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From the Helm…. Gary Nasby- Commandant Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089

As I write this, 2011 is almost upon us. It has been a fast paced and productive year at Hiram I Bearss, and I hope you all enjoyed the ride. Hold on to your cov-ers as this upcoming year looks to be just as eventful…. Gun shows, monthly BBQ’s, Parades, catering events, VA hospital visits, Toys for Tots, aide and assistance to our local Marines active and in-active and so on. This coming year I hope to finally get the M-1 rifles to get our Honor Guard off the ground (once the hold by DOD is lifted), and there are many ideas on the wish list for im-proving our new home “Marine Barracks Indy”. It is planned to have the Young Marines start an air rifle shooting league at the Barracks, as well as the Gordon Pipers, the Women Marine Association, Marine Riders, and the Marine Foundation of Indiana, all call the Bar-racks home. The Barracks is fast becoming the place to be if you are a Marine, and want to help promote Marine causes. The Detachment will be hosting the MCL Central Division Conference in April (page 8-9) , plan to attend if you can. If you haven’t been to the new Barracks, stop in any meeting night or planned event to wee what the hard work of many Detachment members has produced. The Museum dream of Don Myers is continuing to grow, and our future as a Detachment with a home to call our own is a reality. Everyone involved should be very proud of them-selves. If you have missed out on some of these great things, make a New Years Resolution to become involved and become an active part of the Detachment. You won’t regret your efforts or time spent here, and others will bene-fit from your participation. I hope to see more of you in 2011, and have a great year! I am available at for your comments and discussion: Phone- (317) 855-8798 E-Mail– [email protected] Semper Fidelis Gary D. Nasby

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HIRAM I. BEARSS MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –DET #089

EDITOR: GARY D. NASBY

Volume 37 - Issue 1 JANUARY 2011 www.IndyMarines.org

Message from the Auxiliary President—Martha Albright Desserts are needed for the next BBQ on Jan. 8, 2011 Thank You _________________________________________

I was sent this by a friend, and thought it worth passing on for your reflection: Gary Nasby Christmas 2010 The older we get the more we seem to notice that time goes faster; the time you were going to set down and write a note, to send an e-mail, or just make a phone call to someone special to you. You look up at the clock, and the day has gone on into the history book. I need not remind you that friends are a special gift. They are defined in the dictionary as: one attached to another by feeling of personal regard; a well wisher, patron, or supporter. They are there to share a laugh or a shoulder to cry on. They are there to listen to your; their thoughts and ideas and give ad-vice when asked. A friend is there to help shoulder a burden and to celebrate happiness. We make the time during the holiday to get greeting cards into the mail to these special friend. We make the time to write a note to bring friend up to speed on what has happen over the previous years. Life changes so quickly for all of us. There is no guarantee any of us shall be granted an-other day to make contact to our friends. Please do not miss out on this opportunity during the busy holi-day season to let your friends know how much they mean to you. In big ways, in small ways, in all ways, just thinking of you this merry season." "Wishing you joy and happiness throughout the New Year."

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January 8 (Sat) 1100-1500 BRISKET BBQ– @ Marine Barracks Indy 13 (Thur) 1900-Membership Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy– PITCH-IN DINNER HOUR 1800 14-16 (Fri-Sun) INDY 1500 Gun show-State Fair Grounds 22 (Sat) Meat Loaf Cook Off @ Marine Barracks Indy 26 (WED) 1730- MCCC MEETING @ HESLAR ARMORY 27 (Thur) 1800– HIB Staff Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy February 10 (Thur) 1900-Membership Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy– PITCH-IN DINNER HOUR 1800 19 (Sat) 1100-1500 PULLED PORK BBQ– @ Marine Barracks Indy 23 (WED) 1730- MCCC MEETING @ HESLAR ARMORY 24 (Thur) 1800– HIB Staff Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy

Mark Your Calendar!

