Membership meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 18:30 (6:30pm)

April 21,2026

Last night we had our monthly club meeting where our new club officers were installed into their new positions (photos forthcoming). In addition we had an awards ceremony for many of our regular and associate members.

Congratulations to Joe Powers on becoming our new Commandant! All other officer changes are listed below on this page.

Also, TGI FRIDAY is BACK BABY! This Friday April 24th 2026

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March 25, 2026

Welcome to SPRING!

On March 28th we will be having our first Turkey…..I mean…..BUNNY Shoot of the year (It’s exactly the same thing as a turkey shoot).

If you’re interested SHOW UP, that’s all that needs to be done. Start showing up around 11:30am for a Noon start to the friendly competition.

Don’t have a weapon to bring? That’s fine too, our friendly sportsman have been known to let others use their firearms if needed.

HECK, you don’t even need ammo! That’s provided with your paid fees that day. Seriously though, don’t bring ammo, yours will not be permitted around the competition.

You will need CASH for your shooting fees.

The Competition consists of seven rounds (one shot each) per person at a target, not real live animals, and whoever gets a BB closest to the center crosshairs WINS!

This is actually where the animals come in, you will win a prize of some sort of meat you choose and order it from the coordinator. What is available to order rotates and we only know that day, sometimes it is there that day and sometimes it is an actual order. But I can tell you that the meat comes from the incomparable Rob’s Meat Chop & Deli in Dyer Indiana.

Why is it called a Turkey Shoot?, I’m glad you asked…and some additional details within (click that little carrot to the left to expand).

Traditionally, or back in the day, however you want to say it the prize would be a frozen Turkey to the Winner. Hence the name a “Turkey Shoot”, there have been many iterations, for us at least: Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Pork Chops, Ribs, Etc….you get the idea.

For us these days the name of the game is: You’re prize it worth a specific dollar value, the cut of meat you win/choose is based on that dollar amount. So if you choose a higher dollar cut you might get a little less than a lower value cut.

Did I mention we will have food specials that day so bring your appetite as well:

Come, hang out, I promise we’re a friendly group of people.

February 6, 2026

If you have been to one of our Superbowl parties in the past you know that it is a great day at the club and usually crowded! For the first time ever we decided to sell “reservations” for seats that cost $5 a person and when you show up you’ll get a drink ticket worth $5 if you reserved good for that day only.

This does NOT mean that this is a private event, this just means that we are trying to gauge the amount of people to expect that day. Here are some FACTS about this Superbowl Sunday:

  • The bar seating is first come first server, get there early if you want a seat at the bar!
  • The club opens at NOON on Superbowl Sunday
  • If you reserved a seat your reservation is good till: 5:30 (Kickoff), if you are not there by kickoff your seat may be given to someone that needs to and your reservation fee is NON-REFUNDABLE
  • THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
  • There might be standing room only, but come on out if you’d like!!
  • We have a heated smoking room where the game will also be on.

RESERVATIONS ARE SOLD OUT!

But you might still have a chance to watch the game. Please check the website and our Facebook posts (which also appear below, no Facebook required) OFTEN this has been posted about for quite awhile.

As a member of the club it is YOUR responsibility to keep up on what is going on. Attend meetings, show up at the club, we love to see everyone and make this a great place to hang out. There is no “no one told me”, be active and you will know…we’re not big on hand holding around here.

January 19, 2026

Meeting Night Notable Dates

  • Gun Show at Lake County Fair Grounds – January 24 & 25 2026
  • Superbowl Party @ Tun Tavern – Sunday February 8, 2026
    • If you would like to reserve a seat details in facebook post below
    • Nacho Bar, Ribs, & Wings that day
  • Comedy Night @ Tun Tavern – Friday, February 20, 2026
  • Memorial Day Picnic – Monday, May 25, 2026
  • Golf Outing – Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • Marine Corps Birthday Ball – Sunday, November 8, 2026

November 24, 2025

The 250th birthday ball is in the books! Here is some pertinent information in regards to that.

  • Some specs about this year’s ball can be found on the ball page HERE.
  • You can jump right to the ball pictures HERE, feel free to browse and save any pictures of yourself.

Next Regular Meeting (December 15th, 2025)

Will be our detachment Christmas Party, if you are a member please come out an celebrate with us.


