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This agenda is tentative and subject to change. Last update 10/02/2026.
Friday, November 20, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Legion Headquarters Office | Grand Sierra A |
| General Inquiries, Programs & Membership Information *Closed for lunch 10:30am – 11:30am | ||
| 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | Emblem Sales | Antigua 1-2 |
| Shop Emblem Sales for Legion and Department gear, including pins, patches, apparel, and more. Show your American Legion pride! Order Online. | ||
| 8:00 am – 4:00 pm | Service Officer School – Day 1 | Grand Sierra B |
| Get certified and expand your knowledge of veterans’ benefits! This two-day VA&R class covers essential benefits and resources, with a certificate and certification card awarded upon completion. Attendance both days and pre-registration are required. Download Registration form to pre-register. Presented by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. | ||
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Homeless Veterans Outreach Training | Grand Sierra G |
| Help strengthen support for homeless veterans across Florida. This class gathers vital information to identify needs, improve resources, and better serve veterans statewide. | ||
| 8:00 am – 9:30 am | Post Adjutant Training | Grand Sierra H-I |
| Build your skills and confidence as a Post Adjutant! This course covers the key duties, responsibilities, and essential functions of the position. | ||
| 8:30 am – 10:00 am | Boys State / Oratorical Training | Grand Sierra F |
| Get ready for a successful Oratorical and Boys State year! Area, District, and Post Chairs are encouraged to attend for contest rules, key dates and deadlines, and answers to your program questions. | ||
| 9:30 am – 10:30 am | Conflict Resolution Class | Grand Sierra G |
| Build stronger teams and healthier Posts! Learn practical communication, active listening, and problem-solving techniques to effectively address conflict, resolve disagreements, and strengthen teamwork. | ||
| 10:00 am -11:00 am | Membership Basic Training | Grand Sierra H-I |
| Grow and strengthen your Post! This course covers recruiting, retention strategies, membership awards, and the basics of building an active and engaged membership. | ||
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Legion Riders Meeting or District & Area Chairs | Antigua 3-4 |
| Gear up for a great year with the American Legion Riders! District and Area Chairs will learn about their roles, responsibilities, and upcoming ALR events. All ALR Chairs are encouraged to attend. | ||
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Post Historian / Social Media Training | Grand Sierra F |
| Preserve your Post’s story and strengthen its online presence! Learn how to create History Narratives and Yearbooks, protect your Post’s history, and use social media more effectively. | ||
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Fundraising Class | Grand Sierra G |
| Turn great ideas into greater impact! Discover practical fundraising techniques to support Post programs, strengthen initiatives, and make a difference in your community. | ||
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Post Judge Advocate Training | Grand Sierra H-I |
| Know the rules and lead with confidence! Explore the Judge Advocate’s role in Constitution and By-Laws compliance, processing CBL changes, trials, and disciplinary procedures. | ||
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Department Finance Committee Meeting | Curacao 3-4 |
| Stay informed about the Department’s financial health! Review year-to-date finances, audit findings, and current financial matters. All Legionnaires are welcome to attend. | ||
| 1:00 pm -4:00 pm | Programs Fair | Palms Atrium |
| Discover all the ways The American Legion serves veterans, youth, and communities! Meet our Department Chairs, explore a wide variety of programs, and find new ways to get involved. Featured programs include Baseball, Blood Donor, Boys State, Children & Youth, Civil Air Patrol, Disaster Preparedness, JROTC, Law & Order, Oratorical, Project: VetRelief, Scouting, Shooting Sports, Special Olympics, and more! | ||
| 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Membership Advanced Training | Grand Sierra H-I |
| Get more out of MyLegion.org! Learn how to process membership, manage members, run reports, and effectively use the “My Groups” feature. | ||
| 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Women Veterans Outreach Training | Grand Sierra F |
| Connect, learn, and discover valuable resources! All women veterans are encouraged to attend and explore the services, programs, and support available throughout Florida. | ||
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Post Sgt-at-Arms, Color Guard & Honor Guard Class | Grand Sierra G |
| Step up your Post’s presence! Learn the key duties of a Post Sgt-at-Arms and discover ways to get your Color Guard and Honor Guard more involved in Legion and community events. | ||
