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OPNAVINST 1754.5B N1 31 Mar 2011 OPNAV INSTRUCTION 1754.5B From: Subj: Ref: Chief of Naval Operations FAMILY READINESS GROUPS (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) U.S. Navy Family Readiness Group Handbook 2011 OPNAVINST 5380.1A SECNAVINST 5211.5E DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, of 1 Aug 1993 OPNAVINST 1750.1F DoD Instruction 1000.15 of 24 Oct 2008 OPNAVINST 4001.1F CNO WASHINGTON DC 312222Z Aug 10 (NAVADMIN 295/10)

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(1) Sample By-laws

1. Purpose. To establish policy, assign responsibilities, and prescribe procedures for interactions with family readiness groups (FRGs) and their operations onboard Navy installations. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety. 2. 3. 4. Cancellation. Applicability. Discussion a. Nature of FRGs OPNAVINST 1754.5A. All Navy commands.

(1) An FRG is a private organization, closely-affiliated with the command, comprised of family members, Sailors, and civilians associated with the command and its personnel, who support the flow of information, provide practical tools for adjusting to Navy deployments and separations, and serve as a link between the command and Sailors’ families. FRGs help plan, coordinate and conduct informational, care-taking, moralebuilding and social activities to enhance preparedness, command mission readiness, and increase the resiliency and well-being of Sailors and their families.

OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 (2) FRGs are an integral part of a support service network that includes ombudsmen, fleet and family support centers (FFSCs), chaplains, school liaison officers, and child development centers at the command-level, to provide services in support of service members and their families. (3) FRGs interact with installation activities (e.g., FFSC; morale, welfare and recreation; chapel) and other Navyaffiliated private organizations (e.g., Chief Petty Officers Association, Navy Wives Club of America, Navy League Association, United Services Organization) to help coordinate activities for the support of unit members and their families. (4) Sample by-laws for an FRG are contained in enclosure (1). b. Structure of FRGs (1) FRGs consist of elected officers and group members. (a) FRG Elected Officers. At a minimum, the FRG consists of a president and a treasurer, but may include additional elected officers (see enclosure (1)). (b) FRG Members. FRGs are open to all family members, Sailors, and civilians associated with the command and its personnel. In addition, although not required, individual FRG members may be designated as official volunteers. Official volunteers are FRG members who are approved by the command or installation and agree to perform assigned duties under command supervision. (2) Further details on FRG structure are contained in enclosure (1) and reference (a). Reference (a) is available for download from Commander, Navy Installations Command Web site at http://www.cnic.navy.mil/navycni/groups/public/@hq/@ffr/document s/document/cnicp_a197800.pdf. c. Official Volunteer Activities

(1) Commanders are authorized to accept voluntary services from an appropriate number of FRG members to assist family support programs, per reference (b). Prior to providing voluntary services to the command, volunteers must complete a DD

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 Form 2793 Voluntary Agreement for Appropriated Fund Activities and Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities, per reference (b). A copy of the signed agreement shall be given to the volunteer prior to commencing volunteer services. (2) A person providing properly accepted voluntary services is considered to be an employee of the Federal Government for certain purposes. Therefore, commands must provide official volunteers a clear, written description of duties and scope of responsibilities assigned, provide appropriate training, and supervise performance of those duties. Volunteers must follow all legal and regulatory requirements as set forth in reference (b). (3) Official volunteers may not release personal information, obtained from the command in the course of official voluntary duties, to the FRG absent proper consent of the individual(s) concerned. Protection of personal information is governed by the Privacy Act and reference (c). (4) Official volunteer duties fundraising, soliciting, or accepting volunteers will be expected to adhere conduct as paid employees as outlined may not include gifts. Official to the same standards of in reference (d).

