Happy. Halloween. Safety Tips. Commandant. Department Officers. Editor & Publisher Deborah Stone (864) OCTOBER 2018

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OCTOBER 2018 Department Officers Commandant Jim Stone jimisinu4@gmail.

Vice Commandant Larry Frelin sclarryguy@aol.com (803) 270-9420 Judge Advocate Butch Raynes rr0047@sccoast.

com (803) 448-5417 Paymaster Charles Hardy cshwoodman@yahoo.com (803) 781-4337 Chaplain Art Blenk art1423324@gmail.

While taking children trick or treating, use flashlights, glo-sticks and/or glow in the dark tape on costumes Check

trick-or-treating Remind children to stay with the group/adults Worthy Pack Leader Jim Hill usmc1969@gmail.

1 OCTOBER 2018 Department Officers Commandant Jim Stone (864) Sr Vice Commandant Jerry Holt (973) Happy Jr. Vice Commandant Larry Frelin (803) Judge Advocate Butch Raynes (843) Jr Past Commandant John Tharp (843) Adjutant Jim Hill (803) Paymaster Charles Hardy (803) Chaplain Art Blenk (843) Sgt-at-Arms Wayne Smith (864) Halloween Safety Tips Never leaved burning candles unattended While taking children trick or treating, use flashlights, glo-sticks and/or glow in the dark tape on costumes Check contents of candy bags Make sure costumes don t have trip hazards for children and adults Watch cars/traffic while trick-or-treating Remind children to stay with the group/adults Worthy Pack Leader Jim Hill usmc1969@gmail.com (803) Worthy Past Pack Leader Jim Stone jimisin4u@gmail.com (864) Editor & Publisher Deborah Stone (864) deborahstone2017@gmail.com NOTE: Please submit items in jpeg, not pdf. Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 1

Department Commandant Jim Stone jimisin4u@gmail.com The National Convention is over now and the MCL is marching forward.

2 Department Commandant Jim Stone The National Convention is over now and the MCL is marching forward. Some of the things we were told that were to happen, have happened and others are still in the works. The new proposed By-Laws that were voted and approved at National are now on line in the National Library. The new database is online and the new instructions for the improved Marine for Life Program is out. There is more to come. I think all of you can, again feel proud of the Marine Corps League. All this, and we are debt free and in the plus column for our budget. Things continue to move in the right direction. We have just survived the hurricane and it seems, at least for now, there is only a few of our members that have been seriously affected. I have heard only from a few around the coast so far. I spoke with Greg Hunt on Friday and he has just finished a conference in Myrtle Beach, and he says the roads are clear, the business are open, and the tourists are there. According to Greg, It s almost like they didn t have a hurricane! One of the reasons for the call was to ask if Charleston had re-submitted their bid to host the 2020 National Convention. He said they have, but they re-submitted at $139/night. He also said that 2 other cities have submitted bids and both hotels are lower priced than Charleston. The decision as to who will host the 2020 National Convention will be made by the National Board of Trustees at the Mid-Winter Conference in March. We still are hosting the SE Division Convention in Charleston in March It will be at the Crowne Plaza in North Charleston. The rate will be $138/night with breakfast. There will be a lot to do there for spouses since it is located at the end of Tanger Outlet. In June, the 25th Anniversary of the Department of South Carolina will be held at the same location, the Crowne Plaza in N. Charleston. Please make your plans to attend. It should be a special time for all and we will celebrate our 25th together. Remember the Quarterly will be on 13 October at the Scottish Rites Building located at 7230 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia. We have met there several times. We will discuss a lot that happened at National in August. Come and enjoy, learn, tell us what you think and pass what you learn on to your Detachment members. See you all on 13 October. S/F Jim Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 2

Dept. Sr. Vice Commandant Jerry Holt jerryholt813@gmail.com For the most part, those of us here in South Carolina dodged the bullet when Hurricane Florence hit the coast.

