A Family Readiness Group (FRG) is a group of volunteers associated with the command who act as a resource and support for the families and friends of the command’s sailors. FRGs are well explained in this blog post. For those who are hoping to increase their responsibility within a FRG or have been asked to […]
Continue reading "6 Tips for New FRG Board Members"Looking for ideas to bring your Family Readiness Group (FRG) togther? Opportunities for wardrooms, chiefs quarters or other group events? Here are five great places for those of you stationed Naval Base Kitsap: Kitsap Great Escape (Bremerton) Kitsap Great Escape is located in Bremerton. There are three different rooms to choose from, with six people […]
Continue reading "5 Places to Host FRG Events Near Bangor"The Submerged Life supports and believes in the mission of the Family Readiness Group (FRG). Some of us serve as board members for our FRGs. A common topic I see posted in various FRG leadership groups is how to fundraise during COVID. Most fundraisers involve face-to-face contact which is not possible at this time. Thanks […]
Continue reading "FRG Fundraising During COVID"Fundraising for your FRG (Family Readiness Group) can seem like a daunting task and a whole lot of work, but with a solid board and volunteers, you can plan some very successful and fun events to beef up that bank account! Whether your FRG has just formed to support a newly commissioned boat or your […]
Continue reading "5 Ways to Fundraise For Your FRG"If you’re new to submarine life, whether you’re a parent of a newly-christened sailor or a significant other just learning the lingo, it can be incredibly overwhelming. Simply put, you don’t know what you don’t know. What type of submarine are they on? How often will they be at sea? What’s the difference between an […]
Continue reading "So, You’re New to Submarine Life. Here Are 10 Things You Should Know"A Sunshine Committee is a volunteer branch of the Family Readiness Group (FRG), assembled to support fellow spouses, family members, and significant others by lending a helping hand, spreading happiness, and welcoming newcomers (especially during periods when the boat is deployed). Depending on how active your FRG is, a Sunshine Committee may or /may not […]
Continue reading "How a “Sunshine Committee” Can Benefit Your FRG"Keeping an active Family Readiness Group (FRG) right now can be quite difficult, but it’s so important that we stay connected during this hard time. So we must provide comfort and friendship to our fellow spouses. As many of you know, a deployment can be extremely hard without a global pandemic, so this just makes […]
Continue reading "Two Ways to Keep an Active FRG During COVID-19"As submarine spouses, it’s all too easy to feel isolated, alone or lonely. Whether it be a series of short underways or the long haul deployment, we really have to take a lot on by ourselves. And usually, thousands of miles away from close friends and family. We don’t give ourselves enough credit, period. But […]
Continue reading "What’s an “FRG” & Why You Should Get Involved in Yours"Every command has a spouse of a sailor designated as the ombudsman. The ombudsman is a liaison between the command and the sailors’ families. He or she is an incredible resource in navigating all things Navy. Here are a few facts about ombudsmen: It is always good to save the ombudsman’s contact information just in […]
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