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| MARINE CORPS LEAGUE , BRANDON-WILBOURN DETACHMENT # 820 HUNTSVILLE ,ALABAMA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() WELCOME TO THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE BRANDON-WILBOURN DETACHMENT #820 WEBSITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! To become a MEMBER you must have served in the U.S.Marine Corps for more than 90 days,that the character of service has been honorable.And if discharged,in receipt of an honorable discharge. ******** ANNUAL YEARLY DUES ARE $30 ******** We meet 2nd Tuesday of each month 1900 [7pm] at Mullins Restaurant 607 Andrew Jackson Way 35801. Come at 1800 to have supper. Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps.This is accomplished by banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service;voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans, and by perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps through fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines. There are 9 Detachments in the State of Alabama.They are located in Auburn [334]745-6681, Birmingham [205]631-6398, Mobile [251]475-6249,Montgomery [334]365-2883,Dothan [334]793-1270,Athens,Gadsden, Huntsville [256]682-4835 and new chartered Tuscaloosa.. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT JAMES NEWELL AT [256]682-4835 OR E-MAIL [BWMARINE820@AOL.COM]. YOU WILL NEED A COPY OF YOUR DD214 TO JOIN. Mailing Address Brandon-Wilbourn Detachment #820 P.O. Box 4718 Huntsville, Al. 35815-4718 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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COMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS *****Dec. 4 ,2009[Fri.]******First Friday Flag Raising at "Tut" Fann State Veterans Home.Be there before 0845[8:45AM].Uniform of the Day,Red Blazers. ![]() ***** Dec. 8,2009 ******* Our next meeting[Xmas Party] will be 6PM[1800].Held at Mullins Restaurant 607 Andrew Jackson Way ![]() |
IN MEMORY OF FALLEN B-W MARINES ********** Jerry Bevil ********** Donald Jersey ********** Donald Peck ********** Langley Jernigan ********** James Kelly ********** Fred McDougal ********** Lewis Burdette ********** Donnell Fields ********** Crill Bridges ********** Frankie Knoell ********** Donald Roxby ********** Billie Walker ********** Charles Kane ********** James Chadbourne ***** James R. Edwards Sr. ********** Noel D. Turner ********** Jerry McVey ********** Karma Macarthur ********** John Warren ********** James Windham ********** George L. Brakefield ********** Theodore Carpenter ********** Aubrey Gentle ********** C. H. [Chuck] Gentry ********** George Mallory ![]() ![]() | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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CALL A ILL MARINE
![]() PAST BRANDON-WILBOURN DETACHMENT COMMANDANTS:Kenneth Taylor 1992-1993 Louis C. Knoell 1993-1994 Aubrey Gentle 1994-1996 Tom Gentilcore 1996-1998 Vern Gohanna 1998-1999 Hank Miller 1999-2001 Alfred Orillion 2001-2003 Bobby Hall 2003-2005 Alfred [Al]Orillion 2005-2007 Earl Hokanson 2007-2009 Sigmund Klueger 2009-Current |
HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS![]() USMC Pam Adcock Thomas Dunn Bobby Hall John Lauren Norm McKelvey Larry Mullins Robert O'Bannon James Samuelson
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B-W OFFICES PRIORITIES
PROGRAM COMMITTEE:*Sr.Vice Cmdt.*To chair special committees such as School Awards and others.To arrange programs for each meeting and to work with the Dynamic Duo on activities for each of the four annual congregational events. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:*Jr.Vice Cmdt.* To plan and organize a campaign for pursuing additional Marine members for B-W. Develop an advertising procedure media and other public endeavors. LEGAL ACCEPTANCES :*JUDGE ADVOCATE* Plan and identify legally accepted use of government facilities to advertise B-W in public places.Identify the requirements for members of the MCL,including seasonal uniforms and special events. RECORDS OF MOTIONS AND COMMITMENTS:*ADJUTANT* To research and identify past approved motions, commitments and agreements made by B-W that affects the operations of this Detachment. Maintain a continuing record of such actions that they may be occasionally published in the SCUTTLEBUTT. Be the prime contact for electronic communications. FINANCES: *PAYMASTER*Maintain B-W financial records.Interface with appropriate MCL organizations on the status and events of B-W.Provide status reports on finances and dues for monthly meetings and SCUTTLEBUTT.Identify methods for operational improvements. CONDUCT OF MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS:*SGT-AT-ARMS*Assure that membership meetings are conducted in accordance with established procedures. Maintain order during the conduct of meetings.Serve as color bearer for all events .Establish protocol for visiting VIP's. EVENTS SUPPORT:*JR.PAST CMDT.* To provide support to all assignments as needed. DETACHMENT WELFARE*CHAPLAIN*Chairman for the Committees for Distinguished Visitors,Disaster and Relief.Maintain record of deceased members giving known DOB and DOD along with appropriate distinguished accomplishments and awards. Arrange for visitatiions and ill members by B-W members,if appropriate. Continue other other chaplain duties required. PUBLICITY:*PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER*Plan and arrange for public activities involving B-W to promote the recognition of this Detachment.Notify the schedule of such events in a timely manner such that members,as appropriate,can participate. USMC/MCL ITEMS*SHIPS STORE QUARTERMASTER*Identify and make public the items currently available and obtainable for all who may have an interest in such paraphernalia. COMMUNITY EVENTS:*ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE-NORTH ALABAMA VETERANS AND FRATERNAL COUNSEL*Notify,in a timely maner,events of interestto B-W.Provide inputs to the SCUTTLEBUTT on events that should be publicized. B-W EVENTS PLANNING AND RECORDING:*HISTORIAN*Maintain a record of the significant events and activities of this Detachment and participate in making events of historical interests. FUND GAINS :*POT SHARE OPERATOR*Conduct the pot share activity at each meeting.Plan andidentify additional methods for obtaining incomes for B-W;includes participating with Young Marines in fund raising schemes and other fund raising proposals. VETERANS AFFAIRS:*SERVICE OFFICER*Provide information on events and activities, both State and Federal that affect all veterans. B-W ORGANIZATIONAL STATUS:*PLATOON LEADER*Identify status of Squad Leaders as to participation and effectiveness in notifying the membership of coming events.Identify methods to improve the efficiency of communications amongst B-W members. B-W CONTACY COMMUNICATIONS:*SQUAD LEADERS*Notify, in a timely manner,coming events in which B-W members are to participate.Identify methods for improving communications. CONGREGATIVE EVENTS:*DYNAMIC DUO*Be the lead on planning and identifying coming events for notification to the membership. Recommend improvements. SCUTTLEBUTT:*EDITORS*Publish this monthly newsletter with inputs from the Executive Committee.Recommend efficiency improvements. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MARINE CORPS LEAGUE , BRANDON-WILBOURN DETACHMENT # 820 HUNTSVILLE ,ALABAMA 607 Andrew Jackson Way Huntsville, AL 35801 phone: 256-682-4835 |
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