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Tar Heel Detachment # 733 Tar Heel Detachment # 733
May 2016May 2016
John Dilday, CommandantJohn Dilday, Commandant
C O M M A N D A N T ’ SC O M M A N D A N T ’ SC O M M A N D A N T ’ S
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Marine CorpsMarine CorpsMarine Corps
LeagueLeagueLeague
Tar Heel
Detachment
# 733
Officers
John DildayJohn DildayJohn Dilday Commandant 919-602-4483
Bruce Goeden Senior Vice Commandant
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Tyrone AsheTyrone AsheTyrone Ashe Junior Vice Commandant
919-349-2308
James WhiteJames WhiteJames White Judge Advocate
919-455-7717
James CoxJames CoxJames Cox Paymaster
919919919---604604604---736373637363 [email protected][email protected][email protected]
Suellen BeaulieuSuellen BeaulieuSuellen Beaulieu AdjutantAdjutantAdjutant
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Ed Romanoski Sergeant-at Arms
919-573-3041
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Next MeetingNext MeetingNext Meeting
June 1, 2016June 1, 2016June 1, 2016 Christ the King Lutheran
Church, Cary, NC
1800 Social
1900 Meeting —————————————-
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Scuttlebutt Staff
Editor
Suellen Beaulieu 919-362-7436
Web Sites:
www.tarheelmcl.org
www.ncmcl.org
on Saturday, May 14th hosted by
Gayle and John Dilday. Come out and
meet with other Marines and family
along with the Young Marines and
their families. It will be held at 812
White Meadows Dr., Fuquay Varina
beginning at 1600. City BBQ in Cary
on Kildaire Farm Road is participating
in a fundrairer for us on May 19 all
day long. Just present them the cou-
pon and 25% of you bill will be donat-
ed to the detachment (See page 11 of
the Scuttlebutt). Also, the last week-
end of the month we will assist in cel-
ebrating Memorial Day and honor our
fallen military at various hospice loca-
tions in Wake County on Friday, May
27th and on Monday, May 30th. we will
honor those who gave all with our 24th
annual wreath laying ceremony at the
Capitol Grounds in Raleigh. Lt. Gen.
Robert Ruark (USMC) will be our
guest speaker.
Thank you to every one of you who
are making all of these activities and
events a huge success for the people
of this community and the Tar Heel
Detachment. It was great to have Kirt
Cross from the Wounded Warrior Bat-
talion East, Camp Lejeune as our
guest speaker at our meeting. Another
great turnout at the meeting—34 Ma-
rines attended. Welcome to new de-
tachment members: Marines Bryan
Daniels and Kevin Kosuda
A thought in ending “Be Proud of how
you served others not Proud that you
served”.
Looking forward to having another
great month with each of you
Semper Fi, John Dilday
A s I mentioned in the April Scut-
tlebutt article we were gearing
up for a lot of events in May. But I
didn’t thoroughly realize just how
packed the month will be. It is truly
going to be an exciting month for all
concerned.
However, before I go further, I wish
to express a big Thank You to those
that made the breakfast fundraiser a
success. Especially a big thanks to Ed
Gleason, Phil Hemming, Suellen
Beaulieu, Walt Atkinson, John Staley,
Angel Menendez and Juan Munoz for
leading the way. They accounted for
over 80% of the funds raised.
Congratulations to our Capitol City
Young Marines and the staff lead by
Doug Smith for the completion of the
13 week basic training culminating
with the graduation ceremony held
April 18th. A highlight of the evening
was the presence of former Young
Marine Emily Rando who the week
before graduated from Parris Island
#1 in the Battalion. It was a pleasure
to make her the first to become a
member of the Tar Heel Detachment
under the new guidelines set by the
League National Headquarters for ac-
tive duty Marines. During the month
of May we will honor 14 new Eagle
Scouts at their Court of Honor. We
will present the sword to top graduat-
ing Marine at the NC State NROTC
graduation ceremony. We will pre-
sent awards to members of the Cary
High NJROTC at their annual ban-
quet. We will also present the top
graduating senior with a $1,000 schol-
arship.
