Barracks Bulletin. October From the Commandant

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1 Barracks Bulletin October 2018 Samuel F. Gearhart Detachment PO Box Business 50 West Jefferson City, MO USMC (8762) Greg Craig, Editor Detachment Officers Greg Craig, Commandant Bill Koonce, Sr. Vice Commandant Bill Plate, Jr. Vice Commandant David Hunter, Judge Advocate Open, Adjutant Harold Faughn, Paymaster Stan Scott, Chaplain Steve Baskette, Sergeant-at-Arms Matt Jorgenson, Jr. Past Commandant mw Open, Auditor 3 year Jim Williams, Auditor 2 year Jim Claus, Auditor 1 year Auxiliary Dotty Sanning, President mclaux2012@gmail.com From the Commandant Hello Marines, Auxiliary and Associate Members, The end of each year is filled with a lot of excitement especially when you think of sports. It s the time of the year when the baseball and football seasons overlap. The weather starts to cool down and a lot of outdoor activities are brought inside. The holiday season blows through our lives and we enjoy the many celebrations with friends and families alike. Unfortunately, this is the time of the year when a lot of military families struggle. Loved ones are separated as the commitment to serve the country calls its members to all points of the world. We are blessed to be holding down the home front. Therefore, once again, I challenge the hearts and mind of every member of the SFG Detachment to give whatever time you have to help strengthen our resolve to serve our community throughout the year. What an honor we have to support the active duty, reserve and their family members in Mid- Missouri! A special thanks to everyone who supported the BBQ that was held on 9/22/18. Your dedication is very much appreciated. Please get ready to support the indoor events such as the Monthly Dining Out and our exciting Nights of Trivia. More information to follow Semper Fi, Greg Craig, Commandant SFG Detachment #656 From the Paymaster ALL renewals of $30 were due in August. If you haven t paid your dues: Please send your payment to: PO Box 1592, Jefferson City, Mo or bring to the meeting. Harold Faugh Paymaster

2 From the Chaplain Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have it's full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:2-4. Support your Marine Corps League. We are stronger together. Semper Fi and God Bless, * * * * N O T I C E * * * * The newsletter editor, Sarah Jorgenson, submitted her resignation due to personal commitments. Your Detachment is in need of someone to step up and fulfill this position. Please send your request to the Commandant, if you wish to be considered. Stanley Scott Chaplain From the Regular Meeting A motion was made and passed to reimburse the Commandant for expenses incurred attending the MCL National Convention. A motion was made and passed to donate to the American Legion as a Silver Sponsor for Honor Flights. From the Ball Attached is an invitation to our celebration of the 243rd Marine Corps Birthday, to be held here in Jefferson City on November 10, Feel free to print out/forward to anyone that you want to invite that may not be on the mailing list. Invitations are in the mail. If you have any questions, please let me know. Semper Fidelis, Bill Plate From Toy For Tots Toys for Tots will need 6 People to report Monday October Toys for Tots Suite 318 Capital Mall to deliver Toys for Tot boxes. Semper Fidelis, Harold Faughn From the Editor Do you have any articles, pictures, events, birthdays, etc. that you would like to see included in the Newsletter? them to Newsletter Editor at sfgmcl656comdt@gmail.com National February 28- March 2, 2019 August 4-9, 2019 Mid-Winter in Fredericksburg, VA Convention in Billings, MT Midwest Division October 5-6, 2018 April 2019 Department of Missouri December 8, 2018 March 9, 2019 June 7-9, 2019 Fall Conference Bismark, ND Spring Conference TBD Quarterly Meeting in Jefferson City, MO Quarterly Meeting in Jefferson City, MO Department Convention Festus, MO Samuel F. Gearhart Detachment October 31, 2018 November 10, 2018 Toys For Tots Wendy s Jefferson City, MO Marine Corps Ball Jefferson City, MO

3 LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEE CHART AGE FROM AGE TO FEE 0 35 $ $ $ Over $200 VA Bingo for 2018 VA Bingo Columbia 4 th Sat Team #1 Team #2 Team #3 Team #4 27 Jan 24 Feb 24 Mar 28 Apr 26 May 23 Jun 28 Jul 25 Aug 22 Sep 27 Oct 24 Nov 22 Dec VA Bingo St. James 5 th Thurs Mar 31 May 30 Aug 29 Nov BBQ Schedule for 2018 October 13 Activities Committee Input for October Kudos to those able to participate in and donate to the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk and the free BBQ lunch at the barracks on September 15 th! Unfortunately, with a total of 10 walkers we had far less participation than needed to garner the media attention we had hoped for, which could have helped bring more attention to this worthwhile cause and perhaps boosted much needed detachment recruiting efforts. Hopefully, we will grow more support next year to help those troops who have sacrificed so much. Fortunately, there is still an opportunity for anyone interested in helping more of our most seriously wounded service members get into Not an actual booking photo, just our own MSgt Claus, aka, Jon Morgan. their own smart homes as donations may still be made for up to 6 weeks following this event. Go to t2trun.com scroll down to JEFFERSON CITY, MO SEPTEMBER 15, 2018, click on the photo for the Registration & Donation page. There you may donate under TEAM S.F. GEARHART DET. MSgt Claus made an appearance in the Governor s Garden for the Tunnel to Towers event too! Not pictured are Greg Craig, Jan Crowe and Dotty Sanning who all took care of the food at the barracks for the post walk/run event. Also putting in, much appreciated, effort on September 15 th was Jr. Vice Commandant, Bill Plate. With no other volunteers he had to set up and man the Detachment s recruiting/raffle sales booth at the Ozark Ham and Turkey Festival in California by himself until two other members were able to join him once they finished with Tunnel to Towers events. We had a great evening for our dining out at Canterbury Hill Winery and could not have asked for better weather for patio dining, particularly in light of the heat earlier in the day. Weather permitting, we may have an opportunity for patio dining at our October destination too. There will most certainly be an opportunity for some great fried chicken, as well as other delicious vittles, whether inside or out. Hopefully some of you will have any opportunity to join us! Sat. October 6 th Volunteers needed - Versailles Apple Festival & Jacobs Cave Swap Meet: We have a few more opportunities to take advantage of another $5,000 to $6,000 we can put in the bank for the Detachment if we have volunteers to help with a few events prior to our Winner s Choice Pistol Drawing. With at least six people to help on October 6 th we would be able to man booths at both the Versailles Apple Festival and the Jacobs Cave Swap Meet just outside of Versailles that day. Set up at the Apple Festival must be completed before 9am with tear down no earlier than 5pm so we would use the same times for the swap meet. If you are able to help with these important efforts for the Detachment contact Alan Sanning at sfgactivities@gmail.com or by phone at as soon as possible. Mon. October 8 th Fall Hayride on Columbus Day sponsored by Central MO Pound #77: Thank you to Pound #77 for sponsoring this family friendly fall event. Check with the kids and grandkids and get your head counts in as soon as possible as the wagon is limited to 20 people. your counts to sfgactivities@gmail.com or by phone to If we do not fill up the wagon by meeting night we will extend the invitation to our list of prospective members the next day. The wagon begins loading at 1715 and leaves at 1730 from Binder Pavilion and drives to the fire ring

