SCUTTLEBUTT Issue 2019-09 September 2019

THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF MARINE CORPS LEAGUE HOLIDAY DETACHMENT 567 ROBERT BACK , COMMANDANT welcome to the 567th

EDITOR Table of Contents P.O. BOX 906 Pg.2-Detachment Info ELFERS, FL0 34680 Pg.3-Commandant’s Re- port Pg.3-Sr. Vice Report Pg.4-Pistol Team Pg.4-The Bone Yard Pg.5-Advance and be recognized Pg.5-Stand Down Pg.6-Booster Club Pg.7-Pasco Young Ma- rines Pg.8-The Company Clerk Pg.9-Torpy’s Tavern Pg.10-Ball Ad Form Pg.11-Peleliu, Labor Day Pg.12-Ads Pg.13-Reverse Raffle Pg.14-DOF Fall Conf. Pg.15-Bulletin Board Pg.16-Sept Calendar

The "SCUTTLEBUTT" Booklet is published 2 September 1945, The Official Surrender Of Japan. An overhead shot of the area on monthly, by the Holiday board the USS Missouri where the official signing of the surrender instrument took place. The Detachment 567, of the Japanese contingency has just come on board and are waiting for the signing ceremony to begin. Marine Corps League, Inc., a congressionally chartered, Official U.S. Navy Photo. nonprofit organization.

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Mailing Address: PO Box 906, Elfers, FL 34680, Phone 727-848-1688 Physical Address: 7241 Baillie Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34653 Editor: Dick Deren,727-515-7365, Email: [email protected] Staff Photographers: Ken Soto and Jack Ruth (In Memoriam) DETACHMENT OFFICERS MILIARY ORDER OF THE DEVIL DOGS

MODD FLEAS Commandant Robert Back 770-548-9153

Sr Vice Cmdt. Richard Browne 727-945-3147 Jr Vice Cmdt James Lewis 727-504-1825 Madam Big Flea Kathy Hagel 727-810-1932 Judge Advocate Thompson Neff 727-207-4444

Jr Past Commandant Vernon Trice 727-484-2300 MCL AUXILIARY 1Yr Overseer Robert Wilson 813-943-5222 2 Yr Overseer Joseph Sander 718-415-6555 UNIT 130 OFFICERS 3 Yr Overseer Sean Thomas 727-645-2718 Adjutant Brian Bumstead 727-9927800 President Toni Barnett 727-364-6134 Paymaster Sharon Back 770-548-7585 Sr. Vice President Peggy Courter 727-943-9858 Sgt at Arms Jack Scherer 919-360-0541 Chaplain Carlos Baez 727-845-0739 Jr. Vice President Jean Schwartz 812-987-1128

Public Relations Steve Janakas 708-878-9988 Judge Advocate Lynn Thomas 845-304-6960 VAVS Services James Lewis 727-504-1825 Jr. Past President Cherrel Barnett 727-364-6133 Marine For Life Rep. Alan Greene 813-995-9617 Historian Pat Vlha 727-848-8070 Secretary Paula Pellett 893-480-6072

Quartermaster Richard Browne 727-945-3147 Treasurer Cherrel Barnett 727-364-6133 Honor Guard Captain Billy Wagner 973-229-8985 Chaplain Jan Draper 727-244-3604 Pistol Team Captain Richard Browne 727-945-3147 Guard Jean Uffalussy 239-537-8716 Boy Scout Liaisons Mike Donovan 727-937-9286 Brian Thomas 845-216-2550 Kitchen Manager Lounge Manager Bre Johnson 440-668-6850 Pasco Young Marines Ken Soto 727-237-1822 • Monthly Detachment Meeting: Second Monday of

each month, 7 pm.

MILITARY ORDER OF DEVIL DOGS • Monthly Detachment Board/Staff Meeting: Wednesday prior to the monthly meeting, 6:30

Pound Keeper DD Jack Scherer 919-360-0541 pm.

Sr. Vice Pound Keeper DD Bob Back 770-548-9153 • Monthly MCLA Meeting: First Tuesday of each month, 7pm Jr. Vice Pound Keeper PUP Bob Wilson 813-909-9853 National web site: www.mclnational.org Jr. Past Pound Keeper DD Jim Mason 813-220-8717 • Dog Robber DD Joe Sander 718-415-6555 • Dept. of Florida web site: www.mcldof.org Dog Trainer PDD Steve Janakas 708-878-9988 • Detachment web site:www.MCL567.com Smart Dog PUP Richard Browne 727-945-3147 • Detachment face book: HolidayDet-567 Mad Dog PDD Steve Janakas 708-878-9988 • http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index. Police Dog PDD Willie Haddix 727-255-3114 html is the web site for Veterans to gain access to Watch Dog PDD “Gy” Bill Draper 727-946-7964 their DD-214’s.

