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2026 STATE CONVENTION

106th Annual Convention

June 17–21, 2026 | Wenatchee, Washington

Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel & Convention
201 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801

101

Days

17

Hours

29

Minutes

27

Seconds

Delegate Process & Registration

Voting Eligibility Required

Step 1

Post completes Delegate Fees & Notification

Completed by the Post for elected delegates and authorized participants.

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Step 2

Delegate completes Credential Registration

Completed by the individual delegate after Department approval.

Posts complete Step 1. Individual delegates complete Step 2.

Step 1 – Post Payment & Delegate Notification to Department

  • $6 per authorized delegate
  • $6 for the Post Commander
  • Fees required even if a delegate does not attend
Step 1: Submit Delegate Fees & Notification
 

Step 2 – Individual Delegate Credential Registration

Step 2: Delegate Credential Registration
If Step 2 is submitted before Step 1 is completed and approved, the registration will be cancelled. If a person is not listed as an elected delegate in Step 1, their registration will be rejected.

FAQ

Why are there two separate registrations?

Step 1 establishes voting eligibility at the Post level. Step 2 issues official delegate credentials at the individual level.

What happens if Step 2 is completed before Step 1?

The registration will be cancelled. Step 1 must be received and approved first.

What if someone completes Step 2 but was not elected?

The registration will be rejected. Delegates must be elected and listed in Step 1.

How do delegates receive the Step 2 link?

After Step 1 is completed and the delegate list is approved, the Department will email each elected delegate the credential registration link.

The Department sends the credential registration link directly to each elected delegate after the delegate list is approved. Delegates should use that email link to complete Step 2.

Convention Location

Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel & Convention
201 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801

Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel Exterior Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel Guest Room

Convention Agenda

TENTATIVE AGENDA β€” SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Select each day to view the full schedule.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026View schedule
β–Ύ
Noon – 3:00 PM
Arrival of Department Line Officers
Set up Office and Training Rooms
4:00 PM
Council of Administration
Dinner
On your own
Thursday, June 18, 2026View schedule
β–Ύ
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration (Hallway)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All Delegates Check in and Pick up Delegate Card
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Patriotic Art Display
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Training & Committee’s
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Service Division - Committee Meeting
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Membership/Recruiting Training – Steve
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
New Post / District Commanders meeting w Department Line Officers and staff. (Sr, Jr. Judge Advocate, Surgeon)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Post Benefits Adviser Training – Gabe
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
CSR Reporting/Dashboard (Dept & National)- Becki
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Time and Place Meeting- Committee members
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
New Quartermaster Briefing – Chad
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Bylaws / Resolution Committee - Committee members
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch (On your own)
1:00 PM
Opening of Joint Session
Opening Ceremonies
Introduction of Past State Commanders and Presidents
Introductions of Guests
C-in-C Carol Whitmore National Representative
Wenatchee Mayor: Mike Poirier
Keith Goehner, 12th District Senator
WDVA Director – David Puente Jr
2:00 PM
Close Joint Session
2:15 PM
VFW Business Session
Opening Ceremonies
Roll Call of Council- Adjutant
2:30 PM
Reading of Convention Rules and Credentials – Ted
2:45 PM
Adjourn until 9 AM Friday.
3:00 PM
Memorial Service practice for Dept./District Officers
4:00 PM
Memorial Service – Chaplain
5:00 PM
Dinner (On your own)
7:00 PM
National Representative (Post and Auxiliary) Meet And Greet (Hospitality Room)
Friday, June 19, 2026View schedule
β–Ύ
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration open
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All Delegates Check in and Pick up Delegate Card
9:00 AM
Convention Business Reconvenes
9:05 AM
Credentials / Rules Update- Ted
9:10 AM
Roll Call of Council – Adjutant
9:20 AM
Trustee Report – Linda
9:30 AM
Community Service – Becki
9:40 AM
Public Servants – Terry
9:50 AM
Newsletter – Jenny
10:00 AM
Commander and Nat’l Rep visit Auxiliary
10:00 AM
POW/MIA – Rich (NO SLIDE SHOW)
10:15 AM
Tahoma National Cemetery - Traci
Washington State Cemetery – Wes
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Break
10:50 AM
Call to Order
10:55 AM
State Legislative – Matt S
11:00 AM
State Aux President and Nat’l. Rep visit
11:10 AM
National Legislative – Paul/Josh
11:20 AM
Homeless Veterans – Todd
11:30 AM
Scouting Report – Mark
11:40 AM
4 x 4 Group- Corn Bread
11:40 AM
Candidates Announcement for Terms 26-27
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch on your own
1:00 PM
Convention Business Reconvenes
1:10 PM
Military Order of the Cooties – DREW
1:20 PM
VFW Riders Group Chairperson – Dean McKinney
1:30 PM
Service Division – Herker
1:40 PM
Awards Presentations- Commander & National Rep
Membership Awards
Top 10 Recruiters
Districts w/ all posts at 100%
Recruiter Drawings - $50 (10 Drawings)
Banquet
 
5:30 PM
Banquet doors open – No host bar available.
6:00 PM
Head Table seated – banquet opening by Sr Vice
Welcome by Master of Ceremonies –
Invocation by Department Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance – Officer of the Day
National Anthem –
6:15 PM
Banquet begins – Dinner served.
Saturday, June 20, 2026View schedule
β–Ύ
7:00 AM
Past Department Commanders Breakfast (contact QM)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
All Delegates Check in and Pick up Delegate Card
9:00 AM
Convention Business Reconvenes
9:05 AM
Final Credentials / Rules Report- TED
9:15 AM
2025 – 2026 Final Officers Report
Inspector – Dan
Chief of Staff – Josh
Chaplain – Dale
Surgeon – Doug
Judge Advocate – Jason
Adjutant- Joe
Quartermaster – Chad
Jr. Vice Commander – Holly
Sr. Vice Commander – Frank
Commander – Drew
9:45 AM
Time and Place Committee- Chad
9:50 AM
Bylaw / Resolution Report and approval- Jason
10:15 AM
New Business
10:30 AM
Open Nominations and Election of Officers
4 Corner Caucus – close Bible
(5 minutes for each corner)
11:30 AM
Remarks from the National Rep – C-in-C
12:00 PM
Adjourn meeting until Installation.
1:00 PM
Joint practice for Installation
2:00 PM
Joint Installation (Business attire)
3:00 PM
Council of Administration meeting
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
26-27 Commander & President Reception
Wenatchee Post 10
American Legion
208N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee WA 98801
TENTATIVE means this schedule may still change before convention. Please check back for updates.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Limited Availability

Sponsorship opportunities for the 106th Annual Convention are now open, and interest is moving faster than in past years.

If your business or organization is considering sponsorship, early commitment is strongly encouraged. Several options are already drawing strong interest, and availability is limited in order to preserve meaningful visibility for participating sponsors.

Filling fast:
Banquet Table Sponsorships are going quickly, and the optional Website Sponsorship add-on has very few spots remaining.

Sponsorship options include event recognition, banquet visibility, vendor opportunities, and more.

To request sponsorship information or discuss availability, contact:
Joshua Schreck
Chief of Staff, Department of Washington VFW
cos@vfwwa.org
(716) 364-2780

Additional Reservations & Fees

Hotel Reservation
Details and booking link coming soon.

Banquet Reservation
Reservation link coming soon.

Convention Attendance Fee
Attendance fee link is coming soon. Cash upon arrival will also be available as in years past.