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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=3 height=90 BGCOLOR="#333366" TEXT="#080000" background="72eb85a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Department of New Jersey Marine Corps League</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Department of New Jersey Marine Corps Le"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> <B>NEWS</B>   |   <A HREF="id191.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Events">Events</A>   |   <A HREF="id192.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Uniform Regs etc">Uniform Regs etc</A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us">Contact Us</A>   |   <A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dept Officers">Dept Officers</A>   |   <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="IMPORTANT LINKS">IMPORTANT LINKS</A>   |   <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Calendar">Calendar</A>   |   <A HREF="id182.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Devil Dogs">Devil Dogs</A>   |   <A HREF="id143.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photos">Photos</A>   |   <A HREF="forms.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Forms">Forms</A>   |   <A HREF="id211.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Special">Special</A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#333366" TEXT="#080000" background="72dd2e83.jpg"> <div>  <img src="HTMLobj-2351/aniGif.gif" border="0" align="bottom" width="147" height="194">  </div> <div> OUR OFFICERS</div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> NEWS & INFORMATION</div> <bR> <div> Hotline for the Dept. of Military and Veterans Affairs of NJ 1-866-VETS-NJ4U </div> <div> Counseling hotline 1-866-838-7654</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>Check out</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Wingdings 2" >   </FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#0000BF" FACE="Wingdings 3" > </FONT><A HREF="https://www.motomail.us/login.cfm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="https://www.motomail.us/login.cfm"><IMG SRC="6a1b9190.gif" border=0 width="185" height="25" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="february_2006"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>August 2008</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#reports" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Reports</B></A></div> <div> <B> <a href="HTMLobj-2074/2006NationalBylawsComplete.pdf"><u>National Bylaws</u> </a>  </B></div> <div> <B> <a href="HTMLobj-2079/Dept_of_NJ_-_Bylaws_and_Admin_Procedures_2006.pdf"><u>Dept of New Jersey Bylaws</u> </a>  </B></div> <div> <A HREF="#new_law_allows_retirees_and_vets_to" TITLE="NEWS"><B>New Law Allows Retirees and Vets to Salute Flag</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#general_gray_auction_to_help_injured" TITLE="NEWS"><B>General Gray Auction</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#department_burialteam" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Department BurialTeam</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#the_col__waterhouse_museum_in_danger_of" TITLE="NEWS"><B>The Col. Waterhouse Museum in Danger </B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#subject_to_those_who_have_gone_before" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#honor_and_respect" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Honor and Respect</B></A></div> <div> <B> <a href="HTMLobj-2173/Cogress_Letter__Sgt_Lawrence_Hutchins__9-12-07.pdf"><u>Sgt Hutchings Letter</u> </a>  </B></div> <div> <A HREF="#new_membership_fees" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Membership Fees</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#support_sought_for_bill_which_proposes" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Support H.R. 345</B></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="#drive_for_stamp_honoring_rhe_fallen_at" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Beruit Stamp</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Commandants Letter"><B>Department  Commandant's Letter</B></A><B> </B></div> <div> <A HREF="#marine_corps_league_policy_on_political" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Marine Corps League Policy On Political Participation</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#new_rules_for_mcl_medal" TITLE="NEWS"><B>New Membership Medal Rules</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#new_rules_for_mcl_medal" TITLE="NEWS"><B>New Rules for Marine Corps League Medal</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#tax_exempt_advisory" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Tax Exempt Advisory</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#drivers_needed_va_medical_facilities" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Drivers Needed</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#need_a_live_bugler_for_a_veteran_s" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Need A Live Bugler For A Veteran's Funeral?</B></A></div> <div> <B> <a href="HTMLobj-2175/MCL_License_Plate_Application_-_Dept_of_NJ.pdf"><u>MCL License Plates</u> </a>  </B></div> <div> <A HREF="#new_rules_for_bethesda_visits" TITLE="NEWS"><B>Rules for Bethesda Visits</B></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="pennsylvania_pdc_john_moyse_passes"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="new_law_allows_retirees_and_vets_to"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>New Law Allows Retirees and Vets to Salute Flag</B></div> <bR> <div> The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 contained an amendment to allow un-uniformed service members, military retirees, and veterans to render a hand salute during the hoisting, lowering, or passing of the U.S.Flag. The amendment does not address saluting the flag during the playing of the national anthem, pledge of allegiance, honors (I.e. Taps), or any other saluting situations.