Year at a Glance 2024-2025
Legislative Day January 22nd
Veterans Day at the Capitol –January 22nd
8:30 American Legion Briefing – Department Headquarters
- Shuttle transportation will be provided to and from the capitol
9:00 Visit vendor tables – Capitol Rotunda – First Floor
10:00 Veterans Day Program – Capitol Rotunda – First Floor
10:30 Locate your elected officials to discuss legislative initiatives
Noon Depart Capitol
Mission Training January 25th-Des Moines
Mission Training is on January 25th at the Des Moines Holiday Inn Airport.
MISSION TRAINING
Mission Training 101
Would you like to learn more about working the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary? Would you like to network with national leaders and other members in your district who share your passion and enthusiasm for helping our veterans? During this 1-day conference, you’ll be inspired while learning more about working the ALA’s core programs in an interactive and fun environment. Many of the American Legion Auxiliary Mission Outreach programs will be covered during this conference.
Is Mission Training Right for you?
- Yes – if you are interested in meeting members and national leaders outside of your local area who share your passion for helping veterans!
- Yes – if you want to share great ideas with other members across the country or renew your enthusiasm for our mission!
- Yes – if you find yourself growing more involved and you don’t know where to turn for the information you need, or you have been doing the same activities for years and you want a fresh approach!
2024-2025 ALA Mission Training & National Junior Meetings
Nashville – November 16
Denver – November 16
Des Moines – January 25
Las Vegas – February 1
Boston – February 1
SEE YOU THERE!
Mid Winter February 14-16, 2025
Program
Junior Busy Bag Project Sign Up January 1st
Junior Registration sign up for Auxiliary and Sons.
Programs Fair Table Request- Contact Eric Less with the Legion by Dec 31st
Silent Auction- Girls State will have tables in the Dome on Saturday Evening.
Spring District Conferences
For Hotels and Hospitality information please go to our Calendar for more details.
1st District Spring Conference- March 29th- Marengo
2nd District Spring Conference-
3rd District Spring Conference-
4th District Spring Conference –
5th District Spring Conference-
6th District Spring Conference-
7th District Spring Conference-
8th District Spring Conference- March 29th- Livermoore
9th District Spring Conference-
Junior Camp June 1st- 6th
Junior Camp will be held at the Christian Conference Center in Newton Iowa.
Junior Convention will be held on June 6th.
Girls State June 16th-21st
Girls State is the week of June 15th to 20th
Inauguration Ceremony will be on June 20th ..
I hope you can join in our fun!
Department Convention July 18th to 20th
July 18th through 20th
Registration for Dept Convention
Per Diem for Committee members and Department Officers
Convention RULES
Program- Subject to change
Call To Convention 2025
Link for Request to order photos from Dept Convention