Fortunately, it seems that anybody who needed a place to go was already covered.

3 Dept. Sr. Vice Commandant Jerry Holt For the most part, those of us here in South Carolina dodged the bullet when Hurricane Florence hit the coast. Several of us who live inland had contacted Commandants of SC Detachments along the coast to offer shelter to those who needed a place to stay. Fortunately, it seems that anybody who needed a place to go was already covered. We ve followed up after the storm, and it seems that we have had no League families in the Department who have suffered significant damage. Back in September 2016, Louisiana was hit by a major storm which affected many League members. The members of our Department approved an emergency contribution of $5,000 to assist those League members who lost their homes, or incurred significant damage. We also provided similar aid to members of the Department of Florida when they were impacted. On September 21, we received a posting on the Department s Facebook page (yes, we do have one in addition to our website. it s Marine Corps League Department of South Carolina). It was a message from Richard Gordon, the Adjutant / Paymaster of Detachment That s a small Detachment of 34 members in Madison, Maine. Marine Gordon was looking for contact information so they could send us a check to aid any of our members who were in distress because of the storm. They were sending a similar check to the Department of North Carolina for the same purpose. Needless to say, I was extremely impressed by this gesture from a relatively small Detachment to reach out to assist Marines in another region of the Country. I shouldn t have been surprised, because after all, that s one of the reasons we belong to the Marine Corps League. Since, at this time it appears that we don t have any members seriously impacted by the storm, I contacted Jeffrey Jones, Commandant of the Department North Carolina. You ve undoubtedly seen news reports that show that North Carolina did not fare as well as we did. North Carolina had 10 Detachments that were severely affected, including 15 members whose homes were devastated and not habitable until major repairs are made. These Marines can use our help. We ll be addressing this issue at our upcoming Quarterly meeting (October 13 at the Scottish Rite Center, 7230 Garners Ferry Road, in Columbia). We hope to get member approval to send financial aid to North Carolina. Following the example of the Maine Detachment 1361, it s worth the consideration of your Detachment to also consider sending a contribution. Here is the contact information: Please send your checks to: DoNC MCL Paymaster % Randal Rempfer Strickland Rd Box-114 Raleigh, NC Remember - our Mission is Marines Helping Marines Semper Fi, Jerry Holt Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 3

Dept. Sr. Vice Commandant Larry Frelin sclarryguy@aol.com Report from the office of Jr.

I enjoy the Marine Corps Ball that we put on and attend, I enjoy the kickoff of the Toys for Tots Campaign that we lead each and every year for Aiken County, and I enjoy the Veterans Day Ceremony

4 Dept. Sr. Vice Commandant Larry Frelin Report from the office of Jr. Vice Department Commandant, I am personally looking forward to the busy Marine Corps League season we have ahead. I enjoy the Marine Corps Ball that we put on and attend, I enjoy the kickoff of the Toys for Tots Campaign that we lead each and every year for Aiken County, and I enjoy the Veterans Day Ceremony that Detachment #939 puts on in Aiken South Carolina, and finally the distribution of the toys we've collected and the Christmas Parade. So its a busy time of the year. I am still working on putting together a team to work on the development on a broad recruiting tool that I hope works for all of South Carolina Department and maybe with more scope than just the Department. Several have told me that they want to work on this task together and it is my desire to work with all Detachments interested. Timing is always everything and my timing with a current Sr. Vice up state hasn't gone as well as I had hoped, I hope to rectify that situation soon. MSgt Sandy Thompson seems to be a wonderful person but she is enjoying life to the fullest (just kidding Sandy). When We are all said and done with this effort I will no doubt find out that she is the brains of this proposed effort. I hope each of you have a wonderful Fall Season and that each of you remember to keep our Veterans in your thoughts and prayers and help out where ever you possibly can! God Bless and Semper Fi, Larry Frelin Jr. Vice Department Commandant Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 4

Chaplain s Corner Art Blenk art1423324@gmail.

