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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.

Take part in a virtual fundraising challenge with a difference

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For those members into taking part in these virtual walking/running events, this seems like it would be an interesting one.

Join us for Walking our War Graves: The Western Front
Register now!

Take part in a virtual fundraising challenge with a difference.

Starting at the Thiepval Memorial in France, follow a virtual route through the CWGC cemeteries and memorials in Western Europe, finishing at the iconic Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial in Ieper. Between 13 September and 13 October, this 125km virtual walk will take you on an interactive journey across the Western Front.

Cover the distance in any way you like, from anywhere in the world. Create a team with your family and friends or track your journey as an individual on your early morning dog walk, whilst out and about at the weekend, or on your daily run.

Challenge yourself to raise £100, or as much as you can, and help us keep the stories of the men and women who died during the two World Wars alive.

Lace up your trainers, get moving and join us for a virtual challenge like no other – all whilst supporting the Commonwealth War Graves Foundation and helping us to engage, inspire and educate people with the stories of sacrifice that must never be forgotten.

Find out more and take part

Our mailing address is:
2 Marlow Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 7DX

www.cwgc.org

[REMINDER] Branch 25 – 90th Anniversary Picnic

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After almost 18 months of virtual events, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 representing the San Francisco Bay Area is hosting a picnic to celebrate the 90^th anniversary. Chartered on 12 August 1931, the San Francisco Branch is the sole remaining branch of the 13 branches that once formed the Northern Zone of the Western United States Command of the Royal Canadian Legion.

The picnic will be held at the Marsh Hawk picnic area in the Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline Park. The picnic will begin around noon on Saturday, 21 August 2021

Given the variety of food preferences and dietary restrictions, attendees are asked to bring their own picnic items. The branch will provide beverages for everyone, as well as something sweet and celebratory.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/rcl-branch25-picnic or by calling Branch President Michael Barbour at 203-997-6330.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our membership, the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps – Arkansas Division, and others in the Canadian ex-pat community.

You can access the full flyer here.

Your Marine Club News for August 2021

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An item from a fellow veterans organization in the Bay Area that may be of interest to members.

AUGUST 2021: WE’RE GROWING!

It’s hard to believe that, in the blink of an eye, summer 2021 will be behind us. These past two months have brought us untold joy as the Marines’ Memorial welcomes more and more of our members through the doors of the Club. We love catching up with you and it’s starting to feel like home again!

As more of you return to the Club to stay, eat, learn, and celebrate, we will be able to bring back more employees. And so Club life will spiral up and up until we hit our stride again. Need a nudge? See the new Hotel Special below and lock in your dates now!

Meanwhile, we are working to re-energize all of our programs that Commemorate, Educate, and Serve. Your support is always needed and always appreciated! Click here to give online. Thank you!

Also of note for August:

> HAPPY 231st BIRTHDAY to the US Coast Guard!

> HAPPY 105th BIRTHDAY to the US Marine Corps Reserve!

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LIVE SPEAKER EVENT!

On 8 September 2021, Marines’ Memorial Board Member LtCol Jeffrey Tice, USAF (Ret.) will present a talk at the Club entitled “A Guest of Saddam: 46 Days as a Prisoner of War”.

We look forward to seeing you at this special live event!

Reserve your tickets here

THE 246TH MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL IS A GO!!

And it’s SOLD OUT. On Friday 5 November 2021 we will gather for the grandest event of the year. We know that the spirit of the Corps and the drive to celebrate will be stronger than ever.

Our Guest of Honor will be the 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj Troy E. Black, USMC.

Click here to join the WAITING LIST

HUNGRY? YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE.

A New York Steak. Seafood Risotto. Chesty’s Chopped Cobb. You can’t go wrong for dinner on the Club’s 12th floor. Sweeping views of San Francisco are the cherry on top! Dinner is served Monday-Saturday 5-8pm; Breakfast daily 7:30-9:30am; and Happy Hour at the bar for members and hotel guests daily 4-6pm.

