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The Scuttlebutt Newsletter Intracoastal Detachment 1058 Marine Corps League PO Box 11248 Mcleague1058.Org Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339 March 2012 The Scuttlebutt Newsletter Intracoastal Detachment 1058 Marine Corps League PO Box 11248 mcleague1058.org Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339 March 2012 To all Members: It’s election time again and the call is out to those who would like to further serve our fine organization. With the many new faces, the unit would greatly appreciate some new blood to step up and help lead with their fresh ideas and skills. Also, there are many of you, who have already served with other volunteer organizations, that could bring invaluable experi- ence to the table. Please, see page 3 for further details on the election and nominations for office. Fort Lauderdale Fleet Week is just around the corner and as usual, many of you will be interested in going on the Ships YOU ARE WANTED... Tours at Port Everglades. This year they are expecting 5 ships and a submarine, and the only way to register for Ships Tours is online at the Broward Navy Days web site address at: http://browardnavydaysinc.org/ship-tours-for-fleet-week-2012-please-read-and-sign-up- below For more information please see our Fleet Week article on page 4. Thanks again to everyone who took the time to come out to the Memorial Mass on February 18th to pay their last respects to our Founding Commandant, Bob Powers, and to those who sent donations and cards, as well. A special thanks goes out to Bob’s daughter Anne Marie, along with PC Bart Reno and VSO Vito Rao for their efforts to help Bob and his family in their time of need. From the fine ceremony at the Church to the military honors rendered at the grave, everything was perfect, and would have made the old man proud. RIP Bob! Hope to see you all at the upcoming Members Meeting on Thursday March 15th, 2012 at the American Legion #142, at 7:30 p.m.. Semper Fi, Scott Vulpis, Commandant, MCL Det. 1058 Scholarship Award Presentation - Page 2 Officers Election - Page 2 Correspondence from India Co. 3/6 - Page 3 Fleet Week 2012 - Page 4 Detachment Digest - Pages 5 Officers Directory - Page 6 Advertisements - Page 7 PAGE 2 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER MAR 2012 Elections for 2012-2013 Detachment Officer’s Ted Bolender Scholarship Congratulations to Brittney Kramer, who was the first ever recipient of our Detachment academic scholarship award. At our meeting on February 16th, with her family in attendance, we presented Britnney with a $500 bookstore scholarship. Also, a big oorah! goes out to everyone who came out that evening and to those who supported the scholarship program since the beginning. With all of your help, we are able to look forward to making award distributions in the upcoming semes- ters of the 2012-2013 scholastic year. Thank You again! Nominees Wanted Detachment 1058 will hold it’s 2012-2013 Officer’s Election on Thursday April 19th, 2012, 1930 hrs at Am Legion #142. The following positions are up for election: Commandant Senior Vice Commandant Junior Vice Commandant Judge Advocate Cmdt.Vulpis presents Brittney Kramer with the first TB Scholarship award. Nominations will be announced at the March 2012 Meeting and can be accepted from the floor on the day of the election, 04-19-2012 To submit nominations, and for further information, contact: JA John Jordan at (954) 772-8222 [email protected] or PC Ed Johnson at Ted’s son, Kevin Bolender (left) with award winner Brittney Kramer (954) 786-8253 and her Family: Mother Tara Kramer, Grandfather Pat Campbell, and Aunt Whitney Walsh. “The soul is awakened through service.” - Erica Jong MAR 2012 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 Correspondence The Detachment would like give special thanks to Marine Corporal Steve Sess and India Company, 3rd Battalion 6th Marines, for their remarkable gift of an American Flag that was flown over Combat Outpost Detroit, in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. Also, along with the Flag, came a beautiful certificate signed by the Company CO and 1st Sgt.. Thank you All again for your thoughtfulness and service to our Country and the Corps. Let it be known that accompanying American Flag was flown in the face of the enemy, aboard Combat Outpost Detroit, in Marajah, the Helmand province of Afghanistan, on 16 November 2011, in honor of Marine Corps League Intracoastal Detachment. “The best way to honor those Americans who perished during the attack on our nation and our way of life on Sep- tember 11, 2001, is to go where our nation sends us in the war against terror, and bring to justice those responsible” The American people can be assured that the Marines and sailors of India company, 3rd Battalion Sixth Marines, are committed to doing just that! Signed by: Company Commanding Officer, Captain, Mastin M. Robeson Jr. and First Sergeant, Charles N. Bell Newsletter Boosters Ted Anderson 11-13 Gerry & Deni Jordan 02-13 Bill Banks 01-13 John Jordan 02-13 David Benner 02-13 Ed & MaryEllen O’Donnell 11-12 Kevin