Kudos to "Uncle Mark"!!! (Was: Is 1,000,000 the new 500,000 on RP influence points?)

2015-02-10T23:26:09-05:00

Kudos to SFC Mark Merino, who will soon hit 1,000,000 influence points. That makes me wonder if orange is the new black? And if 1,000,000 RallyPoint influence points is the new 500,000? Because when I joined RallyPoint five months ago, 500,000 influence points was "the s**t." Kudos to "Uncle Mark" on reaching this milestone and for all his hard work as a member admin here on RallyPoint! Can I get an amen??

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Feb 10 at 2015 11:28 PM

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In 5 years we will look back and laugh when all the old timers are over 10,000,000. To God Be The Glory! Unemployment is great for the influence score. Someone help get Uncle Mark a job!,,,,LOL?

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Feb 10 at 2015 11:35 PM

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Meanwhile, at Uncle Mark's secret RallyPoint lair..........

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Feb 10 at 2015 11:58 PM

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Bravo Zulu SFC Mark Merino. A driving engine on Rally Point!

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Feb 11 at 2015 12:33 PM

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AMEN

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Feb 11 at 2015 1:31 PM

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Seems like an average of about 9000 a day, certainly not a mark I can even come any where close to, but outstanding all the same. I hope the job market finds a kind nitch for you soon.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 2:15 PM

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We are hours, maybe minutes away from the milestone. I feel like it's the ball dropping on New Year's Eve in Times Square. The excitement mounts!! Will the RP team do a special announcement to the membership? I certainly hope so. Congratulations, SFC Mark Merino!!!

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 2:19 PM

2015-02-11T14:19:58-05:00

SFC Mark Merino Just throwing this out there For one Congrats on the milestone, and for 2 just a job idea I know Century Link in Tuscon is always hiring its not much but its at least something with upward growth potential

Response by CPT Laurie H. made Feb 11 at 2015 2:26 PM

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A mere 6 months ofter joining RallyPoint too! This milestone is a testament to the incredible impact SFC Mark Merino has had on the RallyPoint community and the invaluable insights and support he has provided to our membership.

Thank you Mark for being such a positive leader and mentor in our community!

Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Feb 11 at 2015 2:28 PM

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Outstanding!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Feb 11 at 2015 2:29 PM

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Congratulations, SFC Mark Merino!

Response by SGT Bryon Sergent made Feb 11 at 2015 2:29 PM

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AMEN!

Response by Cpl David Beck made Feb 11 at 2015 2:31 PM

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Good stuff.

Response by SSG V. Michelle Woods made Feb 11 at 2015 2:35 PM

2015-02-11T14:35:41-05:00

No fair, I was deployed!

Just kidding SFC Mark Merino, you rock and do a fine job of holding down the #1 spot :)

Response by Sgt Brandon Bunch made Feb 11 at 2015 2:38 PM

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Hey veterans check out RP- Rally Point- the LinkedIn for Veterans!

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made Feb 11 at 2015 2:39 PM

2015-02-11T14:39:16-05:00

OK, that is just obscene! Lol. I pause for a moment of inadequacy lol. Congrats to SFC Mark Merino it is certainly well deserved! Wait, with that tag I just added to the total! Oh no!

In all seriousness I really don't care about "influence" points as I have stated in other posts. What I do care about is veterans caring for others. Any by that mark he is certainly deserving. Congrats to you brother! Well done!

Response by Sgt Brandon Bunch made Feb 11 at 2015 2:39 PM

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Well done Mark!!!

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 2:39 PM

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Congrats to Mark! But he had a bunch of elves working for for him and since Christmas is done for this year, they worked frenetically. I got to steal some of those bad boys. SFC Mark Merino

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 2:43 PM

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Give him adjudicator status. All he needs is rocking chair, shot gun and a bottle moonshine. He be our back woods judge.

SFC Mark Merino, how is the moutain in Tucson, are you city folk or are you a desert hilly billy?

Response by MSgt Michael Durkee made Feb 11 at 2015 2:50 PM

2015-02-11T14:50:12-05:00

Doh! Didn't mean to do the double tap on your profile view. As far as employment, I can only say that SPAWAR is always looking for people of your caliber. Granted, most locations are San Diego, Norfolk, Charleston, and New Orleans.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 2:52 PM

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SFC Mark Merino Congratulations on your....

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Feb 11 at 2015 2:58 PM

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SFC Mark Merino is Iconic and Legendary on RallyPoint, its as though we have met in real life. Well deserved achievement on 1,000,000 genuine points; in making RallyPoint the #1 professional military network that connects organizations with the right military talent. Thanks in advance Brother!!

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Feb 11 at 2015 3:15 PM

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My jaw has officially dropped. I'd say there must be a glitch in the system, but I see the positive impact daily. Cheers Mark. Thanks for all the mentorship you lend the community.

