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Semper Fi!
Jim Denton, Commandant
October 2013 Vol. 10
Editor Joe Hughes
Meetings:
4th Wednesday of the Month
VFW Post 7397
9550 Pflumm in Lenexa, KS 66215
http://www.mclopks.org
Officers:
Commandant:
Jim Denton [email protected]
Senior Vice: John Byrnes
Junior Vice: Steve Thomas
J.A.G.: Rick Hinrichs
PAY./ADJ.: Bill Clinton
Chaplain: Joe Hughes
SGT. at Arms:
Ken Fain [email protected]
Well, it looks like autumn is well on its way and I look forward to seeing all the spouses at the October 16th meeting. Our shed is almost complete – many thanks to Bill Clinton and his team! Almost 90% of the labor and materials were donated by members and nonmember volunteers, a terrific team effort! The Marine Corps Birthday Dinner is November 6th at 06:00PM, and there will be a special Awards Ceremony this year. Plan on attending this annual event with our guest speaker. Please remember to bring family, friends and neighbors to the October 27th Breakfast so we can add to the “kitty”. We are gearing up for Toys for Tots, and I hope everyone is ready…. Have a Spooktacular Halloween!
Detachment Commandant’s Message
Mail Call Marine Corps League Mission Statement: Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.
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Standing Committees – Volunteers Needed
Calling: Rick Hinrichs Marines in Need: Bill Clinton Ceremonial: Ken Fain Mail Call: Joe Hughes Community Affairs: Gonzalo Reyes Donations: Bill Clinton Facilities: Jim Denton Fallen Marines: Marcia Sands
Fundraising: Lee Nelson Historian: Joe Hughes Media Relations: Joe Hughes Supply: Steve Thomas Toy’s for Tot’s Bill Clinton Veteran’s Affairs (VA): Gonzalo Reyes Young Marines: Jim Welchert / Steve Thomas Liaison Youth: Mike Swearingen
Detachment Calendar ******* PLEASE READ***********
October 16, 2013 – MCL Meeting @ VFW 07:00PM NEW “Bring your Wife… girls night out” Note: change in date to 3rd Wednesday in October only October 26, 2013 – MCL Gun Raffle @ Danny’s Bar & Grill - 13350 College Blvd. · Overland Park @ 07:00PM
October 27, 2013 – MCL Breakfast @ VFW 08:30 – 12:00 We need donations & volunteers. November 6, 2013 – Marine Corps Birthday Evening - $20.00 per person (‘Marine of the Year’ presentation) November 8, 2013 – Lenexa Marine Corps Breakfast November 13, 2013 – MCL Officers Meeting @ VFW 07:00PM December 11, 2013 – MCL Officers Meeting @ VFW 07:00PM
December – No MCL Meeting MCL: P.O. Box address for the Detachment: P.O. Box 14362, Lenexa, Ks. 66285 Web Address: http://www.mclopks.org
Meeting UNIFORM
Standard Cover
1st April to 30th September-short sleeve white shirt, dress blue trousers
1st October to 31st March- Long sleeve white shirt with black tie and MC tie bar, dress blue trousers
ATTENTION MARINES It has been brought to our attention that we need to have a copy of our DD214’s on file. Please bring a copy to our October meeting / or bring the original and we will make a copy at the VFW
for you.
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MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON, DC
Sgt. Maj. Angela M. Maness took the reins of the “Oldest Post of the
Corps,” Thursday as the new sergeant major of Marine Barracks
Washington,
Maness assumed the position of sergeant major during a relief and
appointment ceremony at the Barracks’ historic parade grounds on
June 27.
Maness is the first woman in history to hold this billet.
A graduate of 4th Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Training Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Maness
served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and has earned numerous awards, to include the Meritorious Service Medal
with a gold star in lieu of second award, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars in
lieu of third award and a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with two gold stars in lieu of third award.
She replaced Sgt. Maj. Eric J. Stockton, who has served as the senior enlisted advisor to the command since
April 2010. Upon departing his assignment, Stockton was presented with the Legion of Merit Award by Col.
Christian G. Cabaniss, Barracks Commanding Officer.
