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Don't Miss These New Events!
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New Teen Panel Begins Work!
At the 2014 Youth Symposium we were thrilled to welcome 10 new members to the Oregon Military Teen Panel! Our panel is now 14 members strong and includes representation from all seven regions in Oregon! Earlier this month the ORMTP held their first planning retreat and had an amazing adventure in Portland.  This retreat included plenty of work as well as team building activities, a service learning project with the Oregon Food Bank, and dinner with Major General Daniel Hokanson, The Adjutant General, his wife, Kelly Hokanson and Michelle Kochosky, the State Family Program Director.  Earlier in the retreat the teens had designed holiday ornaments, one of which was picked by our guests to represent Oregon on a National Guard Christmas Tree at The White House. The other ornaments will hang on The Adjutant General's personal Christmas Tree at Camp Withycombe.  | Ms. Kelly Hokanson, Brytahni B. (holding the 2014 White House Ornament) and MG Dan Hokanson, The Adjutant General
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The ORMTP is working on a number of projects over the next year and we will be sharing more information about their projects in the coming months. The first retreat was also our opportunity to name our officers and committee members. We are proud to announce the following members have accepted these offices. Chair - Brytahni
Vice Chair - Brooke
Recorder - Ashlie
Service Project Lead - Walker
Communications Team - Hannah & Donovan
Symposium Team - Logan, Madi & Jake
Month of the Military Team - Bryce & Chelsea
Yellow Ribbon Support Team - Devin & Chance
Spirit Chair - Bella
They have a challenging year of service ahead of them and all of them are looking forward to supporting military children and teens around our state! Members of the ORMTP can be reached by email at ormtp@oregonbtyr.org. If you have questions or suggestions for them, please feel free to contact them!  |
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 Operation Homefront Toy Drive & Distribution
Once again Operation Homefront is here for our Families! Last year 9 Million toys were donated as part of this program and went to support our military connected families. Here is the information for each distribution event.
Bend Distribution December 7, 2014
Clackamas Distribution December 5, 2014
Rogue River Distribution December 8, 2014
Salem Distribution December 6, 2014
Eligible recipients include:
- Deployed, wounded, and active duty service members of any rank.
- Activated National Guardsmen and Reservists
- Inactive National Guardsmen and Reservists
Register online at www.operationhomefront.net
Questions on these events please contact Marigona Ross at (503) 928-6794 or marigona.ross@operationhomefront.net
Click here for more information on the Operation Homefront Toy Drive and Distribution. |
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Military Youth of the Month
We know that Oregon has many youth making a difference in their communities and achieving big dreams and we want your help sharing their inspiring stories. Every month we want to feature an outstanding Military Youth and we need your help! If you know of a child or teen that is doing amazing things in their life please complete the following short survey.
Military Youth of the Month Nominations
November
Military Youth of the Month
Lily Moser
 Lily is an Amazing Kid! She is 13 years old and a pride of Tigard, Oregon. The daughter of SFC James Moser and Jennifer Moser, Lily was recently named the 2014 Amazing Kids Honoree for Tigard by the Pamplin Media Group & Portland Tribune. Lily was recognized for her participation in fundraisers and for speaking on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation at functions all over Portland. We agree completely! We got to spend a weekend with Lily at the 2014 Oregon Youth Symposium and we had so much fun with her and all of the other teens. Congratulations Lily on all of your accomplishments and we look forward to seeing you are more events!
Click here to see the full Amazing Kids article featuring Lily.
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Army Fee Assistance Program
The Army Fee Assistance Program assists eligible Army Families in reducing the cost of off-post child care when post options are not available or accessible. Families and Community Care providers must complete the Army Fee Assistance Application.  Fee Assistance varies upon Total Family Income, geographic location, DoD Child Care Policies, and available funding. Additional documents are required to demonstrate eligibility and Total Family Income.
Who is eligible to receive AFA?
Families who cannot access installation operated Child Care due to geographic location or long waiting lists.
- Active Duty Army
- Army National Guard Military Technicians (Dual Status and Non-Dual Status)
- Active Army National Guard, which includes Soldiers on an Active Duty Order under Title 10 or Title 32 for at least 30 consecutive days.
