Eugene Sara Detachment Marine Corps League PO Box 2051 Billings, MT 59103 WEB www.eugenesara.com email esm arinecorpsleague@gm ail.com Commandant - Joe Aguilar Editor - Tim Bender Distribution Bill Bishop Advertising Jim Borner, Tim Bender Photos Tim & Patricia Bender, Eva Aguilar Contact Phone# (406)876-4086 Commandants Message Greetings, Members & friends of the Marine Corps League, Well men, another month has gone by, and we've managed to handle what was asked of us. Thank you to all of the members that have stepped up and helped with what was asked of us. On the 19th Aug. we did Vets day at the fair, on the 26th we did the Fromberg parade, on the 29th. is Reedpoint and parade. Above all else with funerals we've managed to maintain, as you all know Tiny has been working on MCL Birthday Ball. Again I wish to thank and welcome the two new members Adam and Pete. Thanks again to all the members that have supported me during the last three years as Commandant of the Eugene Sara Detachment. On the 20th of Aug. Dennis and Barbara hosted the patio party which was attended by several members, the food was fantastic a BIG thank you. Semper Fi Joe Aguilar (406)876-4530. 1
Senior Vice Commandant Report: Don t forget that I need help at the gun show on September 9 11 at the Metra. Please help recruit new members for the League. From you Sr Vice Dennis Sitzler Jr. Vice Commandant Report: Marines, Hey folks, we had a good turn out for Dennis Sitzlers Patio Party on the great plains of Montana. Other than that it s been a quiet month for the league. We have had a couple of services this month and a parade in Fromberg. Event wise, September is looking slow right now, too. We are done with the Patio Parties for the summer, unless someone wants to hold one for the end of the hot months (We have done it before). Now it s time to look towards the beginning of Toys for Tots, Veterans Day and Christmas and the Birthday of our Marine Corps in November. Semper Fi Tim Bender (406)697-5968 tim.mtlonegunman@gmail.com Chaplains Report: Semper Fi & God bless all. Months fly by, without much going on. Things are picking up though. We have a funeral coming up for a Navy veteran on Friday the 26th of August at the National Cemetery, his name is Ben Groblebe a brother to one of our former members. Then a color guard on the next day in Fromberg. Talked to Charles Doolittle and his wife Barb and he is slowly on the mend after his surgery. Regardless of ones condition we should constantly pray for each other, for there is no greater power then from our Savior, Jesus Christ. We must also pray for getting more Marines involved in the league. We are starting to scratch the bottom of Marines that participate in our functions and most of us aren't getting any younger. We have to learn to bow our necks a little and give some of our younger members the lead on ideas. Age, shoulders, and feet and legs are starting to take its toll on some of us. A few have maintained and brought in a lot of money for the league to operate on,' LETS NOT LOSE IT '. May the Lord guide us on a path to better things so we might sustain our beloved League. May the Lord find a place in each of our lives, so that He can help us forge forward. Thank you for listening and may the Lord touch each and everyone. Jim Borner (406)850-1802 jimborner@gmail.com 2
Paymasters Report: Hello Marines, I'm on vacation at this time and will miss the next meeting. I received an e-mail from National by way of Department that at the national convention a new by-law was passed that makes all annual memberships due on 1 September, each year. For those of you whose membership is due between now and 1 January it will cost $35.00. Between 1 January and 1 June the cost will be $20.00. Expiration dates for all of these will be 1 September 2017. Dues after 1 June will be $35.00 and have and a expiration date of 1 September 2018. Dues for new members will be the same as renewals + $5.00. Steve Tozzy told me that National will no longer send out dues notices. If you have any questions call me at 6704364 and I ll do my best to answer them. September 2016 MCL Events: Tom Jones, Paymaster September 4th Reedpoint annual sheepdrive Parade in Reedpoint, MT 11am September 12th Regular MCL business meeting @1900hrs at the Heights VFW on Anchor St. 3
