Marine Corps League Victor Valley
Next meeting: Thursday 28 March 18:30 hours
Department of California Spring Conference
From the minutes: “Paymaster: Membership dues information, recognized detachments with 100% paid membership” – Victor Valley Detachment was one of four recognized and the only one represented at the conference.
Meeting Minutes from February 28, 2019
I.Call to order
Commandant Darryl Evey call to order the regular meeting of Victor Valley Detachment #1383 at6:30 PM on February 2, 2019, in Spring Valley Country Club, Victorville, CA.
II.Roll Call
Adjutant, Lisa Meter-Keyes conducted a roll call. The following officers were present.
Darryl Evey
Mark Dennis
John Hogan
Thomas Tomasello
Michael Brewer
III.Approval of minutes from last meeting
Adjutant, Lisa Meter-Keyes read the minutes from the last meeting.
Correction made in regard to the dates of the Spring conference and Marine Expo West.
A motion was made to accept the minutes as read, by Trey Keyes, second by John Hogan. The minutes were approved as read.
IV.Report of Officers
Darryl Evey, Commandant called for the report of officers.
Mark Dennis, Sr. Vice
Spring Conference March 15-16
SW Div. Conference April 26-27, 2019 in Las Vegas
Fire Teams?
Mike Brewer, Jr. Vice
New member – Ryan Brewer
Caravan from Lake arrowhead maybe able to make our next meeting
No sick or distressed Marines
John Hogan, Judge Advocate
RF done incorrectly and was resent. Status is currently delinquent.
Darnell is the new director at the Spring Valley Lake Country Club.
John Hogan, Paymaster
$729.37 in the bank account.
Mike Brewer, Chaplain
Donated two $25 gas cards to Orenda House
Taking an online course on Veteran Service Training through National Veterans Legal Service Program.
V. New Business
Darryl Evey, Commandant
Discussed special committees for social events.
Kelly Maxwell of the Orenda House volunteered his ranch for a special event in April.
Mike Brewer volunteered his home for a special event in August.
May and June are still open.
VI. Open Discussion
Kelly Maxell of the Orenda House spoke regarding how the Orenda House came to band opened in 2012.
Brought a guest, Jorge Lopez, from the Orenda House.
Supporters of the Orenda House include the Phelan VFW, SCE, Nestle, Sun City Cruisers, AT&T, California Congressmen Obernolte, Lovingood and Cook, and our Marine Corps League.
Donations needed include sheets and blankets, washer and dryer.
VII. Good of the League
Mike Brewer expressed that we could do an event at Del Mar beach next year. There are Casitas available right on the beach.
Debbie Cannon, Vietnam Era Marine Veteran, spoke about the need to include women Marines in our league and events and to remember that some members, like yours truly, may not always understand terms used by Marines and to be aware of that in our meetings/discussions.
VIII. Announcements
Darryl and Mark are going to the conference in Las Vegas in March.
Our Detachment helped the Redlands Detachment get started. They are holding a golf tournament fundraiser at the Moreno Golf Club in Beaumont, CA.
IX. Adjournment
Commandant Darryl Evey adjourned the meeting at 7:57 PM.
Minutes submitted by Adjutant Lisa Meter-Keyes
https://www.mclvv.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=447&action=editHISTORY ON THE VIETNAM WALL …
Chaplain Report/ Michael Brewer
Prayer is the most powerful form of energy one can generate. It is a force as real as terrestrial gravity. I have seen men lifted out of disease and melancholy by the serene effort of prayer. Prayer like radium is a source of luminous, self generating energy. In prayer human beings seek to augment their finite energy by addressing themselves to the infinite source of all energy. When we pray we link ourselves with the inexhaustible motive power that spins the universe. We pray that a part of ourselves be apportioned to our needs. Even is asking, our human deficiencies are filled and arise strengthened and repaired. Whenever we address God in fervent prayer, we change both soul and body for the better. We pray the Supreme Commandant hears our prayers. for ourselves, our families, our fellow Marines and our nation. ” He who binds to himself a Joy/ Does the winged life destroy/ But he who kisses the bird as it flies/ Lives in Eternities Sunrise” William Blake As your Detachment Service Officer,( DSO) I have commenced a continuing education program for Service Officers. It is a $150 dollar online training through the NVLSP, National Veterans Legal Service Program. A highly respected resource for Veteran advocates and Lawyers. I encourage all to visit the site. I was first trained by the American Legion and Vietnam Veterans of America in 1999, but it is time to be updated and renew certification.