The Chester County Marine Volume xv, Issue 7 Dave Buckta, editor July 2018 [email protected] www.chestercountymcl.com Meetings: 4 th Monday of every month @1930 430 Acorn Lane Entrance on Chestnut St. Also park in rear of bldg Downingtown, Pa 19335 Next Regular Meeting-- Date: August 27, 2018 @ 1930 Chester County Detachment #286 P.O. Box 828, Downingtown, Pa 19335-0828 Detachment HQ’s: 610-518-5375 (leave message) Commandant Doug Forsythe Board of Trustees (eff:2/1/2018) Commandant Doug Forsythe 610 656 1389 Sr. Vice Jerry Myers 610-721-2112 Junior Vice Bob Strehl 215-421-2465 Jr. Past Com Jim Copeland 610-883-0283 Judge Adv Bill Stellfox 215-823-9856 Trustees Pat Powell 610 952 5045 Lou Netta Tom Tanner Appointed Officers Adjutant Jack Meighan 484 888 2972 Service Officer Kathy Van Gorder 610-489-3756 Paymaster Larry Samples 610-269-9067 Chaplain Kathy Van Gorder 610-489-3756 Sgt. at Arms Leo Burke 610 913 6212 Standing Committees Audit Bill Stellfox 215-823-9856 Membership Bob Strehl 215-421-2465 Nominating Jim Copeland 610-883-0283 Ways & Means Jerry Myers 610-721-2112 From the Commandant’s Desk Semper Fi – Doug Forsythe Welcome Marines, FMF Corpsman, FMF Chaplains, Associates and Auxiliary & Visitors: Hope this writing finds all of you and yours in good spirits and health. I ask you all to continue your prayers for our members Kathy Van Gorder Walter Simcox, Rudy Spina, Jim Miller. Please let us know of any others that are suffering and in pain or have passed, please contact Kathy Van Gorder or Kay Croll. This year marked 100 years ago, end of World War 1. 100 years Woman Marines serving proudly in the Marine Corps refer to latest edition of Semper-Fi magazine. Department of PA Marine Corps League marked their 75th year. Department Convention, I gathered ribbons to commemorate our 75th year and are free to members in good standing. I have also the ribbon/medal for $5.00 & the Keystone Challenge coins also for sale $10.00. Please keep Dave Buckta in the loop of calendar events and dates. Our website is up and running and need to bring current. Also, let Dave know of your “special occasion”. Anniversary, Birthday, and provide a picture Boot Camp pic. Our Detachment remains #1 in Department thanks to Larry Sample honoring Boy Scouts that have obtained their Eagle rank. The Detachment honors the new Eagles each year with Good Citizen Award/Certificates. Dan Condron was awarded by the Department for VAVS finishing #1. Pat Vollmer was honored by the Department the Silver award for his unselfishness helping veterans in dire need. Congratulations to all you Marines. There were more categories that I failed to submit for our members. Lee Beyer was submitted for Department “Marine of the Year”. Detachment members and this Commandant remain committed to supporting Marines, events & organizations that support our Mission. I will be appointing Tom Tanner with his acceptance to oversee all application to ensure they are fully completed prior to turning in. I regret one was rejected for that very reason. I ask that family to resubmit application for Tom’s review. This Friday, we had a small field-day and want to thank those of you that helped, Looks much nicer. In closing, please continue to bring in guests, speakers, potential members, associates and auxiliary to our home. This coming Membership meeting I have representatives from the VA to speak of eligibility for eyeglasses & hearing aids. If you can help during Bingo events, please contact Past Junior Commandant Jim Copeland and Barb Oberst President Detachment Auxiliary. Please keep all our Marines, Sailors, Corpsmen, Chaplains, Soldiers, and Veterans at home and overseas in your prayers. God bless us all and this great nation. Please remember all our family and friends that support us and need our support.
