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From the Helm A message from Commandant Bud Albright

Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089

Dear Marines,

The detachment has finally got a building that it can truly call home!! We signed a lease (with an option to buy) for the old VFW post on 3561 English Avenue in Indian-apolis. This undertaking is a big step for the detachment, and your officers encourage you to take part in fixing up the building and figuring out how to put it to use. Your officers are also working hard to get a business plan for the building in place, and any suggestions that you have are welcomed and encouraged! We are tentatively planning to have pan-cake breakfasts on a weekly basis as soon as we can get the kitchen in working order. We are also putting together a building committee that will be in charge of managing facil-ity rentals (we already have a commitment from the Mont-ford Point Marines to rent the main hall in January!). If you are interested in serving on the committee, please let me know. Finally, we are going to have a museum in one of the larger rooms in the building. Don Myers is in charge of museum plans, so please contact Don directly if you have ideas or want to help out (ssgtmyers@sbcglobal.net).

I encourage you to pay close attention to the Scuttlebutt and other forms of communications to find out what is going on with the building. For example, there will be a member-ship-wide contest to name the building. We will be get-ting word out about the contest shortly. Remember this is your building, so please take an active part in getting it fixed up and running! If you have any questions about any of this feel free to contact me and I will endeavor to answer your questions.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all who have helped so far in getting us into the building. I would like to name all of you, but I fear I would leave someone out! You know who you are, so a big Semper Fidelis to all of you.

Book of the Month

Book of the month is “Strong Men Armed The Marines vs Japan” Author Robert Leckie.

Semper Fidelis, Bud Albright, 317.546.7228

SCUTTLEBUTT Central Indiana Marine Family News

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Volume 34 - Issue 10 November - December 2008 www.IndyMarines.org

There will be no December Scuttlebutt.

Happy Holidays!

New Scuttlebutt Editor! After two years as the Editor,

Melissa Jacobs moves on to other detachment initiatives

Hello Scuttlebutt Readers! When I joined the detachment in December of 2006, The Scuttlebutt was on the brink of being can-celled. No one had time to put it together, and the cost of it seemed to out-weigh the benefits. Even as a new member, this de-cision made me a little nervous - The Scut-tlebutt is the detachment’s only means of communicating with members and local supporters, so without it I just didn’t know

how we could be successful at any detachment initiatives. I knew that I wanted to get involved in the detachment in some way, and obviously this was where I was needed most.

Many Leaguers were happy to see a new face in the mix - so happy, in fact, that they supported the newsletter’s revitali-zation by purchasing ads and becoming Scuttlebutt Boosters. That support, combined with the mini marathon that I run each year for the detachment, actually helped The Scuttlebutt pay for itself. My intent over these past two years was to keep you up to date in local Marine initiatives (both in- and outside the detachment), and I hope I succeeded in doing that!! I believe that each and every one of you will one day see an initiative in The Scuttlebutt that you are interested in and that will make your membership in the Marine Corps League everything that you hoped it would be.

Starting in January 2009, Gary Nasby will take over as The Scuttlebutt Editor. He is very eager to contribute to the de-tachment and to make The Scuttlebutt better than ever. Gary can be reached at gnasby@comcast.com. Please don’t hesitate to contact him with content or ideas that you have for the newsletter.

Thank you so much for your support over the last two years! I will continue to run the mini mara-thon each year and to be involved with other detachment initiatives. Semper Fi! - Melissa K. Jacobs

Inside This Edition

Christmas Party Details………………. 2 Vehicle Donation Program...…..……. 3 Nov-Jan Calendar of Events..………… 4 Auxiliary Dues Due……………………...4 DoD/YMCA Contract……………………. 5 Scuttlebutt Sponsors………………3, 5-8

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Mail the form on page 3 and your payment to: MCL HIB Det, PO Box 2351, Indianapolis, IN 46206

Make checks payable to:

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Semper Fidelis, Bill Swaney

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Central Indiana Marine Points of Contact Marine Corps League H.I. Bearss Det: Office 317-546-7228; Commandant Bud Albright 317-535-7547; 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: President Johnny Washington 317-549-2849 Woman Marine Association: Diana Ward 317-873-4113 Marine Corps Coordinating Council: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Marine Inspector Instructor: Capt. Barnes & 1st Sgt Hess 317-923-1584 Marine Recruiting Service: Maj. Morrissey 317-698-5770 Marine For Life Program: Maj. Dennis 317-223-8899 Central Indiana Young Marines: SgtMaj. Magana 317-523-7130 Editor, Scuttlebutt & Marine eScuttlebutt: Gary Nasby (contact number TBD) Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation: Capt Larry Slaugh 317-471-9577

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Give Thanks, Respect, Honor, and Tribute to our Warriors and their Families,

Past and Present Thanks to All for your Service and Sacrifice

Semper Fidelis

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Are you looking for a unique gift? Do you collect Marine Corps stuff?

The James P. Farber Det. of the MCL may have exactly what you’re looking for. Detachment Commandant Jeff Green has taken up quite a

unique hobby - GLASS ETCHING. Check out the pieces from the Semper Fi Collection pictured

on the left. Each mirror is 5 inches x 5 inches and sell for $10 each (all proceeds go to the JPF De-tachment). These mirrors are typically used as

coasters or home/office décor.

For more information, contact Commandant Jeff Green at g_jeffrey@sbcglobal.net

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Christmas Dinner Ticket Form

Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________________

Email: ______________________________________ Number of Tickets: ________ Amount Per Ticket: $20.00*

(circle one) $22.50 Payment Total: $________ *Rate applies to payment received by 12/5

Mail to: MC League, HIB Det. 089 PO Box 2351 Indianapolis, IN 46206-2351 Write: “Christmas Party” on the memo line

SSgt Don Myers and Cpl Diana Ward:

Our continued respect for the honors you have earned and great good you have done for

Indiana with your myriad of contacts resulting in support for other MCLs, services for homeless veter-ans of any service, awards for deserving volunteers, and your countless selfless other endeavors.

Sincerely - The Mutter Marines

Do you have news that you what to share? Contact the Editor, Gary Nasby, at:

gnasby@comcast.com

Are you thinking of selling or trading in that old car, boat or RV? Why not donate it to the detachment instead? As a chari-table contribution, your car donation could make a big difference to us, AND IT GIVES YOU A TAX DEDUCTION. Just be sure to list us, Marine Corps League Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089, as the charity. Visit http://conxme.com/Donation%20Form%20for%20a%20charity.pdf for a donation form. This form is also avail-able on www.MarinesOfIndiana.com - just scroll down to “Detachment Vehicle Donation Program” posted on 10/12/08.

DonateaCar.com will make arrangements to conven-iently and quickly pick-up your vehicle or boat donation at no cost to you. They han-dle the title transfer require-ments and provide you with a tax deductible vehicle or ves-

sel donation receipt at the time of pick-up! Making a car dona-tion is quick and easy! Donate a car and you'll feel great about supporting Us and the worthwhile causes we support!

Have any questions that aren't answered by our frequently asked questions (see below)? Call DonateaCar.com toll-free seven days a week at 1-800-237-5714. One of their friendly customer service representatives would be happy to answer all of your questions. 1. What can I donate? We accept most vehicles and vessels including, but not limited to, cars, trucks, trailers, boats, and RVs.

(FAQs continued on page 5)

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November - January Calendar of Events November 26 (Wed) 1730………………… Marine Corps Coordinating Council Meeting (Heslar Armory) 27 (Thurs)………………………… Thanksgiving December 11 (Thurs) 1900……………… HIB-MCL Membership Meeting (3561 English Ave) 20 (Sat)…………………………… Marine Corps League Christmas Party (Louis Jenn Memorial Park) 25 (Thurs)………………………… Christmas January 8 (Thurs) 1900……………… HIB-MCL Membership Meeting (3561 English Ave) 22 (Sat)…………………………… HIB-MCL Membership Meeting (3561 English Ave) 28 (Wed) 1730………………… Marine Corps Coordinating Council Meeting (Heslar Armory)

SCUTTLEBUTT Booster Application Become a Scuttlebutt Booster by donating $5!

Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________________

Email: ______________________________________ Annual Donation: $5.00 Special Gift: $________ Total: $________

Mail to: MC League, HIB Det. PO Box 2351 Indianapolis, IN 46206-2351

HIB MCL OFFICER ROSTER

Commandant Bud Albright Sr. Vice Commandant Tom Terpinas Jr. Vice Commandant Melissa Jacobs Adjutant/Paymaster Philip Fowler Past Commandant Russ Eaglin Chaplain Jesus Quintana, Jr. Sergeant at Arms David Hansell Judge Advocate Lloyd Louks

HIB MCL COMMITTEE ROSTER

VAVS Representative Jesus Quintana, Jr. VAVS Deputy Hazen Ward Raffles Tony Mungovan Stars and Stripes Jim Wade Scuttlebutt Editor Gary Nasby Awards Don Myers Christmas Banquet Tony Mungovan Historian Fred Axthelm Boy Scout Eagle Awards Fred Axthelm Toys For Tots Bud Albright Parades Tony Mungovan MCL Svc. Officer Diane Ward Young Marines Liaison Jim Wade Young Marines Mac Magana Budget and Finance Philip Fowler Quartermaster Russ Eaglin

