Pikes Peak Detachment November 2019 Newsletter 1

The Pikes Peak Scuttlebutt Pikes Peak Detachment 29

Marine Corps League Detachment Commandant Steve Schwartz

P.O. Box 10536 Colorado Springs, CO 80932-1536 www.pikespeakmcl.org

November 2019 Newsletter Newsletter Editor Terry Crum

2019 Pikes Peak Detachment Officers

Detachment Commandant Steve Schwartz sjschwartz_98@yahoo.com 719-213-1922 Senior Vice Comdt, Web Sgt. Terry Crum colorado.crum@gmail.com 719-432-7340 Junior Vice Commandant Jamie Rogers rogersjes.jr@gmail.com 719-201-0759 Judge Advocate Gary George garyg4812@yahoo.com 719-597-3054 Chaplain Vince Espinoza vjespinoza6978@gmail.com 719-323-5705 Paymaster Peggy Baldwin mclsemperfigal@outlook.com 719-453-7850 Adjutant Paul Reifke preifke@msn.com 719-492-8359 Sgt.-at-Arms Osa Tuck osa@divide.net 719-332-0557 Jr. Past Commandant Paul Hinojosa mclphinojosa@comcast.com 719-313-1752 Quarter Master Russ Miller rcmllr@msn.com 719-235-1058 M.O.D.D. Pound Keeper PDD Terry Crum colorado.crum@gmail.com 719-432-7340

Commandant Steve Schwartz, Chaplain Vince Espinoza, and associate member Donna Rae Smith during the October 2019 Detachment Monthly meeting.

The Pikes Peak Detachment Monthly Meeting

16 November 2019 Coffee at 0730 - Breakfast at 0800

Meeting at 0900 Bring a toy and breakfast is free!

Elections will be held for the Det. 2020 officers

VFW Post 4051 430 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colo Spngs

2019 Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Nov. 8th 1700-0100 at the Marriott Colo Spngs Tickets are on sale!

https://www.pikespeakmcl.org/ball

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Commandant Steve Schwartz As usual we have a busy holiday season ahead of us. Greetings to all Detachment members, Associates, FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains. At our last meeting we had 42 attendees and I appreciate you attending. Just a few reminders of what is upcoming the next couple of months. The Veteran's Day Parade takes place on Saturday, November 2 in downtown Colorado Springs. Our Jr. Vice has sent out staging and time information. Don't forget the Marine Corps Ball on November 8 at the Marriott Hotel. Be sure to buy your tickets soon and help us celebrate the 244th birthday of our Corps. IMPORTANT!! Don't forget our meeting on November 16 when we will take nominations, hold elections and conduct the installation of officers for 2020. Also, be sure to bring a toy for Toys 4 Tots and the Detachment will buy your breakfast!! Speaking of Toys 4 Tots, anything you can do to help this annual endeavor would be appreciated. Just contact Russ. Let's not forget Thanksgiving when we will gather with our families and friends and "Turkey Out"! Jumping ahead just slightly to December, same thing: free breakfast for all at our meeting! I have contacted the Military Affairs writer for the Gazette Telegraph and have offered to do a write up about our League. Hopefully, he will get back in touch for an interview or write up so we can brag a little. Hope to see everyone at the Parade, Ball and Meeting. Don't forget, recruiting new members is always the Order of the Day. Semper Fi, Steve

Senior Vice Commandant Terry Crum Greetings motivated Marines, dedicated FMF Corpsmen, and outstanding associate members. Snow is in the forecast and hopefully everyone has drained their lawn sprinkler systems and done all the other tasks needed for the winter season. The last two months of the year will be busy for the Detachment, hopefully you will be able to be part of it. Please look over this newsletter, you will find many opportunities to get involved. With a bit of prayerful consideration you might find a good fit for yourself. Please keep the sick and in distress members in your thoughts and prayers. Doc Frank Evans is recovering from leg surgery and Marine Pat Thompson is recovering from surgery to her face and is in ICU. This will hopefully last only a short period of time and she will be transferred to a more relaxed setting. Pat is in good spirits and enjoys the company of visitors. Chaplain Vince Espinoza still is in a battle for his health. He is a fighter and carrying on with business as if nothing was the matter. He still needs your prayers as he battles cancer. Recently we also bid a sad farewell to Marine Iris Rudesill. A longtime member of the Det. she will be sorely missed. The Pikes Peak region also lost Korean War veteran Marine Leonard Stawasz. Both of these Marines are most likely checking into heaven, drawing 782 “Deuce” gear and checking the watch roster for duty guarding the streets of heaven. Semper Fi Marines. We will join you when we receive our final PCS orders. In closing your patronage is what makes all of this possible. Hope to see you all at the next Detachment meeting. Bring a toy and breakfast is on the house. One shot, one kill. Ooh Rah Terry

Luncheon for WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War Veterans

This event is intended for the veterans of WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. All red blooded Americans are welcome to show support for our countries senior warriors. A guest speaker is often present to inspire and inform. The patriotism is genuine, the company is friendly, and the food is great. The next luncheon is 12 Nov.

