- Homepage
- >
- News & Events
- >
- Department Convention
- >
- Agenda
Agenda
LegionAuxiliarySAL
This agenda is tentative and subject to change. Last update 04/18/2024.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Thursday, June 13, 2024
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Legion Headquarters Office | Grand 1-2 |
| Post Registration, Programs Information, Membership Cards, & History Book Display. (Post Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) Closed for lunch 10:30am – 11:30am | ||
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Emblem Sales | Grand 4 |
| Visit Emblem Sales for all of your Legion and Department gear, pins, patches and more. Order select items online at floridalegion.org/merch. | ||
| 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Service Officer School – Day 1 | Palm 4-5 |
| This is a two-day informative Post Service Officer class that covers all veteran benefits. Certificate and certification card provided upon completion. Attendance required both days. *Pre-Registration required (limited seating), go to: floridalegion.org/classes | ||
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Post Membership Training | International Ballroom |
| This course will review the main question: “Where do we go from here?” Course instructor will review the new electronic way to process membership, tactics, and discuss how to properly execute the membership plan and achieving 100% Membership. | ||
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Department Finance Committee Meeting | Narcissus / Orange |
| Open to all Legionnaires. This meeting will provide a review of the Department’s finances to date and address financial issues as needed. | ||
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Food Handler’s Course | Camelia / Dogwood |
| This class is for food handlers to provide best practices and procedures to manage risk while handling and processing food and beverages and how to protect your Post. *Pre-Registration required (limited seating), go to: floridalegion.org/classes | ||
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Buddy Check Training | Azalea/Begonia |
| Class to give out information and training on the importance of performing regular buddy checks. | ||
| 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Internal Affairs | International Ballroom |
| This meeting will cover reports from the following Convention Committees: Amendments to Constitution & By-Laws, Credentials, Resolutions and Time & Place. Each Post having a duly qualified delegation present may send one delegate to this meeting to vote on the matters that will be decided. *All voting members must have a black ribbon in order to vote, which can be picked up at registration* | ||
| 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm | Fundraising Class | Camellia / Dogwood |
| Legionnaires can expect to learn about a variety of fundraising techniques that can boost other Post initiatives. | ||
| 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Department Executive Committee Meeting | International Ballroom |
| This meeting will cover current Post matters, budget approval and general Department announcements. *Only Executive Committee Members can address the Committee* | ||
| 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Legion Riders District Chair Meeting | Narcissus / Orange |
| All Legion Riders District Chairs will learn about their role as a District Chair and the year’s upcoming events. All ALR Chairs are invited. | ||
| 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm | 2024 Convention Kick-Off Party | Poolside |
| American Legion Family Event, download flyer. Come celebrate our Convention! Enjoy music, free beer, wine and refreshments. *While Supplies Last* | ||
Friday, June 14, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Legion Headquarters Office | Grand 1-2 |
| Post Registration, Programs Information, Membership Cards, & History Book Display. (Post Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) Closed for lunch 10:30am – 11:30am | ||
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Emblem Sales | Grand 4 |
| Visit Emblem Sales for all of your Legion and Department gear, pins, patches and more. Order select items online at floridalegion.org/merch. | ||
| 8:00 am – 1:00 pm | Service Officer School – Day 2 | Palm 4-5 |
| This is a two-day informative Post Service Officer class that covers all veteran benefits. Certificate and certification card provided upon completion. Attendance required both days. *Pre-Registration required (limited seating), go to: floridalegion.org/classes | ||
| 8:00 am – 1:00 pm | General Session Day 1 | International Ballroom |
| This meeting will cover Department Officer reports & awards, Commission/Committee reports & awards, and Department Officer nominating speeches. Strongly recommended for all Legionnaires to attend. | ||
| 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm | Area Caucuses | |
| Central Area | Narcissus / Orange | |
| Eastern Area | Camellia / Dogwood | |
| Northern Area | Kahili / Lily | |
| Southern Area | Fuchsia / Gardenia | |
| Southwestern Area | Hibiscus / Iris | |
| Western Area | Azalea / Begonia | |
| Area Caucuses will cover end of year reports and the election of the new Area Commanders. Meeting is held by the current Area Commander. Mandatory for District and Area Commanders. Must be a member of the Area to vote. | ||
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Post Adjutant’s Training | Palm 4-5 |
| This course will cover details pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of a Post Adjutant. | ||
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Women Veterans Outreach Training | Hibiscus / Iris |
| Learn how to put History Narratives and Yearbooks together and best practices to maintain your Post’s history. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Chaplain’s Training | Camellia / Dogwood |
| As a spiritual leader, the Chaplain is an integral part of all American Legion ceremonies. Learn about your role as Chaplain for Legion events, prayer writing, promoting Four Chaplains Sunday, providing spiritual leadership and submitting annual reports to outline your Post’s achievements from the year. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Sgt-at-Arms, Color & Honor Guard Training | International Ballroom |
| This class will cover in detail the expected duties and responsibilities of a Post Sgt-at-Arms and how your Color & Honor Guard can be more involved with Legion and community events. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Womens Veterans Forum | Fuchsia / Gardenia |
| All veterans are invited to attend. Women veterans are encouraged to attend. The goal of the outreach is to make women veterans aware of the resources available to them and urge them to sign up for them. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Historian Class | Azalea / Begonia |
