Convention

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#333366" TEXT="#080000" background="72eb85a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>Department of New Jersey Marine Corps League</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Department of New Jersey Marine Corps Le"><B>home</B></A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"><B>   </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"><B>     </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"><B>  </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="14" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="14"></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#333366" TEXT="#080000" background="72dd2e83.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 width="100%" BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Convention</I></div> <div> <A HREF="#reservations" TITLE="Convention"><B>RESERVATIONS</B></A><B> <A NAME="reservations_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <A HREF="#ad_book" TITLE="Convention"><B>AD BOOK</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#convention_dinners" TITLE="Convention"><B>CONVENTION DINNERS</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#menu" TITLE="Convention"><B>MENU</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#sched" TITLE="Convention"><B>SCHEDULE</B></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id177.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Convention Rules of Order"><B>R</B></A><A HREF="id177.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Convention Rules of Order"><B>ULES OF ORDER</B></A></div> <div> <B> <a href="HTMLobj-2517/REGISTRATION_FORM.doc"><u>REGISTRATION</u> </a>  </B></div> <div> <A HREF="#marine_of_the_year_" TITLE="Convention"><B>MARINE OF THE YEAR PROCEDURES</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id191.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Events"><B>BACK</B></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="reservations"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>RESERVATIONS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>When:</B> Thursday 18 June through Saturday 20 June</div> <div> <B>Where:</B> Hampton Inn</div> <div>                370 Route 9 North</div> <div>                Woodbridge NJ 07095</div> <div>                (732) 855-6900</div> <div>                Convention Rate $99.00/Night (See directions below to avoid room taxes)</div> <div>                Check in 1500   Check out 1200</div> <div> <B>Reservation Deadline:</B> 30 May 2009</div> <bR> <div> <B>Special Instructions to avoid room taxes:  </B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Request Marine Corps League Rate $99.00/Night</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Make reservation using your Credit Card </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Record Confirmation Number*</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Before 1 June mail your check* made out to "MCL Dept of NJ" for the total amount of your Reservation ($99.00 x # of Nights) to:</div> <div>                       Marine Bernie Scott Sr.</div> <div>                       Paymaster Dept of NJ MCL</div> <div>                       17 Allaire Dr</div> <div>                       Toms River NJ 08753-1615</div> <div>        </div> <div> * enter your reservation confirmation number in memo area on check</div> <bR> <div> If you do not follow the instructions above you will be charged taxes and if you miss the cutoff date for the hotel you will pay the regular rate of $ 115 + taxes.</div> <bR> <div> Questions?  Call Bernie at 732-253-0593</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#reservations_1" TITLE="Convention"><B>TOP</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="ad_book"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>AD BOOK</B></div> <bR> <div> Please help the Department of New Jersey support its programs during the upcoming year by submittng an Ad for the Convention Ad Book.</div> <bR> <div>  <a href="HTMLobj-2443/2009_ADs.docx"><u>Download Flyer</u> </a>  </div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="328" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 95 ><NOBR><div> <B>Full Page (5" x 8")</B></div> <div> <B>1/2 Page (5" x 4")</B></div> <div> <B>1/4 Page (5" x 2")</B></div> <div> <B>Business Card</B></div> <div> <B>Booster (submit name only)</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> $100.00</div> <div> $ 50.00</div> <div> $ 30.00</div> <div> $ 25.00</div> <div> $  3.00</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>ALL ADS MUST BE RECIEVED BY 1 JUNE BE "CAMERA READY" AND BE IN BLACK AND WHITE </B></div> <bR> <div> Send ad and check made out to "Dept of NJ MCL" to:</div> <div> Bill Wilson </div> <div> 201 Charing Way </div> <div> Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-3115</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#reservations_1" TITLE="Convention"><B>TOP</B></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="convention_dinners"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>CONVENTION DINNERS</B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE AND BE RECIEVED BY </B> <B>1 JUNE 2009.   </B></div> <div> <B>NO RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE AT THE CONVENTION.</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="99d9bb40.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="180" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Friday Night "Awards Night:  will be a <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Stencil" ><B>Country & Western Theme</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Stencil" ><B> </B></FONT>BBQ   <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Stencil" ><B>  </B></FONT>$ 33.00/Person</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The Banquet will be on Saturday                                                                                      $ 38.00/Person</div> <bR> <bR> <div> PLEASE FILL OUT AND PRINT EITHER THE <A HREF="dinner_form.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="dinner form">ON-LINE FORM</A>  OR  <a href="HTMLobj-2442/2009_Dinner.docx"><u>DOWNLOAD FORM</u> </a>  AND MAIL IT WITH YOUR CHECK TO:</div> <bR> <div> Marine RoseMary Fleming</div> <div> 12 Pine Ave</div> <div> Somerville, NJ 08875</div> <bR> <div> If you require a "special meal" please indicate this on the form. Every effort will be made to honor these requests. </div> <bR> <div> Questions?  