Scuttlebutt General Smedley D. Butler Detachment 1914 1915
P.O. Box 184 • Newtown Square, PA 19073 Website • www.gensdbutlerdet.org Commandant Bob Spano • 610.541.4747
Volume XIV, Issue 4 Sandra Mauer, editor April 2004
Commandant’s Message April 2004
The current news being broadcasted seems to be freedoms. Unfortunately, the political scene is heating
addressing the downfall of our society with regard to up and using these statistics to further their political
the financial world. When icons, like Martha Stewart, agenda. Children fight wars and the parents are left at are found guilty in court and corporations are home to worry and be bitter for the sacrifice that their
uncovering large scale embezzling, with millions and sons and daughters are willing to make.
billions of dollars being channeled ntoi the pockets of
the few. Not only do we see this greed in the United Terrorists’ activity has escalated this week with the
States but also in Italy where they do not want to be bombings in Madrid, Spain. Fanatics will always bring
outdone by the Americans. Greed is definitely one of their extreme ideas to light with acts of desperation and the roots of evil if not the main one. a high body count. Fear is their main weapon and with
it they feel that they can subject us to their fanaticism
If that wasn’t bad enough, the daily casualties of our and take away our freedoms. troops from Iraq are a constant reminder to all that the
price for freedom is not free. Those who are veterans On a lighter note, Dave Pawlewicz, a Springfield High
understand what has to be done to protect our School graduate and an Air Force veteran, has a U. S. flag that has been traveling all over the world since
1999. “Old Glory” has just returned from Iraq and has I NSIDE T HIS I SSUE stopped at Springfield High School for a morning and evening ceremony. The purpose of these travels is to 1 Commandant’s Message show Americans all over the world the history of
America. The story of America is really a military 2 Sr. Vice Report, Jr. Vice Report, New Members history according to Pawlewicz. It was very refreshing to see that some things don’t change – patriotism and 3 Commandant’s Report, Sick Call, Quotes in History devotion to the Flag and for what it stands.
4 Marine Corps Hymn, Goodbye to Tradition, Semper Fi GOD BLESS & SEMPER FI, Bob Spano Young Marines’ Report, “Scuttlebutt” Boosters, April 610-789-8369/home, 5 Birthdays 610-541-4747/office email: [email protected] Looking Ahead, Upcoming Events, WWII Certificates, 6 Rumor
7 Paramarines, Marine In Need, Important Numbers
8 & 9 Minutes
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Membership: I want to welcome all new members. It is a pleasure Members, if you are coming up on renewal please to have you! As always, we can always use new see our paymaster or me. Let’s keep this members. Steve Neri and I are working on our Detachment strong. recruitment posters. I will have them at the meetings so feel free to get a couple to put up somewhere IF ANY MEMBERS NEED HELP GETTING TO around town. We cannot be successful without you THE so please join in and recruit! MEETING PLEASE CALL ME @ 610-789-3755 TO ARRANGE FOR YOUR TRANSPORTATION Trips: We have two trips all locked up for this summer; the Semper Fi! one is New York in May and is already sold out. Our Washington trip will include a visit to the White Jim Alleva House, the Sunset parade and a visit to the WWII Senior Vice memorial. Because of our visit to the White House we 610.789.3755 need your date of birth, social security number and if you are a US citizen so they can do a background check. This is sadly because of the current state of our country and our war against terrorism. PLEASE be advised this trip is almost filled up so you must get WELCOME ABOARD in touch with Dave Brimble who I put in charge of our Chris Mouraview and wife Danielle trips so we can get this thing going. We are hoping to 1605 Winton Ave. keep the cost about the same as the New York trip. I Havertown PA. 19083 want to thank Dave for the great job he did on 610.853.6839 planning these trips. I am looking forward to them as many of you are. There is no better way to build Please add his name to your friendships like spending the day together and doing membership list. something within our family, our Marine family! I read that 16 million served during WWII and now there is only about 4 million left. As a veteran of Viet Nam I Update--Please Correct Your Membership List: am looking forward to seeing this memorial. If we Frank Turse play our cards right, we might be able to talk our 95 Deer Path commandant into treating us to lunch! Kennett Square, PA 19348 610.388.2084 Ball: As you know we took a vote and Paxon Hollow won, but as I write this report, I have asked the help of some fellow members to get some prices on having the ball there. We MUST take into consideration that this is our birthday and we always try our best to do it Jr. Vice Report right. I must confess and apologize that because of the budget being cut I feel it is my duty to get prices We kicked off our June 1-June 30 Pennsylvania Daily down on everything. The vote stands and I will do my Evening Lottery at our March meeting. We had a best to have a great ball but I must also look into the great response from the members that were present. fact that we cannot lose money. I know first hand I sent books to many of the members that missed the how hard we work to raise money for this March meeting. We still have a few books of tickets detachment. I will have a full report at the April left. Call me at 610.325.9065 and I'll put tickets in the meeting. Again, I should have had this done before I mail for you. took a vote and I am very sorry but I feel it is my duty to try to be as cost effective as possible and the Please return your money for the tickets you have League having a good time as well. I already have a sold at the April and May meetings. ball committee in place and as soon as we get this all Thank you for your hard work! done we will work hard to make this Ball a great success. Earle E. Drake Junior Vice
Scuttlebutt 2 COMMANDANT’S REPORT S ICK C ALL April 2004
The pace of activities is starting to pick up. At February’s staff meeting, a motion was passed to present four $100.00 savings certificates with certificates of appreciation annually to an outstanding recipient of the Marple and Newtown Township Police & Fire Departments.
