R 301407Z APR 24
MARADMIN 205/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2024 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN INDIAN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM//
REF/A/MSGID:DOC/DOD 1020.05/YMD:20230920//
REF/B/MSGID:DOC/TM 2030/NOV2021//
REF/C/DEI STRAT PLAN 2021//
NARR/REF A IS DOD INSTRUCTION 1020.05, DOD DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. REF B IS TALENT MANAGEMENT 2030. REF C IS THE 2021 STRATEGIC PLAN FOR MARINE CORPS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION.//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD@USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  The Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) annual National Training Program (NTP) will be held at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino, 100 North Hayford Road, Airway Heights, Spokane, Washington from 3 – 6 June 2024.
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.  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.  During the conferences, attendees will benefit from candid and insightful discussions, both with senior departmental service leaders and amongst themselves.  Additionally, this event offers mutually beneficial educational opportunities that provide participants and the Service with a greater understanding of how to work with and capitalize on the differences and strengths within our Corps.
4.  Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, Manpower Plans and Policy Division (MP) will sponsor seven conference registration fees and travel expenses for this event.  The MPE Branch will fund travel for five days with the authorized travel days being 2 June and 7 June 2024.  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.
5.  Attendees require authorization from their command to be considered for MP participation approval.
6.  Reserve Marines within the selected reserve will require approval from the first O5 commander in their chain of command to be considered for participation approval. Reserve commands are required to attach their Marines to their unit while attending the conference and issue Marine Reserve Order Writing System orders using drills or annual training.  MP will fund their registration and all travel expenses during the traveling period of the conference.
7.  Outreach events are open to all Marines, Sailors, and Civilian Marines regardless of rank, race, ethnicity, or gender.  Requests to attend this event should be emailed to the Branch mailbox MPE_Outreach@usmc.mil via the individual’s Officer-in-Charge and must include the following information: name, rank, unit, EDIPI, email, duty station, and DTS organization.  Requests must be submitted no later than (NLT) 20 May 2024.  Attendees must have a government travel charge card in their possession and a Defense Travel System profile joined to their respective unit.
8.  Uniform of the day for this event is Service “C” for Marines, service equivalent for Sailors, and business casual for Civilian Marines.
9.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
10.  Release authorized by Brigadier General D. R. Everly, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division.//