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First State Detachment of Ocean View Delaware.
Our primary purpose is to preserve the tradition, promote the interest, and perpetuate the history of the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
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The First State Detachment Marine Corps League is a non-profit organization. The Detachment uses the money raised from events during the year to support our community service programs such as Semper Fi fund, Toys for Tots, Youth Physical Fitness Program and others community events, in southeastern Sussex County, Delaware and northeastern Worcester County, Maryland.
Next monthly meeting is 25 January 2012
News added: 2012-01-02
Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at the VFW POST 8296 104 66th Street Ocean City, Maryland at 7:00 PM. New Members are always welcome. Join us
News added: 2012-01-02
Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at the VFW POST 8296 104 66th Street Ocean City, Maryland at 7:00 PM. New Members are always welcome. Join us
Monthly meeting minutes for 16November2011
News added: 2011-11-18
FIRST STATE DETACHMENT, MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES FOR WED, 16 NOV 2011 Meeting called to order by Commandant (Cmdt) Wise at 1930. All members present eligible to attend. Colors posted, pledge to flag cited followed by opening prayer and singing of Marine Corps hymn. All officers/appointees present with exception of Past Commandant/Quartermaster (PC/QM) Stevenson. Currently there are three (3) applications for membership floating around out there reported by Paymaster (PM) Tanner. We await the return of their forms for processing. There were no balloting on applications for membership. Minutes for last meeting have been/will be posted in newsletter, thus, motion to waive reading made and passed by membership. Cmdt Wise read letter from MC Birthday Ball guest, MGen Stewart, thanking Detachment for the great evening. This was followed by reading of an ivitation from General Gray, Past CMC, to attend at MCB, Quantico, the 9th annual "Tree of Lights" and "open house" sponsored by the USMC Youth Foundation. This will take place at 1100 on 6 December 2011. PM reported the checking account has: Beginning Balance; $23,658.56.....Deposits; $1,105.00.....Deductions; $7,021.90.....leaving an Ending Balance of $17, 741.66. This report covers period 01 Nov 11 to 30 Nov 11. Chaplain (Ch) Deickman reported the following: Jim Wright's wife will be undergoing heart surgery. Bob Rau and spouse are not too healthy and appear to be failing. Marines Miller, Fromm and McGuiness, along with the aforementioned will be receiving cards, prayers, and thoughts for recovery. The Ch then gave a brief notice pertaining to the "Blood Bank" and participation therein. The Cmdt reported on the following: 1) This past Detachment Birthday Ball and ceremony. 2) Conducting of an educational event at local school 3) The putting of flags at veterans cemetary 4) Cmdt hosting a luncheon on 10 Nov 11 at local watering hole/restaurant 5) Detachment participation at OP on Veterans Day and at OC VFW 6) Removal of flags at vets cemetary and 7) Detachment's assistance of Dept of MD MCL with Blue Star Memorial at a Welcome Center in Certerville, MD. Cmdt then recognized PC's present. This followed by discussing what if anything the Detachment should do to help a non-Marine family having difficulties. It was determined that if individuals wanted to follow up on their own, that would be their decision. The Toys for Tots (TFT) Chairman will donate some toys if appropriate. The Newsletter and Web Site will be a means to pass the word to members. Cmdt then annouced that next years Birthday Ball will be on Saturday, 10 November 2012, at the Clarion, same prices as this year's. This was followed by information from Marines, Conlon, Watson, Tanner and Kline who participated in the "Blue Star Memorial" event. Cmdt Wise then gave much praise to the Detachment for their time spent on various programs/projects and for what members do because they are Marines! Cmdt concluded his report by seeking volunteers to work with League Boy Scout program involving the promotion of a scout to Eagle. He stated the duties were very limited. There seemed to be no takers........ There were no reports from the SV. JV, JA, Adj, or Editor. SAA Conlon, gave a brief report on the Semper Fi Fund account and sending of $2,000. He then suggested we consider the producting of a LARGE CHECK to be used as appropriate for public relations purposes. This was made into a motion which passed without any debate. Marine Billy Wagnor stepped forth and vollunteered to pay for this "item". PM Tanner reported on the mishap involving our TV and a needed replacement. An unknown person is going to donate a replacement in the near future. A sincere thank you from the membership was given. Marines Kline and Kessler talked about the past OCCC Home Show and the donation of $100 and $1,000 from the same individual whom they met at the show. He was a "guest" at our ball due to his generousity. The larger sum goes for the TFT program. Marine Davis reported on the success of the OCNSP Halloween Party. He could have used a few more hands to help with the 600 attendees. The "Winter Fest" festival of lights at OCNSP begins Thursday, 17 Nov 11. Volunteers needed to help at the Hot Chocolate Booth. Marine Kline asked for volunteers to work the next OCCC event "Holiday Shoppers" scheduled for weekend after Thanksgiving. WebSgt/PR Mathers reported that we need to pay attention to our e-mails; will help if anyone wishes to make presentations to media/organizations and is available to assist with publishing of events in the area. Birthday Ball Co-Chair Sachs reported several things that disturbed him about this year's event, i.e. not receiving monies and names in time; cold spuds, etc. TFT Chair Carey reported that 3,100 kids will be recepients of toys this year. Needs help at "Pavilion" on 17/18 November where toys are storred. The calendar for luncheons has been posted on the Web and in newsletter as well as mentioned at previous meetings. New Business/Good of League/Announcements: Glasses left from Ball on sale for $5 each. Anyone interested in the MCL rifle/pistol shooting competion contact Frank Mathers. Department Commandant/PM Tanner gave report of interest from other MCL local Detachments regarding possibility of a "combined" MC ball next year. Limited discussion followed with idea being tabled for future thought...... Closing ceremonies conducted, 32 members present, broke ranks at 2045. Next meeting Wed, 25 Jan 12. Respectfully submitted Jack Rine, Adj
