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Next Meeting: Meetings are always held on the second Tuesday of each month at 1900 in the Gray Community Center in Gray, TN. ( The Gray Community Center is next to the Gray Volunteer Fire Department). The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on August 10th, 2010.
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Membership Info: Presently our members are being asked to volunteer personal information to Marine Brian Maupin in regard to setting up a confidential #969 member data base. On the back of the form you could include that information about yourself that you would like to be published on our Detachment Web Site under Members.
Department of Tennessee, Marine Corps League Referral / Recruitment Contact Report
Online Detachment Newsletter: The detachment newsletter is being posted online. We would like to reduce the number of newsletters, and associated costs, to send via snail mail. Please take the time to access the online newsletter for your review. Select the month you want to review and click on GO. If you have any comments or suggestions, please advise the web sergeant. NOTE: The Newsletters are posted in .pdf format. (For info, .pdf stands for Portable Document Format) To view, it requires Adobe Reader (preferably Version 8.0 or 9.0). If you don't have Adobe Reader, go to http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html to download and install the program.
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Early Voting Sullivan County, TN BLOUNTVILLE — Early voting begins Friday at three locations in Sullivan County for the county’s upcoming general election and for party primaries for state and federal offices on the ballot in November. Locations are: the Sullivan County Election Office, 3258 Highway 126, Blountville; the Kingsport Civic Auditorium, 1550 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport; and the YWCA of Bristol, 106 E. State St., Bristol. Registered voters may cast early ballots at any one of the three early voting locations. On election day, voters must go only to the precinct in which they are registered. Early voting dates and times, as approved by the Sullivan County Election Commission, are: • July 16 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • July 17 — 9 a.m. to noon. • July 19-23 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • July 24 — 9 a.m. to noon. • July 26-30 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • July 31 — 9 a.m. to noon. Booher said the Election Commission worked with Kingsport city officials to try and ease parking woes at the Civic Auditorium during early voting — a time frame that coincides partially with Kingsport’s annual Fun Fest, which includes multiple events in the Civic Auditorium area and nearby. During three days of early voting, in fact, Fort Henry Drive in front of the Civic Auditorium will be closed to traffic after 3:30 p.m. — and on a fourth day (a Saturday) the road will be closed to traffic all day, Booher said earlier. Washington County, TN Early Voting Personal Appearance Deadlines Friday July 16 through Saturday July 31, 2010 Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM Saturdays - July 17th, July 24th, July 31 from 9AM - Noon EARLY VOTING SITES Washington County Election Commission Office Jonesborough Courthouse, Main St ground level, disabled entrance Johnson City Downtown Centre Courthouse E. Market St. disabled entrance or parking garage entrance 110 E. Market St, Johnson City Gray Commons/Johnson City Fire Hall Bobbyhicks Hwy, Hwy 75, Gray-Sulphur Springs Road FISHER HOUSE FOR DOVER, DE American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. has started a nation-wide campaign to support Fisher House Foundation AGSM’s Campaign for Fisher House will help fund the building of a Fisher House at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. This special house will be used by families attending the Dignified Transfer of Remains Ceremonies as their fallen loved ones are returned to American soil. Thanks to the assistance of the American Gold Star Mothers, families of our American Heroes will be able to stay at a Fisher House for this solemn occasion. You can safely donate at: http://www.active.com/donate/AGSMforFisherHouse/Albuquerque Detachment Marines on Active Duty Major Kurt Ebaugh SgtMaj Shannon K. Johnson Gunnery Sgt Eric Baker Kurt Ebaugh was promoted to LtCol by MajGen Walter Gaskin, Sr., CG Multinational Force - West, Fallujah, Iraq on November 1, 2007 CONGRATULATIONS KURT I&I Staff, Company L, 3rd Bn, 24th Marines LCol. Kurt Ebaugh - Arrived Home on R&R - June 17, 2007 Cpl Andrew Mann Veterans - Need a job? The federal workforce is facing a potential crisis. Thousands of federal employees will retire, leaving a massive whole in the federal government. In fact, a Partnership for a Public Service projects that the federal government needs to hire nearly 193,000 new workers for jobs in these fields: security, medical and public health, accounting, engineering, and program management/analysis and administration. Go to: http://www.military.com/careers to apply. FOOD BANK The Gray Community Center (where the detachment meets monthly) maintains a food bank for needy families. Please consider donating some non-perishable food items to re-stock the Food Bank by bringing them to our next regularly scheduled meeting. This action helps to “pay” the community for allowing the detachment to use the Gray Community Center. EMERGENCY RELIEF <Click Veteran Admin Logo for Info VAVS Needs and Wish List VA Volunteer Opportunities
Early Voting
Sullivan County, TN
BLOUNTVILLE — Early voting begins Friday at three locations in Sullivan County for the county’s upcoming general election and for party primaries for state and federal offices on the ballot in November.
Locations are: the Sullivan County Election Office, 3258 Highway 126, Blountville; the Kingsport Civic Auditorium, 1550 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport; and the YWCA of Bristol, 106 E. State St., Bristol.
Registered voters may cast early ballots at any one of the three early voting locations. On election day, voters must go only to the precinct in which they are registered.
