MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

OUTER BANKS DETACHMENT #1264

The Pitts Center

9 March 2010 1900-2000

Minutes of the Detachment meeting on 9 March 2010 at 1900 held at the Pitts Center in

Southern Shores, N.C.

In Attendance were:

Kelly Chamberlain Commandant

Tim Gregory Senior Vice Commandant

Doug Wendling Judge Advocate

Robert Yanacek Junior Vice Commandant & Web Sergeant

Bob Messinger Paymaster

Kevin Wescott Public Affairs Officer

Dan Hudson New Member

Dan Beall

Lee Baronet

John Jumet

Len Stone

Leroy Spivey

Derrick Barcroft New Member

Pat Riley

Gene Martin

Gary Felder

The Marine Corps League Detachment #1264 meeting was opened by Commandant

Kelly Chamberlain at 1900. Sergeant-At-Arms Gene Martin secured the quarters, posted

the colors, and led Detachment #1264 in the Pledge of Allegiance as instructed by

Commandant Chamberlain.

Commandant Chamberlain requested Judge Advocate Doug Wendling to conduct the

opening prayer.

Commandant Chamberlain requested a report on old business at this point of the meeting.

Commandant Kelly announced the monthly meeting minutes had been posted on the web

by Adjutant Tyler. Commandant Kelly asked everyone if they were satisfied with the

minutes and the way they were presented. No corrections or complaints were noted.

Commandant Kelly asked Bob Messinger to present the financial report.

Paymaster Messinger began his financial report by informing Detachment #1264 that as

of the end of February our finances have been greatly depleted and are in need of

revenue.

Judge Advocate, Doug Wendling, then presented his report. Doug indicated that he

attended the North Carolina Department Quarterly Meeting and presented a brief

overview. One item that was discussed was the Marine Corps’ coordinator for the

Wounded Warrior and Marine for Life Programs. Doug indicated that the coordinator is

Captain Charlie Hall, USMC. Captain Hall has been tasked to provide support for these

programs and to provide assistance to Marines in need. Captain Hall may be contacted

directly at charlie.hall1@usmc.mil should anyone come across a Marine in need.

Public Affairs Officer, Kevin Wescott reported that the Detachment’s FaceBook page is

up and running, per the instructions from the previous meeting. Kevin then reported an

opportunity for the Detachment to raise funds by participating in a private sale at Belks.

The Detachment has been invited to sell tickets for this private sale on 1 May 2010 in

which shoppers will receive a 20 to 70 percent discount on their purchases. Each ticket

will sell for $5 and the Detachment will retain the ticket sale proceeds and gain public

exposure. Following discussion the memberships decided to support this event and were

also going to hand out a rose from our Rose Program to anyone who purchased a ticket

from us. To conduct this event, volunteers will be needed for two-hour shifts. Further

details will be presented at the April meeting as both the PAO and JA would be attending

a special meeting on 15 March with Belks concerning this event.

Dan Beall, then informed members wishing to re-qualify with the M-1 service rifle of an

opportunity to do so. A number of members indicated interest and Dan added he has

access to a number of rifles and plenty of ammunition.

Dan Beall also informed the membership that Congressman Jones would be on the Outer

Banks on 27 March 2010. Members interested in seeing the congressman could do so at

a dinner being hosted in his honor at the cost of $75 per couple.

Following New Business, the Commandant brought two prospective members forward

and administered the Marine Corps League oath, thereby making them members of

Detachment #1264. The new members are Dan Hudson and Derrick Barcroft.

The next Outer Banks Detachment #1264 meeting will be Tuesday, 13 April 2010. There

being no further business we will proceed to close. Commandant Chamberlain had

temporary Sergeant-At-Arms retire the colors. Requested Judge Advocate to lead the

closing prayer. At this time the Commandant requested the Sergeant-At-Arms to declare

the meeting officially closed at 2000, by order of the Commandant until 13 April 2010 at

such time it will be reopened for the transaction of official business.

Minutes recorded by Robert J. Yanacek, Junior Vice Commandant.