National Marine Corps League Auxiliary
National Convention 2026, Indianapolis, IN
Fillable Delegate Registration Form
Mid – Winter Conference 2027
Message from Our National President:
April showers may bring May flowers—but what do we make of April snow showers?
As we move into spring, please remember to check the MCLA website for any proposed changes to the Bylaws and Administrative Procedures that have been submitted to National Headquarters. Administrative Procedures may be submitted at any time, including during the National Convention. However, the Bylaws and Administrative Procedures Committee would appreciate receiving them in advance whenever possible.
During the season of Lent, I spent time reading Living Well Through Lent 2026 from Living Compass. One section that stood out to me reflected on “10 Guideposts for Wholehearted Living,” including insights from Brené Brown.
Ten Things to Let Go Of:
- What people think
- Perfectionism
- Numbing and powerlessness
- Scarcity and fear of the dark
- The need for certainty
- Comparison
- Exhaustion as a status symbol
- Productivity as self-worth
- Anxiety as a lifestyle, self-doubt
- Appearing “cool,” and always being in control
Ten Things to Cultivate:
- Authenticity
- Self-compassion
- A resilient spirit
- Gratitude and joy
- Intuition and trusting faith
- Creativity
- Rest and play
- Calm and stillness
- Meaningful work and service
- Laughter, song, and dance
Letting go of habits that feel ingrained can be difficult but recognizing them is the first step toward change. Likewise, the qualities we hope to cultivate may sound simple, yet they often require more effort than you would think. Consider choosing one item from each list to focus on and put it into practice.
Small steps can lead to meaningful growth, not only for ourselves but for the strength of our units and the support we can offer one another.
Spring into it!
Warm regards,
Dotty Sanning
MCLANatPres2024@gmail.com
We Are:
- Patriotic – Preserving the traditions and promoting the interests “of the United States Marine Corps”, maintaining true allegiance to American institutions.
- Historic – Holding sacred the history and memory of the men and women who have given their lives to this Nation; perpetuating the history of the United States Marine Corps by observing the anniversaries of historical occasions of interest to the Corps.
- Fraternal – Creating camaraderie between the Marine Corps League and Auxiliary; voluntarily aiding and assisting Marines and veterans as well as their families; decorating graves of deceased Marines whenever possible.
- Educational – Striving for passage of legislation favorable to the United States Marine Corps and the Marine Corps League and its personnel.
- Eligibility –
- Regular Members– Wives, Widows, Mothers, Grandmothers, Sisters, Daughters, Granddaughters, Stepmothers, Stepsisters, Daughters-in-Law, Aunts, Nieces, Mothers-in-Law, Sisters-in-Law of a (current or former) Marine or a US Navy FMF Corpsman or FMF Navy Chaplain, eligible to belong to the Marine Corps League, Inc., and Women Marines. Must be over 16 years of age.
- Associate Members – Women not meeting the above requirements may join as associate members. Must be over 16 years of age.
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