John Vorhies
Candidate's Statement for the Office of Department Commandant

Endorsements

John Vorhies Candidate for Department Commandant

PDD John Vorhies: 

At the San Luis Obispo Department Conference, I announced my intention to seek the office of Commandant of the Dept. of California, Marine Corps League. On the National level I am the Co-Chairman of the Youth Physical Fitness Program. I am also on the National committee for Expo-West held every year at Camp Pendleton.

On the Dept. level I was the Sgt.-at-Arms for three years. I have held the office of Sr. Vice Commandant for the last two years. On the det. level I held the office of Jr. Vice, Sr. Vice, and Commandant for two years each. During my term as Commandant of Det.835 we were voted as the Non-Profit organization of the year for San Diego County. I have been Marine of the year for both Det. 835 and the Dept. of California, as well as Dog of the year for both Pound 240 and Pack of California. I was also instrumental in holding the last two Dept. Conventions in San Diego when no one else would step up to the plate.

• Two years as Department Sr. Vice Commandant.
• Advanced to Pedigreed Devil Dog at the 2007 National Convention.
• Two years as Detachment Commandant of the San Diego Bull Dogs.
• Commandant Vorhies Detachment was named “Non-Profit Military Organization of the Year 2005” San Diego, CA., by the San Diego County Veterans Parade Committee.  
• Actively involved with Marine Corps League National “Youth Physical Fitness Program”, 2years running, Marine Vorhies has also availed himself, selflessly as Sgt. At Arms for the Department of California Marine Corps which has the taxing requirement of travel through out the State of California.  Under Marine Vorhies direction the detachment will be hosting Marine Corps League Department of California, 74th Convention ceremonies in San Diego.
• As a Veterans Administration Volunteer Service Deputy, Marine Vorhies has accrued upwards of 1200 hours of volunteer service at the La Jolla, Veteran’s Administration Hospital, in addition to Chairing a Mental Health Consumer Council at the subject hospital.  Marine Vorhies is working diligently with the San Diego County Mental Health Staff to tap into a $52 Million fund for reservists and families that somehow are overlooked.
• Marine Vorhies works with the United Veterans Council to assure that veterans are not ignored and subject to lost benefits or overlooked promises.
• Marine Vorhies devotes many of his volunteer hours to continued respect for his comrades departed attending monthly Veterans Memorial Services, many being indigent, lost or homeless.
• As an upstanding citizen of the City of La Mesa, California, John has been involved foremost as a dual member in the Lake Murray Kiwanis Club, 2006 President, and director in the Lakeside Kiwanis Club, again contributing many hours of time, talent, and many philanthropic contributions through membership as a member of the Corporation Board of Directors of The Home Of Guiding Hands with Offices in El Cajon, CA.   The corporation administers to the needs of physically and mentally challenged individuals housed in 28 separate community homes in San Diego County.
• Marine Vorhies, has also been awarded Military Order of the Devil Dog Pound 240, “Pound Dog Of The Year 2006” and was duly elected Worthy Jr. Vice Pack Leader, Pack of California.

I would be honored if you would consider me worthy for the office of Commandant of the Dept. of California.

Semper Fi
John Vorhies
Sr. Vice Commandant
Dept. of California
Marine Corps League

Endorsement

PDD Robert Sennett’s endorsement of John Vorhies for the office of Department Commandant

Presently serving as Department Sr. Vice Commandant, John's contribution to his family, fellow Marines, veterans and community can be evaluated by his sincere performance in activities as listed below.

As a Veterans Administration Volunteer Service Deputy, Marine Vorhies has accrued upwards of 1200 hours of volunteer service at the La Jolla, Veteran’s Administration Hospital , in addition to Chairing a Mental Health Consumer Council at the subject hospital.  Marine Vorhies is working diligently with the San Diego County Mental Health Staff to tap into a $52 Million fund for reservists and families that somehow are overlooked.

Marine Vorhies works with the United Veterans Council to assure that veterans are not ignored and subject to lost benefits or overlooked promises. He devotes many of his volunteer hours to continued respect for his departed comrades by attending monthly Veterans Memorial Services.

Marine Vorhies, has also been awarded Military Order of the Devil Dog Pound 240, “Pound Dog Of The Year 2006” and was duly elected Worthy Jr. Vice Pack Leader, Pack of California.  

Actively involved with Marine Corps League National “Youth Physical Fitness Program”, 2 years running, Marine Vorhies has also availed himself, selflessly as Sgt. At Arms for the Department of California Marine Corps which has the taxing requirement of travel through out the State of California.  Under Marine Vorhies direction the detachment hosted Marine Corps League Department of California, 74th and 75th Convention ceremonies in San Diego

As an upstanding citizen of the City of La Mesa, California, John has been involved foremost as a dual member in the Lake Murray Kiwanis Club, 2006 President, and director in the Lakeside Kiwanis Club, again contributing many hours of time, talent, and many philanthropic contributions through membership as a member of the Corporation Board of Directors of The Home Of Guiding Hands with Offices in El Cajon, CA. The corporation administers to the needs of physically and mentally challenged individuals housed in 28 separate community homes in San Diego County.

Respectfully Submitted,

Robert Sennett
Department of California
Jr. Past Commandant, 2006-2008
Commandant 2004-2006
SAN DIEGO BULLDOG POUND #240
Jr. Past Pound Keeper 2006-2007
Sir Pound Smart Dog 2006-2007