Military Order of the Devil Dogs - Warrior Pound #298 Growl
Feb
8
11:00 AM11:00

Military Order of the Devil Dogs - Warrior Pound #298 Growl

This meeting is open to Devil Dogs of the Warrior Pound

The Military Order of the Devil Dogs is the Fun & Honor Society of the Marine Corps League

You must be invited to join, be recommended by the Detachment Commandant and be a paid up, active member of your Marine Corps League Detachment for a minimum of 1 year to be eligible.

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Valentines Dinner & Get Together
Feb
8
6:30 PM18:30

Valentines Dinner & Get Together

  • Grace O'Malley's Public House (Irish Pub & Kitchen) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hello everyone!!  It's that time of year again for love.  The South Lake Marine Corps League, Detachment 1120, Clermont, Fl, is hosting a Valentines get together at the following restaurant:

Grace O'Malleys

2400 South Highway 27

Clermont, Florida 34711

352-227-3155

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm

This place has great food and service.  In case you have trouble finding it, once you have found a parking spot, and you walk into their plaza on the ground floor, the restaurant is directly across from the Guru Restaurant (also excellent food).  So, you are facing the Guru Restaurant entrance doors — turn around — it's directly behind you, with the closed umbrellas on the outside.  Every once in a while, we like to try different places.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU ARE COMING AS WE NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION.

Bring your loved one or significant other.  It's going to be great seeing everyone again.  Be there or be square!

Hugs,

Lu

lugarcia77@hotmail.com


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February 2025 Officer's Meeting
Feb
10
4:00 PM16:00

February 2025 Officer's Meeting

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

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Detachment Monthly Meeting
Feb
24
7:00 PM19:00

Detachment Monthly Meeting

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

Dress code is Detachment RED Polo Shirt.

Please come.

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March 2025 Officer's Meeting
Mar
10
4:00 PM16:00

March 2025 Officer's Meeting

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

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Detachment Monthly Meeting
Mar
24
7:00 PM19:00

Detachment Monthly Meeting

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

Dress code is Detachment BLACK Polo Shirt.

Please come.

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Spring Conference 2025 Department of Florida
Apr
10
to Apr 13

Spring Conference 2025 Department of Florida

  • Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel & Conference Center (map)
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All Marine Corps League Members and their spouses are welcome to attend this conference.

Informational meetings and programs are scheduled as well as the one-day Professional Development Program, which is required for all those holding officer positions within the Marine Corps League at the Detachment level or above (you are only required to take this once before or alfter elected into position). There will also be plenty of social time and a comfortable Hospitality Room where you can mingle, share your sea stories, “tip one for Rosie”, and maybe bring home some ideas for our detachment success.

Contact our Paymaster Wil Gomez: wigomez42@gmail.com to register so he can pay your conference registration fee and also let him know if you will be attending the Professional Development Program on April 11th from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

March 21, 2025 is the Hotel Registration Deadline. Room Rate $129/night includes breakfast

Banquet will be held the evening of April 12th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM

See full details and download the conference package at the Department of Florida Website: https://mcldof.org/

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2025 BRAIN & MEMORY EXPO
Jan
30
to Feb 1

2025 BRAIN & MEMORY EXPO

  • Clermont Arts & Recreation Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you interested in understanding your cognitive health? Discover ways to sharpen your mind, enhance focus, and learn about brain health

Attendance is Free and will be held at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center. Expo Includes:

Memory Health Test - can be prescheduled (877) 791-0656

Experty Led Workshops

Interactive Vendor Experiences

Raffles & Giveaways

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Detachment Monthly Meeting NOTE NEW DAY
Jan
27
7:00 PM19:00

Detachment Monthly Meeting NOTE NEW DAY

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, January 27, 2025 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

NOTE: THIS IS A PERMANENT CHANGE TO OUR DETACHMENT MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOW BE ON THE 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH.

Dress code is UNDRESS Blues or Detachment RED Polo Shirt.

Please come. We will be holding elections for 2025 officer positions and also be presenting awards for 2024.

