Lake Dardanelle Detachment #1310

Russellville, Arkansas

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2024 ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

	DATE		ACTIVITY
			Monthly Detachment Meeting, 2nd Monday of each month at Jarhead Junction 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Doors open at 6:30 PM Come early!!
	1/08/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  Meeting Cancelled due to Covid.
	2/12/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	3/11/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	4/15/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	5/13/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	5/25/24		Place Flags on Veteran's Graves at Rest Haven Cemetery
	5/27/24		Memorial Day Activities
	6/07/24 & 6/08/24		MCL 1310 Sponsors MCL Arkansas State Convention at Marriott Courtyard in Russellville
	6/10/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	7/08/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	8/12/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	9/09/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	10/14/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	11/TBA/24		249th Marine Corps Birthday Ball MCL 1310 14th Annual Russellville, Arkansas TBA
	11/11/24		Monthly Detachment Meeting  Jarhead Junction, 311 Chesty Puller Drive, Russellville, AR  7:00 PM  Come early!!
	December 7th & 8th 2024		Toys-4-Tots Champaign Collection in Walmart Parking Lot 8 AM - 4 PM
	Monday, 12/09/24		Detachment Christmas Party Potluck Bring a wrapped Christmas present for "Dirty Santa" 6:00 PM at Jarhead Junction 311 Chesty Puller Drive
	TBA		Toys-4-Tots Toy Distribution Dardanelle Community Center

USMCL Mission Statement

USMCL History

The Marine Corps League is headed by an elected National Commandant, with 14 elected National Staff Officers who serve as trustees. The National Board of Trustees coordinates the efforts of 48 department, or state, entities and the activities of over 900 community-based detachments located throughout the United States and overseas. The day-to-day operations of the League are under the control of the National Executive Director with the responsibility for the management and direction of all programs, activities, and affairs of the Marine Corps League as well as supervising the National Headquarters staff.

The prime authority of the League is derived from its Congressional charter and from its annual National Convention held each August in different major U.S. cities throughout the nation. It is a not-for-profit organization within the provisions of the Internal Revenue Service Code 501(c) (4), with a special group exemption letter which allows for contributions to the Marine Corps League, its Auxiliary and subsidiary units, to be tax deductible by the donor.

MARINES HELPING MARINES - WOUNDED MARINES PROGRAM

The program was created to support injured Marine Corps personnel located at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, Brooke Army hospital in San Antonio, as well as the Naval Hospitals at Balboa, Camp Pendleton and elsewhere. The scope of support encompasses; financial, visits from Marine Corps League members, off site day trips to include family outings, dinners, short trips in support of the individual Marines’ needs and professional sporting events as tickets and opportunities present themselves.

 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

The Marine Corps League is a member of The Military Coalition and participates in National and State legislative issues that affect military readiness, benefits and entitlements of active duty personnel as well as Veterans Benefits programs effecting former and retired Marines.

VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM

The National Headquarters retains a full-time staff member who assists veterans in adjudicating claims against the government as a result of active duty service. Claims are processed through the Department of Veterans Affairs or other appropriate agencies of the federal government.

YOUNG MARINES OF
THE MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

A youth program emphasizing honesty, courage, respect, industry, loyalty, dependability, and a sense of devotion to God, country, community and family. The Young Marines program receives funding from Congress and the United States Marine Corps primarily because of their drug interdiction focus on drug education and prevention.

VETERANS AFFAIRS VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAM (VAVS)

Marine Corps League members contribute thousands of man-hours each year supplementing staffs at VA Hospitals and facilities in providing morale, comfort and assistance to institutionalized veterans.

U. S. MARINES YOUTH
PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM

The League developed and administers a program that provides a physical fitness regimen that promotes a healthy, drug free life style for elementary and high school students.

MILITARY ORDER OF DEVIL DOGS

The fun and honor society of the Marine Corps League.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE AUXILIARY

The Marine Corps League Auxiliary was chartered on September 4, 1937 as a subsidiary organization of the Marine Corps League. On August 25, 1950, the Auxiliary was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia as an affiliate of the Marine Corps League. The Auxiliary was formed for the purposes of promoting the interests of the U. S. Marine Corps, the Marine Corps League and to protect and advance the welfare of Marines and their dependents. Auxiliary members participate in a wide variety of programs that benefit and preserve the fundamental rights and freedoms of every person of this Nation, young and old.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

The Marine Corps League has long regarded the program of the Boy Scouts of America as in support of the Preamble of the Constitution of the League. The League supports the Boy Scouts of America as they promote traditional family values to America’s youth. The Marine Corps League participates in Scouting through assistance with units, districts, and councils, in community projects, merit badge programs, and special recognition of Eagle Scouts.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Members of the Marine Corps League fund scholarships through donations from individual members and subordinate units of the Marine Corps League and Auxiliary. Children and former Marines are eligible for academic scholarships for attendance at accredited colleges and universities.

TOYS-FOR-TOTS

Marine Corps League Detachments in nearly every community take part annually in the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys-For-Tots campaign to raise funds and collect and distribute toys to needy children. In communities where there is an existing Marine Corps Reserve Unit, the League works hand in hand supporting their campaign. In other communities, the Marine Corps League takes the lead, ensuring a successful campaign.

MARINE-4-LIFE/
INJURED MARINE SUPPORT PROGRAM

The League works very closely with the Marine Corps’ M-4-L program, providing mentors nationwide. In areas of the country where there is no Marine Corps “point of contact”, the League works directly with M-4-L Headquarters to provide services to transitioning Marines.

ANNUAL CONVENTIONS

Members find the State and National Conventions of the League ideal vacation venues for themselves and family members. Held in a different city each year, many families attend year after year and particularly enjoy the many planned activities and tours related to these get-togethers.

The Marine Corps League is a charter member of The Military Coalition, The National Marine Corps Council, AdHoc Committee, Navy and Marine Corps Council, the National Veterans Day Committee, and is represented on countless committees and programs serving the military and veteran community.

The League participates in patriotic functions such as the National Memorial Day Parade and the National 4th of July Parade in Washington as well as countless statewide and community parades around the country. We provide representation to the U.S. Congress in legislative matters affecting the United States Marine Corps, national security and veteran’s benefits through our National Legislative Committee. Most importantly, Marine Corps League Detachments are actively involved in Community based programs throughout the country.