Pack Growl 18 January 1000
Publications (Constitution, By-Laws, Manuals. etc.)Pack Dog of the Year
Each Pound may nominated a candidate for Pack Dog of the Year in according to Section 417 (MODD Bylaws) Nominate must be a Pedigreed or Devil Dogs. Letters of Nomination should be sent to the Pack Dog Robber (PDD Carl Grassi )
Nomination letter shall be sent Certified Mail and mailed by May 15, 2008 If you have not mailed your candidate yet please send it right away.
We are also looking for any one who has not receive any award for our UNSUNG HERO VERSE.
If you have question please contact myself or PDD Grassi
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Semper woof
PDD George Fodor
Pack Leader
NewsMain purposePromotes good fellowship amongst the members of different Marine Corps League Detachments. The Order provides amusement and entertainment at all gatherings of the League, when and where advisable, preserves and strengthens the principles and ideals of the League, and maintains true allegiance to the United States of America and its Constitution and laws. It fosters and extends American institutions of freedom and defends America against all enimies foriegn and domestic. The Order is also VERY active in raising funds for childrens hospitals, and associated charities.
Who BelongsThe Military Order of Devil Dogs is made up only of Members of the Marine Corps League. The Order only accepts the most worthy of League Members.
How to JoinYou must be a paid-up member in good standing in the Marine Corps League. The applicant must be active in his/her Detachment in the League, and must request membership in the Order. He/She must be recommended by the Detachment Commandant and be sponsered by two Devil Dogs or Pedigreed Devil Dogs. The applicant is then interviewed by the the members of the Pound at a Pound Growl (a meeting is called a Growl). If accepted, the applicant must undergo an initiation and swearing-in ceremony.
OrganizationThe Pound is on a local level and is usually made up of members of different Marine Corps League Detachments. On the State level there is the Pack, and on the National level there is a Kennel. There are three different degrees in the Order. The lowest degree is that of a Pup. The next degree is that of a Devil Dog. The highest degree is that of a Pedigreed Devil Dog. The Pup wears a black ribbon, the Devil Dog wears a red ribbon, and the Pedigreed Devil Dog wears a gold ribbon. The ribbon is worn around the neck and a Dog Tag is attached to it.
The head of the Pound is called the Poundkeeper. The head of the pack is the Pack Leader. The head of the Kennel is also the head of all Devil Dogs and is called Chief Devil Dog.
The Order's many charitable donations not only help people in need, but also build good public relations for the Order, the League, and the United States Marine Corps.
PACK OF NEW JERSEY OFFICERSELECTED
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APPOINTED
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PACK LEADER
44 Chelsea Pl
Southhampton, NJ 08088
609-801-9159 PD 96
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DOG ROBBER
PDD Carl Grassi 99-001
1223 Walnut Ave
W. Collingswood, NJ 08107
856-383-8300 PD 96
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SR VICE PACK LEADER
PDD Dennis Walker 95-148
53 Dutchneck Toad
Bridgeton NJ 08302-5774
(609) 455-2909 PD 96
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INFORMATION DOG
PKDOY Mae Hensley 54-036
801 Southend Ct
Manchester, NJ 08759-4600
(732) 657-3643 PD 136
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JR VICE PACK LEADER
PDD Charles Baldwin 98-132
703 N Surray Ave
Ventnor, NJ 08409
609-487-0414 PD 96
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WATCH DOG
PDD John Zakien 91-038
108 Manor Lane
Willingboro, NJ 08046-3135
(609) 877-2655 PD 96
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SMART DOG
PDD Danny Savino 90-090
11 Enwright Ave
Freehold NJ 07728
732-462-4348 PD 227
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BARKING DOG
DD Al Roulette 01-127
87 Natilius Rd
Beechwood, NJ 08722-2551
732-341-7347 PD 1
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DOG TRAINER
PDD Murray Sklar 92-090
29 Hillside Terrace
Livingston, NJ 078039-2934
(973) 992-3130
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MAD DOG
PDD Anthony Modzelewski 98-155
45 Stagecoach Rd
Freehold NJ 07728
732-780-5380 PD 277
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SEEING EYE DOG
PDD George Williams 81-102
PO Box 666
Elmer, NJ 08318
856-358-2315 PD 96
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POLICE DOG
PDD David Keene 03-135
PO Box 191
Tuckahoe, NJ 08250
609-484-9253 PD 9
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WEB DOG
PDD Dick Brandt 02-199
4 Whispering Hills Dr
Annandale, NJ 08801-3400
(908) 432-4390
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POUNDS OF PACK OF NEW JERSEYPOUND 1 "SALTY DOGSW"
MEETS 4TH THURSDAY 1930 HRS AT VFW IN POINT PLEASENT
POUND KEEPER PDD JOHN DINIZ 50 BEERS STREET APT 2T KEYPORTt, NJ 07735-1333
DOG ROBBER PDD FRANK MAGNAPERA 91-111 (732 )364 5190
1497 TANGLEWOOD LANE , LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
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POUND 96 "JERSEY DEVILS"
MEETS 2d SUNDAY (USUALLY) AT SEMPER FIDELIS, WINONAH
POUND KEEPER PDD GEORGE FODOR (608) 652 8363
44 CHELSEA PLACE, SOUTHHAMPTON, NJ 08008
DOG ROBBER PKDOY GEORGE WlLLIAMS 81-102 (856) 358 2315
PO BOX 666,ELMER , NJ 08318
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POUND 136 "JERSEY SKEETERS"
MEETS 3d WEDNESDAY 1930HRS AT WEST HUDSON DET.