Events from our Tun Tavern Facebook page:

Posts from our Tun Tavern Facebook page:

Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"3 days ago
🍻 WEEKEND AT TUN TAVERN 🍻
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

πŸ“ SATURDAY (TODAY)
β€’ Bar opens at NOON
β€’ Tierney bartending 🍺
Come spend your Saturday with cold drinks, good people, and your Tun Tavern crew!

⚾️ SUNDAY – TUN TAVERN CROSSTOWN CLASSIC ⚾️
Cubs πŸ†š White Sox
β€’ Bar opens at NOON
β€’ Game time: 1:10PM
β€’ Kathy bartending

🌭 Sunday Food Specials:
β€’ Maxwell Street Polish & Fries β€” $6
β€’ Hot Dog & Fries β€” $5
β€’ Cheeseburger Sliders & Fries β€” $8

Catch the game on the big screens, grab some lunch, and argue about Chicago baseball like it’s your full-time job 😎

πŸ“ MONDAY 5/18 – MEMBER MEETING NIGHT
β€’ Vance bartending
β€’ Food out at 5:30PM 🍽️
β€’ Meeting starts at 6:30PM
β€’ Open to all members AND anyone interested in joining!

See everyone at Tun this weekend!
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"3 days ago
🍻 WEEKEND LINEUP AT Tun Tavern 🍻
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ALL WEEKEND!

πŸ“ FRIDAY (Today)
β€’ Bar opens at 4PM
β€’ Tierney behind the bar 🍺

πŸ“ SATURDAY
β€’ Bar opens at NOON
β€’ Tierney bartending
β€’ Perfect day for cold drinks, good stories, and bad decisions with good people 😎

πŸ“ SUNDAY
β€’ Bar opens at NOON
β€’ Kathy bartending 🍻

πŸ“ MONDAY 5/18 – MEMBER MEETING NIGHT
β€’ Vance bartending
β€’ Food out at 5:30PM 🍽️
β€’ Meeting starts at 6:30PM
β€’ Open to all members AND anyone interested in joining!

Come hang out, grab a drink, and spend the weekend with your favorite neighborhood crew at Tun Tavern! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"5 days ago
♠️ WE ARE OPEN TODAY AT 4PM! ♦️

Come hang out at Tun Tavern and get in on some FREE poker tonight! πŸƒ

Grab a seat by 6:30pm to get in the game. Open to the public, so bring your friends and come claim your lucky spot at the table.

🍻 Meredith behind the bar
🎲 Free to play
πŸ† Good drinks, good people, and poker night vibes

See you tonight at Tun! ♣️β™₯️
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 - "Tun Tavern"
Marine Corps League Howlin Mad Detachment 93 – "Tun Tavern"1 week ago
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ TODAY at Tun Tavern! πŸ”πŸ”₯

Join us TODAY for the Veterans Against Diabetes Community BBQ at Tun Tavern! Come out for a great day of food, community, music, and support for our veterans and their families.

πŸ•› Bar opens at NOON
🍻 Tierney & Meredith bartending
πŸ“ Tun Tavern – Merrillville
πŸŽ‰ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come spend the day with us as we honor and support those who served. β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

βœ”οΈ BBQ & refreshments
βœ”οΈ Music & community fun
βœ”οΈ Veteran resources & support
βœ”οΈ Everyone welcome!

β€œNo one fights alone.” πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Marine Corps League
Howlin’ Mad Detachment #93
Current Officers

Election result swear ins will happen at the April meetings every 2 years

CommandantJoe Powers (2026-2028, 2 year term)
Sr. ViceKevin Givens
Jr. ViceCharles Bustamante
PaymasterScott Hicks
ChaplainSam Eaton
Judge AdvocatePete Van Woerden
AdjutantRob McCuan
Sergeant at ArmsBill Ashcraft
Web SergeantTim Kirby
Trustees 1 Year:
Bob SivulichJoe Oomens
Mike Chlebowski
Trustees 2 Year:
Dee McCuanDan McDevitt
Rob Burke
Past CommandantsSam Eaton (2024-2026, 2 year term)
Gregg Burke (2022-2024, 2 year term)
Rob Burke (2020-2022, 2 year term)

Please feel free to come by and visit our beautiful memorial anytime. We are a friendly bunch that is always ready to meet new people, WELCOME!