Newsletter: July 2015

Mon Valley Leatherneck Association
Monongahela, Pennsylvania

To: All Mon Valley Leatherneck Association Members
From: Howard K. Weber, Commandant
Date: 13 July 2015
Re: Monthly Newsletter

1. The last day to register for the Parris Island Trip is 20 July 2015. Please call Wally after 1700 - 724 379 8888 for information and reservations. The trip includes 3 meals in the "Mess Hall" - 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Recruit Graduation, a Grand Tour of the Base - 5 - 8 Aug 2015. The trip is free for members and their spouse or significant other. The bus will leave at 0500 on Wed - 5 Aug 2015 at the Carroll Township Municipal Building (Police Station), 130 Baird Ave., Monongahela, PA. Vehicles can be parked in this area. The municipal building is located off PA Rt 88 South. Directions from Monongahela, PA - follow PA Rt 88 South past the General Vuano Bridge- approximately 2 miles after passing 2 traffic lights - one traffic light at the Mon Valley Hospital entrance, 2nd traffic light at the Giant Eagle. After passing the Giant Eagle - go a short distance to Baird Ave on your left (Baird Ave will be the third avenue past Giant Eagle)- Turn left - follow Baird Ave to the Carroll Township Municipal Building.
2. Tickets for our Fall Fundraiser 2015 will be available at the 20 July meeting. The winner chooses one of six weapons - Weatherly 300 Magnum, Henry Golden Boy, Weatherly Upland Walnut 12 Ga Pump shotgun, Glock Model 26, Bushmaster AR 15 Rifle, Kel Tec 380 pistol. Drawing is the 29 Oct 2015. Let's hope all Leathernecks will sell/buy at least one ticket.
3. A "Toys for Tots" "Bike Ride" is scheduled for Saturday, 25 July 2015 at "Just a Tavern" Broad Street, Belle Vernon, PA at 0900. Let's hope we can have a large contingent of Leathernecks on hand. 
4. Julie Marsich and Mark Lucci are planning another outstanding picnic on Sunday 23 August 2015 - noon to ???. Please make the necessary arrangements now and attend the picnic - Palmer Park, Lignelli Pavillan, Donora, PA - just off PA Rt 837. They could use a few volunteers to help -contact Julie or Mark at the next meeting. 
5. Bill Puchi, membership chairman, is still collecting 2015 dues ($10.00/ year). Please pay Bill at the meeting or pay by mail to Bill Puchi P.O.Box 883 McMurray, PA 15317. Individuals that haven't paid their dues for the past two years (2014-2015) by 31 August 2015 will be dropped from the Roster.
6.  To the best of my knowledge, the following members are still fighting illness or injuries. Leonard Checque Roy Fagan Ed Forster John Kenes Ken Kaiser Bernie Kieta Tim Kifer Paul Tarabrella  Bob Vertacnik Manuel Yocolano. Please take a few minutes to send these Leathernecks a card or letter. God speed to all the ailing Leathernecks. If you know of any other Leathernecks that are ill, please call me. 412 719 6162 "Semper Fi"
7. Aspecial thanks to all the Leathernecks that participated in the parade on 4th July y 2015. A great time was had by all! Semper Fi
8.  Please mark your calendar for the upcoming events. 
• Mon 20 July 2015 Regular meeting 
• Sat 25 July 2015 "Toys for Tots" Bike Run 
• Wed 5 Aug 2015 Parris Island Trip begins 0500 
• Sun 23 Aug 2015 Annual Picnic 
• Sat 5 Sept 2015 Parade - West Newton, PA 
• Sat 7 Nov 2015 USMC Ball Wed 
• 11 Nov 2015 Veterans' Day Commemoration-Monongahela
  Veterans' Day Parade - Charleroi, PA 
• Thur 26 Nov 2015 Thanksgiving Day 
• Sun 6 Dec 2015 Tentative Tag Day Toys for Tots 
• Fri/Sat 18-19 2015 Toys for Tots Pickup/ Distribution 
• Mon 21 Dec 2015 Annual Christmas Party 
• Fri 25 Dec 2015 Christmas Day 

Remember we meet the third Monday of the month VFW#1409 PA Rt 837 Monongahela, PA 1900 hrs

History

 A few significant events in the history of the USA and the Marines.

• 1 July 1847 1st Postage Stamp
• 2 July 1881 Pres. James Garfield shot - Died Sept 19 (80 days)
•  3 July 1775 Washington commanded Continental Army
• 3 July 1863 Battle of Gettysburg ended
• 4 July 2015 Independence Day
• 6 July 1943 The 1st Raider Regiment landed against the Japanese on New Georgia Island.
• 10 July 1832 President Jackson vetoed Bank Bill
• 10 July 1919. A submarine chaser was turned over to the Corps with the first all-Marine crew.
• 17 July 1996 TWA Flight 800 shot down 18 July 1918 The 4th Marine Brigade sustained 1,972 casualties in an attack at Soissons, France
• 21 July 1944 The 3dNarDiv, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, and Marine Aircraft Group 21 landed to capture Guam.
• 24 July 1944 Artillery, air, and naval bombardments softened Tinian for the 4thMarDiv landing.
• 27 July 1953 Korean War hostilities ceased.

Thoughts for the Month

"You can change without improving but you can't improve without changing." 
"A goal without a plan is only a wish."
"The best index to a person's character is (a) how they treat folks who can't do them any good, and (b) how they treat people who can't fight back."
"It is not by a person's purse, but by their character, that they are rich or poor."
"Folks always get into trouble when they think they can handle their lives without God."
"Make each day count, but don't count the days."
"Nothing confuses a man more than to drive behind a woman that does everything right."
"Greatness is not found in Possessions, Power, Position, or Prestige. It is discovered in Goodness, Humility, Service and Character."
"God doesn't call us to be  Successful. He calls us to be Faithful." "A lot of trouble is caused by combining a narrow mind with a wide mouth."
"When a wise man argues with a woman, he says nothing."

Honor   Courage   Commitment