Darryl Wright Training Officer January 2014 Parent Meeting Command Changes Mr. Bennett has stepped down as Unit Commander Adult Staff will officially vote on UC position in February Mr. Baker remains XO and acting UC Mrs. Whitfield remains Paymaster Ms. Hill remains Adjunct Sgt. Scott, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Legler, Mr. Whitfield, and Mr. Vandegriff all remain on the adult staff Parent Support Staff Non Registered Adults Help out as needed Help in arranging events, food, etc. If interested, please see Mrs. Legler after the meeting Uniforms PT Gear: Red National t-shirt and black shorts (grey sweats if cold) Cammies: WHITE t-shirt, cammies, cover, black boots Cammies need to be PRESSED and looking sharp at all times NEVER FOLDED Always bring ribbons (store in pencil box) Always bring chow, water bottle, guidebook Ranking Up Young Marines will make appointments with adult staff for checkoffs Appointments will be AFTER drill, from Promotions will be on the 2 nd drill of the month (4 th Saturday) Young Marines will fill out a Promotion Request Form prior to drill and ensure they meet all requirements for promotion New Website Updated Look Streamlined Information Still being populated with content Easier to get to information Upcoming Events January 25 National Commander of the American Legion will be visiting Young Marines need to be present and looking sharp Best behavior All hands drill Upcoming Events (Planned) Bring your parent to Drill Day Conservation Ribbon activities Young Marines Olympics (February 22) Marksmanship (March 15) Swim Qualifications / Cookout (June 14) 4 th of July Parade and Float Decoration Day at the Park (August 9) Fall Recruit Class (September 6) Young Marines Ball (October 11) Six Flags (April 12) Overnight (weekend) summer trip Parris Island Attendance Policy Must be at 70% of Drills Must be at drill for minimum of 4 hours to be counted present Must be at drill starting at 8 Young Marine can be put on leave of absence for sports; however, Young Marines on leave of absence will not be able to attend special summer trips Young Marine must have all DDR hours and PFT to attend special summer trips Attendance Policy Fill out an Absence Request Form and bring it to the drill prior to absence. Unexcused absences can delay promotions You should be at drill unless youre dead. - Sgt. Scott How Can We Be Better? Communication Other suggestions/comments? Remember: This is your unit!