(5) Given the significant issue of tort liability, both for the Navy and the individual volunteer, FRG volunteers may not be authorized independent use of government vehicles. d. Relationship between Ombudsman and FRG. The ombudsman program is governed by reference (e). FRGs operate distinctly from the ombudsman, the official Navy representative tasked with improving mission readiness through family readiness. The ombudsman may collaborate with the FRG on behalf of the command, but shall not serve as an FRG officer. Additionally, the ombudsman may participate in the FRG in a personal capacity, but not as the official ombudsman. e. Command Support. Installation commanding officers (ICOs) may permit properly approved FRGs, that meet the requirements of reference (f), to operate on Navy installations. Individual commands will provide limited logistical support, such as access to command spaces, use of equipment, and command representatives for FRG events, based on the criteria listed in

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 section 3-211 of reference (d) and per reference (f). Expenditure of Navy appropriated and non-appropriated funds is generally not authorized for FRG social activities, to include provision of food and beverages. Questions regarding specific events should be referred to judge advocates or office of general counsel attorneys in the chain of command. f. FRG Use of Command Name, Seals, Logos, or Insignia

(1) The FRG may use the name of the command in the name of the FRG, with the approval of the commanding officer (CO). (2) FRGs may not use seals, logos, or insignia of commands on any FRG letterhead, correspondence, titles, or in association with any FRG programs, locations, or activities. (3) The FRG’s status as a private organization must be apparent and unambiguous. Printed material, Web sites, and electronic media must include the prominent disclaimer contained in reference (f). g. Fundraising (1) As a private organization, an FRG may fundraise. (2) Per reference (d), commanders may officially endorse and approve FRG fundraising events when the fundraising occurs within command spaces and is conducted among their own members or dependents to raise money for the benefit of their own command members or dependents. (3) In regards to fundraising elsewhere on the base, FRGs will obtain approval of the ICO to hold fundraisers on base when the location is other than unit command spaces. (4) FRGs may solicit local businesses or conduct fundraising off the base; commands do not approve or disapprove such activities. However, FRG members will not solicit gifts or donations on behalf of the command or imply that the Navy officially endorses their fundraising activity. Service members and civilian employees may never solicit donations from defense contractors, even if acting in their personal capacity as a private member of the FRG.

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 h. Gifts

(1) An FRG is free to accept solicited and unsolicited gifts offered to the FRG without command approval but compliant with its by-laws. An FRG may never accept a gift on behalf of a command or the Department of the Navy. Similarly, a CO will never accept a gift on behalf of an FRG. (2) Any donation of gifts from an FRG to the command will be processed following Navy’s gift acceptance rules, reference (g) applies. 5. Action a. Commander, Navy Installations Command will:

(1) Establish implementing guidance for FRG operations on Navy installations. (2) Provide command and FRG leadership standardized curriculum and training through the local FFSC. (3) Publish and maintain an FRG Handbook (reference (a)) and other materials to assist commands and FRGs in maintaining appropriate support programs and activities. b. United States Fleet Forces Command will: (1) Establish implementing guidance for afloat units. (2) Utilize the local FFSC to execute FRG leadership training. c. COs of operational units and installations:

(1) Will review by-laws prior to permitting an FRG to use the command name. COs will ensure the FRG does not improperly use the command name in a way that either implies Navy endorsement or is otherwise discrediting to the command or the United States Navy.

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 (2) Will protect personal information about command members and dependents, releasing it only per references (b) and (h). Commands will obtain written consent from command members before releasing personal information to an FRG. (3) Shall designate an official command liaison to the FRG per section 3-201 of reference (d). The command liaison may officially represent the command and act in an advisory capacity to the FRG in discussions of matters of mutual interest. In this manner, the command liaison serves as a conduit of information between the command and the FRG. The command liaison may not direct or otherwise be involved in matters of management or control of the FRG. This liaison may be an officer, senior enlisted member, or civilian employee of the command. (4) May accept voluntary services from FRG members in accordance with reference (b). (5) May authorize reimbursement of qualifying expenses for official volunteers, per reference (b). (6) May provide logistical support, such as access to command spaces, use of equipment, and command representatives, for permissible FRG events, consistent with section 3-211 of reference (d) and available resources. (7) Will not endorse off-base FRG fundraisers when the FRG solicits from anyone other than command members or their dependents, and when using proceeds of a fundraiser to benefit someone other than the command members and their dependents. As examples: (a) The CO will not endorse FRG solicitation of local businesses. (b) The CO will not endorse an FRG fundraiser to benefit a charity of the FRG’s choosing. (8) Will not solicit or accept gifts on behalf of an FRG.

