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Lt. Alexander Bonnyman
Marine Corps League
Detachment No. 924
Knoxville, TN
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January 31, 2023 Detachment Meeting
VFW Post 5154
2561 Hobbs Rd, Louisville, TN 37777
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17:30 – 18:30 Social Hour
18:30 – 19:30 Meeting
Meeting $ Draw now at $100. No cost, must be present to win.
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Service for Clayton Narveson will be held at 6 pm Monday, January 30 at Rio Revolution Church, Maryville.
Click HERE for map location.
MCL members please arrive at Rio Revolution Church by 5:30. We will organize ourselves and review our contribution to the service. Near the end of the service, we will file up to the table holding Clayton's ashes, render a hand salute, then return to our seats. The Honor Guard will file outside, fire a rifle volley followed by Taps. A point to consider: the Marine Corps League minimum uniform is the red cover. To salute inside the church, whether you are wearing a red blazer, a suit or street clothes, wear your cover as you approach the altar.
Here is Clayton's obituary. Click on link==> Clayton Edward Narveson
Here is an interesting piece published in 2015. Click on link==> Service & Sacrifice
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
VFW 5154 Roof Replacement
Note from Detachment Member Jeff Tegzes: I am spending a lot of time at the VFW Post working on the roof and other repairs. Unfortunately there are only 7 or 8 of us that are doing the majority of the work. The roof is almost done and we can move the work indoors soon. Please make sure that the Bonnyman Detachment understands that this renovation is a very time consuming and expensive project and that their support of the Post Canteen on our meeting nights is very helpful and greatly appreciated.
Detachment Officer Elections
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See OFFICER ELECTIONS article below.
Dues
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Annual dues are now overdue but it is not too late to renew your membership. Because National increased dues, ours are now $35 per year. Contact Paymaster Bob Willis: rcwillis46074@yahoo.com <= copy address, paste in your email
Roster Updates
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When you sign in on the roster at the monthly detachment meeting, please indicate your community hours. Secondly, correct your contact info if necessary. You can also update your contact info by emailing Paymaster Bob Willis: rcwillis46074@yahoo.com<= copy address, paste in your email
Calendar Summary - click here for detail
January
09 - Officer Meeting
31 - Monthly Detachment Meeting
OFFICER ELECTIONS
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February
13 - Officer Meeting
23 - 25 National Mid Winter
Conference
28 - Monthly Detachment Meeting
March
13 - Officer Meeting
16 - 19 75th S E Division Conference
28 - Monthly Detachment Meeting
See event details by clicking on the Calendar tab above
November 22, 2022 Detachment Meeting
Wreaths Across America donation by the Smoky Mountain Hogs Chapter presented by Director Jim Walker and Eileen Blake of the Ladies of Harley. The Chapter presented Kathy Winters with a check for $1,035 for 69 wreaths. Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson dealership chipped in $250 to the wreath fund. The Bonnyman Young Marines will benefit $5 per wreath.
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Wreaths Across America - December 17, 2022
East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Highway
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Bonnyman Young Marines Color Guard
Bugler Marine Tim Starkweather stands by to play Taps.
Marine Susan Schmidt renders honor to a fallen hero
This is a small sample of the enormity of the effort to place a wreath on every headstone and grave marker. To get a better idea of the task of Wreaths Across America, click button below.
January 31, 2023
OFFICER ELECTIONS
Marines nominated to run for leadership for the 2023 Detachment Officer slate are as follows:
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Commandant: Susan Schmidt
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Sr VIce Cmdnt: Keith Kregel
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Jr Vice Cmdnt: Rich Freetag
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Judge Adv Gen: Robert Ballesteros
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Paymaster: Robert Willis
Nominations remain open until actual elections to take palace at the January meeting.
You can nominate a candidate, including yourself anytime before and during the January 31, 2023 meeting.
2022 Christmas Breakfast
Toys for Tots
bring a new unwrapped toy
to the breakfast
Saturday, Dec. 10 09:00 – 12:00
Rothchild Catering & Conference Center, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923
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Commandant's Corner
January 15, 2023
Hello Marines.
