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Marine Corps League

Battle Born Detachment #672

November 2013 Newsletter


Message from the Commandant

I want to thank all members for their attendance at the November meeting. This month is especially important since November 10th is the USMC Birthday, and November 11th is Veteran's Day.

 

Also, this year, 2013 is the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s death. I'm sure all of us remember exactly where we were when the news of the shooting was flashed around the world. Life is precious, and all of us need to protect and honor our families, communities, and country.

 

Finally, let me wish each and every member, and their family a blessed and peaceful Thanksgiving. We live in the greatest country on the earth, and even with all the faults in our country, we as free citizens have an extremely long list of things to be thankful for.

Semper Fi,
Fred Vigil

 

 

 

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Meeting Minutes for November 5, 2013

Marine Corps League, Battle Born Detachment 672, held at VFW Post 9211, 255 Veterans Memorial Drive, Reno, NV 89509-5429

 

Opening Ceremony: 19:31
Officially Opened: 19:31
Meeting closed: 20:57

  


Detachment Officers:

  • Commandant: Fred Vigil

  • Senior Vice Commandant: Don Enea

  • Junior Vice Commandant: Mike Rios

  • Adjutant / Paymaster: Ken Santor

  • JAG: Ron Breaux

  • Chaplain: David Walker

  • Sergeant-at-Arms: Vacant

  • Web Sergeant: John Glatthar

Roll Call of Officers: All present.


(Click here for Officer's and member's pictures)


Members and Guests Present:

  • Bill Reed

  • Bob Livingston

  • Bob Sohrt

  • Claudia Wiles

  • Craig Lamke

  • Davis Walker

  • Don Enea

  • Ed Arnold

  • Fred Vigil

  • John Glatthar

  • Jon Yuspa

  • Ken Santor

  • Kimberly Wood

  • Mike Rios

  • Pat Warmouth

  • Paul Weller

  • Richard Olsen

  • Ron Breaux

  • Tom Bickert


Applications for Membership:

None


Balloting and Initiation of Membership:

None


Minutes from the Previous Meeting:

Richard Olsen made a motion for the detachment to accept the October 2013 newsletter as published by the Web-Sgt. The motion was passed by the membership without dissent.

 

Richard also asked the members about the timing for publishing the newsletter, and discussion followed. Richard will try to get the monthly newsletter out sooner, and forward it to the Web-Sgt, John Glatthar, so it can be formatted and emailed to all.


Correspondence:

Ken Santor briefed all members on a letter received from the Dept of NV about changes to the Dept Bylaws that will be discussed/introduced at the Mid-Winter Conference in January 2014. Several changes were mentioned including changes to the scholarship rules.

A letter that was received from the Commandant of the Pahrump Detachment was read by Ken Santor. This letter stated that leadership of the detachment officers is critical to the operation of each detachment. All members were encouraged to attend meetings, participate in all activities, run for detachment positions, recruit new members, and generally communicate with each other. Discussion followed. Goals for the detachment have to be set, and once set, have to be followed up and completed.

Ken informed all members of a proposal from National MCL to raise the annual MCL dues for new/renewal members by $2.00 per year. This will take effect on January 2014. Ken stated that our membership roster had 66 Life members, and these members would not have any increase.

Ken received an email from Lupe Barry concerning a article in the Reno Gazette that had our detachment advertisement listed under the Senior Section of the paper. Discussion followed, and David Walker suggested that we list information on our detachment activities in the Sparks Newspaper. We need new members, especially younger Marines who have just been discharged from active duty. Fred stressed that the newspaper needs to highlight our activities.

Ken and Fred advised all members on the upcoming Veteran's Day Parade and associated activities. Ken coordinated with the City of Reno on our participation, and the detachment decided to have a post parade lunch at Famous Dave's BBQ.

Our detachment role in the Toys For Tots Program was reviewed by Ken Santor and Don Enea.

Ron Breaux made a motion for the detachment to give $50 to the TFT fund, and Fred Vigil said he would donate $50 from his own pocket.

Ken informed all that Pat Warmouth had sent the detachment a “Thank You" card for our participation in the Fernley Cemetery Ceremony for John Warmouth.


Paymaster’s Report:

Ken Santor provided a report on the October finances. Total income was $2782, including a check from John Pinocchio (“JP”) of $1162 for our hours worked at the Air Races. Total Expenses were $1478.81. Any member wanting more info on the finances, please contact Ken.


Report of League/Family Members in Distress:

Discussion was held on the passing of our member, John Warmouth.

 

Richard Olsen asked David Walker to inform all members about David's medical procedure done to place a stent that was needed to increase blood flow to David's heart. David gave a complete description of this procedure, and how happy he was with the treatment that the VA gave him.


Report of Officers:

Ken Santor informed all that our detachment had purchased tickets for the USMC Birthday Ball that will be held at the Grand Sierra Resort Hotel. Ken still has tickets for sell, and any member wanting to attend the Ball, please contact Ken.

 

This year's Ball is sponsored by the Bridgeport Detachment.


