From the Commandant Marines and members Just when it seemed like we would have a reprieve from all the ldquohurry up and waitrdquo when it looked like we would be able to slack off a little from our hectic sched-ule we have to ldquokick it up a notchrdquo The month of December will be a very busy time when we will need ldquoall handsrdquo to complete our final mission ndash Toys for Tots We had great success at our first Marine Corps Ball but now we have to focus on our primary goal and that is to get the toys for Toys for Tots Our volunteers have been running around town dis-persing the white drop-off boxes at the over 170 businesses and shops And on Monday December 10 those same volunteers will be tasked to begin picking up all the boxes and the toys But from now until then 1340 still has toy drives car shows and radio interviews to do And 1340 is still expected to perform crowd control on the last weekend of the campaign Nearly three years ago the membership of 1340 pledged to volunteer and help run the Toys for Tots program A majority of the membership voted in favor of this I would expect everyone to do their part And lastly I want to thank everyone who made 2012 a very memorable year for me From the guys who drove our Humvees in the various parades to the members who coordinated and pitched in to help carry out our Ball to the volunteers who showed up at the many home comings for returning warriors to the people who helped out at the Veterans Stand-Down To the person who does our newsletter and the member who convinced another Ma-rine to join our team To everyone who stood a post with me rain or shine I Thank You for spending a portion of your life with me I believe Coastal Valleyrsquos Detachment 1340 is the best unit to be in But I would be remiss if I did not say that if it were not for all those members and all their hard work we would not be here CVD 1340 is not my group The group belongs to those who be-lieve in the core values of the Corps and the camaraderie that we forge May God bless you and your loved ones and may we never forget our fellow Ma-rines and service members who put themselves in harms way Merry Christmas to all and a hearty OOOHRAAH to Chesty Puller
Semper Fidelis Dan Cadena Jr Commandant Marine Corps League Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
C A L E N D E R
No December -
MCL1340
Meeting
December 1st -
Xmas parade
Santa Maria
530pm
December 1st -
T4T SM
ToysRUs 10am
December 6-8th -
T4T AHC
December 7th -
Pearl Harbor
Anniversary
December 8th -
T4T SM
ToysRUs 10am
December 8th -
Xmas parade
Orcutt 10am
December 14th -
T4T Jr Burger
SM 5pm
December 15th -
Toys For Tots
Distribution 7am
January 22 2013 -
Next MCL1340
meeting
P A G E 2
Commandant Dan Cadena Sr Vice Commandant George Moran Jr Vice Commandant Steve Lebard Paymaster Armando Moreno Judge Advocate Hugh Rafferty Adjutant Sonny Lopez Sergeant at Arms Mike Valencia Veteran Services Marty McGrath Web Page Dave Rendek
From the Sr Vice Commandant
Marines
The Marine Corps Ball is done and we are in full swing for the Toys For
Tots
The year is coming to an end and we have so much to be proud of This
year we took the Santa Maria Valley by Storm and made our presence be
known We got out of our comfort zone and we Adapted and Overcame
road blocks that came our way
Lets finish out this year with a bang and accomplish our Toys For Tots
commitment
I want to give a special thanks to all our
League Members and special recognition
to Our Commandant Dan Cadenas Thank
you for leading us and being the face of
our detachment
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY
NEW YEAR
SEMPER FI MARINES
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
To begin receiving your electronic issues of MCL1340rsquos ScuttleButt send an email to the Adjutant at romanraecomcastnet
To obtain Archived issues of the ScuttleButt newsletter contact the Adjutant at romanraecomcastnet
To advertise on ScuttleButt or our webpage contact any MCL1340 Executive Of-ficer of wwwmcl1340org
Advertisement price is dependent on image size and duration required Yearly payment pays for 10 issues of ScuttleButt reaching almost 40 paid members 8 associate
members and an estimat-ed 50 supporters of vet-erans and 20 business establishments in this area
Mailing and Donation
Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Detachment Uniform
P A G E 3
It is requested that MCL1340
members wear black slacks
black shoes MCL red shirt
with cover to all memorial
services and prestigious
events This is so we can
show a uniformed presence
when representing
MCL1340 The local busi-
ness AD Embroidery can
embroider the MCL1340 em-
blem on your shirts for
$1500 located at 742 East
Arctic Ave D Santa Maria
It is also requested that
MCL1340 members wear
black slacks black shoes
and MCL red shirt with
cover to all memorial ser-
vices This is so we can
show the proper respect
when repre-
senting Marine
Corps League
1340 and in
showing re-
spect to our
fallen Marines
In addition to our monthly
ScuttleButt Newsletter being
published electronically our
meeting minutes will also be
posted electronically
MCL1340 now has its own
webpage Visit
wwwMCL1340org today If
you wish to receive issues of
the ScuttleButt please Email
romanraecomcastnet
The staff will also attempt a
three month cycle to our meet-
ings The cycle would revolve
around meetings with a Guest
Speaker Special Event and our
traditional Business Meetings
Our hope is this cycle of meet-
ings will improve meeting
attendance and member
involvement
Santa Maria Valley Chamber
of Commerce Bob Hatch
Danny Macagni State
Senator Sam Blakeslee
Victor Cardial WWII
(posthumously) Donald
Wick WWII (posthumously)
Michael Clayton R Lee
Ermey
The following individuals
have been awarded Honorary
Membership into Marine
Corps League 1340 Chapter
due to their continued sup-
port community service and
in upholding our Marine
Corps values and traditions
Honorary Members of MCL1340
Meeting Minutes and Information
From the Judge Advocate
The next MCL1340 meeting is January
22nd 2013 at 7 pm The Oasis Center 420 Soares Ave Orcutt
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps
History
7 Dec 1933
Navy Depart-
ment creates Fleet Marine
Force
7 Dec 1941 -
Marines de-fend against
Japanese sneak-attack on US Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor
9 Dec 1992 -
Marines land in Somalia to rescue for-
eigners
20 Dec 1989
- Marines are part of force that tries to capture Pana-mas dictator
Manuel Anto-nio Noriega
24 Dec 1950
ndash Last ele-ments of the 1st Marine
Division de-parted Hung-nam North Korea
26 Dec 1943
- 1st Marine Division lands on Cape Gloucester New Britain
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
MCL1340 556mm Rifle Raffle Winner
7 December 1941
Congratulations to Sergio Camacho for being the raffle draw-ing winner Thank you goes to everyone that assisted in this
fundraising event ~ MCL1340
P A G E 5
Toys for TotsToys for Tots Toy Distribution Date for
Santa Maria at the National Guard Armory December 15th 2012
8am ndash noon
The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm
Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria
THE ldquoTOYS FOR TOTS JRrsquoS DRIVE - IN CRUISE NIGHT FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 2012 500PM TO 800PM
LOCATION JRrsquos Drive ndash In Burgers 603 E Main St Santa Maria Drop off a toy and buy a burger from the Car Hop and enjoy the old cars
FEE A new unwrapped toy worth at least $1000
Toys can also be dropped off at the JRrsquos business during regular business hours
From the Paymaster (Sgt Of Marines 1966-1969) Our Marine Corps Ball was a complete success and much credit goes to the com-
mittee chairperson Sally Edwards I had the honor of working with Sally on a day
to day basis and know how hard she worked This endeavor like so many other
functions that the Detachment is supporting requires time and support from all
members We purchased meals for 231 people for the Ball and this is indicative of
the growth of the unit We made money thanks to
the raffle and we stayed within our budget
meaning we didnt have to dip into our ex-
isting account There are too many people to
thank because of the number of donations they
made All the bills have been paid to date I
am still waiting to hear from the IRS on our appli-
cation to have our re- instatement as a non-profit
organization granted I also submitted an applica-
tion so that our De- tachment could be placed
on the States Charitable List which till now no one had ever submitted to the
State and is a requirement for all non-profit groups I am also working on a year
end document required by MCL State and Virginia McDougall showing how many
life members we have and how many members we have in good standing
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope everybody remem-
bered our men and women in uniform that are currently away from their loved
ones I would also ask everybody to look at your membership card and take note
of your renewal date Semper Fidelis Armando Moreno
Uniforms and Accessories for Sale
Garrison Covers with EGA device $3800
Embroidered Red Polo Shirts $2500
Blue baseball cover $1400
Engraved Nametag $1000
Paymaster Mailing amp Email Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Armando Moreno res0avzh1verizonnet
ldquoThose Marines who ran to the sounds of the
guns were from the aviation com-
ponent of the Marine Air-
Ground Task Force When we
say that every Marine is a rifle-
man damn it every Marine is a
riflemanrdquo
- Sgt Major H Tanksley on the attack on Camp
Bastion Afghanistan
P A G E 7
Thank you to everyone that assisted and made this yearrsquos Marine Birthday a successful event
~ Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
MCL1340 members were on hand to help dedicate the official Grand Opening and open house ceremonies for the San Luis Obispo Veteran Center located at 1070 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo (805) 210-6634 MCL1340 members helped cook food and took tours through the inte-rior of the new building This much needed building will definitely help veterans obtain the services they need Semper Fidelis
SLO VetCenter Open House
Nov 3rd 2012
To obtain your Marine Birthday photos go to httpwwwbobgrasaphotocomclientsmarine-birthday-ball-2012
Password MBB2012-09
Congratulations to Gabriel Valle for winning the NCO Sword Semper Fidelis
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles col-lected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children The idea came form Billrsquos wife Diane In the fall of 1947 Di-ane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization
which would give it to a needy child at Christmas When Bill determined that no agency existed Diane told Bill that he should start one He did The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign That year Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948 The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to ldquobring the joy of Christmas to Americarsquos needy childrenrdquo Bill Hendricks a Marine Reservist on weekends was in civilian life the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio This enabled him to con-vince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots In 1948 Walt Dis-ney designed the Toys for Tots logo which we use today Learn more at
httpsanta-maria-catoysfortotsorglocal-coordinator-siteslco-sites
Distribution date is December 15th 2012 Santa Maria
National Guard Armory 7am
Toys for Tots Point of Contact
Our local MCL1340 Toys for Tots point of contact is 1st Sgt Soledad Kennedy After receiving training at Quantico VA she will be in charge of organizing this years events and update the national Toys for Tots webpage 1st Sgt Kennedy will
work closely with the local commu-nities to ensure that every child re-ceives Christmas this year To con-
tact S Kennedy (805) 733-2175 E-mail usmcrfemaleyahoocom
Sgt Major M Barrett amp 1st Sgt S Kennedy 2012
Origin and Evolution of Toys for Tots
P A G E 9
VETERAN CONTACT INFORMATION
ldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E Fldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E F O R G O T T E N rdquoO R G O T T E N rdquo
US Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwvagov 8008271000
VA Health Care Benefits 8772228387
California Veterans Benefits Office 9163646500
Santa Maria VA Clinic 8053546000
San Luis Obispo VA Clinic 8055431233
Suicide Prevention Hotline 8002738255
Call center for Homeless Veterans 8774243838
VeteranMilitary Business Association wwwvamboaorg
California Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwcalvetcagov
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE) wwwtriwestcom
Veterans and Families wwwveteransandfamiliesorg
California ESGR wwwcaesgrorg
Vietnam Veterans of America wwwvvaorg
California League wwwmclcalorg
National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov
Women Marines Assoc CA-11 wwwcentralcoastwomenmarinescom
Suicide Prevention Coordinator JanCapacciolivagov 8053546095
VA Caregiver Support wwwcaregivervagov 8552603274
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 2
Commandant Dan Cadena Sr Vice Commandant George Moran Jr Vice Commandant Steve Lebard Paymaster Armando Moreno Judge Advocate Hugh Rafferty Adjutant Sonny Lopez Sergeant at Arms Mike Valencia Veteran Services Marty McGrath Web Page Dave Rendek
From the Sr Vice Commandant
Marines
The Marine Corps Ball is done and we are in full swing for the Toys For
Tots
The year is coming to an end and we have so much to be proud of This
year we took the Santa Maria Valley by Storm and made our presence be
known We got out of our comfort zone and we Adapted and Overcame
road blocks that came our way
Lets finish out this year with a bang and accomplish our Toys For Tots
commitment
I want to give a special thanks to all our
League Members and special recognition
to Our Commandant Dan Cadenas Thank
you for leading us and being the face of
our detachment
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY
NEW YEAR
SEMPER FI MARINES
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
To begin receiving your electronic issues of MCL1340rsquos ScuttleButt send an email to the Adjutant at romanraecomcastnet
To obtain Archived issues of the ScuttleButt newsletter contact the Adjutant at romanraecomcastnet
To advertise on ScuttleButt or our webpage contact any MCL1340 Executive Of-ficer of wwwmcl1340org
Advertisement price is dependent on image size and duration required Yearly payment pays for 10 issues of ScuttleButt reaching almost 40 paid members 8 associate
members and an estimat-ed 50 supporters of vet-erans and 20 business establishments in this area
Mailing and Donation
Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Detachment Uniform
P A G E 3
It is requested that MCL1340
members wear black slacks
black shoes MCL red shirt
with cover to all memorial
services and prestigious
events This is so we can
show a uniformed presence
when representing
MCL1340 The local busi-
ness AD Embroidery can
embroider the MCL1340 em-
blem on your shirts for
$1500 located at 742 East
Arctic Ave D Santa Maria
It is also requested that
MCL1340 members wear
black slacks black shoes
and MCL red shirt with
cover to all memorial ser-
vices This is so we can
show the proper respect
when repre-
senting Marine
Corps League
1340 and in
showing re-
spect to our
fallen Marines
In addition to our monthly
ScuttleButt Newsletter being
published electronically our
meeting minutes will also be
posted electronically
MCL1340 now has its own
webpage Visit
wwwMCL1340org today If
you wish to receive issues of
the ScuttleButt please Email
romanraecomcastnet
The staff will also attempt a
three month cycle to our meet-
ings The cycle would revolve
around meetings with a Guest
Speaker Special Event and our
traditional Business Meetings
Our hope is this cycle of meet-
ings will improve meeting
attendance and member
involvement
Santa Maria Valley Chamber
of Commerce Bob Hatch
Danny Macagni State
Senator Sam Blakeslee
Victor Cardial WWII
(posthumously) Donald
Wick WWII (posthumously)
Michael Clayton R Lee
Ermey
The following individuals
have been awarded Honorary
Membership into Marine
Corps League 1340 Chapter
due to their continued sup-
port community service and
in upholding our Marine
Corps values and traditions
Honorary Members of MCL1340
Meeting Minutes and Information
From the Judge Advocate
The next MCL1340 meeting is January
22nd 2013 at 7 pm The Oasis Center 420 Soares Ave Orcutt
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps
History
7 Dec 1933
Navy Depart-
ment creates Fleet Marine
Force
7 Dec 1941 -
Marines de-fend against
Japanese sneak-attack on US Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor
9 Dec 1992 -
Marines land in Somalia to rescue for-
eigners
20 Dec 1989
- Marines are part of force that tries to capture Pana-mas dictator
Manuel Anto-nio Noriega
24 Dec 1950
ndash Last ele-ments of the 1st Marine
Division de-parted Hung-nam North Korea
26 Dec 1943
- 1st Marine Division lands on Cape Gloucester New Britain
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
MCL1340 556mm Rifle Raffle Winner
7 December 1941
Congratulations to Sergio Camacho for being the raffle draw-ing winner Thank you goes to everyone that assisted in this
