Marine Corps League
Outer Banks Detachment #1264
Newsletter October 2009 - November 2009 Vol. 3 No. 6
www.obxmarines.com
Detachment Officers for 2009:
Commandant: Kelly Chamberlain
Sr. Vice Commandant: Tim Gregory
Jr. Vice Commandant: Robert Yanacek
Judge Advocate: Doug Wendling
Adjutant: Dean ‘Doc’ Tyler
Paymaster: Bob Messinger
Chaplain: Rick Lawrenson
Sergeant-At-Arms: Gene Martin
Public Information Officer: Kevin Wescott
Web Sergeant: Robert Yanacek
NEXT DETACHMENT MEETING:
12 January 2010The Kern Pitts Center, 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores NC
Commandant, F. Kelly Chamberlain
chamberlain.fk@obxmarines.com
What’s Been Going On?
Check your Detachment Website OFTEN:
www.obxmarines.comDetachment Financial Audit
In accordance with Detachment By-Laws, Judge Advocate Wendling accompanied by Lee
Baronet conducted a financial audit of Detachment Finances. The audit found that all
financial records are in order and Paymaster, Bob Messinger continues to do a fine job of
managing Detachment Financial affairs. As a reminder, members should be aware that the
Detachment Financials are not published in either the minutes or newsletters. Such
records may be reviewed by any member upon arrangement with the Detachment
Paymaster.
Detachment Officer Elections
Marine Corps League, Outer Banks Detachment #1264 conducted its annual officer
election process during November/December which resulted in the current elected officers
retaining their positions for another year. The Commandant has also announced that all
appointed officers will be retained, as well. A reinstallation ceremony will occur during our
next Detachment meeting.
Detachment Meeting Place
Detachment meetings are held at the
Kern Pitts Center at 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail,Southern Shores, NC. It’s a great location for most members, a fine facility and the Town
of Southern Shores has been very accommodating to us.
Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon, 10 November 2009
Detachment Judge Advocate, Doug Wendling, hosted a celebration of our 234
th Birthdayon 10 November 2009 at The Currituck Club. There were approximately 55 attendees and
feedback has been mostly positive. Plans for next year are to have the event on the first
floor veranda, providing easier access for those members with mobility issues. He reports
that there will also be transportation from the parking lot to the clubhouse. More to
follow…
Marine Corps League Uniforms
The Commandant reminds all members that Marine Corps League uniforms must be worn
according the Uniform Code of the League. The only ornament allowed on your League
cover is the Marine Corps emblem…no other pins are appropriate. Khaki shirts are no
longer a part of the uniform and NCO ‘Blood Stripe’ blue trousers are never to be worn
with the scarlet blazer but may be worn with the Mess jacket. It’s imperative that members
represent the League and the Marine Corps appropriately.
Once a Marine, ALWAYS a Marine…
SIGN UP A NEW MEMBER TODAY!!!
Pay your dues promptly to continue receiving your Marine Corps
League benefits
Message from the Commandant:
Fellow Marines, I am honored to be your Commandant. Let’s work together
to continue the good work of the Detachment in our community. The China
Marines had a phrase for it -- --
Gung Ho or work together. Aren’t wethe few and the proud?
Onward and upward! “Don’t bunch up and stay off the ridge lines.”
Semper Fi
Recruiting…
Recruiting literature is available for all members. Pick some up at the next meeting or
request some from your Detachment leadership. Carry recruiting info and applications in
your car and never miss and opportunity to let a fellow Marine/FMF Corpsman know what
we’re about. Make it your objective to recruit one new member this year. Current
membership is
36. Recruiting is EVERYONE’S responsibility! Tell your buddies whatthey’re missing….
Welcome new members: Gary Felder, Donald Murphy, Leroy Spivey, Dean “Doc” Tyler and
Kevin Wescott!
Toys For Tots…
Paymaster Bob Messinger is coordinating the Detachment campaign again this year and is
expecting great results. Detachment members have volunteered to cover collection points
at Family Dollar in Manteo, K-Mart and WalMart on Saturdays and Sundays, 21 November
through 13 December. Bob will provide a preliminary status report at the next Detachment
meeting.
Check your
Detachment website often: www.obxmarines.comAlso, North Carolina and other MCL information is available at the
Department NC website:www.ncmcl.org
Check here to read the Marine Corps League Uniform Code… If you decide to obtain MCL
uniform items, wear them correctly!
National Marine Corps League website
: www.mcleague.comALSO:
Syndicated Marine Corps League News… www.ncmcl.net [NEW!]Detachment Programs/Actions/Events -
These items are either in discussion among ourmembers, staged for implementation or underway:
Marines Helping Marines –
Volunteer Drivers:
to provide transportation of fellow veterans tomeetings, Detachment events, VA Hospital, airport, etc.
Notary Public Service:
Provided at NO COST to members needingNotary services. Contact Robert Yanacek, Detachment Junior Vice
Commandant/Web Sergeant.
Toys For Tots – Detachment Participation
ContactDetachment Adjutant/Paymaster, Bob Messinger, 441-6559,
messinger.b@obxmarines.com
2010 Marine Corps League National Convention
In 2010 at Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC the
Marine Corps League will hold its FIRST National Convention
ever held in the state of North Carolina.
8 - 14 August 2010
If you haven’t registered to attend, please do so. Let’s show our
pride we have in being one of the more than 56 Marine Corps
League detachments in North Carolina!
SEMPER FIDELIS!
Note: This document is meant to be a communications vehicle of the Marine Corps League, Outer Banks Detachment
#1264. Contents have not been approved by, nor edited by, the Marine Corps League or the United States Marine Corps.
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