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Vol. 76 No. 1 • WINTER 2020
2019 National
Convention Highlights
A Tour Through France
Military Historical Tours Celebrates D-Day’s 75th Anniversary
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CALENDAR
32
FEATURE A RTICLES
12 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION 16 2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION INFORMATION
13 NEWS FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE 25 MODERN DAY MARINE EXPO 2019
LARRY WALTER / BILL FORTUNE ROBERT BRUCE
14
“THE 22”—SUICIDE PREVENTION AND 32
THE GREATEST GENERATION— NORMANDY’S
AWARENESS COMMITTEE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY WITH MILITARY
BARBARA DEANGELO HISTORICAL TOURS
KYLE SHEA
14
NATIONAL HOMELESS VETERANS
COMMITTEE 39 MILITARY HISTORICAL TOURS
RICARDO SHEPPARD
FORMS & R AFFLES
10
MID-WINTER CONFERENCE REGISTRATION 59 MILITARY HISTORICAL TOURS RAFFLE FORM
FORM
17 NATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION
61
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE APPLICATION
FOR MEMBERSHIP
FORM
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Vol. 76 No. 1 • WINTER 2020
ON THE COVER
National Sergeant-At-Arms Lisa Sol-
arczyk and Assistant Division Vice Com-
mandant Rick Thomason hold the U.S.
Flag flown during D-Day at the Omaha
Beach landing. Owner, Steve Dilley (OK),
Veteran Navy Corpsman, shared the
flag and associated memorabilia with
MCL members at the 2019 National
Convention in Billings, Montana.
2019 National Photo by Alison Noger
Convention Highlights
6
A Tour Through France
Military Historical Tours Celebrates D-Day’s 75th Anniversary
The MCL at 2019 Modern Day Marine
COLUMNS
6 NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER 23 NATIONAL JR. VICE COMMANDANT
DENNIS TOBIN WARREN C. GRIFFIN
8 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER‘S LETTER 24 NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE
BOB BORKA T.J. MORGAN
8 EVENTS IN MARINE HISTORY 26 DIVISION REPORTS
ANNETTE AMERMAN 36 JUNIOR PAST NATIONAL COMMANDANT
10 ATTENTION ON DECK WENDELL W. WEBB
18 CHIEF DEVIL DOG 38 NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE REPORT
THOMAS W. HAZLETT PHILIP G. SHORT
20 MCL AUXILIARY LETTER 40 ROLL CALL
EVELYN JOPPA 50 BOOK REVIEWS
22 MCL FOUNDATION, PRESIDENT’S LETTER BOB BORKA
GERARD DEVLIN 52 TAPS
22 YOUNG MARINES 54 THE SEMPER FI STORE
BILL DAVIS
58 REUNIONS
23 NATIONAL SR. VICE COMMANDANT
JOHNNY B. BAKER 58 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE EVENT CALENDAR
Founded in 1923
by Lieutenant
General John
A. Lejeune, the
CORRECTION & CLARIFICATION Marine Corps
In “A Final Tribute to a Gallant Marine—The Memorial Ceremony League is the
of USMC Pvt Carl Strong,” page 11 of Vol. 75, No. 4, we regretfully only federally
omitted the author’s website. Please see findingcarl.com to view the chartered Marine Corps-
memorial service video. related veterans organization
On page 14, Vol. 75, No. 4, the “Marine Corps Hymn” should read: in the United States.
“Marines’ Hymn.”
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NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER
DENNIS TOBIN
It is time to be accountable and THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
uphold our oath The Marine Corps League Inc. is a Congressionally
chartered, non-profit organization.
MARINES: In follow-up from items at the
National Commandant: Dennis Tobin
Chief Operating Officer: Bob Borka
National Convention, there are a few things I need
to discuss that require the immediate attention
of all detachment and department officers. First,
CALL (703) 207-9588
for any issues related to Marine Corps
I want to thank everyone who has volunteered to League membership, Semper Fi
serve on various committees and those members subscriptions or changes of address.
who have sent me numerous suggestions and rec- To change your address, please contact
ommendations on a variety of issues. I appreciate your detachment Paymaster. Additionally,
your interest and involvement in the League. Here send an email to info@mcleague.org.
are four particularly important items: To pay your dues, please contact
Responsibility—Every member has the responsi- your detachment Paymaster.
bility to make sure their officers are adhering to not
only their own bylaws but also to the National Bylaws and Administrative Proce- Executive Editor General Manager
Bob Borka Deborah L. Shea
dures. Do not just sit at a meeting and shake your heads yes or no just to go with
the flow. If you cannot get the situation corrected at the detachment or depart- Publisher Editors
Megan M. Vukodinovich Lisa Weder / Megan M. Vukodinovich
ment level, then run it up the chain of command until you get the help you need.
