North San Diego County military briefs: Game Club to meet

By: North County Times | Friday, August 5, 2005 10:42 PM PDT ∞

CAMP PENDLETON ---- The Game Club of Camp Pendleton will meet from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 13 in the multipurpose room of the base bowling alley. All ranks and dependents are welcome. The club plays it all, including board games, computer games and miniatures. For more information, call Gunny Sgt. Bill Howard (Ret.) at (760) 439-6782.

Military officers meet for lunch

CAMP PENDLETON ---- The Pendleton Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets on the second Saturday of each month. The next meeting will be Aug. 13 at the Camp Pendleton San Luis Rey Officers Club. Cocktail hour is 11 a.m., lunch is at noon and the program starts at 1 p.m. The meeting concludes at 2 p.m. The program will include guest speaker LCDR Rafael Ortiz, USCG, who will talk about the modern-day Coast Guard and help celebrate the Coast Guard's birthday. All active duty, retired and former officers and Warrant officers are invited. Widows or widowers of deceased officers are also welcome. For reservations, call (760) 233-1316.

Enlisted Recognition Breakfast on tap

CAMP PENDLETON ---- The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee will host the Enlisted Recognition Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 19 at the Staff NCO Club on Camp Pendleton. The event, which is open to the public, is held every quarter to recognize Marines and sailors who have been identified by their respective commands as top performers and contributors. The guest speaker will be state Sen. Bill Morrow. Admission is $17, which includes a breakfast buffet. RSVP by Aug. 12 by contacting Johanna at (760) 722-1534, Ext. 17 or e-mail johanna@oceansidechamber.com. The event is sponsored by 1st Marine Division Association, Liberty Motors, Mossy Nissan, Pacific Marine Credit Union, PME Motors and Wells Fargo Bank.

Dentist collects donations for military in Iraq

VISTA ---- Ginger Hansen, D.D.S., is collecting donations for the service men and women in Iraq. Items needed are snacks (no chocolate), dry-goods (Gatorade, etc.), magazines (Time, People, etc.) and toiletries (shaving creme, disposable razors, toothpaste, etc.). Donations will be accepted through August at 1235 W. Vista Way, Suite F. Items that can't be shipped will be donated to local military families.

American Legion holds rummage sale

VISTA ---- Alvin Myo Dunn American Legion Post No. 365 will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at 321 S. Santa Fe Ave., just off of Vista Village Drive. Proceeds will help fund upcoming events for military and their families. Refreshments will be served by the Sons of the American Legion. Donations of goods will be accepted during regular business hours and receipts are available. New and used quality items will be available. Call (760) 726-0472.

Submarine veterans meet monthly

ESCONDIDO ---- The U.S. Submarine Veterans Inc., Scamp Base, meets at 7 p.m. the last Thursday of the month at American Legion Post 149, 230 E. Park Ave. All submarine veterans are welcome. For information, call Dale Barkley at (760) 295-1746.

New phone number for medical center

OCEANSIDE ---- The Family Medicine Oceanside Clinic, at 2122 El Camino Real, will have a new telephone number to call for scheduling appointments. Effective Aug. 1, all FMOC patrons can dial (760) 725-4327. All services, staff, providers and clinic hours will remain the same with hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; while closed on Sundays and holidays.

Nonprofit group seeks items for troops

The California nonprofit organization, "4 The Troops," is seeking letters, cards and previously viewed DVDs to send to troops. The corporation also collects items to send to wounded troops at Camp Pendleton. Visit the Web site at www.4thetroops.net for more information.

Vow Foundation works with PTSD

ENCINITAS ---- The Vow Foundation has new office space at 230 2nd St., Suite 201 in Encinitas. The foundation supports alternative methods of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder recover such as artistic expression, physical expression of feelings through kick boxing, self defense and other exercise as well as the calming effect and healing elements of message. Call (888) 341-0447.

Need help? Hire a Marine

OCEANSIDE ---- The communities surrounding Camp Pendleton can show their support and appreciation for the men and women of the Marines by going to www.HireMarines.com and posting jobs for them to do around the home, yard or office. Marines already have a full-time job, but they are often available for a few hours to help with daily chores or take care of that special repair or odd job. Having a place to find immediate work and income can sometimes be a lifesaver for these Marines and their spouses.

The www.HireMarines.com Web site is free. It was begun by Mark Baird and his wife Tori, who own Future Tech Carpet Cleaning. They would frequently get calls from Marines asking if they could help out and earn some quick cash.

USS Boxer reunion planned

Crew members of the aircraft carrier USS Boxer CV/CVA/CVS21, LPH4, LH4 will host its 20th reunion in Somerset, N.J. August 25 to 27. The USS Boxer served continuously from 1946 to 1969 and the name Boxer lives on in the new USS Boxer LHD4. For details, contact Ken Wyant, 5945 Mud Run Road, Easton, PA 18040, or phone (610) 253-5347 or e-mail kgwmrr@aol.com. For information, visit the Web site at www.ussboxer.org.

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