The Folsom VFW had a spaghetti dinner fundraiser which all who attended were treated to an outstanding meal, which was prepared by that well- Members: Friends & Family Of known chef – Robert W. Stanton and others. Paul Hathaway Detachment: Jack Thomas Jody Hathaway Leaders of the Marple Newtown Combined Veterans Rudy Schaffhauser Emma Mummah Alliance (Dick Phillips, Jim Beck, and myself) went to Lou DiSantis John Moyse the Robert D’Anjolell Memorial Home to have a photo Frank D'Amico shoot with Robert D’Anjolell, Jr. to thank him for the black, wool sweaters that he donated to the members Please keep these members and family members of the Honor Guard of the American Legion, VFW, in your prayers. and our Detachment. Please remember to notify Chaplain Chris Bush At Marple Township’s March meeting, the American (610.353.5569) of an illness, or of a member or Legion and the VFW and our Detachment presented family member passing away. $50.00 gift certificates to Wayne DeHaven for his contribution in painting the flag boxes located throughout the area.
The next day, Springfield High school was host to Dave Pawlewicz’s display of “Old Glory”, a U.S. flag that is touring the world. Veterans, citizens, school Quotes In History children, and active Military, Police & Fire personnel were also in attendance. T HE G IPPER Later that week there was a fund raiser at Gambol’s bar in Drexel Hill to help Cpl. Matt Erszkowicz who lost all his possessions in an apartment fire. The Cpl. “Remember this: When we come to the edge of our is now in Iraq but his wife and his parents are in dire known world, we’re standing on the shores of the need of help. Donations can be made directly to infinite. Dip your hand in that limitless sea; you’re Commerce Bank in Holmes. touching the mystery of God’s universe. Set sail across its waters and you embark on the boldest, In the near future, when possible, a visit to our most noble adventure of all. Out beyond our present neighboring detachments and their monthly meeting horizons lie whole new continents of possibility, new will be planned. It would be interesting and worlds of hope waiting to be discovered. We’ve informative to see how other detachments conduct traveled far, but we’ve only begun our journey. their affairs. There are the hungry to feed, sicknesses to cure, and new worlds to explore. And this is not time for Semper Fi and God Bless! small plans or shrinking ambitions. We stand on the threshold of an epic age, an age of technological Bob Spano splendor and an explosion of human potential, an age for heroes.
--Ronald Reagan.
---Submitted by Mike Horne
Scuttlebutt 3 T HE M ARINE C ORPS H YMN Good-Bye to a Priceless Tradition
From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli As our Corps begins it’s 228th year of service to We fight our country’s battles on the land and on the sea; our country, it is appropriate to call to mind the First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean, passing of one of our oldest and most venerable We are proud to claim the title of Unites States Marines. traditions that ended by way of a budget cut in the Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun, year 2000 – Marines serving aboard Capital We have fought in every clime and place where we could take a Ships, battleships, carriers and cruisers. gun; In the snow of far off northern lands to the sunny tropic scenes For more than two centuries, soldiers of the sea You will always find us on the job! – the Unites States Marines. were looked on as the cream of our Corps ever When we were called across the sea to stand for home and right, since the ships of John Paul Jones in the With the spirit of the brave and free, we fought with all our might; Continental Navy sailed the seas. Sea School When we helped to stem the German drive, they say we fought was for the best recruits in each platoon, and like fiends, every ship was better for having Marines aboard. And the French rechristened Belleau Woods for the United States Ask any retired admiral or Navy captain, you’ll get Marines. your answer. Marines brought discipline and Here’s health to you and to our Corps, which we are proud to example to the ship and the ship’s company. serve, They brought “spit and polish” and tailored In many a strife we’ve fought for life, and never lost our nerve; uniforms. They were a force for good in the ship If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes they served. They will find the streets are guarded by the United States Marines. Tradition is easy to get rid of, but when it’s gone there is a void. It took many of the 200 plus years to build our seagoing reputation and tradition— now eliminated with the mere stroke of a pen. Reprinted from the 1930 Legation Guard Annual, Peking, China: Please note: So good-bye to the seagoing Marine, once on 1. In the first stanza – “in the air” is missing. It was added later. 2. The italicized third stanza. Has anyone ever seen this version recruiting posters, respected wherever our flag before? flew.
