Participants learned about procedures, officer roles, programs, uniforms, public relations and more. Each participant received a binder containing resources on all topics and were able to ask questions and get advice from Department staff.
Presenters and curriculum schedule was as follows:
| MORNING SESSION | |
| 0700-0800 | Check In/Breakfast |
| 0800-0820 | Welcome – Michael Waluk, Dept. Judge Advocate |
| 0820-0850 | History and Purpose of the Marine Corps League – Michael Waluk, Judge Advocate |
| 0850-0930 | Duties and Responsibilities of the… – Detachment Commandant – Detachment Sr. & Jr. Vice Commandants – Department Aide De Camps – Department District Vice Commandants Presented by Joseph DeAngelo Jr., Dept. Sr. Vice Commandant |
| 0930-0940 | Break |
| 0940-1010 | Public Relations/Dealing with the Public – Brian Gillespie, National Public Relations
– Guest Speaker – Craig P. Reeling, Department of Maryland |
| 1010-1050 | Duties and Responsibilities of the… – Detachment SGT. at Arms – Detachment Chaplain – Detachment Historian Presented by John Cleary, Dept. Jr. Vice Commandant |
| 1050-1110 | Break |
| 1110-1150 | Duties and Responsibilities of the… – Detachment Adjutant – Detachment Paymaster – Forms Presented by Tony Modzelewski, PDC, PDVC, Dept. Paymaster |
| 1150-1200 | Questions – Michael Waluk |
| 1200-1240 | Lunch |
| AFTERNOON SESSION | |
| 1240-1310 | Uniforms and Awards – Joseph DeAngelo, Dept. Sr. Vice Commandant |
| 1310-1340 | Duties and Responsibilities of Judge Advocate – Douglas Rattazzi, Department of NJ MCL Commandant |
| 1340-1350 | Break |
| 1350-1430 | Programs & Good of the League – Warrior Fund – Marine of the Year – Americanism Award – Eagle Scouts – The Chapel of the Four Chaplains Program – Newsletter Competition – Marine Corps Rose Program – Semper Fi Magazine – Scholarship Program – Marine Corps League Foundation – Tree of Lights Presented by John Cleary, Dept. Jr. Vice Commandant – Marine4Life Presented by Barbara DeAngelo, Dept. Adjutant, Northeast Region MCL/M4L Liasion Peer Support Specialist Vets4Warriors |
| 1430-1500 | Summation and Presentation of Diplomas – Department Staff – Guest Speaker – Craig P. Reeling, Department of Maryland – Critique Sheet – Closing Remarks – Presentation of Certificates |
The school was well received by all and lots of good information was delivered to the participants. Most attendees can be reimbursed for the cost of leadership school if you present your certificate to your detachment. Check with your detachment for more details.
If you missed this year’s leadership school and don’t want to wait until next year, the Department of Maryland has opened up their upcoming Leadership School to NJ MCL members. The class is $35 per person and will be held on April 22, from 0800-1600 at the VFW Post 160 in Glen Burnie, MD. For contact info, visit http://www.deptofmdmcl.org/.
Photo Gallery
