DEPARTMENT MID-WINTER CONFERENCE

    February 7, 2026
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    Join us in Lacey on February 7, 2026, for our Department Mid-Winter Conference.

    There will be training sessions for the DEC on various topics to be determined, as well as the MidWinter DEC Meeting, and possibly other activities TBD.

    Jay Bowen, the Leading Candidate for National Commander, will be visiting the Department of Washington.

     
    NOTE:  Training and agenda are subject to change as we get closer to the date!  You must make your own hotel reservation if needed.
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    Registration

    Conference Registration is FREE.

    Catered Lunch on Saturday is $25. Must be purchased by January 30th please! 

    Lunch will be a choice of Taco Salad Bar or Baked Potato Bar.

    Payment may be made by check or credit/debit card. Make checks payable to The American Legion Department of WA and put Mid-Winter lunch (and your choice) on the memo line.  Debit/Credit payments should be submitted via the link below – there is NO additional charge for these payments.

    Registration forms should be received at Department by January 30th so we can finalize arrangements with the facility and caterers.

    Download Registration Form
    Online Registration Form
    Purchase Lunch
    Download Flyer

    Suggested Lodging in Area

    YOU MUST MAKE YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATION! There is no department room block at any hotel.

    4 Star:
    Red Lion Inn and Suites Governor hotel

    3 Star:
    Best Western Plus Lacey Inn and Suites
    Hilton Garden Inn Olympia
    LaQuinta by Wyndham – Tumwater 
    Best western Tumwater
    Double Tree by Hilton Olympia
    Courtyard by Marriott
    Extended Stay America Olympia

    2 Star:
    Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lacey
    Candlewood Suites Olympia IHG
    Quality Inn and Suites Lacey
    La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Olympia/Lacey
    Ramada by Wyndham Olympia
    Hampton Inn and Suites Lacey