June, 2022

Greetings! Tuesday is Flag Day - to see great articles and information about our flag, click here:  American Legion Flag Advocacy

There is also a Flag Day Speech here: Flag Day Speech

MEMBERSHIP

There has been some confusion regarding individual members' online renewals.  Renewing online can be an easy and convenient way for members to renew their dues, update contact information, and immediately print their membership cards.

The key to successfully paying dues online is to be sure that you are logged into your own personal My Legion account.  If you don't have an account yet, click on "Register" to create one.  If you are not logged into your own account, the National system will classify you as a New Member and default to placing you in Post 110.  You will be issued a new membership number, and your continuous years start back at one. 

Be sure not click on "Join Now" unless you are a brand new American Legion member.

Due to a severe paper shortage, our shipment of 2023 Membership Cards has been delayed from National.  We are hoping to receive them before Department Convention.

DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS HOLIDAY CLOSURES

In alignment with the American Legion National Headquarters, the Department of Washington Headquarters will be closed Monday, June 20th in honor of the Juneteenth Holiday.

Our office will also be closed on Friday, July 1st, in honor of the Independence Day Holiday.

DEPARTMENT CONVENTION

Department Convention is quickly approaching! Please submit your Post's Certification and Registration form to Department no later than Friday, July 8th. The form has two pages, the Delegate and Alternate Chart is on the second page. The cost of registration for each Delegate is $25, Delegates-at-Large do not pay the registration fee.

You can find the registration form here: Post Certification and Registration Form

This year's Commander's Dinner will be on Saturday, July 23rd, and is a Hawaiian Theme. You can find the registration form here: Commander's Dinner Registration Form. There is a place to note any dietary restrictions, please be sure to do so when you register. We will not be able to accommodate special requests after Wednesday, June 15th.

Registration for Convention does not include tickets for the Commander's Banquet. You must pay for your Commander's Banquet tickets in addition to your registration fee.

Vendor Tables are available at $35/per vendor/club/organization.

DEPARTMENT CONVENTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary

Department of Washington

JULY 20, 2022

Schedule of Events

Wednesday

July 20, 2022

8am-4pm                                          Department Headquarters Office – Spruce

8am-9am                                          Credentials/Tellers Committees - Oak

8am-9am                                          Resolutions Committee Mtg. - Design

8am-9am                                          By Laws Committee Mtg. - Harvest

8am-9am                                          Legislative Commission Mtg. - Project

9am-11am                                       Legion Finance Commission Mtg. -Project

9am-10am                                     VE &R Commission Mtg. - Harvest

9am-10am                                      Americanism Commission Mtg. - Sage

9am-10am                                       Public Relations Committee Mtg. - Oak

9am-10am                                       Publications Commission Mtg. - Design

10 am-11am                                    VE &E Commission Mtg. - Harvest

10 am-11am                                    Convention Commission Mtg. - Sage

10 am-11am                                    Children and Youth Commission Mtg. - Oak

10 am-11am                                    Natl/ Homeland Sec. Commission Mtg. - Design

12pm-4pm                                       Registration- Foyer

12pm-4pm                                       Credentials – Foyer

1pm-3:30pm                                    Legion Pre- DEC Meeting – Gold/ Olympic

1pm-4:30pm                                    Auxiliary DEC/ Resolution/Incoming Chair Officer Mtg. – Bronze

3:30pm-4pm                                    Evergreen Post 110 Mtg.

4:30pm                                             Joint Memorial Rehearsal – Gold/Olympic

5pm-6pm                                          Joint Memorial Service - Gold/Olympic   

 Thursday

July 21, 2022

8am-4pm                                          Department Headquarters Office – Spruce

8am-4pm                                          Registration- Foyer

8am-4pm                                          Credentials – Foyer

8am-9am                                          PDC Meeting – Executive Room

9am-4pm                                          Auxiliary Convention Session - Bronze

9am-11am                                       American Legion Rider Mtg. – Oak

11am-12:30pm                               1st District Caucus - Harvest

11am-12:30pm                               2nd District Caucus - Project

11am-12:30pm                               3rd District Caucus - Sage

11am-12:30pm                               4th District Caucus- Oak

11am-12:30pm                               5th District Caucus – Bin No 20

11am-12:30pm                               6th District Caucus – Design

12pm-1:30pm                                  C&Y Luncheon – Silver

1:30pm-2pm                                    7th District Caucus - Sage

1:30pm-2pm                                    8th District Caucus - Oak

1:30pm-2pm                                    9th District Caucus – Bin No 20

1:30pm-2pm                                    10th District Caucus - Project

1:30pm-2pm                                    11th District Caucus - Harvest

1:30pm-2pm                                    12th District Caucus – Design

6pm- 9pm                                        Auxiliary Banquet Dinner - Silver

 Friday

July 22, 2022

8am-4pm                                          Department Headquarters Office – Spruce

8am-4pm                                          Registration- Foyer

8am-4pm                                          Credentials – Foyer

9am-10am                                       Legion/ Auxiliary Joint Convention Session – Gold/ Olympic

10am-5pm                                       Auxiliary Convention Session - Bronze

10am-5pm                                       Legion Convention Session – Gold/ Olympic

12pm- 1:30pm                                VA&R Luncheon – Silver

 Saturday

July 23, 2022

8am-12pm                                       Department Headquarters Office – Spruce

8am-12pm                                       Registration- Foyer

8am-12pm                                       Credentials – Foyer

7am-4pm                                          Voting - Workshop

9am-4pm                                          Legion Convention Session – Gold/ Olympic

10am-5pm                                       Auxiliary Convention Session - Bronze

6pm-11pm                                       Commander/ Installation Dinner - Silver

 Sunday

July 24, 2022

9am-10am                                       Photo Session for Legion Officers – Foyer

10am-11am                                     Legion Post Convention DEC – Gold/Olympic

11am-1pm                                       DEC Training -  Gold/Olympic

MEMBERSHIP POLOS

If you would like to order your 2023 Membership Polo, please call Flag & Emblem Sales at (888) 453-4466.

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