Marine Corps League
Worcester Detachment #144
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Paul Manna leads the Marine Corps League Worcester Detachment honor guard on a path to the Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Green Hill Park for a Veterans Day ceremony. The honor guard fired the salute and performed Taps for the ceremony.
[T&G Staff/Rick Cinclair]
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Letter from a student delivered to the Veterans Center in Worcester.
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This Month's Specials
Peanur Butter Jelly SHOT
(CONTAINS PEANUTS) - $4.00
Candy Cane Martini - $8.00
Nolets Gin &b Tonic W/olives $8.00
Spencer Holiday Ale - $6.00
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December's Events at Worcester MCL
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Celebration Of The Lizard
The Doors Tribute Band
Saturday
December 14th
8:30 pm
Music
- Celebration Of the Lizard
181 Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01604
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TD & The Change
Saturday
December 21st
8:30 pm
Music
- TD & The Change
181 Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01604
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Pre New Years Rockin' Eve
with
Everybody Wants Some
Saturday
December 28th
8:30 pm
Music
- Everybody Wants Some
181 Lake Ave., Worcester, MA 01604
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New Years Eve
Karaoke Party
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Celebrate the New Year with
Ricky B.
Starting at 9pm
Tuesday
December 31st
9pm
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Marines and Associates,
A
s we are preparing to celebrate the holidays and a New Year with family and friends we should take a moment to reflect at this years past accomplishments as The Worcester Detachment.
With all of your hard work, fortitude and perseverance we have had such a successful year with our summer concert series, Summer Bash, our Toys for Tots Campaign, our Marines and Associates volunteering to plan events for our members and the community, also all the repairs and upgrades to the building inside and out. This all couldn’t be done without the staff being flexible and hard working, as well as Bob Bilodeau and Kathi Stanton for their consistent eagerness to better the Detachment and upkeep of the building and it’s grounds. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and it is much appreciated.
I also want to thank the officers of the detachment for there guidance and leadership in running the business and Detachment.
From my family to yours, I wish everyone a warming Happy Holidays and a safe and Happy New Year.
Jon Zwirblia
Commandant
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Worcester Detachment Officers
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COMMANDANT:
Jon Zwirblia
SR VICE:
Sean Millet
JR VISE
Thomas J. Beder
JUDGE ADVOCATE
Paul Manna
ADJUTANT
Dave Ciolfi
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PAYMASTER:
Steven Chaney, Sr.
SERGEANT AT ARMS:
Phil Forde
CHAPLAIN
Dan Synan
MARINE FOR LIFE LIAISON
Frank Peepas
COLOR GUARD CAPTAIN:
Paul Manna
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How are the US Marines viewed in other countries?
By Brian Yoder
I
saw an interesting interview with a guy who was the Soviet equivalent of high-ranking member of the State Department who defected to the West shortly before the fall of the USSR back in the late 1980's. He had a lot of interesting things to say but the one that stuck with me was when the interviewer asked him what of all of the numerous things in the US military made him and his Soviet military guys worry the most. I will paraphrase his answer which was along the line of "Of course the nuclear weapons are very powerful and scary, but at this point In think it is really clear that neither of us wants to use them so they are in effect off the board. The thing that really scares the Russians is the Marines. Sure, we have special forces units of a few guys here or there who are highly trained and highly Motoivaged, but we have nopthihng remotely like the huge numbers of tough, highly trained, aggressive troops in the US Marine Corps. In the Russian infantry they say that the most dangerous thing that you will ever find on the battlefield is the body of a dead Marine. Why? Because if there's one dead Marine that means that there are thousands of live ones nearby and they are looking for this one and they are not going to be happy to see you standing next to him."
That sounds about right to me.
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Sat. January 18th CROSSING KELLEY 8:30
Sun January 26th Sunday...Funday with Take Two at the MCL!
Sat February 1st The Remuck Bros 8:30
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Pitch
Monday Nights
7:00 PM
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Every Tuesday
Free Pool
Come alone or with your Partner
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Karaoke Night
Friday Nights
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Every Friday Night
9:00 PM
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Taco Tuesdays!
Come down and get a taco and an ice cold beer with Melissa Peterson!
Tuesdays
2 - 6 PM
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Marine Members News November 2019
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Marine Corps League
DUES
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s you may or may not be aware, MCL National no longer sends out annual dues reminders. Dues are due by September 1st every year. If you are not current with the MCL, please come in and see bartenders or mail check for $30 to the attention of Paymaster or Steven Cheney, Sr. Please include your Membership number.
Check payable to:
Worcester Detachment 144 MCL
181 Lake Ave.
Worcester, MA 01604
Atten: Paymaster Annual Dues
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F
or all of those that have son's or daughter's at bootcamp let me pass on what I found. Let me give you a little back ground first. When my son left home he had no motivation, he was lazy, slobby, no pride, no self worth. This is the boy that got off the bus March 18th at Parris Island. The man that I met on Thursday for parents day is AWESOME. There is no way I can describe to you all the difference. He looks different, he walks different, he talks different, he has such a sense of bearing and pride all I could do was look at him in awe. Oh yes, the training is hard, what he went through is unimaginable to any one that has not been there. They are definitely taught to be Warriors. Let me tell you the surprise of what else they are taught. My Marine son has better values, better morals, bettermanners than any one I know. It is so much more than Yes Sir, Yes Mam...so much more. He cares about how he looks, he cares about what he does, and its not a boastful, bad ass thing. He is a true gentleman. I saw patience, and a calmness in him that I have never seen. I could never express my gratitude enough to the Marine Corps for what they have given my son. I know this, I have an 11 year old Devil pup still at home. When the time comes for his turn if I had to I would take him kicking and screaming all the way. Although I'm sure that will not happen. The hero worship I see in my younger sons eyes for his Marine brother tells me I will have two Marines in the family, and I will be one very proud mother.
"Cybil", Mother of a Marine writing to the
myMarine
Group
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PTSD: What is it?
Treatment - Know your Options
PTSD Basics
National Center for PTSD
PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) is a mental health problem that some people develop after experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event, like combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault.
Please click here if you or someone you know is struggling.
(Photo by Sgt. Priscilla Sneden/Marine Corps)
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Marine Members
Monthly Meeting
Monday December 16th at 1900
Lt Powers Hall.
(Meetings are always the
3rd Monday of the Month)
E-Board Meeting
Thursday January 8
th at 1800
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Scholarship Purpose,
Eligibility, and Requirements
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Purpose
To grant scholarships to qualified applicants who are pursuing full time undergraduate or technical training at a recognized institution.
Eligible Sponsors
Members in good standing of Marine Corps League Worcester Detachment 144.
Sponsors must be active and attend a minimum of four monthly meetings of the Worcester Detachment 144 in scholarship award year.
Eligible Recipients
Member, spouses, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren of the sponsor.
The sponsor’s stepchildren are also eligible.
Requirements
Applications will only be dispensed to sponsors attending a Worcester Detachment 144 monthly meeting.
Completed applications must be returned by September 1st.
If selected you must provide proof of enrollment (Verification Form) from you or your school and returned by November 15th.
Awards
$200 annually for a maximum of four years.
Years need not be consecutive years.
Checks are usually mailed in mid December.
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