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ScuttlebuttGeneral Smedley D. Butler Detachment19141915Incorporated 1991P.O. Box 184 Newtown Square, PA19073Website www.genbutlerdet.orgCommandantBud DavisEmail: cbjdavis@comcast.netVolume XXXI, Issue 8August 2021Dan Luty, editorCommandant’s ReportAugust 2021Members, by now you have heard that on 5 July, Earle Drakepassed away. Earle was a very active member with ourDetachment and the Department of PA MCL. He held thepost of Commandant and longtime ROTC/AmericanismChairman of our own Smedley Butler Detachment. Earle alsoserved as District One Vice Commandant, Chapel of FourChaplains Chairperson, and countless other positions.In 2005 Earle was presented with the Detachment’sCommandant award and in 2009 the Marine of the Yearaward. He was also active in the marksmanship program andrecruiting new members. I will always remember Earle as theCommandant that swore me in as a new member (2009) andasking me to take the Sgt-of-Arms position when Jim Rossstepped down. Please keep Earle and his family in yourthoughts.July was our last general meeting at the KOC. Our new homefor now will be the American Legion Post 805, 2340 WestChester Pike Broomall.INSIDE THIS ISSUEWe are also only going to meet once a month starting 3August (no July staff meeting). Both meetings will nowbe the first Tuesday of the month. The Staff Meeting willstart at 1800 and the General Meeting will start at 1930.Hope to see you there.Doug Forsythe, District One Vice Commandant waspresent at our meeting to award the Detachment and DanLuty (webmaster) Certificates of Appreciation andCertificates of Participation for both the Scuttlebutt andWebmaster/Website. Congratulations to everyone who isinvolved with publishing the Scuttlebutt.I want to thank Steve Kusner for taking the openDirector’s position. We do have other positions available,and I will remind members during our meetings.I also want to thank everyone who made the parades onJuly 4th weekend. Wayne Williams and Bob Spano alongwith others made these events run smoothly. It was alsogood to see Joe Beal back in action after a brief scare.Lastly, we not only lost three very active members but alsogood friends this past month. As a Detachment, let us keepthem in our thoughts and continue to share stories aboutour times together.1Commandant’s Report2Boosters; Birthdays; Officers & Committee Chairmen3Detachment & Other Organizations EventsSemper Fi,4&5July Meeting MinutesCommandant64th of July Parade and Awards picsBud Davis III7Voices for VeteransScuttlebutt 1
“SCUTTLEBUTT” BOOSTER CLUBGeneral Smedley D. Butler Detachment OfficersHelp support our awardwinning newsletter andbecome a member of theBooster Club!Any monetary contribution helps offset the cost ofpublication and mailing. We wish to thank our currentboosters. With their assistance, we can continue ouraward-winning newsletter!AUGUST BOOSTERSJohn BurfeteBud DavisJoe DiresoJim FlynnHarry KaufmanJerry McGuckinBob SpanoPhil SpinelliCommandantSr. Vice CommandantJr. Vice CommandantAdjutantPaymasterJudge AdvocateSergeant-At-ArmsChaplainService OfficerDirectorDirectorDirectorJr. Past CommandantGeneral Smedley D. Butler DetachmentCommittee ChairmenAdopt-A-HighwayAmericanism TeamAuxiliary LiaisonAwardsCeremoniesColor GuardFlag CollectionHistorianHome AssociationHonor GuardHonor Guard AssistantThank You Boosters!Bob SpanoPaymasterIf you are interested in being a “Scuttlebutt”Booster, please see Bob Spano.Birthday Greetings for AugustThe Detachment staff sends best wishes to thefollowing members who are celebrating a birthdaythis month:MarksmanshipMembershipNewsletter (Scuttlebutt)Newtown Twp Vets coutingToys-For-TotsV.A.V.S.Web MasterChristopher BushThomas HigginsWilliam InversoNorman LynchGeorge McCaughanRobert PaulWayne WilliamsHappy Birthday and many, many more!Bud Davis IIIDominick MattioniJerry McGuckinJim FlynnBob SpanoDominic D’AlessandroJoe BealChristopher BushJim HerbstBill KinneyBen SidesSteve KusnerJim FlynnJim FlynnJ.Mulhern/D. FitzpatrickChris BushJames HerbstDom D’AlessandroWayne WilliamsDominic D’AlessandroOPENBob SpanoOPENBen Sides &Mike MillikenGene KernJames HerbstDan LutyBill KinneyDominic D’AlessandroBob SpanoJohn BurfeteWayne WilliamsEd SeidlPaul FergusonJim Herbst &Claude FalconeIlene SilversDEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRSGeneral & Healthcare BenefitsVA Hotline800-827-1000Veterans’ Healthcare877-222-8387Education888-442-4551Grave Markers800-697-6947Life Insurance800-669-8477Websitewww.va.govScuttlebutt 2