Early voting dates and times, as approved by the Sullivan County Election Commission, are:
• July 16 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• July 17 — 9 a.m. to noon.
• July 19-23 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• July 24 — 9 a.m. to noon.
• July 26-30 — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• July 31 — 9 a.m. to noon.
Booher said the Election Commission worked with Kingsport city officials to try and ease parking woes at the Civic Auditorium during early voting — a time frame that coincides partially with Kingsport’s annual Fun Fest, which includes multiple events in the Civic Auditorium area and nearby.
During three days of early voting, in fact, Fort Henry Drive in front of the Civic Auditorium will be closed to traffic after 3:30 p.m. — and on a fourth day (a Saturday) the road will be closed to traffic all day, Booher said earlier.
Washington County, TN
Early Voting Personal Appearance Deadlines Friday July 16 through Saturday July 31, 2010 Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM Saturdays - July 17th, July 24th, July 31 from 9AM - Noon EARLY VOTING SITES Washington County Election Commission Office Jonesborough Courthouse, Main St ground level, disabled entrance Johnson City Downtown Centre Courthouse E. Market St. disabled entrance or parking garage entrance 110 E. Market St, Johnson City Gray Commons/Johnson City Fire Hall Bobbyhicks Hwy, Hwy 75, Gray-Sulphur Springs Road
FISHER HOUSE FOR DOVER, DE
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. has started a nation-wide campaign to support Fisher House Foundation
AGSM’s Campaign for Fisher House will help fund the building of a Fisher House at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. This special house will be used by families attending the Dignified Transfer of Remains Ceremonies as their fallen loved ones are returned to American soil. Thanks to the assistance of the American Gold Star Mothers, families of our American Heroes will be able to stay at a Fisher House for this solemn occasion.
You can safely donate at: http://www.active.com/donate/AGSMforFisherHouse/Albuquerque
Detachment Marines on Active Duty
Veterans - Need a job? The federal workforce is facing a potential crisis. Thousands of federal employees will retire, leaving a massive whole in the federal government. In fact, a Partnership for a Public Service projects that the federal government needs to hire nearly 193,000 new workers for jobs in these fields: security, medical and public health, accounting, engineering, and program management/analysis and administration. Go to: http://www.military.com/careers to apply.
<Click Veteran Admin Logo for Info
VAVS Needs and Wish List
VA Volunteer Opportunities
Information about VA Health Care Program. VA Reaches Out to Newest Combat Vets: Go HERE for latest info Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund "...they represent the true strength of the country and the heart and soul of its citizens." - President George W. Bush about the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, December 7th, 2004 Today more than 174,000 active duty and 37,000 reserve Marines protect the United States of America, bravely serving our nation in hotbeds of violence like Iraq and Afghanistan. Their dedication often has a price. Department of Defense statistics indicate 1,854 Marines were wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 19, 2003 through September 4, 2004. While the Marine Corps goes above and beyond to support Marines and their families, there are limits to the amount of funding available. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund was formed to provide supplemental assistance to our Marines, sailors, and their families as they face their road to recovery. Please help support our Marines and sailors. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. The IMSFF is a volunteer-run organization. To support the fund, please send donations to: Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund 825 College Blvd Suite 102 PMB 609 Oceanside, CA 92057 Please make checks payable to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. Thank you for your support. Military Personnel Records: Do you need a copy of your Military Personnel Records? Go HERE to obtain them. RAPIDS: Need an ID card for Family Member? (Active duty and Retired Marines) Go HERE to determine closest location you will need to coordinate with. KIA Memorial Quilt: Bill Weiler provided a link to a web page that may be of interest to the detachment, possibly as a memorial to Sgt. Speer. Please check it out by going HERE. Marine For Life Program. For those Marines that are planning to separate from active duty in the Marine Corps, be sure to check out this program. It will provide assistance in returning to civilian life, including employment. There is a link to this valuable program on the first page of this website. Faces of Freedom: Profiles of America’s Fallen Heroes Compiled by Rebecca Pepin This book profiles fallen heroes who lost their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. It includes one service member from each of the 50 states along with D.C. and Puerto Rico. All branches of the military are represented. Faces of Freedom will be released on Armed Forces Day (May 19, 2007). ALL proceeds will go to Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Project Go to: http://www.wentworthprinting.com/facesoffreedom/ to purchase. Rebecca Pepin receiving a Marine Corps League 'Honorary Membership' Certificate from Detachment #969 Members Ernie Degges, Don Elseroad, and Larry Bevil Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water Sick Call: MCL and MCLA Members Leonard BLOSS, Fred GETTINGS, Michael STEWART, Leon and Linda COX, Ed GUCKERT, Brian MAUPINS wife as well as Jim and Aranetta REID are having or have recently had various health problems.
