Annual Golf Tourney-Utah Dixie Detachment #1270, Marine Corps League


The mission statement for the Marine Corps League speaks about assisting Marines and veterans from all branches of the military.  When that backing is requested, it often comes in the form of dollars OR projects that require dollars to make them happen.  To that end Utah Dixie Detachment #1270, Marine Corps League, sponsors an annual golf tournament which is our major source of revenue for the 12 months following the event.  We are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and the distribution of funds is strictly guarded by our Board of Trustees.

This year’s golf tourney will be held June 11 at the Bloomington Country Club, St. George.  This is a private course that most golfers around here never get to test their skills at.  There is a shotgun start at 8 am and the format is a Scramble.  All levels of men and women join us for this event - the main reason to have fun while helping us raise some much-needed cash for our charities.  Like what you ask?  Here’s a few:

Switchpoint Veterans Program St. George

Elk’s Lodge Veterans Program St. George

Marines Helping Marines Washington county

Marine Corps and Navy Corpsmen Scholarships Dixie State University

Devil Pups Incorporated

Toys For Tots Washington, Iron and Kane County

Sun River Veterans Honor Park (flag replacement program)

St. George Gold Star Family Monument Ancestor Square

Wounded Warrior Barracks Salt Lake City

Veterans Missing in America – Utah Division

Wreaths Across America St. George

Currently, we have some openings for players in the upcoming tournament.  The cost is only $125 per person which includes 18 holes of golf, a cart for every 2 people, and a fantastic lunch.  There are prizes to win and silent auction items to bid on. 

It’s very easy to sign up and pay for play on our website: www.mcl1270.org Or, feel free to call one of us if you have questions.  Our chairperson is Michelle Gregory 435 210-1016; Pat Lisi 435 215-3090.  We also have T-box signs for sale at $100 which includes the design and printing.  Please call our T-sign Chairman to purchase one for your business: Tom Uber  734 516-6559.  And, if you are a vendor who wants to put up a tent at one of the T-boxes to advertise your products, you can do so for just $400.  

There are hundreds of veterans in Washington County who need our help.  Please join us June 11th as we play while we work to service these men and women who served us so valiantly.  Thank you and Semper Fidelis.

Pat Lisi/Commandant Utah Dixie Detachment #1270

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Those of you in attendance last week at our Veterans Coalition meeting will recall DSU softball coach Michael Garoutte, a Navy veteran, discussing the upcoming Military Appreciation Day. I recently got word that it will be ONE game.  FLYER


Here are the details:

Who: BYU at DSU softball

When: April 26, 4 p.m.

Where: Karl Brooks Field (approximately 400 S 800 E, behind the football field)

There is free admission for all military veterans and their spouses. Military ID, VIC Card, American Legion membership card or military cap would work. No veteran will be turned away.

Contact Michael at Michael.Garoutte@dixie.edu for any questions.


Post 90 May 25 Dinner Meeting


May 25th at 6:00 p.m. will be the dinner/meeting for Post 90. Legion will furnish the meat (Prime Rib) so REQUIRING that you RSVP with how you would like your meat cooked (reddish raw, medium, well done). 

This is OPEN to all Legion members and family.  We will also be installing the new Executive Board Officers along with the Auxiliary incoming officers. 

Honoring Legionnaires of the Year for 2022 and 2021.


Veteran's Suicide Prevention sub-group, made up of VCSU members


What: Organizational meeting

Purpose: To help develop an organization which will spearhead the initiative to reduce Veterans Suicides in Southern Utah. This might include a mission statement, an organization chart and an outline of some early activities.

When: Tuesday, April 26

Time: 1 pm to 2 pm

Location: St. George Vet Center, 1664 S. Dixie Drive Suite C-102, St. George, Utah 84790

Phone: 435-523-9270


April 19 VCSU Meeting


We will meet Tuesday, April 19 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 90. 

If you have any items you would like for me to put on the agenda, please let me know no later than Monday the 18th at 10 a.m.

David Cordero

Awards Ceremony "Help Patriotism Prevail"


19 April 2022
Invitation to Awards Ceremony "Help Patriotism Prevail" led by Jeff McKenna, where the students who won the top essays about Patriotism, will be held at Lava Ridge Intermediate School in Santa Clara, 2425 Rachel Drive from 10:00-11:00 am.  Veterans from Southern Utah Veterans Home will also be attendance.  If Honor Guard attends please be in full uniform (summer white shirts and hats) to show support for our young students and our Veterans.

For those Vietnam Veterans who signed up to be at the private ceremony at the Large Outdoor Arena at Legacy Park 5500 W 700 South, Hurricane at 10:00 am.  Arrive early.