DEPARTRMENT OF OHIO BUCKEYE NEWSLETTER

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1 DEPARTRMENT OF OHIO BUCKEYE NEWSLETTER Spring 2015

2 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS Commandant: Sr. Vice Commandant: Frank Gron William Schneider 9610 old Johnnycake rr 1190 Gennesee Ave Concord, OH., Mayfield Heights, OH., (440) (440) Jr Vice Commandant: John Harkness Judge Advocate: Stephen Merrifield 4345 Hamilton Rd 9281 Stonebriar Ln. Medina, OH N. Ridgeville, OH, (330) (216) Adjutant: Jim Sigh Paymaster: Thomas Seymour Carriage Hill 8300 Munson Road Auburn, OH Mentor OH (440) (440) Jr Past Commandant: Ray Dailey Chaplain: John Harkness 400 Greenler Rd# Hamilton Rd Defiance, OH Medina, OH (419) (330) Chief Of Staff: John Cook 2532 Edwards Rd. N. Fairfield, OH., (419) Historian: Visit Our Website:

3 Commandant s Message By Frank Gron On behalf of the Officer Corps, apologies for the lack of reports that were printed in the winter newsletter however, there were some technical issues that have been identified and addressed at the winter meeting to insure that this does not occur in the future. One major event that was not disseminated in the last newsletter was the recent resignation of the Department Adjutant. I would like to thank past Department Adjutant Darryl Leatherman for his years of service and dedication to the Department of Ohio. Marine Leatherman recently resigned his post as adjutant which created a void that proved difficult to fill. In an attempt to get a cross-section of the whole state of OHio, I have visited with many Detachment and discussed the vacancy and duties associated with this position. After numerous discussions with many Marines from within the Department, members were unable to accept this appointment due to time constraints or currently not ready to take on this challenge. I am pleased to announce that Marine Jim Sigh, Detachment Commandant Col. Chambers Detachment, has accepted this appointment. I am confident that he will complete his duties with the same tenacity as Marine Leatherman and complement our current staff. I look forward to visiting more Detachments this year and listening to what you have to say to better our Department. "We are all volunteers". We all volunteered at one time and joined the Marine Corps and later we all volunteered to serve our Marine Corps League. Please find time to join us (volunteer your time) at our upcoming Spring Meeting and Department Convention. Please volunteer your time and attend your Detachment meetings and always be on the look out to recruit new members. Frank Gron To reach a Vice Commandant, via , one only needs to type the District (NE, SW, etc ) into the blanks in following format: --_commandant@mclohio.org. For example if you wanted to reach Kenneth Griffith of the SW District his address would look like this sw_commandant@mclohio.org

4 Sr Vice Commandant s Message By William Schneider I m working on the figures for the Departments ipad drawing. By all indications, we should make over $600 for the Department. I will double check my figures with our Paymaster, Marine Seymour. The Vietnam Wall that travels the U.S. will be at the Twinsburg High School, Ravenna Rd, Twinsburg, OH on 2-5 July 2015, 24 hours a day. Stop by and remember all those who have stood in heroic ways to protect our Country. Semper Fi, William Schneider

5 Jr. Vice Commandants Message By John Harkness Hello Ohio Marine Corps League members. I m sitting here this morning with a cup of hot coffee looking out the window. The snow is piled high, the wind has stopped blowing and through the leafless tree tops I see a bright blue sky. White tail deer were in the yard last night. A flock of wild turkeys will be arriving soon looking for breakfast and the squirrels will be looking for their peanuts. As my thoughts drift back to the computer screen I think of all the things the Department of Ohio needs to accomplish this year. My area of responsibility is recruitment and retention of members. To help me accomplish this I am asking for all Detachments to snail mail or me what you are doing in your Detachments to accomplish this. I would like to be placed on your snail mail or list for your detachments newsletters. I m also going to concentrate on having Detachments put all their information on Department web site. It s bad enough that former active duty Marines do not know the Marine Corps League exists or anything about it. When they do find out or get interested, it s a failure on our part the information is not out there. If you re not interested in attending Detachment meetings and being involved, just being a League member especially a Life Member has no meaning. Showing up once a year just to vote Detachment Officers is disrespectful to those who are involved and attend regularly. All Detachments should have copies of the Marine Corps League Guidebook for Detachment Officers. This spells out exactly what is expected of your position within the Detachment. Another point of interest is the Buckeye Marine Newsletter. Now that it is on line we can provide extensive information to our members. There is only one drawback, some of our Members do not use or have access to the internet. Age has nothing to do with it. I want to see one member in every Detachment be assigned the responsibility of downloading and printing a copy for those that do not have . Information is of no value unless it is received, shared and talked about. Detachment members, especially Officers should attend the Department of Ohio quarterly meetings and the June Convention. Hear what is going on and get involved. Now as I look back at the blue sky and the thoughts of spring I look forward to the revitalization and good things to come in the Department of Ohio. The Department recruiter award will be presented at the June Convention to the individuals who have brought in to their Detachments five or more new members for the period of 1 April 2014 through 31 March Does your Detachment have any Marines who may qualify for the Department Jr. Vice Recruiting Award? If so please send a completed form to me by May 15. In this issue is the latest version of the Recruiting form. My address is 4345 Hamilton Rd. Medina Ohio My address is usinc@msn.com Semper Fi, John

6 Department Adjutant By Jim Sigh A reminder to Detachment Commandants that prior to all Department meetings if there will be no representation from your Detachment that you submit your Commandants report to: adjutant@mclohio.org. Currently I am receiving less than 29% compliance via and or submitted at the meeting. A sample report would include but not limited to: 1. Total members including life members, active members, and delinquent members. 2. What is being done to bring back delinquent members? 3. Any major events or Detachment accolades. 4. The Detachment vision for the upcoming quarter/year. The Department Spring meeting is to be held March In order to insure that your Detachment s report is received please submit prior to 18 March Semper Fi, John