</div> <bR> <div> Excerpt from H.R. 4986:</div> <bR> <div> SEC. 594. CONDUCT BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND VETERANS OUT OF UNIFORM</div> <div> DURING HOISTING, LOWERING, OR PASSING OF UNITED STATES FLAG.</div> <bR> <div> Section 9 of title 4, United States Code, is amended by striking "all Persons present" and all that follows through the end of the section and inserting the following: "all persons present in uniform should render the military salute. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute. All other persons present</div> <div> should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, or if applicable, remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Citizens of other countries present should stand at attention. All such conduct toward the flag in a moving column should be rendered at the moment the flag passes."</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2332/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2332/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2332/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2332/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2332/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="general_gray_auction_to_help_injured"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>General Gray Auction to Help Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund</B></div> <bR> <div> As many of you know, General Alfred M. Gray, USMC (Retired,) the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, serves as the Chairman of the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund (www.semperfifund.org)  In that capacity General Gray has given generously of his time and efforts to promote the Fund's goal of providing assistance to wounded Marines and their families.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Now General and Mrs. Gray have contributed antique family china, silver, artifacts and Marine-related personal mementos of the General's service that will be auctioned on Ebay.  All the proceeds benefit the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.  The auctions will occur on Ebay soon and continue through the summer.  Many of the items will be personally autographed by General Gray.   Collectors and Marines of all ages will find something of interest.  Participation in the auctions will honor the General and Jan, but most of all your involvement will benefit this outstanding cause and contribute directly to assisting our wounded warriors and their families in their time of need.  </div> <div>  </div> <div> We hope to start the first auction this coming Sunday (May11,) we will again email you with details.  Alternatively, you can check the website at  www.semperfifund.org to determine the status of each auction.  </div> <div>  </div> <div> Have fun at the auctions, and tell your friends!  Each of you can assist the effort by forwarding this email to any Marine on your email list who might want to contribute to a great cause (tax-deductible) while honoring General Gray.</div> <div>  </div> <div> The reason we contacted the Marine Corps League of New Jersey is because we know one of the mementos to be auctioned is a plaque given to Lt. Gen. Al Gray by the "Jersey Marines."  Hopefully one your membership will bid and place it with your group.</div> <div>  </div> <div> Thanks, and Semper Fi,</div> <bR> <div> Scott Laidig</div> <bR> <div> All - we have finally tuned the auction items that General Gray has contributed so that they can be readily found.</div> <bR> <div> If you go to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>ebay.com</U></FONT> and search for "General Al Gray Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund" you will now find three (3) items available. If you register on ebay, the process is quick and easy, you will be able to click "Watch This Item" (near top right corner of the page.) That permits you to immediately return to the item when you go back to <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>ebay.com</U></FONT>. </div> <div> The New Jersey natives might be interested in a plaque presented to Lt. Gen. Gray by the Jersey Marines. It is now available for bid. Item number 380027255621 at <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>ebay.com</U></FONT>.</div> <bR> <div> Please check early and often, and please bid! Remember, all proceeds go to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund. <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>www.semperfifund.org/</U></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Thanks, and Semper Fi,</div> <bR> <div> Scott</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2331/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2331/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2331/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2331/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2331/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="the_col__waterhouse_museum_in_danger_of"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>The Col. Waterhouse Museum in Danger of Closing</B></div> <div> Col. Waterhouse is gravely ill and the Museum is in financial difficulty and in danger of closing. This museum represents an important part of Marine culture and should be preserved.  