Moore Palmetto #829 Fritz Jolly Palmetto #829 Karl F.

5 Chaplain s Corner Art Blenk art @gmail.com FALLEN MARINE REPORT It is my sad duty to report the deaths of the following Marines: Robert T. Moore Palmetto #829 Fritz Jolly Palmetto #829 Karl F. Hruska Grand Strand #873 SICK CALL LIST-PRAYERS NEEDED Eddie Stern Yellow Footprints #1154 Naila Eveler Mattchack Yellow Footprints #1154 Ken Hall Yellow Footprints #1154 All ailing Members and Member's spouses and family members Anonymous Marine Respectively Submitted, Art Blenk, Chaplain Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 5

Dept. Paymaster Charles Hardy cshwoodman@yahoo.com ATTENTION ON DECK 990N Please file your 990N with the IRS. It is most important that you get it done NOW.

6 Dept. Paymaster Charles Hardy ATTENTION ON DECK 990N Please file your 990N with the IRS. It is most important that you get it done NOW. Need help; call me at or me at Life Member Interest Check Edit List for FY 2018 Please make a copy of this report and certify that it is correct by having both the Commandant and the Paymaster sign and date the report. Send the completed copy to me. National Roster June 2018 Review the June 2018 National Roster for errors and report them to me in writing. If you did not receive a copy of these reports, let me know the soonest. I ll send them to you post haste. Dues Transmittals Please send dues transmittals to me. Charles Hardy 124 Sheath Drive Columbia, SC Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 6

Worthy Pack Leader Jim Hill usmc1969@gmail.com Woof all you Dogs, Had a growling good time with Pound 312 DIRTY SWAMP DOGS 22 September met some new dogs and got to see some old dogs.

7 Worthy Pack Leader Jim Hill Woof all you Dogs, Had a growling good time with Pound 312 DIRTY SWAMP DOGS 22 September met some new dogs and got to see some old dogs. As well as Install new Pound Officers. Dirty Swamp dogs are busy this year already. Don t forget to turn in your Installation report to PDD Buddy Ferguson (Worthy Pack Dog Robber), Thanks or a Good Time. It was great to see Past Pack Leader PDD Paul Quattlebaum and Past Pack Leader PDD Johnny Horton. Pound Keeper PDD John Tharp had to cancel the September growl for 246 Tidelands River Dogs but will let us know of a new date. 8 September attended Catawba River Dogs Pound 340, the growl was enjoyed by all. Had the pleasure of installing new officers Congratulations to New PDD Linda Scott taking the helm and being elected Pound Keeper for 340 looking for good things for Catawba River Dogs. Don t forget to turn in your Installation report to PDD Buddy Ferguson (Worthy Pack Dog Robber), Hope to visit all pounds so keep me informed Next South Carolina Pack Growl October 13, 2018 January 19, 2019 Scottish Rite Center 7230 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC Come Early - Coffee & 9AM Marine Corps League Department Meeting starts at 1000 Followed by Devil Dog Growl Semper Woof Woof, PDD Jim Hill Worthy Pack Leader, Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 7

8 Birthday balls Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 8

Marine Corps League Hutchins-Caldwells Detachment 1134 Once a Marine Always a Marine To: Fellow Marines and Veterans We would like to invite you to join the Hutchings-Caldwells Detachment 1134 of the

The male members of the Marine Corps League will be dressed either in full uniform (without MCL cover) or coat and tie.

