Department of California Convention
Visalia, California – June 26-29, 2025
CONVENTION LOCATION
Visalia Convention Center
303 E Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
TRAINING PREFERENCE SURVEY
This survey is to ask what you, the blue cappers, would like to see taught at the Department of California Convention.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Thursday: Pre DEC (morning), Committee Meetings (afternoon)
Friday: Convention Opening Session, Training
Saturday: Convention Opening Session, Training
Sunday: Closing Session, Post DEC
BOOK OF REPORTS
The deadline for Book of Reports submissions is April 15. Please email submissions as a Word Document to adjutant@calegion.org
MANDATORY POST, DISTRICT, AND AREA FORMS
Mandatory Post, District, and Area forms will be available in the near future. Check back for updates.
POST ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE
Delegates from Posts that are on Probation or Suspension are unable to vote at the convention. Please reference the following reports to determine if your Post is currently in compliance:
OFFICER CANDIDATES
If you are a candidate for an officer position and would like your information to be featured, please email makenna@calegion.org
PRINTING DURING CONVENTION
Department may be able to assist with printing materials during convention, for a fee. If you are expecting that you will need printouts, please come prepared or let us know ahead of time.
LEGION FAMILY CONVENTION INFORMATION
HOTELS
All attendees, unless notified by Department, should reserve their own hotel room. The following hotel rooms may be booked on a first come, first served basis:
FULLY BOOKED:
The VISALIA MARRIOT and COMFORT SUITES hotels are fully booked.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
5625 W Cypress Ave
Visalia, CA 93277
Rates:
Standard King: $139 per night, plus tax
Standard Queen: $149 per night, plus tax
To make your reservation: Call (559) 627-0600 and mention that you are with the American Legion Convention.
The final day to make reservations is June 1, 2025.
WYNDHAM VISALIA
9000 Airport Drive
Visalia, CA 93277
Rate:
$169 per night, plus tax
To make your reservation: Call (559) 931-2117
LAMP LITER INN
3300 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
Rates:
$125 per night, plus tax
To make your reservation: Contact Dennis at (559) 732-4511
HAMPTON INN VISALIA
4747 W Noble Ave
Visalia, CA 93277
To make your reservation: Contact (559) 732-3900 or BOOK HERE
★ EVENTS DURING CONVENTION ★
PAST COMMANDERS CLUB DINNER
Wednesday, June 25
AUXILIARY DEC
Thursday, June 26
PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENTS AND 1ST TIMERS MEET AND GREET
Thursday, June 26
CANDIDATES RECEPTION
Thursday, June 26
COMEDY NIGHT
Friday, June 27
PRESIDENT’S BANQUET AND COMMANDER’S BALL
Saturday, June 28
*Please check back often for updated information regarding notable items, events, etc. Schedules and information are subject to change.*
