February Meeting Notes:
Commandant Blanchette called the meeting to order with 12 members present. All officers were present for roll call. No officers had any new information to report.
Report of the Paymaster:
Paymaster Costello reported that the detachment continues to be fiscally sound. CD's have been renewed for a short term. Checking and savings accounts are in good shape.
Report of the Chaplain:
Chaplain Whalen reported no current members or families sick or in distress. It was discussed that Paul Carew continues to have foot issues. The Chaplain will send him a card.
Committee Reports:
Golf Committee Chair Hastings reported that the tournament for this year is in the planning stages and the contract has been received for signature. It is a good time for members to begin soliciting ads and prizes. Player solicitations will go out in April. This will be the 20th annual event.Al Schiff provided an update on activity with the Boy Scouts. A flag will be provided to Eagle Scouts in addition to the payment that is currently made.
New Business:
Jim Hastings reported that 25th Marines is interested in a cookout at their March reserve weekend, Discussion continued about the condition of the current grill and ideas were discussed about the purchase of a replacement. The state MCL has agreed to support this purchase.
Observation of Iwo Jima Day will be at the State House on 19 February. It is anticipated that this will be one of the larger events. The general in charge of USMC plans will be the speaker. Robert Kraft is to receive an award.
The MCL state convention will be held in Hyannis in June. The detachment will provide the gear for an honor guard. Members are encouraged to atend.
The City of Boston will hold a Viet Nam veterans parade on March 30, followed by a service at the State House.
The MA state MCL will host a cookout and recruitment event at the Hamilton Rod and Gun Club in July. Information sheets were distributed.
It was announced that nominations for officers will be made at the March meeting. All are encouraged to consider taking on an active role as an officer.
It was proposed and approved by vote to donate $100 to the marathon runner who will be running to support the Hopkinton Veterans Services.
There being no further business, the meting was adjourned at 8:15. The next meeting will be on March 17 at 1900 at the Natick AMVETS.