Next Meeting 21 December 2010 @ 1930

PVT. GEORGE PHILLIPS DETACHMENT
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
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Next Meeting 21 December 2010 @ 1930
Commandant:
Jack Bickerton
314-304-4360.
December 2010
Volume V – Issue 12
Chaplain:
Bill Bragg
636-227-5691
Sr. Vice-Commandant:
Carl Brown
636-346-9424
Trustee 1Yr:
George Casey
314-336-3123
Jr. Vice-Commandant:
Mike Erxleben
636-274-9991
Trustee 2Yr:
Mike Gollon
636-394-3222
Paymaster:
Larry Schwartz
636-465-3400
Trustee 3Yr:
James Grgurich
636-441-7208
Adjutant:
Mike Cicchese
636-458-8899
Jr. Past Commandant:
Jim Brooks
636-288-1289
Judge Advocate:
John Grgurich
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Quartermaster:
Bernie Widdis Sr.
636-527-9684
Sgt At Arms:
Andrew Hendrix
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Pvt George Phillips Detachment
Marine Corps League
P.O. Box #1
Ballwin, MO 63022
(314) 919-7601
Detachment Membership
As of 30 November 2010
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Meetings
3 Tuesday of Every
Month
1930 – 7:30 PM
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Commandant’s Message:
I hope each and everyone had a
nice 235th Marine Corps
Birthday. We had a good showing
both the 3/24 Birthday Ball and the first annual
Semper Fi Society luncheon. Through the
efforts you, the membership, 60 “soon to be”
Marine Recruits had their first and most
memorable Marine Corps Birthday. I hope
everyone had a nice enjoyable Thanksgiving.
We have so much to be thankful for.
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all the
members who brought toys to the last meeting.
We kicked off “Toys for Tots” in typical Pvt.
George Phillips fashion. We filled up a barrel
with toys and presented Sgt. Lewis checks
totaling $1500 to be used for the “Toys for
Tots” program. Again you the members are to
be commended for your outstanding support. I
also want to thank the members who have
volunteered their time to assist with the
collection of toys in our area. When we ask,
you always come through. If you would like to
assist, please contact Jim Brooks who is the
Detachment Coordinator for the “Toys for
Tots”.
As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season,
I wish to remind you that the Detachment is
sponsoring an upcoming event, the annual
Army-Navy game, (beat Army) to assist “Toys
for Tots”. Please put the date of December 11
on your calendar. Let’s make this the biggest
year ever Marines.
While we have December covered for the fish
fry’s at the American Legion, we still need
people for January, February and March. The
ladies have graciously said they would assist,
but we the members need to step up and assist
too. If you can work on Friday please call Mike
Erxleben and give him your name. Speaking of
the ladies, they are to be commended for the
outstanding job with the meals at Fisher House.
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The ladies with the assistance of several men
provide a home cooked meal for the guests. We
are the only organization with a regular
schedule.
Finally, please remember the Detachment
meeting on December 21. The ladies are
preparing a special “Feliz Navidad” Mexican
Christmas Dinner for us; we need to show our
support and appreciation for them.
Semper Fi,
Jack Bickerton
Detachment Calendar
December 2010
11 – Army vs. Navy Game – 1100
Wildwood Bar & Grill (Toys 4 Tots)
14 – Staff Meeting – 1900 Post #208
21 – Membership Meeting – 1930 Post
#208
21 – Auxiliary Meeting – 1900 Post #208
January 2011
11 – Staff Meeting – 1900 Post #208
18 - Membership Meeting – 1930 Post
#208
18 – Auxiliary Meeting – 1900 Post #208
February 2011
8 – Staff Meeting – 1900 Post #208
15 – Membership Meeting – 1930 Post
#208
15 – Auxiliary Meeting – 1900 Post #208
ours. Our hearts should go out to them
especially with the onset of colder weather.
May all of us in the detachment and for that
matter all the people in the World have a warm
and Blessed Christmas.
