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

Sep
7
Sun
2025
Department Meeting @ National Guard Training Center
Sep 7 @ 09:30 – 11:00

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)
Nov
23
Sun
2025
Department Meeting @ National Guard Training Center
Nov 23 @ 09:30 – 11:00

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)
Jan
25
Sun
2026
Department Meeting @ National Guard Training Center
Jan 25 @ 09:30 – 11:00

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)
Mar
8
Sun
2026
Department Meeting @ National Guard Training Center
Mar 8 @ 09:30 – 11:00

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)