fundraising event ~ MCL1340
P A G E 5
Toys for TotsToys for Tots Toy Distribution Date for
Santa Maria at the National Guard Armory December 15th 2012
8am ndash noon
The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm
Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria
THE ldquoTOYS FOR TOTS JRrsquoS DRIVE - IN CRUISE NIGHT FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 2012 500PM TO 800PM
LOCATION JRrsquos Drive ndash In Burgers 603 E Main St Santa Maria Drop off a toy and buy a burger from the Car Hop and enjoy the old cars
FEE A new unwrapped toy worth at least $1000
Toys can also be dropped off at the JRrsquos business during regular business hours
From the Paymaster (Sgt Of Marines 1966-1969) Our Marine Corps Ball was a complete success and much credit goes to the com-
mittee chairperson Sally Edwards I had the honor of working with Sally on a day
to day basis and know how hard she worked This endeavor like so many other
functions that the Detachment is supporting requires time and support from all
members We purchased meals for 231 people for the Ball and this is indicative of
the growth of the unit We made money thanks to
the raffle and we stayed within our budget
meaning we didnt have to dip into our ex-
isting account There are too many people to
thank because of the number of donations they
made All the bills have been paid to date I
am still waiting to hear from the IRS on our appli-
cation to have our re- instatement as a non-profit
organization granted I also submitted an applica-
tion so that our De- tachment could be placed
on the States Charitable List which till now no one had ever submitted to the
State and is a requirement for all non-profit groups I am also working on a year
end document required by MCL State and Virginia McDougall showing how many
life members we have and how many members we have in good standing
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope everybody remem-
bered our men and women in uniform that are currently away from their loved
ones I would also ask everybody to look at your membership card and take note
of your renewal date Semper Fidelis Armando Moreno
Uniforms and Accessories for Sale
Garrison Covers with EGA device $3800
Embroidered Red Polo Shirts $2500
Blue baseball cover $1400
Engraved Nametag $1000
Paymaster Mailing amp Email Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Armando Moreno res0avzh1verizonnet
ldquoThose Marines who ran to the sounds of the
guns were from the aviation com-
ponent of the Marine Air-
Ground Task Force When we
say that every Marine is a rifle-
man damn it every Marine is a
riflemanrdquo
- Sgt Major H Tanksley on the attack on Camp
Bastion Afghanistan
P A G E 7
Thank you to everyone that assisted and made this yearrsquos Marine Birthday a successful event
~ Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
MCL1340 members were on hand to help dedicate the official Grand Opening and open house ceremonies for the San Luis Obispo Veteran Center located at 1070 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo (805) 210-6634 MCL1340 members helped cook food and took tours through the inte-rior of the new building This much needed building will definitely help veterans obtain the services they need Semper Fidelis
SLO VetCenter Open House
Nov 3rd 2012
To obtain your Marine Birthday photos go to httpwwwbobgrasaphotocomclientsmarine-birthday-ball-2012
Password MBB2012-09
Congratulations to Gabriel Valle for winning the NCO Sword Semper Fidelis
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles col-lected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children The idea came form Billrsquos wife Diane In the fall of 1947 Di-ane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization
which would give it to a needy child at Christmas When Bill determined that no agency existed Diane told Bill that he should start one He did The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign That year Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948 The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to ldquobring the joy of Christmas to Americarsquos needy childrenrdquo Bill Hendricks a Marine Reservist on weekends was in civilian life the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio This enabled him to con-vince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots In 1948 Walt Dis-ney designed the Toys for Tots logo which we use today Learn more at
httpsanta-maria-catoysfortotsorglocal-coordinator-siteslco-sites
Distribution date is December 15th 2012 Santa Maria
National Guard Armory 7am
Toys for Tots Point of Contact
Our local MCL1340 Toys for Tots point of contact is 1st Sgt Soledad Kennedy After receiving training at Quantico VA she will be in charge of organizing this years events and update the national Toys for Tots webpage 1st Sgt Kennedy will
work closely with the local commu-nities to ensure that every child re-ceives Christmas this year To con-
tact S Kennedy (805) 733-2175 E-mail usmcrfemaleyahoocom
Sgt Major M Barrett amp 1st Sgt S Kennedy 2012
Origin and Evolution of Toys for Tots
P A G E 9
VETERAN CONTACT INFORMATION
ldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E Fldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E F O R G O T T E N rdquoO R G O T T E N rdquo
US Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwvagov 8008271000
VA Health Care Benefits 8772228387
California Veterans Benefits Office 9163646500
Santa Maria VA Clinic 8053546000
San Luis Obispo VA Clinic 8055431233
Suicide Prevention Hotline 8002738255
Call center for Homeless Veterans 8774243838
VeteranMilitary Business Association wwwvamboaorg
California Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwcalvetcagov
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE) wwwtriwestcom
Veterans and Families wwwveteransandfamiliesorg
California ESGR wwwcaesgrorg
Vietnam Veterans of America wwwvvaorg
California League wwwmclcalorg
National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov
Women Marines Assoc CA-11 wwwcentralcoastwomenmarinescom
Suicide Prevention Coordinator JanCapacciolivagov 8053546095
VA Caregiver Support wwwcaregivervagov 8552603274
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Detachment Uniform
P A G E 3
It is requested that MCL1340
members wear black slacks
black shoes MCL red shirt
with cover to all memorial
services and prestigious
events This is so we can
show a uniformed presence
when representing
MCL1340 The local busi-
ness AD Embroidery can
embroider the MCL1340 em-
blem on your shirts for
$1500 located at 742 East
Arctic Ave D Santa Maria
It is also requested that
MCL1340 members wear
black slacks black shoes
and MCL red shirt with
cover to all memorial ser-
vices This is so we can
show the proper respect
when repre-
senting Marine
Corps League
1340 and in
showing re-
spect to our
fallen Marines
In addition to our monthly
ScuttleButt Newsletter being
published electronically our
meeting minutes will also be
posted electronically
MCL1340 now has its own
webpage Visit
wwwMCL1340org today If
you wish to receive issues of
the ScuttleButt please Email
romanraecomcastnet
The staff will also attempt a
three month cycle to our meet-
ings The cycle would revolve
around meetings with a Guest
Speaker Special Event and our
traditional Business Meetings
Our hope is this cycle of meet-
ings will improve meeting
attendance and member
involvement
Santa Maria Valley Chamber
of Commerce Bob Hatch
Danny Macagni State
Senator Sam Blakeslee
Victor Cardial WWII
(posthumously) Donald
Wick WWII (posthumously)
Michael Clayton R Lee
Ermey
The following individuals
have been awarded Honorary
Membership into Marine
Corps League 1340 Chapter
due to their continued sup-
port community service and
in upholding our Marine
Corps values and traditions
Honorary Members of MCL1340
Meeting Minutes and Information
From the Judge Advocate
The next MCL1340 meeting is January
22nd 2013 at 7 pm The Oasis Center 420 Soares Ave Orcutt
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps
History
7 Dec 1933
Navy Depart-
ment creates Fleet Marine
Force
7 Dec 1941 -
Marines de-fend against
Japanese sneak-attack on US Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor
9 Dec 1992 -
Marines land in Somalia to rescue for-
eigners
20 Dec 1989
- Marines are part of force that tries to capture Pana-mas dictator
Manuel Anto-nio Noriega
24 Dec 1950
ndash Last ele-ments of the 1st Marine
Division de-parted Hung-nam North Korea
26 Dec 1943
- 1st Marine Division lands on Cape Gloucester New Britain
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
MCL1340 556mm Rifle Raffle Winner
7 December 1941
