Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

Dress code is Undress Blues or Red Detachment Polo Shirt.

Please come.

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

Mission BBQ says: Thanks For Your Service, Vietnam Veterans. When your country called, you answered. You are Our Heros every day! Please enjoy a FREE SANDWICH with our gratitude.

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, March 24, 2025 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks. WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE MISSION BBQ OF CLERMONT TO CATER A MEAL TO US AT 6:30 PM BEFORE THIS MEETING.

Dress code is Detachment BLACK Polo Shirt.

Please come.

Marines and loved ones --

As you all know, we lost one of our own, Bobby Roberts, last month at the VA hospital in Tampa.  I spoke today with his wonderful wife, Wanda, and she informed me that Bobby has already been cremated and that there will be a memorial service honoring him and a celebration of life service as follows:

Celebration of Life Service --

Saturday, March 22, 2025

10:00 am

Green Valley Golf and Country Club

(in the Green Valley subdivision)

14601 Green Valley Blvd

Clermont, FL 34711

(352) 394-2133

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Lu Garcia

Chaplain

Marines and loved ones --

As you all know, we lost one of our own, Bobby Roberts, last month at the VA hospital in Tampa.  I spoke today with his wonderful wife, Wanda, and she informed me that Bobby has already been cremated and that there will be a memorial service honoring him and a celebration of life service as follows:

Memorial Service --

Friday, March 21, 2025

10:00 am

Embrace Church of Monteverde

17409 8th Street

Montverde, FL 34756

(407) 469-4569

Celebration of Life Service --

Saturday, March 22, 2025

10:00 am

Green Valley Golf and Country Club

(in the Green Valley subdivision)

14601 Green Valley Blvd

Clermont, FL 34711

(352) 394-2133

Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Lu Garcia

Chaplain

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

A Special Presentation of “Quilts of Valor” will be made at this event to Deserving Veterans of the Clermont Community. Our own Commandant Collin Cotterell & Past Junior Vice Commandant & Veteran Service Officer James Nelson will be among the recipients. Clermonts Mayor is planned to be in attendance. Quilts generously made by the Quilting Sisters of Florida.

Please come to join us and support our honored members. Suggest MCL detachment members wear their Red Shirts & Covers.

Event will be at “The Church at South Lake” at 1860 Hancock Rd (corner of Hancock & Hook St), Clermont, FL 34711 at 2:00 PM on Friday March 7, 2025

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

Dress code is Detachment RED Polo Shirt.

Please come.

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

Hello everyone!!  It's that time of year again for love.  The South Lake Marine Corps League, Detachment 1120, Clermont, Fl, is hosting a Valentines get together at the following restaurant:

Grace O'Malleys

2400 South Highway 27

Clermont, Florida 34711

352-227-3155

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm

This place has great food and service.  In case you have trouble finding it, once you have found a parking spot, and you walk into their plaza on the ground floor, the restaurant is directly across from the Guru Restaurant (also excellent food).  So, you are facing the Guru Restaurant entrance doors — turn around — it's directly behind you, with the closed umbrellas on the outside.  Every once in a while, we like to try different places.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP IF YOU ARE COMING AS WE NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION.

Bring your loved one or significant other.  It's going to be great seeing everyone again.  Be there or be square!

Hugs,

Lu

lugarcia77@hotmail.com

This meeting is open to Devil Dogs of the Warrior Pound

The Military Order of the Devil Dogs is the Fun & Honor Society of the Marine Corps League

You must be invited to join, be recommended by the Detachment Commandant and be a paid up, active member of your Marine Corps League Detachment for a minimum of 1 year to be eligible.

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, January 27, 2025 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

Please come early at 1830 hrs (6:30pm) for social time with drinks and snacks.

NOTE: THIS IS A PERMANENT CHANGE TO OUR DETACHMENT MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOW BE ON THE 4TH MONDAY OF THE MONTH.

Dress code is UNDRESS Blues or Detachment RED Polo Shirt.

Please come. We will be holding elections for 2025 officer positions and also be presenting awards for 2024.

Open to Trilogy of Orlando residents and Detachment members only.  Please contact alledwar4@aol.com for more information. Detachment members are also needed to help run this event which is an important fundraiser for our group - helpers, please come 15 minutes early.

