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The address for each Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 General membership meetings will be at American Legion Post 75 in Gloucester.

The general membership meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

No Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 General Membership meetings in November and December, 2024.  

Happy Thanksgiving, Merry, Christmas, and Happy New Year!

The January 8, 2025 meeting will be at American Legion Post 75.  This is the first meeting for 2025.  Please arrive by 6:00 PM/1800 Hours if you want to eat before the meeting.  The meeting will start about 7:00 PM/1900 Hours.  The address for American Legion Post 75 is 5849 American Legion Way, Gloucester, VA 23061.    

The Middle Peninsula Detachment Officers meeting is normally every month on the 4th Wednesday. 

The Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Officers meeting for TBD will be at American Legion Post 75.  The meeting will start at 6:30 PM.

1.  Who can join the Marine Corps League?

Individuals that are current and prior service Marines, Navy FMF Corpsmen, and Navy Chaplains who honorably served or are serving are welcome to submit an application for consideration.

Individuals who did not serve in the Marine Corps, but who share the Marine values and the purpose of the Marine Corps League may also join by applying for Associate Member status.

2.  When are the general membership meetings held?

The Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 General membership meeting are held every 2nd Wednesday of the month at American Legion Post 75 in Gloucester.  

If folks would like dinner, it will be served from 6:00 PM-6:40 PM (1800-1840 Hours).  

• October 5, 2024 to December 11, 2024-Toys for Tots kicks off.  MCL Detachment 1317 Mike Gilberti will be placing all of the drop off boxes in various businesses around Gloucester by October 5, 2024.  If you are interested in helping out as a toy collector, please contact Mike directly at 804-824-6874.  You will be issued a badge and sign a non-disclosure agreement before beginning any work with Toys for Tots.

Volunteers will drop off any toys to the warehouse.  This will be set-up by the   

middle of October.  It will be at Gloucester Point Shopping Center in the end unit  

closest to Domino's Pizza.  Please contact MCL 1317 Commandant Dave Clements 

or MCL 1317 Adjutant and Paymaster Jodey Clements for hours of operation.   

Distribution of toys will be on Wednesday, December 11.

• October 11-12, 2024-Marine Corps League Department of Virginia Fall Staff Meeting.  Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 is chosen to host the Department of Virginia's Fall Meeting.  If you ever thought of attending a Department (State) event, this is your opportunity.  

Volunteers will be needed to help out on both Friday night (October 11) from 4:00 

PM-on (1600) and Saturday (October 12) from 9:00 AM-on (0900).  MCL 1317 

Chaplain John Seitzer will be installed at Department of Virginia Chaplain during 

the social on Friday, October 11.  The Department Fall meetings will be at American 

Legion Post 75.  The address for Post 75 is 5849 American Legion Way, Gloucester, 

VA 23601.

• October 12, 2024-Toys for Tots Cruise In Fundraiser at Land and Coates.  The first Toys for Tots fundraiser for the 2024 holiday season will be at Land and Coates.   There will be all makes and models of cars, recognition for the drivers from the local Toys for Tots representative, free raffles for children (no purchase necessary), and big toy raffles for the adults.  The event will go from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (1000-1500).  The address for Land and Coates is 6062 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester, VA 23061.

• TBD-Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula 1317 Officers Staff Meeting.  The next MCL 1317 Officers meeting will be at American Legion Post 75.  MCL 1317 members in good standing are welcome to attend the meeting.  It will start at 6:30 PM.  The address for American Legion Post 75 is 5849 American Legion Way, Gloucester, VA 23601. 

•  October 26, 2024-Trunk or Treat at American Legion Post 75.  The 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at American Legion Post 75 will be on Saturday, October 26.  MCL Detachment 1317 and Toys for Tots will participate in handing out candy and visiting Santa for the kids.  The event will go from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM (1700-2000).  Donuts and Apple Cider available for purchase from American Legion Post 75.  The event is sponsored by American Legion Riders Chapter 75.  The address for American Legion Post 75 is 5849 American Legion Way, Gloucester, VA 23061.

• November 9-249th United States Marine Corps Birthday Celebration. The 249th celebration of the Marine Corps birthday will take place on Saturday, November 9.  The celebration will be held at Nick's Spaghetti and Steak House starting at 6:00 PM (1800).  It will start with cocktails and cash bar.  The program will start at 6:30 PM (1830).  There will be a special menu for folks to order their meals from.  There will be a cake cutting ceremony that evening.  MCL 1317 will provide the cake and appetizers.  All Marines and their guests are welcome to attend.  The address for Nick's Spaghetti and Steak House is 1440 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester Point, VA 23062.  

• November 10-Veterans Day Ceremony.  The annual Veterans Day Ceremony will be hosted by Marine Corps Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317.  The event will be held at Gloucester Courthouse at 3:00 PM (1500).  There will be a guest speaker, honoring special Veterans, laying of the wreaths, and playing of the various branches service songs.  The guest speaker is Rick French.  Mr. French is a Navy Veteran and owner of Shore Bites food truck.  The Gloucester Courthouse is on Main Street, Gloucester, VA 23061.

• November 30, 2024-Toys for Tots Stuff the Truck.  The annual Toys for Tots Stuff the Truck event will take place on Saturday, November 30.  It will be at Walgreens in Hayes from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (1000-1400) with weather permitting. Folks can drop off new and unopened toys or monetary donations to the Marine Corps League members in front of Walgreens.  Additionally, MCL 1317 members will be out on Highway 17 near Walgreens with baskets to collect monetary donations from folks driving along the road.  The address for Walgreens is 2418 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, VA 23072.

• December 14, 2024-Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 Christmas Celebration.  MCL 1317 will gather again to celebrating the festive Christmas season together again.  It will be at Detachment Sgt.-At-Arms Mike Keating and his Wife Michelle's home again.  The start time for the event in Gloucester is 6:00 PM (1800).  Invitations will be sent out in November.  The invitations will ask what dish will the member or members bring to share.  Please come out and celebrate this very festive and fun filled event.  

• January 8, 2025-Marine Corps League Middle Peninsula Detachment 1317 meeting.  The meeting will start at 7:00 PM/1900 Hours at American Legion Post 75 in Gloucester. This is the first MCL 1317 General Membership meeting for 2025.  The first meeting since October 9, 2024.  If you want to have dinner, please show up by 6:00 PM/1800 Hours.  The proposed main dish, water, and iced tea will be served for a suggested donation of $10.00.  Dinner will be served from 6:00 PM-6:40 PM (1800-1840 Hours).  The address for American Legion Post 75 is 5849 American Legion Way, Gloucester, VA 23601.