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

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:26:09 -0500

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

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:28:45 -0500

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

SFC Mark Merino — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:35:29 -0500

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

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

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 23:58:41 -0500

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

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

SGT Jim Z. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 12:33:30 -0500

AMEN

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

CPT Richard Riley — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 13:31:52 -0500

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

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:15:50 -0500

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

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:19:58 -0500

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

CPT Laurie H. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:26:49 -0500

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

MSgt Michael Durkee — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:28:28 -0500

Outstanding!

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

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:29:40 -0500

Congratulations, SFC Mark Merino!

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

SGT Bryon Sergent — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:29:46 -0500

AMEN!

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

Cpl David Beck — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:31:55 -0500

Good stuff.

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

SSG V. Michelle Woods — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:35:41 -0500

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

Sgt Brandon Bunch — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:38:26 -0500

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

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

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:39:16 -0500

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

Sgt Brandon Bunch — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:39:38 -0500

Well done Mark!!!

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

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:39:52 -0500

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

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:43:42 -0500

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

MSgt Michael Durkee — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:50:12 -0500

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:52:23 -0500

SFC Mark Merino Congratulations on your....

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

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:58:57 -0500

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

Capt Brandon Charters — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:15:22 -0500

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

SSG Buddy Kemper — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:23:34 -0500

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:29:06 -0500

Congrats, well deserved!

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

SGT Michael Glenn — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:36:49 -0500

Way to go brother !!!!!!

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

SSG James Yellis — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:40:39 -0500

Congrats to SFC Mark Merino for his mile stone!

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

SPC David S. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:45:32 -0500

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

SPC James Mcneil — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:47:33 -0500

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

SPC Charles Griffith — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:50:34 -0500

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

SGT Craig Northacker — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 15:57:52 -0500

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

PO2 Steven Erickson — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:01:56 -0500

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

PO1 John Y. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:06:19 -0500

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

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

SSG Gerhard S. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:57:58 -0500

Congratulations!

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

SFC Vernon McNabb — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:12:52 -0500

Congrats, Marky Mark!

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

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:40:27 -0500

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

SSG James Yellis — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:46:58 -0500

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

PV2 Violet Case — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 18:10:20 -0500

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

MAJ David Vermillion — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 18:26:49 -0500

Congratulations on your RP acheivement.

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

SSG Trevor S. — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 18:54:59 -0500

^5 Mark

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

CW3 Eddy Vleugels — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 19:48:57 -0500

Congrats to Mark.

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:33:42 -0500

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

CPT Jacob Swartout — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:48:45 -0500

Congrats SFC Mark Merino well deserved!

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

SGT Steven Montgomery — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:57:40 -0500

Congratulations SFC Mark Merino, nice job!!

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

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 21:43:50 -0500

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

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

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 21:51:29 -0500

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

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:12:31 -0500

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

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:28:47 -0500

Congratulations SFC Mark Merino !

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 22:47:28 -0500

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

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

1SG Dave Arpin — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 23:16:57 -0500

Congrats brother!

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

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 23:30:54 -0500

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

SGT Mark Sullivan — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 01:54:05 -0500

Gratz Bro

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

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 02:02:24 -0500

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

SSG Kevin McCulley — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 02:55:24 -0500

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

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

1SG Michael Blount — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 08:19:38 -0500

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:17:29 -0500

Congrats

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

SSG John M. — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:20:05 -0500

Show off

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

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:28:20 -0500

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

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

LTC Chris Norton — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:51:48 -0500

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

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:54:25 -0500

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

PV2 David Minnicks — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:29:07 -0500

Congratulations!

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

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 10:31:59 -0500

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

SFC Richard M. — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 11:05:00 -0500

Damn! I just hit 7,000.

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

TSgt Tim (lj) Littlejohn — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 11:29:18 -0500

Amen

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

SGT Kevin Gardner — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:58:18 -0500

Congratulations, now get back to work.

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

MAJ David Vermillion — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:42:05 -0500

Thank you for your positive influence and service to RP.

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

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 14:56:24 -0500

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

SFC(P) Tobias M. — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:01:02 -0500

What to go SFC Mark Merino

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

LTC Hillary Luton — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:28:12 -0500

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

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

SSG Leonard J W. — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 19:16:18 -0500

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

SSG Keven Lahde — Sat, 14 Feb 2015 02:32:44 -0500

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

SGT Rick Ash — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 04:45:45 -0500

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

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:05:31 -0500

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

CPO Charles Helms — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:28:23 -0500

An awesome accomplishment SFC MERINO!!! Congratulations

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

SPC Mike Lake — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 17:01:35 -0500

Awesome congratulations SFC Mark Merino Merino !!!

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

SPC Siria Purcell-Campo — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 21:43:19 -0500

Congratulations!

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

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Apr 2018 18:18:59 -0400

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