Not all minutes from every meeting of the year will necessarily appear in this document. Only minutes that have been submitted are displayed. ---- January 22, 2008 9 members and 1 guest in attendance. Roll call of officers: Present or accounted for. Application for new membership: None Minutes of previous meeting: Accepted as posted in newsletter. Correspondence: Dennis Starliper Request from Dist 10 of mass for support for a Marine convicted of murder in Iraq. See http://House.gov/Delahunt/hutchins.shtml Request support from the League’s Auxiliary (National) $15 for raffle tickets. Motion passed. Acknowledgement from Heritage Foundation for our brick number 8612 in Semper Fi Park. Acknowledgement for the 4 Christmas lights we purchased. Report of Paymaster: Accepted pending audit. Report of any member of member's family sick or in distress: Bob Walton alive and well. Fletch’s wife had surgery for cancer. No report on her progress. Report of Officers: Senior Vice went to Quarterly MCL meeting. There is a new paymaster for National. MHM few Marines at the hospital. Pete Pervi taking over Young Marines Program. Department Staff meeting on March 8 at Anne Arundel County post. Mid east conference March 14-15 near BWI. National Convention August 10-16 in Orlando, Florida. Changes in uniform regulations. Check MCL website. Report of standing committees: Scholarship website has all the information and applications. Golf tournament June 6, 2008. Seeking support. Pistol match. Check website for the dates. Unfinished business: None New business: None Good of the League: Can salute uncovered now Announcements: Anne Arundel County golf tournament 1st week of May. ---- February 26, 2008 Opening Ceremony: 1930. 13 members present, one guest. Roll Call of Officers:Sr. Vice and Judge advocate absent. Applications for new members: None Minutes of previous meeting: Motion made to accept as posted in newsletter. Motion passed. Correspondence: None Note: Sr. Vice now in attendance. 14 members present at this time. Report of Paymaster: Motion made (and passed) to accept pending audit. Special Awards: Pete Pervi gave out certificates of appreciation to League members that assisted with Toys-for-Tots. Note: Remember that we have bags of toys in attic for next years Toys-for-Tots. Sick or in Distress: Bob Walton doing well. Joe Roman having knee problems. Report of Officers: Commandant Casey reminder all members present about our monthly dinner fundraiser at the VFW. He encouraged all members to help as they are able. Report of standing committees: Report from Saki on web page and information needed. Update given on pistol match. To attend, speak with Dan Rotondo, Joe Roman, or Frank Kippenbrock. Golf tournament is just around the corner. Members are needed to volunteer and seek out donations from Howard County business owners. First road clean up of the New Year is March 29, 2008. Also Saki will be leading a Potomac River cleanup on April 5, 2008. Department of MD has a new paymaster. Dennis is following up with state department to ensure all records are updated accordingly. Report of special committees: Joe Roman has information for the Quarterly Meeting sponsored by the Anne Arundel County Detachment. Joe Roman also has information on low income housing for Veterans. Unfinished business: None. New Business: Nominations for Commandant: Bill Pastino (considering), Chuck Casey (accepted). Judge Advocate: Bill Pastino (accepted) Sr. Vice: Mike Betts (accepted) Jr. Vice: Fletch Ferguson (declined), Stan Brosky (accepted) Good of the league: Announcements: Jon Heckendorf's birthday February 27. Closing Ceremony: 2000 ---- March 25, 2008 Opening Ceremony: 1935. Thirteen Members present. Roll call of officers: Commandant excused, all others present. Applications for membership: None Minutes of previous meeting: Accepted as posted in the newsletter. Correspondence: One read regarding Woody William recognition and luncheon. Report of Paymaster: Accepted pending audit. Report given by Paymaster Dennis Graham. Report of any member sick or in distress: Bob Walton had a stroke. Mike Betts spent the afternoon with him and gave an update to members in attendance at tonight’s meeting. Report of officers: Mike Betts went to the Marines Helping Marines program and gave an update of what had taken place. Mike Betts gave update on Mark Jordan to inform the membership about donations from our benevolent