MCRD Museum Historical Society





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Luxury Trips at Reduced Costs to Support the Society and Command Museum Luxury trips available to purchase that will benefit the Museum. Your money will go directly to support, preserve and maintain Marine Corps history. If you're interested in purchasing a trip,contact Col. Vic Bianchini USMCR (Ret) and president of the Society at 619-248-0001. These trips will be available only until November 23, 2008. Mark Your Calendar Quarterly Breakfast Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 7 a.m. Duncan Hall, MCRD (RSVP at 619-524-5374 by Friday, November 21)* Tun Tavern Tea Saturday, December 6, 2008, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. MCRD Command Museum Society recognizes Museum folks, presenst the Volunteer of the Year Award and the D.I. Awards. Members are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots Next Recruit Graduation Parade Delta Company on Friday, November 21, 2008 also, be sure to check out *My New Marine \| Recruit Knowledge \| Boot Camp TV News Reports* and don't forget, you can Order your Battalion T-shirt and Coin on line... Event Schedule for Graduation Society SitRep... August 2008 issue now on-line check it out now (pdf file)... Society Awards 2008 Col Nate Smith Scholarships at Quarterly Breakfast Platoon Photos and Graduation Books to order and for more information... Quicklinks New Member Form \| Renewal On Line Form Volunteer Opportunities \| Docent Program\| Photo Gallery Scholarship Awards Museum Hours \| Museum Directions MCRD Newspaper \| Society Newsletter My New Marine \| Recruit Knowledge 2008-2009 Board of Directors installed at Annual Meeting in August OFFICERS Col. Victor E. Bianchini, USMCR (Ret) President Col. Jim Guerin, USMC (Ret) Vice President Dr. John A. Bruhn Secretary Lt.Col. John C. Marshall, USMC (Ret) Financial Officer Lt.Col. Tony Anthony, USMC (Ret) Past President BOARD MEMBERS Mr. Dave Ayers Hon. Anthony J. Brandenburg Dr. John A. Bruhn 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. Milt Keller III Mr. John Kyle Mr. Robert F. Neal Lt.Col. Lloyd Prosser, USMC (Ret) Joseph M. Preis, Esq. Mr. R. W. “Bob” Sennett Col. Lynn A. Stuart, USMC (Ret) Mr. John Vorhies Col. John Witt, USMCR (Ret) MGy.Sgt. Robert B. Wray, USMC (Ret) DIRECTORS EMERITI Maj. Jack A. Buck, USMC (Ret) Lt.Col. Robert Calland, USMC (Ret) Mr. Tom G. Johnson Mr. George Lefferts Maj.Gen. Marc Moore, USMC (Ret) Mr. Allan Rapporport Lt.Col. Patrick J. Ryan,USMC (Ret) Hon. Ross G. Tharp COUNCIL OF ADVISORS Brig.Gen. Michael Aguilar, USMC (Ret) Ms. Anne Evans Maj.Gen. Donald J. Fulham, USMC (Ret) Capt. “Mitch” Heroman, MC, USN (Ret) Mr. Tom Johnson Mr. George Lefferts Hon. M. James Lorenz Maj.Gen. Marc Moore, USMC (Ret) Mr. Charles Ted Owen Mr. Charles A. Pinney, III Lt.Col. Patrick J. Ryan, USMC (Ret) Hon. Ross G Tharp Ms. Barbara Woodbury EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Col. Ken Myers, USMC (Ret) 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. The MCRD Museum Historical Society is an independent, not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 public benefit corporation, incorporated by the State of California. ©2005 MCRD Museum Historical Society		.