LET US KNOW WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND! LEAVE US A MESSAGE AT:

317-546-7228

HIB Auxiliary Dues Due! By Don Myers Lets keep our auxiliary going! If you pay your wife’s dues, now is the time to renew (the cost is only $14 per auxiliary member). Send payment to Auxiliary Paymaster Annabel Brunton, 2806 Holly Park Dr., In-dianapolis, IN 46241. (Make the check out to Annabel since the auxiliary has never established a bank account.) For any Marine that would like a family member to be an auxiliary member, please contact An-nabel at 244-3929 for instructions on the cost and what to do. While on the subject of a detachment auxiliary let me say that we have been extremely lucky to have survived this long without an active auxil-iary supporting us. It's been difficult not having the backbone support and experience that keeps most organizations afloat and I think it's about time that we push this issue to the max.

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In honor of your service to our In honor of your service to our country you are entitled to a country you are entitled to a complimentary space in our complimentary space in our

Field of Valor Field of Valor To inquire about our Veterans

Benefits Program contact: Russ Eaglin, Military Liaison

317-201-7066

continued from page 3. 2. My car hasn’t run in years. Can I still donate it? Yes, we are able to accept most vehicles running or not (exceptions include some older vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing). To find out if we can accept your vehi-cle, please complete and submit the online donation form.

3. What do I need in order to donate my vehicle? We would like the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it please call us anyway. It is possible that other arrangements may be made. Please call CarDonation.Com toll-free at 1-800-237-5714 seven days a week.

4. Can you pick up vehicles in all 50 states? Yes, we are able to pick up accepted vehicles in the continental U.S. and Hawaii.

5. How will my car be picked up? We will arrange to have your vehicle towed away by a profes-sionally licensed, bonded and insured towing company.

6. How long will it take to pick up my car? We will arrange for a towing company to contact you via tele-phone within three to four business days at the latest. If you need your car picked up sooner, please let us know as we are oftentimes able to accommodate rush orders as well.

7. Is my donation tax deductible? Yes, vehicle and vessel donations made to MARINE CORPS LEAGUE HIRAM I. BEARSS DETACHMENT #089 are tax de-ductible to the full extent of the law. The Hiram I. Bearss Detach-ment of the Marine Corps League (www.IndyMarines.org) is a non-profit organization within the provisions of IRS Code 501(c)(4) with a special group exemption letter which allows for contri-butions to be tax deductible by the donor. However, individual tax situations vary so please check with a tax professional to de-termine what if any tax benefit you may receive from a tax de-ductible donation.

8. How does my tax deduction work? The IRS allows you, the taxpayer, to claim a tax deduction of (a) the value of your vehicle up to $500 or (b) if we sell the vehicle for more than $500 we will mail you a completed IRS tax form 1098-C with that value for your tax purposes. For additional in-formation, the IRS provides a Donor's Guide to Car Donations which sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to de-termine the value of your donated property. Check out the IRS Publication 4303, “A Donor’s Guide to Car Donations,” at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4303.pdf.

9. How do I contact you to schedule a pick up? Submit the donation form to: Marine Corps League Hiram I. Bearss Detachment, PO Box 2351, Indianapolis, IN 46206-2351; or complete and fax the form to Car Program at 916-631-1328, 631-1308 or 631-4336; or you may email this form to us at cam-pos@carprogram.com.

10. How do I receive my free vacation certificate?? After your vehicle donation has been picked-up: 1. Call us toll-free at #1-800-237-5714 seven days a week to obtain your ID number, 2. Complete our Vacation Certificate Request Form at http://www.donateacar.com/certificate.php - your certificate will be mailed to you within a few business days, and 3. Visit www.TriplePlayTrips.com to read and understand the complete terms and conditions and to activate your certifi-cate!

DoD Contracts for Free YMCA Membership for Deployed Guard

and Reserve Families

The Department of Defense announced October 1 that families of deployed members of the National Guard and Reserve, active duty service members on inde-pendent duty and their families, and active duty service members and their families assigned to se-lected bases would be eligible for free family mem-berships at participating YMCAs in their local com-munity. The free YMCA memberships for Guard and Reserve families will be available while the ser-vice member is deployed for a minimum of six months. The deploying service member will also be eligible for three months pre- and post-deployment membership to help promote family participa-tion. For more details about the program, visit http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=12259.