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May 2016 Issue of the Hiram I Bearss Marine Corps League Newsletter. Info and news for the Marine community in the Indianapolis area.TRANSCRIPT
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Monthly Newsletter -Hiram I Bearss- MCL Det. 089
Volume 2016-Issue 5 Editor: Gary Nasby May 2016
HIB MCL OFFICER ROSTER
Commandant Tim Hutchison
Sr. Vice Commandant Oran Lakin
Jr. Vice Commandant Mike Regan
Adj/Paymaster Mike Wukitsch
Judge Advocate Gregg Reinhardt
Chaplain Jesus Quintana J r .
Sergeant at Arms Larry Sebastian
Jr. Past Commandant Gary Nasby
Chaplains Corner:
Jesus Quintana
317-445-9509
If you know of someone sick, recovering
from surgery or illness, or in distress please
notify me so a card from the members of the
Detachment can be sent to them, or a phone
call made to check up on them.
From the Helm
Tim Hutchison– Commandant
The month of May has arrived in Indianapolis, which means the 100th run-
ning of the “greatest spectacle in racing” is right around the corner. It also
means we are getting closer to the 93rd Marine Corps League National Con-
vention in Tulsa, OK in August. If you have never attended a National Con-
vention, plan on attending one. Info has been sent out to all members and
the link to the 2016 convention will be in the Scuttlebutt. 2017’s conven-
tion will be in Overland Park, KS, which is a little closer to Indy.
Our detachment leadership has new members, which I hope will instill
new ideas into the future of the detachment. If you wish to see how they
perform, please attend out next membership meeting on May 12th. I be-
lieve you will be impressed with their enthusiasm and knowledge.
As always, we are looking for ideas to bring our members closer. There
are several events which you should place on your calendar. Family day
will be July 23rd, 8th Annual Leatherneck Golf Open August 20th, and the
Indianapolis Mayor’s Veteran Appreciation day on August 13th. Info on all
these events can be found in the Scuttlebutt and on our web site.
My staff is always available to assist our membership. If there are ideas or
info which needs passed to the entire detachment, just contact us and we
will disseminate as appropriate. We would love to see more of you each
month. Remember, the proceedings of the meetings are important and
your input means a lot.
Hope this article finds all of you well. Keep in touch.
Semper Fi!!
Tim Hutchison-COMMANDANT
(317) 752-0652 (CELL) EMAIL: [email protected]
HISTORY OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
The Marine Corps League (MCL) is a Marine Corps oriented organization comprised of persons who are serving, or have served honorably in the United States Marine Corps "on active duty", for not less than ninety (90) days, and persons who are serving, or have served in the United States Marine Corps reserve, and have earned no less than ninety (90) reserve retirement credit points, and United States Navy Corpsmen who have trained and served with United States Marine Fleet Marine Forces (FMF) units in excess of ninety (90) days and have earned the Marine Corps device (clasp) worn on the service ribbon, and those who earn the Warfare Device authorized for FMF Corpsmen, shall be eligible for regular membership in the Marine Corps League.
Interested individuals, who are not qualified to join as regular members of the League, may be ac-cepted as Associate Members.
The Marine Corps League was established in June 1923, during a reunion in New York, of Marines who had served in the 1st World War. The League was chartered by an act of the United States Congress on August 4
th, 1937. The League was authorized to assist and aid in presenting claims be-
fore the Veterans Administration by Public Law # 243, passed by the 74th Congress of the United
States of America.
PURPOSES OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
To preserve the traditions, promote the interest and perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps.
To band together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps, eligible FMF Corpsmen and those who have been honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps, together in fellowship, that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and de-mocracy.
To help fit its members for the duties of citizenship and to encourage them to serve ably as citi-zens as they have served our nation under arms.
To hold sacred the memory and history of the men and women who have given their lives to the Nation.
To foster love for the principles which they have supported by blood and valor since the founding of the Republic.