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The Chester County Marine
Volume xv, Issue 7 Dave Buckta, editor July 2018 [email protected] www.chestercountymcl.com
Meetings: 4th Monday of every month @1930
430 Acorn Lane Entrance on Chestnut St. Also park in rear of bldg Downingtown, Pa 19335
Next Regular Meeting-- Date: August 27, 2018 @ 1930
Chester County Detachment #286
P.O. Box 828, Downingtown, Pa 19335-0828 Detachment HQ’s: 610-518-5375 (leave message)
Commandant Doug Forsythe
Board of Trustees (eff:2/1/2018)
Commandant Doug Forsythe
610 656 1389
Sr. Vice Jerry Myers 610-721-2112
Junior Vice Bob Strehl
215-421-2465
Jr. Past Com Jim Copeland
610-883-0283
Judge Adv Bill Stellfox 215-823-9856
Trustees Pat Powell 610 952 5045
Lou Netta Tom Tanner
Appointed Officers Adjutant Jack Meighan 484 888 2972 Service Officer Kathy Van Gorder 610-489-3756 Paymaster Larry Samples 610-269-9067
Chaplain Kathy Van Gorder 610-489-3756
Sgt. at Arms Leo Burke 610 913 6212 Standing Committees Audit Bill Stellfox
215-823-9856
Membership Bob Strehl 215-421-2465
Nominating Jim Copeland 610-883-0283 Ways & Means Jerry Myers 610-721-2112
From the Commandant’s Desk
Semper Fi – Doug Forsythe
Welcome Marines, FMF Corpsman, FMF
Chaplains, Associates and Auxiliary & Visitors: Hope this writing finds all of you and yours in good spirits and health. I ask you all to continue your prayers for our members Kathy Van Gorder Walter Simcox, Rudy Spina, Jim Miller. Please let us know of any others that are suffering and in pain or have passed, please contact Kathy Van Gorder or Kay Croll. This year marked 100 years ago, end of World War 1. 100 years Woman Marines serving proudly in the Marine Corps refer to latest edition of Semper-Fi magazine. Department of PA Marine Corps League marked their 75th year. Department Convention, I gathered ribbons to commemorate our 75th year and are free to members in good standing. I have also the ribbon/medal for $5.00 & the Keystone Challenge coins also for sale $10.00. Please keep Dave Buckta in the loop of calendar events and dates. Our website is up and running and need to bring current. Also, let Dave know of your “special occasion”. Anniversary, Birthday, and provide a picture Boot Camp pic. Our Detachment remains #1 in Department thanks to Larry Sample honoring Boy Scouts that have obtained their Eagle rank. The Detachment honors the new Eagles each year with Good Citizen Award/Certificates. Dan Condron was awarded by the Department for VAVS finishing #1. Pat Vollmer was honored by the Department the Silver award for his unselfishness helping veterans in dire need. Congratulations to all you Marines. There were more categories that I failed to submit for our members. Lee Beyer was submitted for Department “Marine of the Year”. Detachment members and this Commandant remain committed to supporting Marines, events & organizations that support our Mission. I will be appointing Tom Tanner with his acceptance to oversee all application to ensure they are fully completed prior to turning in. I regret one was rejected for that very reason. I ask that family to resubmit application for Tom’s review. This Friday, we had a small field-day and want to thank those of you that helped, Looks much nicer. In closing, please continue to bring in guests, speakers, potential members, associates and auxiliary to our home. This coming Membership meeting I have representatives from the VA to speak of eligibility for eyeglasses & hearing aids. If you can help during Bingo events, please contact Past Junior Commandant Jim Copeland and Barb Oberst President Detachment Auxiliary. Please keep all our Marines, Sailors, Corpsmen, Chaplains, Soldiers, and Veterans at home and overseas in your prayers. God bless us all and this great nation. Please remember all our family and friends that support us and need our support.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES (2015) Americanism Dan Condron 610-458-0797 Budget Finance Bill Stellfox 610-823-9856 Building Maintenance Leo Burke 610-913-6212 Bylaws Bill Stellfox 215-823-9856 Chicken BBQ Doug Forsythe 610-827-9281 Color Guard Jedi Burns 610-517-1107
Detachment Donations Doug Forsythe 610-656-1389 Eagle Scouts Larry Samples 484-433-0086 Fund Raising Larry Samples 484-433-0086 Golf Outing Bob Campagna 610-613-7426 Locker Box Doug Forsythe 610-656-1389
Marine Corps Ball Gerard (Jed)Burns 610-517-1107 Marine Of The Year Larry Samples 484-433-0086 Memorial Day Jim Copeland 610-883-0283 Medal of Honor Grove Doug Forsythe 610-656-1389 New Member Packets Jim Copeland 610-883-0283 Bob Strehl 215-421-2465 Kay Croll 610-696-7589 Scholarships Phil Murray 610-636-2204 Flag Retirement Leo Burke 610-913-6212 Web Sergeant Bill Stellfox 215-823-9856
SPECIAL EVENTS Bingo J. Copeland & L. Burke 610-913-6212 Medal of Honor Cemetery Doug Forsythe 610-827-9281 Toys For Tots Phil Murray 610-636-2204 VAVS Dan Condron 610-458-0797
NEWSLETTER POLICY
Chester County Marine, the only publication paid for by Chester County Detachment MCL #286, is published monthly as a service to the membership and other interested organizations. We will reprint any article deemed to be newsworthy and not political. The editor reserves the right to modify any items selected for printing. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of National MCL, Inc., Pennsylvania MCL, Inc. or the Chester County Detachment. All members and other interested parties are invited to submit articles for publication.
