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Marines,

Last week members of the Department of New York staff attended the Northeast Division Conference. That Conference was live streamed on the Department of Pennsylvania Facebook page. Sr. Vice Commandant Arcuri asked me if this is something that we can do for the Department of New York. My motto has always been "The Impossible We Do Immediately, Miracles Take Slightly Longer"

The Department of New York will attempt its first Live Stream of the Department Convention. Please keep in mind the following:

1. This is a first attempt at this, so we may encounter some issues.

2. The bandwidth at the hotel is a factor in this equation.

3. I had about 3-4 days to obtain, configure the camera's and software.

4. and had to learn the software.

Once we start streaming, you should be able to see it at this link: https://www.facebook.com/DepartmentOfNewYork/live_videos/ or on our landing page of https://www.facebook.com/DepartmentOfNewYork/

The opening joint session is scheduled to start at 09:30 on Friday.

The Memorial Service will not be streamed out of respect for the families.

The convention will resume at 0900 on Saturday.

If you cannot join us in person, join us online!!

Once we start streaming we ask that you share to your Detachment and other pages.

I wish to acknowledge Marine Victoria McCoy, Department of Pennsylvania Public Affairs' Committee/National Headquarters Public Affairs Committee for pointing me in the right direction and provided some valuable tips and information.

We look forward to your feedback on the live stream. You can email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Department Commandants Message

Members and Marines of the Department of New York,

As we approach this weekend, this weekend of Memorial Day, let us look back to those who came before and remember that Armed Forces day is for those currently in uniform, Veterans day is for those who wore the uniform, and this weekend, Memorial day is for all those who never had to chance to take it off.

Maybe we knew some, maybe we didn't, maybe we saw or heard of some who never returned. Memories you'll never forget.

Forget the sales, the parties and even the day off from work. Think about them, our Brothers and Sisters who gave all.

Lastly, ask your friends, your family, your co-workers and so on to please not wish you a happy Memorial day because there is nothing happy about it.

Be well, be safe and remember.

Thomas Wortmann
Commandant

Email Scam

Marines,

Commandant Wortmann has reported that someone is "Spoofing" his name and sending emails to his contacts, requesting that he needs money, gift cards, or similar things. He is not requesting this, and if you note, the email is not coming from his email address (look at the email address). Please disregard these requests. If its not his email address, then it is a phony.

Updated Convention Information

To All Department of New York Convention Attendee's:

By order of Commandant Wortmann, there has been a change to the Uniform of the day for the Convention. The information below replaces what is on the bottom of the current Convention Agenda. Here is the new Uniform of the Day:

Uniform of the Day: Marine Corps League cover is the only required uniform item for the membership.

Joint Opening Session: White MCL Uniform Shirts with Black or Blue Uniform Trousers, Black Shoes, Marine Corps League Cover

Memorial Service: White MCL Uniform Shirts with Black or Blue Uniform Trousers, Black Shoes, Marine Corps League Cover

Department Staff: White MCL Uniform Shirts with Black or Blue Uniform Trousers, Black Shoes, Marine Corps League Cover

Banquet: Marine Corps League Red Blazer, Black Trousers, Black Shoes; Civilian – Business Attire; Military – Class “A” or Dress Blues

Embassy Suites Informational Updates

Breakfast: The hotel will be going from "grab & go" to a hot breakfast as of 1 June 1st.

Manager's Reception: The reception will be going on in the evening Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 7pm.

Embassy Suites COVID-19 Updates

1) Face Masks: As 19 May, guests will no longer have to wear them. The Embassy Suites ask if that guests that are not vaccinated, that you wear face coverings, however, they cannot ask for proof of being vaccinated.

2) At the bar/manager's reception- we had to ask our guests to order food if they were getting drinks--this is no longer required.

3) ALL EMBASSY SUITES EMPLOYEES ARE STILL REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS

As updated information becomes available, I will send out another update.