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 (9) Will not directly manage or control an FRG, per section 3-202 of reference (d). (10) Will, in those instances where FRGs are not complying with applicable rules or conditions for continued support, revoke FRG permission to use the command name, deny requests to endorse or otherwise support FRG events or fundraisers, and decline to accept gifts or services from the FRG. Any such action will be communicated to the ICO. (11) Will review FRG by-laws or charter to determine whether the FRG will be approved to operate onboard an installation or unit, as appropriate. d. ICOs (in addition to paragraph 5c) will:

(1) Review the input of the unit CO, when analyzing whether to provide support to an FRG. (2) Authorize or provide support for permissible FRG events on the installation, to include access to appropriate installation spaces and use of equipment, consistent with references (d) and (f), and available resources. (3) Act as the approval authority for all FRG fundraising events on the installation when they are not conducted within affiliated command spaces. e. Operational unit COs (in addition to paragraph 5c) will provide input to ICOs to assist in analyzing whether to provide support to a unit FRG (e.g., after review of FRG by-laws, unit CO will inform ICO of favorable support of FRG and request approval for fundraising on the base outside of unit spaces). 6. Disestablishment. When in the best interest of the FRG to disestablish, the FRG may be dissolved by a vote of its members. 7. Records Management. Records created as a result of this instruction, regardless of media and format, shall be managed per Secretary of the Navy Manual 5210.1 of November 2007.

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 8. Form. DD Form 2793 Voluntary Agreement for Appropriated Fund Activities and Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentalities is available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/index.htm.

Distribution: Electronic only, via Department of the Navy Issuances Web site http://doni.daps.dla.mil

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 SAMPLE BY-LAWS [This sample may be altered to reflect the specific desires and procedures to be observed by the individual family readiness group (FRG). For further reference, refer to Robert's Rules of Order, available at most libraries.] Article I – Name The name of this group shall be the ____________________________ FRG. Attached is the memorandum from the commanding officer granting permission to use the command name. Article II – Purpose The purpose of this FRG shall be to plan, coordinate, and conduct informational, care-taking, morale-building and social activities to enhance preparedness, command mission readiness, and increase the resiliency and well-being of Sailors and their families. The FRG shall promote friendship and mutual support among the members. Article III – Membership and Dues a. Membership is open to command members (both military and civilian employees) in their personal capacity, their spouses, children, other family members, and other civilians associated with the command (e.g., retired members). b. The FRG shall not unlawfully deny membership based on race, color, creed, sex, age, disability, national origin, or unlawfully discriminate against any individuals. c. Dues (if desired). Dues of this FRG shall be ________ (e.g., per month or year). Payment of dues shall (or shall not) be a required condition of FRG membership. Article IV - Slate of Officers a. The elected officers of this FRG shall be a president, a vice president, a secretary, and a treasurer. They shall govern and operate the group per these by-laws. The term of office

Enclosure (1)

OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011

shall be for ________ (e.g., 1 year) and no officers may succeed themselves. (All elected officer must be up-to-date, dues paying members of this FRG.) b. The executive board shall consist of the elected officers of this FRG, the advisors (if any), the chair of all standing committees, and other members as invited by the executive board. c. The commanding officer has appointed an official command liaison to this FRG. This liaison officially represents the command and acts in an advisory capacity to the FRG in discussions of matters of mutual interest. The command liaison is not a member of the executive board, and may not direct or otherwise be involved in matters of management or control of this FRG. Article V - Nomination and Election of Officers a. All FRG officers shall be nominated by a committee headed by a chair, appointed by the president, plus three to five FRG members. b. The names of all nominees will be published to the entire FRG membership. At the next regularly scheduled meeting, the slate will be presented to those FRG members present to be voted on by secret ballot. All members present will be eligible to vote. c. The newly elected officers will assume their duties at an installation ceremony which will be arranged by the outgoing executive board. Article VI - Duties of Officers a. The president shall preside at all regular meetings of the group and perform all other duties necessary to carry out the business of the group. The president shall be a former officio member of all committees except the nominating committee. The president chairs the gift acceptance committee. b. The vice president shall assist the president and, in his or her absence, shall assume the duties of the president.