Make sure that you have marked your
calendar for the 3rd annual pig pickin’
Phone 919 772-6234
www.foresthillsflorist.com
Forest Hills Florist Forest Hills Shopping Center
1325 Fifth Avenue
Garner, North Carolina 27529
Tim and Gena Hamm, Owners Sandy Benson, Manager
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Marine Corps League Tar Heel Detachment #733
John Dilday Commandant
812 White Meadow Dr Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 919-602-4483 [email protected]
Marine Corps League Tar Heel Detachment #733
Suellen Beaulieu Past Commandant/PDD
502 Fairview Road Apex, NC 27502 [email protected] 919-362-7436
CUSTOM EMBROIDERY BY GAYLE
Gayle Dilday 919-285-2276
812 White Meadows Dr. 919-602-2068
Fuquay Varina. NC 27526 [email protected]
John Dilday Authorized Representative
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
YOUR HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST
919-602-4483
Tar Heel Detachment # 733 Membership Capsule
31 LIFE members
39 Paid Members
17 Total Past Due
87 Total Members
5 new members—1 Jan through 4 May 2016
Viet Nam
Rev. Mitzi Manning
Women Marine Association Chair, Plans and Policy Committee
1129 Checkerberry Drive Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 336-3182 (703) 887-0683 [email protected]
God Bless God Bless God Bless
All OurAll OurAll Our
Marines Marines Marines
and and and
Their Their Their
FamiliesFamiliesFamilies
Detachment Meeting May 4, 2016
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Community Breakfast April 23, 2016
Detachment Activities
Capitol City Young Marine Graduation was held on April 18. Eight detachment members attended: Commandant
Dilday, Marines David Gardener, Andrew Blizzard, Doc Clement, Walter Atkinson, Bruce Goeden, Tyrone Ashe
and Associate Member (and CO of the YM unit) Doug Smith, not pictured
Marine George Catalona, an original charter mem-ber of the Tar Heel Detachment 733, now a mem-ber of the Wake Forest Detachment, spoke before the Capitol City Young Marines at a regular meet-ing in April. Marine Catalona shared his experi-ences as an Iwo Jima Survivor during World War II with them. Pictured to the right are Marine Cata-lona and Jr Past Commandant Andrew Blizzard.
Chaplain’sCorner
Jason Hall
W e have all seen the pictures of the
perfectly aligned white tombstones
that spread over the many acres of
land sprawling out around the Arlington House
in Virginia. Many
of us hve had the
privilege to visit
this hallowed
ground. The first
large observance
of Decoration Day
was held on the
veranda of the Ar-
lington House following the American civil war.
The graves of fallen civil war veterans would be
decorated with flowers to remember their sacri-
fice. After World War II that day became known
as Memorial Day. There are many observances
around the country as we remember those brave
patriots. Many of these ceremonies take place at
momuments, memorials and in cemeteries.
Our great nation stands year after year because
of the brave mem and women who are willing to
lay everything on the line to protect it. Many of
those brave souls will make the ultimate sacrifice
to protect our freedoms and the American way of
life. A recent article I was reading showed that
number to be around 1,345,000 men and women
who have given their lives in the defense of our
country since 1776.
As Memorial Day approaches again this year we
should remember their sacrifice and the families
that were left behind. Therefore we pray:
Supreme Commandant, in whose hands are the
living and dead, we give honor to all who have
given their lives in the service of our country to
safeguard the United States of America. Grant
our mercy and the light of your presence, that the
good work you have begun in them be perfected
and continued in us. We also ask that you com-
fort those who are left here on earth in their ab-
sence. Amen.
