CEDAR VALLEY
Marine Corps League Detachment 99

Contact Information:

Meeting Date and Time:
First Thursday of each month at 7:00PM
Meeting Address:
VFW POST 788
3240 SOUTHGATE PLACE
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52402
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Official Website

Charter Date: 02/27/1984

Additional Information:

Pictured above League members welcome home WWII Veterans at the Cedar Rapids Airport as they arrive back on the Honor Flight. Submitted Photo.

New Members - Welcome Aboard:
Wayne Chapman and Thomas Travis who joined the league in October
Pete Peterson, John Powers, Neil Gutschmidt, Robert Siems, Merlyn McFee, Robert Griffith who joined the league in Jan

Upcoming Detachment Events:

Feb 2 - Second and Third Call for Nominations

Feb 14 - Free Veterans concert at Riverside Casino - 1900 - open to all Veterans and their families and friends

Mar 1 - Election of Officers

Apr 5 - Installation of Officers

Jun 22-24 - State Convention in Des Moines

Member Dog Barks:

Evelyn Joppa from National Auxiliary sent some raffle tickets. Prizes for cash drawing are 250, 150 and 100 dollars. Check with Howard for tickets.

Paymaster Pat Jaynes has asked that if you need anything for your uniform to let him know and he can order the item for you.

Prayers for healing go out to members:
Jerry Gillen - a member in good standing is ill and staying at home
Dennis Riha - has heart problems and is on the list for a transplant

If you have pictures from the League activities please get them to the Webmaster Mark Mason for posting on the Detachments web page.

Notes from the Commandant:
Thanks to everyone who made the Birthday Ball a great success. It was great night and the food was good. Everyone seem to really enjoy themselves. Thank you especially to the Honor and Color Guards for their participation. The auction seemed to be a success.

Toys for Tots was held November 3rd and 4th and we met alot of interesting people. Thanks to Gary Thompson, Randy Randall, Florence Moellers and especially Howard Prudy for all their help. Gary, Howard and I had a lot of fun spending all the money on Friday afternoon for the toys for the children.

Flags for donations were handed out on November 5th at both Wal Marts. All together we earned 7.83 and two large bolts courtesy of the hard work of Pat Zenishek, Gary Thompson, Randy Randall, Lloyd Lewis, John Powers, Dave Schiel, Florence Moellers and Commandant Howard Purdy.

Another group of people deserve our thanks for handling the birthday cake at the VA-Don Conway, Pat Zenishek, Toni Zenishek, Randy Randall, Gary Thompson and Commandant Howard Purdy.

If you are interested in Life Membership contact Pat Jaynes about the cost.

Check out the Detachment’s web page it is the best in the state.

If you move or change your address or phone number please let the Detachment know!!!

We need new members? There are Marines out there that do not know about the League and are waiting for you to sign them up as a member. If you know Marines who are not members, please send me their names and addresses and I will send out a complimentary newsletter.

Important Links:

• Together We Served Website
• Gunny Ermey's Website
• Detachment Activities Web Page

Annual Dues:  30.00
Recent Function: 

Commandant Purdy presents Certificate to Hy Vee Managers for their donation

Detachment members at the 4th of July Flag raising


The Detachments newest Devil Dogs inducted at the State Convention

Upcoming Event: Detachment Meeting 
Event Date : 2 February 2012
Event Time :  7:00
Event Duration :  1 hour
Event Location :  VFW Post #788
Event Contact :  Hope to see all there!