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…
Special Event: Go Apes Ropes Course August 13
This event will be held at the Go Ape Ropes Course in Strongsville. All deployable Young Marines and recruits are welcome to participate. Details When: Saturday, August 13 Cost: $20.00 (less than half of the ticket price) Drop off: Gunny’s…
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.
4th of July Parade in Mentor Headlands – Response Needed by June 29
In the past, we have participated in the 4th of July parade in Mentor Headlands. The parade takes place on the 4th which is a Monday this year. Drop off is at 11:00 a.m. and pick up is usually between…
Mandatory Parent Meeting June 18
There will be a mandatory parent on Saturday, June 18 at 3 p.m. The unit has several events scheduled for the summer and there is a lot of important information we need to cover so at least one parent for…
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: Community Service Opportunity Whitehaven Memorial Service Sunday, May 29
The Young Marines have been asked to provide a color guard again this year at the Memorial Day Weekend Service held at Whitehaven Memorial Garden on Sunday, May 29. We need seven Young Marines for the color guard and others…
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…
Marksmanship Training/Campout May 14-15, 2016
The unit campout will be held at Camp Manatoc in Pennisula, Ohio. Drop off and pick up be at Gunny’s Hall. Packing list and permission slip can be downloaded using the link below. Please review carefully and also consider the…
Community Service Opportunities: West End Y 5K/2 Mile Walk and Healthy Kids Day Track Meet on Sunday, May 1
The West End YMCA in Willoughby has asked our unit to help out with two events on Sunday, May 1. Please review all the information below and let Mr. Pund know if your Young Marine will be able to attend…
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…
Community Service Opportunity: 4th of July Parade
We will be meeting on Forest Road just South of the intersection of Garden Lane at 11:00 am for line up. The parade route ends at the Headlands Community Center. THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL NEED TO PICK UP YOUR…
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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…
Farewell, Mr. Cimino
It is with mixed feelings that we say farewell to Mr. Paul Cimino, former Executive Officer for the Greater Lake County Young Marines program. Mr. Cimino has been with the organization contributing his time and services for over 10 years.…
Presentation Assignment for Young Marines
Dear Young Marine Parents, We hope everyone is doing well this week preparing for Thanksgiving. We wanted to let you know the Young Marines, not recruits, were given a presentation assignment at drill on Saturday. They’ve been asked to choose…
Policy Reminder: Contact Procedure for Reporting a Drill Absence
The staff wants to remind Young Marines, recruits, and their parents what the contact procedure is for reporting a drill absence. It’s included below for your convenience: Even though drill is mandatory, we understand there are circumstances when a Young…
Reminder: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast RSVP Required
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…
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…
Reminder: Community Service Opportunity-Blue Knight Run 13 September, RSVP Required
The annual Blue Knights Ohio XV Chapter Run benefitting Camp Ho Mita Koda in Newbury will be held Sunday, 13 September. Our unit has helped with this event for several years and the Blue Knights would like us there again…
Community Service Opporunity: Color Guard at the Lake County Captains Game 6 September
Our unit has been asked to provide a color guard for the Lake County Captains’ game on Sunday, 6 September. Details Date: 6 September 2015 Location: Classic Park, 35300 Vine St, Eastlake, OH 44095 Time: 1745-?? Since we won’t know…
Community Service Opportunity: Color Guard at Boulevard of 500 Flags 6 September
Our unit has been asked to provide a color guard for a ceremony that will be held Sunday, 6 September. Details Date: 6 September 2015 Location: Boulevard of 500 Flags, 35150 Lakeshore Boulevard, Eastlake, Ohio 44095 Time: 1000-1200 (ending time…
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…
Change in Drill Dates for June and July
Due to the 4th of July holiday, we are cancelling drill for Thursday, July 2. To make up this date, we will have drill the Thursday before, June 25, at the usual time. Please make a note of the date…
Reminder: Drill on June 4 and Calendar Update
Reminder that we have our regularly scheduled drill this Thursday, June 4 from 1830-2030. We would also like to remind Young Marines and recruits that if you are not able to attend drill, you must email attendance@glcyoungmarines.org prior to the…
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 Parade: 4th of July in Mentor Headlands – Response Needed by May 22
In the past, we have participated in the 4th of July parade in Mentor Headlands. The parade takes place on the 4th which is a Saturday this year. Drop off is usually 11:00 a.m. and pick up is usually between…
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…
REMINDER: Community Service Activies Memorial Day Week-RSVP Need
There are two community service activities this coming weekend and RSVPs are due by May 20. Recruits are invited to participate on Saturday but Sunday’s event is for Young Marines only. Please see the unit calendar for information, including the…
Mandatory Parent Meeting May 16 at 0830
There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Saturday 0830. We have scheduled several activities for the spring and summer that we will be discussing so it is important that at least one parent/guardian of each Young Marine and recruit…
Community Service Opportunity: Memorial Day Service Color Guard on May 24
The Young Marines have been asked to provide a color guard this year. Therefore, we need four Young Marines to participate (recruits are not eligible). DETAILS Where: Whitehaven Memorial Park, 615 SOM Center Rd, Mayfield Village, OH 44143 Time: 1215-1330.…
Community Service Opportunity: Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing May 17
The Blue Knights have asked our unit to help with the annual Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing again this year. The bikes are blessed before they make the trip to Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day. There is a church service, followed…
Drill and Calendar Reminders
Just a reminder that we have drill this Thursday, February 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 21 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. We will have recruit orientation on Saturday at 2:00 pm so if you know of anyone interested in…
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IMPORTANTS: Drill Dates for January
Because our first drill for the month in January falls on New Year’s Day, we decided to cancel drill for that night and also change the dates for the Thursday night drills for the month as well. Drill will be…
Recruit Registration Now Open
We are now accepting registration paperwork for the next recruit class. Orientation will be Saturday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m. The next recruit class will start Saturday, March 21. The recruit training registration fee is $250. There is a $100…
Drill Reminder – January 1, 2015
Since our first Thursday drill of 2015 falls on New Year’s Day, drill on January 1 is cancelled.
