Department of New Jersey

Marine Corps League

96th ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF NJ CONVENTION

May 30th, 31st, June 1st, 2024 at the Crowne Plaza Princeton – Conference Center

Important Dates

Hotel Rooms Deadline
The deadline to reserve hotel rooms at the Crowne Plaze is May 8th. If you need a room, you must book by this date to get our group rate. The room blocks will be closed on May 9th.

Those with the disabilities can book a room at the Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast to be closer to the conference center. Holiday Inn deadline for reservation is May 13th.
Download information: 2024 Department Convention Hotel Registration Information (3003 downloads )

Delegate Registrations Deadline
The pre-registration fee is $15 per delegate if in by May 15th.
Registrations after that date is $20 per delegate. 
Download form: 2024 Department Convention Delegate Registration Form (3187 downloads )

Convention Banquet Reservation Deadline
The Banquet is Saturday, June 1st at 6PM. All reservations must be made by May 15th.
Download form: 2024 Department Convention Baquet Form (3162 downloads )

Convention Ad Book Deadline
The ads and payments are due no later than May 1, 2024.
Download form: 2024 Department Convention Ad Book Form (3099 downloads )

Awards Applications
See packet for individual award deadlines and criteria. 
Download awards packet: 2024 Department Convention Awards Packet (684 downloads )

Other Upcoming Events

Information From Around the Department

News and information for the good of the league from the department and detachments happening around the state.

Cpl. William H Smith Detachment Annual Veterans Dance April 20

Come out and support the Cpl. William H Smith Detachment Marine Corps League at their annual veterans dance on April 20, 2024 at 6pm at the VFW Post 9503, 383 Veterans Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721.  Cost is $25 per person. Hot buffet, salad, bread and butter, coffee,...

March Department Meeting Moved to April 21st

Due to the fact that our next meeting was scheduled to be held on 24 March 2024 -which is Palm Sunday- I did not want to interfere with that date as it is a religious date of observance for many of our members.   It was discussed and recommended by the Department...

Cape Atlantic 14th Annual Golf Outing May 19

Cape-Atlantic Detachment of the Marine Corps League is hosting their 14th Annual Golf Outing on May 19, 2024. Cost is $165 per golfer at Ron Jaworski’s Blue Heron Pines Golf Club. Help us support our South Jersey Veterans.We honor their service and sacrifices....

Hunterdon County Bulldogs Golf Classic Friday September 13th

Friday, September 13, 2024 at Beaver Brook Country Club, the Hunterdon County Bulldogs will host their 3rd Annual Golf Classic! Golfers will enjoy 18 holes of golf, warm-up breakfast at check in, hot dog & beer on the turn, lunch buffet with open bar, bourbon...

2024 Department Awards Applications Now Available

The 2024 Department of New Jersey Convention awards packet is now availble for download. Please read the requirements and deadlines for award very carefully as they vary for each award. The packet includes instructions for the following awards: Department of New...

National Membership Card Updates

On January 2, 2024, the National Board of Trustees met and voted unanimously to make changes to the membership card and rosters. The Profile ID number will be the primary membership number to identify members and will be utilized on the official membership card. The...

2024 Scholarship Application is Now Available

The Marine Corps League Department of New Jersey and Military Order of the Devil Dogs are pleased to announce that the 2024 scholarship application is now available online.  This scholarship is intended for the children and grandchildren of members of the...