Barking Dog PDD Rich Titus 727-457-3174 • Pasco Young Marines Face book:

Liaison Dog PUP Vernon Trice 727-484-2300 www.facebook.com/pascoyoungmarines

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ing the “crunch”. However, the tempo- Recently we have had some issues with our freezer. Those repairs have been rary shut down of our kitchen gave us the DETACHMENT opportunity to have the kitchen commer- PAST made! Also, the kitchen refrigerator had some minor repairs and those have been cially cleaned. The job was done by Gator COMMANDANTS Cleaning of Trinity. The contract cost was Allan W. Torpy* completed as well. In late August, with funding from the Devil Dogs, we were $1285.00. The funds were provided by John Barlock* able to clean both kitchen and bar coolers. our MODD Pound 183. A resounding George Gauvin* Senior Vice Commandant Richard Browne “WOOF WOOF” to our Devil Dogs with Robert Casper Sr * a very sincere “THANK YOU”. The managed the maintenance and the cleaning Thompson Neff 4X kitchen has not been so incredibly clean in processes. He received valuable support in Dominick DeFilippo* this effort from Cherrel Barnett, Sharon years. The range, fryers, freezer, refriger- Steven Sylvestri Back and Phylis Moffitt (a friend of ator, pantry, broom closet and walk-in Cherrel’s). And, as can be expected, Jack cooler are now in an awesome state of Gerald P. Petersen* cleanliness. Now, it is up to us, the Mem- William“Jim” Deckert* Scherer, our Devil Dog Pound Keeper and Barb Wilkinson, our Detachment bership, to make sure the kitchen’s pre- Howard Goslin* sent state of cleanliness is maintained. Edward McCarron 2X “Energizer Bunny,” worked tirelessly to clean many of the cooking utensils. Kudos When you check the bulletin Thomas J. Karavites* to those folks and all the others who lent board in the bar, you will see a sign-up Anthony Gizelbach* sheet with all the pertinent information a hand in this effort! Barbara Dickson* for a charter bus trip, in late September, I would also like to remind all to Tropicana Field to watch our contend- Norris Buchter* Jack Hopkins* Members that the Detachment election of ing Rays vs. those “Damn” Yankees. It is Officers will occur in December. A Nomi- an evening game, so we will be leaving the Charles Salvaggio 3X* nating Committee will be established no John Buckman Detachment at 1730 (5:30pm). Seating later than October 2019. However, if you will be on the first base side, lower grand- Richard Young 2X have interest in any of the elected or the stand. The cost of $65 is based on 45 to Roger Golden 3X appointed offices, then please let me or 50 persons signing up. The price includes Henry Strachel the SVC know. snacks and beverages on the bus. (note: Mike Armstrong 2X During the month of September, the walk-in price for these seats is $75, Robert Back I will have some remodeling work done on plus your parking, not to mention your Vernon Trice my home which translates to moving out time and gas by driving to and from the *Another Marine of my house for at least three weeks. Also game). Friends and family are also invited. guarding Heavens Scenes in September, Sharon and I are going to The Rays Corporate Outing Office sug- gested that we wear our MCL red polos South Dakota for a vacation. The monthly scheduled Staff Meeting and the Septem- since we will be sitting as a group and ber Members Meeting will be conducted during the 7th inning stretch, the announc- OFFICERS REPORTS by SVC Richard er will give notice of our presence, and we Browne. might get some TV face time. All Ma- rines, Associates, Auxiliary and Social Commandant Semper Fi, Members are invited to participate. Let’s Summer re- Bob Back make this happen! Please sign up as soon mains hot and wet. as possible. Most days are like a Commandant There are several fund raising sauna! However, we activities going on. See Bre or Mitch at will soon begin the Senior Vice fall months and within Commandant the Bar about a reverse raffle and check that period we have At last the doldrums, with your Senior Vice about the gun raffle. most of our thunder storms, and In regards to the gun raffle, there will be “Snowbirds” returning. Also, we will be oppressive heat will soon three winning tickets with only 600 tickets celebrating Labor Day, The Marine Corps be a thing of the past. to be sold. The prizes are a Henry lever (MC) Birthday and Veteran’s Day. Please The cooling weather of action 30/30, a Bond Arms 45/410 derrin- pay close attention to the Scuttlebutt arti- fall will soon be with us. ger, and a Uberti single action revolver. A cles, Web Site information and of course $10 donation will provide you with a the Detachment Facebook page. Tickets Business has been very slow these “winning” chance. for the Labor Day event and the MC Ball Semper Fi will be available at the bar. MC Ball tick- past few weeks. Many of our brother ets will be available in mid to late Septem- military fraternities have also been feel Richard Browne ber. Senior Vice Commandant

