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Web Sergeant’s Message / Comments: Detachment Website: www.chosinreservoirdet968.org Chosin Reservoir National Website: www.mcleague.com/mdp/userpages/CHOSIN_RESERVOIR- 751.php # 8 f) Discussed the creation of a Facebook page. The only information available will be whatever is required for me to set up the page. Page will include a contact form similar to the one on the Officer’s page. Users will be able to post to the facebook page. Purpose is to have a presence on Facebook similar to other Marine Corps League detachments. Detachment approved the implementation. Semper Fi Gerry Haas (513) 860 - 1950 Memorial Team NCOIC’s Message / Comments: #8 g) Loveland 4 July Parade details. The Detachment will lead the parade. The parade starts at 1900 and will go from the elementary school all the way through downtown Loveland. We will meet at the parking lot by the train station at 1815 and I will drive us all over to the start point. I will need volunteers so anybody that is will please come forward and I will add you to the roster. Tim will send email seeking volunteers. John will follow up. Colors Sergeant’s Message / Comments: The following detail(s) are tentatively scheduled to be performed by the Chosin Reservoir Detachment Memorial Team: 4th of July Parade - Loveland, Ohio The volunteers include NCOIC Tim Plurien, 27 Aug Germania Society of Cincinnati Oktoberfest The volunteers include . . . The Chosin Reservoir Memorial Team presently includes: Commandant John Tonkin, Sr. Vice Commandant Paul Plominski, NCOIC Tim Plurien, Frank Hetzer, Bob Collier, Ryan Ertel and Chuck Klosterman. Effective 13 March, Memorial team, CASKET & FUNERAL GUARD SUMMER UNIFORM OF THE DAY will include the: White Short Sleeve Shirts with MCL & U.S. Flag patches; MCL star-bursts on collars; white t-shirts (no V-neck); Red Garrison Cover; Dress Blue Trousers w/blood CHOSIN RESERVOIR DETACHMENT #968 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE THE CHOSIN NEWS Page -4- stripe; black shoes & socks; white gloves; white belts inserted into belt loops; Marine Corps buckle. DOD ribbons and shooting medals may optionally be worn. Depending upon the weather, optional uniform clothing includes the Blue Sweater (no DOD Ribbons or Shooting Medals underneath) and the Red Chosin Reservoir Detachment Jacket. Effective 7 November, the Winter uniform will be the norm. Semper Fi Tim Plurien (513) 349 - 0209 Toys for Tots Message / Comments: # 8 h) No report. Need volunteer point man for 2011 campaign. John may lead if a volunteer does not come forward. Jim Meyers will assist. Semper Fi Vacant #9 New Business: a) July meeting/picnic honoring Otterbein Marines 20 July at 1800. Brief meeting to follow at 1900. A Woman Marine has moved into Otterbein. Possible det. Marine b) Mud Run Fund Raiser? Many options discussed. May need insurance. John to contact local Parks. No decisions. #10 Old Business: a) Detachment logo gear available through the link on the Detachment website. b) Jim Meyers presentation @ Bill Taylor’s work place was very well received. #11 Good of the League: a) Get-to-Know-Your-Members - Marine Mark Johnson was not present. b) Jim Meyers donated the book Dr Tom’s War to the detachment library. b) Gerry Haas and Walter Golladay will be going to NASCAR Qualifications, July 30, at Indianapolis. Leave about 0600 and return about 1800. Seats available in car. $15.00. Contact Gerry or Walter. #12 Conclude Meeting: Next meeting will be held at 1800 hours on 20 July 2011 at Otterbein-Lebanon (Marine Barracks) Retirement Community Pavilion.
Jan 1: New Year’s Day Jan 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 19: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting Jan 21: Chosin Reservoir Det Birthday - 1997 Feb 16: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting Feb 21: President’s Day Feb 23: Two Flag Raisings on Mount Suribachi Iwo Jima Remembrance Day - 1945 Mar 13 - Daylight Savings Time Begins Summer Uniform for Color Guard & Casket Guard Units Mar 16: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting Spring : Detachment .45 Caliber Picnic - Date TBD Mar 25: National Medal of Honor Day Mar 30: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day - 2010 Apr 20: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting Apr 27: 1st Lt Presley N. O’Bannon raises - 1805 American Flag on the “Shores of Tripoli” May 7: FUNDRAISING EVENT to benefit Past & Current Marines & their families. May 8: Victory over Europe Day (V-E DAY) 1945 May 18: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting May 21: Armed Forces Day May 30: Memorial Day / Decoration Day Loveland Parade, Memorial Team will participate Jun 4: 1400 - Event to honor WW II Marine Aviator Major Len Mapes @ Otterbein, Lebanon, OH Uniform of the Day - Red Covers & MCL Det Golf Shirts Jun 14: U.S. Army Birthday - 1775, and Flag Day - 1777 Jun 15: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting Jul 4: Declaration of Independence Day - 1776 Loveland Parade, Memorial Team Will Lead Jul 20: 1800 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting at Otterbein Marine Barracks, Lebanon, OH Aug 4: U.S. Coast Guard Birthday - 1790 Aug 7 (maybe): Purple Heart Day (originally known as the Badge of Military Merit) - 1782 Aug 14: Victory over Japan Day (V-J DAY) - 1945 Aug 17: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting Aug 27: Germania Society of Cincinnati Oktoberfest CHOSIN RESERVOIR DETACHMENT #968 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE THE CHOSIN NEWS SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN 2011 Page -5- Memorial Team Color Guard will participate Sep 11: 9/11 Remembrance Day / Patriot Day - 2011 Sep 14: Mexico surrenders the “Halls of Montezuma” - 1847 Sep 21: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting Sep 18: U.S. Air Force Birthday - 1947 Sep 21: National pOW-MIA Recognition Day Sep TBD: 0930 Marine Captain Seth Mitchell 5K Walk/Run Memorial Team Color Guard may participate Fall: Detachment .45 Caliber Picnic - Date TBD Oct 13: U.S. Navy Birthday - 1775 Oct 19: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting Nov 8: Federal Election Day Nov 5: 1700 - Formal 4th Communications Company, 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Hilton Hotel, Cincinnati, OH Nov 6 - Daylight Savings Time Ends Winter Uniform for Color Guard & Casket Guard Units Nov 10: U.S. Marine Corps Birthday - 1775 Nov 10: 1700 - Cake Cutting Ceremony at Otterbein Marine Barracks, Lebanon, OH Nov 10: xxxx - Informal Marine Corps Birthday Celebration & Cake Cutting Ceremony at The Works, Loveland, OH Nov 11: Veterans Day / Armistice Day 1918 Nov 11: 1730 - Informal Marine Corps Birthday Celebration at Charlie’s Throttle Stop Bar & Grill Fairfield, Ohio Nov 16: 1900 - Regularly Scheduled Detachment Meeting Nov 24: Thanksgiving Day Nov 27 - Dec 6: Chosin Reservoir Campaign - 1950 Nov 26: Toys for Tots at Mason-Montgomery Walmart Supercenter 1000 thru 1600 Dec 7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - 1941 Dec 10: Wreaths Across America Dec 13: US National Guard Birthday - 1636 Dec 21: 1900 - Chosin Reservoir DETACHMENT meeting and Christmas Party Dec 25: Christmas Day
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