Wreaths Across America

Due to a conflict with the Wreaths Across America event on Saturday, December 14th, we need to cancel our Detachment meeting.  We would really love to see as many Detachment  members in their red shirts and covers present to represent our Marine Corps members on this date.

 The St. George presentation of Wreaths Across America will start promptly at 10 am at the Tonaquint Cemetery.  You should plan to arrive close to 9 am in order to secure a parking space.  You are also invited to bring a folding chair if you are uncomfortable standing for about 30-45 minutes.  

After the presentations, you are welcome to place wreaths on graves of military members buried at Tonaquint.  After the Tonaquint remembrance, there will be a police escort to the St. George Cemetery where volunteers will place wreaths on the graves of our Veterans buried there.  Flyer below with more information.

 

Reminders

Due to the various activities this weekend around Veterans Day, we will not have a Saturday Detachment meeting.

Marine Corps Ball Friday night. (Nov. 8) We have over 70 raffle prizes and an amazing Weapon for our Silent Auction.  Remember to bring cash or checks if you want to buy raffle tickets.  Also, the no host bar will be selling alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages.  

We will have Toys for Tots boxes in the lobby should you choose to donate a toy for Christmas cheer to the Washington County children in need.

Doors for the Ball open at 5 pm at the Dixie Convention Center.  We look forward to seeing everyone who has confirmed their attendance.  

 

Dixie Direct Books are Here

This coming Monday (11/4) at golf, I will have the new 2025 Dixie Direct books for you to buy.  They are $40, but you only need to use a couple of coupons to recoup your investment.  Plus you are supporting our Marine Corps League.  Let me know if you want one!  Thanks, Larry Mineer

11-11-24 - Veterans Day

 

VETERANS DAY SUNRIVER EVENT

Paint the Cow!

MARINES!! 

I have purchased a cow on behalf of the Marine Corps League Detachment 1270 for display during the month of September for Swiss Days.  Now I need y'all artistic types to decorate it.  If you would like to present a design. draw it out and email it to me by next Friday, Aug 31.  I will decide the winning design and the winner gets a prize.  If you would like to help paint our cow, have supplies, spare paint, and time, please text me your availability and what you can supply.

ADDITIONALLY!!

Swiss Days Festivities Swiss Days – Santa Clara City (santaclarautah.gov)  I have a call in with the Swiss Days Committee for the Detachment to have a booth for donations.  If we could get enough volunteers to man the booth for the three days, it would be a great fundraising opportunity.  I have made rubber grenades, and if I could get some volunteers to make some highly motivating cornholes to throw them in, I think we would have an ice breaker.  

Unfortunately I will be out of town the last week of September, so I will also need someone to take the lead on this project.  I look forward to everyone's enthusiasm!!

Jo

 

The Honor Goes to Billion

Community Service Award from DAR Goes to Billion Johnston.  See article in link below:

DAR AWARD TO BILLION JOHNSTON

Billion Johnston receiving 2024 Community Service award from Regent Laura Miller (L) and Gloria Toomey, Community Service Awards committee chair (R) at event held in May. Photo courtesy of Valerie King, Color Country Chapter DAR.

14 Years Ago

 Fourteen years ago - at Annual Dept. of Utah Convention.  Rick was Marine of the Year.