In lieu of a December meeting, the Detachment will hold it's annual Holiday Meal “THE SHOW-ME NEWS”
on December 13, 1800-2000, at the Golden Corral Restaurant on South Glenstone.
December 2007, Volume IX, Number XII
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Commandant's Corner This last month has seen a flurry of activity which included the Honor Guard at MSU on Veteran's Day. For those of you that did not make it out, it rained, but activities were moved inside and yes we did fire three volleys inside the auditorium. The Memorial Team arrived for MSU breakfast as a full unit in our new rain coats and boy, did they look sharp!! From MSU, the team went to lunch at a local restaurant and was treated to lunch by a lady patron who picked up the check for the whole team. From there it was off to the Sunshine Elementary School, where we demonstrated, to all the students, how to fold the flag and what each fold represented. Then we went outside to raise the colors for the school, this was all arranged by Eddie Flores and team. Great job and Oh yes, the school event was covered by both Channel 3 and 10 and yes, it was aired on both. We also participated in several funerals. Nolan was busy with Toys for Tots at Bass Pro for two weekends and could have used more help, but we did raise over $1200.00. This weekend saw Ray Dees, Paul Primas, Auxiliary President Mickey Dees and me attending the state quarterly meeting in Jefferson City. We received the latest State By-laws. State is trying to organize a trip to Quantico, the Marine Corps Museum and a tour of DC in July or Aug of 2008. They need about 45 people with the trip lasting a week with a cost of about $800.00 per person. I also need to submit a nominee for Department Marine of the Year at the next meeting am asking for recommendations. The annual Christmas Dinner will be on December the 13th.The I and I staff and families will be dinning with us this year, so we should have a good time. Ed Higgenbotham has been out goldbrickin' with a heart attack last week and spent 3 days in the hospital. I hear Jerry Schultz is still in there fighting but having a hard time getting out, so drop by and wind him up. I will clear off for now by saying this is the Best Marines and Ladies Auxiliary a person would ever want to know. You have done a Great Job this year and have shown tremendous support for your Detachment and fellow marines. If I do not get to personally say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I will say it here. Semper Fi
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IN HONOR OF LOCAL FALLEN MARINES
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Chaplain Ray Glynn reports the following local Fallen Marines during November 2007. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of:
10/31 Alfred L. Hadley; 72; USAF; Marionville, MO.; Final tribute paid by Honor Team 11/3
11/1 John Robert Martin; 82; USN; WWII; Springfield, MO.; Certificate presented and final tribute paid by Honor
Team 11/5
11/16 Howard Claybough; 98; WWII; Branson West, MO.; Certificate mailed
11/25 Donald McCorkendale; 87; USN Ret; WWII and Korea; Walnut Grove, MO.; Certificate presented and final
tribute paid by Honor Team 11/29.
Mt. Vernon Visitation Team Report
On the 17th of November, the League and the Auxiliary combined efforts to present our Mount Vernon Veterans with a great Marine Corps birthday party. The Auxiliary once again came through in grand style, providing cake, drinks and all the implements to go along with them. Each Vet. was presented with a booklet the ladies assembled, containing letters from Commandant Frank Atkinson and Auxiliary President Mickey Dees along with several bits of Marine Corps history, such as the origin of the blood stripe, the term “Devil Dogs”, the significance of the eagle, globe and anchor, how Semper Fi came into being, etc.
We met in a private room shortly after the residents finished their lunch. We opened up with the singing of the Marine's Hymn and all were in great voice. We then cut the cake and the oldest, Betty Stewart presented the first piece to the youngest Marine, Mike, an employee of the home. As we partied on, each resident was asked to personalize their Marine Corps history- where they attended boot camp, how long they were in, and in what capacity they served, and where their duty stations were. It was great to hear the pride and loyalty in their stories as each one was so willing to share. Even Connie, Priscilla, Bill Thomson and myself told of our careers in the Corps.
Marie Thomson sure does play a great piano and led us all in singing some oldies but goodies. Everyone enjoyed
themselves and are looking forward to the Christmas party. We took along another 204 bibs and some pajamas and
slippers from Mrs. Ethel Wilson.
We closed with the second rendition of the Marine's Hymn and even those confined to wheelchairs, stood up and
came to attention. SEMPER FI.
Why do we spend so much time focusing on the concerns of the world we'll soon
leave, and so little time of the eternity we're headed for?
God Bless You All,
Ray Glynn
Chaplain
DETACHMENT #993 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| Dec 13 1800-2000 | Detachment Christmas Dinner at Golden Corral. |
| Dec 15 @ 0900 | Detachment Staff Meeting at the home of Billy Snider, 332 E Glenwood St. Springfield. Coffee and doughnuts provided. All welcome and encouraged to attend. |
| Jan 05 @ 1200 | Visitation Team to Mt Vernon Veterans Home for a Christmas Party. For info call Chaplain Ray Glynn at 417-890-9912 |
| Jan 09 @ 1900 | Detachment #993 Monthly Meeting-Join us@ 1800 for scuttlebutt and beverages prior to the meeting. |
| Jan 12 @ 0900 | Detachment Staff Meeting at the home of Billy Snider, 332 E Glenwood St. Springfield. Coffee and doughnuts provided. All welcome and encouraged to attend. |
| Feb 02 @ 1200 | Visitation Team to Mt Vernon Veterans Home. For info call Chaplain Ray Glynn at 417-890-9912. |
| Feb 14 @ 1900 | Detachment #993 Monthly Meeting-Join us@ 1800 for scuttlebutt and beverages prior to the meeting. |
| Feb 16 @ 0900 | Detachment Staff Meeting at the home of Billy Snider, 332 E Glenwood St. Springfield. Coffee and doughnuts provided. All welcome and encouraged to attend. |
Following a free lunch courtesy of an admirer of the Commandant, the team proceeded to Sunshine Elementary for a flag folding assembly in front of the student body. With television cameras covering the event, Ray Glynn explained the meaning of each of the fold while members of the detachment, along with a few students, properly folded the flag. As luck would have it, the rain stopped and we were able to escort the flag outside and raise it up the pole. We received very positive feedback from the teachers and proper coverage from the news stations. I would like to thank all members of the detachment who assisted in making the two events special.
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Marine Corps League Auxiliary Greetings to all! Tis the season to party – party – party. |
speak a thousand words. Our next party is for the League members and the auxiliary members at Golden Corral beginning at 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2007. We have four lucky couples participating in a Not-So-Newlywed game. The winning couple will receive a $50.00 dollar gift certificate to Radizio Brazilian Grill. Happy Holidays to all and to all a goodbye for now.
Semper Fi
Mickey Dees
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Marine Corps League
Southwest Missouri Detachment #993
Regular Meeting
Date: 08 Nov 2007
NOTES: None
GUESTS: Don J. Long Transfer from Little Rock, AR Detachment. Served 1952-1953.
Donelle Cook, poole entering bootcamp in February 2008, guest of Connie Hammons.
Dick Johnson, 1965-1967, Battalion Surgeon 7th Marines.
Meeting called to order by Commandant Atkinson at 1901 hours.
DETACHMENT OFFICERS PRESENT; Commandant Atkinson and Judge Advocate Higgenbotham,
SVC Perks, Adjutant Flores, Paymaster Dees, Chaplain Glynn, Sergeant at Arms Hessler. JrVC Webb
was not present. Also attending Past Commandant Nolan Moody.
MEMBERSHIP: None
Renewing Members: None
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Oct minutes presented in Nov 2007 newsletter for review. Motion
to accept Primas, 2nd Hammons, CARRIED by membership.
CORRESPONDENCE: Springfield Veteran's Day Parade Info received.
REPORT OF PAYMASTER: Written and oral report was given to members. Gave details on raffle tickets,
will be available at Christmas Dinner.
REPORT OF THE CHAPLAIN: Oral report of his activities over the month.
REPORT OF PAST ACTIVITIES: 1) Pistol Shoot Oct 27th, Primas gave recap, indicated this was the
11th shoot on the range with no accidents. Advised Chesty Puller Meet date set for Jun 14, 2008. Commandant
Shoot scheduled for Sept 27, 2008. 2) Marine Corps Ball went very well. Marine of the Year:
LCpl Kevin McBride, Sailor of the Year: HM1 Jeffrey S. Elliott, NCO of the Year: SGT Cody Rasmussen.
Good Time had by all. 3) Funerals going like “gangbuster”, can use more members, Memorial Team will
supply with uniforms.
REPORT OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: 1) MSU Veteran's Day activities, Memorial Team requested to
perform Flag Raising after the breakfast. Sunshine Elementary Flag Folding Assembly 2) Christmas Dinner
info provided by Perks, casual wear. 3) Springfield Veteran's Day Parade 10:30 staging 1100 start
at Cox North Parking Lot. VFW Chili feed after parade. 4) Purple Hearts sign dedication Nov 9 @ 1330
on eastbound I-44 near Halltown exit. 5) Marine Corps Birthday Party at the Mt. Vernon Veteran's Home
on Nov 17. 6) Mt. Vernon Veteran's Home Christmas Party Dec 15 @ 1230 hrs. 7) Toys for Tots Bass
Pro Drive still needs 15 “warm bodies”. Contact Nolan Moody.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1) Gary Stamper presented MCL pin. 2) Walmart grant update by Past Commandant
Moody, stated they have a matching grant based on other fundraising efforts, will use the concession
and memorial team amounts. 3) Maj. Johnson discussed the I&I Holiday Dinner at the Reserve
Center on Dec 14 from 1800-2000. Spears motion to provide $200 towards cost of the meal, amended
to $300, 2nd Krudwig, CARRIED by membership.
NEW BUSINESS: None
GOOD OF THE LEAGUE: 1)GySGT Bush advised Golden Corral offering free dinner to Veterans on
November 11. 2) Krudwig stated that the amount of encouragement and thanks given by families should
encourage others to join.
LADIES AUXILIARY:
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1) no staff meeting Nov 10. 2) Primas-Invited all inn attendance to enjoy birthday
cake after the meeting. 3) Moody-Fleet Reserve selling honey at $5 a jar in the bar area.
Next regular meeting: Christmas Dinner 12-13-07 at 1800, no regular meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 2003 hours.
Respectfully submitted; 20 Nov 2007:
Eddie Flores, Adjutant.