This event is for Young Marines only. Mrs. Bruce will be reaching out to parents to coordinate transportation to and from Downtown Cleveland. Please be sure your Young Marine is squared away in uniform with proper haircuts, boots polished, etc.…
Book/Magazine/Board Game Drive
We are planning a visit to the VA hospital in downtown Cleveland for December 14th. We will be doing a Book/Magazine/Board Game Drive to take these items with us to give to the patients. If you have any such items…
Community Service Opportunity: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast November 9
Our unit has been asked to help again this year with the Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. It is held every year in honor of Veterans Day. The breakfast is free for veterans, $4 for their guests. There will be entertainment,…
Report Cards Due by November 16
The grading period has come to a close. Please submit your Young Marine/Recruit’s report card to reportcards@glcyoungmarines.org by 11/16.
CANCEL 11/1 Red Ribbon Removal in DT Willoughby
We are canceling the group meeting to take down the RRW ribbons in downtown Willoughby on 11/1. This is due to the majority of the staff being out of town for Young Marine related training. Staff will be going into…
Mandatory DDR Training for Young Marines and Recruits October 20, 2019
The Division does a monthly online DDR training covering various topics. We are requiring our Young Marines and Recruits to attend these trainings. The will receive DDR credit, plus if they miss one of our provided trainings, they won’t be…
New Unit Phone Number Effective Immediately
The unit now has one centralized phone number for all inquiries pertaining to the unit and unit activities. This will simplify the process of getting a hold of staff members and make the process more streamlined. The number is 216.217.7980.…
Call for action: Young Marines 2020 Funding
A message from Col William P. Davis, USMC (Ret) CEO, Young Marines Ladies and Gentlemen, This is a very important call for immediate action, and we need your help. Our Young Marines’ program historically has received federal funding on an…
Division 5 Online DDR Training ***Mandatory***
Our Division Training Officer coordinates monthly DDR training sessions. These trainings are held online and are approximately an hour long. Young Marines and recruits are required to have 12 hours of DDR training annually. These trainings are a great way…
Recruit Graduation April 14, 2019
Recruit graduation will be on Sunday, April 14 at 1130. To welcome the newly graduated Young Marines and family to the unit, there will be a luncheon provided by the unit and parents of current Young Marines immediately following the…
Itinerary, Packing List, and Permission Slip for February Drill/Campout
Our drill for February will be a winter encampment instead of the usual drill at Gunny’s Hall. All Young Marines and recruits are required to attend and if they are unable to, the same policy for drill applies: email attendance@glcyoungmarines.org.…
Itinerary and Packing List for February Drill/Campout
Our drill for February will be a winter encampment instead of the usual drill at Gunny’s Hall. All Young Marines and recruits are required to attend and if they are unable to, the same policy for drill applies: email attendance@glcyoungmarines.org.…
Report Cards Due February 17
Young Marines and recruits are required to turn in a report card every quarter. To be deployable, they have to have a minimum 2.0 GPA and no F’s. Anyone who falls below a 2.0, has an F, or does not…
Drill Sunday, January 20 Delayed Start 0900
Due to the weather, drill will start at 0900 today to give the plows a chance to clear the streets. We are still keeping an eye on the weather and road conditions so if we do decide to cancel drill,…
Holiday Party Reminders
We will have our unit Christmas/Holiday party on Sunday, December 16 at 1230. Young Marines and recruit families are welcome to join the party. We are still having drill beforehand so Young Marines and recruits are to arrive at 0815…
REVISED: Community Service Opportunity: Toys for Tots at the Great Lakes Mall
Please note, the location for the Toys for Tots activity is near the Pandora store, not Sears as previously mentioned. +++ From 1 December through 24 December, all Young Marines can earn credit towards the community service requirement by helping…
Community Service Opportunity: Toys for Tots at the Great Lakes Mall
From 1 December through 24 December, all Young Marines can earn credit towards the community service requirement by helping the Toys for Tots program. The location is inside the Great Lakes Mall at the Sears entrance and runs from 10…
5th Division Leadership Schools Planned for Summer 2019
We currently have two leadership schools scheduled within our Division. The registration for both of these open up on 1 March, so be sure to get your registration trigger finger ready to ensure your motivated Young Marines get on that…
5th Division Online DDR Training November 13, 2018
Young Marines and parents, please take note of this important training session. All Young Marines and recruits are strongly encouraged to participate. Topic: Monthly DDR Training Host: Keagan Miller Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Time: 7:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time…
Red Ribbon Week Activity: Riverside Rocks 5k 10.28.18
