Eugene Sara Detachment Marine Corps League PO Box 2051 Billings, MT

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1 Eugene Sara Detachment Marine Corps League PO Box 2051 Billings, MT Commandant - Joe Aguilar Editor - Tim Bender Distribution Joe Aguilar Advertising Jim Borner, Dennis Schaefer Photos Tim & Patricia Bender and Eva Aguilar & Judy Demaree Commandants Message Members and friends of the Marine Corps League, Well here we are coming up on the end of the year, with the Marine Corps Ball, Toys for Tots, and now Christmas being put behind us, all we can do is finish off the year. We've managed to keep up with everything that's been asked of us, but hoping that by keeping up with recruiting we'll manage to come up with new members that might be willing to buck up and help. As you know some of our members are up there. Hoping that you've all had a very Merry Christmas, and wishing you a prosperous New Year:!!! Semper Fi The Toys for Tots 24 hour roundup at Metra Park brought together the Marines, KTVQ news, and the West High Cheerleaders. We had great support from the public with donations Joe Aguilar (406) ssgtaguilar@yahoo.com 1

2 Senior Vice Commandant Report: From your Senior Vice, I hope everyone had a great Christmas. My wife is doing so much better after her hip surgery just before Thanksgiving. Thank you for sending the flowers and get well cards, she really enjoyed them. We want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and don't forget those New Year resolutions. Best wishes to all. Semper Fi Dennis Sitzler, Sr. Vice Chaplains Report: Fellow members & families of the League, December will be past soon, but it's the most important month of the year. The birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ is what our lives should be all about, for it is He that our lives should be all about. His presence certainly has given me great comfort in my daily life. We lost a member to Him this month. Dale Webb has went to his kingdom. I pray that everyone will have a great Christmas and a bright future in the coming year. With this being said, may "God Bless" each and everyone as we take our walk through life. Semper Fi & God Bless all. James Borner, Chaplain (406) Jr. Vice Commandant Report: Marines, The Toys for Tots campaign for 2014 ended successfully just before Christmas with the goal being reached. Many kids out there had a Christmas they otherwise might not have had. We lost a League member and old friend to many of us, by the name of Dale Webb of Belfry, MT. I have personally known Dale and his brother Steve (another MCL member) for 25+ years. Dale will be missed. Joe Aguilar, Tom Lowry and I attended the service in Belfry along with most of the Belfry residents. Being the first of the new year, its time to start thinking about the sweethearts dinner in February, as well as upcoming elections. If you are interested in running for an office start contemplation on it now. Happy New Year to all members, Marines, sponsors and your families. Semper Fi Dustin Kleeman of KTVQ news channel 2 takes a plunge in the dunk tank after the Friday evening goal was met Tim Bender (406) tim.mtlonegunman@gmail.com 2

3 Paymasters Report: All, I Contacted the Adult Protective Services about the two Veterans that we voted to sponsor and was told that they had all ready received what they asked for. In the spirit of the motion the Detachment purchased a $50.00 Wall-Mart gift certificate for each veteran. Tom Jones, Paymaster January 2015 MCL Events: January 12th MCL Regular Business Meeting the Reserve Center January 24th SOS breakfast at the Cracker barrel on 5620 South Frontage Rd. January 21st Aspenview Retirement Color noon Upcoming Sweetheart dinner in February Officer elections in March Jim Borner pays a personal Christmas visit while placing wreaths at the Laurel National Veterans Cemetery in Laurel 3

4 Marine Corps League Eugene Sara Detachment #418 Meeting Minutes December 13, 2014 Meeting called to 1930 Officers present: Joe Aguilar, (Commandant), Sr. Vice Dennis Sitzler, (excused), Jr. Vice Tim Bender Chaplain Jim Borner, Past Commandant Tiny Metcalf and Sgt at Arms Tom Lowry, Judge Adv. (vacant). Paymaster/Adjutant Tom Jones. New Applications for membership : Mitchell E. Reid, Approved by unanimous voice vote. Last Meeting Minutes: Read and approved with corrections of two names Miles City Squad minutes: No report received Correspondence: Camp Pendleton YMCA sent a broacher and fund request. Paymasters Report: Approved as read, subject to audit. Discussion on CDs that will mature in the next two months. Motion to cash in the two CDs and put them in a new savings account passed Senior Vice: No Report Junior Vice: Christmas Party will be at the Golden Coral at 1900 on Monday, 12/15/2014. SOS Breakfast will be at the Southern Empire Emporium, 0800, Saturday 12/20/2014 Jr. Past Commandant: Tiny reported on the visit to Squad B in Miles City Adjutant: No Report Detail Commander: Reported one funeral and continued work on Toys For Tots Report of any member or family member s family sick or in distress: Dennis Sitzler's wife fell and spent some time in the hospital, is now recovering at home. Tiny Metcalf's daughter is suffering from seizures. Ralph McKinney's wife is under treatment for cancer. Standing Committees: Cemetery Detail Joe Aguilar is meeting with the county to discuss headstones for next year. Veterans Council Verbal report given by Chris Grubs, a written report was promised but not received. There will not be a Veterans Council meeting in December. Wreaths will be placed on graves. December 13 at $20.00 dues is due at January meeting. Young Marines No report Toys for Tots 450 families have signed up for toys. Distribution center needs help. December 12 & 13 will be a Toys For Tots 24 hour marathon at the Metra. Finance Committee None Birthday Ball Ball fund is -$1, with 2 more donations expected. Bill Kennedy has a Prime Rib Roast frozen for us. Good of the League None Old Business None New Business Discussion about insulated gloves that Squab B has. Tiny Metcalf moved that we order 16 pair, Motion passed. Tiny informed us of a article in the Gazette that listed elderly that are in need of Christmas gifts. Among this list was a Marine Vet and a Navy Vet and what they would like. It was moved and seconded to purchase all the items on those two lists, motion passed. Adult Protection Services will be contacted regarding these two Veterans. Meeting adjourned at 2040 hrs. Next meeting will January 12th,