9 Marine Corps League Hutchins-Caldwells Detachment 1134 Once a Marine Always a Marine To: Fellow Marines and Veterans We would like to invite you to join the Hutchings-Caldwells Detachment 1134 of the Marine Corps League to celebrate the 243 rd Birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The menu, catered by Ashley Brown, Culinary Instructor at RD Anderson ATC, is attached. The male members of the Marine Corps League will be dressed either in full uniform (without MCL cover) or coat and tie. Ladies and non-members may dress in business or church attire (please: this is a formal occasion for Marines, no jeans, shorts, athletic shoes or extremely casual attire) The Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be held at the William L. Arthur Building, 401 E. Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC. The festivities will begin at 1830 hrs (6:30pm). There will be a brief formal presentation before the meal and directly afterwards when the Marine Corps Birthday Cake will be cut using the Marine Corps sword. The first piece will go to the oldest Marine present and the second to the youngest Marine present. The cost of the dinner is $25.00 per person. If interested in attending, please select the desired meal(s) and make checks out to the MCL Det You can mail your meal choice(s) and payment no later than November 01 to: Jerry Kiehl, P.O. Box 236, Converse, SC We hope to have a good turnout, so that Marines and other veterans can experience the pride that we Marines have in their service to God and Country. Semper Fi, Chuck Davis Commandant Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 9

10 2018 Marine Corps Birthday Ball Where: William L Arthur Building, 401 E. Kennedy Street, Spartanburg, SC Date and Time: November 16, 2018 at 1830 hrs. (6:30 pm) MENU The meal choices are (please circle and give number of meals): A: Rosemary Grilled Flank Steak w/ Mushroom Demi Twice Baked Potatoes Green Beans w/ Garlic and Tomatoes B: Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon Buttered Asparagus Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes C: Herb Crusted Chicken w/ Tri-Color Pepper Cream Sauce Buttered Asparagus Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes Salads (choose one): House Salad w/ Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Shredded Cheese, and Croutons Mixed Green Salad w/ Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese, and Cranberries All meals will be served with bread, butter, tea, coffee or water. And as is the tradition, for dessert, we will be serving a slice of the delicious U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Cake Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 10

11 Marines helping veterans Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 11

12 National & Dept. Officers National Commandant Wendell Webb Ntl Sr Vice Commandant Dennis Tobin Ntl Jr Vice Commandant Johnny Baker National Judge Advocate Warren Griffin Ntl Jr Past Commandant Richard Gore National Uniform Butch Raynes National Young Marines Bill Davis Ntl Vice Comm SE Division Archie Sweet Ntl Asst Vice Comm SE Division Michael Clark SE Div Sgt At Arms Butch Raynes JROTC Coordinator John Marcucci Protocol Officer Bob Burns Veterans Affairs Jerry Kiehl Boy Scouts Wade Rhoney VAVS Officer Linda Roach Americanism Marilyn Tharp Historian Frank Faulkner Web Sergeant Jerry Holt Chief of Staff Carl Doc Wilson Toys for Tots Tim Callahan Young Marines Coordinator James Roberts Marine for Life Program Wade Rhoney Wounded Warrior Butch Raynes Awards Committee Chair Jerry Holt Budget Finance Chair Charles Hardy Newsletter Chair John & Cathy Stump For a complete list of National Officers visit: mclnational.org For a complete list of Department Officers visit: mcleaguesc.org Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 12

Conventions 2018 95th National Convention August 12-17, 2018 Buffalo, NY Reservations: Hyatt Regency Hotel/1-888-421-1442 Deadline: July 9, 2018 Mention:

2019 96th National Convention August 4-9, 2018 Billings, Montana Reservations: Can not be made until the close of the 2018 Convention 73 rd MCL Southeast

Country Detachment #803 Room Rates: $134 Breakfast for one person per room per day $138 Breakfast for two people per room per day Rates are good 3 days

13 Conventions th National Convention August 12-17, 2018 Buffalo, NY Reservations: Hyatt Regency Hotel/ Deadline: July 9, 2018 Mention: Marine Corps League Convention 2018 Activities: Deadline July 23rd. Paypal is enabled and working th National Convention August 4-9, 2018 Billings, Montana Reservations: Can not be made until the close of the 2018 Convention 73 rd MCL Southeast Division Conference March 21-24, 2019 Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport Convention Center 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd North Charleston, SC Hosted by Low Country Detachment #803 Room Rates: $134 Breakfast for one person per room per day $138 Breakfast for two people per room per day Rates are good 3 days prior and 3 days after Conference Reservations (after April 1): , or Be sure to mention you are with the Marine Corps League Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 13

