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Detachment Newsletter - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 |
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Our first
meeting at our new location was a great success. I hope that we can
continue in a positive manner. We would like to welcome our newest
members, Marines Joe COLE, George BARBOUR, Bob SMITH, Terry ALLEN and Joe
STEVENS. Welcome aboard. |
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We have our new sign and hope
to have it installed in front of our new location this weekend. |
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We would like to take this
opportunity on behalf of our Commandant Justin Asher, Vice Commandant Tom
Unkle who has been filling in for Commandant Asher and the rest of the
Detachment Officers to thank Commander Paul Barnhart of VFW Post #160 for
their support in this move to their home. We look forward to a long and
successful relationship with Post #160. |
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Also a BIG MARINE thanks to
Mrs. Jane BARNES. Auxiliary member of Post #160 for her labor and
contribution of a Marine and Woman Marine in full dress blues in which she
crocheted and donated to the detachment. These were truly a labor of love. They are on display in the post lounge. We are currently looking for glass covers to protect them from the elements. The size of the covers should be 7" dia. and 17" tall. If anyone can find them at a reasonable price, please let me know. |
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Danny Fischio has some red
baseball type hats with our Det. Logo and Eagle, Glove and Anchor. These
are great looking caps at $12.00 ea. |
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Bob Mimms, our original color
guard commander is back with the detachment after a lengthy illness and
has started the restructuring of the new unit. He has 4 Marines so far and
is looking for a few more who can participate. He has a lot of great ideas
and asks that anyone who is willing to assist him to call him at
410-974-0445. Memorial Day festivities are fast approaching. we will be
conducting services with Post #160 at the Post home and also at he
Crownsville Veterans Cemetery shortly thereafter. |
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There will be a Department
Quarterly Meeting this Saturday, 23 March at 0900 at the American Legion
Post in Carroll County. Those of you who want to attend and observe the
procedures and the work being done by your Department officers be at Post
#160 at 0700 and we will car pool to the AL Post. All current officers of
this Det. and those who are anticipating to run for an office next month
are encouraged to attend. This is part of your job as an officer in our
Det. to attend these quarterly meetings. Two of our members, Mike Hadley
and Warren Lindgren will be initiated into the Military Order of Devil
Dogs at his Meeting. Congratulations MARINES!!!!! |
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The Department Convention will
be held at the Princess Royale Hotel, Ocean City, MD, May 9, 10, 11. We
need 8 Delegates from our Det. in attendance. Rooms are $89.00 per night
and must be confirmed by 15 April. You do not have to go for the full
three days. Call Guy Hall for further details at 410-761-2592. |
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We have two members, Marines
Bob TAVIK and Tommy MOCK have just recently joined that "age old" club of
life members. WELCOME ABOARD "OLE TIMERS". You really don't have to be old
to join, just a joke for us who are. Age 61 and up, $75.00, Age 51 to 60,
$150.00, Age 41 to 50, $200.00, Age 40 or younger $250.00. Dues are like
food and fuel, forever rising. Once you purchase a life membership you
don't have to worry about any monthly notices or price hikes to pay up. |
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YOUNG MARINES !!!!!
There is a new unit forming at the Marine Battalion, Naval Academy, Severn
River and will be run by the Marine Corps Personal stationed there. If any
of your son's, daughters, grandchildren or neighbors children between the
ages of 8 and 18 interested in a lot of military fun and learning call Guy
Hall, 410-761-2592. So far the interest in this unit has been overwhelming
so you must act fast if you want to get any children enrolled. |
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VIETNAM VETS. There is
a newspaper, The Maryland Communiqué for All Veterans, an Official
Publication of the Trust for Maryland Vietnam Veterans, Inc. This is one
of the finest, most informative newsletters I have seen in a long time.
They are located at 7 Crum Rd., Walkersville, MD 21793, Phone
301-845-4296, Editor Kaye Gardner. Call her for info about getting on the
mailing list. It is a full size newspaper full of military info pertaining
strictly to your needs. (Medical, retirement, etc.) |
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The youngest man to be KIA in
Vietnam, 7 June 69 was PFC Dan BULLOCK, Goldsboro, NC USMC, 15 yrs. of
Brooklyn, NY. He was born 21 Dec, 53, lied about his age, forging his
birth certificate, entering P.I. when he was only 14 yrs. Sad but true.
For more info go to
www.pfcdanbullockfoundation.org. |
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Seen a good movie lately??? I
am not really a devout movie goer nor critic nor promoter. Just wanted to
say that I seen "We Were Soldiers" and "Black Hawk Down". Two terrific
movies. Go to a theater with "surround sound" for best results. |
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The red uniform cover with the
Eagle, Globe and Anchor has increased in price to $30.00 including
shipping. This is the only part of the uniform that you are required to
wear. Everything else is optional. If you have not ordered one, please let
us know at the next meeting. |
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NEXT MEETING: 25 MARCH, MONDAY
1900, VFW POST #160, DORSEY ROAD AND TRAFFIC DRIVE NEXT TO STATE HIGHWAY
HQTRS . 2 MILES WEST OF I-97 |