---Submitted by John J. V. Cook ---Submitted by Bernie McGinley
S EMPER F IDELIS!
The history of the United States Marine Corps is a remarkable account of how a small, nondescript group of ship’ guards evolved into a multi-functional organization that combines ground, air and sea combat units. From a primitive, underpaid, and often-abused force of 1,000 men, the Marines have survived numerous political and inter- service attempts to emasculate the Corps. Yet the Corps prevailed with tenacious fortitude and during times of crisis grew to six divisions with more than 475,000 men and women. Through all these scuffles during peace and war, the Marines continued to adapt, filling voids in the United States’ defense structure while developing the unique capability of amphibious assault.
After 228 years, the Marine Corps has never relinquished a major function or suffered one being stripped away by inter- service rivalry, despite the efforts at various times of such contemporary notables as Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Dwight Eisenhower. ---Submitted by John J. V. Cook
Scuttlebutt 4 Delaware County Young Marines, “SCUTTLEBUTT” BOOSTER C LUB reporting as ordered, SIR!
Help support our newsletter and become a Here is the latest member of the Booster Club! update of what the Delco. Young Your $10.00 contribution helps Marines are doing. offset the cost of publication and postage.
We wish to thank our current boosters. With their assistance, we are able to continue our award-winning newsletter! 1 May at VFW Post #928, will be loyalty day; TBA. God Bless the USA. MARCH BOOSTERS 27-30 May we will be going down to the dedication Dottie and Tom Flack, Margaret and Don Waltz, Ruth of the World War II monument in Washington, and Marino DeFrancisco, Dottie and Craig Allen, Jerry D.C. Never forget what our brave men and Powlus, Larry Doyle, Bob Senior, and Barbara and women in uniform has done for every single one Harry Kaufman of us-they are our protectors of freedom. Thank you boosters! Semper Fi 31 March is our next drill at the Folsom Marine Harry Kaufman Reserve Center; please send any perspective Paymaster recruit our way. If you are interested in being a “Scuttlebutt” Booster, As spring comes about, so will our activity list. please see Harry Kaufman. Please look at the next update for more deployments and events.
Words of Motivation: "Uncommon valor, was a common virtue." -Adm. Nimitz Birthday Greetings Wayne Williams for April 1st Sgt. Delco. Young Marines
The Detachment staff sends best wishes to the following members who are celebrating a birthday this month:
Spencer C. Goldsborough, Joseph J. Direso, Jr., Thomas E. Flack, M ARCH OF D IMES William Holloway, W ALKA MERICA 2004 Eugene D. Hughes, Donna L. Moisiades, Please come and join your detachment for a five- Richard L. Mossman, mile walk at Ridley Creek State Park on Sunday, Leslie J. Turner, Stephen J. Mills, Stanley J. Samsel April 25. Report time is 0800. Walk begins at 0900. We need walkers and donations to make Happy Birthday…and many, many more! this event a success. Please see Adjutant Mike Horne to sign-up for walking or to make a donation.
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D ETACHMENT E VENTS O THER O RGANIZATIONS’ EVENTS (CONT ’ D .) Knights Of Columbus: Mater Dei Council # 4129 APRIL 327 N. Newtown Street Rd., Newtown Square, PA. 06 General Meeting, Kof C Hall, 1930 hrs. Meetings the first Thursday of the month at 2000. 12 Bingo - Coatesville Hospital, 1900 hrs. 25 Walk American-March Of Dimes fundraiser 27 Staff Meeting Al Post 805 – 1930 hrs. 27 NROTC Spring Review @ Villanova University CALLING ALL 1500 hrs.
