1 From the Helm…. Gary Nasby- Commandant Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089 It has been a busy time for me, and most of the last 2 months has been spent at the new building getting it in shape for us to call home. This endeavor has not been done by me or any one person alone, but by a small percentage of our membership who have really put themselves out, and stepped up to give up a lot of their free time to wield ham- mers, paint brushes, shovels and moving carts to get the work done. I’m not going to name a lot of names here, but you and the rest of us who were there, know who you were. We have done some major renovations to the build- ing from what it was as a UAW hall. We have added a ADA handicapped women’s restroom, and renovated com- pletely the Men’s restroom into an ADA compliant rest- room. The kitchen was gutted and doubled in size, and is now a workable industrial style kitchen for all of our func- tions and any rental functions we wish to host . The mu- seum , though smaller, is first class. The ships store is growing and improving in the goods carried. Both the Mu- seum Director, Doug Hardwick, and the Quarter Master, Bud Albright can be proud of what they have accomplished with these two areas. The banquet/meeting hall has been stripped, painted, and floors cleaned and waxed, and is now ready to host events of 200+ people. The Foundation and League office spaces have been updated and are now workable places of business. As you enter the building this space has been setup to honor the people of the Detachment, past and present, and the Ma- rine Corps, and the Marine Corps League. This building known as : “Marine Barracks Indy” will allow us to carry out our Marine Corps League Mis- sion Statement: “ To preserve and promote traditions, ..to band together past and present Marines, ..to hold sacred history and traditions, ..to maintain true allegiance to America, ..to create a bond of comradeship between Ma- rines, ..to voluntarily render aide and assistance to Marines and FMF Corpsman, ..and perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps.” Marines & Associates be proud of what we have accomplished here. Now for the bad part. This building will take the efforts of all of us to SCUTTLEBUTT SCUTTLEBUTT SCUTTLEBUTT MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE HIRAM I. BEARSS MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –DET #089 EDITOR: GARY D. NASBY Volume 36 - Issue 12 December 2010 www.IndyMarines.org _______________________________________________ maintain. Help will be needed at fundraising functions. We will have to have a presence at the building when it is rented out to protect it and our interests. Future projects will be planned to improve the site as monies become avail- able. Think about what you can do to help and volunteer. Don’t just pay your yearly dues, and call yourself a mem- ber. Become active in the League. You will find it reward- ing and will find the camaraderie between the members will make you many new friends. Lastly I am going to take up the cause started by our late, and one of the most active members and dedicated Marine that I have ever met, one Don Myers….. The “Plank Program”. WE HAVE NOT REACHED OUR GOAL! Many members have stepped up, and pledged $500 to $5000. Read the names on the wall of honor in the entry- way. But the percentage of those members who have is small. HIB has over 200 members. If every member pledged $500 (which can be paid in installments), we would be at $100,000. Look at page 4 and see where we are. I know times are tough, but what better cause could you give to than the one that made you what you are as Marines, and is striving to carry out our “Mission Statement”. Think about it and ask yourself, what you can do to step up your participation in your League, with either time or money, or both. Many members already are giving and I know they walk around knowing that they are carrying on the Marine Tradition, and are VERY proud of themselves. I know that as I read the names on the Wall of Honor and why they pledged, I am proud to know them, and be part of the same organization they belong to. Lastly I wish to thank Lt. Col. (Ret) Charles Hais- lip, whose guidance and foresight has gotten us to this point with the building. Semper Fi– Sir. Keep our troops in harms way in your prayers, and remember those who have gone before us, and may you and your family have a Joyous Holiday Season. 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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From the Helm…. Gary Nasby- Commandant Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089 It has been a busy time for me, and most of the last 2 months has been spent at the new building getting it in
