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Vol. 78 No. 2 • SPRING 2022
The Quest for the
Extraordinary
With Christina Hadwin Zuniga
Cpl. Manuel Percoff Backpacks for Life
Lost, But Not Forgotten Helping Homeless Veterans
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FEATURE A RTICLES
10 2022 NATIONAL CONVENTION INFORMATION 34 BACKPACKS FOR LIFE:
12 CPL. MANUEL PERCOFF: MARINE CORPS LEAGUE (MCL) GREATER
LOST, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN BRIDGEPORT DETACHMENT 654 PARTNERS
DAVID PARKMAN WITH THE CT VETERANS DAY RACE TO
COLLECT DAILY ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR
14 NAMED IN HONOR OF: HOMELESS VETERANS
1063 PFC LEONARD FOSTER MASON JAMIE DEPAOLA
DETACHMENT / JACK MAAS DETACHMENT
1379 35 BIRTHDAYS AND PHEASANTS
GEORGE FENTON
16 AROUND THE LEAGUE
36 REMEMBERING FRANK METERSKY
30 THE SEMPER FI INTERVIEW: MRS. BARBARA METERSKY AND C. KENNETH QUINONES,
THE QUEST FOR EXTRAORDINARY – PH.D.
CHRISTINA HADWIN ZUNIGA
MIKE SEARSON
CORRECTION & CLARIFICATION
In a previous issue of Semper Fi, a caption on page 11 misspelled one of the names on a Beirut bombing memorial. Cpl MeDot Camara should
have been Cpl MeCot Camara.
On page 15, the article The Donation that Brought Us Together was written by Randy Ott of the Melvin M. Smith Detachment #586.
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Vol. 78 No. 2 • SPRING 2022
ON THE COVER:
Christina Hadwin Zuniga and
Johnny Baker at 2022 National
Midwinter Conference.
See interview on Page 30. The Quest for the
Extraordinary
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With Christina Hadwin Zuniga
Cpl. Manuel Percoff Backpacks for Life
Lost, But Not Forgotten Helping Homeless Veterans
SemperFi_V78N2 USE.indd 1 3/14/22 14:38
COLUMNS
6 NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER 47 BOOK REVIEW
JOHNNY B. BAKER MSGT. THOMAS W. HAZLETT, USMC (RET)
8 NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COO’S 48 IMPORTANT DATES IN USMC & MCL HISTORY
LETTER
BOB BORKA 49 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE EVENT CALENDAR
8 NATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
VICTORIA MCCOY 49 REUNIONS
17 CHIEF DEVIL DOG 50 TAPS
THOMAS W. HAZLETT
18 NATIONAL PRESIDENT, MCL AUXILIARY 52 THE SEMPER FI STORE
EVELYN JOPPA
20 PRESIDENT, MCL FOUNDATION
HOWARD C. SCHAEFFER
FORMS & R AFFLES
20 YOUNG MARINES OF THE MARINE 54 THE SEMPER FI STORE ORDER FORM
CORPS LEAGUE
BILL DAVIS 55 BATTLEFIELD TOUR RAFFLE
21 NATIONAL SR. VICE COMMANDANT 57
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE APPLICATIONS FOR
WARREN C. GRIFFIN
MEMBERSHIP & MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
21 NATIONAL JR. VICE COMMANDANT
T.J. MORGAN
22 NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE
PHIL ZAMORA
22 JUNIOR PAST NATIONAL COMMANDANT Founded in 1923
DENNIS TOBIN by Lieutenant
General John
23 YOUNG MARINES LIAISON A. Lejeune
ANGELA MANESS (\’LUH-jern\),
24 DIVISION REPORTS the Marine
Corps League is
37 UNIFORM COMMITTEE the only federally chartered
CRAIG REELING Marine Corps-related
veterans organization
38 ROLL CALL in the United States.
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NATIONAL COMMANDANT’S LETTER
JOHNNY B. BAKER
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pushed out to all members and social media posts seen across the many Central Division Northwest Division
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remembering significant moments in our Nation’s history, presenting MSturch@MCLeague.org JMoysiuk@MCLeague.org
our nation’s colors, supporting JROTC, Young Marines, and Boy Scouts of
America, visiting one another in a time of need, and so Mideast Division Rocky Mountain Division
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Recently, at the MCL National Mid-Winter Conference, the NPRC cre- Mike Waluk Patrick J. Connell
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trivia night involved all attendees, members, family, and friends compet-
ing as teams while answering challenging trivia questions about many
topics associated with the MCL. Much laughter ensued as the teams
struggled together to be the first to respond with the correct answers
and win. Congratulations to our winners and thanks to all who supported
the event. Additionally, our organization has so many diverse talents, it
was nice to showcase a few of them during the impromptu talent night
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that followed the trivia con- with your membership for safe,
test. Again, much laughter was competitive, and fun filled
prompted by the unexpected events that enable communi-
talents uncovered among our cation, camaraderie, and fel-
attendees! Congratulations to lowship; motivate members to
all that worked together to make work together towards a com-
both events happen for the mon goals and unit cohesion;
enjoyment of our family, friends, allow the team to be creative
and members in attendance! in their strategy to win or do
The list of possible activities some problem solving together.
is only limited by your imagina- A reminder to always be cogni-
tion. Here are just a few to get zant of including everyone and
the thoughts flowing: shooting working around any possible
competitions, karaoke chal- physical limitation in a safe way.
lenges, game nights, photo com- Let’s continue developing life-
petitions, cooking competitions, long relationships and increas-
scavenger hunts, trash collec- ing our level of comfort with one
tion competitions, and so many another! Remember, the MCL
more! Use your social media was created by a bunch of WWI
presence to promote your activ- veterans that missed the cama-
ities to the outside world; think raderie of the Corps. Their fore-
prospective members. Consider sight brought the organization
your social media pages as a that we have today. Strive to
billboard for your detachment’s engage your MCL members and Victoria McCoy donated her equipment and per-
activities. prospective members in a way sonal time to provide music, fun, and lots of laughter!
Don’t be afraid to introduce to strengthen the MCL. Many thanks for all that you do! Aloha from the MCL
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Cpl. Manuel Percoff, Lost,
But Not Forgotten
By David Parkman
A
friend of MCL Detachment 1312 Marine by the name of Corporal Manuel told him to take the item at no cost.
in Carrollton, GA enjoys seeing Percoff who he believed died during the Then, Ronnie Pate, Commander of
what might be found in various ‘70s. He did not recall who got it to him. American Legion Post 143, and also a
yard sales in the area. Earlier this year, The shopper asked how much he want- member of Detachment 1312, heard
he journeyed to one such sale in a nearby ed for it and was told he’d take $10. The about this and was eager to accept it
Alabama town. shopper told him he’d like to try to find a and presented it to Commandant Ron
He was surprised to find a U.S. flag in family member somewhere and return Sutherland. Many hours were spent by
the wooden encasement along with sev- it to the family. He told the seller that if several people researching documents in
eral medals, including a Bronze Star and he couldn’t locate a family member, he an effort to locate a relative of Percoff’s,
a Purple Heart. He asked the gentleman would like to present it to Detachment but it was to no avail.
running the sale how he obtained it and 1312 of the Marine Corps League so that The detachment then built a new case
what he knew about it. On the back of it might be placed in their meeting room for the flag and purchased new ribbons
the case was typed information indicat- in the Carroll County veterans building. to enclose with the flag. It now hangs in a
ing that it was awarded to a World War II When hearing this, the seller generously place of honor in 1312’s meeting room.
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NAMED IN HONOR OF
1063 PFC Leonard Foster Mason Detachment
D
etachment 1063 of the Marine awarded for his valor. On January 6,
Corps League in Lima, Ohio is 1946, the U.S. Navy launched the USS
named for Leonard Foster Ma- Leonard F. Mason, DD 852. Present
son who, although born in Middleboro were Leonard’s parents Hillary and
Kentucky in 1920, spent his teenage Mollie Mason and Leonard’s four-year-
years and young adulthood in Lima. He old son Larry. The USS Mason was in
enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942, service for twenty five years and in
was later married, and became the fa- 1966 recovered a returning Gemini as-
ther of one son. In the summer of 1944, tronaut named Neil Armstrong.