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MODD Pound 210 Growl
April 23, 2016
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Pound 210 Growl was held on April 23rd in
Middlesex at PDD Jeff Jones’ place. Six de-
tachment Marines attended: Commandant
Dilday, Marines Sandy Mazzu, Earl Linthicom,
Russ Oliver, Jeff Jones and Suellen Beaulieu.
Sandy Mazzu was elevated from PUP to DD
(pictured above). Great time! Great Chow!
Fantastic camaraderie.
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Young Marine Alumni Earns "Chesty" Puller Re-
cruit Company Honor Graduate Award
T he Tar Heel Detachment #733 who supports the Capital
City Young Marines of Raleigh, North Carolina, would
like to announce the April 2016 graduation of Emily
Rando from United States Marine Corps recruit training at Parris
Island.
Rando graduated from 4th Recruit
Training Battalion (Oscar Company,
Platoon 2012), which boasts all-female
recruits and is run by female drill in-
structors and officers. Each of the
three companies within 4th Recruit
Training Battalion - November, Oscar,
and Papa - typically houses two 50-60 recruit platoons.
Rando earned Honor Graduate for her company. She was pro-
moted to PFC and presented the 'Chesty' Puller Recruit Company
Honor Graduate Award. This prestigious award is associated
with Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller, the most decorated Marine
in U.S. history, and is only given to the top male and top female
of each graduating class.
"The 'Chesty' Puller Recruit Company Honor Graduate Award,"
writes the Marine Corps Association, "is presented to the Marine
of each graduating company who demonstrated the highest po-
tential for future leadership and responsibility in the Marine
Corps."
"The Young Marines gave me a skill set to help me not only with
my Marine Corps career," said Rando, "but my future."
Rando was with the Capitol City Young Marines for less than
two years before graduating but quickly became an integral and
well-liked leader. She truly set an example for all others to fol-
low by her selflessness. Though she could have finished mile
runs first, she was often found near the back motivating those
who were struggling. We are extremely proud of Rando and
thankful that the Young Marines program
could prepare her in some small way for the
honorable path she has chosen.
Upon graduation, she returned to Raleigh
where she was recognized at a Young Ma-
rines ceremony where Commandant John
Dilday presented her with the Detachment's
first Active Duty Membership.
Written by Keya Gibbons, Unit Staff, Capital City (NC)
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Marines Different Continued
An Army officer sums up what makes
Marines different By Col. Daniel F. Bolger, USA 2009/01/02
(Excerpt from DEATH GROUND: TODAY’S AMERICAN INFANTRY IN BATTLE)
W hat makes Marine infantry special? Asking the question that misses the most fundamental point
about the United States Marine Corps. In the Marines, every-
one–sergeant, mechanic, cannoneer, supply man, clerk, aviator, cook–
is a rifleman first. The entire Corps, all 170,000 or so on the active
rolls, plus the reserves, are all infantry. All speak the language of the
rifle and bayonet, of muddy boots and long, hot marches. It’s never us
and them, only us. That is the secret of the Corps.”
“If Army infantry amounts to a stern monastic order standing apart, on
the edge of the wider secular soldier world, Marine infantry more re-
sembles the central totem worshipped by the entire tribe. Marines
have specialized, as have all modern military organizations. And de-
spite the all-too-real rigors of boot camp, annual rifle qualification,
and high physical standards, a Marine aircraft crew chief or radio re-
pairman wouldn’t make a good 0311 on a squad assault. But those
Marine technical types know that they serve the humble grunt, the
man who will look the enemy in the eye within close to belly-ripping
range. Moreover, all Marines think of themselves as grunts at heart,
just a bit out of practice at the moment. That connection creates a
great strength throughout the Corps.”
“It explains why Marine commanders rou-
tinely, even casually, combine widely dis-
parate kinds of capabilities into small
units….Marines send junior officers and
NCOs out from their line rifle companies
and expect results. They get them, too.”
