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	Upcoming Events                      Community service project. We have been invited to help serve the meals for the annual "Knights Of Columbus" Bar-B-Que on Labor day, @ the civic center.Note this is on Monday, not Saturday (on the hill overlooking Appleby's) Arrive at 0800 and secure at appox. 12000. If you plan to attend, Uniform of the day:  Red National tee shirt, black shorts, sneakers, no cover. We will have yard mounted flags for sale.(with our logo)price-$5 Call XO @ 706-204-8250 Next drill- Sept.11 Swim Quals- Sunday Sept 12. 5-7PM @ the Berry "Cage" center. Remember, everyday is a recruitment day for the Young Marines. Help us get the word out! Registration is Sept. 11 and boot camps starts on Oct. 16.  .......Here's the deal.....as an incentive to work toward your recruiter ribbon, We will knock off $5 per recruit on your annual re-registration fee. This is for your lifetime, with a limit of 4 recruits ($20). Now go out and do your best to bring us in "a few good kids".  The recruit must complete boot camp and stay in our unit one year! More good news..............We will have shorter training days starting 1October.  Same start time..arrive 0730, be in formation at 0745 and secure at 1200! We will run this for 3 months and decide if we want to continue. Boot Camp training will be as is, 0730 to 1500.       Battalion Encampment- Oct.1-3 Metro-Atlanta will handle the logistics.   This is the new Color Guard Application for our unit...copy it and pass it on to those who may wish to use us for special events!   GREATER ROME GEORGIA YOUNG MARINES COLOR GUARD Through many hours of drill rehearsal, precision and discipline – The Greater Rome Georgia Young Marines currently have color guard details available for your events. The Greater Rome Young Marines have provided color details for several of the following events: Rome Braves Baseball Games, Shorter College Football Games, Local Christmas Parades, High School football field dedications Organizational rallies   GREATER ROME GEORGIA YOUNG MARINES Attn: Color Detail 26 Crosscreek Drive Rome, Georgia 30165 Email : wbates6491@aol.com   Name or Organization: (required) _______________________________________________________   E-mail address (required)  _____________________________________________________   Phone number :  ____________________________________________________________   Message (required )               SENATOR J.H. CHAFEE CONSERVATION RIBBON (SCR) This prestigious ribbon has never been earned by anyone in our unit. If you would like to earn this award, attend the next drill to learn what you can do to start a program to achieve the requirements for this ribbon. If everyone gets onboard, we can make this a Unit event! In the mean time read up on the requirements of this award and see how much fun we can have working on a complex project like this. It's always good to give back to Mother Earth!   JLS schedule for Sept.. 2010 is on hold!-----or maybe it isn't!   Ribbon Policy- The new ribbon policy is in effect.  Individual ribbons will be given with the attached certificate.  Certificates already issued without ribbons can be presented and a ribbon will be issued.  If ribbons are lost or soiled, they will be replaced at a cost of $1 each.   Many bars are in stock now and more will be ordered as they are needed. This policy is subject to change if needed. Quartermaster      PARENTS AND YOUNG MARINES: PLEASE BE ADVISED- YM’s ranked CPL and higher- $10.00 due 3/20 if you wish to purchase a Green Shirt Also anyone needing a replacement Red Shirt can place an order at this time.   FEMALES All females MUST bring in a zippered bag, (zip lock or makeup) Brush, comb, ponies, bobby pins, sock, spritz or spray           Remember, every day is a recruitment day for Young Marines.  Help us have the largest recruit class this September. New policy- You may wear your uniform to school one day a week to promote our program, and help our recruitment. You must have your schools permission. I don't think they will allow you to wear your cover. So check to see what's their policy. As always, make sure your uniform is "Squared away", you are ambassadors of the Young Marines         Greater Rome Georgia Young Marines Uniform and Personal Appearance The official uniform for youth in the Young Marines Program is the Woodland pattern camouflage shirt, trousers, white T-shirt and cover. This uniform is required for all Young Marines events over the unit level. The uniform will be worn as follows: Young Marine Uniform 1. Shirt with Young Marine breast pocket patch worn centered above the left breast pocket, 1/8-inch above the pocket. <> Young Marines shoulder patch is worn on the left sleeve, in contact with the unit designation arc which is centered above the patch, on the shoulder seam. <> 2. Trousers with straight or pouch pockets. Name tapes will be sewn over the right rear pocket of the trousers centered and flush over the top seam. <> 3. Khaki web belt with brass Marine Corps style buckle or anodized buckles as authorized.   