SPRING 2025 POUND GROWL 22 MARCH 2025
Scrathings
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Spring Pound Growl 22 March 2025
Location: Brantley's Village Restaurant, 900 Broad St, Oriental, NC 28571
Time: Chow: 0830
Growl: 0945
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester
Dogs in House: 13 Mongrels rounded up: 0 Guest: 0 Total in Attendance: 13
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
13 Dogs in the house to include on Stray Dog, PUP Colin Mayo from Sandhills Area Pound #306.
Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0945. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog PDD Steve Tracy leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pound Dog Trainer PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters and those sick and in distress.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell (Present)
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Excused)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Excused)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Present)
Police Dog: PDD Steve Tracy (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber (in training): PUP Paul Miethker (Present)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (present)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
Honorable Deputy Barking Dog – PDD Mike Maddox
NC Pack Worthy Smart Dog – PDD Steve Tracy
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog - PDD Mike Maddox
PUP Colin Mayo – DoNC Assistant Paymaster
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. A copy was passed to all Dogs present at the Growl. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Mike Maddox and seconded by PDD Al “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr., all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. PDD Don Broussard is currently in New Hanover Medical Center recovering from a fall.
2. PUP Paul Miethker’s wife is currently recovering from shoulder surgery
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report:
We had 13 Dog's in the house.
29 Total Dogs: 10 Life Members, 19 Due Paying Dogs.
28 Dogs Total paid up.
IRS Form 990 completed and a copy sent to the Pack Dog Robber
Dog Robber PDD Jerry Brown gave the Dog Robber Report. PDD Mike Maddox, moves to accept, PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Time and location of the Pound 370 Summer 2025 Pound Growl. Scheduled for 5 July 2025 at Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. Time: Chow 1000, Growl 1100. This will be a cook out to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Charter of Pound #370.
2. Donations of dog and cat food collected at the Pound Growl. Dog Food will be donated to the Carteret County Humane Society.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. PUP Colin Mayo from Sandhills Area Pound #306 and Marine Corps League Department of North Carolina, Assistant Paymaster briefed the Dogs of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, on information from the Department.
2. Dogs from Pound #370 who will advance at the NC Pack Spring Growl, April 4, 2025 at Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Currently PUP Paul Miethker will advance to Devil Dog (DD).
3. MODD Pound 143, Pound Growl, 19 April 2025 at the DAV Jacksonville, NC, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Time 0830.
4. A trivia contest was held with an Easter Egg theme, plenty of sweet treats were handed out.
5. 220 pounds of dog food were collected that will be donated to the Carteret County Humane Society.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1030 Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is scheduled for Saturday, 5 July 2025 at Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. Time: Chow 1000, Growl 1100. This will be a cook out to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Charter of Pound #370.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Pound Keeper
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Spring Pound Growl 22 March 2025
Location: Brantley's Village Restaurant, 900 Broad St, Oriental, NC 28571
Time: Chow: 0830
Growl: 0945
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester
Dogs in House: 13 Mongrels rounded up: 0 Guest: 0 Total in Attendance: 13
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
13 Dogs in the house to include on Stray Dog, PUP Colin Mayo from Sandhills Area Pound #306.
Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0945. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog PDD Steve Tracy leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pound Dog Trainer PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters and those sick and in distress.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell (Present)
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Excused)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Excused)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Present)
Police Dog: PDD Steve Tracy (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber (in training): PUP Paul Miethker (Present)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (present)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
Honorable Deputy Barking Dog – PDD Mike Maddox
NC Pack Worthy Smart Dog – PDD Steve Tracy
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog - PDD Mike Maddox
PUP Colin Mayo – DoNC Assistant Paymaster
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. A copy was passed to all Dogs present at the Growl. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Mike Maddox and seconded by PDD Al “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr., all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. PDD Don Broussard is currently in New Hanover Medical Center recovering from a fall.
2. PUP Paul Miethker’s wife is currently recovering from shoulder surgery
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report:
We had 13 Dog's in the house.