“Even a single Marine has on call the firepower of the air wing, the
Navy, and all of the United States. Or at least he thinks he does. A
Marine acts accordingly. He is expected to take charge, to improvise,
to adapt, to overcome. A Marine gets by with ancient aircraft (the
ratty C-46E Frog, for example), hand-me-down weapons (such as the
old M-60 tanks used in the Gulf War), and whatever else he can bum
off the Army or cajole out of the Navy. Marines get the job done re-
gardless, because they are Marines. They make a virtue out of neces-
sity. The men, not the gear, make the difference. Now and again, the
Marines want to send men, not bullets.”
“This leads to a self-assurance that sometimes comes across as disre-
gard for detailed staff-college quality planning and short shrift for
high-level supervision. Senior Army officers in particular sometimes
find the Marines amateurish, cavalier, and overly trusting in just wad-
ing in and letting the junior leaders sort it out. In the extreme, a few
soldiers have looked at the Corps as some weird, inferior, ersatz
ground war establishment, a bad knockoff of the real thing. ‘A small,
bitched-up army talking Navy lingo,’ opined Army Brigadier General
Frank Armstrong in one of the most brutal inter-service assessments.
That was going too far. But deep down, many Army professionals
tend to wonder about the Marines. Grab a defended beach? Definite-
ly. Seize a hill? Sure, if you don’t mind paying a little. But take
charge of a really big land operation? Not if we can help it.”
“Anyone who has watched an amphibious landing unfold would be
careful with that kind of thinking. The Marines actually have a lot in
common with their elite Army infantry brothers, if not with all the
various Army headquarters and service echelons. True, Marine orders
do tend to be, well…brief. But so do those of the airborne, the air
assault, the light-fighters, and the Rangers, for the same good reason:
Hard, realistic training teaches soldiers how to fight by doing, over
and over, so they need not keep writing about it, regurgitating basics
every time. More enlightened soldiers consider that goodness.
A three-inch thick order, a big CP, and lots of meeting do not
victory make. The Marines consciously reject all that.”
“A Corps infused with a rifleman ethos has few barriers to intra-
service cooperation. The Army talks a great deal about com-
bined arms and does it down to about battalion level, often with
great wailing and gnashing of the teeth. Marines do it all the
way down to the individual Marine. Soldiers have defined mili-
tary occupational specialties and guard their prerogatives like a
union shop stewards. Finance clerks don’t do machine guns.
Mechanics skip foot marches to fix trucks. Intell analysts work
in air-conditioned trailers; they don’t patrol.
Marines, though, are just Marines. They all consider themselves
trigger pullers. They even like it, as might be expected of an
elite body.
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Upcoming MCL Events…
Det Meeting May 4 COH St Andrews May 6 COH LSD Fuquay May 8 Picnic Det and YM Family May 14 Cary HS JrNROTS Awards night May 17 Pistol Shoot May 18 City BBQ Cary fundraiser May 19 COH 1st UMC Cary May 22 Veterans ceremonies at hospice locations May 27 COH St Andrews May 28 Rose Donations Walmart Fuquay Varina May 28 Wreath Laying Ceremony May 30 Memorial Day Luncheon Hibernian Raleigh May 30
Future Events
Det Meeting June 1 DoNC Annual Meeting (Gastonia) June 10-12 Pistol Shoot June 18
Capito City Young Marine
Drill Competition
Charlotte NC April 23rd
A s I write this note for the May Scuttlebutt ! The 1st week-end of the month is coming to a close and some of us must