We are stronger every month and growing quickly. I hope all is well with you.
Please pray for Larry Winters and his family in this time of need.
Thank you, Keith Kregel, you did an outstanding job on the Toys for Tots program for MCL924 and Delta Company Marine Corps Knoxville.
Elections are being held at the next meeting and the candidates are strong and true to MCL. Please attend the meeting and cast your vote for the future of MCL 924.
We are rebuilding our relationship with Delta Company and hoping this will continue.
Thank you for the support over the past 3 years and ask you to continue that support with the incoming officers
Semper Fi,
Ken DeBoer
From the Chaplain
January 15, 2023
Chiêu Hồi
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.””.
“Chiêu Hồi, “Loosely translated as ‘Open Arms’ was an initiative by the United States and the Republic of South Vietnam to encourage defection by the People's Army of Vietnam and Viet Cong and their supporters to the side of the government during the Vietnam War. According to the United States, there were 101,511 defections under the program, but one analyst speculates that less than 25% of those were genuine.
Defection was urged by means of a propaganda campaign, usually leaflets delivered by artillery shell or dropped over enemy-controlled areas by aircraft, or messages broadcast over areas of South Vietnam. A number of incentives were offered to those who chose to cooperate, along with psychological warfare to break enemy morale. To further this aim, invitations to defect, which also acted as safe conduct passes, were printed on clear plastic waterproof bags used to carry ammunition for the U.S. soldiers' M16 rifle. Each bag held one magazine and was sealed to prevent moisture from the jungle's humid climate from damaging the contents. When the magazine was needed
Drawing at the Detachment meeting
The member name drawn at draw at the Nov 22 meeting was Mike Witsell who was not present to win. The pot for the January 31 meeting is $100. It will grow by $10 until it is awarded then will start over at $50. You have to be present to win. Come to the monthly meeting; you may go home with a fatter wallet.
Welcome to the Lt. Alexander Bonnyman Detachment
November 22, 2022
Sr Vice Commandant Susie Schmidt administers the MCL Oath
Jerry Whitfield, USMC
Fred Rapach, Associate
1stLt Alexander Bonnyman and Tarawa Recogntion Ceremony
Highland Memorial Park, Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37919, USA
U.S. Marines with 2d Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division; members of MCL Detachment 924; and members of the Young Marins LT Alexander Bonnyman Unit pay respects during a wreath laying ceremony at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee, Nov. 19, 2022.
Wreath laying ceremony at Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tennessee, Nov. 19, 2022. This ceremony commemorates the 79th anniversary of the American assault on the Tarawa Atoll during World War II and honors Medal of Honor recipient, 1st Lt. Alexander Bonnyman. Bonnyman was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for leading a 21-man team in an initial attack against the Japanese forces.
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Oldest Marine Clayton Narveson, Commandant Ken DeBoer, Adjutant Billie Jo McCarley and Youngest Marine Ed Kelly
2022 Detachment Annual Awards
2022 Marine of the Year
Tim Shea
2022 Semper Fidelis Award
Tim Eichhorn
2022 Distinguished Citizen Silver
Lee Rhinemiller
Veterans Day Parade - MCL Float
247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Hosted by
Sgt. Morgan W. Strader Det. 1467
Marine Corps League, Crossville, TN
Nov 10, 2022
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Pistol Match Schedule
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Jack McGivney Memorial..... ..May 6, 2023
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Jim Peacock Memorial.........TBD
Windrock Shooting Range & Training Center
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Center fire matches are 9mm or above.
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Rim fire matches are .22 cal.
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When specified, 1911 matches are .45 ACP.
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Speed Accuracy Match - start in 45 degrees low ready and at the beep, the shooters will raise their pistol and press off 5 rounds (centerfire) in 10 seconds at a paper target at 10 yards. Repeat for total of 10 rounds.
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Iron sights only. Max 6-inch barrel.
VETERANS FOR UKRAINIAN RELIEF AID INC
A nonprofit corporation in the State of Tennessee.
This program has reached its goal and is no longer active.
Lt. Alexander Bonnyman
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