Reminder: Community Service Opportunity-Toys for Tots
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…
Slight Time Change to Veterans Breakfast on November 8th
The coordinator of the Veterans Breakfast will need our assistance until 1230 on 8 November, not 1200 as previously stated. It would be helpful to know if any of the parents plan on staying to help so we can give…
Additional Staff Members Still Needed
We are still currently looking for additional staff members. Several people have expressed an interest. If you were one of those people, we still need to receive your completed application. Reminder: Prior service in any branch of the military is…
Community Service Opportunity: Veterans Breakfast – November 8, 2014
Our Young Marines have been asked to help once again this year with the Annual Veterans Breakfast. It is held every year in honor of Veterans Day. The breakfast is free for veterans, $4 for their guests. There will be…
Important Information Regarding Saturday’s Drill
Due to an activity at the church, Saturday’s drill on 25 October will end at 1200. The church is having a fall festival for the community. Young Marines and their families are invited to stay after drill and join in…
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…
Re-registration Reminder
If your Young Marine is intending on re-registering for the unit for the 2014-2015 Fiscal year, we need to have the paperwork and registration fee turned in NO LATER than tomorrow, 20 September, by the end of drill. If we…
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…
Re-registration Paperwork and Fees Due by 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.…
Reminder: No Drill on 1 September
Please remember that we will not have drill on 1 September in observance of Labor Day.
Community Service Opportunity: Blue Knights Run at Camp Ho Mita Koda
The annual Blue Knights Run at Camp Ho Mita Koda in Newbury will be held Sunday, 14 September. Please see our unit calendar for more information.
Community Service Opportunity: Blue Knights Run at Camp Ho Mita Koda
The annual Blue Knights Run at Camp Ho Mita Koda in Newbury will be held Sunday, 14 September. Please see our unit calendar for more information.
Important Information Regarding Drop Off Location for the Lake County Fair Parade
From the Lake County Fair’s Facebook page: Heavy pavement reconstruction on Walnut Street in Painesville has forced fair officials to make changes to the annual opening day parade scheduled for Tuesday, August 12th. Parade participants are being instructed to assemble…
Lake County Fair Parade – August 12
The Lake County Fair Parade is our only mandatory parade. Details Date: 12 August 2014 Drop off: 1700 at Harvey High School. Step off at 1800. See our unit calendar for a map. Pick up: 1845 at the back gate…
Important July Drill Information – Change in Drill Dates
Since the Gathering of the Eagles Airshow is July 19 and 20 at Lost Nation Airport and we help USAM every year with the event, we are changing the drill schedule for July. We will have drill on Saturday AND…
Reminder: July Drill Information
Since the Gathering of the Eagles Airshow is July 19 and 20 at Lost Nation Airport and we help USAM every year with the event, we are changing the drill schedule for July. We will have drill on Saturday AND…
Recruit Gradation Scheduled for 21 June
Recruit graduation is 21 June 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…
The Greater Lake County Young Marines is Looking for Additional Staff Members
We have a few staff positions available that we need to fill. If you enjoy working with kids and want to help mold the future leaders of America, we need you. Prior service in any branch of the military is…
Staff Members Still Needed
We are still currently looking for additional staff members. Several people have expressed an interest. If you were one of those people, we still need to receive your completed application. Reminder: Prior service in any branch of the military is…
Staff Members Still Needed
We are still currently looking for additional staff members. Several people have expressed an interest. If you were one of those people, we still need to receive your completed application. Reminder: Prior service in any branch of the military is…
Community Service Opportunity: Memorial Day Service Color Guard on May 25
The Young Marines have been asked to provide a color guard this year. Therefore, we need four Young Marines to participate (recruits are not eligible). DETAILS Where: Whitehaven Memorial Park, 615 SOM Center Rd, Mayfield Village, OH 44143 Time: 1215-1330.…
Community Service Opportunity: Placing flags at Veterans’ Graves on May 24
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 and recruits are encouraged to participate. DETAILS Where: Whitehaven Memorial Park, 615…
Community Service Opportunity: Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing
The Blue Knights have asked our unit to help with the annual Rolling Thunder Bike Blessing again this year. The bikes are blessed before they make the trip to Washington, DC for Memorial Day. There is a church service, followed…
Bowling and Laser Tag for Deployable Young Marines
In recognition of your hard work and maintaining deployable status, the unit is sponsoring a night of bowling and laser tag for deployable Young Marines only. Food and drinks will be provided. Congratulations to the following Young Marines who are…
Eastlake PAL Skating Party – Young Marines are Invited
The Eastlake PAL has invited our Young Marines to join them at their skating party on Monday, March 24. Our admission has been graciously paid for by the Eastlake PAL but there is a $3 charge for skates. Families of…
Parent Meeting – March 15
There will be a parent meeting on Saturday 0830. We have scheduled several activities for the spring and summer that we will be discussing so it is important for all parents/guardians of our Young Marines and recruits to attend.