2020 Fall Conference Incorporated

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and by unanimous vote, the Department Board of Directors have decided to reschedule the June Convention for October and incorporate the training usually held at the October Conference.

The new dates for our Convention/Conference are October 8-11 in the same venue, the Holiday Inn & Suites Waco Northwest and hosted by Heart of Texas Detachment. Those who have previously made a reservation for June need to contact the hotel to have their reservation moved to the new dates. There is no cost to do this, and all prices have stayed the same for new reservations. Members can call 877 666 3243 or change their reservation online by visiting this link: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/stay-mgmt/ManageYourStay

The final Agenda will be published on our Department Website and delivered to each detachment after the classes are identified and scheduled. In the interim, the draft Agenda is available on our Convention Page.

HARLINGEN, TX – The Marine Military Academy will be hosting the 75th Anniversary Iwo Jima Memorial Parade February 19, 2020, and members of the Marine Corps League are invited.

This past Monday, one of our own was selected for a great honor by the County of El Paso, Texas. Robert Way, a Department of Texas Past Commandant, was named the 2019 El Paso County Veteran of the Year and earned a position on the "Veterans Wall of Honor" which recognizes all Veterans of El Paso County.

Robert Way is an outstanding Marine and truly a shining example of selfless service, dedication to duty, reflecting great credit upon himself and keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps.

Brenda Sue Estep-Tomonelli, age 68, of Pottsboro, Texas passed away July 29, 2019 at Texoma Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on March 14, 1951 to Robert “Bob” Estep and Emma (Crosswhite) Estep in McKinney, Texas. She retired after many years of service with auto dealers in the North Texas area. Brenda was a member of the Marine Corps League Auxiliary and the First Christian Church in Weston, Texas.

Brenda is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, Ron Tomonelli of Pottsboro; step-children, Tina Redding of Idaho, Laura Fisher of Virginia and Jason Harvey of Washington State; special kids, Roy Stines, Mandy Stines and Casey Stines, all of Ohio; sister, Kay Hodges of North Richland Hills, Texas; brother, Robbie Estep and wife, Donna of Weston, Texas; sister-in-law, Lee Estep of Weston, Texas; close friend, Debi Runnels of Pottsboro, Texas; and several nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.