HIB MCL OFFICER ROSTER Commandant Gary Nasby Sr. Vice Commandant James Wade Jr. Vice Commandant Connie Hamm Adjutant/Paymaster Melissa Jacobs Judge Advocate Greg Troxell Jr. Past Commandant Bud Albright

Chaplain Jesus Quintana, Jr Sergeant at Arms David Hansell

HIB MCL COMMITTEE ROSTER VAVS Representative Jesus Quintana, Jr. VAVS Deputy Diana Ward/John Farrell Raffles Tony Mungovan Stars and Stripes Jim Wade Scuttlebutt / WebSgt Gary Nasby Awards Lloyd Louks Christmas Banquet Tony Mungovan Historian Fred Axthelm Boy Scout Eagle Awards Fred Axthelm Toys For Tots Bud Albright Parades/Gaming Tony Mungovan MCL Svc. Officer Diane Ward Young Marines Liaison Jim Wade Quartermaster Bud Albright Honor Guard John Lund Museum Director Doug Hardwick

Central Indiana Marine Points of Contact

Marine Corps League H.I. Bearss Det: Office 317-546-7228 Commandant Gary Nasby 317-855-8798 Chaplain Jesus Quintana 317-445-9509 National Marine Corps Museum, State of IN Liaison: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 1st Marine Division Association: Guy Miller 317-293-7594 3rd Marine Division Association: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Montford Point Association: Robert D. Smith 317-924-9790 Woman Marine Association: Connie Hamm 317-345-0070 Marine Corps Coordinating Council: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Marine Inspector Instructor: Capt.1st Sgt Hess 317-923-1584 Marine Recruiting Service: Maj. Morrissey 317-698-5770 Marine For Life Program: Maj. Davis Christy (312) 476-9616 Central Indiana Young Marines: David Heffner 317-248-9668 Editor, Scuttlebutt & HIB WebSgt: Gary Nasby (317) 855-8798 Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Capt Larry Slaugh 317-471-9577 PWC STAFF: GySgt Jacob Phillips 812-606-8783

Do you have news that you what to share? Contact the Editor:

[email protected]

HIB Meeting minutes, & Official documents from National MCL, MODD, & HIB can be downloaded from here…………………………… http://www.indymarines.org/pages/officialdocs.htm

http://www.ciym.net/

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…...Next Gun Show…… Jan. 14-16 @ Indiana State Fair Grounds

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Pledger’s Name: Rank/Grade: Company Name: Military Branch: Address: _________________________________________________________________ City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Memorial Plank:

If your company has a matching gift program, please contact your HR Office for information.

Yes! I wish to support the Marine Corps League/Marine Foundation of Central Indiana “Plank Program”. I am enclosing my pledge/donation of:

Please cutout this form and send completed form with check payable to MCL/MFCI Plank Owner to: Marine Foundation of Central Indiana, P.O. Box 501615, Indianapolis, IN 46250-6615. If you wish to pay with a credit card via PayPal go to www.SemperFiIndy.org. For further information please call (317) 546-7228, or go to www.semperfiindy.com.

(1) Golden Teak ($5,000)

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(3)Indo-China Teak ($1,000)

(4)Burma-Teak ($500)

(5)Memorial Plank, Level:

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“PLANK OWNERS” Be Part of Making a Home for Marines and Family Members to Gather. Be Part of Preserving our Heritage and Traditions. Having the title of “Plank Owner” includes certain rights and privileges—including bragging rights of being part of the beginning of a new adven-ture for Marines in Indiana.

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Marine Corps League Hiram I. Bearss Detachment #089 MEATLOAF COOK-OFF AND FUNDRAISER

(Inspired by State Commandant Russ Eaglin’s meatloaf recipe-”Gone, but not Forgotten”.).)