Congratulations to Sergio Camacho for being the raffle draw-ing winner Thank you goes to everyone that assisted in this
fundraising event ~ MCL1340
P A G E 5
Toys for TotsToys for Tots Toy Distribution Date for
Santa Maria at the National Guard Armory December 15th 2012
8am ndash noon
The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm
Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria
THE ldquoTOYS FOR TOTS JRrsquoS DRIVE - IN CRUISE NIGHT FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 2012 500PM TO 800PM
LOCATION JRrsquos Drive ndash In Burgers 603 E Main St Santa Maria Drop off a toy and buy a burger from the Car Hop and enjoy the old cars
FEE A new unwrapped toy worth at least $1000
Toys can also be dropped off at the JRrsquos business during regular business hours
From the Paymaster (Sgt Of Marines 1966-1969) Our Marine Corps Ball was a complete success and much credit goes to the com-
mittee chairperson Sally Edwards I had the honor of working with Sally on a day
to day basis and know how hard she worked This endeavor like so many other
functions that the Detachment is supporting requires time and support from all
members We purchased meals for 231 people for the Ball and this is indicative of
the growth of the unit We made money thanks to
the raffle and we stayed within our budget
meaning we didnt have to dip into our ex-
isting account There are too many people to
thank because of the number of donations they
made All the bills have been paid to date I
am still waiting to hear from the IRS on our appli-
cation to have our re- instatement as a non-profit
organization granted I also submitted an applica-
tion so that our De- tachment could be placed
on the States Charitable List which till now no one had ever submitted to the
State and is a requirement for all non-profit groups I am also working on a year
end document required by MCL State and Virginia McDougall showing how many
life members we have and how many members we have in good standing
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope everybody remem-
bered our men and women in uniform that are currently away from their loved
ones I would also ask everybody to look at your membership card and take note
of your renewal date Semper Fidelis Armando Moreno
Uniforms and Accessories for Sale
Garrison Covers with EGA device $3800
Embroidered Red Polo Shirts $2500
Blue baseball cover $1400
Engraved Nametag $1000
Paymaster Mailing amp Email Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Armando Moreno res0avzh1verizonnet
ldquoThose Marines who ran to the sounds of the
guns were from the aviation com-
ponent of the Marine Air-
Ground Task Force When we
say that every Marine is a rifle-
man damn it every Marine is a
riflemanrdquo
- Sgt Major H Tanksley on the attack on Camp
Bastion Afghanistan
P A G E 7
Thank you to everyone that assisted and made this yearrsquos Marine Birthday a successful event
~ Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
MCL1340 members were on hand to help dedicate the official Grand Opening and open house ceremonies for the San Luis Obispo Veteran Center located at 1070 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo (805) 210-6634 MCL1340 members helped cook food and took tours through the inte-rior of the new building This much needed building will definitely help veterans obtain the services they need Semper Fidelis
SLO VetCenter Open House
Nov 3rd 2012
To obtain your Marine Birthday photos go to httpwwwbobgrasaphotocomclientsmarine-birthday-ball-2012
Password MBB2012-09
Congratulations to Gabriel Valle for winning the NCO Sword Semper Fidelis
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles col-lected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children The idea came form Billrsquos wife Diane In the fall of 1947 Di-ane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization
which would give it to a needy child at Christmas When Bill determined that no agency existed Diane told Bill that he should start one He did The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign That year Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948 The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to ldquobring the joy of Christmas to Americarsquos needy childrenrdquo Bill Hendricks a Marine Reservist on weekends was in civilian life the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio This enabled him to con-vince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots In 1948 Walt Dis-ney designed the Toys for Tots logo which we use today Learn more at
httpsanta-maria-catoysfortotsorglocal-coordinator-siteslco-sites
Distribution date is December 15th 2012 Santa Maria
National Guard Armory 7am
Toys for Tots Point of Contact
Our local MCL1340 Toys for Tots point of contact is 1st Sgt Soledad Kennedy After receiving training at Quantico VA she will be in charge of organizing this years events and update the national Toys for Tots webpage 1st Sgt Kennedy will
work closely with the local commu-nities to ensure that every child re-ceives Christmas this year To con-
tact S Kennedy (805) 733-2175 E-mail usmcrfemaleyahoocom
Sgt Major M Barrett amp 1st Sgt S Kennedy 2012
Origin and Evolution of Toys for Tots
P A G E 9
VETERAN CONTACT INFORMATION
ldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E Fldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E F O R G O T T E N rdquoO R G O T T E N rdquo
US Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwvagov 8008271000
VA Health Care Benefits 8772228387
California Veterans Benefits Office 9163646500
Santa Maria VA Clinic 8053546000
San Luis Obispo VA Clinic 8055431233
Suicide Prevention Hotline 8002738255
Call center for Homeless Veterans 8774243838
VeteranMilitary Business Association wwwvamboaorg
California Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwcalvetcagov
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE) wwwtriwestcom
Veterans and Families wwwveteransandfamiliesorg
California ESGR wwwcaesgrorg
Vietnam Veterans of America wwwvvaorg
California League wwwmclcalorg
National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov
Women Marines Assoc CA-11 wwwcentralcoastwomenmarinescom
Suicide Prevention Coordinator JanCapacciolivagov 8053546095
VA Caregiver Support wwwcaregivervagov 8552603274
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
From the Judge Advocate
The next MCL1340 meeting is January
22nd 2013 at 7 pm The Oasis Center 420 Soares Ave Orcutt
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps
History
7 Dec 1933
Navy Depart-
ment creates Fleet Marine
Force
7 Dec 1941 -
Marines de-fend against
Japanese sneak-attack on US Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor
9 Dec 1992 -
Marines land in Somalia to rescue for-
eigners
20 Dec 1989
- Marines are part of force that tries to capture Pana-mas dictator
Manuel Anto-nio Noriega
24 Dec 1950
ndash Last ele-ments of the 1st Marine
Division de-parted Hung-nam North Korea
26 Dec 1943
- 1st Marine Division lands on Cape Gloucester New Britain
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
MCL1340 556mm Rifle Raffle Winner
7 December 1941
Congratulations to Sergio Camacho for being the raffle draw-ing winner Thank you goes to everyone that assisted in this
fundraising event ~ MCL1340
P A G E 5
Toys for TotsToys for Tots Toy Distribution Date for
Santa Maria at the National Guard Armory December 15th 2012
8am ndash noon
The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm
Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria
THE ldquoTOYS FOR TOTS JRrsquoS DRIVE - IN CRUISE NIGHT FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 2012 500PM TO 800PM
LOCATION JRrsquos Drive ndash In Burgers 603 E Main St Santa Maria Drop off a toy and buy a burger from the Car Hop and enjoy the old cars
FEE A new unwrapped toy worth at least $1000
Toys can also be dropped off at the JRrsquos business during regular business hours
From the Paymaster (Sgt Of Marines 1966-1969) Our Marine Corps Ball was a complete success and much credit goes to the com-
mittee chairperson Sally Edwards I had the honor of working with Sally on a day
to day basis and know how hard she worked This endeavor like so many other
functions that the Detachment is supporting requires time and support from all
members We purchased meals for 231 people for the Ball and this is indicative of
the growth of the unit We made money thanks to
the raffle and we stayed within our budget
meaning we didnt have to dip into our ex-
isting account There are too many people to
thank because of the number of donations they
made All the bills have been paid to date I
am still waiting to hear from the IRS on our appli-
cation to have our re- instatement as a non-profit
organization granted I also submitted an applica-
tion so that our De- tachment could be placed
on the States Charitable List which till now no one had ever submitted to the
State and is a requirement for all non-profit groups I am also working on a year
end document required by MCL State and Virginia McDougall showing how many
life members we have and how many members we have in good standing
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope everybody remem-
bered our men and women in uniform that are currently away from their loved
ones I would also ask everybody to look at your membership card and take note
of your renewal date Semper Fidelis Armando Moreno
Uniforms and Accessories for Sale
Garrison Covers with EGA device $3800
Embroidered Red Polo Shirts $2500
Blue baseball cover $1400
Engraved Nametag $1000
Paymaster Mailing amp Email Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Armando Moreno res0avzh1verizonnet
ldquoThose Marines who ran to the sounds of the
guns were from the aviation com-
ponent of the Marine Air-
Ground Task Force When we
say that every Marine is a rifle-
man damn it every Marine is a
riflemanrdquo
- Sgt Major H Tanksley on the attack on Camp
Bastion Afghanistan
P A G E 7
Thank you to everyone that assisted and made this yearrsquos Marine Birthday a successful event
~ Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
MCL1340 members were on hand to help dedicate the official Grand Opening and open house ceremonies for the San Luis Obispo Veteran Center located at 1070 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo (805) 210-6634 MCL1340 members helped cook food and took tours through the inte-rior of the new building This much needed building will definitely help veterans obtain the services they need Semper Fidelis
SLO VetCenter Open House
Nov 3rd 2012
To obtain your Marine Birthday photos go to httpwwwbobgrasaphotocomclientsmarine-birthday-ball-2012
Password MBB2012-09
Congratulations to Gabriel Valle for winning the NCO Sword Semper Fidelis
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles col-lected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children The idea came form Billrsquos wife Diane In the fall of 1947 Di-ane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization
which would give it to a needy child at Christmas When Bill determined that no agency existed Diane told Bill that he should start one He did The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign That year Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948 The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to ldquobring the joy of Christmas to Americarsquos needy childrenrdquo Bill Hendricks a Marine Reservist on weekends was in civilian life the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio This enabled him to con-vince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots In 1948 Walt Dis-ney designed the Toys for Tots logo which we use today Learn more at
httpsanta-maria-catoysfortotsorglocal-coordinator-siteslco-sites
Distribution date is December 15th 2012 Santa Maria
National Guard Armory 7am
Toys for Tots Point of Contact
Our local MCL1340 Toys for Tots point of contact is 1st Sgt Soledad Kennedy After receiving training at Quantico VA she will be in charge of organizing this years events and update the national Toys for Tots webpage 1st Sgt Kennedy will
work closely with the local commu-nities to ensure that every child re-ceives Christmas this year To con-
tact S Kennedy (805) 733-2175 E-mail usmcrfemaleyahoocom
Sgt Major M Barrett amp 1st Sgt S Kennedy 2012
Origin and Evolution of Toys for Tots
P A G E 9
VETERAN CONTACT INFORMATION
ldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E Fldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E F O R G O T T E N rdquoO R G O T T E N rdquo
US Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwvagov 8008271000
VA Health Care Benefits 8772228387
California Veterans Benefits Office 9163646500
Santa Maria VA Clinic 8053546000
San Luis Obispo VA Clinic 8055431233
Suicide Prevention Hotline 8002738255
Call center for Homeless Veterans 8774243838
VeteranMilitary Business Association wwwvamboaorg
California Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwcalvetcagov
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE) wwwtriwestcom
Veterans and Families wwwveteransandfamiliesorg
California ESGR wwwcaesgrorg
Vietnam Veterans of America wwwvvaorg
California League wwwmclcalorg
National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov
Women Marines Assoc CA-11 wwwcentralcoastwomenmarinescom
Suicide Prevention Coordinator JanCapacciolivagov 8053546095
VA Caregiver Support wwwcaregivervagov 8552603274
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 5
Toys for TotsToys for Tots Toy Distribution Date for
Santa Maria at the National Guard Armory December 15th 2012
8am ndash noon
The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm The next MCL1340 meeting will be January 22nd 2013 7pm
Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria Santa Maria Veterans Memorial Building 313 W Tunnel Street Santa Maria
THE ldquoTOYS FOR TOTS JRrsquoS DRIVE - IN CRUISE NIGHT FRIDAY DECEMBER 14 2012 500PM TO 800PM
LOCATION JRrsquos Drive ndash In Burgers 603 E Main St Santa Maria Drop off a toy and buy a burger from the Car Hop and enjoy the old cars
FEE A new unwrapped toy worth at least $1000
Toys can also be dropped off at the JRrsquos business during regular business hours
From the Paymaster (Sgt Of Marines 1966-1969) Our Marine Corps Ball was a complete success and much credit goes to the com-
mittee chairperson Sally Edwards I had the honor of working with Sally on a day
to day basis and know how hard she worked This endeavor like so many other
functions that the Detachment is supporting requires time and support from all
members We purchased meals for 231 people for the Ball and this is indicative of
the growth of the unit We made money thanks to
the raffle and we stayed within our budget
meaning we didnt have to dip into our ex-
isting account There are too many people to
thank because of the number of donations they
made All the bills have been paid to date I
am still waiting to hear from the IRS on our appli-
cation to have our re- instatement as a non-profit
organization granted I also submitted an applica-
tion so that our De- tachment could be placed
on the States Charitable List which till now no one had ever submitted to the
State and is a requirement for all non-profit groups I am also working on a year
end document required by MCL State and Virginia McDougall showing how many
life members we have and how many members we have in good standing
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope everybody remem-
bered our men and women in uniform that are currently away from their loved
ones I would also ask everybody to look at your membership card and take note
of your renewal date Semper Fidelis Armando Moreno
Uniforms and Accessories for Sale
Garrison Covers with EGA device $3800
Embroidered Red Polo Shirts $2500
Blue baseball cover $1400
Engraved Nametag $1000
Paymaster Mailing amp Email Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Armando Moreno res0avzh1verizonnet
ldquoThose Marines who ran to the sounds of the
guns were from the aviation com-
ponent of the Marine Air-
Ground Task Force When we
say that every Marine is a rifle-
man damn it every Marine is a
riflemanrdquo
- Sgt Major H Tanksley on the attack on Camp
Bastion Afghanistan
P A G E 7
Thank you to everyone that assisted and made this yearrsquos Marine Birthday a successful event
~ Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
MCL1340 members were on hand to help dedicate the official Grand Opening and open house ceremonies for the San Luis Obispo Veteran Center located at 1070 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo (805) 210-6634 MCL1340 members helped cook food and took tours through the inte-rior of the new building This much needed building will definitely help veterans obtain the services they need Semper Fidelis
SLO VetCenter Open House
Nov 3rd 2012
To obtain your Marine Birthday photos go to httpwwwbobgrasaphotocomclientsmarine-birthday-ball-2012
Password MBB2012-09
Congratulations to Gabriel Valle for winning the NCO Sword Semper Fidelis
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles col-lected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children The idea came form Billrsquos wife Diane In the fall of 1947 Di-ane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization
which would give it to a needy child at Christmas When Bill determined that no agency existed Diane told Bill that he should start one He did The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign That year Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948 The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to ldquobring the joy of Christmas to Americarsquos needy childrenrdquo Bill Hendricks a Marine Reservist on weekends was in civilian life the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio This enabled him to con-vince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots In 1948 Walt Dis-ney designed the Toys for Tots logo which we use today Learn more at
httpsanta-maria-catoysfortotsorglocal-coordinator-siteslco-sites
Distribution date is December 15th 2012 Santa Maria
National Guard Armory 7am
Toys for Tots Point of Contact
Our local MCL1340 Toys for Tots point of contact is 1st Sgt Soledad Kennedy After receiving training at Quantico VA she will be in charge of organizing this years events and update the national Toys for Tots webpage 1st Sgt Kennedy will
work closely with the local commu-nities to ensure that every child re-ceives Christmas this year To con-
tact S Kennedy (805) 733-2175 E-mail usmcrfemaleyahoocom
Sgt Major M Barrett amp 1st Sgt S Kennedy 2012
Origin and Evolution of Toys for Tots
P A G E 9
VETERAN CONTACT INFORMATION
ldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E Fldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E F O R G O T T E N rdquoO R G O T T E N rdquo
US Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwvagov 8008271000
VA Health Care Benefits 8772228387
California Veterans Benefits Office 9163646500
Santa Maria VA Clinic 8053546000
San Luis Obispo VA Clinic 8055431233
Suicide Prevention Hotline 8002738255
Call center for Homeless Veterans 8774243838
VeteranMilitary Business Association wwwvamboaorg
California Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwcalvetcagov
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE) wwwtriwestcom
Veterans and Families wwwveteransandfamiliesorg
California ESGR wwwcaesgrorg
Vietnam Veterans of America wwwvvaorg
California League wwwmclcalorg
National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov
Women Marines Assoc CA-11 wwwcentralcoastwomenmarinescom
Suicide Prevention Coordinator JanCapacciolivagov 8053546095
VA Caregiver Support wwwcaregivervagov 8552603274
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
From the Paymaster (Sgt Of Marines 1966-1969) Our Marine Corps Ball was a complete success and much credit goes to the com-
mittee chairperson Sally Edwards I had the honor of working with Sally on a day
to day basis and know how hard she worked This endeavor like so many other
functions that the Detachment is supporting requires time and support from all
members We purchased meals for 231 people for the Ball and this is indicative of
the growth of the unit We made money thanks to
the raffle and we stayed within our budget
meaning we didnt have to dip into our ex-
isting account There are too many people to
thank because of the number of donations they
made All the bills have been paid to date I
am still waiting to hear from the IRS on our appli-
cation to have our re- instatement as a non-profit
organization granted I also submitted an applica-
tion so that our De- tachment could be placed
on the States Charitable List which till now no one had ever submitted to the
State and is a requirement for all non-profit groups I am also working on a year
end document required by MCL State and Virginia McDougall showing how many
life members we have and how many members we have in good standing
I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope everybody remem-
bered our men and women in uniform that are currently away from their loved
ones I would also ask everybody to look at your membership card and take note
of your renewal date Semper Fidelis Armando Moreno
Uniforms and Accessories for Sale
Garrison Covers with EGA device $3800
Embroidered Red Polo Shirts $2500
Blue baseball cover $1400
Engraved Nametag $1000
Paymaster Mailing amp Email Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Armando Moreno res0avzh1verizonnet
ldquoThose Marines who ran to the sounds of the
guns were from the aviation com-
ponent of the Marine Air-
Ground Task Force When we
say that every Marine is a rifle-
man damn it every Marine is a
riflemanrdquo
- Sgt Major H Tanksley on the attack on Camp
Bastion Afghanistan
P A G E 7
Thank you to everyone that assisted and made this yearrsquos Marine Birthday a successful event
~ Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
MCL1340 members were on hand to help dedicate the official Grand Opening and open house ceremonies for the San Luis Obispo Veteran Center located at 1070 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo (805) 210-6634 MCL1340 members helped cook food and took tours through the inte-rior of the new building This much needed building will definitely help veterans obtain the services they need Semper Fidelis
SLO VetCenter Open House
Nov 3rd 2012
To obtain your Marine Birthday photos go to httpwwwbobgrasaphotocomclientsmarine-birthday-ball-2012
Password MBB2012-09
Congratulations to Gabriel Valle for winning the NCO Sword Semper Fidelis
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles col-lected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children The idea came form Billrsquos wife Diane In the fall of 1947 Di-ane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization
which would give it to a needy child at Christmas When Bill determined that no agency existed Diane told Bill that he should start one He did The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign That year Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948 The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to ldquobring the joy of Christmas to Americarsquos needy childrenrdquo Bill Hendricks a Marine Reservist on weekends was in civilian life the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio This enabled him to con-vince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots In 1948 Walt Dis-ney designed the Toys for Tots logo which we use today Learn more at
httpsanta-maria-catoysfortotsorglocal-coordinator-siteslco-sites
Distribution date is December 15th 2012 Santa Maria
National Guard Armory 7am
Toys for Tots Point of Contact
Our local MCL1340 Toys for Tots point of contact is 1st Sgt Soledad Kennedy After receiving training at Quantico VA she will be in charge of organizing this years events and update the national Toys for Tots webpage 1st Sgt Kennedy will
work closely with the local commu-nities to ensure that every child re-ceives Christmas this year To con-
tact S Kennedy (805) 733-2175 E-mail usmcrfemaleyahoocom
Sgt Major M Barrett amp 1st Sgt S Kennedy 2012
Origin and Evolution of Toys for Tots
P A G E 9
VETERAN CONTACT INFORMATION
ldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E Fldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E F O R G O T T E N rdquoO R G O T T E N rdquo
US Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwvagov 8008271000
VA Health Care Benefits 8772228387
California Veterans Benefits Office 9163646500
Santa Maria VA Clinic 8053546000
San Luis Obispo VA Clinic 8055431233
Suicide Prevention Hotline 8002738255
Call center for Homeless Veterans 8774243838
VeteranMilitary Business Association wwwvamboaorg
California Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwcalvetcagov
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE) wwwtriwestcom
Veterans and Families wwwveteransandfamiliesorg
California ESGR wwwcaesgrorg
Vietnam Veterans of America wwwvvaorg
California League wwwmclcalorg
National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov
Women Marines Assoc CA-11 wwwcentralcoastwomenmarinescom
Suicide Prevention Coordinator JanCapacciolivagov 8053546095
VA Caregiver Support wwwcaregivervagov 8552603274
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 7
Thank you to everyone that assisted and made this yearrsquos Marine Birthday a successful event
~ Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
MCL1340 members were on hand to help dedicate the official Grand Opening and open house ceremonies for the San Luis Obispo Veteran Center located at 1070 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo (805) 210-6634 MCL1340 members helped cook food and took tours through the inte-rior of the new building This much needed building will definitely help veterans obtain the services they need Semper Fidelis
SLO VetCenter Open House
Nov 3rd 2012
