Monthly Newsletters

NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2012

COMMANDANT’S COMMENTS

My fellow Marines, as we celebrate the 237th birthday of our beloved Corps this November 10th, I cannot help but think of Ronald Reagan’s quote, “Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the marines don’t have that problem.”  We in the Waukesha County Detachment Marine Corps League strive to continue making a difference in our community.  I thank you for your faithfulness to the league and look forward to more opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our local Veterans and their families during the upcoming holiday season.

And, Happy Veteran’s Day!  I realized many of us experienced loss far greater than we can express when we think back to our time of service, bet let’s remember that this national holiday was given to us as a time to celebrate, or better yet commemorate, the Veteran.  The original proclamation reads in part:  “in order that a grateful Nation might pay appropriate homage to the Veterans of all its wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this Nation…”  Let us not take away the blessing for those who wish to pay homage to us this November 11th and offer up a simple “it has been my honor”, because for me, it has indeed been an honor.
Semper Fi
Yolanda Medina
Commandant

MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY
The Marine Corps Birthday is November 10th. Remember all Marines who came before us and also those in harms way. If you are not going to a Birthday Ball the Waukesha Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is having an Operation Honor A Salute to Veterans on November 10that Waukesha North High School Field House. Doors open at 3:30 pm, the Salute to Veterans at 4:30 pm, Great Lakes Navy Band at 5:00 pm and Fireworks at 6:30 pm. This is free to the public and a capacity of 2,800 people in the Field House.
 
VETERAN’S DAY
Veteran’s Day is November 11th. Please support your local Ceremonies. For those of you in Waukesha, the Ceremonies start around 10:30 am Sunday Nov 11 and ending around 11:00 am.
DUES RENEWALS
National has had some issues with Dues renewals being sent out. The following members are past due or will be coming due. Cain (Aug), Foss (Sept), Kirby (Oct), Kuehl, Lenhart, P., Nelson, and Peters (Nov). Please make payment of $26.00 to MCL and send to Clarence Stoel, 1984 Rambling Rose Rd., Waukesha, WI 53186 or bring them to the meeting.
DETACHMENT E-MAIL AND WEBSITE
Waukesha Detachment’s E-mail address is mclwaukesha@gmail.com and their website is mclwaukesha.blogspot.com. Please visit the website and see what is going on in the Detachment.
If any of you have an E-Mail address and would like your Newsletter via E-Mail instead of snail mail please E-Mail Lynn Sabel at lynn.f.sabel@usbank.com and I will get you on the E-mail list.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Rates are $500.00 up to age 35, $400.00 age 36 to 50, $300.00 age 51 to 60, $150.00 age 61 and older. Please contact Clarence Stoel at 262-542-0081 if interested. His E-Mail address is on the Cover Letter.
 
HONOR/COLOR GUARD
The Honor/Color Guard participated in a funeral since the last meeting. We need more members to join so we can participate more. Please contact Clarence Stoel at 262-542-0081 if you would like to help.

PICK & SAVE
Pick & Save is changing how they help with Fund-raising. Instead of a percentage of the total groceries purchased they are now using scrip debit cards. More information is forthcoming.
 
YOUNG MARINES
If you know anyone interested in joining the Young Marines or you would like to volunteer please contact Roy Isakson at 262-679-7671.
 
OCTOBER MEETING SUMMARY
Adjutant/Paymaster’s report was given and approved. Bills were paid to Marine Sabel for postage and Marine Stoel for Bingo prizes and supplies. Correspondence was read; Newsletter from Bartleme-Schwefel, Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., and Kettle Moraine Detachments, RAO Bulletins. A Bingo Party will be held on November 7that the VAMC, Milwaukee Bldg 123. Pot of Gold winner was Ray Etzel and he was not present. Next months prize will be $70.
 
GROWL
No Growl until December. Dues were due in September. Please send them into the Dog Robber Lynn Sabel ASAP.
__________________________________________________________________________________

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

·        We received a large donation of women’s products and shampoos from Carroll University and have sent these products to a unit in Afghanistan with a large contingent of women.

·        Waukesha County Detachment Marine Corps League does not have enough members on Facebook so we have changed our online presence to a blog site. http://mclwaukesha.blogspot.com/

·        We raised over $6,000 in funds through the Rose Drive and will continue to raise funds through the Waukesha Farmer’s market.

·        We continue to host Bingo and snacks for the patients at the Zablocki VA.

·        Through a connection with one of our Marines in the League, we sent a donation to a Marine Corps League in California that is working directly with the Wounded Warriors Program on the west coast.

    • We are working on making a connection with an east coast league to do the same.
·        We honored the mother of a fallen soldier, 1st Lt. Daren Hidalgo, killed in action on February 20, 2011 while serving his first deployment in Afghanistan.

____________________________________________________________________________
 
AUGUST NEWSLETTER

MEMBERSHIP
Welcome Aboard to Christopher Graff.  Please welcome Chris to League when you see him.

SICK AND DISTRESS
Marine Joe Medina was in an automobile accident and is recovering from home.  Marilyn Nowak has been hospitalized three times and Ed Schulz’s brother has been ill.  Please keep these Marines or Family of Marines in your thoughts and prayers.