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January 2025 Officer's Meeting
Jan
13
4:00 PM16:00

January 2025 Officer's Meeting

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

NOTE: THIS IS A PERMANENT CHANGE TO OUR OFFICERS MEETING SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOW BE HELD ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

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Detachment Monthly Meeting NOTE NEW DAY
Dec
23
7:00 PM19:00

Detachment Monthly Meeting NOTE NEW DAY

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

NOTE: THIS IS A PERMANENT CHANGE TO OUR DETACHMENT MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOW BE ON THE 3D MONDAY OF THE MONTH.

Dress code is Detachment BLACK Polo Shirt.

Please come.

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2024 Toys For Tots Family Distribution Event
Dec
13
to Dec 14

2024 Toys For Tots Family Distribution Event

  • 320 Crittenden Street Groveland, FL, 34736 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

South Lake Detachment #1120 invites all those interested to attend it’s 2024 Toys For Toys family distribution event beginning Friday, December 13, 2023 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Saturday, December 14th (8:00 AM - 2:00 PM).

The distribution to those families who have previously signed up will be at 320 Crittendon St, Groveland, FL 34736.

Thanks to all the volunteers and businesses that hosted collection boxes and donated time, toys and money to make this 2024 Toys for Tots event a success.

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December 2024 Officer's Meeting
Dec
9
4:00 PM16:00

December 2024 Officer's Meeting

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

NOTE: THIS IS A PERMANENT CHANGE TO OUR OFFICERS MEETING SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOW BE HELD ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

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Christmas Dinner with Spouses at Clermont's Piesano's Stone Fired Pizza
Dec
1
6:00 PM18:00

Christmas Dinner with Spouses at Clermont's Piesano's Stone Fired Pizza

Hello Marine Corps friends and family --

We usually have a Christmas party, but this year I am arranging for a Christmas DINNER at Piesanos (where we had our last very successful Valentines party).  A party at my clubhouse would have involved a lot of work (for me and the committee), so for this year, at least, a dinner is the best option.

Whenever our league gets together, we always have an awesome time.  For some of us, it's the only time we see each other.  It's great to reconnect with old friends (that are like family), especially in the spirit of the holiday season.  I made the reservation, and just need to know the number of attendees.  It will be held as follows:

Sunday, December 1, 2024

6:00 pm

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

1754 East Highway 50 (next to Home Depot)

Clermont, FL 34711

352-717-5300

I am so looking forward to seeing you guys!  Can't wait to share some hugs and have some fun. Let me know ASAP if you can come.

Hugs, 

Lu  

lugarcia77@hotmail.com

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Clermont Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov
11
10:30 AM10:30

Clermont Veterans Day Ceremony

  • 100 3d Street Clermont, FL 34711 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come celebrate Veterans Day at the Clermont Waterfront Park. Our on Commandant Collin Cotterell will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event and our Honor Guard will also be rendering honors as they have in the past. Show your pride and wear your Marine Corps League cover & shirt, or just come out as you are to show your support.

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Marine Corps 249th Birthday Ball at the Villages Eisenhower Recreation Center
Nov
3
5:00 PM17:00

Marine Corps 249th Birthday Ball at the Villages Eisenhower Recreation Center

  • 3560 Buena Vista Boulevard The Villages, FL, 32163 United States (map)
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Join other members of our detachment who will celebrate the Corps 249th Birthday in style at the beautiful Eisenhower Recreation Center in the Villages hosted by the Colonel Phillip C. DeLong Detachment 1267 Marine Corps League. More details available here: https://www.mcl1267.org/det1267marinecorpsball

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Detachment Monthly Meeting
Oct
26
12:00 PM12:00

Detachment Monthly Meeting

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 12:00 hrs (12:00pm), Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP Note: this meeting is in lieu of our regularly scheduled meeting on the last Thursday of the month since that is Halloween.

Prior to the meeting a free lunch will be served by Mission BBQ who is prepared to feed up to 20 of our members. Those having memorabilia (military coins, patches or a picture of you in uniform) that they would like to donate to Mission BBQ for display in their restaurant, may bring it to give to their Community Ambassador - Kristy Morris. We will continue with our regular business meeting after the meal. We need to begin to discuss our Annual Election of Officers, so those interested please attend.

