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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

Sep
12
Fri
2025
2025 Hunterdon County Bulldogs Golf Classic @ Beaver Brook Country Club
Sep 12 @ 08:00 – 16:00

The Hunterdon County Bulldogs Marine Corps League is pleased to announce our forth annual golf classic will be held at Beaver Brook Country Club on Friday, September 12th from 8AM-4PM. 

  • Registrations begins at 8:00 am
  • Shotgun start at 9:00 am
  • Lunch approx. 2:00 pm
  • Cigar Rolling approx. 2:00-4:00 pm
  • 2 hr Open bar approx. 2:00-4:00 pm

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE $185 BY SEPTEMBER 1

RATE $195 AFTER SEPTEMBER 1

Golfer Rate Includes:

18 holes of golf with cart, warm-up breakfast at check in, 2 tickets for drink cart, snacks and water in golfer bag, hot dog & beer on the turn, bourbon tasting, lunch buffet, mobile cigar lounge, open bar during lunch.

Contest Holes:

Hole in one, closest to the pin, longest drive, beat the pro and putting contest holes.

Registration

Registration can be done on our online registration form or download our golf registration flier and fill out the registration form to mail checks. No registrations will be accepted the day of the event. All golfers must be pre-registered. Email golf@hcmcl.org with any questions.

Sponsorships and Scholarship Donations

Sponsorships from this golf outing support our annual Hunterdon County Marine Corps League Scholarship fund. Last year we raised $18,092 in scholarship funds for 2025 graduating high school seniors in Hunterdon County. Your donations and participation is vital to the success of our scholarship program and this event. Visit our golf classic page to view available sponsorships or download our brochure.

Oct
5
Sun
2025
MODD Pack Growl @ Elks Lodge
Oct 5 @ 10:00 – 12:00
Apr
23
Thu
2026
2026 Department Convention @ Sea View Inn & Golf Resort
Apr 23 – Apr 25 all-day

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.

Apr
27
Mon
2026
Cpl Reynolds Det Golf Outing @ Pebble Creek Golf Course
Apr 27 all-day

April 27th 2026, Pebble Creek Golf Course in Tinton Falls hosted by Cpl Reynolds Det. from Freehold. POC: Ray Tweten 732-740-7310 or ray.tweten@verizon.net

May
13
Wed
2026
2nd Annual Philip Roxas Golf Benefit for Vetwork @ Bey Lea Golf Course
May 13 @ 11:30 – 18:00

Join us at Bey Lea Golf Course for a special event honoring Philip Roxas and supporting Vetwork. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate his life and make a difference for our veterans. Enjoy a day filled with fun, food, and fundraising for a great cause. Don’t miss this chance to give back and remember a beloved member of our community!

Philip Roxas, a proud United States Air Force member, lost his battle with liver disease on May 12, 2024. His life was defined by unwavering service to his country and family, upholding the values of integrity, excellence, and selfless duty. His legacy continues to inspire us all.

Vetwork is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential services tailored to the evolving needs of our veteran community. Since 1984, our commitment to helping veterans has been unwavering, and we take pride in being the first and last call for those in need.

  • Format will be a 4-person scramble.
  • Entry fee is $175.00 per golfer or $700.00 per foursome
  • Golf package includes Lunch, 18 Holes with Cart, Swag Bag, Putting Green Availability,
    Dinner, Cash Bar, Prizes, and Gift Auction.
  • All single golfers & foursome tickets must be purchased online at Vetwork.org prior to
    the event starts or until they are sold out. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR

11:30 AM REGISTRATION & LUNCH

1:00 PM SHOTGUN START

COCKTAIL HOUR & GIFT AUCTION will begin at the conclusion of the outing

5:00 PM DINNER & CASH BAR on site Shogun Legacy 1536 N. Bay Ave, Toms River, NJ
08753

  • If you are not golfing and would like to join us for cocktail hour, dinner and gift auction,
    the tickets are $75.00 per person.
  • Dinner tickets include a cocktail hour with passed sushi appetizers followed by a dinner
    buffet, cash bar, and gift auction.
  • Dinner tickets must be purchased prior to the event. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.

RAINDATE OF MAY 20, 2026

Download Flier and Sponsorship Information PDF: 

 

May
15
Fri
2026
2026 Northeast Division Conference @ Double Tree by Hilton - Wilkes Barre
May 15 – May 16 all-day

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.

