250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball
Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 6PM-11PM
Cocktail hour from 6PM-7PM
Cost $75 per person / Open to the Public!
Razberry’s Banquet Center
834 NJ-12, Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Join the Hunterdon County Bulldogs Marine Corps League for our 250th Marine Corps Birthday Formal Ball with cocktail hour, plated dinner, birthday ceremony, dessert, DJ, dancing & open bar. Backdrop available for taking pictures in your formal wear! Please note, this event is open to all, not just Marines!
All tickets are first come, quantities are limited.
Ball ticket deadline: November 8, 2025
Email birthdayball@hcmcl.org with any questions.
Birthday Ball Celebration Program “AD” Book Advertising Details:
Inside Cover $150.00
Back Cover $150.00
Full Page $100.00
1/2 Page $50.00
1/4 Page $25.00
Business Card $20.00
Booster Name $5.00
NOTE: Inside cover, back cover, first and last page are first come first served so reserve your ad ASAP! Please email first to see if they are still available or if you have any questions or need assistance with your ad.
Please send your “Ad” via email to Chris Soldano at: christopher.soldano@hcmcl.org
Adbook deadline: November 1, 2025
1900-2300 dinner and program
Below are the scheduled dates for our upcoming in-person Department meetings, all of which will be held at the Sea Girt Facility. The start time has changed to 9:30AM. Please note that we might be in a different room depending on the date.
Meeting Schedule 2025-26
- September 7th in Auditorium
- November 23rd in Auditorium
- January 25th in Auditorium
- March 8th in Auditorium
- March 14th – Leadership School (Room Location TBD)
Below are the scheduled dates for our upcoming in-person Department meetings, all of which will be held at the Sea Girt Facility. The start time has changed to 9:30AM. Please note that we might be in a different room depending on the date.
Meeting Schedule 2025-26
- September 7th in Auditorium
- November 23rd in Auditorium
- January 25th in Auditorium
- March 8th in Auditorium
- March 14th – Leadership School (Room Location TBD)
Below are the scheduled dates for our upcoming in-person Department meetings, all of which will be held at the Sea Girt Facility. The start time has changed to 9:30AM. Please note that we might be in a different room depending on the date.
Meeting Schedule 2025-26
- September 7th in Auditorium
- November 23rd in Auditorium
- January 25th in Auditorium
- March 8th in Auditorium
- March 14th – Leadership School (Room Location TBD)
Online registration is now available for the Department of New Jersey 22nd Annual Leadership School to be held on Saturday, 14 March 2026. This year we will be following a new format whereas the course materials are to be downloaded from the Department website prior to attending the class. The materials will be under the Leadership School Tab. It is advisable to bring your laptop/tablet for reference.
The course will be conducted at the NJ National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, NJ and will begin at 0800 and conclude at approximately 1630.
Our course outlines and curriculum will facilitate a greater understanding and working knowledge for the attendees while covering general and operational aspects of the Marine
Corps League and its members.
It is strongly encouraged and recommended that all newly elected and or appointed officers attend. The deadline for application is Friday, 6 March 2026.
The Cohort will be limited to 40 members. Should an opening become available, accommodations will be made on a first come first served basis.
It is advisable to register early as the class fills up quickly.
The cost is $40.00 and is Non-Refundable upon commitment.
Register Online here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dept-of-nj-mcl-leadership-school-application
Or Download the application below and mail in your payment.
Download announcement:
Download application:
Join us at New Jersey’s only Historic Golf Hotel, the Seaview, in Galloway for the 2026 Department of New Jersey Convention on April 23-26th. For more than a century, this iconic hotel on the Jersey Shore near Atlantic City has hosted presidents, rock stars and golf’s greatest champions—and now we’re excited to be back at the Seaview again for our 2026 Department Convention!
To make your hotel reservation by phone, please call the new Hyatt Reservation number: 609-652-1800 and press Option 1 for reservations
If the reservation agent does not immediately locate rooms under the Marine Corps League block, please provide the group code: G-MARI.
To make your reservation online: Visit the Hyatt site at: https://www.hyatt.com/loyalty/en-US and put in the Seaview Hotel and our convention dates. Use the group code G-MARI to see our rooms and rates.
All reservations must be made with the hotel by March 24, 2026. You must give them a credit card number; however, the room will not be charged to your account. Be sure to get a confirmation number.
Ad Book Registration:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dept-of-nj-ad-book
Convention Registration:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/98th-department-convention-delegate-registration
Banquet Registration:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dept-of-nj-banquet-tickets
Sponsor and Vendor Registration:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dept-of-nj-convention-sponsor-and-vendor-form
For more information, visit the Department Convention page.
The 2026 Northeast Division Conference will feature Division business sessions, leadership development programming, and concurrent breakout discussions designed to strengthen Detachments and Departments across the Northeast. Early registration is encouraged to assist with planning and space allocation.
For more information, visit the Northeast Division Conference webpage.
Download the Northeast Division MOY and AOY protocol.
Our next Four Chaplains Award Ceremony will be held on June 20th at 10:00 am.
The annual Father Washington – Four Chaplains Award Ceremony is being hosted by Father Washington’s parish, St. Stephen’s Church, located at 141 Washington Avenue in Kearny (corner of Kearny Ave and Washington Ave).
If you haven’t seen the Four Chaplains Award Ceremony, it’s worth coming to support the winners and learn more about the program.
This is a great opportunity to recognize those in our community who do so much to help others!
I hope to see you there.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Paul Thompson at (201-320-3210) or email paulcfp@aol.com.