From the Editor Crossroads Magazine in the Mail Upcoming Events
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From the Editor Crossroads Magazine in the Mail Upcoming Events
monthly MarineClub The monthly e-newsletter for Members of the Marines’ Memorial Association JANUARY 2012 IN·THIS ·ISSUE Events at MMC In Our Theatre Supporting our Troops From the Editor Believe it or not, 2012 is here! We wish you all a joyous and prosperous New Year. Why not follow up the busy holiday season with a relaxing visit to your Club for dinner with a view? And for some comic relief, come to the Marines’ Memorial Theatre for this year’s all-star SF Sketchfest comedy festival. We look forward to seeing you. Crossroads Magazine in the Mail ◗ MMA NEWS FOR WINTER 2011 QUICK· LINKS The magazin e of the Mar in e s’ Me mor ial Assoc iation , a n on -p r ofit Ve te r an s or ga niza t ion. CROSS ROADS Watch your mailbox for the Winter 2012 edition of of the Corps www.MarineClub.com See page 9 www.marineclub.com/calendar Club Events Calendar Members-Only www.marineclub.com/specials.php www.marineclub.com/specials.php Hotel Package Crossroads of the Corps. Please remember to share your copy of the magazine, especially with friends who you think would enjoy membership in the Marines’ Memorial. CLICK HERE TO READ CROSSROADS ONLINE G r a c i o u s H o s p i t a l i t y . D y n a m i c P r o g r a m s . H i s t o r i c M i s s i o n . Winter 2011-12 · Volume 77 No. 4 www.marineclub.com/groups.php Plan Your Reunion, www.marineclub.com/groups.php Conference, Meeting www.marineclub.com/groups.php www.marineclub.com/groups.php or Celebration www.marineclub.com/groups.php Upcoming Events at MMC Reciprocal Clubs www.marineclub.com/reciprocalclubs.php ◗ SPEAKER EVENT TUESDAY 24 JANUARY, 6 P.M. http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=404 Membership www.marineclub.com/reservations.php Hotel Reservations Restaurant [email protected] [email protected] Reservations Marines’ Memorial www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com Theatre http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=298 Donate to MMA http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=293 Unsubscribe General Douglas Fraser, SOUTHCOM Commander US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is one of nine unified Combatant Commands in the Department of Defense. Its area of responsibility encompasses Central America, South America and the Caribbean. It is a joint command comprised of more than 1,200 military and civilian personnel representing the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and other federal agencies. General Fraser joined SOUTHCOM in 2009 after serving as deputy commander of the Pacific Command for two years. TICKETS: THIS IS A FREE EVENT CLICK HERE TO REGISTER m MarineClub onthly JANUARY 2012 QUICK· LINKS Next Month and Beyond www.MarineClub.com ◗ SPECIAL EVENT SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY, 6 P.M. www.marineclub.com/calendar Club Events Calendar Members-Only www.marineclub.com/specials.php www.marineclub.com/specials.php Hotel Package www.marineclub.com/groups.php Plan Your Reunion, www.marineclub.com/groups.php www.marineclub.com/groups.php Conference, Meeting www.marineclub.com/groups.php or Celebration www.marineclub.com/groups.php www.marineclub.com/reciprocalclubs.php Reciprocal Clubs http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=404 Membership www.marineclub.com/reservations.php Hotel Reservations [email protected] Restaurant [email protected] Reservations Marines’ Memorial www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com Theatre PAGE 2 Sweethearts for Gold Stars Valentine’s Concert & DinnerDance Benefiting the 2012 Gold Star Parents’ Event Please help us honor the parents of our fallen by attending “Sweethearts for Gold Stars”. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner with wine, dancing to The Starduster Big Band with Noah Griffin, and a silent auction. $50 of the ticket price is tax-deductible. Special Rates for Active Duty Personnel. TICKETS: $150 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ◗ COMMEMORATION THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY, 11:30 A.M. Iwo Jima Campaign 67th Anniversary A special Memorial Luncheon for Iwo Jima campaign Veterans, Association Members and selected guests. http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=298 Donate to MMA The speaker, LtGen Larry Snowden, USMC (Ret.), is the http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=293 Unsubscribe senior Iwo Jima Veteran. Please join us. This event is FREE for Iwo Jima Veterans + 1 guest. TICKETS: $39 PER PERSON CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ◗ COMMEMORATION THURSDAY 8 MARCH, 6 P.M. Salute to Vietnam Veterans This very special evening will include a grand reception, dinner, musical entertainment, dancing and guest speakers Gen Tony Zinni, USMC (Ret.) and Joe Galloway, author of We Were Soldiers Once…and Young. TICKETS: $75 PER PERSON CLICK HERE TO REGISTER m MarineClub onthly QUICK· LINKS www.MarineClub.com www.marineclub.com/calendar Club Events Calendar Members-Only www.marineclub.com/specials.php www.marineclub.com/specials.php Hotel Package www.marineclub.com/groups.php Plan Your Reunion, www.marineclub.com/groups.php www.marineclub.com/groups.php Conference, Meeting www.marineclub.com/groups.php or Celebration www.marineclub.com/groups.php www.marineclub.com/reciprocalclubs.php Reciprocal Clubs http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=404 Membership www.marineclub.com/reservations.php Hotel Reservations [email protected] Restaurant [email protected] Reservations Marines’ Memorial www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com Theatre http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=298 Donate to MMA http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=293 Unsubscribe JANUARY 2012 PAGE 3 Now Playing in Our Theatre Box Office: (415) 771-6900 www.MarinesMemorialTheatre.com ◗ DANCE 7 JANUARY, 7:30 P.M. DANCE FOR A DIFFERENCE ”Dance For A Difference” is a benefit dance concert featuring Bay Area Dance Company dancers and preprofessional dancers from the TDA Performing Company. The concert will include exciting and dynamic contemporary jazz, modern, ballet, and tap choreography. “Dance For A Difference” will donate 100% of the profits to the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude’s Hospital. Click here for tickets ◗ COMEDY 21 JANUARY – 4 FEBRUARY SF SKETCHFEST This fabulous annual live comedy festival features legendary performers. Hurry! These shows sell out fast. Click here for Jan. shows Click here for Feb. shows D January 21 Hot American Summer: The Live Radio Play SOL Wet U O T Starring Amy Poehler, Paul Rudd, Christopher Meloni & more January 21 & 22 The Thrilling Adventure Hour Starring Paget Brewster, John Hodgman, Joshua Maline & more January 27 & 28 Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza With Jeff Davis, Chip Esten, Greg Proops & Ryan Stiles January 29 w00tstock: Founders’ Night Starring Adam Savage, Wil Wheaton & Paul and Storm February 3 & 4 Celebrity Autobiography: The Next Chapter With Rachel Dratch, Will Forte, Laraine Newman & Fred Willard February 3 Theme Park Improv With Rachel Dratch, Simon Helberg, Michael Hitchcock, Jessica Makinson & more m MarineClub onthly QUICK· LINKS www.MarineClub.com www.marineclub.com/calendar Club Events Calendar Members-Only www.marineclub.com/specials.php www.marineclub.com/specials.php Hotel Package www.marineclub.com/groups.php Plan Your Reunion, www.marineclub.com/groups.php www.marineclub.com/groups.php Conference, Meeting www.marineclub.com/groups.php or Celebration www.marineclub.com/groups.php JANUARY 2012 PAGE 4 ◗ DANCE COMING IN FEBRUARY… BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Features cast members of Dancing with the Stars, So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol. Tickets on sale soon. ◗ MUSIC MONDAY 30 APRIL, 5:30 P.M. A Special Cabaret Evening in the Marines’ Memorial Theatre A stage full of stellar performers, a night of great music! Tickets on sale soon. www.marineclub.com/reciprocalclubs.php Reciprocal Clubs http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=404 Membership www.marineclub.com/reservations.php Hotel Reservations [email protected] Restaurant [email protected] Reservations Marines’ Memorial www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com www.marinesmemorialtheatre.com Theatre http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=298 Donate to MMA http://mmanetcom.marineclub.com/page.aspx?pid=293 Unsubscribe Supporting Our Troops ◗ REVIEW RECRUITERS’ HOLIDAY PARTY Last month’s Marine Corps Recruiting Station Holiday Party, hosted by the Marines’ Memorial Club, gave recruiters and their families a chance to relax and visit with Santa. Magician Tom Nixon, assisted by his talented 12-year-old student, Ari (above left), entertained the crowd. Photos by Mark Dewitt.