Tarheel Mustangs - 05

(Currently Disbanded - 2008)

Camp Pendleton Mustangs - 04

1st Vice President. .    Jacob W. Hughes Jr

2nd Vice President. .   Cleo M. Chambers

Treasurer. . . . . . . .     Don Fichthorn 

Secretary. . . . . .          Don Fichthorn

Sergeant-at-Arms. . . Jerry L. Lasher

Newsletter Editor       Charles J. Boyle

Chaplain                      Don Fichthron.

Past President. . . . . . Ray Kunkle

Chapter Newsletter

Desert Mustangs of Arizona - 03

President . . . . . . . .      George Meegan

1st Vice President. . . .Sid Spurgeon

2nd Vice President. . . Vacant

Secretary. . . . . .           Don Mosley

Treasurer. . . . . .           Sue Haley

Florida Mustangs Chapter - 02

President . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Beasock

1st Vice Presidenti        Ernie Young
 

2nd Vice President. . . .Gerry Kane

3rd Vice President. . . . Vacant

Secretary/Treasurer. . . Les Radford 

Past President. . . .        Hayward "Gary" Gray

Mustang Chapter One - 01

Preaident . . . . . . . . . . . . .         Russell O. Willison.

Secretary/Treasurer . . . . .     .    Peter N. Stavros

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                     THE MUSTANG ROUNDUP    

                                 Camp Pendleton Chapter

                            Marine Corps Mustang Association

                                                               Chartered July 20, 1995

Chapter Membership Meetings, 3^rd Friday at 1100,                                                                          Jolly Roger Restaurant, Oceanside Harbor

President

LtCol. Charles Palmer, USMC (Ret)

Secretary-Treasurer

Maj. Don Fichthorn, USMC (Ret)

First Vice President

CWO2 Jacob W. Hughes, Jr., Former Marine

Second Vice President

Capt. Mary Lou Voigt, Former Marine

Sergeant-At-Arms

Major Jerry L. Lasher, USMC (Ret)

Round up Editor

Major Chuck Boyle USMC (Ret)

Volume 15_____ November 2010________Number 6

Chapter Meeting

There was no Chapter Meeting in October 2010, because of Muster preparations.

The Chapter meetings are normally held on the third Friday of each month, except November, in the Marina Room of the Jolly Roger Restaurant in Oceanside harbor.

I continue to encourage ALL of you to join us.  We usually have fun and you have an opportunity to win the raffle.  And then the Chapter picks up the lunch tab for the consolation prize winner.

Notice- Chapter Rosters available for attending the meeting on December17, 2010!

If you'd like to have a copy of a new Chapter Roster revised on November 8, there will be 10-12 available to the earliest arrivals at the meeting room on December 17.  I hope to see you there.  You can also send a request for a copy by Email: cbp.mlp@sbcglobal.net.

The Pres Sez-

Happy 235^th Birthday, Mustangs!

This is the first edition since May.  I am entirely responsible for that long delay.  Marji went into the hospital for knee replacement on May 24, just as I was starting to prepare the June issue.  Things didn't go well at all and when she was released over 5 weeks later the major effort had to be focused on the Muster.  Well, the Muster has been held, and it's now down to the paperwork of accounting and reports.

Much to my surprise and with tremendous gratitude, our newest member, Maj Chuck Boyle has stepped forward to be the Editor of the Roundup effective Nov 15..  Chuck comes from the Arizona Chapter and before that he was in the El Toro Chapter.  He is now National Secretary and on the Board of Directors where he has long been a member.  Thank you, Chuck! 

There have been many things worthy of mention since the last Roundup.  The most important is the loss of four members. I wish to offer my sincerest condolences to the widows of those four Mustangs, all true gentlemen whom we are proud to list as members of our Chapter.

In a few days we'll be celebrating the 235^th anniversary of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. The important thing is that we honor the Corps, the Marines who served before us, with us, and those who are now serving. 

The national MCMA Muster was held at the Hilton San Diego/Del Mar from October 20 to 24^th.  The Camp Pendleton Chapter acted as host.  I will never be able to express the full measure of my gratitude to the Chapter members who volunteered as Committee members and helpers to accomplish this task.  Tony Anthony, Floyd and Evie Burgess, Marjorie Ettenborough, Lillian Hagener, Jake and Cheryl Hughes, Jerry Lasher, Tony and Barbara Perez, Bill Shahan, Mary Lou Voigt and daughter Mary Jane, listed alphabetically, each and everyone important and a real contributor to the success of this Muster.  Other members present were Capt Joe Burch andwife Kathie, Maj Chuck Boyle and wife Pat and guests, Maj David Marvin and wife Cassandra, Capt Dave Zeferjohn and wife Lottie and Virginia Sparling and guest.   If I missed anyone please forgive me and attribute it to a faulty memory.