Dress code is UNDRESS Blues or Detachment Red Polo Shirt.

Please come.

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Department of Florida Fall Conference
Oct
17
to Oct 20

Department of Florida Fall Conference

The Department of Florida Fall Conference is scheduled from October 17-20 at the Lake Buena Vista Holiday Inn Resort Orlando. Full details are available on the Dept website (scroll down toward bottom of page at the link) HERE

The Professional Development Training Program will also occur at this event and this training is mandatory for anyone holding an Marine Corps League officer position at the detachment level or above.

Notify Paymaster Wil Gomez if you plan to attend so he can pay your registration fee.

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October 2024 Officer's Meeting
Oct
15
4:00 PM16:00

October 2024 Officer's Meeting

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

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Detachment Monthly Meeting
Sep
26
7:00 PM19:00

Detachment Monthly Meeting

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Dress code is Detachment BLACK Polo Shirt.

Please come.

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Color Guard Support to South Lake Little League
Sep
21
10:00 AM10:00

Color Guard Support to South Lake Little League

South Lake Marine Corps League Detachment #1120 will provide Color Guard Support to South Lake Little League at their 10:00 AM Event at Palatlakaha Park. We are proud to support this organizations efforts in developing our youth, some of which may go on to serve our country further in the future.

https://www.clermontfl.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Palatlakaha-Park-34

The objective of the South Lake Little League shall be to implant firmly in the children of the community the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority, so that they may be well adjusted, stronger and happier children and will grow to be good, decent, healthy and trustworthy citizens.

Little League Baseball, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whose mission is to "promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful ways, the interest of those who will participate in Little League Baseball and Softball. Through proper guidance and exemplary leadership, the Little League program assists children in developing the qualities of citizenship, discipline, teamwork, and physical well-being.
By espousing the virtues of character, courage and loyalty, the Little League Baseball and Softball program is designed to develop superior citizens rather than superior athletes."

Founded in 1939; granted Federal Charter July 16, 1964, by unanimous act of the Senate and House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States of America and signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson as Public Law 88-378, 88th Congress H.R. 9234, and amended December 26, 1974, Public Law 93-551, 93rd Congress, H.R. 8864. Little League is tax exempt.

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September 2024 Officer's Meeting
Sep
17
4:00 PM16:00

September 2024 Officer's Meeting

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

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Clermont 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Sep
11
10:00 AM10:00

Clermont 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Our Detachment Honor Guard will provide Rifle Salute at this special Ceremony just as we have done in past years. Please come out and bring your friends to show your support. Members who are not in Honor Guard, suggested attire: MCL Cover and Red Shirt.

The memorial ceremony is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 11, at 10 aM at the Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, located at 3700 South Highway 27. All members of the community are encouraged to attend this free event to show their respect and solidarity.

This gathering offers a chance to reflect on the impact of 9/11, honor the bravery of first responders, and remember the victims whose lives were tragically cut short. The event serves as a poignant reminder of the strength and resilience of our nation in the face of adversity.

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Color Guard Support to Minneola Little League
Sep
7
11:00 AM11:00

Color Guard Support to Minneola Little League

South Lake Marine Corps League Detachment #1120 will provide Color Guard Support to Minneola Little League at their 11:00 AM Event at Minneola Athletic Complex. We are proud to support this organizations efforts in developing our youth, some of which may go on to serve our country further in the future.

https://www.i9sports.com/programs/minneola-minneola-athletic-complex-baseball-league-september-2024/107746

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Detachment Monthly Meeting
Aug
29
7:00 PM19:00

Detachment Monthly Meeting

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Dress code is RED Polo Shirt.

Please come.

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August 2024 Officer's Meeting
Aug
20
4:00 PM16:00

August 2024 Officer's Meeting

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

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Detachment Monthly Meeting
Jul
25
7:00 PM19:00

Detachment Monthly Meeting

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Dress code is Detachment BLACK Polo Shirt.

Please come.

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July 2024 Officer's Meeting
Jul
16
4:00 PM16:00

July 2024 Officer's Meeting

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

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