return to work again. By the time you read this we will have had our meeting and you will be reading this and other articles put together by our Editor and Past Commandant Suellen Beaulieu. The Golden Corral Breakfast Fund Raiser is in the books. I was out of town and was not able to attend, but know all who went had a Great Time. This will be a busy month for our Detachment between Eagle Courts of Honor , Fund Raiser at the Walmart in Fuquay Varina and our, “ Special Yearly Wreath Lying at the Capital “, where we will hang out with our Friends, as well as Honoring our Brothers and Sisters in Arms who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we have and enjoy to this Day. Frank Mansfield is doing better and at this time not sure h e will be able to attend the Wreath Laying, but then we have a whole month ahead and I hope things change and he will be able to attend. John and Gayle are gearing up for the Spring Picnic on Saturday May14 starting at 1600. They are both Great Host and Hostess to each of us! I just received my part time assignment at the PNC Arena and found I will have to be thinking of all of you as I am working from 1500 till Midnight that day. I will be calling and asking for your help on May 28th to work at our WalMart Fund Raiser from 1000 till approximately 1600. Setup will be from 0930 to 1000. This is the Saturday before Memorial Day. Monday May 30th is Memorial Day invite your friends , relatives and neighbors to attend the Ceremony. As for us Marine Corps Leaguers it is, “ ALL HANDS ON DECK “ !! Setup Starts at 0930 with ceremony starting at 1100 till Approximately 1200 , Luncheon to follow. If your a New member you can wear something Marine and join us! Wearing the Red Cover you are considered in Uniform. For those members who have the white short sleeve shirts you can wear your USMC ribbons and badges or Only MCL ribbons. Commandant Dilday authorized the short sleeves versus the Red Blazers due to the anticipated warm weather. Have your friends and family bring camp chairs to sit on. The Capital City Young Marines will be walking around the crowd distributing MCL Roses and collecting donations. We can always count on our Young Marines the same way they can count on us being there for them. Again this year we will have a booth with free giveaways! If you have USMC items you wish to part with bring them. Just let me know in advance so I will know how much space we will need. Walter always does a ”Great Job“! He could sure use more help, especially pass-ing out information on the MCL and getting complete contact information from those Marines that are interested in what we are doing. Looking Forward to Seeing you at ALL our Planned Events!!! Semper Fi and Oooooorah Sr Vice Bruce Goeden Email [email protected] or phone 919-720-7066
Sr. Vice Commandant’s Sr. Vice Commandant’s Sr. Vice Commandant’s MessageMessageMessage
Bruce GoedenBruce GoedenBruce Goeden
The Detachment is proud of the YM who participated in Sat’s
2nd NC Regimental Drill Competition in Charlotte. The
Squad Drill Team was young and did their best and showed
great effort and heart. The Color Guard was impressive among
many other very outstanding Color Guard teams and brought a
3rd place certificate home with them. Congratulations!
Business Sponsors
Listen Up!
Our Business Sponsors
The following list of business's and individuals are "Supporters" and Sponsors of the Tar Heel Detachment 733 of the
Marine Corps League. In sponsoring us they are supporting:
We invite You to become a sponsor by downloading the Sponsor Form on our website (www.tarheelmcl.org) and mailing your tax deductible contribution to the Tar Heel Detachment.
Thank you to the following sponsors of Marines, Youth and the community:
Rally Point Sport Grill– Cary Restaurant 919-678-1088 www.rallypointsportgrill.com
Atlantic Tire & Service Auto Tire & Service 919-319-1614 [email protected]
Barbeque Lodge Raleigh Restaurant 919-872-4755 barbequelodgeraleigh.com
Arvin’s Lawn Mower Repair Lawn Mower Repair 919-779-7404 5850 Fayetteville Rd., Raleigh, NC
Denny’s of Raleigh & Garner Management Group 919-303-3300 www.densuccess.com
Anna’s Pizzeria Restaurant 919-267-6237 919-285-2497 Apex and Fuquay-Varina, NC
Cleveland Draft House Restaurant 919-550-3723 [email protected]
Danny’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant 919-468-3995 [email protected]
Gower’s Brake & Alignment Ral Auto Maintenance & Repair 919-834-5909 [email protected]
Murray's Tire & Auto Service Tire Sales/Repair/Maintenance Svc 919-821-0573 [email protected]
Messenger Marketing, Raleigh Business Marketing 919-414-3088 [email protected]
The League is a not for profit organization within the provisions of IRS Code 501 (c) (4), with a special group exemption letter which allows for contributions to the Marine Corps League to be tax deductible by the donor.
Wounded Warriors NROTC JNROTC Eagle Scouts Toys for Tots Hope For Warriors
Young Marines Youth Program USO - Raleigh Community Activities Marines Helping Marines Locally
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Eagle Scouts Good Citizenship Awards
Det Fundraiser-City BBQ in
Cary Thurs, May 19th !!!
The detachment presented two Good Citizenship Awards to new Eagle Scouts at their Courts of Honor in April. On the left, Com-mandant Dilday stands with An-drew Lyda and Marine Bill Cargill on April 9th in Oxford. On the right, Marine Bill Cargill, Com-mandant Dilday, Eagle Scout Samu-el Prewitt and Marine John Randal Rempfer stand together on 30 April in Apex.
See page 11 for details
See page 11 for details
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Eat at City Barbeque and raise money for MCL Tar Heel Detachment 733!
Good all day on Dine In & Carry Out Orders
Note: If ordering carry out for large groups, please use our Pig Up ‘n Go Menu.
Flyers cannot be passed out on City Barbeque property.
Fundraiser cannot be combined with other promotions or offers. Not valid on gift card purchases.
Check out our menus and even Order Online at www.citybbq.com We look forward to serving you to help raise money for your organization!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Eat at City Barbeque and raise money for MCL Tar Heel Detachment 733!
Good all day on Dine In & Carry Out Orders
Note: If ordering carry out for large groups, please use our Pig Up ‘n Go Menu.
Flyers cannot be passed out on City Barbeque property.
Fundraiser cannot be combined with other promotions or offers. Not valid on gift card purchases.
Check out our menus and even Order Online at www.citybbq.com
We look forward to serving you to help raise money for your organization!
Flyer must be presented at time of order to receive credit for the sale.
Flyer must be presented at time of order to receive credit for the sale.
Please join us and help raise money
25% of all proceeds go towards our group. All Day!
Group: Tarheel Detachment #733
Date of Fundraiser: Thursday, May 19,2016
Location: Cary City Barbeque 1305 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary NC 27511 (919) 439-5191
Sale Amt:
$________ Office use only
Please join us and help raise money
25% of all proceeds go towards our group. All Day!
Group: Tarheel Detachment #733
Date of Fundraiser: Thursday, May 19,2016
Location: Cary City Barbeque 1305 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary NC 27511 (919) 439-5191
Sale Amt:
$________ Office use only
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Capitol City Young Marines
Encampment April 16, 2016
Now hear this
Do Your PART
Sell tickets !!
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Drawing will be week of November 10th 2016
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
TAR HEEL DETACHMENT #733
Minutes May 4, 2016
Opening ceremony was held at 1903 hours at the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary, NC. The meeting was conducted by
Commandant John Dilday. There were 34 in attendance
Recognition of Guests. The Commandant welcomed all members and wished them a great new year. He recognized the follow-
ing guests: Major Kirk Cross, Gerald Smith and Alfred Peavy.
Roll Call of Officers: PRESENT except as noted: John Dilday, Commandant; Bruce Goeden, Sr. Vice Commandant; Jr. Vice Commandant, Tyrone Ashe; Judge Advocate,
James White; Paymaster, James Cox; Adjutant; Suellen Beaulieu; Sgt at Arms, Ed Romanoski; Chaplain, Jason Hall; Pub-
lic Affairs, James Lewis, Jr Past Commandant, Andrew Blizzard, and David Gardner Eagle Scout Coordinator.
EXCUSED: Doug Smith, Young Marine Coordinator and Richard Patrick, Web Master.
Applications for new members. There were two applications for membership: Bryan Daniels and Kevin Kosuda. The paymas-
ter reported that he had completed applications and DD 214 and membership payment for both applicants. A motion was
made by Earl Linthicum and seconded by Suellen Beaulieu to accept Marine Daniels and Kosuda as members into the de-
tachment. Motion carried. Inductions of the new members will be held next month.
