Thoughts for 2010

Marines,

2009 has been a good year for the Department of Indiana. The Department provided Leadership Training. Our activity level is up for most Detachments, we have a new Detachment and 4 more prospective Detachments in the works, our local and state wide communications are up and complaints are dramatically down.

Now the hard part, having fun in 2010 and adding all the new members it will bring.

Our activity level is up, but it is my concern that we are not taking advantage of all the opportunities that good “PRESS” provides. Getting the word out to your community of your activities is one of the best membership building tools you have. A news source on my cell phone brings me news stories about Marines. As an example, many of the Detachments across the country are in the news for their Toys For Tots efforts. We are doing a great job with Toys For Tots, Supporting the Deployed, etc., but I am not seeing much PRESS. Commandants I suggest that if you don’t have one, find a good Public Relations Officer to appoint. And make sure they send that same information to MarinesOfIndiana.com!

I know you have all heard and I will continue to suggest that we continue to provide Leadership for our Detachments, encourage Teamwork among our Officers and Members within the Detachments and between Detachments, and the whole time focusing on the Mission.

I look forward to 2010 and the great things that are going to happen in our Department. Along with the Division Vice Commandant in your area I would like to visit activities at your Detachments, please keep us in mind so we can coordinate calendars.

Happy New Year!

Semper Fidelis,
Russ Eaglin

Commandant

Department of Indiana

Marine Corps League