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Detachment Tag Sale Photos - Page 2Birthday Celebration Invitation - Page 3Officers Directory / Announcements - Page 5MCL National Commandant - Page 6Marine Corps Community / History Quiz - Page 7Detachment Digest - Page 8Birthday Celebration Program Ad Flier- Page 9Marine Corps News, Korean War Vets Honored - Page 10Advertisements - Page 11
Intracoastal Detachment 1058 Marine Corps League • PO Box 11248 • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339The Scuttlebutt Newsletter
OCTOBER 2012
mcleague1058.org
To all Members:
Alright! It’s Marine Corps Birthday season and we are ramping up for our big celebration onNovember 10th. With the success we had at last years event, we decided to bring the partyback to the American Legion #142, plus we kicked it up a notch, or two. This year we arefortunate to have Iraq War and Desert Storm veteran, Master Sergeant Abuid Montes, as ourGuest of Honor. Msgt. Montes is currently a Military Advisor to NMCB-22, and I’ve been told,he can give one hell of a speech, so you might not want to miss this. Also, Hugh’s Culinary willprovide the dinner buffet, and we welcome back the Deerfield Beach High School, MarineJROTC , who will provide the color guard and assist in the Cake Cutting Ceremony. So, pleasemark your calendar for Saturday November 10th, starting with cocktails at 6:00 p.m. at theAmerican Legion #142. See page 3 for further details.
Additionally, we have brought back the Marine Corps Birthday program ad book, as one of ourfundraising items. As many of you know, we have always used the program ad sales campaign,as the one time of the year we raise funds to cover our operating expenses. At our last meeting, we asked that every member makean effort to sell an ad or booster to support the event. If you have not received a copy of our Program Ad Application, you can find acopy on page 9.
Finally, I would like to thank Paymaster Harry Delaney, Cmdr. George Rafajko, and the ladies of the Unit 1058 Auxiliary, for all of theirhard work and cooperation with putting the Birthday Celebration together. The next time you see any of them, be sure to tell them“thank you”.
Before we close, we ask that you keep Marine Tom Depretoro in your thoughts and prayers, as he has fallen ill and is hospitalized.“Tom, we wish you well, and a speedy recovery!”
Semper Fi,
Scott VulpisCommandantMCL Det. 1058
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TagTHE SCUTTLEBUTT NEW SLETTEROCT 2012 PAGE 2
Thank You for your support!
L to R: Richard, Bill Amos, Bart Reno, Scott Vulpis, Cadet Brandon Augustine, & Kevin Bolender
Thanks again to everyone whodonated items and came out tovolunteer at the DetachmentTag Sale last month. With yourhelp, we were able to raise over$400 for the Detachment’s, TedBolender Scholarship Fund.
Oorah!
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Ted Anderson 11-13Bill Banks 01-13David Benner 02-13Kevin Bolender 03-13Bob Coleman 11-12Jan & Jim Duvall 02-13John Groark 02-14John Gullman 02-13Charles Dipaola 02-13
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Cordially invites all Marines, FMF Corpsman, and their Guests, to our
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10TH, 2012Cocktails 1800 - Cake Cutting Ceremony 1830 - Dinner 1900
American Legion #142171 SW 2nd Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33060Guest of Honor: Master Sergeant Abuid Montes
Dress Semi Formal - Entertainment - Prizes - 50/50
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FOR RESERVATIONS, CONTACT: HARRY DELANEY
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237th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
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2012 - 2013 Detachment OfficersCommandant
Sr. Vice Commandant Kevin Bolender
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Jr. Vice Commandant George Rafajko 954-873-6462
Judge Advocate Vito Rao 561-451-8772
Jr. Past Commandant Ed Johnson 954-786-8253
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NEXT DETACHMENT MEETING
Thursday October 18th, 2012American Legion Post #142,
171 S.W. 2nd Street, Pompano Beach, FL
Meeting Starts at 7:30 p.m.
MCLA Intracoastal Unit 1058
Over the next few months, volunteers will be needed tocome out and support our Marine Corps League promo-tional booth, at the Green Market Pompano Beach, onevery 1st Saturday morning of the month, from 730 am to1:00 pm
Dates:November 3rd, 2012December 1st, 2012January 5th, 2013February 2, 2013
Anyone who is interested in volunteering, please contactAuxiliary 1058, President Amy Vulpis at 954-591-4280 oremail [email protected].
