Calendar

Feb
27
Thu
2025
National Midwinter Conference @ SHERATON PENTAGON CITY
Feb 27 – Mar 1 all-day

NATIONAL MIDWINTER CONFERENCE WEBSITE: https://www.mcleaguelibrary.org/conference/ 

  • Hotel rate is $131 per night plus tax
  • Parking: On-site garage parking is $10 per day
  • Any cancellations after February 10, 2025, will forfeit the one-night deposit
  • Free shuttle to/from Reagan Airport (DCA)

HOTEL RESERVATION LINK

The hotel overlooks Arlington National Cemetery and is right near Henderson Hall and the Fort Myer Exchange. 

Hotel Shuttle Information – No signup required. Times can vary slightly based on traffic. To: DCA/Reagan International Airport – Depart hotel 6am to 9am every 30 minutes. 9am to 11am once every hour at the top of the hour. Stops: Terminal 1 Main Entrance, Terminal 2 Doors 4 & 7. To the Pentagon City Mall/Metro Station – Depart hotel 9:30am – 9:30pm once an hour at the bottom of the hour. Departing Metro/Mall in front of Ritz Carlton – 9:45am to 9:45pm once an hour at the 3/4 of an hour (45).

MIDWINTER ONLINE REGISTRATION

Midwinter Registration Fillable Form

Midwinter Ad Book Registration

2025 MCL National Mid-Winter Conference Uniform Of The Day (UOD):

All MCL uniforms stated are ‘suggested’ attire and is not required for wear; no MCL members will be denied access if they are not wearing the ‘suggested’ MCL uniform; however, ALL MCL members in good standing will wear the MCL cover and proper conference credentials to gain access to any MCL business meetings.

  • Thursday national board of trustees meeting and Commandants Council – MCL cover (required); MCL polo shirts or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
  • Friday Joint Opening Session and Memorial Service – MCL cover (required); the MCL Casual Dress (red blazer) uniform is ‘suggested.’ The balance of the day, the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
  • Saturday business meetings – MCL cover (required); the MCL Undress uniform; or, MCL or detachment shirts are ‘suggested’ for wear.
  • Saturday social, reception, and banquet – (black-tie event) MCL Evening Dress, MCL Formal Dress, or black-tie/formal attire is ‘suggested’ for wear. MCL covers are not to be worn for this event.

Wednesday arrivals begin

Thursday some committee and board meetings, stores open in the afternoon

Friday general session

Saturday general session, evening banquet (black tie or coat and tie appropriate)

Sunday departures

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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