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June 27, 2019 • Vol. 96, No. 5
Badger “For God & Country”
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CONVENTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Registrations are still being accepted for The American Legion Department of Wisconsin Annual Convention to be held July 18 – 21, at the Madison Marriott West in Middleton, WI. Registration forms are online at www.wilegion.org and were also printed in the April and May issues of the Badger Legionnaire.
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CONVENTION SPEAKERS
SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH • Commander’s Legacy 100 Ride Arrives THURSDAY, JULY 18TH • Department Committee Meetings 7AM-1PM • Department Executive Committee Meeting 4PM
FRIDAY, JULY 19 • District Caucus • Blood Drive • Convention Session 9AM • Convention Committees 2PM • Hospitality Rooms
Neil Hansen, Veteran and Author
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SATURDAY, JULY 20TH • Election of Department Officers • Convention Session 9:30AM • Church Services 5PM • Evening Entertainment & Membership Recognition 7PM • Sweepstakes & Green Bay Packer Ticket Drawing 8:30PM SUNDAY, JULY 21ST • Memorial Service 8AM • Installation Ceremony • Post Convention DEC Meeting
Brett P. Reistad, Nat'l Commander
SATURDAY EVENING EVENTS
PCC HOMERUN & ALL STAR LEGION BASH Doors Open at 7PM • Wear your favorite team apparel • Meet your new Legion Family Department Officers • Post Excellence Awards Presented by the National Commander
• 50-50 Raffle • Musical Entertainment by “It Don’t Matter” • Sweepstakes Drawing (do not need to be present to win) • Green Bay Ticket Drawing at 8:30PM (must be present to win) (2) MVP Deck Packer Tickets for August 8 Green Bay vs Houston Texans @ Lambeau Field -Open to Veterans with membership in The WI American Legion -35 Winners (must be present to win) -Tickets donated by WPS Health Solutions Register at http://bit.ly/2019PACKTIX
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