The Chief of Staff and I would like to take this opportunity to announce that we will be hosting the First District Southern Region D-Train Event in March of 2024. I invite and encourage every member to attend this informative and important district training event.

The event staff and I have been working on creating an engaging experience for all those who are available to attend. We will be offering a variety of information focused and skill-based training sessions designed to support your personal auxiliary career path along with a range of fellowship opportunities.

We hope you will be able to attend, and we look forward to seeing you there.......

EVENT REGISTRATION

Registration for D-Train will open on January 5, 2024
Registration will close at 2200 hours on March 8, 2024
Walk-ins are welcome on the day of D-Train for seminars only
Same day registration payment will be accepted as Cash & Check only
Meal registrations will not be accepted after on-line registration closes
Registration cost for D-Train are as follows:

$25.00 for on-line pre-registration and.
$35.00 at the door (same day registration)

Please be advised that class capacity is limited so not all classes may be available for those registering on the day of the event
All change and cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to:

DISTRICT1SR@GMAIL.COM

Refunds will not be available after the on-line registration period closes
An Auxiliary/valid ID will be required to pick up conference materials

Commodore's Banquet Distinguished Guest Speaker
United States Army Medal of Honor Recipient
Sammy Lee Davis

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

March 15, 2024:
2PM-Registration Opens
7PM-Registration Closes
7PM-District Board Meeting
7:30PM-Awards Presentations & St. Patrick's Fellowship
* Snacks will be served

March 16, 2024:
7:30AM-Registration Opens
11:00AM-Registration Closes
8:00AM-Opening Ceremony
8:30AM-11:30AM-Training
11:45AM-1:30PM-Lunch
1:45PM-4:45PM-Training
6pm-7pm-Cocktail Hour
7PM-Commodores Banquet

March 17, 2024:
8AM-4PM-Training

Uniforms of the Day

March 15, 2024:
District Meeting:
St Patrick's Day Festive Attire
Awards Ceremony:
St Patrick's Day Festive Attire

March 16, 2024:
D-Train Uniform of the Day:
Tropical Blue
Civilian Business Attire

March 16, 2024:
Sector Commanders Luncheon:
Tropical Blue
Civilian Business Attire

March 16, 2024:
District Commodore Banquet:
Dinner Dress Blue
Service Dress Blue (Alpha / Bravo)
Civilian Dinner Attire

March 17, 2024:
D-Train Uniform of the Day: Tropical Blue
Civilian Business Attire

EVENT PRICING & MEAL OPTIONS

Registration:

On-Line Registration.... $25.00
Day-Of (at the door) Registration.... $35.00
Room Reservation Rate.... $125.00 (Per-Night)

2024 Meal Events & Options:

March 16, 2024: Breakfast.... $37.00

Traditional Breakfast Buffett

March 16, 2024: Sector Commanders Lunch.... $38.00
Meal Choices:

Roasted Turkey Sandwich

w/Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Cranberry Aioli on Ciabatta

Black Forest Ham Sandwich

w/Lettuce, Tomato, Pepper Jack, Italian Aioli on Sweet Hawaiian

Sandwich served with Tuscan Farfalle Pasta Salad

Salad: Sundried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Julienned Spinach, Bermuda Onion, Shredded Parmesan, Sliced Black Olives, Red Wine Vinaigrette

Dessert: Platter of Brownies & Blondies set on each table with Coffee & Tea service

Note: Dietary and kosher meals available at request

March 16, 2024: Class Breaks.... Coffee/Tea Available

March 16, 2024: District Commodore Banquet.... $62.00
Meal Choices:

Black Angus New York Strip Steak (10 oz.)
Grilled Statler Chicken with Pesto Cream Sauce (Gluten Free)
Herb Grilled Salmon (8 oz.) with Lemon Butter (Gluten Free)
Chef's Choice of Vegetarian & Kosher Entree (Gluten Free)

Salad: Mixed Field Greens Salad w/ Cucumber, Tomato, Carrot, Croutons, Onion and Balsamic Vinaigrette w/ Warm Rolls & Butter

Dessert: New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Glaze and Whipped Cream with GF & Dairy Free Dessert Option available upon request w/ Coffee & Tea Service

Note: Dietary and kosher meals available at request

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone attending under orders is required to attend both the Sector Commanders Luncheon and the Commodores' Banquet.

COURSE OFFERINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR THE MOST UPDATED LIST OF CLASSES

The following is the list of courses being offered at this year's event:

7025 REPORTING
AAMS
ANNUAL & 3 YR CURRENCY MAINTENANCE
ATON & PATON
AUX SCOUT
AUXDATA 101
AUXDATA FOR LEADERS
AUXILIARY CAREER DEVELOPMENT
AUXLAMS
AVIATION
COMMUNICATION SERVICES WORKSHOP
COURTESIES, CUSTOMS & PROTOCOLS
CPR
CA WORKSHOP
CYBER SECURITY
DIVERSITY WORKSHOP
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & PLANNING
LDA-CONFLICT RESOLUTION

