National Marine Corps League Auxiliary
National Convention 2026, Indianapolis, IN
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Mid – Winter Conference 2026
Message from Our National President:
February is here, which means it is nearly time for the Mid-Winter Staff Conference in Arlington, Virginia. This may be the last opportunity for some time that we meet in this area, so I encourage you to take advantage of all it has to offer, especially the trip to the National Museum of the Marine Corps planned by the Marine Corps League on Thursday. The Auxiliary Board of Trustees will not be meeting that day, so ladies will have ample time to visit the museum or enjoy other sightseeing opportunities.
At the Mid-Winter Staff Conference, we expect to have a solid draft of the reformatted Bylaws and Administrative Procedures, as discussed at the National Convention in Dallas. The Ad Hoc Committee has worked diligently on this project. Many auxiliary members have shared over the years that these documents are difficult to read and use, and this revision should make them much more accessible and user-friendly.
February is also a good time to reflect on stepping into a leadership role within your unit, department, or division. Past Presidents may recognize newer members who would be well suited for leadership. Mentorship is essential, so ladies, encourage your sisters to step forward and assure them they will have your strong support. Keep in mind that the four ELECTED officers cannot hold another ELECTED office. If you have questions about this do not hesitate to check with your Judge Advocate or go up your chain of command.
By the time we gather at Mid-Winter, many units will have held Valentine’s Day programs for veterans or auxiliary shut-ins. I would love to hear about your projects. Please consider sharing them with Ramona so they may be highlighted in the Programs of Pride section of the newsletter.
February is a great month to try out a new recipe to try to keep the cold weather at bay. I plan to make the When Pigs Fly Bacon and Potato Soup from our MCLA cookbook. If you do not have the cookbook yet, it is easy to order one from the Ship Store, along with some lovely new jewelry items to wear while you are cooking. A little bling never hurts!
If I do not see you at Mid-Winter, I want to thank all of you prayer warriors for keeping me in your prayers. So many of us are in need of prayers, and your continued support is deeply appreciated.
Warm regards,
Dotty Sanning
MCLANatPres2024@gmail.com
We Are:
- Patriotic – Preserving the traditions and promoting the interests “of the United States Marine Corps”, maintaining true allegiance to American institutions.
- Historic – Holding sacred the history and memory of the men and women who have given their lives to this Nation; perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps by observing the anniversaries of historical occasions of interest to the Corps.
- Fraternal – Creating camaraderie between the Marine Corps League and Auxiliary; voluntarily aiding and assisting Marines and veterans as well as their families; decorating graves of deceased Marines whenever possible.
- Educational – Striving for passage of legislation favorable to the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Corps League and its personnel.
- Eligibility –
- Regular Members– Wives, Widows, Mothers, Grandmothers, Sisters, Daughters, Granddaughters, Stepmothers, Stepsisters, Daughters-in-Law, Aunts, Nieces, Mothers-in-Law, Sisters-in-Law of a (current or former) Marine or a US Navy FMF Corpsman or FMF Navy Chaplain, eligible to belong to the Marine Corps League, Inc., and Women Marines. Must be over 16 years of age.
- Associate Members – Women not meeting the above requirements may join as associate members. Must be over 16 years of age.
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