- Active Army Reserves
- Department of the Army Civilians
What does AFA help Families pay for?
- Annual Child Registration Fees (up to $150 per child annually)
- Full Day Care (25+ hours per week)
- Part Time Care (16-25 hours per week)
- Before and After School/Summer Care
- Respite Child Care-16 hours per child per month (must meet eligibility requirements)
How do I enroll in Army Fee Assistance?
Call 1-866-508-0371 or go to
Looking for Child Care Assistance for another branch of the Armed Forces?
Check Here: http://www.naccrra.org/military-families
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Oregon National Guard Child & Youth Program
Oregon Military
Teen Panel
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Share your ideas for events and venues
Do you know an amazing Military child or teen? Let us know who it is!
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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 michael.h.bauer10.ctr@mail.mil Sarah JohnsonCYP Coordinator 503-584-2390 or 503-530-9094 sarah.m.johnson120.ctr@mail.mil All staff are contractors with Cognitive Professional Services
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 Kristin Marquardt Youth Outreach Program Coordinator Contractor: TSICorp Office: 503-584-6670 Cell: 503-569-2394 kristin.e.marquardt.ctr@mail.mil
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Looking for A New Holiday Adventure?
Try One of These!
The holidays are officially here, and everywhere in Oregon has something to show for it! Whether you are bursting at the seams with excitement on the Eastern side of Oregon, or already feeling the holiday stress amongst the hustle and bustle of the Portland metro, these Christmas festivities shown below will surely bring excitement to your December 2014! Support your community and spend some quality time with your family making your holidays a memorable one!
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Oregon National Guard Association Scholarships Available
This Spring the ORNGA will be presenting ten $1,500 scholarships for the 2015-2016 school year! Scholarships are awarded for demonstrated qualities of leadership, civic action and academic achievement. Scholarships are available for Active members of the Oregon National Guard, ORNGA as well as spouses and children. Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate level college, business or trade school. Applications are due March 16, 2015. Applications can be found at www.ornga.org. Completed applications and support documents should be sent to:Oregon National Guard AssociationATTN: Scholarship Committee (CW4 Beach)P.O. Box 14350Salem, OR 97309If you have questions please contact CW4 Diane Beach at (503) 584-3456, diane.r.beach.mil@mail.mil or the ORNGA at (503) 551-0977. 
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Family Activity Time: Holiday Crafts for our Service Members
December 3 is the day recommended by the Post Office to have packages in the mail to our deployed Service Members to reach them by Christmas. Here are a couple craft ideas to send to your Service Member!
(NOTE: These links take you to privately sponsored websites. Please be aware we do not endorse or promote this site or any affiliated sites.)
Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones  Courtesy of Savvy Saving Couple
20 Kid Christmas Crafts  Some of these would ship well, but some you may want to do and keep at home. Here are our favorites.Hand Rudolph Ornaments  Paint Chip Christmas Trees  Courtesy of A Little Craft In Your Day
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Teen2Teen:
From the ORMTP to Teens!
Ashlie C
ORMTP Recorder
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Jeff Heiser: Dealing with PTSD and Substance Abuse
On Monday, November 10, 2014, I had the opportunity to be able to listen to a Navy veteran speak about his service. Mr. Jeff Heiser, who lives in Florida, was just like any other teenager in high school- he messed around and didn't really think about his future. When his high school would host military related speeches, he always thought "There's no way I am going into the military." Two years after he graduated, however, he did for 10 years (1979-1990s). "I wanted to travel the world. I wanted paradise. So, I told myself that the first military recruiting office that I saw open I would go in and join that branch. I walked by the Marines, the Army, and the Air Force. None of them were open. I then walked past the Navy office, where I could see some men playing a card game."
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Manage Your Social Media PresenceOPSEC stands for Operation Security and is the practice of making sure that private information stays private. This can include military information, but can also include personal information like addresses, birthdays and schools attended. While most people on social media are great people that you want to share your life with, we do encourage everyone to use these tools safety. To help you do there here are four different smart cards for Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn to assist you in determining how to ensure that the right people see only the things you want them to.
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