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The Melvin M. Smith Detachment #586, Department of Washington, Marine Corps League was chartered in January 1984. We hold our monthly meeting at VFW Post #51 (300 W. Mission, Spokane) on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting at 7:00pm. Membership is open to actively serving Marines and FMF Corpsmen, those who have retired or have been honorably discharged from service. Additionally, reserve members who have served more than 90 days on active duty and have completed recruit training are eligible to join. Our members are as young as 92 and as old as 18. We have served around the Globe and stand proud of our history. Semper Fidelis!
Marine Corps League Mission Statement
Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps, banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service that they may effectively promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy, voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and Corpsmen and to their widows and orphans; and to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines. Our Federal Charter was approved by the 75th U.S. Congress and signed by President Franklin Roosevelt on August 4, 1937. The League credits its founding in 1923 to legendary Marine Corps Commandant, General John A. Lejeune (pronounced, Luh-jern).
May Meeting changed to Saturday, May 12th @ 1100 am
May’s Meeting will NOT be on the regular Thursday evening. It has been discussed and approved to hold a BBQ on Saturday, the 12th of May to kick off the season right.
Please bring your family and a dish to share or a dessert. We will provide the hamburgers/hot dogs. RSVP to Jim Brown or Hank Melanson.
Time will be 1100 for a business meeting with the BBQ to follow at 1200 at the Mission Park Pavilion. Parking is available.
HOWEVER----
DEVIL DOGS - We will be meeting on Thursday, May 10th at 1830. This will be held at the VFW instead of our usual Saturday breakfast at Perkins.
Marine Corps League Policy On Political Participation In Local, State, and National Elections
March 23, 2012
MEMORANDUM FOR NATIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DEPARTMENT COMMANDANTS
DETACHMENT COMMANDANTS
ALL MCL MEMBERS
Subj: MARINE CORPS LEAGUE POLICY ON POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
IN LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ELECTIONS
Marines: As the 2012 political campaigns heat up this Spring and Summer in anticipation of the General elections in the Fall, I wanted to take a moment to remind you that, as a matter of League policy, Marine Corps League members wearing any part of the League uniform or identifying themselves as members of the Marine Corps League, cannot sponsor a political club; participate in any TV or radio program, or group discussion that advocates for or against a political party, candidate or cause; give interviews to the press or speak at any event promoting a political candidate or movement.
The following is the Marine Corps League’s official POLICY on the aforementioned subject taken from the National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures, Chapter One, Section 110:
SECTION 110 – POLICY
(b) The Marine Corps League shall never take part in any labor or management dispute or issue, and it shall be ever non-sectarian, non-political, and non-partisan; nor shall it be based on the grounds of race, color, creed, nationality, or sex; nor shall it be used as a medium of political ambition or preferment; nor shall former or present military rank or former or present civilian position be used as the basis for special consideration or preferment.
The Marine Corps League wants and strongly encourages ALL its members and families to exercise their Constitutional right and duty to vote. With that said, our membership cannot give the impression that the League supports or opposes ANY one candidate or political party.
I enjoin you, as the leadership of the Marine Corps League, to ensure all those members under your charge review the Marine Corps League’s Policy as outlined above and ensure it is adhered to. Thank you for your support on this issue. God Bless America.
VIC VOLTAGGIO
National Commandant
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