Darryl WrightTraining Officer

January 2014 Parent Meeting

Command Changes

• Mr. Bennett has stepped down as Unit Commander

• Adult Staff will officially vote on UC position in February

• Mr. Baker remains XO and acting UC• Mrs. Whitfield remains Paymaster• Ms. Hill remains Adjunct• Sgt. Scott, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Legler, Mr. Whitfield, and Mr. Vandegriff all remain on the adult staff

Parent Support Staff

• Non Registered Adults• Help out as needed• Help in arranging events, food, etc.• If interested, please see Mrs. Legler after the meeting

Uniforms

• PT Gear: Red National t-shirt and black shorts (grey sweats if cold)

• Cammies: WHITE t-shirt, cammies, cover, black boots• Cammies need to be PRESSED and looking sharp at all times

• NEVER FOLDED• Always bring ribbons (store in pencil box)

• Always bring chow, water bottle, guidebook

Ranking Up

• Young Marines will make appointments with adult staff for checkoffs

• Appointments will be AFTER drill, from 1400-1430

• Promotions will be on the 2nd drill of the month (4th Saturday)

• Young Marines will fill out a Promotion Request Form prior to drill and ensure they meet all requirements for promotion

New Website

• Updated Look• Streamlined Information• Still being populated with content• Easier to get to information

Upcoming Events

• January 25• National Commander of the American Legion will be visiting

• Young Marines need to be present and looking sharp

• Best behavior• All hands drill

Upcoming Events (Planned)

• Bring your parent to Drill Day• Conservation Ribbon activities• Young Marines Olympics (February 22)• Marksmanship (March 15)• Swim Qualifications / Cookout (June 14)

• 4th of July Parade and Float Decoration

• Day at the Park (August 9)• Fall Recruit Class (September 6)• Young Marines Ball (October 11)• Six Flags (April 12)• Overnight (weekend) summer trip

Parris Island

Attendance Policy

• Must be at 70% of Drills• Must be at drill for minimum of 4 hours to be counted “present”

• Must be at drill starting at 8• Young Marine can be put on leave of absence for sports; however, Young Marines on leave of absence will not be able to attend special summer trips

• Young Marine must have all DDR hours and PFT to attend special summer trips

Attendance Policy

• Fill out an Absence Request Form and bring it to the drill prior to absence.

• Unexcused absences can delay promotions

You should be at drill “unless you’re dead.”- Sgt. Scott

How Can We Be Better?

• Communication• Other suggestions/comments?

Remember: This is your unit!