DU Military Veterans.....I have a question for you

[peanutbrittle]

Have any of you had any experience with this particular organization? http://www.mcleague.com/mdp/ And what do you think of it.

I have a specific reason for asking that I can't go into right now other than, politically, would you veiw this organization as a fairly bi-partisan group or other? Are there possibly some bad apples and possible rogue elements in this group? Or would you consider this group all on the up & up.

need to hear thoughts & opinions.

Thanks

[Wickerman]

1. wasn't a Marine, but it appears the group is involved in good stuff

and is a not for profit. I'm sure your local orgs will vary in political attitudes, but politics does not seem to be the focus of thegroup at large.

From the about page:

The League is classified as a veterans / military service organization and was formed for the purposes of promoting the interests of the U. S. Marine Corps; to provide camaraderie and assistance to Marines, as well as to their widows and orphans; and to preserve the traditions of the U. S. Marine Corps. It is a not for profit organization within the provisions of Internal Revenue Service Code 50l (c) (4), with a special group exemption letter which allows for contributions to the Marine Corps League, its Auxiliary and subsidiary units, to be tax deductible by the donor.

League members participate in:
- The Veterans Administration Voluntary Service Program, an assistance program for hospitalized veterans
- A national Service Program, which provides assistance to veterans in a wide area of matters relating to their military service

The League also:
- Awards scholarships
- Sponsors a National Youth Physical Fitness Program
- Provides membership incentives
- Participates in patriotic functions and provides representation to the U. S. Congress in legislative matters affecting the U. S. Marine Corps, national security and veterans benefits through its National Legislative Committee and its National Legislative Officer
- Participates in Toys for Tots and other community based programs



Mission Statement

Members of the Marine Corps League join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps. This is accomplished by banding together those who are now serving in the United States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged from that service; voluntarily aiding and rendering assistance to all Marines and former Marines and to their widows and orphans, and by perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps through fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of particular interest to Marines.

[peanutbrittle]

2. Yes

thanks for your response. My guess is it may be very difficult for anyone to say anything negative about this group even if they did know something. I am interested in any responses.

The organization is quite large with groups in all the large towns and city's across the country. So regionally there may be differences.

I am positive they do some good work for veterans

I may try to keep this kicked every so often so as to capture some response.