OUTER BANKS DETACHMENT NEWSDetachment Participates in Kelly's Saint Patrick's Day Parade | 03/20/2011  On
20 March 2011 members of the Outer Banks Detachment
participated in the 22nd Annual Kelly's Saint Patrick's
Day Parade in Nags Head. Although the parade was only about
one-mile in length, it is estimated that between 10,000 to 15,000
spectators were in attendance. Needless to say, our detachment was able to
let many local residents know that the Marine Corps League is indeed present and
working to make our community a better place here on the Outer Banks. Those who participated reported that
our detachment was well-received by spectators with applause and expressions
of "thanks" throughout the entire parade route. Members who participated in this
event were: Dean Tyler; Robert Yanacek; Bob Messinger; Gary Felder; Gene Martin, and;
Kevin Wescott.
Local Restaurant Manager Presented with Certificate of Appreciation | 03/11/2011 Detachment commandant, Dean Tyler, recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Michelle Robertson, manager of the Black Pelican restaurant in Kitty Hawk. The certificate was presented to Michelle, on behalf of our detachment, as a token of appreciation for her hospitality in accommodating our detachment for various activities, many times with little or no notice.Detachment Fundraiser Update | 03/11/2011  Our
detachment fundraiser is now underway and we need
members to support this effort by donating a few hours
of time to sell these tickets to the general
public at Belk. We are selling these ticket at
Belk store during our designated times. The exact
dates and times are available on our detachment
calendar. We strongly urge every member to support
their detachment with this excellent opportunity by
contacting Kevin Wescott and signing up for at least one
two-hour shift.
Detachment Fundraiser | 02/22/2011 On
February 22nd three members of our detachment staff
attended a meeting at Belk in Kill Devil Hills to
receive information and details concerning the store's
semi-annual charity sale. This event is an
excellent fundraising opportunity for the detachment and
in the past has proven to be very beneficial in raising
funds. Basically, our members sell tickets to the
general public at a cost of $5 per ticket. This
ticket entitles the bearer to a private sale at Belk on
April 16, 2011 in which they will receive a $5 discount
on each separate purchase, as well as a special
storewide discount ranging from 20 to 70-percent!
People can purchase as many tickets as they want and
will receive a $5 discount for each ticket as well as
the storewide discounted prices, however they are only
permitted to use one $5 discount ticket each time they
pay at a cash register. Each ticket sold by our
members goes directly to the detachment to further our
mission. So, if we sell 500 tickets, the
detachment will raise $2,500. This is a rare
situation where everyone wins: Belk receives money
for the sale of items and a charitable contribution tax
write-off; the detachment receives the proceeds from our
ticket sales, and; those who buy tickets get their $5
back in the form of a discount as well as some really
excellent discounted prices on high quality products.
At the upcoming March meeting we will be passing out
tickets to members and will be asking them to sign up to
donate a few hours to sell these tickets to the general
public at Belk. We will be selling these tickets
at Belk on our assigned dates and times, which are
primarily on the weekends. The exact dates and
times are available on our detachment calendar. We
strongly urge every member to support their detachment
with this excellent opportunity. Gung-Ho, Marines!
Local Scout Presented with Marine Corps League Award | 03/04/2011  Detachment
commandant, Dean Tyler, recently presented a Certificate of Good
Citizenship on behalf of our detachment and the Marine Corps League to Bryan Robison
of Boy Scout Troop #117. Bryan was presented this award in
recognition of his attainment of highest level of scouting accomplishment—Eagle Scout. The
presentation was made at his Court of Honor at Nags Head
Church on Saturday, 4 March 2011. In addition to
our commandant, our eagle scout recognition officer,
Kevin Wescott, and our chaplain, Rick Lawrenson, were
also in attendance at the ceremony. On behalf of
the Outer Banks Detachment, we extend our congratulations
to Bryan and his family for this noteworthy
accomplishment, and extend our best wishes to him in all of his
future endeavors.
History and Traditions | 02/14/2011 Take a few minutes to learn about some of the history and traditions associated with the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps League, and information that should be of interest to every American.
We wish to thank Eric McBee, Judge Advocate and Web Sergeant of the Aubrey Gilbert Detachment #1312 in Carrollton, Georgia for permitting us to use a number of the previously listed items. Free and Discounted Products and Services for Veterans | 01/31/2011 Making every dollar stretch these days is more important than ever, especially for our local veterans! As a result of that need, we have listed a few programs available at little to no cost, as well as some local business that provide discounts to our local veterans.Website Update | 01/28/2011 Greetings fellow Leathernecks. I'm sure that you have noticed that our website has a new look. We've spent a great deal of time since our meeting earlier this month to make some major revisions. To begin with, the entire website has been restyled using the colors of the Marine Corps League: Black; white; scarlet, and; gold. Also added were some new features including a scripted search that should make it easier to locate information, and a script that will display photographs. An interactive map was also added to the contact page showing the precise location of our meeting place, the Kern Pitts Center, as well as an interactive calendar which displays all detachment meetings and events. Lastly, the header of our website has been redesigned to capture the natural and raw beauty of our area, adorned by our official seal and name of the Outer Banks Detachment. We trust that you will be pleased with the results and look forward to your comments, recommendations and, most importantly, your contributions of information and photographs you would like added to the website. New Detachment Officers Sworn-In | 01/11/2011 At our meeting this month, Doug Wendling administered the oath of office to our newly elected and appointed staff. Following the oath, Kelly Chamberlain turned over his duties to our new Commandant, Dean Tyler. Dean then presented Kelly with a plaque on behalf of our membership as a token of appreciation for his two years of faithful service to our detachment as its Commandant. Photographs in this event can be seen at the links below. The new Detachment officers are: Dean Tyler, Commandant; Robert Yanacek, Senior Vice-Commandant; Elvin Spivey, Junior Vice-Commandant; Dan Hudson, Judge Advocate, and; Pat Riley, Adjutant. Bob Messinger, Doug Wendling, Kevin Wescott, and Gene Martin continue their duties as Paymaster, Public Affairs Officer, Eagle Scout Recognition Officer, and Sergeant-at-Arms, respectively. Those interested can read about each of these men in our staff biography section. Toys for Tots | 12/14/2010
Membership Dues | 12/14/2010 Outer Banks Detachment dues for 2011 membership renewals are $26. Current members in good standing may also elect to make a one-time "Life Membership" payment in lieu of paying membership dues on an annual basis. Life Membership dues are based on the age of the member at the time of the application. Life Membership dues are as follows:
Recruiting and Public Awareness | 12/14/2010 Two recruiting posters are available on-line for members to print and place at strategic locations in the Outer Banks area. Getting the word out about our detachment to our fellow Marines is vital to our organization and its mission of fellowship and service to our community. Posters provide an excellent means to assist us in locating and inviting our comrades to become members of our detachment. In addition, each poster makes the general public aware of our presence and our commitment to our local community. We ask that every member print and post at least two posters in locations frequented by local residents. Detachment Newsletters and Photographs | 12/14/2010 Detachment newsletters are published six times each year and are now available on-line for your convenience. You can also check out the photographs of Outer Banks Detachment members performing service to their community, attending our meetings, and socializing with their fellow Marines. View Newsletters and Photographs Detachment News Archives | 12/14/2010 Read about the Outer Banks Detachment's past news events of significant importance to our history of service to our community and camaraderie towards our fellow members. Past Commandants | 12/14/2010 Biographies of those who have served in the office of Commandant for the Outer Banks Detachment are now available for historical information. Ceremonial Music and Bugle Calls | 12/14/2010 Music for the Birthday celebration, posting and retreating the National Color is now available for download and on-line listening.
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