Syracuse American Legion

Onondaga County Convention - June 2026.
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | To Be Determined
0900 to 0945 Registration.
0945 Flag Raising
1000 Convention Commences, concludes with the installation of new officers.
1100 2026 Awards Ceremony.

Onondaga County May Meeting
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Vernice Suttle Post 113, 8529 Smokey Hollow Rd., Baldwinsville, NY, 13027, United States
Dinner from 5:15 to 6:00 pm.
General Meeting starts at 6:00 pm.
NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTED OFFICERS COMMENCES.

Onondaga County April Meeting
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Valentine Myer Post 317, 4572 Jordan Rd., Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
Dinner from 5:15 to 6:00 pm.
General meeting starts at 6:00 pm.

SYRACUSE POST 41 MARCH MEETING
2026-03-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 East Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Meeting convenes at Noon.
If you would like a ride to and from the Hotel, please reach out to the Post Commander at wgalvin002@gmail.com.

SECOND GAMING WORKSHOP ADDED!
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Eastwood Post 1276, 3701 James St., Syracuse, NY, 13206, United States
Our scheduled Gaming Workshop, with the addition of the NY State Liquor Authority, garnered much more attention than anticipated.
We have brokwn the one Workshop into two. 30 people maximum per workshop.
The first event will still be on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 as previously reported.
The second half will be at the same location, but on Saturday, March 14th, 2026.
There might be a slight change in times and please pay attention to our Facebbook Page for any last minute notifications.
As before, both events are free and open to any areas VSO’s

Onondaga County March Meeting
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Arthur Butler Post 359, 139 W. Manlius St., East Syracuse, NY, 13057, United States
Dinner at 5:15 to 6:00 pm.
General Meeting starts at 6:00 pm.

NYS GAMING AND ABC LAW WORKSHOP
2026-02-28 08:00 - 12:00 | Eastwood Post 1276, 3701 James St., Syracuse, NY, 13206, United States
One-Day FREE Workshop.
Speaker for our morning session (9:00 am) will be Ms. Tuesday Lohmeyer, NYS Gamiong Commission Deputy Director of Charitable Gaming.
Speaker for our afternon session (1:00 pm) will be Mr. Robert Aicher, Senior Investigator, NY State Liquor Authority.
Staff on hand will be able answer questions and assist with paperwork or applications.
Open to ALL American Legion Posts other VSO to include the VFW and DAV.
Registration and Refreshments from 0800 to 0900.
Presentation commences at 0900,
NO COST TO ATTEND, BUT PLEASE RSVP with your name via email at onondagavets@gmail.com.

2026 CONVENTION MEETING
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Eastwood Post 1276, 3701 James St., Syracuse, NY, 13206, United States
Regular meeting at Eastwood Post 1276 at 1:00 pm.

SYRACUSE POST 41 FEBRUARY MEETING
2026-02-21 12:00 - 14:30 | Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 East Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
12:00 NOON at the Marriott Downtown Syracuse, 500 S. Warren St., Syracuse NY.
If you would like to ride to and from the Hotel, contact the Post commander at wgalvin002@gmail.com.

5th DISTRICT FEBRUARY MEETING
2026-02-15 13:30 - 16:00 | American Legion Post 25, 43 West Main St., Mohawk, NY, 13407, United States
Membership meeting is at 1:30 p.m.
General meeting convenes at 2:00 p.m.

Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance
2026-02-14 17:00 - 21:00 | Tipperary Hill Post 1361, 1951 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY, 13204, United States
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance at Tipperary Hill Post 1361!
Dinner will be a Meat Lasagna with a Chef Salad, or Spaghetti with Meatballs, Italian Bread and Butter!

One Rose For The Lady!
Two chocolate covered strawberries!
Small bottle of wine or Champagne Sorbet for dessert.
MUSIC by WASNT ME!

$45.00 per couple.
Pre-sale tickets oonly available at the Post.

Onondaga County February Meeting
2026-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastwood Post 1276, 3701 James St., Syracuse, NY, 13206, United States
Dinner from 5:15 to 6:00 pm.
General meeting starts at 6:00 pm.

FOUR CHAPLAINS CEREMONY.

2026 SPECIAL CONVENTION MEETING
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | NY
To be via ZOOM.
Contact Committee Chairman William Galvin for access.

DNY MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 | Crowne Plaza, Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, 12211, United States
Mid-Winter Conference is set for January 16th through the 18th, 2026 at the Desond Hotel in Albany NY.
All details can be found on the Department of New York’s web page at here.

Onondaga County January Meeting
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Tipperary Hill Post 1361, 1951 W. Fayette St., Syracuse, NY, 13204, United States

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA - DECEMBER 13TH, 2025
2025-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Onondaga County Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 4069 Howlett Hill Rd., Syracuse, NY, 13215, United States
Please join us in our annual participation in the laying of the Wreaths Across America at the Onondaga County Veterans Cemetary located at 4069 Howlett Hill Rd, Syracuse, NY 13215 on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, starting at 9:00 am.
Parking will be tigt so Centro has volunteered to Shuttle people from OCC’s Coyne Hall starting at 7:30 am that date. You may drop people off at the Cemetary but then bring your car to the lot for parkling and shuttle back. Additional Information:Wreaths Across American Veterans Cemetary .