5 Friday evening at the Metra Park 24 hour toy Roundup Jim Borners loaded TFT hauler County Commissioner Bill Kennedy, one of our Leagues biggest supporters takes a cool evening dunk after the PM goal was reached 5

6 Judge Advocates Report: Post is open No Report Department Senior Vice Report: Tim Bender, Bill Kennedy, Jim Borner and Joe Aguilar finish placing wreaths on Veterans graves at Riverside Cemetery Howdy Marines, I hope everybody had a great Christmas l am wishing everybody a Happy New Year. Not much to report right now. I did a tour as Santa for the Reserve staff at their Christmas party on Dec. 20th, there were a lot of happy youngster's they were glad to see Santa. The youngest was a 5 month old, all the way up to a couple of 16 year old girls from North Dakota. Had a gift for all of them. Thanks to the I & I staff for asking me to be Santa. Semper Fi Lloyd (Tiny) Metcalf Tiny.m@charter.net Tom Jones, Alex Ward, Tim Bender, Joe Aguilar and Jim Borner (not in picture) conduct a Color Guard at services for James Ellis, a Marine and Yellowstone County Sheriffs Deputy. 6

7 Sergeant at Arms Report: Marines, Not much to report other than so many of you were busy with the Toys for Tots. I know many kids and families will have a great holiday because of your efforts. Thanks for your time and Toys. I hope all of you have the best of holidays and a even better new year. See you all next year! Semper Fi, Sgt at Arms/Detail Cmdr Tom Lowry Ralph McKinney and his wife look over the ornament they got in the exchange at the detachment Christmas party 7

8 Marines, Sailors, and Marine Family Members, This month we enjoyed the D Co (-) family day at the HTC. Tiny was gracious enough to be our Santa and take pictures and hand out presents to the children of D Co. Thanks again Tiny! We have wrapped up the Toys for Tots season. Distribution went well and thanks to the platoon of volunteers from Wells Fargo, Family Services, St Vincent de Paul, the Marine Corps League, and the families, Marines, and sailors of the I-I staff and D Co. Thank you again Marines, for picking up the late donation boxes around Billings. I know this process will be ongoing into January, we have a lot of selfless donors who still want to give toys. Thanks to Alex Ward we now have adorned our offices with a motivating veterans memorial calendar. Thank you, Alex, for dropping those by. I ll end with one of my favorite quotes he put in the calendar this year: Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweiler's or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They re aggressive on the attack and tenacious on the defense. They ve got really short hair and they always go for the throat. -R Adm. Jay R. Stark, USN; 10 November 1995 I wish everyone a happy holidays and merry Christmas! Semper Fidelis, Diana J. Salmela Capt/USMC P.S. Please see below from the Naval Operational Support Center Billings. This is an invitation to anyone who has ever served in the Navy (active or reserve). We do need your assistance with pushing this information out to as many Montanans who have served or are serving in the United States Navy both Active and Reserve, so please spread this to any Navy veterans you know. Greetings! I am the Commanding Officer, at the Navy Reserve Center in Billings, Montana. We are hosting an event on August 22, 2015 that will celebrate 100 years of the United States Navy Reserve, and also to honor the 240th Birthday of the United States Navy. Everyone is invited to attend both events! Please call us at your earliest convenience if you have any questions. We do need your assistance with pushing this information out to as many Montanans who have served or are serving in the United States Navy both Active and Reserve, so please spread this as far and as fast as you can!*** Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! V/R, LT Calvin White Commanding Officer, NOSC Billings MT 2917 Gabel Rd., Billings MT,

9 Miles City Squad B Meeting Minutes NO REPORT More Pictures from the MCL Christmas Party 9

10 The Young Marines meet every Tuesday evening at 1830 to 2030 at the Donald Ruhl Reserve Center, 2913 Gable Road, Billings, Montana. Our website is billingsyoungmarines.com Our CO is Tom Piper Our XO is Marybeth Aasterud More pictures from the Christmas Party Tiny Metcalf shows off the ornament he received in the ornament exchange at the Christmas Party 10

11 More pictures of the events at the 24 hour Toys for Tots Roundup at Metra Park, Including a visit from Billings Mayor Tom Hanel Thanks again, to all of our members and sponsors for all of your continuing support throughout the past and current year. You are all important to our continuing programs and events. 11