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January 26, 2021
This month’s meeting was done via Google Meets courtesy of Post 156.
Senior Vice emailed the access information to everyone. If you did not receive the invite, let us know.
1920 meeting begins. We had a quorum so we had the meeting.
Officers present: Bill Swain, Tim Paulin, Ed Hall, Jesus Tapia.
Application for Membership:
Clarified that associate member Joe Fedorko paid $300 and became a life member in Detachment 1084. As a side note, his wife Sandra is already a life member.
Ceremony of initiation: NTR
Nominations: Bill Swain is considering NOT running for Commandant for a 5th year.
Minutes of SSGT Karl G Taylor last meeting were sent out by email. Our last full meeting was in October.
Correspondence:
Check out our Facebook page. Saki has added some of our most recent memorable events.
Report of Paymaster:
The Detachment has $6,390.44 in the General Fund. $2,000.41 in the Savings/Scholarship fund.
$972.29 in expenses last year. Our audit is finally complete (thanks Saki & Ed). Just for clarification, a motion was made and passed that any remaining funds from the Veterans Friendly Business will be moved to our Savings/Scholarship account.
Report of any Member/Family Sick or Distressed: A motion was made and passed to hold $500 for any of our members in need.
Report of Officers:
Commandant: Bill discussed ideas for 2021 improving meeting turnouts.
Sr. Vice: Tim
1. Toys-4-Tots toy distribution went ok & he will send Ms. Kimberly Pruima a nice thank you letter from the detachment.
2. It was short notice but he was also able to do an Eagle Scout presentation on the same day!
3. We also participated in a flag retirement ceremony.
Jr. Vice: Nothing to report.
Judge Advocate: Not in attendance.
Report of Standing Committees:
Fund Raising:
We have Marine roses and are looking at Mission BBQ in Ellicott City on May 31st Memorial Day to pass them out.
Scholarship Committee: We need volunteers to chair this committee. Bill will reach out to Sheila at the Daughters of the American Revolution. They showed an interest in assisting with funds in some way. Still need to reach out to ROTC School Commanders. Ed & Bill will work on some ideas.
Report of Special Committees: NTR
Unfinished Business: NTR
New Business: NTR
Good of the League:
Tim’s flag etiquette presentation is still in the works. Mission BBQ to help with the production. Our officers are working up a syllabus.
Of a cool note: Post 156 is receiving a cannon!
A 4-man Marine Corps League gun crew is being tossed around for ceremonies using the cannon!
Possible display site is Garry W. Hanna Memorial at the church. A detachment ceremonial squad might be interesting if we can get enough members showing interest.
Announcements:
Parades/ceremonies will play by ear for now.
Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, 4th of July, & Veterans Day: Plan for detachment participation.
There are 3 Veterans Memorials in Howard County:
1. Howard County Memorial 1961, WWI, WWII, & Korean War at the Courthouse in Ellicott City, MD,
2. War of 1812 Cannon War at the Courthouse in Ellicott City, MD
3. Garry W. Hanna Memorial dedicated to the Howard County Veterans killed in Vietnam located at St. Johns Episcopal Church, 708 Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD.
Closing Ceremony: Meeting closed at 2030 until the next meeting on February 23, 2021 at 1900.
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February 23, 2021
Quorum not established.
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March 23, 2021
Quorum not established.
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April 27, 2021
This month’s meeting was held in person at our normal venue, VFW 7472.
Opening Ceremony: 1920 meeting begins. We had a quorum so we had the meeting.
Officers present: Bill Swain, Tim Paulin, Mike Betts.
Application for Membership: NTR
Ceremony of Initiation: NTR
Nominations: Due to the pandemic that resulted in many missed meetings, we were not able to hold three consecutive calls for candidates. For the time being, all elected positions will remain the same.
Minutes of previous meeting: Minutes of SSGT Karl G Taylor last meeting (January 26th 2020) were sent out by email on January 28th and were approved.
Correspondence: Bill received an email from the head of the Howard County Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) responding to his inquiry about joining forces for our Scholarship program. The local chapter isn’t a fund raising charity so they can’t help financially but would like to support the MCL in other ways.
Report of Paymaster: The Detachment has $6,367.35 in the General Fund. $2,000.41 in the Savings/Scholarship fund. $1272.29 in expenses last year. $129.00 will be used from our Benevolent fund to reimburse Bill for flowers [described below].
