Genesee Valley Detachment
Events for the Year 2024








NOTE:
  • If you want more information, contact the Detachment Sr. Vice Commandant
  • To add any event to the list, contact the Detachment Sr. Vice Commandant

Events for January


  • 27 January (4th Saturday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1000 hours (10 AM)
      Place:
          Toys For Tots Warehouse
          460 Buffalo Road
          Rochester, New York 14611
Events for February


  • 24 February (4th Saturday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1000 hours (10 AM)
      Place:
          Toys For Tots Warehouse
          460 Buffalo Road
          Rochester, New York 14611
Events for March


  • 23 March (Saturday) ... Military Order of Devil Dogs Growl

      Time:
           1300 hours ... Chow Call
           1400 - 1500 hours ... Devil Dog Growl (meeting)
      Place:
           Bett-Toomey MCL Detachment Home
           1794 Electric Ave
           Lackawana, New York

    Active MCL members with at least 1 year in the MCL are invited
    For information about the Devil Dogs, go to "Devil Dog Corner", Click Here!
    Point of Contact: Marine Tom Tomasso ... 585-259-3247


  • 23 March (4th Saturday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1000 hours (10 AM)
      Place:
          Toys For Tots Warehouse
          460 Buffalo Road
          Rochester, New York 14611
Events for April


  • 6-8 April ... Department of New York
    Marine Corps League Spring Meeting
    Binghampton, New York


    All Marine Corps League members are welcomed to attend the meeting. Check the Department web site for details as they are announced,   Click Here!

    MEETING INFORMATION
    Place:
          Joseph P. Mangan
          American Legion Post #1194
          363 West Service Road

          Binghamton New York 13901

    There is a hotel nearby by:
          Comfort Inn I-81
          1000 Front Street

          Binghamton, New York 13901


  • 21 April (Sunday) ... Honor Flight Welcome Home

      Mission: 82 (52 vets)
      Time:
           TBD ... Sunday Afternoon
      Place:
           Greater Rochester Airport

    GVD MCL volunteers muster for welcome home event at the airport, in the concourse
    Wear your red MCL cover if possible

    Point of Contact: Marine Tom Tomasso ... 585-259-3247


  • 27 April (Saturday) ... Military Order of Devil Dogs Growl

      Time:
           1300 hours ... Chow Call
           1400 - 1500 hours ... Devil Dog Growl (meeting)
      Place:
           Wheatfield Am Legion (Buffalo area)
           6925 Ward Ave
           Sanborn, New York

    Active MCL members with at least 1 year in the MCL are invited
    For information about the Devil Dogs, go to "Devil Dog Corner", Click Here!
    Point of Contact: Marine Tom Tomasso ... 585-259-3247


  • 27 April (4th Saturday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1000 hours (10 AM)
      Place:
          Toys For Tots Warehouse
          460 Buffalo Road
          Rochester, New York 14611


  • 30 April (Tuesday) ... 60th Anniversary Charter Celebration

    Detachment Commandant Jason Tiefel and the members the of Genesee Valley Detachment #223 Marine Corps League cordially invite you to attend the 60th Anniversary Charter Celebration 1964 — 2024 honoring the 60th Anniversary signing of the national charter establishing the Genesee Valley Detachment #223 Marine Corps League, Rochester, New York

    Join the members and friends of Genesee Valley Detachment for a
    cake and coffee celebration, and awards presentation.
    Cash bar is available at the post.

      When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
      Time: 1600 hours until 1800 hours
      Place:
          CHILI AMERICAN LEGION POST 1830
          450 Scottsville—Chili Road
          Scottsville, New York 14546

      RSVP is requested NLT: Saturday April 20th, 2024
      Please RSVP to:
          Tom Tomasso 585-259-3247
          Tom Marrocco 585-764-8883

      Agenda:
        ♦ Doors Open at 1600 hours
        ♦ Opening remarks and awards begin at 1630 hours
        ♦ Special recognition of Charter Members Marine Jesu Marrerro
           and Marine Jim Sheridan
        ♦ Cake cutting and social approximately 1650 hours

    SEMPER FIDELIS
Events for May


  • 11 May (Saturday) ... 2024 S.A.L Sportsman Raffle and Pig Roast

      Time: 1:00 to 5:00pm

      Tickets: $15.00    Guest $10.00
        Tickets at the Legion Post or from your Legion Members
        Tickets are limited

      Place:
          CHILI AMERICAN LEGION POST 1830
          450 Scottsville Chili Rd
          Scottsville, New York 14546

      Contact: Chili American Legion Post 1830 (585) 889-1830

      HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

  • 19 May (Sunday) ... 155th Annual Sunday Memorial Service

      Time:
        Doors Open --- 1400 hours <2:00 PM>
        Memorial Program starts --- 1500 hours <3:00 PM>
        Memorial Program ends --- 1600 hours <4:00 PM>

      Place:
        Rochester Community War Memorial at the Blue Cross Arena
        One War Memorial Square
        Rochester, New York 14614

    Honoring all county veterans who have passed away in this past year.
    This Memorial Service is open to the public.
    All veterans and veteran organizations are encouraged to attend this event.