he was the BAR rifleman for his squad In October 1998 Detachment 1063
in the second battalion, Third Marines, was chartered in Lima, Ohio. At that
Third Marine Division. first meeting, the Medal of Honor
On July 22, 1944 his platoon landed awarded for PFC Mason’s valor was put
on the Asan Adel up beachhead on the on display by his son Larry Mason. In
island of Guam and was pinned down April, 2011 Larry donated the medal to
by a Japanese machine gun emplace- the Allen County Historical Society. It
ment. PFC Mason, on his own initiative, remains on display at the Allen County
left his position, flanked the machine Museum in Lima, Ohio.
gun emplacement and, although griev- In October 2017 Detachment 1063
ously wounded, eliminated the enemy put all hands on deck at Memorial Park
IN MEMORY OF
position and returned to his platoon Cemetery in Allen County to memori-
LEONARD FOSTER MASON
to report. He was then evacuated to a alize the death of their namesake at the
destroyer off-shore where he died two gravesites of his parents who had died MEDAL OF HONOR
days later. He was buried at sea. in 1957 and 1990 respectively. A memo- PFC US MARINE CORPS WWII PH
In May 1945 his mother received in rial plaque to their son was added to FEB 22 1920 JUL22 1944
the mail the Medal of Honor that was their grave markers which reads: LOVING SON
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NAMED IN HONOR OF
Jack Maas Detachment 1379
T
he Jack Maas Detachment 1379, grateful to the Maas family for their at Norfolk, VA.
Fredericksburg, Virginia, was permission to name the Detachment Colonel Maas’ personal decorations
formed in June 2011 and char- after Colonel Maas and for their very include three awards of the Distin-
tered by the Marine Corps League on generous financial support. guished Flying Cross, a Bronze Star
July 23, 2011. The Detachment meets Born on May 19, 1920, Colonel Maas with Combat V, and eight single mis-
on the third Saturday of the month at entered the Marine Corps through the sion awards of the Air Medal.
the Moose Family Center 1655, 11917 V-5 program and attended flight school Post-retirement, Colonel Maas man-
Cherry Road, Fredericksburg, VA at NAS Pensacola. Designated Naval aged Shannon Airport in Fredericks-
22407 starting at 1000 hours. Aviator 11015 and commissioned a sec- burg, VA from 1968 to 1977 and served
We appreciate the opportunity to
ond lieutenant USMCR on 9 Jan 1942. as executive director of the Marine
honor our detachment namesake on He was credited with 4 aerial victories Corps Aviation Association from 1977
the 100th anniversary of his birth. The with VMF 112 at Guadalcanal and with to 1987.
Detachment is named after the late 1.5 at Okinawa in 1945. Several com- Colonel Maas died on 7 Aug 2005
Colonel John (Jack) B. Maas Jr., U.S. mand and staff assignments occurred and is buried at Quantico National
Marine Corps (Ret.), a WWII and Korean during and following WWII and Korea. Cemetery. Natalie Maas died in 2012
War ace. The Detachment is extremely Colonel Maas retired on 28 June 1968 and lies at rest next to her husband.
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AROUND THE LEAGUE
Honoring
the Fallen
Commandant Lisa
Folstad, of the Red
River Raiders Detach-
ment 1453, Fargo, ND,
presented an American
flag to Nikki Johnson,
sister of unclaimed
Navy veteran Brian
Johnston buried with
honors in the Fargo
VA National Cemetery.
Commandant Folstad
used social media to
locate Nikki to present
the nation’s thanks.
Commandant Folstad
Be My Valentine
has since located rela- Department of Pennsylvania Commandant
tives of three deceased Dave Brady, MCL and PNP Ruth Mouse,
unclaimed veterans. MCLA. Thank you, Glenwood Elementary
School, for creating these Valentines for
our veteran community.
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CHIEF DEVIL DOG
THOMAS W. HAZLETT, 59TH CHIEF DEVIL DOG MODDKENNEL.ORG
Remember: One Dog, One Vote
MARINES: Woof, Woof Mighty Dogs of the using COVID as an excuse. If you can meet at
Order! I hope you are all doing well, avoiding your clubs and enjoy some adult beverages and
the newest version of the COVID virus, and food, then you are also able to conduct Growls.
