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…
Community Service Opportunity: American Legion Post 678 Awards Dinner
We need 5 – 7 Young Marines to assist in an awards dinner event at the American Legion Post 678. The event is hosted by the American Legion to honor the academic achievement of local high school students. Young Marines…
Drill on 6 January is Cancelled
Due to the amount of school closings as well as the expected weather situation, drill on Monday, 6 January is cancelled.
Reminder: Drill and Christmas Party for the Young Marines
This is a reminder that Saturday is not only drill, but a Christmas Party for the Young Marines. Young Marines are to report to the PAL Center at the usual time of 0830 in uniform. Thank you to the parents…
No Parent Meeting in December
We will not have a parent meeting on Saturday, 14 December. The next parent meeting will be held Saturday, 18 January at 0830.
Recruit Registration Now Open
We are now accepting registration paperwork for the next recruit class. Orientation will be Saturday, January 18 at 1:30 p.m. Next recruit class will start Saturday, February 15. The recruit training registration fee is $250. There is a $100 non-refundable…
Activity for All Deployable Young Marines – Saturday, December 7
The staff is planning a fun day for all deployable Young Marines on Saturday, December 7. We are still finalizing the details but we are focusing on the great history of Cleveland. Some of the activities may include: Tour of…
Veterans Breakfast Update
Thank you to the following Young Marines who have signed up for the Veterans Breakfast on Saturday: Bittner-Ford Toth McGrath, Tanner McGrath, Tyler Mendez Since we need 6 Young Marines and only have 5 signed up, we are still in…
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…
Community Service Opportunity: Toys for Tots at 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…
Important Changes to Recruit Graduation
IMPORTANT CHANGES: Recruit graduation is still scheduled for Saturday, 16 November. However, due to logistics and the amount of work needed to get the recruits ready for graduation, we had to make some changes to the plan of the day.…
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.
Community Service Opportunity: Veterans Breakfast – November 9, 2013
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. Please see the unit calendar for more information.
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…
Technical Difficulties with ALL @glcyoungmarines.org Emails
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with ALL @glcyoungmarines.org emails. The problem started on or after 11 October 2013. If you have sent an email to a staff member after that date and have not received a response, please resend…
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…
Annual Young Marines Ball – October 19
Although RSVPs and payment for the ball are not due until October 12, we would like to get a preliminary headcount so we can plan accordingly for this event. Please email Mrs. Cimino ASAP to let her know if you…
Fall Veterans Memorial Service – October 5, 2013
The Fall Veterans Memorial Service is an event to remember all our military men and women. This year, the event will focus on the 30th anniversary of the Beirut Bombing of the Marine Barracks on October 23, 1983. The service…
Fall Veterans Memorial Service – October 5, 2013
The Fall Veterans Memorial Service is an event to remember all of our military men and women. This year, the event will focus on the 30th anniversary of the Beirut Bombing of the Marine Barracks on October 23, 1983. The…
Annual Young Marines Ball – October 19, 2013
The Annual Young Marines ball will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 5:30-10:00 p.m. at Quail Hollow. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. This event is open to all Young Marines who registered for the 2013/2014 fiscal year,…
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 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…
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.…
REMINDER: Community Service Opportunity for Young Marines/Blue Knight Run September 15
The Young Marines will be volunteering once again this year at the annual Blue Knight Run at Camp Ho Mita Koda on 15 September. Please read the detailed information about this event here.
Reminder: Drill schedule changes
Just a reminder that the drill schedule changes we announced earlier this summer go into effect in September. Please be sure to check our unit calendar for dates and times.
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…
Lake County Fair Parade on Tuesday, August 13
Our unit will be participating in the Lake County Fair parade on Tuesday, August 13. Please visit the event page for the specific details regarding the parade.
Congratulations Deployable Young Marines!
In recognition of your hard work and maintaining deployable status, the unit is sponsoring a night of bowling and laser tag. Food and drink will be provided. Congratulations to the following Young Marines who are eligible to attend: Babic Babic…
Volunteers still needed for the Gathering of the Eagles Airshow
We still need volunteers for the Gathering of the Eagles Airshow this weekend. There are openings for the following time slots: Saturday Every time slot: Two Young Marines needed* Sunday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00…
REMINDER: Gathering of the Eagle Airshow Community Service Opportunity
The Young Marines will again be helping the United States Aviation Museum (USAM) run their dog tag machines during the Gathering of the Eagles Air Show on July 13 and 14 at Lost Nation airport. So far we only have…
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…
4th of July Parade – Thank You!
Thank you to all the Young Marines who participated in the Mentor Headlands 4th of July parade. We had a great turn out and you all did an excellent job!
Transportation Assistance Request for a Young Marine to the Parade Tomorrow
LCpl Mighton is in need of a ride to and from the Headlands parade tomorrow. If you are able to provide assistance, please contact his mother, Dawn Osewalt, at 440-567-5264.
REMINDER: Headlands 4th of July Parade
To view the specific details about the parade, please visit the event information here.
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.
Discharge Ceremony of Cpl Ehrlinger…Thank you!
A very big thank you to all the parents who provided food and/or attended the Discharge Ceremony of Cpl Ehrlinger and the luncheon that followed on Sunday. We would also like to thank Donna Anderson for taking care of getting everything set up for the luncheon.
We congratulate Cpl Ehrlinger on her graduation from high school and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
Policy Update: New Contact Procedure for Drill Attendance
Drill Attendance Contact Even though drill is mandatory, we understand there are circumstances when a Young Marine can not attend. School/family activities, illnesses, emergencies, etc. are all considered excused absences as long as we are notified in advance. In the…
Community Service Opportunity: Gathering of the Eagles Airshow July 13 and 14
The Young Marines will be helping the United States Aviation Museum (USAM) run their dog tag machines during the Gathering of the Eagles Air Show on July 13 and 14 at Lost Nation Airport in Willoughby, Ohio.
Please visit our unit calendar or click here for detailed event information.
Headlands 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…
Dog Tags for Sale
Did you know that our unit has a dog tag machine? We can make custom dog tags for Young Marines, families, friends, anyone! Dog tags are $10 and we offer a special discount for Young Marines. Visit our Fundraisers page for more information.
Ongoing “Fundraiser”: Gordon Food Service (GFS)
Our unit has an account at Gordon Food Service (GFS) and we receive an annual rebate based on our purchases. Purchases can be made for personal use (they don’t have to be something purchased for the unit), so friends and…
REMINDER: RSVP for Cpl Ehrlinger Discharge Ceremony is Today
Don’t forget to RSVP to the discharge ceremony for Cpl Ehrlinger by today. A list of what is being provided so far, as well as the point of contact, can be found on the event page.
Military Night at the Lake County Captains Game…Thank you!
A big thank you to the Young Marines and parents who attended Military Night at the Lake County Captains game on Friday. We would also like to thank the Greater Cleveland Young Marines for joining us. It was a great evening and it looks like everyone had a great time! Check out our Facebook fan page for pictures.
New Calendar Functions
We are pleased to announce a new feature with our website. Now 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…
CANCELLED: Take Pride in America
This event has been cancelled due to military cutbacks.