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Judging the Merit Awards Program
By Don Knight, Awards Chair Start with about 1,500 entries. Assemble 10 professional civilian judges. Add 40 hours of judging over 3 days, then announce the winners in more than 40 categories involving photography, print journalism, videography and radio. That's the recipe for another Merit Awards Program , a joint effort by the USMCCCA and the U.S. Marine Corps. The final scenario will unfold on a hotel ballroom stage at New Orleans in September, when active duty Marines,
Mar 6, 20111 min read
O'Brien Family Thanks CCs
CCHQ has received a thank you note from the children of recently deceased Cy O'Brien . "On behalf of Cyril O'Brien's children I would like to thank you for the beautiful flowers and kind words. He loved his combat correspondent roots and the chance to share with his fellow Marines. Thank you. Patricia Cahill."
Mar 1, 20111 min read
LA Chapter Newsletter online
The Los Angeles Chapter has published their first quarter newsletter. Click here to download.
Mar 1, 20111 min read
Gene Smith featured in Leatherneck
Florida Chapter member Gene Smith who is the assistant tournament director on the PGA Champions Tour is featured in the March issue of Leatherneck Magazine , written by our own executive director, Jack Paxton. Read the story by clicking on the Leatherneck link.
Mar 1, 20111 min read
Fl Chapter meets
Florida Chapter Meeting: Members of the Florida Chapter, USMCCCA met Saturday, February 26 at the Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club, Clermont, FL. In addition to discussions involving the National Conference in September, the group began planning the Annual Foundation Golf Tournament which will be held at the Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club, Davenport, FL on Friday June 3. Shown clockwise are (partially hidden) Ann Carpenter, Trudy Ehlbeck, Gene Smith, President Red Carpenter, Jack Pax
Mar 1, 20111 min read
Former MCB PA Chief Kearns dies
Life Member Jacki Huneycutt , PA, Camp Lejeune has reported that retired MGySgt. Terence Kearns , 59, Reno, NV passed away Friday, January 7. A 27 year veteran, Kearns served as MCB Public Affairs Chief until his retirement in the late 1990s. He was also a veteran of Beirut and Somalia. He is survived by his wife Dawn, son Patrick, daughter Shannon and stepsons Jonathan and Hershel Smith. Services were held January 21 at the Fernley Veterans Cemetery, Fernley, NV.
Mar 1, 20111 min read
Dyer: LA Chapter member Dyer dies
He was one of the first African American reporters hired by a major network television station in L.A. and later helped it set a standard for community involvement.
Feb 28, 20113 min read
Freelance videographer/producer needed
Friends, In hopes you might know of a good candidate, I wanted to share word of possible work with our IDA corporate communications team. We are looking to find a videographer/video producer for occasional freelance work. The person we select will be hired as an adjunct employee of IDA and nominated to receive a Secret clearance. (The clearance might be of help as the individual seeks additional freelance work.) The ideal candidate would be someone who – in a military or j
Feb 28, 20111 min read
Honoring Iwo Jima Vets
Joe Rosenthal Chapter President Dale Cook in red jacket, with fellow Iwo Jima veteran Roy Earle (left) and Marines Memorial Club President, retired USMC MajGen Michael Myatt (right), at the Club's 23 February event honoring Iwo Jima veterans. Cook and Earl both served in the 4th Division during WWII.
Feb 28, 20111 min read
Supporting those who support us
On 8 April 2011, the Central Florida Marine Corps Foundation (CFMCF) will be hosting its 23rd Annual Golf Event at the Timacuan Golf Club and is seeking sponsorship and donations. The CFMCF is a nonprofit organization established to support a variety of Marine Corps-sponsored causes that include Marine Reserve Key Volunteers, Toys for Tots, the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Orange County Young Marines Program, and the Central Florida Marine Corps Ball. The CFMCF has
Feb 21, 20111 min read
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