Countdown to National Convention | Tampa

The ALA’s largest event starts on Friday! We’re putting the finishing touches on everything and can’t wait to see you Aug. 22-28 in Tampa, Fla.! Here are a few things to prepare:

BOOKMARK US

Save this space — www.ALAforVeterans.org — for the event livestream, where you can watch our general sessions and installation of officers in real time. Recordings will be available after each event ends. Follow along via our convention agenda.

EDUCATED AND INFORMED: BREAKOUTS

We’ll have several on-site opportunities for learning at this year’s National Convention: Clarifying Department Roles & Responsibilities: Resolving Issues Before Escalating; Department Excellence Initiative in Action: Raising the Bar for 2025-2026; Steve Gilliland, Author and Hall of Fame Speaker:

If Leadership is a Game, These Are the Rules; Pitch Your Passion: $10,000 to Bring Your Veteran Service Project to Life; and Relevant & Relatable: Evolving Your Message for Today’s Audience. Learn more and register here!

HONOR AT THE WALL OF HEROES

The Wall of Heroes at National Convention, sponsored by AmWins, offers a meaningful way to honor someone special. With a donation to the American Legion Auxiliary Foundation, attendees can recognize a hero in their life by writing their name on a paper star and placing it on this powerful tribute wall. This year, you can participate from home by texting HERO to 1-844-940-3450 and making your tribute gift online.

WHO’S RUNNING?

Take a look at the candidates for 2025-2026 national office.

GET SOCIAL

Give us a follow now @ALAforVeterans on social media! If you’ll be in Tampa for convention, take pictures and post on social by tagging National Headquarters and using hashtags #AmericanLegionAuxiliary, #ALAforVeterans, and #AuxCon25.

WATCH RECORDINGS OF VIRTUAL PRE-CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Want to know what’s happening in the national ALA committees? In these virtual meetings, participants learn about successes from the year, hear about award recipients, and more. Go here to see recordings of the Pre-Convention Committee Meetings.

LEARN MORE

New to National Convention? Go here to learn more about what to expect at #AuxCon25 and here to see what ALA National Headquarters staff do behind the scenes.

Registration opens soon for 2025-2026 ALA Mission Training

Learn more about serving the American Legion Auxiliary’s mission, and network with your fellow members at our Mission Training events! 2025-2026 ALA Mission Training & national Junior meeting dates and locations:

Nov. 15: Albany, N.Y.

Nov. 15: Minneapolis, Minn.

Jan. 31: Las Vegas, Nev.

Jan. 31: Indianapolis, Ind.*

Feb. 7: Atlanta, Ga.*

*These events will be held with The American Legion National Information Conference and the Sons of The American Legion Regional Meeting. Registration will open for all events on Aug. 27.

Congratulations to ALA Junior Whittney Dallaire from the Department of Kentucky! Whittney’s design, Born to Stand Out, will be seen on T-shirts given to the Juniors and young Sons of The American Legion who register for a national Junior meeting this year.

Did you know? August is Make a Will Month

Having a will is a fundamental aspect of estate planning that allows you to control the distribution of your assets, protect your loved ones, and ensure your wishes are carried out after your death. To learn more about your legacy giving options, please visit www.ALAforVeterans.org/planned-giving.

See how a Wellcare Medicare Advantage plan works seamlessly to give you more of the benefits you can use every day. Learn more.

Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Poppy Poster Contest winners! We are again amazed by the incredible artwork submitted by students from across the country. View the winning posters here.

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Rosemarie W. Hauck is evidence of the importance of seeking ways to connect with potential and current ALA members. Every encounter, she said, could lead someone to join or strengthen their engagement with the Auxiliary — just as she did.

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What resources are available for male ALA members?

Have you thought of this question or were asked: What resources are available for male American Legion Auxiliary members? It might stump you for a moment because it’s actually a trick question. Men in our organization have access to all the same resources our female members do in terms of mission and organizational support! All members are on the same page when it comes to access and benefits.

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Baseball news

Keep up with the latest from the 98th American Legion World Series here.

Stay updated on all events related to The American Legion’s 106th National Convention

Convention attendees will participate in commission meetings, workshops, training sessions, and Legion Family activities, as well as hear from distinguished guests and elect a new national commander on the convention floor at the Tampa Convention Center. For a schedule of events and more, visit Legion.org/convention.