Georgia VFW

2024 Fall Conference
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Join us for Commander Joe Couch & President Belinda Baragona’s Homecoming
AGENDA
Friday – October 18, 2024

11:00 AM – Budget Meeting (Department Headquarters)
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hospitality Room (Exhibition Hall A)
7:00 PM – Council of Administration Meeting (Ballroom A-B)
Hospitality Room opens after CoA Meeting

Saturday – October 19, 2024

7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Registration
9:00 AM – Joint Opening Session
9:20 AM – 3:00 PM Marketplace (Room 306)

Drawings at close of Marketplace

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Training Sessions (Room 303/Room 309)
Noon – Lunch (Exhibition Hall A) [Time approximately]
5:30 PM – Cash Bar (Ballroom A)
6:30 PM – Homecoming Banquet Fall Glamour (Ballroom B-D)
Hospitality Room opens after Banquet

Sunday – October 20, 2024

9:00 AM – Joint Devotional Service
9:20 AM – Joint Business Session

Banquet Theme is Autumn Glamour/Colors. Break out your browns, your tans, your oranges, and your pumpkin spice colors for this patriotic banquet where we show our appreciation for Commander Couch and President Baragona.
During the day on Saturday, we are going to do another marketplace and classes. Come join us to find out about programs and meet some of our sponsor partners.
Event Hotel Information:
Book your rooms for Fall Conference TODAY!
Cut-off for room rates is October 1, 2024. Group rate is $109 per night plus taxes. Rate includes complimentary parking and wifi access.
Call to book or book online
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1725552492885&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true

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Service Officer Training
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | VFW Post 658 Macon, 4864 Harrison Rd, Macon, GA, 31206, United States
Service Officer Training will take place at VFW Post 658 (Macon) on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Reminders:

Post and District Service Officers are expected to attend.
If the Post Service Officer cannot attend, the Post can get credit for this training session by sending two other Post Officers.
Mileage will be paid to those in attendance (one per Post)
For those living over 100 miles away from training, you may request a hotel room that will be covered by VFW Department of Georgia.

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2025 Mid-Winter Conference
2025-02-14 - 2025-02-16 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Join Georgia VFW and Auxiliary for this year’s Mid-Winter Conference where the Department recognizes Department-level winners in the Voice of Democracy (high school) audio-essay scholarship program, Patriots Pen (middle school) written essay scholarship program, and Smart Maher Citizenship Teacher program (all levels). Our National VFW representatives are Jr Vice Commander-in-Chief Tim Peters and National Conductor Sandra Uzell.
Register TODAY!
Use the ticketing below to secure your Mid-Winter Conference Registration ($16 per person), Banquet Ticket ($42 per person), and vendor table ($100 per vendor table).
Use the ticketing below to register each attendee. Pay online TODAY or pay upon arrival. Reminder: Each attendee needs basic registration to attend sessions and hospitality room.
Interested in Placing an Ad in Conference Program Book?
Send an email to Tony Dobbins, State Adjutant, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire.
Interested in being a Vendor?
Send an email to Tony Dobbins, State Adjutant, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire.
Hotel Information
Reservation link to book your hotel room:
Book your group rate for 2025- VFW MID WINTER MEETING
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Macon Marriott City Center for $110.00 USD per night
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Wi-Fi In Sleeping Rooms

Book your group rate for 2025- VFW MID WINTER MEETING
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2025 Georgia VFW State Convention
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-08 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Join Georgia VFW and Auxiliary for this year’s State Convention where the Department recognizes First Responder Award recipients, our All State Post and District Teams, Outstanding Auxiliary Presidents, and so much more.
Event Pre-Registration is Open!
Using the ticketing function below, you can secure your registration and banquet tickets for the 2025 Georgia VFW State Convention.
The system allows you to pay online or pay upon arrival.
Online Pre-Registration has closed, but you are still able to register for the State Convention in person starting on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Reminder: Each attendee needs basic registration to attend sessions and hospitality room.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – Reminder that the Scheduled of Events is SUBJECT to CHANGE!
National Representatives for 2025 State Convention
VFW Past Commander-in-Chief John Hamilton and VFW Auxiliary Past National President Armithea “Sissy” Borel will represent their respective organizations at the 2025 VFW Department of Georgia State Convention. Hamilton led the Veterans of Foreign Wars as Commander-in-Chief from July 2012 to July 2013, while Borel served as National President of the VFW Auxiliary from July 2013 to July 2014.