All detachments and members should consider adding this Museum to their regular Charitable giving  before we lose this treasure forever. .</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2180/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2180/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2180/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2180/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2180/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="department_burialteam"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Department BurialTeam</B></div> <div> It is my pleasure to announce that the Department of New Jersey, Marine Corps League is devising the implementation of a <B>Department Burial Team. </B>If plausible, this team would consists of members from throughout the Department's membership and would be responsible for assisting with military burials.</div> <div> Currently, this task is handled by active duty and reserve Marines, but due to obvious commitments elsewhere, it is not always possible for them to fulfill this duty. So as to assist whenever the need becomes necessary, the Department's Burial Team would render the duty for providing our deceased brethren the military honors so rightfully earned and deserved.</div> <div> The Burial Team would be comprised as follows:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500e600000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Full Team of 20 Marines consisting of 6 body bearers and 1 QIC; 7 Riflemen and 1 QIC;</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500e600000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">4 Color Guard (2 flag bearers and 2 riflemen), and 1 bugler.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Aria006c009500e600000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Partial Team of 8 Marines consisting of 4 body bearers; 2 flagmen, bugler and 1 QIC.</div> <div> Ideally, our aim is to establish a full team of 20 Marines, however, if necessary, adequate ceremonies can be conducted by using a partial team of 8 Marines.</div> <div> Members of the Burial Team would be gathered from all parts of the state, and divided into "regions" for easier assignment to details. Practice would most likely be held at the West Trenton Reserve Barracks where our State Meetings are held, but other issues such as uniforms, etc. are yet to be determined.</div> <div> Gentlemen, this is an opportunity for us, as Marine Corps Leaguers, to fulfill a primary objective of the League - to assist our Corps and fellow Marines. Please discuss this topic with your respective Staffs and membership. Questions, comments, concerns or complaints can be directed to Perry Piwowarski, PC of the West Hudson Detachment #209, who can be reached at (201) 955-1176.</div> <div> Semper Fidelis,</div> <div> Perry Piwowarski</div> <div> Past Commandant</div> <div> West Hudson Detachment #209</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2179/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2179/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2179/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2179/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2179/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="honor_and_respect"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Honor and Respect</div> <bR> <div> The Marine Corps League Foundation suggests that your detachment consider making an automatic donation (usually $ 25.00) to the foundation <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >you lose a member. They will then send a special certificate for presentation or direct mailing to the family of the deceased member if an address s provided.  The certificate acknowledges a donation made in memory of the deceased member.  The certificate provides a lasting tribute and the money goes to the League scholarship and youth programs. </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2046/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2046/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2046/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2046/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2046/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="subject_to_those_who_have_gone_before"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Subject: TO THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE</B></div> <div> <B>UNCLAS 111320Z APR 07</B></div> <div> <B>CMC WASHINGTON DC(UC)</B></div> <div> <B>TO AL ALMAR(UC</B></div> <div> <B>ALMAR 020/07 </B></div> <div> <B>MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CMC//</B></div> <div> <B>SUBJ: TO THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE//</B></div> <div> <B>1. TO BE A MARINE IS TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING THAT REPRESENTS THE BEST OF OUR NATION. IT IS TO ACCEPT A WAY OF LIFE THAT EMBODIES SELFLESS SERVICE - TO DEFEND THOSE WHO CANNOT DEFEND THEMSELVES, TO THRIVE IN THE HARDSHIP AND SACRIFICE EXPECTED OF AN ELITE WARRIOR CLASS, TO MARCH TO THE SOUND OF THE GUNS, AND TO ABLY SHOULDER THE HERITAGE CREATED BY THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE US.</B></div> <div> <B>2. ONLY A FEW AMERICANS CHOOSE THE DANGEROUS AND NECESSARY WORK OF FIGHTING OUR NATIONS ENEMIES. AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THAT CHOICE, SOME HAVE PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE, JOINING THE HONOR ROLL OF HEROES WHO BUILT THE NOBLE LEGACY OF OUR CORPS. FOR THOSE OF US WHO CARRY ON THAT LEGACY, IT IS OUR OBLIGATION TO HONOR THOSE FALLEN MARINES.</B></div> <div> <B>AS MARINES GATHER IN CELEBRATION OF OUR HISTORY, WE GATHER IN THE SHADOWS OF GREATNESS - THOUGH OUR FALLEN CAN NO LONGER PARTICIPATE IN OUR TRADITIONS, THEY WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF US AND WHO WE ARE.