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79th National Convention
Each year, AMVETS members convene to elect and appoint officers at the national, district, department, and post levels. Every August, representatives from these levels attend the AMVETS National Convention, where they make crucial decisions on issues impacting veterans and the organization.
Convention 2025
The AMVETS Family will celebrate its 80th anniversary this year at the Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro, North Carolina,
August 20-23.
Hotel reservations and a general agenda now available below.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Joint Opening Ceremony
2 PM - The entire AMVETS Family comes together for a special session to kickoff the 79th National Convention.
AMVETS CONVENTION AGENDA
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WEDNESDAY
AUGUST
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THURSDAY
AUGUST
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FRIDAY
AUGUST
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SATURDAY
AUGUST
0830 - National Service Foundation
1000 - AMVETS National Charities
1100 - National Finance Committee
1300 - First-Timers Orientation
TBA - National Committee meetings - full schedule TBA in April
0830 - AMVETS National Executive Committee
1400 - Joint Opening Ceremony - Keynote TBA in April
1530 - Joint Memorial Service
TBA - National training sessions - full schedule TBA in April
TBA - National Committee meetings - full schedule TBA in April
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0900 - First Business Session - Membership/Programs Awards + Resolutions & CBL Amendments + Convention Sites Selection
1100 - Federal Legislative Townhall
1300 - Second Business Session - 1st nominations for national offices
1400 - National Districts Meetings
1900 - Commanders & Presidents Banquet (ticketed event)
0900 - Third Business Session - National elections begin at 1000
1230 - Post-Convention NEC Meeting
1400 - Joint National Officers Installation Ceremony
1500 - Post-Convention National Service Foundation Meeting
1530 - National Commander Hospitality Suite​
Silver Helmet
The Silver Helmet Awards is held annually during our National Convention, recognizing excellence and outstanding accomplishment in the fields of Americanism, defense, rehabilitation, congressional and civil service. The 2025 ceremony will take place during the Friday night banquet at the National Convention.