7 Marines, Department Judge Advocate By Stephen Merrifield Before I get started, let me offer an apology for not having a message in the last two Buckeye Marine Newsletters. The newsletter editor and I had some technical difficulties, which you can see have been worked out. But, that means I have quite a few things to share with you as your Judge Advocate. First, there have been two (2) by-law change proposals submitted by NVC Raymond Dailey (PDC) and one (1) change submitted by our current Department Commandant, Frank Gron. These proposals are included in this newsletter and are scheduled to be reviewed / voted on at the Department Convention in June. There seems to be some real confusion and dis-information about changes to our by-laws, so let me see if I can help clear them up. The Department of Ohio By-Laws simply state that the National By-Laws 800 apply, except to change National to Department. The following is a synopsis of National By-Laws with the changes effected with my comments in italics. The Bylaws may be revised, amended or repealed by a majority vote of the properly registered and approved Delegates voting at a Department Convention, provided that the proposed revision, amendment or repeal is submitted no later than April 1 prior to the Department Convention. Submission of proposed revisions, amendments or repeals will be in typewritten form, and will be in the exact wording intended. (This is a simple majority and not a requirement of two-thirds) Copies of each proposal will be distributed, without personal comment, to each existing Detachment and the Department Commandant, no later than May 1 prior to the Department Convention at which the proposal is to be considered. (Inclusion in the Buckeye Marine constitutes distribution as all members have access to same) Each approved revision, amendment or repeal of a provision, which does not provide for an effective date will become effective upon the close of the Department Convention. Furthermore, Article Two of the Department of Ohio By-Laws (Sec. 223) states that at the Department Convention a By-Law Committee will be formed (with no further guidance from the Department By-Laws). The National By-Laws spell out the duties of the By-Law Committee, which will be comprised of up to six (6) members and a Chairman, as: (synopsized) Shall receive and consider all proposed changes of the by-laws which have been properly submitted. The Committee, by a majority vote, shall either approve or disapprove all properly registered by-law revisions considered. The Committee Chairman will report the Committee's recommendations to the Department Convention for its consideration and action. (This committee cannot approve or disapprove the amendment, but is charged with making recommendations It is possible for the Committee to recommend dis-approval and the membership vote to approve and visa-versa. The exception would be by-law proposals which are inconsistent with the National By-Laws such as changing of the uniform or elimination of the Senior Vice position.) As a practical matter, by-law change proposals should be vetted through the National Judge Advocate prior to being brought to the floor for a vote. The National Judge Advocate would review the by-law for consistency with the current National By-Laws and render his opinion. This process ensures the Department of Ohio By-Laws remains valid. It should be stressed that per our Department By-Laws I am required to share these proposals with all the Detachment Commandants; however the power of our Department is the members. If you have an opinion as to whether these by-laws should be adopted, please make sure your Detachment Commandant knows. Your detachment must be present to vote at the Department Convention. Any member who wishes to submit a by-law proposal may do so. I am happy to help you if needed. Please do not infer my inclusion of these proposals as an endorsement. I have an opinion, which I will make known as a Detachment Officer at the Annual Convention, but as your Judge Advocate, I will

8 not render my opinion on ANY by-law change proposals, except as to their legality and how they coincide with the National By-Laws. The second item on my agenda is maintaining your voting rights at the Department Convention. Your Detachment MUST submit a REPORT OF OFFICER INSTALLATION each year. (Yes, even if there are no changes to the officers). Failure to do so renders your entire Detachment ineligible to be recognized which means you cannot cast votes at the Department Convention. (National By-Laws, Article Four, Section 420). It s not a big deal to complete the form and it requires no monies to be sent in. Call me or and I will help you complete this form if you are unable. Please don t let a relatively minor procedural issue be the reason your votes aren t counted. The latest files show that in excess of 12 Detachment have not submitted an Officer Installation in the last year. I will be checking with our Adjutant to determine if these numbers are accurate and will re-submit the missing forms to make sure everyone is up to date. Finally, I wish to thank you for electing me as your Judge Advocate. Being on the Leadership Board of any organization can be a rather heady experience. But to be a leader of Marines is a special feeling. One must never forget that, we are only here for a short while. We serve at the will of the membership at large. I am honored to be part of the stewardship of YOUR LEAGUE. But I also know that next June is right around the corner, and I CAN and SHOULD be replaced if I put my own feelings or self-interest ahead of the Good of the League. As an elected officer, I do not have the luxury of being offended at a remark or being hurt because my integrity is brought into question. If you feel I am being unfair or unjust, let me know I answer to you Plain and simple... My personal cell number is (216) and my address is stallhorn@yahoo.com. Semper Fidelis is more than a motto. It is a way of life to Marines.

