R 070900Z APR 23
MARADMIN 180/23
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2023 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN INDIAN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278 EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
POC/E. C. HABIB/CAPT/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278 EMAIL: EVAN.HABIB@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) annual National Training Program (NTP) will be held from 20 June to 22 June 2023 at the River Spirit Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
2. SAIGE is a non-profit organization representing American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Federal, Tribal, State, and local government employees. SAIGE provides a forum on the issues, challenges, and opportunities of AI/ANs in the government workforce and works to foster a professional network among AI/AN government employees. SAIGE is hosting an annual National Training Program focused on professional development and leadership. Additionally, cultural events will be presented by local native peoples. SAIGE is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps. More information can be found on their website at www.saige.org.
3. Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion Branch (MPE) will sponsor 20 conference registration fees and travel expenses for this event. The MPE Branch will fund travel for five days, the authorized travel days will be 19 June 2023 and 23 June 2023. Lodging reimbursement is limited to the government rate and the traveler must utilize the integrated lodging program as applicable. Commands may authorize rental cars using unit funds.
4. Outreach events are open to all Marines, Sailors, and Civilian Marines regardless of rank, race, ethnicity, gender, or status. Requests to attend this event should be emailed to the group mailbox MPE_Outreach@usmc.mil via your Officer-in-Charge and include the following information: name, rank, unit, EDIPI, email, and duty station. Attendees must have a government travel charge card in their possession and a Defense Travel System profile joined to their respective unit. Submit requests to participate no later than 15 May 2023. Requests received after the NLT date will not be facilitated.
5. Uniform of the day for this event is Service “C” for Marines, service equivalent for Sailors, and business casual for Civilian Marines.
6. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
7. Release authorized by Lieutenant General James F. Glynn, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//