The Scuttlebutt Newsletter Intracoastal Detachment 1058 Marine Corps League P.O. Box 11248 mcleague1058.org Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339 JULY 2012 Summer Edition Okay everyone, Black Flag conditions are upon us, so remember all nonessential physical activity will be halted for all personnel. (MCO 6200.1E). You’ll just have to stay inside, keep cool, and maybe read the entire edition of the Scuttlebutt Newsletter. It was good to see all of the members who attended last month’s meeting and participated in our discussion on a 2012 USMC Birthday Ball. A special thanks to those folks who volunteered to take on certain tasks for the big event. We also announced that we would be holding a Detachment Tag Sale in the month of September, so please start thinking of any unwanted, yard sale type items, that you would like to donate to the sale. Remember, all donation items are tax deductible. Stay tuned for further details on the event and when donations will be needed. Furthermore, inside this edition you will find updated information on the Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water situation. If you ever lived on the main side of Lejeune and/or it’s base housing area’s, between 1957 and 1987, it is recommended that you read the information given on pages 7 & 8, and register to receive updates on research initiatives and study results. Also, you may want to contact our Veterans Service Officer, Vito Rao, who is well versed in this subject. (561) 451-8772. We’ve been fortunate in our recruiting efforts the past couple of months, as we have some new members to report on. Marines; Ronald Boulay, Fernando Cardenas, and Steve Sess. Welcome Aboard! Hope to see everyone at the upcoming meeting on Thursday July, 19th, at American Legion 142. Semper Fi, Scott Vulpis, Commandant, MCL Det. 1058 Annoucments & Detachment Info. - Page 3 Detachment Digest - Page 4 Last Note from MCL National Commandant - Page 6 Camp Lejeune Historical Drinking Water - Page 7 MCL Uniforms, Covers and Patches - Page 9 Marine Corps History “The Smorgasbord King” - page 10 Advertisements - Page 11 PAGE 2 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER JUL 2012 Store hours: Mon-Fri 7am-6pm Sat 7:30am-5pm Sun 10am-3pm EXECUTIVE HARDWARE “If we don't have it, we will get it for you asap!" TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTER NOW OPEN ! 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Phone: 954-969-5300 Fax: 954-969-5070 www.exec.doitbest.com JUL 2012 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 2012 - 2013 Detachment Officers Gun Range Meet Commandant Scott Vulpis 954-801-4366 Wednesday August 8th , 2012 Sr. Vice Commandant Kevin Bolender 954-444-5764 7:00 -8:00 p.m. George Rafajko 954-873-6462 National Armory Gun Range Pistol Range Fees Jr. Vice Commandant 1315 S.W. 1st Court $16 per hour with Jr. Past Commandant Ed Johnson 954-786-8253 ammo purchase. Pompano Beach, FL 33069 Vito Rao $20 per hour if Judge Advocate 561-451-8772 954-915-8226 you bring your Adjutant Kevin Bolender 954-444-5764 own ammo. Paymaster Harry Delaney 561-213-5699 Located at the the For info., Contact: Chaplain Jim DuVall 954-564-1520 Corner of Atlantic Blvd Cmdt. Scott Vulpis Service Officer Vito Rao 561-451-8772 and Andrews Ave at 954-801-4366 Sergeant at Arms Bob Coleman 954-783-8891 Just off I-95 Exit West. [email protected] Color Guard Sgt. Jesse Bell 954-772-9030 Newsletter Editor Scott Vulpis 954-801-4366 http://www.nationalarmory.info/range.html Newsletter Boosters Life Membership Dues Ted Anderson 11-13 Bill Banks 01-13 David Benner 02-13 AGE GROUP AS OF 01/01/2009 Kevin Bolender 03-13 0 - 35 $500 Bob Coleman 11-12 Jan & Jim Duvall 02-13 36 - 40 $400 John Groark 02-14 41 - 50 $400 John Gullman 02-13 51 - 60 $300 Ed Johnson 02-13 Gerry & Deni Jordan 02-13 61 - Over $150 John Jordan 02-13 Ed & MaryEllen O’Donnell 11-12 To become a Life Member, you must already Ed McAnulty 02-13 David S. Reames 02-13 be a "Member in Good Standing". For further Scott & Amy Vulpis 08-12 information, please contact Paymaster Harry Pat Doherty 11-12 Delaney at 561-213-5699 Charles Dipaola 02-13 Marty Winston 12-12 NEXT DETACHMENT MEETING: Thursday July 19, 2012 Scuttlebutt Editor encourages submissions of any American Legion Post #142, announcements, pictures, stories, editorials & letters to the editor from detachment members. Please