Meets at 7:00PM, the second Thursday of the month at “THE SHOW-ME NEWS”
Fleet Reserve Association, 305 W Park Central
Square,
Downtown Springfield
April 2008, Volume X, Number IV
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Commandant's Corner With 10 years firmly behind us, a big Semper Fi to all our charter members. Without them, none of this would have been possible. Our meeting and celebration went off great with a pot luck supper and the ladies auxiliary had an entertaining Newlyweds Game which was won by The Glynn's. The 50/50 winner Major Johnson had a big smile and cash in hand. This should come in handy as the Major has a new addition to his family, a baby girl. I can't wait for my cigar. Our March meeting saw our elections of officers. The sign-up for the Memorial Day safety brake has begun. As it will be a four day weekend, please help out by working shift!! Bill Webb has been signing up people for Springfield Cardinals training and getting ready for the new season. The 3/24 I & I staff is ready to man a stand and join in on the fun. As for me I have joined the employed again. I am not sure of my work schedule yet as I am a tour guide at Fantastic Caverns and the season is just beginning. On a brighter note our Memorial Team is now receiving request from the MO Veteran's Cemetery. Way to go team!! Our April meeting will be the installation of officers and awards ceremonies. As it appears Spring may be on it's way, it is time to put the longs johns away and come out to the meetings. Semper Fi
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Chaplain Ray Glynn reports the following local Fallen Marines during February/March 2008. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of:
1/30 Harold Eugene Lynch; USN; Springfield MO; Certificate presented and final tribute paid by Honor Team 2/4.
2/3 Thomas “Tom” Thaman; 75; USMC; Joplin MO; Certificate presented and final tribute paid by Honor Team 2/8.
2/4 Kaye Malcolm Kynion; 74; USMC; Springfield Missouri; No action taken.
2/9 Harley Nimmo; 86; WWII, served in South Pacific with 1st Mar. Div.; Nixa Missouri; Certificate and final tribute paid by
Honor Team 2/12.
2/9 George Gibson Wood; 78; USMC/Ret.; Korea and Viet Nam; Springfield Missouri; Certificate presented-final tribute by I
& I staff.
2/14 George A. Owens; 62; Viet Nam; Springfield Missouri; No action taken.
2/17 John C. “Jack” Price; 21; active duty stationed Camp LeJeune, North Carolina; Final tribute paid by I & I staff.
2/21 Darrell Lee Sharp; 78; Korea; Springfield Missouri; Certificate presented and final tribute paid by Honor Team
2/23 Delbert Earle Swearengin; 72; Rogersville Missouri; Military honors by V.F.W. honor team; I attended the funeral.
2/25 Perry L. Maples; 77; Korea; Springfield Missouri; Certificate presented and final tribute paid by Honor Team 2/27.
2/26 Billie D. Cleek; 78; Korea; Aurora Missouri; Certificate presented and final tribute paid by Honor Team 2/29.
3/1 Thomas Carl Hill; 78; Korea; Nixa, Missouri; Funeral 3/5 No action taken.
3/4 Loren L. Matthews; 82; WW II; Springfield, Missouri; Certificate presented and final honors paid by Honor Team 3/6.
3/3 Ernest E. Ford; 79; Korea; Willard, Missouri; No action taken.
3/4 John Richard Grubbs; 60; Viet Nam USN; Springfield, Missouri; Final tribute paid by Honor Team 3/7.
3/15 Paul Herman “Jiggs” McGuire; 77; Korea; Huston, Missouri; No action taken.
3/19 Alvin Lee Campbell; 59; Viet Nam; Nixa, Missouri; Certificate presented and final tribute paid by Honor Team 3/28, Ray
Glynn officiating.
3/23 Edward Francis Hozlock; 92; Peking, China & Mare Island; West Plains, Missouri; No action taken.
3/26 Lloyd Wayne Moore; 78; Korea; Nixa, Missouri; Certificate presented and final tribute paid by Honor Team 3/29.
3/20 Warren Darrell Sloan; 84; WW II, Korea and Viet Nam-USN; Yuba City, California; Final tribute paid by Honor Team
3/31, assisting USN.
