Information and Photos From 2016
Installation Dinner:
The Lincoln Land Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment 1174 held their 2016 Installation of Officers Banquet Saturday evening January 9th at the Greenville VFW Hall. Honored Dignitaries present were Greenville Mayor Alan Gaffner; Department of IL Commandant and IL Pack Leader Greg Baker; 57th Chief Devil Dog and Department Jr. Past Commandant C.O. Smith; Department Quartermaster and Aide de Campe to the 57th Chief Devil Dog, Tom Geise; Department Sgt At Arms Bob Kappes; Department Chaplain Jim Carleton; MCLA National Sr. Vice President, Department MCLA Jr. Past President, and Unit President of the West Central Illinois Leathernecks Carol Smith; Department MCLA Chaplain and 4th District Vice President Jan Carleton; 7th District Commandant Ronald Burns, Sr.; Past 7th District Commandant Daphine Kappos; and the Heartland Young Marines of Mt. Vernon, sponsored by members John Kwalski and Ed Vaughn.
Our Guest Speaker was Department Commandant Greg Baker, who caught by surprise at the request, did a wonderful job of lauding the Detachment for its' work and dedication to duty. Mayor Gaffner gave a speech of appreciation for having this Detachment in his city. Chaplain Stoff explained the significance of the POW/MIA table and the Missing Man table that are always displayed in remembrance of the ones who cannot be with us.
The Installing Officer was Greg Baker, Department of Illinois Commandant. He spoke to the crowd of over 60 about the dedication and commitment this Detachment has given not only to the Department but National and Kennel.
The following were the new Officers sworn in:
Commandant: Ronald Burns, Sr. of Lebanon
Sr. Vice Commandant: Lester Blankenship of Greenville
Jr. Vice Commandant: Richard Niepert of Mulberry Grove
Judge Advocate: Harold Robbins of Sorento
Adjutant: Daniel Betts of Pocahontas
Paymaster: Herbert Knobeloch, Jr. of Mascoutah
Sergeant At Arms: Roger Holtgrave of Trenton
Chaplain: Greg Stoff of Highland
Web Sergeant and Historian (Appointed): Daniel Betts of Pocahontas
The Detachment decided to raffle off a custom weapon this year, a Henry Golden Boy specifically engraved with the MCL and USMC logos as well as the Iwo Jima Flag Raising on the stock and the Detachment name on the handgrip. This was done by Historical Armory of Denver Colorado. Four members also purchased their own engraved Henry Big Boy 357 Magnum at a reduced price as part of the order, and the rifles were spectacular! The winner of the Golden Boy was Leonard Jenkins of Maryville IL. Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms, also donated a Henry fluorescent wall clock (a $300 value) to the Detachment as a raffle prize. The clock was won by Dan Betts and presented to the very happy incoming Commandant, Ron Burns. Sr. Various other items were raffled and a 50/50 raffle prize was won by Jim Blankenship.
Some photos from the year are below. If you have more please send them to the Web Sgt.
The Lincoln Land Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment 1174 held their 2016 Installation of Officers Banquet Saturday evening January 9th at the Greenville VFW Hall. Honored Dignitaries present were Greenville Mayor Alan Gaffner; Department of IL Commandant and IL Pack Leader Greg Baker; 57th Chief Devil Dog and Department Jr. Past Commandant C.O. Smith; Department Quartermaster and Aide de Campe to the 57th Chief Devil Dog, Tom Geise; Department Sgt At Arms Bob Kappes; Department Chaplain Jim Carleton; MCLA National Sr. Vice President, Department MCLA Jr. Past President, and Unit President of the West Central Illinois Leathernecks Carol Smith; Department MCLA Chaplain and 4th District Vice President Jan Carleton; 7th District Commandant Ronald Burns, Sr.; Past 7th District Commandant Daphine Kappos; and the Heartland Young Marines of Mt. Vernon, sponsored by members John Kwalski and Ed Vaughn.
Our Guest Speaker was Department Commandant Greg Baker, who caught by surprise at the request, did a wonderful job of lauding the Detachment for its' work and dedication to duty. Mayor Gaffner gave a speech of appreciation for having this Detachment in his city. Chaplain Stoff explained the significance of the POW/MIA table and the Missing Man table that are always displayed in remembrance of the ones who cannot be with us.
The Installing Officer was Greg Baker, Department of Illinois Commandant. He spoke to the crowd of over 60 about the dedication and commitment this Detachment has given not only to the Department but National and Kennel.
The following were the new Officers sworn in:
Commandant: Ronald Burns, Sr. of Lebanon
Sr. Vice Commandant: Lester Blankenship of Greenville
Jr. Vice Commandant: Richard Niepert of Mulberry Grove
Judge Advocate: Harold Robbins of Sorento
Adjutant: Daniel Betts of Pocahontas
Paymaster: Herbert Knobeloch, Jr. of Mascoutah
Sergeant At Arms: Roger Holtgrave of Trenton
Chaplain: Greg Stoff of Highland
Web Sergeant and Historian (Appointed): Daniel Betts of Pocahontas
The Detachment decided to raffle off a custom weapon this year, a Henry Golden Boy specifically engraved with the MCL and USMC logos as well as the Iwo Jima Flag Raising on the stock and the Detachment name on the handgrip. This was done by Historical Armory of Denver Colorado. Four members also purchased their own engraved Henry Big Boy 357 Magnum at a reduced price as part of the order, and the rifles were spectacular! The winner of the Golden Boy was Leonard Jenkins of Maryville IL. Anthony Imperato, President of Henry Repeating Arms, also donated a Henry fluorescent wall clock (a $300 value) to the Detachment as a raffle prize. The clock was won by Dan Betts and presented to the very happy incoming Commandant, Ron Burns. Sr. Various other items were raffled and a 50/50 raffle prize was won by Jim Blankenship.
Some photos from the year are below. If you have more please send them to the Web Sgt.
Installation Dinner, January 9th
Detachment Picnic at Horner Park, June 17th.
Awards and Activities.
Daniken Tree Farm Food Stand, Nov-Dec.
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