POUND KEEPER PDD AL SCHMIDT 126 CONOVER AVE NUTLEY, NJ 07110
DOG ROBBER PDD BENARD MAKOWSKI 340 8th St. CARLSTADT, NJ 07072
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POUND 227 "TASMANIAN DEVILS"
MEETS 4th MONDAY 1930
AMERICAN LEGION HALL 54 WEST MAIN ST. FREEHOLD
POUND KEEPER PDD DANNY SAVINO 00-141
11 ENRIGHT AVE FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-- (732) 462-4348
DOG ROBBER DD GEORGE MAURY 00-329 (732) 462 4240
14 EVERGREEN DR , FREEHOLD, NJ 07728
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MEETS 3d TUES AT VFW GLEN GARDNER,1930 HRS
POUND KEEPER PDD PAT DE CHIRICO (609) 397-8216
16 WAGNER RD STOCKTON, NJ 08559
DOG ROBBER PDD DICK BRANDT 02-199 (908) 432-4390
4 WHISPERING HILLS DRIVE, ANNANDALE NJ 08801-3400
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AwardsCollars, Etc.
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The Chief's Bark12 April 2006
Woof Bark to all;
I have just returned from the SED Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. I wanted to take a moment and let you know some after action thoughts I have based upon my observations and discussions with some great dogs in Dogdom. First, let me congratulate the SE Division Vice Chief Devil Dog and the Pack Leader of the SC Pack. The Growl was a good growl and it was evident that the memories of last year resulted in a conscious effort to make sure the event was conducted IAW our By Laws, Ritual and Administrative Procedures. I would have liked to recognize more dogs but I want to make sure that every dog understands that the Chief Devil Dog’s challenge coin can not be purchased, bought or otherwise given away. I make an effort to bring a few with me during every trip so I can recognize a few outstanding Dogs. I know the Division Vice Chief Devil Dog and the Pack Leader will make sure those deserving recognition get recognized for their efforts. While at the Growl, I had the honor of bestowing the HONORARY degree of Honorary Pedigree Devil Dog to one of our Marine Corps Hero’s, Col Fox (MOH Recipient). It was an Honor for me and the SC Pack to have him attend the Growl and I could tell he was having a good time.
Now for some observations. First, I was concerned that we had a Devil Dog Pup walk out of the Growl when some advancements were made to DD. I asked to track him down so I could talk with him and find out the problem. Well, here it is….can you believe the Pack Leader received information from the Division Vice Chief Devil Dog in advance of the Growl and had instructions to make sure any dogs advancing had their paperwork in the hands of the SC Pack Dog Robber via the Division and the word was not passed down to the dogs attending from the Pack and as a result, fur was standing on the backside. I can only say this, I hope this does not happen again. Pack Leaders are vital to the success of the Order and I instruct each Division Vice to meet face to face with the Pack Leaders prior to the Supreme Growl, preferably before 1 May to make sure the word is getting down to the Pounds.
I will not mention names but I will say that at the next Quarterly meeting of the Department of Florida, the Pack should take great effort to advance Pup Paul Davis if he is in fact qualified to advance to DD. This means not waiting for the paperwork to show up on the doorstep. Contact the respective Pound for Cross City Florida and make sure the paperwork is in place to advance him at the mini growl of the Pack (since I know there will be one).
Next, there was not enough attention paid the Pups that attended the Growl. In fact, two Pups told me they felt left out. At one point, they were told to stand and so they did. After about 5 or six minutes, since no one was barking at them growl was too busy with the PDD’s and the DD’s, one spoke up and the next thing you know they were recognized and told to sit. For the next 20 minutes or so, they sat, no one barking at them or with them. My attention was taken away but I am not sure if they even participated in any other tail wagging or barking after that. Let’s keep our up and coming Pups busy because as this may come as a surprise, they want to participate in the “Fun” part too.
There were several questions again, as we get closer to the cut off for the advancement paperwork to be in the hands of the HKDR, about showing up on Tuesday (we all know that means at 1700 or later) Tuesday. While I want every Dog to have an opportunity to Advance, like the challenge coin, the PDD is not given, it is earned. Pack Leaders, talk with the Pound Keepers and make sure the Dogs wishing to advance have the appropriate stamps in their passport and a chronological record (can be placed in the back of the passport) of their involvement in Pound and Pack functions. Needless to say, if a dog shows up with one stamp in his/her passport and it is the one for the Supreme Growl they are attending, how can any one at the Supreme Growl on the Kennel Staff justify “awarding” or advancing the Dog to Pedigree. It is not rocket science. Every Pound is supposed to have growls, every Pack has them. If there is a function of the parent MCL Det, and they help out (bingo for nursing homes, Vet Hospital activities, funeral details, color guards..etc) there should be some notation made in the back of their passport.
We still need to get to the Packs and Pounds our need for them to comply with the By Laws and send in those passport Bones, installation reports and dues for delinquent members. Make the effort to get to those dogs that are not making growls lately and take care of our own by getting them there so they can participate.
In my travels I have had the opportunity to hear several sides to situations that appear to personality conflict driven. Let me remind all Dogs, we are here for the Pups, and DD’s. They are the future success of the Kennel. Let’s put aside the “I don’t want to’s", "I don’t think so’s", "I want it done this way" arguments and remember, we are all a part of a bigger team that is bigger than ourselves. Think of doing what is right for the Pound, Pack or Kennel, not what is what the “I’s” think is right for the “me’s”.
O.K…..I got that off my chest, and some fur fell off because of it but now I want to tell you all, we are making forward progress however, let’s not take our eyes off the prize, the good of the community, and the order. Keep in mind our members in harms way, with medical needs, or with circumstances that have prevented them from attending and participating in the camaraderie.
S/Bark;
Don Garland
51st Chief Devil Dog