Department of Mississippi
Marine Corps League
2023 State Convention
We look forward to all Marines joining us in Biloxi for our 2023 State Convention from April 28-30, 2023 at the IP Casino. Read below for all the information you need to know.
Thank you to Detachment 1454 of Diamondhead for hosting our convention again this year!
Weekend Itinerary
Thursday, 27 April 2023
Early Arrivals - No planned group activities
Friday, 28 April 2023
1300 - 1700: Convention Registration/Check-In
Location: IP Casino Ballroom 2 Foyer
*Silent Auction and Raffle items available for viewing and bidding
1400 - 1700: Hospitality Suite open for informal socializing
Location: IP Room Number will be provided at registration
1630 - 1730: Commandants Meeting
Location: IP Casino Ballroom 2
1830 - ____: Baseball Game- Biloxi Shuckers vs Mississippi Braves
Location: MGM Park - 105 Caillavet Street, Biloxi, MS
Transportation: On your own
2030 - ____: Informal Gathering- Refreshments/Dinner
Location: IP Casino "Sportsbar" (Individual Expense)
Saturday, 29 April 2023
0830 - 0855: Opening Ceremonies
Location: IP Casino Ballroom 2
Secure the Quarters
Posting of the Colors
Chaplain's Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Marines Hymn
Memorial Service
0900 - 0950: Business Meeting
Introduction of Visitors
Officer Role Call
Reading of Previous Minutes
Paymaster's Report
Jerry Holt, Southeast Vice Commandant
MCL Scholarship Awards
0950 - 1000: Break
1000 - 1045: Return from Break
Old Business
Teddy Reed MS VA
Young Marines
PDD Jeff Jones Sr Vice Chief Devil Dog
MODD & Chow Hound
1045 - 1100: Break
1100 - 1200: Return from Break
New Business
Division Vice Commandants
Camp Lejeune Water
Bylaws
Election of Officers
1200 - 1300: Lunch Break
Individual Expense
1200 - 1300: Marine of the Year/Associate Member of the Year Meeting
Committee Members Only
Location: IP Casino Ballroom 2
1300 - 1345: New Business (Continued as necessary)
1345 - 1350: Closing Ceremonies
Chaplain's Closing Invocation
1350 - 1400: Break
1400 - 1600: Pack Growl
Location: IP Casino Ballroom 2
1600 - 1630: Silent Auction Closing/Cruise Raffle Drawing
Location: IP Casino Ballroom 2
1630: Adjournment
1630 - 1730: Hospitality Suite opens
1800: First Shuttle Arrives for Boomtown Casino
Location: Front entrance of IP Casino
1815: Last Shuttle Arrives for Boomtown Casino
1800: Doors Open for Formal Dinner
Location: Boomtown Casino Event Center
1900 - 2130: Formal Dinner
Special Guest: Ken Hopper
2130: First Shuttle Bus to IP Casino
2145: Last Shuttle Bus to IP Casino
Nomination Forms
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Additional Documents
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Have a Question?
If you have a question, before filling out the form below, please read over the convention packet above and the weekend itinerary above that. If neither of those provide assistance, please fill out the form below.