Past minutes Marine Corps League Eugene Sara Detachment #418 Meeting Minutes July 11, 2016 Meeting called to order @ 1900 Officers present: Joe Aguilar, Tom Lowry, Tom Jones, Dennis Sitzler, Jim Borner, Tim Bender, Wilbur Jensen New Applications for membership : Pete Siegel, Accepted (Associate), Brian Chikote of Laurel, accepted, Max C. Mann of Miles City, accepted Last Meeting Minutes: Read and approved with changes to Becky ( Tinys daughter is going for Testing in August not surgery) Miles City Squad minutes: See Miles City Page Correspondence: None Captain Salmela : None Paymasters Report: Five renewals & three new memberships transmitted, 97 memberships paid up, 11 members past due Senior Vice: Next gun show is in September, would like to get gift hatchets from 1st Sgt Peterson to sell at gun shows. Junior Vice: Patio party at Bill Bishops was well attended, Jims Patio party was also well attended, last Summer patio party at Dennis Sitzlers August 20th at Noon 3905 Vista View Cr. (off Blue creek Rd. Good turn out at Jim Borners patio party Jr. Past Commandant: Tinys daughter, Becky is accepted for implant surgery in August to help with her medical issues Adjutant: Wilbur attended the State MCL convention in Hamilton, All went well, A salute was held for a Bataan Death march marine whose remains were returned to MT Detail Commander: Thanks from Tom Lowry for all the help. 7/15 Big Sky State Games- Fromberg parade 8/27 9/4 Reedpoint parade 9/9-9/11 Gun show at Metra and the units sword was retrieved from Sgt Candelerias wedding Report of any member or family member s family sick or in distress: Eva Aguilar suffered a foot injury and is in a soft cast. Standing Committees: Riverside Cemetery Detail Contract completed, awaiting payment Veterans Council Marine Corps flags delivered to the Laurel National Veterans cemetery Young Marines None Toys for Tots Meeting being held with the Road Dogs Finance Committee None Birthday Ball I&I Ball for 2016 already booked at the Bighorn Resort in November $65 a person League Birthday celebration $25 a person Gusicks or 3 North (Tiny is checking) Good of the League State convention this weekend Old Business We are exploring giving our wounded warrior fund balance to the Kalispell charity or Healing Water to assist wounded warriors with hunting or fishing trips. Joe contact those groups through Adam Greenwell and Dee Murray. New Business Jim Borner is worn out from running the Riverside campaign the last few years and would like to see someone step up to take the reigns on that project Meeting closed at 2003 hrs Next meeting will be @ 1900 on September 12th, 2016 4
Marine Corps League Eugene Sara Detachment #418 Meeting Minutes August 08, 2016 Meeting called to order @ 1900 Officers present: Joe Aguilar, Tom Lowry, Tom Jones, Dennis Sitzler, Jim Borner, Tim Bender, Wilbur Jensen New Applications for membership : None Last Meeting Minutes: Not available Miles City Squad minutes: Read & Accepted Squad B is the first veterans group to lead the Miles City parades. Correspondence: US Air Force Band Thank you Letter Captain Salmela : Toys for Tots warehouse was flooded out and the building is uninhabitable & looking for new location. Sgt.Meade will be lead for TfT Paymasters Report: Five renewals & two new associate memberships transmitted, 89 current or life memberships paid up, 16 members past due Senior Vice: Next gun show is in September, sign up sheet available. See Dennis if you can help out. Don t forget the patio party on August 20th at noon. Junior Vice: Patio party at Jim Borners was well attended, apologized for mistake in the newsletter where minutes were omitted. Jr. Past Commandant: Tinys daughter, Becky is accepted for implant surgery in August to help with her medical issues Adjutant: Wilbur discussed the USAF Appreciation letter. Detail Commander: Aug 29th Fromberg Parade, Aug 19th Vets day at the Fair (need help at our table), Sept 4th Reedpoint Parade, Sept 19th County Commissioners meeting ~~~ Motion was made after a request by Tom Lowry to purchase more dog tags for Memorial board for deceased members. Report of any member or family member s family sick or in distress: Charles Doolittles surgey went well and he is slowly recovering. Pete Seigel is suffering from a pinched nerve in his neck. Standing Committees Riverside Cemetery Detail Contract completed & paid Veterans Council None Young Marines None Toys for Tots see above Finance Committee None Birthday Ball I&I Ball for 2016 at the Bighorn Resort in November $65 Ea. MCL Birthday party at 3 North $ 25 approx. Good of the League September gun show 9/9 9/11 help if you can, recruit, we need new blood! Old Business None New Business Tom Jones bought Marine Corps themed T-shirts to sell nat Gun shows, fair, etc. wanted input on purchasing more. Captain Salmela advised that her replacement will take over command on the end of August, Captain Leishman the new Commander will be at the September meeting with Captain Salmela. Meeting closed at 2022 hrs Next meeting will be @ 1900 on September 12th, 2016 5
