CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2019 WOMEN IN DEFENSE NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Date Signed: 4/18/2019 | MARADMINS Number: 244/19
MARADMINS : 244/19

R 181733Z APR 19
MARADMIN 244/19
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2019 WOMEN IN DEFENSE NATIONAL CONFERENCE//
POC/WILLIAM L. ROUNTREE/CAPT (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: WILLIAM.ROUNTREE@USMC.MIL//
POC A. N. WILLIAMSON/CPL (MPE)/-/ TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: ALYISSA.WILLIAMSON@USMC.MIL//
POC M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV (MPE)/-/ TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The 2019 Women In Defense (WID) National Conference will be held 13 Jun 2019 in Arlington, VA.  HQMC M&RA Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion (MPE) will sponsor a limited number of conference/registration fees and all travel expenses.
2.  WID is a National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Affiliate, that engages, cultivates and advances women in all aspects of national security.  Incorporated in 1985, Women In Defense provides members a business environment for professional growth through strategic networking, education, and career development.  This national alliance is comprised of women and men from industry and defense organizations of every size; all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces; Government agencies, academia, think tanks, associations, and professional services.  WID is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.  More information can be found on their website at http://www.womenindefense.net/.
3.  Admin and Logistics:  Commanders may authorize Temporary Additional Duty for Marines, civilian Marines, and Sailors who are attached to their unit.  Local travel is authorized for members in the local area.  All Marine Corps funded participation must be coordinated through the MPE Branch.  Reservations will be given on a first-come first-served basis. Rental cars are not authorized.  Commands are not authorized to use command funding for rental cars.
4.  To attend this event please email (via your OIC) your name, rank, unit, and duty station to the POCs.
5.  Uniform of the day: Service C
6.  If you have DTS questions, please contact your local DTS office or visit their website at www.defensetravel.dod.mil.
7.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
8.  Release authorized by BGen W. H. Swan, Director,Manpower Plans and Policy Division.//