H appy New Year

Members!!, Hoping

that your Holiday Season

went well. As for the De-

tachment and the club-

house, we ended 2008 with

donations being made to

the Toys For Tots, Community Food

Bank and Tucson Diaper Bank on behalf

of the League and the Members of the

Tucson Detachment. Even with the tough

economic times, you members continue

to support the community with Marine

Corps Class & Style. While these three

organizations were our main focus, we

were also able to make cash donations to

members of the Marine Corps Reserves

and Recruiters, Veteran Family Support

through our VA Service Rep., Fred Holl-

wedel, Tucson Raiders Senior Midget

Football Team, VA Patient X-Mas Party,

Christina Valdez and the Shoot For the

Stars Basketball Youth Tournament in

memory of her son, Cash and Raffle Item

donations for several other Funeral Bene-

fits, hosted the Marine Recruiter &

enlistee Program Breakfast. We topped it

all off with a Great New Years Eve Party

and Dance held at the clubhouse. Sylvia

and I would like to thank everyone once

again for all your help and support this

past year in accomplishing many of our

goals. We ask for your continued support

and look forward to another year of many

accomplishments. The years start with

the clubhouse hosting a Pool Tournament

on January the 17th 2009 against Ameri-

can Legion Post #59. This is an all day

event to be held at the clubhouse with

tournament starting in the morning and

dance that evening. Super Bowl Party will

be held on February 1st, 2009. In early

February we will be attending the Marine

Expo West and Quin Division meetings

being held at Camp Pendleton, California

and invite all interested to attend. Staff

meeting in Sedona, Arizona will be in

March so please mark your calendars if

you plan to attend. We will be quite busy

in the coming months and ask any mem-

bers, that if your circumstances will per-

mit, to please stop by lend a hand. It is

always greatly appreciated. Until next

month, please be safe and remember to

promote the Marine Corps League when-

ever possible

Semper Fi,

Al Garcia, Commandant.

Commandant Message: Regular Meeting:

1st Thursday of the Month 216 E. 29th St. PO Box 27909

Tucson, AZ 85726-7909 Phone: (520)624-4351

Officers:

Commandant: Al Garcia Sr. Vice Comdt: Manny Munguia Jr. Vice Comdt.: Marty Ramirez Judge Advocate: Adjutant: Kathy Robinson Paymaster: Bert Rincon Chaplain: Andy Herreras Sgt. At Arms: Sgt. Fred Quintero Historian: Virginia Rivera Jr. Past Comdt.: Abner Reese, Jr.

Board of Directors

Tony Esparza ~ Harry Gilmore Al Majalca ~ Kim Taylor

Richard Waer - Anna Marie Arenas

Devil Pup Liaison Reps.

Al Garcia ~ Harold Don David Caballero

Color Guard

Captain:

VAVS Southern AZ Rep.

Robert Shirley

VA Service Officer

Fred Hollwedel

Clubhouse Manager

Sylvia Garcia

Web Master

Virginia Rivera www.orgsites.com/az/mcl-tsn-007/

index.html

PASSWORD Editor/Publisher

Virginia Rivera

The PASSWORD is a publication of the Tucson Detachment Marine Corps League The PASSWORD is published once a month. *Please direct all article, submissions, Correspon-dence or inquires to;

Tucson Detachment Marine Corps League C/O Virginia Rivera PO Box 27909 Tucson, AZ 85726-7909 E-Mail: brivera13@cox.net

*Some article will be subject for approval by the Commandant or the E-Board.

Inside this issue Commandant Message 1

Sr. Vice Cmndt Message 2

Chaplain’s Report 2

Devil Pups 2

January Birthdays 4

January Calendar 5

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Chaplain’s Report:

G et well wishes to Trina Hernandez she has been in the hospital for over a week at St. Mary’s. Marine

Gabby Valenzuela is doing better. Condolences to J B

Celey for the loss of his mother on December 12th.

Semper Fi, Andy Herreras, Chaplain

SR. Vice Commandant:

H appy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season. As we start

the New Year, I am confident that it will be a good year. We have many events slated for the

next six months. We will continue with our regular monthly activities and celebrations. We are add-ing a couple of more activities. Learn to line dance, line dancing lessons will be offered on Wednesdays starting at 6:45pm. Tacos will be sold every other Thursday evening so you won’t have to cook.

I would like to thank you all for participating in our nu-merous holiday fundraising. It was a success all around.

March 6-7 will have the State Staff meeting in Sedona. You are all welcome to attend.

Anyone interested in helping out for the State Convention in June, Please attend the Clubhouse meeting on January 10th at 11:00am.

Semper Fi,

Manuel “Bear” Munguia , Jr., Sr. Vice

Jr. Vice Commandant:

B e proud to show your membership, your membership entitles you to enjoy the

clubhouse at anytime, and all the privileges of the Marine Corps League. Starting January, 2009 all members will be asked to show their

membership card, new members show your receipt stub.

All guests are to be signed in by a paid member, per the Arizona State Liquor Law (ARS-4101(5)) you must remain with your guests at all times. Per clubhouse rules all guest will be al-lowed three visits, after the third visit they will need to become a member.

