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.

2024 National Convention

As discussed at today's Detachment meeting here is the link to the Marine Corps League National Convention August 12 -16 at the luxurious Westin Resort in Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs), CA.  If you decide to attend, let our Commandant and Adjutant know so they can put you on the delegate's roster.  Semper Fi

Click Here:  2024 NATIONAL CONVENTION

 

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.