MC League Dept of Georgia Convention 2025

Marine Corps League Department of Georgia Convention Hosted by Detachment 1402, Columbus, GA

We are very excited to host this year’s Convention at the DoubleTree by Hilton located off Airport Throughway 5351 Sidney Simons Blvd, Columbus, GA 31904. We are planning many things to do while you visit Columbus, GA.  Our goal is to make sure everyone has a great time. We expect up to 23 detachments with over 1200 members attending this year's convention. We are asking for local vendors, companies and members to place your orders to be included in this year's Convention Booklet. Enhance your visibility to attendees and grow your business by selecting a promotion package in our Convention Booklet. 

Convention Registration Options: Visit www.mcldeptofga.org for Registration and Information or email staff@mcleague1402.org      DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus +1-800-222-TREE  Group Discount CODE: MCL

Convention Booklet Advertisement Options: Double Page Ad $225.00 Full Page Ad $100.00 In Memory / In Honor of $20.00 Half Page Ad-Horizontal/Vertical $50.00 Quarter Page Ad $30.00 Business Card $20.

We're glad you can join us for Detachment 1402 Marine Corps League Columbus, Ga.

We have a room block reserved at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbus from April 30, 2025, through May 4, 2025. Booking your room is simple: select "Book a Room" to receive your group's preferred rate.

Breakfast is included in the rate for two guests per room per day.

We're looking forward to seeing you in April, and we hope you enjoy your stay and your group's event!

Donations are also accepted online at https://www.mcleague1402.org/p/donations.html

https://mcldeptofga.org/2025-department-of-georgia-convention/

https://www.mcleague1402.org/ or staff@mcleague1402.org 

249th Birthday Ball

The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402 is honored to host the 249th Birthday Ball. Join us for an evening of commemoration and celebration with cake cutting ceremony, formal dinner, dancing and music!

Location: At the National Infantry Museum 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA 31903, off of Fort Benning Road and South Lumpkin Road 

Date: Saturday November 9, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm  –  11:30 pm

Tickets: $75 (Paid by Cash or Check, Use Button below to Pay by Credit Card* + $4 Transaction Fee)

Click Here to Buy Tickets and For More Information

Ticket Sales end 31 October, 2024 no exceptions. Ticket Purchases can be made by check (made out to The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402)

248th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402 is honored to host the Marine Corps' 248th Birthday Ball. Join us for an evening of commemoration and celebration with cake cutting ceremony, formal dinner, dancing and music!

Guest Speaker Major General Melvin G. Spiese

Location: At the National Infantry Museum 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, GA 31903, off of Fort Benning Road and South Lumpkin Road 

Date: Friday November 10, 2023

Time: 5:30 pm  –  11:30 pm

Tickets: $75 (Paid by Cash or Check, Use Button below to Pay by Credit Card* + $4 Transaction Fee) 

Click Here for More Information

Golf Tournament for the 248th Marine Corps Ball

 

The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402 Columbus Georgia 

Invites you to the First Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

for the 248th Marine Corps Birthday Ball

HOLE-IN-ONE WINS $30K TOWARDS A NEW CAR!

Date: Wednesday July 5th, 2023

Course: Bull Creek, Midland GA. 

Address: 7333 Lynch Rd, Midland, GA 31820

Registration Starts at 9:00 AM

Free Lunch Provided

4-Person Scramble

Single Players Welcome to Sign Up!

$120 per Play

Sign-Up Now

Toys 4 Tots

247th Birthday Ball Sponsored by The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402

The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402

Invites you to The Marine Corps’ 247th Birthday Ball

Guest Speaker Carl "Bud" Paepcke

On Saturday, November 12, 2022

1800-2200

National Infantry Museum
1775 Legacy Way, Columbus GA 31903

Attire: Semi-Formal
Ticket Price: $75.00
Ticket Sales end 1 November
Ticket Purchases can be made by cash, check (made out to The Marine Corps League Detachment 1402) or credit card, using the website link below.
http://www.mcleague1402.org/p/247th-marine-corps-birthday-ball.html 

Point of Contact for ticket purchases:
Brent Eaton 706-577-4763 eaton.brent@gmail.com

Parking: A Parking lot is located in front of the museum.
Lodging: Limited rooms are available at the Hampton Inn
$135/night plus Tax Group Room Rate
Group Name Marine Corps League Detachment 1402
2870 S Lumpkin Rd, Columbus, GA 31903
(across from National Infantry Museum)
Phone: 706-660-5550 

Menu: HOMESTYLE BUFFET /CATERING BY VALLEY HOSPITALITY

Tossed Salad with Ranch & Balsamic Dressing Tomato, 

Cucumber, & Sweet Onion Dressing Sliced Pork Loin with 

Dark Mushroom Tarragon Sauce Grilled Chicken Breast 

with Lemon, Capers, White Wine & Butter Rice Pilaf, 

Fresh Green Beans with Butter & Garlic Warm Rolls & 

Butter Chiefs, Choice of Cobbler Iced Tea, Coffee Service
Regular & Decaf, Hot Tea, Water

Tots 4 Tots

 Marine Corps League Detachment 1402 #toys4tots coordinator Bill Whatley with #kissin993 radio personality Bear O’Brian PMB Broadcasting