Family Readiness Groups 101 module 1 Facilitator Name

Family Readiness Groups 101 module 1

Facilitator Name Facilitator job title Facilitator FFSC location Facilitator telephone Facilitator email 2

Starting with the Basics 3

Three Things in Common 4

What is an FRG? 5

Misconception Check Purpose? Involved? Success? 6

FRGs Defined Informative Morale-building Social 7

FRG Purpose Caretaking Informational Social Networking Family Readiness Morale. Building 8

FRGs Should Not Solicit gifts Host fundraisers without approval Use command name, seals or logos without approval Release personal information 9

An FRG Chronicle 10

Benefits of FRGs 11

Who is Involved with an FRG? 12

Membership Command Members Spouses Children Family Members 13

Board Members Treasurer President Secretary Vice President 14

The President Chairing meetings Creating meeting agendas Enforcing the group’s bylaws Appointing committee chairpersons Working with the command liaison 15

The Vice President Serving as event coordinator Assisting the president Performing the leadership duties in the president’s absence 16

The Secretary Taking minutes Reading minutes Composing correspondence Maintaining records 17

The Treasurer Setting up a checking account Registering with the IRS/EIN Understanding tax laws Maintaining financial records Reconciling bank statements Depositing money 18

Committees “If you want your business to grow, delegation will be your salvation. ” – Julian Hall 19

Command Support Team 20

Advisers Act as liaison Attend meetings and events Provide encouragement Assist with event planning Share knowledge and information Mediate conflicts 21

Commanding Officer 22

Command Liaison 23

Ombudsman Official communication Outreach Referrals Information 24

Exemplifying Expectations 25

FRGs and Ombudsmen: Defining Roles 26

Navy Family Ombudsman Program 27

Role of the Ombudsmen Assist newly forming groups Communicate command info Advertise FRG meetings Introduce himself or herself at FRG meetings Encourage working relationship Participate in activities MARIA USS SAILOR 28

Ombudsmen Don’t Hold leadership or board positions Serve as an official adviser to the FRG Direct FRGs on what to do Coordinate social events Provide taxi services Make financial loans Provide counseling services Babysit 29

FRGs and Ombudsmen 30

Ombudsmen and FRGs command appointed maintains command roster and phone tree volunteer social events share information prepare families for deployments and homecoming support official command information conduit reportables resources and referrals support one help families another in times adjust to of personal or challenges area crisis code of ethics source of social support children’s events self help welcoming community service 31

FRGs and Ombudsmen: Working Together 32

Where to Go for Guidance OPNAVINST 1754. 5 C FRG Handbook Navy JAG FFSC/FFSC FRG Coordinator 33

What’s Your FRG 101 IQ? 34

Summary FRGs defined FRG roles Working together 35

Upcoming Trainings Module 1: Family Readiness Groups 101 Module 2: Building an FRG Module 3: Strengthening Your FRG Module 4: Planning FRG Events Module 5: Funding an FRG Module 6: Ready Navy: Emergency Crisis Response Module 7: Spouse Sponsorship 36

Facilitator Name Facilitator job title Facilitator FFSC location Facilitator telephone Facilitator email 37