MY LEGION
105th Annual Convention of The American Legion Department of South Dakota
2024 Department Convention
June 20 - 23
Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre.
Address: 920 W Sioux Ave, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone: (605) 224-6877
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When making reservations, please mention that you are with the American Legion. There is a block of hotel rooms reserved for our Convention that does not show with online reservation websites.
Convention Committees
The American Legion Department of South Dakota
105th Annual Department Convention
June 20 - 23, 2024 in Pierre, SD
AMERICANISM COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Doug Harris Liaison - Dan Wyatt
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE - Chairperson – Andy Lyngen
EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE - Chairperson – Rod Smith Liaison - Tricia Daily
INTERNAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Byron Callies Liaison - Nathan Hoffman
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Mike Mehlhaff Liaison - Doug Feltman
NATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Reagan McClurkin Liaison - Ryan Skjoldal
NEXT MEETING PLACE COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Steve Stier Liaison - Chris Rendon
REHABILITATION COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Warren Aas Liaison - Matt Pillar
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Marv Tisdall Liaison - Kevin Morello
RULES COMMITTEE - Chairperson – Kevin Hempel Liaison - Travise Flisrand
Convention Elections
2024 State Convention elections will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, approximately 12:00 noon during the 105th Annual State Convention held at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre, SD. Legionnaires endorsed by their home Post for a Department office are listed below.
DEPARTMENT COMMANDER CANDIDATES:
Kevin Morello, Post #311, Piedmont
STATE VICE COMMANDER CANDIDATES:
Districts 1-2:
Brian Dean, Post #146, Spearfish
Districts 3-8:
Kevin Hempel, Post #136, Chester
DEPARTMENT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS CANDIDATES:
Greg Geiman, Post #11, Wagner
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CANDIDATES:
Fred Nelson, Post #164, Spearfish
ALTERNATE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CANDIDATES:
Doug Feltman, Post #3, Chamberlain
NATIONAL VICE COMMANDER
Hugh Holmes, Post #18, Mitchell
Convention Auction
The annual fun auction is scheduled be held during the 2024 State Convention in Pierre, SD.
In 2023, the auction was very successful and raised over $9,000. Proceeds from the Fun Auction are donated to the South Dakota American Legion Foundation.
We are looking for donations for this years Fun Auction. If you would like to donate items for the Auction, please e-mail adjutant@sdlegion.com with a description of the item being donated so it can be added to the list. Thank you.
Convention Agenda
2024 Schedule.
Thursday, June 20
10:00 a.m. Finance Commission Meeting – Gallery ABC
1:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting – Gallery ABC
5:45 p.m. PDC Dinner –
Friday, June 21
9:00 a.m. Registration – Lobby
10:00 a.m. Resolutions Committee
meeting –Lewis & Clark A
10:00 a.m. SAL Executive Committee meeting - Amphitheater I
11:30 a.m. SDALPA Luncheon – TBD
1:00 a.m. Convention Committee
Chairman/Liaison meeting - Gallery G
1:30 p.m. Americanism Committee – Lewis & Clark B
Rehabilitation Committee – Lake Sharpe A
Credentials Committee – Registration Desk
Employment Committee – Lake Francis Case A
Friday, June 21 - Continued
1:30 p.m. Rules Committee - Lake Francis Case B
Next Meeting Place - Lake Sharpe B
Legislative Committee - Amphitheater II
Internal Organization Committee - Lewis & Clark A
National Security Committee - Gallery F
3:00 p.m. SD American Legion Foundation meeting - Gallery G
4:30 p.m. Memorial Service - Gallery ABC
6:00 p.m. Joint Banquet Reception - Pre-Function Area
7:00 p.m. Joint Banquet - Gallery ABC
Saturday, June 22
8:00 a.m. Registration – Lobby
8:30 a.m. Concert - State Legion Band - Lobby
9:00 a.m. Convention Business Session – Gallery ABC
1:00 p.m. SAL Business meeting - Amphitheater I
5:00 p.m. Go Getter Reception - Post 8
8:00 p.m. Fun Auction - Gallery ABC
Sunday, June 23
8:00 a.m. Registration – Lobby
9:00 a.m. Convention Business Session – Gallery ABC
Elections
TBD Executive Committee Meeting - Gallery ABC