9 Department Chaplains Message By John Harkness As of today I have 32 names listed that will be read at the June Convention Memorial Service. I know of one Detachment that has not turned in a form that is way past due. I was looking through some old obituaries on line and noticed another name that should have been turned in last October. One Detachment has had six members pass. Detachment Commandants and Chaplains it is your responsibility to turn in the Notice of Death forms. If I have not received the information how do you expect me to list their names for the Memorial Service? I m not a mind reader and don t have a crystal ball or a Ouija board. Not if, but when you come to the June Convention don t just hand me a piece of paper or give me a name to add to the list. Bring a completed form to give me. I don t want to ask for or remind you to turn it in. If I receive a form after the convention it will be read at next year s convention. Stay in contact with your members that moving out of the area. Find out if they are going to transfer their membership. Get a forwarding address. Don t let them vanish into thin air. Old Testament Genesis 4:9 "AM I MY BROTHER'S KEEPER?" Perhaps one of the more thought-provoking questions in the Bible is the one asked by Cain. Cain had killed his brother because God had accepted Abel's offering, but not his own. When the Lord inquired concerning Abel, Cain's response was: "Am I my brother's keeper?" This is a question we would do well to ask ourselves today... Are we our brother's keeper? Do we have a responsibility to watch out for and care for one another? If you turn to the New Testament, it becomes clear that the answer is in the affirmative. In fact, there are many passages which emphasize we are our brother s Keeper. Chaplains you need to update the opening prayer to include FMF Corpsmen and FMF Chaplains. It should read: Supreme Commandant, we ask Thy blessings upon all here assembled. We pray for guidance in out deliberations and that we may here exemplify the principals and purposes of our beloved Marine Corps League. We ask Thy protection and blessings for all Marines, FMF Corpsman and FMF Chaplains who have died in the service of their Country and for all our members both past and present. Grant that the Marine Corps League may grow and prosper in the humane purposes and principles upon which it is founded. Amen. I would like to thank the Marine that is bringing large vases for the Memorial Service. I do not have your name. Please contact me and forward a picture. Please take a look at the Notice of Death form. I have pointed out some areas of the information that has been incorrect. Semper Fi, John

10 Department Paymaster By Thom Seymour With the New Year now upon us it time to insure that annual events are properly documented. The one event that needs the greatest attention is the installation of Detachment Officers. Remember even if your officers all retain their positions from the previous year, National requires the submission of an installation report each and every year to keep your charter active. Thanks to the aid of two Marines my online computer system is back up and running and the promised copies of scanned transmittals will be going out soon. Paymasters, Commandants, or any other Detachment officer can me at or call me at FYI, if you tried to call in January and didn t get through some genius thinking his VoiP phone renewed automatically didn t realize his service was cut until the end of the month, my apologizes to any and all who didn t get through. Semper Fi, Thom Seymour

11 Jr. Past Commandant By Ray Dailey No Report Chief of Staff By John Cook We now have plenty of room for articles, up-coming events, and newsworthy articles for league members posted in the Buckeye Marine News. Remember that everything printed here can be read by anyone who has computer access, so keep the articles toward Marine related topics. Also there is ad space for all to see. An ad form is included. When your Detachment has an upcoming event worthy for all League members to enjoy then post it here in the Buckeye Marine News. If one of your members does not have a computer then print off a copy of this newsletter so he may read and learn what is going on with the Department. Better yet, come to a Department meeting and learn firsthand how the Department of Ohio MCL is trying to make things better for the members in Ohio. We are changing and growing and everyone can have an influence of the outcome when they participate in the meetings. Semper Fi; John

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13 Veteran Affairs To all Marine Corps League members and their families: In the fall a problem arose for our Veterans Service Officers (VSOs). Some veterans, who wanted to file a different claim or to appeal a previously denied claim, had originally filed through another agency. They came to one of our VSOs and signed a Power of Attorney to expedite the process. Here is where there was an issue. The VA regional office in Cleveland has one person, who handles Powers of Attorney. Not only was that position vacant for a period, but more importantly this caused a significant backlog in getting claims processed. Fortunately, after several weeks, claims are moving in a timely manner and our Veterans Service Program is getting credit for the monies awarded. This is critical for the continuing growth of our Veterans Service Program as in coming fiscal periods 10% budget cuts will be in effect. Dave Yehl, Veteran s Affairs Director Veterans Choice Card: As part of a new program, the VA is issuing a Veterans Choice Card to every Veteran enrolled for VA Health Care as of August 1, 2014 or eligible to enroll as a recently discharged combat Veteran within 5 years of separation. The choice card allows Veterans to elect to receive care outside of VA when they qualify for new program based on their residence, or when wait times for VA health care exceed the standards established in law. If you would like to have your eligibility for the Choice Card determined based on your residence then call You can also submit your information online at: and select Apply for VA Health Care link under Recommended Resources. Paul Smith, Veteran s Affair Director Fellow Members: Here is something available thru your Marine Corps League Veteran s Service Officers: We can fill out claims for service connected injuries We can request a copy of your DD-214 if you have lost yours We can request your Cold War Certificate, also medical records, ribbons, badges, Certificate of Discharge, along with other things that a Veteran my want or need. Just give us a call In Dayton Barry Ryan, In Cincinnati Donna Gleason, In Hamilton Dan Davis, In Cleveland Jason Pund, and in Columbus Don Perry all our phone numbers are on the League website. As Always if you need us to help you we are always available to help just call or us and we will do what we can. Semper Fi Your V.S.O s

14 Youth Committee By Ron Kiessling The Department YOUTH COMMITTEE program is to support groups of young people up to age 18 for their Moral and Physical values. The Committee awarded a Grant to the Boy Scout Troop #101 at the Winter Meeting. We presented $4,524 to organizations in Grants since we have been giving Grants. The YOUTH COMMITTEE is always ready to make Grants to worthy organizations. Has your Detachment encouraged Youth Groups in your area to apply for funds (a Grant) needed by them for a purpose to support their organization? The Youth Committee Funds available to support donations (Grants) to youth groups but they do have to apply to the Department of Ohio, MCL for the support. Boy Scout Troops may need tents, a Boys & Girls Choir may need music, a Young Marines organization needs funds for a trailer to move their equipment, the list could go on forever, but it starts with that application. At Youth Committee meetings the committee decides on grants but they need the request before the meeting. Look at the Departments Web page for the process. Send the request for a Grant by mail to PDC Ellen Leidy 1107 Columbus Ave Barberton Ohio or leidyrun@aol.com. Remember; send the request in before March 1st for the Fall Meeting, because the awarded Grants are done only at a Department Meeting. The next meeting of the Youth Committee will be at the Department Spring meeting on March 21, 2015 at 9:00 am Holiday Inn French Quarter, Fremont Pike Rt. 20, Perrysburg, OH. PDC Ron Kiessling, Department Youth Committee, Chair