Judge Advocates Report: Semper Fi ((Eugene Sara Det # 418 Bi-laws : ARTICLE 4: SECTION 400 COMMITTEES: sub chapter (d) 1-4). The Finance committee shall be composed of three officers: Paymaster (Chairperson), Judge Advocate, and Senior Vice Commandant. (1) The committee shall guide the Detachment in all financial matters. (2) The mission of the committee will be to review all requests for disbursement of funds over the amount of $150.00. (3) All requests for funds or payment of funds, outside of the repayment of receipt of goods, shall be presented, in writing, during the regular meeting and voted for submission to the committee. (4) The committee shall meet before the next regular meeting and review any requests from the meeting then, report the findings to the membership at the next regular meeting. The membership shall be allowed to vote upon the findings as to whether or not to approve or deny said request. ) To be discussed at next regular meeting. JUDGE ADVOCATE - WILBER JENSEN In a blast from the past The young Marines are looking for some help with an auction coming up on September 12th at the Billings Depot downtown. They looking for donations of items to auction, funds to purchase items, food & drink sponsors, etc. If interested contact Mary Beth Aasterud at 406)855-2349 or mbaasterud@gmail.com or Marris Harris 406)6712561 or maharris@mt.gov or Tyler Harris 406)6728070 or tyler.cowboylogic@gmail.com Sergeant at Arms Report: Marines, Another month is gone. The summer is going fast with school back in session and the Fairs over. Thanks again to all who helped at the Billings fair booth and the honor guard. The League was asked this year to provide the speaker for the veterans program and I was honored to do that task. We had a couple of other honor guards for parades and a funeral for Ben Groblebe. Up coming we have a parade for the Sheep drive in Reed Point, and a Honor guard for the state commissioners. I will be contacting some of you for that. See you at the meeting. Have a good fall. Semper Fi, Tom Lowry Sgt at Arms/Detail Cmdr 6
Marines and Families, We welcome aboard this month SSgt Peter Funnell, who is coming from Korea. He and his girlfriend Ally are getting settled and we look forward to the good work he will be doing in the shop. Capt. Leishman returns this week, it is exciting and bittersweet for me, as I look forward to hearing about all of the great work the unit will do under his leadership, I will also miss the Marines. Sgt Ray is taking over as the new Toys For Tots coordinator for this year s TFT season. Sgt Meade is taking over fundraising events, such as the August 27, 0800-1300 car show at the Reserve Center. The car show is to benefit local veterans but will also be a competition for motorcycles, 1970 and before cars, 1970 and later cars, trucks and jeeps. There will be prizes such as the best in show and best in class. We are excited to see how this event goes so hopefully we can continue this event years down the road. I look forward to hearing about all the good work he will do with the program. Just a reminder, ticket sales for the Birthday Ball are still ongoing. The price is $65.00. Tickets will be sold at the Billings Armed Forces Reserve Center starting on August 1st. A roster will be provided of who paid and how much. Below are the gifts for this year s Birthday Ball: Semper Fidelis, Diana Salmela Captain, USMC 7
Photos from the Ben Groblebe service at the Laurel Veterans Cemetery 8
Scenes from the Fromberg Days Parade in Small town Fromberg, MT Color Guard Members Tim Bender, Jim Borner, Tom Lowry, Joe Aguilar (L-R) 9
Miles City Squad B Meeting Minutes Were not available for publishing at press time and will be in the next issue Disclaimer: The Marine Corps League does not endorse specific political candidates, but we do welcome them as advertisers in our letter. 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. 10