ALASKA LEGION FAMILY INFORMATION:

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• Alaska Hotel Registration – MUST be returned to Legion Dept HQ not later than June 19, 2026 DEADLINE PASSED
• CALL for the 105th Annual National Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary – Click to open in new window
• General Information for ALA National Convention – Click to open in new window
• Tentative Agenda – Click to open in new window
• Virtual Pre-Convention Committee Meetings – Click to open in new window for basic information, dates & times. Pre-registration is REQUIRED for each program to meet virtually August 13-24, 2026.
  • 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.
• In-Person Pre-Convention Committee Meetings – The Credentials, Rules, Resolutions, and Constitution & Bylaws Pre-Convention Committee Meetings will be the only pre-convention meetings held in person on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. in the Kentucky International Convention Center. The Credentials, Rules, and Resolutions committees will meet concurrently (at the same time), while the Constitution & Bylaws Committee will be held that afternoon.
• NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS – all ALA members are encouraged to attend.
  • Pre-Convention NEC Meeting will be held Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Ballroom E of the Kentucky International Convention Center
  • Post-Convention NEC Meeting will be held Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9 a.m. in Room M109-M110 of the Kentucky International Convention Center
• Western Division Caucus – Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 3 – 5 p.m. at Kentucky International Convention Center, Room M100 – Please wear red shirts with khaki or white pants.
• ALA Department of Alaska Executive Committee Meeting – Sunday, August __, 2026 at __:__ a.m. in the Alaska Hospitality Room
• Patriotic Memorial Service – Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Patriotic Memorial Service (CONV)Kentucky International Convention Center, Hall D, Upper Concourse
• FODPAL Breakfast – Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7 a.m. at Galt House, Breathitt, 2nd Floor, East Tower Ticket: $40 Click to download registration form
• 2026 National Convention Breakouts – TBD
• National Commander’s Banquet – Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom, Main Concourse, Ticket: $75 All tickets must be purchased through TAL Department DEADLINE PASSED
• States Dinner Information – Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. at Kentucky International Convention Center Convention Center, Ballroom A-E Ticket before July 31: $75 After July 31 $852 All tickets must be purchased through ALA Department Secretary
  • This festive evening will blend classic Americana with high-energy fun, featuring great dining, lively conversation, and a packed dance floor. Enjoy timeless, danceable hits from the ‘50s through the ‘80s performed by Phil Dirt & the Dozers. Don your favorite red, white, and blue attire and get ready for a special night of music, memories, and all-American celebration!
• 4 Corners Fun
  
  GENERAL INFORMATION:

• Attendee “Know Before You Go”
• Calendar of Events (Opens in a new window)
• 2026 Department Hotel Listing (Opens in a new window)
• 2026 Convention Hotel Map (Opens in a new window)
• Airport Transportation Options (Opens in a new window)
• 2026 Louisville Shuttle Schedule (Opens in a new window)
• Scooter Rental Information (Opens in a new window)
• Medical Services & Emergency Information (Opens in a new window)
• RV Resorts/Campground Information (Opens in a new window)
• On-Site Registration/Information & Exhibit Hall/Emblem Sales Hours (Opens in a new window)
• Blood Drive Flyer (Opens in a new window)
• 2026 American Legion Family Day at the Ballpark – Sunday, August 30th at 1:05 PM Ticket: $11-29 – Gwinnett Stripers vs Louisville Bats at Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St, Louisville, Kentucky Click for details and tickets
• 2026 American Legion Family National Convention Mobile App – for download to smart phones – Updates for the Convention App are coming soon!
  • Download from the Apple Store (Opens in a new window)
  • Download from Google Play (Opens in a new window)

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