The Scuttlebutt Newsletter Marine Corps League - Intracoastal Detachment 1058 P.O. Box 11248 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33339-1248 Scott Vulpis, Commandant www.mcleague1058.org James DuVall, Adjutant [email protected] [email protected] APRIL 2011 Al·tru·ism [al-troo-iz-uhm] the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism). To all Members: Wow! How time flies as we find ourselves coming upon another election season with a new fiscal year just around the corner. Looking back over the past year, we would again like to thank those members and friends who volunteered their time and gave donations in support of the Detachment. It’s folks like this, that make us what we are and enable us to continue our primary mission of providing service and assistance to our fellow Marines, Veterans, and the local community. Also, we want express a mountain of gratitude to the American Legion Sterling McClellan Post 142, where over the years they have provided us with an excellent ‘home base’ to operate out of and have always treated us as one of their own. Oorah! Looking ahead, our friend Diane Schmidt over at ‘Casey’s Bar and Grill’, in Lauderdale by the Sea, is looking to hold another party at the end of this month for the Marines and Sailors coming in off the ships during Fort Lauderdale’s Fleet Week. Stay tuned for more details at the up coming members meeting and email announcements. Also, at this month’s meeting we will be looking into an invitation to set up a free recruiting exhibit and hold a fundraiser for wounded troops at the 1st Annual South Florida RV Show on May 20, 21st, & 22nd at the Isles Casino and Racing at Pompano Park. Anyone interested in volunteering or manning a time slot at the booth during the three day event, please contact Sr. Vice Commandant Scott Egan or myself. Take care and I look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming members meeting on Thursday April 21st. Semper Fidelis, Scott Vulpis, Commandant Detachment Digest - Page 2 Election Announcement - Page 3 Sandy Nininger VA Nursing Home - Page 4 CLNC Drinking Water History - Page 5 VA News - Page 6 Upcoming Events and Meetings - Page 7 USMC History Quiz - page 8 MCL Uniform Regs., Casual Dress - Page 9 Advertisements - Page 11 PAGE 2 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER APR 2011 Detachment Digest - March 2011 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 1058 Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 HELD AT AMERICAN LEGION POST #142 Meeting was called to Order by Commandant Scott Vulpis at 19:30 hrs. Opening Ceremony: Acting Sgt. at Arms Ed O’Donnell posted the colors and lead the Detachment in the Pledge of Allegiance. He then declared the meeting open for the official business. Acting Chaplain Ed Johnson read the Opening Prayer. Adjutants Report: Minutes of the previous meeting on 02/17/11 were handed out for the members review. PC Newt Schneider made motion to accept the minutes as presented and was seconded by PC Ed Johnson and carried to a unanimous vote, none opposed. Paymaster Report: Comdt. Scott Vulpis read the detachment financial report and copies were passed around for the members review. A motion to accept the report was made by Marine Gene Bredeck which was seconded by JVC Marty Winston and carried to a unanimous vote, none opposed. Report of Committees: Nominating Committee Chairman, John Jordan announced that we will be holding our election of officers for 2010-2011 at the next membership meeting on April 21, 2011. He also asked that anyone interested in running for an officer position to contact him or other committee members PC Ed Johnson or PC Newt Schneider for further information. Comdt. Vulpis then introduced our Awards Committee Chairman, Harry Delaney, and thanked him for his effort to help organize our end of the year awards. Awards: Comdt Vulpis presented to Executive Hardware owner, Marine Kevin Bolender, a Certificate of Appreciation for his companies effort and support of our Detachment Tag Sale in February 2011. Old Business: Tag Sale: Comdt Vulpis gave a follow up to the recent Tag Sale, reporting that we had received $557.00 in donations which was enough to reach our first year’s goal of giving a $500.00 scholarship donation. Wash DC/Quantico Trip - Status SVC Scott Egan reported that he had secured thirty (30) tickets to the 8th and I Sunset Parade on Friday June 24th and was currently working on hotel and transportation schedules and costs. Re-naming the Detachment:: Name Change Committee Chair John Jordan reminded the members that on the same evening of the upcoming officers election, we will also be voting by secret ballot on whether we want to change the name of the Detachment or not. Also, as to the question of the expense of the process, he collected from SVC Scott Egan that it would cost around $200.00. The question of time in administrative tasks were mentioned as well New Business: Camp LeJeune Historic Drinking Water: VSO Vito Rao updated the members on the Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water situation, reporting that the drinking water was contaminated by dry cleaning fluids seeping into the groundwater and exposure to this can cause serious health consequences and genetic defects. An estimated half a million Marines and their family members were exposed to toxic substances during the time of the contamination from the mid-1950s to the mid-1980s. He advised anyone that is interested in registering to receive notifications on the water history to please contact him. Detachment Officer’s Election: Nominating Committee chair John Jordan reminded everyone that we will be holding our officer’s election at the next members meeting on April 21st 2011. Detachment Gun Range Meet: Comdt. Vulpis announced that the next gun range meet would bee on Saturday April 2nd, 2011 at the National Armory Gun range in Pompano Beach, FL. Continued on page 7 APR 2011 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 Annoucement of Elections for Detachment Officer’s Elections will be held on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., at the American Legion Post 142 at 171 S.W. 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL 33060. Nominees For Commandant: Scott Vulpis For Sr Vice Commandant: Scott Egan For Jr Vice Commandant: Marty Winston For Judge Advocate: John Jordan • During this membership meeting, nominations for any elected office may also be freely made from the floor. Nominees must be in good standing and present at the meeting to accept nomination. • The Election shall be by closed ballot by the regular members unless there is only one (1) nomination for a given office in which case a voice vote will be permitted. • Only Regular Marine Corps League, Intracoastal Detachment 1058 members, in good standing, and present at the meeting shall be eligible to vote. For further information, please contact Election Committee Chairman John Jordan at (954) 772-8222 or email [email protected] Ballot for Decision to Vote for Detachment Name Change Pursuant to the By Laws of Intracoastal Detachment 1058 the following: Amendment is to be voted on by closed ballot by regular members at the meeting to be held Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 142 at 171 SW 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, Fl 33062. Question to be voted on: Should the name of Intracoastal Detachment 1058 be changed? _____ Yes is a vote to change the name to another name that will be voted on at a later date. ______No is a vote to keep the name of Intracoastal Detachment 1058. Only Regular Marine Corps League, Intracoastal Detachment 1058 members, in good standing, and present at the meeting shall be eligible to vote. PAGE 4 THE SCUTTLEBUTT NEWSLETTER APR 2011 Visit to the Sandy Nininger State Veterans Home Last month a few of us from the Detachment made a visit to the Alexander” Sandy” Nininger State Veterans' Nursing Home in Pembroke Pines, thanks to the generosity and initiative of VSO Vito Rao, in coordinating a donation of ‘audio books’ for the visually impaired. We were all welcomed by a friendly and professional staff who gave us a tour of their exceptional facility of which they are very proud of. A great time was had while conversing with some of there Veteran patients who were a fun and happy bunch. A special thanks again to Vito Rao, Marine Harry Delaney, and my wife Amy Vulpis for taking the time to come out and meet all of these nice people. Anyone interested in signing up for some volunteer work at the Nininger, please contact Comdt. Scott Vulpis at 954-801-4366 or email [email protected] 2nd Lt. Alexander Ramsey "Sandy" Nininger Born 1918 in Gainesville or Atlanta Georgia and died Jan. 12, 1942 in the Battle of Bataan, Philippines. He was a graduate of West Point in 1941 and served with the US Army, 57th Infantry in the Philippines, during WWII under command of General Douglas MacArthur. He lived in the Sail Boat Bend area of Fort Lauderdale and was chairman of the Key Club at Fort Lauderdale High School and graduate in 1937. Sandy Nininger was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor for WWII and was awarded posthu- mously to his father by General Mac Arthur. Finding that the Japanese had occupied Allied foxholes, he ran from foxhole to foxhole with grenades fighting the enemy and died valiantly. Numerous awards & buildings are named after him including the U.S. Army Reserve Center's 841st Engineering Battalion Center at the Ft.