DETACHMENT #993 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| Apr 10 @ 1900 | Detachment #993 Monthly Meeting-Join us@ 1800 for scuttlebutt and beverages prior to the meeting. |
| May 08 @ 1900 | Detachment #993 Monthly Meeting-Join us@ 1800 for scuttlebutt and beverages prior to the meeting. |
| May 23-26 | Memorial Day Safety Break |
| Jun 6-8 | Department of Missouri Convention Host: Kansas City Detachment 766 |
| Jun 12 @ 1900 | Detachment #993 Monthly Meeting-Join us@ 1800 for scuttlebutt and beverages prior to the meeting. |
| Jun 14 | Detachment Pistol Shoot |
| Jun 21 @ 1200 | Detachment Barbeque - Details to be announced!! |
| Jul 03-06 | July 4th Safety Break |
| Jul 10 @ 1900 | Detachment #993 Monthly Meeting-Join us@ 1800 for scuttlebutt and beverages prior to the meeting. |
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Marine Corps League Auxiliary: March Newsletter February 14, 2008 was a great turn out. The food was enjoyed by all. Bill and Mary Lou Webb, Ray and Vicki Glynn, and Menno and Theresa Perks did a great job at playing the Not-so-Newlywed Game. Ray and Vicki Glynn were the big winners of the evening walking away with a gift certificate to Rodizio. Eddie and Kim Flores were missed but she had to work. Next time. We will have to see what we can come up with at the picnic that everyone will be able to stay and watch the fun. As always the Marines and family's are in my thoughts and prayers. Until next time. |
Semper Fi
Mickey Dees
President
MCLA Southwest Missouri
I'm sorry to report that there was no visit to the Veteran's Home in February as I was in the state of Washington spending time with my brother and sister, as my brother was losing his battle with cancer. After his passing we held a “Celebration of Life” service in his honor.
On March 1st Joe Thurman, Connie Hammons, Priscilla Burnett and I met at the Home for our visit and immediately started holding conversations with a few of our Veteran's that were there. We were promptly approached by an Assistant Activity Director that told us that we had to leave due to the flu epidemic that was going around. She apologized that we weren't called or notified but that would be corrected in the future. We may try to reschedule this month if the danger is past. I was able to get a new list and we now have 13 Marine residents. Lloyd Haggard, Bertha Johnson and Mary (Sullens) Lee are the new residents and we look forward in meeting them at our next visit. I also brought 325 bibs for their use and also many white washcloths.
The most rewarding things in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.
God Bless you all,
Ray Glynn
Chaplain
Newsletter Editor Needed : Although I have enjoyed producing the newsletter for the past 2+ years, I
need a break. If anyone is interested in taking over this important detachment duty, please give me a
call. Eddie 417-883-1895
Welcome New Members: Barry Trimmell & Michael Montana
And Returning Member: Marshall Smith
Feb 14,2008
Opening of meeting was 1940
Commandant two raps of the gavel.
Sargent-at-Arms hand saiute
Commandant will the Chaplain lead us in prayer.
Chaplain said the prayer.
Commandant, Sergeant-at-Arms declare this meeting open for the transaction of official business.
Sargent-at-Arms open the meeting.
Roll Call of Officers
Applications for membership--none
Minutes of previous meeting. Motion made to with out reading them 1st by Paul 2nd by Joe Hessler
Motion passed.
Correspondence.
1. Midwest conference to be held April 18-20
2.Dept of Missouri State Convention in Kansas City June 06-08 2008 Delegate fee will be $3.00 for
each delegate, must be paid before the start of the convention.
3.E-mail A group wants money to defend LCpl Sharratt. Voted no by members.
4. Next staff meeting March 01,2008 in Jefferson City. State Commandant wants all Detachment to
enter a name for the following Awards. Marine of the year, Americanism award and News Letter award.
5. Nolan banked a check in out account,$1.000
Paymaster Report.
6. Member sick or in distress. Don Burchell under weather. Later found out that Don Foreman in hospital
in Branson. Had a heart attack, is better.
Major Johnson wife has a baby girl. Now 3 weeks old
Officer report
Jr Vice Bill Webb. Concession stand at ballpark again this year. If you will work he must know by Feb
29,2008
Memorial Team report. Billy Snyder. 24 funeral since Sept 2007. Only 4 Marines, the balance USN.
Chaplain Report. None
Sr Vice none
Report of Special Committees. Paul Primas announced slate of Officer for upcoming year. Open to
floor. Ray Glenn nominated Bryan Stollfus for Jr Vice. Joe Hessler nominated Tom Spears for Sgt-at-Arms. Nominations closed.
