R 132104Z AUG 18
MARADMIN 442/18
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2018 NATIONAL LATINA STYLE SYMPOSIUM//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
POC/A. N. WILLIAMSON/CPL (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: ALYISSA.WILLIAMSON@USMC.MILL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN announces the 2018 National Latina Style Symposium, 6 September 2018 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 South Potomac Ave., Arlington, VA 22202.
2.  The Latina Style mission is to advance Latinas in the workplace, entrepreneurship and business, emerging technology trends, wealth creation and financial security, political leadership, professional development and balancing health, career and personal life. During the awards luncheon, Latina Style, the premiere organization honoring Latina achievements, is proud to present the Distinguished Civilian Service Awards recognizing leadership, accomplishment, and commitment.  The intent of this symposium is to provide a broad cross-section of leadership with exposure, training, and unique networking opportunities.
3.  Subject to conference approval, CMC (MPE) will sponsor a limited number of conference/registration fees and all travel expenses.  Commanders may authorize Temporary Additional Duty for Marines, civilian Marines and Sailors who are attached to Marine units to attend.  Local travel is authorized for members in the local area.  All Marine Corps funded participation will be coordinated through the HQMC M&RA Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management (MPE) Branch.  Reservations will be given on a first-come first-served basis. Rental cars are not authorized.
4.  More information can be found on the Latina Style website at www.latinastyle.com. If  you have any further questions pertaining to DTS, you may call (703) 784-2411.
5.  The uniform of the day for Marines attending is dress blues “D” and awardees dress blues with white trousers.
6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
7.  Latina Style is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.
8.  Release authorized by BGen W. H. Swan, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division.//