DEVIL DOG CREED

      I am an American; I was born in France .  I have held the title of United States Marine, and understand the commitment of holding the title DEVIL DOG.  It is a tradition born at Belleau Wood in the year 1918, of a force in readiness and the first to fight.  As a Devil Dog, I ask no quarter and give no quarter.  I will do everything in my power to uphold the objectives of the Military Order of Devil Dogs and to carry out my duties to a swift and satisfactory completion.

 

POUND 22 OFFICERS:

Pound Keeper PDD Jim McMahon	Shall preside at all Pound and Pound Initiations.  He shall require the obedience of all laws, rules and regulations.  He may appoint other officers and Committees that he deems necessary.  He shall be the custodian along with the Dog Robber of all monies, property, securities and records of the Pound.  He shall countersign all orders for the disbursement of monies when approved by the proper authority.  He shall perform such other duties and issue such other orders as are necessary.
Sr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Gordy Sheriff	Shall assist the Pound Keeper, shall preside at the Pound Growls in the absence of the Pound Keeper and at his request, shall be responsible to the Pound Keeper for the growth and expansion of the Pound.  He shall perform such other duties as the Pound Keeper may direct.  He is to help the Pound Keeper supervise all other Pound Officers in the performance of their duties.
Jr. Vice Pound Keeper PDD Jerry Todd	Shall assist the Pound Keeper and the Senior Vice Pound Keeper, shall be responsible for all activities seeking to increase the revenue of the Pound, and for the supervision of the entertainment and amusement provided at all Growls of the Pound and perform such duties as the Pound Keeper may direct.  He will work closely with the Pound Dog Robber, be responsible for and supervise all Devil Dog Roasts.
Dog Robber PDD Terry A. Bergman	Shall be responsible to the Pound Keeper for all records and accounts of the order.  Shall keep the minutes at all Pound Growls, shall be the custodian along with the Pound Keeper of all monies, properties, securities and records of the Pound.  He shall keep on deposit in a reputable bank, all monies and securities of the order shall perform such duties customarily executed by recording secretaries, financial secretaries and treasurers.  He shall make full and correct accounting and reports including financial statements to the Growls of the Pound, shall perform all duti3es assigned to him by the Pound Keeper or ant competent authority.  He is also to work with the Junior Vice Pound Keeper in preparing Pound Roasts.
Smart Dog PDD Rich McCauley	Shall interpret and explain the Constitution and By-Laws of the Pound and any and all rules and regulations set up by the Pound, Pack and Kennel.  He is to be responsible to the Pound Keeper and the Senior Vice Pound Keeper and perform any other duties as the Pound Keeper desires.
Mad Dog PDD Lamar Kramer	Shall help the Pack Mad dog at the initiations of new Pups at special Growl of Pound initiations.  He is to help supervise all new Pups attending Pound Growl and will closely monitor their behavior.  He is to inform the Pound Staff prior to the initiations, just what the initiation will urtail.  He will perform any other duties assigned to him by the Pound Keeper.
Dog Trainer PDD Carl Buffington	Shall act as chaplain at all Pound Growls, memorial services and ceremonies.  He shall keep the Pack informed of  any deceased Dogs and shall send sympathy cards to the next of kin.  The Dog Trainer will also keep the Pack informed of any Dogs that are sick or in distress.  He shall also perform any other duties designated by the Pound Keeper.
Police Dog PDD John Davidson	Shall maintain order and decorum at all Pound Growls, shall expel from the Growl any Dog or Pup exceeding the bounds of decency, creating a disturbance hindering the orderly conduct of the Growl, shall perform other duties as the Pound Keeper may direct, see that the Bible, Colors and Charter are displayed correctly and retrieve all fines.
Watch Dog PDD Eugene Sawka	Shall guard the portals of the Pound at all times, permitting no one to enter without authority, he shall be responsible to the Pound Keeper for the worthiness and eligibility of every Dog and Pup at the Pound Growl and shall perform other duties as the Pound Keeper may direct.
Barking Dog PDD Don Kohler	Shall supervise all publicity for the Pound, keep members informed when and where the next Pound Growl is to be held.

IT IS AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE TO BE A DEVIL DOG.

WE ARE THE HONOR AND FUN SOCIETY OF THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE.

WE ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN QUALITY MEMBERSHIP, NOT IN QUANTITY MEMBERSHIP.

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WHAT IS IT?

The Military Order of Devil Dogs is the fun and honor society of the Marine Corps League.

 

WHAT DOES IT DO:

Promotes good fellowship amongst the members of different Marine Corps League Detachments. The Order provides amusement and entertainment at all gatherings of the League, when and where advisable, preserves and strengthens the principles and ideals of the League, and maintains true allegiance to the United States of America and its Constitution and laws. It fosters and extends American institutions of freedom and defends America against all enemies foreign and domestic. The Order is also VERY active in raising funds for children's hospitals, and associated charities.

 

WHO BELONGS TO IT:

The Military Order of Devil Dogs is made up only of Members of the Marine Corps League. The Order only accepts the most worthy of League Members.

 

HOW TO JOIN IT:

You most be a paid-up member in good standing in the Marine Corps League. The applicant must be active in his/her Detachment in the League, and must request membership in the Order. He/She must be recommended by the Detachment Commandant and be sponsored by two Devil Dogs or Pedigreed Devil Dogs. The applicant is then interviewed by the the members of the Pound at a Pound Growl (a meeting is called a Growl). If accepted, the applicant must undergo an initiation and swearing-in ceremony.

 

HOW IS IT ORGANIZED:

The Pound is on a local level and is usually made up of members of different Marine Corps League Detachments. On the State level there is the Pack, and on the National level there is a Kennel. There are three different degrees in the Order. The lowest degree is that of a Pup. The next degree is that of a Devil Dog. The highest degree is that of a Pedigreed Devil Dog. The Pup wears a black ribbon, the Devil Dog wears a red ribbon, and the Pedigreed Devil Dog wears a gold ribbon. The ribbon is worn around the neck and a Dog Tag is attached to it.

The head of the Pound is called the Poundkeeper. The head of the pack is the Pack Leader. The head of the Kennel is also the head of all Devil Dogs and is called Chief Devil Dog.

The Order's many charitable donations not only help people in need, but also build good public relations for the Order, the League, and the United States Marine Corps.

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Last modified: February 13, 2007