To obtain your Marine Birthday photos go to httpwwwbobgrasaphotocomclientsmarine-birthday-ball-2012
Password MBB2012-09
Congratulations to Gabriel Valle for winning the NCO Sword Semper Fidelis
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles col-lected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children The idea came form Billrsquos wife Diane In the fall of 1947 Di-ane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization
which would give it to a needy child at Christmas When Bill determined that no agency existed Diane told Bill that he should start one He did The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign That year Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948 The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to ldquobring the joy of Christmas to Americarsquos needy childrenrdquo Bill Hendricks a Marine Reservist on weekends was in civilian life the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio This enabled him to con-vince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots In 1948 Walt Dis-ney designed the Toys for Tots logo which we use today Learn more at
httpsanta-maria-catoysfortotsorglocal-coordinator-siteslco-sites
Distribution date is December 15th 2012 Santa Maria
National Guard Armory 7am
Toys for Tots Point of Contact
Our local MCL1340 Toys for Tots point of contact is 1st Sgt Soledad Kennedy After receiving training at Quantico VA she will be in charge of organizing this years events and update the national Toys for Tots webpage 1st Sgt Kennedy will
work closely with the local commu-nities to ensure that every child re-ceives Christmas this year To con-
tact S Kennedy (805) 733-2175 E-mail usmcrfemaleyahoocom
Sgt Major M Barrett amp 1st Sgt S Kennedy 2012
Origin and Evolution of Toys for Tots
P A G E 9
VETERAN CONTACT INFORMATION
ldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E Fldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E F O R G O T T E N rdquoO R G O T T E N rdquo
US Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwvagov 8008271000
VA Health Care Benefits 8772228387
California Veterans Benefits Office 9163646500
Santa Maria VA Clinic 8053546000
San Luis Obispo VA Clinic 8055431233
Suicide Prevention Hotline 8002738255
Call center for Homeless Veterans 8774243838
VeteranMilitary Business Association wwwvamboaorg
California Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwcalvetcagov
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE) wwwtriwestcom
Veterans and Families wwwveteransandfamiliesorg
California ESGR wwwcaesgrorg
Vietnam Veterans of America wwwvvaorg
California League wwwmclcalorg
National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov
Women Marines Assoc CA-11 wwwcentralcoastwomenmarinescom
Suicide Prevention Coordinator JanCapacciolivagov 8053546095
VA Caregiver Support wwwcaregivervagov 8552603274
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Toys for Tots began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles col-lected and distributed 5000 toys to needy children The idea came form Billrsquos wife Diane In the fall of 1947 Di-ane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization
which would give it to a needy child at Christmas When Bill determined that no agency existed Diane told Bill that he should start one He did The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign That year Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948 The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to ldquobring the joy of Christmas to Americarsquos needy childrenrdquo Bill Hendricks a Marine Reservist on weekends was in civilian life the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio This enabled him to con-vince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots In 1948 Walt Dis-ney designed the Toys for Tots logo which we use today Learn more at
httpsanta-maria-catoysfortotsorglocal-coordinator-siteslco-sites
Distribution date is December 15th 2012 Santa Maria
National Guard Armory 7am
Toys for Tots Point of Contact
Our local MCL1340 Toys for Tots point of contact is 1st Sgt Soledad Kennedy After receiving training at Quantico VA she will be in charge of organizing this years events and update the national Toys for Tots webpage 1st Sgt Kennedy will
work closely with the local commu-nities to ensure that every child re-ceives Christmas this year To con-
tact S Kennedy (805) 733-2175 E-mail usmcrfemaleyahoocom
Sgt Major M Barrett amp 1st Sgt S Kennedy 2012
Origin and Evolution of Toys for Tots
P A G E 9
VETERAN CONTACT INFORMATION
ldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E Fldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E F O R G O T T E N rdquoO R G O T T E N rdquo
US Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwvagov 8008271000
VA Health Care Benefits 8772228387
California Veterans Benefits Office 9163646500
Santa Maria VA Clinic 8053546000
San Luis Obispo VA Clinic 8055431233
Suicide Prevention Hotline 8002738255
Call center for Homeless Veterans 8774243838
VeteranMilitary Business Association wwwvamboaorg
California Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwcalvetcagov
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE) wwwtriwestcom
Veterans and Families wwwveteransandfamiliesorg
California ESGR wwwcaesgrorg
Vietnam Veterans of America wwwvvaorg
California League wwwmclcalorg
National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov
Women Marines Assoc CA-11 wwwcentralcoastwomenmarinescom
Suicide Prevention Coordinator JanCapacciolivagov 8053546095
VA Caregiver Support wwwcaregivervagov 8552603274
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 9
VETERAN CONTACT INFORMATION
ldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E Fldquo L E T N O V E T E R A N B E F O R G O T T E N rdquoO R G O T T E N rdquo
US Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwvagov 8008271000
VA Health Care Benefits 8772228387
California Veterans Benefits Office 9163646500
Santa Maria VA Clinic 8053546000
San Luis Obispo VA Clinic 8055431233
Suicide Prevention Hotline 8002738255
Call center for Homeless Veterans 8774243838
VeteranMilitary Business Association wwwvamboaorg
California Dept of Veterans Affairs wwwcalvetcagov
TriWest Healthcare Alliance (TRICARE) wwwtriwestcom
Veterans and Families wwwveteransandfamiliesorg
California ESGR wwwcaesgrorg
Vietnam Veterans of America wwwvvaorg
California League wwwmclcalorg
National Resource Directory wwwnationalresourcedirectorygov
Women Marines Assoc CA-11 wwwcentralcoastwomenmarinescom
Suicide Prevention Coordinator JanCapacciolivagov 8053546095
VA Caregiver Support wwwcaregivervagov 8552603274
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League 1340 members can
advertise their businesses in the
Scuttlebutt for free until December 2012
Local business sponsorship rates are also
available Join now
What is a ldquoScuttleButtrdquo
C O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T AC O A S T A L V A L L E Y S D E T A C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0C H M E N T M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E 1 3 4 0
A Scuttlebutt is a wooden barrel The Scuttlebutt would hold fresh water and be stored aboard ships for the crew When the crew would get their water they would share information to one another hence ldquoWhatrsquos the Scuttlebuttrdquo
This barrel with brass hoops is a scuttlebutt The rectangular hole provided access to the fresh water that was stored in the scuttlebutt
Photo Location USS Constitution Museum Boston Massachusetts USA
From the Judge Advocate
Question Can ex-officio members vote and are they counted to determine if a quorum is present Answer ldquoEx-officiordquo is a Latin term meaning ldquoby virtue of office or position Ex-officio members of boards and committees therefore are persons who are mem-bers by virtue of some other office or position thaqt they hold For example if the bylaws of an organization provide for a Finance Committee consisting of the Treas-urer and three members appointed by the president the Treasurer is said to be an ex-officio member of the Finance Committee since he or she is automatically a member of that committee by virtue of the fact that he or she holds the office of Treasurer Without exception ex-officio members of boards and committees have exactly the same rights and privileges as do all other members including of course the right to vote There are however two instances in which ex-officio members are not counted in determining the number required for a quorum or in determining whether or not a quorum is present These two instances are 1 In the case of the president whenever the by-laws provide that the president shall be an ex-officio member of all committees (except the Nominating Commit-tee) and 2 If the ex-officio member is not a member officer or employee of the society (for example when the governor of a state is made an ex officio member of a college board Again however it should be emphasized that in these instances the ex-officio member still has all other rights and privileges of membership including the right to vote
