Detachment Business Meeting for April 28th, 2025

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Monday, April 28, 2025.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship & free dinner from Mission BBQ (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: UnDress Blues or RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover

PLEASE ATTEND - A SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER PLANNED TO DISCUSS VA BENEFITS

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (March 2025): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (Feb 2025): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Monday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting for March 24th, 2025

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Monday, March 24, 2025.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship & free dinner from Mission BBQ (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: BLACK detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (February 2025): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (January 2025): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Monday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting for February 24th, 2025

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Monday, February 24, 2025.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (January 2025): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (December 2024): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Monday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting for January 27th, 2025

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

PLEASE ATTEND - NOMINATIONS & VOTING FOR 2025 OFFICER POSITIONS

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Monday, January 27, 2025. NOTE DAY CHANGE - MEETINGS WILL NOW BE HELD ON THE 4TH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: UNDRESS BLUES OR RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (December) 2024): HERE

Note Novembers meeting was Cancelled due to Thanksgiving

ADOPTED MINUTES (October 2024): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Monday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting for December 23rd, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

PLEASE ATTEND - NOMINATIONS FOR 2025 OFFICER POSITIONS WILL BE SOLICITED

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Monday, December 23, 2024. NOTE DAY CHANGE - MEETINGS WILL NOW BE HELD ON THE 4TH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: BLACK detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (October) 2024): HERE

Note Septembers meeting was Cancelled due to Hurricane

ADOPTED MINUTES (August 2024): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Monday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting October 26th, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Prior to meeting we will have a free lunch provided by Mission BBQ. They will be able to feed 20 of of members. Any members having memorabilia (military coins, patches or maybe a picture of you in uniform) they would like to donate to hang in the restaurant, please bring it to give to their Community Ambassador Kristy Morris. Regular business meeting will commence after lunch and will include discussion on this years Annual Election of Officers.

DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2024. Note: this meeting is in lieu of our regularly scheduled meeting on the last Thursday of the month since that would fall on Halloween.

TIME: 12:00pm lunch (business meeting to begin approx. 12:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: UNDRESS BLUES or RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (August 2024): HERE Note - Sep meeting cancelled due to Hurricane Helene

ADOPTED MINUTES (July 2024): HERE

For those non-life members who pay dues annually, they were due in August. If you did not already pay, please bring in your check for $39.00 at this meeting so this obligation will be covered.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting CANCELLED for September 26th, 2024

DUE TO THE STORM THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Thursday, September 26, 2024.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: BLACK detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (August 2024): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (July 2024): HERE

For those non-life members who pay dues annually, they were due in August. If you did not already pay, please bring in your check for $39.00 at this meeting so this obligation will be covered.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Thursday.

Yours in service,

DUE TO THE STORM THIS MEETING IS CANCELLED

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting September 26th, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Thursday, September 26, 2024.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: BLACK detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (August 2024): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (July 2024): HERE

For those non-life members who pay dues annually, they were due in August. If you did not already pay, please bring in your check for $39.00 at this meeting so this obligation will be covered.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Thursday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting August 29th, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Thursday, August 29, 2024.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (July 2024): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (June 2024): HERE

For those non-life members who pay dues annually, they are due in August. Please bring in your check for $39.00 at this meeting so this obligation will be covered.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there Thursday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting Thursday July 25, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Thursday, July 25, 2024.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: UNDRESS BLUES or RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (June 2024): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (May 2024): HERE

For those who non-life members who pay dues annually, they are due in August. Please consider bringing in your check for $39.00 at the July meeting so this obligation will be covered.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there next Thursday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting Thursday June 27, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Thursday, June 27, 2024.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: BLACK detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (May 2024): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (April 2024): HERE

For those who non-life members who pay dues annually, they are due in August. Please consider bringing in your check for $39.00 at the June or July meeting so this obligation will be covered.

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there next Thursday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting Thursday May 30, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Thursday, May 30, 2024.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (April 2024): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (March 2024): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there next Thursday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting Thursday April 25, 2024 (Note: NEW day, time, & location)

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Thursday, April 25, 2024.

TIME: 6:30pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 7:00pm).