Reporting—Report of Officer Installations Art Director Production Coordinator
(ROI) are to be filled out, signed and sent Adam Bucci Rachel Hoefing
Roundtable through departments to National Headquarters Administration
every year. Those detachments or departments Sara Lund
Discussion that do not file an ROI are not operating within Advertising Representatives
Megan M. Vukodinovich, Jayne Wynes
the Bylaws/Administrative Procedures. This can
MARINES: At the upcom- result in consequences such as charter suspen- semperfi@chipotlepublishing.com • Ph: (702) 565-0746
ing Mid-Winter Conference, sion. This is not a hard issue to correct. Depart- Semper Fi is published quarterly for the
I will be setting aside some ment Commandants, you should know when Marine Corps League by:
Chipotle Publishing, LLC
time (TBA) for a roundtable
all your detachments are holding elections and Ph: (702) 565-0746 • www.chipotlepublishing.com
discussion with all Women
Marines present that week- installations and have a responsibility to ensure Semper Fi, The Magazine of the Marine Corps League™
end. I will send out info on the the report is sent in. (ISSN 1933-2327), copyright ©2020 by the Marine Corps League, is
time and location with the Tax Compliance—Another important issue is published quarterly (4 times per year) in January, April, July and October
agenda. All Women Marines non-profit status. All detachments and depart- by Chipotle Publishing, LLC for the Marine Corps League. Marine Corps
are welcome and requested ments must be a 501(c)(4), listed under the IRS League Business Office: MCL National Headquarters, 3619 Jefferson
Davis Highway, Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22554. Telephone: (703) 207-9588.
to please attend. Thank You. Parent Group 0955 with a deductibility of 1. Website: www.mclnational.org. Email: COO@MCLeague.org
If you are not listed this way, you are not con- Subscriptions: Members’ national dues include a free subscription
sidered operating within the Marine Corps League. If you need to change this, to Semper Fi. For non-members, single-copy price is $10; yearly
please contact the COO, and he will provide guidance or assist with the change. subscription is $30. Call (703) 207-9588 for any issues related to
Marine Corps League membership, Semper Fi subscriptions or
Most detachments and departments are operating properly, but there are those changes of address.
few that refuse to conform and want to operate under their own rules.
Editorial Contributions: Letters, manuscripts, stories, materials or
Respect—Everyone (male or female) who put on the uniform of the U.S. Marine photographs are welcomed but cannot be returned unless sender provides
Corps and earned our Eagle, Globe and Anchor deserves the same respect across SASE. Semper Fi, The Magazine of the Marine Corps League,™ will not be
responsible for unsolicited manuscripts, photos and drawings. Submission
the board. I dislike using the term “good ole boys,” but it does exist in our League, of articles and letters implies the right to edit and publish all or in part.
and it will not be tolerated. We are the Marine Corps League and our Marines, Feature articles must be approved before submission. High-resolution
FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains deserve our respect regardless of gender. digital photos preferred. For complete editorial and photo guidelines,
contact Chipotle Publishing, LLC at semperfi@chipotlepublishing.com or
The many female Marines I have spoken with have lost limbs, suffered TBI and (702) 565-0746.
other combat-related injuries. They are serving in combat zones around the Postmaster: Send address changes to MCL National Headquarters,
world just like their male counterparts. Then they transition out, join the League 3619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 115, Stafford, VA 22554.
and potentially face disrespect because someone feels they are not good enough Periodicals postage paid at Stafford, VA and additional mailing offices.
to hold an office or hold any position of authority. It is every member’s responsi- Opinions expressed herein are those of the writers and are not to be
bility to ensure all Marines are treated with respect. The oath we take does not construed as those of the publisher nor as the official views of the Marine
differ for males or females. For those of you who do the right thing, thank you. Corps League, the United States Marine Corps, the U.S. Department of
Defense or any of its agencies, unless otherwise made manifest by writers
For those who don’t, time to step up and live by the oath you took as a U.S. Marine or spokespersons acting on behalf of the foregoing. Advertising of
and member of the League. products and services herein does not imply endorsement or approval by
Semper Fi! the Marine Corps League. No portion of the magazine may be reproduced
in whole or in part without written consent.
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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER’S LETTER
BOB BORKA
We are a fraternal organization
MARINES: I have had the privilege of serving with some great Marines.
Regardless of gender, it has been an honor to serve with the high caliber of Amer-
icans that earn the right to wear the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. I do want to speak
for a moment regarding our Marines who are female. We have some amazing
female members in our organization, who are equally my siblings as all Marines.
