We set up free pages for the Marine League of Peoria #081

Where we put out the word: http://marinecorpspeoria.blogspot.com/

Where we post our photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/MarineCorpsPeoria

Documents: http://groups.google.com/group/marine-corps-league-peoria

When you want to put some information on these pages send an email to
Patti at ppar410@yahoo.com or Craig at hullingerc@gmail.com

If you are “High Tech” we will help you blog directly yourself.

Take a look at our City Blog at www.cityofpeoria.blogspot.com. This is how it will look after we get it going.
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This page is the official page of the Marine Corps League of Peoria # 081. Our Navy and Marine Corps Club is located at 1310 E. Seiberling Ave Peoria Heights, IL 61616 (309) 682-8100.
Any Marine with an honorable discharge is welcome to join our League. We meet at 1930 (7:30 pm for you Marines who have really taken off your pack) on the first Wednesday of each month. We provide comraderie for Marines. Once a Marine, always a Marine.

You can contact us by email at MarineCorpsPeoria@google.com

National Marine Corps League Web Page http://www.mcleague.org/
Marine Corps League AuxiliaryWeb Page http://www.nationalmcla.org/
Marine Corps League Illinois http://www.theillinoismarine.com/
United States Marine Corps http://www.marines.com/

Semper Fi
Life Dues for Marine Corps League
Age 35 and younger - $400.00
Age 36 - 50 ....$350.00
Age 51 - 60 .....$250.00
Age 61 and older ....$125.00
And those prices will be going up from $25.00 to $100.00 beginning 2009.
Annual dues right now are $30.00 per year.
At our last meeting, John Lewis brought up that we should have a web sight. The new member, I forgot his name, said he would help, and someone else from your side of the room said they would assist. If I don't write it down, there's a good chance that I will forget it. I think I answered all your questions. Have a nice day. Keep in touch. Semper Fi!

Whitledge

Homefront Hero Award 2007

WHEREAS, in the words of President Abraham Lincoln, it is the duty of everyone on the homefront "to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan;" and, WHEREAS, thousands of members of the United States Armed Forces are now serving their country and risking their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the Global War on Terror; and, WHEREAS, those brave men and women often leave behind beloved family members who share in their sacrifice and who may find themselves in need of support as they wait for their heroes to return home; and, WHEREAS, many people throughout the Land of Lincoln have demonstrated their heartfelt support for our troops through their spontaneous, unwavering generosity toward our veterans and military families, helping them to get through difficult times and letting them know that the people of Illinois honor and respect them for their patriotism and willingness to sacrifice for our shared freedom; and, WHEREAS, these Homefront Heroes set a shining example for everyone in their communities, showing that everyday people who are inspired to take action can make an extraordinary difference in this world; THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Lt. Governor of the State of Illinois, hereby commend and salute Central IL Proud Families of Marines as a Homefront Hero for their patriotism, community spirit and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty to support our brave troops and their families. Dated this 11th day of December, 2007. Pat Quinn Lt. Governor

Homefront Hero Award 2007

WHEREAS, in the words of President Abraham Lincoln, it is the duty of everyone on the homefront "to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan;" and,

WHEREAS, thousands of members of the United States Armed Forces are now serving their country and risking their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan as part of the Global War on Terror; and,

WHEREAS, those brave men and women often leave behind beloved family members who share in their sacrifice and who may find themselves in need of support as they wait for their heroes to return home; and,

WHEREAS, many people throughout the Land of Lincoln have demonstrated their heartfelt support for our troops through their spontaneous, unwavering generosity toward our veterans and military families, helping them to get through difficult times and letting them know that the people of Illinois honor and respect them for their patriotism and willingness to sacrifice for our shared freedom; and,

WHEREAS, these Homefront Heroes set a shining example for everyone in their communities, showing that everyday people who are inspired to take action can make an extraordinary difference in this world;

THEREFORE, I, Pat Quinn, Lt. Governor of the State of Illinois, hereby commend and salute Central IL Proud Families of Marines as a Homefront Hero for their patriotism, community spirit and willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty to support our brave troops and their families.

Dated this 11th day of December, 2007.

Pat Quinn
Lt. Governor