29 Total Dogs: 10 Life Members, 19 Due Paying Dogs.
28 Dogs Total paid up.
IRS Form 990 completed and a copy sent to the Pack Dog Robber
Dog Robber PDD Jerry Brown gave the Dog Robber Report. PDD Mike Maddox, moves to accept, PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Time and location of the Pound 370 Summer 2025 Pound Growl. Scheduled for 5 July 2025 at Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. Time: Chow 1000, Growl 1100. This will be a cook out to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Charter of Pound #370.
2. Donations of dog and cat food collected at the Pound Growl. Dog Food will be donated to the Carteret County Humane Society.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. PUP Colin Mayo from Sandhills Area Pound #306 and Marine Corps League Department of North Carolina, Assistant Paymaster briefed the Dogs of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, on information from the Department.
2. Dogs from Pound #370 who will advance at the NC Pack Spring Growl, April 4, 2025 at Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Currently PUP Paul Miethker will advance to Devil Dog (DD).
3. MODD Pound 143, Pound Growl, 19 April 2025 at the DAV Jacksonville, NC, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Time 0830.
4. A trivia contest was held with an Easter Egg theme, plenty of sweet treats were handed out.
5. 220 pounds of dog food were collected that will be donated to the Carteret County Humane Society.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1030 Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is scheduled for Saturday, 5 July 2025 at Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. Time: Chow 1000, Growl 1100. This will be a cook out to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Charter of Pound #370.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Pound Keeper
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS
WINTER 2024 POUND GROWL 11 JANUARY 2025
SCRATCHINGS
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Pound Growl 11 January 2025
Location: Cox Family Restaurant 4109 Arendell St #2804, Morehead City, NC 28557
Time: 0830
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester
Dogs in House: 13 Mongrels rounded up: 1 Guest: 0 Total in Attendance: 14
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0940. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog PDD Steve Tracy leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pound Dog Trainer PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters and those sick and in distress.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell (Present)
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Present)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Excused)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Present)
Police Dog: PDD Steve Tracy (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber (in training): PUP Paul Miethker (Present)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (preent)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
Honorable Deputy Barking Dog – PDD Mike Maddox
NC Pack Worthy Smart Dog – PDD Steve Tracy
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog - PDD Mike Maddox
All CWO3 Pound 370 Pound Dogs of the Year were recognized.
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Mike Maddox and seconded by DD Al Farrell, all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. NC Pack Worthy Dog Robber, PDD Ray Randall’s wife Diane has been hospitalized and is making recovery.
2. DD Joe Beam and his wife Mary have been sick and are recovering at home.
3. Deceased CWO3 Pound 370 member PDD Ron Ambrose’s wife has suffered two strokes and is currently recovering at Crystal Bluff, Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Morehead City.
4. Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester will be having a cornea transplant on 15 January 2025.
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report:
We had 13 Dog's and 1 Mongrel in the house.
28 Total Dogs: 10 Life Members, 18 Due Paying Dogs.
28 Dogs Total paid up.
Children's Fund: $87.00
Passport fees & Fines: $17.00
Regular Fines: $16.50
Dues: $12.00
Pup kit: $25.00
Total: 157.50
Deputy Dog Robber PDD Jerry Brown gave the Dog Robber Report. PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr., moves to accept, PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
1. Newly Elected and Appointed Officers of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack were sworn into office.
Elected Officers:
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer
Appointed Officers:
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley
2. Applications for Membership:
One (1) application for membership to Pound #370.
a. The application of Albert “Sonny” Bell from Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 was presented. PUP Albert “Sonny” Bell complete the Rite of Obligation.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Time and location of the Pound 370 Spring 2025 Pound Growl. Tentatively scheduled for 22 March 2025 at Brantley's Village Restaurant, 900 Broad St, Oriental, NC 28571. Time: Chow 0900, Growl 0930.
2. Donations of dog and cat food collected at the Pound Growl. Dog Food will be donated to the Carteret County Humane Society.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. Passport training
2. Reporting training
3. What Dogs from Pound #370 will advance at the NC Pack Spring Growl, April 4, 2025 at Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Currently on Dog, PUP Paul Miethker will advance to Devil Dog (DD).
