Department of California Convention
Visalia, California – June 26-29, 2025
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CONVENTION LOCATION
Visalia Convention Center
303 E Acequia Ave, Visalia, CA 93291
DISTRICT SECRETARY TRAINING
TRAINING REGISTRATION FORM
Gear up for the ultimate Department Convention Training Experience. With 16 topics to choose from, this training is your key to unlocking new skills, insights, and strategies to elevate your Legion involvement. Whether you’re interested in leadership development, membership growth, advocacy, adding to your Post reference treasure chest, or more, there’s a topic tailored just for you.
This training is open to all Legion family members who desire to expand their knowledge and make a difference in their local communities.
★ Check out additional classes added just this week! ★
OFFICER CANDIDATES
If you are a candidate for an officer position and would like your information to be featured, please email makenna@calegion.org
Post Convention Delegate Training
Post Delegates to the annual Department Convention have a duty to represent the best interest of their post as they vote in our department affairs. Post Delegates alone have the authority to approve changes to the department’s constitution, bylaws, department budget, approve resolutions, and elect our department officers. Post leaders, especially Post Convention Delegates are encouraged to complete the Post Convention Delegate Training to better understand their role.
MANDATORY DISTRICT AND AREA FORMS
District and Area Forms were due June 1. These forms are crucial to help us properly plan for convention. Please submit as soon as possible.
- District Standing Committee – Past Due
- District Secretary – Past Due
- Certification of District Officers – Past Due
- District Meeting Schedule – Past Due
- Area Officer Certification – Past Due
- Area Commissioner Recommendations – Past Due
- Area Meeting Schedule – Past Due
NOTE: The National Convention Delegates form can be found here: 106th National Convention
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:
MANDATORY POST FORMS
- Post Data Report – Past Due
- Consolidated Post Report – Past Due
- Certification of Post Officers – Past Due
- Certification of Post Delegates – Past Due
- Certification of Post Financial Audit – Past Due
CONTEST ENTRY FORM
POSTING AND RETIRING OF COLORS
Submission Deadline: June 25
Competition will take place on Friday, June 27 at 5 PM
WATCH THE CONVENTION LIVE
- 106th Annual Department Convention & Post Convention DEC
Meeting ID: 897 9517 6941 | Passcode: 768771
LEGION FAMILY CONVENTION INFORMATION
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
UNIFORM CODE OF PROCEDURES
PROPOSED BUDGET
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE
DELEGATE STRENGTH REPORT
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 or BOOK HERE
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) 651-5000 or BOOK HERE
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
RESIDENCE INN
205 N Plaza Drive
Visalia, CA 93291
Rates:
$150 per night, plus tax
To make your reservation: Call (559) 205-1515 and mention that you are with the American Legion Convention or BOOK HERE
The final day to make reservations is June 6, 2025.
SHOW YOUR BADGE
Show your convention credentials at participating restaurants an merchants to receive special discounts and offers.
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.
★ EVENTS DURING CONVENTION ★
*Please check back often for updated information regarding notable items, events, etc. Schedules and information are subject to change.*