15 Department of Ohio MCL Spring Meeting Date: March 20, 21, 22, 2015 Place: Holiday Inn French Quarter Fremont Pike, Route 20 Perrysburg, Oh Ph rates: $ % tax Cutoff date: March Directions: Go to Map Quest MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DEPARTMENT MEETING SCHEDULE FRIDAY March 20, Hospitality- Hideaway Room 2000 Staff Meeting- Forum Room SATURDAY March 21, Breakfast Buffet Breakfast is not provided complimentary due to being a full service property, with a restaurant. They do offer 2 breakfasts per sleeping room for $ per person, vice the above listed rate, plus tax MCL & MCLA Youth Committee Meeting - Forum Room MCL Commandant s Council - Forum Room PDC Meeting w/dept. Commandant Boardroom 1 MCLA Staff Meeting - Mark Twain Room MCL Training - Forum Room VAD/VSO Meeting Mark Twain Room Lunch on Your Own - Restaurant will be open MCL & MCLA Joint Meeting - Forum Room MCL Meeting - Forum Room MCLA Meeting - Mark Twain Room Dinner on Your Own Ohio Pack Growl All Dogs Report - Forum Room Flea Meeting - Hideaway Room Social - Don t forget your gift - Hideaway Room SUNDAY March 22, 2015

16 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Department of Ohio SCHEDULE of EVENTS Spring Department Meeting March 2015 Holiday Inn French Quarter Fremont Pike, Route 20 Perrysburg, Oh Ph Central Division Conference 9-12 April 2015 Concourse Hotel 1 W. Dayton St. Madison, WI Convention Buckeye Marine Articles to Editor Deadline 24 April 2015 Convention Department of Ohio June 2015 Radisson East Lake, Oh National Convention 9-15 August 2015 Scottsdale, Az. Fall Department Meeting September or October 2015 TBD

17 TAPS NAME DETACHMENT NAME DETACHMENT Thomas Lawicki Lou Diamond, 272 Robert D. Kistler McKinley, 277 Jerome S. Szymanski McKinley, 277

18 DEPARTMENT OF OHIO DIVISIONS NE VICE COMMANDANTS Don Bettio Mike Kirk 4155 Osage St 1066 Lizabeth Circle Stow, OH Heath, OH (330) (740) NW John Cook Kenneth Griffith 2532 Edwards Rd Stillwell Rd. #2 N. Fairfield, OH., Cincinnati, OH (419) (513) NC SE Charles Yesberger Edward Lock Queen Anns Way 130 Rachel Rd., Fairview Park, OH, West Union, OH., (216) (937) C Ray Dailey 400 Greenler Rd# 150 Defiance, OH (419) CE SW

19 CENTRAL DIVISION - MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 2015 SPRING CONFERENCE Four Lakes Detachment #351 - Madison, WI would like to invite you to the 2015 Spring Central Division Conference April 9 12, We are hoping for a successful conference offering training, comradery and great ideas! The Commandant of the Department of Wisconsin had to abruptly resign due to health concerns, thus leaving the Department in the fine hands of Commandant Micah Dewing. As with any transition, concerns and hurdles were jumped, thus delaying, but not taking away from this conference. The host hotel will be The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor s Club, 1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI This hotel is one of Madison s finest located a block off of the Capitol Square and walking distance to Wisconsin s Capitol building, UW Madison, Veterans Museum, fine restaurants and taverns. Soon to follow will be further information as to the agenda and other events that are scheduled. We will have several guest speakers ranging from the National Commandant to the Commanding Officer for the recruiters stationed in Wisconsin. Much to learn and discuss!! We hope all can make time and attend this eventful convention that will be educational, insightful and interactive. Semper fi, Doug Manthe Doug Manthe Jr. Vice Commandant, Dept of WI MCL

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21 Pack Leader Woof woofwoof Woof, By Kenneth E. Griffith, PDD This is an all dog call; Happy New and a big Woof woofwoof Woof, to you all. I'm hoping to get to as many pounds as possible this year, starting in the southwest and making my way North. However, if there are any urgent needs of any pound please feel free to contact me at your earliest timing. Let's have a great year. Woof woofwoof Woof Ohio Packer leader Kenneth E. Griffith Dog Robber By Chuck Kiessling, PDD TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE PACK: REMEMBER IF YOUR DEVIL DOGS DUES AREN T PAID YOU SHOULD REMOVE YOUR DEVIL DOG PATCHES FROM YOUR CAP AND UNIFORM SHIRTS. We have active pounds # 156 Montezuma/Cincinnati (meets in Cincinnati area), # 164 Northeast Ohio (meets in Medina), # 190 Diamond Devil Dogs (meets in Toledo area), # 241 Dayton (meets in the Dayton area) and # 282 Kalinowski s K-9 Raiders. All Pups can advance to the DEVIL DOG level at our Department Convention in JUNE if you have one year or more as a PUP, you must contact me before May 31 st 2015 so paperwork can be made out and then you can Advance to Devil Dog. DEVIL DOGS in our Pack can advanced to PDD at our National Convention in August in Arizona, contact me so the paperwork can be made out and sent to the Kennel to make you eligible to advance to PDD Marine Corps League members interested in becoming part of MODD please contact me at (440) We have great times at our Growls at our Department meetings and hope all of your will make a greater effort to attend. Remember most of our funds go to the Children s Hospital or Ward in the city where we have our Department Convention. We hope more members of the Marine Corps League will become members of the order. We hope more members of the Marine Corps League will become members of the order. PDD Chuck

