presents
The Marine Experience and Civic Institute
"The Draft" Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 4 March 2020
The Marine Experience and Civic Institute

We understand the importance of preserving the legacy of Carolina Marines and Sailors and are excited to enhance that mission with The Civic Institute - an educational component founded by General Al Gray, 29th Commandant - that will teach citizens of all ages about the core values of our founding fathers as so ably demonstrated by Marines since 1775. Courses will be offered on location at schools and businesses, online and - when the museum is completed - onsite.

 "Freedom isn't free." Photo by Justin*Flickr
Honoring the legacy, preserving the values,
keeping the flame burning brightly
for future generations.
Investing in Community

Walmart Stores in eastern North Carolina are strongly invested in community - and that includes seeing The Marine Experience and Civic Institute come to fruition. Walmart's stalwart support of Carolina Museum of the Marine continues as the organization moves into Phase II of its capital campaign and enhances its mission to include civic education for people of all ages. Walmart's social responsibility focuses on three primary areas: creating opportunity, enhancing sustainability, and strengthening community. In 2019, Walmart and Walmart Foundation globally contributed more than $1.4 billion in cash and in-kind gifts, including 640 million pounds of food and 776,000 volunteer hours. Carolina Museum of the Marine appreciates Walmart's investment in strengthening our communities - and yours, wherever you may be.
New Class under Development!

How to Think

( Not What to Think )
Carolina Museum of the Marine & Civic Institute continues its curriculum development with "How to Think", a course designed to teach students how to think critically, weigh facts, and have formal discussions of particular topics including how to argue for opposing viewpoints. The course includes lecture, debate, and "experiential labs" in which students put into action the new skills they are acquiring.
Core Value: Commitment

"Commitment is a combination of (1) selfless determination and (2) a relentless dedication to excellence.  Marines never give up, never give in, never willingly accept second best.  Excellence is always the goal.  And, when their active duty days are over, Marines remain reserve Marines, retired Marines, or Marine veterans.  There is no such thing as an ex-Marine or former-Marine.  Once a Marine, always a Marine.  Commitment never dies." ( Heritage Press International )
What every American Citizen
Should Know:
United States History and Government
MARCH
Important Dates in U.S. History

March 1, 1781  - Formal ratification of the  Articles of Confederation  was announced by Congress. Under the Articles, Congress was the sole governing body of the new American national government, consisting of the 13 original states. The Articles remained in effect through the Revolutionary War until 1789, when the current U.S. Constitution was adopted.
March 4, 1789  - The first meeting of the new Congress under the new U.S. Constitution took place in New York City.
March 22, 1972  - The Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the U.S. Senate and then sent to the states for ratification. The ERA, as it became known, prohibited discrimination on the basis of gender, stating, "Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex," and that "the Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article." 

 The Many Firsts of
Carolina Marines and Sailors

Follow this column in our monthly newsletter as we feature the many firsts of
Carolina Marines and Sailors...
First female Marine: Opha Mae (Jacob) Johnson
CAMP LEJEUNE:
HOME TO WOMEN MARINES
Women first served in the Marine Corps during World War I, taking over clerical jobs to “free a Marine to fight,” and this phenomenon was repeated in World War ll for the same purpose. In November 1942 a much-needed increase in manpower resulted in the establishment of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserves (MCWR or WR), whose official birthday was 13 February 1943. When enrollment opened in February 1943, women (all of whom were white, as the WR did not accept black enrollments during the war) joined in sizable numbers, and the WR easily met its quota ahead of schedule. Rates of enlistment and the Marines’ general acceptance of the WR made the new program a success, but the WR was never considered at the time anything but a “wartime expedient” and there was never any question that women Marines would be assigned only to non-combat support jobs.

Save the Date!

10th Annual Golf Classic
presented by Coastal Enterprises
12 June 2020
Jacksonville Country Club

Two shotgun starts:
0800 and 1300

Can't play that day?
Sponsor an active duty foursome!

Contact SgtMaj Houle for more info
910-545-9995

Thank you, Terry Branton,
Golf Committee Chairman!
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