Join the Legion Family for the 105th Department Convention July 10-14, 2024 in Appleton. THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
The week will kick off Wednesday, July 10th with the Wisconsin American Legion Foundation meeting and the Membership Committee Meeting.
The events will continue on Thursday, July 11th with the Department Standing Committee meetings, the Department Executive Committee meeting and the Convention Leadership briefing.
Friday, July 12th will begin with the District Caucuses. Posts will hear about the resolutions, and receive awards and convention highlights. They will also hear from the candidates running for office and receive your annual manuals and post materials. Then on to the General Session for opening ceremonies, dynamic speakers, awards, program presentations, and nomination of Department Officers. The afternoon will wrap up with Convention Committees to decide on resolutions. Don’t forget to give blood at the Annual Blood Drive from 9 AM-2 PM. Join the candidates in the evening for hospitality rooms, where you can connect with your fellow Legionnaires and learn more about the future leaders.
Saturday, July 13th will again begin with District Caucuses and then Legionnaires will vote for the 2024/2025 Leadership. After voting join the Convention Session for more dynamic speakers, awards, program presentations, and the announcement of 2024/2025 Leadership. There will be a Catholic and Protestant service offered at 5 PM. Then join the Department and the Past Commanders Club for an evening of fun including entertainment, a dinner and cocktails. The outgoing Legion Family Leadership will be passing the torch to the newly elected leadership. This is a fun Legion Family Event celebrating another successful year.
Sunday we will gather for a Legion Family Memorial Service followed by the Installation of Department Officers. The weekend will culminate with the Post-Convention Department Executive Committee meeting consisting of the newly elected DEC.
