10 November 2024: United States Marine Corps Birthday

Sherwood Forest Event Center / The Ridgemont
7400 - 7460 Hickman Rd
Windsor Heights, IA 50324

Celebration starts @ 1800
Cake cutting ceremony to follow
Come out for a night of camaraderie & some drink to celebrate the birth of our Corps

8 November 2024: Dinner with the Marines

AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: Pork loin roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, salads, & desserts

8 January 2025: General Meeting (date change due to holiday)

AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1915
Separate Meetings @ 1930

5 February 2025: General Meeting

AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1915
Separate Meetings @ 1930

Events

9 November 2024: Detachment Marine Corps Birthday Dinner

AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy hour: 1730

Ceremony & Dinner @ 1900
Menu: Chicken Cordon Bleu or Prime Rib, vegetables, salad, birthday cake
$20.00 per plate.


​MCL Uniform of the Day: Red Jacket, white long sleeve shirt, black trousers, black shoes, black tie. If you don't have the uniform, proper wedding attire is sufficient.

13 December 2024: Dinner with the Marines

AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1700 - 1900
Menu: TBD, salads, & desserts

2 November 2024: Department of Iowa Staff Meeting

AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Hosted by the Larry Nehring Detachment
Lunch: 1200
Meeting to follow lunch

Free will donation will be accepted for lunch

Please RSVP to jstudmcl@gmail.com
to advise how many will be here from your detachment so we will know how much food to prepare.
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All Department and Detachment Officers are encouraged to attend.

Free will donation will be accepted for lunch

4 December 2024: Detachment Christmas Party

AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Happy Hour @ 1830

Dinner @ 1930

Gift Exchange: Male bring male gift. Female bring female gift. $20.00 value

LARRY NEHRING DETACHMENT #103  & AUXILIARY OF THE  MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

6 November 2024: General Meeting

AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Dinner @ 1830
Joint Detachment / Auxiliary Meetings @ 1915
Separate Meetings @ 1930

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Larry Nehring Detachment #103 of the Marine Corps League

11 November 2024: Veterans Day Ceremony

Gold Star Monument
Burke Memorial Park
​University Avenue, between E 6th and E 7th Streets(next to Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Des Moines, Iowa
Ceremonial Firing Detail @ 0900

***Alternative Location***
AmVets Post 2
2818 5th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Ceremony starts @ 1000

Both ceremonies hosted by: Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League

16 November 2024: MODD Pound# 122 Growl

Iowa Veterans Home

1301 Summit St

Marshalltown, IA 50158


0900: Start of Growl - election of officers

1000: Birthday celebration/cutting cutting in large hall

1100: Residents break for chow

1100: Finish Growl - swear in officers & awards

1200: Lunch at Flying Elbow​


Join us for the Espirit dog corps with the other pups/DDs/PDDs

Operation Chowhound - if able please bring donation of puppy/kitten food, treats, biscuits, chew sticks, toys, etc.

You may leave it in your vehicle and we will collect outside for our selected organization: Rescue Rehab Rehome.


​Hosted by the Des Moines Pound 122 Twin Rivers Devil Dogs

27 February - 1 March 202: Mid-Winter Conference

Sheraton Pentagon City

900 South Orme St

Arlington, VA 22204

Check in/ out 2/27/25 & 3/2/25

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Link for more information & registration:

  • Hotel rate is $131 per night plus tax
  • Parking: On-site garage parking is $10 per day
  • Any cancellations after February 10, 2025, will forfeit the one-night deposit
  • Free shuttle to/from Reagan Airport (DCA)
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2025 MCL National Mid-Winter Conference Uniform Of The Day (UOD):
All MCL uniforms stated are ‘suggested’ attire and is not required for wear; no MCL members will be denied access if they are not wearing the ‘suggested’ MCL uniform; however, ALL MCL members in good-standing will wear the MCL cover and proper conference credentials to gain access to any MCL business meetings.

  • Thursday national board of trustees meeting and Commandants Council – MCL cover (required); MCL polo shirts or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
  • Friday Joint Opening Session and Memorial Service – MCL cover (required); the MCL Casual Dress (red blazer) uniform is ‘suggested.’ The balance of the day, the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
  • Saturday business meetings – MCL cover (required); the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
  • Saturday social, reception, and banquet – (black-tie event) MCL Evening Dress, MCL Formal Dress, or black-tie/formal attire is ‘suggested’ for wear. MCL covers are not to be worn for this event.