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A Message from the Department Commandant!

Members of the Department of New York,

I wish to thank each and everyone of you for hanging in there and while still performing the duties of a member, be it an officer, a regular/associate member or an auxiliary member. Things have been hard during this pandemic. Too many of you were out of work or lost your jobs altogether. Some got sick or knew someone who did and sadly many have passed away. From what I have seen and heard, you still acted like a Marine, adapted, overcame and adjusted to all the new rules, the new “normal”.

Your Department is hard at work handling issues, working with National, processing forms and completing other tasks as requested. We have been here for you. I personally have fielded over two dozen phone calls from your officers, referred issues and problems to the appropriate person or level. This is why I am here, your voice to National. I hear you; and we work to address the issues.

We face uncertainty today that we have not faced to this magnitude since the Spanish flu of 1918. During that time, Marines were embroiled in battles of World War I while trying to stay healthy. Today, we have the COVID-19 pandemic, and face the resulting economic shutdowns and social distancing mandates because of it. Add in the civil unrest that we are seeing, and it makes for challenging times. Whether we agree with the reasoning or not, we have to keep in mind that we must maintain an even demeanor and honor our oath. We must think of that oath, strive to help our neighbors, and protect our cities. When we raised our hands and agreed to uphold the Constitution of the United States, it was unconditional and has no expiration.

That being said, this is a very heated election year. As members of the Marine Corps League, we are prohibited from expressing an official view on politics, yet we have an opportunity to show the community that we are there for them. As we transition back to normal operations, we need to focus on how we can assist the community in which we live to show them that although we are no longer active duty, we are still here. Some of the activities we can look at could be food collection for the food bank, delivering meals to local emergency services (police and fire), and handing out bottled water with notes of support. These low-cost activities, among others, can demonstrate the impact that we can have in our local community.

Keep up the fine work I know you are doing. I look forward to seeing you in October.

Tom Wortmann

Commandant

Call To Convention

The Marine Corps League Department of New York’s 89^th Annual Convention will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, located at 6646 Old Collamer Road South, East Syracuse, New York 13057 from 1 October 2020 to 3 October 2020. All reservations should be made with the hotel by calling (315) 446 – 3200 and advising them that you will be participating with the Marine Corps League - Department of New York Convention, or you can book your reservation online using this link: https://bit.ly/2YFwqp7.

The room rate is $101.00 per night. The group rate may be extended three days before and three days after the official meeting dates, subject to space availability. To receive the guaranteed room rate, your reservation MUST be made by 1 September 2020.

We are recommending that Detachments register their delegates in advance. The advance registration rate is five ($5.00) dollars and must be postmarked by 16 September 2020, otherwise the registration fee per person is seven ($7.00) dollars.

The entire Convention packet is avaliable - convention pack

The convention packet will include:

· Commandant Wortmann’s Call for Convention invitation

· Adjutant's Memorandum

· Convention Credential Chairman Tina Olsen Memorandum

· Convention Delegates Registration Form

· Banquet Menu and RSVP Form

· 7^th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament Registration and Sponsor Form

· Convention Ad Journal Form

· Convention Agenda

· Proposed Bylaw Changes

All electronic versions of the forms can be filled out on your computer.

Bring recognition to your Detachment, business, and/or organization by placing an Ad in our Journal. Do you play golf? Come out and join the Golf Tournament and support the New York Marine Corps League Foundation. If you don’t play golf, how about having your Detachment, business and/or organization sponsor a hole!

We encourage all Detachments to participate in all aspects of the convention. We would love to see you see you there. The convention is conveniently located. Join together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions and promoting the interests of the United States Marine Corps.

Be a part of it, it your League!

National Convention - Cancelled

Marines,

The National Commandant announced today, that after careful consideration, the National Board of Trustees has decided that it is in the best interest of all our members that we cancel the 2020 National Convention in Daytona Beach Florida. The cancellation had been completed with the Marine Corps League attorneys, just yesterday. They did not expect the hotel to start refunds immediately, so some of you may have been notified before the official announcement was made.

You can view the announcement from National Commandant Dennis Tobin on Facebook using this link: https://www.facebook.com/mclnational/videos/256024322331284/

For those who had reservations, please check your credit cards to ensure the proper amounts have been refunded. If there is an issue, please contact the hotel. If it is still not resolved, as per Commandant Tobins remarks, you can contact him.

Convention Cancellation Policy

DC Battle of the Barbeque

A message from National COO Bob Borka:

This is a little unorthodox for me to send but thought it important to virtually help defend a title representing a Marine Corps Veteran in the DC Battle of the BBQ against all other service branches.

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Bob Borka

From June 1 to June 21, the DC Battle of the Barbeque will take place virtually. This benefits the USO. There is a USO Military Chef Cook Off featuring the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.

VOTE for the team representing Marine Corps service - MGySgt Jeremiah Burns (USMC/Ret). Click on this link to check them out:

https://bbqindc.com/virtual-contests/military-chef-cook-off/

It looks like the other branches of the military are making a full court press to take the defending champion's title. Let's keep it with our Marine!

Here is the link to vote: https://bbqindc.com/uso-military-chef-cook-off-vote/

Social Media and the Marine Corps League

Marines,

Most of us these days have a social media presence, whether it is Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap Chat and so many others. As a reminder, what you post on your own account is your own business, however, if you are posting in the name of a Detachment, Pound, Department, Division, you are posting as a representative of the Marine Corps League. We want to take a moment to remind everyone that the Marine Corps League is a non-partisan, organization. We do not post political content to our League pages/account, or in the name of the League. This is a violation of our National bylaws.

For reference here is the related section:

Section 210. Non-Discrimination. The Marine Corps League:

a. Shall never take part in any labor or management dispute or issue;

b. Shall not be sectarian, political, and partisan;

c. Shall not be based on race, color, creed, nationality, or sex;

d. Shall not be used as a medium of political ambition or preferment’ and

e. Shall not use former or present military rank or former or present civilian position as the basis for special consideration and preferment.

You can download the complete National Bylaws and Administrative Procedures from the Marine Corps League Library located at:

https://www.mcleaguelibrary.org/member-library/

New York State Begins Opening Up

Governor Cuomo has begun to opening up parts of the state in phases, based on seven metrics. Once those seven metrics are met, then that region can begin phase one opening.

All regions of the state except New York City are now in Phase 1 or 2. New York City will enter phase 1 of reopening on June 8.

Once your region reaches a phase that allows your Detachment to resume meetings (the criteria for phase 3 & 4 is not currently posted). We encourage Detachments to resume normal operations as soon as possible. You do not need authorization from the Department to do so.

We remind everyone to comply with the New York State Guidelines for reopening, and maintain social distancing.

To see the opening criteria, please visit New York States "Reopening New York" at https://forward.ny.gov/

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