Spring Newsletter (2021)

Greetings from the Officers of the Council!         

This last year has brought many challenges to our nation and our families and we hope this letter finds you well.  During 2020 we had to cancel many of our normal activities due to safety concerns caused by the pandemic.  As the medical concerns diminish and our state emerges from these lockdowns we plan to return to many of the activities we normally do.  First, we are planning to have a social gathering in place of our annual meeting during April (information and invitation included) for those members who are comfortable with gathering, this early. Next, we are planning to host our annual Marine Corps Birthday luncheon during November.

 Even with these challenges over the last year, the Council has continued our long history of supporting the Marine community.  When the Fort Sill MARDET had to cancel its annual Birthday ball, the council helped sponsor an outdoor birthday celebration for the students and staff of the detachment.  Beginning in the fall of 2020 with school restarting, we continue to sponsor Shooting events, and Drill Competitions for our Marine JROTC programs, additionally we have partnered with several veteran groups to raise funding for the Sapulpa JROTC program to build a new drill hall which is well on its way to completion.  And, we have continued sponsor various awards that recognize superior performance such as the Community Service awards for members of our reserve units, the Marine and NCO of the year for both our reserve and active component organizations, and recognition awards for our top recruiters from Recruiting Station (RS) within the state. We did make the decision to sit out this year’s NBA season due to their reduced schedule and limiting attendance.  As COVID restrictions ease we expect requests for support to increase as many units begin planning family days and Marine Corps Birthday events.

Speaking of Birthday events.  Our biggest event of the year is always our annual luncheon. This year’s luncheon will be held on Friday, the 5th of November 2021, at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club located at 7000 NW Grand Blvd, Nichols Hills (same location as last year). More details will follow as we get closer to the day, but I can assure you that we will do our best to honor our Marine Corps and Marines during this the event

Three years ago we introduced our Council Donor/Sponsorship Program and the response has been wonderful. Over the years we have been very fortunate to have some very generous and faithful sponsors who have made many of our efforts possible; BancFirst, the Copeland family, Arvest Bank and Tinker Federal Credit Union to mention only a few.  As we get back to a more normal operational tempo we will continue to need the support of our members and I encourage you all consider supporting this program!  

Semper Fidelis,

Anthony J. (AJ) Johnson
Colonel USMC (Ret)
President  
US Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Oklahoma, Inc.

OKLAHOMA USMC COORDINATING COUNCIL

 SPONSORSHIP & DONOR PROGRAM

 Annual contribution will be recognized each year. Individuals’ and organizations that contribute before 15 OCT will receive a recognition ribbon on their name tag at the annual Birthday luncheon, listing in lunch program and slide show (depending on level) as well as sponsorship recognition gifts at our annual meeting in April. 

The following are our annual sponsorship and donor contribution level (everyone counts)    

SEMPER FI CIRCLE ($5000 - $14,999)

Benefits provided to our valued supporters in this category:

·         Recognition Certificate & Semper Fi Circle Donor Card

·         2 tickets to lunch with non-reserved Seating

·         4 tickets to the CC Annual meeting of the Members

·         Eagle, Globe & Anchor (EGA) stature with plaque

·         4 Council lapel pin

·          Listing in Lunch Program and Listing in Lunch slide show

·         Sponsor level identification on annual lunch Name Tag

FIRST TO FIGHT ($2500-$4999)

Benefits provided to our valued supporters in this category:

·         First to Fight Donor Card

·         Coin Plaque

·         2 tickets to lunch with non-reserved Seating

·         2 tickets to the CC Annual meeting of the Members

·         2 Council lapel pin

·         Listing in Lunch slide show

·         Sponsor level identification on annual lunch Name Tag

DEVIL DOG ($1000 - $2499)

·         Devil Dog Donor Card

·         Coin Box with 1 Current Lunch Coin

·         Council lapel pin

·         Sponsor level identification on annual lunch Name Tag

LEATHERNECK ($500 - $999)   

·         Leatherneck Donor Card

·         1 Standard CC Coin

·         Sponsor level identification on annual lunch Name Tag

JARHEAD ($250 - $499)

·         Jarhead Donor Card

·         Sponsor level identification on annual lunch Name Tag

**Please note that your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law**

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