February is here already and March is marking time at the door.  Our first meeting this month will be on 11 February at 1830 hours at the Legion Post 95 in Jonesboro .  On Friday, March 19 at 1600 hours, we will meet at the National Cemetery to remember John B. Nelson.  Uniform will be what ever you want to wear, but wear your red league cover and red jacket.  We won’t be there long, but dress warm.

    Nominations will be made this month, so if you want to run for any detachment office, be sure to let Bob Vice know.  If you’ve never been involved before, now is the time to set up. 

    The Spring Conference is almost here.  There will be a Hearing Board held on Saturday from Noon until 1400 hours.  This means the hospitality room won’t be opened until after the hearing.  The Sgt at Arms may need some help setting things up, and since we are the hosts, we should be there early enough to help if needed.  There will be a joint opening of the meeting at 1900 hours, followed by a Growl.  Don’t forget your passports, dog tags and bones. 

     If you are going to advance at the Spring Conference or if your going to the Supreme Growl in August, make sure that your paper work is finished and correct so it can be sent in on time.

     Thanks to those that do the funerals and thanks to those that volunteer their help on Sunday’s at the VA.

The Gunny,             

Conrad Heslin  U.S.M.C. (Retired)

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