14 It s time to start thinking of the 2019 SC Department Convention. Mark your calendars now for June 6-9 in Charleston! We are looking forward to seeing you (more info coming out soon) 25 th South Carolina Department Convention June 6-9, 2019 Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport Convention Center 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd North Charleston, SC Hosted by Low Country Detachment #803 Room Rates: $134 Breakfast for one person per room per day $138 Breakfast for two people per room per day Rates are good 3 days prior and 3 days after Conference Reservations can be made using the online booking link: MCL 25th Annual Department Convention and Training path=hd&brandcode=cp&localecode=en&regioncode=1&hotelcode=chssc&_pmid= &gpc=mcl &viewfullsite=true Room rates will show as $134 and will be adjusted by hotel staff should you need more than one breakfast buffet per day. Reservations can also be made by calling: , or on their website at crowneplaza.com/charleston. Be sure to mention you are with the Marine Corps Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 14

15 Around the southeast Come one.come all!!! It s time to make your hotel reservation for a Great Southeast Division Conference!!! Rooms are going fast! Don t miss out!! 73 rd MCL Southeast Division Conference March 21-24, 2019 Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport Convention Center 4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd North Charleston, SC Hosted by Low Country Detachment #803 Room Rates: $134 Breakfast for one person per room per day $138 Breakfast for two people per room per day Rates are good 3 days prior and 3 days after Conference Reservations can be made using the online booking link: path=hd&brandcode=cp&localecode=en&regioncode=1&hotelcode=chssc&_pmid= &gpc=mcl&viewfullsite=true Room rates will show as $134 and will be adjusted by hotel staff should you need more than one breakfast buffet per day. Reservations can also be made by calling: , or on their website at crowneplaza.com/charleston. Be sure to mention you are with the Marine Corps League (MCL) Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 15

16 Around the nation Hurricane Relief Scam Donating Support an Experienced Charity Donating to experienced disaster relief organizations is your best bet to provide emergency help for victims of Hurricane Florence. Be on the lookout for posts from individuals claiming to raise relief funds. Even if sincere, such efforts may risk lives, complicate access by professional efforts and potentially divert donations. And too often, such solicitations are fraudulent. How the Scam Works Facebook pages and crowdfunding campaigns requesting donations spring up in the wake of natural disasters like Hurricane Florence. But if the fundraiser isn't associated with an established charity, reconsider donating. Some fundraising efforts are outright scams: con artists pocket the donations or use scam donation forms to collect banking information. Others are created by well-meaning people or groups. They may intend to do good with the donations, but they lack the infrastructure of an established charity. Still others are "click bait" designed to create a large number of followers that can later be sold to a new page owner. Tips to avoid these cons: BBB Wise Giving Alliance suggests that donors keep the following tips in mind to help avoid questionable appeals for support: Verify the trustworthiness of soliciting relief organizations by visiting Give.org to access free reports that specify if the charity meets the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. See if the charity has an on-the-ground presence in the impacted areas. Unless the charity already has skilled operations in the affected areas, it may be difficult to provide assistance quickly and effectively. Find out if the charity is providing direct aid or is raising money for other groups. Some charities may be raising money to pass along to relief organizations. If so, you may want to consider "avoiding the middleman" and give directly to charities that have a presence in the region. More information: Read the full article on This includes a list of BBB Accredited Charities raising funds for hurricane assistance. Find more about scams, including typical cons and practical advice, see ScamTips. [Source: BBB Scam Alert September 14, 2018] Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 16

SOME HISTORY Late in the afternoon on March, 10, 1966, Colonel Charles A. Chuck House led 16 UH-34C Choctaw helicopters into the A Shau Valley to evacuate U.S. and allied soldiers from the besieged Special Forces camp there.

17 SOME HISTORY Late in the afternoon on March, 10, 1966, Colonel Charles A. Chuck House led 16 UH-34C Choctaw helicopters into the A Shau Valley to evacuate U.S. and allied soldiers from the besieged Special Forces camp there. Landing in a hailstorm of fire and chaos, they successfully pulled out 69 soldiers. But two UH-34s were shot down and seven other fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft were damaged. In the two days following, Colonel House s squadron brought out 161 of the camp s 186 survivors, including 10 of its 12 Special Forces advisers. More than 400 allied troops were lost. House s squadron also suffered heavily. Twenty-one of his squadron s 24 UH-34 helicopters had to be replaced. The mission exhibited the versatility and durability of the Choctaw. The Choctaw first flew on March 8, 1954, as the XHSS-1, essentially an upgrade of Sikorski s successful H- 19 used in the Korean War. Production versions came with a 1,525 shp engine, giving it an impressive lift capacity for its time. Initially ordered for the Navy, it was adopted by the Army in 1955 as the H-34 Choctaw, and in 1957 the Marines ordered it as the HUS-1 Seahorse. The Air Force and Coast Guard also acquired the type. Sold extensively overseas, it saw its first operational employment in the French-Algerian War where it was used primarily as a troop transport. Designated UH-34C (Marines) and CH-34C (Army) after 1962, the Choctaw served in Vietnam with USMC and South Vietnamese forces. The U.S. Army did not deploy Choctaws to Vietnam, but did supply more than 100 to South Vietnam. The Marines used them extensively through Their simplicity made them more reliable and popular than early UH-1s. The Marines armed some UH-34s on a trial basis with two M- 60C machine guns and two 19-cell 2.75-inch rocket pods. Called Stingers, they were America s first attack helicopters. The trial wasn t successful, but the kits were modified and became the model for kits used to arm UH-1E helicopters late in the war. The Marines withdrew the last UH-34 from Vietnam in August 1969, but the 34 soldiered on in Reserve and National Guard units until Although more powerful gas-turbine-powered helicopters rendered piston-engine types such as the Choctaw obsolete, the UH-34 s simple, robust design made it one of the most popular commercial and military helicopters of its day. Some 1,800 were produced, serving in the military and security forces of 27 nations. Britain built a gas-turbine-powered version called the Westland Wessex that remained in service well into the 1980s. Submitted by Bob Burns, Protocol Officer Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 17

Dates to remember Oct. 13, 2018 Dept. Quarterly Scottish Rites on Garners Ferry Rd 10 AM Contact: Jim Stone 864-324-3501 / jimsn4@yahoo.com Jan. 19, 2019 Dept.

18 Dates to remember Oct. 13, 2018 Dept. Quarterly Scottish Rites on Garners Ferry Rd 10 AM Contact: Jim Stone / jimsn4@yahoo.com Jan. 19, 2019 Dept. Quarterly Scottish Rites on Garners Ferry Rd 10 AM Contact: Jim Stone / jimsn4@yahoo.com 2019 Conventions Please check the Southeast Division Website or the SC Department Website the entire registration packet is now posted on-line in both places. Within this newsletter you will find hotel registration information for both the 73 rd SE Division Conference in March and also the South Carolina Department Convention in June. Both the SE Division Conference and the SC Department Convention will be held in the same hotel. Make your reservations quickly for both events! Rooms are going fast. See you in Charleston!!!! John & Marilyn Tharp Detachment 803 Low Country Oct 2018 Department of South Carolina Page 18

Marine Corps League Yagle Brothers Detachment #165

Marine Corps League Detachment 165 Newsletter Marine Corps League Yagle Brothers Detachment #165 MAILING ADDRESS 400 E. 8th St Traverse City, MI 49686 MEETING ADDRESS Camp Buday 20833 Honor Highway Interlochen,