LDA-MANAGING MULT-GENERATIONAL MEMBERS & AUP
LDA-MEETING MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION
MARINE SAFETY WORKSHOP
NAVIGATION WORKSHOP
NEW MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES
OPERATIONAL BEST PRACTICES FOR COXSWAINS & BOAT OWNERS
OPERATIONAL STRESS CONTROL
OPS WORKSHOP
PUBLIC AFFAIRS WORKSHOP
PAST DIVISION COMMANDERS MEETING
PV WORKSHOP
BOAT CREW HANDBOOK Q&A
RADAR WORKSHOP
RECORDING MEETING MINUTES ON THE NEW FORM
RISK MANAGEMENT REFRESHER
TCO WORKSHOP
TRAVEL ETS SYSTEM
UNIFORMS
VE & OPERATIONAL FACILITY INSPECTIONS

PLEASE NOTE:

Elected leaders under LDA orders must attend all 3 of the offered LDA classes.
Boat Owners and Coxswains are required to attend the Operational Best Practices class with the OTO
The CPR class is an additional $25 Card Fee Payable at the time of the class

2024 COURSE OFFERINGS

EVENT REGISTRATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
SAME DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
AT THE DOOR

Have a Question?
Need Some Help?
Not Sure What to DO?

LET US HELP YOU!!

HOTEL RESERVATION

Reservations can be made at the following hotel. Please be advised that space is limited. Details for reserving rooms and a link to the host hotel can be found below.

Residence Inn Mystic Groton
40 Whitehall Avenue
Mystic, Connecticut, USA, 06355
Tel: +1 860-536-5150

RESERVATIONS OPEN

HOTEL RESERVATION

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
625 North Road
Groton, Connecticut, USA, 06340
Tel: +1 860-446-2600

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
NO MORE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TRAINING HOST HOTEL. PLEASE RESERVE YOUR STAY AT OUR ALTERNATE HOST HOTEL AT THE LINK ABOVE WITH THE RESIDENCE INN MYSTIC GROTON.

PORTRAIT SESSIONS

Get a portrait done in your uniform at DTRain. Time slots are limited so schedule your appointment as soon as possible. Click the link to select the date and time of your appointment, and we look forward to seeing you at DTRain!

MAKE A PORTRAIT APPOINTMENT

EVENT REGISTRATION

Registration for D-Train will open on January 5, 2024

Registration will close at 2200 hours on March 8, 2024

Walk-ins are welcome on the day of D-Train for seminars only

Same day registration payment will be accepted as Cash & Check only

Meal registrations will not be accepted after on-line registration closes

Registration cost for D-Train are as follows:

$25.00 for on-line pre-registration and. $35.00 at the door (same day registration)

Please be advised that class capacity is limited so not all classes may be available for those registering on the day of the event

All change and cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to:

DISTRICT1SR@GMAIL.COM

Refunds will not be available after the on-line registration period closes

An Auxiliary/valid ID will be required to pick up conference materials

Commodore's Banquet Distinguished Guest Speaker ​United States Army Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy Lee Davis

SCHEDULE OVERVIEW

March 15, 2024: 2PM-Registration Opens 7PM-Registration Closes 7PM-District Board Meeting 7:30PM-Awards Presentations & St. Patrick's Fellowship * Snacks will be served

March 16, 2024: 7:30AM-Registration Opens 11:00AM-Registration Closes 8:00AM-Opening Ceremony 8:30AM-11:30AM-Training 11:45AM-1:30PM-Lunch 1:45PM-4:45PM-Training 6pm-7pm-Cocktail Hour 7PM-Commodores Banquet

March 17, 2024: 8AM-4PM-Training

Uniforms of the Day

March 15, 2024: District Meeting: St Patrick's Day Festive Attire Awards Ceremony: St Patrick's Day Festive Attire

March 16, 2024: D-Train Uniform of the Day: Tropical Blue Civilian Business Attire

March 16, 2024: Sector Commanders Luncheon: Tropical Blue Civilian Business Attire

March 16, 2024: District Commodore Banquet: Dinner Dress Blue Service Dress Blue (Alpha / Bravo) Civilian Dinner Attire

March 17, 2024: D-Train Uniform of the Day: Tropical Blue Civilian Business Attire

EVENT PRICING & MEAL OPTIONS

Registration:

On-Line Registration.... $25.00

Day-Of (at the door) Registration.... $35.00

Room Reservation Rate.... $125.00 (Per-Night)

2024 Meal Events & Options: March 16, 2024: Breakfast.... $37.00

Traditional Breakfast Buffett

March 16, 2024: Sector Commanders Lunch.... $38.00 Meal Choices:

Roasted Turkey Sandwich

w/Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Cranberry Aioli on Ciabatta

Black Forest Ham Sandwich

w/Lettuce, Tomato, Pepper Jack, Italian Aioli on Sweet Hawaiian

​

** Sandwich served with Tuscan Farfalle Pasta Salad **

​

Salad: Sundried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Julienned Spinach, Bermuda Onion, Shredded Parmesan, Sliced Black Olives, Red Wine Vinaigrette

​

Dessert: Platter of Brownies & Blondies set on each table with Coffee & Tea service

​

Note: Dietary and kosher meals available at request

​

March 16, 2024: Class Breaks.... Coffee/Tea Available March 16, 2024: District Commodore Banquet.... $62.00 Meal Choices:

Black Angus New York Strip Steak (10 oz.)