President........................Amy Vulpis, 954-591-4280Sr. Vice President./Treasurer............... Jan DuVallJr Vice President/Secretary.............Whitney WalshJudge Advocate.........................Marion Broadhead
Auxiliary Officers
AUXILIARY MEETING:TUESDAY November, 13th 2012
6 PM, American Legion #142171 S.W. 2nd Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
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MCL National Commandant
September 22nd, 2012
I want to begin my column this month by giving a special thanks to the P.L. Wilson Detachment along with A.B Granthamand Joe Fell for one outstanding 89th National Convention. Talk about Southern Hospitality, Mobile had plenty of it.
I think that being from the Midwest and having all that seafood available, Gerri and I indulged in more seafood that weekthan we have in many years, dating back to when we lived back on the East Coast.
I've made some changes to the National Staff roster appointing some Marines to Chair certain Committees and some toserve as members of various committees. Please keep in mind those appointments to a National Committee is a privilegeand you are there to serve the members and carry out the assignments expected of you for that particular committee.
I recently had the opportunity to address a group of Shriners in Bay City, Michigan. I spoke about the history of the MarineCorps League, our armed forces serving in harm’s way today and about the importance of supporting our troops anddisplaying more Patriotism in our country, which I believe is desperately needed these days.
September brought us to Modern Day Marine at Quantico which began with a Golf Outing sponsored by the YoungMarines and the U. S. Marines Youth Foundation. The League sponsored both a hole and a team in the outing which everyyear is a great fundraiser for the Young Marine Program and the U. S. Marines Youth Foundation. The Expo again thisyear hosted more than 650 exhibits. Hats off to the Nielson folks, Col. Jim Bracken, Charlie Baisley, Jamie Amos-Nielsenand the staff of wonderful folks that makes these Expos a success year after year.
As your National Commandant, I will be attending the wreath laying ceremony on November 10th at the Iwo Jima WarMemorial along with the National President and the Executive Director. On this 237th Birthday of our Corps, I want to wisheach and every one a Happy Birthday. As you celebrate the birth of our Corps with your Departments and Detachments,please remember our troops in harm’s way who may be unable to celebrate our Corps' Birthday this year as they continuecombat operations in many of the trouble spots around the globe. Keep them in your prayers and pray for their safe returnhome to their families.
On November 11th, the National President, the Executive Director and I will attend the Veterans Day Ceremony atArlington National Cemetery where it will be an honor to once again to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider.
On November 12th, I hope to see many of our Marine Corps League members at the dedication of the new Chesty Pullerstatue in Semper Fidelis Park, located on the grounds of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. We are still lookingfor members to purchase a brick that will be placed on the walkway near the statue. Applications for bricks are availablein this issue of the Semper Fi magazine at a discounted price of $210.00 each.
Semper FiJim TuohyNational CommandantMarine Corps League - National Headquarters
Cmdt. Jim Tuohy
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1 George Washington was the ____ President of theUnited States of America. (a) First (b) Second (c) Third (d) Fourth2. George Washington, while checking his propertiesbecame ill on ____. (a) All Fools Day (April Fool's Day)1799 (b) Thanksgiving Day 1799 (c) Christmas Day, December 1799 (d) Friday the 13, December 1799
3. George Washington (Immediate Response). The mag-nificent and solemn procession, accompanied by the beating ofmuffled drums, began its march though Philadelphia a little pastnoon. A riderless horse, escorted by two ___ wearing blackscarves, preceded the clergy. (a) Continental Army Officers (b) Regular Army Officers (c) Army Officers (d) Marines
4. At the time of the death of George Washington, thecapital of the United States of America was____. (a) New York City (b) Washington, D.C. (c) Philadelphia, Pa. (d) Boston, Mass.
5. George Washington, the father of our country, atthe start of the War of Independence was ____. (a) A British subject (b) an American citizen (c) Revolutionary War hero (d) A British Naval officer
See answers at the bottom of page 11.
