Marine Corps League
Outer Banks Detachment #1264
Newsletter June - July 2011 Vol. 5 No. 4
Detachment Officers for 2011:
Commandant: Dean ‘Doc’ Tyler
Sr. Vice Commandant: Robert Yanacek
Jr. Vice Commandant: Leroy Spivey
Judge Advocate: Dan Hudson
Adjutant: Pat Riley
Paymaster: Bob Messinger
Chaplain: Rick Lawrenson
Sergeant-At-Arms: Gene Martin
Web Sergeant: Robert Yanacek
Eagle Scout Recognition Officer: Kevin Wescott
Public Affairs Officer: Doug Wendling
NEXT DETACHMENT MEETING: 13 SEPTEMBER 2011
The Kern Pitts Center, 5375 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Southern Shores NC
Commandant, Dean ‘Doc’ Tyler
Current Intel:
Check your Detachment Website OFTEN: www.obxmarines.com
Detachment Donation: $75
Chris Lampman, Onslow County Detachment
House fire: Lost everything, including his wife and daughter
New Member Dues:
Detachment Paymaster, Bob Messinger, proposed increase in New Member dues; from $30 to $35. Member vote approved the change. Dues increase effective 1 August 2011. Note: For new applications ONLY… Member renewal rate remains at $26.
Golf Tournament:
Marines Helping Marines Charity Golf Tournament
17 September 2011
Sound Golf Links, Albemarle Plantation, Hertford
Contact: Commandant Tyler if interested in playing…
Detachment Meetings:
No meetings scheduled June, July & August!
13 September 2011 – Restart regular monthly meetings.
Department of North Carolina:
New officers elected for 2011 – 2012
Commandant Bruce Rakfeldt
Sr. Vice Commandant Hank ‘Doc’ Kaczmarek
Jr. Vice Commandant Charles Minton
Judge Advocate Greg Hunt
Adjutant [Appointed] Mary Dixon
Pay your dues [$26] promptly to continue receiving your Marine Corps League benefits… Unsure if/when your membership dues need to be paid? Contact Bob Messinger, Paymaster at messenger.b@obxmarines.com
Oh, and by the way, keep your head low and stay off the ridgelines!
Member Businesses: We would like to place a link for any member business on our web site. Please send info to Robert Yanacek, our web sergeant, at webmaster@obxmarines.com. Support member's business if at all possible…
Eagle Scout Recognition:
If you are aware of a Scout working toward Eagle Scout recognition, please contact: Kevin Wescott kevwes2001@hotmail.com so that the Detachment can provide appropriate Marine Corps League recognition.
RECRUITING:
Recruiting literature is available for all members. Download from Detachment website, pick some up at the next meeting or request some from your Detachment leadership. Carry recruiting info and applications in your car… Never miss and opportunity to let a fellow Marine/FMF Corpsman know what they’re missing! Make it your objective to recruit one new member this year. Recruiting is EVERYONE’S responsibility!
Check your Detachment website often: www.obxmarines.com
Also, North Carolina and other MCL information is available at the Department NC website: www.ncmcl.org
National Marine Corps League website: www.mcleague.com
ALSO: Syndicated Marine Corps League News… www.ncmcl.net
Detachment Programs/Actions/Events:
Volunteer Drivers: To provide transportation of fellow veterans to meetings, Detachment events, VA Hospital, airport, etc. Contact a Detachment Member if you’re able to assist in providing this service…
Notary Public Service: Provided at NO COST to members needing Notary services. Contact Robert Yanacek, Detachment Senior Vice Commandant/Web Sergeant.
Toys For Tots – Detachment Participation: Members participate annually.
Uniforms: When ordering uniform items from The Semper Fi Store, consider combining your order with that of a buddy. It’ll save on shipping costs. Log onto the National Marine Corps League website: www.mcleague.com and click on The Semper Fi Store [left side of screen]. Detachment information can be embroidered on covers/shirts locally for a nominal fee. Contact PAO Doug Wendling at wendling.d@obxmarines.com for info…
Wear the League uniform correctly and proudly!
While there is no uniform requirement for Detachment members, there is a Marine Corps League uniform code. Consult with any Detachment Officer if you have any questions.
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. Should you wish to be removed from the distribution of this document you are encouraged to email your request to wendling.d@obxmarines.com.