MAY WWII VETERANS: 02 Adopt-A-Highway cleanup The American Legion #805, in cooperation with the Marine Corps League #741 and the Veterans of O THER O RGANIZATIONS’ E VENTS Foreign Wars #7390 will have personalized certificates for any WW II veterans who notify one of OTHER VETERANS’ & FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS’ the three organizations. The certificates are being offered during this year's Memorial Day holiday to MEETING SCHEDULES commemorate the sacrifices made by the WW II Regular Events veterans. AmVets: Harold P. Saks Post # 118 211 N. Morton Ave., Morton, PA 19070 Contact Bob Spano @ 610.541.4747 and give your Meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 2000. name BEFORE April 28, 2004.
American Legion: Broomall Post # 805 2340 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA Meetings the second Wednesday of every month, at A DOPT- A - H IGHWAY 1930. Please note that our first cleanup will be May 2. Disabled American Veterans: Delaware County Contact Dave Brimble at 610.356.0851 if you’re Chapter # 113 able to help out. Meetings are held at the AmVets Post in Morton, PA on the second Monday of every month at 2000.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 67, Attention Members: 2nd Thursday every month-1930-Catholic War
Veterans Post 731, 920 West Chester Pike, If you are going on the bus trip to New York, Havertown, PA. please be sure to bring the $50 payment to the
April Meeting and see Dave Brimble! (Please do Delaware County Detachment not bring the money for the D.C. trip at this time.) Third Sunday of the month: Breakfast: 0800-1130, $5.00/person. Delaware County Detachment at detachment home, Upland, PA. Every Month except: June-July-August. Rumor Has It…
M.O.D.D. “Devil Dogs” Triboro Pound # 19, Pack of That our own Young Marine, Wayne Williams, was Penna. pictured in an article in Stars & Stripes. The article Growls (meetings) are the second Wednesday of the entitled, “Former enemies remember the dead of Iwo month at 1930. Growls are held at the Herbert W. Best Jima,” appeared in the Pacific edition, Monday, Post # 928, VFW. Located at MacDade Blvd & March 15, 2004. Wayne was one of a small group Kendron Avenue, Folsom, PA. chosen nationwide to go on this trip. He is pictured with other Young Marines posing with American flag
Veterans of Foreign Wars: Broomall Post # 7390 that Wayne brought with him and they are in front of Meetings the second Thursday of the month at 1930. the Iwo Jima Marine Corps Monument marking where Meetings are held at the Marple Twp. Municipal the famous flag-raising took place. Building., Sproul & Springfield Roads, Broomall, PA. The complete story can be found at www.stripesonline.com. Just enter the title of the article in the search box.
Scuttlebutt 6 Paramarines MARINE IN NEED
During May 1940, the German Army had such As you know, the 6th Engineer Support Battalion has success with the use of parachutists, overwhelming once again been deployed overseas in support of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg in just a few Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Unfortunately, one of those hours; it caused Armed Forces around the world to Marines, Corporal Matt Erszkowicz, lost his entire take stock of the role of parachutists in modern war. apartment in a fire this past weekend (Feb 29). His
elderly parents live there as well, and while they are The widely publicized coup in the Low Countries physically doing well, they have virtually nothing left. caused the Marine Corps in October 1940 to prepare Everything was lost. plans for the employment of parachute troops. Small We know that you have offered your support in groups of volunteers the past and now this Marine and his family began training at San needs your help more than ever. They had no Diego, California and insurance so they will ultimately need later at Quantico, everything - furniture, household furnishings, Virginia. Another clothing, etc. We would appreciate anything school was started at that you, your organization or the local Lakehurst, New Jersey community can give. Should you like to donate and Navy blimps were or have further questions please contact used for parachute Corporal Christel Helton or myself at (610) jumps. 532-7951.