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23 OFFICERS President: Treasurer: Linda Davis Maxine Mcmurray 3263 Wemyss Drive 3805 E. Center Street Cincinnati, OH Conneaut, OH., (513) Sr Vice President: Judge Advocate: Lynn Harkness Denise Marx 4345 Hamilton Rd 9401 Canterchase Dr# 1d Medina, OH., Miamisburg, OH Jr Vice President: To Be Appointed Captain Of The Guard: Marsha Vanvalkenburg 420 Little Creek Dr. Delaware, OH

24 From the Desk of the President By Linda Davis Ladies, Is Old Man Winter getting you down? Why not plan a weekend getaway and join us at the Department Auxiliary s next meeting on Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Perrysburg, OH. Further details are found in this addition of the Buckeye Marine. Our meeting will begin shortly after the joint meeting with our Marines. Your ideas and input at this meeting will be greatly appreciated. All members and non-members are welcome to attend. I challenge each member to attend and bring a friend. The members of the Auxiliary working together with our Dept. Marines will only make us stronger as individuals and enhance both of our organizations. In the end our Ohio veterans will benefit from our combined strengths. Think Spring! Hope to see you in March! Semper Fidelis, Linda Davis

25 Buckeye News Sponsors and Supporters Marine Corps League Leatherneck 393 Detachment Meetings are held on the second Tuesday each month at the Golden Corral Restaurant on: Gleneste- Withamsville hours or come to eat at 1800 hours. Follow us on Facebook: Leatherneck RONALD F. KIESSLING Department Commandant OHio OHio Pack Devil Dog of the Year 1990 OHio Marine of the Year Schubert s Alley phone Olemsted Twp., OHio, rfkkgspdc@yahoo.com MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Department of OHio Daniel Y. Davis National Accredited Veteran Service Officer Community Based Outpatient Clinic 1750 S. Erie Hwy., Room 132 Hamilton, OHio Fax: (513) Office: (513) EXT MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Licking County Detachment Lizabeth Circle Heath, OHio Supporting Marines in Licking and Perry Counties Marine Corps League Department of OHio Ellen M. Leidy Past Department Commandant 1107 Columbus Ave leidyrun@aol.com Barberton, OH Marine Corps League Department of OHio PDC Charles H Kiessling, Sr. (440) (Dept.Phone) (440) (Home) c.kiessling1@prodigy.net GOLDEN CARE PARTNERS, LLC Geriatric Care Manager Beth Boltz, BSSW, MOD P.O. Box Portage, OHio GOLDENCAREPARTNERS@YAHOO.COM MARINE CORPS LEAGUE AUXILIARY Department of OHio WE RE LAUNCHING OUR NEW WEBSITE Learn more about the Auxiliary by visiting:

26 National Award winner in the service of PreNeed Funeral Planning, 20 under 40 Toledo Business Leadership award, September Since 1888, we provide caring, quality compassionate funeral and cremation services by respectfully helping families during a difficult time. Our experienced and educated professional staff will take the time to help personalize and plan a meaningful end of life celebration. The Coyle Funeral Home family is committed to supporting and guiding you through the creation of a memorable service. We will come out to your Detachments and do a presentation on our services. Call me for more information. Megan Coyle Stamos Director and Prearrangement Specialist Office Mobile

27 SKUTTLE BUTT I hope to expand this piece with input from you and your detachments. Be proud of who you are and what you represent within your communities. Put the accomplishments of your Detachment here moving forward by getting them to me via at gunny23@bex.net. (I will need the who; what, when, and why before I can publish them and I need to have them on or prior to the date listed when the next articles are due.)

28 Below is a link to the Marine Corps Birthday Party, which was held at the Flat Iron, as well as pictures from the Veterans Day Parade. this is a slide show that you can view of the Birthday bash they had at their Detachment. Submitted by Stephen Merrifield, Sergeant # this is of the Veterans Day Parade Below is the link to Lou Diamonds Facebook page with their pictures of the Birthday Ball. On that page they also have other albums posted. look for USMC Birthday Jr. Past Commandant submitted these two photo s;

29 Christmas for Kids, Herman Hesselschwardt Det #748 and Mix 98.1 FM. Darryl Leatherman, Tom Curtis, Ray Dailey NVC, Kenny Steffel, Jeff Gee Detachment Commandant, Raised $71, in two (2) days for the Kids Campaign it is 6 weeks long with 80 locations. Last year $235,000 plus equal amount in toys was raised for the kids in Defiance, Henry, Pauling, Williams Putnam Fulton counties. Age group is o- 18 years old, we support 29 organizations including food pantry's, women shelters making sure kids have food, shelter, heat, clothes and toys. We are helping kids with needs all year long. LR: Ed Lock, Liz Lafferty, John Crawford, Carlee Cluxton and George Biely On Friday, December 12 th, 2014 the Bobby D. White Detachment, MCL, and Venture Productions Inc. teamed up with the Ohio Valley Local School District students to finish shopping for the Adams County children they serve each year.

30 LR: Jim Martin, John Hamilton, Jack Gurio, Commandant Mike Kirk, Gary Evans, and Don Belt. Standing are John Klein and Joe Kinser. The photo was taken just prior to the July 4 parade at Granville, Oh with our new float banner. Members of Licking County, Oh Det. 602 volunteered at the Chilicothe VA Hospital Christmas Party. Pictured are Joe Kinser, Jack Gurio, Commandant Mike Kirk and Jim Martin.

