5 June 2024: General Meeting

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

12-16 August 2024 National Convention

Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
7133 Dinah Shore Dr.

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Phone 888-627-7086

Link to reserve your hotel room

Reservation code "MCL" or "Marine Corps League"


Room Rates:

$159 single (one person in room) & include breakfast Monday through Saturday for one (1) and are inclusive of taxes, resort fee, and parking.

$169 double (two persons in room) & include breakfast Monday through Saturday for two (2) and are inclusive of taxes, resort fee, and parking.


You may book two (2) rooms with your name. 30 days prior to the convention, you must provide the hotel with the second name. CUTOFF FOR RESERVATIONS IS JULY 8, 2024. Reservations after that will be at the prevailing rate on space available.


Link to MCL National website for schedule, uniform guidance & further information.

1 May 2024: General Meeting

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

7 August 2024: General Meeting

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

Events

10 May 2024: Dinner with the Marines (Last of the Season)

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

​Cost $10.00

27 May, 2024 : Memorial Day Ceremonies

Gold Star Monument @ Burke Memorial Park
​University Avenue, between E 6th and E 7th Streets

(next to Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa)
Ceremonial Firing Detail @ 0900


Hosted by: Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League

Capital Complex

Monument Area South of Capitol
E Walnut between Finkbine Dr & E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 
Ceremony starts @ 1000

Hosted by: Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League

3 July 2024: General Meeting

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

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

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Larry Nehring Detachment #103 of the Marine Corps League

21-23 June 2024: Department of Iowa Convention

Holiday Inn -- Des Moines Downtown Mercy Area

1050 Sixth Ave
Des Moines, IA, 50314
Phone: 877-666-3243
Room rate: $139.00/night, plus tax & fees

Link to book your room (if you call, please ask for the "Marine Corps League" rate)

Block of rooms reserved until May 9, 2024


Hosted by the Larry Nehring Detachment & Auxiliary. 

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW


25 May 2024: 7th Annual US Veterans Car/Truck Show

NEW LOCATION:
Polk County River Place Office (Veterans Affairs)
2309 Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310

Sponsored by:

  • Larry Nehring Detachment of the Marine Corps League
  • AmVets Post2 in Des Moines
  • Paralyzed Veterans of America


ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFITS VETERANS.
Free admission for spectators.

Food Stands, Music Prizes and Silent Auction.

Vehicle Exhibitor Registration Fee:

  • $15.00 before April 30
  • $20.00 after April 30 or day of show


Click here for 2024 Vehicle Registration


Event schedule:
1000 to 1200 – Vehicle Exhibitor Registration
1400 – Awards

  • Top 25 Cars & Trucks
  • Top 3 Best of Show


PLEASE NO ALCOHOL ON GROUNDS
RAIN DATE: Sunday May 26, 2024

Please mail to: 
Bob McCarthy
1615 45th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
Contact Bob for more information at
Phone: 515-274-9110
Email: coach430@aol.com