While it may be common to call us a “Band of Brothers” made famous by Shake-
Honorary National Commandant
Alfred M. Gray
speare’s Henry V (circa 1599), is it the right term for today? My experience has
General, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)
been that while a person does not intend to create offense by using the term, he
29th Commandant of the Marine Corps
or she does. I am not sure if it is correct to say “Band of Brothers and Sisters,” or if
we simply acknowledge that we are a fraternal organization. The term fraternal
Marine Corps League National Board Of Trustees
refers to “genetically distinct” and not necessarily of the same gender.
While I am proud to see my son in uniform serving, I am equally proud to see National Commandant
my daughter in uniform (JROTC) planning to serve. They equally deserve my Dennis Tobin
support and respect as a parent. My point is that our Marines, male and female, NationalCommandant@MCLeague.org
equally deserve our support and respect. This is not about being politically cor-
rect or bending with the times; this is just logical support for our veterans.
National Sr. Vice Commandant
#EmbraceTheTribe Johnny B. Baker
Semper Fi! JBaker@MCLeague.org
National Jr. Vice Commandant
EVENTS IN MARINE HISTORY
Warren C. Griffin
WGriffin@MCLeague.org
BY ANNETTE AMERMAN National Judge Advocate
November 10, 2019 The 244th Birthday of the Marine Corps, which T. J. Morgan
was founded this date in 1775, when the Continental Congress ordered TMorgan@MCLeague.org
two battalions of Marines be raised for service.
Jr. Past National Commandant
January 2, 1821 The President of the United States appointed Brevet Major Wendell W. Webb
Archibald Henderson as Lt Colonel Commandant of the Marine Corps; WWebb@MCLeague.org
Henderson served for more than 38 years as Commandant.
January 21, 1804 Marines were given preparatory orders to proceed to National Vice Commandants
New Orleans in implementation of the Louisiana Purchase.
Central Division Northwest Division
February 8, 1890 Marines and Sailors from the ship USS Omaha landed at Phil Zamora Dan Ritter
Hodogaya, Japan, to assist local authorities in fighting a fire near Kanagawa PZamora@MCLeague.org DRitter@MCLeague.org
February 13, 2010 Marines from 6th Marine Regiment and other Coalition Mideast Division Rocky Mountain Division
Forces moved to occupy the District of Marjah, Afghanistan, marking Roger Ware Russ Miller
“Operation Moshtarak,” also known as the Battle of Marjah. This was RWare@MCLeague.org RMiller@MCLeague.org
believed to be the last Taliban stronghold in the Helmand Province..
Midwest Division Southeast Division
February 22, 1800 Marines formed a part of the parade held in Philadel- Harvey L. Harris Archie H. Sweet
phia on the occasion of the first public celebration of George Washington’s HHarris@MCLeague.org ASweet@MCLeague.org
birthday.
New England Division Southern Division
March 4, 1862 A battalion of Marines commanded by Major John C. Reyn- David Porter Johnny Gothard
olds landed from the transport McClellan to occupy the town of Fernan- DPorter@MCLeague.org JGothard@MCLeague.org
dina, FL, during the Civil War.
Northeast Division Southwest Division
March 27, 1794 The Naval Act of 1794 re-established the U.S. Navy and the Jim Powell Bill Ebright
USMC after the Navy and Marines had been disbanded when the 1783 JPowell@MCLeague.org BEbright@MCLeague.org
Treaty of Paris ended the War for Independence. The Constitution had 55
Marines assigned as part of its 450-man crew. The first detachment arrived
at Edmond Hart’s Shipyard in Boston.
March 31, 1833 The Treasury building in Washington, D.C., was partially
destroyed by fire, and Marines were called in to furnish protection.
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ATTENTION ON DECK
Mid-Winter MID-WINTER NATIONAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
February 27- 29, 2020 Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Conference 777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-6664 $129.00 per night (Includes Breakfast)
Registration ALL DEADLINES ARE FEBRUARY 7, 2020
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To have your name tag printed and packet prepared prior to your arrival you must be pre-registered. Pre-registration in $10;
emember to visit the Marine
registration at the conference is $12. Please print and complete the following information as you want it to appear on your name tag.
Corps League Library’s Con-
ference tab on the MCL website Name: Name:
(mclnational.org) for information Title: Title:
relating to the Mid-Winter Confer- Det/Unit: Det/Unit:
ence. The Conference will run from Street Address: Street Address:
February 27 to February 29, 2020. City/State/Zip: City/State/Zip:
Don’t miss our Leap Year Banquet. Phone: Phone:
We will be staying at the Sheraton Email: Email:
Norfolk Waterside Hotel. The reg- A program book will be printed. All units of the MCL, MODD, and MCLA are all encouraged to support the program book to help
istration form is on the Conference offset the cost of the Conference. It is recommended that you e-mail your ad for better resolution.
tab. See you there!
