Events
EVENT |
DATES |
CITY |
LOCATION INFORMATION |
OTHER INFORMATION |
| ANNUAL CONVENTION 2026 | JUNE 25-28 | BATTLE CREEK | DoubleTree Hilton | |
| FALL CONFERENCE 2026 **DATES CHANGED** | NOVEMBER 6-8, 2026 | GAYLORD | TREETOPS RESORT | |
| WINTER MEETING 2027 | FEBRUARY 12th – 14th | PORT HURON | DOUBLE TREE HILTON | |
| DEPARTMENT ANNUAL CONVENTION 2027 | JUNE 24 – 27 | BATTLE CREEK | DOUBLE TREE HILTON | |
| FALL CONFERENCE 2027 | ||||
| WINTER MEETING 2028 | FEB 6-8 | GRAND RAPIDS | Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport | |
| DEPARTMENT ANNUAL CONVENTION 2028 | JUNE 22-25 | GRAND RAPIDS | Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport | |
| FALL CONFERENCE 2028 |
Future National American Legion Family Convention Sites |
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Louisville, Kentucky – August 28 – September 3, 2026 Kansas City, Missouri – August 27 – September 2, 2027 Columbus, Ohio – August 25 – August 31, 2028 |
Indianapolis, Indiana – August 24 – August 30, 2029 Salt Lake City, Utah – August 23 – August 29, 2030 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – August 22 – August 28, 2031 |
Annual Unit Calendar 2026
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 ensure this is done annually. The Department should not have to track down delinquent Units.
January – membership cards for the new year must be used to verify current membership status. National will start deactivating ALA MIS users who have not renewed for the current year.
March 31 – Unit year-end reports are due to your District President and District Chairman (if one exists).
April – District year-end reports are due to your Department President and emailed to info@michalaux.org.
May 1 –Unit Dues Form w/remit to person for your Unit are due to Department, either by mail or email to info@michalaux.org.
May 15 – All Department Officers, District Presidents, and Program Chairs’ Book of Reports are due.
June – Unit Officer Lists are due to the Department no later than June 1st, even if there are no changes
June 14-20 – Girls State on the Michigan State University Campus.
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 the 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. Unit membership packets will be available to the Unit representative. The packet includes important forms and Unit membership cards. Remember – to get your new Membership cards, both your Unit Data Form and your Unit Officers List (2 separate forms) must be received by the Department.
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.
October – IRS form 990 needs to be filed by October 1st – keep sending in renewals
November 1 –Make sure to renew your ALA MIS access now through January 1 for the upcoming year.
November 15 – IRS form 990 needs to be filed by this date – keep sending in renewals.
November – Members are eligible for Early Bird stickers if paid by November 11th.
December – The department is generally closed during the last two weeks of the year. On 12/31, membership cards for the current year expire. Please ensure you have your new card when visiting a Post Lounge.