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Alamo Detachment NOVEMBER 2011 Vol. 19 Issue 11
HONOR – COURAGE – COMMITMENT COMMANDANT’S MESSAGE
Marines & Associates, Happy belated Birthday! November 2011 is coming to an end and the Christmas season is upon us. It's time to check out the Christmas decorations. Our Marine Corps Birthday celebration was a great success. All who attended had a good time dining and dancing. Our Guest of Honor Major General David Garza, the Inspector General of the Marine Corps is a motivating speaker. He commented that it was great to see a combination of the past, present, and future of the Marine Corps with the Alamo Detachment, the BAMC Wounded Marine Detachment, and the San Antonio Young Marines combining to provide an excellent Birthday ceremony. We thank MGen Garza for coming all the way from Washington, D.C. to join us in our celebration. I want to thank the Detachment Marines, the Marines from the BAMC Marine Detachment, and especially the San Antonio Young Marines for their participation in a fine ceremony. They Young Marines looked outstanding in their uniforms. I would be remiss if I did not thank the Ladies Auxiliary for their participation. They ensured that all who attended welcomed and seated gracefully, not an easy task. Thank you Ladies.
As you all know, the Alamo Detachment participated in the San Antonio Veterans Day Parade on the 12 of November. I had the honor of carrying the Detachment colors. Jose Martinez and John Rodriguez carried the Detachment banner. Several Detachment Marines & Associates road our decorated "floats" (trucks). The San Antonio Young Marine Unit marched behind the Detachment. As usual, the Young Marines looked good. We were few, but we were received by the spectators. There were many Marines in the crowd, you could tell by all the oorraaah! We had a very good time. I hope we can do it again next year with more participation. Just a quick note, the Alamo Detachment Christmas Party/Awards Night is December 17 at the American Legion Post 2. More details to come. As we celebrate the birthday of the Corps and our Veterans, let us not forget we have Marines, Corpsmen, and other Service People in harm's way. Please keep them and their families your prayers On a sad note, we lost one of our own. Belinda Rischner of the Ladies Auxiliary passed away November 13 after a long bout with cancer. She was a very active member of the Marine Corps League. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. Semper Fidelis, Felix Conde Jr
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OFFICERS – 2011
COMMANDANT Felix Conde – 253-9148
SR. VICE COMMANDANT Jose C. Martinez – 254-2271
JR. VICE COMMANDANT Carlos Quijano – 375-5664
JUDGE ADVOCATE Robert K. Otto – 623-4433
ADJUTANT Humberto C. Reyes – 734-5967
PAYMASTER Carlos Espinoza – 830-393-6150
CHAPLAIN William J. Boyle, Jr – 447-7998
SGT-AT-ARMS Edward Valdez – 674-8881
JR. PAST COMMANDANT Robert K. Otto
DETACHMENT E-MAIL
WEB SITE www.detachments.com
The Scuttlebutt is published monthly by Alamo Detachment 315 of the Marine Corps League, P. O. Box 831641, San Antonio, Texas 78283-1641. Submit news articles to editor, Carlos M. Vargas, 132 Stratford Ct., San Antonio, Texas 78223-2024, (210) 532-3783 or [email protected]. DEADLINE: for submitting news articles is the 15th of each month. The monthly meetings of the Alamo Detachment will be held at 0900 on the 4th Saturday of the month temporarily until further notice. Meetings are held at the MPAT bldg at the rear of the Navy & Marine Corps Reserve Training Center. 3837 Binz Engleman Rd., San Antonio, Texas
MINUTES OF 22 OCTOBER 2011
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE, ALAMO DETACHMENT 315 U. S. NAVY AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE TRAINING CENTER
3837 BENZ ENGLEMAN RD, SAN ANTONIO TEXAS
OPENING CEREMONY: COMMANDANT FELIX CONDE CALLED MEETING TO ORDER AT 0910 ACCORDING TO RITUAL. ROLL CALL OF OFFICERS: JR VICE COMMANDANT WAS ABSENT– EXCUSED. THE SGT AT ARMS WAS ABSENT. THE YOUNG MARINE UNIT COMMANDANT ALBERT SALAS BRIEFED ON THE YOUNG MARINE ACTIVATES. THE YOUNG MARINES HELD THEIR FIRST MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL AND SGTMAJ OVERSTREET WAS THE GUEST SPEAKER. NEED DONATIONS OF CLASS “C” UNIFORMS THAT MAY BE TAILORED TO FIT. CHECK WITH ALBERT SALAS FOR MORE INFORMATION. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS PUBLISHED. CORRESPONDENCE: NONE PAYMASTER’S REPORT: PAYMASTER’S REPORT WAS ACCEPTED AS READ SUBJECT TO AUDIT. CHAPLAIN’S REPORT: JOSE ZERTUCHE SUFFERED A MILD STROKE AND IS HOME FEELING BETTER. MARINE CHARLES FREY PASSED AWAY. MORE DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. REPORT OF OFFICERS: COMMANDANT FELIX CONDE REPORTED THAT OUR DETACHMENT WEB SITE IS UP AND RUNNING THANKS TO ANGELINA SALAS. OUR WEB SITE IS WWWalamodetachment315mcl.org. VAVS: VAVS REP MANUAL ZERTUCHE REQUESTED ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT A BAKE SALE AT AUDREY MURPHY HOSPITAL. HE REQUESTED A DONATION OF $100.00 OR BAKED GOODS. KICKAPOO FUNDRAISER CHAIRMAN ROBERT OTTO REPORTED THAT 50 PEOPLE MADE THE TRIP. THE FUNDRAISER EARNED $625.00 FOR THE MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL EXPENSE. MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL CHAIRMAN GAVE A REPORT ON FINAL PREPARATIONS AND ASKED FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP OUT WITH THE CEREMONY. THE MEMORIAL FOR GENERAL SMITH WILL PROBABLY OCCUR IN JANUARY 2012 IN MENARD, TEXAS. MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PASSED OUT AS WE GET IT. MARINE JOHN RODRIGUEZ INFORMED ALL PRESENT ON THE FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE VETERANS DAY PARADE. THE PARADE WILL BE ON 12 NOV 2011. FOR THE GOOD OF THE LEAGUE MARINE CARLOS VARGAS DEMONSTRATED THE AUTHORIZED MCL UNIFORM. THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE WEB SITE HAS A SECTION UNDER UNIFORM CODE. THE BEXAR COUNTY LEROY B GREEN MEMORIAL COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD WAS PRESENTED TO MARINE ROBERT OTTO THE CERTIFICATE WILL BE PRESENTED AT A BEXAR COUNTY MEETING. THE “COMBAT MARINE OUT DOORS” ORGANIZATION IS HOLDING A 22 CAL (PLINK) FEST ON DEC 10 / 11. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE COMMANDANT. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 1035 UNTIL 26 NOV 2011 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED HUMBERTO C REYES ADJUTANT