Grilled Statler Chicken with Pesto Cream Sauce (Gluten Free)

Herb Grilled Salmon (8 oz.) with Lemon Butter (Gluten Free)

Chef's Choice of Vegetarian & Kosher Entree (Gluten Free)

Salad: Mixed Field Greens Salad w/ Cucumber, Tomato, Carrot, Croutons, Onion and Balsamic Vinaigrette w/ Warm Rolls & Butter Dessert: New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Glaze and Whipped Cream with GF & Dairy Free Dessert Option available upon request w/ Coffee & Tea Service

​

Note: Dietary and kosher meals available at request

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone attending under orders is required to attend both the Sector Commanders Luncheon and the Commodores' Banquet.

COURSE OFFERINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR THE MOST UPDATED LIST OF CLASSES

The following is the list of courses being offered at this year's event:

PLEASE NOTE:

Elected leaders under LDA orders must attend all 3 of the offered LDA classes.

Boat Owners and Coxswains are required to attend the Operational Best Practices class with the OTO

The CPR class is an additional $25 Card Fee Payable at the time of the class

2024 COURSE OFFERINGS

EVENT REGISTRATION

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED SAME DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

Have a Question? Need Some Help? Not Sure What to DO? LET US HELP YOU!!

HOTEL RESERVATION

Reservations can be made at the following hotel. Please be advised that space is limited. Details for reserving rooms and a link to the host hotel can be found below.

Residence Inn Mystic Groton 40 Whitehall Avenue Mystic, Connecticut, USA, 06355 Tel: +1 860-536-5150

HOTEL RESERVATION

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa 625 North Road Groton, Connecticut, USA, 06340 Tel: +1 860-446-2600

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa NO MORE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TRAINING HOST HOTEL. PLEASE RESERVE YOUR STAY AT OUR ALTERNATE HOST HOTEL AT THE LINK ABOVE WITH THE RESIDENCE INN MYSTIC GROTON.

PORTRAIT SESSIONS

Get a portrait done in your uniform at DTRain. Time slots are limited so schedule your appointment as soon as possible. Click the link to select the date and time of your appointment, and we look forward to seeing you at DTRain!

$25.00 for on-line pre-registration and.
$35.00 at the door (same day registration)

Commodore's Banquet Distinguished Guest Speaker
United States Army Medal of Honor Recipient
Sammy Lee Davis

March 15, 2024:
2PM-Registration Opens
7PM-Registration Closes
7PM-District Board Meeting
7:30PM-Awards Presentations & St. Patrick's Fellowship
* Snacks will be served

March 16, 2024:
7:30AM-Registration Opens
11:00AM-Registration Closes
8:00AM-Opening Ceremony
8:30AM-11:30AM-Training
11:45AM-1:30PM-Lunch
1:45PM-4:45PM-Training
6pm-7pm-Cocktail Hour
7PM-Commodores Banquet

March 17, 2024:
8AM-4PM-Training

March 15, 2024:
District Meeting:
St Patrick's Day Festive Attire
Awards Ceremony:
St Patrick's Day Festive Attire

March 16, 2024:
D-Train Uniform of the Day:
Tropical Blue
Civilian Business Attire

March 16, 2024:
Sector Commanders Luncheon:
Tropical Blue
Civilian Business Attire

March 16, 2024:
District Commodore Banquet:
Dinner Dress Blue
Service Dress Blue (Alpha / Bravo)
Civilian Dinner Attire

March 17, 2024:
D-Train Uniform of the Day: Tropical Blue
Civilian Business Attire

2024 Meal Events & Options:

March 16, 2024: Breakfast.... $37.00

March 16, 2024: Sector Commanders Lunch.... $38.00
Meal Choices:

Sandwich served with Tuscan Farfalle Pasta Salad

March 16, 2024: Class Breaks.... Coffee/Tea Available

March 16, 2024: District Commodore Banquet.... $62.00
Meal Choices:

Salad: Mixed Field Greens Salad w/ Cucumber, Tomato, Carrot, Croutons, Onion and Balsamic Vinaigrette w/ Warm Rolls & Butter

Dessert: New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Glaze and Whipped Cream with GF & Dairy Free Dessert Option available upon request w/ Coffee & Tea Service

COURSE OFFERINGS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR THE MOST UPDATED LIST OF CLASSES

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
SAME DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
AT THE DOOR

Have a Question?
Need Some Help?
Not Sure What to DO?

LET US HELP YOU!!

Residence Inn Mystic Groton
40 Whitehall Avenue
Mystic, Connecticut, USA, 06355
Tel: +1 860-536-5150

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
625 North Road
Groton, Connecticut, USA, 06340
Tel: +1 860-446-2600

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
NO MORE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TRAINING HOST HOTEL. PLEASE RESERVE YOUR STAY AT OUR ALTERNATE HOST HOTEL AT THE LINK ABOVE WITH THE RESIDENCE INN MYSTIC GROTON.