MY LEGION
104th Annual Convention of The American Legion Department of South Dakota
2023 Department Convention
June 8 - 11
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center in Oacoma
Address: 1500 Shoreline Drive, Oacoma, SD, 57365
Phone: (605) 234-6376
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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
104th Annual Department Convention
June 8 - 11, 2023 in Oacoma, SD
AMERICANISM COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Larry Madsen Liaison – Terry Hanson
CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE - Chairperson – Krisma Dewitt Liaison – Jack French
EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE - Chairperson – Rod Smith Liaison –
INTERNAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Mark Weinmann Liaison – Harry Boner
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Doug Feltman Liaison – Chris VanDelist
NATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Dave Booze Liaison – Kevin Morello
NEXT MEETING PLACE COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Travise Flisrand Liaison – Steve Stier
REHABILITATION COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Warren Aas Liaison –
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE – Chairperson – Hugh Holmes Liaison – Bill Peters
RULES COMMITTEE - Chairperson – Tim Jurgens Liaison –
Convention Elections
2023 State Convention elections will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, approximately 12:00 noon during the 104th Annual State Convention held at the Arrowwood Resort and Convention Center at Cedar Shores in Oacoma, SD. Legionnaires endorsed by their home Post for a Department office are listed below.
DEPARTMENT COMMANDER CANDIDATES:
Kevin Morello, Piedmont Post 311
Courtney Steffen, Chester Post 136
STATE VICE COMMANDER CANDIDATES:
Districts 1-2:
Doug Harris, Rapid City Post 22
Districts 3-8:
Rod Smith, Chester Post 136
DEPARTMENT SERGEANT-AT-ARMS CANDIDATES:
Greg Geiman, Wagner Post 11
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CANDIDATES:
ALTERNATE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CANDIDATES:
Convention Auction
The annual fun auction is scheduled be held during the 2023 State Convention in Oacoma, SD.
In 2021, the auction was very successful and raised over $10,000. 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
2023 Schedule is Yet To Be Determined. Use 2022's schedule as a rough guide.
Thursday, June 16
10:00 a.m. Finance Commission Meeting – Whitewood
1:00 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting – Whitewood
5:45 p.m. PDC Dinner –
Friday, June 17
9:00 a.m. Registration – Lobby
10:00 a.m. Resolutions Committee
meeting –Cattail
10:00 a.m. SAL Executive Committee meeting - Whitewood
11:30 a.m. SDALPA Luncheon – Post 17
12:00 p.m. Boys State - Heartland
1:00 a.m. Convention Committee
Chairman/Liaison meeting - Swan
1:30 p.m. Americanism Committee – Cattail
Rehabilitation Committee – Marsh
Credentials Committee – Prairie
Employment Committee – Swan
Friday, June 17 - Continued
1:30 p.m. Rules Committee - Whitewood
Next Meeting Place - Big Stone
Legislative Committee - Cottonwood
Internal Organization Committee - Prairie
National Security Committee - Coteau
3:00 p.m. SD American Legion Foundation meeting - Cattail
4:30 p.m. Memorial Service - Heritage Theater
6:00 p.m. Joint Banquet Reception - Cottonwood/Big Stone
7:00 p.m. Joint Banquet - Cottonwood/Big Stone
Saturday, June 18
8:00 a.m. Registration – Lobby
8:30 a.m. Boys State - Heartland
9:00 a.m. Convention Business Session – Heritage Theater
1:00 p.m. SAL Business meeting - Prairie
5:00 p.m. Legion Riders - Coteau
5:00 p.m. Go Getter Reception - Post 17
8:00 p.m. Fun Auction - Lobby
Sunday, June 19
8:00 a.m. Registration – Lobby
9:00 a.m. Convention Business Session – Heritage Theater
Elections
TBD Executive Committee Meeting - Heritage