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In 1945, Marines persevered to victory in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Thursday, November 18, 2021

 From the Commandant:

    Since I started attending the Framingham Veteran's Day events in 1974 with the Framingham Minute and Militia, November 11, 2021 was one of the most memorable for me.  Over 500 people attended the re-dedication of the Veterans Park on Concord St at the Muster field.  There are new walkways, lighting, new benches, new flag pole and bricks for veterans. If you are a veteran from Framingham and would like to purchase a brick, please contact me or Jim Hastings and we will get you the form.  Cost is $150.00 for each brick.

    The detachment observed the 246th Marine Corps Birthday on November 10th at the Framingham Elks Lodge.  A good time was had by all.  The proclamation from General LeJeune was read by Jerry Blanchette and Mac McEntegart read the proclamation from the Commandant.  The oldest Marine present,  Al Schiff, fed cake to the youngest Marine present,  Jerry Blanchette.  Al is a veteran of Korea who served at the Chosin Reservoir. Thank you, Jerry Blanchette for arranging the hall at the Elks for the party.


The boxes for Toys for Tots should be out. The last day for collections is Dec 13th. Any Toys for Tots questions can be directed to  Rick Douglas at 1-508-528-4528 or Chip Fagan at 1-508-951-5125.

I wish everyone a safe and joyous Thanksgiving with your families.


Semper Fi,

Mac McEntegart

Commandant

Metrowest Detachment #1037


November Meeting Notes:

The meeting was called to order at 1900 by Commandant John McEntegart.  The roll call of officers was conducted with all present except Senior Vice Gentes and Paymaster Blanchette.

The Paymaster’s Report was read by Commandant McEntegart in lieu of the Paymaster. A motion was made and seconded to accept the Paymaster's report as published.  This motion passed by vote.

There was no correspondence  at this time.

 No members or families were reported sick & distressed at this time.

Warren Griffin presented a Rose Program collection donation of $622.23. It was noted that we were informed by the staff at Roche Brothers that this would be the last time we could do our Rose Drive due to a corporate decision to only have one charitable entity be the beneficiary of Roche Brothers. That entity would be the Boston Food Bank. We will attempt to have this decision reviewed further.

New business – motions made to donate to  the following entities were made seconded and passed:
Dues to Natick Veterans Council = $125.00
Blackstone Valley Young Marines - $1000.00
$600.00 to the Natick Veterans Council to provide food for Veterans families at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Toys for Tots program is operating now, with pods in place.  Natick will host their Christmas kickoff on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.  The detachment will attend with the Young Marines to collect for Toys for Tots.

The request is made for members to bring desserts for the December meeting on 21 December.  Members are encouraged to attend.

At 1740, the meeting closed in the proper manner.


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