News added: 2011-11-18
FIRST STATE DETACHMENT, MARINE CORPS LEAGUE MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES FOR WED, 16 NOV 2011 Meeting called to order by Commandant (Cmdt) Wise at 1930. All members present eligible to attend. Colors posted, pledge to flag cited followed by opening prayer and singing of Marine Corps hymn. All officers/appointees present with exception of Past Commandant/Quartermaster (PC/QM) Stevenson. Currently there are three (3) applications for membership floating around out there reported by Paymaster (PM) Tanner. We await the return of their forms for processing. There were no balloting on applications for membership. Minutes for last meeting have been/will be posted in newsletter, thus, motion to waive reading made and passed by membership. Cmdt Wise read letter from MC Birthday Ball guest, MGen Stewart, thanking Detachment for the great evening. This was followed by reading of an ivitation from General Gray, Past CMC, to attend at MCB, Quantico, the 9th annual "Tree of Lights" and "open house" sponsored by the USMC Youth Foundation. This will take place at 1100 on 6 December 2011. PM reported the checking account has: Beginning Balance; $23,658.56.....Deposits; $1,105.00.....Deductions; $7,021.90.....leaving an Ending Balance of $17, 741.66. This report covers period 01 Nov 11 to 30 Nov 11. Chaplain (Ch) Deickman reported the following: Jim Wright's wife will be undergoing heart surgery. Bob Rau and spouse are not too healthy and appear to be failing. Marines Miller, Fromm and McGuiness, along with the aforementioned will be receiving cards, prayers, and thoughts for recovery. The Ch then gave a brief notice pertaining to the "Blood Bank" and participation therein. The Cmdt reported on the following: 1) This past Detachment Birthday Ball and ceremony. 2) Conducting of an educational event at local school 3) The putting of flags at veterans cemetary 4) Cmdt hosting a luncheon on 10 Nov 11 at local watering hole/restaurant 5) Detachment participation at OP on Veterans Day and at OC VFW 6) Removal of flags at vets cemetary and 7) Detachment's assistance of Dept of MD MCL with Blue Star Memorial at a Welcome Center in Certerville, MD. Cmdt then recognized PC's present. This followed by discussing what if anything the Detachment should do to help a non-Marine family having difficulties. It was determined that if individuals wanted to follow up on their own, that would be their decision. The Toys for Tots (TFT) Chairman will donate some toys if appropriate. The Newsletter and Web Site will be a means to pass the word to members. Cmdt then annouced that next years Birthday Ball will be on Saturday, 10 November 2012, at the Clarion, same prices as this year's. This was followed by information from Marines, Conlon, Watson, Tanner and Kline who participated in the "Blue Star Memorial" event. Cmdt Wise then gave much praise to the Detachment for their time spent on various programs/projects and for what members do because they are Marines! Cmdt concluded his report by seeking volunteers to work with League Boy Scout program involving the promotion of a scout to Eagle. He stated the duties were very limited. There seemed to be no takers........ There were no reports from the SV. JV, JA, Adj, or Editor. SAA Conlon, gave a brief report on the Semper Fi Fund account and sending of $2,000. He then suggested we consider the producting of a LARGE CHECK to be used as appropriate for public relations purposes. This was made into a motion which passed without any debate. Marine Billy Wagnor stepped forth and vollunteered to pay for this "item". PM Tanner reported on the mishap involving our TV and a needed replacement. An unknown person is going to donate a replacement in the near future. A sincere thank you from the membership was given. Marines Kline and Kessler talked about the past OCCC Home Show and the donation of $100 and $1,000 from the same individual whom they met at the show. He was a "guest" at our ball due to his generousity. The larger sum goes for the TFT program. Marine Davis reported on the success of the OCNSP Halloween Party. He could have used a few more hands to help with the 600 attendees. The "Winter Fest" festival of lights at OCNSP begins Thursday, 17 Nov 11. Volunteers needed to help at the Hot Chocolate Booth. Marine Kline asked for volunteers to work the next OCCC event "Holiday Shoppers" scheduled for weekend after Thanksgiving. WebSgt/PR Mathers reported that we need to pay attention to our e-mails; will help if anyone wishes to make presentations to media/organizations and is available to assist with publishing of events in the area. Birthday Ball Co-Chair Sachs reported several things that disturbed him about this year's event, i.e. not receiving monies and names in time; cold spuds, etc. TFT Chair Carey reported that 3,100 kids will be recepients of toys this year. Needs help at "Pavilion" on 17/18 November where toys are storred. The calendar for luncheons has been posted on the Web and in newsletter as well as mentioned at previous meetings. New Business/Good of League/Announcements: Glasses left from Ball on sale for $5 each. Anyone interested in the MCL rifle/pistol shooting competion contact Frank Mathers. Department Commandant/PM Tanner gave report of interest from other MCL local Detachments regarding possibility of a "combined" MC ball next year. Limited discussion followed with idea being tabled for future thought...... Closing ceremonies conducted, 32 members present, broke ranks at 2045. Next meeting Wed, 25 Jan 12. Respectfully submitted Jack Rine, Adj