To aid voluntarily and to render assistance to all Marines and FMF Corpsmen, uniformed and civilian, as well as their widows and orphans.
To create a bond of comradeship between those in the service and those who have returned to civilian life.
To perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of peculiar interest to Marines.
National Vice Commandant -Raymond Dailey
Asst. National Vice Commandant -Phil Zamora
National Aide de Camp-John Cook
Chief of Staff-Don Haines
Adjutant Paymaster- David Yehl
Chaplain-Annie Hunsinger
Sgt-at-Arms-OPEN POSITION
Jr Past National Vice Commandant-Nikolai Makaroff
Aide de Camp - Illinois-Bill Barta
Aide de Camp - Indiana-Dave Englert
Aide de Camp - Kentucky- Don Dixon
Aide de Camp - Michigan-Al Pearson
Aide de Camp - Ohio- Charles Kiessling
Aide de Camp - Wisconsin-Gary Stueber
http://www.mclcentdiv.net/index.html
Commandant- Ann Hunsinger - (765) 977-5062 - [email protected]
Sr. Vice Commandant- Tom Duncan - (765) 661-2738 - [email protected]
Jr. Vice Commandant - Scott Buchholz - (812) 446-4041- [email protected]
Judge Advocate - Gregg Burke- (216) 785-8809- [email protected]
Adjutant - Mike Wukitsch- (317) 856-8466 - [email protected]
Paymaster - Richard Renbarger - (260) 637-4118 - [email protected]
Chaplain- Conrad Heslin- (765) 922-7432 - [email protected]
Sgt at Arms - Kelly Gillihan- (765) 947-5232 - [email protected]
Jr. Past Commandant- Jim Wade - (765) [email protected]
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Department of Indiana Summer 2016 Convention Hosted by Joseph A Bray Detachment # 471 24-26 June 2016 Location: Drury Inn - (812) 238-1206
3040 Highway 41 S, Terre Haute, IN 47802
Guest of Honor for banquet, Retired Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sergeant Major Barret. The banquet will be held at the Meadows Banquet Center (maps available at the Convention) with social hour beginning at 1730 (5:30 P.M.) and dinner beginning at 1830 (6:30 P.M.). There will be a cash bar for social hour and throughout the evening. Shuttle service will be available for the 10 minute drive
from the Drury Inn to the banquet for those who do not wish to drive. _______________________________________________________________________________
The Department Fall Conference will be held in Lafayette, Indiana on October 8-9: Details TBD
Department of Indiana web site: http://www.mcldeptofindiana.org/
UPCOMING EVENTS
May
Fridays, 6th,13th,20th,27th – Marine Foundation of Indiana Bingo at Marine Barracks Indianapolis. Doors open @1700 (Pg. 15)
12 (Thur) HIB Membership Meeting 1900- (PitchIn dinner 1800)- @MBI
17 (Tues) VSCMC @ 1400….MACV @1500….Marriot East– 21st ST. & Shadeland
26 (Thur) HIB Staff Meeting-1800 @ MBI June Friday, 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th- Marine Foundation of Indiana Bingo at Marine Barracks Indianapolis. Doors open @1700 (Pg. 15)
3-5 (Fri-Sun) Indy 1500 Gun Show @ State Fair Grounds (Pg. 16)
9 (Thur) HIB Membership Meeting 1900- (PitchIn dinner 1800)- @MBI
21 (Tues) VSCMC @ 1400….MACV @1500….Marriot East– 21st ST. & Shadeland
23 (Thur) HIB Staff Meeting @1800
24-26 (Fri-Sun) 2016 MCL Dept. of Indiana Convention– Terra Haute (Pg. 5)
Please send any events that you would like promoted to the editor at [email protected] by the end of each month for the next months issue.
Commandant of the Marine Corps SgtMaj of the Marine Corps
General Robert Neller SgtMaj Ronald Green
“We must remain ready for the next fight, wherever and whenever it
is, and we must continue to uphold the legacy of those that have gone
before, and we remain Semper Fidelis,”
If you want information about your Detachment or upcoming
events, placed on this website……...