Bolender 03-12 Ed McAnulty 02-13 Bob Coleman 11-12 David S. Reames 02-13 Jan & Jim Duvall 02-12 John & Gloria Townley 02-12 Charles DiPaola 02-12 Marty Winston 02-12 Joseph Gordon 02-12 Scott & Amy Vulpis 08-12 John Groark 02-14 Don Hennessy 02-12 John Gullman 02-13 Pat Doherty 11-12 Ed Johnson 02-13 PAGE 4 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER MAR 2012 Ship Honorary Dinner During Fleet Week, on the evening of Saturday April 28th, 2012, the American Legion #142 will be hosting the crew members of the USS San Jacinto to a complimentary dinner and party at the Post. “Fleet Week 2012-Port Everglades, presented by HUMANA MILITARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES”, will take place April 25 – April 30, 2012. Tours of the ships will be avail- able on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (April 26, 27, 28, and 29). Tours will run daily starting at 9 AM – with the last tour at 1530 (3:30 PM) [ REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS SOON AS ALL SPACES ARE FILLED AND NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 16th, 2012. To apply for Ship Tours you must register online at: http://browardnavydaysinc.org/ship-tours-for-fleet-week-2012-please-read-and- sign-up-below All Detachment members and their They expect the following ships to be in port: wives are welcome to come out and meet our fine servicemen and women. • Amphibious Assault, USS Wasp (LHD-1) • Guided Missile Cruiser, USS Gettysburg (CG-64) Saturday April 28th, 2012 • Guided Missile Cruiser, USS San Jacinto (CG-56) • Frigate, USS Dewert (FFG-45) Starting at 6 p.m. • Submarine (SSN) – limited availability American Legion Post #142 • Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC Bernard Webber (WPC-1101) – limited availability 171 S.W. 2nd Street, Pompano Bch, FL Special Events • VIP Reception – Seminole Hard Rock & Casino • “Roll Call” and EPOY Recognition – Seminole Hard Rock & Casino • All Hands on Deck Welcoming Party – Seminole Hard Rock & Casino • Damage Control Olympics – Resolve Marine Group • Blood Drives – Red Cross • Community Relations Projects – Local Schools, Hospitals, Churches, Civic Organizations • Ships Tours – Special days for ROTC, Sea Cadets • Salsa Dancing – Complimentary instruction for sailors – Presented by Dance for Your Health • Chief Petty Officers’ Reception - Coral Ridge Yacht Club • Junior Officers’ Party – Presented by Navy League • MWR Intramural Athletic Tournament – Sponsors Needed • Celebrity Chef Luncheon – Presented by local restaurants • Ship Honorary Dinners – American Legion Posts 142, 222 & 304 • Submariners Reception – Wilton Manors Kiwanis Club • Take a Hero Fishing Tournament – Local fisherman and yacht owners • ESGR Luncheon – Sponsors Needed • Galley Wars Competition – Hugh’s Culinary, Mercator Asset Management, CSX Group • Int’l Emergency Response & Rescue Roundtable • Dignitary Reception – Sponsors Needed For more information on sponsorship and corporate visibility programs please contact; Jean-Sebastien Gros (954-684-0855) or Mary Anne Gray – Chairman (954-649-4777) MAR 2012 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 Detachment Digest - February 2012 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 1058 THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16TH, 2012 HELD AT AMERICAN LEGION POST #142 Meeting was called to Order by Commandant Scott Vulpis at 19:40 hrs. Opening Ceremony: Acting Sgt. at Arms Ed O’Donnell posted the colors and led the Detachment in the Pledge of Allegiance, and then declared the meeting open for official business. Acting Chaplain Jim DuVall read the Opening Prayer. Roll Call: Elected Officers present: Cmdt Scott Vulpis, SVC Scott Egan, JPC Marty Winston and Past Commandant Ed Johnson. Guests: Our guest for the evening was Britney Kramer and the MCL Auxiliary Unit 1058. Applications For Membership: Marine Sam Biondo. Minutes of Previous Meeting: Copies of Minutes from the members meeting on January 16th, 2012 were passed around for the members review. A motion was made by PC Bart Reno to accept the minutes as presented and was seconded by JPC Ed Johnson and carried to a unanimous vote, none opposed. Paymaster Report: Copies of the Paymaster Report were posted for the members review. A motion was made by Bart Reno to accept the report as presented and was seconded by Tom Depretoro and carried to a unanimous vote, none opposed. Report of any Members or Family sick or in distress: Although, Gene Bredeck was present at the meeting, Cmdt.Vulpis reported that he was recently in the hospital during the time of the Isle RV Show and the day after he was released, he came out to volunteer for the event. Cmdt Vulpis also mentioned that Marine Bill Amos was still recovering from a stroke and Pat Doughtery was out with the flu. Report of Officers: VSO Vito Rao wanted to inform everyone who was seeking or is currently enrolled in VA Healthcare about the importance of signing up at My HealtheVet.com website where there are many advantages, such as safely collecting data from VA hospital records and filling prescriptions.
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