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The pictures that follow give a glimpse of just a fraction of the events and activities that our busy chapter members have been involved with over the past few years. Feel free to take a moment to see where our WMA adventures have taken us!
Elva (left) and Ellen carried the banner that led the procession of women veterans during the Cleveland Indians' tribute to women in the armed forces. (Progressive Field, Cleveland - Summer 2012)
Chapter meeting at Buca di Beppo to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve. (Arena District, Columbus - March 2011).
Chapter meeting at Buca di Beppo to commemorate the anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve. (Arena District, Columbus - March 2011).
Elva and Ellen were among WMA OH-2 members who assisted with the coordination for the 2011 Ohio Women Veterans' Conference. (Columbus - 10/8/11)
WMA OH-2, OH-1 and MI-2 members were in attendance at the 2011 Ohio Women Veterans' Conference (Columbus - 10/8/11).
Ellen and Elva gave of their time and talents at the 2011 Summit County Veterans Standdown.
Ellen assisted with the WAVES info table during the 2011 Ohio Women Veterans' Conference (Columbus, 10/8/11).
Lois stood up in support of local veterans during the Summit County Standdown (2011).
Just like in the Corps - Senior Enlisted member on deck Elva keeps a watchful eye over the proceedings, as Donna and Ellen work on a new sheet. (Morgan Conservatory - 3/27/10)
There's nothing to it -- Elva dispatches another sheet. (Morgan Conservatory - 3/27/10)
Susan, Amie and Donna are masters of the ancient art of fiber paper-making. (Morgan Conservatory - 3/27/10)
Elva shows Lynette her latest soon-to-be sheet of Combat Paper. (3/27/10)
Loyal Escorts Christian, Katie and Kimmy get a little help with the paper-making process. (Morgan Conservatory - 3/27/10)
Amie and Susan are geared up and ready to make some Combat Paper / Paper Bridges! (Morgan Conservatory - 3/27/10)
OH-2 members met for lunch on 12/28/09 to visit with Brandie, a veteran of OIF, during her visit back to NE Ohio. Pictured (top to bottom, l-r) are Brandie, Ellen, Lois, Elva and Diane.
Jenny and new OH-2 member Tania, both formerly of MCRD PI Plt 4033 (grad 15 Nov 91) meet up again for the first time in almost 19 years. It's a small Corps after all! (May 2010)
Ohio Women Marines gather to celebrate the 234th Marine Corps Birthday in Akron, OH, Nov. 10, 2009, at the Navy/Marine Corps Reserve Center. Keeping with tradition, Diane read Gen Lejeune's birthday message and then played Marine Corps Commandant Gen Conway's video birthday message. And, of course, there was cake! Thanks, Diane! Semper Fidelis to all our Marines, past and present, and may those who paid the ultimate sacrifice rest in peace with our sincerest gratitude!
Elva holds onto the yummy Marine Corps birthday cake as Jenny gets her obligatory second bite. It's a long-standing tradition for Marines everywhere to celebrate their anniversary (birthday) with other Marines.
Several OH-2 and OH-1 members posed for a group shot of Ohio Women Marines with conference guest speaker, pilot Capt Vernice Armour, during the Ohio Women Veterans Conference in Columbus on April 4, 2009.
Our youngest and oldest Marines present (as tradition dictates) enjoy the first piece of cake. Tough duty for Jenny and Elva! Elva takes the first bite.
A squad of women Marines. Front row (top-bottom) Amie, Lee, Susan, Diane, Ellen, and Lynette (holding cake); back row (top-bottom) Jenny, Marilyn, Paula, Elva, Jancie, and Donna. Semper Fi! (3/14/09, Westerville, OH)
Continuing a tradition of pride in service: Lee (WWII generation) and Amie (OIF/OEF generation) share cake cutting duties, K-Bar in hand! (Spring 2009 meeting in Westerville, OH)
Lipstick can be applied in more ways than just one! (Paula, Marilyn and Ellen at the spring 2009 meeting in Westerville, OH.)
A woman Marine was never fully dressed without some bright red lipstick! (Diane and Lee at the spring 2009 meeting in Westerville, OH.)
Everywhere they go people want to know who they are so we tell them: they're the girls from OH-2 you've heard so much about! (Donna and Diane at the spring 2009 meeting.)
A household hallway magically transforms into a Tun Tavern powder room for Susan, Amie and Marilyn. (Spring 2009 meeting, Westerville, OH)
Women Marines pose for a photo after a tribute to female service members in Warren, Ohio, on Feb. 14, 2009. Pictured here are: (front, l-r) WWII vets Beulah Szezucek (OH-1), MaryLou Gruber (OH-1) and Fran Leifer (OH-1); (back, l-r) recently separated and current Marines Donna Perdue (OH-2), Viola Shivers (VA-1) and Judy Tullis (OH-2). Lots of history in this photo!
Donna Perdue (OH-2), Beulah Szezucek (OH-1) and Viola Shivers (VA-1) at a tribute to women service members in Warren, OH, on Feb. 14, 2009. The Warren community honored Beulah for her service during WWII (1943-45). Beulah received a certificate of appreciation for her service to her country and community from the WMA.
Donna Purdue and Diane Durden spend time with retired MGySgt Hellen Hannah Campbell (oldest Marine present) and another lady Marine at the 2008 WMA National Biennial Convention in Houston, Texas.
SSgt Diane Durden (active duty member of WMA OH-2) escorts Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James T. Conway to his seat during the closing ceremony at WMA's 2008 biennial convention in Houston.