4 where a fire and skewers will be ready for us. Bring your cooler with food, hot dogs, smore s supplies, drinks (no glass), etc. After about 90 minutes we will load back up for the remainder of the ride and return trip. Hayrides last approximately 2 ½ hours. Sat. October 20 th Trivia Night (Open to the public please help spread the word to family, friends, co-workers, etc.): Trivia Night along with optional Halloween Costume Contest for cash prizes. Doors, bar, & kitchen open at 1800 with Trivia kicking off at $60 per team, with a max of 6 people per team. Cash prize to the winning team and we ll also have door prizes and a Pre-register to guarantee your spot, do so by 10/16/2018 and all team members will receive an extra door prize ticket. For additional info or to register Alan at sfgactivities@gmail.com or call and leave your name and number, and we ll contact you back. Thur. October 25 th - Dining Out: This month we head to Veit s Restaurant Lorenzo Green Dr for our informal dining out at Head counts are needed by Monday October 22 nd, them to sfgactivities@gmail.com or call and leave a message. Put out another invitation to those prospective members you ve been working on too! If you have suggestions for League activities, see Alan at the meeting, sfgactivities@gmail.com or call Central Missouri Pound# 77 Woof, woof, dogs. Poundkeeper Matt Jorgenson DEVIL DOG'S CREED I am an American; I was born in France. I have held the title of United States Marine, and understand the commitment of holding the title, Devil Dog. It is a tradition born at Belleau Wood in the year 1918, of a force in readiness and the "First to Fight". As a Devil Dog, I ask no quarter and give no quarter. I will do everything in my power to uphold the objectives of the Military Order of Devil Dogs and to carry out my duties to a swift and satisfactory completion. From the Auxiliary It is Harvest Time time to harvest your fields and your friendships. We had a successful September BBQ thanks to those that worked and those that came out to purchase meals. The last BBQ is scheduled for Saturday, October 13th. Please bring your availability to the meeting or call/ it to Kris. We are still looking for Christmas parade float ideas but we have secured the towing vehicle and the trailer. Still need help with design. Trivia Night is scheduled for October 20th, put together a team or volunteer to cook. Either way you will definitely learn something that night (costumes are optional and fun). The Toys for Tots fundraiser event is coming up at Wendy's, October 31st - more info will be at the meeting. Amusing Dates to Commemorate: October 13 Navy Birthday, thank you for your service October 16 Bosses Day October 17 Wear Something Gaudy Day October 26 Howl at the Moon Day and Night The USMC Birthday Ball information should be in the newsletter. It is almost time to get your party shoes on! I hope we will have an Auxiliary picture done this year for our scrapbook. Have fun, stay safe and see you at the October meeting. The League is cooking so we get to bring a few desserts. From Harvest of Friendship by D Harris Friendships can come from many places near and far, sometimes even half a world away with faces we cannot see, but their touch we can always feel. Semper Mordendi, Dotty Sanning, President Central Missouri Unit

5 9 October 1917: The 8th Marines was activated at Quantico, Virginia. Although the regiment would not see combat in Europe during World War I, the officers and enlisted men of the 8th Marines participated in operations against dissidents in Haiti for over five years during the 1920s. During World War II, the regiment was assigned to the 2d Marine Division and participated in combat operations on Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa, and earned three Presidential Unit Citations. Volunteers & walkers - Lake Ozark Marine Pet Leva, CariAnne Behr Huffman, Cathy & Tom Drake, Bill Koonce, Geri Brooks, Darren Reuter, Scott Mayhew Steve Brown, Rita & Steve Diemler, Alan & Jerry Sanning. Marine Corps History: Selected October Dates of Marine Corps Historical Significance 1 October 1997: The first African-American female colonel in the Marine Corps was promoted to that rank during a ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. Colonel Gilda A. Jackson, a native of Columbus, Ohio, made Marine Corps history when she achieved the rank of colonel. She was serving as Special Projects Officer, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing at the time of her promotion. 5 October 1775: Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 2d Continental Congress used the word "Marines" on one of the earliest known occasions, when it directed General George Washington to secure two vessels on "Continental risque and pay", and to give orders for the "proper encouragement to the Marines and seamen" to serve on the two armed ships. 6 October 1945: Major General Keller E. Rockey, Commanding General, III Amphibious Corps, accepted the surrender of 50,000 Japanese troops in North China on behalf of the Chinese Nationalist government. 8 October 1899: A force of 375 Marines under command of future Commandant George F. Elliott, attacked and captured the insurgent town of Novaleta, Luzon, Philippine Islands, and linked up with U.S. Army troops. There were 11 Marine casualties. 11 October 1951: A Marine battalion was flown by transport helicopters to a frontline combat position for the first time, when HMR-161 lifted the 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, and its equipment, during Operation Bumblebee, northeast of Yanggu, Korea. 19 October 1968: Operation Maui Peak, a combined regimental-sized operation which began on 6 October, ended 11 miles northwest of An Hoa, Vietnam. More than 300 enemy were killed in the 13-day operation. 23 October 1983: At 0622 an explosive-laden truck slammed into the BLT headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon, where more than 300 men were billeted. The massive explosion collapsed the building in seconds, and took the lives of 241 Americans--including 220 Marines. This was the highest loss of life in a single day for Marines since D-Day on Iwo Jima in October 1962: An 11,000-man 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade left Camp Pendleton by sea for the Caribbean during the Cuban Missile Crisis. One week earlier, the entire 189,000-man Marine Corps had been put on alert and elements of the 1st and 2d Marine Divisions were sent to Guantanamo Bay to reinforce the defenders of the U.S. Naval Base. Other 2d Division units and squadrons from five Marine Aircraft Groups were deployed at Key West, Florida, or in Caribbean waters during the Cuban crisis. 31 October 1919: A patrol of Marines and gendarmes, led by Sergeant Herman H. Hanneken, disguised themselves as Cacos and entered the headquarters of the Haitian Caco Leader, Charlemagne Peralte, killing the bandit chief, and dispersing his followers. Sergeant Hanneken and Corporal William R. Button were each awarded the Medal of Honor. Information from Marine Corps University:

6 OCTOBER 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 T4T Mall Swe League & Auxiliary 1800 Dinner 1900 Meeting MWD Conference MWD Conference Jacobs Cave Versailles Apple Festival 7 8 Columbus Day BBQ Fall Hayride 1715 Happy Birthday U.S. Navy 14 Pumpkin Festival Hartsburg Staff Meeting Trivia Night Articles & Head count Pictures Due for dining out is due Dining Out Veit s VA Bingo Team #2 Lake of the Ozarks Wendy s At the Mall

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8 Samuel F. Gearhart Detachment Marine Corps League Requests the honor of your presence at the 243 rd Marine Corps Birthday Ball A formal event to be held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel, Jefferson City, Missouri On November 10, 2018 Cocktail Hour at Five O Clock Celebration Ceremony at Six O Clock RSVP by November 6, 2018 Samuel F. Gearhart Detachment PO Box 1592 Jefferson City, Missouri Or Gearhartball@yahoo.com Room rate at the hotel is $83.00 $50.00 per Person (can be paid at the door)

9 Please reply by November 6, 2018 Name Pot Roast w/ Roasted Shallots and Beef demi glaze Chicken with Mushroom and Asiago Cream Sauce Special requests (vegetarian, gluten free, seating request): Please reply by November 6, 2018 Name Pot Roast w/ Roasted Shallots and Beef demi glaze Chicken with Mushroom and Asiago Cream Sauce Special requests (vegetarian, gluten free, seating request): Please reply by November 6, 2018 Name Pot Roast w/ Roasted Shallots and Beef demi glaze Chicken with Mushroom and Asiago Cream Sauce Special requests (vegetarian, gluten free, seating request):

10 Trivia Night Saturday October 20th Public Invited If You Dare! 6 Person Teams $60 Door & Bar open 6:00 pm CASH PRIZES Kitchen open 6:00 pm Trivia starts at 7:00 pm $$ Costume Contest with Cash Prizes $$ Costume not required to play trivia. Pre-Register your team to guarantee a table - by 10/16/2018 & all team members will receive an extra door prize ticket! To register or for info, sfgactivities@gmail.com Or call (573) (Lv Msg) DOOR PRIZES/ and older Proceeds support projects of Samuel F. Gearhart Detachment Marine Corps League 4925 Business Hwy 50 West, Jefferson City (Apache Flats Exit Parking in rear)