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which will be held August 9-14, at
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the Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean-
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For credit card payment call (703) 207-9588 or email forms and ad copy to lwilliamson@MCLeague.org
nue, Daytona Beach, FL. For res-
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Checking IRS Status
T here are a couple sites we use to check
tax exemption/non-profit status with
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They are
public sites. First, we look to see if there is
anything good/bad in the Select Database
box found on apps.irs.gov/app/eos. This
site shows submitted 990s and if the sta-
tus is revoked or reinstated, etc. A search is
completed with the EIN, USING the dash.
Then we look at the Exempt Organization
Business Master File (EO BMF) found at irs.
gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-or-
ganizations-business-master-f ile-ex-
tract-eo-bmf. tions. A one (1) means you can.
At this site, you click on your state and it will If your EIN is not located on the EO BMF,
download a .csv file into your Downloads folder. your detachment is likely not a non-profit
Open the file and save as an .xlsx file (Excel). If organization. Often, when this is the case,
you do not do this, the .csv file will not save any you will locate it on the Tax Exempt Orga-
changes you make to it. nization Search (formerly Select Check)
A search is conducted with your EIN with website, and it will show the detachment
NO DASHES. Note that if your EIN starts with as “Revoked.” Meaning the 990 was not
zero (0), do not use the zero in your search filed for a 3-year period, and the IRS pulled
Bids for the (Excel doesn’t recognize it). The most import-
ant columns for you to look at are “H” “I” and
the non-profit status.
For questions or concerns, please contact
2022 National “M” found at the top of the Excel sheet. You
should see Parent Group 955, 501(c)(4), with a
coo@mcleague.org.
Convention deductibility of 1.
Deductibility of zero (0) or two (2) means The Finest Marine Rings
MARINES: Happy Belated Birth- you cannot receive tax deductible dona- Out There. Period
day to you all. The National Convention
Committee will be meeting at the 2020
Mid-Winter Conference to receive bids for
the 2022 National Convention.
The Eastern Quadrant is the next area
in rotation for the bid. The Divisions in
this quadrant are the New England Divi-
sion (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Con-
necticut), Northeast Division (New
York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania)
and the Mideast Division (Virginia, West H ere is a fresh new version of
Mike Carroll’s original USMC
ring. We couldn’t change the
Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware,
Maryland, District of Columbia, Virgin
outstanding design, but we could
enhance it with laser-guided
Islands, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia and
technology. And that’s exactly
United Kingdom). what we did.
Please review National Administrative You won’t find a more perfect
Procedures, Chapter Two, Section 2065 rendering of the eagle, globe
and Section 2070 for the host responsi- and anchor. It’s still heavy in
bilities as well as the procedure for plac- weight, extreme in detail and
ing a bid to host the Conference/2022
National Convention. A Great Loss guaranteed 100%. Made to
exacting standards, copyrighted
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I t is with great sadness that we report licensed by the Corps.
meeting will be held at the Mid-Win-
the passing of Marine Corps League
ter Conference site (room to be deter-
Past National Commandant Richard (Dick)
mined) on Friday, February 28, starting
Gore. Details are pending; however, we ask
at 1900 sharp, where bid proposers will
be given an opportunity to make their
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PNC Richard
Gore and his
wife Brigid
at the 2019
National Con-
vention Grande
Banquet,
Billings, MT.
Tom and Sydney Minchin at the 2019 National Convention Grande Ban-
quet, Billings, MT. Among Tom’s appointed positions was Assistant
National Chaplain. Tom is from the Dept. of PA and passed away October
9, 2019. Tom was a wonderful person and a loving husband and father. He
will be missed by many. Semper Fi, Marine.
National Recording Secretary Dave Brady and newly appointed Public
Relations Committee member Victoria McCoy at the 2019 National Con-
Newly elected National Officers and Division and Asst. Division Vice Com- vention, Billings, MT.
mandants being sworn in at the 2019 National Convention, Billings, MT.
The Dept. of PA was greatly represented at the 2019 National Convention,
Billings, MT. This is only a portion of the members who were in attendance.
They are pictured with the 2019 National Marine of the Year Lisa Solarczyk
T.J. Morgan receiving the Chapel of Four Chaplains Legion of Honor (Black Sheep Detachment 412) who was nominated by the members of the
Bronze Medallion from PNC Richard Gore and Board of Directors Execu- Marine of the Year Society. Also pictured are Past National Marines of the
tive Officer Howard Schaeffer. Year PNC Paul Hastings and PCDD/PDC Leanna Dietrich.
