R 241450Z JAN 20
MARADMIN 043/20
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ASSOCIATION OF NAVAL SERVICES OFFICERS CONFERENCE//
POC//
Marc Sheppard /(MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
or M. F. RUIZ/SGT/(MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARTINA.CATTANEO@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The Association of Naval Services Officers (ANSO) Conference will be held 2 - 3 March 2020 at Sector Houston-Galveston, 13411 Hillard St, Houston, TX 77034. The Headquarters Marine Corps Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion Branch (MPE) will sponsor a limited number of conference registration fees and all travel expenses.
2. The ANSO Conference is a two day event that supports the Sea Service Chiefs’ efforts in Hispanic workforce recruitment and retention. ANSO fosters the personal growth and professional development of officers and enlisted personnel. They provide mentorship, networking, training, and educational opportunities; and engage the Hispanic community through outreach initiatives. The ANSO is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps. More information can be found on their website at https://www.ansomil.org/
3. 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 will 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. Uniform of the day for Marine attendees: Dress Blue D.
5. POCs for registration is Mr. Marc Sheppard at marc.sheppard@usmc.mil and Sergeant Martina Ruiz at Martina.cattaneo@usmc.mil. Email your name, rank, unit, and duty station to the POCs via your officer-in-charge.
6. If you have DTS questions, please visit their website at www.defensetravel.dod.mil or call your local DTS help desk.
7. This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
8. Release authorized by BGen D. L. Shipley, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division.//