Submitted by Chaplain Jim DuVall
History Quiz
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Marine Corps CommunityDetachment VSO , Honored by
2nd Marine Division Association
Congratulations, to Detachment 1058 VSO, Vito Rao, whorecently received the 2nd Marine Division Association’shighest granted honor, the “Distinguished Service Award”.As the Association’s Surgeon General, Marine Rao wasrecognized for his efforts during the past 3 years ofservice. Notably, for assisting their members in receivingentitlements and benefits through Veterans Affairs, andhelping them with federal tort claims dealing with CampLejeunes water history. In one case, Marine Rao wassuccessful in resolving a members post-Nagasaki healthclaim within 2 days, wherein his son and Congressmanwere unsuccessful for two and a half years. Due to MarineRao’s efforts, the member was awarded a back claimssettlement for $55,000. Furthermore, Vito was also recog-nized for his informative news column, in the Association’s,Follow Me magazine. Good job, Marine!
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Detachment Digest - September 2012GENERAL MEETING MINUTESMARINE CORPS LEAGUE 1058
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20th, 2012HELD AT AMERICAN LEGION POST #142
OCT 2012
Opening CeremonyPledge of Allegiance was led by Acting Sgt at Arms, Ed O’Donnell, and the Invocation was read by Chaplain Jim DuVall.Roll Call of Officers: Present; Commandant Scott Vulpis, SVC Kevin Bolender, JA Vito Rao, and CH Jim DuVall.Guest(s): District 10 Vice Commandant Manny Moreno and, Javier Ocampo.Minutes of Previous meeting: Minutes of the previous meeting on 08/16/12 were passed around for the members review. A motion to acceptthe minutes was made by Bart Reno, seconded by Bill Banks and carried to a unanimous vote, none opposed.Correspondence: Cmdt. Vulpis reported on an email correspondence from the Dept. of Florida explaining, that in an effort to weed outperpetrators, the Marine Corps League will be changing their rules on the application processing, where copies of the applicants discharge papers,must now accompany all transmittals, submitted to Department and National Headquarters, for their further review.Paymaster Report: Paymaster Harry Delaney reported the Detachment’s financial status for all accounts. A motion was made by to accept thereport by Bill Banks, seconded by CH Jim DuVall carried to a unanimous vote, none opposed.Report of Officers: VSO Vito Rao reported that he was recently presented the Distinguished Service Award, by the Second Marine DivisionAssociation for his efforts as the Association’s, Surgeon General.
Old Business1. Birthday Celebration - Status: Cmdt. Vulpis informed the members that, we would not be going to Gullupi’s, on 11/09/12, for our USMCBirthday celebration, as anticipated. Instead, we would be returning to the American Legion on 11/10/12, for this year’s event. Reason being, thathe was not getting enough positive feedback from the members, and the lack of volunteer’s for the many responsibilities, required of putting on aformal affair of this size and expense. Additionally, he said that last year’s Celebration at the post was a good event, being there were just as manyor more, Detachment members attending, as in the prior year’s Ball events. Furthermore, the Celebration will have a Guest of Honor, referred bythe Director of Marine Corps Staff, and we will have a program book, as well. Dress code for the event will be Coat and Tie (Semi- Formal). Finally,Gene Bredeck graciously offered to help pay for some of the meal expense, to step up the menu.2. 2012 Detachment Tag Sale: Cmdt Vulpis thanked everyone again, who came out to donate items and to volunteer at the Detachment TagSale on September 14th and 15th. He reported that we had collected over $420.00 in sales towards the Detachment scholarship fund.3. Ted Bolender Scholarship Fund: Following up, on the request made by Fernando Cardenas and Steve Sess, to allow members that are incollege, to participate in the Detachment scholarship fund. Cmdt Vulpis relayed, that he looked into the award procedures from the Marine CorpsLeague National and Department of Florida for guidance. To qualify for funding as a member, you would have to be paying for college out yourown pocket, and could not have any other types of financial support, such as the GI Bill or VEAP, etc. This will need to be reviewed by theDetachment Scholarship Committee, before any final decisions are made.4. Explore Meeting Date Change: Referring to Don Hennessy’s request to change our meeting day, in order to accommodate Marines from theDAV 133, in Deerfield, wanting to join the Detachment: Cmdt Vulpis informed the members that JPC Ed Johnson had volunteered to head theexploratory committee, and he would be speak to him, on their progress.
New Business1. MCL Promotional Booth, at Green Market Pompano Beach: Cmdt Vulpis reported that the Unit 1058 Auxiliary was working on setting upan MCL promotional booth, on every 1st Saturday of the month, at the Green Market Pompano Beach. The Detachment and Auxiliary are askingfor volunteers to help man the booth. Information and dates will be available in the upcoming newsletter.