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WOOF WOOF At the growl I'll have a plan for a tempo- rary banner type sign for our sign along Rowan and maybe a smaller one for the sign along Bail- lie. We may be able to boost the traffic at the Growl Detachment with a sign that would inform people that we are open to the public. So come prepared to bark, howl and bellow about it. And we will have an election event and maybe pick a dog of the year. The Rose Fund action is scheduled for Monday Septem- September 15 ber 2nd at the Walmart Supercenter, corner of 54 and Little Road. We should plan on setting up right at 1000, and break down at 1400. People with pickups or any vehicle that can carry our stuff should plan on meeting at the Detachment at 0900 to load up. Our next Rose Fund is on November 10th at the Rural in the King. Most people won't know that is the Marine Corps Birth- day, but they will know it is the day before Veterans Day, so I expect a big day. We need the money after paying for the kitchen cleaning thing. Neff Pavilion WOOF WOOF

DD Jack Scherer 16-363 Pound Keeper Pound 183 Holiday 1300.

OFFICERS REPORTS (con’t) Pistol Team

The Detachment Pistol Team could be venturing into the limelight by taking part in a national pistol and rifle competition in Jackson- ville, Florida. We will be entering in the pistol competition only. Perhaps in the future we could take part in the rifle competition as well. Entrants will be from the MLC, American Le- gion, VFW, AMVETS, reserve units and active duty units. Specifically, each entity will have a qualification period in which all shooters will send down range 50 rounds towards a target set at 25 yards. There will be 5 categories and each team will field 5 shooters and an alternate. Whatever the team aggre- gate score is will determine their placement in the appropriate level bracket as determined by their qualifying score. Semper Fi Richard Browne Pistol Team Captain

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ADVANCE AND BE RECOGNIZED

Commandant Back administered the swearing in of new Members at the August general membership meeting in a duel ceremony. In the photo at the left are Marines Paul Stankevich, Stephen J. Lewandowski, Sr., Paul Frederick Knipe and Associate Robert Tharp. In the photo at the right are Associates Lloyd Dettor and Mitch Jakobzak. Photos by Marine Ken Soto

To Volunteer e-mail Patti at [email protected] 727-900-6280

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BOOSTER CLUB

IN MEMORY Sept. 2019 Joseph Baldyga Apr. 2022 Ted Brower in memory of Brother Jim Dec. 2020 Ed White, American Legion Post 79 and Son Teddy. Dec. 2023 Steven Goshko Dec. 2019 In memory of Bill VanOrden. Rich and June 2024 Terry A. Cobb Pat Titus. Mar. 2020 In loving memory of Capt. Glenn N. Sept. 2019 Norris Buchter, Marine WWII Myers, USMC, by wife Lois. Jan. 2020 Rat Pack in memory of Pat Demmel, IN MEMORY Larry Smith and Bill Isaly. Feb. 2020 The Deren and Avenick Families in Jan. 2020 In loving memory of John Vlha. Pat Vlha. memory of Skippy Cippilone, USMC and Senior Chief Master Sgt., USAF. “Candlestick”. RIP Oct. 2029 Bob Kelley in memory of Charles Oct. 2019 The Deren Family in memory of Lt. Irvine-Semper Fi. Mildred Brandt Dill, U. S. Army Medical Corps, Dec. 2023 Bob & Pat Day in memory of Jim Porter Veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, WWII. RIP Nov. 2020 Sherylle Fellenz in loving memory of Dad, April 2020 In memory of Karen Janakas, Pat and Robert G. Fellenz, Sr. and Darlene Beasley. Rich Titus Apr. 2020 The Deren Family in memory of David G. Hegert, USN. RIP Jul. 2026 Willie & Mary Ellen Haddix in memory of Tony Gizelbach and Dori Haddix. Jul. 2026 Diane Bernardi and Debra Bernardi- Weiner in memory of their father Joseph Bernardi, USMC. Sep.. 2019 The Deren and Avenick Families in memory of Cpl Edward B. Cox, USMC. RIP Jul. 2020 Bernard Brennan in memory of Wife Florence. Apr. 2023 Joe Bernardi for brother Sam. May 2019 Cpl. Jared Curran, USMC, in memory of Sgt. Shanefield(2/6), LCpl. Roberts(2/6), LCpl. Glese (2/9). Brothers forever. KIA, Helmond, Afg. RIP

