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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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!
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.
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.