The Frankfort Marine Corps League is asking for community support as it launches a new golf fundraiser to benefit its scholarship program while also seeking new members to help keep the local detachment active.
The inaugural golf outing is scheduled for Friday, July 10, at Deer Track Golf Course. Organizers say time is running short for golfers to register.
The event costs $60 per golfer, with check-in beginning at 8 a.m. and a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Golfers will have the opportunity to compete for prizes, including Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin.
The league is also seeking hole sponsors for the outing. Sponsorships are available for $100 and will help support the organization’s scholarship program.
Those interested in entering a team, sponsoring a hole or learning more about the event can contact Joey Mitchell at marinecorpsleague967@gmail.com.
League officials said this year’s scholarship program received no applications, calling the response disappointing. The scholarship is available to graduating seniors attending schools in Clinton County who have a family member who served in the U.S. Marine Corps or as a Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Corpsman. Eligible students are encouraged to speak with their school counselors about applying during the next scholarship cycle.
In addition to promoting the golf outing, the Frankfort Marine Corps League is encouraging veterans and community members to become involved with the organization.
The detachment meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Frankfort VFW. Veterans with an honorable DD-214 are eligible to become members, while individuals without Marine Corps service can join as associate members to assist with community service projects and other activities.