shape for us to call home. This endeavor has not been done by me or any one person alone, but by a small percentage of our membership who have really put themselves out, and stepped up to give up a lot of their free time to wield ham-mers, paint brushes, shovels and moving carts to get the work done. I’m not going to name a lot of names here, but you and the rest of us who were there, know who you were. We have done some major renovations to the build-ing from what it was as a UAW hall. We have added a ADA handicapped women’s restroom, and renovated com-pletely the Men’s restroom into an ADA compliant rest-room. The kitchen was gutted and doubled in size, and is now a workable industrial style kitchen for all of our func-tions and any rental functions we wish to host . The mu-seum , though smaller, is first class. The ships store is growing and improving in the goods carried. Both the Mu-seum Director, Doug Hardwick, and the Quarter Master, Bud Albright can be proud of what they have accomplished with these two areas. The banquet/meeting hall has been stripped, painted, and floors cleaned and waxed, and is now ready to host events of 200+ people. The Foundation and League office spaces have been updated and are now workable places of business. As you enter the building this space has been setup to honor the people of the Detachment, past and present, and the Ma-rine Corps, and the Marine Corps League. This building known as : “Marine Barracks Indy” will allow us to carry out our Marine Corps League Mis-sion Statement: “ To preserve and promote traditions, ..to band together past and present Marines, ..to hold sacred history and traditions, ..to maintain true allegiance to America, ..to create a bond of comradeship between Ma-rines, ..to voluntarily render aide and assistance to Marines and FMF Corpsman, ..and perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps.” Marines & Associates be proud of what we have accomplished here. Now for the bad part. This building will take the efforts of all of us to
SCUTTLEBUTTSCUTTLEBUTTSCUTTLEBUTT MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE
HIRAM I. BEARSS MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –DET #089
EDITOR: GARY D. NASBY
Volume 36 - Issue 12 December 2010 www.IndyMarines.org
_______________________________________________ maintain. Help will be needed at fundraising functions. We will have to have a presence at the building when it is rented out to protect it and our interests. Future projects will be planned to improve the site as monies become avail-able. Think about what you can do to help and volunteer. Don’t just pay your yearly dues, and call yourself a mem-ber. Become active in the League. You will find it reward-ing and will find the camaraderie between the members will make you many new friends. Lastly I am going to take up the cause started by our late, and one of the most active members and dedicated Marine that I have ever met, one Don Myers….. The “Plank Program”. WE HAVE NOT REACHED OUR GOAL! Many members have stepped up, and pledged $500 to $5000. Read the names on the wall of honor in the entry-way. But the percentage of those members who have is small. HIB has over 200 members. If every member pledged $500 (which can be paid in installments), we would be at $100,000. Look at page 4 and see where we are. I know times are tough, but what better cause could you give to than the one that made you what you are as Marines, and is striving to carry out our “Mission Statement”. Think about it and ask yourself, what you can do to step up your participation in your League, with either time or money, or both. Many members already are giving and I know they walk around knowing that they are carrying on the Marine Tradition, and are VERY proud of themselves. I know that as I read the names on the Wall of Honor and why they pledged, I am proud to know them, and be part of the same organization they belong to. Lastly I wish to thank Lt. Col. (Ret) Charles Hais-lip, whose guidance and foresight has gotten us to this point with the building. Semper Fi– Sir. Keep our troops in harms way in your prayers, and remember those who have gone before us, and may you and your family have a Joyous Holiday Season. I am available at for your comments and discussion: Phone- (317) 855-8798 E-Mail– [email protected] Semper Fidelis, Gary D. Nasby
HIB MCL OFFICER ROSTER Commandant Gary Nasby Sr. Vice Commandant James Wade Jr. Vice Commandant Greg Troxell Adjutant/Paymaster Melissa Jacobs Judge Advocate Phil Fowler 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:
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
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)
(2)Philippine Teak ($2,000)
(3)Indo-China Teak ($1,000)
(4)Burma-Teak ($500)
(5)Memorial Plank, Level:
Other Donations: $
Check Category
“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.
GOAL- $200,000
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Marine Corps League Hiram I. Bearss Detachment #089 MEATLOAF COOK-OFF AND FUNDRAISER
(Inspired by State Commandant Russ Eaglin’s horrible meatloaf recipe.)
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.
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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