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POW-MIA
Remembrance Program
You are cordially invited to District
Four, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and Ladies Auxiliary
Department of Texas
Annual VFW Nationally Sanctioned POW-MIA Remembrance Program.
Place: Houston City Hall
Steps
Date: Friday September
19, 2008 at 10:45 AM.
Following the Ceremony a reception will be held at Powell
Memorial VFW Post 8930. The address is 7327 Texarkana St. Houston, Texas
77020. Those needing a ride to the Ceremony can meet at the VFW Post 8930
at 10:00 AM for a free bus ride to Houston City Hall.
Please
bring as many people as you would like and your Post Colors and Banners.
This program is open to the public.
We
are looking forward to seeing you at the Ceremony!
For more information, please call Michael G. Contreras @
713-410-9401 or E-mail chispania@aol.com.
Michael G. Contreras,
Chairman
Shirley Dunn, Chairwoman
District 4 POW-MIA Committee
Sgt J. R. Tijerina
Marine Corps League Detachment #1295
For further information about the
Detachment please visit the organization's web site at
www.usmcmarine1@.org
or contact Dave Lemak at
usmcdelta1@yahoo.com or call 281-633-0098.
Eastex Detachment
#779 - MCL
This outstanding MCL
Detachment has regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month except
December. They meet at McKenzie's BBQ on North Frazier Street (between
Dallas and Wilson Streets), Conroe, Texas at 7:00 p.m. You are urged to come
early and eat good food.
For further
information, contact Bob Quinn at 936-890-2843 or 936-524-1076 or by email
at thequinns@aol.com.
Department
of Texas, MCL
For information
on the Department of
Texas, Marine Corps League, see its website as follows:
http://www.mcltexas.org/stateconvention08.htm
3rd Marine Division Association
 The
LCpl. Richard A Anderson Chapter, Houston, Texas meets on the 1st
Tuesday of each month at Ninfa's Mexican Restuarant, Monroe and the Gulf
Freeway at 1830.
DUES: $10.00 per year (must be a member
of the National Organization).
For Information: Contact
Steve Waldner for details.
Click
here for their website.
McLemore Detachment #324 - MCL
Commandant: Charles Ynman
Meetings: The Detachment meets at 1900 on every second Tuesday
of the month at the old Hickory Inn on 3334 Murphy Road (FM 1092), Missouri
City, TX.
Dues: $30 annually. Life
membership available.
For information: Contact Charles
Ynman at 713-590-0323 or by email at
cynman7672@aol.com
Check the Detachment's website at
http://www.geocities.com//MCL324
1st Marine Division Association
For monthly
meeting information,
contact
T.
J. Hanley,
(281) 324-2812
semperi35@aol.com.
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Start Planning for the Birthday Ball
 Our 233rd Birthday Ball will be held at
the Greenspoint Hilton Hotel on November 8, 2008. We are asking for ads for
our program. For an Advertisement Form, please
click
Here.
We will be updating you in this spot
over the next few weeks, so stay tuned.
MCSF Event to Raise Glasses & Money for Children of the
Corps
By Alexa Hamblin, Public Relations & Publicity,
MCSF
Houston - Where can you enjoy fine wines and help make a
difference in the life of a Marine’s child at the same time? One Houston
Center, in downtown Houston. On Sunday evening, November 9th,
2008, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation will hold it’s first-ever
Salut! to the Corps wine tasting and fundraiser event at One Houston
Center, and the organization is looking for support from fellow Marines.
Mark your calendars and save the date, because Salut!
to the Corps is sure to be a good time for anyone thirsting for a chance
to taste quality food, wines and other adult beverages from local vendors,
and raise scholarship money for the children of Marines. All net proceeds
from the event will go the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, who in turn
will award college scholarships to children of Marines here in Houston.
Since 1962, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has
awarded more than $34 million in scholarships to children of Marines. The
organization’s mission is “Honoring Marines by Educating Their Children,”
and it’s a task that is taken very seriously. “Supporting the Marine Corps
Scholarship Foundation is a tangible way to say thank-you and to honor the
brave men and women who serve in our beloved Corps,” says Lt. Gen. Jeffrey
W. Oster, USMC (Ret.). “Your investment in the future of the children of
Marines not only creates greater opportunities for them, it also makes for a
stronger America.”
Marines and their friends and families are invited and
encouraged to get involved in the cause by attending Salut! to the Corps
on November 9th, and spreading the word about what the MCSF
can do for local, college-bound children of Marines. You can help the MCSF
raise money at Salut! To the Corps by serving as a volunteer or
sponsor at the event and encouraging others to do the same. For more
information on the MCSF, including scholarship eligibility requirements,
stories from recipients or how to donate, go to
www.mcsf.org.
For more information on Salut! to the Corps, contact event organizer
Steve Hamblin at
steven_hamblin@yahoo.com.
Military Order of Purple Hearts
The MOPH meets every 3rd Thursday of
the month at Katy's V.F.W. Hall on George Bush Dr. at 1930. We
invite all combat
wounded men and women of all wars to become a member.
Dues: $20.00 per year or $50.00
life
For Information: Contact
Commander Dave Lemak at 281-633-0098 (H) or 281798-4579 (cell) or by email
at
usmcdelta1@yahoo.com
Texas Commandery
Naval Order of the United States
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Mission Statement
The mission of The Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Houston is to:
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Promote in the
community a method whereby U.S. Marines, either regular or reserve, and
their families are made to feel a part of the community family.
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Present awards for
outstanding acts that are in the general public interest. |
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Aid the members of U.S.
Marine families, regular or reserve, in time of illness, hardship or
financial distress.
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Offer scholarships for
members of Marine families who need financial assistance either in
secondary educational pursuits or public schooling. |
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Provide an orderly,
business like method, at no cost, for the Marine organizations, regular
and reserve, to promote their objectives. |
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Support any benevolent, charitable, or religious ceremony in interest of
the community needs. |
Marine Corps Coordinating
Council
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Our next business meeting is on August 19, 2008 commencing at 1800. |
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Unless otherwise
informed, all MCCC business meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each
month at Bo's Place, 10050 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, Texas. |
Other Activities in our Military Community
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NEW
- USCG Chief Petty Officers National Convention - Aug 17 - 22 |
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Houston Corps
of Cadets Endowment Golf Tournament - Aug 19 |
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Marine Corps
Coordinating Council - Aug 19 |
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NEW - Houston Marine Networking
Luncheon - Aug 21 |
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Texas Medical
Rangers Drill - Aug 23 |
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Women Marines
Association Biennial Convention - Aug 28 - Sep 2 |
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Vets’ Journey
Home Retreat - Aug 29-31 |
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Vets’ Journey
Home Graduation - Aug 31 |
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Air Force
Academy - University of Houston Football Game - Sep 13 |
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NEW - POW-MIA Remembrance Program -
Sep 19 |
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2008 Military
Game Day - Oct 25 |
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World's
Oldest Military Band - Nov 1-2 |
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NEW
- Marine Corps Birthday Ball - Nov 8 |
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Marine Corps
Scholarship Foundation fund raiser - Nov 9 |
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Rotary Club
of Houston Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner - Nov 10 |
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Wreaths
Across America - Dec 13 |
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NEW - VA Notes |
Click here for further details on the
above events.
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Help a Phone Call Away
The VA has instituted a
help line for those in extreme distress.
Click here
for further information.
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