Auxiliary Unit #137
Marine Corps League Auxiliary Donates to Eastside Elementary
With the opening of the new school year in Hernando County, Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, recently donated uniforms and shoes for the students at Eastside Elementary School. From L to R: Joan Johnson, Marine Corps League Auxiliary; Donna Milliken and Beth Zacharias, Eastside Elementary; Jean Sponheim and Claire Hoover, Marine Corps League Auxiliary. Special thanks to Sandy Moore and Sandy Beck, Marine Corps League Auxiliary and Mary Bennett, Eastside Elementary (not shown).
Marine Corps League Auxiliary Members Receive President's Volunteer Service Award
Three Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, members recently received the President's Volunteer Service Award, presented by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation for their outstanding volunteer service to our nation. From L to R: Dot Ross, Award Recipient, Jean Sponheim, Award Recipient; Jan Voltaggio, Award Presenter & Past President, Department of Florida Marine Corps League Auxiliary, and Ellen Ward, Award Recipient.
Toys for Tots of Hernando County Receives First 2010 Campaign Donation
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, at its July meeting donated $1,500 to the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program of Hernando County. Auxiliary President Jean Sponheim and members of the unit are pictured making the presentation to Bob Ross, Toys for Tots Coordinator.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, Donates to Lea's Prayers & Postage, Inc.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, recently presented a donation to Lea's Prayers & Postage, Inc., to support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The organization ships packages to the troops stationed in those locations. To donate to Lea's Prayers & Postage email dmills1974@yahoo.com or visit their website at www.LeasPrayersAndPostage.com. From L to R: Dee Mills, Lea's Prayers & Postage and Jean Sponheim, President, Marine Corps League Auxiliary.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, Contributes to James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
On June 22, 2010, Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, presented a check to the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital so that special events such as pizza parties, ice cream socials, etc. can be provided to the Veterans. From L to R: Deborah Gottardi, Chief, Voluntary Service and Jean Sponheim, President, Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit.
Donations for any of the community projects can be given to an officer of the Auxiliary Unit #137 or to the Marine Corps League Detachment Officers, or mailed to the MCL with the project listed on the envelope and check/money order.
| Officers | |
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| President | Jean Sponheim |
| Senior Vice | Ellen Ward |
| Junior Vice | Christine Smolinski |
| Judge Advocate | Joan Johnson |
| Secretary | Brenda Mergener |
| Treasurer | Dot Ross |
| Chaplain | Connie Maxim |
| Captain of Guard | Bunny Miller |
| Americanism Chair: | Ann Carpenter |
| *Tracks volunteer hours in several categories for reporting to state and national authorities. | |
| Membership Meetings: | |
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| When: | Please join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM |
| Where: | Detachment Home 8405 Sunshine Grove Rd. |
| Cost: | $25 Annual Dues |
| Info: | Contact MCL at 597-7979, any member or officer |
| Community Projects: |
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Uniforms for Hernando County Elementary Schools |
Toys for Tots |
Scholarships |
Fisher House: is the Ronald McDonald of James A. Haley Veterans Hospital |
Veteran Needs: Collection of Lap Rugs, Personal Items |
Hernando County Families: Collection of Clothes for children and adults. |
Auxiliary Judge Advocate Meets Stars Recipient
Marine Corps League Auxiliary Judge Advocate Joan Johnson met Master Sgt. William C. Poe at a recent Withlacoochee River Electric Company Event where he lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Master Sgt. Poe and his unit, stationed in Kuwait, received 40 thank you stars from the Auxiliary Stars for the Troops Program.
Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, Contributes to Scholarship Fund
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, recently presented a check to the Brian R. Buesing Scholarship Fund, a fund developed in memory of Marine LCpl Brian R. Buesing who was killed in Iraq on March 23, 2003. From L to R: Jean Sponheim, President, Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit and Bill Buesing, Grandfather of LCpl Brian R. Buesing.