Marine Corps League
Outer Banks Detachment #1264
Newsletter January - February 2008 Vol. 2, No. 2
www.obxmarines.com
Detachment Officers for 2008:
Commandant: Doug Wendling
Sr. Vice Commandant: Kelly Chamberlain
Jr. Vice Commandant: Tim Gregory
Judge Advocate: Lee Baronet
Adjutant/Paymaster: Bob Messinger
Chaplain: John Strauss
Sergeant-At-Arms/Web Sergeant: Robert Yanacek
Donations to the Detachment
Large Brass Plate with Marine Corps Emblem: Ben Byrer, Valencia, PA
Hammered brass/artillery shell casing from the Vietnam War
NEXT DETACHMENT MEETING:
11MAR08, 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.comGeneral Membership Meeting: 8Jan Officer Installation
Department NC Quarterly Meeting – Salisbury, NC: 19Jan
Detachment Staff Meeting: 7Feb; Black Pelican
General Membership Meeting: 12Feb
Welcomed New Member: Chris Stimac
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:
Fellow Marines,
A few notes…
Re: Membership Renewal
To-date we are at roughly 83% renewal [19 out of 23] rate for those whose membership fee
was due December 2007. One of the 4 is an active duty Marine and I’ve not been able to catch up with him. Another is a transfer out [to Charlotte]. The other 2 have not responded to my follow up communications.
Re: Marine In Need, Wanchese, NC
Since 11Dec07 our Detachment has forwarded $1,945 to our Marine In Need down in Wanchese. It has helped significantly. Our Marine is able to participate in the adult day care program again, allowing his wife to return to work which supplements their cash flow. Thanks to all Marines who gave so much to our fellow Marine!
Re: New Officers for 2008
Kelly Chamberlain is our new Senior Vice Commandant and Tim Gregory is the new Junior Vice Commandant. Congratulate them next time you see them and thank them for their continued service.
Re: Recruiting…
Recruiting literature has been reprinted and is available for all members. Pick some up at the next meeting and make it your objective to recruit one new member this year. Current membership is 27. We’re down 4 from last year owing to 2 Marines who answered the Supreme Commandant’s call to duty at Detachment Everlasting, 1 transfer out of the area, and one unknown.
Check your Detachment website often: www.obxmarines.com
Also, North Carolina and other MCL information is available at the Department NC website: www.ncmcleague.org
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
Toys For Tots
Department NC Quarterly Meeting: 19 April – Morganton, NC 1100-1600
Let us know if you would like to attend this meeting and we will ensure that you receive needed information regarding agenda, directions, etc.
SEMPER FIDELIS!
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