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The Donald L. Dickson Memorial Award was presented to Jack Paxton, during the 2010 USMCCCA Conference. The plaque reads: In the five years as USMCCCA and Foundation Executive Director Jack Paxton has worked closely with officers and boards of both bodies to help guide the transition to today's efficient and productive operations. Jack has worked diligently to attract conference sponsors, Journal advertisers and member contributions as well as being frugal on the expense sid

Chas Henry writes from his new position as Manager, Corporate Communications for the Institute for Defense Analyses : In support of IDA Corporate Communications functions, the incumbent researches, writes, edits, and produces original multi-media feature articles, reports and publications – employing journalistic/web writing style and incorporating photography, graphics and video where relevant. S/he creates written material that is clear, concise and grammatical, adheres to

Executive Director J ack Paxton was honored when GySgt. Brenda Varnadore , Plans Chief at Division of Public Affairs, asked him to reenlist her at the 2010 Conference. The event took place during the pre-banquet reception August 26. To look at the hundreds of photos from the 2010 USMCCCA Conference posted. Please click here.

As webmaster, I am woefully behind. Upcoming this week will be the award winning entries, photos of the conference, new officers and Foundation board but in the meantime, please visit Sgt. Jimmy Shea's Facebook page for some fabulous moments at the award ceremony . And Victoria Turney's album on facebook . --Kate Stark

The complimentary Silver Legacy Hotel Shuttle stops along the curb, outside the D Doors located North of Baggage Claim , to pick up passengers. When you see your shuttle, please approach the vehicle and board. (Be advised the shuttle may not stop in front of you.) Silver Legacy shuttles arrive 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the hour. Except Fridays & Sundays between 9:00 am & 5:00 pm when service is available every 15 minutes. (shuttle operates 5:15 AM - 11:45 PM)

2010 Conference Schedule for Sgts and Below 2010 Conference for Senior Leaders 2010 Conference Schedule For All Hands Monday, August 23—Travel and Check In 1300 Registration open at Boardroom on Mezzanine level near Ballrooms 1500 Staff NCO Call at Lake Tahoe 1500 Officer Call (TBA) 2000 Hospitality Suite Opens Tuesday, August 24 0700 Registration open at Boardroom on Mezzanine level near Ballrooms 0800–0830 Admin remarks/Chief’s Remarks USMCCA President’s Remarks Director’s

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Not sure when you are arriving in Reno but I have about 12 seats open for a pre-conference social taking place Monday aboard a chartered boat on Lake Tahoe, timeline is provided below. We are limited to a total count of 50 people, I currently have a mix (mainly active duty officer/SNCOs/spouses) of 38 registered guests and I would like to fill the remaining 12 seats with Association members. The cost will be appr: $40 per person. I realize this is unfolding late in the game b

Note from Keith Oliver: IMPORTANT INFO FOR ANYONE WHO MAY BE APPLYING FOR RECENT DINFOS VACANCIES: Five job vacancies were recently announced (9 Aug) that had incorrect information. The Job Opportunity Announcements (JOAs) were: DMA-10-373601, DMA-10-373606, DMA-10-373610, DMA-10-373616, and DMA-10-373591. Each JOA contained inaccuracies in questions 2, 7, and 14; they have been corrected, but the jobs will not be re-announced. Instead, people interested in the jobs need t