Open AgendaMarine Bob Harvey announced, and spoke about the upcoming Hiring Our Heroes event in Palm Beach on September 25th, at the Palm BeachConvention Center. 75 Employers will be participating in the event.
Our guest, Javier Ocampo offered to pay the $100 fee, for a booth space, for 4 Saturdays, at the Green Market of Pompano, if we will advertisehis company “Sponsored by Inkmart”. He also handed out fliers with information of on his company, stating they could beat the prices of ink, frommost big retailers.
Our guest, District 10 Vice Commandant Manny Moreno took the floor to pass on some information on events, in and around the Department ofFlorida. He also spoke about the unwritten rule that there should be no smoking or drinking, during the Detachments official monthly meeting.
Continued.....
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Detachment Digest continued:
He also reinforced that the official uniform of the MCL is the Red Cover, and that you were not allowed to wear it at any political events.Furthermore, VC Moreno invited everyone to attend the upcoming District 10 meeting that is scheduled for January, sponsored by the Bruce CarterDetachment in Miami.
John Gullman spoke about his volunteer efforts with the Transition and Reintegration Program, to assist returning vets find jobs in Broward andDade counties, and about the success the program was having. Also, he works for PNC Bank, which has already hired 250 vets, with a goal offilling 1000 positions.
50/50 Drawing: Tom Depretoro was the winner of the evening drawing for $50.00, and graciously donated all winnings back towards theDetachment.Closing Ceremony: Being there was no further business, Acting SAA Ed O’Donnell conducted the closing ceremony. Chaplain James DuVallprovided the closing evocation. Acting SAA Ed O’Donnell, announced the next meeting will be on Thursday September 20th, 2012 at this samelocation.
Meeting adjourned at 20:50
Respectfully Submitted,Kevin BolenderAdjutant,MCL Det. 1058
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Pendleton honors Korean War veterans10/2/2012 By Lance Cpl. Derrick K. Irions , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — In 1950, U.S. PresidentHarry S. Truman authorized a strategic yet dangerous amphibious assault. U.S.forces navigated the tidal flats of northern Inchon's Red Beach surprising aninvading North Korean Army and vaulting themselves into the Korean War.
Camp Pendleton hosted the 62nd Memorial Anniversary of the Korean War at thePacific Views Event Center to honor the veterans who fought during the Landing on Inchon, in the streets of Seoul and in thenorthern mountains near the Chosin Reservoir, Sept. 22.
The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, when 90,000 North Korean troops advanced across the 38th Parallel, forcing theRepublic of Korea's forces to retreat. Three days later, forces from the United States and United Nations entered the conflictagainst the North Korean Army.
"Our gathering here today is for a memorial and remembrance of the passing of Col. William E. Barber chapter members who tookpart in that famous battle, Chosin Reservoir, during November (and) December, 1950," said Bob Licker, the reunion coordinatorand national president of The Chosin Few Association.
By the end of the war, approximately 150,000 troops from South Korea, the U.S. and the U.N. were killed and more than one millionSouth Korean civilian lives were taken.
"We get together each year to remember the Marines that have fought and died in the Korean War, since the Korean War, thosewho were (prisoners of war) and those who are now considered missing in action," said Licker. "We keep their memory alivebecause ‘once a Marine, always a Marine’ even in the hereafter."
Each Korean War veteran who passed away during the past year was individually mentioned and honored with a moment of silenceand a toll of a remembrance bell.
"The Korean War veterans present today all contributed to the success of the Marine Corps during that conflict and added anotherchapter in the rich history of the U.S. Marine Corps," said Col. Paul A. Miller, the assistant chief of staff with G-6, I MarineExpeditionary Force.
During the ceremony a 21-gun salute from five 105mm Howitzers rang out; in some ways, bringing veterans right back to thosefamous Korean battles.
These howitzers saved many lives by pushing back enemy assaults, Licker said.
"None of the men knew that the Howitzers were going to do the salute," said Licker. "They were as proud as can be to see that the"105s" are still out there and are still firing, because those were the ones that supported us."
With a peace treaty never being signed by the North and South Korean nations, many look at the war as an inane conflict.
"We won that war," said Sgt. Maj. (retired) Mike "Iron Mike" Mervosh. "Thinking back on it, South Korea is free today and thatproves that we didn't fight in vain."
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