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The 2012 Dedicated Member Campaign was another sterling success thanks to the efforts of our members. It is now closed. This year we raised a total of $3,421 which will enhance our ability to keep the Foundation in good financial shape. Your contributions were greatly appreciated.

She taught school in Ohio and served for thirty years as a public information officer for the Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. She was named an "Honorary Marine" at the conclusion of her distinguished career.

Job announcement for the Director DMA position can be found at http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/319245800 The position is open for applications until August 6 and is a Tier 3 position.

The USMCCCA Foundation Scholarship committee, headed by Sally Pritchett , has announced two winners of scholarships for the coming academic year. Sarah Pacheco , a 2011 scholarship winner, will receive a $3,000 Foundation grant for general studies under the Gladys McPartland Scholarship award category. She is currently attending Germanna Community College studying to complete her Associates of Science Degree. This is her second year at Germanna taking prerequisite cour

Like the "Black Friday" sales following holidays, the rush to get a Denig Memorial Brick has reached stampede proportions. As of Tuesday, July 10, 67 bricks had been ordered leaving only 11 remaining for the area available surrounding the Denig Memorial. Thursday noon (this week) is the final date for inscribing your brick. You may pay anytime yet this month but your inscription needs to be at CCHQ by Thursday noon. Remember 3 lines, 20 characters per line with spaces and

In order to stimulate reservations in light of the Marine Corps' announced departure from our 2012 Conference, the Crowne Plaza Hotel has reduced the previously announced nightly rate from $131 to $114. CCHQ is encouraging all who plan to attend to go ahead with their reservations. If you have previously registered simply call the hotel and make the change. The conference will open with meetings, panels and seminars at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 12. Meetings will con

CCHQ was advised by the Deputy Director of Information at HQMC July 3 that the Public Affairs Leadership Conference for 2012 in San Diego has been cancelled. We have also been advised by the Director of Public Affairs, Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) that their anticipated participation with the PA Leadership Conference has also been cancelled. We have been more or less expecting this. As most know, the government has mandated massive military budget cuts. More rec

Yearly-dues paying members are reminded that dues for 2012-13 need to be paid by September 30. Staff NCOs and above: $35. Sergeants and below: $25. Pay online at www.usmccca.org or by credit card/check to CCHQ at usmccca@cfl.rr.com or by calling 352.748.4698.

The 2012 Annual Conference Journal is shaping up to be better than ever. Members may take advantage of a full color one/quarter page ad for a special price of $150. Salute a merit award winner, an old friend or, even yourself. Payment can be made online at www.usmccca.org or to CCHQ by emailing or calling credit card info (or checks) to usmccca@cfl.rr.com or by calling 352.748.4698

The official dedication of the Brig. Gen. Robert L. Denig Sr. Memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, VA will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday November 17. Former winners of the USMCCCA's prestigious Denig Award will be invited to attend the dedication. A no host luncheon will follow at the Globe and Laurel Restaurant. The handsome black granite memorial is the first of its kind at the Museum to honor Denig, his "Demons" from World War II and all who have