staying warm. I must say that it has only been I also need to remind you that a Dog has one
winter for a month and I’m already ready vote, you do not have three votes because
for spring to arrive. Never have I seen you hold three positions. If you are
such a bad storm that hit us just two counting your attendance based on
weeks ago. 18 inches of snow, trees what positions are represented, then
down, power outages for a week, you are doing it wrong. One vote for
no cable, no internet service. Wait, each Dog present has been our rule,
that means, for the first time since so please understand that if you have
becoming your CDD, that I have had four Dogs present and each has two
little-to-no communication with the rest or three positions, you do not have eight
of the world. Actually, it was miserable, and I or 12 Dogs in attendance; you have four, and
that means you are not meeting the minimum
“The Military hope all of the residents of Virginia have had
their power restored and that they are staying numbers of members in attendance to have a
quorum. This has resulted in illegal elections
Order of the safe and healthy.
I hope many of you have decided to attend and failure to meet the minimum number of
Growls required. If you are doing this, you need
Devil Dogs is the Mid-Winter MCL conference and the
Mini-Growl that will take place on Friday eve- to change your practices or you will lose your
the fun and ning. I will be conducting another Zoom meet-
ing with the MODD staff to get some very
status as a Pound or Pack. Some of our Divi-
sions are also in trouble of losing your division
honor society important information from the members of
the staff. Some of the information pertains
status. This would be a horrible mistake. The
solution to avoid this is get with the program
of the Marine to membership renewals, or should I say the
lack of membership renewals, and the status
and start conducting business/fun as required.
I would like to thank the many Pounds, Packs
Corps League.” of our Pounds and Packs.
Dogs, it is not looking good for some of our
and Divisions that have invited me to attend
their functions. My schedule is booked solid
Packs, several of our Packs have Pounds that with invitations to Growls staring in March
- From the and going through August. I try to attend new
are not in good standing due to 990’s not being
MODD Handbook Pound and Pack Growls so I can get the plea-
submitted, state requirements not being met,
and they have not held the required number of sure of seeing how Growls are being conducted.
Growls to stay in good standing. I stated two I know I will be visiting Louisiana, Mississippi,
years ago, when we were faced with the initial Georgia, Ohio, New Jersey, Arkansas, Missouri,
COVID virus, that arrangements could be made Pennsylvania, South Dakota, North Carolina,
to conduct phone conference Growls or even and possibly squeeze in a few more areas if
better, Zoom Growls, which some of you have there is time to do so. I very much appreciate
done an excellent job conducting them. I want every invitation, and if I cannot attend it is still a
to caution you that it’s not a permanent solu- greatly appreciated Invitation.
tion and that you need to have regular Growls, Please stay safe, stay warm and please get
when able. Many of our Packs and Pounds have active if you are not already doing so. Please
not held Growls for two years now and all that is remember your veterans and visit them if pos-
going to do is get them closed. sible. It really means the world to them for
Please be cautious in conducting your Growls; another veteran to stop in and just talk with
you still must have enough attendees to meet them. Please keep our deployed troops in your
our by-law requirements. Some of our Pounds thoughts and prayers, especially those serving
and Packs have more stringent requirements in harm’s way. Be safe, stay well and God bless
than the Kennel by-laws state within their own you all. Thank you so much for what many of
by-laws and they must be met to have a quorum. you continue to do for our League and Order.
The best thing to do is get back having Growls Remember, “If you Keep it Fun, They Will
in Growl Assembly and stop making excuses on Come!” I hope to see many of you in a couple of
why you are not having them. I do understand weeks in Norfolk.
the COVID concerns, but many of you are still Semper Woof!
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NATIONAL PRESIDENT, MCL AUXILIARY
EVELYN JOPPA NATIONALMCLA.ORG
Success Is Built on the Dreams of Those Who Serve Others
MARINES AND AUXILIARY LADIES: We them. Be sure and follow up with, “I have a project
continue to move forward as our organization con- you can help with let me give you the details, it
tinues to work together remembering the differ- might just be the job for you and would certainly be
ences in objectives and goals. The challenges before helpful for us!” Mentor always!
us today are different, but no less great than We are blessed by many Auxiliary units who
years past. The words adapt and overcome work in their communities to educate the
are still valid. future leaders of this great nation. Striv-
Please attend local, department, divi- ing to impress upon our youth the value
sion and national meetings as time and of the sacrifices made by our service men
finances allow. Your individual input is and women and thanking them for their
important. The upkeep of our records efforts to preserve our freedom. These
at the National Office is dependent units shine and deserve to be recognized.