Saturday, January 22, 2011 Marine Barracks Indy

550 South Audubon Road GENERAL PUBLIC INVITED

Serving Time: 4 – 8 p.m. (OR until gone) Menu: Meatloaf, corn, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, (Stay or To Go) lemonade, iced tea Price: $7.00 and children under 12 half price

ENTER YOUR MEATLOAF NOW!!!!!!!! Entry Requirements:

Registration forms due no later than January 8, 2011. Register on line at Indymarines.org. Contest rules and fur-ther Information available at indymarines.org/pages/meatloafcookoff.htm or by contacting John Farrell at [email protected]

$10 entry fee will be paid when you register on line. Make and bake two three-pound meatloaves* of the same recipe and bring them to the Barracks at 3 p.m.

SHARP! January 22, 2011. *Meatloaves may have any meat except horse, dog (or any domestic animal), and road kill.

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NAME-_____________________________ ADDRESS-___________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ PHONE-_____________________






Gun Raffle Drawing date: 16 January 2011 ( 1600) @ Indy 1500 Gun Show@ State Fair Grounds

Tickets $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

Choice of ONE: Olympic Arms Ar-15 Carbine (.223 Caliber) OR Mossberg Tactical Shotgun (12 ga.) OR Henry 44 Magnum Rifle

Proceeds benefit Hiram I. Bearss MCL Det. 089 and the programs they support Send check or MO with completed tickets above to: Marine Corps League– Hiram I. Bearss Attn: Gun Raffle 550 South Audubon Road Indianapolis, IN 46219 **NOTE** PLEASE MAKE COPIES OF ABOVE TICKETS IF MORE ARE NEEDED**

Indy 1500 Gun Show 2011 dates: JAN. 14-16, March 18-20, June 3-5, Aug. 26-28

Winner @ October Show– (Ticket #027127– Paul Siebenthal)

Pound 111 PDD Bud Albright– Pound Keeper PDD Russ Eaglin– Sr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Gary Nasby– Jr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Mike Wukitsch– Smart Dog & Dog Scratcher DD Lloyd Louks– Dog Robber PDD Jesus Quintana– Dog Trainer DD Connie Hamm– Watch Dog PDD Bernie Loechel– Mad Dog DD Jeff Milner– Police Dog Pup Dave Hansell– Barking Dog Pup Harry Snyder– Pooper Scooper Reminder– If you haven’t paid your dues for 2010-2011, please do so.

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Donate A Car Program Marine Corps League Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089

Visit - http://www.indymarines.org/pages/officialdocs.htm for a donation form.

Visit— http://www.indymarines.org/pages/cardonation.htm for more info

Have questions ? Call DonateaCar.com toll-free seven days a week at 1-800-237-5714. DonateaCar.com will make arrangements to conveniently and quickly pick-up your vehicle or boat donation at no cost to you. They handle the title transfer requirements and provide you with a tax deductible vehicle or vessel donation receipt at the time of pick-up! Making a car donation is quick and easy! Donate a car and you'll feel great about supporting Us, The Hiram I. Bearss , Marine Corps League—Detachment #089, and the worthwhile causes we support! To view what we support…….

http://www.indymarines.org/pages/HIBPROGRAMS.htm

Hey Marine– how about get-ting’ with the program and

finding us some cars!

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Pound 111 Dog of the Year-Bud Albright

Associate of the Year- Beth Troxell

Marine of the Year - Gary Nasby

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RE: Increasing Meeting Attendance & Camaraderie Plan: Pitch In Dinners At the last Staff meeting, it was decided to try and have a “Pitch in Dinner” before the membership meeting each month. These will start at 1800, and end at 1850 just before the meeting to allow for cleanup. Everyone at-tending the meeting is requested to bring a dish to pass that will feed 8 or more Marines. Fellowship and Camaraderie will be the only allowed discussions at these dinners, (save meeting business for the meeting). We have a new building, let’s get some use and enjoy-ment out of it for ourselves. Let’s come to-gether and bond as friend & Marine Corps Leaguers. As always liquid refreshments will be available for a donation. It should be fun, let’s do it! Semper Fidelis…. Gary Nasby

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