NEXT MEETING 5/18/21

We will regular meeting Tuesday, May 18th, 1830 (6:30) at Black Gold Harley-Davidson. 1007 State Highway 121, Allen, TX 75002. We will be discussing business of the Marine Corps League including up coming events and tatus of projects. If you are planning to attend the State Convention, please be ready to let us know.

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. We have extended the submission dates for all three scholarships until May 21st. 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.

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)

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS PRESENT

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL WITH THE CENTER FOR MINORITY VETERANS

SERVING THE INTERESTS OF MARINES ACROSS TEXAS

HOSTED BY THE BRAZOS VALLEY DETACHMENT #1391

Topics of Discussion are:

Addressing access to VA Healthcare & Benefits, with emphasis on rural, minority, and women veterans

THURSDAY MAY 27, 2021 
2:00 PM - 3: 00 PM CST
 

To sign up and attend the event please register through the following link. 

REGISTER

Note: Log in details will be sent 48 hours prior with final agenda. 

NEW RAFFLE LIVE

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

2021 STATE CONVENTION

The Texas Department Convention 2021, is just around the corner.  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 at the June meeting or let us know by email so that we can submit the delegate form for all those attending. If you will not be at June's meeting let us know at: Admin@collinmcl.org. For more information please visit the Department of Texas website:  https://txmcl.org/convention.html

2021 NNATIONAL 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)

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!