 

May
17
Sun
2026
Cape-Atlantic Detachment 16th Annual Golf Outing @ Blue Heron Pines Golf Club
May 17 @ 07:00 – 17:00

The Cape-Atlantic Detachment of the Marine Corps League will host its 16th Annual Golf Outing on May 17, 2026, at Ron Jaworski’s Blue Heron Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey. The event raises funds to support South Jersey veterans while honoring their service and sacrifices.

Golfers will begin the day with sign-in from 7:00 a.m. to 7:50 a.m., followed by an 8:00 a.m. shotgun start. The tournament will be played in a scramble format, with prizes awarded to the 1st Place Men’s and Women’s Teams, along with trophies for closest to the pin, longest drive, and straightest drive.

Participants will enjoy a full day of activities and hospitality, including continental breakfast with beer and soda, bottled water at the start and turn, and a backyard BBQ lunch following the outing. Guests who wish to attend only the luncheon can join the event at 1:00 p.m. for $30.

A highlight of the outing will be a hole-in-one contest on a selected par-3 hole, where the first golfer to make an ace will win a brand-new Chevrolet courtesy of Bennett Chevrolet. The event will also feature a chance auction with prizes such as dinners for two, baskets of cheer, and golf foursomes, along with a 50/50 raffle.

Registration is $175 per golfer, and businesses or supporters can participate through $100 hole sponsorships. Trophies for the event are being provided courtesy of Action Uniform.

Organizers encourage community members, golfers, and local businesses to participate and help support programs benefiting veterans throughout South Jersey.

Payments must be submitted by May 8, 2026, and checks should be made payable to MCL 194 Golf and mailed to P.O. Box 118, Absecon, NJ 08201. For more information, visit www.capeatlanticmcl.org or call 609-517-6466.

Download flier:

Jun
21
Sun
2026
Garand Shoot – Marine Corps League West Hudson Detachment Shooting Team @ Cherry Ridge Range – 300 Yard Range
Jun 21 @ 08:30 – 16:00

The Marine Corps League West Hudson Detachment Shooting Team invites eligible competitors to participate in the 2026 Garand Shoot at Cherry Ridge Range.

Event Details

  • Match Name: Garand Shoot

  • Date: June 21, 2026

  • Time: 0830 hours squadding | 0900 hours firing

  • Location: Cherry Ridge Range – 300 Yard Range
    100 Range Rd, Highland Lakes, NJ

  • Cost: $35.00

  • RSVP: ategge@hotmail.com

Who May Compete

  • All Marines

  • Marine Corps League members

  • Invited guests

  • Members of the Cherry Ridge Range and their guests

Match Format

  • Type: Garand or any precision rifle

  • Distance: 200 yards

  • Position: Sitting or prone

  • Target: MR-63

Equipment Rules

  • Firearms: Garand or any rifle legal in the State of New Jersey

  • Sights: Iron sights only (no scopes permitted)

  • Ammunition: No incendiary, tracer, or armor-piercing rounds allowed

  • Rounds: 16 rounds for record, plus sighters

Course of Fire

  • 10 minutes for sighters (coaching allowed)

  • 8 minutes to fire 8 rounds (no coaching; no radio communication between line and pits; no butt rests)

  • 80 seconds to fire 8 rounds (no coaching)

Scoring & Requirements

  • All scoring conducted in the pits

  • Each round individually scored

  • Patches must match the area hit (no black patches for aiming points)

  • All shooters are required to perform butt duty. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

 

Download flier:

 

Jul
18
Sat
2026
Toys for Tots – Christmas in July 2026 @ American Legion Post 25
Jul 18 @ 18:00 – 22:00

Join us for a festive mid‑summer celebration supporting the Toys for Tots Foundation, because “Every Child Deserves a Christmas.”

This special Christmas in July event brings together great food, music, dancing, and community spirit—all while helping ensure children in need receive a joyful holiday season.

Buffet Dinner Menu

Enjoy a full buffet featuring:

  • Ravioli in vodka sauce
  • Kielbasa & kraut
  • Chicken Francese
  • Sausage, peppers & onions
  • Roast beef
  • String beans almondine
  • Tossed salad
  • Rolls & butter
  • Beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea, and dessert

Entertainment

  • Oldies from the ’50s & ’60s
  • DJ music and dancing from 7–10 PM

Reservation Deadline

All reservations must be received by July 10, 2026. Make checks payable to: Toys for Tots Foundation Mail to: c/o 55 Gordon Ave. Fords, NJ 08863

Join Us for a Night of Holiday Cheer in July!

Come out for great food, great music, and a great cause. Ho‑Ho‑Ho! Ooh‑rah!