The unfortunate news is that it was a financial failure, to a degree not yet determined.  However, when the bookkeeping is complete, I won't conceal it from you or lie to you.  And the promised support of the national Board will be considered and included.

At the General Membership meeting on Saturday afternoon there was a vote passing a motion not to leave the Camp Pendleton on the hook for the loss.  Our Editor, Chuck Boyle is also the incoming Secretary for MCMA and it feels good to have his presence and support.  Thank you and congratulations, Chuck!

Doug and Alex, thank you for the generous contribution.  I'm sorry I missed seeing you!

This year's Birthday Ball for retired officers was held at the South Mesa Club on Saturday, Nov 6^th sponsored by the MOAA.  Major Gen Anthony Jackson, CG of Marine Corps Installations West was the Guest of Honor and Speaker. Chapter members that I saw there included the Burgess', Callahans, Hughes', and Marvins .  Marji's knee is even well enough we danced- the first time in more than 10 years- well, sort of danced, I was more like stumbling. 

VANC

The Veterans Association of North County is holding its annual Veterans Day service at the VANC Hall and Resource Center located at 1617 Mission Ave in Oceanside, the former Oceanside Police Station on the corner of Mission Ave and Bryant St.  The service begins at 1000 hours with the formal Remembrance at 1100.  It will be followed by a light lunch.  You are encouraged to attend and see what has been accomplished and what is planned.  I expect this to serve as our meeting place when completed.  Many of us already have bricks reserved and I've requested the Mustangs be grouped together if possible.  I'll be out of town.  Jerry Lasher will represent the Chapter.

Because we don't hold a November meeting, I've decided to include info about the Toys For Tots program for this year.  There are two contacts at Camp Pendleton. 

Contact Don Settles at 760-725-2897.  He is an instructor at the Base motorcycle course and Pres of the Gold Wing Chapter which runs the Toys For Tots program.  At the USNRH, the contact is RP2 Sarah Radel, USN.  I don't have a phone number, but her Email address is Sarah.Radel@ med.navy.mil with dots between her names and at both ends of navy.

Secretary's Report and Treasurer's Report

An Email was received from Don dated Nov 3, that he was going into the hospital for more heart work and wouldn't be able to complete these in time for publication.  Well, the dedicated Mustang that he has always shown to be, I received the following reports from him in time to be included.  We'll hope to see him at the Dec meeting running on all four cylinders again.   Please get well Don, we need you.

And the Secretary/Treasurer sez:

I have been out of sorts for the past month with heart problems. I am sorry I have not been able to contribute to our past National Reunion in San Diego. Three days ago I underwent another heart procedure and I have hope that it will give me more energy and better breathing capability.

As Treasurer I must remind everyone that the annual dues of $20.00 are again due in December of this year. I have received one check from Bob Crabtree and I appreciate his forethought.  Please mail your dues to my address: 245 Via Oro Verde, Fallbrook, CA 92028.

Since we have no scheduled meeting in November I will provide the balance of our financial accounts. Our general account has a balance of $2,115/33 which includes a dividend of $0.45 as of November 1, 2010. Our checking account has a balance of $791.18 which includes a dividend of $0.10 as of November 1, 2010.

God Bless and Semper Fi,

Don Fichthorn

Chaplain's Report   (Chuck Palmer reports)

It's with deepest sorrow that I must report the deaths of four of the Camp Pendleton Chapter members since the last Roundup in May.  We have lost Maj Les Fulcher, R 2470 on May 16, CWO-4 Enrique (Larry) Lariosa, Jr,  R-2697 on July 10, the former Roundup Editor, Maj Wesley (Wes) Rhine, R-2712 on July 28, and most recently, Col Edwin (Ed) S. Schick, Jr, C-148 on Sept 25.  I know I speak for the entire Chapter when I offer my sincerest condolences to the widows and families of these dedicated Americans and Marine Corps Mustangs.

This announcement from Col Schick's daughter is still current.  This is provided for those who knew him well.  I did not know him.

