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, TBD - Budget & Advisory 26-27 (C of A Members/PDP)
    Wed, TBD - Registration
    Wed, TBD - Floor Work Rehearsal
    Wed, TBD - C of A Dinner (Invitation Only)
    Wed, 7:30 pm - C of A Meeting (Open to All)
    Thu, TBD - Registration
    Thu, 8 am - Business Meeting Starts
    Thu, 1 pm - VFW/Aux Joint Opening/Memorial
    Thu, 6 pm - 25-26 Commander/President's Dinner
    Fri, TBD - Registration
    Fri, 8 am - Business Meeting Continues
    Fri, 12 Noon - President's Luncheon
    Fri, following luncheon - Business Meeting/Election of Officers
    Sat, 8 am - Business Meeting Continues
    Sat, 10:30 am approx - Installation of Officers
    Sat, TBD - C of A Meeting (C of A Members/PDP)
    TBD - 26-27 Commander/President's Reception
 
     2026 Convention Full Agenda - TBA
     2026 Convention Rules
     2026 Convention Appointments
     25-26 Department Officer and Chairman Year End Reports
     2026 Convention Minutes
 
    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