Col Private RallyPoint Member - The bar has been set!

Response by SSG Buddy Kemper made Feb 11 at 2015 3:23 PM

2015-02-11T15:23:34-05:00

BIG SEXXY!!!!!!!!!!! You are the man!!!!!!!!!! Love ya! Keep up the fire, big Sarge!!!!!!!

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 3:29 PM

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Congrats, well deserved!

Response by SGT Michael Glenn made Feb 11 at 2015 3:36 PM

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Way to go brother !!!!!!

Response by SSG James Yellis made Feb 11 at 2015 3:40 PM

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Congrats to SFC Mark Merino for his mile stone!

Response by SPC David S. made Feb 11 at 2015 3:45 PM

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Outstanding SFC Mark Merino - a million more points and you can trade them in for this awesome hat.

Seriously RP admin where's Mark's RP hat.

Response by SPC James Mcneil made Feb 11 at 2015 3:47 PM

2015-02-11T15:47:33-05:00

What CW5 Private RallyPoint Member said. With more enthusiasm.
To be honest, I pay a little attention to the influence points, but it doesn't really bother me that I'm as low as I am. I swear. Those aren't tears. I just have.. um.. smoke in my eyes!

LOL

Response by SPC Charles Griffith made Feb 11 at 2015 3:50 PM

2015-02-11T15:50:34-05:00

Congratz Uncle SFC Mark Merino you sir are an example worth emulating ! ! ! !

Response by SGT Craig Northacker made Feb 11 at 2015 3:57 PM

2015-02-11T15:57:52-05:00

Well-done. I think you found your next profession - now to monetize it. No more free lunch for those minions...

Response by PO2 Steven Erickson made Feb 11 at 2015 4:01 PM

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I've taken the liberty of doing a Public News Release Photo. Do you like the liberal use of Grecian Formula 16?

CONGRATS, SFC Mark Merino!!!!!!!

(The bear is suitably impressed.)

Response by PO1 John Y. made Feb 11 at 2015 4:06 PM

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Congrats, Mark!! Thanks for representing the State!!

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Feb 11 at 2015 4:57 PM

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Congratulations!

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Feb 11 at 2015 5:12 PM

2015-02-11T17:12:52-05:00

Congrats, Marky Mark!

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 5:40 PM

2015-02-11T17:40:27-05:00

Sounds like retirement is treating him SFC Mark Merino well....or a LOT of free time!!! LOL

Response by SSG James Yellis made Feb 11 at 2015 5:46 PM

2015-02-11T17:46:58-05:00

I wish you all the luck in continuing gaining you influence points

Response by PV2 Violet Case made Feb 11 at 2015 6:10 PM

2015-02-11T18:10:20-05:00

I have a little something that I quickly wrote for you Mark:
Thank you for all you have done
for those still here and for those that are gone
It seems as tho you've become a big boy now
leading and helping by showing us how.
To love and stand by one another
All as a sister and a brother
You are a good influence to one and all
With your new badge showing you walk tall.
Wrote for Mark by Violet Case

thank you and congrats on your loving care to all soldiers and veterans of the United States.

Response by MAJ David Vermillion made Feb 11 at 2015 6:26 PM

2015-02-11T18:26:49-05:00

Congratulations on your RP acheivement.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Feb 11 at 2015 6:54 PM

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^5 Mark

Response by CW3 Eddy Vleugels made Feb 11 at 2015 7:48 PM

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Congrats to Mark.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 8:33 PM

2015-02-11T20:33:42-05:00

So I guess we all have to attend an awards ceremony now on Rallypoint now? Right?.....Congrats Brother. Let me know if you find that code to have it put on your ERB....J/K. Keep up the good interaction and sound leadership. "BACKBONE!"

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Feb 11 at 2015 8:48 PM

2015-02-11T20:48:45-05:00

Congrats SFC Mark Merino well deserved!

Response by SGT Steven Montgomery made Feb 11 at 2015 8:57 PM

2015-02-11T20:57:40-05:00

Congratulations SFC Mark Merino, nice job!!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 9:43 PM

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Congrats brother -- that's pretty kick ass :)

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 9:51 PM

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This warm reception for the RallyPoint "Top Dog" is heart warming. I think it demonstrates many of the good features of RallyPoint. Collaboration, mutual support, mentoring, humor ... and on, and on, and on ...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 10:12 PM

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MOST OUTSTANDING!

Definitely an Icon on Rally Point and all around great person to assist with needs concerning the website.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 10:28 PM

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Congratulations SFC Mark Merino !

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 11 at 2015 10:47 PM

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When I grow up, I wanna be just like Uncle Mark!!!

