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The Lincoln Land Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment 1174 held their Installation of Officers Banquet Saturday evening January 6th at the Greenville VFW Hall. Honored Dignitaries present were Greenville Mayor Alan Gaffner; Department of IL Commandant and IL Pack Leader Dale Munson; 57th Past Chief Devil Dog C.O. Smith; Department Jr. Vice Commandant Mike Sturch; Department Adjutant and Kennel Deputy Watch Dog Robert Weber; Department Quartermaster and Aide de Campe to the 57th Chief Devil Dog, Tom Geise; Department Sgt At Arms Bob Kappes; Department Chaplain Jim Carleton; Department MCLA Chaplain and 4th District Vice President Jan Carleton; 7th District Commandant and Assistant Kennel Police Dog Ronald Burns, Sr.; Past 7th District Commandant Daphine Kappos; Collinsville #74 Commandant Frank Christie; Litchfield #1385 Commandant Chris Gutierrez; and the Heartland Young Marines of Mt. Vernon, sponsored by members John Kwalski and Ed Vaughn.
Our Guest Speaker was Gunny Claus Jeffrey Jones , Department of North Carolina Commandant, who gave a speech regarding the Gunny Claus program and their involvement all over the country and world to military installations. Mayor Gaffner gave a speech of appreciation for having this Detachment in his city and the deeds of Marines in American history.
The Installing Officer was Dale Munson, Department of Illinois Commandant. He spoke to the crowd of over 100 about the dedication and commitment this Detachment has given not only to the Department but National and Kennel. He said the rumors he had heard about this Detachment having it's poop together were now confirmed, and it was an honor to see this.
The following were the new Officers sworn in (the offices of Adjutant & Paymaster were combined per By-Law revisions:
Commandant: Ronald Burns, Sr. of Lebanon
Sr. Vice Commandant: Ray Hughes of Sorento
Jr. Vice Commandant: Greg Stoff of Highland.
Judge Advocate: Robert Weber of Trenton.
Adjutant/Paymaster: Daniel Betts of Pocahontas
Sergeant At Arms: Randy VonHatten of Highland.
Chaplain: Lester Blankenship of Greenville.
Web Sergeant: Daniel Betts of Pocahontas
Special Awards were presented to:
Commandant Ronald Burns, Sr. was presented with the Distinguished Citizen Medal, Gold Level, and the Distinguished Citizen Medal, Silver level, by Department Commandant Dale Munson for his tireless efforts in making the Detachment one of the best in the Department. These awards are the highest in the Department and the National MCL.
Cory Brock of O'Fallon IL was presented a special plaque commemorating his "special" contributions to the Detachment fund raisers this last year. Cory was also presented a Certificates of Appreciation and election to Honorary membership in the Detachment.
Jack Brock, United States Army Airborne of Lebanon IL was presented with a plaque commemorating his dedication to helping a bunch of Marines fund raise this last year. Jack was also elected an Honorary member of the Detachment and presented with a Certificate of Appreciation, and a Community Service Certificate for his work both in the community and with the Detachment. A friend and willing helper to the "Old Corps" that makes up most of our Detachment, a Vietnam Veteran and community activist, Jack is one great GI.
Renee McGuan of DeKalb IL was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for her help with Detachment fund raisers this past year.
Kaleb Blankenship of Mulberry Grove IL was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his help with Detachment fund raisers this past year.
Angela Steiner of Mulberry Grove IL was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for her help with Detachment fund raisers this last year. Due to a bad case of the flu her Certificate was presented to her Grandfather, Henry Steiner.
The Detachment Marine of the Year is voted on by the Detachment each December and the Award presented at this Installation. They vote for the Marine that they feel exemplifies the ideas of the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps League, and the Lincoln Land Leathernecks. This year's award was presented to Jim Blankenship of Mulberry Grove, IL. He received an engraved plaque, a Marine of the Year Medallion and Ribbon.