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
temp
VetSuccess Veterans needing assistance in
obtaining employment can go to
the Department of Veterans
Affairs ldquoVetSuccess at workrdquo
website located at
httpvetsuccessgov
vetsuccess_at_work
or
veteran-jobsmilitarycom
Veteran Service Officer Information Information regarding Agent Orange and its affects on the service member wwwpublichealthvagovexposuresagentorange To obtain a free copy of your DD214 go to this certified online site wwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer has endorsed the Marine Corps Scholar-ship Foundation wwwdakotameyercom
Members wishing to donate to various organizations can check their validity at wwwcharitynavigatororg
Women Veteranrsquos wanting to know more about their options in healthcare and ben-efits can obtain information by going to wwwpublichealthvagovwomenshealth
Expanded employment protection for wounded warriors and disabled veterans
warriorcaredodlivemil20120307recent-amendment-expands-employment-protection-for-wounded-warriors-disabled-veterans
Gulf War Vets with undiagnosed illnesses have five more years to qualify for disabil-ity compensation wwwvagovopapressrelpressreleasecfmid=2239
The VA telephone hotline to provide emergency support and resources to homeless veterans 1-877-4AID VET wwwnepvaorgfilesVA20Announces20New20Hotlinepdf
Transition your skills to the civilian workforce wwwdotgovveteranstransportationcareers
Military Exposure Information wwwpublichealthvagovexposures
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
P A G E 1 2
Returning Home
Prisoner of War
US Service members reported missingcaptured while supporting
current combat operations Enduring Freedom Iraqi Freedom amp New Dawn
Army Sgt Bowe R Bergdahl 25
June 30 2009 Afghanistan Picture taken December 2010
We would like to pay our respects to a recent member that passed away on November 6th 2012 Jim Swartz joined MCL1340 only in August 2012 and had been unable to make any meetings to be officially recognized for his ser-vice due to his illness Jim joined the Marines in 1954 and served in the Korean War He then later joined and retired from the Air Force Reserves Jim was buried with military
honors in Lompoc CA Our sincere condolences to his loving wife Sonja Swartz Rest in peace Marine and Semper Fidelishellip
Y O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T EY O U A R E N O T F O R G O T T E NN
In Memory of MCL1340 member Jim Swartz
Army Pfc James C Mullins 20 of Dunham Ky On July 22 1950 Mul-
lins and his unit H Company 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment were fighting enemy forces near Yugong-ni South Korea Mullins was declared missing after the battle
Army Maj James L Whited 42 of Norman Okla On Nov 19 1966
Whited was the co-pilot of an OV-1A Mohawk that crashed while conducting a daytime reconnaissance mission over Attapu Province Laos No para-chutes were seen exiting the aircraft and heavy enemy presence in the ar-ea prevented recovery efforts
Army Cpl Elmer C Kidd 22 of Seneca Falls NY In late November 1950 Kidd and his unit the 31st Regimental Combat Team were advanc-ing along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea when they were attacked by a massive enemy force Kidd would be reported missing after a fighting withdrawal to positions south of the reservoir
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
wwwwestcottrealtycom (805) 937-7883 larrywestcottrealtycom
Women Marines
Association CA-11
Looking for a few good women who have served
Contact
usmcrfemaleyahoocom
To advertise with
MCL1340 contact
Adjutant S Lopez
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
ScuttleButt Advertisement application
P A G E 1 4
ScuttleButt Advertisement mailing address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340 Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally Founded in 1923 by Lieutenant General John A Lejeune the Marine Corps League is the only federally
chartered Marine Corpschartered Marine Corps--related veteranrsquos organization in the United Statesrelated veteranrsquos organization in the United States
MCL1340 is proud to announce that we are offering individuals and
businesses the opportunity to advertise in the monthly (digital) issues of
ScuttleButt Reaching over 40 Marine Corps League 1340 members
including their family and associates and over 45 local businesses your
business and contact information can be seen ten months out of the year
for the low price of $2500 You can pay to place as many different
businesses you represent as you wish on the ScuttleButt issues (10 issues)
When ready just print and fill out this form enclose your business card you
wish published and send a check to the following address We thank you for
your support
Yes I have enclosed my 2rdquo x 35rdquo inch business card and check for $2500
so that I can be advertised in the ScuttleButt for the 2013 (10 issues) year
- Attach Business card here -
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
________________________ ________________________
(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
Mailing and Donation Address
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Marine Corps League
PO Box 2325
Orcutt CA 93457-2325
Follow us on Twitter MCL1340
wwwmcl1340org
Marine Corps League Detachment 1340
Membership Form
M E M B E R S H I P
I N F O R M A T I O N
Must be
Honorably
Discharged
Must Posses
your DD214
Please Sign
your member-
ship form
$40 yearly
membership
dues
Certificate of
Discharge amp
General
Discharge form
is acceptable
Auxiliary amp
Associate
Membership is
available
42 Members 4
Life Members
4 Auxiliary
Members
Marine Corps League Application for Membership I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League
Coastal Valleys Detachment 1340
Name ___________________________________ Phone (____) ____________________
Street Address _________________________ City ______________ State CA
Zip ________+ ____ Cell (______) ____________________
E-mail Address __________________________Date of birth ________________ (modayyr)
Date of Enlistment________________ Date of Discharge Separation ________________
Type of Application New ( ) Renewal ( ) Membership Type - Regular ( ) Associate ( ) Dual ( )
Have you ever been convicted of a felony Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes is checked I agree to waive my rights
under the Privacy Act and disclose the nature of the felony conviction for consideration of member-
ship in the Marine Corps League
( ) I hereby apply for membership in the Marine Corps League Detachment 1340 and en-
close $40 for one yearrsquos membership
I hereby certify that I am currently serving or have served honorably in the US Marine Corps on
active duty for not less than ninety (90) days or have served or am currently serving in the US
Marine Corps Reserve and have earned no less than ninety (90) Reserve Retirement Credit Points
or that I have served or am currently serving as a U S Navy Corpsman who has trained with Ma-
rine FMF Units in excess of ninety (90) days and earned the Marine Corps Device or Warfare De-
vice worn on the Service Ribbon authorized for FMF Corpsmen If discharged I am in receipt of an
honorable discharge or DD 214 By signature on this application I hereby agree to provide proof of
honorable servicedischarge upon request ldquoHonorable servicerdquo will be defined by the last DD-214
or Certificate of Discharge that the applicant received General Discharge under Honorable Condi-
tions is acceptable I hereby authorize the National Executive Director Marine Corps League to
obtain a copy of my latest DD-214 from the National Personnel Records Center if deemed necessary
to very my eligibility for regular membership in the Marine Corps League (Korean War Era Ma-
rines see National Bylaws Article 6 Section 600)
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(Sponsor where applicable) Applicantrsquos Signature
Upon completion of application turn into your detachment sponsor with required payment
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Orcutt CA 93457-2325
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