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MCL Forms Available On-Line

There are now four MCL Forms available that may be completed on-line, they are: Dues Transmital, Request for Transfer, Report of Officer Installation, and Death Notices. The Forms are located on the Official Forms page.

Important News Item from the National Convention

Effective with the close of the Marine Corps League’s 86th National Convention (August 7, 2009) held in Rochester, MN, the KHAKI (tan) SHIRT is no longer authorized for wear as a part of the Marine Corps League Uniform for any purpose.  The members in attendance voted overwhelmingly to remove the “Khaki” (tan) shirt as an authorized part of the Ceremonial Uniform.  It has not been authorized for wear with any other MCL uniform for several years.  All Detachment and Department Color Guards and Honor Guards are to suspend wearing of the Khaki Shirt and change over to the “Casual” uniform or “Undress” uniform as proscribed in National Bylaws Enclosure Three (3).

Commandant's Message

Fellow Leaguers:

John Vorhies Dept. of California Commandant

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I also hope everyone had a chance to attend a Marine Corps Birthday Ball. I had the Honor of attending the Ball with the 4th Tank Battalion along with some members of the World Famous San Diego Bulldog Det. #835. I hope everyone is busy with the Toys for Tots program. I also hope we remember to keep our troops in our thoughts. Not just for the Holiday Season but every day.

I would like to take a little time to thank Sr. Vice Bob Canright for all the work he has been doing. I would also like to give a BIG Thank You to Judge Advocate Michael MaGee. Mike has been going the extra mile to help everyone get their by-laws in order. If we stay on top of these things it makes it easier in the long run.

I would be remiss if I did not mention the fine work Bobbi Jo Henry is doing as the adjutant. It has to be a little difficult as she has just moved into a new home.
As for Virginia McDougall she has been a blessing. I am so proud of the job she does. She is staying on top of the ROI’s and has everyone up to speed. It has taken some time to get to this point but we are seeing improvements on an almost daily base. Thank you, Virginia.

Jr. Vice Rob Jackson is busy with retention and from what I can tell we are retaining more than we are allowing to slip through the cracks. Let’s keep everyone in the fold.

Our Dept. Chaplain Ted Corbett has the toughest job of all sending out cards and condolences to the families of our departed friends. Ted is also very busy at the V.A. Hospital here in San Diego.

I don’t know how our web master Glenn Fiery keeps up with all he does. It just seems as though he is always busy with something.

I just want everyone to know the dept. staff is always busy doing something to help us to become the very best Dept. we can be. I would put this dept. against any in the league. Keep up the good work.
 
I would like to thank everyone that showed up for our Fall Conference meeting in Folsom. We had a nice turn out and I got to see some friends I had not seen in some time. If that was any indication of what we can expect at our next meeting we are on the right track. Remember it takes us all doing our part.

I have to say something about Dave Rendek. Dave for those of you that may not know is the region 11 coordinator. Dave has sent me several Health reports he has done with several det’s. I have never seen anyone turn in better reports than Dave has been doing. Keep up the good work.

I would like to wish everyone the Very Best of the Holiday Season. I hope you can all be with the people you wish to be with and that you enjoy the season.
Best Wishes

Semper Fidelis

PDD John Vorhies
Commandant
Dept. of California
Marine Corps League

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Mission Statement: Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharge from that service; voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans, and by perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps through fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.

Marine Corps League Overview: General John A. Lejeune founded the Marine Corps League in 1923. The Charter was granted by an act of Congress on August 4, 1937. The Department of California is in the Southwest Division under the MCL National Headquarters. The Department of California is organized into seven Regions that contain forty-five detachments plus the Department of California Auxiliary with four Units.

Who Can Join? The league is comprised of honorably discharged as well as reserve and active duty Marines and FMF Navy Corpsmen with over 90 days of service. Those individuals that want to participate with the Marine Corps League but do not otherwise qualify may join as Associate Members.