Operation North Pole
2022-12-10

Department Oratorical Contest
2023-03-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2024-03-16 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Manhattan Post 17, 114 McCall Rd., Manhattan, KS, United States
The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest” is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.

District III Convention
2023-03-24 - 2023-03-26 | Pittsburg, KS

District II Convention
2023-03-25 | Olathe, KS

District V Convention
2023-03-31 - 2023-04-01
Locations:
March 31, Lindsborg, KS
April 1, Marquette, KS

District VII Convention
2023-04-01 | Sterling, KS

District I Convention
2023-04-15 | Leavenworth, KS

District IV Convention
2023-04-15 | Junction City, KS

District IX Convention
2023-04-22 | Norton, KS

District VIII Convention
2023-04-22 | Garden City, KS

District VI Convention
2023-04-29 | Ellsworth, KS

District X Convention
2023-04-29 | Greenleaf, KS

Department Convention
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-04 | Ramada Hotel, Topeka, 420 SE 6th St, Topeka, KS, 66607, United States
Joining the Legion in Convention will be the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the American Legion who will hold their own independent Conventions in addition to two joint sessions involving all three groups.
Now is the time to make housing reservations by calling the Ramada at 785-234-5400.

Boys State
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-10 | Kansas State University, 1835 Claflin Rd., Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
The essence of Boys State is a program in which participants learn about leadership by becoming a mock, or virtual, government. This technique, which we refer to as learning-by-doing, was the goal Legionnaires Hayes Kennedy and Harrold L. Card wanted to reach when they founded Boys State in Illinois in 1935.
Kansas was the fifth state in the country to adopt this program. The first session of Boys State was held June 6 – 12, 1937 at Wichita University (renamed Wichita State University) in what is now called Wilner Auditorium. The program was also held at North High and West High during the Wichita years.
In 1963 the program moved from Wichita to the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.
In 1991 the program moved to its current location, Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.
For more information about The American Legion Boys State of Kansas, visit their website: https://ksbstate.org/

Kansas American Legion College
2023-06-09 - 2023-06-11 | Cloud County Community College, 2221 Campus Dr., Concordia, KS, 66901, United States

Cadet Law Enforcement Academy
2023-06-11 - 2023-06-16 | Kansas Highway Patrol, 2019 E Iron Ave., Salina, KS, 67401, United States
The Cadet Law Enforcement Academy, co-sponsored by the Kansas American Legion, Auxiliary and Kansas Highway Patrol offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to gain knowledge regarding training and responsibilities of all law enforcement officials.

Erie Bean Feed and Parade
2023-07-14 - 2023-07-15 | Erie, KS

National Membership Workshop
2023-07-27 - 2023-07-29 | Indianapolis, IN

National Convention
2023-08-25 - 2023-08-31 | Charlotte, North Carolina, NC
Hotel: Holiday Inn Charlotte-City Center
Room Rate: $171.72
Kansas Party participants must coordinate with the Department of Kansas.

Kansas State Fair
2023-09-08 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00

Eisenhower Pilgrimage
2023-10-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Eisenhower Presidential Library, 200 SE 4th St., Abilene, KS, 67410, United States

Mid-Winter Forum
2024-02-02 - 2024-02-04 | Hutchinson Post #68, 730 W 4th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67504
The Mid-Winter Forum offers every member, especially Post leaders and chairmen, the opportunity to learn more about The American Legion, its programs and the direction each program is expected to take if there are any changes being considered, including changes directed by National Headquarters. In addition, the Forum provides information about how and why The American Legion functions in the manner we do as an organization.

District III Convention
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24 | Coffeyville Post #20, Coffeyville, KS, United States
Beginning in March and continuing each weekend throughout April, Districts will meet in Convention for the purpose of conducting its business and electing officers for the 2024-25 membership year which begins on July 1. Each District is required to elect Representatives to the Department Convention’s Constitution and Bylaws, Resolutions, Credentials and Rules Committees, and the District’s Delegates and Alternates to the National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, August 23 – 29, 2024. Every Legionnaire is encouraged to attend their District’s Convention as a delegate, alternate, or guest representing their Post. Interested members should notify their Post they wish to serve as a Delegate or Alternate to their District or the Department Convention, or both.

District II Convention
2024-03-23 | Shawnee Post #327, Shawnee, KS, United States

District V Convention
2024-04-06 | Derby-Haysville Post #408, 120 E. Washington, Derby-Haysville, KS, United States

District VII Convention
2024-04-06 | Great Bend Post #180, Great Bend, KS, United States

District I Convention
2024-04-13 | Holton Post #44, Holton, KS, United States

District IV Convention
2024-04-13 | Emporia Post #5, Emporia, KS, United States

District VIII Convention
2024-04-20 | Grainfield Post #301, Grainfield, KS, United States
