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Next Meeting: Meetings are always held on the second Tuesday of each month at 1900 in the Gray Community Center, 107 Gray Ruritan Drive, in Gray, TN. ( The Gray Community Center is next to the Gray Volunteer Fire Department). Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be August 11, 2020 . Could be delayed pending status of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Membership Info: Presently our members are being asked to volunteer personal information to Marine Brian Maupin in regard to setting up a confidential #969 member data base. On the back of the form you could include that information about yourself that you would like to be published on our Detachment Web Site under Members.
Department of Tennessee, Marine Corps League Referral / Recruitment Contact Report
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Minutes of Meeting
11 FEB 20
MCL Detachment #969
Members Present: 15
The Commandant called the meeting to order at 1900 .
Role Call of Officers
Cmdt Doug Essinger Present
SrVcCmdt Dave Wolgast Present
JrVcCmdt Leon Cox Absent
Judge Adv Brian Maupin Present
JrPastCmdt Tom Pardue Present
Adjutant Tom Pardue Presenr
Paymaster Jack Larkey Present
Chaplain Ann Larson Present
Sgt at Arms Riley Newcomb Present
SvcOff VACANT
VAVS Keith Thompson Present
WebSgt Larry Bevil
Previous Meeting Minutes: Approved as posted.
Correspondence: None
Paymaster Report:
Benevolent Fund $ 6,078.25
General Fund 3,210.80
Toys For Tots Fund 4,651.69
TOTAL $ 13,940.74
Sick or In Distress: Leon Cox, Clint Sheppard, Michael Ugale’s dad.
Officer Reports:
- Cmdt: Valentine’s Day at Niswonger Children’s Hospital postponed due to flu.
- SrVc: Dave Wolgast took clothes to VA. They need jeans, shoes and blankets.
- JrVc: no
- JA: There seems to be confusion about the new Oath of Membership. I will forward the 25 January 2020 revised Oath that I received from Jack Larkey.
- JrPast Cmdt: no
- Adj: no
- Sgt Arms: no
-Standing Committees:
T4T: no
Donation Committee: Ann Larson and Keith Thompson on ten potential recipients, VRLC, The Warriors Canvas, TN-MAC, Veterans Center Johnson City, Smoky Mountains Service Dogs, JROTC Scholarship increase, TAPS, Holbrook Farms Retreats and Genesis Joy House. Dave Wolgast mentioned Marines helping Marines.
Fundraising: Sam’s Club Fundraisers are May 23rd, June 27th, September 5th, November 7th and December 19th.
Recruiting and Retention: Brian Maupin made the motion, seconded by Tom Pauls, that we spend $150.00 for a recruiting sign at the Kingsport Speedway. Motion carried.
Special Committees:
Rose Program:
Unfinished Business:
New Business: Kyle Price made the motion, seconded by Dave Wolgast, that we give Ann Larson $500.00 to purchase clothes for the VA Dom Clothing Closet. Motion carried.
Ann Larson made the motion, seconded by Dave Wolgast, that we pay $20.00 of the $40.00 renewal fee for our Sam’s Club card.
Good of the League:
Announcements: Lawrence (Larry) Larson has replaced Jack Larkey as the appointed Detachment Paymaster. This document will be forwarded to Eastman Credit Union as documentation of this change.
Meeting adjourned at 2005.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tom Pardue
Adjutant
MCL Det. 969
Valet Parking Service at Mountain Home
FISHER HOUSE FOR DOVER, DE American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. has started a nation-wide campaign to support Fisher House Foundation AGSM’s Campaign for Fisher House will help fund the building of a Fisher House at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. This special house will be used by families attending the Dignified Transfer of Remains Ceremonies as their fallen loved ones are returned to American soil. Thanks to the assistance of the American Gold Star Mothers, families of our American Heroes will be able to stay at a Fisher House for this solemn occasion. You can safely donate at: http://www.active.com/donate/AGSMforFisherHouse/Albuquerque Veterans - Need a job? The federal workforce is facing a potential crisis. Thousands of federal employees will retire, leaving a massive whole in the federal government. In fact, a Partnership for a Public Service projects that the federal government needs to hire nearly 193,000 new workers for jobs in these fields: security, medical and public health, accounting, engineering, and program management/analysis and administration. Go to: http://www.military.com/careers to apply. FOOD BANK The Gray Community Center (where the detachment meets monthly) maintains a food bank for needy families. Please consider donating some non-perishable food items to re-stock the Food Bank by bringing them to our next regularly scheduled meeting. This action helps to “pay” the community for allowing the detachment to use the Gray Community Center. USMC Support of Marine Funerals Family members of deceased Marines can request military honors for a funeral through the following Headquarters Marine Corps hotline: (866) 826-3628. Do not call Marine Reserve Centers directly! They cannot provide honors without direction from Headquarters Marine Corps. EMERGENCY RELIEF <Click Veteran Admin Logo for Info VAVS Needs and Wish List VA Volunteer Opportunities
FISHER HOUSE FOR DOVER, DE
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. has started a nation-wide campaign to support Fisher House Foundation
AGSM’s Campaign for Fisher House will help fund the building of a Fisher House at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. This special house will be used by families attending the Dignified Transfer of Remains Ceremonies as their fallen loved ones are returned to American soil. Thanks to the assistance of the American Gold Star Mothers, families of our American Heroes will be able to stay at a Fisher House for this solemn occasion.