fund. Frank Kippenbrock gave further details and also made a motion. Report of standing committees: Report given regarding the pistol match by Dan Rotondo. Scholarship report given by Dennis Starliper. Motion made, seconded, and passed after discussion to award two one thousand dollar scholarships (should we have worthy applicants). Mike Betts, Bill Pastino, and Sam Stein will be assisting Dennis in reviewing applications. Frank Kippenbrock gave an update on the golf tournament. Also asked for assistance in getting door prizes and corporate sponsors to make this years tournament a success. Adopt-a-Highway cleanup planned for March 29, 2008. Requesting as many members as possible to attend. Report of special committees: Nomination for officers: Commandant none. Sr. Vice none. Jr. Vice Bill Brooks declined while Sam Stein accepted. Judge Advocate none. Unfinished business: Frank Kippenbrock gave report on upcoming convention in Ocean City. Frank also made motion to do a full page ad. Also to donate $100.00 to offset the cost for the convention. Motion to pay for convention raffle tickets and if we (as the detachment) win, proceeds will go to the scholarship. Motion made and accepted. New Business: Motion made for $200 per deligate, motion amended to $200 dollars to be divided up by days (thirds). Bill Brooks asked a question regarding the interest on our checking account. He will bring updated information to the next meeting. Sam will also check into investment areas. Good of league: Announcements: ---- April 22, 2008 Roll Call of Officers: Commandant excused. Jr. Vice Excused. All others present. Applications for membership: Member-at-Large, Gerry Steele. Balloting on Applications: Accepted Gerry Steele as member. Ceremony of Initiation: Performed by Sr. Vice Mike Betts according to the League rituals. Minutes of previous meeting: Accepted as posted in the newsletter. Correspondence: Presented by Frank Kippenbrock. Fallen Marine memorial run. No motion made to participate in this program. Report of paymaster: Given by Paymaster Dennis Graham. Motion made and accepted pending audit. Discussion was made regarding outstanding funds from the previous year’s rifle match and the upcoming pistol match. Report of any member/family sick or distressed: None Report of officers: Mike Betts attended the dedication of Mercy Hall at Bethesda and gave a brief update. Marine Betts also attended the Wounded Warrior facilities at Quantico. Report of standing committees: Report of pistol match given by Dan Rotondo. Golf Tournament will be June 6. Report given by Marine Kippenbrock. Start time is 1300. Report of Special Committees: Unfinished Business: New Business: Motion made and accepted to supply for the needs of a Marine Aviation unit in Iraq. A budget of $500.00 was voted on and accepted to purchase supplies. Marine Casey is in contact with Gunny Balow regarding this matter. Marine Stan Brosky is looking into possible donations to meet the needs of items requested. Items needed are coffee, shaving cream, body wash, face soap, and deodorant. Ceremony of Installation of officers: Officers sworn in by Mike Blum. Commandant Chuck Casey, Sr. Vice Mike Betts, Jr. Vice Bill Brooks, and Judge Advocate Bill Pastino. Note: Joe Roman stood in for Chuck Casey and Frank Kippenbrock stood in for Bill Pastino. Good of League: The following information was presented by Marines Betts. Injured Marines are in need of a tray table for a bed and also a lift to pick a patient up from a bed. Announcements: Gerry Fay announced that he would like our detachment to support Kip at the Ocean City convention for Department Judge Advocate and Jerry Faye for state Commandant. Mike Blum encouraged all members to attend the National convention in Florida. ---- May 27, 2008 Roll Call of Officers: All present Applications for membership: None Minutes of previous meeting: Motion made to accept by Frank Kippenbrock. Seconded by Stan. Correspondence: None Report of paymaster: Paymaster on vacation. Report will be presented next meeting. Report of any member/family sick or distressed: Dennis Graham lost two grandchildren and former daughter-in-law in auto accident. Motion made and accepted to send Dennis and Janet Graham a plant in remembrance of their loss. Spend up to $150.00. Report of officers: Sr. Vice Betts reports three trips to Bethesda and attended funeral services of a WWII Marine. Jr. Vice Brooks