DETACHMENT MEETING SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2011
MEETING STARTS AT 0900
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HAPPY 236TH BIRTHDAY We made it to another year and we’ll have to hang in for the next one. We had a great time at the ball.
The Young Marines did an outstanding job in the Cake cutting Ceremony. Just like old salty Marines.
Our guest speaker was Maj. Gen. David Garza. ALAMO DETACHMENT ON PARADE
We had a good showing at the Veterans Parade and like Commandant Conde said in his comments “Hope we can do this every year.” Here are a few pictures:
Our Young Marines on Parade.
Our condolences and prayers to the families of Belinda Rischner and for the mother of Marine Carlos Uresti .May they rest in peace.
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MARINE CORPS LEAGUE ALAMO DETACHMENT 315 P.O. BOX 831641 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78283-1641 Address Service Requested
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
NAME ____________________________________ SPOUSES NAME ___________________________________ DATE______________________ STREET _____________________________________ CITY _______________________________ STATE___________ ZIP + 4 _______________ PHONE (____) _________________ CELL PHONE ____________________ E-MAIL___________________________________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ______________ DATE OF ENLISTMENT/COMMISSION _____________ DATE OF DISCHARGE/RETIREMENT _____________ SERVICE NO.___________________ OR SSN _________________________________ I hereby apply for REGULAR MEMBERSHIP in the ALAMO DETACHMENT 315 of the Marine Corps League, and enclose $35.00 for one year’s membership. I hereby certify that I have served more than 90 days as a U.S. Marine or that I have served more than 90 days as Naval Medical Personnel with Marine FMF Units and have earned the Marine Corps Device (clasp) worn on Service Ribbon and have earned the Warfare Device authorized for FMF Corpsmen, that the character of my service has been honorable, and if discharged I am in receipt of an Honorable Discharge. By signature on this application, I hereby agree to provide proof of my service and Honorable Discharge upon request. (SPONSOR)__________________________________ (APPLICANTS SIGNATURE)_____ ______________________________________________
OATH OF MEMBERSHIP: REGULAR MEMBERS
I _____________________________, in the presence of Almighty God and the members of the Marine Corps League here assembled, being aware of the symbols, motto, principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League, do solemnly swear that I will uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and the Marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong, deceive or defraud the League to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong, injure or permit any member of any member’s family to be wrong or injured if to prevent same is within my power. I will never propose for membership one known to me to be unqualified or unworthy to become a member of the League. I further promise to govern my conduct in the League’s affairs and in my personal life in a manner becoming a decent and honorable person and will never knowingly bring discredit to the League. So help me, God.
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I hereby apply for ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP in the ALAMO DETACHMENT 315 , of the Marine Corps League, and enclose $35.00 for one year’s membership. I hereby certify that I espouse the principles and purposes of the Marine Corps League. NAME ______________________________ DATE OF BIRTH ________________ SPOUSES NAME _______________________________________ STREET __________________________________ CITY ____________________________STATE__________________ ZIP+4 ________________ (SPONSOR) ________________________________ (APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE) ____________________________________DATE____________
OATH OF MEMBERSHIP: ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
I ___________________________, in the presence of Almighty God and the members of the Marine Corps League here assembled, being fully aware that as an Associate Member I will not be permitted to hold and elective office or to vote on Marine Corps League policy, a membership application or on election of officers, do solemnly swear that I will uphold and defend the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and the Marine Corps League. I will never knowingly wrong, deceive or defraud the league to the value of anything. I will never knowingly wrong, injure or permit any member’s family to be wronged or injured if to prevent same is within my power. I further promise to govern my conduct in the League’s affairs and in my personal life in a manner becoming a decent and honorable person, and will never knowingly bring discredit to the league. So help me, God. Mail completed application and $35.00 check payable to Alamo Detachment, Marine Corps League to Adjutant/Paymaster, Alamo Detachment, MCL 315, P.O. BOX 831641, San Antonio, TX 78283-1641