4. Boots may be black or jungle type and are designated by the unit's Commanding Officer.   5. White T-shirts will be worn with the uniform at all times. Unit Commander may allow the National Red Tee shirt in its place.   6. Ribbons are worn so that the lowest row of ribbons is 1/8-inch above the left breast pocket patch and centered. Ribbons are worn in the order of precedence established in the Awards Manual. They are preferably worn in rows of three. However, they may be worn in rows of four. <> 7. An olive drab name tape is worn centered over the right pocket, flush to the pocket seam and flush to the edges of the pocket.   8. Covers are to be maintained in a starched condition. Shirt and trousers are not starched.   9. Rank chevrons are worn on the blouse collar. They are placed vertically with the single point up and center of the insignia on a line bisecting the angle of the point of the collar. The lower outside edges of the chevron are placed 1/2-inch from the edge of the collar. <> 10. Each unit should have a unit T-shirt with their name and the Young Marine designation imprinted on the shirt. Colors may vary. These T-shirts should be part of each Young Marines PT gear. They may also be worn for activities and functions where the camouflage uniform is inappropriate, for example, car washes, certain community service projects, travel to and from events ,etc. It is the Young Marine's responsibility to keep his uniform clean and neatly pressed at all times. Boots are polished with a high shine on the toes and heels. Ribbons that become soiled or faded should be replaced.     Personal Appearance Males   Hair will be short enough so that it does not touch the ears or hang on the nape of the neck. Beards and/or mustaches will not be worn. Sideburns will be worn in accordance with current Young Marine appearance standards. The only jewelry permitted are watches and religious or medical items.   Females   Short hair will not touch the bottom of the collar of the uniform. Long hair will be worn in a manner so that it does not touch the collar and will be braided or twisted up under the cover. The cover is worn square on the head the same as with the males and not positioned to the back or side of the head. Make-up will be subdued and shall harmonize with the uniform. Faddish cosmetics and colors will not be worn. Nail polish will either harmonize with the lipstick or be colorless. If you are unsure ask you senior adult female for guidance. The only jewelry permitted are watches, religious or medical items. Only small god ear posts may be used if ears are pierced and only one earring per ear in the lowest pierce of the lobe.           Young Marine Uniform Markings   Skivvies shorts - Inside waist band. T-Shirts - inside collar band on back. Socks - On instep. Cover - Inside sweatband where viable. Cammie Blouse - Inside collar on the back and/or sewn on name tape over right breast pocket. Cammie Trousers - Inside waist band to wearer's right of fly. Additionally, name tape will be sewn over the top flap of the right rear pocket - centered and flush with the top of the pocket. Belt - inside belt as close as possible to buckle. Boots - Inside near top, and marked with a white marker(unit requirement)       Inspection Hints & Tips When being inspected, you will most likely be inspected from the top down. Thus, when preparing yourself for an inspection, we recommend you look at yourself from the top down. Each part of your uniform will be inspected for serviceability, cleanliness, and proper display.   Cover - proper fit, on squarely, rank chevron on correctly, clean? Haircut - hair at proper length? Cammie Blouse - shoulder patch, name tag, chest patch, ribbons, chevrons? Trousers - proper fit, belt cut to proper length (2-4 inches past buckle)? Belt Buckle - shined? Boots - shined?   During an inspection, the inspecting officer may check some of your items to see if they are properly marked with your name in the correct place.     Rules and regulations taken from the Basic Young Marines Guidebook                                                                   News Letters   (click on the link to view the newsletter in PDF format  You may need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file) January 09 April 09  R Lee Ermey attends presentation of the charter for the Greater Rome Young MarinesNews Video
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