Meeting Protocol. DVC John Staley reminded the Detachment of the protocol of the MCL conduct of meetings and other basic
information.
Major KirK Cross, XO of the Wounded Warrior East Battalion Camp LeJeune spoke to the detachment about the Bn. Mission:
welfare of the troops and their families. Major Cross told of the unit’s organization and Chain of Command and encourage
members to visit.
Minutes of Previous Meeting: The minutes of 6 April, 2016 were published in the April Scuttlebutt. A motion was made by
Mike Snyder and seconded by Randel Rempfer to accept the April minutes. Motion passed.
Correspondence: All correspondence from Dept. of NC has been forwarded to members via e-mail or in the Scuttlebutt.
Budget Presentation. Budget and Finance Committee John Staley presented the detachment’s 2016-17 budget. A motion to
accept the budget was made by Mitzi Manning and seconded by James White. Motion passed
Reports: Paymaster: report was submitted and approved pending audit by voice vote. Balance check book is $2966.41, CD Bal-
ance $2134.86, total available $4951.27. Motion to approve paymasters report as presented subject to audit was made by
Suellen Beaulieu and seconded by John Staley to accept the report subject to audit. Motion approved.
Sickness or Distress: Please keep the following in your thoughts and prayers: Richard Patrick’s wife suffered a fall and is in the hospital.
Earl Linthicum’s granddaughter recovering surgery for scoliosis
Walter Atkinson’s daughter undergoing tests for a tumor.
Steve Curlee’s wife home from surgery and recovering.
Frank Mansfield home and has his good days and not so good days. Go visit him.
John Skuce’s eyesight is deteriorating and almost blind.
Standing Committees:
Sr. Vice Commandant: Bruce Goeden Encouraged members to visit Frank Mansfield and volunteer for fundraising events
Jr. Vice Commandant: Tyrone Ashe No Report
Judge Advocate: no report Jr. Past Commandant: Andrew Blizzard Reported on the CCYM. National nominee for Young Marine of the year,
SgtMaj Cooper Johnson, is in Las Vagas viving for the honor. We will know the outcome next week. 23 recruits gradu-
ated on April 18th. Wake Co vet council legislative liason keeps us informed about the latest on Capitol Hill. One con-
cern for future retirees is that some Congress are trying to change the benefit package of retirees. Big concern.
Public Relations. James Lewis no report
Sgt-At-Arms: Ed Romanoski Collected $58.00 for the flower fund; $63.00 for 50/50. $$32.00 to winner; $31.00 to de-
tachment. Total to the detachment $89.00
Eagle Scouts: David Gardener Eagle COH’s held since beginning of the year is 14. We will have 14 during the month of
May.
Pistol Shoot: Toby Roberts reported that there were 11 members/family/friends at the pistol shoot in April. The next pistol
shoot is May 18th. All are welcome.
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Unfinished Business: Update on Memorial Day. Tyrone Ashe reports that planning for the event is in place. Set up to start at 9:30 AM and the
program to begin at 11 AM. Toby Roberts was able to secure Lt Gen Robert Ruark from the Pentagon as our guest
speaker. Since Tabacco Road is undergoing renovations, the detachment looked at two other locations for the Memorial
Day Luncheon. After discussion, a motion was made by Suellen Beaulieu and seconded by James White to have our
luncheon at Hibernian Irish Pub in Raleigh. Motion carried.
Pistol Raffle. Earl Linthicum reports that the tickets sales are progressing along. Announced that the pistol and gift certifi-
cate have been paid off. All sales here forward will be available to support the programs we support.
Breakfast fundraiser was held at the Golden Corral in Fuquay on April 23rd . The profit from the Community Breakfast
was $1245.00
We are still looking for help of a few Marines to assist as Color Guard at Memorial Day Celebration on May 27th at vari-
ous Hospice Wake County facilities. Please participate and answer the call when our Commandant calls.