on members reporting the changes of One project sponsored by the Edson
address, email, and phone numbers. Please Kline VanSlyke Unit was” Project High Five
report these changes to the unit treasurer right for Veterans!” The pictures displayed show just a
away. This allows the office to give correct informa- portion of the work done by the youth with the direc-
tion to the chain of command. tion of the Auxiliary. An amazing job, and it certainly
Our members are loyal. We must strive to give warmed the hearts of veterans benefitting from this
each one of our members a reason to stay active project. What is your unit doing and what can you
and involved. Help offered must be accepted and do to make your unit grow and flourish? A unit that
given direction. It is particularly shocking to mem- speaks of value elicits the response “I want to join
bers when they want to help and are told “we got your efforts.”.
this.” These words convey the feeling you don’t need Semper Fi!
Brandt
& James
LaPouttre,
Alayna & Lola
Boyd.
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
Linda Chamberlain Mideast Division Rocky Mountain Barb Nobile, PNP Evelyn Joppa
National Jr. VP Doris Bujanowski Mitzy Abeyta VAVS National Big Flea
Dotty Sanning Midwest Division Southeast Division Representative Evelyn Joppa
Darlene MacCubbin Lynn Cortright Debby Krueger
National Judge Advocate
3619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 115
Mary Brief New England Southern Division Stafford, VA 22554-7771
Jr. Past National President Susie Lee Terri Gothard P.O. Box 3038, Stafford, VA 22555-3038
Carol Smith Phone: (571) 477-2780
Northeast Division Southwest Division Email: mclahq@nationalmcla.org
Sydney Minchin No Division Vice www.nationalmcla.org
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FREE Shipping & HeadphonesO N C E A M A R I N E , A LWA YS A M A R I N E PRESIDENT, MCL FOUNDATION HOWARD C. SCHAEFFER MCLFOUNDATION.ORG ATTENTION ON DECK!!!! Your MCL Foundation needs YOU!!!! MARINES: Your Foundation supports Marines and their fami- Detachment, Department or commu- lies, America’s youth and those recovering from National Disas- nity through their words, actions, and ters. Just like the hymn says, as Marines “we have fought in every deeds. Upon request, the Foundation clime and place,” your Foundation can be found helping wher- will provide a Memorial Certificate ever a Marine is in need. for presentation to the family recog- If there is a Marine or a Marine’s family in need, we are there to nizing the good deeds of their fallen help with the Humanitarian Relief Program. family member. If there is a Marine or a Marine’s family that has been affect- Collect challenge coins? Coin num- ed by a natural disaster, we are there to help with the Disaster ber six in the series was released at the Relief Program. 2021 National Convention in Spring- Support for higher education is one of the ways your Founda- field, IL. This coin commemorates the tion supports America’s youth. The Foundation funds the Marine sacrifices made by our Marines in Korea. These coins are num- Corps League National Scholarship as well as the Chesty Puller bered, and only 500 were minted. Can’t make it to a National Scholarship at the Marine Military Academy. Convention to purchase a coin? They can be ordered by mail and Fighting youth substance addictions should be everyone’s shipped to you for a nominal fee. priority. Your Foundation supports the U.S. Marines Youth The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) so all donations are tax de- Foundation by sponsoring the top male and female athletes as ductible. Your generosity, no matter the amount, is greatly ap- well as the top male and female teams at the National Youth preciated. For additional information please visit our website Physical Fitness Meet held annually. This year the event will be at mclfoundation.org Donations can be mailed directly to the held in Arkansas. Foundation at Marine Corps League Foundation, 2904 Cross How does your Foundation support these programs? Through Creek Drive, Cummings, GA 30040. donations and support from you. Marines we NEED your SUPPORT now more than ever to con- Through your honorarium, the Memorial Certificate program tinue the programs of your Foundation. recognizes the men and women who have supported you, your Semper Fi! YOUNG MARINES OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE BILL DAVIS YOUNGMARINES.COM Fully Engaged! MARINES: Happy New Year Marines! We continue to adapt MCL members carried the Marine Corps balloon with pride and overcome in all Young Marines operations, and I am happy down the parade route. If you missed it, there were video and to report the majority of units are back operational. We were social media posts. We were so honored to have them join us excited to offer a full range of programs for our youth members for this, and especially for Commandant Baker to serve as the last summer and we are tracking for the same this year. keynote speaker at our Punchbowl Memorial Service. Over the The last few months were right in line with the term “fully winter break there were leadership academies in California and engaged.” We had tremendous teamwork with MCL Detach- Louisiana, and I visited the incredible winter survival camp we ments around the country, especially in support of Toys