Convention Page
Convention Dates:
- June 13th, 14th, and 15th
Convention PDF Forms:
Hotel Address:
- Doubletree Hotel Cleveland South
- 6200 Quarry Lane
- Independence, OH 44131
- (216) 447-1300 (TE)
- (216) 642-9334 (FE)
- Hotel Web Site
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69th Department of Ohio State Convention
Welcome Marines to the 69th Annual Department of Ohio state Convention. We are pleased to announce that this years event will be held at the Doubletree Hotel Cleveland South.
The Gung Ho Detachment #650 is pleased to announce that we will be helping coordinate this years event with the Marine Corps League Department of Ohio. Gung Ho Detachment #650 is directly affiliated with the Marines of 4th Division 3rd Battalion 25th Marines. Our mission as the mission of the Marine Corps League is to help our fellow Marines in any way possible.
Convention 2008 / Event Times:
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 | 1700-1900 | Registration |
| 1900-2030 | MCL Staff Meeting/MCLA Staff Meeting | |
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 13 | 0900-1700 | Registration |
| 0900-1000 | VAD/VSO Meeting | |
| 1000-1100 | Youth Committee Meeting | |
| 1100-1200 | Commandant’s Council | |
| 1100-1200 | PDC’s meet with Commandant | |
| 1200-1330 | Lunch on your own | |
| 1330-1415 | MCL/MCLA Joint Meeting | |
| 1430-1700 | MCL Business Meeting/MCLA Business Meeting | |
| 1730-1900 | Past Commandant’s/Past President’s Dinner | |
| 1900-2000 | Devil Dog Growl | |
| 1900-2000 | MCLA Past President’s Meeting | |
| 2000-2100 | Fleas Meeting | |
| 2100-???? | Welcome Social | |
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 14 | 0700-0830 | Devil Dog Growl (Initiation and Installation) |
| 0800-1200 | Registration | |
| 0900-0945 | Memorial Services | |
| 1000-1200 | MCL Business Meeting/MCLA Business Meeting | |
| 1200-1300 | Lunch on you own | |
| 1300-1600 | MCL Business Meeting/MCLA Business Meeting | |
| 1800-1900 | Cocktails – Cash Bar | |
| 1900-2000 | Banquet with Chief Devil Dog Laurel Hull as Guest Speaker | |
| 2015-2100 | Installation of Officers MCLA and MCL | |
| 2100-???? | Hospitality | |
| Date | Time | Event |
| June 15 | 0700-0730 | Chaplain Service |
| 0900-???? | MCL Trustee Meeting |
Special Events:
The Gung Ho Detachment will be hosting a "Welcome Social" on Thursday, June 12th and Friday, June 13th. The price for this social event will be $5.00 per ticket pre-registration or $6.00 per ticket at the door. This is a great way to meet both new and old friends. If you would like to attend this event please download the "Reservation Form.pdf" to fill out and send in by June 1, 2008.
On Friday, June 13th there will be "Commandant's/Past President's Dinner". This dinner social will run from 1600 till 1900. The cost for this event will be $24.00 per ticket. If you would like to attend this event please download the "Reservation Form.pdf" to fill out and send in by June 1, 2008.
--Please note Theme Buffet details will soon to follow.--
There will be a "Convention Banquet" scheduled on Saturday, June 14th. This dinner will run from 1600 till 2200. The cost for this event will be $28.00 per ticket. If you would like to attend this event please download the "Reservation Form.pdf" to fill out and send in by June 1, 2008.
M-1 Garand Raffle:
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Gung Ho Detachment #650 Marine Corps League in direct support of the Marines of 3/25 will be raffling off an "M-1 Garand Rifle (Valued at $1,000.00) along with Helmet, Bandolier, Canteen, Bayonet, .45 Holster, and First Aid Kit" donated to our detachment in hopes we could raise funds to continue our support of these Marines of 3/25.
The rifle we are raffling off was donated to our detachment in hopes we could raise funds to continue our support of these Marines of 3/25.
We hope you choose to participate in this venture. The cost per ticket is $20.00. If you would like to purchase tickets or need additional tickets to sell within your detachment please contact our Jr. Vice Commandant John Marx Jr.
John Marx Jr.
Jr. Vice Commandant
Gung Ho Detachment #650
15438 Hocking Blvd
Brook Park, OH 44142
Phone Number: (216) 433-7720
Make checks payable to: Gung Ho Detachment #650
Thank you for your consideration of this raffle. The drawing will be held June 14th at the Department of Ohio Convention.