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, 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

Tuesday, July 18th Meeting Announcement

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

Our Tuesday, July 18, 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, July 18, 2022.

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: CHANGE - RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

SPECIAL NOTE: ANNUAL MEMBERS PLEASE BRING YOUR CHECKBOOKS TO PAY ANNUAL DUES. ALSO NOTE WE HAVE A GUEST SPEAKER: LAKE COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER SO PLEASE ATTEND AND INVITE OTHER POTENTIAL INTERESTED VETERANS WHO MAY WANT TO JOIN OUR LEAGUE. NOTE THAT ROUTINE BUSINESS WILL BE SUSPENDED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE TIME FOR THE SPEAKER AND QUESTIONS.

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

June 20, 2023 Meeting Announcement

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

Our Tuesday, June 20, 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, June 20, 2022.

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: BLACK detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

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

May 16, 2023 Meeting Announcement

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

Our Tuesday, May 16, 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, May 16, 2022.

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.

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

Department of Florida Commandant to Attend April 18, 2023 Meeting

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

The Detachment is pleased to host Department of Florida Commandant Scott Westervelt (LINK) at this month’s April 18, 2023 meeting. Please make a special effort to attend and make him feel welcome.

Meeting details as follows:

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

DATE: Tuesday, April 18, 2022.

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 UNIFORM or RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

IDENTIFICATION: Current MCL membership card for access to the business meeting.

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

March 2023 Meeting Announcement

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

Our March 21, 2023 event includes adopting revised Detachment ByLaws required by the Department of Florida Marine Corps League. The proposed new ByLaws may be reviewed at this LINK.

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, March 21, 2022.

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: BLACK detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

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

February 2023 Meeting Announcement

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

Our February 21, 2023 event includes revised Detachment ByLaws required by the Department of Florida Marine Corps League.

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, February 21, 2022.

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.

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

January 2023 Meeting Announcement

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

Our January 17, 2023 event includes installation of the Detachment 2023 Leadership team as well as a presentation from the Community Foundation of South Lake County.

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, January 17, 2022.

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 UNIFORM or RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

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

December 2022 Meeting Announcement

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

Our December 20, 2022 event will include elections for the four (4) 2023 Detachment leadership posts (Commandant, Senior Vice-Commandant, Junior Vice Commandant and Judge Advocate).

Those regular members unable to attend, but wishing to serve in 2023, please email Judge Advocate Al Edwards at ALLEDWAR4@aol.com with your desired leadership post and your willingness to serve if elected.

If you are delinquent in paying your 2023 annual dues of $39.00, which were due in August, please bring a check or cash to take care of this obligation.

Meeting details as follows:

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

DATE: Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

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: BLACK detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

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

November 2022 Meeting Announcement

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

For our November 15, 2022 event, Fellowship hour begins at 5pm, followed by the regular Detachment business meeting for membership at 6:30pm.

If you are delinquent in paying for 2023 annual dues, which were due in August, please bring a check or cash to take care of this obligation at this meeting.

Meeting details as follows:

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

DATE: Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

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.

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

October 2022 MCL Meeting Announcement

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

For our October 18, 2022 event, Fellowship hour begins at 5pm, followed by the regular Detachment business meeting for membership at 6:30pm.

If you are delinquent in paying for 2023 annual dues, which were due in August, please bring a check or cash to take care of this obligation at this meeting.

Meeting details as follows:

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

DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

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: Undressed Uniform or RED detachment polo shirt with MCL Cover.

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

Assistance Available for Impacts of Hurricane Ian

Good morning members and supporters of our Southlake Detachment.

As our community recovers from hurricane Ian thankful that matters were not worse. We understand each person’s individual situation will vary.

The Marine Corps League and our detachment is here to help those in need.

Please reach out through our email account info@southlakemcl.org with requests of assistance. We will do our best to assist. Thank you. Be well. Stay safe.