for hosted here in northern Virginia. We have a full year of events Tots. We were motivated to be joined by the California Depart- and leadership schools planned across the country. I appreci- ment Commandant Juan Pascacio, Marines from the El Toro ate your Detachment’s support of your Young Marines to attend Detachment, and other MCL Detachments as we marched in these events, if able. the Hollywood Christmas Parade for Toys for Tots. Over 180 We are grateful for the opportunity to work side by side with Young Marines and dozens of Adult Volunteers proudly strut- the League across the country, supporting each other’s mis- ted down Hollywood Boulevard. sions. The synergy between our organizations is a national force Then we were off to Hawaii in support of the 80th Anniver- for goodness, taking care of those who serve and have served, sary/Remembrance of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Over 100 while securing the future with a new generation of outstanding Young Marines participated in a memorial service, helped clean citizens. 2022 is off to an excellent start and we will embrace the beaches of MCBH Kaneohe Bay, and carried all participant every opportunity for success! By publication time, we will have banners and balloon floats for the Pearl Harbor Remembrance enjoyed being together at the Midwinter in Norfolk, and I predict Parade. What an amazing night! A motivated Commandant it was a great time with friends and supporters. Baker, Sgt. Maj. Angela Maness from our board, and several Semper Fi 20 S|F S P R I N G 2 0 2 2
O N C E A M A R I N E , A LWA YS A M A R I N E
NATIONAL SR. VICE COMMANDANT
WARREN C. GRIFFIN
Make Sure Our Veterans Are Aware of their Benefits
MARINES: As Marine Corps Leaguers, we are aware of how first thought of this issue, I restricted
much good we do. Now we need to make our new Marine veter- myself to talking about our new vet-
ans aware of us. As many Marines make that transition back into erans, but as I review my thoughts, we
their civilian life, we need to inform them we are here to assist need to make all of our veterans aware
them. Two sad comments that I hear are, one, “I didn’t know of their benefits. Many senior veterans
about the Marine Corps League”, and two, “I didn’t know I was are not aware of what is available for
entitled to that.” themselves and their families. Perhaps
Each of our states provide benefits for Veterans. These bene- they didn’t need support in the past,
fits are unique to each state. Some states value the sacrifice that but as time has passed new issues have
our veterans have made for our country more than other states. arisen and we can be there to help
We may have some work to do helping those states catch up and support them. They are out there
but that is another topic for another day. As our Marines com- and are so grateful when they find that support that they didn’t
plete their active service to our nation, they are made aware of even know they have earned. This truly is what Marines helping
their federal benefits which is good. Unfortunately, many times Marines is all about.
they are not presented with their state or local benefits. This is The season is now opening up for our Department and Divi-
where it is so beneficial for them to connect with us and for us sion conferences to begin. For the most part, we have been able
to connect with them. Each Department knows, or should know, to move beyond the unprecedented restrictions and lockdowns
what is available for veterans benefits within their particular which we have had to endure these past couple of years. Marines
state. We serve as the fountain of knowledge for these new vet- enjoy being with other Marines. We have had to adapt, which we
erans. We may think, everyone knows about their benefits, but did well but now we are basically back where we belong. I hope to
this is just not the case. This is where we, as a league, come in. attend many of your conferences, and I know all will be success-
If nothing else, these are conversation starters just letting our ful and good spirited.
veterans know that we care, and we are here for them. When I Semper Fi
NATIONAL JR. VICE COMMANDANT
T.J. MORGAN
Embrace the Tribe
MARINES: Looking back at the beginning of my term as Midwinter has come and gone, and
National Jr. Vice, I had ideas on what I wanted to do while in office. I hope the information I passed on to
We started the first MCL Membership Committee and with their the Department staff while there fil-
help we are moving forward. We are working on a standard oper- ters down to you. Focus on recruiting
ating procedure for recruiting and retention, we started a new new members and target an age group
advertising campaign, and, last week, we started a new MCL that will make you successful in the
membership Facebook group where we share ideas with all MCL long term. We suggest targeting 35- to
members on social media. If you have not joined our group, you 55-year-olds because the committee
can find and join with a quick search on Facebook. Type in “MCL feels this is where you will increase
Membership” and answer three easy questions. This is a closed your Detachment longevity and, hope-
group, so if you invite others, please make sure you are inviting fully, get you able-body volunteers to
MCL members only. help with your community events.