You can safely donate at: http://www.active.com/donate/AGSMforFisherHouse/Albuquerque
Veterans - Need a job? The federal workforce is facing a potential crisis. Thousands of federal employees will retire, leaving a massive whole in the federal government. In fact, a Partnership for a Public Service projects that the federal government needs to hire nearly 193,000 new workers for jobs in these fields: security, medical and public health, accounting, engineering, and program management/analysis and administration. Go to: http://www.military.com/careers to apply.
USMC Support of Marine Funerals Family members of deceased Marines can request military honors for a funeral through the following Headquarters Marine Corps hotline: (866) 826-3628. Do not call Marine Reserve Centers directly! They cannot provide honors without direction from Headquarters Marine Corps.
<Click Veteran Admin Logo for Info
VAVS Needs and Wish List
VA Volunteer Opportunities
Information about VA Health Care Program. VA Reaches Out to Newest Combat Vets: Go HERE for latest info MESOTHELIOMA INFORMATION Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund "...they represent the true strength of the country and the heart and soul of its citizens." - President George W. Bush about the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, December 7th, 2004 Today more than 174,000 active duty and 37,000 reserve Marines protect the United States of America, bravely serving our nation in hotbeds of violence like Iraq and Afghanistan. Their dedication often has a price. Department of Defense statistics indicate 1,854 Marines were wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 19, 2003 through September 4, 2004. While the Marine Corps goes above and beyond to support Marines and their families, there are limits to the amount of funding available. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund was formed to provide supplemental assistance to our Marines, sailors, and their families as they face their road to recovery. Please help support our Marines and sailors. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. The IMSFF is a volunteer-run organization. To support the fund, please send donations to: Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund 825 College Blvd Suite 102PMB 609Oceanside, CA 92057 Please make checks payable to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. Thank you for your support. Military Personnel Records: Do you need a copy of your Military Personnel Records? Go HERE to obtain them. RAPIDS: Need an ID card for Family Member? (Active duty and Retired Marines) Go HERE to determine closest location you will need to coordinate with. KIA Memorial Quilt: Bill Weiler provided a link to a web page that may be of interest to the detachment, possibly as a memorial to Sgt. Speer. Please check it out by going HERE. Marine For Life Program. For those Marines that are planning to separate from active duty in the Marine Corps, be sure to check out this program. It will provide assistance in returning to civilian life, including employment. There is a link to this valuable program on the first page of this website. Faces of Freedom: Profiles of America’s Fallen Heroes Compiled by Rebecca Pepin This book profiles fallen heroes who lost their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. It includes one service member from each of the 50 states along with D.C. and Puerto Rico. All branches of the military are represented.Faces of Freedom will be released on Armed Forces Day (May 19, 2007). ALL proceeds will go to Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Project Go to: http://www.wentworthprinting.com/facesoffreedom/ to purchase. Rebecca Pepin receiving a Marine Corps League 'Honorary Membership' Certificate from Detachment #969 Members Ernie Degges, Don Elseroad, and Larry Bevil Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water Senate Passes Camp Lejeune Water Bill Take A Trip To Baytown, Texas Sick or in Distress
VA Reaches Out to Newest Combat Vets: Go HERE for latest info MESOTHELIOMA INFORMATION Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund "...they represent the true strength of the country and the heart and soul of its citizens." - President George W. Bush about the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, December 7th, 2004 Today more than 174,000 active duty and 37,000 reserve Marines protect the United States of America, bravely serving our nation in hotbeds of violence like Iraq and Afghanistan. Their dedication often has a price. Department of Defense statistics indicate 1,854 Marines were wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 19, 2003 through September 4, 2004. While the Marine Corps goes above and beyond to support Marines and their families, there are limits to the amount of funding available. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund was formed to provide supplemental assistance to our Marines, sailors, and their families as they face their road to recovery. Please help support our Marines and sailors. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. The IMSFF is a volunteer-run organization. To support the fund, please send donations to: Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund 825 College Blvd Suite 102PMB 609Oceanside, CA 92057 Please make checks payable to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. Thank you for your support. Military Personnel Records: Do you need a copy of your Military Personnel Records? Go HERE to obtain them. RAPIDS: Need an ID card for Family Member? (Active duty and Retired Marines) Go HERE to determine closest location you will need to coordinate with. KIA Memorial Quilt: Bill Weiler provided a link to a web page that may be of interest to the detachment, possibly as a memorial to Sgt. Speer. Please check it out by going HERE. Marine For Life Program. For those Marines that are planning to separate from active duty in the Marine Corps, be sure to check out this program. It will provide assistance in returning to civilian life, including employment. There is a link to this valuable program on the first page of this website. Faces of Freedom: Profiles of America’s Fallen Heroes Compiled by Rebecca Pepin This book profiles fallen heroes who lost their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. It includes one service member from each of the 50 states along with D.C. and Puerto Rico. All branches of the military are represented.Faces of Freedom will be released on Armed Forces Day (May 19, 2007). ALL proceeds will go to Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Project Go to: http://www.wentworthprinting.com/facesoffreedom/ to purchase. Rebecca Pepin receiving a Marine Corps League 'Honorary Membership' Certificate from Detachment #969 Members Ernie Degges, Don Elseroad, and Larry Bevil Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water Senate Passes Camp Lejeune Water Bill
VA Reaches Out to Newest Combat Vets: Go HERE for latest info
MESOTHELIOMA INFORMATION
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
Today more than 174,000 active duty and 37,000 reserve Marines protect the United States of America, bravely serving our nation in hotbeds of violence like Iraq and Afghanistan. Their dedication often has a price. Department of Defense statistics indicate 1,854 Marines were wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 19, 2003 through September 4, 2004. While the Marine Corps goes above and beyond to support Marines and their families, there are limits to the amount of funding available. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund was formed to provide supplemental assistance to our Marines, sailors, and their families as they face their road to recovery.
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund 825 College Blvd Suite 102PMB 609Oceanside, CA 92057
Please make checks payable to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.
Thank you for your support.
Military Personnel Records: Do you need a copy of your Military Personnel Records? Go HERE to obtain them.
RAPIDS: Need an ID card for Family Member? (Active duty and Retired Marines) Go HERE to determine closest location you will need to coordinate with.
KIA Memorial Quilt: Bill Weiler provided a link to a web page that may be of interest to the detachment, possibly as a memorial to Sgt. Speer. Please check it out by going HERE.
Marine For Life Program. For those Marines that are planning to separate from active duty in the Marine Corps, be sure to check out this program. It will provide assistance in returning to civilian life, including employment. There is a link to this valuable program on the first page of this website.
Faces of Freedom: Profiles of America’s Fallen Heroes Compiled by Rebecca Pepin
This book profiles fallen heroes who lost their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. It includes one service member from each of the 50 states along with D.C. and Puerto Rico. All branches of the military are represented.Faces of Freedom will be released on Armed Forces Day (May 19, 2007). ALL proceeds will go to Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Project
Go to: http://www.wentworthprinting.com/facesoffreedom/ to purchase.
Rebecca Pepin receiving a Marine Corps League 'Honorary Membership' Certificate from Detachment #969 Members Ernie Degges, Don Elseroad, and Larry Bevil
Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water
Senate Passes Camp Lejeune Water Bill
Take A Trip To Baytown, Texas Sick or in Distress
Take A Trip To Baytown, Texas
Sick or in Distress
MCL/MCLA and/or family members Don ELSEROAD, Bobby STEWART, Ed GUCKERT, John HICKS, Michael STEWART, Gary CAMPBELL, June BEVIL, Ann LARSON, Larry LARSON are having or have recently had various health problems. Please keep all of these folks and their families in your thoughts and prayers.
Please advise Web Sergeant of any detachment members whose names should appear under this item. MCL #969's Commandant's Message:- Recruit New Members and come out to our regular monthly meetings..... Membership Renewals: Send checks to MCL 969 Paymaster Jack W. Larkey, 2413 Steward Street. Johnson City, TN. 37601 Tel # 423-282-4905. Scuttle Butt:- If you have a TOPIC or any other news event that would be of interest to detachment members, please contact the web sergeant. Thanks. Lhb Note: If there are any files on this website that are subject to copyright infringement, please advise web sergeant so they can be properly examined. Back to Index
Please advise Web Sergeant of any detachment members whose names should appear under this item.
MCL #969's Commandant's Message:- Recruit New Members and come out to our regular monthly meetings.....
Membership Renewals: Send checks to MCL 969 Paymaster Jack W. Larkey, 2413 Steward Street. Johnson City, TN. 37601 Tel # 423-282-4905.
Scuttle Butt:- If you have a TOPIC or any other news event that would be of interest to detachment members, please contact the web sergeant. Thanks. Lhb
Note: If there are any files on this website that are subject to copyright infringement, please advise web sergeant so they can be properly examined.
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