Marine Corps League Detachment 1207

PLEASE JOIN US TOMORROW EVENING AS WE FEATURE A SPECIAL PRESENTATION ON THE USS PUEBLO (AGER-2) BY CAPTAIN RICHARD W. DEROSSET RENOWNED ARTIST OF MARITIME & AVIATION EVENTS

EVENT WILL BE HELD TUESDAY, 26 JULY 2016 6:30 PM
AT THE CHULA VISTA VETERAN’S HOME
700 E. NAPLES CT. BLDG F

Marine Corps League Det. #1207 was proud to participate in the 4th of July Coronado Parade.

Hope you all had a fun and safe 4th of July weekend. Happy Independence Day from Marine Corps League Detachment 1207!

Please join us for tonight's meeting and guest speaker Ms. Maria Rodrigues Callejas. We are located at the Veterans Home in Chula Vista, Bldg. F at 6:30 p.m. Semper Fi from the 1207.

Ms. Callejas was born on 16 July 1969 in South Haven, Michigan. As the daughter of immigrant parents, she spent her early years living throughout the U.S. After graduating high school she joined the United States Marines Corps.

She was assigned to the Personnel and Retention field and served at H&S Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group, Camp Pendleton, CA; MALS-29, NAS New River, N.C.
Upon completion of her eight year commitment to the U.S. Marines, she was accepted to the Univ. of South Carolina where she studied business and Early Childhood Education.

It was during this time that Maria accepted the position of the Marine Corps Family Team Building Coordinator/Quality of Life Coordinator Marine Corps Recruit Depot/Eastern Recruiting Region, Parris Island, S.C. in November of 1999. She was one of the drafters of the original order governing the Marine Corps Family Team Building Program. She was responsible for ensuring the Marine Corps Family Team Building Program Training and Education curricula were equally provided to the Marines and families of the Depot and throughout the Eastern Recruiting Region. Additionally ensure that Quality of Life issues and trends for this demographic were addressed appropriately at the Commanding Gen-eral level as appropriate.

In 2009, she was recruited to the Headquarters USN to serve at the Personnel Support De-tachment NAS, North Island, CA. Here she was responsible for ensuring personnel rec-ords of service of thousands of permanent personnel and students attached to NAS North Island and NAB Coronado were accurate and that travel and pay related services were rendered in a timely manner.

In February, 2011, Ms. Callejas was recruited by Headquarters, Marine Corps for the po-sition she currently holds as the Marine Corps Family Team Building Program Trainer/Director for the 12th Marine Corps District. She is responsible for providing Marine Corps Family Team Building training support to the Marine Recruiters, Permanent Per-sonnel and their families who reside in the ten western states including Alaska and the Pacific Islands.

Her personal awards include Navy and Marine Achievement Medal with gold star in lieu of second award; Unit Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, 1997 Phi Kappa Phi National Business Honor Society, 2005 Chi Delta Chi National Veterans Honor Society, 2005-2006 Named Young Careerist by Beaufort Business and Professional Women’s Club, 2006 Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, 2013 Named Guest of Honor at the Inaugu-ral event for the Oregon Supports Military Families Non-Profit organization.
Her affiliations include: Member, Women Marine Association (Life Member); President, San Diego County Chapter, Women Marine Association; Member, Marine Corps League

Tomorrow at 6:30: Al Lejarde, Vets Peer Outreach Specialist, Vets Village of San Diego, Courage to Call Outreach Team

Al Lejarde is a San Diego Native whose family immigrated to the United States via their service in the U.S. Navy. Carrying on the family tradition of service, Al enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps in 2004 and served five years as a Military Police Officer and a Presidential Support Specialist responsi-ble for safe guarding Marine One during Presidential Support Missions un-der the G.W. Bush Administration. After an eight year career in Security & Law Enforcement, Al now works at Veterans Village San Diego as a part of the Courage To Call Team in a role of Veteran Peer Outreach Specialist as he explores a new career in social work.

On Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in defense of our nation, those who have served or are currently serving, and the families who stand strong and sacrifice alongside them.

As we pause to enjoy today, let us remember these brave defenders of freedom. We will never forget them.

Have a happy, relaxing, and MEMORABLE day!

The gala is a formal fundraiser that is done for the Flying Leatherneck Museum at MCA Miramar. Major General Bob Butcher bought two extra tickets to be utilized by a wounded warrior; he requested assistance from the 1207 Detachment to recommend one. Michael Spivy is a true hero and has been awarded a Purple Heart for his action in Iraq, he is an amputee. He is remodeling his house all by himself - with just one arm. He’s quite a marine!

Last post of the night! Please invite your friends to 'like' our page. Lets spread the word about MCL Detachment 1207!

Do Not Miss Our Upcoming Speakers! Public Welcome!! 6:30
at the Veteran’s Home in Chula Vista

May 31st
Al Lejarde, Vets Peer Outreach Specialist, Vets Village of San Diego, Courage to Call Outreach Team

June 28th
Maria Rodriguez Callejas, President, San Diego County Chapter, Women Marines Association

Check Out These Upcoming Events!!

Saturday, May 7
Beach Fest; 10 am-5 pm ● _FREE, Main Base, Smuggler’s Cove ● 619-553-9138. Celebrate the beach life! Enjoy free kayak and stand up paddle board lessons .

Sunday, May 15
Navy's 30th Bridge Run/Walk; 8 am • One Park Blvd. at Harbor Drive; Celebrating its 30th year, this annual Navy-hosted event includes the public in raising money for the Navy's Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs. It is a 4-mile run/walk to Coro nado's Tidelands Park from downtown San Diego over the Coronado Bay Bridge. Runners receive an event shirt and a Commemorative Finisher's Medal as well as complimentary transportation back to downtown via bus and ferry.

Saturday, May 21
Chula Vista Veterans Home Founders Day; Det. 1207 needs assistance to ser- vice our MCL table from 0900-1400. Also, to help on the Home’s serving line, for the free BBQ lunch. Please contact our Jr. Vice Commandant Ian Marshman to vol- unteer at [email protected].

Don't forget tonight at 6:30 we have Nancy Dodd, the Supervising Investigator San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, speaking on S*x Crimes and Human Trafficking.

The presentation will be directed at protecting our children!

DO NOT MISS TOMORROWS GUEST SPEAKER NANCY DODD!

OUR GUEST SPEAKER'S PRESENTATION WILL BE DIRECTED AT PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN!

Nancy Dodd is the Supervising Investigator
San Diego County District Attorney’s Office

Nancy Dodd currently supervises the S*x Crimes and Human Trafficking Division which is comprised of 5 Investigators and 1 Paralegal.

These warriors were stationed in Kuwait for six months. Proud to welcome them home!

William D. Gore, San Diego County Sheriff spoke to the detachment.

DO NOT MISS THE APRIL 26TH MEETING!

OUR GUEST SPEAKER'S PRESENTATION WILL BE DIRECTED AT PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN!

The speaker will be Nancy Dodd: Supervising Investigator
San Diego County District Attorney’s Office

Nancy Dodd currently supervises the S*x Crimes and Human Trafficking Division which is comprised of 5 Investigators and 1 Paralegal.

On February 23, 2016 SgtMaj Juan Hidalgo Jr, USMC (Ret), spoke about his time and experience as the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer at Guantanamo Bay.

Guest Speaker SGT MAJ (Ret.) Juan Hidalgo Jr.