Senior Vice-Commandant
Here is hoping all had a great
Thanksgivings holiday.
This
month has past by quickly and we
are looking at the year-end month
of December to be as productive as November.
Semper Fi
The Fish Fries are being attended well. And
thanks to all the volunteers who are assisting on
those Friday evenings. The Marine Corps Ball
was quite a success with fun and stories flowing
throughout the evening.
Bill Bragg
Auxiliary News
With Thanksgiving behind us
and Christmas just around the
corner, it’s easy to get pulled in
to the hustle of the Holidays. In
spite of the rush, this is my time
to reflect on the year’s
blessings. My year has been filled with many –
too many to mention, in fact. The thing, for
which I am most thankful, is that my Marine,
my son Ian, was home for Thanksgiving!
Though his stay was brief, it was definitely a
great visit.
Our Veterans Day Semi-Annual collection was a
great success despite the economy. It surpassed
last year’s achievement. Thanks to all who
participated on those chilly days.
Toys for Tots is up and running. Remember to
get involved when you can. The kids need all of
our help to have a merry Christmas.
I am still waiting for feedback on the survey
results. Please let me know your thoughts on
what we need to do in the upcoming year to
improve the detachment attendance, enrollment,
and activities.
The Auxiliary has had a great year, and we’re
looking forward to what lies ahead. The
stocking project is nearly complete, care
packages are headed to the post office and the
Christmas party details have been worked out.
We always look forward to celebrating with the
Marines and members of the Detachment at
Christmas. Be sure to bring your appetites and
some holiday cheer to share. Remember - dinner
is “on us” in December. Just beware of Mike G.
and his mistletoe….. (I think it’s a P.I. thing)!
Hope to see all at the December meeting.
Semper Fi,
Carl Brown
Chaplain’s Corner:
We are sincerely sorry to hear
that Lou Montaya’s Mother has
passed away.
We wish to
express our condolences to his family.
I hope that all of you will take time to reflect on
your year of blessings…. And never forget, the
greatest blessing of all – our freedom! God
Bless our Marines who have dedicated
themselves to that cause for 235 years. Thank
you, Marines and God Bless!
With Christmas fast approaching, we always
think of the poor and needy. Many of our
members have donated clothing, camping and
other needed articles to the folks in need at the
riverfront village.
It is indeed a sad thing to see such conditions as
these in a nation as wealthy and powerful as
Marissa Grgurich
President
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December Birthdays
Jerry Eversmeyer - Theodore Williams
Hank Coleman - Anthony End
William Spaulding - Thomas Moore
Bernie Jones - Jack Heitzler
Tom Weibel - William Holcomb
Mike Lang - Lyle McFarland
Richard Owens
www.usmcmuseum.org
Take a virtual tour of the Marine Corps Museum
Go to http://www.virtualusmcmuseum.com/
Submitted by Don Guttmann
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Important
Detachment
We're doing 'Toys for Tots' again this year at
Events
Wildwood Pub and Grill
(formerly known as Brickhouse Pub and Grill)
On
Dec. 11 from 11:00 AM - ?
This is the Army/Navy Football Game. Bring a new
unwrapped toy, drink your favorite beverage and
enjoy watching and rooting for favorite team,
Army or Navy.
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3rd Annual 2010 Restaurant Campaign
In continuation with the past three years of collecting toys for the Toys for Tots inside some
of St Louis’s finest, independently owned restaurants, The Semper Fi Society Of St Louis will
be doing the same again for 2010. Last year, this campaign help raise over 115,000 toys and
$200,000 for area children in need.
The 2010 Toys for Tots Independent Restaurant Campaign begins on November 14th
and runs through December 19th.
