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ARTICLE ABOUT TWO YOUNG MARINES IN THE GAINESVILLE GUARDIAN Public Affairs Officer Norm Froscher has published an article highlighting two of the Milton Lewis Young Marines. The article highlights the achievements and personal growth of two Young Marines of African-American descent. It is published in the Gainesville Guardian, a newspaper that focuses on issues and interests of Gainesville's black population. This story not only affirms these two boys and promotes the Young Marines, but it also sends a message out to the families that there is an organization here in town ready, willing and able to make a positive difference in the lives of our youth, regardless of their backgrounds. Good job, Norm. Read the article here.... |
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BIRTHDAY BALL AD FORM NOW AVAILABLE TO PRINTThe Birthday Ball Ad Form has been published and can be printed from this site. As an incentive, any member who sells five ads to businesses, groups or individuals who have not advertised in this program in 2006 or 2007 (see lists), will be awarded two tickets to the ball. |
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BIRTHDAY BALL 2008 PLANS JUST ABOUT READY TO PUBLISHThe Gator Detachment 2008 Birthday Ball will be held this year at the Clarion Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn West) located at Newberry Road and Tower Road. The facility is beautiful with ample parking and plenty of room. Hotel rooms are available at the property for $49.00 per night (good deal). We will be selling advertisement space in our program book which will help cover the expenses for this event and advertise those businesses, groups and individuals who support us. Ticket prices will be $20.00 per ticket. Look for more info soon. |
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GATOR DETACHMENT PLANNING A TURKEY SHOOT OCTOBER 18THWe will have a Turkey Shoot on October 18th, starting at 9:00am and lasting until, well, until everybody has shot about all they want. The shoot will be held at the VFW Post 2811 using the Milton Lewis Young Marines' competition air rifles and range. Gator Det members will be out there selling hamburgers and hot dogs, and I'm sure the VFW will sell you drinks. The money raised will help offset expenses of the Birthday Ball. |
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GATORDET SERVES BREAKFAST EVERY MONTHBecause we have a solid partnership with VFW Post 2811, one of our ways of helping them is to serve breakfast the LAST Saturday of every month. Our volunteers man the galley and fix up breakfast for all who come. If you have skills that might help, contact Commandant Cary Hill and ask him how you can help. Otherwise, come down on Saturdays for a great breakfast for just $4.00. |
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Marine Jim Yakbusin honored as Alachua County's VETERAN OF THE YEAROn Saturday, January 26, Jim Yakbusin, co-founder of the Gator Detachment, was recognized at the annual Veteran Awards Banquet for his work with the Military Support Group of Alachua County. Jim started the support group four years ago to support troops from our local area that are serving in the middle east. Starting with just a few names, the group has grown to where they now hold two meetings per month, shipping over 200 care packages each month. Jim has been very active with the media and the community, keeping the focus on our troops and the positive stories coming first-hand back from Iraq and Afghanistan. The support group has also proven to be a very meaningful activity for the loved ones here, giving them a tangible way to help and stay in touch with each other here as well, sharing news, good and bad, from over there. Yakubsin, a retired Master Sergeant, has three sons (all have worn the Marine uniform). His wife, LINDA, is to be commended as she supports and helps Jim with all of his endeavors. (Never underestimate a Marine wife.). Congratulations, Jim. Job Well Done. |
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GatorDet Marine Receives Honor from the NHRAMarine Veteran Norm Froscher, who serves as GatorDet's Public Affairs Officer, was inducted into National Hot Rod Association's Southeast Division 2 Hall of Fame. The recognition honors his motor sports writing career. Norm has been the GatorDet PAO from the time we were chartered. As a matter of fact, he is the only charter officer still serving in his original assignment. But I think you'll agree that he has a knack for public affairs. The presentation was made in Orlando on January 5th. To read more about this, click here to see the full story. |
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GatorDet Meets on the LAST Thursday of Each MonthEffective 17 January 2008, the Gator Detachment will now meet on the LAST THURSDAY of every month. Please inform anyone you know who attends the meeting. We will still be meeting at the VFW Post 2811 at 1900. Also, the staff meeting will be held at the VFW on Thursdays one week prior to the regular meetings. |
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2008 MCL NATIONAL CONVENTION - ORLANDO AUGUST 10-16The Department of Florida is hosting the national convention. At the end of 2007 the room reservations indicate this will be largest national convention to date. Marine Corps League members from all over the United States will be converging on Orlando to have a great time. You may make reservations attend the whole week or any portion of the convention. For more information or to make reservations, CLICK HERE. |
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DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA FALL CONFERENCE - OCTOBER 2-5, 2008This year's Fall Conference will be held at the Fort Lauderdale Marriot North Hotel and Resort. and is hosted by the Marines of the Tamarac Detachment there in South Florida. Room rates at the hotel for this event are $89.00 per night. Typically, you would go down on Friday, check in, socialize all evening, go to the Joint Session and Regular Business Meetings on Saturday from 9am to noon, socialize some more, attend the banquet in the evening from 1900 to 2100 or so, socialize some more, then leave Sunday morning to return home. For more information abou the Fall Conference, visit the Tamarac Detachment's information page. |
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Military Order of the Devil DogsPound 299 Serving North-Central Florida
Suwannee Valley ** TriCounty ** Gator
The Military Order of the Devil Dogs is the fun and honor society of the Marine Corps League. Pound 299 is located in north-central Florida and is made up of members from the detachments in District 2. CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR SITE. |
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MCL Dept of FL Scholarship Fund
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Help family members of the League in Florida by contributing to this Scholarship Fund. Read more about it by clicking HERE. |
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