</B></div> <div> <B>3. THEREFORE, I AM DIRECTING THAT ALL UNIT MESS NIGHTS AND MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL CELEBRATIONS INCLUDE WORTHY AND APPROPRIATE TRIBUTES TO OUR FALLEN COMRADES. SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THE DRILL AND CEREMONIES MANUAL WILL REFLECT THIS REQUIREMENT. THROUGH MEANINGFUL REMEMBRANCE, THE SACRIFICES OF "THOSE WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE" WILL NOT BECOME DISTANT MEMORIES, BUT WILL LIVE ALWAYS IN OUR WARRIOR CULTURE.</B></div> <div> <B>4. SEMPER FIDELIS, JAMES T. CONWAY, GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPS,</B></div> <div> <B>COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS//</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2043/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2043/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2043/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2043/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2043/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="support_sought_for_bill_which_proposes"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Support </B><B>Sought For Bill</B><B>, Which Proposes That "</B><B>The Dept. of the Navy" Be Changed to "The Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps"</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Please call your Congressmen <B>House Switchboard: (202) 226-4101 </B>and Senators <B>Senate Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 or  their</B><B> </B><B>local offices</B> and ask them to pass  bill <B>H.R 346</B> to make the Dept. of the Navy, the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2018/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2018/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2018/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2018/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2018/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="drive_for_stamp_honoring_rhe_fallen_at"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Drive for Stamp Honoring the Fallen at Beruit</B></div> <bR> <div> The families of US Marines killed in the first battle in the Global War on Terror have been trying for over 20 years for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commerative stamp that recognizes the ultimate sacrifice that was made by 241 American peacekeepers in October, 1983. Six of those killed as a result of injuries sustained in Beirut, Lebanon were proud to call New Jersey "Home" and were taken from us way too soon in life. Their names are inscribed into the Beirut Memorial in Jacksonville, NC just outside the gates of Camp Lejeune. </div> <bR> <div> NAME                                            SERVICE   RANK    DEATH         STATE    HOMETOWN </div> <div> Burley, William F. ........                    USMC   ... PFC .... 10/23/1983 .. NJ ..        Linden, NJ </div> <div> Cox, Manuel A. ............                   USMC  ... SGT ....  12/04/1983 ..  NJ ..       Union City, NJ </div> <div> Dramis, George L...........                USMC  . .. LCPL .. 01/30/1984 .  NJ ..        Cape May Court House </div> <div> Estler, Sean F. ...........                     USMC . . . PFC .... 10/23/1983 .. NJ ..        Kendall Park, NJ</div> <div> Innocenzi, Paul G. III ....                    USMC . . WO1 .     10/23/1983 .  NJ ..        Trenton, NJ</div> <div> Langon, James J. IV .......               USMC ... LCPL ...  10/23/1983 .  NJ ..         Lakehurst, NJ</div> <div> During the past 20 years, the USPS and it's Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee have given a number of reasons why they will not issue a stamp for that infamous day. But perhaps none of them stings more harshly than this one - "<I>Beirut did not mean that much to American History and not enough people were killed.</I>" </div> <div> Over the years, stamps have been unveiled and issued both in series and individually for many of this nation’s politicians, cartoon characters, actors, insects, birds, racehorses, rockstars, Santa Claus, composers, flowers, etc….. the list is endless. For reference, last year’s commemorative stamps can be viewed at - <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U>http://www.usps.com/communications/news/stamps/2005/sr05_054.htm</U></FONT> . If the USPS and CSAC feel that these stamps and numerous more are worthy of casting a stamp die to commemorate their moment of fame, they need to be aware of the consensus of the families, citizens and comrades of the fallen heroes which is to do the right thing - unveil and issue a postage stamp to honor the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon 1982-1984. </div> <div> The objective is to have this stamp commissioned on/before the 25th Anniversary of October 23, 2008. In order to accomplish this mission, we must bring tremendous pressure to bear, NOW, on those responsible for determining which stamps get approved. Your postcards will help. </div> <div> As not all of the New Jersey Detachments have websites or eMail addresses, I am starting out by first sending this notice to those that do. The rest I will pursue via snail mail. Please review the attached information and share it with any fellow Marines who can assist us in this endeavor. </div> <div> Semper Fi, </div> <div> Joe Heintjes, Corporal </div> <div> USMC 1981 - 1985</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2011/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2011/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2011/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2011/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2011/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="marine_corps_league_policy_on_political"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>MARINE