NEWS AND CURRENT EVENTS

HELP WANTED.  Marine Corps League, Outer Banks Detachment #1264 is seeking applicants for a Public Information Officer.  This is an appointed position to the Staff [by the Detachment Commandant] of the Outer Banks Detachment and is vital to the visibility of our Detachment in Dare and Currituck Counties.  Read more  then step up TODAY and apply for this much needed position within our Detachment.

DONATION IN MEMORY OF ROBERT VAN ZEE. A cash donation was recently received from Joan Van Zee with the following note to our members: 

DETACHMENT RECEIVES NATIONAL HONORS. The Marine Corps League Outer Banks Detachment was awarded the National Junior Vice Commandant's Citation on 10 August 2007.  The certificate was presented to the membership at the general membership meeting on 9 October 2007.  In addition to the certificate, a streamer has also been received and will be added to our Organizational Color.  View Certificate

DRIVERS NEEDED  TO ASSIST MEMBER.  We are in need of additional drivers willing to assist Detachment member Kelly Chamberlain with his twice-monthly appointments at the Veterans Administration hospital in Hampton Roads.  Although Kelly can drive, long-distance driving proves impossible for him.  Kelly will provide the vehicle, some good company, and lunch following his appointment. A number of Detachment members have agreed to assist their brother Marine with these appointments, however, due to the frequency of appointments, additional drivers are needed.  Those interested and able to assist may contact Kelly at 261-8560 or one of the Detachment officers by phone or e-mail.

REMEMBERING 9-11. On 11 September 2007 a number of members of the Outer Banks Detachment and over 50 citizens of the Currituck Outer Banks/Corolla gathered on the wooden bridge on Hunt Club Drive, The Currituck Club to remember the cowardly attack which took place on America six years ago.  Read Article

CONDOLENCES.  We recently received word that Mary C. Draper, wife of detachment member Frank Draper, passed-away on 15 August 2007.  A celebration of her life was held with a Mass at Holy Redeemer by the Sea Church on Wednesday, 29 August at 1100.  Please keep our Brother Dale in your hearts and prayers as he goes through this difficult loss.

EAGLE SCOUT RECEIVES RECOGNITION.  On 30 June 2007, Charles G. Yates was presented with the Marine Corps League's Certificate of Good Citizenship.  The presentation was made by Detachment Commandant Doug Wendling and Adjutant/Paymaster Bob Messinger for Charles' accomplishment in attaining Eagle Scout.  Read Article

LOCAL RESIDENT AWARDED CERTIFICATE.  George Barlow, a local resident, was awarded a Certificate of Loyalty and Patriotism on 12 June 2007 by the Outer Banks Detachment.  George received this recognition for the outstanding Marine Corps-theme motorcycles he owns and rides here on the Outer Banks.  Read Article

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