Scuttlebutt 1037

From the Leadership Team:

Happy New Year

As we begin the new year, we can reflect on all that we have accomplished since being chartered in 2000.  As a relatively new detachment, we have strong membership and a solid record of accomplishment.   We have a record of success in support for Toys for Tots with many pods of toys being delivered to needy children.  We have provided a dignified and consistent presence at the funerals of area Marines.  With the funding raised through gold tournaments and donations, we have been able to support local veterans in need.  A number of local students have attended college on scholarships funded by our detachment.  Truly, we continue to serve in many ways.
With the New Year, perhaps a resolution to be more active in the detachment would be a possibility.  It is sometimes hard to get people for events.  Meeting attendance could be stronger.   We can always use more hands.  Whatever you can do as an individual will help. Give it some thought and feel free to contact any of the leadership team with questions or concerns.

Please note that the Metrowest Detachment will host the state MCL meeting on the third Sunday of January.  We can use help in setting up and getting food ready.   The meeting is also interesting and a good chance to meet other MCL members.

December Meeting Minutes:

Metrowest Detachment  #1037
Meeting Minutes
20 December 2016

The meeting was convened in the proper format at 1830 as scheduled with 13 members in attendance.

Roll call of officers was conducted.  The Chaplain was excused.  The Adjutant was absent, but did arrive later.  All other officers were present.

Motion was made and passed to accept the minutes of the prior meeting as published.

A donation of $100 from Thomas Foley was reported in the correspondence received.

The Paymaster reported on the current financial situation.  Motion was made and passed to accept the Paymaster’s report.

Under new business, there has been some initial planning to assist the Chris Long Foundation.  More information will be forthcoming.

The detachment will host the Mass. MCL State Meeting on the third Sunday of January.  Members are encouraged to attend and assist.

The Toys for Tots Committee reported that the drive has been successfully completed with 3 Pods having been picked up. An after action review will be set up at a future date.  Motion was made to thank Marine Douglas and Chip Fagan for their efforts in the drive.

The meeting was adjourned in the proper format in order to participate in a Christmas meal.

Submitted by Dave Gentes, Sr Vice Commandant.. 

Next meeting is scheduled for January 24th.  Please plan to attend and make yourself heard.