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If you like summer weather, visit San Francisco in the fall!  We can almost smell the pumpkin spice being unpacked back east, but here on the Barbary Coast, we’re enjoying beautiful weather, with no sign of crisp air! On Thursday 14 September, join us and our friends from the USS Hornet at the Silver Creek Valley Country Club for a 4-player scramble. Play golf for a good cause! See below for those details!  

On 21 September, we continue our “Meet the Author” series with best-selling author Alex Kershaw. If you like WWII history, you do not want to miss this event! Tickets are going fast, so visit our website and register now!  

If you are a music fan, don’t miss one of the best annual events in San Francisco! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is a world-known free music festival in Golden Gate Park. Book your room at The Marines’ Memorial Hotel, and enjoy the festival and nearby restaurants, without the traffic!  

September Observances:

> September 4th:  Labor Day

> September 15th:  POW/MIA Day

> September 18th:  Air Force Birthday

> September 24th:  Gold Star Mother's Day

Thursday 14 September 2023 at the Silver Creek Valley Country Club presented by Nsight and Rosendin Electric for this one-of-a-kind golfing experience!

The 4-player scramble  is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors and a friendly game of golf. Food, fun, and a Silent Auction and Raffles.

Registration is open now! Email Development@MarinesMemorial.org with any questions.  Register below:

Thursday, September 21st 

Alex Kershaw is the author of numerous books on World War II, including the New York Times best-sellers The Bedford Boys, The Longest Winter, Avenue of Spies, and his latest best-selling book Against All Odds: A True Story of Ultimate Courage and Survival in World War II, the untold story of four of the most decorated soldiers of World War II.

His 2012 book, The Liberator: One World War II Soldier’s 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau, was made into a drama series aired by Netflix in 2020. Kershaw’s book, The First Wave: The D-Day Warriors Who Led the Way to Victory in World War II, published in 2019, was a national best-seller.

Saturday, September 23, 2023 

10AM to 4PM

University of San Francisco McAllister Conference Center
2130 Fulton St. San Francisco, CA

Featuring CAPT (Ret) Brett Crozier, USN, leader and author of “Surf When You Can:  Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain"

Thursday, October 26th 

Registration: 530PM

Event:  600PM

Followed by Book Purchase/Signing

Don't Miss Out!

Featuring Guest of Honor:

LtGen David A. Ottignon, USMC

Commanding General

II Marine Expeditionary Force

Tickets are selling fast for the Birthday Ball!

Don't forget to book your hotel packages when you buy your tickets!

Questions?  Email us at: Development@MarinesMemorial.org 

REMINDER:

THE MEMBERSHIP RATES INCREASE IS HERE

As of 1 September 2023, annual Membership rates are $275 for veterans, retirees, and surviving spouses, and $50 for Active-Duty Members (but still free for Active-Duty Members servicemembers who sign up at the Club & Hotel)!

Are You a Marines’ Memorial Association Member 75 Year of Age or Older?

If you are, you will be pleased to know are introducing the Semper Fidelis 2023 membership category to demonstrate our appreciation for our loyal members.

On 1 September 2023, if you are at least 75 years old and an active Veteran member for 20 consecutive years (or 25 non-consecutive years), you are eligible to be locked-in at the current membership rate retain all standard membership benefits and your full tax deduction.

Please contact us at (415) 673-6672 or Membership@MarinesMemorial.org to learn more.

The Fitness Center & Pool are still under renovation and scheduled to open in the Fall 2023!

We are still finalizing our Membership database upgrades. If you receive a lapsed membership renewal notices and already paid, please disregard the notice. We are working to make our system more efficient. Questions? Email us at:

Membership@marinesmemorial.org

Thank you for your continued patience while we enhance your Membership experience.

On August 1, 2023, the Marines’ Memorial Association began using the SheerID program to verify military service. SheerID digitally verifies every new member to ensure exclusivity to the Marines’ Memorial family. This program will securely connect with verified data sources and submit real document reviews. Veterans and active-duty members can feel confident knowing the process is easy, safe, and secure. If you have any questions regarding SheerID, you can contact our membership department.

Current Veteran members will earn a free night's stay at Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel for every new Veteran they recruit!

There is no limit and each quarter, the winner will be announced in The Crossroads!

Every membership supports our mission to Commemorate, Educate, and Serve.

SANDY BAY, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA

SANDY BAY, ROYAL YACHT CLUB OF TASMANIA

Book your Reciprocal Club visit in TWO EASY STEPS!

1. Contact the destination club to confirm desired dates.

2. Log in to your Marines Memorial Assocation Member account. 

- Click:  "Request Letter of Introduction" enter a date and submit.

- The destination club will receive your letter automatically by email!

View our worldwide Reciprocal Clubs

Download a PDF of Club listings

For any questions please call

415-673-6672

We hope you are enjoying the latest edition of Crossroads of the Corps. Inside you'll see a letter from the President & CEO LtGen (Ret) Michael Rocco, USMC, read about recent Club events featuring BGen Ben Watson, GEN David Petraeus, BGen Jason Woodworth, and much more.

Please share your magazine with other Veterans!

Get The Crossroads online here!

The Marines’ Memorial Association & Foundation depends on donations to fulfill our mission to Commemorate, Educate, and Serve. Donations can be made by anyone, including members, non-members, businesses, foundations, and donor-advised funds.