MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
January 6, 2017
From: / Department CommandantTo: / Department of South Carolina Detachment Commandants
Subject: / 2017 Convention Information Package
Enclosures: / 1) 2017 Convention Schedule of Events
2) Convention Pre-Registration and Banquet Reservation Form
3) Convention Program Ad Information
1. / The Embassy Suites in Columbia, South Carolina, will be the site of the 2017 Department Convention, June 9 –11, 2017. The Convention schedule is enclosure (1). A detailed agenda will appear in the Convention Journal. The Embassy Suites is located at200 Stoneridge Drive. Columbia, SC 29210. The room rate at the Embassy Suites is $119 per night plus tax (currently 13.5%). This rate will be honored three days before and after the Convention dates. Reservations may be made by calling 803-252-8700. If you prefer, you may use the group-specific link of:
Booking Link:
Reservation cut-off date is 18 May, 2017 after which the special rate or availability will not be guaranteed. Check in time is 1500, check out time is 1200. All Convention activities take place at theEmbassy Suites (lodging, meetings, banquet and hospitality room). The hotel offers a full array of services to include restaurant, indoor swimming pool, exercise facility, etc. Activity, entertainment, dining and sightseeing information is readily available in the hotel lobby. Bags may be stored prior to check in and after check out.
2. / A Pre-Registration form is provided in enclosure (2).
3. / Information concerning purchasing Convention Journal ads is contained in enclosure (2). Each Detachment is requested to donate $100 to the Department of South Carolina to help defray the cost of the convention.
4. / Delegate forms will be distributed at a later date as Delegates will not be determined until after the National Detachment Listing dated March of 2017 is distributed.
4. / Refer questions concerning the 2017 Department Convention to John Tharp at email or phone 843-709-8520 or 843-821-8134.
John Tharp
Commandant,
Department of South Carolina,
Marine Corps League
PLANNED EVENTS SCHEDULED
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH CAROINA
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
2017 CONVENTION
(Detailed agenda will be in the Convention Journal)
Friday, June 9, 20171300 – 1430 / Commandants Council (No required uniform)
1430 – 1630 / Pack Growl
1500 – 2200 / Hospitality Room open
1630 - ???? / Dinner on your own
1700 – 1900 / Manager’s Reception
Saturday, June 10, 2017
0630 – 0800 / Breakfast
0800 – 0830 / Colors Ceremony and Memorial Service (Undress-Dress Blue or Black Trousers
0800 – 1100 / Late registration in lobby
0830 – 1130 / Business meeting
1130 – 1300 / Lunch on your own/Hospitality room open
1300 – 1500 / Business meeting (Continued)
1500 – 2200 / Hospitality room open
1800 – 1900 / Social Hour
1900 – 2200 / Banquet and Awards Presentation
Sunday, June 11, 2017
0700 – 0900 / Breakfast
0900 / Depart -- Have a safe trip home
Enclosure #1
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA 2017 CONVENTION
June 9-11, 2017
Embassy Suites by Hilton
200 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia, SC 29210
columbiagreystone.embassysuites.com
800-252-8700
Use Marine Corps League when making reservations.
ALL DEADLINES ARE MAY 18TH.
To have name tag printed and packet prepared prior to arrival, must be pre-registered by May 18th. Pre-registration is $10.
Registration for the conference is $11. Please print and complete the following information as you want it to appear on your name tag.
Name: / Name:Title: / Title/Spouse:
Det/Unit: / Det/Unit:
Street Address: / Street Address:
City/State/Zip: / City/State/Zip:
Phone: / Phone:
Email: / Email:
A program book will be printed. All units of the MCL, MCLA and MODD are all encouraged to support the program book to help offset the cost of the Convention.
Program Book (place number of ads on the appropriate line) / Banquet Meals @ $45Full page @ $100 / Beef
Half page @ $50 / Business card @ $10 / Fish
Quarter page @ $25 / Patron Listing @ $2 / Vegetarian
*If there are any dietary concerns, please note.
Total number pre-registrationTotal number of banquet meals
Program book ads
GRAND TOTAL DUE
Check or money order enclosed / Check / MO# / Amount
Please make checks and money orders payable to MCL Dept. of South Carolina.
Please mail to Deborah Dreher, 9 Azure Lane, Greer, SC 29651. ( 864) 518-6518
For ads, email graphics/info to .
Department Staff Only.
Date Rec’d. / Email Confirmation / Name TagEnclosure #2
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
2017 DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
HOSTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
From: / Department CommandantTo: / Detachment Commandants
Subject: / 2017 Department Convention Program Ad
A Convention Program serves multiple purposes. It provides a venue for the Department to inform attendees of specific schedule of events, the agenda for the scheduled business meetings, travel instructions, where necessary, and information on various speakers.
It is requested that each detachment make a $100 contribution to the host detachment. A second $100 will provide the Detachment with an ad in the Program.
Ads purchased by individuals and businesses will gladly be accepted for inclusion in the Convention Program. Such Ads are tax deductible. The bottom of this form can be used as a receipt.
Request all ads be submitted in a print-ready condition. If this is not possible, arrangements can be made to accommodate ad purchasers. Please mail donations and copy of ad to: Deborah Dreher, 9 Azure Lane, Greer, SC 29651 or Email address: . Ad submission deadline is May 18, 2017
Program Chairman: / Deborah DreherAddress: / 9 Azure Lane, Greer, SC 29651
Phone: / 864-518-6518
Sellers Name: / Detachment #:
Ad Purchaser’s Name/Company/Unit:
Amount of Sale: / $
Full Page Ad @ $100 / Half Page Ad @ $50
(8 ½” X 11”) / (5 ½” X 8½”)
¼ Page Ad @ $25 / Business Card Ad @ $10
(4 ½” X 2 ¾”)
Ad Purchaser’s POC: / Phone:
TAX DEDUCTIBLE RECEIPT. Marine Corps League, Department of South Carolina, Convention Journal Ad.
Purchasers Name/Company/UnitFull Page Ad @ $100 / Half Page Ad @ $50
(8 ½” X 11”) / (5 ½” X 8½”)
¼ Page Ad @ $25 / Business Card Ad @ $10
(4 ½” X 2 ¾”)
Ad Sales Person: / Phone #:
FULL PAGE ADVERTISEMENT - $100
HALF PAGE ADVERTISEMENT - $50
Special Note: All advertisements will be slightly smaller than a full, half or quarter page.
This is to allow for the printable edges of the paper, the borders and spacing between ads,
and the bindings.
BUSINESS CARD
ADVERTISEMENTS
$10 / QUARTER PAGE
ADVERTISEMENT
$25