The committee has been also working with Andrew Appleton There are lots of different ideas out there and if you have any, join
and his “Mail Call” program. The MCL support this mission to get us on Facebook and share. Marketing your Detachment on the
postcards out to new recruits in both Parris Island and San Diego. internet is the wave of the future as well as the path to continued
Please visit romans1015.org if you or your detachment would like sustainability of the Marine Corps League!
to sponsor a recruit! Semper Fi
S|F T H E M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 21O N C E A M A R I N E , A LWA YS A M A R I N E NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE PHIL ZAMORA Raffle Rules MARINES: By the time this article comes out, we should be bership, then, more than likely, you only three to four months out from the National Convention in will need a license. Set ground rules Daytona Beach. I have made a few rulings and received a few on the whole raffle that lay out who Chapter 9 charges in the mail. One thing I ask, if you have to go will be selling the tickets, what is down the road of filing a charge against someone, and I would being raffled, when the raffle entry hope that as members of the League that you could work out ends, and when the raffle is being your differences before going the charges route, then verse your- drawn (which needs to be announced self on Chapter 9 of the Administrative Procedures and also the to everyone), and where the draw- Chapter 9 Attachments. There is a great attachment, number ing will be, with a specific time – and 5, that has a sample grievance letter and a sample disciplinary stick to this time. If this is a detach- charge letter. Please look at these when filing either one. And for ment-only raffle that is using a roll of those of you that have called me looking for a sample of a resig- tickets, then make sure the tickets nation in lieu of a hearing board, attachment number 8 is what are in a secure place after-hours to make sure the wrong people you want. don’t get ahold of them. One of the things I want to do with these articles is to share When this article comes out, all the bylaw and administrative mistakes that are happening in our Detachments and just hope procedure changes will have been received at the National Head- that someone will learn from someone else’s mistakes. quarters. We will be going over all these potential changes with When holding raffles within your detachment, whether it’s the Bylaws Committee to be prepared in Daytona. within the detachment or open to the public, just know your Last thing – I will be running for a second term as your Jude state’s laws on holding raffles and whether you need a license Advocate at the National Convention in Daytona Beach. or not. If you’re selling tickets outside of your detachment mem- Semper Fi! JUNIOR PAST NATIONAL COMMANDANT DENNIS TOBIN Let’s All Get on the Same Page MARINES: As a Past National Commandant, I get to write Recruiting and retaining new about a variety of issues, so what I have to say you have heard. members – I know it’s hard to do It’s a shame that we have to keep repeating ourselves on issues but it’s even harder when you get a such as uniforms, appearance, Honor Guards and Color Guards new member and they don’t return to name a few. We have an outstanding Marine in charge of the because they are constantly ignored Honor/Color Guard committee in Angela Maness, they are doing at meetings or Detachment gather- an outstanding job. We just need everyone to fall in line and con- ings. Make them feel they are part form to the standards. Most have, and that’s great to see. It’s as of something again, make them glad simple as remembering who we are, United States Marines. to be around Marines again; that Every time we put on our uniform and display the Eagle Globe shouldn’t be hard to do. and Anchor we represent every Marine out there, active duty, Finally, please Marines, if you have reserve, and veteran. We all know the saying “not as lean and not a problem at any level within the as mean,” but, yes, still United States Marines. No matter how we league, keep it there. Do not go on social media and lay out your look physically, we can still make sure our uniforms are squared issues for the world to see. Whether it’s with another member, away, that we are all in the same regulation uniform, and that we your Department, or National, l keep it within the league. Use are well groomed. Let’s, all as Marines, get on the same page; and your chain of command to get the issue solved. don’t be afraid to point out uniform mistakes to others. Semper Fi! 22 S|F S P R I N G 2 0 2 2
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