For the last two months the members had sold raffle tickets for a Century Arms AK-47, Russian Army Standard Rifle. The winner was Andrew Miller He was given the choice of the rifle or $500 cash. Mr. Miller chose the rifle and it was transferred over to him by a local gun shop. During the Installation Banquet tickets were also sold for a 50/50 raffle; bottles of specially ordered and labeled wine; 2 magnums of wine engraved with the 57th Chief Devil Dogs' signature and the Department Commandant's signature; and articles of clothing and equipment. All of these funds will go towards community donations during the coming year.
Some photos below. If you have more please send them to the Web Sgt.
Our Guest Speaker was Gunny Claus Jeffrey Jones , Department of North Carolina Commandant, who gave a speech regarding the Gunny Claus program and their involvement all over the country and world to military installations. Mayor Gaffner gave a speech of appreciation for having this Detachment in his city and the deeds of Marines in American history.
The Installing Officer was Dale Munson, Department of Illinois Commandant. He spoke to the crowd of over 100 about the dedication and commitment this Detachment has given not only to the Department but National and Kennel. He said the rumors he had heard about this Detachment having it's poop together were now confirmed, and it was an honor to see this.
The following were the new Officers sworn in (the offices of Adjutant & Paymaster were combined per By-Law revisions:
Commandant: Ronald Burns, Sr. of Lebanon
Sr. Vice Commandant: Ray Hughes of Sorento
Jr. Vice Commandant: Greg Stoff of Highland.
Judge Advocate: Robert Weber of Trenton.
Adjutant/Paymaster: Daniel Betts of Pocahontas
Sergeant At Arms: Randy VonHatten of Highland.
Chaplain: Lester Blankenship of Greenville.
Web Sergeant: Daniel Betts of Pocahontas
Special Awards were presented to:
Commandant Ronald Burns, Sr. was presented with the Distinguished Citizen Medal, Gold Level, and the Distinguished Citizen Medal, Silver level, by Department Commandant Dale Munson for his tireless efforts in making the Detachment one of the best in the Department. These awards are the highest in the Department and the National MCL.
Cory Brock of O'Fallon IL was presented a special plaque commemorating his "special" contributions to the Detachment fund raisers this last year. Cory was also presented a Certificates of Appreciation and election to Honorary membership in the Detachment.
Jack Brock, United States Army Airborne of Lebanon IL was presented with a plaque commemorating his dedication to helping a bunch of Marines fund raise this last year. Jack was also elected an Honorary member of the Detachment and presented with a Certificate of Appreciation, and a Community Service Certificate for his work both in the community and with the Detachment. A friend and willing helper to the "Old Corps" that makes up most of our Detachment, a Vietnam Veteran and community activist, Jack is one great GI.
Renee McGuan of DeKalb IL was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for her help with Detachment fund raisers this past year.
Kaleb Blankenship of Mulberry Grove IL was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his help with Detachment fund raisers this past year.
Angela Steiner of Mulberry Grove IL was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for her help with Detachment fund raisers this last year. Due to a bad case of the flu her Certificate was presented to her Grandfather, Henry Steiner.
The Detachment Marine of the Year is voted on by the Detachment each December and the Award presented at this Installation. They vote for the Marine that they feel exemplifies the ideas of the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps League, and the Lincoln Land Leathernecks. This year's award was presented to Jim Blankenship of Mulberry Grove, IL. He received an engraved plaque, a Marine of the Year Medallion and Ribbon.
For the last two months the members had sold raffle tickets for a Century Arms AK-47, Russian Army Standard Rifle. The winner was Andrew Miller He was given the choice of the rifle or $500 cash. Mr. Miller chose the rifle and it was transferred over to him by a local gun shop. During the Installation Banquet tickets were also sold for a 50/50 raffle; bottles of specially ordered and labeled wine; 2 magnums of wine engraved with the 57th Chief Devil Dogs' signature and the Department Commandant's signature; and articles of clothing and equipment. All of these funds will go towards community donations during the coming year.
Some photos below. If you have more please send them to the Web Sgt.
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