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NEWS FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
The Difference is Pride
By Larry Walter
A
s I sat at a Florida restaurant this past September having say, “Thank you!” But, there seems to be some difference, how-
lunch with other members of our Marine Corps League ever small, in the attitude of members of the different branches.
Detachment 1120, made up mostly of older gentlemen and It took me awhile to figure it out, but, I think I’ve got it!
ladies, I looked around and realized that just about everyone there I think that difference is PRIDE! It seems to me that all those who
was wearing some article of clothing—a hat, a tee or polo shirt, served are proud of their service in whichever branch of the military
whatever—indicating that person is a Marine! It started my old brain they were in, but it appears to me that the United States Marine
stirring—why is that? Corps instills into its personnel a sense of pride much greater than
You see quite a few older military veterans wearing things do the other services! I also think that is another reason some folks
that indicate previous service but not usually a crowd of them seem to get the impression that we Marines think we are “hot stuff,”
in one group at the same time. I will say that we all are proud of, but I don’t think we feel that way. We just simply take pride in who we
and show respect to, all those who have served, and we usually are and what we do!
Marines Take Care of Their
Own and Then Some …
By Bill Fortune
T
he official motto of the Marine Corps is fix his home for this mobility. It turns out the vet-
“Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful,” but there eran is not a Marine. He is a U.S. Army Ranger, a
is an unofficial motto too: “Marines take fellow warrior. (His name is not mentioned for his
care of their own.” personal privacy.) Pat proposed a motion to the
As a recent meeting of the Marine Corps League detachment that it fund the Ranger $500 to fix his
Utah Dixie Detachment 1270 was coming to a close, home. It was seconded, and all hands immediately
Pat Lisi, the Commandant, made a comment. He were raised in a “yes” vote. The detachment then On October 12, 2019, Com-
had visited with a veteran who had served in the stood to close the meeting, retired the colors and mandant Pat Lisi of Utah Dixie
Gulf War, and as a result of that service, he now has sang the Marines’ Hymn. Although not a Marine, Detachment 1270 proposed
MS. He was struggling to move about his home in the detachment reached out to a fellow warrior funding for a veteran U.S. Army
his wheel chair. For nearly an hour, Pat interviewed who needed help. Marines are known do things Ranger, which was immediately
the veteran and determined he needed funds to like that … approved by the detachment.
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O N C E A M A R I N E , A LWA YS A M A R I N E
“The 22”
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Committee
By Barbara DeAngelo
“T
he 22.” Everyone hears it or support to our fellow League members. faithful to our brother and sister Marines.
sees it, but what exactly does It’s talking and listening, more important- As this initiative moves forward, we will
it mean? Every day an aver- ly hearing, each other. post in the library on the National website
age of 22 veterans take their own lives. It We have had several conversations as well as Facebook, information and re-
is truly an epidemic in our society. As you about what Commandant Tobin wants sources about awareness and ways we as
may know, we lost a young detachment to accomplish with this committee. We MCL members can help. We will discuss
commandant to suicide this year. want to provide information to our fel- PTSD, addiction, triggers and so on.
What can we do as the MCL to help low League members about how to help I look forward to working on this new
lower this number? What can we do to yourself or someone else who may be in initiative and continuing to help our vet-
protect each other from this epidemic? crisis—put appropriate information and erans but especially the Marine Corps
This is exactly what Commandant Tobin resources out to our members to help our- League Community. I can be reached at
asked me after hearing me speak about selves and each other. badeangelo2@gmail.com.
the organization I work for, Vets4Warriors. Our main message is, “YOU ARE NOT If you or someone you know is in cri-
We are all veterans who provide 24/7 ALONE.” We need to be there for each oth- sis and needs help, please contact the
peer support to other veterans and their er, looking after each other. We need to Em- Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255
family members. What is peer support? brace the Tribe and let our members know and press #1 for veterans. If you or some-
Peer support occurs when people provide that there is always someone there to talk one just needs to talk or needs resources
knowledge, experience, and emotional, with them and listen to them. Our motto, please don’t hesitate to contact vets4war-
social or practical help to each other. We “Semper Fidelis,” adopted in 1883, means riors.com, 855-838-8255, 24/7 for confi-
as League members can all provide peer “Always Faithful.” We need to always be dential peer support with veterans.
National Homeless Veterans Committee
By Ricardo Sheppard
M y name is Ricardo Sheppard. I am
a Life member of the League, and I
am proud to serve as the Chairperson of
ment in Washington, D.C.