Contact: [email protected]
New MCL Department of Indiana website
http://www.mcldeptofindiana.org/home.html
Received from General Carol Mutter:
VA Expands Hepatitis C Drug Treatment
Expanded funding now allows VA to provide increased drug therapy at VA facilities nationwide
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it is now able to fund care for all Veterans with hepatitis C for Fiscal Year 2016 regardless of the stage of the patient’s liver disease. The move follows increased funding from Congress along with reduced drug prices.
“We’re honored to be able to expand treatment for Veterans who are afflicted with hepatitis C,” says VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. David Shulkin. “To manage limited resources previously, we established treatment priority for the sickest pa-tients. Additionally, if Veterans are currently waiting on an appointment for community care through the Choice Program, they can now turn to their local VA facility for this treatment or can elect to continue to receive treatment through the Choice Pro-gram.”
VA has long led the country in screening for and treating hepatitis C. VA has treated over 76,000 Veterans infected with hepatitis C and approximately 60,000 have been cured. In addition, since the beginning of 2014, more than 42,000 patients have been treated with the new highly effective antivirals. In fiscal year 2015, VA allocated $696 million for new hepatitis C drugs (17 per-cent of the VA’s total pharmacy budget) and in fiscal year 2016, VA anticipates spending approximately $1 billion on hepatitis C drugs. VA expects that with the expansion, many more Veterans will be started on hepatitis C treatment every week this fiscal year.
In addition to furnishing clinical care to Veterans with hepatitis C, VA Research continues to expand the knowledge base regard-ing the disease through scientific studies focused on effective care, screening, and healthcare delivery including to female Veter-ans and Veterans with complicated medical conditions in addition to hepatitis C.
For additional information on Hepatitis C treatments Veterans can log onto http://www.hepatitis.va.gov/patient/hcv/index.asp.
Indiana Chapter (IN-1) Women Marines Association
We are a band of Marines who happen to be women who want to keep the traditions of the Marine Corps alive.
We volunteer our time and preserve and promote the history of the Marines.
We encourage and perpetuate the spirit of comradeship among those women who served in the Marine Corps.
http://www.indymarines.org/pages/wma_in-1.htm
Since 1918, women have answered the call to serve proudly in the United States Marines and the role of women in the Marines has evolved and expanded. All Wom-en Marines can look forward to the future proudly, while never forgetting the women who made this future possible.
In 1918, the Secretary of Navy allowed women to enroll for cler-ical duty in the Marine Corps. Officially, Opha Mae Johnson is credited as the first woman Marine. Johnson enrolled for service on August 13, 1918; during that year some 300 women first en-tered the Marine Corps to take over stateside clerical duties from battle-ready Marines who were needed overseas. The Ma-rine Corps Women's Reserve was established in February 1943. June 12th, 1948, Congress passed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act and made women a permanent part of the regular Marine Corps.
1918 - Pvt. Opha Mae Johnson
becomes the first woman to
enlist in the Marine Corps
Reserve
April 20th is the Operation: Hire a Hoosier Vet (OHHV) fair, this is the largest career fair in
the state of Indiana. Go to www.Ohhv.org and register for the event. MSgt Andrew Janovicz
Indiana Representative Marine For Life Network
MODD Pound 111 Pups (l-r) John Mayberry and
Carl Lawler are elevated to the rank of Devil
Dog (red collar) at the Pack Growl held at Pack
Growl in Jasper, Indiana on March 19, 2016.
Semper Woof!
15 members of MODD Pound 111 enjoying a monthly
get together breakfast at Denny’s in Greenwood, IN.
A chance to get your barks out without fear of fines.
A woofing good time was had by all.
