Department of California Convention

CONVENTION LOCATION

Visalia Convention Center
303 E Acequia Ave
Visalia, CA 93291

• Building and Parking Map
• Aerial View (Convention Center and Surroundings)

TRAINING

Gear up for the ultimate Department Convention Training Experience. With 17 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.

TRAINING

Gear up for the ultimate Department Convention Training Experience. With 17 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.

TRAINING

Gear up for the ultimate Department Convention Training Experience. With 17 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.

TRAINING

Gear up for the ultimate Department Convention Training Experience. With 17 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.

TRAINING

Gear up for the ultimate Department Convention Training Experience. With 17 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.

PROPOSED DEPARTMENT BYLAWS CHANGES

• 2024 Dept Bylaws Changes (Clean Copy)
• 2024 Dept Bylaws Changes (Working Copy)
• 2024 Dept Bylaws Section ChangesAmendments (F)

OFFICER CANDIDATES

AWARDS

Please see each award Nomination Form below for specific instructions and deadlines.

• Chaplain of the Year
• Firefighter of the Year
• Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
• Legion Lifetime Achievement Award
• Legionnaire of the Year
• Media Communications Award

MANDATORY DISTRICT AND AREA FORMS

ATTENTION! District and Area Forms were due June 1. These forms are crucial to help us properly plan for convention. Please submit today.

• District Standing Committee
• District Secretary
• Certification of District Officers
• District Meeting Schedule
• Area Officer Certification
• Area Commissioner Recommendations
• Area Meeting Schedule

NOTE: The National Convention Delegates form can be found here: 105th National Convention

POST ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLIANCE (AS OF JUNE 29)

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 in compliance.

MANDATORY POST FORMS

• Post Data Report – Due April 15
• Consolidated Post Report – Due June 1
• Certification of Post Officers – Due June 1
• Certification of Post Delegates – Due June 1
• Certification of Post Financial Audit – Past Due

DELEGATE STRENGTH REPORT

OPERATING RULES OF THE 105th DEPARTMENT CONVENTION

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.

SHOW YOUR BADGE

Show your convention credentials at participating restaurants and merchants to receive special discounts and offers.