As stated by National Commandant
Tobin in the Semper Fi magazine, we would
focus will be on first gathering resources
to assist veterans, either through the VA
or other service providers, and then begin
the National Homeless Veterans Com- like to see the Homeless Veterans Com- to actively go out, locate and assist our
mittee. Prior to this position, I served as mittee become a real working committee. homeless brothers and sisters.
the Department Commandant for the My intent is to gather a team of Marines If you are interested in either serving on
state of New York. I am also an ordained from around the League who are either this committee or finding out more informa-
Episcopal Priest serving as the Rector actively working with homeless veterans tion please contact me at Sheppard107@
of The Episcopal Church of the Atone- or who are interested in doing so. Our gmail.com or 914-426-2896.
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01-30417-001-E26401MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION
ENJOY THE SUN, SAND & SURF IN
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA!
AUGUST 9-14
The National Convention is a gathering of Marine Corps
League members from all across the United States.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
• 8/9 – MCL ByLaws, MCL Foundation, MCLA ByLaws, • 8/12 – Marine of the Year Society, MODD Initiations
MODD Staff Growl, MCL Board of Trustees, MCLA and Supreme Growl, National Convention Committee
Board of Trustees • 8/13 – PNC Breakfast, Continuing Sessions
• 8/10 – Joint Opening Session, Department Comman- • 8/14 – Continuing Sessions, Grand Banquet (Formal)
dant’s Council
• 8/15 – Travel Day, Board of Trustees Meetings
• 8/11 – Continuing Sessions
(The local Convention website is pending. Continue to check the MCL website (mclnational.org)
for details on activities and information!)
HILTON DAYTONA BEACH OCEANFRONT RESORT
RESERVATION NUMBER: 386-254-8200
USE CODE: MCL20
THE 2021 NATIONAL CONVENTION WILL BE IN SPRINGFIELD, IL.O N C E A M A R I N E , A LWA YS A M A R I N E
Detachment Name ____________________________________ Det # ________ DEPT. of _______
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE CONV. COMMTTE USE ONLY
97th NATIONAL CONVENTION Actual
Daytona Beach, FL votes and deleg. present and paid
Convention Dates: Aug 9 - Aug 14, 2019
TO: National Credentials Committee
VIA: Chief Operating Officer TOTAL MBRS / MAX AUTH DEL
3619 Jefferson Davis Hwy Suite 115 from June 30th Report
Stafford, VA 22554
SUBJ: Registration of National Delegates(s)
REF: (a) Article 3, National MCL Bylaws.
(b) Chapter 2, Administrative Procedures, Sect 2020 (b) — Registration
Registration to the National Convention shall be $6.00. Advance registration fees shall be $5.00 provided
that such fee, accompanied by properly executed Official Credential form, is received at National
Headquarters not later than fifteen (15) days prior to opening date of the National Convention.
6 Digit FIRST
DEL ALT ASSOC DUAL
GUEST NAME(S) Include any Nat’l and Dept Officers Membership Number ATTENDING TIMER
MBR MBR in your detachment who are attending (NOT PLM #) Yes / No yes / No
2. Delegate strength is based on the number of regular members on the 30 June Strength report. See ref (b). section 2025(b)
3. Enclosed is a check/M.O. ( ) in the amount of $ ___________ made payable to National Headquarters, MCL, to cover the registration fees of
the all delegate(s), alternates & other attendees to the MCL National Convention as per by ref. (b).
PRINT NAME: ______________________________ _____________ ____________________________________ _______________
Detachment Commandant Adjutant/Paymaster Date
SIGN NAME: ______________________________ _____________ ____________________________________ _______________
Detachment Commandant Adjutant/Paymaster Date
($5 per delegate/alternate if mailed before July 27, 2018, otherwise $6).
Remember to include any Nat. and Dept Officers in your detachment who will be attending. Also include names of
guest.
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CHIEF DEVIL DOG
THOMAS W. HAZLETT, 59TH CHIEF DEVIL DOG
National Convention information to be sent soon
MARINES: Since becoming your 59th CDD, I Vanner, our Kennel Charity Dog. It was a beautiful
have had the honor of attending some excellent ceremony.
Growls in North Carolina and in Ohio. I had the I wish to thank the MCL National Commandant
pleasure of installing officers, obligating several Dennis Tobin for the opportunity to present the
Pups and Devil Dogs, and I had the honor of MCL wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown
obligating two Devil Dogs to PDD. I must Soldier. It was a pleasure to march out
say this; the Pack of North Carolina and with the Commandant and the Pres-
the Pounds from North Carolina and ident of the Auxiliary and have our
Ohio both know how to conduct very wreath placed to honor all veterans.