After training, most parachutists were used John R. Walker in combat as a unit in GYSGT USMC infantry roles due to conditions of island Or send donations directly to: warfare. Parachuting had been ruled impractical in the Pacific Ocean area Matwusz Erszkowicz Fire Fund of island warfare. C/o Commerce Bank 2600 MacDade Blvd. The final reevaluation of the parachute program Holmes, PA 19043 began in August 1943. It was stated that there were 610-583-8448 too few transport planes for a regiment to jump into combat, which was its only reason for existence – Marine Parachute units in World War II never jumped in combat. Toll Free Numbers
Another reason was that the Marine Corps did not Get the Information You Need want “elite” units within the Corps which was, itself, considered an elite organization. The Parachute VA Benefits ………………………1-800-827-1000 th Regiment officially furled its colors 29 February 1944. Life Insurance…………………….1-800-669-8477
Three former Parachutists would participate in the Education (GI Bill)……………….1-888-442-4551 rd Famous Flags raising on Iwo Jima, 23 February 1945. Sergeant Henry O. Hanson helped place the Health Care Benefits…………… 1-877-222-8387 first flag. Corporal Ira Hayes and Harlon H. Block were among the group in Joe Rosenthal’s famous Mammography Helpline…………1-888-492-7844 second flag raising. Gulf War/Agent Orange th Henry O. Hanson….K.I.A…..29 Feb. 1945 Helpline………………………….. 1-800-749-8387 st Harlon H. Block….K.I.A…1 March 1945 th Ira Hayes…Survivor…Died….24 January 1955 Status of Headstones and Markers……………….…………. 1-800-697-6947 th IWO JIMA was assaulted 19 February 1945 and was secured after 36 days of battle. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf…………………………….… 1-800-829-4833 ---Submitted by John J. V. Cook
Scuttlebutt 7 General Smedley D. Butler Detachment Marine Corps League Corps Ball. Votes were tallied and Paxon Hollow 2 March 2004 Country Club again was chosen. Jim also stated that Regular Meeting letters have been sent to members who have outstanding dues to try to bring them back as active members. He also showed members the new Commandant Bob Spano called the meeting to order associate members patch, which can be purchased for at 1930. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and $3.00, and he asked members present to please try to the opening prayer was read. actively recruit new members to the league.
Commandant Bob Spano passed out copies of the JR. VICE COMMANDANT: Earle Drake stated that meeting agenda to the membership. Copies are the detachment has several fundraisers to support our available. many charitable and worthy activities. He asked members to please help sell the June Pennsylvania Evening Number Lottery tickets. He asked each ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: present were: member to try to sell at least two books to make this a Commandant Spano, Sr. Vice Alleva, Jr. Vice Drake, successful fundraiser. Adjutant Horne, Paymaster Kaufman, Judge Advocate Luty, Acting Chaplain Powlus, Sgt-At-Arms Ross, JUDGE ADVOCATE: Dan Luty thanked members Service Officer McGinley, Director VanLuvender, who donated back their empty red binders to the Director Bishop, Director Powlus, Jr. Past detachment so that they can be used again. Commandant Neri. PAYMASTER: Harry Kaufman read the monthly Commandant Bob Spano recognized all past banking report. Copies can be obtained. A motion commandants who were present at the meeting. was made by Tom Bishop and seconded by Bernie McGinley to approve the monthly report. Motion NEW MEMBERS: A motion was made by Steve Neri passed. and seconded by Phil Baglivo to accept Chris Mouraview as a regular member. Motion passed. CHAPLAIN: Please keep the following people who are sick in your prayers: Paul Hathaway, Rosemarie MINUTES: A motion was made by Steve Neri and Fusto, and Conrad Sendlinger. seconded by Rick VanLuvender to approve the minutes as published in the Scuttlebutt. Motion SGT-AT-ARMS: Jim Ross - no report. passed. SERVICE OFFICER: Connie McGinley read CORRESPONDENCE: Adjutant Mike Horne read a information on the new Korean Defense Medal and the letter from Evelyn Brimble, President of the Ladies’ criteria necessary to obtain it. He also noted that the Auxiliary, thanking our detachment for the donation of President’s 2005 budget has an increase of $5.6 billion $500.00 which will be used for their many projects. over last year. The priorities in the budget are high Another letter was also received from Evelyn Brimble quality health care, improved timeliness and accuracy applauding Bob Matthews for his years of financial of claims processing, and ensuring burial needs of support and devotion to the League as well as the veterans, and maintaining veterans’ cemeteries and community at large. Mike also read letters of thanks national shrines. from the King family, the Clark family, and the Donnelly family for honor ceremonies performed for their loved th DIRECTOR: Rick VanLuvender-no report. ones. The Marines of the 6 Engineer Support Battalion thanked our detachment in a letter for selling DIRECTOR: Jerry Powlus-no report. raffle tickets as a fundraiser for their Marine Corps Ball. A letter was also received from Gideon DIRECTOR: Tom Bishop stated that he has updated International thanking the detachment for our $25.00 information from the Department on the MCL uniform donation to their organization. Wayne Williams, a and he will assist