limit letters & 171 S.W. 2nd Street, editorials to 500 words or less. Deadline for all submissions Pompano Bch, FL by the 15th of every month. Email: [email protected] or Meeting Starts at 7:30 p.m. Call: Scott Vulpis @ 954.801.4366. Mail Address: PO Box 11248, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33339. PAGE 4 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER JUL 2012 Detachment Digest - June 2012 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 1058 THURSDAY JUNE 21st, 2012 HELD AT AMERICAN LEGION POST #142 Call to Order – Commandant Scott Vulpis @ 7:30 pm Opening Ceremony Pledge of Allegiance was led by Acting Sgt at Arms Ed Johnson and the Invocation, was read by Chaplain Jim DuVall. Roll Call of Officers: Present; Commandant Scott Vulpis, SVC Kevin Bolender, JA Vito Rao, and Jr. Past Comman- dant Ed Johnson. Guests: Marine Steve Sess, a former 0351 SMAW Gunner that served with 3/5 in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fernando Cardenas, a former Corporal 0311 that served in Afghanistan. Joe Castelano, who served with Motor-T from 1966-1972. Jim the Corpsman who served with 1st Marines from 1966-67. Harry Ward, guest of Marine Gene Bredeck. Minutes of Previous meeting(s): Minutes of the previous meetings on 05/21/2012 and 04/19/2012 were passed around for the members review. A motion to accept the minutes was made by PC Bart Reno, seconded by Marine Tom Depretoro, and carried to a unanimous vote, none opposed. Paymaster Report: Paymaster Harry Delaney reported on the Detachment financial status for all four accounts. A motion was made by PC Ed Johnson to accept the report as stated, seconded by Gene Bredeck, and carried to a unan- imous vote, none opposed. Report of Committees: Membership Committee Chairman Gene Bredeck reminded everyone the that he would award a copy of the Marine Heritage Foundation’s book, “Marines”, to the member that recruited the most new members for 2011-2012. Report of Officers: VSO Vito Rao reported, due to Mexican and South/Central American immigration, the country is now having to deal with a new disease called Chagas, which is a parasitic infection that affects the heart and can kill you. Old Business 1. Birthday Ball and Committee Formation: Cmdt Vulpis reminded everyone that Chairman Coleman would be out of town till the Fall, and we still need volunteers to help out with a list of tasks and responsibilities that are necessary to produce the affair. Venue: Discussed current locations: Gulluppi’s on the Green, the Coral Ridge Yacht Club and the American Legion #142. Tom Depretoro inquired about using the Elk’s Club in Pompano. Cmdt Vulpis explained that we held a previous Ball at that location, resulting in mixed reviews and comments. Guest of Honor: Paymaster Harry Delaney has spoken to the office of the Director of Marine Corps Staff in Wash DC and was told that we have a good chance of getting a General officer to come and attend our event. Ticket Sales: Cmdt Vulpis stated that he and the Paymaster may have to work together on this task. Advertising: Vacant. Program Book: Cmdt Vulpis volunteered to produce the program book. SVC Kevin Bolender recommended that we have members submit Marine Corps stories/ bio’s for this years book. Entertainment: Vacant. 50/50: Tom Depretoro volunteered to coordinate the 50/50 raffle for the evening. Gifts and Prizes: Cmdt Vulpis commented that we should continue to give out the desirable, stainless steel and brass, hand made, USMC License Plates. Tom Depretoro recommended we have a donated wine cart/basket to raffle, as well. Decorations /Centerpieces: Cmdt Vulpis is planning on asking the Auxiliary 1058 to help with this task. 2. Ted Bolender Scholarship: Cmdt Vulpis reported that the Fall Semester application packets will be due on July 14th, 2012 and the upcoming Spring Semester application packets will be available soon. Continued on Page 5 JUL 2012 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER PAGE 5 The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Click here for More about the Veterans Crisis Line Detachment Digest June 2012, (Continued) 2. Detachment Tag Sale: Cmdt Vulpis announced that a Tag Sale was tentatively scheduled for September 14th and 15th at the Executive Hardware, and asked everyone to start considering what unwanted ,yard sale type items they may have and want to donate.