Please join us on November 14th, 2010 at 1 PM

in celebration of the life of Col. Edwin Scott Schick, Jr.
Proud father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather
Brother, Patriot, and Comrade in Arms

Enjoy our memorial dinner hosted in the honor

of Ed Schick by trading stories and fond memories

among his friends and family alike

The memorial dinner will be held at

Sara Colamonico's house:
310 N. Lillie Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831

RSVP to either-
Sara Colamonico: 310-864-2349 or
Sue Martin: 310-863-6965

For Sale-  Special T-Shirts

Jerry Lasher still has a few of the Navy Blue T-shirts commemorating the 25^th anniversary of the MCMA that the Chapter was selling at the Muster.  The embroideried logo is so beautiful I've decided to try including a picture of it.  If you're interested in getting one, the price is reduced to $15.00 each. 

Contact Jerry at 760-438-4529 or by Email at jvlasher@sbcglobal.net.                                                                                                                                                           

The Birthday Ball on Nov 6 represented our November meeting.

The December meeting will be at the Jolly Roger Restaurant beside Oceanside Harbor on Dec 17 at 1100.  The Officers will meet at 1000 to prepare the 2011 Budget.  A copy is prepared and will be sent soon to all Officers for study and review preparation.  This is a By year as far as elections but volunteers for any of the positions will be appreciated and graciously considered..  After the Muster most of us are exhausted and would welcome relief. 

At the present time the 2011 meetings are scheduled 1100 hours on the third Friday of each month, Jan 15, Feb 19, and Mar19.

Happy Birthday to these Chapter Members! 

October

14        Lt Col Joe Hedrick, R-2267

17        Maj Red Callahan,  R-3295

November

17        Maj Earl Gimpel, R-2747

17        Capt Davis Zeferjohn, R-1355

19        CWO-2 Floyd Burgess, R-2585

22        Lt Col Caleb Wall, R-2562

For those of you whose birthdays were between May and September, please be assured we hope it was memorable and I'm sorry I missed it.

The Back Page

Marine Corps Mustang Association Twenty-fifth Anniversary Muster

These are editor extracts of Major Don Moseley ‘s USMC (retired), Sec'y of the Arizona Desert Mustang Chapter view/report of his experiences at the 2010 Del Mar, Ca. Annual Muster to his Chapter.

Hey! Camp Pendleton Chapter THIS IS A "Bravo Zulu" REPORT.  (Chuck Boyle's opinion.)

To:      George Meegan, President Desert Mustangs

From:  Don Mosley, Secretary, Desert Mustangs

Subj:   Recap of MCMA Muster at Del Mar, CA 21-23 Oct 2010

Good Morning, George

Sorry you could not make the muster. We had a great time.  We had nine members of the chapter attending: Cornelius, Culver, Daigger, Emanus, Houggard, Manifold, Mosley, Spurgeon, and Warren.  All in all it was a fun time, but a very busy time schedule. 

At the formal dinner, our guest speaker was an active duty Captain who just returned from Afghanistan and gave a very informative and interesting presentation about leadership exploits in 3rd Recon. Good program. And the 50-50 yielded $240.00. I am pleased to tell you I displayed our chapter Mustang and Feather at the dinner. If you want one of the special muster Polo shirts, blue with a MC emblem, contact Jerry Lasher in Oceanside. Cost $18.00. As for the events during the muster they were great. The review of graduating recruits was awesome, the tour of Camp Pendleton was booming, and the dinner boat ride around SD harbor was super. Most everyone went topside in the balmy weather to view the harbor lights.  

So, Have a great Thanksgiving with your family and we'll talk later.

Semper Fi,

Don

Chuck Palmer's added comments: 

This is the kind of feedback we've received about the Muster.  I only know of one disappointed attendee and that was because of an unfortunate incident about a totally unrelated issue.  The Guest of Honor and Speaker was Capt Kevin Kincade, currently the ExO of 1^st Force Recon, I MEF.  He gave an outstanding report of the operations of his Recon Team that just recently returned from Afghanistan.  One of the members of his Team was SSgt Joseph Gillooly, the grandson of the MCMA Business Manager and Mustang, Roger Speeg.  He has also returned to 1^st Force Recon and we had hoped to have him at the Muster but he was out on Exercises.  Don Mosely mentions the Recruit Parade, but the weapons display and briefings at School of Infantry, MCB, Camp Pendleton were excellent as was the lunch we enjoyed at the SOI Messhall.

Newsletter Information

Published monthly by the Camp Pendleton Chapter of the Marine Corps Mustang Association, Inc. 

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