MEETING TOMORROW 4/20/2021

We will be meeting Tuesday, April 20th, 180 (6:00) at Lazy Dog restaurant in Allen. 1851 N Central Expy Allen, TX 750013. It has been a log time since we had one of our social meetings.  We would like to try to get back to having these about once per quarter. They are a great time for Marines, Corpsmen, and family and friends to get together and share in camaraderie, instead of just conducting business every meeting. Come out and join us and meet some of our members. This is a great chance to sit and talk with some of the members and see what the League is all about. 

FYI: Happy Hour is from 3pm-6pm

Associate Members

We cherish the input and contributions of our Associate Members. This are members of the community who were not Marines or FMF Corpsmen, but who are interested in our mission and serving along side of us to make a difference in the community we serve. There are very few things that Associate Members can not do in the Marine Corps League. Associate Members can serve in certain officer roles, on committees, have a voice in what we are doing. If you are interest in joining the ranks of the Marine Corps League as an Associate Member just attend a meeting or email us for more information: Admin@CollinMCL.org 

The Marine Corps League, LCpl Jacob D Hayes Scholarships are here! We are proud to finally be announcing our three scholarships, each for $1500. Thank you to our Scholarship Committee for all the hard work you put in and to our generous donors who have made this possible.

The following is a brief description of each scholarship; what they are designated for and who is eligible. It took us a while to hammer out the details for each scholarship, so our time is limited to get them out to the public, schools, and promote them to deserving students. We need your help.

PFC Hanse Mason Hamilton Scholarship:

Hanse Mason Hamilton served during World War II and was injured during the Battle of Iwo Jima. After being discharged from the Marine Corps Hanse came home to Texas where he furthered his education at SMU and went on to work for the IRS. This scholarship is designated for high school seniors who are members of the Allen and McKinney High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. The applicants do not need to have any family relationship connecting them to the Marine Corps or planning in anyway to be join the Marine Corps upon completion of school.  Our goal is to support the local JROTC programs and the caliber of cadets they produce, by providing those cadets with a scholarship which we hope will enable them to continue their education and become future leaders. Please click the link below for more information.

LCpl Jacob D. Hayes Scholarship:

Jacob Hayes returned home after being medically discharged from the Marine Corps, he planned to continue to serve through becoming a fire fighter. Jacob had already trained as an EMT before being deployed to Iraq, and registered to attend the Collin College Fire academy. His parents received is letter of acceptance the day after his passing. Jacob's family had started a scholarship in his name to assist those wishing to attend the Collin College Fire Academy. The Marine Corps League asked to take over and continue a scholarship in Jacob's name with service in mind. This scholarship is designated for any Marines, FMF Corpsmen, FMF Chaplains and their families to be able to attend the programs at Collin College with service as a first responder in mind - Fire Academy, Police Academy, or Department of Medical Services (EMT and Paramedic courses)

Sgt Johnny Robertson Scholarship

​Johnny Robertson was a Vietnam era Marine who served as Supervisor of Computer Operation on Okinawa, Japan. After being Honorably discharged from the Marine Corps, Johnny returned to Texas, earned his degree and went to work for TXU.  Johnny also served the community as a Reserve Collin County Deputy Sheriff. The scholarship in Sgt Robertson's name is designated to any Marines. FMF Corpsmen, FMF Chaplain, their families (see addition info on eligibility). This scholarship is also open to our Associate Members and their families (see additional information on eligibility).  This Scholarship may be used to attend any accredited university, community college, or vocational school.

For More Information:

​For more information on each of these scholarships including eligibility, the application process, and application documents, you can find them on our website CollinMCL.org under the Community Info tab or by following the direct link here: Scholarship Fund | collin-county (collinmcl.org)

DEVIL DOGS, HOT RODS, AND HOGS:

CAR AND BIKE SHOW

Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Black Gold Harley-Davidson. 1007 State Highway 121, Allen, TX 75013

The event will be from 9am until 3pm.  Cars/trucks will be judged at 11:00am 

and awards presentation at 12:00.  Bikes will be judged at 1:00pm and awards 

presentation at 2:00pm.  

Proceeds support local veterans through the Marine Corps League of Collin 

County.  There will also be multiple other veteran organizations present to raise 

awareness about who they are and what they do to support the veteran local 

veteran community.  

Come out and see all the amazing cars, trucks and bikes registered in the show. Enjoy the day of food, prizes, raffles, live music, and over 20 vendors, including veteran owned businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Thank you Sponsors:

Black Gold Harley-Davidson

O’Neil Wysocki - Family Law

Audi McKinney

ProNail Roofing & Restoration

Credit Union of Texas

Law Tigers

Music

The Texas Bluesmen - Texas' Ultimate Blues Brothers Experience

Tru_Sound_Coalition_Dallas

Nonprofit Organizations

Travis Manion Foundation

Frisco Post No. 8273, Veterans of Foreign Wars, US

VFW Post 2195

Lone Star Warriors

Claymore Operations

Adapt-Able Scuba

The Warrior's Keep

Vendors

Wahlburgers

Smo's Mini Donuts

Texas VLB

Freedom Extracts

Freedom Hot Sauce

Identity House Real Estate

Robert Garcia Agency

Scars and Stripes Coffee

Ferguson Wood Art

Endo Shaman, CBD & Nutritional Supplements

Luxxiez

Warrior's Agency

LCpl Jacob D Hayes Detachment members, this is our event and we need your support. There will be a lot going on with running this event. Please visit the sign up page below to register to volunteer.  If the time slots are full for when you can serve, please come out anyway. These are the minimum number of volunteers we need. 

MORE MEMBER EVENT SIGN UPS COMING SOON!

2021 STATE CONVENTION

State is moving forward with the Texas Department Convention 2021.  It will be held be held in Waco, Texas on Thursday 24th-Saturday 26 June, 2021. Delegates fees have been waived and there will not be a Saturday Night Banquet.  Please let us know if you will be attending, before or at our next meeting, so that we can submit the delegate form for all those attending. Let us know at: Admin@collinmcl.org. For more information please visit the Department of Texas website:  https://txmcl.org/convention.html

THE STEVEN A. COHEN MILITARY FAMILY CLINIC PRESS RELEASE

The Cohen Veterans Network just started  serving active duty military, and after 5 years we are now able to serve the entire military family at any point along their care continuum. Please check out the link to find out more.

Donations help us accomplish our mission of serving local Marines, FMF Corpsmen, and their families, plus other initiatives we support such as our scholarship program, Toys For Tots, supporting other veteran aid and more. Your donation is to the Marine Corps League is tax deductible, and greatly appreciated. Semper Fidelis!