    Alfred E. Smith, President of the Veterans Memorial Council of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc.


  • 25 May (4th Saturday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1000 hours <10:00 AM>
      Place:
          Toys For Tots Warehouse
          460 Buffalo Road
          Rochester, New York 14611


  • 26 May(Sunday) ... Honor Flight Welcome Home

      Mission: 83 (62 vets)
      Time:
          TBD ... Sunday Afternoon
      Place:
           Greater Rochester Airport

    GVD MCL volunteers muster for welcome home event at the airport, in the concourse
    Wear your red MCL cover if possible

    Point of Contact: Marine Tom Tomasso ... 585-259-3247
Events for June


  • 01 June (Saturday) ... Military Order of Devil Dogs Growl

      Time:
           1300 hours ... Chow Call
           1400 - 1500 hours ... Devil Dog Growl (meeting)
      Place:
           LOCKPORT NAVY/MARINE CLUB
           37 Park Ave
           Lockport, NY 14094

    Active MCL members with at least 1 year in the MCL are invited
    For information about the Devil Dogs, go to "Devil Dog Corner", Click Here!
    Point of Contact: Marine Tom Tomasso ... 585-259-3247


  • 6-8 June ... Department of New York
    Marine Corps League - 93rd Annual Convention
    Collegian Hotel, Syracuse, New York


    The Marine Corps League Department of New York is happy to announce the 93rd Annual Marine Corps League Department of New York Convention, will be held at the Collegian Hotel and Suites, Syracuse, New York. Check the Department web site for details as they are announced,   Click Here!

    Place:
          Collegian Hotel and Suites
          1060 East Genesee Street
          Syracuse, New York 13210

    Phone: (315) 476-4212
    Mention the Marine Corps League Convention if/when making reservations.


  • 15-16 June(Sunday) ... Honor Flight Welcome Home

      Mission: 84 (62 vets)
      Time:
          TBD ... Sunday Afternoon
      Place:
           Greater Rochester Airport

    GVD MCL volunteers muster for welcome home event at the airport, in the concourse
    Wear your red MCL cover if possible

    Point of Contact: Marine Tom Tomasso ... 585-259-3247


  • 22 June (4th Saturday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1000 hours <10:00 AM>
      Place:
          Toys For Tots Warehouse
          460 Buffalo Road
          Rochester, New York 14611
Events for July


  • 15 July (Monday)... "Leatherneck Open"

     PLACE:
          Greystone Golf Club
          1400 Atlantic Avenue
          Walworth, New York

     TIME LINE:
          9:30 AM to 10:45 AM --- Registration (coffee and donuts)
          11:00 AM --- Opening Ceremony
          11:30 AM --- Shotgun start
          At the turn --- Lunch provided
          4:00 PM to close --- Cash Bar
          5:00 PM --- Dinner, awards & prizes

    For further information, Click Here.


  • No Detachment Meeting For July
Events for August


  • No Detachment Meeting for August
Events for September


  • 10 September (2nd Tuesday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1830 hours (6:30 PM)
      Place:
          American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post 942
          818 Ridge Rd
          Webster, New York 14580
Events for October


  • 8 October (2nd Tuesday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1830 hours (6:30 PM)
      Place:
          American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post 942
          818 Ridge Rd
          Webster, New York 14580
Events for November


  • 10 November (Sunday) ... 249th  Marine Corps Birthday Breakfast

    Host:  The Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Rochester

      Time:   0800 Hours (8:00AM)

      Place:
          Red Fedele's Brook House
          920 Elmridge Center Drive
          Rochester, NY 14626

    TICKETS: Tickets are on-sale.

    For more information, Click Here or scan the QR Code block on the right.

    Tickets QR Code


  • 12 November (2nd Tuesday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1830 hours (6:30 PM)
      Place:
          American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post 942
          818 Ridge Rd
          Webster, New York 14580


  • 16 November (3rd Saturday) ... 249th United States Marine Corps Formal Birthday Ball

    Host:  The Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Rochester

      Place:
          Rochester Marriot
          1890 West Ridge Road
          Rochester, New York 14615

      Time:
          Cocktail Hour (arrival) : 1700 HRS. (5:00 PM)
          Seating: 1815 to 1830 (6:15 PM to 6:30 PM)
          Ceremony: 1830 to 1900 (6:30 PM to 7:00 PM ish)
          Dinner, music and dancing immediately following!

    TICKETS: Tickets are on-sale as well as the Marriot will have rooms available at a discounted rate.

    For more information, Click Here or scan the QR Code block on the right.

    Tickets QR Code


Events for December


  • 10 December (2nd Tuesday) ... Monthly Detachment Meeting

      Time:    1830 hours (6:30 PM)
      Place:
          American Legion Cottreall-Warner Post 942
          818 Ridge Rd
          Webster, New York 14580


  • 25 December (Wednesday) ... Christmas Day





LAST UPDATE:  27 September 2024