We are running this 5k as a unit for Red Ribbon Week and to support our local community in their endeavor. Race starts promptly at 0830 AM. Please arrive no later than 0800. Location: Riverside High School, 585 Riverside Drive…
Re-registration Paperwork and Fee Due September 16
Re-registration forms, a signed re-registration agreement, and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit in the 2018/2019 fiscal year are due by the end of drill on September 16. Current physicals must be turned…
Division 5 Online DDR Training Sept. 10 **Recommended for all Young Marines**
Young Marines and parents, please read the following message our staff received from our 5th Division Young Marines Training Officer in regards to online training that is taking place in September. It is highly recommended that Young Marines in our…
Important Information for Drill This Weekend
Saturday: Drill will be held in Downtown Willoughby while we participate in Last Stop Willoughby. Parents are to check their Young Marine in with a staff member. PLEASE DO NOT just drop him or her off and leave. Since we…
End of Summer Family Appreciation Picnic August 13
FAMILY LAKE PARTY: FOOD, SWIMMING, CANOEING, PADDLE BOATING, FISHING, FUN! AUGUST 12, 1 PM TO 6 PM Parents and families are invited to an end of summer lake party hosted by Mrs. Dubin. Parents attending please bring a dish to…
Recruit Graduation June 10, 2018 **
**Please disregard previous email** Recruit graduation will be on Sunday June 10 at 1300. To welcome the newly graduated Young Marines and family to the unit, there will be a luncheon provided by the unit and parents of current Young…
Reminder: Drill and Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing Community Service Opportunity May 20
Drill today will be held at the Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing in Hambden. This mandatory event for all Young Marines and recruits. We are honored again this year with an invitation from The Blue Knights to have our unit help…
Reminder: Fitness Fundraiser on May 5
A reminder that our friends at Krav Maga Cleveland will be hosting a special fitness class to benefit the unit, proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to assist our unit with training activities, education, uniforms, and trips. This is…
Reminders for Young Marines and Recruits for the Fundraiser 4.28.18
We are excited that after months of hard work, the annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser is finally here! Young Marines and recruits are to wear their red unit t-shirts with jeans (no rips or tears) and tennis shoes. Each unit family…
Reminders for Drill April 21 and 22
Bring a lunch both days. On Saturday, please arrive in PT gear as we will do a PFT first thing in the morning. We will have some special guests: DEA Agent Quinn for DDR training GySgt Castilblanco for Drill &…
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Tickets and Basket Items Due
Please remember that all ticket sales and basket items are due next drill weekend, April 21 and 22.
Monthly Drill Schedule Change and June Drill Change
Starting in April, we will no longer have drill on Thursday evenings. Instead, drill will be held one weekend a month on a Saturday and consecutive Sunday from 0830 to 1530 each day. We will still meet at Gunny’s Hall.…
Drill Date Change from March 17 to March 24
Our Saturday drill has been changed in March from the 17th to the 24th. It will still be held at Gunny’s Hall. Please make a note of it.
Drill Still Scheduled for January 4 and Reminder About Attendance Policy/Reporting Absences
We will still have drill tonight, January 4 with formation and pick up at the usual times. Please note that in the event a drill does get cancelled, the unit will be notified by email and it will also be…
DDR Dash 5K on 10.28.17 Location Change
Due to the pending inclement weather, we have secured the use of the indoor track at Painesville YMCA instead of running the 5K at Chapin Forest. Everyone should arrive at the Painesville YMCA by 0745, dressed appropriately, tennis shoes/running shoes,…
Recruit Graduation October 14
Recruit graduation will be on Saturday at 1300. To welcome the newly graduated Young Marine and family to the unit, there will be a luncheon provided by the unit and parents of current Young Marines immediately following the ceremony. Recruit…
Recruit Graduation Reminder September 16
Recruit graduation is September 16 at 1300 with a luncheon immediately following. All families of Young Marines and recruits are invited. The unit will provide the main dish and cake so we are asking current Young Marine families bring a…
Re-registration Paperwork and Fee Due September 16
Re-registration forms, a signed re-registration agreement, and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit in the 2017/2018 fiscal year are due by the end of drill on September 16. Current physicals must be turned…
Re-registration Paperwork and Fee Due September 16
Re-registration forms, a signed re-registration agreement, and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit in the 2017/2018 fiscal year are due by the end of drill on September 16. Current physicals must be turned…
Basic First Aid Class August 16
We have a Basic First Aid class scheduled with the Mentor Fire Department. All the Young Marines/recruits need this class in order to obtain not only the associated ribbon, but also to be eligible for promotions. The class information is…
Drill on May 18 Changed to May 25
Gunny’s Hall is not available on May 18 so we are changing drill to May 25. Please make a note of it.
