CONGRATULATIONS!

Alleigh Jackson, the first recipient of the Hanse Mason Hamilton Jr. Scholarship. Ms Jackson attended our monthly meeting with her parents, boyfriend and Sergeant Major Bruce Cole from the Allen High School Marine Corps JROTC program, so that we could recognize her and present her with a "big check" in the amount of the scholarship. Ms Jackson will be attending Texas Tech this fall to study accounting.  

DEADLINES EXTENDED: We have extended the submission dates for two of our scholarships until July 16th. Please pass the word.

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.

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)

NEW MEMBERS

Welcome aboard to our new members, Jefferie Thielbar and Michael McCord along with new associate members, Darin Collins, Jay Collins, and Jodie Carlson 

Our members are the Marine Corps League. Whether they are Marines, Corpsmen, or Associate Members, they are the individuals that voluntarily attend the meetings, plan and run our events, sit on our various committees, represent us in the community, and more.

Like the Marine Corps, we are a few but proud, and we get more done with less. Our members have reason to be proud this year. We have been able to serve several Marines/corpsmen and their families, both financially and with other assistance, the detachment donated to the Gold Star Memorial Monument in Frisco, donated to the Homeless Veteran Services of Dallas, and so far have awarded one scholarship and hope to soon be awarding two more. Members of the detachment have also planned and ran one major event, plus attended at least a dozen others. We have also added about 15 new members so far this year. All of this and the detachment has no plans of slowing down in the second half of the year.

With each new Marine, Corpsman or Associate Members we add, we gain new connections, potential new leads to support veterans, a greater ability to reach those who need our support, new ideas and insight, plus just overall greater ability to do more. Join the Marine Corps League today! This is your Marine Corps League, Collin County. Help us make it into an even greater organization for veterans and the community.

On June 22nd we willing be hosting Teufel Hunden Night at Frisco Rail Yard from 6pm-10pm, to honor the anniversary of the Battle of Belleau Wood, where the Marines earned the nickname Devil Dogs. There will be food, drinks, live music, prizes, vendors, other veteran organizations, war stories, and salty language for sure.

We are also currently auctioning off three amazing Battle of Belleau 100 Year Anniversary coins seen below, on our Facebook Page. The Auction will last through June 26th, the day the battle ended. We will have a few of these coins at the event, but we only have one of the all gold version and the action is the only way you can get it. The actions is also the only way to get all three coins, or even ensure you get a coin. The current highest bid is $200 for the three. You must bid on the original Facebook post if you want to enter. Here is the link:  Marine Corps League Collin County - Posts | Facebook

246TH MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL

We are honored to be bringing back the Marine Corps Birthday Ball this year after having to cancel last year. As always our Ball will be open to the public, we love being able to share this unique tradition of military ceremony, history, goof food, drink, music, dancing and more. Best of all the event supports local veterans and veteran causes. 

Tickets this year will be $120 and will go on sale July 4th. We are currently accepting sponsors. Find more information in sponsorships and links below. 

RAFFLE

Just how much freedom can you win by supporting the Marine Corps League?

Our 2nd raffle of the year now live! This time you have the opportunity to win three amazing prizes. If you buy one ticket, you have one chance to win one prize. If you buy more tickets, you could potentially win multiple prizes.

$40 per ticket or,

Buy 3 get 1 free,

Buy 5 get 2 free,

Buy 10 get 5 free

1st Prize – New Street Bob Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

2nd Prize - "The Strong Box Vault" by Metal Art of Wisconsin. 41" X 25" weapons concealment case, with biometric fingerprint lock, and gas shocks. Case includes:

                 - Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16” CQB .308 rifle, and

                 - Panzer Arms BP12 Gen2 Semi-Auto 12 GA Bullpup shotgun.

3rd Prize – Traeger Pro 780 Pellet Grill

If you buy 3 tickets ($120) you will receive one extra ticket free (4 tickets total), If you buy 5 tickets ($200) you will receive two extra tickets free (7 tickets total), If you buy 10 tickets ($500) you will receive 5 extra tickets free (15 tickets total). Just pay for the number of tickets you want to buy and we will automatically include the additional tickets. Only 5000 tickets available including the free tickets.

All proceeds benefit local Marines, FMF Corpsmen, their families and other veteran programs/initiatives the Marine Corps League, LCpl Jacob D. Hayes Detachment runs or supports. 

We will email you a picture of your tickets with your information and the ticket number on them. We are only physically mailing tickets stubs upon request.

*Please make sure your phone number and email are correct

*Please be patient. We have to manually fill out the tickets and sometimes it takes us a few days get the get the picture of your tickets emailed to you.

Drawing will be made on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. The Individual who purchases the ticket(s) must be the person who picks up the prize(s). Must be 18 years old. The winner of the weapons case with firearms, must be eligible to purchase the firearms, and must be able to pass a background check. We will be utilizing a local firearms dealer to facilitate the background check and exchange. Applicable fees may apply for transer of the motorcycle. Contact the Marine Corps League for more details. The winner is responsible for picking up prize(s). Prize(s) will not be shipped. If winner fails to meet the requirements, we will draw a new winner.

You do not need to be present to win. We will contact the winner, plus we will post the winner on our Facebook page: Marine Corps League Collin County, and our website: www.CollinMCL.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

The following are some upcoming events the Marine Corps League is either hosting or will be present at. Come by and check us out. 

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING - July 20th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING - August 17th, 6:30pm-8:30pm

MCKINNEY OKTOBERFEST - September 24-26th

MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL - November 13th

2021 STATE CONVENTION

The Texas Department Convention 2021, is just around the corner.  It will be held be held in Waco, Texas on Thursday, June 24th-Saturday 26, 2021. We have four delegates going to represent our detachment. If you would still like to attended, it is not too late. Let us know ASAP at: Admin@CollinMCL.org.  Website:  https://txmcl.org/convention.html

2021 NATIONAL CONVENTION

The Marine Corps League National Convention will be held in Springfield, Illinois Monday, August 9th - Friday, August 13th, 2021. If you are planning to attended the National Convention, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can complete the delegate form. Form more information on the convention including hotel reservation info, please check out the following link to the National Website: Convention – Marine Corps League Library (mcleaguelibrary.org)

NEXT REGULAR MEETING 7/20/21

Our next regular meeting Tuesday, July 20th, at Black Gold Harley-Davidson. 1007 State Highway 121, Allen, TX 75013. We will have a fellowship meal at 1800 and start the meeting at 1830. We will welcome new members, be discussing business of the detachment including up coming events and other projects. 

New Members

Marines and FMF Corpsmen, we would like to invite all who live in Collin County to join. As is usually true with the Marine Corps, we are the few, but proud; and it should come as no surprise that we are able to accomplish more with less. We are an active detachment, and there are various ways to serve. The easiest way to join is to just attended a meeting, bring a copy of your DD214 (or proof of service), and $42 for annual dues. We will have you fill out the simple application before the meeting starts. 

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 

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!