2025 Department Convention
June 27-29
Ramada Inn (formerly the Doublewood Inn)
3333 13th Ave S in Fargo, ND
Ramada by Wyndham – Call 701-235-3333 for reservations. Do not use the 800 number for reservations. Deadline for hotel reservations at convention rate is May 18th.
Welcome To Convention
Carol Wolf, President of Gilbert C. Grafton Unit 2 Fargo and Carol Grieve, President Richard E. Nelson Unit 297 Harwood and their team of convention volunteers welcome all members of the American Legion Family to the 2025 American Legion Department Convention. The event will be held June 27-29 at the Ramada by Wyndham (formerly Doublewood) in Fargo. The Convention Committee encourages everyone to experience not only the convention events but to get out and enjoy the dining and shopping experiences the Fargo-Moorhead area has to offer.
Welcome to Fargo and enjoy your stay!
- 2025 Convention Tentative Schedule – subject to change without prior notice (as of 5-13)
- 2025 Convention Registration and Banquet Form – Registration and meal reservations are kindly requested by June 11. Limited tickets may be available on-site but are not guaranteed.
- 2025 Call To Convention
- 2025 Convention Credentials Certification Form – due by June 11
- 2025 Convention Unit Voting Delegate Eligibility (rev 4-9-2025)
- 2025 Unit Goals (April)
- 2025 Department Convention (Welcome)
Proposed changes to Constitution and Bylaws and Standing Rules. To be voted on at 2025 Department Convention in Fargo.
- Current Department Constitution and Bylaws Certified 7-2024
- Current Department Standing Rules Certified 7-2024
- 2024 Standing Rules Proceedings
- 2025 Grand Forks Standing Rule 40
- 2025 Bowbells Constitution Article VI and VII
- 2025 Bowbells Bylaws Article V, VII, VIII, IX
- 2025 Bowbells Standing Rules Changes
- Unit 2 Fargo (2025 Proposed Changes to C and B)
- 2025 Proposed Standing Rules (3-column) submitted by unit 2
- 2025 04-21 Dickinson Bylaws Proposed Change
Endorsements for Department Officers
List current as of 5-13-2025. Nominations may continue to be brought forward.
2025-2026 Endorsed Officers
Department President-Elect – Sandra Smith
Department Secretary – Marcy Schmidt
Department Treasurer – Susan Degner
Department Chaplain – Virginia Satrom
Department Historian – Carrie Heinz