Events
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CITY |
LOCATION INFORMATION |
OTHER INFORMATION |
| Department Annual Convention 2025 | 7/10 -7/13/2025 | Sault Ste. Marie | Kewadin Casino | Registration InformationALA Dept of Michigan Convention Schedule Delegate Certification Form
Governing Documents Packet – Proposed Amendments |
| FALL CONFERENCE 2025 | 9/26 – 9/28/2025 | BATTLE CREEK | Double Tree Hilton | |
| WINTER MEETING 2025 | FEBRUARY TBD | PORT HURON | Double Tree Hilton | |
| ANNUAL CONVENTION 2026 | 6/25 – 6/28/2026 | BATTLE CREEK | Double Tree Hilton |
Annual Unit Calendar 2024
American Legion Auxiliary – Department of Michigan – Annual Calendar
These items should be put on your Unit Calendar to be done every year. The forms will be posted on the Department website, but it is up to the UNITS to see that this gets done annually. Department should not have to track down delinquent Units.
June – Unit Officer Lists are due to Department no later than June 1st, even if there are no changes
July – Membership renewals may be paid starting July 1st – you do not need to wait for a renewal notice from National. Renewal notices will be sent by email to all members with a good email address on file, usually by mid-July. Newly elected officers and Honorary Life Members (HLM) should be paid to Department this month
June-July – Department Convention – scheduled at least 2 years in advance – Membership cut-off for Department awards/seating is 30 days prior to the start of Convention
August – National Convention – usually the last week in August – Membership cut-off for National awards/seating is 30 days prior to the start of Convention
September – New Membership apps/ rejoins accepted beginning September 1st – National mails renewal notices approximately September 15th – Fall Conference
October – IRS form 990 needs to be filed by October 1st – keep sending in renewals
November 1 – The Department starts accepting renewal applications and payment for ALA MIS access for the upcoming year.
November – Members are eligible for Early Bird stickers if paid by November 11th.
December – Department is generally closed the last 2 weeks of the year; 12/31 membership cards for the current year expire – be sure to have your new card when visiting a Post Lounge.
Remember – in order to get your new Membership cards, both your Unit Data Form and your Unit Officers List (2 separate forms) must be received by Department.
2025
January – membership cards for the new year must be used to verify current membership status
January 9, 2025 – All ALA MIS renewal applications must be received or the users will be deactivated from the system.
May 1, 2025 – Unit Dues Form/Remit due to person.
February – 6 thru 9 Winter Meeting.