STATE CONVENTION

VFW Oregon State Convention

VFW Oregon State Convention
June 18–20, 2026 · Salem Convention Center · Salem, Oregon
Join us for business sessions, joint memorial service, election of state officers, training classes, awards banquet, vendor exhibits, and networking opportunities.
Location
Salem Convention Center
200 Commercial Street SE
Salem, Oregon 97301
Sponsorships, Vendor Tables & Program Ads
Support the 2026 State Convention through sponsorship opportunities, vendor tables, and program book advertising. Limited vendor spaces available. Program ads due by May 15th.
Lodging Options
Hotel rates are subject to change after the cutoff date.
The Grand Hotel in Salem
Connected to the convention center
$169 Deluxe King + tax
$189 Deluxe Double Queen + tax
Additional $20 per person, per night
Cutoff Date: May 18, 2026
201 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR 97301
(503) 540-7800 or 1-877-540-7800
Includes chef-prepared hot breakfast buffet, free parking, free WiFi, indoor heated pool, and fitness room.
Book The Grand Hotel
The Hotel Salem
3.6 miles from the convention center
$149 King Suite + tax
Cutoff Date: May 18, 2026
4370 Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR 97302
(503) 588-9220 or 1-800-445-4498
Includes hot breakfast buffet, free parking, free WiFi, indoor heated pool, and fitness room.
Book The Hotel Salem
Additional Lodging Options
Options available to fit a variety of budgets and preferences.
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RV Parks & Camping
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Awards Banquet
$60 – through May 20 (Early Bird Rate)
$65 – through June 5 (Standard Rate)
$70 – through June 12 (Convenience Rate)
Purchase Banquet Tickets
Limited Edition Convention Pin   
$5 each
Available at registration and during convention. Proceeds support convention activities.

Convention Agenda 

Wednesday, June 17

Noon – 3 PM
Registration
Room: TBD
6 PM – 9 PM
Sponsor vendors
Room: Gallery
6 PM – 9 PM
VFW & Aux Tables
Room: Gallery
6 PM – 9 PM
Auxiliary Practice
Room: Santiam 6
7 PM – 9 PM
C/A Meeting
Room: Santiam 4 • Dress: Casual
Wednesday Schedule

Thursday, June 18

8 AM – 11 AM
Registration
Room: Gallery
8 AM – 11 AM
Sponsor vendors
Room: Gallery
8 AM – 11 AM
VFW & Aux Tables
Room: Gallery
9 AM – 11:30 AM
Joint Opening (guest speakers)
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3 • Dress: Blue/Grey L/O
11:30 AM – 1 PM
Lunch (on your own)
Dress: Black/White D/CMD
1 PM – 3 PM
Registration
Room: Gallery
1 PM – 4 PM
Sponsor vendors
Room: Gallery
1 PM – 4 PM
VFW & Aux Tables
Room: Gallery
1 PM – 2:30 PM
Business Session (Presentation of Flags and Banners)
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3
2:30 PM – 4 PM
Commanders Training (Greg)
Room: Croisan A
2:30 PM – 4 PM
Membership (Michelle)
Room: Croisan B
2:30 PM – 4 PM
Dept Budget (Lee)
Room: Croisan C
4 PM – 5 PM
Memorial Practice
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3
5 PM – 7 PM
Dinner (on your own)
7 PM
Joint Memorial
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3 • Dress: Blue/Grey / Suits
Thursday Schedule

Friday, June 19

7 AM – 8 AM
PDC/PDP Breakfast
Room: TBD
8 AM – 10 AM
Registration
Room: Gallery
8 AM – 11 AM
Sponsor vendors
Room: Gallery
8 AM – 11 AM
VFW & AUX Tables
Room: Gallery
8 AM – 11:30 AM
Business Session
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3 • Dress: Black/White
11:30 AM – 1 PM
Lunch (on your own)
1 PM – 2 PM
Registration
Room: Gallery
1 PM – 4 PM
Sponsor vendors
Room: Gallery
1 PM – 4 PM
VFW & Aux Tables
Room: Gallery
1 PM – 2:30 PM
Business Session
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3
1:30 PM Credential Report
1:45 PM 1st Call Nominations
2:30 PM – 4 PM
QM Introduction (Brandy)
Room: Croisan A
2:30 PM – 4 PM
Scholarship (Bruce)
Room: Croisan B
2:30 PM – 4 PM
Website (Theresa)
Room: Croisan C
5 PM – 6 PM
No Host Bar
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3
6 PM
Awards Banquet
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3 • Dress: Semi‑formal
Friday Schedule

Saturday, June 20

8 AM – 9:30 AM
Registration
Room: Gallery
8 AM – 11 AM
Sponsor vendors
Room: Gallery
8 AM – 11 AM
VFW & AUX Tables
Room: Gallery
8 AM – 11:30 AM
Business Session
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3
10 AM Credential Report
10:15 AM 2nd Call Nominations & Election of Officers
11:30 AM – 1 PM
Lunch (on your own)
1 PM – 4 PM
Business Session
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3
4 PM – 6 PM
Dinner (on your own)
6 PM – 7 PM
Joint Installation
Room: Santiam 6 • Dress: Blue/Grey
7 PM – 9 PM
Incoming Officers Reception
Room: Santiam 1, 2, 3
Saturday Schedule

Sunday, June 21

7:30 AM – 9 AM
Incoming CofA Breakfast
Location: Grand Hotel
8 AM
Incoming District Presidents
Room: Santiam 5
9 AM
COA Meeting
Room: Santiam 4 • Dress: Casual
Sunday Schedule

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