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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.

Your Marine Club News for July 2021

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

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JULY 2021: INDEPENDENCE

This July 4th gives a whole new meaning to Independence, doesn’t it? While we won’t soon forget the losses and struggles of the past year-plus, the joys of gathering and celebrating together pull us forward into a new and better time. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

 

Here at the Marines’ Memorial, we are grateful every day for the generations of men and women who have devoted themselves to protecting the freedoms we enjoy. Our Living Memorial, Club events, and programs for veteran and active service members are all manifestations of that gratitude.

 

We ask for your help as we work to re-energize all of our programs that Commemorate, Educate, and Serve. This month, please consider an Independence Celebration Donation. Thank you!

 

Also of note for July:

> Our offices will be closed on July 5th in observance of Independence Day.

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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”.

 

LtCol Tice’s talk was originally scheduled for 14 September 2020 and we are delighted to have it back on the calendar. Please join us!

 

Keep an eye out for registration links, coming soon!

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

Please join us on Friday 5 November 2021 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 after our time apart.

 

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

 

Get all of the details and RSVP here

SUMMER CARE PACKAGES ARE ON THE WAY

Another round of care packages goes out this month to our currently serving in remote areas.

 

A great deal of heart and hard work go into assembling items that help our troops feel remembered and a little more connected to home. Thanks to all who support our Aid & Assist Program!

 

Learn more about Aid & Assist

A FAMILIAR FACE IN A FAMILIAR PLACE

The time has come to come back to your Club. We’ve missed you!

 

If you haven’t been to San Francisco for a while, check out this page for a preview of what’s doing in the City by the Bay.

 

BOOK your stay

DISCOVER CHESTY’S GREAT NEW MENUS!

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

San Francisco is roaring back as a prime locale for meetings and  events, and we think Marines’ Memorial Club is the best of the best. For your own special occasion, meeting, or reunion, we’ll create a memorable gathering with superb service and ambience.

Let’s start planning your event!

FIRST COMES LOVE…

With the Marines’ Memorial “MICRO WEDDING,” love wins! Our packages for small, intimate weddings (you + up to 10 guests) are elegant, memorable, and hassle free. Because your wedding story is important to us, we want you to relax, get married, and have fun!

 

Connect with us to learn more

Leading from the Front

VIDEO SERIES: LEADING FROM THE FRONT

Coming soon: Former National Security Advisor Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, USA (Ret)

 

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

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OUR FIRST 75 YEARS, IN STORIES AND PICTURES

We are celebrating the Marines’ Memorial’s 75th Anniversary Year with an engaging look back! Each month, a new installment of Marines’ Memorial: 75 Years in the Making, will land in your email inbox. Don’t miss it!

 

You can contribute your own memories to our celebration, too! Just follow the link below.

 

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

Sign up for Amazon Smile, and Amazon will donate on your behalf with every purchase! Here’s how:

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

WELCOME BACK!

Thanks to so many great guest reviews, our hotel is listed among the world’s top 10%!

 

We are excited to see more of you here and look forward to making your next stay better than ever.

 

BOOK your stay

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 ClubsDownload a PDF of Club listings

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UN warns of a “global refugee crisis,” urges peace and stability

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An item from the Legion Magazine.

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Front Lines Weekly Feature
Veterans with PTSD should have MedicAlert IDs, says Afghanistan vet

UN warns of a “global refugee crisis,” urges peace and stability

Story by Stephen J. Thorne

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is urging world leaders to boost their efforts to promote “peace, stability and co-operation” in the face of a global refugee crisis.

The agency says refugee numbers driven by violence, persecution, war and human-rights violations have been increasing for the past decade, rising four by per cent from 2019 to a record 82.4 million in 2020.

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Remembering Indigenous war heroes

Remembering Indigenous war heroes

Story by Sharon Adams

Their ancestors fought beside the British in the Seven Years’ War, the American Revolution and the War of 1812. In 1885, they navigated Africa’s Nile River on a British military rescue mission and volunteered for Canada’s first international expeditionary force at the dawn of the 20th century, fighting with the British in the Second Boer War in South Africa.

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This Canada Day, let’s take a moment to reflect…

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As Canada Day is drawing to a close, a final item from another one of our fellow Canadian organizations in the Bay Area.
Today, July 1, is Canada Day.
This year’s holiday comes at a difficult time for Canada, as the country is forced to reckon with a history that has fallen far short of its image and ideals. The recent painful revelations about Canada’s residential schools and its treatment of its Indigenous population have shocked and saddened the country. We know that this year, many Canadians are having mixed feelings about whether we should celebrate at all.
At the Canadian Studies Program, we believe it’s important to present a balanced view of the country: highlighting the good where we see it, while not being afraid to confront the darker side of Canadian history. In our colloquia over the past year, we presented many topics where we felt Canada could serve as a model for other countries, such as its national healthcare system. However, we also attempted to bring forward voices from marginalized communities, such as Canada’s Black and Indigenous populations, that have suffered historic and ongoing injustices and continue to fight for equity.
This Canada Day, I encourage all our friends to take some time to reflect on what kind of country we want Canada to be. Our vision of Canada is a truly multicultural nation, one that respects diversity and honors its First Peoples. It’s important to shine light on the ugliest chapters of Canadian history and ensure that we acknowledge that pain, because without doing so it is impossible to move forward together. I invite you to review the Final Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples and the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and to visit the new site of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
Sincerely,
Irene Bloemraad
Director, Canadian Studies Program
Canadian Studies Program
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Canadian Studies Program | Univ. of California, Berkeley, 213 Moses Hall #2308, Berkeley, CA 94720

Royal Canadian Legion US Branch #25 – Commemoration Day Virtual Service 2021

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The program for today’s service is available at https://royalcanadianlegionus25.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/commemoration-day-virtual-service-program.pdf

All images and videos used during the ceremony were either original, open source, or were used with permission. Open source images included:

Thank you to the following groups for their permission to use the following videos:

If you would like to purchase a copy of “It’s A Long Way From St. John’s,” you can visit the Royal Newfoundland Regiment shop at http://rnfldrmuseum.ca/product/cd-its-a-long-way-from-st-johns-danny-oflaherty/

Also, if you are interested in watching the CBC documentary “Trail of the Caribou” featuring Mark Critch and Allan Hawco, please visit https://youtu.be/rsiNV9tPTeQ

Thank you to Legion Magazine for permission to include their “Military Moment” on the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. The original video is available at https://legionmagazine.com/en/2016/06/military-moments-beaumont-hamel/

Finally, thank you to Robert Colbourne, the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District, Her Honour The Hon. Judy May Foote, Hon. Steve Crocker, Gary Browne, Danny O’Flaherty, Holy Heart of Mary Chamber Choir, U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps – Arkansas Division, Allan Hawco, Mark Critch, Berkley Lawrence and the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Command, and Hugh Donnan and the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra.