American Legion - Team New York

TEAM NEW YORK

 

 

 

Fellow Legionnaires,

 

During August 2020, Team New York mailed a donation request to every Post in the Department of New York requesting support for Vincent James "Jim" Troiola who had been selected by our national leaders as a candidate to become National Commander of the American Legion. We fully realize that this request was made during the peak of the pandemic and many posts were not meeting and many post homes were closed because of State New York mandates.

 

Reports are now informing us that positive COVID 19 tests are being reduced every day along with the number of hospitalizations and number of deaths. With the number of vaccinations increasing, there is the beginning of a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. Many post homes have opened and many posts, counties, and districts have begun meeting following State guidelines of social distancing and mask wearing.

 

In recent weeks, the gentleman that was to precede Jim as National Commander, Randall Fisher of Kentucky, passed away after a two-week battle with COVID 19, a devastating loss to The American Legion. As a result, Jim's candidacy is accelerated by a year.

 

For those that have already contributed we are most grateful. For those that have not had the opportunity yet, we are once again requesting that you consider donating to Jim Troiola's campaign fund. Your generous donation will assist him in meeting all the requirements of campaigning for this high office. Please make your contributions payable to "Team New York Campaign Fund" and mail it to Department of New York Offices at 1304 Park Blvd, Troy, New York 12180 or to donate online please visit https://vincentjtroiola.com/web/donate/.

 

The Team New York Committee thanks you in advance for both your consideration and generosity.

 

Yours for the Good of the Legion,

 

Mike

Mike Byrnes

Campaign Donor Chairman

Team New York

mtbyrnes@gmail.com

(845) 825-1195

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MCL - Ground Pounder

For your reading pleasure.

Semper Fi,

Tom Wortmann

DoNY Commandant

   N.E Division
Assist Vice Cmdt

  

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MCHF - Weekly Brief March 25, 2021

 

Lynn Kinney (left), Megan McClung (center) and Amy Forsythe (right) served together during their deployment to Camp Fallujah, Iraq in 2006.⁠ Marine Highlight We honor and remember Maj Megan McClung, the first female Marine Corps officer to be killed in action in Operation Iraqi Freedom. ⁠⁠McClung was serving as a media relations officer in Iraq in December 2006 when the convoy she was riding in was struck by a roadside bomb, killing her instantly. ⁠Known for her motto, "Be brief. Be Bold. Be gone.", Maj McClung's legacy lives on. There have been several leadership awards and a scholarship established in her name, including the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation's Major Megan McClung Award, which highlights great reporting by an individual covering Marines abroad.⁠

Women's History Month Since proclaimed by Public Law 100-9 in 1987, March is observed as “National Women’s History Month.” During this month, we take the opportunity to honor all women and to acknowledge their ongoing contributions to the success and development of our Nation.  The 2021 observance theme is: “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced.” Learn more about the history of women in the Marine Corps here.

Marksmanship Competition Staff Sgt. Robert Germanelo, Rifle Team Head Coach, Marine Corps Shooting Team, explains the dynamics of the team matches held during the U.S. Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition, Marine Corps Base Quantico. Marines from various units participated in a two day event, where the top shots were awarded. The competition consisted of various live fire drills under time limits and pistol marksmanship courses.

Marine Corps History 25 March, 1990: Congress designates 25 March annually as the "National Medal of Honor Day." Today the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation reflect on the selflessness and sacrifice worn by each recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. View the Museum's Medal of Honor exhibit virtually on their virtual tour.

Marine Corps Trivia The answer to our last trivia question can be found here! Here's this week's question - do you know the answer? Q: Since 1862, nearly 300 Marines have been bestowed with the military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. Only two Marines have been awarded this honor twice. Can you name both Marines? 

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MCL - Meeting 4/9/21, 1900hrs.

Marines,       

 We will be holding a meeting at the Post Friday 4/9/21, 1900hrs. This meeting will basically be held to nominate and install the Detachment Officers for the up coming year and pass on as much information as I have to date. We have plenty of room to hold the meeting safely where you can keep your distance from each other. Please make every effort to attend, this is something that needs to be taken care of.  Hope to see all there.                                        

Semper Fi     

Owen Mangan

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MCL - FEMA Burial Aid

This was past down from the State office.  

 

If you know of anyone who had a family member pass away from COVID-19, FEMA will provide up to $7,000.00 to reimburse funeral expenses for deaths that occurred after January 20, 2020. The program starts in April and the information can be found on:

 

https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

 

This is a very important benefit for anyone who has lost someone due to COVID. Please help get the word out about this.

 

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MCL - Spring Department Meeting |Department Convention | COVID-19 and more..

Marine Corps League - Department of New York E-Blast

In this e-blast: Department Spring Meeting - REMINDER! Department of New York 90th Annual Convention Department Marine of the Year REMINDER! New York Marine Corps League Foundation Marine Corps League License Plates COVID-19 Vaccinations COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Upcoming Events

Department of New York Spring Meeting -REMINDER! Marines, The Department of New York will be holding it's Spring Meeting on 16-17 April 2021 at the Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah, located at Three Executive Boulevard, Suffern, NY 10901. The room rate is $115.00 a night. You can book your reservation by calling the hotel at 845-357-4800, and use the group code of "MDL" You can also book your reservation online using this link: https://bit.ly/3rxAe7y. Once on this page loads, select 16 April 2021 and then click search. The room options, and group rate will be applied. To get the group rate, all reservations MUST be made on or before 26 March 2021. The agenda is now available for up coming Spring Meeting. Agenda It will also be posted to the Department web site at https://www.mclnewyork.net/