CORPS LEAGUE POLICY ON POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ELECTIONS</B></div> <bR> <div>  As we are about to conclude the mid-term elections of 2006, it has been brought to my attention, on more than one occasion I’m sad to say, that apparently members of the Marine Corps League have appeared with candidates in TV and newspaper advertisements and photos that gives the appearance these Leaguers are offering an endorsement by the Marine Corps League for their candidacy. </div> <bR> <div> The following is the Marine Corps League’s <U>POLICY</U> on the aforementioned subject taken from the National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures, Chapter One, Section 110:</div> <div> <U>SECTION 110 – POLICY</U></div> <div> (b) The Marine Corps League shall never take part in any labor or management dispute or issue, and it shall be ever non-sectarian, non-political, and non-partisan; nor shall it be based on the grounds of race, color, creed, nationality, or sex; nor shall it be used as a medium of political ambition or preferment; nor shall former or present military rank or former or present civilian position be used as the basis for special consideration or preferment.</div> <div> The Marine Corps League wants and strongly encourages <U>ALL</U> its members and family to exercise their Constitutional duty to vote. With that said, our membership can not give the impression that the League supports <U>ANY</U> one candidate or political party. That said, wearing a Marine Corps League cover or any part of the Marine Corps League uniform to a political function would violate our National Bylaws.</div> <div> I enjoin you, as the leadership of the Marine Corps League, to ensure all those members under your charge review the Marine Corps League’s Policy as outlined above and ensure it is adhered to. Thank you for taking the time to read this memorandum. The League needs your total support on this issue. Give my personal best wishes to everyone as we prepare to celebrate our 231<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> Birthday. God Bless America.</div> <bR> <div> JACK RYAN</div> <div> National Commandant</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2008/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2008/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2008/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2008/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2008/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="new_rules_for_mcl_medal"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>New Rules For MCL Medal</B></div> <bR> <div> At the National Convention t was decided to award the MCL Membership medal to all members of the Marine Corps League as of their joining date.  Prior to this a member had to have belonged for 5 years to be eligibile for this medal.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2004/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2004/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2004/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2004/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2004/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="646" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 26 WIDTH="622"><div> <B> <A NAME="drivers_needed_va_medical_facilities"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Drivers Needed VA Medical Facilities</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="26" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="7" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="7"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="26" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="7" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> The Disabled American Veterans, Dept. of NJ are committed to purchase three (3) vans for East Orange and Lyons Hospital for the year 2007. They need drivers. if you are interested please call the DAV, State Dept. headquarters at 609-396-2885. </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-2000/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2000/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2000/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2000/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-2000/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="new_membership_fees"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Membership Fees</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Effective 1/1/2007 membership dues to National went up by $6.00.  All detechments need to raise the dues by this amount (and reflect this on their Installation report ) if they want to maintain their present level of income from dues.</B></div> <div> <B>The National part for RENEWING MEMBERS is $18.00 and $23.00 for NEW MEMBERS.  The Department part is unchanged at $ 3.00 Dues therefore should be a minimum of $ 26.00 just to recover these fees. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>LIFE Membership Fees (you must be a member first therefore if you are joining the MCL and wish to immediately become a life member you must pay an initial membership fee plus the appropriate fee listed below.)   </B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Age            Fee</B></div> <div> <B>-35           $ 400.00</B></div> <div> <B>36-50      $ 350.00</B></div> <div> <B>51-60      $ 250.00</B></div> <div> <B>61-           $ 125.00</B></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-1994/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1994/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1994/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1994/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1994/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="tax_exempt_advisory"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Tax Exempt Advisory</B></div> <bR> <div> Click on the following link to download a copy of the Tax Advsiory Issued by the US Government clarifying the Tax Status of the Marine Corps League and its detachments  <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="HTMLobj-1954/Tax_Exempt_blank.doc"><u>ADVISORY</u> </a>  </A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-1955/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1955/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1955/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1955/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1955/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="new_rules_for_bethesda_visits"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B> Rules for Bethesda Visits</B></div> <bR> <div> The Marine Corps League, Marines Helping Marines Program, <B>will be limited to one visit per week,</B> and that will be Wednesday at 1300. We will be further limited to 3 visitors on the floor at any given time. We may be able to rotate different visitors up to the 5th floor, but that has not been worked out yet.</div> <div> We will also be required to glove and gown up prior to entering the rooms, each and every room.</div> <div> If you plan on visiting send me or Tony Begenwald , <A HREF="mailto:CAROLETONYBEG@aol.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:CAROLETONYBEG@aol.com"><U>CAROLETONYBEG@aol.com</U></A>, an e-mail the Sunday prior to the Wednesday you wish to visit.</div> <div> Please forward this to any interested Marine Corps League member.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Note: </B>We have about 30 wounded Marines at Walter Reed Hospital, as out patients, that can be seen on a regular basis. Let me know if you would like to visit there, so far the visiting is not too restrictive at Walter Reed, and those Marines are able to go to dinner and other outings. They have a real need for visitors and mentors.</div> <bR> <div> Semper Fi, Lou Stavely, Chaplain, Dept of Maryland, 301-785-3524</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-1929/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1929/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1929/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1929/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1929/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="marines_helping_wounded_marines"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>M</B><B>ARINES HELPING WOUNDED MARINES</B></div> <bR> <div> The Gooney Bird Detachment is running a Marines Helping Wounded Marines Program.  Donate the following or Checks (Make Payable to "Gooney Bird Detachment" ) PO Box 1775 New Milford, NJ 07646.  All donations will be sent to wounded Marines at Bethesda Naval Hospital. </div> <div> Items needed:<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Phone Cards</FONT></div> <div> Electric Razors                                                       Batteries (AA & AAA)</div> <div> DVD Movies (18-28 Age Group)                         Electronic Games</div> <div> Music CDs (18-28 Age Group)                            Board Games</div> <div> Movie Vouchers                                                     Bottled Gatorade</div> <div> Frequent Flyer Tickets                                           Personal DVD Players</div> <div> Tickets to Athletic Games                                     Personal CD Players</div> <div> Easy On-OFF Apparel                                          White Socks</div> <div> Miniture USA and Marine Corps Flags               Tee Shirts</div> <div> Hotel Vouchers                                                      Athletic Shorts</div> <div> Food Vouchers for eateries in the Bethesda area</div> <div> <A HREF="#february_2006" TITLE="NEWS"> <a href="" target="_top" csb-linktype="URL"><img src="HTMLobj-1930/o.jpg" alt="TOP" border="0" align="bottom" csb-maintain-proportions="1" width="100" height="20" csb-button="Cap-Blue" csb-font="" csb-font-bold="False" csb-font-italic="False" csb-font-strikethrough="False" csb-font-underline="False" csb-font-size="8" csb-font-color-o="0" csb-font-color-h="0" csb-font-color-p="0" csb-font-horiz="Center" csb-font-verti="Center" csb-font-left="0" csb-font-top="0" csb-img-hover="1" csb-img-press="1" csb-img-preload="0" csb-img-backcolor="16777215" onmouseout="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1930/o.jpg'" onmouseover="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1930/h.jpg'" onmouseup="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1930/h.jpg'" onmousedown="javascript:this.src='HTMLobj-1930/p.jpg'"></a>  </A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="need_a_live_bugler_for_a_veteran_s"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B>Need A Live Bugler For A Veteran's Funeral?</B></div> <bR> <div> Contact<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><U> </U></FONT><A HREF="http://xeml.buglesacrossamerica.org/findabugler.xeml" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://xeml.buglesacrossamerica.org/find">Bugles Across America</A> or  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="mailto:markparadis@earthlink.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:markparadis@earthlink.net"><U>Mark 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