| Learn how to put History Narratives and Yearbooks together and best practices to maintain your Post’s history. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Watch Stander Training – Presented by Fire Watch | Narcissus / Orange |
| After completing this course, Watch Standers will be able to: Understand the importance of suicide prevention in the Veteran community, how to direct a Veteran in crisis to either 9-1-1 or the Veteran Crisis Line, and how to recognize warning signs of Veterans in crisis. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Chaplain’s Training | Fuchsia / Gardenia |
| As a spiritual leader, the Chaplain is an integral part of all American Legion ceremonies. Learn about your role as Chaplain for Legion events, prayer writing, promoting Four Chaplains Sunday, providing spiritual leadership, and submitting annual reports to outline your Post’s achievements from the year. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Sgt-at-Arms, Color & Honor Guard Training | Camelia / Dogwood |
| This class will cover in detail the expected duties and responsibilities of a Post Sgt-at-Arms and how your Color & Honor Guard can be more involved with Legion and community events. | ||
| 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Post Operations Training | Palm 4-5 |
| This course will provide general instruction on how to run a successful Post. Topics will include an explanation of The American Legion Organization, officer responsibilities, Post programs & business, social functions, Post audits, public relations, challenges and preparation, and helpful Post resources. | ||
| 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm | 20/4 Echelon 30 Meeting | Fuchsia / Gardenia |
| Honor Society of female members of the American Legion. Female members of the Legion are encouraged to attend and learn the benefits of becoming involved with this group. Special presentation “A Dose of Courage”, all invited. | ||
| 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm | FALMA Exec Board Meeting | Azalea / Begonia |
| 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm | FALMA General Meeting | Azalea / Begonia |
| “Florida American Legion Media Association meeting. Open to all members of The American Legion family (Legionnaires, Auxiliary, SAL & Riders). This meeting will discuss the future of FALMA and how FALMA can assist you to develop a media/public relations/marketing program for your post. Your involvement is needed. Please attend. | ||
| 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Cocktail Hour | International Foyer |
| 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm | Commander’s and President’s Banquet – Goodwill Gowns & Glam | International Ballroom |
| Attendees will enjoy delicious food and great entertainment. Ticket prices $60. Tickets must be pre-ordered, click here to order now! | ||
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024
| 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Legion Headquarters Office | Grand 1-2 |
| Post Registration, Programs Information, Membership Cards, & History Book Display. (Post Registration is mandatory before voting takes place.) **Closed for lunch 10:30 am – 11:30 am** **Registration closes at 9:45 am** | ||
| 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Emblem Sales | Grand 4 |
| Visit Emblem Sales for all of your Legion and Department gear, pins, patches and more. Order select items online at floridalegion.org/merch. | ||
| 8:00 am – 2:00 pm | General Session Day 2 | International Ballroom |
| Continuation of Commission/Committee reports & awards, and Special Order of Business – Election of Officers 2024-2025. Strongly recommended for all Legionnaires to attend. | ||
| 11:00 am | Special Order of Business – Election of Officers | |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Election Results | International Ballroom |
| 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | ALR General Session | International Ballroom |
| This will cover Area and District reports, SOP’s, Charters, EOY Report, Awards, and 2024-2025 Goals. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Commander’s Training | Palm 4-5 |
| This course will cover details pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of a Post Commander. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Finance Officer Training | Narcissus / Orange |
| This course will cover details pertaining to the duties and responsibilities of a Post Finance Officer. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Judge Advocate Training | Camellia / Dogwood |
| This course will cover how to advise the different sections of the Legion and how to interpret the Constitution and By-Laws of the Post, District & Area. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Legislative Training | Hibiscus / Iris |
| Get ready for Legislative session! Learn how to get to know your Legislators. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Baseball Training | Azalea / Begonia |
| Training class for baseball coaches, managers or volunteers covering baseball registration, background checks, safety training, insurance and rosters. | ||
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Homeless Veterans Training | Fuchsia / Gardenia |
| Class designed to gather information to assist in helping the Homeless Veterans in the state. | ||
| 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm | Veterans Benefits | Fuchsia / Gardenia |
| Class to give out information about available VA benefits. | ||
| 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm | Installation of Officers | International Ballroom |
| Installation Ceremony for Department Officers, Area Commanders, District Commanders & District Vice Commanders | ||
| 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Installation of Officers Reception | Palm 4-5 |
| Congratulations to our newly installed American Legion Officers. This reception is for you! | ||
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Sunday, June 16, 2024
| 8:30 am – 9:00 am | Religious Service | Palm 1-2 |
| 9:30 am – 10:30 am | Department Executive Committee Meeting | Palm 4-5 |
| First official Department Executive Committee meeting after the installation of officers. All newly elected and existing Executive Committee Officers are required to attend. This meeting will cover important and upcoming Department of Florida events throughout the year. | ||
Download 2024 Convention Guide
Text FLCON to 41372 for Convention announcements, exclusive discounts and a chance to win prizes!
You can also sign up online for all important notifications, by clicking here.
You can also sign up online for all important notifications, by clicking here.