Other Organizations’ Events (Cont’d.)Looking AheadDelaware County Detachment MCL, Breakfast, 3rd Sun of themonth (except Jun, Jul & Aug), 0800-1130, 10.00/person.DELCO Detachment, Upland, PA.DETACHMENT EVENTSAugustM.O.D.D. “Devil Dogs” Triboro Pound #19, Pack of Penna.,Growls (meetings) are the second Wednesday of the month at1930. Growls are held at the Upper Darby Detachment Home,1026 Providence Road, Secane, PA 19018.31/01 HUHO, ShopRite, 1115 W. Chester Pk, W Chester.03Staff Meeting, Post #805, 2340 W. Chester Pk, at 1800.03General Meeting, Post #805, 2340 W. Chester Pk, at 1930.08DCVMA Casket Flag Ceremony at 1800.Veterans of Foreign Wars: Herbert W. Best Post # 928,Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month except inSeptember, it will be the day after Labor Day, the 2nd (Tuesdayand the 3rd Monday) Meetings are held at Herbert W. Best Post #928, VFW, MacDade Blvd. and Sutton Avenue, Folsom, PA.10/11 HUHO, ShopRite, Drexeline Shop Ctr, 5000 State Rd.11Veterans of Foreign Wars: Broomall Post #7390, Meetings thesecond Thursday of the month at 1930. Meetings are held at theMarple Twp. Municipal Building, Sproul & Springfield Roads,Broomall, PA.DCVMA Casket Flag Ceremony at 1700.14/15 HUHO, ShopRite, Drexeline Shopping Cntr, Drexel Hill.21/22 HUHO, ShopRite, 1115 W. Chester Pk, W Chester.Knights of Columbus: Mater Dei Council #4129, 327 N.Newtown Street Rd., Newtown Square, PA. Meetings the firstThursday of the month at 2000.31/01 HUHO, ShopRite, 5075 Edgemont Ave, Brookhaven.MARK YOUR 2021 CALENDAR21 AugustVeterans Picnic at Drexel Park CancelledOTHER VETERANS’ & FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS’REGULAR EVENTSDominick MattioniAmVets: Harold P. Saks Post #118, 211 N. Morton Ave., Morton,PA 19070. Meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 1930.610-692-4335American Legion: Broomall Post #805,2340 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA. Meetings the secondWednesday of every month, at 1900.American Legion Nunan-Slook Post #338, Meets the secondTuesday at 7:00 PM of every month at the corner of Ralston &Graslynn Avenues, Havertown, PA.Upper Darby Detachment #884 MCL, 3rd Tuesday of the month at2000, 1026 Providence Rd. Secane, PA. 19018Disabled American Veterans, Delaware County Chapter 113,meets the second Monday of the month at 7:30PM. Meetings areheld at the Nunan-Slook American Legion Post #338. The Post islocated at the corner of Ralston & Graslynn Avenues in Havertown.SICK CALLVietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 67, AmVets, Harold P.Saks Post #118, 211 N. Morton Ave. in Morton, PA meeting is 2ndTuesday at 7:30 PM - no meetings July or August.Scuttlebutt 3John BurfeteJim MulhernTerry JonesJoe TierRich BortnerJoe BealPlease remember to notify Chaplain Chris Bush(610.353.5569) of an illness, or of a member or familymember passing away.
General Smedley D. Butler Detachment #741Marine Corps LeagueGeneral Meeting Minutes – 6 July 2021Commandant: Commandant Bud Davis opened the meeting at 1930and the regular opening ceremonies were conducted. Officers presentwere Commandant Bud Davis, Senior Vice CommandantDominick Mattioni, Junior Vice Commandant Jerry McGuckin, JudgeAdvocate Dominic D’Allessandro, Paymaster Bob Spano, AdjutantJim Flynn, Chaplain Chris Bush, Sergeant-at-Arms Joe Beal, ServiceOfficer Jim Herbst, Directors Bill Kinney and Steve Kusner, and Jr.Past Commandant Jim Flynn. Also in attendance was District OneVice Commandant Doug Forsythe.Minutes: Bill Kinney made a motion that we accept the minutes of 1June 2021 general meeting. Jim Herbst seconded the motion and themotion passed.Officer Reports:Adjutant: Jim Flynn read several thank you notes from Marine CorpsLeague Scholarship recipients. He also read thank you notes fromcharitable organizations that the detachment has donated to, as well asthank you letters from families that our Honor Guard participated in atVeteran’s funerals.Senior Vice Commandant: Dominick Mattioni made a motion tocancel the annual summer picnic due to trouble finding a location andscheduling problems. Jim Flynn seconded the motion and the motionpassed.Junior Vice Commandant: Jerry McGuckin said that our HuhoCampaign is going very well. He mentioned that he was able to secureseveral more dates at the West Chester Shop Rite. He thanked themembers for their participation in this program.Paymaster: Bob Spano provided the Paymaster’s report reviewingincome and disbursements for the month. He reminded members thatannual dues are due in August. Jim Herbst made a motion that weaccept the Paymaster’s report. Joe Conigliaro seconded the motionand the motion passed.Judge Advocate: Dominic D’Alessandro informed the members thathe was able to have the retired flags burned at the Chester incinerator.He said he is still looking for a more suitable location to burn retiredflags.Sgt-at-Arms: Joe Beal thanked the members who reached out duringhis recent health issues and said he’s recovering well and ready to getback in action.Chaplain: Chris Bush gave updates on sick members he’s spokenwith and visited. He also mentioned the passing of longtime activemembers Con McGinley, Paul Donohue, and Earle Drake.Service Officer: Jim Herbst stated that the Coatesville VAVS willhave a meeting on 15 July 2021 at 1400. He is hoping to getinformation on when we can have our bingo and picnics, possibly inSeptember.Directors: Bill Kinney - spoke about the upcoming Casket FlagCeremony on 11 July 2021. He asked for volunteers to arrive at theVeterans Memorial by 1630. Bill asked the members for updates onthe Toys for Tots program. Bill also announced the date for theAnnual Freedom Dinner will be 18 November 2021 at the SpringfieldCountry Club. Because the dinner had to be cancelled last year, all the2020 Honorees will receive the Award this year. Bill recommendedthat the Detachment buy 2 tables and a full-page ad for the dinner nightat a total cost of 1,850.00. Jim Flynn made a motion that we buy thetables and ad. Jim Herbst seconded the motion and the motion passed.Steve Kusner – no report. Commandant Davis thanked Steve forstepping up and filling the open Director’s post.Ben Sides – absent, no report.Committee Reports:Adopt-a-Highway: Jim Flynn reported that it’s been difficult toschedule the next highway cleanup due to our busy HUHO scheduleand other activities. He said the staff has discussed possibly doing iton a weeknight, but no date has been set.Americanism: no reportAuxiliary Liaison: Chris Bush - no report.Awards: Jim Herbst presented awards to Steve Kusner, MikeMiliken, Paul Ferguson and Gene Trautner for their hard work anddedication.Ceremonies: Dominic D’Alessandro - no report.Color Guard: Wayne Williams thanked members who participatedin the Springfield and Marple Newtown 4th of July parades. He alsomentioned an upcoming event at Drexel Lodge Park on 18 Sept. 2021.This is a concert and barbecue organized by Nick Constantine. He’llhave more details at the next meeting.Communications: John Burfete (absent) no report. CommandantDavis informed the membership that John is having computerproblems and is temporarily unable to forward e-mails to theDetachment. Bob Spano can send batch emails.Honor Guard: Mike Miliken reported that the Honor Guardparticipated in 4 funerals in the month of June bringing the yearly totalto 10.Membership: Jim Herbst said that it is more important than ever thatwe recruit new members, as the Detachment has just suffered the lossof Con McGinley, Paul Donohue, and Earle Drake.Marksmanship: Gene Kern (absent) – no report.Newsletter: Dan Luty (absent) – no report.Property: Bob Spano reported on expenses for trailer inspection andparade supplies. He also asked for volunteers to help move our lockersto our new storage facility after the meeting.Scouting: Ed Seidl (absent) – no report.Toys for Tots: Paul Ferguson – no report.Scuttlebutt 4
Minutes continued from page 4Follow us on Facebook Unfinished Business: No Unfinished Business.New Business: At this point Commandant Davis introduced State Sr.Vice Commandant, Doug Forsythe. Doug presented the Detachmentwith several Participation Awards and several Awards for Dan Lutyfor his excellent newsletter.Good of the League: Bob Spano outlined his recommendations forour charitable donations for the month. Bill Kinney made a motionthat we donate to the recommended charities and Joe Conigliaroseconded the motion and the motion passed.Adjournment: Commandant Davis asked for a motion to adjourn.Bill Kinney made that motion and Wayne Williams seconded it andthe motion passed. After the regular closing ceremonies, theDetachment general meeting for July was adjourned at 2041.Logbook:Members: 18Guests: 250/50 Winner: Wayne WilliamsRespectfully submitted,Jim FlynnCheck us out on the web at:Roger at his regular weekend hangout – Booth’s CornerScuttlebutt 5www.genbutlerdet.org
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MARINE CORPS LEAGUESmedley D. Butler DetachmentP.O. Box 184Newtown Square, PA19073-0184Honor-Courage-CommitmentNext General Meeting3 August 2021, at 1930American Legion Post #8052340 West Chester Pike,Broomall, PA 19008Earle Drake & R. Lee ErmeyScuttlebutt 8
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