Monday, April 6, 2020

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Marine Corps League - Department of New York E-Blast
In this E-Blast we have some information to pass on..
  • Emergency Detachment Election Procedures
  • Ground Pounder
  • Department Marine of the Year
  • Department Raffle
  • VA Press Releases - COVID-19
  • Constant Contact Referrals
Emergency Detachment Election Procedures

COVID-19 has impacted everyone's lives, not only in New York, but worldwide. The Department of New York wants our members to be safe. If you need assistance, reach out. We ask Detachments to check on their own members. Even with this crisis, we are attempting to conduct some of the business of our organization in these trying times.

National Headquarters has also come up with emergency procedures for conducting Detachment elections. The guidance document has been distributed to your Area Vice Commandant for distribution to their respective Detachments.

Dealing with this outbreak there may be those who are experiencing distress or anxiety due to the COVID-19 concerns, please visit the Department of New York web site at https://www.mclnewyork.net/index.php/covid-19 where we have compiled some resources help get through this pandemic.
Ground Pounder

The Mid-Winter Edition of the Ground Pounder (1-20) is now available from the Department web site. Click here to download your copy today!

Please submit your photos and articles for future editions to the editor, Commandant Tom Wortmann at railmarine@gmail.com.

This newsletter and past issues are also available on the Department web site at https://www.mclnewyork.net/the-ground-pounder.html
Department of New York Marine of the Year

Once again, the Department of New York encourages Detachments to nominate that outstanding Marine for Department Marine of the Year. It must be addressed and mailed to the Department of New York Adjutant. It must be post marked no later than 15 days prior to the opening date of the Department of New York Convention. A copy of the rules for Marine of the Year can be downloaded from the Department web site at https://www.mclnewyork.net/index.php/department-documents?view=document&id=8&format=raw

Update/Note: The requirements have been modified, where only a minimum of 2 submissions are required for consideration, instead of the originally stated 3 submissions.

Department Raffle

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, guidance from the National Headquarters and the Executive Order from New York State Governor Cuomo, Many Detachment activities have been put on hold. Many members have not been able to participate in the annual Department Raffle. It has been decided that the drawing will be held at a later date, which will be announced in the near future. By doing this, as this pandemic passes, we are hoping that everyone will have more time to participate in the Department Raffle.
VA Press Releases - COVID-19
  • VA to assist New York City with COVID-19 response - Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it is opening a total of 50 beds (35 acute care and 15 intensive care unit) to non-Veteran, non-COVID patients to help assist New York City in its COVID-19 response efforts. (3/29/20)
  • VA Releases COVID-19 Response Plan - The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made public, March 27, the COVID-19 Response Plan it is executing within its medical facilities to protect Veterans, their families and staff. (3/27/20)
  • Veterans’ GI Bill benefits to continue during COVID-19 pandemic - President Trump signed into law S. 3503, March 21, which will enable the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue providing the same level of education benefits to students having to take courses online due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. (3/22/20)
  • VA national cemeteries to adjust operations in response to COVID-19 - All U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries are open and will continue to provide interments for Veterans and eligible individuals. However, effective March 23 — as part of the agency’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) — committal services and the rendering of military funeral honors will discontinue until further notice. (3/20/20)
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