will be doing follow-up calls of all current and past members to encourage them to attend upcoming meetings. Judge Advoate has nothing to report. Report of Standing Committees: Pistol match attendees will meet after tonight’s meeting to discuss the match. Scholarship committee reports that we have two applications in at this time. Commandant encouraged all members to attend our monthly dinner on the second Friday of each month. Commandant discussed golf tournament and the need for more sponsors and golfers. Commandant also thanked Stan and Sam for the support on gifts. He also encouraged all members to come up with fundraiser ideas. Report of Special Committees: Unfinished Business: Commandant reopened the discussion on supporting Marine Air wing in Iraq. Motion made to double the amount allocated at last meeting. Discussion on floor suggesting to send out $500.00 in supplies and to find out what else they would need. Motion passed to up the amount to $1,000.00. DJ, Chuck, and Mike will pursue the supplies and Dennis and Jean Starliper will work on the mailing of the supplies. New Business: Sr. Vice Betts asked if anyone received info on the Memorial Day parade. Motion made and accepted to purchase six $50.00 gift cards from Giant or Safeway for a Marine family in Hartford county. ---- June 24, 2008 The meeting was called to order by Commandant Chuck Casey at 1930 A quorum of officers was present as was special guest Gerry Fay, State Commandant. Upon motion made and carried reading of the prior meeting minutes was tabled. New Business • Application for membership for Leon Buck Outen; motion made and second, application was discussed and motion carried. • Correspondence from the wife of Bill Gable was reviewed Paymaster Report was presented and discussed. Motion made and carried to accept the report. Officer Reports: None Announcement was made reminding all that Saturday 28 June is the date for Road Clean-up. Fundraising • Commandant Casey reviewed the success of this year’s golf outing. The collection of some pledges and fees remain outstanding. • Bill Pastino volunteered to assume responsibility for a TV raffle. Scholarship • On behalf on Scholarship Committee members Mike Betts, Bill Pastino and Sam Stein, Scholarship Chairman Dennis Starliper presented and discussed the outcome of this year’s campaign. • Ten applications were submitted, reviewed by the Committee and three winners were awarded $1,000 scholarships. Chairman Starliper and the Committee members presented the rationale for the winners’ selection and responded to questions from members. • Upon motion made and carried, approval was granted to add one $1,000 scholarship to this year’s grant to increase grants given from two to three. The additional funding requirement will be satisfied by contributions to the Scholarship Fund from the Auxiliary and Booz Allen Hamilton. • This year’s winners were: Devon Caldwell, Emily Casey, and Thao Anh Khuc and they will receive their scholarship grants at next month’s meeting, 22 July 2008. All members’ presence is requested, in appropriate dress, for this occasion. Let’s not let the guest attendances (9) exceed the member attendance. Refreshments will be served. Good of the League • Marine Betts announced a July 4th affair at the Betts residence. All are invited for dogs and burgers, rifle competition and horseback riding (two separate events!). Show up anytime. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2030 ---- July 22, 2008 Opening: 1930 Roll Call of Officers: All Present Applications/New members: Buck and Everett Ballot on applications: Accepted by membership present Ceremony of Initiation: Performed Commandant Casey Minutes of previous Meeting: Accepted as posted in newsletter. Report of Paymaster: Motion made and accepted pending audit. Report of sick or Distressed: Rhua (Bobbie) Flock passed away. Report of Officers: None at this time. Report of Standing Committees: Awards presentation to Scholarship recipients will follow tonight’s meeting. Dennis Starliper will give details regarding each student. Report of special Committee: Golf tournament still has checks coming in. Marine Pastino will be heading up a fundraiser. TV Raffle Meeting Closed at 1955 ---- August 26, 2008 Roll Call of Officers: Sr. Vice excused all others present. Applications for membership: Dale Hornberg Associate member. Balloting on Applications: Motion made and accepted. Ceremony