NC Department State Convention to be held June 10th-12th in Gastonia with banquet on Saturday evening June 11th. All
are invited to attend
The 3rd Annual family Pig Pickin for Detachment and Young Marine Family social at home of Gayle and John Dilday
812 White Meadows Dr Fuquay 27526 on May 14th at 1600 –on
New Business:
Thanks to the efforts of James White, there will be a fundraiser at City BBQ in Cary on May 19th all day long. Those
who wish to participate should hand in their fundraising coupon (or electronic form on their phone) to the cashier. The
Detachment will receive 25% of the proceeds of the cost of the meals tallied. City BBQ in Cary is located at 1305 Kil-
daire Farm Road. If you need a form, copy it from the Scuttlebutt or contact John Dilday, Commandant.
Rose Fund raiser will be held at the Walmart in Fuquay Varina on May 28th from 9:30AM until 4:00PM Volunteers needed.
Please contact Bruce Goeden for information.
Presentation of the Cary HS NJROTC scholarship to Cadet Johnathan Tran on May 17at the JROTC banquet beginning at
1800 presentation at 1900.
Good of the League
Presention of Officers Sword at NC State Graduation on May 6th at the Bell Tower NCSU. Program will begin at 0930 be
present by 0900.
Announcements: Young Marines meet each Monday at 1830 (New meeting location is Hope Community Church 821 Buck Jones Rd Ra-
leigh 27606)
Eagle Court of Honor Friday May 6th 1900 at LDS Fuquay Bldg 6528 Johnson Pond Rd Fuquay Varina 27526
Eagle Court of Honor Sunday May 8th 1400 at St Andrews Catholic Church 3008 Old Raleigh Rd Apex
MCL Members and Young Marines Families Pig Pickin Saturday May 14th 1600 at 812 White Meadows Dr Fuquay Vari-
na 27526
Cary High School NJROTC awards night on Tuesday May 17th beginning at 1800 with dinner and the ceremony begin-
ning at 1900. It will be held at Lutheran Resurrection Church 100 W Lochmere Dr Cary (off Kildaire Rd)
Detachment Pistol Shoot May 18th at 1900 --Wake County Indoor Firing Range.
Fund Raiser at City BBQ all day May 19th Coupon will provide 25% of proceeds for Tar Heel Detachment.
Eagle Court of Honor Sunday May 22nd 1345 at First UMC 117 S Academy St, Cary (9 Eagles)
The Wake County Veterans Association meets the last Wednesday night of each month, May 25th begins at 1800.
Memorial Ceremony at Various Hospice Locations on Friday May 27th (times to be assigned)
Rose Donation Fundraiser Saturday May 28th at Walmart Broad St Fuquay Varina from 1000 to 1600.
Eagle Court of Honor Saturday May 28th 1430 at St Andrews Catholic Church, 3008 Old Raleigh Rd Apex
Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony Capitol Grounds (off Edenton St) Monday May 30th Set up beginning 0930 with
Ceremony at 1100
Next Monthly Meeting for the Detachment will be Wednesday June 1st beginning at 1800 with Dinner and Social Hour.
Business Meeting at 1900
Report of KIA for the months of April 2016: No report of KIA’s in April 2016 Closing Ceremony: The meeting was adjourned at 2049 hours. The next meeting 1June2016.
Respectfully submitted:
Suellen Beaulieu, Adjutant
Semper Fidelis
SCUTTLEBUTT April 2016 PAGE 16
Birthdays Italic
Semper Fi ‘Til the Day I Die
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Mtg Bob
Gonier
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Clement
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14 Doug
Smith
15 Pistol
shoot Mitzi
Manning
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17 Steve
Curlee
18 Efren
Rodri-
guez
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23 Suellen
Beaulieu
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manoski
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Gleason
Bill Hodg-
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23 Nick
Bradfield
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28 Justin
Dobson
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30 George
Walls
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MAY 2016