Call RoseMary at 908.526.9089</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="508" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=3 HEIGHT= 36 WIDTH="488"><div> <B> <A NAME="menu"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>Menu</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 28 WIDTH="244"><div> <B>BBQ - Friday Nite</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="28" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="14" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Banquet - Saturday Nite</B> </div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 334 WIDTH="244"><div> Hamburgers </div> <div> Cheeseburgers </div> <div> Hot Dogs </div> <div> BBQ Chicken </div> <div> BBQ Ribs </div> <div> Real Hot Wings </div> <div> Corn on the Cob </div> <div> Baked Beans </div> <div> Cole Slaw </div> <div> Penne Pasta w/TomatoE & Basil </div> <div> Red Bliss Potato Salad </div> <div> Sliced Watermelon </div> <div> Iced Tea </div> <div> Lemonade </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="14"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="334" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="14" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="224"><bR> <div> Baked Ziti </div> <div> Chicken Francaise </div> <div> Glazed Country Ham </div> <div> Blended Rice </div> <div> Tossed Salad </div> <div> Rice Pudding </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#reservations_1" TITLE="Convention"><B>TOP</B></A></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="sched"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>2009 CONVENTION SCHEDULE</div> <div> THURSDAY   JUNE 18, 2009</div> <div> 1300-1700 Convention and MODD registration</div> <div> 1300-1445 Hospitality Room</div> <div> 1500-1700 MCL opening and work session (undress uniform or civilian attire)</div> <div> MCL reports - Officers and Committee Chairmen reports should be in writing and on the rear table. </div> <div> Officers and Committee Chairmen will give a verbal report to the convention at this time</div> <div> 1700-1800 Budget Committee meeting</div> <div> 1800     Hospitality Room TBA</div> <div> FRIDAY   JUNE 19, 2009</div> <div> 0900-1200 Convention and MODD registration</div> <div> 0900-1200 MCL/MCLA Joint opening and work session (undress uniform or civilian attire)</div> <div> MCL reports - Officers and Committee Chairmen reports should be hi writing and on the rear</div> <div> table. Officers and Committee Chairmen will give verbal report to the convention at this time</div> <div> 1200-1300 Lunch</div> <div> 1300-1600 Convention registration</div> <div> 1300     MODD/MODDF Initiations</div> <div> 1400-1600 Grand Growl</div> <div> Flea Scratch</div> <div> 1600     Marine of the Year Committee meeting</div> <div> 1630-1800 Hospitality Room</div> <div> 1830     Awards Night Bar BQ (country & western theme)</div> <div> Hospitality Room  TBA</div> <div> SATURDAY   JUNE 20,2009</div> <div> 0800-0845 Past Department Commandant's Breakfast</div> <div> Detachment Commandant's Council 0800-1000 Final convention registration 0900-1200 MCL convention work session</div> <div> (1)     unfinished reports</div> <div> (2)     budget</div> <div> (3)     proposed by-law changes</div> <div> (4)     resolutions</div> <div> (5)     any other business as may be necessary</div> <div> (6)     election of Department Officers and District Vice Commandants</div> <div> 1200-1300  Lunch</div> <div> 1300     MCLA Chinese Auction</div> <div> 1300-1400  MCL work session if necessary to complete business</div> <div> 1400-1430  Chapel of Four Chaplains ceremony</div> <div> 1430-1500  MCL/MCLA Memorial service</div> <div> 1500     MCL/MCLA Installation of officers</div> <div> Hospitality Room TBA</div> <div> 1700     Cocktail hour</div> <div> 1800     Enter Banquet hall</div> <div> 1820     Banquet opening ceremony</div> <div> 1830     Banquet (formal attire or red blazers)</div> <div> Hospitality Room TBA</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#reservations_1" TITLE="Convention"><B>TOP</B></A></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="marine_of_the_year_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>MARINE OF THE YEAR </B></div> <div> ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES</div> <div> CHAPTER 11</div> <div> MARINE OF THE YEAR SELECTION COMMITTEE</div> <div> SECTION 1 - A Department Marine of the Year Selection Committee, comprised of all of the former Department Marines of the Year in attendance at the annual Department Convention, shall be appointed by the Department Commandant. with the senior living former Department Marine of the Year present serving as the Chairman.</div> <div> SECTION 2 - The criteria to be observed by the Department Marine of the Year Selection Committee shall be: consideration of letters of nomination by a Detachment, chartered in the Department of New Jersey and currently in good standing in the Department; nominations shall be made of a regular member or members (there shall be no limit on the number of its members that any one Detachment may submit) who are members in good standing of the nominating Detachment. Any Marine nominated must hold primary membership in the nominating Detachment, should that Marine hold dual membership in more than one Detachment situated within the Department of New Jersey.</div> <div> NOMINATIONS SHALL BE TYPEWRITTEN AND IN THE FORM OF A RESUME, DESCRIBING ACTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE NOMINEE FOR THAT YEAR. THE MARINE OF THE YEAR SELECTION COMMITTEE WOULD PREFER TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) NOMINATIONS TO REVIEW. IF THERE ARE LESS THAN THREE (3) NOMINATIONS THEY RESERVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE NO MARINE OF THE YEAR FOR THAT YEAR.</div> <div> SECTION 3 - The Department Marine of the Year Selection Committee shall hold its deliberations in the strictest confidentiality. The Committee shall also be charged with ensuring that a suitable plaque be engraved and presented to the selectee at the Grand Banquet of the Department Convention at which the nominee is considered.</div> <div> SECTION 4 - All nominations shall be submitted to the Department Commandant via CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. CLEARLY MARKED 'MARINE OF THE YEAR" NO LATER THAN JUNE IST. NO HAND-DELIVERED SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE PERMIT T ED AT THE DEPARTMENT CONVENTION AND NO SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE SHALL BE ACCEPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT COMMANDANT. Submissions received beyond the established deadline shall be returned to the submitting Detachment, UNOPENED by the Department Commandant.</div> <div> SECTION 5 - It shall be the duty of the Department Commandant to properly advise all Detachments that all nominations for NATIONAL MARINE OF THE YEAR AWARD considerations are to be submitted, by a Detachment ONLY in accordance with the National Administrative Procedures, Section 300 (1) through (5).</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#reservations_1" TITLE="Convention"><B>TOP</B></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>