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  • PHOTO: The Shutt Detachment collects for tots The Shutt Detachment once again collecting toys for children who otherwise would have a blue Christmas. Check out the photo in the gallery by visiting the link above. If you haven't yet, donate your toys for TOYS FOR TOTS at the Shutt Detachment today.
  • 2008 Pics uploaded to Photos Gallery Pics from the 2008 Golf Tournament, Open House and the Marine Corp Birthday have been placed into the "Photos" section. Any other photos from 2008 Shutt events are welcomed for consideration.
  • Friday Dinner 11/21/08 at the Shutt For $8.00, get a delicious meal of Chicken Franches, Garlic mash potatoes, garden fresh veggies, salad, dinner rolls and a surprise dessert. Come down early, dinner is served at or around 6 pm / 18:00. Open to all friends and members of the Shutt Detachment.
  • Event: 10/18 - 100 Club Recognition The Shutt Detachment honors the current members of the Commandants 100 Club with a recognition meal ........ meal to be hosted in the Marine meeting area upstairs.
  • Event: 10/31 - Halloween Party The Shutt Detachment membership hosts a Halloween Costume Party. Adults and kids welcome. Proceeds in part to be donated to the local Veteran's office. One of the things you're going to love about this party is all the fun that will be had by all and the knowing it's going to be for a great cause.
  • Event: 10/17- Night at the Races The Watertown Knights of Columbus host a Night at the Races. A fun filled event where you will bet on the ponies without having to go to a real track. Imagine having all the excitement of horse racing without having the hassle of a track's crowd..... come down and join us.
  • Site Hack Site was recently hacked (unauthorized entry) twice, no major damage was done that can be seen. The original homepage has been restored. This was found 9/15/08. Shutt Forum has been removed as a precaution.
  • Discussion Board Plans. The Shutt Forum is currently being considered for removal from the website. Participation and maintenance are the factors. Anyone arguing for the continuation of the forum should contact the webmaster.
  • Shutt's online PX taken offline. Due to administrative issues with the credit card processor, the Shutt PX will be taken offline. Thank you to all who used this service in the past. All records will be removed.
  • -- Spaghetti Dinner at the Shutt -- on Aug 22, 2008 Ed Mahan cooks up a home made Italian style meal at the Shutt detachment. Spaghetti, meatballs, Italian bread and a special dessert. $10.00 gets you all the food to bust your belt. Come down and get the good eats. Food served from 5 p.m. (17:00) till it runs out.
  • ** Marine Corps Birthday tickets for Sale ** The Shutt Detachment's annual Marine Corps Birthday tickets are on sale. Each ticket, there are only 100, costs $100.00 and results in the chance to win $5,000.00 the day of the birthday on 11/10/08. Contact Shutt Charter member Paul O'Reilly to purchase yours.

  • The Commandants 100 Club is part of the buildings' viability: The 100 Club Membership renewals are out through the mail. Take the time and renew your much needed membership. Semper Fi.

  • A great DVD collection on historical media on The World at War and other historical movies, I found this a great resource for hard to find info on different Military items. Great if you're a history buff...

  • 2008 Golf Tournament is in the planned for Friday, June 20, 2008, contact Commandant Dom Ricci for your slot and more information. This years' event is looking to out do last year by a long shot. More information at (Shutt Golf Tournament).

  • Chaplain's Report on Capt. Dave Dacey; Capt. Dave Dacey, a friend of many of us at the detachment, died after a long illness, yesterday Sunday Feb. 10th. Most will remember Dave, for his 1st Air-Cav Stetson, and his un-waivering support of Veteran projects.

  • Sr. Vice is a grandpa we received word that Ed Aucoin has been promoted to Grandpa, congratulations to you and your family Ed!

  • Chaplain's Report: We are sad to report that life time member Louis Villirilli has passed away. The wake will be at 1/27/09 between 5 and 7pm at DeVito Funeral Home, 761 Mt Auburn St., Watertown. Mike Munger will meet members at the Shutt at 17:00 to go over in covers and Detachment jacket for a brief ceremony.

  • Donation for Toy Drive: Past Commandant Mike Munger receives a donation from Century 21 Commonwealth for the annual toy drive..thank you Century 21 Commonwealth

  • Colorguard Pics: The Shutt Detachment provided a Colorguard for the Thanksgiving Football game in Watertown. See "Photos" for more pics

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Shutt VAVS donates to the Huntington House

The Shutt VAVS recently donated $200.00 to the Huntington house in Boston in support of the activities and programs for the Veterans residing there.


The Shutt VAVS donates to the Winter games

The Shutt Detachment provides a $100.00 cash donation in the support of the upcoming Winter games for disabled Veterans.


VA and Monster Join for Jobs

In a new plan to help veterans find jobs, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has partnered with Monster Government Solutions, a division of Monster Worldwide, Inc., a company that markets online employment services to employers and job seekers.


The 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games

The 28th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, scheduled to take place July 25-29 in Omaha, Neb., will attract more than 500 veterans with disabilities. It has become the largest annual wheelchair sports competition in the world. Veterans from conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq will again join their fellow veterans in 17 competitive events.


(VA) made 55 new awards to assist homeless veterans

Homeless veterans and those who help them received a significant boost in their efforts when the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) made 55 new awards to public and private nonprofit organizations that assist homeless veterans. "It's important that VA continue to help our nation's homeless veterans, many of whom are still dealing with the effects of past conflicts," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. "These awards provide needed resources to hard working, caring and compassionate people who provide one-on-one care and services to our veterans every day in their own communities."


44 new community-based outpatient clinics

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake today announced plans to create 44 new community-based outpatient clinics to bring the world-class health care of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) closer to home for veterans in 21 states. "VA continues to make access to care easier through an expanding outpatient system focused not only on primary treatment but also prevention of disease, early detection, and health promotion," Peake said.


National Summit on Women Issues

The Fourth National Summit on Women Veterans' Issues will take place at the Westin Washington, D.C., City Center from June 20-22. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake said the three-day meeting will help ensure that women veterans know about the benefits and health care they have earned. "With more women than ever serving in our armed forces, this public forum will bring visibility to the issues important to women veterans of all eras," Peake said. "Today, women are important contributors to the military and valued members of the veterans community."


Gulf War Veterans Get Voice at VA

Veterans of the 1990-91 Gulf War will gain additional access to the leadership of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when the department's Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans holds its first meeting today. The 14-member, independent panel will advise the Secretary and the department on the full range of health care and benefits needs of those who served in the conflict.


VA Helping Vets Avoid Foreclosure

Many home owners have found it difficult recently to pay their mortgages, but quick intervention by loan counselors at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has actually reduced the number of veterans defaulting on their home loans. "VA is reaching out to veterans -- both those who use our home-loan guaranty program and those who don't take advantage of our guaranties -- to keep people in their homes," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. "I'm proud of our solid record of success in helping veterans and active-duty personnel deal with financial crises."


VA's Gold Age Games in Indianapolis

Golden Age Games competitions are open to all U.S. military veterans age 55 or older who receive care at a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility. The games give participants the opportunity to compete in ambulatory, visually-impaired and wheelchair divisions, according to their ages. Events include swimming, bicycling, bowling, croquet, air rifle, golf, shuffleboard, horseshoes, discus and shot put.


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