Onondaga County December Meeting
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Valley Post 1468, 110 Academy Street, Syracuse, NY, 13207, United States

Onondaga County November Meeting
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Mattydale Post 1832, 2718 Lemoyne Ave., Mattydale, NY, 13211, United States
Dinner 5:15 to 6:00 pm.
General meting at 6:00 pm.

Onondaga County October Meeting
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | General Pulaski Post 1650, 1604 Burnet Ave., Syracuse, 13206, United States

Department Commander John Miga visits Onondaga County
2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Valley Post 1468, 110 Academy Street, Syracuse, NY, 13207, United States
Please join the Onondaga County American Legion in welcoming NY American Legion Department Commander John Miga, NY SAL Department Detachment Commander Joseph Guidice, and NY Department Auxiliary President Maureen Morgan to a reception and dinner in their honor on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at the American Legion Valley Post 1468 located at 110 Academy Street, Syracuse, NY 13207—reception from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and an Italian Style Buffet Dinner at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $30.00. Please see the attached reservation form.
FLYER AND RESERVE FORM 1
FLYER AND RESERVE FORM 2
Commander Miga and party will attend a luncheon in their honor at Mattydale American Legion Post 1832 at 2718 LeMoyne Ave, Mattydale NY from 12:00 pm, to 1:30 pm, then travel to the Gregory J. Harris Military Courtesy Room at Hancock Airport to see the military courtesy room in action and learn about Vietnam MIA Gregory Harris. They will then tour the Aviation Museum.

Onondaga County September Meeting
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Robert J. Hydon Post 239, 1 Wainwright DR., Skaneateles, NY, 13152, United States
Dinner served from 5:15 to 6:00 pm.
General Meeting starts at 6:00 pm.

106TH NATIONAL CONVENTION - AMERICAN LEGION. TAMPA FL.
2025-08-22 08:00 - 2025-08-28 17:00 | Hilton Tampa Downown, 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa, FL, 33602, United States
The American Legion will hold its 106th National Convention in Tampa Bay, Florida, August 22-28, 2025. The American Legion National Convention stands as the organization’s largest annual gathering, bringing together approximately 9,000 members from The American Legion Family. National convention delegates meet each year to approve changes to the Legion’s constitution and bylaws, pass programs that determine the course of the Legion, set membership dues for the upcoming year, and elect a national commander and five national vice commanders to serve until the next convention.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

New York State Fair
2025-08-20 08:00 - 2025-09-01 17:00 | NYS Fairgrounds – Exhibit Center, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY, 13209, United States
Come visit our American Legion Booth!

5th District Organizational Meeting
2025-08-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Valley Post 1468, 110 Academy Street, Syracuse, NY, 13207, United States
No membership meeting.
General meeting begins at 2:00 pm.

County 2025 Organizational Meeting
2025-08-14 17:15 - 20:00 | Ralph Share Post 297, 13 E. Main St., Marcellus, NY, 13108, United States
1st meeting of 2025.
Dinner and registration from 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm.
Meeting convenes at 6:00 pm.
Review of proposed budget for 2025/2026.
Committee Appointments

2025 American Legion Department of New York Convention
2025-07-16 - 2025-07-19 | Marriott Syracuse Downtown, 100 East Onondaga St., Syracuse, NY, 13202, United States
Get details from the Convention Web Page at the 2025 Convention.

5th District Convention; Sunday, June 8th, 2025.
2025-06-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Valley Post 1468, 110 Academy Street, Syracuse, NY, 13207, United States
5th District ELECTION to be held.
Membership Meeting at 1:30 pm.
General Meeting convenes at 2:00 pm.

Onondaga County Convention; Saturday, June 7th, 2025
2025-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Valley Post 1468, 110 Academy Street, Syracuse, NY, 13207, United States
ELECTIONS for 2025/2026 County Officers.
Valley Post 1468
110 Academy Street, Syracuse NY 13207
Registration from 0900 to 0945.
Flag Raising at 0945.
Convention convenes at 1000.
Awards Ceremony to follow.

Onondaga County Meeting; Thursday, May 8th, 2025.
2025-05-08 17:15 - 20:00 | Vernice Suttle Post 113, 8529 Smokey Hollow Rd., Baldwinsville, NY, 13027, United States
NOMINATIONS for 2025/2026 County Officers will be accepted.
Dinner/Registration from 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm.
General Meeting Convenes at 6:00 pm.

5th District Meeting, Sunday, April 13th, 2025
2025-04-13 13:30 - 16:00 | Beaver River American Legion Post 1663, 9883 Main St. (St, Rt, 812), Croghan, NY, 13327, United States
NOMINATION for 2025/2026 Legion Year will be accepted.
Elections in June 2025 Meeting.
Membership Meeting at 1:30 pm.
General meeting convenes at 2:00 pm.
