98th ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF NEW JERSEY CONVENTION

April 23-26th 2026

Seaview Hotel
401 S New York Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
(833) 798-4491

Hotel Reservation Line Update – As of February 12, 2026

We have received reports from members experiencing difficulties with the Seaview hotel reservation line following the property’s transition to Hyatt ownership. We appreciate your patience and are pleased to provide updated booking instructions.

To make your reservation, 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.

We have confirmed that this process is working. Should you continue to experience any issues, please let us know immediately.

Please note: Due to the hotel’s ownership transition, we are no longer able to process reservations online. All convention hotel reservations must be made by phone at this time. They said they will share an online booking link when it is available.

Important Deadlines

Here are the upcoming deadlines for the convention. Please download the forms below to meet these deadlines.
  • Newsletter Competition Deadline: March 9, 2026
  • Marine/Associate of the Year Award Submission Deadlines: March 23, 2025
  • Recruiting Awards Deadline: March 23, 2026
  • Annual “Murray J. Sklar” Role Model Award Deadline: March 23, 2026
  • Hotel Room Rate Registration Deadline: March 24, 2026
  • Convention Ad Book Contract Deadline: March 30, 2026
  • Delegate Pre-Registration Fee Deadline: April 9, 2026
  • Banquet Dinner Registration Deadline: April 9, 2026

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 2025 Department Convention!

With Seaview as your base, make this a trip a weekend get away after our business meetings! There are so many things to do and see, from Atlantic City all the way south to historic Cape May not to mention the historic Seaview hotel features two distinct golf courses, the famous links style Bay Course and the parkland style Pines course and two swimming pools, one indoor and one outdoor!

Our famous hospitality suite is back! Join us in the evenings for drinks, snacks and comradery with your fellow league members in a comforable and relaxed setting. Hours and the location of the hospitality suite will be listed in the convention schedule.

Hotel Room Registration Information

Room rate for the convention is $159.00 per night. This is the convention rate and does not include NJ occupancy tax and sales tax or the porter fee. Those will be calculated on your individual bill.

    1. To make your reservation, 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.

    2. All reservations must be made with the hotel by March 24, 2026.

    3. 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.

All rooms must be booked by the individual. We will not be making any payments through the Department. Everyone will be responsible for their own room bill.

Rates are based on single/double occupancy.

Rates quoted above are subject to prevailing New Jersey State Sales Tax and New Jersey State Occupancy Tax (currently 8%). Taxes are subject to change.

Room Rates include complimentary Wifi access, in-room coffee, in-room refrigerator, use of fitness center, swimming pool, tennis and volleyball courts.

Special requests can be made by individuals calling the Front Desk. Fees may apply for late check-out.

Check in time is 4:00 PM
Check out time is 11:00 AM

 

Other Fees:

  • Pet friendly rooms available for dogs 50lbs or less. A $50 non-refundable fee applies.
  • On-Site Parking: Complimentary self parking; Valet Parking: $20; Daily Valet: $10

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In-Room Amenities and Services

  • Luxurious Revive Bedding
  • Beekman 1802 Premium Bath Amenities
  • Desk with Multi-Line Phone/Voicemail
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
  • HDTV 55-inch flat-screen
  • Two bottles of purified water per day
  • Keurig in room coffee brewer with Lavazza premium coffee and Celestial teas
  • Google Chromecast Ready Rooms
  • In Room Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Multiple USB Ports
  • Daily Housekeeping

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2026 Department Convention Individual Forms

Below are links to the fillable PDF forms for the 2026 Department of New Jersey Convention.

New this year are four forms you can fill out and pay online:

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 Form: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dept-of-nj-convention-sponsor-and-vendor-form

2026 Delegate Registration Form

Download for print, form is fillable.

2026 Convention Banquet Form

Download for print, form is fillable.

2026 Convention Rules of Order

Download for print.

2026 Convention Ad Book Form

Download for print, form is fillable.

Resort Amenities & Services

  • Two Golf Courses
  • Driving Range
  • Three Restaurants including our Main Dining Room, Grille Room, Lobby Bar & Patio
    Open: 7am to 12am
  • Indoor Pool
    Open: 7am to 10pm
  • Outdoor Pool
    Open: Seasonally from 7am to 10pm
  • Tennis and Pickleball Courts
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Station
  • Recreation Room with Billiards
  • Fitness Center
    Open: 24 hours via hotel key access
  • Sundry Shop
    Open: 24 hours
  • Golf Shop
    Summer Hours: 6:30am to 7:00pm
    Winter Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
  • Pet friendly rooms available for dogs 50lbs or less. A $50 non-refundable fee applies.
  • On-Site Parking: Complimentary self parking; Valet Parking: $20; Daily Valet: $10

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Top Attractions Nearby & Events: 

    • Lily Lake – 1.5 mi
    • Atlantic City International Airport – 4 mi
    • Atlantic City Aquarium – 5 mi
    • Historic Smithville – 4 mi
    • Sea Life Museum-Marine Mammal Stranding Center – 6 mi
    • Central Pier – 6 mi
    • Absecon Lighthouse – 6 mi

  • Atlantic City Boardwalk – 6 mi
  • Garden Pier – 6 mi
  • Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum – 6 mi
  • Atlantic City Historical Museum – 6 mi
  • Brigantine Beach – 6 mi
  • Atlantic City Train Station – 6 mi

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