Marine Corps League
Outer Banks Detachment #1264
Newsletter January - February 2007 Vol. 1, No. 2
www.obxmarines.com
Detachment Officers for 2007:
Commandant: Doug Wendling
Sr. Vice Commandant: John Jumet
Jr. Vice Commandant: Paul Strehan
Judge Advocate: Lee Baronet
Adjutant/Paymaster: Bob Messinger
Chaplain: John Strauss
Sergeant-At-Arms/Web Sergeant: Robert Yanacek
Many Donations to the Detachment
Detachment Bible: Kelly Chamberlain
National Color: Robert Yanacek Family
Contribution towards purchase of Marine Corps Color: Doug Wendling Family
Food for Charter Presentation Ceremony: Bob & Nance Messinger
Time/Effort: Charter Presentation Setup/Tear Down: Several Members/Guests
Laptop Computer & Printer: Ray-D-O Biz Towers, Inc.
$$$$: Anonymous
NEXT DETACHMENT MEETING: 13MAR07, 1900 BE THERE!
We few, we precious few.
We who have shed our blood
together, shall forever be…
A BAND OF BROTHERS.
Wm Shakespeare
What’s Been Going On?
Check your Detachment Website OFTEN: www.obxmarines.com
Website Enhancements: Jan/Feb
Detachment Staff Meeting: 10Jan; Black Pelican
Department NC Quarterly Meeting – Wilmington, NC: 20Jan
General Membership Meeting: 13Feb; Baum Center, Kill Devil Hills 1900
Charter Presentation Ceremony: 17Feb; Colington Harbour Yacht & Racquet Club
Registered Detachment Website with MCL HQ: 22 Feb
Welcomed 2 New Members: Dan Beall & Chuck Straub
Uniforms
The Marine Corps League does have uniform regulations, but uniforms are not required. The cover, with the Marine Corps emblem is the minimum requirement to be considered ‘in uniform’. Other uniform gear is optional. [MCL Ship’s Store: Cover $20; EGA $3.50]
Message From The Commandant: Charter Presentation Ceremony 20Feb07
Fellow Marines, honored guests, friends and neighbors…
My name is Doug Wendling. I’m honored to have been elected the first Commandant of this organization and humbled to be ‘on point’ among the Marines and Corpsmen who have chosen to become its members.
I welcome you on behalf of the Marine Corps League, Outer Banks Detachment. We’re glad you were able to join us for this historic occasion – the presentation of our Charter. This Charter, prepared by Headquarters, Marine Corps League, will be signed by each of our Charter members; prominently displayed at each Detachment meeting and serve as a reminder to each of us, of our duty to continue in the service of our Country and our fellow citizens. Those of us who wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor fully accept that responsibility, and welcome it. We understand such duty does not diminish when our time of active duty is complete. This Detachment embodies the spirit of SEMPER FIDELIS-Always Faithful! We WILL take care of our brother and sister Marines, their families and fellow veterans. We WILL provide a helping hand in our community and to its youth. Get to know us… Provide us with your guidance and support. Call on us when needed.
We’ll be there! You can count on us to Get it Done!
Detachment Programs/Actions/Events - These items are either in discussion among our members, staged for implementation or underway:
Recruiting Campaign – Recruiting materials available to all members. They are available on our website or from any Detachment Officer. Associate Members WELCOME! Make it an objective to recruit one new member before the next Newsletter is published!
Marines Helping Marines –
Volunteer Drivers: to provide transportation of fellow veterans to meetings, Detachment events, VA Hospital, airport, etc. Is your name on the Volunteer List??? If not, contact us today…
Notary Public Service: Provided at NO COST to members needing Notary services. Contact Robert Yanacek, Detachment Sergeant-at-Arms/Web Sergeant.
Community Service – Share your ideas, Volunteer to ramrod one of these projects for the Detachment, Lend a hand… Contact one of your Detachment Officers directly and/or bring your ideas to the next Detachment Meeting:
Veterans History Project [Library of Congress]
BSA Eagle Scout Program
Adopt A Highway/Beach
Toys For Tots
Fun –
Detachment Morning Chow
Family Fun Day
Fund Raising – How do we raise funds to expand our efforts in the community without ‘leaning on’ Members to do so? Business donations? Donation collection outside local business venues? Grants? Give us your inputs…
Member Matt Greene Returns from Iraq:
Member Matt Greene with his parents Tammie and Carl
Welcome Home, Matt, and Thanks For A Job Well Done!
Member News:
Member Bob Van Zee needs to know his brothers and sister in his Detachment are thinking of him… Contact him to offer any assistance needed, send him a cheery card, or chat with him about ideas for community service the Detachment might render. Bob played a leadership role in service to our community and can share a wealth of experience in that regard. Or, just call to say, "HI, Thinking of you!" 291 Dogwood Trail, Southern Shores, NC 27949-3138 252-261-6116
ONCE A MARINE, ALWAYS A MARINE!
There is a wide variety of resources available to you listed on your Detachment Website! Check it out! www.obxmarines.com
SEMPER FIDELIS!
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