4. MODD Pound 143, Pound Growl, 25 January 2025 at the DAV Jacksonville, NC, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Time 0830.
5. CWO3 Pound 370 Police Dog PDD Steve Tracy briefed the Dogs on the Hurricane Helene Relief Drive. With the help of the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment 1407, Marine Corps League Onslow County Detachment 263, Marine Corps League Hampstead Detachment 1321 and Pounds 370 and 143 Over $120,000.00 worth of supplies and cash were donated. In addition 5500 pounds of dog, cat, and horse food was delivered to western North Carolina.
6. 110 pounds of dog food were collected that will be donated to the Carteret County Humane Society.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1100 Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is scheduled for Saturday, 22 March 2025 at Brantley's Village Restaurant, 900 Broad St, Oriental, NC 28571. https://brantleysnc.com Time: 0900 Chow, Growl: 0930.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Pound Keeper
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Pound Growl 11 January 2025
Location: Cox Family Restaurant 4109 Arendell St #2804, Morehead City, NC 28557
Time: 0830
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester
Dogs in House: 13 Mongrels rounded up: 1 Guest: 0 Total in Attendance: 14
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0940. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog PDD Steve Tracy leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pound Dog Trainer PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters and those sick and in distress.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell (Present)
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Present)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Excused)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Present)
Police Dog: PDD Steve Tracy (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber (in training): PUP Paul Miethker (Present)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (preent)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
Honorable Deputy Barking Dog – PDD Mike Maddox
NC Pack Worthy Smart Dog – PDD Steve Tracy
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog - PDD Mike Maddox
All CWO3 Pound 370 Pound Dogs of the Year were recognized.
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Mike Maddox and seconded by DD Al Farrell, all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. NC Pack Worthy Dog Robber, PDD Ray Randall’s wife Diane has been hospitalized and is making recovery.
2. DD Joe Beam and his wife Mary have been sick and are recovering at home.
3. Deceased CWO3 Pound 370 member PDD Ron Ambrose’s wife has suffered two strokes and is currently recovering at Crystal Bluff, Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Morehead City.
4. Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester will be having a cornea transplant on 15 January 2025.
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report:
We had 13 Dog's and 1 Mongrel in the house.
28 Total Dogs: 10 Life Members, 18 Due Paying Dogs.
28 Dogs Total paid up.
Children's Fund: $87.00
Passport fees & Fines: $17.00
Regular Fines: $16.50
Dues: $12.00
Pup kit: $25.00
Total: 157.50
Deputy Dog Robber PDD Jerry Brown gave the Dog Robber Report. PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr., moves to accept, PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
1. Newly Elected and Appointed Officers of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack were sworn into office.
Elected Officers:
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer
Appointed Officers:
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley
2. Applications for Membership:
One (1) application for membership to Pound #370.
a. The application of Albert “Sonny” Bell from Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 was presented. PUP Albert “Sonny” Bell complete the Rite of Obligation.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Time and location of the Pound 370 Spring 2025 Pound Growl. Tentatively scheduled for 22 March 2025 at Brantley's Village Restaurant, 900 Broad St, Oriental, NC 28571. Time: Chow 0900, Growl 0930.
2. Donations of dog and cat food collected at the Pound Growl. Dog Food will be donated to the Carteret County Humane Society.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. Passport training
2. Reporting training
3. What Dogs from Pound #370 will advance at the NC Pack Spring Growl, April 4, 2025 at Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Currently on Dog, PUP Paul Miethker will advance to Devil Dog (DD).
4. MODD Pound 143, Pound Growl, 25 January 2025 at the DAV Jacksonville, NC, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540. Time 0830.
5. CWO3 Pound 370 Police Dog PDD Steve Tracy briefed the Dogs on the Hurricane Helene Relief Drive. With the help of the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment 1407, Marine Corps League Onslow County Detachment 263, Marine Corps League Hampstead Detachment 1321 and Pounds 370 and 143 Over $120,000.00 worth of supplies and cash were donated. In addition 5500 pounds of dog, cat, and horse food was delivered to western North Carolina.
