Subject: Campus News 10-5-26

 
Monday, October 5, 2026
"Come to Me, all those toiling and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Upcoming Events        
  • Oct 6 Farming Resource Class (Chapel, 6:30 PM) 
  • Oct 7 Staff Lunch (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Oct 10–16 Family Camp
  • Oct 11 Community Night (5:00 PM Dinner, 6:30 PM Program)
  • Oct 17 Staff Party (Dining Room, 4:30 PM) 
  • Oct 20 Required Hunters Briefing (Annex, 6:30 PM) 
  • Nov 5 Veterans Banquet (Gym, 6:00 PM) 
  • Nov 10 SFG Luncheon (Dining Room) 
  • Nov 13 Unit 75 Advancement & Preview Day
  • Nov 18 Awards & Promotions (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Nov 20 Unit 74 Graduation
Pinned Notices 📍
Campus playground restrooms are in Bathhouse 1414.
Water conservation is in effect.
Farming Resource Class
Join us for our Farming Resource Class tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, in the Chapel at 6:30 PM. Steven Wimberly of Wimberly Farm & Ranch Store will be sharing about his homesteading journey. Come and make some new friends and meet your area neighbors.
Community Events
Spread the word & bring your friends! Download the digital invitations for FC Community Night (Oct 11) and the Veterans Banquet (Nov. 5). 
Natural Gas Leaks
If you smell natural gas, please contact one of our 24-hour emergency phone numbers (903-636-9552, primary; 903-720-0974, secondary) and be aware of these important natural gas protocols.
Family Camp Quick Links
Required Hunters Briefing | CW05 Overby
If you'd like to hunt during the 2026-2027 season on the IBLP/ALERT Academy campus, please join us for our hunters briefing, Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 PM in the Annex Conference Room. If you're not able to attend, please contact Chris Overby at (903) 720-0974 and we can try to make other arrangements. This meeting is required in order to be able to hunt on the campus. Please bring a valid hunting license and hunter's education certificate, if you're required to have one. We will be going over the Firearm and Hunting Rules for the campus and also have a briefing on important details specific to this hunting season. I look forward to seeing you there and we are looking forward to a productive, safe, and fun season!
Elections 2026
Please save the date and vote on Tuesday, November 3! See the iVoter Guide for additional details about specific districts & races. 
Battalion Update | Capt. Winkler
Battalion is continuing to train this week, and prep for Family Camp next week. The men will be doing some class time next week, as well as helping put on the various Family Camp activities. Missions is doing one more week of class in Pennsylvania before heading to Wayumi next week.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
The men of Unit 75 will be spending this week living and training across the lake. They will be living in handmade shelters and catching and cooking most of their own food along with taking classes in fire building and river crossing on a rope system. They will continue to hone their skills in land navigation, river crossing, ropes and knots, and wilderness care and survival. They will also begin the first integration of their wilderness medical training in a simple rescue scenario this week. Please pray the men would stay healthy during this time and that they would learn a valuable lesson in perspective.
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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Greek Pitas, Grapes
Dinner: Salad, Nachos, Jell-O

TUESDAY
Lunch: Salad, Hamburgers, Chips
Dinner: Salad, “Marry Me” Chicken, Rice, Glazed Carrots, Rolls

WEDNESDAY Staff Lunch, 11:45 AM
Lunch: Salad, BBQ Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Rolls, Ice Cream
Dinner: Salad, Corn Dogs, Onion Rings, Jalapeño Poppers

THURSDAY 
Lunch: Salad, Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Rolls
Dinner: Salad, Beefy Pasta, Garlic Bread

FRIDAY
Lunch: Salad, Shepherd’s Pie
Dinner: Salad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

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