At the annual meeting of the Semper Fi Club held on Jan. 30, the club announced its calendar of events for 2025. After the meeting, all members retired to the lounge for a beer and fun. All had a special time and much laughter while sharing “war stories.”
We will continue to have our annual golf event, scheduled this year for Monday, Aug. 18. This fundraiser will be the traditional scramble event, which will benefit the Semper Fi and America’s Fund, a 501(c)(3). An email will be sent to all club members with detailed information about the outing. This event will also have our annual luncheon (Dutch) on the restaurant patio after golf. Those not playing golf can also attend the lunch.
The membership agreed on having a monthly Coffee the first Thursday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Madera clubhouse. Please put this on your calendar. This “formation” will be “at ease” for great conversation and camaraderie.
Plans for the Marine Corps Birthday are also being discussed. With this being the 250th birthday of the Corps, some special events are being planned by different veterans organizations in Arizona. The Marine Corps League is planning a large statewide event in Phoenix. The Local USMCR unit is planning a celebration at Casino Del Sol where Marine veterans and retirees may have an opportunity to attend. More information will be made available as information is received.
The club now has information forms, located in the Madera clubhouse hallway, that provide information about our club, as well as club contact information. We have no dues, so membership is free. Membership is open to any Marine veteran, retiree, spouse of a Marine, or friend of the Corps.