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Paymaster Peggy Baldwin If you are interested in becoming a Life Member, we currently have the Life Membership Dues Schedule as follows: Schedule for life membership

Age 0 - 35 36 - 50 51 - 64 65 - Over Amount $500 $400 $300 $200

NOTE: To become a Life Member you must be a Member in "Good Standing". Semper Fi, Peggy Baldwin .

KARNIVOROUS KANINES OF POUND 150 Pound Keeper PDD Terry Crum

Woof, Woof, to all you dogs of the Karnivorous Kanines and to all that happen upon these deliberations. The lucky dogs that were able to make it to the Pack Growl in Greeley had a fun time. Every dog there had his day. During the Pack Growl DD Jamie Rogers and DD Vince Espinoza were initiated and promoted to red collar wearing Devil Dogs. Congratulations and a very loud woof - woof to you both. Wear the red collar with pride. The next Growl of the Karnivorous Kanines will take place at the Devil Dog Christmas Party 8 December at 1400. The location will be Miller Kennel. A big thanks to PDD Russ for volunteering his Kennel for this Growl/party Woof Woof. Please remember that every dog is a potential dog catcher. We always want more dogs for our Pound. Semper Woof, PDD Terry

PDD Tom “Freddie” Krueger goes postal. Pups Espinoza and Rogers earn the title “Devil Dogs”.

Ladies Luncheon The Pikes Peak Det. ladies luncheon is

the third Tuesday of every month. This luncheon is organized by Judy Carty. If you would like to attend, please call her at (719) 331-2763. The next luncheon will be on Nov 19th at 12:30. The location is not known at this time.

Popcorn Sales at the VA Clinic

3141 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs 0900-1500 every Monday and Wednesday

Please consider helping sell popcorn.

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Attention! Attention!

2019 Bowl-A-Thon 13 October 2019 at 1300 Brunswick Zone

Hello members and associates, Our bowl-a-thon was on Sunday, Oct. 13th. We had 25 bowlers and as always lots of fun. There was quite a cheerleading group who were there, which I appreciate very much! Lots of thanks to all who bowled, most of all, those who donated generously. My special thanks to Helen Hill and Denise Wickersheim who always help me. We have a few outstanding amounts which I will call before our next meeting on November 16th. Final report also will be given. Thank you, Marianne Smith, Bowl-A-Thon Committee Chairperson

Donna Rae Smith is organizing a silent auction at the Marine Corps Ball to help with costs of the 2020 Marine Corps Ball. The auction was discussed during new business during the September Pikes Peak Det. monthly meeting. Several members have stated that they had items to donate. Donna and the ladies will be working to make the auction baskets on Oct. 16th. Items in very good condition are needed for the action. For information or donation pickup, please contact Donna Rae Smith at 815-973-0073 or donnarae.mcl29@gmail.com.

2019 Veteran’s Day Parade 2 November 2019 1000

The Pikes Peak Detachment Line-up Number is 54 and we are staging at Tejon and Monument. Join us for Breakfast at 0700. Staging is between 0730 and 0930. The parade begins at 1000.

Please watch the weather and dress accordingly for the parade.

Veteran's Day Observance Monday,November11,2019at1100MemorialPark,ColoradoSprings

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19 October 2019 Pikes Peak Detachment Monthly Meeting Minutes Commandant Steve Schwartz opened the monthly meeting of the Marine Corps League Pikes Peak Detachment for official business at VFW #4051 Post at 0900 with Salute to Colors and opening prayer. All Detachment officers were present. Recognition of Dignitaries: NVC RMD Russ Miller and RMD Chaplin Pat Carty. No guests were present at the meeting. Bob Berndt made a motion to accept the 21 September 2019 Pikes Peak Detachment monthly meeting minutes as they were posted in the October newsletter and was seconded by Roger Baty. The motion carried. Correspondences: Paymaster Peggy Baldwin read a thank you letter from the VA thanking the detachment for handing out free popcorn at the open house. Report of the Paymaster The Paymaster’s report and membership phone rosters are available at the head table. If you haven’t already paid your annual dues, please do. Report of the Chaplain: Vince Espinoza Prayers for Pat Thompson, Pat will have surgery. Paul Darrow’s wife had a kidney removed and a pace maker implanted, she is currently doing as well as can be expected. Steve Abeyta , department Chaplin, is back in hospital with a brain infection. Bob and Helen Hill, Bob is having health issues. Iris Rudesill funeral will be held at Sacred Heart Church on the 25th Active duty Marine Cpl Erin Lilley-Fogle from Colorado Springs was killed in an auto accident in South Carolina. Her funeral will be 10/25. Report of Officers Commandant: Steve Schwartz Thanks to all who volunteered at the Homeless Stand Down last Tuesday. Thanks to all who participated in and showed up at the Bowl a Thon on the 13th. Services for Iris on the 25th at Sacred Heart Church and on the 28th at Pikes Peak National Cemetery at 11:00. Young Marines Dinner and recognition of October 19. Department Staff Meeting in Greeley October 26. Update on the Marine Corps Ball on November 8 (Marriot Hotel) beginning at 5:00 pm. Nominations, Elections and Installation of Officers will take place at the November meeting. Bring a toy to the November meeting and get breakfast free. Marine and associate of the year nominations, contact Steve. Senior Vice Commandant: Terry Crum Next Department Staff Meeting is on October 26 in Greeley; American Legion Post #18, 809 30th Ave. meet at the park and ride on Woodmen at I-25 at 08:00. Junior Vice Commandant: Jamie Rogers Update on Veteran’s Day Parade at 10:00, stage between 0730 and 0930 we are number 54 staging at Tejon and Monument. Breakfast at the Western Omelet at 07:00. Judge Advocate: Gary George NSTR Junior Past Commandant: Paul Hinojosa NSTR Quartermaster: Russ Miller Update on the trailer (new tires, wheels, etc.) Red jackets let Russ know if you want one. Donna will be doing cash sales at the American Legion craft fair 11/16. Toys for Tots: Russ Miller Toys for Tots trailer work : new wheels and tires and bearings . Toys for Tots warehouse next to the Harbor freight open M-F 9 am to 3 pm. Sgt. At Arms: Osa Tuck NSTR Adjutant: Paul Reifke NSTR M.O.D.D. Pound 150: PDD Terry Crum Pack Growl after the dept. Meeting in Greeley, bring dog food to be donated to the local shelter. MODD Christmas party TBD for all Devil Dogs and spouses. Report of Standing Committees: n/a Report of Special Committees: n/a Unfinished Business: Peggy Baldwin reported 1 six month CD was converted to a 12 month CD. The Detachment now has two 12-month CDs - one maturing every 6 months.

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New Business: Our Det. provides money for flowers or a donation to a charity of their choice for deceased members of the Detachment. Good of the League: Marianne: update on the Bowl-a-Thon. Gift baskets for auction at the Birthday Ball. Donna: ladies made 27 baskets to be auctioned off at the Ball to raise money for next year’s ball. Theresa, Denise, Kathy and Judy and Donna made the baskets. Terry Crum: detachment staff voted to spend 375.00 to continue to use Constant Contact. Announcements; The 50/50 drawing was held. A total of $90.00 was collected. The winner of $45.00 was Denise Wickersheim. Without any additional business Commandant Steve Schwartz 16 November closed the meeting at 1000. The next meeting will take place 19 October 2019. Respectfully Submitted Adjutant Paul Reifke

Members of the Pikes Peak Detachment took part in the 2019 Homeless Vet’s Stand down handing out boots.

In loving memory of our brother Marine. Rest in peace.

Obituary for Marine Leonard Stawasz November 25, 1931 - October 17, 2019

Leonard Stawasz received his angel wings and joined our loved ones in Heaven on October 17, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. He passed unexpectedly. With him was his wife, Jody Stawasz, who never left his side. Len was born on November 25, 1931 in Omaha, Nebraska. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps, then fought in the Korean War and was the only man left in his Platoon to return home. Len went to college and established a career in Real Estate and Mortgage loans. In 2010, Len retired in Colorado with his wife Jody. He was very blessed to be able to fly fish with Healing Waters and hunt with Wounded Warriors. He is preceded in death by Jamie LeCroy, Tom LeCroy, and Ryan Kennedy. He leaves as his legacy, his wife of twenty-eight years, Jody Stawasz; sister, Judi Wilson; his children and many grandchildren. As a husband, Len shared his heart with his wife, Jody. As a father, he shared his devotion and strength with his children through his faith and being a great provider. As a grandfather, he showed his unconditional love, open arms for hugs, wonderful stories, and was the best listener you could ask for. To everyone, he shared his belief in our Lord, and the best smile ever! Len is now with his creator and has now been reunited with all our loved ones. He will remain in our hearts until we meet again. We love you to the MOON! "SEE YOU IN THE MORNING"