| 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Food Handler’s Class | Grand Sierra F |
| Protect your Post and serve with confidence! Learn safe food and beverage handling practices, risk-management procedures, and ways to help protect your Post. **Pre-registration is required.** Register through the Department website. | ||
| 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Post Commander’s Training | Grand Sierra H-I |
| Lead your Post with confidence! Learn the key duties and responsibilities of a Post Commander, with practical guidance to help you lead effectively and strengthen your Post. | ||
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Legislative Training | Grand Sierra G |
| Make your voice count! Learn about The American Legion’s legislative priorities, effective advocacy, communicating with elected officials, and key issues affecting veterans and Posts. | ||
| 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm | 20/4 Echelon 30 Meeting | Antigua 3-4 |
| Discover the 20/4 Echelon 30, The American Legion’s Honor Society of female members! Learn about the organization, its mission, and opportunities to get involved. Female Legionnaires are encouraged to attend, and all are welcome! | ||
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Saturday, November 21, 2026
| 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Legion Headquarters Office | Grand Sierra A |
| General Inquiries, Programs & Membership Information *Closed for lunch 10:30am – 11:30am | ||
| 8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Legion Emblem Sales | Antigua 1-2 |
| Shop Emblem Sales for Legion and Department gear, including pins, patches, apparel, and more. Show your American Legion pride! Order Online. | ||
| 8:00 am – 1:00 pm | Service Officer School – Day 2 | Grand Sierra B |
| Get certified and expand your knowledge of veterans’ benefits! This two-day VA&R class covers essential benefits and resources, with a certificate and certification card awarded upon completion. Attendance both days and pre-registration are required. Download Registration form to pre-register. Presented by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. | ||
| 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | General Session | Palms 3 |
| Stay informed and engaged! All Legionnaires are strongly encouraged to attend for guest speakers, Department updates, award presentations, and candidate calls and speeches for upcoming positions. | ||
| 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm | Post Operations Training | Grand Sierra H-I |
| Build a stronger, more successful Post! Learn the essentials of effective Post management, including officer responsibilities, meetings, finances, membership, and compliance. | ||
| 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Post Chaplain’s Training | Grand Sierra F |
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Serve with compassion and purpose! Learn the Chaplain’s role in Legion ceremonies, writing meaningful prayers, promoting the Four Chaplains Ceremony, providing spiritual leadership, and completing annual reports. |
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| 2:45 pm- 3:45 pm | Veterans Benefits | Grand Sierra G |
| Know your benefits! Learn about available VA benefits, valuable resources, and how veterans can access and make the most of the services they’ve earned. | ||
| 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm | Records Retention | Grand Sierra H-I |
| Keep it simple and stay organized! Learn the basics of records retention, IRS requirements, and practical tips for organizing, keeping, and safely disposing of important records. | ||
| 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm | ALR General Session | Palm 3 |
| Stay informed and connected! All ALR members are strongly encouraged to attend for Riders reports, upcoming events, SOP updates, and important reporting information for the year. | ||
| 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Post Finance Officer Training | Grand Sierra H-I |
| Protect your Post’s financial health! Learn the essentials of budgeting, recordkeeping, reporting, audits, fundraising accountability, and maintaining financial transparency and compliance. | ||
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Cocktail Hour | Palm 2 Foyer |
| 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | President & Commander’s Banquet | Palms 2 |
| A Night to Honor, Celebrate & Serve! Join the American Legion Auxiliary for the President’s & Commander’s Dinner. We Want You! Learn more at alafl.org. | ||
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Sunday, November 22, 2026
| 8:30 am – 9:15 am | Religious Service | Grand Sierra D |
| 9:30 am – 11:30 am | Department Executive Committee Meeting | Grand Sierra B |
| Stay informed on current Post matters and important Department updates. *Please note: Only Executive Committee members are permitted to address the Committee. | ||
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