2021 National Convention Schedule of Events

All events will take place at the Kansas City Convention Center unless otherwise noted.
 301 W. 13th St.
Kansas City, MO  64105

The 2021 VFW Auxiliary National Convention mobile app will be for free download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store in mid- to late-July.

The app will allow attendees to receive important notifications and reminders during National Convention, have instant access to the daily agenda, add new activities to their personal schedule and connect with other attendees.

Noon – 6:00 p.m.
Early Packet Pickup (Pre-Registered Attendees Only)
Loews Kansas City and Kansas City Marriott Downtown Hotels

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open/On-site Registration and Packet Pickup, Hall D

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Conference Meetings

• Western Conference – 2502AB
• Eastern Conference – 3501GH
• Southern Conference – 3501ABCD
• Big Ten Conference – 2505AB

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Auxiliary Opening Business Session (Cross of Malta, Ritualistic Opening, Convention Rules, Presentation of the Past National Presidents and National Program Awards), Hall A

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open/On-site Registration and Packet Pickup, Hall D

8:00 a.m. – noon
Auxiliary Business Session (Resolutions and Revisions to the National Bylaws and 45 Plus Recognition), Hall A

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
National Line Officer & Staff Q&A, Hall A

6:00 p.m.
Circle of Excellence Ceremony & Reception, Hall A

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open/On-site Registration and Packet Pickup, Hall D

8:00 a.m. – noon
Auxiliary Business Session (Allied Organizations and Guests, Memorial Service, Nominations of National Officers and Guard Candidates to Speak), Hall A

1:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Auxiliary 2021-2022 Programs Seminar, Hall A
There will be segments on every National Program in one location!

1:00 to 1:05 p.m.: Welcome by National Chief of Staff
1:05 to 1:20 p.m.: Hospital
1:20 to 1:35 p.m.: “Buddy”® Poppy & National Home
1:35 to 1:50 p.m.: Legislative
1:50 to 2:05 p.m.: Americanism
2:05 to 2:20 p.m.: Youth Activities
2:20 to 2:35 p.m.: Break
2:35 to 2:55 p.m.: Membership
2:55 to 3:10 p.m.: Chief of Staff & Mentoring for Leadership
3:10 to 3:25 p.m.: Veterans & Family Support
3:25 to 3:40 p.m.: Scholarships
3:40 to 3:55 p.m.: Historian & Media Relations
3:55 to 4:10 p.m.: Auxiliary Community Outreach

8:00 a.m.
Flag Presentation, Hall A

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Closing Auxiliary Business Session (Election and Installation of National Officers), Hall A

10:30 a.m. – noon
2021-2022 Council Meeting (No Ambassador Q&A), Hall A