The meeting was an informative one. It started out with the paymaster
Debbie and the Chaplain John absent. There were no new applications
for membership but we did have a new guest. Lt. Shannon Ziccarello, US
Army was a guest at the meeting. She shared her background. She also
marched with the Detachment in the Memorial Day parade. Hector Schorno
was present indicated he was ‘resigning’ his position District Vice
Commandant with the State MCL. Hector said he has enjoyed coming to
our meetings and commended the Detachment for all that we do and all
our members.
The report of any “Member or Member’s Family sick or in distress” was
given and we were told Dave Katz’s wife, Carol, was due to go home,
but now has Covid. So, she’ll be in the hospital for another week.Dave
is doing alright and he called Charlene to Thank the Detachment for
the cards.Member Ted Jemas shared that his wife has been sick and has
been in and out of the hospital. And member Bob Dante fell recently
and apparently is doing better.
We missed a very opportunistic time to make some needed money. Then a
discussion took place regarding Rose Outings. These also are
opportunities for us to do fund raising. It’s felt that we have to
come together and chip in and get some rose outings done.
Dominick was the lead for the Saturday, May 21 (the day after we got
back from Washington DC.) Lake Hopatcong Block Party, but came down
with Covid. So the MCL was not present. We missed a very opportunistic
time to make some needed money. Then a discussion took place regarding
Rose Outings. These also are opportunities for us to do fund raising.
It’s felt that we have to come together and chip in and get some rose
outings done.
Discussion took place regarding needing members to ‘step up’ and help
out. Steve Ferman suggested a ‘Group Text’ to alert members if an
issue comes up where additional help is needed. With that, someone
could have possibly stepped in to help out that particular day. Steve
Ferman also ‘volunteered’ to become the Rose Outing Chairperson. Let’s
hear it for Steve and let’s start chipping in.
Gunny Monaco told us about the 8th & I bus trip. It was a great
success and those who did not go, missed out on a wonderful time. He
mentioned that the Detachment may be invited to a Holiday Party at the
Commandants House. More to come as it becomes available. He also
thanked Tom Miller for stepping in to help with the bus trip.
MC is helping out an individual with 24 hour care that is needed. In
the works is a donation to a DEA Agent/Marine who recently passed by
suicide. Gunny is awaiting more information as to what the family
needs are. Paul Brown made a motion to help this family. Tom Miller
suggested $1,000. Jim Loizides seconded the motion. All were in favor.
The Golf Outing – mark your calendar for Thursday, September 15 at
Picatinny Golf Club. 11:30 shotgun start. We need golfers, volunteers,
prizes for tricky tray and silent auction. Everyone is asked to
solicit for prizes, if possible. NO car sponsor confirmed as of yet.
Steve Ferman offered to contact his car dealership. Brochures were
available for members. Pick some up at the next meeting and get a
foursome together.
2 applications for graduating High School Seniors were submitted. They
were from Corinne Campbell (Granddaughter of Don Campbell) and Dylana
McGinely (daughter of Patrick McGinley). The Colonel made a motion to
award $750 to each candidate. Steve Ferman seconded the motion. All
were in favor. We also had 2 applications for currently enrolled Post
High School students come in. Ryan Howard (son of Debbie Burkland who
is also in the MC Reserves) and Julia Zon (daughter of Stan Zon). The
Colonel made a motion to award $750 to each candidate. Tony FIorentino
seconded the
motion. All were in favor.
A Summer Social was brought up and discussion took place as to when to
hold this event. A motion was made to hold the event on Saturday,
September 10 by Steve Ferman. It will probably will be held behind the
American Legion. Stan Zon seconded the motion. All were in favor.
The “New Business” was brought up and a donation for deceased Marine’s
funeral expenses was discussed and approved under Marines Care
business (Paul Brown made a motion to help this family. Tom Miller
suggested $1,000. Jim Loizides seconded the motion. All were in
favor).
There will be a veteran’s outing on Saturday, June 25. Morris
County/Sussex County Veterans Cruise on Miss Lotta on Lake Hopatcong.
Check out LHCRUISES.COM or call 973-663-5000 for more information.
The meeting closed and pizza, soda and beer was had by all.
Next Meeting – Wednesday, July 6 - 19:30 - IN PERSON at the American Legion Hall
Semper Fi,
Tom Miller
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