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.

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

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

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 

PAST COMMANDERS CLUB DINNER
Wednesday, June 25

AUXILIARY DEC
Thursday, June 26

PAST DEPARTMENT PRESIDENTS AND 1ST TIMERS MEET AND GREET
Thursday, June 26

PRE-CONVENTION DINNER
Thursday, June 26

CANDIDATES RECEPTION
Thursday, June 26

COMEDY NIGHT
Friday, June 27

PCC Comedy Night flyer

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Friday, June 27

CHAPLAINS PRAYER BREAKFAST
Saturday, June 28

GAMING EVENT
Saturday, June 28
Visalia Mariott – Granite Room

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.*