Recruiting idea– take your old “Semper Fi Magazines” remove the address label– staple a couple of the HIB Business cards found in the front hallway
of MBI and leave them at the offices of the Doctors, dentists and other professionals you visit in your everyday lives. Other Marines are using their
services also, and will read them. Any Questions call me– Jr. Past Commandant-Gary D. Nasby (317) 597-0058 –Email- [email protected]
Next MCCC Monthly Meeting:
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 @ 1730
550 S. Audubon Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 @ Marine Barracks Indianapolis, MCL Det. #089
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Mission Statement
The mission of The Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Indianapolis is to:
Provide an orderly, business like method, at no cost, for the Marine organizations, regular and reserve,
post active Veteran service organizations, and Marine related Youth organizations to promote their
objectives.
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Officers:
President- Chris King- [email protected] (978)460-0705
Treasurer- Diana Ward- [email protected] (317) 873-4113
Recording Secretary- Gary Nasby- [email protected] (317) 597-0058
http://www.mcccindy.org/home
https://www.gofundme.com/5r4bdzrz ... https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-3063930 ... https://www.facebook.com/groups/mcccindy/
“Duke”….Indiana Pack &
Pound 111 Mascot
PDD Oran Lakin– Pound Keeper
MODD-Pound 111- 2015/2016 Officers
Pound Keeper PDD Oran Lakin Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Senior Vice Pound Keeper PDD Tim Hutchison Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Jr. Vice Pound Keeper DD Mike Regan Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Dog Robber PDD Gary Nasby Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Smart Dog PDD Mike Wukitsch Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Mad Dog PDD Bud Albright Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Dog Trainer PDD Jesus Quintana Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Police Dog DD Bob Walters Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Watch Dog DD Jerry Parsons Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Jr. Past Pound Keeper PDD Gary Nasby Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Pooper Scooper DD Rusty Parsons Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Dog Scratcher PDD Mike Wukitsch Hiram I. Bears- Det. #089
Barking Dog PDD Gary Nasby Hiram I Bearss—Det 089
Pound 111 Growls for 2016 ~~
23 June 2016 22 September 2016 (Annual Growl)
All Growls start at 19:00 (After HIB Staff Meeting)
June 24th- Grand Growl of the Pack of Indiana @Convention in Terra Haute
USMC FUNERAL HONORS
Telephone: 866-826-3628
Who Is Responsible for Making the Arrangements for Honors to be Performed?
Honors are not performed automatically; they must be requested. Families of eligible veterans must re-
quest funeral honors through their funeral director. The funeral director is to contact the appropriate
military service to arrange for the funeral honors detail.
See the FAQs for Funeral Directors at:
https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/mfh/getLinks.do?tab=DirFAQ
Requesting Military Records:
http://www.archives.gov/research/order/standard-form-180.pdf
HEADSTONES, MARKERS, MEDALLIONS:-
http://www.cem.va.gov/hmm/index.asp
VA BURIAL ALLOWANCE: http://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/factsheets/burials/Burial.pdf
BURIAL FLAGS:
http://www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/burial_flags.asp
HIB- Car Donation Program http://www.indymarines.org/pages/cardonation.htm
Are you thinking of selling or trading in that old car, boat or RV? Why not donate your car to us instead? As a charitable
contribution your car donation could make a big difference to us, AND GIVES YOU A TAX DEDUCTION.
Just be sure to list us as the Charity- "HIRAM I BEARSS- MARINE CORPS LEAGUE"
DonateaCar.com will make arrangements to conveniently and quickly pick-up your vehicle or boat donation at no cost to you. They handle the title transfer requirements and provide you with a tax deductible vehicle or vessel donation receipt at the time of pick-up! Making a car donation is quick and easy! Donate a car and you'll feel great about supporting Us and the worthwhile causes we support!....... http://www.indymarines.org/pages/HIBPROGRAMS.htm
Have any questions that aren't answered on our frequently asked questions page? Call DonateaCar.com toll-free seven days a week at 1-800-237-5714. One of Their friendly customer service representatives would be happy to answer all of your questions.
