See you in San Diego!
The Navy League National Convention 2024 will be held June 5-8, 2024 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California!
The schedule is posted below and registration is now open! You will need a username and password to register.
If you have any questions regarding the schedule, please contact Vice President of Member Engagement Karen Maddox
Click here for 2024 Council Officer Stipend Winners
Register for National Convention
Sign you and your guest up for the 2024 Navy League National Convention in San Diego California
Stay at Manchester Grand Hyatt
Book a room at the official hotel for the National Convention, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Room rates are discounted as a part of our room block from June 3-9.
(Deadline to book a hotel room is Wednesday, May 15th)
Can’t Make it This Year?
If you are not planning on attending this meeting in person, please complete and submit your proxy card by May 30 in order for us to establish a quorum.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Sessions
Updated: May 9, 2024, 1:55 p.m. ET
*Council Leadership Track
Wednesday, June 5
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m. | Registration | Regatta AB Foyer |
| 1:30p.m.-2:30p.m. | Investment Committee Meeting (CLOSED) | America’s Cup BCD |
| 2:45p.m.-3:45p.m. | Navy League International Engagement: Discussion with ROK Seapower League, ADM Choi | Coronado DE |
| 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. | *Fireside Chat with National President & CEO | Coronado DE |
| 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m. | Welcome Reception | USS Midway |
Thursday, June 6
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m. | Registration | Regatta AB Foyer |
| 7:30a.m.-10:00a.m | *Council Leaders Roundtable Discussion and Breakfast | Regatta BC |
| 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m | Executive Committee Meeting with Breakfast (Closed) | Coronado ABC |
| 10:15am-11:15am | *Maritime Policy Update/Legislative Affairs Training | America’s Cup BCD |
| 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m | *Hall of Fame/Council Awards Luncheon | Coronado DE |
| 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m | Board of Directors Meeting | Coronado ABC |
| 3:45p.m.-4:45p.m | *Council Leadership Track Session: Building Blocks of a Successful Council | America’s Cup BCD |
| 5:30p.m.-9:00p.m. | Ferry to Coronado and Drinks at McP’s |
Friday, June 7
| Time | Event | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m. | Registration | Regatta AB Foyer | |
| 7:45a.m.-8:45a.m. | *Sea Service Senior Enlisted Leadership Breakfast | Coronado DE | |
| 9:00a.m.-10:15a.m. | *Arleigh Burke Award Presentation and Sea Services Update | Coronado ABC | |
| 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. | Ship Commission/Unit Adoption Presentation | Coronado ABC | |
| 11:45a.m.-1:45p.m. | *Annual Professional Excellence Awards Luncheon with Keynote Speaker VADM Andrew Tiongson, USCG | Coronado DE | |
| 2:00p.m.-3:15p.m. | *Center for Maritime Strategy Brief | Coronado ABC | |
| 3:00p.m.-5:30p.m. | Nominating Committee (CLOSED) | America’s Cup BCD | |
| 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. | *Council Leadership Track Session: Recruiting New Members | Regatta BC | |
| 4:30p.m.-4:45p.m. | Proxy Committee Meeting (CLOSED) | Show Office 9 | |
| 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m | President’s Circle Reception (Invite Only) |
Saturday, June 8
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00a.m.-2:00p.m. | Registration | Regatta Foyer |
| 7:30a.m.-8:45a.m. | Region President Committee Meeting Breakfast (CLOSED) | America’s Cup BCD |
| 9:00a.m.-11:15a.m. | *Annual Meeting of Members | Coronado ABC |
| 11:15a.m.-1:00p.m. | Lunch on your own | On Own |
| 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m. | *Delegates Meeting | Coronado ABC |
| 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. | New Board of Directors Meeting | Coronado ABC |
| 3:00p.m.-3:15p.m. | Board of Directors Portrait | TBD |
| 3:30p.m.-4:30p.m. | *Council Leadership Track Sesson: Youth Programs | Regatta BC |
| 5:30p.m.-8:30p.m. | Off Site Event – San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks | Petco Park |
Sunday, June 9
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. | USNSCC Board Meeting | Embassy Suites San Diego Bay |
2024 Council Officer Stipend Winners
The Navy League’s National Convention offers council-specific training, an opportunity to hear from our military leaders, and networking opportunities with fellow Navy Leaguers.
We’re providing stipends for council officers attending the June 2024 San Diego Convention. The winners for this year are listed below.
Thomas Zwolfer of the Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council
Ray Morris of Central Alabama Birmingham Council
Steve Drefahl of the Greater Cincinnati Council
Carl Uchytil of the Juneau Council
Owen W. Watford of the Long Island Council
Jeff Gum of the Miami Council
James Spear of the New York Council
Victor Hall of the Pensacola Council
Tim Raines of the St Louis Council
Activities and Attractions!
There will be many activities and attractions in San Diego for members and their families to enjoy during National Convention. More details coming soon!
