Calendar

Aug
11
Mon
2025
2025 NATIONAL CONVENTION @ HYATT REGENCY DFW AIRPORT
Aug 11 – Aug 16 all-day

Phone # for reservations –  1-800-233-1234  

Group code = G-MCL5

Rates are $159 inclusive of taxes. Parking is free.

Schedule

Uniform Guidance for National Convention

Covers – National Conv & Conf – NJA 2016 Ruling

Monday Joint Opening Session – MCL Casual Red Blazer uniform (suggested), MCL cover required.

Monday afternoon business session – MCL Undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.

Tuesday business session – MCL Undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.

Wednesday – casual wear 

Thursday business session – MCL undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.

Friday business session – MCL undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.

Friday Formal Reception / Grand Banquet – (Black Tie) MCL Evening Dress, MCL Formal Dress, or Black Tie (suggested), no MCL covers.

The MCL uniforms stated are the ‘suggested’ uniforms. With the exception of the MCL cover, any credentialed member in good standing will not be refused access to the business meetings if they are not wearing the suggested MCL uniform. MCL covers are required for wear during all business meetings of the convention.

Files & Reports

Convention Schedule

MODD Awards Banquet Schedule

Rules of Convention

Convention Delegate Registration

Reports

Reports – Board of Trustees

Reports – Committees

Reports – Departments

Reports – Other

 

 

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2026 National Convention location will be in Indianapolis, Indiana (8/10/2026 – 8/14/2026)

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2029, 2033, 2037 – Southern Quadrant – AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, OK, SC, TN, & TX

2030, 2034, 2038 – Central Quadrant – IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, & WI

2027, 2031, 2035 – Eastern Quadrant – CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV & Puerto Rico

2028, 2032, 2036 – Western Quadrant – AK, AZ, CA. CO, HI, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, & WY

Oct
1
Wed
2025
Slattery Detachment Installation @ American Legion
Oct 1 @ 19:30 – 20:30
Oct
6
Mon
2025
Reynolds Detachment Installation @ Elks Lodge
Oct 6 @ 19:30 – 20:30
Oct
8
Wed
2025
Hunterdon County Bulldogs Installation @ Spruce Run Memorial VFW
Oct 8 @ 19:30 – 20:30
Oct
14
Tue
2025
Smith Detachment Installation @ Bayville VFW #9503
Oct 14 @ 18:30 – 19:30
Oct
22
Wed
2025
Patterson Detachment Installation @ American Legion Post #157
Oct 22 @ 19:00 – 20:00
Nov
1
Sat
2025
John Basilone Installation @ American Legion Post 25
Nov 1 @ 10:30 – 11:30
Nov
3
Mon
2025
Jersey Shore Marines Installation @ Manasquan VFW
Nov 3 @ 19:00 – 20:00
Nov
5
Wed
2025
1775 Detachment Installation @ Amercan Legion Post 82
Nov 5 @ 18:30 – 19:30
Dec
4
Thu
2025
Gooney Bird Detachment Installation @ Teaneck American Legion
Dec 4 @ 19:00 – 20:00