From the Commandant:

As has been our practice for a number of years, the detachment will not conduct meetings over the summer.  We hope that you will take this opportunity to rejuvenate and encourage you to continue to seek ideas that can add to the success of our detachment.

For 25 years, the Metrowest Detachment has worked to provide service to the community and to veteran and military organizations.  We have actively supported the 25th Marines at Fort Devens with cookouts and assistance during deployments.  We have provided financial and other support to the Blackstone Valley Young Marines.  Detachment members have conducted regular Bingo games and other activities at the VA.  We provide a distinguished presence at funerals and burials of area veterans.  We are open to all ideas that can assist in helping the community and growing our detachment.

Enjoy your summer and please plan on joining us in September.  

From the Commandant: 

Nominations for Detachment Officer roles have been completed.  The proposed slate of officers will be  installed at the April Meeting on 15 April by Past National Commandant Warren Griffin.  The officers are:

Commandant:  John "Mac" McEntegart
Junior Vice Commandant: Jim Hastings
Judge Advocate:  Steve Stephan
Paymaster:  Mike Whelan
Sergeant at Arms:  David Barth

Senior Vice Commandant and Chaplain roles will be vacant for the near term

After discussion at recent meetings, it has been agreed upon that this Detachment will continue to offer all the programs that have been conducted to date.  These include:

        Collection of items for Toys for Tots 

        Providing recognition for local area Eagle Scouts

        Sales of Marine Corps League Roses at Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

        Scholarships for students from selected area high schools

        Financial and program support the Assabet Valley Junior Marine ROTC 

The Detachment will welcome participation of members and Associate Members in these and other activities that may be proposed.

The Department of Massachusetts Marine Corps League MCL meeting will he held on Sunday, April 13th at 11 o'clock at the Worcester Detachment

 The Massachusetts State Marine Corps League Convention will be held at the Marriott in Burlington MA from  May 29th to May 31st.  

Relatives of members who wish to apply for Detachment scholarship can do so by completing the application found at the following link ( note that this is available to members in good standing):

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qb53uj98p4IWHREAFIlNKNs946r-moFW/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117798196325022372205&rtpof=true&sd=true

From the Commandant:

Detachment #1037 is pleased to offer scholarships to graduating High School seniors who are relatives of members in good standing.  Scholarships are typically awarded in the amount of $1000.00.  The application can be accessed at the following link. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qb53uj98p4IWHREAFIlNKNs946r-moFW/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=117798196325022372205&rtpof=true&sd=true

When submitting the application, please indicate the member to whom you are related and the relationship to the member.  Applications will be reviewed and award notifications made in May. 

 From the Commandant:

We are at the time of year when we select the leadership team for the upcoming year.  At the meeting on March 18th, we will accept nominations for officers for the upcoming year.  All members who are in good standing are eligible to be considered for office.   Interested members must be present at the meeting to be nominated.

Election and installation of officers will be accomplished at the April 15 meeting.  This is an opportunity to set direction for the detachment and all members in good standing are encouraged to consider pursuing an officer position.

Information on detachment scholarships will be posted shortly.  Please check this site in the next few days.

Semper Fi

Mac

From the Commandant: 

The January meeting was convened at the scheduled time of 7:00 PM on 21 January.

Items that were discussed include:

NOTE: The time for the Iwo Jima Day Observation was previously listed as 12:00 noon.  That is incorrect and the correct start time is 11:00 AM.

The 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima will be observed at the MA State House on 19 February at 11:00 AM.  The General Law of the Commonweath calls for this observation as noted in Chapter 6, Section 12AA. "The governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling for the observance of February nineteenth as Iwo Jima Day, commemorating the extreme heroism and courage of the men and women of the armed forces of the United States who participated in the successful assault of the island of Iwo Jima where ''extraordinary valor was common virtue'', and recommending that said day be observed in appropriate manner by the public"

The Marine Corps League encourages all members to attend as they are able.  

The detachment was notified that member Joseph Conti has passed away in the recent past.  We extend our condolence.  Rest in Peace, Marine.

Detachment Judge Advocate Steve Stefan and Sergeant at Arms David Barth are dealing with medical issues.  We hope for smooth recovery for both.

MCL National has mailed membership cards to all members.  As always, please attend to keeping your membership in good standing. 

 

 From the Commandant:

Welcome to 2025 and Happy New Year.  This year will see the observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps.  We will make every effort to provide information on events that will be held to commemorate this occasion.  We have a long and proud history of service to the country.  This is a great time to consider being active in the Marine Corps League and being part of this celebration.

Hopefully, everyone had a safe and rewarding holiday season.  The Toys for Tots program was again completed under the leadership of Rich Douglas.  The detachment may not have had the level of manpower as in other years but the committed participants that we had put forth a strong effort.

Perhaps you have a family connection to the Marine Corps like a son, daughter or other relative who is serving of has served.  Perhaps you have been looking for an organization that is committed to supporting the Marine Corps and the community as a whole.   Associate membership in the Marine Corps League is a way to bring your time and talents to the many activities that we offer.  We have worked to preserve local veterans' memorials.  We provide activities for the Marine Corps Reserve Unit at Fort Devens.  We work actively with the Blackstone Valley Young Marines.  Toys for Tots is a long standing, visible program.  We welcome your ideas and energy as an Associate Member.  While this is a non-voting membership, there are no other limits on what you can do and accomplish.  More detailed information is at the bottom of this page or you can inquire via email at david.gentes@gmail.com.

The next detachment meeting is on 21 January at the Natick AMVETS at 1 Superior Drive.  Meetings start at 7:00 PM