G reetings Marines & As-sociate members I hope

the New Year has started well for all of you. If you have not had a chance to come by and

visit us you have missed out on quite a bit of activity. Please remember to check the newsletter and the event board at the clubhouse so you don’t miss out anything that may be of interest to you.

On the same note if any of you would rather receive your newsletter via email versus regular mail send an email to brivera13@cox.net. You would receive the newsletter more quickly and help in re-ducing our expenses.

As you are aware changes have occurred at the clubhouse. We are doing the best we can with the volunteers we have and, it is our hope that you continue to enjoy the benefits and events we are involved in and with. Thank you for being patient and thank you for your support. First the New Year’s dance was brought back to the clubhouse and enjoyed by all that at-tended. We received quite a few compli-ments and “thank you” for bringing it back so hopefully we can continue with that function being held here. The Rudy Palacios Valentines dance was also a great success so a thank you to all the members who supported these two func-tions. The fish fry’s have stated and will continue throughout the Lenten season so please come out and enjoy. We have had different bands performing so as to try and satisfy the various music interest of our members so hope you can out and enjoy. Both Manny Munguia Jr. aka “Bear” and myself have been extremely busy running the club to ensure it contin-ues to run smoothly and be of service to you.

I want to extend a special “thanks” to As-sociate member Steve Garcia who do-nated $200.00 to the club to help with our expenses. Also to Jr. Vice Comman-dant “Jerry Coyle” and Director Marine “Eddie Jimenez” who bought 2 new flag poles in excess of $100.00 each. Thanks to the volunteers who continue to step up and take care of business.

The Color Guard has also remained busy and recently performed at the “Descendents of Tucson” function and most recently participated again in the “Ira Hayes” celebration in Sacaton, AZ. The applause and respect we receive at these functions is unbelievable so thank you to all Color Guard members who give up their personal time to represent this Detachment.

Semper Fi, John Rodriguez, Commandant.

B y the time you read this newsletter, we would

have participated in the Ira Hayes parade in Sacaton. I’m sure that many of you have attended many parades in

your lives, and many of you have even participated in parades. But when you take part in a parade honoring one of the flag raisers in Joe Rosenthal’s famous photograph, and realize that one of them is a native son of Arizona, there’s a level of pride that can’t be matched by any-thing else we do throughout the year. I hope someday all of you at some point go up to Sacaton to be part of that experi-ence. You won’t be disappointed.

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Commandant Message:

Inside this issue

Cmndt Message 1

Judge Advocate Report 1-2

Chaplain’s Report 2

Clubhouse Events 3

March Birthdays 4

April Birthdays 5

March Calendar 6

April Calendar 7

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T U C S O N D E T A C H M E N T 0 0 7 M A R I N E C O R P S L E A G U E

PASSWORD Regular Meeting:

1st Thursday of the Month 216 E. 29th St. PO Box 27909

Tucson, AZ 85726-7909 Phone: (520)624-4351

Officers:

Commandant: John Rodriguez Sr. Vice Cmndt: Ron Dominguez Jr. Vice Cmndt: Jerry Coyle Judge Advocate: David Caballero Adjutant: Terry Bryon Paymaster: Bert Rincon Chaplain: Andy Herreras Sgt. At Arms: Wil Taylor Historian: Virginia Rivera Jr. Past Cmndt: Manny Munguia

Board of Directors

Abner Reese ~ Ben Rivera Eddie Jimenez ~ Octavio C Celaya

Barbara Flores

Devil Pup Liaison Reps.

Harold Don David Caballero

Al Garcia

Color Guard

John Rodriguez ~ David Caballero

VAVS Southern AZ Rep.

Ben Rivera

Clubhouse Manager

Web Master

Virginia Rivera www.orgsites.com/az/mcl-tsn-007/

index.html

PASSWORD Editor/Publisher

Virginia Rivera

The PASSWORD is a publication of the Tucson Detachment Marine Corps League The PASSWORD is published every two months. *Please direct all article, submissions, Correspon-dence or inquires to;

Tucson Detachment Marine Corps League C/O Virginia Rivera PO Box 27909 Tucson, AZ 85726-7909 E-Mail: brivera13@cox.net *Some article will be subject for approval by the Commandant or the E-Board.

Judge Advocate:

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If you were not present during the last regular meet-ing, I mentioned that in six months, we will need to nominate Marines for Commandant, Senior Vice Commandant, Junior Vice Commandant, and Judge Advocate, as the term of the current elected officers expires in October. You need to circle September 6th, and October 4th, 2012 on your calendar, to make sure you attend those meetings. You, and the person you intend to nominate, needs to be present on September 6th. You must make contact with that Marine long before that day arrives, and know that the Marine, 1) knows you intend to nominate them, and 2) is going to accept your nomination and be willing to serve in that capacity. The worst thing that can happen is that you show up on September 6th, and you nominate someone who has no idea that you are going to nomi-nate them, and then they refuse your nomination by indicating they would not accept the position if elected. The elections will be held on October 4th. Once again, the Marines nominated must be pre-sent, and as many Marine members as possible must be present that day to vote for the nominees.

Marines, if you can’t help in any other way, please step up and participate in the nominating and election processes. Make contact with Marines you know will keep the Marine Corps traditions going at the 007, and help us elect Marines that will represent the Tuc-son Detachment well in all public events and conven-tions. If you can’t be there any other time, we need you on September 6th and October 4th, 2012!

Semper Fi Marines, David Caballero, Judge Advocate

G et well wishes to Marine Alex Romero and Assoc. Rosie Gonza-les, feel better soon.

