2013 Annual Conference registration now open
The 2013 Annual Training Symposium and Conference of the USMCCCA and its Foundation is in “go” status for July 22-25 at Joint Base Andrews (aka Andrews AFB) in Maryland.
Conference Chair Manny Pacheco announced on April 9 that, while governmental budget issues are still a consideration and will no doubt affect attendance, “we feel we can still have a meaningful, interesting conference and training session for our members and the active duty Marines able to attend.”
The schedule of events as developed by Program Chair Fred “Flash” Lash will include a welcome “cookout” Monday evening July 22, the traditional Merit Awards Banquet Wednesday, July 24 and our Annual Business Breakfast on Thursday morning, July 25.
Lash also announced that on Tuesday attendees will be transported the short distance to the Defense Information School (DINFOS) at Fort Meade for a tour of that installation and the new headquarters of the Defense Media Activity (DMA) where Marines in both of our occupational fields receive basic and advanced schooling.
Later Tuesday afternoon attendees will be transported to the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue) in Arlington for the colorful Sunset Parade featuring the Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Platoon.
Training sessions for active duty Marines and others attending will take place Wednesday as well as old and new board meetings of both the Association and Foundation. Board members of each are especially encouraged to attend.
On Wednesday evening the Foundation’s annual gala – the Merit Awards Banquet – will honor all winners of the 2012-13 Merit Awards competition, as well as the six candidates for MPA of The Year Honors.
The conference will officially wrap up following the Thursday morning Business Meeting Breakfast and election of officers.
Because the event is being held on a military installation, your Association is pleased to announce the lowest registration and fees in recent history. The registration fee will be $75 per person and will include the three meal events. The room rates at the Andrews Presidential Inn are $53 per night for a very nice room with queen-sized bed. Also, for those staying in the Presidential Inn your room key permits you to take meals in the Air Force Dining Hall.
For those active duty Marines attending the Merit Awards Banquet only we will offer a special rate of $15 for sergeants and below and $25 for staff ncos and officers.
Both the registration fee and your room reservations must be made directly to CCHQ, due to an arrangement made by HQMC. You will pay for your room when you check out. You can do both on line below or by calling CCHQ at 352.748-4698 or by sending credit card info to usmccca@cfl.rr.com. Due to AFB security requirements you also must indicate in your registration whether or not you are holding a retired military identification card. We will need to furnish the names of non-retirees to Andrews Security in order for passes to be obtained. All of this information will be carried on the website.
To register online: Please go here