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From the Helm Gary Nasby- Commandant Hiram I. Bearss Det. #089 At our last Gun Show appearance, I was asked many times, “ What does this mon-ey go for that you earn?” My standard answer is that we support these things on

the poster back here. They are the Young Marines, the Crumbo Scholarship, VAVS at the VA hospital, family support for deployed Marines, and Toys for Tots. Later I started thinking about all the other things we do that Detachment money is spent on, besides our operating expenses to be in our home, Marine Barracks Indy. We budget and donate money to the JROTC programs at Ben Davis and Warren Central Schools. We are cur-rently donating to the Homes for Wounded Warriors project out of Peru, Indiana. We support the Eagle Scout Program in which Fred has done almost 100 Ea-gle Scout graduations this year, giving out a medallion and certificate of recognition. We visit the VA hospital a couple of times a year giving out gifts to the hospital-ized veterans of all branches. We are funding the equipment for formation of the Color Guard to be able to participate in parades and functions and to honor our fallen at funerals. We have funded purchases for the museum at HIB. We have made a donation and will continue to do so for the Veterans House project on the opposite page. We have to date for the calendar year our charitable donations have totaled $12,270, more than double each of the previous 2 years. So I hope you feel as I do that we are on track in accom-plishing our mission of charitable donations. Keep our troops in harms way in your prayers, and Good Night Chesty wherever you are! As always I am available at for your comments and discussion: Semper Fidelis Gary D. Nasby Phone- (317) 855-8798

SCUTTLEBUTTSCUTTLEBUTTSCUTTLEBUTT MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE HIRAM I.

BEARSS MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –DET #089

Indianapolis, Indiana EDITOR: GARY D. NASBY

Volume 37 - Issue11 November 2011 www.IndyMarines.org

Of Interest to Indiana Veterans

I attended the Grand Opening of this house. Below is a picture of the Brick the Detachment bought in support of this house. Much more support will be needed from us for many more years in the future. This home away from home for our veterans returning from Afghani-stan, and Iraq with multiple wounds will offer a place to stay while receiving care at the VA hospital for the veteran and their families. It houses 28 units. Stop by and visit it sometime. It is at 2669 Cold Spring Road.—The Editor

This is the Brick the Detachment bought to support the home

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FROM THE FRONT– AFGHANISTAN NOVEMBER 2011

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Editors Note: Aaron is married to my niece Pali, and I thought you might like to read firsthand what is going on over there. Be safe Aaron and Semper Fi.

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2012 Schedule:

January 13-15 March 16-18

June 1-3 August 24-26 October 19-21

Send money and completed tickets to– “Commandant-Marine Corps League, 550 S Audubon Road, Indianapolis, IN 46219”

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NOVEMBER 10 (Thur) 1900-Membership Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy– PITCH-IN DINNER HOUR 1800 11 (Fri) 1145- Veterans Day Parade– Downtown Indy 12 (Sat) Marine Corps Ball– Downtown Marriot 15 (TUES) 1530 MACV Meeting 19 (Sat) 0800-1100….Pancake Breakfast 24 (Thur) 1800– HIB Staff Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy CANCELLED DECEMBER 8 (Thur) 1900-Membership Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy– PITCH-IN DINNER HOUR 1800 10 (Sat) HIB Christmas and Awards Banquet 20 (TUES) 1530 MACV Meeting 22 (Thur) 1800– HIB Staff Meeting @ Marine Barracks Indy JANUARY 12– 1ST NOMINATIONS FOR 2012 OFFICERS FEBRUARY 9- 2nd NOMINATIONS FOR 2012 OFFICERS MARCH 8- 3rd NOMINATION & ELECTION OF 2012 OFFICERS APRIL 12- INSTALLATION OF 2012 OFFICERS

Mark Your Calendar!

HIB MCL OFFICER ROSTER Commandant Gary Nasby Sr. Vice Commandant Jim Wade Jr. Vice Commandant Dave Hansell Adjutant Mike Wukitsch Paymaster Melissa Jacobs Judge Advocate Greg Troxell

Chaplain Jesus Quintana, Jr Sergeant at Arms Andy Campos Jr. Past Commandant Bud Albright

HIB MCL COMMITTEE ROSTER VAVS Representative Jesus Quintana, Jr. VAVS Deputy Diana Ward/John Farrell Raffles Tony Mungovan Stars and Stripes Jim Wade Scuttlebutt / WebSgt Gary Nasby Awards Oran Lakin Christmas Banquet Tony Mungovan Historian Fred Axthelm Boy Scout Eagle Awards Fred Axthelm Toys For Tots Bud Albright Parades/Gaming Tony Mungovan MCL Svc. Officer Diane Ward Young Marines Liaison Tony Mungovan Quartermaster Bud Albright Honor Guard Jesus Quintana Museum Director Doug Hardwick

