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SUBJ/PARTICIPATION IN THE SEA SERVICES LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATIONS JOINT WOMEN 
LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM// 
 
REF/A/DOC/OSD DCMO/26JUN16// 
REF/B/DOC/SECNAV/20OCT22// 
REF/C/DOC/DOD/17NOV11// 
 
NARR/REF A IS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONFERENCE GUIDANCE VERSION 4.0. 
REF B IS SECNAVINST 5050.6A, DON CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM.   
REF C IS DOD DIRECTIVE 5500.07-R, JOINT ETHICS REGULATION REGARDING OFFICIAL 
PARTICIPATION IN NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES.// 
 
RMKS/1.  This NAVADMIN announces Navy support for Fleet participation and 
attendance at Sea Services Leadership Associations (SSLA) Joint Women 
Leadership Symposium (JWLS), scheduled to be held at the Hyatt Regency 
Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Virginia 22202 from 26-27 
June 2024.  The theme for JWLS is "Strength through Service" and is hosted by 
SSLA, a non-federal entity.  Additional Information about SSLA can be found 
at https://sealeader.org/. 
 
2.  Participation in affinity group outreach events such as symposiums and 
conferences is highly encouraged and not restricted to individuals of any 
particular background or skillset.  These events provide attendees the 
opportunity to learn from exceptional leaders at all levels, make 
connections, and develop mentoring relationships.  Diverse attendance is 
encouraged as a way to broaden conversations and enhance learning. 
 
3.  The Office of Navy Culture and Force Resilience (OPNAV N17), through Navy 
People and Culture (OPNAV N174) will sponsor 200 local (symposium fee only) 
and 100 out of area (Temporary Duty (TDY) costs and symposium fee) attendees 
for this event.  TDY funding will be for four days, with 25 June and 28 June 
2024 as authorized travel days.  Lodging reimbursement is limited to the 
government rate and the traveler must utilize the integrated lodging program 
as applicable.  Commands may authorize rental cars using unit funds; rental 
cars will not be centrally funded through OPNAV N17.  Sailors and civilians 
must go through their chain of command for authorization to participate. 
 
4.  Attendees require authorization from their immediate supervisor to be 
considered for OPNAV N174 sponsorship and participation approval. 
 
5.  Requests to attend this event should be sent via email to 
wendy.d.boler.civ@us.navy.mil via the individual's officer-in-charge or 
immediate supervisor and must include the following information: name, rank, 
email, and duty station.  Requests must be submitted no later than 28 May 
2024.  Requests received after 28 May 2024 will not be considered.  Attendees 
must have a valid, active government travel charge card in their possession 
and a Defense Travel System profile affiliated with their respective unit. 
 
6.  Uniform of the day for this event is Service Khaki or Service Uniform for 
military, and business casual for civilians. 
 
7.  For questions concerning affinity group event participation, contact the 
Affinity Group Program Manager, Mrs. Wendy Boler, at 
N17Affinitygroup.fct@navy.mil. 
 
8.  Released by Vice Admiral Richard J. Cheeseman, Jr., N1.// 
 
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