LOCATION: Clermont VFW, 855 W. Desoto St, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: Undress Blues or RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (March 2024): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (February 2024): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there next Thursday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting Tuesday March 19, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

TIME: 6:00pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 6:30pm).

LOCATION: Minneola City Hall, 800 US Hwy 27 North, Minneola, FL 34715 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: BLACK detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (February 2024): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (January 2024): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there next Tuesday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting Tuesday February 20, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Regular business meeting for membership and invited guests.

DATE: Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

TIME: 6:00pm fellowship (business meeting to begin 6:30pm).

LOCATION: Minneola City Hall, 800 US Hwy 27 North, Minneola, FL 34715 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (January 2024): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (December 2023): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there next Tuesday.

Yours in service,

Collin Cotterell, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Detachment Business Meeting Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120. 2024 Detachment Officers will be inducted at this meeting.

Regular Detachment Business Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Fellowship Event open to all, followed by business meeting for membership.

DATE: Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

TIME: 5:00pm-6:00pm (business meeting to begin 6:30pm).

LOCATION: Minneola City Hall, 800 US Hwy 27 North, Minneola, FL 34715 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: UNDRESS BLUES OR RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (December 2023): HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (October 2023): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there next Tuesday.

Yours in service,

Rob Keith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Please Come By and Join the Fun!! Toys for Tots Family Distrisbution Event

South Lake Detachment #1120 invites all those interested to attend it’s 2023 Toys For Toys family distribution event beginning Monday, December 11, 2023 through Friday, December 15, 2023.

Hours for the event are daily 8:30am to 5:00pm.

The distribution to those families who have previously signed up will be at the plaza located at 20180 US Hwy 27, Clermont, FL 34715 (MAP).

The plaza is on the east (right side heading north) of Hwy 27 just south of Bee’s RV Resort and across the street from the Clerbrook RV and Golf Resort located just south of the FL 19 and US 27 interchange.

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

Tuesday, November 21st Meeting Cancelled

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Our Tuesday, November 21, 2023 monthly event next week has been cancelled due to conflicts with the holiday week.

See you next month. Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Day holiday.

Yours in service,

Rob Keith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Tuesday, October 17th Meeting Announcement

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Our Tuesday, October 17, 2023 monthly event is next week.

A new requirement for 2023 coming from the Department of Florida requires all members to show their current MCL membership card for access to the business meeting portion of the event.

Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Fellowship Event open to all, followed by business meeting for membership.

DATE: Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

TIME: 5:00pm-6:00pm (business meeting to begin 6:30pm).

LOCATION: Minneola City Hall, 800 US Hwy 27 North, Minneola, FL 34715 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: UNDRESS BLUES OR RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

SPECIAL NOTE: Some important items of discussion for this meeting include: Nominations for Marine and Associate of the Year, Election of Officers in Dec (intent to serve), Toys for Tots, Bingo Committee Chair .

PREVIOUS MEETING DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (AUG & SEP): HERE & HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES (JULY): HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there next Tuesday.

Yours in service,

Rob Keith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120

Tuesday, August 15th Meeting Announcement

Good morning friends and members of South Lake Detachment #1120.

Our Tuesday, August 15, 2023 monthly event is next week.

A new requirement for 2023 coming from the Department of Florida requires all members to show their current MCL membership card for access to the business meeting portion of the event.

Meeting details as follows:

FORMAT: Fellowship Event open to all, followed by business meeting for membership.

DATE: Tuesday, August 15, 2023.

TIME: 5:00pm-6:00pm (business meeting to begin 6:30pm).

LOCATION: Minneola City Hall, 800 US Hwy 27 North, Minneola, FL 34715 (MAP).

MEMBERSHIP DRESS CODE: RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

SPECIAL NOTE: ANNUAL MEMBERS PLEASE BRING YOUR CHECKBOOKS TO PAY ANNUAL DUES.

PREVIOUS MEETING DRAFT MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: HERE

ADOPTED MINUTES: HERE

Friendship, fellowship, and fun are the goals of our Detachment … as well as our events. We welcome each of you to please attend and make it a special gathering. See you there next Tuesday.

Yours in service,

Rob Keith, Commandant South Lake Detachment #1120