Call for Participation in the 2020 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium

1.  The 2020 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS) will be held June 18 - 19, 2020 at the Marriot Waterfront, Norfolk, VA.  HQMC M&RA Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion(MPE) Branch will sponsor a limited number of conference registration fees and travel expenses.
2.  Sea Service Leadership Association (SSLS) is the host of JWLS and is a non-profit organization that provides professional development through networking, education, and mentorship of women from all three maritime armed forces – the United States Navy, the Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.  SSLA is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.  More information can be found on their website at http:(slant)(slant)www.sealeader.org. 
3.  Subject to conference approval, Commanders are encouraged to authorize Temporary Additional Duty for Marines, civilian Marines, and Sailors who are attached to their unit.  Local travel is authorized for members in the local area.  All Marine Corps funded participation must be coordinated through the MPE Branch.  Rental cars are not authorized.  Commands are not authorized to use command funding for rental cars.
4.  To attend this event please email (via your Officer-In-Charge) your name, rank, unit, and duty station to the POCs.
5.  Uniform of the day: Service C.
6.  If you have DTS questions, please contact your local Defense Travel System (DTS) office or visit their website at www.defensetravel.dod.mil.
7.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
8.  Release authorized by Brigadier General D. L. Shipley, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division.