Call for Participation in the 2018 National Naval Officers' Association Professional Development and Training Symposium

1. This MARADMIN announces the 2018 National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Professional Development and Training Symposium from 8-9 August 2018 at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, located at 425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704.
2.  NNOA's mission is to enhance Sea Service operational readiness by supporting recruiting, professional development, and retention in an effort to achieve a diverse officer corps that reflects the demographics of our Nation. This year's theme is, "Embracing Diversity to Strengthen the Sea Services."
3.  Subject to conference approval, CMC (MPE) will sponsor a limited number of conference/registration fees and all travel expenses.  Commanders may authorize Temporary Additional Duty for Marines, civilian Marines and Sailors who are attached to Marine units to attend.  Local travel is authorized for members in the local area.  All Marine Corps funded participation will be coordinated through the HQMC M&RA Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management (MPE) Branch.  Reservations will be given on a first-come first-served basis. Rental cars are not authorized.
4.  Contact MPE POC NLT 1 August 2018 to request HQMC TAD funding.
5.  More information can be found on the NNOA website at www.nnoa.org.
6.  This MARADMIN is applicable to the Marine Corps Total Force.
7.  NNOA is a non-federal entity wholly independent of the Marine Corps.
8.  Release authorized by Colonel W.H. Swan, Director, Manpower Plans and Policy Division.