National Convention

The National Convention will be held Aug. 9-13, 2025, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio.

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1/2 off Life Membership Campaign

The 1/2 off Life Member Program has concluded for this year. The funds have been expended in just 2 days.

Life membership plan info

2025-2026 Bonds and Rates

The 2025-2026 updated bonding applications and rates are now available under forms. Please remember that these applications are due to the Department no later than August 31, 2025.

2025-2026 Bond applications

POW/MIA Ceremony, 9/20

Department will jointly host a POW/MIA Ceremony with the AUSA on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. Social at 5 p.m., program at 6 p.m. Sponsors welcomed.

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Reports

The reporting year is from 7/1/25-6/30/26, per national we cannot accept reports from last VFW year 24-25.

Western Conference 2025

The Western Conference will hold its annual conference near Boise, Idaho, this year, between Nov. 7-9, 2025.

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VFW.org has made it very quick and easy to renew your membership today!

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Department of California Foundation

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Department POW/MIA Ceremony scheduled for Sept. 20, 2025, near Fresno. 
Next Department Council of Administration meeting by Zoom on Oct. 18, 2025.
Western Conference will be held in Idaho this year, between Nov. 7-9, 2025. 

The Dress Code for National Convention is:

Friday 8/8
ALL – Travel Day: Casual
 Saturday 8/9
Line Officers – Black button-down Camp shirt with slacks/skirt, VFW Service Cap, and name tag
CA Committee members – VFW Business Casual consists of dress footwear, trousers, CA VFW marked POLO or long or short sleeve collared shirt, belt, VFW Service Cap, and name tag (NO JEANS/ NO T-Shirts). Ladies have option of wearing a skirt
ALL CA Members – VFW Business Casual is the Minimum standard on any day: Consists of dress footwear, trousers, long or short sleeve collared shirt, belt, VFW Service Cap, and name tag (NO JEANS/ NO T-Shirts). Ladies have option of wearing a skirt.
Sunday 8/10
Line Officers – Black button-down Camp shirt with slacks/skirt, VFW Service Cap, and name tag
CA Committee members – VFW Business Casual consists of dress footwear, trousers, CA VFW marked POLO or long or short sleeve collared shirt, belt, VFW Service Cap, and name tag (NO JEANS/ NO T-Shirts). Ladies have option of wearing a skirt.
ALL CA Members – VFW Business Casual is the Minimum standard on any day: Consists of dress footwear, trousers, long or short sleeve collared shirt, belt, VFW Service Cap, and name tag (NO JEANS/ NO T-Shirts). Ladies have option of wearing a skirt.
 Monday – Wednesday 8/11- 8/13
Line Officers – Suit with slacks/skirt, VFW Service Cap, and name tag
CA Committee members – If attending business session, Suit or Shirt and Tie, Slacks, dress shoes, VFW Service Cap, and name tag.
At a minimum – VFW Business Casual will be worn with VFW Service Cap, and name tag. Ladies have option of wearing a skirt.
ALL CA Members – If attending business session, Suit or Shirt and Tie, Slacks, dress shoes, VFW Service Cap, and name tag.
VFW Business Casual is the Minimum standard on any day: Consists of dress footwear, trousers, CA VFW marked POLO or long or short sleeve collared shirt, belt, VFW Service Cap, and name tag (NO JEANS/ NO T-Shirts). Ladies have option of wearing a skirt
v Monday 1730-2200 126th VFW Banquet – Semi-formal/ Formal attire ONLY (ticketed event)
v Tuesday 1800-2000 Patriotic Rally – Red, White & Blue Patriotic wear  ALL Welcome
v Wednesday 1300-1430 All-American Luncheon – Bring your Cap/Badge  (ticketed event)
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