Auxiliary Unit #137
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.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, Assists Gifts From Home
On June 17, 2010, Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, presented a donation to Gifts From Home to support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. They also assisted in the packaging of goods to be sent to the troops. To donate to Gifts From Home email giftsfromhome@tampabay.rr.com or call 352-684-4185. From L to R: Ellen Ward, Claire Hoover, Mary Vanya, Alice Rusconi, Marine Corps League Auxiliary; Linda Kidwell, Gifts From Home and Sandy Moore, Marine Corps League Auxiliary.
Marine Corps League Auxiliary Thanks Weeki Wachee Crafters
Marine Corps League Auxiliary, Spring Hill Unit, recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Center, Monday Crafters Group, for their tireless efforts in making lap robes, hats and slippers for the Veterans at the James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa. Janet Voltaggio, Department of Florida Auxiliary President and Jean Sponheim, Spring Hill Unit Auxiliary President, made the presentation.
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.