VA Reaches Out to Newest Combat Vets: Go HERE for latest info Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund "...they represent the true strength of the country and the heart and soul of its citizens." - President George W. Bush about the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, December 7th, 2004 Today more than 174,000 active duty and 37,000 reserve Marines protect the United States of America, bravely serving our nation in hotbeds of violence like Iraq and Afghanistan. Their dedication often has a price. Department of Defense statistics indicate 1,854 Marines were wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 19, 2003 through September 4, 2004. While the Marine Corps goes above and beyond to support Marines and their families, there are limits to the amount of funding available. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund was formed to provide supplemental assistance to our Marines, sailors, and their families as they face their road to recovery. Please help support our Marines and sailors. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. The IMSFF is a volunteer-run organization. To support the fund, please send donations to: Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund 825 College Blvd Suite 102 PMB 609 Oceanside, CA 92057 Please make checks payable to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. Thank you for your support. Military Personnel Records: Do you need a copy of your Military Personnel Records? Go HERE to obtain them. RAPIDS: Need an ID card for Family Member? (Active duty and Retired Marines) Go HERE to determine closest location you will need to coordinate with. KIA Memorial Quilt: Bill Weiler provided a link to a web page that may be of interest to the detachment, possibly as a memorial to Sgt. Speer. Please check it out by going HERE. Marine For Life Program. For those Marines that are planning to separate from active duty in the Marine Corps, be sure to check out this program. It will provide assistance in returning to civilian life, including employment. There is a link to this valuable program on the first page of this website. Faces of Freedom: Profiles of America’s Fallen Heroes Compiled by Rebecca Pepin This book profiles fallen heroes who lost their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. It includes one service member from each of the 50 states along with D.C. and Puerto Rico. All branches of the military are represented. Faces of Freedom will be released on Armed Forces Day (May 19, 2007). ALL proceeds will go to Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Project Go to: http://www.wentworthprinting.com/facesoffreedom/ to purchase. Rebecca Pepin receiving a Marine Corps League 'Honorary Membership' Certificate from Detachment #969 Members Ernie Degges, Don Elseroad, and Larry Bevil Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water Sick Call: MCL and MCLA Members Leonard BLOSS, Fred GETTINGS, Michael STEWART, Leon and Linda COX, Ed GUCKERT, Brian MAUPINS wife as well as Jim and Aranetta REID are having or have recently had various health problems.
VA Reaches Out to Newest Combat Vets: Go HERE for latest info
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
Today more than 174,000 active duty and 37,000 reserve Marines protect the United States of America, bravely serving our nation in hotbeds of violence like Iraq and Afghanistan. Their dedication often has a price. Department of Defense statistics indicate 1,854 Marines were wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom from March 19, 2003 through September 4, 2004. While the Marine Corps goes above and beyond to support Marines and their families, there are limits to the amount of funding available. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund was formed to provide supplemental assistance to our Marines, sailors, and their families as they face their road to recovery.
Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund 825 College Blvd Suite 102 PMB 609 Oceanside, CA 92057
Please make checks payable to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.
Thank you for your support.
Military Personnel Records: Do you need a copy of your Military Personnel Records? Go HERE to obtain them.
RAPIDS: Need an ID card for Family Member? (Active duty and Retired Marines) Go HERE to determine closest location you will need to coordinate with.
KIA Memorial Quilt: Bill Weiler provided a link to a web page that may be of interest to the detachment, possibly as a memorial to Sgt. Speer. Please check it out by going HERE.
Marine For Life Program. For those Marines that are planning to separate from active duty in the Marine Corps, be sure to check out this program. It will provide assistance in returning to civilian life, including employment. There is a link to this valuable program on the first page of this website.
Faces of Freedom: Profiles of America’s Fallen Heroes Compiled by Rebecca Pepin
This book profiles fallen heroes who lost their lives in Iraq or Afghanistan. It includes one service member from each of the 50 states along with D.C. and Puerto Rico. All branches of the military are represented. Faces of Freedom will be released on Armed Forces Day (May 19, 2007). ALL proceeds will go to Fisher House and Wounded Warrior Project
Go to: http://www.wentworthprinting.com/facesoffreedom/ to purchase.
Rebecca Pepin receiving a Marine Corps League 'Honorary Membership' Certificate from Detachment #969 Members Ernie Degges, Don Elseroad, and Larry Bevil
Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water
Sick Call: MCL and MCLA Members Leonard BLOSS, Fred GETTINGS, Michael STEWART, Leon and Linda COX, Ed GUCKERT, Brian MAUPINS wife as well as Jim and Aranetta REID are having or have recently had various health problems.
Please advise Web Sergeant of any detachment members whose names should appear under this item. Bill Weiler, MCL969 Detachment Member, has a website for his business to sell signs, plaques, etc. Bill Weiler's website: http://www.vetsigns.net/
Please advise Web Sergeant of any detachment members whose names should appear under this item.
Bill Weiler, MCL969 Detachment Member, has a website for his business to sell signs, plaques, etc.
Bill Weiler's website: http://www.vetsigns.net/
MCL #969's Commandant's Message:- Recruit New Members and come out to our regular monthly meetings.....
Membership Renewals: Send checks to MCL 969 Paymaster Jack W. Larkey, 2413 Steward Street. Johnson City, TN. 37601 Tel # 423-282-4905.
Scuttle Butt:- If you have a TOPIC or any other news event that would be of interest to detachment members, please contact the web sergeant. Thanks. Lhb
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