Important Information for the Fundraiser 4.15.17
Just a quick note to let Young Marines they need to be at the Stadium Grill by 11:30 a.m. tomorrow for the fundraiser. Please arrive in full uniform and be squared away. Parents, please be sure to check in with…
Important Reminders!
Report Cards All report cards are due by the end of drill on April 6. To review the unit’s policy: Young Marines and recruits are required to turn in a report card every quarter. To be deployable, they have to…
Lunch Being Provided for Drill Saturday, March 18
Lunch is being provided for drill tomorrow so Young Marines do not need to bring one. Thank you to the Evans family for the generous offer.
Recruit Orientation
Recruit orientation for our next recruit class will be Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 pm. It will be held at our drill location, Gunny’s Hall, 8720 Twinbrook Road, Mentor, OH 44060. Any child interested in joining our unit should attend…
Drill on January 21 Rescheduled to January 28
Due to the availability of Gunny’s Hall, drill on January 21 has been rescheduled to January 28. Also, pick up is at 3:00 p.m., not 3:30 p.m. like our regular Saturday drills. Please make a note of it.
Recruit Graduation December 17, 2016
We are excited to announce recruit graduation is finally here. Graduation is from 1330 to 1430 on Saturday, December 17, 2016. As is our tradition, after the ceremony, the unit and current Young Marine families will host a luncheon to…
Drill Cancelled November 5
Please be advised there is NO drill this Saturday. We originally planned this drill in order to graduate the recruits. Since this is not happening, we do not need to have drill this Saturday.
Report Cards Due November 3
Young Marines and recruits are required to turn in a report card every quarter. To be deployable, they have to have a minimum 2.0 GPA and no F’s. Anyone who falls below a 2.0, has an F, or does not…
Community Service Opportunities in Honor of Red Ribbon Week
National Red Ribbon Week starts October 21st and runs through October 31st. It is a time we heavily participate in as this is an opportunity to focus on our drug demand reduction efforts. This time was created in memory of…
Saturday Drill 10.22.16 Location Change
Gunny’s Hall is not available on Saturday, October 22 so we will have drill at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7643 Lakeshore Boulevard in Mentor. Drill will still be held at the usual time from 0830 to 1530. Do not not…
Saturday 10.22.16 Drill Location Changed
Gunny’s Hall is not available on Saturday, October 22 so we will have drill at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7643 Lakeshore Boulevard in Mentor. Drill will still be held at the usual time from 0830 to 1530. Do not not…
Reminder: Re-registration Forms and Fee Due by September 15
Registration forms, a signed registration agreement, and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit in the 2016/2017 fiscal year are due by the end of drill on Sept. 15. Current physicals must be turned…
Thank you, VFW Post 7754
The Greater Lake County Young Marines and staff would like to say a very big thank you to VFW Post 7754 in Fairport, Ohio for their very generous donation and thank them for their continued support in our program.
Reminder: Re-registration Forms and Fee Due by September 15
Registration forms, a signed registration agreement, and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit in the 2016/2017 fiscal year are due by the end of drill on Sept. 15. Current physicals must be turned…
Re-registration Paperwork and Fee Due September 15
Registration forms, a signed registration agreement, and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit in the 2016/2017 fiscal year are due by the end of drill on Sept. 15. Current physicals must be turned…
Saturday 8.20.16 Drill Location Changed
Gunny’s Hall is not available on Saturday so we will have drill at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7643 Lakeshore Boulevard in Mentor. Drill will still be held from 0830 to 1500 as usual.
Lake County Fair Parade has been cancelled
We will not be participating in the Lake County Fair parade this year. Please make a note of it.
Reminder: Lake County Fair Parade August 17
The Lake County Fair Parade is our only mandatory parade and all Young Marines are expected to participate. Recruits are invited to participate as well. Details Date: August 17, 2016 Drop off: 1700 at the First Church of Christ, 422…
REMINDER: Community Service Opportunity, Blue Knight Motorcycle Run August 28
The annual Blue Knights Ohio XV Chapter Run benefitting Camp Ho Mita Koda in Newbury will be held Sunday, August 28. Our unit has helped with this event for several years and the Blue Knights would like us there again…
Parent Meeting July 23
There will be a parent meeting on Saturday, July 23 after drill at 3:30.