31 The Herman A. Hesselschwardt Detachment #758 of the Marine Corps League cordially invites you to please; join with us, as we celebrate the 23 d Annual Buck Sergeant Steve Salay Memorial Mess Night, and Commemorate, the 70th Anniversary of the 23 February, 1945 Flag Raising s on Iwo Jima. D-DAY: Saturday, 28 February, ASSEMBLE: VFW Fort Defiance Post Clinton Street. Defiance, Ohio. LAND THE LANDING FORCE: 1800: : Registration / Social Hour 1800: : ASSAULT: Lower Deck Reception Hall. WHY WE GATHER: To Honor a Now Deceased Member of Detachment 758; A China Marine and a World War II Japanese Held, Prisoner of War. [Captive from 1941 to 1945] Guest Speaker: Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Maxwell. U.S.M.C. (Retired) Patient USMC Wounded Warrior Barracks. Founder USMC Wounded Warrior Battalion [East]. President of SemperMax Support Fund. Attendee s Will Receive: A Complete Swiss-Steak Meal. *A Commemorative Embossed Glass Mug. **See Below). Free Beer and Soda Beverages. Our Guest Speaker's Address, Comment's, and Observation s. Visit the SemperMax Web-Site -- (Cash Bar Available for Wine / Mixed Drinks). A Great Weapon s Raffle. ONLY 350 Tickets Will Be Printed. [Our Thanks, to `County Line Firearms / ] Many Very Nice Door Prizes.??? OUR TREMENDOUS MYSTERY PRIZE RAFFLE??? 50 / 50 Cash Drawing. / Always Great, U.S.M.C. Themed Raffle Items. Sea Stories. War Stories. United States Marine Corps Camaraderie; & Fellow Uniformed Military Service s Fellowship. *Pre-Paid Attendees, Will Receive a Commemorative Glass Mug*. ** PRE-PAID RESERVATIONS -- MUST BE RECEIVED BY SATURDAY, 20 FEBRUARY, 2015 TO RECEIVE A GUARANTEED COMMEMORATIVE MUG. SORRY. NO EXCEPTIONS! Cost Is Only $27.00 Per Person. Remember, Please Pre-Register Early! WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN US BRING ALL OF YOUR VETERAN

32 FRIENDS. Overnight Sheltered Bivouac Readily Available: Hampton Inn: (419) / Holiday Inn Express: (419) Super 8 Motel: (419) / Comfort Inn: (419) Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Number of 2015 Mess Night tickets requested: [ $ ] Amount enclosed: Please Make Checks `Payable To and Send to: `Marine Corps League Detachment 758 ATTENTION: Mess Night Committee -- P.O. Box 164. Defiance, Ohio For Advance Weapons Raffle Ticket Purchase / Event Information / Or For Any Questions, Please. Call Any Committee Member. Nick Hill John Daeger Ken Steffel. (Anytime) / Darryl Leatherman Jeff Gee / Download This Printable.PDF Pre-Registration Form is Available On-line. Visit Detachment 758 Web-Site - Look on Home Page and/or Under `Current Events Link.

33 Department of Ohio Marine Corps League Junior Vice Commandants Membership Recruitment Program This is to certify that the following Marine Corps League member has met the criteria of the Department of OHio by recruiting five (5) or more new members between April 1, _2014 and March 31, _2015. Detachment Number Recruited by Membership Card # Names of new members (List additional names on the back of this form) Certified true and correct Detachment Commandant Detachment Adjutant/Paymaster All forms must be in by April 15, _2015 Mail to: Department of OHio Junior Vice Commandant 6/1/2002 Printing

34 Group Name: Marine Corps League Department of Ohio Marine Corps League And Marine Corps League Auxiliary Department Spring Meeting March 20, 21 & 22, 2015 Perrysburg, Ohio Hotel Room Reservation Request Group Rate: $ Tax per room (1-4 persons per room) Single Bed ( ) Double Beds ( ) Handicap Accessible ( ) Name: Address: City: State & Zip: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Credit Card: Type: Visa Master Card Discover Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Reservation must be received by March 1, Thereafter, reservations will be taken on a space and rate availability basis. Send to: Holiday Inn French Quarter Phone: Freemont Pike Fax: Perrysburg, Ohio 43551

35 Name of the Detachment Detachment Number Keep the bottom yellow page for your detachment records. Your Detachment can order forms from the MCL National web site or call Please press hard or write on each page. I will send you a replacement when you forward me a form. Include an obituary if you have one. This also helps me with correct information. Semper Fi and God Bless, The Chaplain

36 Department of Ohio Marine Corps League & Marine Corps League Auxiliary Buckeye Marine Ad Form Name: Address: City: State & Zip: Phone Patron Ad - Print Name in the Buckeye Marine 36 $10 per year Business Card Ad (3 ½ x2 $35 per year 4 x 2 ½ $45 per year Please include camera-ready art, your business card or copy and layout you desire. Make check out to Dept. of Ohio, MCL Total Enclosed Send to: Dept. of Ohio MCL Phone: Paymaster Thomas Seymour 8300 Munson Road Mentor, OH Please do not write in space below. Amount Received: No of Ad(s) Requested: Date Received: Type of Ad(s): Date Ad(s) Published: Signature:

37 MARINE OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS Article Eleven, Section 1130 Department of Ohio Awards (c) MARINE OF THE YEAR - Nominees for the Department of Ohio Marine of the Year shall originate at the Detachment level, and shall be signed by the Detachment Commandant, and/or Awards Committee Chairman. (1) Nomination shall be in writing and submitted no later than the Spring Quarterly Meeting. There are more details included in the Ohio By-Laws Section These can be seen and downloaded from the Department web site. If your Detachment has an outstanding Marine that you think deserves this award, then submit his name and reasons by the spring meeting this March, using the proper format mentioned above. In order to provide a common ground upon which the candidates can be evaluated, the following is suggested items to cover for the Marine of the Year nomination. League activities, meeting attendance, membership, is the candidate active in Department and/or National Activities, active in Detachment affairs, accepts responsibility at activities, active securing members & reinstatements, holds office, elected or appointed in the League, serves on committees and/or chairs a committee, mention the League activities the candidate participates in, don t forget to write about their attitude, Espirit De Corps and their Community involvement. As the name indicates, Marine of the Year candidates should be nominated on the basis of recognition earned in the past year not for several years past. This does not mean an older member of 20 years or even 50 years cannot be selected. If they have earned the recognition for service to the League this past year, they should be nominated.

38 NATIONAL CONVENTION SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA AUGUST 8th - AUGUST 15th 2015 ORDER FORM FOR ADVERTISING IN THE NATIONAL PROGRAM BOOK The 2015 Marine Corps League National Convention Program Book will be published by the National Convention Committee in concert with the Scottsdale, Arizona local convention committee. Your support for this publication will not only help to commemorate this National Convention but will also help support the Marine Corps League s many worthwhile National Programs such as: MARINES HELPING MARINES WOUNDED MARINES PROGRAM; U. S. MARINES YOUTH PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM; YOUNG MARINES OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE; SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS; LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS PROGRAM; VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM; VETERANS AFFAIRS VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM AND TOYS-FOR-TOTS SIZE AND AD COSTS FOR MARINE CORPS LEAGUE RELATED ENTITIES Full page ad $ $ Half page ad $90.00 $ Third page ad $70.00 $ Quarter Page ad $50.00 $ Business Card $35.00 $ Patron ads per name $15.00 $ Checks made payable to MARINE CORPS LEAGUE along with camera ready art work and copy should be sent to: Marine Corps League - National Headquarters - P. O. BOX 3070 MERRIFIELD, VA ATTN: CONVENTION AD BOOK - No later than July 8, Please print or type information below. Name Phone Date Address City State Zip EVERY DIVISION, DEPARTMENT, DETACHMENT, AUXILIARY UNIT, KENNEL, PACK AND POUND ARE ENCOURAGED TO PLACE AN AD IN SUPPORT OF THE 2015 NATIONAL CONVENTION. WE APPRECIATE YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.

39 CENTRAL DIVISION MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 2015 SPRING CONFERENCE April 9 12, 2015 Madison, WI REGISTRATION FORM Name: Address: Detachment/Department: Title: Additional Guests: Phone Hotel Reservations should be made as soon as possible!! Our quoted rate is $94.00 single occupancy and $ double occupancy plus tax per room, though other pricing may be available at a variety of internet sites. Host Hotel is Concourse Hotel, 1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI. The phone number for reservations is The block is set until March 15, Check in time is 3pm and check out is 11 am. Parking is $5.00 per day. REGISTRATION FEES Registration Fee $10.00 X (# of members attending) = $ Hospitality Room Fee $20.00 X (# of attendees) = $ Dinner /Ceremony/Dance $55.00 X (# of guests before March 20, 2015) =$ Select Meal: Top Sirloin Seared Herb Chicken Breast Total Amount: =$ Mail completed form and check made payable to Four Lakes Detachment by March 10, 2015 to Four Lakes Detachment #351 Convention PO Box Madison, WI

40 CENTRAL DIVISION MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 2015 SPRING CONVENTION ADVERTISEMENT ORDER FORM Pricing: Full Page - $ ½ Page - $60.00 ¼ Page - $45.00 Business Card - $20.00 Name: Amount Enclosed $ Ad Size: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Quantity: Please attach camera ready ad or the file (A variety of formats are supported) to doug.manthe@charter.net. Make checks payable to Four Lakes Detachment #351. Deadline is March 15, Return to Four Lakes Detachment #351 Conference PO Box Madison, WI SAMPLE ¼ PAGE AD The Fallen Warrior Program For more information contact: Remembering the Fallen Four Lakes Detachment, Inc. PO Box 14315

41 From: Ray Dailey PDC To: Department JA, Department Adjutant Sub: Proposed By Law change Department of Ohio SECTION 640- DEPARTMENT DUES CURRENTLY READS: (a) The Department per capita dues is $5.00 per member per annum (b) The Buckeye Marine fund will receive $2.25 of each member's per annum dues for the operation and publishing of the Buckeye Marine. (c) The Youth Fund will receive $1.00 of each member's per annum dues for the operation of the Youth Fund. (d) The Department of Ohio General Fund will receive $1.75 of each member's per annum dues for the operation of the Department of Ohio. (e) Funds received from the National Life Members Fund each year, should be allocated as follows: Buckeye Marine 45%, General Fund 35%, and Youth Fund 20%. SECTION 640- DEPARTMENT DUES CHANGE TO: (a) The Department per capita dues is $5.00 per member per annum. (b) The Buckeye Marine fund will receive $10.00 per year from each member wishing a hard copy of the Buckeye Marine; this shall be paid, thru. The Detachment Paymasters, via a transmittal of those wishing a bard copy. (c) The Youth Fund to be sustained at a level of $ with the Money being transferred from the General account as needed with approval of the Board. (d) The Department of Ohio General Fund will receive $5.00 of each member's per annum dues for the operation of the Department of Ohio. (e) Funds received from the National Life Members Fund each year, should be allocated as follows: General Fund 100% RATIONALE: The Buckeye Marine account has run in a deficit for several years and will be going electronic; the Youth Fund, has been over funded, due to low requests, Semper Fi Ray Dailey PDC

