R 072058Z JUN 16
MARADMIN 290/16
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MP//
SUBJ/CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE WOMEN MARINES ASSOCIATION (WMA) NATIONAL CONVENTION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE//
POC/M. J. SHEPPARD/CIV/CMC (MPE)/-/TEL: COM 703-784-9371/DSN 278/EMAIL: MARC.SHEPPARD(AT)USMC.MIL//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1.  This MARADMIN announces the 2016 WMA National Convention and Professional Development Conference from 22-25 July 2016 at the Red Lion Hotel, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland, OR 97217.
2.  WMA is a civilian non-profit, veterans association comprised of women who have served or are serving honorably in the Marine Corps active or reserve components.  The WMA mission includes preservation and promotion of women Marine history and traditions; awarding of scholarships:  and conducting charitable and educational programs.
3.  Subject to conference approval, the Marine Corps will fund participation for this conference within a limited scope.  The Marine Corps will sponsor twenty service members by funding their conference/registration fees only.  Marines not funded by MPE, may register and pay for themselves by accessing the WMA website before 21 June 2016.  Commanders may utilize PTAD or authorize leave for Marines to attend.  Marines in a PTAD and/or leave status will be required to pay their per diem and travel expenses.  All attendees must coordinate with HQMC (MPE) prior to attending.
4.  Commands are not authorized to fund additional conference attendees beyond the twenty HQMC funded service members.  Only local service members are authorized to request HQMC funding for conference/registration fees to this conference in Portland, OR.  Filing of TAD or any form of travel claim is not authorized for local attendees approved to attend this conference.
5.  Contact MPE POC NLT 21 Jun 16 to obtain conference reservations.
6.  More information can be found on the WMA website at www.womenmarines.org.
7.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
8.  WMA is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.
9.  Release authorized by BGen G. W. Smith, Jr., Divison Director, Manpower Plans and Policy, Manpower and Reserve Affairs.//