Eugene Sara Detachment Marine Corps League PO Box 2051 Billings, MT 59103 WEB www.eugenesara.com email esmarinecorpsleague@gmail.com Commandant - Thomas Lowry Editor - Tim Bender Distribution Bill Bishop Advertising Jim Borner, Tim Bender, Mike Wyrwas Photos Tim & Patricia Bender, Ashley Borner, Jim Borner, Pete Siegel Contact Phone# (406)876-4086 Commandants Message We have worked on the audit and getting it up to date. Also had another convention meeting. This time we met with the hotel management and the chamber and took some steps forward on getting ready for the Buffalo convention. We still have a lot of work to do on getting the brochure ready and all of the information we want to be able to give them in August. It comes down to having only 4 months to have everything ready for the printer and giveaway items ready. If anyone has digital pictures of sights to see in Montana such as the Lewis and Clark interpretive center, Missouri river, Flathead area etc. contact me or send them to me so those items of interest can be included in a brochure or slide presentation. Tom Smith is starting the work on the web page. Thank you for your help. The meeting coming up is the 12th so hope to see you there. We will be discussing more ways to raise money for the convention. The Buffalo trip, we are required by National to attend, will cost more than we have put in the account, ideas for more funds are welcome. The mate show is the 14th -16th of Feb. Help will be needed to man the table and we hope to have raffle tickets for another rifle. These proceeds will go toward the convention expenses. See you all the 12th. Tom Semper Fi, Tom Lowry, Commandant (406)366-1347 sevenn@midrivers.com 1
Senior Vice Commandant Report: Chaplains Report: Hello all, We have the Gun show coming up February 9, 10, and 11. Soon after will be the MATE Show on February 15-17. We could use the assistance manning a recruiting table if you have the time. Still looking for interested members to band together to form a Military Order of the Devil Dogs detachment here in Billings. We are right on the cusp of the correct number to charter. If at all interested give me a call. Scott Dunlap, Sr. Vice spdunl01@msn.com (406) 281-1271 http://www.montanamcl.org http://www.montanamcl.org/military-order-of-thedevil-dogs.html http://www.moddkennel.org better for us. Fellow members and families, Not much to write about this time. Its been very quiet on the Chaplain side of things with Gerry Jones service being the last service. I would like to see everyone stay healthy for the coming year and pray the weather gets That s it for now and may the "Lord" bless each and everyone of you. James D. Borner ( Chaplain } cell-[406]850-1802 jimborner@gmail.com Jr. Vice Commandants Report: Buy, Sell or Trade any of your unused uniform items in this column of the newsletter. Just send the item description to me and I will list them for you. Tim Tom Lowry has two pairs of shoes. One leather and one patent leather, both size 10.5. Also a cover without the EGA. size 7 ¼. Tom Jones has one red blazer in excellent shape, size 46 You can have it for a $50.00 donation to Toys for Tots. The new year has begun and is so far pretty quiet. We have the Sweethearts Dinner coming up in February. The dinner will be on February 10th (Saturday) at 600pm or 1800 hrs. I have talked to a few people about this, but need to hear from people that want to attend so I can give the restaurant a count. Dinner will be off the menu. Things are warming up with the convention, so if you can help in organizing, please let someone know. That s all for now, stay warm and healthy! Semper Fi Tim Bender (406)697-5968 tim.mtlonegunman@gmail.com 2
Paymasters Report: We had a Convention meeting this month, with all members giving reports on their areas of responsibility. New member Tom Smith joined us and had some good ideas. Any one that would like to join us is welcome. Contact Tom Lowry and he will tell you when and where the next meeting is. I still have a size 46R blazer that would be perfect for the Sweet-Hart Banquet. It is in excellent condition. I all so have covers in most sizes, web belts /buckle, collar emblems and shoulder patches. If I don't have it I can order it. Semper Fi Tom Jones, Paymaster (406)670-4364 tcgysgt21@yahoo.com Editors Note Sorry there are no pictures to enjoy this month, but there have been no events for pictures. 3