fun and enjoyable Growls. My compli- I am currently in Daytona Beach;
ments to all who attended the Growls I have family who live nearby and
and my sincerest thanks for inviting and wanted to take some time and visit our
providing me the opportunity to take part 2020 National Convention site. It is indeed
in the special ceremonies. I want to congratulate a beautiful facility, and tomorrow I am going to
the Pack Leaders and the Pound Keepers for their sit through some meetings that PDD Tom New-
“The Military hospitality, and I want to congratulate each of ton, the worthy Senior Vice Pack Leader and the
those Dogs that obligated. I had the pleasure of Department of Florida 2020 National Convention
Order of the obligating a WWII and Korea Marine to PDD, and Chair, has arranged with the local community
he was one of the most motivated Dogs I have heads and the hotel management. I plan on walk-
Devil Dogs is encountered. I could write chapters on each of the ing the hotel and getting a better picture of where
members of the Order who I met and do them no our Doghouse, Kennel, Quartermaster Store and
the fun and real justice. Again, my sincerest thanks to all the Registration will be located. I have questions on
how far of a walk between those areas we will
honor society outstanding Dogs I had the pleasure of meeting
and thank you so much for the generous contribu- be required to travel, and I’ll provide the Division
Vice Chiefs and the Pack Leaders with informa-
of the Marine tions and services that you do in the name of the
MODD to your local children’s hospitals, veteran tion on scooters, walkers, etc. That information
will be distributed once my visit is complete.
Corps League.” organizations and communities; you symbolize all
that is good of our Order. Please don’t forget my I also ask that you stop in on your local veteran
goal of 100K Big Bones for the children’s hospital hospitals and homes to let them know how thank-
- From the in Daytona Beach; thank you for all that you do for ful you are for their service to our beloved coun-
MODD Handbook the children. try. Having someone stop in and say thank you
Over the Marine Corps Birthday, I had the honor often does wonders.
of attending the 244th Birthday and cake-cutting Remember to have fun at your Growls; I can
ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine never say it enough—if you keep it fun, they will
Corps in Quantico. I wish to thank PDD Francis, come. Keep our Marines, Navy Corpsmen and
my Aide-de-Camp for attending the ceremony Chaplains in your thoughts and prayers; espe-
with me. I also had the honor of representing our cially those who are deployed in harm’s way.
Order at the Veteran’s Day Ceremony at Arlington It is an honor to be your 59th CDD, and it is truly
National Cemetery and the honor and pleasure of an honor to be a Devil Dog.
having PDD Francis accompany me as well as PDD Semper Woof!
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NATIONAL PRESIDENT, MCLA
EVELYN JOPPA
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!”
Helen Keller
—
MARINES: Happy New Year! As we embark on League Auxiliary Activities
a new year, may we be ever thankful for our free-
dom and the family time we have enjoyed over the
holidays. One of the joys of these holidays is to see
the work done by the League and the Auxiliary to
help others. Just look around and see the joy given!
It was an honor and a privilege to attend the cer-
emony at Arlington on Veterans Day as the Nation-
al President. I was accompanied to this most hum-
bling event by my Chief of Staff, PNP Karen Aune,
National Flag Bearer, Carrie McIntosh and Nation-
al Banner Bearer, Nila Caulder. Thank you, ladies.
Let us renew our efforts to retain and recruit members to strengthen our
wonderful organization. Our strength lies with working together to help our
Marines, veterans and community. Our units across this great nation contin-
ue to carry out the principles and ideals set forth by our first leaders.
The two newest units, Gen. Roy S. Geiger Unit, FL, and the PNP Norma A.
Liner Unit, LA, have experienced great encouragement from their detach-
ments. Thank you, Marines! Both units have already recruited new members.
It is the progress of working together that binds our units together. Take time
to look at the new appearance of the brochure, “What is the Marine Corps
League Auxiliary?” The information is the same, with a new brighter look.
Thank you, Marti Kline.
The 2020 Mid-Winter Conference will be held in Norfolk, VA, at the Sher-
aton Norfolk Waterside Hotel on February 27–29. All members are welcome
and encouraged to attend. This is your opportunity to see the National Staff
in action. Please consider an ad from your unit to help offset the cost of this
important event.
Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have experienced hard times.
May we always be mindful of the needs of our members and their families.
Thank you for all that you do every day! Please remember our servicemen
and servicewomen daily as they preserve our freedom. We owe them a debt
of gratitude that we cannot repay. MCLA National Flag Bearer Carrie McIntosh, National President
We wish the Marine Corps League much success in the ensuing year. We Evelyn Joppa and National Banner Bearer Nila Caulder at the
are here to assist. 2019 National Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National
Semper Fi! Cemetery.
