DETACHMENT 1270 PICNIC – SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024

MATHIS PARK, 1820 WEST MATHIS PARK PLACE (OFF DIXIE DRIVE & ACROSS FROM SUNBROOK), ST. GEORGE, 84770.

TIME:  NOON TIL 4 PM

We need RSPVs so we know how much food to prepare.  You can respond to Michelle G by email.  Let her know what you plan to bring, if anything, but we'll have plenty of food, so please plan to attend and join us even if you don't bring anything.

The League will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and buns, condiments, paper plates, cups, plastic utensils and napkins.  Bryan Butus is bringing brats too.  Bring your own drink so we don't have to deal with huge coolers.

We will be meeting in the ramada to the right of the end of the parking lot.  Bring your own chair or use the tables and bench seats available in the ramada.  

2024 Military Appreciation Night

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The Washington County Fair will host its annual Military Appreciation Night April 16 at 6 p.m. at the Outdoor Arena of the Fairgrounds (5500 W 700 S Hurricane). This year’s event honors “Modern Warriors” — those who served post Vietnam. All are invited to attend.

“As a country, we owe it to these selfless men and women to support and honor them, recognizing the bravery and dedication that comes with choosing to serve in the armed forces,” said Fair Director Susi Lafaele. “Each year we set aside a spot in the Washington County Fair to acknowledge and recognize their service and sacrifice. We invite all military veterans who have served since 1975 to attend, including active-duty military members as well as their family members and citizens who want to show their appreciation.

This is the fifth consecutive year the Fair has hosted such an event, beginning in 2020 with our remaining World War II veterans.

Lt. Col. Coy Bryant, who retired in 2016 following more than 27 years of active duty will be the keynote speaker. Bryant served all over the globe during his career, including as Chief Executive Officer for the Homeland Response Force, and was Chief of Staff for 566 personnel in support of NATO Kosovo Forces.

Sponsored in part by the Daughters of the American Revolution Color Country Chapter, other participants in the event include: Washington County Commissioner Victor Iverson, who will read a proclamation; Ed Tracey President and CEO of the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce, who will be the master of ceremonies and perform a musical number; David Cordero, Chairman of the Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah, who will deliver a speech highlighting the military’s all-volunteer force.

Inside the Grafton building, there will be a display honoring those who have served in our military. All veterans planning to attend are urged to sign up here, so they can receive a proclamation.

April 2024 Monthly Meeting

This coming Saturday the Detachment will hold its April meeting.  There is a full schedule: Marine Sakston Tesch, who is a Junior at Utah Tech University, will be presented with a $1000 scholarship, courtesy of Detachment 1270.  

Next, our guest speaker Tracy Williams from OsteoStrong will talk to us about skeletal strength and healthy bone aging, a topic near and dear to all of us! Mobility is dependent on healthy bones, strong muscles, high tendon integrity, ligaments and cartilage. Tracy, owner of OsteoStrong St. George, will share how the body's natural ability can be triggered when we build and maintain a robust skeletal system.  Tracey's clinic is set up to help. This subject is equally important to men and women as we age, so bring your spouse to this presentation!

We will also be discussing the annual detachment picnic on May 4 starting at noon, at Mathis Park.  This is the same park we've held it the last two years.  What we need to settle at this meeting is what to grill, side dishes, and desserts.  We also need to get an idea of how many are coming to the picnic.

April is also officer nomination month so if you are interested in nominating or being nominated for an officer staff position be sure to attend this meeting.  The four elected positions are Commandant, Senior and Junior Commandants, and Judge Advocate. 

Doors open at 0815 for meet and greet and the meeting will start at 0900.

See you there - Semper Fi

April 2024 Monthly Meeting

Saturday, April 13, the Detachment will hold its April meeting.  There is a full schedule: Marine Sakston Tesch, who is a Junior at Utah Tech University, will be presented with a $1000 scholarship, courtesy of Detachment 1270.  

Next, our guest speaker Tracy Williams from OsteoStrong will talk to us about skeletal strength and healthy bone aging, a topic near and dear to all of us!  Mobility is dependent on healthy bones, strong muscles, high tendon integrity, ligaments and cartilage. 

Tracy, owner of OsteoStrong St. George, will share how the body's natural ability can be triggered when we build and maintain a robust skeletal system.  Tracey's clinic is here to help. This subject is equally important to men and women as we age so bring your spouse to this presentation!

April is also officer nomination month. If you are interested in nominating or being nominated for an officer staff position be sure to attend this meeting.  The 4 elected positions are commandant, senior and junior commandants, and judge advocate.  

Doors open at 0815 for meet and greet and the meeting will start at 0900.

13 January 2024 Meeting

The next meeting of the Dixie MCL Detachment is next Saturday, January 13 and it promises to be an event you won't soon forget.  Commandant Tony Damiano has arranged for the singing group "Utah Tech Fusion" to entertain us. 'Fusion' is a fantastic group of students who myself and several others had the pleasure of listening to at this past year's Veterans Day ceremony on the campus.  So, bring your spouses and enjoy some top-rated music.

Grace Taylor will once again furnish a light breakfast for us all to enjoy.  Her egg dish at the December meeting was a huge hit! The plan is to have tables set up for breakfast and then break them down when Fusion is getting ready to sing.

Fusion will also provide a tune when we step outside the building to retire the American flag and replace it with a new one. 

The doors open at 0800 and the rest of the schedule for Saturday will be flexible.  See you on the 13th!

 

St. George VA Outpatient Clinic is moving

Dear Veteran:

The St. George VA Outpatient Clinic is excited to announce that our Clinic is moving to a new facility. The clinic will close from January 5-8,  2024, to allow time to move to the new location. The clinic will reopen at our new facility on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  

Current Location:

230 North 1680 East

St. George, Utah 84790

New Location:

Riverfront Medical Center

585 East Riverside Drive

St. George, Utah 84790

On Friday, January 5 and Monday, January 8, the clinic will see walk-in patients only at our current location. On Tuesday, January 9, we will open the clinic doors at the new location. All future appointments will take place at the new clinic.

The move allows the clinic to greatly enhance our existing services, while offering several new services, including an Optometry Clinic, a Sleep Clinic, Walk-in Lab services, expanded Physical Therapy services, Nutritional programs, Walk with Ease and Move Programs.

Importantly, our phone numbers and email addresses will not change. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. You can reach the clinic at 435-634-7608, or simply stop for a visit.

We are honored to serve Southern Utah’s Veteran community and look forward to providing you with the world-class healthcare you deserve.

Respectfully,

The St. George Community Clinic Team

 

2023 Marine Corps Ball

 Awesome Birthday Ball thanks to the Ball Committee!