M I N U T E S

 

31 May, 2007             Commandant Jeff Handy, Presiding 1800 Hours

 

           

I.          OFFICERS PRESENT – Jeff Handy, Commandant; Bill Gaunt, Vice Commandant; Fred Scott, Sergeant at Arms; Hod Peabody, Judge Advocate; Woody Luecke, Adjutant; Ray Thompson, Paymaster; and Spencer Hayes, Quartermaster.

 

II         MEMBERS PRESENT – Joe Crousore, William Maiden, Nicholas L. Loffredo, Larry Boughton, Bud McMullen, Ken Grohman, Jack Elkin, Lisa Chiavola, Jean Lushin, Tedd Shimp, Lester Creason, John Moor, Glenn Artes, John Packmayr, Joe Crousore, John Hoban.

 

III.       NEW MEMBERS -- Marine Carroll N. Harris, Major, USMCR petitioned for membership in the Detachment. On a motion duly made, properly seconded, and unanimously carried he is accepted as a member of the Albert E. Shockey Detachment, Marine Corps League.

 

IV.       MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING – RESOLVED; that the minutes of the April 26, 2007 meeting are approved without changes.

 

V.        PAYMASTER’S REPORT

 

On hand with Harris Bank (checking) ………………………$2,654.05

Certificate of Deposit, Harris Bank ………………………....$5,000.00

Earmarked for Golf Outing…….……………………..….…….$600.00

Earmarked for Semper Fi Bike Run……………………………$500.00

Shirt purchase for Semper Fi Bike Run……………….………1,024.50

Outstanding Debit Card Expenditures (approximate)…....….....$400.00

Available for Detachment use………..…………………..…. $6,654.05

 

On a motion duly made, properly seconded, and unanimously approved; RESOLVED; that the paymaster’s report be accepted as presented.

 

VI.       COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Sick and Hurt – gratefully, no sick to report.

 


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31 May, 2007             Commandant Jeff Handy, Presiding 1800 Hours

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS (continued)

 

Veterans Council – Marine Hayes reminded us of the Howard County Veterans Council Auto Show on July 28th, at Eric Chevrolet.

 

Detachment Activities –

           

MCL Bike Run and Hog Roast – Marine Crousore reviewed the preparation for the June 2nd 2007, Bike Run and Hog Roast. It seems we are “good to go.”

 

Military Rites – Marine Hayes reports military rites ceremonies for 76 departed veterans this year to date.

 

All Service Retiree Affairs Office – This office is up and running at Grissom. Marines Chiavola and Hayes are contacts for this resource.

 

 

VII.     UNFINISHED OR NEW BUSINESS

 

            On a motion duly made, properly seconded, and unanimously carried; RESOLVED; that a trailer be purchased (at a not-to-exceed amount) for storage and transport of the Detachments equipment.

 

            On a motion duly made, properly seconded, and unanimously approved; RESOLVED; that Ray Thompson is authorized to purchase a security safe for the safekeeping of the Detachments documents and records. Marine Jim Cowan has volunteered to provide a safe at no cost, pending Ray Thompson’s approval.

 

            Marine Gaunt conveyed a message of appreciation from the Goodfellows organization for the assistance our members provided during the 2006 holiday season.

 

VIII     FOR THE GOOD OF THE LEAGUE – Marine Handy announced:

a.  Relay for Life is scheduled for June 15th 2007.

 

b. The Detachment members have received several compliments for the fine Memorial Day Color Guard performance at the Veterans Memorial.

 

c. MCL State Department Convention on June 8 – 10 in Jasper, IN. Those who wish to attend should contact Commandant Handy.


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31 May, 2007             Commandant Jeff Handy, Presiding 1800 Hours

 

FOR THE GOOD OF THE LEAGUE (continued)

 d. Marine Hayes reminded members of the upcoming retirement of Bernice from the VFW Military Rites Unit on the occasion of her 94th birthday. Members of the Marine Corps League are welcome to join the celebration beginning at 4:00 p.m., on June 16th.

 

IX.       NEXT MEETING – The next meeting of the Albert E. Shockey Detachment will be on Thursday, June 28, 2007, at 1800 hours, at 213 E. Jefferson St., Kokomo, Indiana.

 

ADJOURNMENT - After retiring The Colors, and prayers offered by

 Marine Luecke the meeting adjourned.

 

 

 

“Respectfully Submitted”  Woodrow Luecke, Adjutant.