Auxiliary Unit #137
Marine Corps League Auxiliary #137 donates to James Haley Hospital for Christmas
MCLA #137 recently made their annual Christmas donation to the veterans at James Haley VA Hospital. Over $300 worth of items were donated, including toiletries, shower shoes, T-shirts, earphones. etc. At the same time, MCLA #137 presented a check to Haley Hospital for $150 to be used by the patients for snacks, ice cream, pizza, etc.
Shown (l-r) are Jean Sponheim- President MCLA #137; Camilla Thompson - Chief, Voluntary Service, Haley Hospital; Diane Layman, , Volunteer Service Specialist, Haley Hospital; and Jean Tamburrino, MCLA #137 VAVS Representative.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary #137, Spring Hill, Donates to Eastside Elementary
With the opening of the new school year in Hernando County, Marine Corps League Auxiliary #137, Spring Hill, recently donated uniforms and shoes for the students at Eastside Elementary. From L to R: (Front Row) Claire Hoover, Jean Sponheim and Jean Tamburrino, Marine Corps League Auxiliary; (Second Row) Ellen Ward, Sue McQuiston, Mary Vanya, Marine Corps League Auxiliary; Jen Sisco and Beverly Chapin, Eastside Elementary. Special thanks to Sandy Moore, Marine Corps League Auxiliary (not shown).
Marine Corps League Auxiliary #137 Donates to Gifts from Home
Marine Corps League Auxiliary #137, Spring Hill, recently donated to Gifts from Home to support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Shown are members of Marine Corps League Auxiliary #137 and Marine Corps League 708; Linda Kidwell from Gifts from Home and Dee Mills from Lea's Prayers and Postage. To donate to Gifts from Home go to www.giftsfromhomeusa.webs.com or email giftsfromhome@tampabay.rr.com or contact Linda Kidwell at 352-684-4185.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary #137 Donates to Lea's Prayers & Postage
Marine Corps League Auxiliary #137, Spring Hill, recently donated to Lea's Prayers & Postage to support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Shown are members of Marine Corps League Auxiliary #137 and Marine Corps League 708; Dee Mills from Lea's Prayers & Postage and Linda Kidwell from Gifts from Home. To donate to Lea's Prayers & postage go to www.LeasPrayersandPostage.com or email DMills1974@yahoo.com or contact Dee Mills at 352-428-8564.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary donates to Brian Buesing Scholarship Fund.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit #137 recently made a donation to the Brian Buesing Scholarship fund. Pictured is Auxiliary president Jean Sponheim presenting the check to Bill Buesing , grandfather of LCpl Brian R Buesing, USMC, killed in action in Iraq in 2003.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary Unit #137, Spring Hill, Selects Volunteer of the Year
Marine Corps League Auxiliary Unit #137, Spring Hill, recently selected Jean Sponheim as its Volunteer of the Year. This prestigious award is presented not only for dedication to the Marine Corps League Auxiliary but also for service in the community. Congratulations Jean! From L to R: Jean Sponheim, Volunteer of the Year Recipient and President and Chris Smolinski, Sr. Vice President.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary Unit #137, Spring Hill, Installs New Officers
Marine Corps League Auxiliary Unit #137, Spring Hill, installed its new officers on March 17, 2011. From L to R: Jan Voltaggio, Past Dept. of FL President and Installing Officer; Brenda Mergener, Secretary; Bonnie Perrin, Historian; Sue McQuiston, Treasurer; Connie Maxim, Chaplain; Jean Sponheim, President; Chris Smolinski, Sr. Vice President; Mary Vanya, Jr. Vice President; Claire Hoover, Guard and Joan Johnson, Judge Advocate.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Unit 137, Donates to James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Unit 137, Spring Hill, recently donated to the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Canteen Fund. Hospitalized Veterans' will receive canteen bucks to purchase snacks, ice cream, pizza, etc. From L to R: Shella Miller, Acting Assistant Director, Haley Veterans' Hospital; Ellen Ward, Sr. Vice President, Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Unit 137 and Dr. Edward Cutolo, Chief of Staff, Haley Veterans' Hospital
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unity #137, Holds Yard Sale
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit #137, held their annual yard sale on March 11 and 12 to raise funds for the Veterans and various programs in the community. A special thank you to Bonnie and Loren Perrin for once again hosting the sale at their home. We couldn't have done it without you!!!
Marine Corps League Auxiliary Donates to HPH Hospice CAP Camp
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit #137, recently donated funds to the HPH Hospice Children's Assistance Program (CAP) Camp. The program is a therapeutic grief camp designed to assist middle and high school aged children who have experienced the death of a loved one. From L to R: Crystal Mac Ritchie, Sarissa Adams, Debora Rose, Laura Moore and Laura Finch, all members of the HPH Hospice CAP staff as well as Jean Sponheim and Ellen Ward of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary's Annual Christmas Donation to James A. Haley Veterans Hospital
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit #137, recently made its annual Christmas donation to the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. In addition to items for the Christmas Distribution Program, 500 stars with a "thank you for service message" were provided to be distributed to all the inpatients at the hospital. From L to R: Claire Hoover (front), Ellen Ward, Jean Tamburrino, Jean Sponheim from the Marine Corps League Auxiliary and Debbie Gottardi, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital.
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 | Christine Smolinski |
| Junior Vice | Mary Vanya |
| Judge Advocate | Joan Johnson |
| Secretary | Brenda Mergener |
| Treasurer | Sue McQuiston |
| Chaplain | Constance Maxim |
| Captain of Guard | Claire Hoover |
| Historian | Bonnie Perrin |
| *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. |
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.
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.