Marine Corps Interrogator Transl

The MCITTA E-Bulletin

An Email message for members of the

Marine Corps Interrogator Translator Teams Assn

Board of Officers

Chairman

Harry J. Todd, Jr.

Vince Burdelski

Mike Bianchino

Administrative Chief

January - 2010
                                          The Spot Report
     In October of 2009, at the San Diego 7th Annual Gathering, it was unanimously accepted at the General Assembly of the members present, to discontinue printing and mailing a "hard copy" of the MCITTA newsletter, The Spot Report. After due consideration and discussion, it was determined that the cost of printing and mailing was critical to the Association's limited budget. In lieu of printing, it was decided to send out our newsletter by electronic means using the format of the E-Bulletin with links to the MCITTA website for a PDF copy of our journal in full color.

     It is important that the Administrative Chief be kept current of your E-Mail address. Please take a moment to send Felix Conde a notice at his address indicated at the left.

Feel free to contact any of the Board members with your comments and/or concerns about this decision; or on any subject of interest to the administration of the Association.

Operation Urgent Fury
Jose (Joey) Oliveras, USMC (Ret), 2d ITU, 2d MarDiv gives an anecdotal and personal report of the US-led invasion of Grenada in October of 1983, which ousted a revolutionary government backed by the Cuban militia. Click here for more...

A message from the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Officers, Harry Todd, followed by his report on the State of the Association. Click here for more...

A financial report on the outstanding donations and assistance received from our members to support the MCITTA.

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Honoring Those Who Honor You-
A report on the status of the Monument Project, and notes on the Fund Raising for this important project. Your support and backing is needed to create a special monument to all Interrogators and our ample contribution to Marine Corps history.

LtCol John J. Guenther, USMC (Ret), considered by many as the Father of Marine Corps Intelligence, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery on January 14, 2010.

Lest We Forget...
Tom Holtom pays tribute to his uncle, Capt Gerald Holtom who was KIA at Makin Island during the Carlson Raid.

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Notice

Current notices of interest and important news and announcements of change within the MCITTA. Please take note of these items. Click here for more...

MCITTA 7th Annual Gathering - San Diego
An amazing Gathering and Jim Riemer Classic was held in San Diego in October of 2009. Read the post-activity report with related pictures of those in attendance. Click here for more information

MCITTA 8th Annual Gathering - Tampa
Another great Gathering for all Marine Interrogators is being planned by Paul Hernandez in Tampa, Florida. Read all the latest and the projected dates. Click here for more imformation

A Personal Plea from the Chairman

Dear Members,

As you now know, the leadership of the MCITTA recently reorganized in order to allow flexibility and progress in the future. Looking toward the future I see an area or two that must be addressed in an effort to be pro-active vice reactive.

MCITTA elected to go electronic in it's dissemination of data ie: this E-Bulletin and our newsletter The Spot Report. This appeal is designed to forestall a time when, by necessity, we must scramble to keep the membership informed.

At present these media are being handled by one person. That one member cannot be expected to perpetually publish these items. He has been doing so since 2003. I am making this appeal to our membership, you in particular, to step forward and accept this responsibility. I can and do guarantee whoever takes this task will have the utmost assistance and guidance in publishing the two products.

Our organization will work as long as its members, you, make it work. Be bold and take this opportunity to assist MCITTA in meeting its stated goals and purpose. Take this opportunity to own a piece of MCITTA heritage. I am asking you to contact me at flsfrtrs@comcast.net once you have made your decision to pitch in. Thank you.

Semper Fidelis,

Harry Todd

This MCITTA E-Bulletin is sponsored by

Howard Young, USMC (Ret)