42 From: Ray Dailey PDC To: Department JA, Department Adjutant Sub: Proposed By Law change Department of Ohio In accordance with ARTICLE EIGHT CH 195 OF THE National by-laws, the following addition is proposed for the Department Of Ohio by Laws; CURRENTLY READS: SECTION NOMINATIONS (a) All nominations for elective offices of the Department shall be made from the Convention floor. All nominations will not be later than noon on the day of the elections. All nominees must be members in good standing of the Marine Corps League and must be present at the time of nomination, and as each is placed in nomination, the nominee must rise and state that if elected, the nominee will accept the office and serve loyally and faithfully during the term to which elected. (b) (c) (d) Nominations for Division Vice-Commandants shall follow the nomination of other Department officers. The Department Commandant shall direct the six Divisions to caucus and nominate candidates for their Division Vice-Commandants, presenting the name of each nominee when Division Vice- Commandants' nominations are called for. Nominees must be members in good standing of a Detachment, which is located in the Division in which they are nominated. A member in good standing may be nominated for more than one office, providing there is at least one other alternate nominee for each of the offices for which he is nominated. Upon election of office, the nominee must withdraw from other nominated offices. CHANGE TO READ: SECTION NOMINATIONS (a) All nominations for elective offices of the Department will be made from the Convention floor. No nominations shall be later than noon on the day of the elections. All nominees must be members in good standing of the Marine Corps League. In addition, must be present at the time of nomination. In addition, as each is placed in nomination, the nominee must rise. If not restricted by a physical impairment,. And state that if elected, the nominee will accept the office and serve loyally and faithfully during the term to which elected. (b) All eligible candidates, who are seeking to serve on the Departmental staff for the Department of Ohio, must have also achieved the following benchmarks in their careers, as it pertains to the office they are seeking:

43 1. Commandant: To be elected to this office, an individual must have served as a Senior or Junior Vice- Commandant for no less than one term of office, (Department By-Law 260 apply), and must also have read the National's Professional Development Program. (PDP) 2. Senior / Junior Vice-Commandant: To be elected to this office an individual must have served, at a minimum one year, (Department By-Law 260 apply), on the Department's staff, in either an elected or appointed position, and must also have read the National's Professional Development Program. (PDP) 3. All staff members, whether elected or appointed, must have read the National's Professional Development Program (PDP) prior to serving on the Departmental staff of Ohio. (c) Nominations for Division Vice-Commandants shall follow the nomination of other Department officers. (d) The Department Commandant shall direct the six Divisions to caucus and nominate candidates for their Division vice Commandants, presenting the name of each nominee when Division vice-commandants' nominations are called for. Nominees must be members in good standing, as well as read the National's Professional Development Program, of a Detachment, which is located in the Division in which they have been nominated. (e) A member in good standing may be nominated, for more than one office, providing there is at least one other alternate nominee for each of the offices for which he is nominated. Upon election of office, the nominee must withdraw from other nominated offices. RATIONALE: All Department Officers must be acquainted with the workings of the Department. Semper Fi Ray Dailey PDC

44 From: To: Subject: Frank Gron, Commandant, Department of Ohio Marine Corps League Stephen Merrifield, Judge Advocate, Department of Ohio Marine Corps League Adjutant, Department of Ohio Marine Corps League Proposed Department of Ohio By-Law change In accordance with ARTICLE EIGHT AMENDMENTS of the National By-Laws, the following amendment is proposed for the Department of Ohio By-Laws; CURRENTLY READS: ARTICLE FIVE - DIVISIONS SECTION DIVISION ALIGNMENT - The Divisions of the Department of Ohio will be composed of the following counties: (a) NORTH EAST DIVISION: Ashtabula, Carroll, Columbian, Geauga, Harrison, Jefferson, Lake, Mahoning, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull and Tuscarawas. (b) NORTH WEST DIVISION: Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron Logan, Lucas, Marion, Morrow, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Wyandott. (c) SOUTH EAST DIVISION: Adams, Athens, Belmont, Gallia, Guernsey, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton and Washington. (d) SOUTH WEST DIVISION: Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Fayette, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Warren. (e) NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION: Ashland, Coshocton, Cuyahoga, Holmes, Lorain, Medina, Richland and Wayne. (f) CENTRAL EAST DIVISION: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Madison, Muskingum and Union. ARTICLE TWO - DEPARTMENT CONVENTION SECTION NOMINATIONS (c) The Department Commandant shall direct the six Divisions to caucus and nominate candidates for their Division Vice-Commandants, presenting the name of each nominee when Division Vice- Commandants' nominations are called for. Nominees must be members in good standing of a Detachment, which is located in the Division in which they are nominated.

45 CHANGE TO: ARTICLE FIVE - DIVISIONS SECTION DIVISION ALIGNMENT - The Divisions of the Department of Ohio will be composed of the following counties: (see Division Map) (a) NORTH WEST DIVISION: Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Van, Wert and Williams (b) NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION: Crawford, Erie, Huron, Lucas, Marion, Morrow, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot (c) NORTH EAST DIVISION: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage and Trumbull. (d) CENTRAL WEST DIVISION: Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union (e) CENTRAL DIVISION: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Hocking, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry and Pickaway (f) CENTRAL EAST DIVISION: Ashland, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Knox, Mahoning, Monroe, Noble, Richland, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne (g) SOUTH WEST DIVISION: Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Hamilton, Highland and Warren (h) SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION: Adams, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton and Washington ARTICLE TWO - DEPARTMENT CONVENTION SECTION NOMINATIONS (c) The Department Commandant shall direct the eight (8) Divisions to caucus and nominate candidates for their Division Vice-Commandants, presenting the name of each nominee when Division Vice- Commandants' nominations are called for. Nominees must be members in good standing of a Detachment, which is located in the Division in which they are nominated. RATIONALE: Re-Alignment of Divisions to correct previous inaccuracies and to allow for more equitable distribution. Always Faithful, Frank Gron, Commandant, Department of Ohio Marine Corps League FG/stm

46 PROPOSED NEW DIVISION LINES FOR THE STATE