Report of standing/special committees: 

Ken Santor and Don Enea briefed all on the current status of the Toys For Tots Program. This was a more detailed report than the information given under the Correspondence section. Several dates have been set for the TFT collection at Wal-Marts. A tentative one is December 7, at the Damonte Ranch store. Further information will be given at the December meeting.

 

Discussion also included the Sparks Christmas Parade on December 7, and a TFT drive at the Kietzke Lane Wal-Mart. We will also sell Hot Sauce. Don Enea asked all members to check the TFT boxes at any Wal-Mart they enter, and to please call him or Ken when these boxes are about half full. These boxes need to be emptied to prevent any toys from being taken, and all collections should be done with the knowledge, and cooperation of store employees.

 

All members collecting the toys must be in proper MCL attire, and must introduce themselves to the store manager. The Sam's Club store will not participate this year. Ken stated he has received a 6600 sq foot mini storage unit to hold the toys. A date for a TFT collection and Food Drive to be held at the GSR will be announced later.

 

Ken Santor informed all that the Korean War Vets have been asked to talk to school kids on November 12th.

 

Richard Olsen briefed all that he had coordinated with the staff at the VA Hospital for the November 10th Cake Cutting Ceremony. Fred's wife, Jan, and his daughter are baking and decorating the cakes. All members will meet at 13:00 hours in the dining hall of the CLC Unit at the VA Hospital, and the uniform will be formal MCL attire. The ceremony will be approximately 1½ hours.


Report of special committees:  None


Obituaries

 

John A. Warmouth

Larry Mullins

Ed Riekens

 

 

Old/Unfinished Business:

None


New Business:

Nominations for 2014 Officers:

Commandant: Don Enea

Senior Vice Commandant: Mike Rios

Junior Vice Commandant: Tom Bickert

JAG: Ron Breaux

Paymaster: Ken Santor

Chaplin: Appointed

Sgt-at-Arms: Appointed

 

The December meeting will be the last time for additional nominations before voting. Voting will take place at the December meeting, followed by the installation ceremony. The Christmas Dinner will follow. The members are reminded to bring a new toy to the dinner.

 

Richard Olsen opened discussion to have the detachment fund the Veteran's Food Bank with a $200 donation for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Discussion was held, and the detachment voted to fund the $200.


Good of the League:

Mike Rios spoke to the detachment about some of the funerals recently held in our city. These included the Marine shot at the Bank of America, and the school teacher shot in Sparks. Also, some local families want a Marine presence at a family, private ceremony. Mike has been assigned to I & I Staff, and is familiar with such procedures. Mike is trying to establish a MCL Honor Guard, not a Color Guard. It will start out small, maybe 3 members, and later it is hoped to expand to a full contingent. The guard is forecast to be composed of young, recently discharged Marines, wearing their Dress Blue Uniform. Discussion was held on this idea.

 

Bill Reed attended Marine Sherry's (the Bank of America gun shot victim) Ceremony, and Richard Olsen and Tom Bickert attended the memorial for CPL Irwin, a WW2 Reno Marine.

 

Mike has had some coordination with the NV Nat'l Guard, and has talked with units from Sacramento. So far this idea is in the planning/implementation phase. Mike stressed that this Honor Guard Unit will/must be professional, squared away, look sharp, and be available on short notice. More discussion to be held at later detachment meetings.

 

Mike Rios told all members he is going to Camp Pendleton to spend time with his son, Nick, and that Mike would pick up any items for MCL members from the BX. Nick will be receiving new orders shortly, and Mike wants to visit while he can.

 

Ken Santor informed all members that Pat Warmouth has a new email: (warmouth@sbcglobal.net).

 

Fred briefed all on the detachment's participation at the Reno Home Show.

 

Ken Santor spoke of the next Gun Show to be held on December 21 -22 DEC.

 

Ken Santor informed all that he had some extra MCL pins, if any member needed any.

 

Paul Weller gave a short USMC history lesson as to how the Marines became assigned to the Navy Department, instead of the Army. It appears that a coin toss was involved.


Meeting Announcements: None


Post-Meeting Announcements

 

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Marine Humor

There was a Marine who had four daughters. He was in a habit of worrying about his daughters and always answered the door with a sawed-off shotgun. One night he hears a knock at the door and finds a young man standing there. The young man says: "My name is Freddy. I've come to pick up Betty. We're going out for spaghetti. I hope she's ready." The Marine thought that was cute so he let them go out.

 

Pretty soon another knock on the door and another young man was there. He said: "My name is Lance. I've come for Nance. We're going to a dance. Is she ready by chance?" Again the Marine thought it was cute and let them go.

 

Soon another knock on the door with yet another young man standing there. He said: "My name is Moe. I'm here to get Flo. We're going to a show. Is she ready to go?" Once again the Marine thought it was cute and he let them go.

 

Again there was a knock on the door and a young man was standing there. He said: "My name is Chuck." The Marine shot him.

 


Local Business: None


Closing Ceremony

Meeting Officially closed at 20:57


NEXT MEETING: December 3, 2013 at 1930


Meeting minutes transcribed by Detachment Member Rich Olsen
Newsletter created by Web Sergeant John Glatthar