Old Business. Pistol shoot June 14,2008 This is the correct date.
Unfinished Business. A check to be sent to the Fleet Reserve to help defray their expenses. Amount
$150.00 for six month. Motion made by Paul Primas 2nd by Bryan Stollfus. Passed by members.
Good of the League. Did we ever send money for the youth basketball? Ray Dees advised the members
that we didn't hear back from them. So no money was paid.
Announcements.
Officer meeting March 08,2008 at Billy house. March 09,2008 is the start of Daylight savings time.
Menno would like photo of all members from bootcamp.
Closing Ceremony.
Commandant. Sgt-at-Arms, Retire the Colors. Aye,aye, Sir. Hand salute.
Commandant. Chaplain lead us in prayer.
Commandant. Sr Vice perform the last of your post.
Commandant. Sgt-at-Arms declare the meeting closed.
Meeting declare closed till March 13,2008
Minutes taken by member Paul Primas.
Marine Corps League
Southwest Missouri Detachment #993
Regular Meeting
Date: 13 Mar 2008
NOTES:
GUESTS: Barry Trimmell
Meeting called to order by Commandant Atkinson at 1900 hours.
DETACHMENT OFFICERS PRESENT; Commandant Atkinson, SVC Perks, Adjutant Flores, Paymaster,
Dees, Chaplain Glynn, Sergeant at Arms Hessler. JrVC Webb. Judge Advocate Higgenbotham and
SVC Perks werenot present.
MEMBERSHIP: Barry Trimmell and Michael Montana
Renewing Members:
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Motion to Accept Feb minutes as written Primas, 2nd Dees, carried
by membership.
CORRESPONDENCE: State convention info rec'd, # of delegates attending requested.
REPORT OF PAYMASTER: Written and oral report was given to members.
REPORT OF THE CHAPLAIN: Oral report of his activities over the month. Advised that member Don
Foreman is home and is in rehabilitation. Also advised that a survey, in regards to the water, is being
conducted of Marines who served at Camp Lejuene between 1957-1987.
REPORT OF PAST ACTIVITIES:
REPORT OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: 1)Webb advised number of Marines assisting with Cardinal
games as MCL -12, Aux-7 and 3/24 -23. 2) Memorial Day Safety Break sign-up sheet will be at the
April meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS: 1) Hessler advised the Purple Hearts new leader is a Marine and welcomes visitors.
2) Hessler Motion to purchase 1/21 page ad in the 2008 State Convention program to promote the
detachment pistol shoots. 2nd Primas, discussion, CARRIED by membership. 3) 60 hats ordered for the
Cardinal games, removed “League”, will be ready for the first game. 4)Election of Officers: Atkinson -
Commandant, Webb-SrVC, Stollfus -JVC, Glynn-Chaplain, Flores-Adjutant, Dees-Paymaster, Hessler-
Sargent At Arms, Primas-Judge Advocate. Motion Dees to aqccept slate as presented, 2nd Burchell,
CARRIED by membership. State V-Commandant to install officers. 5) Major Johnson advised Semper
Fi Night II is Aug 16. Motion Maj Johnson to buy 250 hats @ $7 =$1750. 2nd Dees, discussion, CARRIED
by membership. Johnson motion to make 1/2 payment to start hat process, 2nd Hessler, discussion, CARRIED by membership. 6) As part of Semper Fi Night, league members have been invited to
be part of the on field formation. 7) Tickets are $6 for Semper Fi Night. 8) Maj Johnson will attempt to
start a MCL history binder for member. This binder could be housed in a display case at the reserve center,
where space available. Display case has room for uniforms of various eras. 9) Commandant Atkinson
indicated we can display items in current meeting space. 10) Glynn gave “The Tour” info for WWII
Veterans wanting to go to DC. All expenses paid, will provide more info at next meeting.
GOOD OF THE LEAGUE: Maj Johnson and 1st SGT Olsen will present Golden Corral with Certificate
of Appreciation for Christmas Dinner.
LADIES AUXILIARY: $2000 sent to the Semper Fi fund from sales of the cookbook.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1)Commandant advised he is working a part-time job at full-time hours at Fantastic
Caverns.
Next regular meeting: 4-10-07 at 1800, Installation of Officers
Meeting adjourned at 2007 hours.
Respectfully submitted; 15 Mar 2008:
Eddie Flores, Adjutant.