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Preserving the history of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego and the history of Marines in San Diego
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Next Recruit Graduation Parade

Bravo Company on Friday, August 1, 2008

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Event Schedule for Graduation

 

Employment Opportunity with the MCRD Museum Historical Society

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: The MCRD Museum Historical Society is currently
seeking an executive director. The executive director of the Society functions as the CEO
of this non-profit corporation. In this capacity the incumbent is responsible for the
implementation of policies set by the board of directors as well as the annual goals and
objectives, fundraising, the financial program, and management of the corporation.

If you are interested, send your cover letter and resume to Jim Guerin at
jguerin1@san.rr.com or send an e-mail if you need more information.

Society SitRep... June 2008 issue now on-line
Platoon Photos and Graduation Books
Mission of the MCRD Museum Historical Society

…to support the MCRD San Diego Command Museum by:

Providing administrative support to the Command Museum Staff, to fulfill requirements identified by the Museum’s Director that facilitate the effective and efficient operation of the Museum.

Raising funds to support the Command Museum.

Recruiting and training volunteers to provide needed services that are beyond the budgetary and personnel constraints of the Command Museum. The volunteers will function in two main categories:
(1) docents who will guide visitors through the Command Museum and provide lectures to tell the Marine Corps story to recruits as part of their official training;
(2) volunteers dedicated to helping the Director of the Command Museum care for and account for the Museum’s property, maintenance of artifacts and material, and to assist with administrative tasks.

Promoting, through educational programs, attributes of personal responsibility, self-discipline, patriotism, attention to duty, and honor, courage, and commitment . . . principles embodied in the legacy of the United States Marine Corps.

Promoting the Society and the Command Museum by conducting marketing, advertising, and public relations functions. The Society will also provide external support to organizations, both public and private, which are committed to similar objectives.

Advising the Commanding General, MCRD/WRR on matters that will enhance the Museum’s ability to accomplish its mission.

The Command Museum portrays the legacy of the United States Marine Corps, and serves as a bridge to the civilian community.

The Command Museum also serves as an education center for:
• Marine Corps recruits attending recruit training at MCRD and their family members;
• Active duty, retired, and former Marines and their family members;
• Children of all ages; and
• The general public.


2007-2008 Society Officers and Board Members

Officers

Col. Victor E. Bianchini, USMCR (Ret)
President
Col. Jim Guerin, USMC (Ret)
Vice President
Lt.Col. John C. Marshall, USMC (Ret)
Financial Officer
Ms. Sylvia Ford
Secretary
Lt.Col. Tony Anthony, USMC (Ret)
Past President

Board Members

Col. James W. Abraham, USMC (Ret)
Mr. Leo Delaney
Mr. Nathan Fletcher
Lt.Col. Jack Harkins, USMC (Ret)
Sgt.Maj. James H. Harkins, USMC (Ret)
Col. John M. Kaheny, USMCR (Ret)
Mr. John Kyle
Capt. Joseph V. Larkin, USMC (Ret)
Mr. Jon Martin
Chaplain Babs M. Meairs
Mr. Robert F. Neal
Joseph M. Preis, Esq.
Mr. R. W. “Bob” Sennett
Mr. John Vorhies
Col. John Witt, USMCR (Ret)

Directors Emeriti and Council of Advisors...

 


The MCRD Museum Historical Society is an independent, not-for-profit 501 (c) 3
public benefit corporation, incorporated by the State of California.
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