6. 110 pounds of dog food were collected that will be donated to the Carteret County Humane Society.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1100 Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is scheduled for Saturday, 22 March 2025 at Brantley's Village Restaurant, 900 Broad St, Oriental, NC 28571. https://brantleysnc.com Time: 0900 Chow, Growl: 0930.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Pound Keeper
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS
FALL 2024 POUND GROWL 26 OCTOBER 2024
SCRATCHINGS
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Pound Growl 26 October 2024
Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
Time: 0830
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox
Dogs in House: 14 Mongrels rounded up: 0 Guest: 1 Total in Attendance: 15
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0945. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog DD Ray Brown leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pound Dog Trainer Honorable PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell (Present)
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Excused)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Present)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Present)
Police Dog: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Present)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (Excused)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
NC Pack Worthy Jr. Vice Pound Keeper - PDD Robert Klenotiz
NC Pack Worthy Smart Dog – PDD Steve Tracy
NC Pack Worthy Dog Robber – PDD Ray Randall
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog - PDD Mike Maddox
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. and seconded by DD Joe Beam Jr., all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. DD Richard Shirley is recovering from surgery.
2. PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report:
We had 14 Dog's and 1 guest in the house.
Childrens Fund $106.00
Passport fines and fees $26.00
Regular Fines $45.85
Total of $177.85
Deputy Dog Robber PDD Jerry Brown gave the Dog Robber Report. DD Joe Beam Jr., moves to accept, Pup Paul Miethker seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
1. Newly Elected and Appointed Officers of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack were sworn into office by NC Pack Worthy Jr. Vice Pound Keeper, PDD Robert Klenotiz.
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Ray Brown
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr.
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr.
Police Dog: PDD Steve Tracy
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown
NEW BUSINESS:
1. The following Elected and Appointed Officers will be sworn in at the next Growl:
Elected Officers:
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer
Appointed Officers:
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley
Barking Dog: DD Pat Curley
2. Motion made to donate dog and cat food collected at this Growl be taken to western North Carolina in support of the Hurricane Helene Relief Drive.
3. PDD Mike Maddox was presented the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, Pound Dog of the Year 2024 award and the Past Pound Keeper Medal.
4. PDD Tim Manchester asked for a motion to place an ad in the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 program booklet for the Department of North Carolina Spring 2025 Membership Meeting. The cost of a full page ad is ($100) one hundred dollars. A motion was made by PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. and seconded by DD Al Farrell, all in favor, motion carried. Pound Dog Robber will issue a check of ($100) one hundred dollars to MCL 1407.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. briefed the dogs present on a new electrical stimulus unit that is available through the Veterans Administration.
2. DD Al Farrell briefed the dogs present on the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League Spring 2025 Membership Meeting and Pack Growl. The meeting and Growl will be 4-5 April 2025 at the Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Information can be found on Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 facebook page and website: https://www.mcl1407.com.
3. PDD Steve Tracy briefed the dogs present on the status of the Hurricane Helene Relief Drive. Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack has helped to collect thousands of pounds dog, cat, horse food, and boxes of clothes and other items that are being sent to western North Carolina.
4. PDD Jerry Brown Briefed the dogs present on Donations for the Children’s Hospital in honor of PDD Ron Ambrose.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1030 Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Cox Family Restaurant
4109 Arendell St #2804, Morehead City, NC 28557. Time: 0830 Chow, Growl: 0930. Once reservations have been confirmed word will be passed.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Pound Keeper
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Pound Growl 26 October 2024
Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
Time: 0830
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox
Dogs in House: 14 Mongrels rounded up: 0 Guest: 1 Total in Attendance: 15
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0945. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog DD Ray Brown leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Pound Dog Trainer Honorable PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell (Present)
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Excused)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Present)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Present)
Police Dog: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Present)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (Excused)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
NC Pack Worthy Jr. Vice Pound Keeper - PDD Robert Klenotiz
NC Pack Worthy Smart Dog – PDD Steve Tracy
NC Pack Worthy Dog Robber – PDD Ray Randall
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog - PDD Mike Maddox
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. and seconded by DD Joe Beam Jr., all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. DD Richard Shirley is recovering from surgery.
2. PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report:
We had 14 Dog's and 1 guest in the house.
Childrens Fund $106.00
Passport fines and fees $26.00
Regular Fines $45.85
Total of $177.85
Deputy Dog Robber PDD Jerry Brown gave the Dog Robber Report. DD Joe Beam Jr., moves to accept, Pup Paul Miethker seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
1. Newly Elected and Appointed Officers of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack were sworn into office by NC Pack Worthy Jr. Vice Pound Keeper, PDD Robert Klenotiz.
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Ray Brown
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr.
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr.
Police Dog: PDD Steve Tracy
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown
NEW BUSINESS:
1. The following Elected and Appointed Officers will be sworn in at the next Growl:
Elected Officers:
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer
Appointed Officers:
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley
Barking Dog: DD Pat Curley
2. Motion made to donate dog and cat food collected at this Growl be taken to western North Carolina in support of the Hurricane Helene Relief Drive.
3. PDD Mike Maddox was presented the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, Pound Dog of the Year 2024 award and the Past Pound Keeper Medal.
4. PDD Tim Manchester asked for a motion to place an ad in the Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 program booklet for the Department of North Carolina Spring 2025 Membership Meeting. The cost of a full page ad is ($100) one hundred dollars. A motion was made by PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. and seconded by DD Al Farrell, all in favor, motion carried. Pound Dog Robber will issue a check of ($100) one hundred dollars to MCL 1407.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. briefed the dogs present on a new electrical stimulus unit that is available through the Veterans Administration.
2. DD Al Farrell briefed the dogs present on the Department of North Carolina Marine Corps League Spring 2025 Membership Meeting and Pack Growl. The meeting and Growl will be 4-5 April 2025 at the Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594. Information can be found on Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 facebook page and website: https://www.mcl1407.com.
3. PDD Steve Tracy briefed the dogs present on the status of the Hurricane Helene Relief Drive. Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack has helped to collect thousands of pounds dog, cat, horse food, and boxes of clothes and other items that are being sent to western North Carolina.
4. PDD Jerry Brown Briefed the dogs present on Donations for the Children’s Hospital in honor of PDD Ron Ambrose.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1030 Pound Keeper PDD Tim Manchester conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Cox Family Restaurant
4109 Arendell St #2804, Morehead City, NC 28557. Time: 0830 Chow, Growl: 0930. Once reservations have been confirmed word will be passed.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Pound Keeper
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS
SUMMER 2024 POUND GROWL 20 JULY 2024
SCRATCHINGS
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Pound Growl 20 July 2024
Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
Time: 0830
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox
Dogs in House: 10 Mongrels rounded up: 0 Guest: 0 Total in Attendance: 10
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0930. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog DD Ray Brown leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acting Dog Trainer Honorable Senior Vice Chief Devil Dog PDD Jeff Jones gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell (installed at this Growl)
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Excused)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Present)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Excused)
Police Dog: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Excused)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (Present)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
Honorable Senior Vice Chief Devil Dog PDD Jeff Jones
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog, PDD Mike Maddox
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. and seconded by DD Joe Beam Jr., all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. None
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report: No report of bones due to internet outage. Report will be emailed later.
We had 8 Dog's in the house.
Dog Robber PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley gave the Dog Robber Report. DD Joe Beam Jr., moves to accept, PDD Tim Manchester seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
What The Woof Games: A Nerf Gun Shooting Competition held: First (1st) Place the Honorable Senior Vice Chief Devil Dog PDD Jeff Jones and Second (2nd) Place DD Richard Shirley.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. DD Al Farrell was officially installed at the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack Sr. Vice Pound Keeper.
2. Motion made to donate dog and cat food collected at this Growl be taken to the Carteret County Humane Society, Newport, North Carolina as part of our Operation Chow Hound.
3. CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack will hold Officer Elections and Installation at the next Growl on 26 October 2024. The following nominations for office were received at this Growl:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Ray Brown
Smart Dog:
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr.
Dog Trainer:
Police Dog: PDD Mike Maddox
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber:
Deputy Dog Robber:
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley
Barking Dog: DD Pat Curley
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. The verbiage for the those eligible to join the Marine Corps League has changed from Navy Corpsman and Chaplains to “FMF Sailors must have earned the FMF Ribbon, Marine Corps device (clasp) worn on the service ribbon, or who earn the Warfare Device having earned the FMF Badge serving with Marines.”
2. Donations were collected for the Children’s Hospital in honor of PDD Ron Ambrose.
3. Because of the generosity of the Dogs of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, 156 pounds of dog food and 30 pounds of cat food will be dropped off at the Carteret County Humane Society, Newport, North Carolina as part of our Operation Chow Hound. Drop off will be done by PUP Al Farrell
4. Robert V. Flowers Pound 143, NC Pack, Pound Growl August 3, 2024. Doghouse will be at the Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584, time 0830.
5. NC Pack Growl, September 27, 2027 at the Hampton Inn, Wilmington-Medical Park. You must be registered for the Marine Corps League Department of North Carolina Membership Meeting to attend the Growl.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1025 Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is scheduled for October 26, 2024. Time: 0830 Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. Kibbles and some soft round chewy treats will be prepared by the Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425 staff. We will be holding Officer Elections and Installation at this next Growl.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Pound Growl 20 July 2024
Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
Time: 0830
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox
Dogs in House: 10 Mongrels rounded up: 0 Guest: 0 Total in Attendance: 10
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0930. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog DD Ray Brown leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Acting Dog Trainer Honorable Senior Vice Chief Devil Dog PDD Jeff Jones gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell (installed at this Growl)
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Excused)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Present)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Excused)
Police Dog: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Excused)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (Present)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
Honorable Senior Vice Chief Devil Dog PDD Jeff Jones
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog, PDD Mike Maddox
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. and seconded by DD Joe Beam Jr., all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. None
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report: No report of bones due to internet outage. Report will be emailed later.
We had 8 Dog's in the house.
Dog Robber PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley gave the Dog Robber Report. DD Joe Beam Jr., moves to accept, PDD Tim Manchester seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
What The Woof Games: A Nerf Gun Shooting Competition held: First (1st) Place the Honorable Senior Vice Chief Devil Dog PDD Jeff Jones and Second (2nd) Place DD Richard Shirley.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. DD Al Farrell was officially installed at the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack Sr. Vice Pound Keeper.
2. Motion made to donate dog and cat food collected at this Growl be taken to the Carteret County Humane Society, Newport, North Carolina as part of our Operation Chow Hound.
3. CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack will hold Officer Elections and Installation at the next Growl on 26 October 2024. The following nominations for office were received at this Growl:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Al Farrell
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: DD Ray Brown
Smart Dog:
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr.
Dog Trainer:
Police Dog: PDD Mike Maddox
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber:
Deputy Dog Robber:
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley
Barking Dog: DD Pat Curley
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. The verbiage for the those eligible to join the Marine Corps League has changed from Navy Corpsman and Chaplains to “FMF Sailors must have earned the FMF Ribbon, Marine Corps device (clasp) worn on the service ribbon, or who earn the Warfare Device having earned the FMF Badge serving with Marines.”
2. Donations were collected for the Children’s Hospital in honor of PDD Ron Ambrose.
3. Because of the generosity of the Dogs of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, 156 pounds of dog food and 30 pounds of cat food will be dropped off at the Carteret County Humane Society, Newport, North Carolina as part of our Operation Chow Hound. Drop off will be done by PUP Al Farrell
4. Robert V. Flowers Pound 143, NC Pack, Pound Growl August 3, 2024. Doghouse will be at the Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584, time 0830.