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE AUXILIARY
NATIONAL PRESIDENT DIVISION VICE PRESIDENTS KEY STAFF PERSONNEL &
Evelyn Joppa Central Division Northwest Division PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Renee McGuan Vickie Brown National Chaplain National Regent
National Sr. VP Barb Nobile, PNP Donna Jean
Mideast Division Rocky Mountain
Linda Chamberlain Peterson
Patricia Walker Karen Bressler VAVS
National Jr. VP National Big Flea
Midwest Division Southeast Division Representative
Dotty Sanning Joyce Brickett
Darlene MacCubbin Terri Gothard Terri Gothard
National Judge Advocate
Mary Brief New England Southern Division
3619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 115
Susie Lee Carol Mazzara
Jr. Past National President Stafford, VA 22554-7771
Carol Smith Northeast Division Southwest Division Phone: (571) 477-2780
Sydney Minchin No Division Vice Email: mclahq@nationalmcla.org
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We are asking that work in making the Foundation the great organization it is: Mike every detachment and department make Dighero, Vice President; Bill Miller, Treasurer; Harry McCann, Secre- it a priority to make a contribution, large or tary; and Polly Weidenkopf, Director. small, to the Foundation. Scholarships are There are presently two vacancies on the Board of Directors which awarded on a competitive basis to children will be filled in due course. or grandchildren of MCL members (see I would be remiss if I failed to mention Luann Miller, a volunteer mclfoundation.org for donation info). who attends all meetings and performs all manner of duties. Discard any old addresses which might have appeared on our former The Foundation is a charitable subsidiary of the League and a non- web pages. By sending contributions directly to Treasurer Miller rather profit 501(c)(3) educational and charitable entity organized under than through National the process is sped up incrementally. We also pro- the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In 2019, we assisted 13 vided a $3,540 grant to the Marine Military Academy and a scholarship to families and individual Marines. We ask that requests for such assis- the Young Marine of the Year at the most recent National Convention. We tance be examined by local detachments before being forwarded to have also supported the National Youth Physical Fitness Program. us. There are fraudsters who prey upon organizations like ours who The Foundation passed its annual audit, and we maintain our high are in no way deserving. In other words, be wary. rating as one of America’s best charitable organizations. Our officers The MCL Foundation finances the scholarship requests sent to us by serve without remuneration—an important consideration when you the National Scholarship Committee. Please send applications to the pull out your checkbook. We need your help. Committee. On the year ending April 30, 2019, 149 scholarships were Semper Fi! CEO, YOUNG MARINES OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE BILL DAVIS Thanks to the Marine Corps League for 60 years of success! MARINES: 2019 was an outstanding year for the Young Marines! were awarded the Fulcrum Shield Award by the DOD for their out- We wrapped up our summer programs with National Navajo Code standing drug demand reduction education efforts in the Dayton, Talkers Day and a large camp in Southern California. Over 100 Young OH, region. This is their second award and the only individual unit Marines from around the country attended Navajo Code Talkers to win twice. The Young Marines have won this award 10 times since Day, supporting and honoring these exceptional Marine warriors. inception. The National Museum of the Marine Corps hosted the Only five of these veterans remain, and four of them attended the annual 5K race and walk October 19. ceremony and regaled us with tales of their service and sacrifice. We celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Young Marines Pro- Our 6th Division also held a motivating camp in the San Bernardino gram, started in 1959 by a remarkable group of Marines. I am not Mountains over Labor Day weekend. sure the founders recognized the scope and impact this program We had another memorable R. Lee Ermey Memorial Young had and will continue to have for our nation’s youth. Our combina- Marines Golf Tournament in September at Quantico. SgtMaj Over- tion of leadership development, community service to our veterans street was able to wrangle USMC SgtMaj Black and several retired and living a healthy drug-free lifestyle creates outstanding young Sergeants Major to join us. Many special MCL leaders were in atten- people who are poised for success in life. Since its founding, tens of dance and some even brave enough to play. A big thanks to Com- thousands of children have become Young Marines and moved into mandant Dennis Tobin, Senior Vice Johnny Baker, Junior Vice Warren leadership roles across the country in the military, education, as first Griffin and Past National Commandant Jim Laskey for their support. responders and many other areas. The MCL defines “Semper Fidelis” Young Marines were out in force to work our booth at Modern Day to the Young Marines throughout our history, providing drill spaces, Marine. We brought in the National Young Marine of the Year, YM/ financial support and hundreds of youth volunteers at units across SgtMaj Megan Lynch, who also joined us for the MDM Banquet. She the country. I look forward to our continued work together to create was extremely lucky to be coined by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs the next generation of leaders. of Staff and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. I look forward to seeing many of you at the Mid-Winter Conference and October was full of outstanding countrywide Young Marines’ in Camp Pendleton for Marine West. We will continue to strengthen our birthday celebrations followed by our Red Ribbon Week efforts in program and “the lives of America’s youth” as we enter boldly into 2020. support of drug demand reduction. The Miami Valley Young Marines Semper Fi! 22 S|F W I N T E R 2 0 2 0
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