Our Volunteers
 Young Marine units are community-based programs lead by dedicated adult volunteers. Many of these volunteers are former, retired, active duty, or reserve Marines who believe passionately that the core values they learned as Marines had a positive affect on them. It is through these caring adults that Young Marines learn the inner values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Adult volunteers are individually screened by the National Headquarters based on background information and recommendations provided with each person’s registration.
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Unit Mailing Address
The mailing address for the Lewis & Clark Young Marines is:
Lewis & Clark Young Marines
Mr. Brian R. Hildebrant, Commander
11605 SE McGillivray Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98683-5203
Please use the above listed address for ALL correspondence.
Thank you.
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Unit Commander
 Mr. Brian Hildebrant--co{at}lcym.org--360-619-8422
The Unit Commander is responsible for everything the unit does or fails to do. The Unit Commander is elected by the registered adults within the unit every two years. The candidate must be a registered adult and a former or retired Marine with an honorable discharge or an active or reserve Marine in good standing.
The Unit Commander shall perform the necessary duties that provide positive leadership and prudent management of the unit. The Unit Commander shall plan, organize, administer, and support the unit to meet the mission, purpose and objectives of the Young Marine Program.
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Executive Officer
 Mr. George Merkl--xo{at}lcym.org--(360)571-9077
The executive officer is second-in-command and assists the Unit Commander in the performance of their duties. The XO is responsible for coordinating the activities of the appointed staff. The candidate must be a registered adult and is elected by registered adults in the unit. In the Unit Commander’s absence, the XO assumes the duties of the Unit Commander.
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Adjutant
 Ms. Kristine Lewis--adj{at}lcym.org--503-730-1897
The adjutant is responsible to the Unit Commander for all matters pertaining to the administration of the unit. The ADJ is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Unit Commander. The candidate must be a registered adult before the appointment.
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Paymaster
 Mrs. Norma Glenn--pay{at}lcym.org
The paymaster is responsible to the Unit Commander for all matters pertaining to the finances of the unit. The PM is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Unit Commander. The candidate must be a registered adult before the appointment and not related to the Unit Commander or any other individual that has signatory capability on unit financial or monetary accounts.
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Female Staff Advisor
 Miss Holly Lewis--fsa{at}lcym.org--503-347-1671
The female staff advisor is required on any unit staff when the unit has female young marine members. This may be combined with another position held by a female registered adult. The female staff advisor is responsible to the Unit Commander for all matters pertaining to the interests and unique needs and requirements of female Young Marines. The FSA is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Unit Commander. The candidate must be a registered adult before the appointment.
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Training Officer
 Mr. Dan Freeman--to{at}lcym.org
The training officer is responsible to the Unit Commander for all matters pertaining to the planning, coordination, and execution of all matters pertaining to training in the Young Marine unit. The training officer will ensure that a copy of the Training Officers Manual (TOM) and Awards Manual are available at all meetings and encampments, this can be in electronic or printed form. The training officer will also ensure that the official unit copy of the TOM and the Awards Manual is updated on a regular basis and will keep the Unit Commander, executive officer, and unit staff advised of any and all changes to the TOM and Awards Manual. The training officer is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Unit Commander. The candidate must be a registered adult before the appointment.
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Medical Officer
 Kristy Zamora--doc{at}lcym.org--360-693-8371
The corpsmen are responsible to the Unit Commander for all matters pertaining to the medical well being of the Young Marines in our unit. All medical questions and concerns regarding your Young Marine should be directed to our unit corpsmen.
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Operations Officer
 Mr. Jim Czmowski--ops{at}lcym.org--360-980-9749
The Operations Officer works hand in hand with the Training Team in the planning and implementation phases of our Training Schedule.
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Supply Officer
 Mrs. Diane Martin--supply{at}lcym.org--360-891-7746
Please contact the Supply Officer if you need a new red National tee, PT tee, unit tee, guidebook, dog tags, ID card, unit sweats, unit backpack, khaki belt, cover.
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Fundraising
 --fundraising{at}lcym.org--503-261-1553
If you have any questions about either the optional or mandatory fundraising for the unit, please contact our Fundraising Coordinators.
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Public Relations Officer
 Mr. Jim Czmowski--pr{at}lcym.org--360-980-9749
The Public Relations Officer is responsible for the positive community perception of the local unit. If you have requests for participation in parades or other community events, please contact our Public Relations Officer.
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Transportation
 Mr. & Mrs. Uttke--uttkeg{at}comcast.net
Mr. Hoover--davekarenhoover{at}msn.com
The Transportation Officer is responsible to the Unit Commander for the safe condition and driveability of the unit vehicles. If there is a need for either the unit bus or unit van for a Young Marine activity, please contact our Transportation Officer.
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Recruiter
 Mrs. Recruiter--recruiter{at}lcym.org 424-424-5296 [42 42 42 LCYM]
The Recruiter is responsible for the marketing of our unit in the local community and the recruitment of potential Young Marines. If you have a child interested in joining the program, please contact our Recruiter.
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Company 1Sgt
 YM Sgt Hoover
The Young Marine 1stSgt is one of the highest-ranking Young Marines in the unit and a graduate of Leadership School. The Young Marine 1stSgt is the senior Young Marine Advisor to the Unit Commander and the Adult Staff. The Young Marine 1stSgt coordinates the activities of the Young Marine Platoon Sergeants. The Young Marine 1stSgt is the principal assistant to the Unit Commander in supervising the administration of the company.
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Company Gunny
 YM Sgt Bjorndal
Assists the Executive Officer by doing such duties as are assigned. Principle assistant to the Executive Officer in planning and supervising the training of the company. Plans all aspects of training and submits plans to Company Commander for approval. Assigns classes, ensures that high standards of police and sanitation are maintained in the company area. Assists and works closely with the 1stSgt and takes over when 1stSgt is absent.
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