106th National Convention

CONVENTION LOCATION

Tampa Convention Center (TCC)
333 S Franklin Street
Tampa, Florida 33602

HOTEL LOCATION & INFORMATION

Barrymore Hotel, Tampa Riverwalk
111 W Fortune Street
Tampa, FL 33602

RATE
King (one bed): $115 per night, plus tax
Queen (two beds): $115 per night, plus tax
Rollaway Rate Per Day: N/A
Parking Rate Per Day: Self Parking (Complementary) Walen – N/A
Tax Rate: 13.5% = $1.95 per room, per night (subject to change)

RESERVATIONS – CLOSED
The deadline to reserve a hotel room was July 21. If you previously submitted a form and have any questions or need to make changes, please call Department Headquarters at (559) 875-8387

HOTEL DINING – OPEN DAILY
Gaudin Kitchen & Bar (located in the Barrymore Hotel) is offering a special discount and menu for American Legion National Convention attendees. Check out the menu below!

RESTAURANTS NEAR THE BARRYMORE HOTEL
Tampa is a culinary hidden gem when it comes to unique dining experiences. The Barrymore Hotel’s location along the Tampa Riverwalk in Downtown Tampa allows for easy access to a variety of downtown restaurants and bars. Tampa Bay also earned the #3 spot for Best Beer Scene in USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards in 2016.

NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES

DELEGATE FEES
Starting this year, all delegates for the National Convention are required to pay their own delegate fees. Fees are $35 per person. To pay your delegate fees, please call Department Headquarters at (559) 875-8387.

FORMS AND INFORMATION

• 2025 Attendee Know-Before-You-Go
• 2025 Dress Code – National Convention
• National Commander’s Banquet Dress Attire – What to Wear
• National Commander’s Banquet Shirt Pickup
• Hotel Map
• Airport Parking Instructions
• Downtown Tampa Parking Garages & Lots
• Exhibit Hall & Onsite Registration/Information Hours
• Blood Drive at the 2025 National Convention
• Posts to Host Functions
• Shuttle Schedule
• Scooter Rental Information
• RV Resorts Information
• National Chaplains Breakfast – Purchase Tickets

COMMITTEE REPORTS

• Americanism Committee Report
• Bylaws Commission Report
• Emblem Committee Report
• Employment and Education Committee Report
• Marketing Commission Report

RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION

SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA

• 2025N011: Amend Article II, Section 2 of The American Legion National Constitution & 2025N019: Amend Article IV of The American Legion National Bylaws (Proposed Amendments to the National Constitution and/or Bylaws)
• 2025N012: Notice of Benefits Eligibility of Descendants Resulting from the Correction of Military Records
• 2025N013: Implementation of the Care Coordination and Integrated Case Management Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs
• 2025N014: Implementation of the Assessing Circumstances and Offering Resources for Needs Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs
• 2025N015: Name all Department of Veterans Affairs Women Veterans’ Rooms and Clinics After Women Veterans
• 2025N016: Verification Service for Membership
• 2025N017: Revise Cost of Paid-Up-For-Life Membership
• 2025N018: Establish National ESports Program

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT SESSIONS

The Internal Affairs and Membership Division is offering a strong slate of Subject Matter Expert (SME) Sessions open to all attendees. These sessions provide practical, relevant insight for Legionnaires at all levels and support operational excellence, leadership growth, and stronger alignment across posts and departments.

Topics include:

• Servant Leadership
• Columbia University: Lighthouse Project
• Service Animals
• Post Operations
• Department Training Development
• Legislative
• Financial Practices
• Chaplain Panel
• DALC Panel

The strength of The American Legion comes from you. Our success—at the post, department, and national levels—depends on engaged Legionnaires who step up, share ideas, and lead with purpose. These trainings and sessions are built to support you, because you are the ones who make this organization run. Your leadership, your voice, and your commitment are what keep The American Legion moving forward.