February 7, 2012 was a proud day for George Granillo and his family, his grandson gradu-ated from boot camp in Camp Pendleton. Congratula-tions Ooh-Rah!

Semper Fi, Andy Herreras, Chaplain

Are Your Membership Dues Current?

Please take a look at your membership card for the date you became a member. The month is the anniver-sary of when your membership fees are due. National

sends out reminders on the last day of the anniversary month, so when you get that notice – you are already delinquent.

If your dues are delinquent, you may need to pay two years worth to stay current on your dues. Please stop by the clubhouse or send an email to tdmcl007@hotmail.com if you have any questions about your dues

You may wish to become a Life Member. Life member-ships can be purchased any time you are a current paid-up member. So if you would like to potentially save some money in the long run – consider becoming a life member, especially if your annual membership fee is coming due soon.

Chapla in ’s Report :

www.orgsites.com/az/mcl-tsn-007/index.html PASSWORD March/April, 2012

Life Membership Rates

Age Dues

0-35 $500.00

36-50 $400.00

51-60 $300.00

61 & 0ver $150.00

Renew Membership Immediately

September, 2011 October, 2011 November, 2011

Albert Amador Alfred Martin Ernest Higuera

Steve Canez Danny Ruelas Eugene Maize

Carlos Jimenez Alejandro Vergara Donald McKenna

John Kimmez Stephen Sparling

Frank Robles

December, 2011 January, 2012 February, 2012

Martin Garcia Melvin Betani Loretto Jaimez

Carlos Mares Leroy Olguin John Montoya

Daniel McNerley Michael Smyth Jesse Sarabia

If you have renewed your membership thank you.

Upcoming Renewals

March, 2012 April, 2012

Fernando Acevedo Darren Batt

Ben Carrillo, Jr. John Chavez

Jose Pazos Martin Cota-Robles

Alfred West Emilio Elenes

Earl Erne

Tony Lopez

James Ward

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01 ~ KiKi Rodriguez 12 ~ Fred R Grijalva 19 ~ Darwin R Kayquaptewa

02 ~ Mariano Anguiano, Jr. 13 ~ Gilberto J Osollo 20 ~ Mark Lopez

03 ~ Jose R Salazar 14 ~ Kim Hickey 21 ~ Paul G Lussier

05 ~ Ocie Rowe 15 ~ James McKenzie 24 ~ Randy K Hodgman

06 ~ Catalina Castillo 15 ~ Earl R Rutledge 24 ~ Arthur D Ochoa

08 ~ Jose Pazos 16 ~ Carlos C Durazo 26 ~ Rosemary Cesare

08 ~ William G Valenzuela 17 ~ Arthur R Olivas 27 ~ Richard G Harasyn, Jr.

10 ~ Richard Brown 17 ~ Oscar C Trijillo 28 ~ Harmon Stockwell

10 ~ Richard Rios Rodriguez 18 ~ Isaac Celaya 29 ~ Fred Leyva

11 ~ William L Malin 18 ~ Joe M Ornelia 31 ~ Richard A Caulley

11 ~ Fernando R Villaman 18 ~ Robert V Velasco 31 ~ Ernest A Martinez

The Detachment wishes all these members a very Happy Birthday and invites them to come by the club-

house for a free drink. If your Birthday is not mentioned it could be that your dues are delinquent or we

don’t have your Birthday on file. If you would like your Birthday mentioned drop me a note with just the

month and day at:

Tucson Detachment, Marine Corps League

PO Box 27909

% Virginia Rivera.

Tucson, AZ 85726-2937

Or e-mail brivera13@cox.net

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01 ~ Frances Ochoa 11 ~ Albert Morrelli 21 ~ Frank Mendoza

02 ~ Rodney A Jacobs 11 ~ Edward Padilla 22 ~ James H Fernandez

03 ~ George S Miranda 11 ~ Eugene Penta 22 ~ Bertram Z Lee

04 ~ Shelly W Pesqueira 13 ~Ralph Cardenas 22 ~ Jesus R Majuta

05 ~ Emilo Alvarez Elenes 13 ~ Ramiro Romero 22 ~ Armando Ortega

06 ~ Don P Golos 14 ~ Richard C Johnson 23 ~ Egor Cruz

06 ~ Juan M Urbina 17 ~ Alex Higuera 23 ~ Frank R Rico

07 ~ Lee Olguin 18 ~ Pete D Weakland 23 ~ Jesse Sarabia

07 ~ Richard N Smith 19 ~ Oscar B Franco 25 ~ Ray Emmerich

08 ~ Alvaro M Obregon, Jr. 19 ~ Ray Montalvo 27 ~ Albert C Bettiga

10 ~ Robert L Benton, Jr. 20 ~ Bob English 28 ~ Tino Membrilla

11 ~ T J Craney 20 ~ Michael Sheppard 28 ~ Oscar Montijo

11 ~ Joseph G Creed 20 ~ Kevin L Stephens 29 ~ Gilbert L Robles

The Detachment wishes all these members a very Happy Birthday and invites them to come by the club-

house for a free drink. If your Birthday is not mentioned it could be that your dues are delinquent or we

don’t have your Birthday on file. If you would like your Birthday mentioned drop me a note with just the

month and day at:

Tucson Detachment, Marine Corps League

PO Box 27909

% Virginia Rivera.

Tucson, AZ 85726-2937

Or e-mail brivera13@cox.net

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Upcoming Events

May

Friday Happy Hour Memorial Day

Taco Thursdays Thursday Karaoke

May Birthdays Sunday Tardeadas

June

Friday Happy Hour Thursday Karaoke

Taco Thursdays Sunday Tardeadas

June Birthdays Devil Pup Steak Fry