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Sunday, July 19, 2026

Convention Puts Focus on First Responders

Events

Conferences
- Washington Conference
  Washington D.C.
  
  Feb. 28-March 4, 2026
- 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 4-7, 2026
- National Fall Meetings
  October 6-9, 2025
National Commanders Visit
- Nat’l Commander’s Visits
  Fall (Western NY)
  
  (Districts 6, 7, 8) October 6-9, 2025
  
  Spring (Eastern NY)
  
  (Districts 5,3,4,1,9,2 &10) April 14-18, 2026
Department Conventions
- Dept Convention
  108th Department Convention
  Syracuse, NY
  July 14 – 18, 2026
  
  Details
National Conventions
- National Convention
  General and Housing Info
  
  Louisville, Kentucky
  August 28-Sept. 3, 2026
American Legion Boys' State
- Boys State
  American Legion Boys State of New York
  SUNY at Morrisville
  Sat.,June 27 to Thurs., July 2, 2026
  DETAILS
American Legion Family College
- Legion College
  American Legion College of New York
  SUNY at Morrisville
  June 5 – 7, 2026
Department Golf Tournament
- Maple Hill Golf Club
  Marathon, NY
  August 7, 2026
  18-hole event starting at 8:30 a.m.
  Captain & Crew Tournament for
  Legion Family members.
  
  Details & Form
Bowling Tournament
- Legion Family Bowling
  Weekends, April 18 through May 10
  Medina Lanes, Medina, NY
  Host: Butts-Clark Post 204
  
  Forms, Info
Shooting Sports
- Air Rife & BB Gun Leagues
  Jr. Shooting Season starts in November
  
  Championship Match
  
  Feb. 21-22, 2026 (tentative)
Baseball
- Baseball Tournament
  Junior Tournament (TBD)
  
  Senior Tournament (TBD)
Homecoming
- Homecoming Gala
  In honor of Department Leaders
  May 30, 2026
  Details

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Convention Puts Focus on First Responders