When you patronize one of the restaurants listed below and donate a toy to the Toys for
Tots, you get a coupon in return for FREE food. Coupons expire on January 1st, 2011*
(certain restrictions apply)
St Charles County
BC’s Kitchen, 11 Meadows Circle Drive, Lake St Louis, 63367
Ethyl’s Smokehouse & Saloon, 8505 Veterans Memorial Drive, O’Fallon, MO 63366
Espino’s Mexican Restaurant, 17409 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005
The Ice House Bar & Grill, 909 Main Plaza Drive, Wentzville, MO 63385
JJ’s Restaurant, 1215 S Duchesne, St Charles, MO 63301
Llywelyn’s Pub, 100 N Main Street, St Charles, MO 63301
Mad Dogs & Cats, 1005 Wolfrum Road, Weldon Springs, MO 63304
Mattingly’s St Charles, 3434 Truman Blvd, St Charles,MO 63301
Racanelli’s Pizza, 3945 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St Peters, MO 63376
Stefanina’s Pizzeria, 8645 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, MO 63366
Timber Creek Grill, 1120 Technology Drive Suite #108, 63368
St Louis County
Bartolino’s Osteria, 2103 Sulphur, St Louis, MO 63110
Chris’ Pancake House, 5980 Southwest, St Louis, MO 63110
Fandango’s Bar & Grill, 2940 Dougherty Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO 63122
Fortel’s Pizza Den, 7932 Mackenzie Rd, St Louis, MO 63123
Giuseppe’s Restaurant, 4141 S Grand Blvd, St Louis, MO, 63118
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The Goody Goody Diner, 5900 Natural Bridge Rd, St Louis, MO 63120
Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas, 5046 Shaw Ave, St Louis, MO 63110
Iron Barley Eating Establishment, 5510 Virgina Ave, St Louis, MO 63111
Llywelyn’s Pub, 4747 McPherson Ave, St Louis, MO 63108
Llywelyn’s Pub, 1732 S 9th Street, St Louis, MO 63104
Llywelyn’s Pub, 17 W Moody, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Mary’s Sweet Shoppe, 118 Market Street, Kimsmwick, MO 63053
Mattingly’s Inn, 8108 N Lindbergh Rd, Florrisant, MO 63031
McArthur’s Bakery, 3055 Lemay Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO 63125
McArthur’s Bakery, 113 N Kirkwood Rd, St Louis, MO 63122
McArthur’s Bakery, 13700 Olive Blvd, St Louis, MO 63017
Meglio’s Italian Grill & Bar, 12490 St Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Mike Shannon’s Steak and Seafood, 620 Market Street, St Louis, MO 63101
O’Leary’s Restaurant, 3808 S Lindbergh Blvd #118, Sappington, MO 63127
Onesto Pizza & Trattoria, 5401 Fickman, St Louis, MO 63109
The Original Crusoe’s, 3152 Osceola, St Louis, MO 63111
Racanelli’s Pizza, 12 S Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108
Racanelli’s Pizza, 111 N Kirkwood Rd, St Louis, MO 63122
Racanelli’s Pizza, 8161 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Racanelli’s Pizza, 952 Brokkwood Center, Fenton, MO 63026
Rizzo’s South County, 4460 Lemay Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO 63129
Ruiz Mexican Restaurant, 901 N Hwy 67, Florissant, MO 63031
Schottzie’s Bar & Grill, 11428 Concord Village Ave, St Louis, MO 63123
Three Monkeys, 3153 Morganford Rd, St Louis, MO 63116
Tucker’s Place West, 14282 Manchester Rd, St Louis, MO 63011
Weber’s Front Row, 8169 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves, MO 63119
Other locations are currently being established as drop off points for donations.
This year’s Toys for Tots Restaurant Campaign begins November 14th and runs through
December 19th. During this time frame, when you patronize one of the selected restaurants
and donate a toy to the Toys for Tots you will recieve a coupon good for one of four options:
$5 OFF your ticket, a FREE appetizer, a FREE dessert or a FREE kids meal (*certain
restrictions apply, tickets sales must exceed $25 and all coupons expire on 01/31/2011)
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2010 Marines At Your Service
2010 Marines At Your Service Event(s)
During the 2010 Toys for Tots Restaurant Collection
Campaign (running from November 14th through
December 19th), the Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 24th
Marines will be hosting collection parties at five (5) area
restaurants each weekend during the promotion period.
