24 United States Marine Corps 244th Birthday Ball

November 9, 2019 Indian River Detachment Marine Corps League

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Marine Corps Hymn From the halls of Montezuma, To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country’s battles In the air, on land , and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine.

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Carmine “Yank” Yannetelli December 16, 2018 World War II Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient

Members Past since 2018 Ball

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Celebrating US Marine Corps 244th Birthday The Baudo Family Vero Beach

Semper Fidelis

Boosters Waldo’s Restaurant Classic Car Wash Sandridge Golf Course Ron & Sue Brooks

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8 17 16 9 Happy 244th Birthday United States Marine Corps

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INDIAN RIVER DETACHMENT PROGRAM MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

COMMANDANT: Dwight Harris 5:30 PM COCKTAILS—Cash Bar SR. VICE COMMANDANT: John Harris JR. VICE COMMANDANT: Vic Diaz 6:00 PM CEREMONY ADJUTANT/PAYMASTER: Sue Brooks JUDGE ADVOCATE: John Michael Matthews Commandant’s Welcome SGT. AT ARMS: Dave Phillips Invocation CHAPLAIN: Frank Baudo Presentation of Colors National Anthem We wish to thank the following for their efforts in bringing you the 244th Reading of Original Charter MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL: Posting of Colors Toast to Flag CHAIR OF THE BALL COMMITTEE: Vic Diaz Remembering POWs and MIAs DETACHMENT COMMANDANT: Dwight Harris Recognition of Detachment Members who have passed DUTY OFFICER: John Harris Taps PROTOCOL OFFICER: Bruce Cady Ship’s Bell INVOCATION: Rev. Dr. Sylvestor McIntosh READING OF THE CHARTER: Lt Col Rip Wieler 6:45 PM DINNER IS SERVED CEREMONIAL MUSIC, TAPS: John Matthews and Bruce Cady COLOR GUARD: Marine Corps JROTC, Palm Bay Magnet High School 7:45 PM CELEBRATION SHIP’S BELL: Dave Phillips CEREMONIAL CAKE DETAIL: Vic Diaz, Mike Bodnar, and the Oldest Introduction of VIP’s and Youngest Marines Caking Cutting with Oldest and Youngest Marines MARINE CORPS PUNCH: Mike Bodnar Toast to the Corps TICKET SALES: John Matthews and John Michael Matthews Fine Marine Corps Hymn Jewelry Staff FLYER AND PLACE CARDS: Carla Matthews 8:00 PM COMRADESHIP PROGRAM: Ron and Sue Brooks PROGRAM PUBLISHERS: Indian River County Sheriff’s Dept. Recognition of members of different Marine Divisions CAKE: Sue Brooks Recognition of members of other Branches of Service Drawing of Raffle Tickets and 50/50 Drawing Thanks to all those Volunteers whose hard work, dedication, time and en- ergy make the MARINE CORPS BALL possible. Music by

A special thanks to the Club at Point West and Staff.

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