Report of any Member/Family Sick or Distressed: Bill Brooks has moved to Manchester, MD and is considering changing to the Mt. Airy Detachment.
Lou Schott fell this past month and broke a finger. After a rough night in the hospital, he’s home now and getting better by the day.
Report of Officers:
Commandant: NTR
Sr. Vice: NTR
Jr. Vice: Not in attendance
Judge Advocate: NTR
Report of Standing Committees:
Fund Raising: Discussed handing out Marine roses at the Rt-40 Mission BBQ. The VFW is also planning to have a table there as well so Ed will check which day so that we both won’t be there at the same time.
Scholarship committee hasn’t received any applications. Tim had planned to describe the program to the Boy Scouts raising Post 156’s new shed but none of the boys belonged to a JROTC unit. It was decided to try again next year in the hopes we can go to JROTC meetings and present the program in person.
Report of Special Committees: NTR
Unfinished Business: Followed through using the Benevolent Fund to assist a fellow Marine, flowers for Mike Blum’s son.
New Business: Discussed recruiting new members and establishing a recreational committee in the hopes of retaining and recruiting new members. We’re struggling to obtain quorums which may be due to meetings that are boring and fairly lengthy so discussed ways to speed this up. Other ideas include day trips like museums, 8th & I and luncheons. We agreed to come up with and discuss other opportunities for camaraderie in the hopes we can solve this.
Good of the League: NTR
Announcements: The Detachment will be conducting a ceremony in front of the Vietnam Veterans Monument at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Memorial Day weekend.
Closing Ceremony: Meeting closed at 2010 until the next meeting on May 25th, 2021 at 1900.
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May 25, 2021
SUMMERTIME!
June 22nd, 2021 1700 hours cookout on the back deck of the VFW. Spouses welcome. We’ll hold a short meeting.
1906 meeting begins. We had a quorum so we had the meeting.
Roll Call of Officers:
Officers present: Bill Swain, Tim Paulin, Jesus Tapia, and Paymaster Ed Hall.
Application for Membership: NTR
Ceremony of Initiation: NTR
Nominations: Email from National, Craig Reeling authorizing voluntary continuation in current positions for detachments.
Minutes of previous meeting: Minutes of April meeting were sent out by email.
Correspondence: NTR
Report of Paymaster: No change to our last report total of $8,367.70 in account.
Report of any Member/Family Sick or Distressed: Let us keep Mike Blum and his family in our prayers. Also, Walt Taylor’s health is poor and his family asked that we keep him in
our prayers as well.
Report of Officers
Commandant Bill – Excited to back meeting in person, improving meeting turnouts, and having more fun get togethers.
Sr. Vice Tim – Working on social activities and more fun things to do! Ideas anyone?
Beer and ax throwing at Stumpy’s Hatchet House (stumpyshh.com) in Columbia sounds intriguing.
Jr. Vice Jesus – Nothing to Report.
Judge Advocate Mike Betts – Would like to get our attendance back up.
Report of Standing Committees:
Fund Raising
1. We have Marine Roses to pass out at Mission BBQ in Ellicott City this Saturday, May 29th. 1000 to 1400 and 1400 to 1800 (earlier if the action winds down). Bring a chair to sit on.
2. Scholarship Committee – On hold for now.
3. Fun Committee – Authorized up to $300 for our June 22nd picnic. Jesus has volunteered to cook.
Report of Special Committees: NTR
Unfinished Business: NTR
New Business: NTR
Good of the League
1. Don’t forget Saturday May 29th we are fundraising at Mission BBQ in Ellicott City.
2. Sunday May 30th The Detachment will be conducting a ceremony in front of the Vietnam Veterans Monument at St John’s Episcopal Church. Try to Be there 1100. There will be a veterans formation. Mike Betts will represent our detachment. Boy Scouts are participating. They will benefit from Mike’s Expert instruction on ringing the ship’s bell. Summer undress uniform if you have it.
3. Monday May 31st at 1215 for a 1230 Start. A small ceremony at Howard County Memorial 1961 WW I, WW II, and Korean War M247 Courthouse Ellicott City MD M248 if you can attend. The idea of a 4-man Marine Corps League gun crew is being tossed around for ceremonies using the cannon! Let Ed know if you have interest in firing the big cannon!
Announcements:
4th of July parade is a go. Make plans to attend. Curt Atkins can carry three in his Jeep for the non-walkers. Looking for a volunteer to be a liaison for our detachment. Let one of our officers know. Guys! Let’s turn this out!
