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Commandant:
Ed VanLeuvan
SrVice Cmdnt:
Gerry Rogers
JrViceCmdnt:
Jim McGunnigle
Judge Advocate:
Ralph Martens
Adjutant:
Ian Baily
Members:
Jim Fogg
Rich Gresser
Jim Iraci
Ed (Doc) King
Elizabeth Murphy
Paymaster:
Dan Roarty
Chaplain:
Kim McDonough
Junior Past Commandant:
Jim MacMillan
Editor of Bulldog:
Webmaster Ed Iraci
Asst Webmaster:
Ed Gordillo
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Attention on Deck
The Title can not be inherited.
It can never be purchased.
You and no one alive can buy it for any price.
It is impossible to rent and can not be lent.
You alone have earned it with sweat, blood and hard work.
You own it forever.
The Title of...
"UNITED STATES MARINE"
I'm always updating this site
Vietnam Night (posted 7/3/08) was a huge success. Not meant to be a fundraiser, but the event turned a cool $1200 profit. See photos on the LOOK AT US page.
Shooting Team there is a 300 yard target match in Cherry Hill, NJ comming up. See Pete Roberto.
Economic Stimulus Check (posted 6/23/08)
It's not too late to file for the stimulus check. The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday it is still trying to reach approximately 5.2 million disabled veterans and retirees who have yet to receive an economic stimulus check. The IRS has been reaching out for several months to groups that are not obligated to file a return, including those receiving Social Security or Veterans Affairs benefits. To receive a check for $300, you must file by October 15, 2008. You must have income of at least $3,000. If you know someone who qualifies, please let them know. I can help you if you don't know how to do the tax forms.
Bus trip to DC and Quantico went off without a hitch. Sort of. We had the slowest bus driver in the world. After touring the war memorials in DC we drove down to Fredericksburg in rush hour traffic...all the way. Quick shower, change, dinner & back on the bus to go right back to DC. Did you know there is more than one 8th St & Ave I? Well, there is. Yep, we went to the wrong one first. Our reserved seats were given away because we were a little late getting to the parade grounds. See the "Look at Us" page for photos.
Back on the bus to Fredericksburg. We closed the bar, then hit the sack. Saturday morning we woke up to 95 degree weather, with about 95 degrees of humidity. Fortunately, the Marine Corps Museum is air conditioned. It's fabulous. We could have had more time there, but we had lunch reservations at ?? what was the name of that place?? The Globe and something. Cowboy (recon) had us going north instead of south, so it took a while to get to the restaurant. Food was excellent. However, I think the planners tried to squeeze too much into the 2 days. It was a long, hot & smelly ride back. The poor folks in the back of the bus were under a constant barrage of methane gas. We think Cowboy ate some roadkill with his grits. We made it back to Massapequa around eleven.
Notes for the next bus trip:
Bus driver: Marines have an atitude, we don't need a bus driver with one.
Cowboy rides in the head.
Never go south in the summer.
Meeting Notes for May 7, 2008
We had a full house this month. I counted over 36 members present. We inducted five (5) new members this meeting and I am told there were four (4) inductees at the last meeting. I thought I saw some new faces.
The new League Marines are:
Mike Dolan: 2/25; Active duty; Weapons Bn
Mike McIntyre: 2/25; Active duty; Weapons Bn
Both Mikes are being deployed to Iraq this month.
Sal Lumia: Retired NYFD
Frank Danetra: Frank won the Marine Corps Ball Tickets. Round 2.
John Farley, another new member, won the first round of Marine Corps Ball tickets. John did 10 yrs in the Corps and is active in the Suffolk PD Veterans Association. He is also a fundraiser for the 2/25 Association.
Mary Driscol: Ret. M/Sgt; currently works for the Quality of Life unit with the First Marine Corps District in Garden City helping veterans.
Lt. Col John “Bambi” Price: Active duty; helicopter pilot; currently stationed in Garden City. John would not share with us how he came to get his call sign of “Bambi”.
I’m having some difficulty with this newsletter. I wrote these notes on May 7 and it is now May 22. Not only can’t I read my notes, but I’m having trouble remembering what the h@ll they mean. Hopefully, my trusty printer and editor, Paul “Buzz” Marshall, will correct some of my mistakes.
Mary Driscol presented awards to Joe Kiley and Don McVeety. They raised over $1,000 for Marines in need. They did this at Don’s birthday party. Joe donated money out of his own pocket. Who has birthday parties any more? Oh well, good job, Marines.
Mary was able to help 35 Marines in need during the holiday season using the funds raised by Joe & Don and other monies raised by the Quality of Life unit.
The new officers were at their finest and conducted the meeting in fine military fashion. Commandant Ed “Cowboy” VanLeuvan and the gang had their work cut out for them. They had all these new members to induct. Ralph “zzzz” Martens read the minutes of the last meeting for the last time. He was in good voice tonight and kept me awake.
On April 20, twenty members attended the installation of new officers. A big improvement over last year. Someone said most of the attendees were Cowboy’s ex-wives and ex-girlfriends.
We have a plethora of talent in this detachment. As I try to eavesdrop on conversations in order to get some news, I’m finding all sorts of hidden assets among us. Aside from just sitting down at the end of the bar, Mike Geary is a Veterans Service Officer. He handles claims for medical service connected disabilities. If you think you may have a claim, no matter how long ago, see Mike ASAP. He gave me theses phone numbers to post here if you want to talk to him about this. 516-997-5879 and 516-851-5879.
Ed Aulman, another member you probably already know if you attend meetings, works for the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency.
There is always a working party going on, so if you have the time, give it up. The clubhouse is being painted, if it’s not done already. It’s a BYOB party. (Bring Your Own Brush). Just kidding.
Bullets:
Everyone should have raffle tickets to sell. They are $5.00 a book.
June 21-Vietnam night open to all $20/pp
July 26 – 10:00 AM American Legion Post 419, East Hampton
62 and 35 mile bike rides to benefit Wounded Warrior Project.
See Bill Read.
Ed Iraci