Liaisons American Legion #475
Tom Logan 610-696-3323
Auxiliary Barbara Oberst 610 518-4845
Jim Copeland 610-518-3444
DAV #90 Ken Schweitzer 610-489-2703
Marksmanship Dennis Brown 610-692-4782
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Doug Forsythe 610-656-1389
Spring City Vets Home
Ken Schweitzer 610-489-2703
Viet Nam Veterans of America Chapter 436
Ken Schweitzer 610-489-2703
VFW #845 Jim Copeland 610-883-0283
W. Chester Veterans Council
Jim Copeland 610-883-0283
Doug Forsythe
WCU SVG Scholarship Fund
Gene Gerard 610-256-6267
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Dave Buckta is publishing the CC Marine Newsletter. Please send all of your newsworthy items, including photos and links to [email protected]
Summer Uniform
Summer uniform is effective 01 May, 2018 as follows:
• Red Cover
• Short Sleeve White Shirt
• Black Trousers
• Black Shoes & Socks
• Red Satin Jacket when appropriate
Marine Corps League Uniforms available online:
https://www.mclnational.org/store.html
PA MCL 75th Anniversary
Medal and Ribbon
• The PA MCL League is celebrating
its 75th anniversary with a special
medal/ribbon
• Please see Doug Forsythe for
ordering questions
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EVENT: Ansalema Grange sponsoring a fundraiser by "Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar“
SUMMARY: Bring about awareness of the Grange location & samplings of many food,
beverages & desserts made by Harvest. Pic: Ladies from the Harvest doing auction and 50-
50's Doug Forsythe & Tom Tanner. Marines function was to park cars and see they got out
safely onto busy 401. We were provided dinner and beverages.
MEMBERS: Doug Forsythe & Tom Tanner
LOCATION: Ansalema Mill Route 401 & 113, Pa
SUBMITTED BY: Doug Forsythe
DATE: Jul 18, 2018
EVENT: Monthly Bingo - Shut Ins DATE: July 11, 2018
LOCATION: VA Coatesville, Bldg 59A
MEMBERS: Tom Tanner, Leo Burke, Bill Kennedy, Dan Condron and Conrad McGinley (General Smedley
D. Butler Detachment)
PURPOSE: Presented $175 in Canteen Books and Ice Cream & Tasty Cakes to 15 vets
SUBMITTED BY: Leo Burke
EVENT: Detachment Bingo DATE: July 07 & 21, 2018
LOCATION: CC MCL Chestnut Street
MEMBERS: Leo Burke, Jim Copeland, Dave Mundy, Mike Rapp, Joanne Brown,
Barb Oberest, Dennis Brown, Mario Scherl. Special thanks to Della Scherl.
PURPOSE: Regularly scheduled Bingo operations were conducted in the CC MCL headquarters area.
July 07 had 27 participants and July 21 16 had 39 participants.
SUBMITTED BY: Leo Burke
NOTE: June meeting minutes will be provided at
the 23Jul2018 meeting.
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EVENT: Presentation of donated by members of our detachment Health & Comfort Items
DATE: June 26, 2018
LOCATION: Coatesville VA, PA
MEMBERS: Doug Forsythe
SUMMARY: Pic: Doug Forsythe & Jennifer Lilly Director Volunteer Services CVAMC
Location: Volunteer Service offices Building #5 Note: These donated items are much in need
for veterans in hospital
SUBMITTED BY: Doug Forsythe
EVENT: Picnic with Jeanne & Mike Rapp DATE: July 14, 2018
LOCATION: Rapp House, West Pikeland, PA
SUMMARY: Covered dish brought by all for social
Grill Master: Pat Vollmer, Specialty Boar Sausage yummy. Pic: Warren & Jill Hardy & Mike
Rapp. Attendance by approx 20 members. So much food and beverages. The scenery was
breathtaking!
MEMBERS: Numerous
SUBMITTED BY: Doug Forsythe
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THE FLAG THAT DOESN'T FLY
Between the fields where the flag is planted, there are 9+ miles of
flower fields that go all the way to the ocean. The flowers are grown by
seed companies. It's a beautiful place, close to Vandenberg AFB. Check
out the dimensions of the flag. The Floral Flag is 740 feet long and 390
feet wide and maintains the proper Flag dimensions, as described in
Executive Order #10834. This Flag is 6.65 acres and is the first Floral Flag
to be planted with 5 pointed Stars, comprised of white Larkspur. Each
Star is 24 feet in diameter; each Stripe is 30 feet wide. This Flag is
estimated to contain more than 400,000 Larkspur plants, with 4-5 flower
stems each, for a total of more than 2 million flowers.