DEPARTMENT FALL CONFERENCE
The Fall Conference for the Department of WI will be October 20th & 21st at the King Veterans Home.  The participating hotel is the Village Inn 1060 W Fulton St., Waupaca, WI.  For reservations call 715-258-8526.  Make sure you mention the Marine Corps League.  All members are welcome to come.

ROSE DRIVE
Our annual Rose Drive Fund-raiser is September 7th, 8th, & 9th.  Roses will be handed out at the Detachment meeting August 27th.  This is where we get the monies to help needy veterans over the Holidays and to send out boxes to our active duty military.  Please join us to help raise these most important funds.  If you have not signed up already please contact Lynn Sabel at 262-424-2183 to get a letter to the business you want to use.

WEBMASTER
Commandant Yolanda Medina has created a Waukesha Detachment Marine Corps League email account on Google.  To contact the league, email mclwaukesha@gmail.com.  Commandant Medina has also created a league blog at http://mclwaukesha.blogspot.com/.  Please visit this site for the latest league news, photos and Veteran’s information.

HONOR/COLOR GUARD
The Honor/Color Guard was not able to participate in any funerals since the last meeting due to lack of participants.  We need more members to join so we can participate in this important ritual for our fellow Marines who have passed on.  Please contact Clarence Stoel at 262-542-0081 if you would like to help.

JULY MEETING SUMMARY
5th District Vice Commandant Mike Parr attended our meeting.  Adjutant/Paymaster’s report was given.  Bills were paid to Marine Sabel for postage and Marine Stoel for bingo expenses. Correspondence was read; Newsletter from Bartleme-Schwefel and Mitchell Red Cloud Jr. Detachments, RAO Bulletins; E-mail for the Field of Honor at Miller Park on August 11th; a Job Fair and the War Memorial Center; letter from the Veterans Resource Center of Milwaukee for a Dedication Ceremony on July 26th; letter from National asking for Detachment Service Officer and a letter pertaining to the Paid Life Members of the Detachment; the Annual Detachment picnic is August 5th, come join the camaraderie. Motion was made and seconded to approve $600 to Lynn Sabel to help offset costs going to the National Convention. Pot of Gold winner was Ray Etzel and was not present.  Next months prize will be $50. 

GROWL-DEVIL DOGS
Next Growl is in September.  The last couple Growls were lightly attended.  If you are a Dog please try to stay to attend the Growl also.  Dues are coming out soon.  Please keep an eye out for them and to get them into the Dog Robber Lynn Sabel ASAP.
__________________________________________________________________________

JULY NEWSLETTER
SICKNESS OR DISTRESS
Earl Honeyager was ill; he was at the last meeting though. Mary Price, wife of Richard Price fell and broke her ankle. Please keep both families in your thoughts and prayers.

NATIONAL CONVENTION
The National Convention will be held in Mobile, AL from August 13th-18th. Hotels are The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel Phone 1-866-922-3298 & The Battle House Hotel & Spa, A Renaissance Hotel 1-866-316-5957. If your going make your reservations ASAP.

DEPARTMENT FALL CONFERENCE
The Fall Conference for the Department of WI will be October 20th & 21st at the King Veterans Home. More information to follow.

E-MAIL
If any of you have an E-Mail address and would like your Newsletter via E-Mail instead of snail mail please E-Mail Lynn Sabel at lynn.f.sabel@usbank.com and I will get you on the E-mail list.

FACEBOOK
Marine Yolanda Medina has the Waukesha Detachment Marine Corps League on Facebook now.

DETACHMENT PICNIC
Our Detachment Picnic is going to be on Sunday August 5th at North Prairie Veterans Park. Starts around 1100, we will eat at 1300, and goes till? We will need to know how many people are going to attend so please either contact Lynn Sabel at 262-424-2183 with the number of adults and children or come to the July meeting on July 23, 2011. We need to know the number for the amount of chicken and hotdogs and also for raffle prizes. Mark your calendar and enjoy the camaraderie.

LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Rates are $500.00 up to age 35, $400.00 age 36 to 50, $300.00 age 51 to 60, $150.00 age 61 and older. Please contact Clarence Stoel at 262-542-0081 if interested. His E-Mail address is on the Cover Letter.

HONOR/COLOR GUARD
The Honor/Color Guard participated Memorial Day Ceremonies and in 6 funerals since the last meeting. We need more members to join so we can participate more. Please contact Clarence Stoel at 262-542-0081 if you would like to help.

PICK & SAVE
Pick & Save is changing how they help with Fund-raising. Instead of a percentage of the total groceries purchased they are now using scrip debit cards. More information is forthcoming.

YOUNG MARINES
If you know anyone interested in joining the Young Marines or you would like to volunteer please contact Roy Isakson at 262-679-7671.

JUNE MEETING SUMMARY
Adjutant/Paymaster’s report was given. Bills were paid to Marine Stoel for batteries for the Bugle. Correspondence was read; Newsletter from Bartleme-Schwefel, Winnebago Detachments, RAO Bulletins; E-mail for the Field of Honor at Miller Park on August 11th; read information concerning registration for the National Convention Delegates; Bingo Party will be at the VAMC on July 18th; Motion was made and seconded to approve $400 each to 4 Scholarship recipients. Pot of Gold winner was Jorge Monterrey and was not present. Next months prize will be $40.

GROWL
Next Growl is in September. The last couple Growls were lightly attended. If you are a Dog please try to stay to attend the Growl also.

1 comment:

New comments are not allowed.

Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)