Recruit Orientation Time Change – July 7
Recruit orientation has been changed from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 7. For more information on join our unit, please visit our Contact Us page.
Drill Location Change for Drill on Saturday, June 18
Due to an event at Gunny’s Hall, drill on Saturday will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. See our unit calendar for more information.
Reminder: Report Cards Due Thursday, June 16
Young Marines and recruits are required to turn in a report card every quarter. To be deployable, they have to have a minimum 2.0 GPA and no F’s. Anyone who falls below a 2.0, has an F, or does not…
GPS/Land Navigation Activity June 10
A GPS/land navigation activity is being planned for Saturday, June 11. Details When: June 11 Where: Environmental Learning Center**, 7250 Alexander Rd, Painesville, 44077 Drop off**: 12:45 p.m. at Gunny’s Hall Pick up**: 4:00 p.m. at Gunny’s Hall Other Transportation…
Recruit Orientation to be held Thursday, July 7
Recruit orientation for our next recruit class will be Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 pm. It will be held at our drill location, Gunny’s Hall, 8720 Twinbrook Road, Mentor, OH 44060. Any child interested in joining our unit should attend…
Reminder: Community Service Opportunity: Placing flags at Veterans’ Graves on May 28
Every year during Memorial Day weekend, we honor the fallen by placing flags on the grave sites of all military personnel buried at Whitehaven Cemetery. All Young Marines are encouraged to participate. DETAILS When: Saturday, May 28 Where: Whitehaven Memorial…
Reminder: Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing Sunday, May 22
This Sunday is the the annual Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing. The bikes are blessed before they make the trip to Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day. This is an event we have been helping the Blue Knights with for three years…
Unit Campout After Action Report
Congratulations to all the Young Marines who attended our first encampment! Yes, it rained, it hailed, it snowed, and we had some bugs. It wasn’t perfect, but we did it! Thank you to all the parents for trusting us with…
Community Service Opportunity: Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing May 22 Reminder
This Sunday is the the annual Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing. The bikes are blessed before they make the trip to Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day. This is an event we have been helping the Blue Knights with for three years…
Greater Lake County Young Marines Staff Announcement
There have been some recent staff changes in our unit. Mr. Jason Pund has resigned from his position as unit commander. Mr. Damion Assink will now take over the position of unit commander and Mr. Bill Sickles will take on…
Save the Date: GPS Safari/Land Navigation Activity on June 11
A GPS/land navigation activity is being planned for Saturday, June 11. More details to follow.
Community Service Opportunity: Gunny’s Hall Spring Clean Up April 30
The Marine Corps League has asked our unit to help with a Spring clean up at Gunny’s Hall on Saturday, April 30 at 0900. Young Marines are to wear old clothes appropriate for the weather conditions that can get dirty.…
Lunch for Drill on Saturday, April 16
Lunch will not be provided at drill this weekend. Therefore, Young Marines will need to make sure they bring one.
Upcoming Unit Activities
There are several unit activities being planned as well as schedule changes. Information has been posted on our unit calendar. Please note: details for some of the events are still being finalized and we will share that information as soon…
Never Miss a Unit Event by Subscribing to the Unit Calendar
Did you know you can subscribe to our unit calendar and have your mobile phone and/or computer calendar sync to it so you’ll always have our current events and details right at your fingertips? Simply click on the “subscribe” icon…
News Update: Drill on Thursday, March 17 is Cancelled
Due to scheduling conflicts at Gunny’s Hall, drill on Thursday has been cancelled. Since report cards were supposed to be turned in on Thursday, they are now due at Saturday’s drill on the 19th.
Welcome, New Staff Members
The Greater Lake County Young Marines are excited to announce the addition of new staff members to our unit. Damion Assink has been elected XO. Tammy Dubin will now serve the unit as Training Officer. Erin Assink has been appointed…
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser: February 27
The unit will be holding a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Saturday, February 27. The event will take place at Gunny’s Hall in Mentor. We will have a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $15 at…
Mandatory Parent Meeting Thursday, February 4
We will have a brief but mandatory parent meeting at 6:30 on Thursday, February 4. We will be discussing the upcoming fundraiser scheduled for February 27 and it is important that at least one parent/guardian of each Young Marine and…
Save the Date: Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Scheduled for February 27
The unit will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, February 27. The event will take place at Gunny’s Hall in Mentor. We will have a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. More details to follow.