USMC Fun Fact
The phrase “a few good men” originated in 1779.
On March 20, 1779, Captain William Jones of the Continental Marines
placed a recruiting advertisement in the Providence Gazette stating, "The
Continental ship Providence, now lying at Boston, is bound on a short
cruise, immediately; a few good men are wanted to make up her
complement." The phrase was revived in 1970 by adman Warren Pfaff and
used in recruitment ads for decades. However, younger recruits might be
more familiar with their current slogan, “The Few, the Proud, the Marines”
which was created in 2007
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Beyer, Lee Fay, Gary N. McIlhenney, James D. Sheldon, Raymond
Bradford Sr., James Flanigan, Rogers, C. Meighan, Jack Shields, William F.
Brown, Dennis Forsythe, Douglas R. Messinger, David B. Simcox Jr., Walter W.
Bullock III, Daniel W. Meyer, Donald W. Spano, Robert
Burke, Leo J. Goncharoff, Jamie, W. Miller, James J. Spina, Rudolph Jr.
Burns, Gerard F. (Jeb) Goodwin, Donald Morrow, Richard J. Stellfox, William E.
Ceshan Jr. John J. Guyer, Michael F. Mundy, David J. Strehl, Robert L.
Condron, Daniel J. Harper, Albert B. Murray, Philip Stone, Robert G.
Copeland, James Hinckley, John E. Myers, Jerry Supplee, Peter R.
Croll, Kay Jacobsen, Leif O’Brien, John F. Tanner, Tom R.
Corcoran, Willi J. Jefferis. Steven G. Patton, Jay F. Van Gorder, Elmer S. Assoc
Curtis, Allen Kay, Joseph Peterson, Mark A. Van Gorder, Katherine A.
Detering, Hank Keers, William G. Pinter, Julius Wertz, Albert R.
DiMatteo, John Kutz, Walter Pitt, Jr. Thomas A. Wahn, Mark
DiSciullo, Dominic Lauser Jr. , James, C Powell, Patrick B. Wood, Fred R.
Donegan, James P. LeClair, Fred Ribble, Jack Wertz, Charles
Donovan, Robert F. Logan, Thomas M. Samples, Larry L. Woodward, William E.
Dormer, Robert L. Lowrey, Wesley Sanders, Jeffrey A. Yocum, James
Dulin Jr., Joseph E. McCarthy, James F. Scherl, Mario Assoc
Engman Jr. , Ulrick F. McDonnell, James J. Schweitzer, Kenneth
CC MCL Life Membership as of February 2018
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Chester County Marine
August 2018 EVENT Calendar
August 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
3
4
Bingo
5:30pm
Jim Copeland
5
6
7
8
VA Bingo
Dan Condron
CC MCL Staff
Meeting 7:30pm
Doug Forsythe
9
10
11
Walmart – Exton
MCL Fund Raiser
1000-1600
Larry Samples
12
MCL National
Convention in
Buffalo, NY.
13
MCL National
Convention in
Buffalo, NY.
14
MCL National
Convention in
Buffalo, NY.
15
MCL
National
Convention
in Buffalo,
NY.
16
MCL National
Convention in
Buffalo, NY.
17
MCL National
Convention in
Buffalo, NY.
18
Bingo
5:30pm
Jim Copeland
19
20
MCL Golf Outing
Whitford CC
Bob Campagna
21
22
23
24
25
26
27 General
Membership Mtg
7:30pm
Doug Forsythe
28
V.A.V.S.Popcorn
& Pretzels Sale
0900-1200
VA BDLG 9
Dan Condron
29
30
31
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September 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Bingo
5:30pm
Jim Copeland
2
3
4
5
6
7
PA MLC Rifle
Match
Dennis Brown
8
PA MLC Rifle
Match
Dennis Brown
9
MODD Growl
1430
Larry Samples
10
11
12
VA Bingo
Dan Condron
CC MCL Staff
Meeting 7:30pm
Doug Forsythe
13
14
15
Wawa -
Thorndale, MODD
Fund Raiser
1000-1600
Larry Samples
Bingo
5:30pm
Jim Copeland
16
Walmart -
Exton, MCL
Fund Raiser
1000-1600
Larry
Samples
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
General
Membership Mtg
7:30pm
Doug Forsythe
25
V.A.V.S.Popcorn &
Pretzels Sale
0900-1200
VA BDLG 9
Dan Condron
26
27
28
29
Wawa -
Parkesburg, MCL
Fund Raiser
1000-1600
Larry Samples
30
Chester County Marine
September 2018 EVENT Calendar
End of Newsletter
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