Closing Ceremony: Meeting closed at 2005 until the next meeting on June 22nd, 2021 at 1700. This will be our first Summer Picnic and meeting!
Let’s turn it out next meeting guys!
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June 22, 2021
1800 we grilled some food and had a nice picnic on the VFW deck. We thank all the family and friends who shared in our fun. Special thanks to Jesus for manning the Grill!
We had no (TC) Tender Hearted Kevin in attendance at this IN PERSON meeting, but we welcomed Shelby from the American Legion and offer a big thank you to Donna for bartending.
Opening Ceremony: 1915 meeting begins – we had a quorum so we had the meeting.
Roll Call of Officers:
Officers present: Bill Swain, Tim Paulin, Jesus Tapia, Mike Betts & Paymaster Ed Hall were present but Ed had to leave due to work commitments.
Application for Membership: Loren Hellickson, a WW2 Corpsman. I believe he has already paid his membership fee and will make a nice compliment to our detachment. He did not make the meeting due to the weather.
Ceremony of Initiation: NTR
Nominations: We still need to send an email to National, notifying them of voluntary continuation in current positions for the detachment in 2021.
Minutes of previous meeting: Minutes of SSGT Karl G Taylor April meeting were sent out by email and accepted.
Correspondence: NTR
Report of Paymaster: Due to unforeseen circumstance, the paymaster’s report is pending distribution. But we took in about $255 in donations giving out Marine Roses at Mission BBQ on Memorial Day Weekend.
Report of any Member/Family Sick or Distressed: Nothing new to report.
Report of Officers:
Commandant: Bill – glad for meetings in person again.
Sr. Vice Tim – we had a nice Detachment turnout and participation in the Memorial Day ceremonies.
Jr. Vice Jesus – Nice day for grilling.
JA Mike Betts – Nothing to report.
Report of Standing Committees:
Fund Raising: We handed out Marine Roses at Mission BBQ in Ellicott City on Saturday, May 29th. We made about $255.
Scholarship Committee – postponed to next year.
Fun Committee – we will continue our picnic / meeting with family and friends invited.
Report of Special Committees: NTR
Unfinished Business: NTR
New Business: NTR
Good of the League: – JA Mike Betts called us out for our scruffy faces.
I will admit Mike was squared away…until he splashed baked beans on his shirt. Of course I (Curt) was the sensitive guy sticking up for Mike.
Announcements:
4th of July Parade at Pointers Run is a go so make plans to attend. Tim will email the details.
Bring candy to toss. I can walk but four non-walkers can use my Jeep. If it’s not raining, I’ll take the top off.
At the next meeting in July, Jesus said Italian Sausages and his kicked up baked beans will be on the menu along with any special dishes that anyone wants to bring is certainly welcome (like Danny’s Potato Salad that I never got none of, but I ain’t complainin’).
Closing Ceremony: Meeting closed at 1949 until the next meeting on July 27th, 2021, at 1800 and we will continue our Summer Picnic / meeting!
See you next month Guys!
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July 27, 2021
1830- Jesus grilled some great food and we enjoyed camaraderie and another nice picnic on the VFW deck. We thank all the family and friends who shared in our fun. Kudos to the cook and to those who brought side dishes. Jesus, the Beans was good and Kevin’s Pasta salad was good. We will continue this format.
1930 meeting begins: We had a quorum so we had the meeting.
Roll Call of Officers:
Officers present: Bill Swain, Tim Paulin, Jesus Tapia, and Paymaster Ed Hall.
Application for Membership: NTR
Ceremony of Initiation: Former Commandant Kevin Oliver presided over our installation of Officers for 2021. I (Curt Atkins) stood in for Mike Betts.
Nominations: Kudos to our 2021 officers
Minutes of previous meeting: Minutes of our June meeting were sent out by email and accepted.
Correspondence: NTR
Report of Paymaster: All of our required tax forms have been filed. We have a total of $8,623.09. Included in that amount is $165 from our Marine Roses Fund Raiser at Mission BBQ. We have set aside $2000 for Scholarships and $500 for benevolent use.
Report of any Member/Family Sick or Distressed: NTR but we are sad to learn Member Bill Brooks moved out of our area and we wish him well.
Report of Officers:
Commandant: Bill – glad the installation of officers is done. Picnics continue.
