Minutes of Marine Corps League 973
September 28th, 2004
Am. Legion Annex
Meeting commenced at 1900 hours:
Members present: 16

Opening ceremonies completed

Guests:
• Pvt. Elijah Henry and Pvt. Jason Tippett, which are recent graduates of Parris Island and home on recruiting leave, next stop Camp Geiger. They showed us the new
utility uniforms that are now standard issue for Marines.
• Jesse McWatt, Gunnery Sergeant retired and formerly of Charlotte chapter of the Marine Corps League has relocated to Silva, NC.

New Members put up for nomination:
• Nolan Beeson, prior member and one of the few Enlisted Pilots.
• Russell Faulkner, retired Col. With 24 years in the Marine Corps and 14 years in the Army is relocating from South Carolina.
Motion made to accept new members, moved and seconded.

> Previous Minutes read and approved.
> Paymasters report read and approved.

Standing Committees:
>October 'Toys for Tots' Lou Slagle- Chair.
• We will rent Half of the old dry cleaners on Palmer street at a cost of $130/month
> Marine Corps Ball , Don Lanson - Chair
• Reported expenditures in area of $600 for the Ball.
• Votes for approving the Piper $150 and Ron Allen music $100 were approved.
• Don presented a Check from the Am Legion for the cadets meals.
> Rifle Raffle
• Car Show, Fair Grounds, VFW, Wal-Mart all bringing in good revenue in spite of
Hurricane Ivan which hit the Fairgrounds.

New Business:
• Bob Euting will coordinate the Wreath Ceremony with the Court house for the
November 10th remembrance ceremony.

Sign ups for:
• Wal-Mart Oct 2nd - rifle raffle
• Color Guard Oct 8th for Panther Home game
• Future discussion Items:
• Float for Christmas Parade and Fund raisers.
> Flags for the new poles.

Closing Ceremonies completed.