Semper Fi Luncheon
2025-11-07 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA
I hope this message finds everyone well.
I wanted to get this out early to give everyone a fair opportunity to attend the Semper Fi Luncheon. This is a monumental year for the Corps, and the event is expected to sell out—if it hasn’t already. In anticipation of high interest, the Division has purchased two tables.
Event Details:
Event: Semper Fi Luncheon
Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer Street, Boston, MA
Date: Friday, November 7th
Time: Doors open at 12:00 PM
Cost: $135 per person
Important Change This Year:
The cost to attend through our Division tables will be $50 per person. In order to secure your seat, payment is required in advance. If I do not receive payment, your seat will not be reserved.
This may sound strict, but in the past, I’ve received verbal confirmations only to be informed last minute that individuals couldn’t attend—leaving paid seats unused. To avoid this, please send payment (via check, Venmo, etc.) to lock in your spot.
Deadline for response and payment is Labor Day weekend. After that, remaining seats will be offered to other Marine Corps League members.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Semper Fi!!
Patrick Maguire
National Vice Commandant
New England Division
Marine Corps League

Seacoast Detachment Monthly Board and Membership Meeting
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 | American Legion Post #35, 69 High Street, Hampton, NH, 03842, United States
Please join us for the Seacoast Detachment monthly membership meeting where we discuss upcoming events and the running of the organization. Join us and share your ideas, we would love to hear them.

Granite State Detachment Monthly Board and Membership meeting
2025-11-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:30 | American-Canadian Genealogical Society (ACGS), 1 Sundial Ave Suite 317, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
Please join us for the Granite State Detachment monthly membership meeting where we discuss upcoming events and the running of the organization. Join us and share your ideas, we would love to hear them.

Lakes Region Detachment Monthly Board and Membership Meeting
2025-11-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Community Center – Meredith, 1 Circle Dr, Meredith, NH, 03253, United States
Please join us for the Lakes Region Detachment monthly membership meeting where we discuss upcoming events and the running of the organization. Join us and share your ideas, we would love to hear them.

Twin State Detachment Monthly Board and Membership Meeting
2025-12-02 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Soldiers Memorial Building, 31 N Park St, Lebanon, NH, 03766, United States
Please join us for the Twin State Detachment monthly membership meeting where we discuss upcoming events and the running of the organization. Join us and share your ideas, we would love to hear them.

Demers Detachment Monthly Board and Membership Meeting
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | VFW Hall 2520, 1107 Main St, Berlin, NH, 03570, United States
Please join us for the Demers Detachment monthly membership meeting where we discuss upcoming events and the running of the organization. Join us and share your ideas, we would love to hear them.

Dillon Detachment Monthly Board and Membership Meeting
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Old Town Hall, 91 Bow Center Rd, Bow, NH, 03304, United States
Please join us for the Dillon Detachment monthly membership meeting where we discuss upcoming events and the running of the organization. Join us and share your ideas, we would love to hear them.

Department of NH Quarterly Meeting
2025-12-06 11:00 - 16:00 | American-Canadian Genealogical Society (ACGS), 1 Sundial Ave Suite 317, Manchester, NH, 03103, United States
The Department of NH Quarterly Meeting will be held on December 6, 2025 from 11am to 4pm. The meeting will be hosted by Granite State Detachment #542 at 1 Sundial Ave, Suite 317, Manchester, NH.
There is an elevator and plenty of free parking.

Seacoast Detachment Monthly Board and Membership Meeting
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 | American Legion Post #6, 96 Islington Street, Portsmouth, NH, 03801, United States

Lunch W Leathernecks
2026-01-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Black Bear Tavern, 151 Main Street, Colebrook, New Hampshire
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Lunch With Leathernecks
2026-01-10 11:30 - 13:30 | The Perch, 82 Main Street, Keene, NH, United States
Join fellow Marines for Lunch with Leathernecks — a casual, camaraderie‑focused gathering hosted by the Marine Corps League, Department of New Hampshire. Enjoy sea stories, good company, and a meal together. The MCL covers up to $25 per Marine. All Marines are welcome.

Commandant Search Meeting
2026-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Please join this Zoom meeting to discuss the upcoming election of Department officers and the future of the Department Commandant position.
Current Status
• The positions of Senior Vice Commandant, Judge Advocate, and Adjutant/Paymaster are tentatively filled, pending the Commandant’s election.
• My current term as Department Commandant is one two-year term, which concludes at the Q2 2026 Department Meeting, per the bylaws.
• While I am open to a second term, I believe the role must have clear purpose, shared responsibility, and defined support.
Purpose of the Meeting
This meeting will focus on:
• Clarifying the expectations and responsibilities of the Department Commandant.
• Defining how the membership and Department officers support that role.
• Discussing officer progression and sustainability to prevent burnout and ensure continuity.
• Identifying actionable steps to improve support to all detachments.
Key Discussion Points
Please consider the following prior to the meeting:
• The Commandant role should not be filled simply by availability; it requires commitment and capacity.
• The Commandant should be able to attend at least two meetings at each detachment.
• Department officers should not hold conflicting detachment leadership roles (e.g., Detachment Commandant or Paymaster) to avoid divided focus and burnout.
• There should be a planned officer progression (Jr Vice → Sr Vice → Commandant) to sustain leadership continuity.
• If the Commandant position is unfilled, National will assume oversight, which may create additional challenges.
• Department leadership should be distributed across detachments. Currently, multiple officers come from the same detachment, which can negatively impact that unit.
• Ideally, each detachment provides at least one Department officer.
• While I appreciate the positive feedback I’ve received, I recognize that not all detachments have received the level of support they deserve.
Desired Outcomes
By the end of this meeting, we aim to:
• Establish clear expectations for the Department Commandant role.
• Agree on how the Department and detachments will support that role.
• Identify a sustainable leadership structure and officer progression plan.
• Determine next steps for the upcoming election cycle.
I look forward to an open and productive discussion on what the membership expects from the Department Commandant—and how future leadership can best support the needs of all detachments.
For the Zoom information, please contact Cody Dumont at mcl_cody_dumont@melcara.com

Lunch With Leathernecks
2026-01-17 11:30 - 13:30 | Road Hawg, 195 Main Street, Gorham, NH, United States

Lunch With Leathernecks
2026-01-24 11:30 - 13:30 | Main Crust Co, 135 Main Street, Marlborough, NH, United States

Lunch With Leathernecks
2026-01-31 11:30 - 13:30 | The Granite Grind, 70 Main Street, Lancaster, NH, United States

Lunch With Leathernecks
2026-02-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Bacon Me Crazy, 6 Main Street, Hinsdale, NH, United States

Lunch With Leathernecks
2026-02-14 11:30 - 13:30 | Black Bear Tavern, 151 Main Street, Colebrook, New Hampshire
