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Wednesday, September 09, 2026

A Message from National Commander Jay Bowen

Events

Conferences
- Washington Conference
  Washington D.C.
  
  Feb. 28-March 3, 2027
- Mid-Winter Conference
  Crowne Plaza – The Desmond Hotel
  Albany, NY
  January 15-18, 2027
  
  Info
Oratorical Contest
- Oratorical Contest
  Crowne Plaza-Desmond Hotel
  Albany, NY
  
  Banquet, March 5, 2027
  Contest, March 6, 2027
  
  Oratorical Contest Details and Application
Meetings
- National Spring Meetings
  May 3 – 6, 2027
- National Fall Meetings
  October 4 – 7, 2027
National Commanders Visit
- Nat’l Commander’s Spring Visit
  Spring (Eastern NY)
  (Districts 5, 3&4, 1&9, 2&10)
  April 7 – 10, 2027
Department Conventions
- Dept Convention
  109th Department Convention
  Syracuse, NY
  July 14 – 17, 2027
  
  Details
National Conventions
- National Convention
  General and Housing Info
  
  Kansas City, MO
  August 27 – September 2, 2027
American Legion Boys' State
- Boys State
  American Legion Boys State of New York
  SUNY at Morrisville
  Sat.,June 26 to Thurs., July 1, 2027
  DETAILS
American Legion Family College
- Legion College
  American Legion College of New York
  SUNY at Morrisville
  June 4 – 6, 2027
Department Golf Tournament
- Maple Hill Golf Club
  Marathon, NY
  August 6, 2027
  18-hole event starting at 8:30 a.m.
  Captain & Crew Tournament for
  Legion Family members.
  
  Details & Form
Bowling Tournament
- Legion Family Bowling
  To Be Announced
  
  Forms, Info to come
Shooting Sports
- Air Rife & BB Gun Leagues
  Jr. Shooting Season starts in November
  
  Championship Match
  
  to be announced
Baseball
- Baseball Tournament
  Junior Tournament (TBD)
  
  Senior Tournament (TBD)

Latest News

A Message from National Commander Jay Bowen