Response by 1SG Dave Arpin made Feb 11 at 2015 11:16 PM

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Congrats brother!

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Feb 11 at 2015 11:30 PM

2015-02-11T23:30:54-05:00

I remember when 100,000 was big deal. Now you get that much for logging in! Congrats brother!

Response by SGT Mark Sullivan made Feb 12 at 2015 1:54 AM

2015-02-12T01:54:05-05:00

Gratz Bro

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 2:02 AM

2015-02-12T02:02:24-05:00

Kudos, @SFC Mark Merino! And by Kudos, I mean the chocolate covered granola bar! LOL!

Response by SSG Kevin McCulley made Feb 12 at 2015 2:55 AM

2015-02-12T02:55:24-05:00

Ya'll better get a real damned medal minted. :)

Response by 1SG Michael Blount made Feb 12 at 2015 8:19 AM

2015-02-12T08:19:38-05:00

Somebody - and I'm not naming names - spends wayyyyyy too much time on this board. Seriously, congrats, SFC Mark Merino . I guess I'll just settle for 3d best in my class now.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 9:17 AM

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Congrats

Response by SSG John M. made Feb 12 at 2015 9:20 AM

2015-02-12T09:20:05-05:00

Show off

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Feb 12 at 2015 9:28 AM

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U. D. MAN!!!! Way to go Mark!!!

Response by LTC Chris Norton made Feb 12 at 2015 9:51 AM

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I think this is a ploy to help SFC Mark Merino to TWO million by giving him posts to respond to and get up votes on. RIGGED!

Seriously, good, stuff, man. These things don't grow on their own.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 9:54 AM

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Someone get this man a job! Man... 1,000,000 points??? That is a zeroes.

Response by PV2 David Minnicks made Feb 12 at 2015 10:29 AM

2015-02-12T10:29:07-05:00

Congratulations!

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 12 at 2015 10:31 AM

2015-02-12T10:31:59-05:00

Congrats!

**grumble grumble...dude get's to a million influence points..what do we do...we start a thread so we can all post, thumbs up, etc. and give him even more points! This game is rigged! LOL**

Response by SFC Richard M. made Feb 12 at 2015 11:05 AM

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Damn! I just hit 7,000.

Response by TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn made Feb 12 at 2015 11:29 AM

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Amen

Response by SGT Kevin Gardner made Feb 12 at 2015 12:58 PM

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Congratulations, now get back to work.

Response by MAJ David Vermillion made Feb 12 at 2015 1:42 PM

2015-02-12T13:42:05-05:00

Thank you for your positive influence and service to RP.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Feb 12 at 2015 2:56 PM

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SFC Mark Merino - we all know you're not doing it for points - you are a respected leader who deserves to be recognised - even though we know you are too humble to acknowledge that - and rightly so. You have demonstrated what it means to always give back - I'm sure there are plenty of other things you could be doing other than trying to "influence" your military brothers and sisters - and still you continue to help us. Amen - God bless you and may you find the job He wants you to have - when He wants you to have it. :-)

Response by SFC(P) Tobias M. made Feb 12 at 2015 4:01 PM

2015-02-12T16:01:02-05:00

What to go SFC Mark Merino

Response by LTC Hillary Luton made Feb 12 at 2015 6:28 PM

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SFC Mark Merino Check you out! Mr. 1M!!!

Response by SSG Leonard J W. made Feb 12 at 2015 7:16 PM

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CW5 Private RallyPoint Member, amen, I say!! Congrats to the legendary SFC Mark Merino! That is no easily attained goal...

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Feb 14 at 2015 2:32 AM

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CW5 Private RallyPoint Member Chief, AMEN!!! I second that one as it is " Orange is the new Black"

Response by SGT Rick Ash made Jan 3 at 2016 4:45 AM

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AMEN to Mark, so glad he is in his current role and I'm proud for him on his new Influence Points milestone. Great guy!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Feb 3 at 2016 5:05 PM

2016-02-03T17:05:31-05:00

Don't you think you should now award this to COL Mikel Burroughs also, CW5 Private RallyPoint Member ?!

Response by CPO Charles Helms made Nov 29 at 2017 11:28 AM

2017-11-29T11:28:23-05:00

An awesome accomplishment SFC MERINO!!! Congratulations

Response by SPC Mike Lake made Mar 5 at 2018 5:01 PM

2018-03-05T17:01:35-05:00

Awesome congratulations SFC Mark Merino Merino !!!

Response by SPC Siria Purcell-Campo made Mar 9 at 2018 9:43 PM

2018-03-09T21:43:19-05:00

Congratulations!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 2 at 2018 6:18 PM

2018-04-02T18:18:59-04:00

Thank you, SFC Merino for all you do on RP. Salute!