THE BOOSTER CLUB RATE IS $5.00 PER YEAR 11-19

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PASCO YOUNG MARINES

Pasco Young Marines are at it again! They have started out the school year by posting the colors for Tarpon Springs’ new Post Master, Sybil Corey. Joining in this occasion was Tarpon Springs Mayor Chris Ala- houzos (also a fellow Marine Veteran.) Official Pasco Young Marines Photo

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THE COMPANY CLERK

SICKBAY SPEAKING OF BIRTHDAYS Marine Bob Wilson The following Members are celebrating their birthdays in the month of September: Jan Draper, Bar- Marine George Neff, brother of Marine Thompson Neff bara Bray, Donna Smith, Carol Earls, Billy Wagner, Marine George Neff Donna Foley, Jay Zebio, Pat Gaw, Rich Pellet, Larry Marine Wilber Carroll Vowels and Debbie Cook. If you have a birthday this Randy Browne, wife of Marine Richard Browne month and your name does not appear here, please see the bartender and ask her to put your name in Marine Bob Wilson “the book”. Or, if you are not local to the Detach- Please keep them in your prayers ment, e-mail or write the Editor and I will enter your name accordingly. Detachment #567 Again, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Plans for the 2019 MCL/Holiday Det. #567 Ball are pro- ceeding very well. We have selected our site for the Ball (Seven Springs Country Club/Nov 8) and are work- CURRENT MEMBERSHIP ing on the many details attendant to an event of this caliber. Our Ball Committee consists of the following AS OF JULY 2019 individuals: Marines Richard Browne Sr. Vice Commandant Associate 44 Bob Wilson Ist Year Overseer Honorary 11 Sharon Back Paymaster Social 49 Dick Deren Advertising/Sales Mgr. *We will certainly require additional assistance from many of our GRAND TOTAL 196 Members! Robert Back Commandant 9-11 REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY 11 SEPTEMBER 2019 WANTED-A FEW GOOD MEN AND WOMEN MARINES AND ASSOCIATES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN 5PM DETACHMENT 567’S HONOR GUARD SIMS PARK FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT BILLY WAGNER-973-229-8985 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL

HALL RENTAL INFO FOR NON-MEMBERS $50.00 fee plus $50.00 deposit to be returned if the hall and CONGREGATE AT THE kitchen are left in order and clean. MILITARY VEHICLE DISPLAY Maximum of 99 persons Contact person to reserve is the Bar Manager, Bre Johnson LOCATED AT THE 440-668-6850 EAST SIDE OF THE PARK

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WEDNESDAY TAVERN HOURS NIGHT DINNERS ARE DISCONTINUED Sunday-12noon to 5pm FRIDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER Monday thru Friday-11am to Closing SATURDAY BREAKFAST BAR GAME IS DISCONTINUED UN- 2pm to 4pm Saturday-11 am to Closing TIL OCTOBER

MONDAY TUESDAY &THURSDAY MCL MONTHLY MEETING 7pm DAILY SPECIALS 11am-2:30pm Hot Dogs, Chicken, Tuna and Egg Salad Sandwiches, 2nd Monday every month Brats, Club Sandwiches , Subs and the NO SCHEDULED LUNCH “Tavern Burger”

WEDNESDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS FRIENDS DAY WINGS BUCKET OF WINE SPECIAL $2.00 EACH 12 noon to 7pm BEERS YOUR FIRST DRINK IS BOGO 5 CANS-$9.00 APPLIES TO THE FIRST DRINK OF THE FISH & CHIPS HOT DOGS-$1 DAY ONLY 4:30pm to 7pm BRATWURSTS-$2

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MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 244th MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL Friday 8 NOVEMBER 2019

Ball Booklet Sponsorship Ad Order Form

Ad deadline 15 October

NAME______ADDRESS______DATE______PHONE______

AD SIZE Please print your change here or attach a camera ready Business card $15______copy of your ad Quarter Page $30______Half Page $50______Full Page $100______

PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: As a sponsor last year, please reuse the material I submitted______I was a sponsor last year but want to change my ad this year______I am a new sponsor. Please use the attached material______

Please make checks payable to : Marine Corps League Detachment 567 Sponsor submitted by ______

RECEIPT: The Public Is Invited To Attend Ball to be held at the Date______Seven Springs Golf & Country Club Amount______3535 Trophy Blvd, New Port Richey, FL. Check______Cash______Tickets are available at the Marine Corps League Detachment 567, 7241 Baillie Drive, New Port Richey, FL. 727-848-1688

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Ad deadline 15 October

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PELELIU-15 SEPTEMBER-15 OCTOBER 1944-The 1st Marine Division flamethrower LVT was tested on Peleliu with spectacular re- sults. In this photograph, the flame gun is trained out on a shell 1st Marine Regiment torn concrete structure as the LVT and infantry in it’s wake 5th Marine Regiment move past. Official USMC photo. From Pacific Warriors by Eric 7th Marine Regiment Hammel.

