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Once you register for the conference CCHQ will proceed with the reservations process, based on what you have indicated on your registration form. If you are coming in during the period July 22-25, and have registered with CCHQ no other action by you is needed. For those who have requested to come in the Saturday before the conference and/or stay a day or two following the conference:  You need to call the Presidential Inn at 301 981-4614.  Refer to the Group confirmation co

After a slow start with many uncertainties brought on by the current budget situation, the 2013 Annual Conference is on track for July 22-25 at Joint Base Andrews (aka Andrews AFB), according to Conference Chair Manny Pacheco . Working jointly with Fred "Flash" Lash, Program Chair and USMCCCA President Bill Hauptfleisch, a full range of activities will be available to those members, guests and active duty Marines attending. Monday will be the scheduled arrival day with

The long-awaited kidney transplant surgery for Foundation President Don O'Neal went off like clockwork on Thursday, June 13 in San Antonio, TX and he and his donor daughter are doing very well. CCHQ had an early morning call Friday from Don's wife, Yvette, reporting that all went well and that he was currently in intensive care.  Then, at 3:30 the same day, Executive Director Jack Paxton received a call from Don himself.  "I feel better this moment than I have for the pas

Ray Elliot USMCCCA Member I met Marine Corps Vietnam veteran (1967-71) and filmmaker Chris McIntrye at the Washington, DC, Memorial Day Parade where my daughters participated in the parade with the Spirit of '45   and a  wreath was laid at the Marine Corps War Memorial just outside of Arlington National Cemetery. His most recent film is "21 and a Wakeup" that "is based on a dozen true stories, most surrounding the final days of the 24th Evacuation Hospital, the last major A

Remember former Merit Award winner and CC Rod Deutschmann and his wife Robin ? He gave a terrific talk on using your digital SLR in manual mode to make compelling photos at the San Diego conference last year. He and Robin will be travelling the country to hold symposiums and some may be near to you.

Anne Arundel County Government, located on the scenic Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland is searching for a highly qualified, experienced Public Information Officer . The Public Information Officer maintains positive relations between Anne Arundel County and the public while providing the media and public with accurate and timely information relating to public interest.  The Public Information Officer is responsible for media relations, writing and editing press releases

CLASSIFICATION:  Executive Director DEPARTMENT: NSF Executive ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:  The NSF Executive Director reports directly to the President and Board of Trustees. EMPLOYEE STATUS:   FLSA Exempt NATURE OF WORK: Serves as the chief administrative official for the National Service Foundation. Supervises and coordinates the goals, tasks and activities of the Foundation staff function to best support current and evolving work demands.  Oversees thrift store ope