Sr. Vice: We had a nice turn out for the 4th of July parade. We took turns shooting the cannon. A very nice touch was Howard County Police Saluting us veterans as we passed on the final stretch. We were in the front of the veteran’s march and Colonel Hall brought up the rear. We had Marine songs front and back. The other branches was trapped
between us and thanks to Kevin Oliver, we were able to play a few verses of the
Army Song on the bull horn…then we went back to the Marine Hymn.
Jr. Vice: Jesus – an Eye infection caused him to miss the parade.
JA: Mike Betts – not in attendance.
Report of Standing Committees:
Fund Raising:
Marine Roses at Mission BBQ in Ellicott City, Saturday May 29th. We took in $165.
Scholarship Committee: Although postponed, we have a request for a scholarship by Capt. John Richard. Colonel Hall will get more info and submit a letter of interest and intent for our Scholarship committee to consider. This may require a change to our Scholarship Qualifying Criteria.
Fun Committee: We will continue our picnic / meeting with family and friends invited. If you have a special dish you want to bring, let us know.
Report of Special Committees: NTR
Unfinished Business: NTR
New Business:
1. Ed is looking for Volunteers for to be on a list for a 3 man veteran cannon team for events and ceremonies when needed. The cannon team would consist of 1 member from our Detachment, 1 from the VFW, and another from the American Legion. Hopefully, there will be an Old Post Gun Club Team and Howard County Police team as well.
2. Ed is Also looking to establish general mobile radio service (GMRS) radio support teams. This should be handy during veterans’ outings or events as another means of communication.
3. A motion was made and passed to move the $500 from our benevolent fund back to our general fund.
4. August 10th – Stay Tuned for Colonel Schott’s Birthday.
Good of the League: – remember JA Mike Betts called us out last meeting for scruffy faces so we were all ready for him (except for the one member who forgot his cover!). Good thing Mike was a no show!
Flag Retirement has rescheduled to August 14th at St John Episcopal Church in Ellicott City. Boy Scouts in charge.
Announcements:
Saturday, August 7th – OPENING DAY – ARMED FORCES DAY at the Howard County Fair.
Military personnel are recognized on Armed Forces Day at the Fair (Saturday, August 7). A valid Military ID will admit you (including your spouse and children
under 18 years of age).
Closing Ceremony: Meeting closed at 2015 until the next meeting on August 24th, 2021, at 1830. We will continue our Summer Picnic /meeting!
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August 24, 2021
Present at tonight’s meeting were the following Marine Corps League Members:
Mike Betts
Curtis Atkins
Jesus Tapia
Ed Hall
As directed by the Commandant, I assume the leadership role of the fire team and introduced the following topics for discussion
Financial report:
Scholarship fund $2000.45
General checking $8623.41
Total cash on hand $8623.86
Benevolent fund closed out
Scholarship request; case of John R. Following open discussion it was agreed to by all that the candidate is not eligible by the guidelines.
Oktoberfest: late September early October. All agreed, Jesus looking for dates. Host Location; the Hall residence.
HoCo Veterans gala: early November, a great idea, possibly at American Legion Post 223, guest speakers, such as Tom Glenn, CJ, finish with Marine Corps birthday cake ceremony. All in favor but needs to be discussed and developed/
Ed Hall seeking volunteers to be “Sgt. Larry Killen Battery cannoneers.â€
Ed Hall seeking volunteers to be members of the radio support team.
Mike Betts has volunteered to drive and escort Col. Lou Schott to a Fort Meade audiologist appointment Thursday morning…early!
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September 28, 2021
Opening Ceremony:
1910 meeting begins.
Roll Call of Officers:
Officers present: Bill S., Tim P., Jesus T. and Mike B.
Application for Membership: NTR
Ceremony of Initiation: NTR
Nominations: NTR
Minutes of previous meeting:
Minutes of SSGT Karl G Taylor August Virtual meeting sent by email was accepted and approved.
Correspondence:
Joe Fedorko we received his life Membership and will reach out.
Report of Paymaster:
$2,000.70 in our Savings Scholarship Fund.
$6,224.45 in our general fund for a total of $8,624.15.
Report of any Member/Family Sick or Distressed:
MCL National Adjutant- Craig Reeling had a triple bypass.
Mike Blum is going through some tough time let’s keep him our prayers.
Report of Officers:
Commandant: would like us all to try and reach out to veterans who may be just need a familiar place to talk.