BE PROUD SHOW YOUR MCL CARD!

Semper Fi, Marty Ramirez, Jr. Vice Cmndt.

Devil Pup Program:

T he Devil Pup Program is looking for in-terested applicants to start an early

group for workouts as we have several Devil Pups (Eagles) who are willing to start working

with interested boys and girls between the ages of 14 and 17 years old. If you have anyone interested in starting the program early please have him or her contact me. Applications for the Tucson Program can be downloaded from the Detachment website Devil Pup link www.orgsites.com/az/mcl-tsn-007 and official forms (Participation Agreement, Medical Release Form, Questionnaire, and Physical Fitness Informa-tion) can be downloaded from the Devil Pup website www.devilpups.com.

Semper Fi, Tucson Area Liaison Reps.

Al Garcia (520) 746-3744

Harold Don (520)743-9710

David Caballero

Board of Directors:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU On behalf of the Marine Corps League Tucson Detachment 007 , we would

like to recognize the following contributors for their do-nations and continued support for the Toys for Tots, the Community Food Bank, and the Diaper Drive.

Casa de Nails

BRAKEmax Car Care Centers (West Valencia Road)

Desert Diamond Casino (South Nogales Highway)

El Torero Restaurant

Funtastic Party Supply

Guillermo’s Double L Restaurant

Kirkland’s Inc. (Tucson Spectrum (West Irvington Road)

Los Portales Cocina Mexicana

Micha’s Restaurant

99¢ Store & More (West St. Mary’s Road)

Pep Boys Automotive Supercenter (South 6th)

Ruben’s Upholstery & Mattress

Safeway Food & Drug (West St. Mary’s Road)

Silver Saddle Steak House

Their support in the continuation of the spirit of giving has helped the Tucson Detachment provide to the com-munity. We honor them for being a part of our team.

Semper Fi, Anna Marie Arenas, Associate Director

Hotel Reservations: Best Western Oceanside

1680 Oceanside Blvd.

Oceanside, CA 92054

(760) 722-1821

Room rate: $75.00/night Alternate Hotel: Guesthouse International Inn

Southwest Division Conference will be held on the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 6

Quin Conference will be held on Saturday Feb. 7 Events hosted by the Southwest Division

Hotel Reservations: Best Western Oceanside

1680 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92054

(760) 722-1821 Room rate: $75.00/night

Alternate Hotel: Guesthouse International Inn

Marine Expo West

February 4—5, 2009, Wednesday—Thursday

Southwest Division & Quin Winter Conferences

February 6—7, 2009, Friday—Saturday

Department of AZ MCL 2009 Spring Conference

March 6—7, 2009, Friday—Saturday

Hotel Reservations: Super 8 Motel

2545 W. Highway 89

Sedona, AZ

1-800-858-7245 (Mention MCL) Room rate: $85.00/night (Feb. 15th deadline)

Hosted by the Sedona Detachment No. 1237

Any questions or concerns contact:

Marine DD Lloyd Dellacort Phone: (928) 284-3989 or e-mail: Lloyd@esedona.net

Steak/Chicken Dinner March 7, 2009 at the Elks. Cost is $10.00 pp. Reservation is required, fill

out the form below and make check payable to Sedona Detachment and mail to: Marine Lloyd Dellacort

20 Sycamore St. Sedona, AZ 86351

Name: Spouse: Guest:

Address: City/State: Zip:

Detachment:

Phone: Cell:

Dinners x10: Amount:

Steak: Chicken:

02 ~ Edward Romero 17 ~ Richard P Villegas 24 ~ Janette J Rojas

03 ~ Ramon Quiroz 18 ~ Hector G Estrada 25 ~ Ray Moreno

06 ~ Margaret Chaput-Curran 18 ~ Henry O Nunez 25 ~ Robert Rodela

08 ~ Fernando B Delahanty 19 ~ Mark McMahon 26 ~ Reynaldo C Navarro

08 ~ John K Fitzgerald 19 ~ Jesus C Pena 26 ~ Juan C Ortiz

08 ~ Enrique A Martinez 20 ~ Leonard W Nelson 28 ~ Lisa M Cole

09 ~ Donald L Sieger 21 ~ Oscar Leyva 29 ~ Michelle M Palmer

12 ~ Harold Don 21 ~ Margaret N Smith 30 ~ Leo G Jacobs

14 ~ Larry M O'Daniels 22 ~ Rosalie Gonzales 30 ~ Frank M Ornelia

16 ~ Maria C Galvez 22 ~ Daniel Vejar 31 ~ Elizabeth J Oxnam

17 ~ Martin R Hands 23 ~ Alfred Leon 31 ~ Mary D Verdugo

17 ~ Rene Vasquez 23 ~ Alex V Romero

The Detachment wishes all these members a very Happy Birthday and invites them to come by the club-

house for a free drink. If your Birthday is not mention it could be that your dues are delinquent or we

don’t have your Birthday on file. If you would like your Birthday mentioned drop me a note with just the

month and day at:

Tucson Detachment, Marine Corps League

PO Box 27909

% Virginia Rivera.

Tucson, AZ 85726-2937

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TUCSON, AZ 85713-2937

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PERMIT NO. 439