DINNER reservations are REQUIRED.

Email us for Dinner Reservations

See Chesty’s Menus

GREAT EVENTS HAPPEN HERE

We haven’t lost our touch for creating memorable gatherings with superb service and that timeless Marine Club ambience you won’t find anywhere else. Our special events team is ready to help you create an unforgettable San Francisco WEDDING, REUNION, or MEETING.

Let’s start planning your event!

LEADING FROM THE FRONT EXPLORES McMASTER’S BATTLEGROUNDS

Tune in as Former National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, USA (Ret) speaks with Leading From the Front creator and MMA Board Member Mike Cerre.

All 8 installments of Leading from the Front are available on YouTube for you to watch at your convenience. Each one is a must-not-miss!

Watch LEADING FROM THE FRONT

OUR FIRST 75 YEARS, IN STORIES AND PICTURES

We hope you’ve been enjoying our monthly email series Marines’ Memorial: 75 Years in the Making. Don’t worry if you’ve missed some: they’re all available at the link below AND our upcoming special 75th anniversary edition of Crossroads of the Corps will include highlights of the series.

Contribute your own memories to our celebration by clicking here:

Share YOUR Marine Club memories

HONORING THE LEGACY

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS. RENEW OR UPGRADE NOW!

Did you know that Benefactor members enjoy these extra privileges? Lifetime Membership, a special Benefactor Holiday (2 nights plus $50 for dinner in our restaurant), Suite Upgrades at no charge (based on availability), 15% Discount on Food and Beverage, 15% at Marine Club Store, and Advance Reservations for select MMC events. Upgrade now!

UPGRADE to Benefactor Status

RENEW your membership

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.

PUT THIS IN YOUR FAVORITE VETERAN’S BACK POCKET!

Marines’ Memorial gift cards can be used for accommodations, meals and Marine Club Store items, and they never expire! So, anytime is a great time to give the gift of MMC. Purchase gift cards by calling us at (415) 673-6672.

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

A RELAXING, DELICIOUS STAY AT YOUR CLUB? AT A GREAT PRICE? YES, PLEASE!

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

RECIPROCAL CLUBS: YOUR LETTER OF INTRODUCTION

Plan your next 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!

View our worldwide Reciprocal Clubs Download a PDF of Club listings

Marines’ Memorial Association & Foundation

609 Sutter St.

San Francisco, CA 94102

email: Member@

MarinesMemorial.org

tel:415.673.6672

75 Years in the Making: San Francisco In 1946

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An item from a fellow veterans organization in the Bay Area.

Marines' Memorial: 75 Years in the Making

San Francisco has been an integral part of our nation’s military history. After WWII, many American military personnel, who fell in love with the area while leaving for or returning from the Pacific, settled in San Francisco and prompted the total build out of the city. In 1945, the conference that formed the United Nations was held here, with the UN Charter being signed in the Herbst Theatre, a stone’s throw from the Club! Additionally, the Treaty of San Francisco, which formally ended war with Japan and established peaceful relations, was drafted and signed here six years later in 1951.

1946 stands out among those years for many reasons, not just because it was the San Francisco 49ers’ inaugural season, but it’s when Marines’ Memorial Club officially opened its doors! Take a peek at what the city looked like for our original members!

An aerial view of San Francisco with City Hall in the background

Aerial of SF

Looking down Sutter from Powell with MMA on the left

Sutter with MMA on the left

Sutter street from the west side of Stockton

Overcrowded Commute during Christmas 1946

Overcrowded Commute

Grant and Post with Owl Drug Store

Looking east on Mission

Post Street

Many Cable Cars on Market

Kearny Street traffic jam

Bay Bridge traffic jam

No parking anywhere

Submit your own Marines’ Memorial memory!

June’s topic: Club Amenities Through the Decades

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What’s your favorite Marines’ Memorial memory? Visit HERE to read other members’ memories and share your own! You can also email your memory and Club photos to Anniversary@MarinesMemorial.org. Thank you for being a part of our legacy.