New Drill Location Effective February 4, 2016
The staff is excited to announce that the Marine Corps League Col. Justice M. Chambers Detachment has graciously offered to let us use Gunny’s Hall for drill starting in February. Gunny’s Hall is located 8720 Twinbrook Drive in Mentor. We…
Drill Reminder: Lunch on January 16
The unit will be providing lunch for the Young Marines and recruits on Saturday, January 16. Therefore, please do not pack a lunch for your child unless they have specific dietary needs.
Recruit Graduation to be held February 20
Recruit graduation is at 1300 on Saturday, February 20, not January 16 as previously listed on our unit calendar. We apologize for any inconvenience. As is our tradition, after the ceremony, the unit and current Young Marine families will host…
Drill Reminder: Lunch
The unit will be providing lunch for the Young Marines and recruits on Saturday, December 19. Therefore, please do not pack a lunch for your child unless they have specific dietary needs.
Checklist for Presentation Assignment
Dear Young Marine Parents, We hope everyone is doing well as we quickly approach the holidays. As a reminder, your Young Marine has been asked to choose a presentation topic they can present to the group. The purpose is to…
Community Service Opportunity: Toys for Tots at the Great Lakes Mall
From 1 December through 24 December, all Young Marines can earn credit towards the community service requirement by helping the Toys for Tots program. The location is inside the Great Lakes Mall at the Sears entrance and runs from 10…
Policy Reminder: Report Card/Grades Policy
Young Marines and recruits are required to turn in a report card every quarter. To be deployable, Young Marines/recruits have to have a minimum 2.0 GPA and no F’s. Anyone who falls below a 2.0, has an F, or does…
Community Service Opportunity: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Our unit has been asked to help again this year with the Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast. It is held every year in honor of Veterans Day. The breakfast is free for veterans, $4 for their guests. There will be entertainment…
Re-registration Reminder – Action Required ASAP
As you know, the re-registration forms and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit for the 2015/2016 fiscal year were due by the end of drill on 17 September. We have extended the deadline…
Recruit Training Begins 17 October 2015
We are excited to announce that recruit training is schedule to begin 17 October and will be held during our normally scheduled drills (see our unit calendar for dates and times). Registration Forms (Adobe Acrobat required) and non-refundable fee of…
Re-registration Paperwork Due 17 September 2015
Registration forms and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit in the 2015/2016 fiscal year are due by the end of drill on 17 September. Current physicals must be turned in by that day…
Important Information Regarding Saturday’s Drill 15 August
Drill on Saturday, the 15th, has been modified to accommodate a special activity we mentioned several weeks ago. For any Young Marine who did not respond to the request, he or she is not included in the activity and therefore…
Mandatory Event: Lake County Fair Parade
The Lake County Fair Parade is our only mandatory parade and all Young Marines are expected to participate. Details Date: 18 August 2015 Drop off: 1700 at the First Church of Christ, 422 Mentor Avenue in Painesville (directly across from…
Possible Drill Activity Planned: Need Response by July 28
Mrs. Dubin would like to coordinate an activity involving a ropes course at a facility in Strongsville. Since this is an activity we have to book and pay for in advance, we need to know how many Young Marines will…
Community Service Opportunity: Montville Bicentennial Celebration
Below are the details for the Montville Bicentennial Celebration which is July 25. The festival runs from 1030 to 1730. Drop off: 0900 Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Rd. **All parents must sign in their Young Marines with unit staff…
Greater Lake County Young Marines Staff Announcement
In 2014, the Greater Lake County Young Marines celebrated our 10th year as a unit. Over that 10 year span, we have seen hundreds of kids pass through the our unit. There are many success stories out there in regards…
RESPONSE NEEDED ASAP – Community Service Opportunity: Montville Township Bicentennial Celebration
As you know, our unit has been asked to help out at the Montville Bicentennial Celebration on July 25. The town of Montville is located at the intersection of Routes 6 and 528 in Geauga County. You can get more…
Recruit Graduation Reminders
Recruit graduation is at 1300. As is our tradition, after the ceremony, the unit and current Young Marine families will host a luncheon to welcome the new Young Marines and their families to the unit. Everyone is welcome to attend.…
Community Service Opportunity: Gathering of the Eagles Airshow – CANCELLED
The Gathering of the Eagles Airshow which was scheduled to be held at the Lost Nation Airport this weekend, July 11 and 12, has been cancelled.
Young Marines University
Young Marines can now earn college credit via online classes offered at Young Marines University. This is an new and exciting program offered through Nationals. For more information, as well as a list of available courses and enrollment procedures, please…