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106th Department Convention


July 16-20, 2025

Green Bay, WI

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We Want To Hear From You!

We want to know what you want to see at YOUR Department Convention. 

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Registration

Testimonial Registration

Testimonial Registration

Paper copies of the registration form can be found in the Badger Legionnaire or emailed to you by requesting a copy at angie@wilegion.org. 


Online registration (preferred) can be done by clicking the Register Now button below.

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Testimonial Registration

Testimonial Registration

Testimonial Registration

Registration for the Joint Testimonial is a separate registration from the Convention Registration.


Click below to register for the Joint Testimonial.


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Vendors

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Vendors

Vendors can register through Eventbrite. Click on the registration button below, then click 'Get Tickets' and scroll towards the bottom for Vendor options.


You can obtain a paper copy by emailing angie@wilegion.org

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Housing

Donations/Sponsorships

Vendors

Hyatt Regency

333 Main Street

Green Bay, WI 543012$

$129-$169 per night

BOOK HERE


Hotel Northland 

304 N Adams St.

Green Bay, WI 54301 

Cut-off is Thursday, June 26, 2025

$165 per night

BOOK HERE


Quality Inn & Suites Downtown

321 S. Washington Street

Green Bay, WI 54301

920-785-6864

Group Name: American Legion 2025Cut-off is Thursday, July 10, 2025

$99 per night - Free Hot Breakfast- 0.8 miles from the convention center

BOOK HERE



Donations/Sponsorships

Donations/Sponsorships

Donations/Sponsorships

Donations from generous individuals and businesses help us to enhance the convention experience for Wisconsin's veterans. Anything helps, but listed here are different levels of donations/sponsorships available:

  • $4,000 Entertainment Sponsor- Includes a Full page color ad on the inside cover of the yearbook (7-3/8"W x 10-3/8"H) + Items in attendee bags + recognition on wilegion.org & all social media outlets + On-site banner at event + vendor table + 4 tickets to Saturday Evening Event.
  • $1,000 Gold Sponsor- Includes a Half Page color ad on the inside cover of the yearbook  (7-3/8" W x 5-3/8"H) + Items in attendee bags + recognition on wilegion.org  & all social media outlets + vendor table + 2 tickets to Saturday Evening Event.
  • $500 Red Sponsor- Includes a Full Page black & white ad on the inside pages of the yearbook (7-3/8"W x 10-3/8"H) + items in the attendee bags + recognition on wilegion.org & all social media outlets.
  • $200 White Sponsor- Includes a Half Page black & white ad on the inside pages of the yearbook (7-3/8" W x 5-3/8"H) + Items in attendee bags + recognition on wilegion.org.
  • $100 Blue Sponsor- Includes a Quarter page black & white ad on the inside pages of the yearbook (3-1/2"W x 5-3/8"H) + recognition on wilegion.org

Blue through Gold sponsorships will be listed on-site at the event, Entertainment sponsor will have a stand-alone banner on-site. All ads and logos must be emailed to Angie at angie@wilegion.org no later than June 1, 2025.


If interested contact Angie Chappell, Event Manager at angie@wilegion.org. 

Sponsor Today!

Schedules

2025 Conv.-Wednesday-Thursday (pdf)

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2025 Conv.-Friday (pdf)

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2025 Conv.-Sat-Sun (pdf)

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Speaker Spotlight

Kelly Nelson

John Armbruster

John Armbruster

Kelly has loved true animal stories ever since she was a little girl. Brownie the War Dog is her first book, inspired by a visit to the Veterans Home at King to seek care for her father, a veteran of the Korean war. Kelly lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Jason; children James and Brooke; dogs Ladybug, Mabel, and ZuZu; and cat, Lenny.

John Armbruster

John Armbruster

John Armbruster

John is the author of Tailspin. Tailspin is the true story of a WWII Tail Gunner who survived a four-mile fall without a parachute only to land in Nazi hands. Come hear about American tail gunner, Gene Moran's harrowing story of survival from the fall, and seventeen months as a POW in occupied Europe, including the infamous "Hell Ship" and European Death March.

John Maino

John Armbruster

Kevin Hermening

John is a legendary sportscaster in Green By who has reported from the front lines in Afghanistan. He has written several books on his experiences.

Kevin Hermening

John Armbruster

Kevin Hermening

Wausau’s Kevin Hermening, was a 20-year-old Marine security guard when he became the youngest hostage of the 52 Americans held captive in Iran from November 4, 1979 to January 20, 1981. Come hear about his experience and his life today.

Exciting Events Happening at Convention

Back by Popular Demand

Join the Past Commander's Club and the Department for a 50s theme party featuring Daddy Ds Production. They entertained the Department in 2022 and graced the National stage that same year for the Auxiliary National President's Banquet. The fun does not stop with this group, so get out your best 50s outfit and enjoy.

NEW! Legion Family Testimonial

Join Commander Jim, President Becky, Commander Alan, and Director Corey for their joint testimonial on Wednesday night to kick off the Convention. Cocktails 6-7 PM, Dinner 7 PM with program and fellowship to follow. 

Blood Drive

Schedule your appointment to give blood at the Department Convention Blood Drive on July 18, 2025 at www.redcross.org or on your mobile app.


You can give blood every 56 days, so do not give after May 23, 2025 to qualify to give at the convention.

Resolutions

Files coming soon.

Thank You Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Thank you Department Vice Commander Nathan Bond for your generous donation.

Red Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Thank you Department Vice Commander Jerry Hook for your generous donation.

Pre-Convention Forms

2025 Assist. SAA (pdf)

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2025 Ballot Clerk Cert. (pdf)

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2025 Convention Committee Appointments (pdf)

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2025 Department Standing Committee Recomendations (pdf)

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Future Department Convention Locations

2026

Hilton Paper Valley July 15-19. 2026.

2027

Madison Marriott West July 21-25, 2027.

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