DEPARTMENT CONVENTION

VFW Auxiliary Department of New York 101st Convention
Wed, June 10, 2026 - Sun, June 14, 2026
Albany Marriott Hotel ~ 189 Wolf Road ~ Albany, NY  12205
 
Registration, Luncheon, Hotel, Shirts, and more details can be found in the Full Packet.
 2026 DNY VFW and Auxiliary Convention Full Packet
2026 DNY VFW Auxiliary Registration/Luncheon Form - Fill-In
2026 DNY Commander/President Testimonial Dinner Form - Fill-In
   
    Brief Tentative Agenda:
    Wed, 11 am - Budget & Advisory 25-26 (C of A Members/PDP)
    Wed, 1 pm - Budget & Advisory 26-27 (C of A Members/PDP)
    Wed, 2-5 pm - Registration
    Wed, 3:30 - Floor Work Rehearsal (Salons EFGH)
    Wed, 5:30 - C of A Dinner (Invitation Only) (Olive Garden)
    Wed, 7:30 pm - C of A Meeting (Open to All) (Salons EFGH)
    Thu, 7 am-12 pm - Registration
    Thu, 8 am - Business Meeting Starts
    Thu, 1 pm - VFW/Aux Joint Opening/Memorial
    Thu, 6 pm - 25-26 Commander/President's Dinner (5 pm cocktails)
    Fri, 7-9 am - Registration
    Fri, 8 am - Business Meeting Continues
    Fri, 12 Noon - President's Luncheon (Empire Room)
    Fri, 1:30 pm - Business Meeting/Election of Officers
    Sat, 8:15 am - Business Meeting Continues/Installation of Officers
    Sat, following closing ceremonies - C of A Meeting 26-27 (C of A Members/PDP)
    TBD - 26-27 Commander/President's Reception
  
    NEW Claims Clinic:  The Department of NY VFW will be conducting a claims clinic at the Department Convention.
  • Thu - following the VFW committee meetings.
  • Fri, 8 am - concurrent with the VFW General Business Session.
  • Walk-ins are welcome.
  • For an appointment with a specific VSO, please contact Colin Anderson at colin.anderson@va.gov or (518) 903-0074.
   
    VFW Auxiliary Endorsement Letters:
    Department of NY President - Belinda Cole, D3
    Department of NY SV President - Charlene Hooper, D8
    Department of NY JV President - DeeDee Guyette, D4
    Department of NY Treasurer - Kim White, D3
    Department of NY Treasurer - Darlene Baker, D5    
    Department of NY Chaplain - Craig Keitel, D2
    Department of NY Conductor - Chris Leavor, D6
    Department of NY Guard - Kim Cavallo, D1 
    National District Council Member #4 - Karen Dotson, D8
    National District Council Member #4 - Debby McCarthy, D4
    National District Council Member #4 - Kim White, D3