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About Us
After 2 years and 2000 packages to 55 Units of Marines forward deployed, Support Our Marines Was born on November 10th 2007! (trademark and 501 c 3 status pending) Generous donations of "wish list" items from companies, individuals, clients and friends continue to fill nearly 100 packages a month headed to the Middle East. As word spreads, donor support as well as volunteer support continues to grow on a monthly basis. We are a small organization but we are doing BIG things and look forward to doing even more going forward with your help!
Support Our Marines is an all volunteer organization. With the exception of state fees and professional services not donated, 90 % of donations will go directly to the Marines serving overseas in the form of shipping costs, requested items not donated, cards and pictures.
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President Dianne Villano |
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Miss Villano is the President of a local company in the fitness industry who sent 2000 packages to forward deployed Marines serving in OIF & OEF between January 2006 and November 10th 2007 without the benefit of the official nonprofit status. On 10 November 2007, she founded "Support Our Marines" in order to expand the impact on the lives of our Nation's heroes that she could have. Miss Villano was the 2009 first runner up for the Jefferson Award "In Recognition of Outstanding Public Service". Dianne and Support Our Marines, Inc. were recognized into the Congressional Record by Congressman Gus Bilirakes on 09 March 2010 with the final comment "Madam Speaker, Ms. Villano is an extraordinary , selfless woman who deserves to be recognized for her outstanding service to the troops and for her continuing efforts to support them. I would like to thank her for her hard work and dedication as she continues to devote her time and attention to our heroes on the front lines of the war on terror" |
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President SOM Cali Katrina Pesek |
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Advisor/Mentor Don "Top" Flick |
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USMC , retired , 1957-1970. Top Flick began his career
in Okinawa with the
3rdMARDIV (I/3/9 and B/1/3) as an 0331. His 22 year career included 2
tours to Vietnam , 3 years as a Drill Instructor at Paris Island where
he was a ADI, SDI and Series Gunnery Sergeant.
From PI he went to the Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, AZ where he worked as Squadron Operations and Group Operations Chief. In ‘76 he went back over seas and was a group Operations Chief until he was moved to the 1stMAW G-3 and was the wing Operations Chief. In ‘77 a new squadron (MAWTS-1) was formed. Starting w/three Marines, the CO, XO and "Top" as the SgtMaj. He remained there till retirement in ‘79. Top Flick is the Sr. Vice Commandant of Marine Corps League, Detachment 57 in St. Petersburg, Florida Top is on hand daily to give advice as it relates to our Marines Deployed and has been invaluable in educating SOM on the history and standards of The Corps and the values and character for which the term United States Marine Corps stands. |
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| Advisor/Mentor John A. Bain |
USMC 1968 - 1972 served as an
Amtrac Crewman/Grunt. Disabled Viet Nam Veteran 1968-1969 and the
proud father of a Marine. John Bain started Detachment 1226 Marine
Corps League River View Fl. and served as Detachment Commandant
2006-2008. He is also a member of the VFW and American
Legion and serves on the executive board of the Hillsborough
County Veterans Council. John has tirelessly rallied to expose Support Our Marines and our mission. Without him, much of our recent growth would not be possible. |
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Vice President Bennett Barrow |
Bennett Barrow is a registered
investment advisor with Barrow Investment Management, Inc. in Tampa,
Florida. He aids Support Our Marines, Inc. with financial,
organizational, fundraising, and packaging efforts. Mr. Barrow teamed up
with Support Our Marines, Inc. after organizing care package drives for
local members of the Army's 101st Airborne Division in Iraq. Mr. Barrow's advice and guidance has helped shape and solidify the future of Support Support Our Marines |
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| Secretary | We are looking for a Volunteer to fill this position | |
| Events Coordinator/Director | We are looking for a Volunteer to fill this position | |
| Director Of Donations, Pinellas | We are looking for a Volunteer to fill this position | |
| Director Of Donations, Hillsborough | We are looking for a Volunteer to fill this position | |
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