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 c. The secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the group and the executive board. The secretary shall have the minutes ready for duplication upon request by the next regularly scheduled meeting. The secretary is the custodian of all the permanent records of the group. The secretary shall handle all the correspondence of the group as directed by the president and the executive board. d. The treasurer shall be responsible for all FRG funds, to include those funds raised by dues, FRG fundraising activities, or private donations. The treasurer is responsible for safeguarding funds, establishing and overseeing accounts in appropriate financial institutions, reconciling financial statements, providing a statement of finances at all regular FRG meetings, filing necessary Federal, State, and local tax documents (if applicable), and submitting to an audit at least annually by the executive board or other designated reviewer. The treasurer sits as a member of the gift acceptance committee. e. Two signatures will be required to sign checks or to withdraw cash. Both the treasurer and the president shall be authorized to sign checks on the group bank accounts. Any expenses incurred by the routine operations of the group or its activities may be reimbursed by the authorization of either the treasurer or president. Any expenses for other than routine operations must be approved by a two-thirds vote of the board members present at any duly constituted meeting. Article VII – Official Volunteers to the Command FRG members may apply to provide volunteer services directly to the command or the installation in support of family support programs (e.g., fleet and family service centers). Official volunteers must be approved by the command or installation and must agree to perform assigned duties under command supervision. When performing assigned command functions, official volunteers must adhere to federal standards of conduct. To avoid any potential conflicts, approved official volunteers will not engage in fundraising, solicitation, or acceptance of gifts on behalf of the FRG.

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 Article VIII - Meetings a. The regular meetings of the FRG shall be held on the _________________ (e.g., 1st Wednesday of every month) at a place designated at the previous meeting and approved by the executive board. b. Should a meeting have to be called prior to the regular meeting or a decision made, the president or two officers shall give their approval. The president or two FRG officers must give approval to convene an emergency meeting. c. All members are to be notified of all regular general meetings. Article IX – Accepting Gifts a. This FRG will accept only those gifts that further the purpose of enhancing preparedness, command mission readiness, and increase the resiliency and well-being of Sailors and their families. b. Only the following gifts may be accepted: cash; giftsin-kind (such as materials, equipment, food, supplies, etc.) that can be utilized by the members in carrying forth the purpose of this FRG and or in support of specific FRG events; and gifts of services, where properly related to the purpose of the FRG and associated events. c. Gifts will only be accepted where offered directly to the FRG and approved by the gift acceptance committee. The president and treasurer serve as chair and assistant chair of the committee, along with at least three members appointed by the president from the general membership of the FRG. Proposed gifts that are not in keeping with the FRG purpose, or are otherwise inconsistent with the traditional values of this military community, will be declined. A record of the proposed gift, value, and the committee’s final acceptance decision will be maintained and reported at the next general meeting. d. The FRG will not accept any gift that is offered to or intended for the command or the Department of the Navy. Such gift offers will be referred to the command for processing.

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OPNAVINST 1754.5B 31 Mar 2011 e. No gift will be accepted that inures to the personal financial benefit of any individual member(s). Article X - Amending the By-laws The by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the participating members during a regularly scheduled meeting, provided the elected officers are present, and notice of the proposed amendment is given 30 days prior to the meeting. Article XI – Termination Upon dissolution of the group, after paying or making provision for payment of all debts, any remaining money shall be distributed to charitable organizations chosen by the final members of the group.

ADOPTED by a majority vote of assembled FRG members, this _______ day of __________, 20__.

_________________ President

_________________ Secretary

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