“I’m going to miss the people most – Marines, sailors and civilian Marines,” said Stockton, when asked how he
felt about retiring from the Corps.
In attendance were Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, his wife Bonnie Amos, Lt. Gen.
Willie Williams, former director of Marine Corps Staff, previous sergeants major of the Marine Corps, family
and friends of Stockton and Maness.
Marine Barracks Washington, is the Marine Corps’ premier ceremonial unit, conducting missions in and around
the National Capital Region, prepares Marines for follow on service in the operating forces, provides security at
designated locations, and implements the Marine Corps’ distance learning program.
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Marine Corps League - Gen. Larry Oppenheimer Detachment
DRAWING – Ticket $5 or 5 for $20
2013 Fundraiser
Smith and Wesson SD9 VE 9mm, semi-automatic, 16+1 magazine
Hand Gun Drawing October 26, 2013 Danny’s Bar & Grill - 13350 College Blvd. · Overland Park @ 07:00PM
Winner does not have to be present to win
Winner must comply with all Federal, ATF, and local laws. Transfers will only be done through Federal FFL holders & Winner pays fee
Ticket has no cash value
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Platoons Forward 7,000 Boxes already shipped
50 Boxes shipped & received by Marines in July
Expectations are to ship 500 boxes to Marines in November
NEED VOLUNTEERS – 3 per store
November Saturday 9th & Monday 11th – 11:30 – 03:30
Walmart Stores Participating:
Olathe Walmart Supercenter Store 395 N. K 7 Hwy
Olathe Walmart Supercenter Store 13600 S Alden St
Overland Park Walmart Supercenter Store 11701 Metcalf
Overland Park Walmart Supercenter Store 15700 Metcalf Ave
Shawnee Walmart Supercenter Store 16100 W 65th St
Our purpose is to send needed comfort items to our troops who are at remote combat outposts in Afghanistan and who don't have access to mess halls and post exchanges.
http://platoonsforward.org/
"We have an obligation as Marines to support our Marines serving in combat”
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Marine Corps League Toy’s for Tot’s Shed
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Please convey information on sick and distressed to Chaplain Joe Hughes at 913/ 894-2006 or email: [email protected]
Sick & Distressed
Fallen Marine (Reported by Marcia Sands)
Brian M. Carman - Jan 7, 2013 Ray Bombardier - Jan 23, 2013 George Davis, Jr. - Jan 26, 2013 Bob Maynard - Feb 1, 2013 James T. Adamson - Feb 8, 2013 Harold E. Huggins - Feb 12, 2013 Thomas A. Pollack - March 1, 2013 Roy P. Stevens - 29 March 2013 Paul J. McGovern - 1 April 2013 Dorothy McNeil - 17 April 2013 Donald Duggins - 18 April 2013 James H. Brock - 30 April 2013 Paul R. Stahl - May 16, 2013 Anselm J. Robles - May 27, 2013 Waneta F. Reitemeier - 19 July 2013 Robert L. Quick, Sr. - 30 July 2013 Oliver J. Hughes, Jr. - 15 Aug 2013 Darryl L. Collins - 15 Aug 2013 Wilbur L. Hanson - 27 August, 2013 George Darell Molder - 31 August, 2013 John Gutierrez - 4 September, 2013
“There's no such thing as a former Marine. You're a Marine, just in a different uniform and you're in a different phase of your life. But you'll always be a Marine because you went to Parris Island, San Diego, or the hills of Quantico. So there's no such thing as a former Marine."
Veterans Affairs – KC VA Hospital
Per Voluntary Services, the VA now needs women's hair products, disposable men's razors, and coffee along with the usual men's underwear & socks needs. Note, this is an ongoing need. PLEASE BRING SOME ITEMS TO OUR MCL MEETING. Contact: Gonzalo Reyes
New Century Young Marines
Unit: www.ncymks.com/
National: www.youngmarines.com
MCL Contacts:
Jim Welchert Steve Thomas
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Bob Allen Ford
9239 Metcalf Ave. Overland Park, KS 66212
(913) 381-3000
“Toys for Tot’s Sponsor”
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