5. NC Pack Growl, September 27, 2027 at the Hampton Inn, Wilmington-Medical Park. You must be registered for the Marine Corps League Department of North Carolina Membership Meeting to attend the Growl.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1025 Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is scheduled for October 26, 2024. Time: 0830 Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. Kibbles and some soft round chewy treats will be prepared by the Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425 staff. We will be holding Officer Elections and Installation at this next Growl.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS
SPRING 2024 POUND GROWL 18 MAY 2024
SCRATCHINGS
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Pound Growl 18 May 2024
Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
Time: 0830
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox
Dogs in House: 14 Mongrels rounded up: 0 Guest: 0 Total in Attendance: 14
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0940. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog DD Ray Brown leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dog Trainer PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: Vacant
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Present)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Present)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Present)
Police Dog: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Present)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (Absent)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
NC Pack Worthy Pack Leader, PDD Keith Shearin
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog, PDD Mike Maddox
NC Pack Worthy Smart Dog, PDD Steve Tracy
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. and seconded by DD Joe Beam Jr., all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. PUP David A. McCarty is still the Landings of Swansboro Assisted Living home, Dogs are doing regular visits.
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report:
We had 14 Dog's in the house.
Dog Robber PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley gave the Dog Robber Report. DD Joe Beam Jr., moves to accept, PDD Tim Manchester seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
PDD Scott Shermeyer shows the Dogs of the Pound an example of the check that will be presented at the NC Pack Grand Growl on June 7, 2024. The check is presented as part of PDD Ron Ambrose Change For Children’s Fund.
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
What The Woof Games: A Marine Corps trivia game was held and prizes were awarded for the most correct answers.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to the staff of the Swansboro Moose for their continued support of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, Military Order of the Devil Dogs (MODD).
2. Motion made to donate dog and cat food collected at this Growl be taken to the Carteret County Humane Society, Newport, North Carolina as part of our Operation Chow Hound.
3. PUP Al Farrell will advance to the degree of Devil Dog (DD) at the NC Pack Grand Growl to be held on June 7, 2024. At the next CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack Pound Growl he will be officially installed into office.
4. NC Pack Worthy Pack Leader, PDD Keith Shearin briefed the Dogs on upcoming events and ideas when holding a Growl. He talked about new Black Coin idea for new Pups.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. Donations were collected for the Children’s Hospital in honor of PDD Ron Ambrose.
2. Because of the generosity of the Dogs of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, 225 pounds of dog food will be dropped off at the Carteret County Humane Society, Newport, North Carolina as part of our Operation Chow Hound. Drop off will be done by PUP Al Farrell
3. PDD Steve Tracy reported that Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 is conducting a Kayak Raffle. Tickets are $10 and the drawing is 25 May 2024.
4. PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. reported that Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 is conducting a 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run on 25 May 2024. Location is Emerald Island, NC at 0800.
5. PDD Tim Manchester reported that Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 and CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack will have a display tent at the Swansboro Military Appreciation Day. The event will be held on 1 June 2024 at Hammock Beach State Park, 1572 State Rd 1511, Swansboro, NC 28584 from 1000-1500.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1130 Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is scheduled for July 20, 2024. Time: 0830 Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. Kibbles and some soft round chewy treats will be prepared by the Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425 staff.
There will be a fall Growl on October 26, 2024. More information to passed later.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Pound Growl 18 May 2024
Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584
Time: 0830
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox
Dogs in House: 14 Mongrels rounded up: 0 Guest: 0 Total in Attendance: 14
At 0830 all Dogs partook in some Kibbles and some soft round chewy treat-treats, and all were well fed and watered.
Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox called to order the Growl of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370 Military Order of the Devil Dogs at 0940. Pound Keeper called for a moment of silence to remember those Dogs that have reported to the Supreme Commandant.
Pound Keeper Opening Statement:
A welcome was given to all members for the Growl.
Police Dog DD Ray Brown leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Dog Trainer PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. gave the Opening Prayer and a moment of silence for our fallen brothers and sisters.
DOG’S OF OFFICE:
Elected Officers:
Pound Keeper: PDD Mike Maddox (Present)
Senior Vice Pound Keeper: Vacant
Junior Vice Pound Keeper: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
Smart Dog: PDD Scott Shermeyer (Present)
Mad Dog: DD Joe Beam Jr. (Present)
Dog Trainer: PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (Present)
Police Dog: DD Ray Brown (Present)
Appointed Officers:
Dog Robber: PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley (Present)
Deputy Dog Robber: PDD Jerry Brown (Present)
Watch Dog: DD Richard Shirley (Absent)
Barking Dog: PDD Tim Manchester (Present)
RECOGNITION OF DIGNITARIES:
NC Pack Worthy Pack Leader, PDD Keith Shearin
NC Pack Worthy Barking Dog, PDD Mike Maddox
NC Pack Worthy Smart Dog, PDD Steve Tracy
SCRATCHINGS:
Barking Dog PDD Tim Manchester reports that the Scratching’s have been posted to the website, emailed, and notice was posted on the Facebook page. PDD Manchester asked for a motion to except the Scratchings as posted A motion was made by PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. and seconded by DD Joe Beam Jr., all in favor, motion carried.
MEMORIAL SERVICE:
None
REPORT OF SICKNESS AND DISTRESS:
1. PUP David A. McCarty is still the Landings of Swansboro Assisted Living home, Dogs are doing regular visits.
REPORTS:
1. Dog Robber Report:
We had 14 Dog's in the house.
Dog Robber PDD Richard “Doc” Bentley gave the Dog Robber Report. DD Joe Beam Jr., moves to accept, PDD Tim Manchester seconds, all in favor, motion carried pending audit.
OLD BUSINESS:
PDD Scott Shermeyer shows the Dogs of the Pound an example of the check that will be presented at the NC Pack Grand Growl on June 7, 2024. The check is presented as part of PDD Ron Ambrose Change For Children’s Fund.
SPECIAL BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS:
What The Woof Games: A Marine Corps trivia game was held and prizes were awarded for the most correct answers.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to the staff of the Swansboro Moose for their continued support of the CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, Military Order of the Devil Dogs (MODD).
2. Motion made to donate dog and cat food collected at this Growl be taken to the Carteret County Humane Society, Newport, North Carolina as part of our Operation Chow Hound.
3. PUP Al Farrell will advance to the degree of Devil Dog (DD) at the NC Pack Grand Growl to be held on June 7, 2024. At the next CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack Pound Growl he will be officially installed into office.
4. NC Pack Worthy Pack Leader, PDD Keith Shearin briefed the Dogs on upcoming events and ideas when holding a Growl. He talked about new Black Coin idea for new Pups.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
1. Donations were collected for the Children’s Hospital in honor of PDD Ron Ambrose.
2. Because of the generosity of the Dogs of CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack, 225 pounds of dog food will be dropped off at the Carteret County Humane Society, Newport, North Carolina as part of our Operation Chow Hound. Drop off will be done by PUP Al Farrell
3. PDD Steve Tracy reported that Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 is conducting a Kayak Raffle. Tickets are $10 and the drawing is 25 May 2024.
4. PDD Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. reported that Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 is conducting a 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run on 25 May 2024. Location is Emerald Island, NC at 0800.
5. PDD Tim Manchester reported that Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 and CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370, NC Pack will have a display tent at the Swansboro Military Appreciation Day. The event will be held on 1 June 2024 at Hammock Beach State Park, 1572 State Rd 1511, Swansboro, NC 28584 from 1000-1500.
CLOSING CEREMONY:
There being no further business to discuss, at 1130 Pound Keeper PDD Mike Maddox conducted the Closing Ceremony and adjourned the Growl.
Next Growl is scheduled for July 20, 2024. Time: 0830 Location: Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425, 161 Norris Road, Swansboro, NC 28584. Kibbles and some soft round chewy treats will be prepared by the Swansboro Moose Lodge 1425 staff.
There will be a fall Growl on October 26, 2024. More information to passed later.
PDD Tim Manchester 14-178
Barking Dog
CWO3 Edward J. Albus Pound #370
Military Order of the Devil Dogs
END OF SCRATCHINGS