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

NOTE: THIS IS A PERMANENT CHANGE TO OUR OFFICERS MEETING SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOW BE HELD ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 19:00 hrs (7:00pm), Monday, December 16, 2024 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP

NOTE: THIS IS A PERMANENT CHANGE TO OUR DETACHMENT MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOW BE ON THE 3D MONDAY OF THE MONTH.

Dress code is Detachment BLACK Polo Shirt.

Please come.

Open to Trilogy of Orlando residents and Detachment members only.  Please contact alledwar4@aol.com for more information.

Inviting all members and veterans of the Armed Forces to attend the Opening Day Ceremonies which will feature Live National Anthem Singer, Guest of Honor (Mr. Daniel Keel, a Tuskegee Airman/WWII Vet), and ribbon cutting ceremony.

Meeting of Detachment Officers to be conducted at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s of Clermont located on East Hwy 50 near the Home Depot. The address is 1642 E Hwy 50, Clermont, FL 34711 (MAP).

NOTE: THIS IS A PERMANENT CHANGE TO OUR OFFICERS MEETING SCHEDULE WHICH WILL NOW BE HELD ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH

Attendees wishing to order something to eat should plan to arrive at 3:30 PM

Anyone wishing to bring "new business" agenda items for consideration by the detachment at the next scheduled business meeting, must first present to this Officer's Meeting for pre-approval.

Anyone wishing to put items to the Detachment Officers for immediate consideration between business meetings, should do so at this Officer meeting.

Inviting all members and veterans of the Armed Forces to attend this pre-opening Military Appreciation Night. All (100%) of proceeds will be donated to The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Fund.

First 100 customers who purchase an American Hero Cup will receive FREE BBQ for a year.

Hello Marine Corps friends and family --

We usually have a Christmas party, but this year I am arranging for a Christmas DINNER at Piesanos (where we had our last very successful Valentines party).  A party at my clubhouse would have involved a lot of work (for me and the committee), so for this year, at least, a dinner is the best option.

Whenever our league gets together, we always have an awesome time.  For some of us, it's the only time we see each other.  It's great to reconnect with old friends (that are like family), especially in the spirit of the holiday season.  I made the reservation, and just need to know the number of attendees.  It will be held as follows:

Sunday, December 1, 2024

6:00 pm

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza

1754 East Highway 50 (next to Home Depot)

Clermont, FL 34711

352-717-5300

I am so looking forward to seeing you guys!  Can't wait to share some hugs and have some fun. Let me know ASAP if you can come.

Hugs, 

Lu  

lugarcia77@hotmail.com

Come celebrate Veterans Day at the Clermont Waterfront Park. Our on Commandant Collin Cotterell will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event and our Honor Guard will also be rendering honors as they have in the past. Show your pride and wear your Marine Corps League cover & shirt, or just come out as you are to show your support.

Join other members of our detachment who will celebrate the Corps 249th Birthday in style at the beautiful Eisenhower Recreation Center in the Villages hosted by the Colonel Phillip C. DeLong Detachment 1267 Marine Corps League. More details available here: https://www.mcl1267.org/det1267marinecorpsball

Celebrate the Corps Birthday in Style at the Double Tree Hilton at Sea World Orlando. Find more details at: https://events.centralfloridamarines.org/e/3/249th-us-marine-corps-birthday-ball-hosted-by-cfmcf

Join fellow Marines and FMF Corpsmen and Chaplains for fun and fellowship at our monthly South Lake County Detachment meeting.

The meeting will begin at 12:00 hrs (12:00pm), Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Clermont VFW Post 5277, located at 855 W. Desota St, Clermont, FL 34711 MAP Note: this meeting is in lieu of our regularly scheduled meeting on the last Thursday of the month since that is Halloween.

Prior to the meeting a free lunch will be served by Mission BBQ who is prepared to feed up to 20 of our members. Those having memorabilia (military coins, patches or a picture of you in uniform) that they would like to donate to Mission BBQ for display in their restaurant, may bring it to give to their Community Ambassador - Kristy Morris. We will continue with our regular business meeting after the meal. We need to begin to discuss our Annual Election of Officers, so those interested please attend.

Dress code is UNDRESS Blues or Detachment Red Polo Shirt.

Please come.