anyone to help clarify uniform Young Marine as well as student at Springfield High regulations. School, sent a letter inviting our detachment to attend Old Glory’s homecoming ceremony at the Springfield th JR. PAST COMMANDANT: Steve Neri announced High School on March 9 . that renowned Irish tenor, John McDermott, will appear in a concert to benefit the new Pennsylvania Veterans OFFICER REPORTS: Museum. This event is scheduled for Thursday, April SR. VICE COMMANDANT: Jim Alleva has two trips th 1, 2004 at the Media Theater. All proceeds will go to planned, one to New York on May 8 , and the other to the Veterans Museum. Department Sr. Vice Tom Washington DC on August 20. He also asked Tanner showed a sample of the Dept. of PA Eagle members to vote on where to hold the next Marine Scout Medal. Steve made a motion that the continued on page 9
Scuttlebutt 8 Minutes continued from page 8 detachment present this medal to all Eagle Scouts the detachment with a check from V.A.V.S. state being recognized by the detachment. Motion was representative, Jim Miller. seconded by Bernie McGinley. Motion passed. Steve made a motion that the detachment make a $100.00 Historian: Ray Green asked members to bring in donation to the USO at the Philadelphia Airport. pictures for the memory book. Copies will be made Motion was seconded by Bernie McGinley. Motion and the original returned. passed. Steve also gave a brief description of the purpose of the organization, the Military Veterans of Property: Dave Brimble asked for volunteers when the America, based in Valley Forge, PA. weather breaks to help clean out his garage attic of unneeded detachment property. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Adopt-A-Highway: Dave Brimble noted that there will Scholarships: Harry Kaufman passed out information be a clean-up in April; day and time to be announced. on how to receive the Department of PA application form for state scholarships. He reiterated that the Americanism: Bill Lessig stated that four schools were student and not the member must request the presented with the Americanism program for the application. Harry would be happy to help if anyone month of February and four more are scheduled for needs more information or help in filling out the form. March. National applications can only be downloaded from the MCL National website. Awards: Steve Neri spoke to members about an administrative procedure change which would NEW BUSINESS: Tom Tanner made a motion that recognize and reward outstanding achievement by the detachment make a $100.00 donation to the members of the Marple and Newtown Square Police Scotland School’s ROTC program. Motion was and Fire Companies. Steve will put the entire seconded by Rick VanLuvender. Motion passed. administrative procedure in the Scuttlebutt for review Also, a motion was made by Jim Alleva that the so that members can vote on it at the next general detachment would buy the new associate member meeting. patches for those associate members who already have one. Motion was seconded by Bernie McGinley. Ceremonies: George VanDusen reported that 43 Motion passed. Honor Guard ceremonies have been performed so far this year. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Department Sr. Vice Tom Tanner invited members to attend the Department’s Quartermaster (Locker Box): Tom Lynch asked that next meeting at Fort Indiantown Gap on March 13. new members pick up their free name tags. Also, if Also, the Department convention will be held in late anyone is in need of assembling a uniform and cost is June in Erie, PA. The Young Marines graduation will a factor, Tom noted that there is a payment plan to take place on March 12. Wayne Williams Sr. help out with the cost. announced that his son has been selected to attend a commemoration at Iwo Jima on March 6. Legislative Chairman: Bernie McGinley announced several legislative updates regarding survivor benefits GOOD OF THE LEAGUE: Bernie McGinley and the Keep our Promise Act to America’s Military announced that to get the name of a WWII veteran on Retirees Act. the WWII Memorial, this number can be called: 1-800- 639-4992, or the website can be visited at Marksmanship: Mike Bodle gave out information on http://www.WWIImemorial.com. Also, Gerry Zell said the pistol match being held on June 5 and 6 at Fort that members can visit Elwyn to take a tour of their Indiantown Gap. A $30.00 fee for registration is facilities where they make battlefield dressings, required. Please call Mike for applications. medals, etc. Visits can be made by appointment only. Jeff Elliot suggested that when voting at the primaries Membership: Jim Alleva and Steve Neri have this year, military covers should be worn to show that recruiting posters for those members who can post veterans vote. these in different areas. There being no further business, the meeting was V.A.V.S.: Bob Matthews stated that the bingo party is adjourned at 21:15. held the second Monday of every month. If attending, please meet in the K of C parking lot at 6:30. On Respectfully submitted by Mike Horne, Adjutant. March 10, there will be the St. Patty’s Day Super Bingo Party at the VA Center in Coatesville, and on March 9, Century Link America will be welcoming back Old The 50/50 winner was Bob Bunce. Glory at the Springfield High School. Bob presented 49 members signed in the log book on 3/2/04.
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