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OCTOBER 3-6, 2019

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THE BULLETIN BOARD

• The monthly Staff Meeting is held at 1900hrs. on the Wed. before the scheduled Membership meeting. • The Board of Trustees (BOT) will meet at 1800hrs., just prior to the monthly Staff meeting held on the Wednesday before the Mem- bership meeting. The BOT consists of the Comdt., Sr. Vice Comdt., the Junior Vice Comdt., the Judge Advocate and the Jr. Past Cmdt. And the Adjutant. • The Detachment Pistol Team meets on the first Saturday of each month at the Detachment at 1100hrs unless otherwise posted. • MCLA meets the first Tuesday of every month. Monthly meetings will commence this month on 3 September. • Fridays are for Wings. 12 noon til 7pm every Friday. • Fish and Chips every Friday night 4:30pm to 7:00pm • Karaoke is every Tuesday and Thursday. • 02 September 2019-Labor Day BBQ at the Detachment starting at 3p. See flyer on page 11. • 02 September 2019-Devil Dogs Rose fund raiser at Walmart, Rt. 54 & Little Road. • 11 September 2019-9-11 Remembrance Day, Sims Park. • 15 September 2019-Devil Dog Growl at the Detachment, 1300hrs. • 03-06 October 2019-Dept. of Florida Fall Conference, Melbourne • 08 November 2019-Friday-USMC Birthday Ball, Seven Springs Golf & Country Club.

THIS MONTH IN MARINE CORPS HISTORY • 02 September 1945-Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.

• 07 September 1990-The 13th MEU arrived in the Gulf of Oman for Operation Desert Shield..

• 11 September 1990-The 4th MEB arrived in the Gulf of Oman to support Operation Desert Shield.

• 14 September 1942-The Battle of Bloody Ridge, Guadalcanal.

• 15 September 1944-The 1st MarDiv landed against heavy opposition on Peleliu.

• 15 September 1950-The 1st MarDiv landed at Inchon, Korea and moved on to capture Seoul.

• 16 September 1942-The 3d MarDiv was established at Camp Elliott, California.

• 18 September 1924-After seven years of occupation, the last Marines departed from the Dominican Republic.

• 19 September 1912-The Battle of Masaya in Nicaragua.

• 25 September 1942-Camp Pendleton was dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. • 26 September 1915-”Horse Marines” engaged Haitian bandits near Petite Riviera.

• 28 September 1900-Marines withdrew from Peking after the Boxer Rebellion.

• 29 September 1812-Seminole Indians ambushed the Marines at Twelve Mile Swamp. • 30 September 1945-The Marines returned to China. The III Amphibious Corps with the 1st MarDiv & 6th MarDiv landed in Chi- na. • Editor’s Note: Information for This Month In Marine Corps History is obtained from the Marine Corps Foundation.

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SEPTEMBER 2019

SUN MMON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 WINGS LABOR DAY MCLA-7p PISTOL TEAM 12n to 7p KARAOKE MEETIMG COOK-OUT LUNCH 11a-2p BAR POKER 11a 3P 2p to 5p KARAOKE 2 to 4p

DEVIL DOG LUNCH 1p to 4p FISH & CHIPS

ROSE FUND 11a to 2:30p 4:30 to 7p

08 09 10 11 12 13 14 9-11 WINGS KARAOKE REMEM- LUNCH 11a-2p 12n to 7p

2p to 5p BRANCE KARAOKE BAR POKER MCL LUNCH CEREMONY 1p to 4p 2 to 4p MEETING 11a to 2:30p SIMS PARK FISH & CHIPS 7p 5P 4:30 to 7p

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 WINGS DEVIL DOG KARAOKE LUNCH 11a-2p POW/MIA 12n to 7p GROWL 2p to 5p KARAOKE Recognition Day BAR POKER LUNCH 1p to 4p 1p 2 to 4p

11a to 2:30p FISH & CHIPS

4:30 to 7p

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

WINGS KARAOKE LUNCH 11a-2p 12n to 7p 2p to 5p KARAOKE BAR POKER LUNCH 1p to 4p 2 to 4p

11a to 2:30p FISH & CHIPS 4:30p to 7p 29 30

See the Bulletin Board on page 15 for details

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