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Central Indiana Marine Points of Contact
MCL DEPT of IN Cmdt– Ann Hunsinger– 765-977-5062
Marine Corps League H.I. Bearss Det: Office 317-546-7228
HIB Commandant Tim Hutchison 317-752-0652
Military Order of Devil Dogs- Pound 111– Pound Keeper– PDD Oran Lakin– 317-260-0817
HIB Chaplain Jesus Quintana 317-445-9509
Nat Mar Cor Museum, St IN Liaison: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066
1st Marine Division Association: Wayne Harmon 317-371-2010
3rd Marine Division Association: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066
Montford Point Association: Robert D. Smith 317-924-9790
Woman Marine Association: Connie Hamm 317-345-0070
Marine Inspector Instructor: 1st Sgt Guay 317-923-1584– Capt. Benjamin Diamond- 317-377-8584
Marine Recruiting Service: Maj. Geoff Hollopeter 317-549-6127
Marine For Life Program: Andrew Janovicz… 317-762-5645
Central Indiana Young Marines: Robert Lee -317-358-7457
Speedway Young Marines: Keith Gurley- (317) 289-6682
Editor, Scuttlebutt : Gary Nasby 317 597-0058
HIB WebSgt– Lloyd Louks 317-721-1805
MarCorScholarship Found: Capt Edward Smid 317-690-9369
USMC TSO INDY– Sarah Wasson- 317-200-3452
Marine Foundation of Indiana- Charles Haislip— 317-440-2516
Marine Corps CoOrdinating Council– WO2 Chris King– 317-902-4355
Do you have news that you want to share? Contact the Editor: [email protected]
Marine Corps League Member Benefits From the Dept. of Indiana:
SCHOLARSHIPS- http://www.sildmarines.com/crumbo.htm
Scholarships- From the National Marine Corps League:
http://mclnational.org/Programs/MCLPrograms/Scholarship/tabid/717/Default.aspx
Benefits for you as an MCL member:
http://mclnational.org/Home/MemberBenefits/tabid/692/Default.aspx
Programs this Detachment supports Marine and Marine Family Support – providing assistance to Marines and Marine Families. This mission has become espe-cially important during times of deployment. Sending care packages to deployed Marines, providing a helping hand to those left at home that need it, support and assistance to injured Marines. Scholarship Program – Our Indiana wide Charles Crumbo Scholarship program provides grants every year to college stu-dents.
Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) at Roudebush Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis – providing help and support to hospitalized veterans and disabled veterans.
Central Indiana & Speedway Young Marines Program – The Detachment actively supports this great program for our youth. Our Youth Is our Future!! The Young Marines provides a unique youth leadership program nurturing and developing young American citizens. The Central Indiana Young Marines is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 18. There is NO military obliga-tion when joining the Young Marines. The mission of Young Marines is:
To promote the mental, moral and physical development of its members.
To instill in its members the ideals of honesty, fairness, courage, respect, loyalty, dependability, attention to duty, love of God, and fidelity to our country and its institutions.
To stimulate an interest in, and respect for, academic achievement and the history and traditions of the United States of America.
To promote physical fitness through the conduct of physical activities, including participation in athletic events and close order drill.
To advocate a drug-free lifestyle through a continental drug prevention education program. for Young Marine information.
Toys For Tots Program – providing toys for needy children during the holiday season. Youth Physical Fitness Program – working with schools promoting the physical fitness in our youth. Marine Corps Coordinating Council – coordinating activities of all USMC detachments & organizations in the central Indi-ana area. US Flag Retirement Program – On Flag Day, June 14th, Our Detachment collects worn and torn flags from our Indianapolis community for proper retirement. Honoring our symbol of freedom and democracy, because freedom isn’t free.
Patriotic Events – The Detachment participates in many patriotic events throughout the year. Parades, fairs, etc. Community Service – The Detachment participates in community service and veteran oriented projects. Speakers for schools and other community organizations. Military Order of the Devil Dogs (MODD) - The Military Order of Devil Dogs is the fun and honor society of the Marine Corps League.
Marine Corps League News around the World
https://news.google.com/news/section?pz=1&ned=us&hl=en&q=marine+corps+league