of Initiation: No Minutes of previous meeting: Accepted as posted in the news letter. Correspondence: Thank you note from Emily Casey. Thank you note from Devon Caldwell. Thank you from DAV for the fifty dollars received in honor of Rhua Flock, for Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, Inc. Report of paymaster: Report given by Dennis Graham. Accepted pending Audit. Report of any member/family sick or distressed: None Report of officers: Commandant has obtained three post office box keys; one he will keep, one will be held by Adjutant Dan Rotondo, and one will be issued to DJ. Bill Brooks gave suggestions on recruiting. Bill Brooks attended the reunion of the Chosin Few. He gave update on events. Report of Standing Committees: Report regarding rifle match given by Kip. Please attend road clean-up. Bill Pastino purchased a 32” TV for fundraising. Report of Special Committees: Commandant Casey spoke about Toys-for-Tots and getting involved. Marine Corps Birthday Cake cutting to be held at Ellicott Mills Brewing in Ellicott City. Bill Pastino will coordinate this event. More info to follow at future meetings. Golf Tournament report given by Frank Kippenbrock and finances will appear on the paymasters report. Unfinished Business: Each member can have a business card made to assist with recruiting. New Business: Announcements: Bobbie Flock internment at Arlington October 2, 2008 at 1300. Everyone will be invited back to her sister's house after. Monday there will be a cookout at the VFW for the Labor Day weekend. The dinner this Friday will be done by the Ladies Auxiliary. Good of League: Closing Ceremony: 2010 ---- September 23, 2008 Opening Ceremony: 1934 Roll Call of Officers: All officers present except Judge Advocate who was excused. Minutes of previous meeting: Deferred until next newsletter print. Motion made and accepted. Correspondence: None Report of paymaster: Presented by Dennis Graham (Paymaster). Motion made to accept pending audit. Report of any member/family sick or distressed: Jerry Steele's wife had two knees replaced. Bobbie Flock's Funeral at on Arlington October 2, 2008 at 1400. Report of officers: Report of quarterly given by Mike Betts (Sr. Vice). Sr. vice Mike Betts expressed concern of the fact that no one other than himself was at the funeral of Marine Captain in Afghanistan. Mention made of several awards received by Mike Betts and Chuck Casey. Report of Standing Committees: Will discuss the upcoming rifle match after the meeting. Report of Special Committees: Pete Purvie is the Toys-for-Tots representative. Collection runs from October through December in this area. We will start immediately after Halloween. Pete has arranged for a container to be left here at the VFW post for the toys. He also has arranged for a warehouse near the Dorsey Road VFW. The dedicated web address for this project is http://www.Toysfortotsannearundle-howard.org. The Commanding General for recruit command has instructed all recruiting station to be involved. Cut off dates will be December 22, 2008. Presentation given to Doug Putt: for his help with Toys-for-Tots. Unfinished Business: Bill Pastino will be doing a Veterans Day party on November 9, 2008 for veterans. There will also be a cake cutting ceremony for the Marine Corps birthday. New Business: Motion made by Marine Kippenbrock to assist Ellicott Mills Brewing Company to help defer expenses in the event the funds are not recouped thru the TV raffle and Veterans Day party. USO Golf tournament will be held October 2nd. Call Marine Frank Kippenbrock for details. Wounded Warrior Ball to be held on the 6th of November 2008. Wounded Marines have to raise their own money to have this ball. Motion made to donate $500 to the Wounded Warriors ball. Mike Betts will supply information to Dennis Graham regarding where to send the check. SSgt. Karl G. Taylor Newsletter will be sent out bi-monthly. Good of League: Anne Arundel County MCL Ball will be November 15. October 11, 2008 Harvard County(?) to have bull and oyster roast see website. Closing Ceremony: 2015 ---- October 28, 2008 Mr. Herget of the Young Marines and their leaders were here to introduce themselves. They are from the Historic Elkridge detachment and plan to assist in Toys-for-Tots. Roll Call of Officers: All present. Applications for membership: Minutes of previous meeting: Accepted as posted for August and September. Correspondence: Letter received for Bobbie Flock's family thanking us for our attendance and the memorial service. Report of paymaster: Report given by paymaster Dennis Graham. The following Marines still owe money for past rifle matches: Kevin Oliver $60, Jimmy Noble $30, Pat Starliper $30.00. Motion made to accept report pending audit. Report of any member/family sick or distressed: Keep Bob Walton in your thoughts and prayers. Report of officer: Road clean up was a great success and no one left Chucks house hungry after breakfast was served. Mike Betts attended the Marines of long ago dinner and gave a brief update of the events. Mike also attended Marine Perillie's funeral. He was not a member of the league and notice was short. Report of Standing Committees: Report given on the rifle match By Dan Rotondo Bill Pastino gave information (November 9, 1pm to 4pm) on the birthday cake cutting and Veterans Day celebration at Ellicott Mills Brewery. TV Raffle is still going on. Over $700.00 in tickets have been sold. The Marine Auxiliary will be serving dinner on November 14, 2008. Report of Special Committees: Toys-for-Tots kick off November 7 and 8 at Toys-R-Us, Columbia Crossing. There will be a sam container at the Jessup VFW hall to keep the toys. As the containers get full we will need volunteers to move the toys to Pete Pervie's main location. Other area of to collect toys in Howard county are needed. If you think of a place, please advise the commandant. Make sure that when you collect toys, make sure they are unwrapped. A date has not been determined as of yet for the last day to collect. If you set up a location for toys, make sure that you close it out on the final date. We do not want to leave any toys or box in place after the deadline. Unfinished Business: New Business: DJ has put together a list of questions as senses(?) to better our detachment. A copy was given out to all members to review and discuss at the next meeting. Sam will head up information on shirts for the detachment. It was proposed that we host a quarterly meeting for the Department on January 10, 2009 at the Ellicott Mills Brewery. Motion made and accepted. Announcements: Good of League: Closing Ceremony: 2042 ---- November 25, 2008 Opening Ceremony: 1935 Roll Call of Officers: Jr. Vice excused. All other officers present. Minutes of previous meeting: Delay acceptance of minutes until posting in the next newsletter. Correspondence: Report of paymaster: Motion made and accepted pending audit. Report of any member/family sick or distressed: Bob Walton, keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Report of officers: No MCL dinner on November 28. Sr. Vice attended Wounded Warrior ball with his wife and is continuing visitation at Bethesda. Any member wishing to go to Bethesda should get with Mike Betts. Raised $900.00 for TV raffle. The winner was our own, Marine Doug Putt. Report of Standing Committees: Toys for tots has 23 collection points in Howard County. Commandant suggests we work Toys-R-Us every other weekend. Commandant gave an update on how collection for toys went over the past weekend. See Commandant Casey if you can work the collection post. Commandant Casey will get with Marine Kippenbrock regarding the 2009 golf tournament. Report of Special Committees: Marine Sam Stein has had shirts made up for the detachment. Long sleeve shirts sell for $17 dollars, $14 dollars for short sleeve shirts, and $30.00 for golf shirts. Michael Betts ranked 3rd place in sharp shooter division at Fort Indian town Gap rifle match. Unfinished Business: Road Cleanup on December 6, 2008. This is the last one of the year. New Business: Commandant Casey brought up discussion to supply $300 and time to replace material around bar. A hold will be put on to this discussion until more detail is given. Tree of lights $50 for Karl Taylor and $25 each for five deceased detachment members: Jack Harding, William O’Neil, Artie Flock, Don Yowell, and Bobbie Flock. Announcements: Al Athie, Sgt Major retired will be putting together a trip to Parris Island. Commandant Casey will forward information out to the detachment. December 19 will be a meeting at Commandant Casey's house for our monthly meeting and detachment Christmas party. At 1600 on January 10, our detachment will be hosting a quarterly meeting at Ellicott Mills Brewery. It starts at 0800 with coffee and donuts. Good of League: Closing Ceremony: 2016