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AMVETS 76th National Convention 2021
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Do not miss the AMVETS 76th National Convention 2021 at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons. This is YOUR chance to set AMVETS’ course for 2022.
Make your room reservations today: Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons at https://book.passkey.com/e/50173876
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AMVETS 76th National Convention Itinerary
All times are approximate & subject to change
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
8:00 AM National Service Foundation Meeting 8:30 AM – 12 PM AMVETS Convention Registration 9:00 AM – 5 PM Quartermaster 9:00 AM – 5 PM Expo 9:30 AM AMVETS Charities Board Meeting 10:45 AM National Finance Committee Meeting 1:00 PM Joint First Timers Orientation 1:00 PM National Finance Committee Review of Convention Bids 1:30 PM – 4 PM Convention Registration 2:00 PM POW & MIA Committee 2:00 PM Traditions Committee 2:00 PM VAVS & Medical Committee 2:00 PM Community Services 3:00 PM Uniform Committee 3:00 PM Diversity Committee 3:00 PM Suicide Prevention Committee 3:00 PM Civil Service Committee 6:30 PM Women Veterans Committee Wednesday, August 18, 2021
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM NEC Registration 8:30 AM Pre-Convention NEC Meeting 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Convention Registration 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Expo 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Quartermaster 10:30 AM Americanism Committee 10:30 AM Honor Guard Committee 10:30 AM Armed Services Committee 11:15 AM Personnel Committee 1:00 PM Joint Opening Ceremony – Keynote: Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough 3:00 PM Joint Memorial Ceremony 4:00 PM First AMVETS Business Session – National Committees Reports – National Executive Director Report Silver Helmet Awards Ceremony* 7 PM Desserts & coffee. Cash bar. 7:45 Awards presentation Business or Cocktail attire. Thursday, August 19, 2021
8:00 AM 1st Vice Training 8:00 AM 2nd Vice Training 8:00 AM 3rd Vice Training 8:00 AM Finance Officer Training 8:00 AM Service Officer Seminar 8:00 AM Public Relations Training 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM AMVETS Convention Registration 9:00 AM – 5 PM Expo 9:00 AM – 5 PM Quartermaster 9:00 AM 1st Vice Training 9:00 AM 2nd Vice Training 9:00 AM 3rd Vice Training 9:00 AM Fundraising 101 Training 9:00 AM Service Officer Workshop 9:00 AM Public Relations Training 10:30 AM Second AMVETS Business Session – National Programs Presented – Membership & Programs Awards 1:00 PM 2nd AMVETS Business Session (cont.) – 1st Round of Nominations for National Officers Elections 1:00 PM – 4 PM Convention Registration 2:30 PM Membership Roundtable 2:30 PM Programs Roundtable 2:30 PM Legislative Roundtable 2:30 PM Finance/Fundraising Roundtable 2:30 PM Communication Roundtable 3:45 PM Bylaws Committee Friday, August 20, 2021
8:00 AM – 1 PM Expo 8:00 AM – 1 PM Quartermaster 8:30 AM – 12 PM Convention Registration 8:00 AM 3rd AMVETS Business Session – Resolutions & CBL Amendments – 2025 Convention Site Picked 1:00 PM Council of Past National Commanders/Awards (closed meeting) 1:00 PM 3rd AMVETS Business Session (Continued if necessary) 2:30 PM District I Meeting 2:30 PM District II Meeting 2:30 PM District III Meeting 2:30 PM District IV Meeting 2:30 PM District V Meeting 2:30 PM District VI Meeting 3:30 PM Credentials Committee 3:45 PM Convention Rules Commanders & Presidents Banquet* 6 PM Reception (cash bar) 7 PM Plated steak & chicken meal; cash bar Formal or business attire Saturday, August 21, 2021
7:00 AM – 4 PM Baggage Storage 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Convention Registration (Registration closes at 10 AM sharp) 8:30 AM 4th AMVETS Business Session – Doors closed, elections start at 10 AM 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM NEC Registration 12:30 PM Post-NEC Committee Meeting 2:00 PM Joint Officers Installation Ceremony 3:30 PM National Service Foundation Post Meeting 3:30 – 11 PM Commander’s Hospitality Suite *Ticketed events. Online ticket sales available HERE.
Future Convention Sites
New Orleans – 2022
Pittsburgh – 2023 Springfield, Illinois – 2024 |