Each weekend during the promotion period, the Marines
will be at the restaurants below in Dress Blue uniform to
wait tables, greet the patrons and run food.
Please visit these restaurants below, visit with the Marines
of St Louis and donate a toy to the Marine Corps Reserve
Toys for Tots Foundation.
Your help is greatly appreciated and we look forward to
seeing you there!
SCHEDULE OF APPERANCES : ALL APPERANCES BEGIN AT 5:30PM
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Friday, November 19th @ Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas, 5046 Shaw Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 (directions)
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Saturday, November 27th @ Ruiz Mexican Restaurant, 901 N Hwy 67, Florissant, MO 63031 (directions)
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Saturday, December 4th @ Stefanina’s Pizzeria. 8645 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63366 (directions)
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Friday, December 10th @ Side Pockets, 1439 Bass Pro Drive, St Charles, MO 63301 (directions)
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Friday, December 17th @ Rizzo’s South County, 4460 Lemay Ferry Rd, St Louis, MO 63129 (directions)
Thank you in advance for your participation and generosity in
supporting our local children in need.
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2nd Annual
Christmas Party
WHEN: Monday, December 20th from 6pm – 9:30pm
WHERE: 109 Crestwood Plaza (get directions)
St Louis, MO 63126-1701
WHAT: A party to celebrate the success of the 2010 St Louis Toys for Tots collection
campaign. Festivities include live music, catered food, beverages, Santa, USMC combat
gear, the US Marines of St Louis, an Anhueser Busch Clydesdale, special guests Dave
Glover (97.1FM radio personality), The Mad Hungarian Al Hrabosky and much more.
TICKETS FOR THE EVENT ARE ONLY $15 FOR ADULTS AND KIDS UNDER 10 EAT FOR FREE.
THIS PRICE INCLUDES ALL THE FOOD AND FESTIVITES
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE
HERE IS A LIST (SO FAR) OF THE RESTAURANTS TO CATER THE EVENT:
Three Monkeys, 3153 Morganford Rd, St Louis, 63116 : Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
Rizzo’s S County, 4460 Lemay Ferry Rd, St Louis, 63129 : Chicken Spedini
Onesto Pizza & Trattoria, 5401 Fickman, St Louis, 63109 : Pizza
Llywelyn’s Pub, 17 W Moddy, Webster Groves, 63119 : White Chicken Chili
Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas, 5046 Shaw Ave, St Louis, 63110 : Bacalao a la Vizcanina
Ethyl’s Smokehouse, 8505 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, O’Fallon, 63366 : Pulled Pork Sliders w/ signature BBQs Sauces
Espino’s Mexican Bar & Grill, 17409 Chesterfeild Arp Rd, Chesterfeild, 63005 : Fish Tacos & more
Iron Barley Eating Establishment, 5510 Virgina, St Louis, 63111 : Tenderloin and Beef Pepper Steak
McArthur’s Bakery, 3055 Lemay Ferry Rd, St Louis, 63125 : Cookies, Gooey Butter Cake & More
PATRONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING TOYS TO DONATE
TO THE TOYS FOR TOTS FOUNDATION
Additional information about this year’s party is pending.
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Date
A
“Winterlight Wonder”
December 11, 2010
Saturday -- 8:00 PM
Kirk of the Hills
Presbyterian Church
Keating Center
Kirkwood High School
12928 Ladue Road
Creve Coeur, MO
12928 Ladue Road
Creve Coeur, MO
Adult $12.00 –in advance ($15.00 at the door)
Child 6-12 $6.00 / Children 5 & under free
Tickets available from Chorus Members or
Call Metro Tix at 314-534-1111
www.stlccc.org
Frank Kekeisen 314-434-4117
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Evening
Evening
December 8, 2010
Thursday -- 8:00 PM
An
An
Save
Presents
Reserve
Reserve
St. Louis County Community Chorus