Our Marine League Detachment has been featured in a story on WBT TV (local channel CBS). Bob Cole, our past Sr. Vice Commandant, stepped up at a recent meeting and got our detachments attention about stolen property from Habitat for Humanity. We passed the hat and collected $300 to help replace the stolen goods. WBT TV sent a report out to interview Bob and Habitat. It is a great story, not just of Bob and Habitat, but for the whole Marine Corps League and Marines everywhere.
I particularly like the quote "A few good men coming to the rescue!"
Here is the link to the story and video, and here is the story below.
http://www.wbtv.com/global/story.asp?s=11441847
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MCL 1175 Participates in the Concord Christmas Parade 2009
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Special Visit for MCL 1175
We were fortunate to have our NC Detachment Commandant attend our June 1st meeting to install the new slate of officers. Also in attendance with Commandant Dennis Brocklin were Bill Chapman and John Grindel.
Our program for the evening was from Jim Donovan who heads up the USMC War Memorial Flag Detail. Jim spoke to us about his mission, how our detachment is involved, and what the plans are the for the USMC Memorial (pictured on the Home page). We are excited to have such honored guests!
Fr. l to r.: NC MCL Comm. Dennis Brocklin; Immediate Past Det. 1175 Comm. Joe Hunter; Det. 1175 Comm. Alex Bishop; NC MCL Sr. Vice Comm. John Grindel; NC MCL Jr. Vice Comm. Bill Chapman.
Toys for Tots Update
Kenny Brandon lead the Detachment for our 2008 Toys for Tots drive to benefit the children of Cabarrus County. This 3 month effort resulted in thousands of toys being donated and collected by MCL 1175. Check back again this fall for more updates and to join our collection efforts.
Kenny Brandon loading up his jeep with Toys
Semi-Annual BBQ for September 19th, 2009
Our second BBQ of 2009 was once again a success and we are already looking forward to 2010. Hank Robson did the grilling (a.k.a Senior Grill Instructor!), and he had help from numerous volunteers, like Kenny Brandon (Jr. Grill Instructor), Joe Hunter, and Nancy Aubitz. Once again, the BBQ featured half chickens grilled to perfection using Hanks special sauce, baked beans, slaw, rolls, cake and cupcakes with a special cream cheese filling. They were delicious! Stay tuned for information on our Spring BBQ and for mroe information about the upcoming Marine Corps Birthday Dinner. More details to follow. In the meantime, please view the pictures from our most recent event below.
You are also invited to view other Detachment pictures, courtesy of Jerry Shapley at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=shapleyphotography&target=ALBUM&id=5255979809666853313&authkey=Gv1sRgCIO2h4-p5fj4Lg&invite=CML6zf4I&feat=email
Fr. L to R: Bob, Richard, Nancy, Flag, Joe, Kenny, Hank, John, Jerry, and Alex
Semi-Annual BBQ - May 30th, 2009
Our first BBQ of 2009 was a success and we are already looking forward to the next one. Hank Robson did the grilling, and he had help from numerous volunteers, like Kenny Brandon. Our BBQ featured half chickens grilled to perfection using Hanks special sauce, baked beans, slaw, rolls, cake and home made ice cream sandwiches. Our next BBQ will take place in September at North Cabarrus Park on a Saturday. More details to follow. In the meantime, please view the pictures from our most recent event below.
You are also invited to view other Detachment pictures, courtesy of Jerry Shapley at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=shapleyphotography&target=ALBUM&id=5255979809666853313&authkey=Gv1sRgCIO2h4-p5fj4Lg&invite=CML6zf4I&feat=email
Member David Beaver and his granddaughter Emily.