Central Indiana Marine Points of Contact

Marine Corps League H.I. Bearss Det: Office 317-546-7228 Commandant Gary Nasby 317-855-8798 Chaplain Jesus Quintana 317-445-9509 Nat Mar Cor Museum, St IN Liaison: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 1st Marine Division Association: Guy Miller 317-293-7594 3rd Marine Division Association: Russ Eaglin 317-201-7066 Montford Point Association: Robert D. Smith 317-924-9790 Woman Marine Association: Connie Hamm 317-345-0070 Marine Corps Coordinating Council: Bud Albright 317-956-2991 Marine Inspector Instructor: 1st Sgt Hess 317-923-1584 Marine Recruiting Service: Maj. Langfeldt Marine For Life Program: Maj. Davis Christy 312 476-9616 Central Indiana Young Marines: Dave Heffner 317-341-3880 Editor, Scuttlebutt & HIB WebSgt: Gary Nasby 317 855-8798 MarCorScholarship Found: Capt Larry Slaugh 317-471-9577 PWC STAFF: GySgt Jacob Phillips 812-606-8783

Do you have news that you what to share? Contact the Editor:

Scuttlebutt@indymarines.org

HIB Meeting minutes, & Official documents from National MCL, MODD, & HIB can be down-loaded from here… http://www.indymarines.org/pages/officialdocs.htm

http://www.ciym.net/

Central Indiana Young Marines 8050 Winterset Circle Indianapolis, IN 46214

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Pledger’s Name: Rank/Grade: Company Name: Military Branch: Address: _________________________________________________________________ City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Memorial Plank:

If your company has a matching gift program, please contact your HR Office for information.

Yes! I wish to support the Marine Corps League/Marine Foundation of Central Indiana “Plank Program”. I am enclosing my pledge/donation of:

Please cutout this form and send completed form with check payable to MCL/MFI Plank Owner to: Marine Foundation of Indiana, 550 S Audubon Road, Indianapolis, IN 46219. If you wish to pay with a credit card via PayPal go to www.SemperFiIndy.org. For further information please call (317) 546-7228, or go to www.semperfiindy.com.

(1) Golden Teak ($5,000)

(2)Philippine Teak ($2,000)

(3)Indo-China Teak ($1,000)

(4)Burma-Teak ($500)

(5)Memorial Plank, Level:

Other Donations: $

Check Category

“PLANK OWNERS” Be Part of Making a Home for Marines and Family Members to Gather. Be Part of Preserving our Heritage and Traditions. Having the title of “Plank Own-er” includes certain rights and privileges—including bragging rights of being part of the beginning of a new adven-ture for Marines in Indiana.

GOAL- $200,000

Harry Hirschman One of Hiram I. Bearss—Det. 089 newest members. Harry was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on 13 January 1915. Harry , serial number 963503, served in WWII, enlisting 21 June 1944 at Indianapolis, In-diana. He was an Artillery man, serving in the Pacific area from 12 November 1944 to 1 February 1946. He served on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands from 1 April 1945 to 21 June 1945 and then participated in the oc-cupation of China from 4 Octo-ber 1945 until 14 January 1946. Harry was discharged as a PFC

at Great Lakes, Illinois. Harry is a member of the China Marine Association as well. We are proud to have him as an active member in our Detachment. Semper Fi Harry!

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As a FREE service to our membership, since the “SCUTTLEBUTT” will be going totally electronic by years end, we will be publishing our members business cards in the electronic version of the “SCUTTLEBUTT”. Any member who has a business or service, please send me your business card, either by email or US Postal Service, and I will post it in all upcoming monthly Newsletters. As always. Feel free to make donations to the Detachment to help us carry out our mission in the support of Marines and their families, and other worthy causes we support.

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Central Indiana Young Marines Graduated 8 recruits at a very special ceremony that included Joe Venable, our Deputy Director from National Headquarters as our guest speaker along with Scott Riley who is our Battalion Commander. In addition to our new Young Marines, Spencer Shank was awarded Young Ma-rine of the Year for the unit and Tony Mungovan was awarded Adult Leader of the Year. Con-gratulations to you all! Semper Fi, David Heffner-Unit Commander with Bob Lee, HIB Members -James Wade, Lloyd Louks and David Heffner.

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Next Gun Show…… January 13-15, 2012 @ Indiana State Fair Grounds–

October Gun Show Winner: Jeff Mathis– Ticket # 011388

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GROWL SCHEDULE FOR 2012: Feb 23rd –April 26th—June 28th—September 27th 2012.

AT 1900 @ MARINE BARRACKS INDY

Office Name Pound Keeper PDD Bud Albright

Senior Vice Pound Keeper PDD Russ Eaglin

Jr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Gary Nasby

Dog Robber DD- Dave Hansell

Smart Dog PDD Mike Wukitsch

Mad Dog DD Lloyd Louks

Dog trainer PDD Jesus Quintana

Police Dog DD Jeff Milner

Watch Dog DD Connie Hamm

Jr. Past Pound Keeper PDD Russ Eaglin

Pooper Scooper PUP Harry Snyder

Dog Scratcher PDD Mike Wukitsch

Barking Dog PDD Gary Nasby

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