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About Michael K. Barbour

Michael K. Barbour is the Director of Faculty Development and a Professor of Instructional Design for the College of Education and Health Sciences at Touro University California. He has been involved with K-12 online learning in a variety of countries for well over a decade as a researcher, teacher, course designer and administrator. Michael's research focuses on the effective design, delivery and support of K-12 online learning, particularly for students located in rural jurisdictions.

Veterans Day at the Presidio Chapel

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A reminder for members about this Veterans Day event that you may be interested in attending.

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Unleashing the Power of

Interreligious Cooperation

VETERANS DAY INTERFAITH SERVICE

Fighting ceased and World War I ended at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 — the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. That day and time have since been observed as Armistice Day, and today as Veterans Day, honoring all who have served in our Country’s Armed Forces.

Please join us

on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Presidio Chapel

130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco

Keynote Address by Mr. Michael Bleeker

Executive Director, Swords to Plowshares

MASKS ARE REQUIRED INDOORS

Please RSVP to: presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Presidio Chapel

130 Fisher Loop, P.O. Box 29055, San Francisco, CA 94129

415-561-3930 (office); 415-515-5681 (cell)

www.interfaithpresidio.org * Email: presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

Farragut’s Press – Fall 2022

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This newsletter may be of interest to our members in the Bay Area.

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F a r r a g u t ’s P r e s s

The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation presents the Fall 2022 Farragut’s Press newsletter. Press the button below to browse our most recent and archived newsletters.

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Identify this: NASA launches UFO study

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An item from the Legion Magazine.

Department of Defense via AP

Identify this: NASA launches UFO study

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration has launched a nine-month study into UFOs or, as the world’s leader in space exploration calls them, UAPs (unidentified aerial phenomena).

The 16-member team includes professors, scientists, an oceanographer and others who study space—former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and science journalist Nadia Drake among them. Their work began on Oct. 24 with an eye to the future.

“The independent study team will lay the groundwork for future study on the nature of UAPs for NASA and other organizations,” the agency said in a statement.

“To do this, the team will identify how data gathered by civilian government entities, commercial data, and data from other sources can potentially be analyzed to shed light on UAPs. It will then recommend a roadmap for potential UAP data analysis by the agency going forward.”

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Overcoming mines and weather, Allied forces take back Walcheren

STORY BY SHARON ADAMS

In September 1944, the Allies captured the port of Antwerp, Belgium, which was vital to supplying arms and materiel to the Allied forces moving from Normandy, France, to Germany.

However, Germans controlled the three islands at the mouth of the 80-kilometre Scheldt estuary in the Netherlands that lead to Antwerp. An unrelenting Hitler had seeded the river and all approaches with more than 2,000 mines and lined the riverbanks with bunkers and large gun batteries. He was determined to deny Antwerp to the Allies.

Thus followed the Battle of the Scheldt, which endured until Nov. 8, 1944.

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Remembered Light HIstory Lecture at the SF Main Library

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A reminder for members in the Bay Area of this exhibit that is continuing through to later this month.

Interfaith Center at the Presidio

Unleashing the Power of

Interreligious Cooperation

Remembered Light

The McDonald Windows

Remembering World War II

with Restored Glass Art History Lecture and Discussion

San Francisco Main Library, Saroyan Room, 6th Floor

100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102

Saturday, November 12, 2022 11 to 12 pm, PST

Join San Francisco State University Department of History Chair, Dr. Laura Lisy-Wagner, the Interfaith Center at the Presidio, and Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to learn about the Remembered Light stained glass art collection currently on exhibit at the San Francisco War Memorial. The 25 stained glass pieces were crafted from shards of glass collected from bombed-out places of worship by the late Frederick McDonald while he served as a Chaplain in World War II. Each piece includes a transcript of the chaplain’s memory of the locations in England, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and events surrounding them. After the lecture you are invited to walk over to the exhibit at the:

Veterans Gallery, Veterans Building

401 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 102, San Francisco.

To learn more about Remembered Light, visit: http://www.interfaithpresidio.org/, http://www.rememberedlight.org/ and http://www.atelierleroux.com/rememberedlight/armelle-le-roux,html

For more information please email mailto:presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

P.O. Box 29055 • San Francisco, CA 94129 • 415-561-3930 (office)

415-515-5681 (cell) • presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

www.interfaithpresidio.org

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Your Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel News for November 2022

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A newsletter from one of our fellow veteran organizations in the Bay Area.

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NOVEMBER 2022: HOME

Each year, our staff and volunteers pack books, games, snacks, and much more into care packages for some of the thousands of military men and women are serving far away from home. They endure long separations from their families, deployed overseas under stressful and dangerous conditions. This small reminder of home can boost the morale of a Marine, soldier, sailor, airman, or coastguardsman during the holiday months.

We know that care packages can’t replace a warm hug from a loved one, but they CAN show service members we appreciate the sacrifices they make to protect our Nation. In recognition of Veterans Day this month, why not donate to deliver a care package in honor of a Veteran who is special to you.

If holiday gift-giving is on your mind, we have the perfect strategy: make the Marines’ Memorial Club your home base for rest and refreshment while you make the most of Union Square’s shopping and entertainment options right around the corner. We look forward to seeing you!

Also of note for November:

> MMA offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day, 11 November

> HAPPY 247th BIRTHDAY to the US Marine Corps!

> HAPPY 76th BIRTHDAY to the Marines’ Memorial!

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SOLD OUT!

