked with the United States Tennis Association - Pacific Northwest Section (USTA/PNW) in Beaverton, OR for over two years as a Recreational Program Organizer where we created new introductory tennis programs for youth and adults while I was there. I immensely enjoyed my experience with the USTA/PNW as I was able to be around one of my favorite sports on a daily basis. The highlight was going to New York for the US Open and watching the real pros play.
I am extremely excited to be back working with Military Youth as I enjoy planning activities, advising the Oregon Military Teen Panel and meeting families across the state of Oregon that make a sacrifice for their service member being in the Oregon National Guard. When I'm not at work I enjoy going for a run, playing tennis, watching movies, cheering on my favorite sports teams (ask me who they are!) and spending time with my fiancé as I'm engaged to be married this coming December.
Please take the opportunity to say hello by e-mailing me at: Michael.h.bauer10.ctr@mail.mil or calling me at 503-584-2346. I look forward to working with everybody again and getting a chance to meet more new faces as well. |
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Oregon Chosen as a Pilot State with New Teen Resiliency Program
The Oregon National Guard Child & Youth Program has been selected as a pilot state for the new Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness (CSF2) Teen Resilience Program Pilot. This pilot will be utilizing new curriculum and will be delivered at multiple events over the course of the coming year.
The goal of this program is to offer a resilience curriculum that:
1. Is consistent with the language in the CSF2 current adult curriculum that all service members attend.
2. Fits within the Army adolescent culture
3. provides skills that get the whole Army Family speaking the same language when it comes to resilience.
We are excited to plan these new events and will be sharing news about how you can participate in this program in upcoming newsletters.
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Wanted: Your Ideas!
 We have a goal with the Child & Youth Program to meet the needs of our National Guard Families. That means YOU! The best way for us to know how to meet your needs is for you to tell us! Starting this month are including a link in our monthly newsletter to gather your input. Please share with us any program ideas or needs or if you know of a venue in your area that might be a good fit for doing some programs. While we won't be able to do all of the suggestions, we will try our best to meet your needs! Please click the link below to fill out our survey!
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Oregon National Guard Child & Youth Program
Oregon Military
Teen Panel
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 Oregon National GuardChild & Youth Program3225 State Street Salem, OR 97309 503-584-2389 cyp@oregonbtyr.orgOregon Military Teen Panel ormtp@oregonbtyr.org Your Child & Youth Staff
 Hank BauerLead, CYP Coordinator 503-584-2346 or 503-602-9021 Sarah JohnsonCYP Coordinator 503-584-2390 or 503-530-9094 All staff are contractors with Cognitive Professional Services
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Operation Homefront seeks nominations for the 2015 Military Child of the Year Awards
Officials of the nonprofit organization Operation Homefront, which provides aid to service members and their families, state they understand what military children go through in supporting their service members and want to recognize their contributions. Parents, grandparents, Scout leaders, teachers, counselors, priests, rabbis, imams, pastors and others can nominate a military child for the honor. Operation Homefront presents as award to an outstanding military child from each branch -- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, honoring the award winners at the organization's annual gala in the nation's capital. The 2015 gala is scheduled April 16. The nominees must be the legal dependents of service members and be between 8 and 18 years old. They must be able to travel to Washington for the gala. Nominees selected as finalists must provide letters of recommendation and agree to a background check. Winners receive the award, a $5,000 cash prize and a laptop computer. Nominations close Dec. 12. For further information and for nomination requirements click here.
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Family Activity Time: Fall Science Exploration
This month we are experimenting with some science experiments! Click on the picture get more information.
NOTE: These links take you to privately sponsored websites. Please be aware we do not endorse or promote this site or any affiliated sites.
Candy Corn Science Experiments
Check out this page to learn how you can conduct three experiments with Candy Corn! Classic Experiments with a Twist: Pumpkin Science
Pumpkin-canos, Bubble Pumpkins, Pumpkin slime and more on this site! Activities appropriate for kids and teens of all ages!
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