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PROGRAMS OF HIRAM I. BEARSS DETACHMENT #089
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  • Marine and Marine Family Support - Providing assistance to Marines and Marine Families. This mission has become especially important during times of deployment. Sending care packages to deployed Marines, providing a helping hand to those left at home that need it, support and assistance to injured Marines.
    For information or assistance contact;       Marine Support
  • Young Marines Program - Proud sponsor of a unique youth program that strives to instill core values and leadership into boys and girls, 8 years to 18 (graduation from high school). Central Indiana Young Marines meet most Thursday evenings at the Hesslar Naval Armory located at 30th and White River.
    For information contact;       Young Marines Commanding Officer
  • Charles Crumbo Scholarship Program - Providing annual scholarships to college students. For an application contact;       Crumbo Scholarship
  • VA Volunteer Service (VAVS) Program - Providing volunteer help and support to hospitalized and disabled veterans. Actively supporting the Richard L. Roudebush VA Hospital. Our Nationally recognized Service Officers have each volunteered over 3,000 hours helping and counseling veterans.
    For information or assistance contact;       VAVS Chair
  • Toys For Tots Program - Working with Marine Reservists to provide toys for all needy children during the Christmas Holiday Season.
    For information contact;       Toys For Tots Chair
  • Stars and Stripes Program - U.S. Flags, State Flags, Service Flags (especially USMC) and U.S. Flag Awards. Providing history and education about our beloved U.S. Flag, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, and what our flag means to all veterans -- past, present, and future. Awarding local businesses for the patriotic display of our nation's flag. This Detachment also collects and is authorized to provide the proper honorable retirement of worn and torn American Flags.
    For information contact;       Stars and Stripes Chair
  • Eagle Scout Recognition Program - Recognizing the achievements of Eagle Scouts, this Detachment presents Marine Corps League Good Citizenship Awards during the Eagle Courts of Honor.
    For information contact;       Eagle Scout Program Chair
  • Participating in Patriotic Events and Community Parades - Maintain patriotic presence and pride in our community by participating in patriotic events and parades. Our sturdy parade trailer looks like a WWII Amphibious Landing Craft, flies the U.S. Flag and Marine Corps flag, and has already won many awards. You are encouraged to ride in our parade trailer or march with us and see the rousing support and respect American Citizens are standing, shouting, and sometimes saluting, the UNITED STATES FLAG and the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
    For information contact;       Parades Chair
  • Marine Corps Coordinating Council - Participate in the Council's coordinating activities of all Marine Corps organizations in the Central Indiana area.
    For information contact;       Marine Corps Coordinating Council
  • SCUTTLEBUTT Newsletter - Publishing a monthly newsletter for many Central Indiana Marine organizations to nearly 400 subscribers -- and growing! We need your input of events and news items involving you, your Marine, and our Marine family. We also need your Ads to offset the cost of printing and mailing. Buy an Ad in the SCUTTLEBUTT -- it's cheap and tax deductible! For information, to contribute articles and pictures, or purchase advertising contact;       Scuttlebutt Editor
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