THE 247th USMC BIRTHDAY BALL: 5 NOVEMBER 6PM

It’s our grandest event of the year, the Marines’ Memorial’s 76th celebration of the US Marine Corps Birthday! Get ready to salute the Corps with our Guest of Honor, General Eric Smith, 36th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Tickets:
$295 Members | $345 Non-Members

HO HO HO! IT’S THE HOLLY JOLLY HOLIDAY PARTY!

The fun begins at 9:30am on Saturday 17 December! Join fellow Marines’ Memorial families and our friends from the 23rd Marines for food, fun crafts for the kids, a raffle with great prizes, and a visit from Santa. The top raffle prize is a 2-night stay at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel. Bring a toy to donate to Toys 4 Tots and you’ll get a free raffle ticket!

RING IN 2023 AT YOUR CLUB!

Whether you’re an early bird or a party owl, we have a celebration for you! Drinks, hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course dinner, DJ music & favors are included in both packages.

The Sunset Celebration ($99 pp) begins at 4:30pm and ends at 7:30pm. Celebrating the New Year ($149 pp) begins at 9:00pm and ends at 1:00am, with a champagne toast and sweets at midnight.

Learn more here Reserve here

MORE FOR MEMBERS

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Please join us in assembling HOLIDAY SEASON CARE PACKAGES! We will gather in the Commandants Room at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel on Wednesday 16 November, 1-4pm, to fill those boxes with practical and fun items, plus plenty of love and gratitude.

MMAF PARTNERS WITH DVL.DGS NFT PROJECT

DVL.DGS NFT is an innovative project leveraging Web3 / Blockchain to benefit Service Members and Veterans. This collection of 1775 digital bulldog warriors commemorating the USMC goes on sale this fall and a portion of each purchase will go to MMAF! Learn More!

COME TO CHESTY’S FOR TOP FLOOR VIEWS, TOP NOTCH FOOD

“We had so much fun at happy hour, we stayed for dinner. The service was spectacular and the view is breathtaking, especially at sunset. The cheese plate is a must!” [Yelp review]

Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 5-8pm; Breakfast daily 7:30-9:30am; Bar Hours daily 4-9pm; and Happy Hour at the bar for members and hotel guests daily 4-6pm. We can’t wait to see you!

Email us for Dinner Reservations

See Chesty’s Menus

HOST AN EVENT AT MMC!

For your MEETING, REUNION, WEDDING or other SPECIAL OCCASION, we will work with you to create a memorable gathering with all of the superb service and ambience that makes the Marines’ Memorial Club truly one of a kind.

We’re ready when you are!

Let’s start planning your event!

SAY I DO, CELEBRATE, AND LET US DO THE REST.

We are passionate about helping you create a one-of-a-kind celebration of love in our one-of-a-kind location. So, let’s team up to make your wedding day magical!

Our event spaces and special packages accommodate wedding parties from 30 to 260 guests.

Email us. Let’s start planning!

HONORING THE LEGACY

CAMPAIGN CONTINUES TO 1/14/23!

PLEASE USE CODE 96408

TO DONATE TO MARINES’ MEMORIAL

PLEASE SUPPORT MARINES’ MEMORIAL THROUGH THE CFC!

If you are a Federal employee and eligible to give through the CFC, please consider a donation directed to Marines’ Memorial. If you are not a Federal employee, please share our code with your family and friends who are.

Thank you for your support!

WHO DO YOU KNOW?

Every US service member and veteran you know can benefit from membership in the Marines’ Memorial, and every membership supports our mission to Commemorate, Educate, and Serve.

Make it a WIN-WIN-WIN when you earn a free night’s stay at your Club for every new veteran member you recruit!

Invite a friend to join TODAY!

GIFT A FRESH FALL GETAWAY!

Delight your favorite veteran with a Marines’ Memorial gift card! It’s good for accommodations, meals and Marine Club Store items, and it will never expire! Purchase gift cards by phone at (415) 673-6672.

ANOTHER GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT MMA

On your computer, go to Smile.Amazon.com and follow the instructions.

On your iPhone’s Amazon App, open the main menu, tap Settings, tap AmazonSmile, and follow activation instructions.

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

EARN FREE NIGHTS JUST BY STAYING AT YOUR CLUB!

Stay any 12 nights. Earn a gift certificate worth one free night’s lodging for every 12 nights that you’ve stayed in the Club during the calendar year. Every night you stay qualifies, even if it’s part
of a hotel package promotion.

Watch the mail for your reward. Each January, Guest Services will mail you the certificate(s) you have earned during the previous year. Certificates are valid for one year and good for accommodations Sunday through Thursday.

It’s that simple. There are no forms to fill out — just use your Club, enjoy your stay, and look in the mail next January for your Frequent Stay Reward.

Book your stay TODAY!

A SPECIAL STAY-AND-DINE PACKAGE FOR MEMBERS

Members-only Package Includes:

5 NIGHTS in a Standard Room

$100 Credit for Chesty’s Bar & Grill

$50 Credit for Cesario’s Restaurant

2 Souvenir Chesty’s Coffee Mugs

Breakfast 7:30-9:30am Daily

Hosted Happy Hour 4-6pm Nightly

$439/person double occupancy

$799 single occupancy

Upgrades:

Deluxe Room / add $100

Suite / add $300

Tax & Parking not included

BOOK IT TODAY! 415-673-6672

PLANNING TO TRAVEL?

Book your Reciprocal Club visit in TWO EASY STEPS!

1. Contact your destination club to confirm they can accommodate you on your desired dates.

2. Generate a Letter of Introduction. Log in to your MMA Member account. Then click on “Request Letter of Introduction,” enter a date, and submit. Your destination club will receive your letter automatically by email!

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