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Tuesday, November 05, 2024

Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies

The VA has compiled a list of Veterans Day free meals and discounts.

2024 Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other retail offers

Events

Conferences
- Washington Conference
  Washington D.C.
  
  Feb. 23-26, 2025
- Mid-Winter Conference
  Crowne Plaza – The Desmond Hotel
  Albany, NY
  January 17 – 19, 2025
  
  Info
Oratorical Contest
- Oratorical Contest
  Crowne Plaza-Desmond Hotel
  Albany, NY
  
  Banquet, March 7, 2025
  Contest, March 8, 2025
  
  Snow dates: March 14 & 15.
  
  Oratorical Contest Details and Application
Meetings
- National Spring Meetings
  May 3 – 8, 2025
- National Fall Meetings
  October 7 – 10, 2024
National Commanders Visit
- Nat’l Commander’s Fall Visit
  Fall (Western NY)
  
  (Districts 6, 7, 8) October 10 – 13, 2024
- Nat’l Commander’s Spring Visit
  Spring (Eastern NY)
  (Districts 5, 3&4, 1&9, 2&10)
  April 9 – 11, 2025
Department Conventions
- Dept Convention
  107th Department Convention
  Syracuse, NY
  July 15 – 19, 2025
  
  Details
National Conventions
- National Convention
  New Orleans, LA
  August 21 – 29, 2024
  General and Housing Info
  
  Tampa Bay, FL
  August 19 – 28, 2025
American Legion Boys' State
- Boys State
  American Legion Boys State of New York
  SUNY at Morrisville
  June 27 – July 3, 2025
  DETAILS
American Legion Family College
- Legion College
  American Legion College of New York
  SUNY at Morrisville
  June 6 – 8, 2025
Department Golf Tournament
- Maple Hill Golf Club
  Marathon, NY
  August 2, 2024
  18-hole event starting at 8:30 a.m.
  Captain & Crew Tournament for
  Legion Family members.
  
  Details & Form
Bowling Tournament
- Legion Family Bowling
  May 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 2024
  Ripics Carousel Lanes, Binghamton, NY
  Host: JP Mangan Post 1194
  
  Forms, Info
Shooting Sports
- Air Rife & BB Gun Leagues
  Jr. Shooting Season starts in November
  
  Championship Air Rifle Match
  To be announced.
  Cicero American Legion Post, Cicero, NY
  
  Championship BB Gun Match
  To be announced.
  Binghamton Rifle Club, Binghamton, NY
Baseball
- Baseball Tournament
  Junior Tournament
  
  Donovan Stadium at
  Murnane Field, Utica
  
  Senior Tournament
  
  Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex
  Saugerties
Homecoming
- Homecoming Gala
  In honor of Department Leaders
  TBD
  Details

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Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies