Recruit Auth has requested support and assistance in collecting canned goods and non-perishable items in support of her bid in the title of the Little Miss Maple for the Geauga County Maple Festival. The items donated during the drive are…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Unit Calendar Currently Unavailable
The unit calendar is currently unavailable due to technical issues. We are working to correct the problem. In the meantime, details about all upcoming events such as this weekend’s activities, can be found by clicking on the News page. We…
Possible Community Service Opportunity: Montville Bicentennial, Response Needed by May 22
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. Young Marines will help park cars, provide…
Policy Update: RSVPing to Unit Events (Parades, Community Service, etc.)
In the past, when we have asked for participation in events outside of drill such as community service, parades, etc., sometimes we have asked for responses from those who COULD attend and other times we asked for responses from those…
Drill Update
Monday’s drill on 6 October has been cancelled. Please make a note of it. We are excited to inform everyone that we are close to securing a new drill location. We will provide those details as soon as they are…
The Greater Lake County Young Marines Unit is in Need of a New Home
The Greater Lake County Young Marines unit is in need of a new home. The director of the Eastlake Police Activities League (PAL) Center informed us last night (15 September) at drill that PAL is almost doubling our rent to…
Appropriate Winter Weather Gear
During the winter months, Young Marines might still go outside for drill activities. Young Marines are permitted to wear hats and gloves, however, they must be solid black (no stripes, team logos, etc.)
Metropark Activities in February and March
On February 15 and March 15 during drill, there will be 2 events sponsored by the Lake Metroparks. February is Dog Sledding and March is Survivor Challenge. Both events will be held weather permitting. There is a one time fee…
Young Marine Christmas Party – December 14
We will have a Christmas party for the Young Marines during our normally scheduled drill on Saturday, 14 December. The party will start at lunch time. Young Marines are to show up in uniform at the normal start time. Details…
No Parent Meeting on November 16
Due to graduation, we will NOT have a parent meeting on November 16. We have several events that are coming up and will send out emails/update the unit calendar as information becomes available.
Email Issues Have Been Resolved
The issues we were having with all @glcyoungmarines.org emails have been resolved. Therefore, you no longer need to send emails to glcyoungmarines@gmail.com and may resume sending messages to the respective @glcyoungmarines.org email accounts.
Policy Update: RSVPing to Unit Events (Parades, Community Service, etc.)
In the past, when we have asked for Young Marine participation in events outside of drill such as community service, parades, etc., sometimes we have asked for responses from Young Marines who COULD attend and other times we asked for…
REMINDER: Memorial Service Honoring the Memory of LCpl David Baker – October 20, 2013
The memorial service is this Sunday, October 20 at 1530. Young Marines and recruits must email Ms. Clark by Friday, October 18 and let her know whether or not they are attending. Details about the event can be found on…
Color Guard Needed For Riverside High School – October 11, 2013
Riverside High School has asked our unit to provide a color guard for their football game on Friday, October 11. We need 4 Young Marines for this event. A parent or guardian is required to stay while their Young Marine…
Important Re-Registration Information
For Young Marines wishing to re-register with the unit: If you did not turn in your paperwork and registration fee on or before drill Monday night, you have until the end of drill on Saturday to turn it in. Please…
Re-registration Paperwork and Fee Due 15 September
Registration forms and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit in the 2014/2015 fiscal year are due by the end of drill on 15 September. This includes the Young Marines who graduated in June.…
Re-registration Paperwork and Fee Due 16 September
Registration forms and fees for all current Young Marines who wish to continue with the unit in the 2013/2014 fiscal year are due by the end of drill on 16 September. Current physicals must be turned in by that day…
Uniform and Boot Orders
We are placing an order for uniforms and boots on Friday, 23 August. If your Young Marine needs a new uniform and/or boots, please email Mrs. Cimino by Thursday, 22 August and let her know what size(s) you need. We…
Unit Calendar Features
The new and improved unit calendar has been designed to provide all the information needed regarding our unit events. In a previous post, we mentioned how you can subscribe to the calendar so our events and information can be automatically…
Optional Uniform Boots
The National Young Marines Headquarters has authorized a optional black suede boot that can be worn while a Young Marine is in uniform. These are an alternative to the black jungle boots we have for sale at drill. Please note: The unit does not sell these boots so parents have to purchase them directly via Chester’s Supply Depot. These boots are completely optional and are not a required part of our uniform.
Chester’s Supply Depot: The Young Marines Online Store
Would you like a backpack that has the official Young Marines logo embroidered on it? Or perhaps a “Proud Parent” license plate frame? Do you need a gift for your Young Marine’s birthday, Christmas, or other special occasion and aren’t sure what to get them? National Headquarters offers many Young Marines branded items for sale at Chester’s Supply Depot, their online store for everything Young Marines. Click here to visit the store. A link can also be found on our Resources page.