REMINDERS

If you need a special diet, please let the Adjutant know and he will pass it along to the Caterer's. Please email your special dietary requirements to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you want to attend the Department Convention and have not yet made a reservation, you can still do so, based on room availability. Reservations made after May 1st, up to 3pm on the Friday of the convention, our Embassy Suites contact, Paula DeTran stated that she will assist you (and if there are rooms available, get the group rate), what she cannot guarantee is if there area any rooms available in the hotel. After 1 May, any un-booked rooms in our block will be released back into inventory. For reservations made after 1 May 2021, please contact Paula directly, either by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or her direct dial phone number at 315-703-9107.

Marine of the Year Nominations- The deadline is today. Your package must be post marked by 27 May 2021! Nominate that outstanding Marine in your Detachment!

Don't forget to submit your advance registration for the Convention! Save $2 per Marine if you pre-register!! Today is also the deadline. Your advanced registration must be post marked by the 27 May 201 to receive the advance registration price.

Call To Convention

The Marine Corps League Department of New York’s 90th Annual Convention will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, located at 6646 Old Collamer Road South, East Syracuse, New York 13057 from 10 June 2021 to 13 June 2021. All reservations should be made with the hotel by calling (315) 446 – 3200 and use group code ACM, or you can book your reservation online using this link: https://bit.ly/3fcFaM2.

The room rate is $101.00 per night. The group rate may be extended three days before and three days after the official meeting dates, subject to space availability. To receive the guaranteed room rate, your reservation MUST be made by 1 May 2021.

We are recommending that Detachments register their delegates in advance. The advance registration rate is five ($5.00) dollars and must be postmarked by 27 May 2021, otherwise the registration fee per person is seven ($7.00) dollars.

The entire Convention packet will be available on the Department Web site at https://www.mclnewyork.net/ or click here to download it now.. The convention packet will include:

• Commandant Wortmann’s Call for Convention invitation

• Adjutant's Memorandum

• Convention Credential Chairman Tina Olsen Memorandum

• Convention Delegates Registration Form

• Banquet Menu and RSVP Form

• 8th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament Registration and Sponsor Form

• Convention Ad Journal Form

• Convention Agenda

Convention packet

All electronic versions of the forms can be filled out on your computer.

Bring recognition to your Detachment, business, and/or organization by placing an Ad in our Journal. Do you play golf? Come out and join the Golf Tournament and support the New York Marine Corps League Foundation. If you don’t play golf, how about having your Detachment, business and/or organization sponsor a hole!

We encourage all Detachments to participate in all aspects of the convention. We would love to see you see you there. The convention is conveniently located. Join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps.

Be a part of it, its your League!

Memorial Service for PDC William McGowan

Mrs. Sharon McGowan has announced the date for the memorial service for Department Past Commandant William McGowan. It will be held on 23 July 2021 at 10:30am at Saratoga National Cemetery. PDC Rev. Ricardo Sheppard will be in attendance to perform the MCL ritual. Sr. Vice Commandant Thomas Arcuri would like to see a good turnout by the Department.

The Cemetery is in close proximity to the Albany / Troy area. PDC Forbes will be coordinating the color guard.

Department of New York Marine of the Year

Once again, the Department of New York encourages Detachments to nominate that outstanding Marine for Department Marine of the Year. A copy of the rules for Marine of the Year can be downloaded from the Department web site.

All submissions must be addressed and mailed to the Department of New York Adjutant. It must be post marked no later than 15 days prior to the opening date of the Department of New York Convention (26 May 2021).

Submissions to be mailed to:

Marine Corps League
Attention: Marine of The Year Committee
PO Box 360
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706-0360

Marine Corps League License Plates

The New York Marine Corps License Plates forms have been updated and now available on the Department of New York Web Site.

• MCL License Plate Form (DoNY-MCLPA-REV.2.0.5.03.04.2021)

• NY State Department of Motor Vehicles Form CP-30 (9/20)

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