2025 National Convention Information

The American Legion Family National Convention will be held August 22-28, 2028 in Tampa Bay, Florida.

 
The National Convention stands as the organization’s largest annual gathering, bringing together approximately 9,000 members from
The American Legion Family.
 

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ALASKA LEGION FAMILY INFORMATION:

JULY 30, 2025 UPDATE – The Department of Alaska Convention attendees are moving to the Marriott Water Street and closer to the Convention Center.
Tampa Marriott Water Street – 505 Water Street, Tampa, Florida, United States, 33602
Room rate has changed – it is $171.07 per night (savings of $21.01 per night).

  • CALL for the 104th Annual National Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary
  • General Information for ALA National Convention
  • Tentative Agenda
  • Virtual Pre-Convention Committee Meetings – Pre-registration is REQUIRED for each program to meet virtually August 6-19, 2025
    • Each department shall designate one official representative to attend the Virtual Pre-Convention Committee Meetings. The official representative does not need to be a delegate or alternate; however, only those official representatives who are convention delegates/alternates will be allowed to vote in the virtual pre-convention committee meetings. Departments shall designate their official representative via an online form provided by ALA National Headquarters. Any member may attend the Virtual Pre-Convention Committee Meetings.
  • ALA Department of Alaska Executive Committee Meeting – Sunday, August 24th at 7:30 a.m., Alaska Hospitality Room – Please wear red shirts with khaki or white pants.
  • Western Division Caucus – Sunday, August 24th at 9 – 10:30 a.m., Tampa Convention Center, Room 124-125 – Please wear red shirts with khaki or white pants.
  • Patriotic Memorial Service – Sunday, August 24th at 11 a.m., Tampa Convention Center, East Hall, 3rd Floor
  • FODPAL Breakfast – Monday, August 25th at 7 a.m., Tampa Convention Center, Rooms 124-25, 1st Floor Ticket: $40 Click to download form for reservations
  • 2025 National Convention Breakouts – Monday, August 25 from 1:30 PM – 3:00 p.m. in the Tampa Convention Center (Opens in a new window)
    • Clarifying Department Roles & Responsibilities: Resolving Issues Before Escalating presented by Chris Dickey, Professional Registered Parliamentarian
    • Department Excellence Initiative in Action: Raising the Bar for 2025–2026 presented by Trish Ward – National President & Pam Ray – National Vice President
    • If Leadership is a Game, These Are the Rules presented by Steve Gilliland – Author and Hall of Fame Speaker
    • Pitch Your Passion: $10,000 to Bring Your Veteran Service Project to Life presented by Carley Schutz – Director of Development
    • Relevant & Relatable: Evolving Your Message for Today’s Audience presented by Sara Fowler – Managing Editor & Alexa Freeman – Communications & Public Relations Strategist
    • Register for any one of these by August 25, 2025 by clicking here
  • Member of the Year Luncheon Information – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Marriott Tampa Water Street – Grand Ballroom
  • National Commander’s Banquet – Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom, 1st Floor
  • States Dinner Information – Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. Tampa Convention Center, Ballroom A-D
    • Theme: Black & White Ball Price: Before July 25 $65 After July 25 $75 All tickets must be purchased through ALA Department Secretary
  • 4 Corners Fun

GENERAL INFORMATION:

THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND TAMPA BAY:

Check in here for updates as we prepare for the 2025 National Convention in Tampa, Florida.

Future Convention Locations: