HSL-48 FRG

This website was created for use of the Family Readiness Group of the HSL-48 Vipers.











The purpose of this website is to keep FRG Members updated on happenings around town, on base, and with our group. We also have some helpful links listed on the right panel and are constantly adding more. Please SUBSCRIBE to receive email feeds when we post.











Contact your FRG President (Kelly Morris), your Vice President (Bethany Stearns) or your HSL-48 Ombudsman, Mandy Dunn please click the appropriate name listed under "Contributors" on the right panel.







FRG Calendar

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Free Backpacks!

Attention Viper Families!  The Lady Vipers put together some back-to-school backpacks for the Viper Kids.  The Sailors that are here have been notified, however the families of the deployed are also eligible.  If your Sailor is E-6 or below and you have children in grades K-5th grade, you can stop by the squadron to pick up your backpack.  Contact is the CMC, 270-6810 x119.

Thank you Lady Vipers for putting these together!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Upcoming Events

Hello, Viper Families!  We have a couple fun events coming up, please join us and spread the word!

Wednesday, August 25, 6-8pm
FRG Meeting @ Mayport USO
Guest Speaker:  School Liason Officer
Potluck Theme:  Finger Foods
Kids Craft:  Back 2 School Theme

Thursday, September 2, 5-7pm
FRG Family Fun Night @ Regency Chuck E. Cheese's
Please join us for a fun event and help us raise a little money.  15% of all purchases will go to the FRG (when you mention HSL-48 FRG while purchasing). 

Monday, August 9, 2010

K7 Voicemail

I just added this link under the "Helpful Military Links" section of the website.  I love this site!  When my husband was deployed, I signed up for him, using his email address and created a password.  He received a phone number, and I used that number to call him and leave voicemails.  The voicemails were sent to him via low-bandwidth email, so that he could hear our voices while he's gone without bogging down the ship's internet (by clicking on a link in the email, I believe, and entering his password).  You can also fax things to that phone number and they will receive the fax in an email.  The phone number does not have a local area code, but if you have a top 5/10/whatever friends with your cell phone plan, or unlimited long distance with your home phone, it will be completely free to call and leave messages.  I actually used this so much, that my husband had to remind me that I could email him, too.  He would save and/or print the emails and reread them when he was missing us, but I think K7 only saves a few of the most recent voicemails. 

Enjoy the link!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Jacksonville Humane Society's Toast to the Animals

Hello all!  The Jacksonville Humane Society's 12th Annual Toast to the Animals is in just over 1 week!  If you are interested in volunteering for this event, there are several volunteer positions available.  Or if you would like a nice evening out, there are tickets available to purchase.

Below is the email from Volunteer and Grants Resource Manager Lynn Williams...

JHS Toast to the Animals is 15 (now 9) days out and there are too many open volunteer shifts to feel like we are really prepared for the event!
Help is still needed with a wide variety of roles; Ushers and Wristband Monitors, Silent Auction, Photography Assistant, Floaters and Food & Drink Assistants.

Event Details:
§ Date/Time: Friday August 13th, 5 to 9pm for VIP Preview ticket holders and 6 to 9pm for General Admission
§ Location: Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 Water Street , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
§ Event Activities: There will be a silent and live auction and a drawing for the 50/50 raffle and event passports. An area will also be arranged for guest photos for on line purchase following the event. Tickets are available online at http://jhstoast-volunteer.eventbrite.com/ or by calling 904.725.8766.
§ Volunteer Shift: 4pm to 9:30pm
§ What to Wear: White shirt, black slacks and comfortable black shoes to help assure a consistent, professional appearance. The shirt must be a white long sleeve, blouse or button down shirt, not a polo or casual shirt.

Volunteer Requirements:
§ Minimum age is 21 years
§ Attend the Saturday August 7th, 9 to 10am training session the week before the event.
§ Arrive at the event on August 13th no later than 4pm

This is a really fun event where the evening passes very quickly...having fun and making an important contribution to JHS AND our furry friends at the very same time. Can you really think of a better way to spend your Friday evening?

Please consider signing up to give us a hand and send me an email (lwilliams@jaxhumane.org) today! Thank you in advance for giving serious consideration to helping us at Toast to the Animals.


For those interested in buying tickets...

The Jacksonville Humane Society is pleased to announce the 12th Annual Toast to the Animals fundraiser. Toast the First Coast's furriest friends on August 13, 2010 at the Omni Jacksonville Hotel. Toast to the Animals is one of Jacksonville’s most popular wine tastings, attracting nearly 800 of the River City’s most influential young professionals, community leaders and distinguished executives.

Enjoy more than 100 varieties of wine and beer, gourmet hors d'oeuvres and desserts at this wine-tasting fundraiser. Silent and live auctions will feature fabulous items including exciting trips, sports memorabilia, spa packages, gift certificates, priceless experiences and so much more!

For less than the price of a night out, tickets to the Toast to the Animals include food, wine and fun, with 100% of the procceds benefitting the animals awaiting their forever homes at JHS.

http://jhstoast-emailfooter.eventbrite.com/

Coffee Night

Hello, Viper Ladies!  Our first FRG Coffee Night was a success!  We decided to do these twice a month, so if you couldn't make it last night, please feel free to join us for a nice night out in 2 weeks.  Next Coffee Night will be Tuesday, August 17 at 7pm at Bad Ass Coffee on Beach Blvd.  Hope to see you there!

Monday, August 2, 2010

Coffee Night Tomorrow!

Hello all!  Just a little reminder that our first FRG Coffee Night is tomorrow night at 7pm at the Starbucks on Atlantic and Hodges.  You don't have to drink coffee to join us for this event, it's for any of the women that need/want a night out.  Please comment below, email me (parkins.nicole@gmail.com) or text me (904-881-2615) and let me know you'll be there.  I will be wearing my yellow Viper shirt, for those that I haven't met, yet.