MCL - Updated Convention Information | Reminders | Upcoming Deadlines

Marine Corps League - Department of New York E-Blast In this e-blast: Update Convention Information Reminders Upcoming Deadlines Upcoming Events Updated Convention Information To All Department of New York Convention Attendee's: By order of Commandant Wortmann, there has been a change to the Uniform of the day for the Convention. The information below replaces what is on the bottom of the current Convention Agenda. Here is the new Uniform of the Day: Uniform of the Day: Marine Corps League cover is the only required uniform item for the membership. Joint Opening Session: White MCL Uniform Shirts with Black or Blue Uniform Trousers, Black Shoes, Marine Corps League Cover Memorial Service: White MCL Uniform Shirts with Black or Blue Uniform Trousers, Black Shoes, Marine Corps League Cover Department Staff: White MCL Uniform Shirts with Black or Blue Uniform Trousers, Black Shoes, Marine Corps League Cover Banquet: Marine Corps League Red Blazer, Black Trousers, Black Shoes; Civilian – Business Attire; Military – Class “A” or Dress Blues Embassy Suites Informational Updates Breakfast: The hotel will be going from "grab & go" to a hot breakfast as of 1 June 1st.   Manager's Reception: The reception will be going on in the evening Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 7pm. Embassy Suites COVID-19 Updates 1) Face Masks: As 19 May, guests will no longer have to wear them. The Embassy Suites ask if that guests that are not vaccinated, that you wear face coverings, however, they cannot ask for proof of being vaccinated. 2) At the bar/manager's reception- we had to ask our guests to order food if they were getting drinks--this is no longer required. 3) ALL EMBASSY SUITES EMPLOYEES ARE STILL REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS As updated information becomes available, I will send out another update. REMINDERS If you need a special diet, please let the Adjutant know and he will pass it along to the Caterer's. Please email your special dietary requirements to spt1@mclwestchester.org. If you want to attend the Department Convention and have not yet made a reservation, you can still do so, based on room availability. Reservations made after May 1st, up to 3pm on the Friday of the convention, our Embassy Suites contact, Paula DeTran stated that she will assist you (and if there are rooms available, get the group rate), what she cannot guarantee is if there area any rooms available in the hotel. After 1 May, any un-booked rooms in our block will be released back into inventory. For reservations made after 1 May 2021, please contact Paula directly, either by email at Paula.Detran@Hilton.com or her direct dial phone number at 315-703-9107. It's not too late to purchase your Ad for the Department Ad Journal! Show your pride and support the Department. Marine of the Year Nominations- The deadline is rapidly approaching! Nominate that outstanding Marine in your Detachment! Don't forget to submit your advance registration for the Convention! Save $2 per Marine if you pre-register!! Upcoming Deadlines 20 May 2021 - Department Convention Ad Journal: Your Ad Journal ads must be received by 20 May 2021. Come out and support the Department. Click Here to download the Ad Journal Form. 27 May 2021 - Department Marine of the Year Nominations: All nominations for Marine of the Year must be post marked by 27 May 2021. Rules for Marine of the Year can be downloaded from the Department of New York Web site at https://www.mclnewyork.net/index.php/department-documents?view=document&id=8&format=raw 27 May 2021 - Department Convention Advance Registrations: The advance registration rate is five ($5.00) dollars and must be postmarked by 27 May 2021, otherwise the registration fee per person is seven ($7.00) dollars. The registration form is in the convention packet. The link is below for the packet. ASAP - New York Marine Corps League Foundation 8th Annual Golf Tournament: Come out and Golf with your fellow Marines, or simply sponsor a hole. Please register ASAP. The registration & sponsor form is included in the Convention Packet. The entire Convention packet will be available on the Department Web site at https://www.mclnewyork.net/images/Documents/Convention/2021/Convention_Packet-2021.pdf The convention packet includes: Commandant Wortmann’s Call for Convention invitation Adjutant's Memorandum Convention Credential Chairman Tina Olsen Memorandum Convention Delegates Registration Form Banquet Menu and RSVP Form 8th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament Registration and Sponsor Form Convention Ad Journal Form Convention Agenda All electronic versions of the forms can be filled out on your computer. Be a part of it, it your League! Upcoming Events: 4-5 June 2021: Northeast Division Conference - Holiday Inn, Grantville, PA 10-13 June 2021: Department of New York 90th Annual Convention - Embassy Suites by Hilton, East Syracuse, NY 23 July 2021: Memorial Service for PDC William McGowan 9-13 August 2021: National Convention - Wyndham Springfield City Centre, Springfield, IL 24-26 February 2022: National Midwinter Conference - Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, VA 23-25 February 2023: National Midwinter Conference - Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, Norfolk, VA Feedback Questions/Comments: Contact the Adjutant, Steve Topilnycky at spt1@mclwestchester.org The American Flag does not fly because the wind moves past it. The American Flag flies from the last breath of each military member who has died protecting it. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter! ‌ ‌