Department of New York 90th Annual Convention The 90th Annual Marine Corps League—Department of New York Convention will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse on 10 June thru 13 June 2021. Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse 6646 Old Collamer Road South East Syracuse, New York 13057   You can make your reservations by calling 315-446-3200 and using group code ACM, or online via this link: https://bit.ly/3fcFaM2. Our Banquet/Installation of Officers to be held on 12 June 2021. We will be holding our 8th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament to support the New York Marine Corps League Foundation. Complete Details will be available in the complete Convention Packet which is expected to be released in early April. We encourage all Detachments to participate in all aspects of the convention. We would love to see you see you there. The convention is conveniently located. Join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps. Bring recognition to your Detachment, business, and/or organization by placing an Ad in our Ad Journal. Here is the Ad Journal Form. All proceeds from the Department Convention Journal to benefit the programs of the Marine Corps League.

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. A copy of the rules for Marine of the Year can be downloaded from the Department web site. All submissions 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 (26 May 2021). Submissions to be mailed to: Marine Corps League Attention: Marine of The Year Committee PO Box 360 Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706-0360

The New York Marine Corps League Foundation Inc. helps serve in many aspects of our Marine Corps family but we need YOUR support to continue helping those in need.  The Foundation provides assistance in the following ways: 1. THE UNCOMMON VALOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND  This scholarship helps the children and grandchildren of our members in the Marine Corps League continue their higher education. As of this year we have donated over $200,000 in scholarships to deserving applicants. All information about the Scholarship is available online as well as the application form at: https://www.mclnewyork.net. 2. MARINES HELPING MARINES  We provide financial assistance to our Marine Corps Family (Active, Reservist, or Retired), when circumstances beyond their control have left them with financial problems. The amount in each case is decided on individual need. If you or another member may need help, contact President Robert Becker at MCLSarge@aol.com 3. DISASTER RELIEF  We aid communities that have suffered a natural (hurricane, tornado, or flooding) disaster. The New York Marine Corps League Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)3 Organization. Donations are recognized as tax deductible for tax purposes. Please support the New York Marine Corps League Foundation, Inc. Your tax deductible donation will be greatly appreciated. Please make check payable to “New York Marine Corps League Foundation, Inc.” and send to: New York Marine Corps League Foundation, Inc. 307 Adams Street Rome, New York 13440 Please earmark your check with either Scholarship or Relief Fund. Checks without a notation will be divided equally in both funds. Please help US help YOU and other Marines! Robert Becker, Jr., PNC, PDC President Marine Corps League License Plates The New York Marine Corps License Plates forms have been updated and now available on the Department of New York Web Site. MCL License Plate Form (DoNY-MCLPA-REV.2.0.5.03.04.2021) NY State Department of Motor Vehicles Form CP-30 (9/20) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q. What forms are needed to obtain the MCL License Plate? A. You will need the NY State "DMV Form CP-30" and the "Marine Corps League Custom License Plate Order Form". Links to both forms are above. Q. Who can get MCL License Plates? A. You must be a member in good standing to be eligible for the Marine Corps League License Plates and a member within the Department of New York. If you become delinquent with your Marine Corps League dues, you are no longer entitled to the Marine Corps License plate, at which time the Department of Motor Vehicles will revoke your plates. Once you become a member in good standing again, you will need to reapply and pay the associated fees. Q. How do I pick my number? A. Standard plates consisting of up to four numbers ranging from 1-9999 followed by the stacked MCL and will be assigned by the Department License Plate Administrator.  The stacked MCL is not permitted if personalized. If you wish, you can personalize the the license plate. This information would be entered on the NYS DMV CP-30. Q. I'm handicapped, can I get the International symbol of access (ISA) ♿ on the plate? A. This plate is also available with the international symbol of access (ISA) ♿  on it for any registrant with a disability who qualifies for such plate. If you need the symbol of access (ISA) ♿ on your new plates and you do not have it on your current plates, you must also submit a completed MV-661.1 which may be obtained from the DMV website. Q. Who do I make the check payable to? A. Make check or money order payable to “Commissioner of Motor Vehicles”  Q. Where do I send Payment and the Forms? A. Mail all forms and payment to: Marine Corps League 307 Adams Avenue Rome, NY 13440 Q. If I have a question, who can I contact? A. Please direct all questions to the MCL License Plate Administrator, Marine Tom Arcuri. Marine Arcuri has set up a dedicated email address for MCL License plate questions. The email address is contact@nymarine.org, or you can call him at (315) 339-9032. COVID-19 Vaccinations Military Times is reporting that All veterans, their spouses and caregivers eligible to get COVID vaccine through VA under newly-passed bill. Please see the Military Times article for details. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance If you know of anyone who had a family member pass away from COVID-19, FEMA will reimburse funeral expenses for deaths that occurred after January 20, 2020. For complete details, please visit:   https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance Up Coming Events: 16-17 April 2021: Department of New York Meeting - Crowne Plaza, Suffern, NY 4-5 June 2021: Northeast Davison Conference - Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA 10-13 June 2021: Department of New York 90th Annual Convention - Embassy Suites by Hilton, East Syracuse, NY 9-13 August 2021: National Convention - Wyndham Springfield City Centre, Springfield, IL 24-26 February 2022: National Midwinter Conference - Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, VA 23-25 February 2023: National Midwinter Conference - Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, VA Feedback Questions/Comments: Contact the Adjutant, Steve Topilnycky at spt1@mclwestchester.org

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