Marine Corps League Eugene Sara Detachment #418 Meeting Minutes January 8th, 2018 Meeting called to order @ 1900 Ritual followed Officers present: Tom Lowry, Tom Jones, Jim Borner, Tim Bender, Wilbur Jensen, Scott Dunlap, Keith Thompson and Joe Aguilar (excused). New Applications for membership : None Last Meeting Minutes: Read and approved Miles City Squad minutes: See Miles City Page Correspondence: None Captain Leishman : None Paymasters Report: Prepared for audit, Past due members is at 14, current : 37, Life: 56, Associates: 5 Senior Vice: Gun Show at Metrapark February 9 11, MATE Show February 15-17, looking for help with both of these. Junior Vice: Sweethearts dinner coming up Time and date 2/10 at 1800hrs. At the America Restaurant on Southgate Dr. Call Tim so we can get a headcount. Jr. Past Commandant: None Adjutant: No report Judge Advocate: None Detail Commander: None Thanks for the help on the Gerry Jones service and service for unattended military burials Report of any member or family member s family sick or in distress: None. Standing Committees: Riverside Cemetery Detail None Veterans Council/Friends of the Cemetery No report, but meetings are now on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Toys for Tots None Finance Committee None Birthday Ball None Young Marines None Good of the League Leatherneck MC is hosting open houses on Wednesdays for FMF Corpsmen at 208 South 24thStreet. The Leathernecks motorcycle group is also offering a meeting and storage place at their clubhouse. The Belt Buckle price has changed and is now $155usd each. Montana Silversmiths has given no reason for the drastic increase. Buckles are available to members at cost. A decision will be made as to the convention cost at a later time. Tom Lowry & Tom Jones have ordered buckles so the membership can see the final product. A lapel pin has been decided on, while we work on local retailer support for offering discounts to League convention goers for shopping, tours, etc. Old Business Looking for volunteers to be on the elections committee. The detachment still has some quilts and other items in storage at the reserve center. New Business Detailed audit upcoming in mid January, committee Scott Dunlap, Mike Wyrwas and Don Huffman. Coffee- $1 a cup?? $500 a year to be given to the VFW every year for supporting us, motion made and passed. Motion made to authorize the paymaster to pay all yearly bills for 2018, motion made and passed. Miles City squad is trying to set up a local (immediate need) expense account in a miles City bank. Motion was made and passed for an account provided expense receipts are kept and the commandant and paymaster are involved in the setup of the account. Meeting closed at 2006 hrs. Next meeting will be @ 1900 on February 12th, 2018 4
Judge Advocates Report: Good news! In checking the National MCL website, the By-Laws are completed as of Dec 31, 2017. You can down load all 226 pages in about a minute into a PDF file. https://www.mclnational.org/ uploads/1/0/3/1/103183322/ complete_2016_national_bylaws administrative _procedures.pdf Sergeant at Arms Report: We do not have many details going on this month, we will keep you posted as they arise. https://www.mclnational.org/proposedchanges.html We must keep the Flag of Freedom Flying!!! We do have daily opening Color Guards for the MATE show at the fairgrounds 2/15,2/16, and 2/17 at two buildings. Wilbur Jensen, Judge Advocate (406)6475034 hplainsins@yahoo.com St. Patrick s day Parade March 17th Keith Thompson, Detail Commander 5
Miles City Squad B Meeting Minutes December 5th, 2017 Meeting called to order at 1900 hrs. by Squad Leader - Dee Murray Ritual followed, Roll call - All officers present, except the SSA (excused) Minutes of the last meeting Read & accepted Members and family, sick or injured None Newsletters Most members stopped getting them by mail months ago. Leonard sent a current member list to Commandant Tom Lowry. Tom Walt, a lifetime member in Billings, passed away, checked with Stevenson s funeral home to see what needs to be done in regards to the Honor Guard. Marines in need of recognition Ed Heinle & John Reed. Valentines Day will be discussed at the next meeting. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting and passed. Next meeting February 6th, 2018 1900 at the Spur Respectfully submitted by Thomas Ketchum, Adj. 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. 6