Sr. Vice: Kudos To Mr. Betts for helping Col. Schott with his medical runs in a pinch!
Tim also represented the Detachment in the Dedication of the Blue Star Memorial
Marker (tribute to the Armed Forces of America) and Movie Night featuring Bastards Road.
Bastards’s Road is a documentary film about Marine Combat Veteran Jon Hancock and his battle with PTSD.
Jr. Vice: NTR but looking for opportunities to volunteer more (his kids as well).
Judge Advocate: NTR
Report of Standing Committees: As of now, the Scholarship is on hold.
Report of Special Committees:
1. Octoberfest will be the 23 October 1730 hours. The place is Col. Hall’s home. Family is invited.
Mike is bringing wood again.
Brats on the grill. Sauerkraut. Stay tuned for more info from Jesus.
2. Eagle Scout award. There is one to present. Ed will present.
3. Veterans Day Parade will be Sunday November 7th 0830 Arrival with a 0900 start. From
Merriweather to Whole Foods in Columbia.
4. November 10th stay tuned. Ed is working on a Veterans Day Gala with a Marine Corp Birthday celebration and cake cutting. More to follow. The Howard County Joint Military Council will meet and work out the details.
Unfinished Business: The Commandant is still looking for a local VSO volunteer if anyone is interested.
New Business:
A motion was made and approved to spend $750 to help a member in need. The paymaster will
attend to the details.
Good of the League:
1. We have Troy Justler volunteered to help us produce an American Flag Etiquette video. Mike Buchetti will also lend his expertise if needed.
2. October 30th Flag Retirement at the VFW hosted by the Boy Scout Troops. 0830 with a 1100
Ceremony time. If you can, try to make it.
3. Mike Bechetti – will look into more Detachment Shirts. Stay tuned.
4. Lou Scott Charity Shoot in November. Stay tuned.
5. Someone floated idea of the detachment buying a couple of Red Blazers that members can borrow for special occasions. Let’s get everyone’s thought on this.
6. American Legion members Wanda and Carol’s brother recently passed away. He was a Marine.
Ed is working on maybe doing a sword retirement ceremony. So stay tuned.
Announcements: NTR
Closing Ceremony: Meeting closed at 2030 until the next meeting Tuesday October 25th 2021.
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October 25, 2021
1910 meeting begins: We had quorum so we had the meeting.
Roll Call of Officers:
Officers present: Bill Swain, Tim Paulin, Paymaster Ed Hall, and Mike Betts on audio.
Application for Membership: NTR
Ceremony of Initiation: NTR
Nominations: None
Minutes of previous meeting: Minutes of our June meeting were sent out by email and accepted.
Correspondence: NTR
Report of Paymaster: $7874 of which $2000 is allocated for the scholarship fund.
Report of any Member/Family Sick or Distressed:
Mike Betts will be having a procedure done next month and we wish him well and a speedy recovery.
Report of Officers:
Commandant: Bill – Thanks to Ed for hosting our Octoberfest we had a great time. And of note, the Commandant of the Dept of MD and his wife will attend our upcoming Veterans Gala at Mission BBQ.
Sr. Vice: We had a nice turnout for our Octoberfest.
JA: Mike Betts – nothing to report.
Report of Standing Committees:
1. $2000 set aside for scholarships. Kevin Oliver & Tim Paulin will head up.
2. Toys For Tots: Thanks – Carol McFee (possible new Associate Member).
Will head up and be the point of contact.
Setup is Friday December 17th 1700-2200 hours.
Toy Distribution will be Saturday December 18th 0700 -1600 hours.
Howard County Dept of Parks & Recreation HQ warehouse.
7120 Oakland Mills Rd Columbia Md 21046
If you want to participate please reply and let us know & let support this guys! Also anyone picking up toy collections for Toys for Tots please deliver them to this address as well.
Note: Carol has received requests for toys for kids 10 years and up please!
3. Millie Bailey’s Christmas Bundles the detachment has approved $300 to help support this worthy cause for our troops.
4. Our Veterans Gala (seats) are limited so, get your reservation made quickly.
To RSVP:
Email: historian@legionpost156maryland.org
Call or text: (410) 926-2301
When: Friday, November 12, 1800 – 2030 Hrs
a. Where: MBBQ Rt-40, Ellicott City
b. Who: Veterans, friends, family
c. Dinner: Mission BBQ menu – “Dutch treatâ€
d. Seating: Backroom / limited
e. Program
f. Opening remarks
g. Introduction of Veterans
h. Guest speaker
i. Closing remarks
j. Closing prayer
k. Dessert:
l. Cake cutting
m. Toasting
n. End of program
5. This Sunday November 7th will be the Veteran’s Day Parade 0830 arrival with a 0900 kickoff From Merriweather to Whole foods in Columbia. Let’s show our Support everyone! Be there.
6. Flag retirement 30 October 0830, 1130 ceremony.
7. Stay tuned 16 December will the the VFW Christmas party.
Report of Special Committees: NTR
Unfinished Business: Paymaster to present check of previous approved funds to member in distress.
New Business: Was the amendment $300 to the Millie Bailey’s fund.
Good of the League: Kevin Oliver to represent the MCL in a Celebration of Life in NJ.
Bill is still looking at a sword retirement ceremony for Legion Members Wanda & Carol whose brother recently passed and was a Marine Officer.
Announcements: NTR
Closing Ceremony: Meeting closed at 2030 until the next meeting on 23rd November, 2021!
See you next month guys!
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November 23, 2021
1900 meeting begins.
We had quorum; meeting upstairs.
Roll Call of Officers:
Officers present: Bill Swain, Tim Paulin, Jesus Tapia, Mike Betts & Paymaster Ed Hall on video.
Application for Membership:
NTR but we have applications for Reverends Ann and Mike.
Ceremony of Initiation: NTR
Nominations: none
Minutes of previous meeting:
Minutes of our October meeting were sent out by email and accepted.
Correspondence: NTR
Report of Paymaster:
We have a total of $7574.15
Commandant Swain turned in $350 from Marine Roses.
Also collected $90 for the paymaster for 2021 Annual Dues for:
1. Curtis Atkins
2. Bill Swain
3. Jesus Tapia
Last month we wrote a check for $750 from benevolent the help one of our members in need. We wrote a check for $300 for MS Baileys Bundle for Troops and presented to Ms. Bailey at our veteran’s gala.
Report of any Member/Family Sick or Distressed:
Mike Betts glad to see him back and wish him luck at his upcoming procedure.
Report of Officers:
Commandant: Bill – was able to attend a MCL Dept of Md meeting. Stay tuned, they are still working out the details for the Ocean City convention.
Sr. Vice – Tim. Parade was great. He put pics up on the American Legion’s website. We had a great time at our Veterans Gala. Pics to follow.
Jr. Vice – Jesus we had fun at the parade. Needs an application for the Legion from Tim or Ed.
JA – Mike Betts – nothing to report.
Report of Standing Committees:
1. $2000 set aside for Scholarships. Kevin Oliver & Tim Paulin and Mike Betts serving on this committee. Kevin is reaching out to the ROTC units we marched in the parade with our criteria.
2. Scout Awards – Col. Hall presented 1 Eagle Scout award last month.
Very impressive of the amount of effort and hard work that it takes to achieve this award.
3. Toys For Tots – Carol McFee is the point of contact.
Setup is Friday, December 17th 1700-2200 hours.
Toy distribution will be Saturday December 18th 0700-1600 hours.
Howard County Dept of Parks & Recreation HQ warehouse. 7120 Oakland Mills Rd Columbia MD 21046.
If you want to participate, please reply and let us know & let support this guys! Also, anyone picking up toy collections for Toys for Tots, please deliver them to this address as well.
Note: We have received a request for 4 active duty Marines in dress blues. Jesus has it covered.
Report of Special Committees: NTR
Unfinished Business: Dept of MD Commandant Howard Kuntz will be reaching out to Paymaster Ed Hall.
New Business: NTR
Good of the League: NTR
Announcements: Thursday 16 December will be the Christmas party at the VFW. Our participation in the party will be in lieu of our December meeting.
Legionaries, Please join us for American Legion Post 156’s Annual Holiday party on Thursday, December 16th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For more information and to reserve your place, please fill out the reservation form here and mail it to our Post 156 Finance Officer.
Donations for “Bailey’s Bundles” will be gratefully received and placed under the tree. Our own Ms. Vivian Bailey will use our gifts to provide care packages to overseas service members. No need to wrap. Click here for list of needed items.
Yours in service,
Carol Bohn
Holiday Party Chair
American Legion Post 156
grandmanvy@aol.com
Phone (410) 480-5158
Closing Ceremony: Meeting closed at 2015 until the next meeting on 16 December 1800 hours.