John Hamilton – Full VFW Bio
Sissy Borel – Full VFW Auxiliary Bio

Interested in Placing an Ad in Convention Program Book?
Using the ticketing function below, you are able to secure your full-page and half-page ads in this year’s Convention Program book.
Interested in being a Vendor?
More information coming soon. Send an email to Tony Dobbins, State Adjutant, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire.
Hotel Information
Reservation link to book your hotel room:
Book your group rate for 2025 – VFW STATE CONVENTION
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We look forward to a successful event.
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Macon Marriott City Center for $112.00 USD per night
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Wi-Fi In Sleeping Rooms

Book your group rate for 2025 – VFW STATE CONVENTION
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2025 GLT - June 21 Savannah
2025-06-21 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 660 Savannah, 5115 Ogeechee Rd, Savannah, GA, 31405, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 660 in Savannah, Georgia, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person.
Online Registration will close on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 4pm EDT. If you forget to register before the cutoff, know that you can still register in person starting at 0915 at Post 660.
Cash, Check, or credit card will be accepted, but Cash (exact amount) or check are preferred.
Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.
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2025 GLT - July 12 Acworth
2025-07-12 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 5408 Acworth, 4764 Cobb Parkway North NW, Acworth, GA, 30101, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 5408 in Acworth, Georgia, on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.

Online Registration will close on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 12pm EDT. If you forget to register before the cutoff, know that you can still register in person starting at 0915 at Post 5408.
Cash, Check, or credit card will be accepted, but Cash (exact amount) or check are preferred.
Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.
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2025 GLT - July 19 Athens
2025-07-19 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 2872 Athens, 835 Sunset Dr, Athens, GA, 30606, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 2872 in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.

Online Registration will close on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 12pm EDT. If you forget to register before the cutoff, know that you can still register in person starting at 0915 at Post 2872.
Cash, Check, or credit card will be accepted, but Cash (exact amount) or check are preferred.
Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.
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2025 GLT - August 2 Warner Robins
2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 6605 Warner Robins, 1011 Corder Rd, Warner Robins, GA, 31088, United States
Georgia Leadership Training will take place at VFW Post 6605 in Warner Robins, Georgia, on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Registration is $10 per person. Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.

Online Registration will close on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 12pm EDT. If you forget to register before the cutoff, know that you can still register in person starting at 0915 at Post 6605.
Cash, Check, or credit card will be accepted, but Cash (exact amount) or check are preferred.
Please use the registration ticketing system below to secure your spot.
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2025 Georgia VFW State Commander's Homecoming
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-24 | Helendorf River Inn Suites & Conference Center, 33 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA, 30545, United States
Additional details along with an updated agenda are all coming soon. However, registration for this can’t miss event is OPEN!
Register for the State Commander’s Homecoming event TODAY
Visit: http://georgiavfw.org/homecoming for additional details.

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2025 Benefits Advisor Training
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00 | VFW Post 6605 Warner Robins, 1011 Corder Rd, Warner Robins, GA, 31088, United States
Training for all Post and District Benefits Advisors will take place at VFW Post 6605 in Warner Robins, Georgia, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Training will be held from 1000 to 1500.
Reminder that the roles that once were called Post Service Officer and District Service Officers are now called Benefits Advisors (effective September 11, 2025).
Rooms – The cutoff for requesting a room is October 10th. No exceptions!
Online Registration has closed. For those planning to attend but have not yet registered, on-site registration will be available starting at 9am on Saturday, October, 25, 2025.
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Atlanta Gladiators Military Night
2026-01-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA, 30097, United States
Join the Atlanta Gladiators and the VFW Department of Georgia as the hockey team proudly honors the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country on Military Night!
This special evening will feature patriotic tributes throughout the hockey game as the Atlanta Gladiators recognize active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families.

Special ticket offers available for VFW members and their families
Limited Edition Challenge Coin
Patriotic celebrations and in-game honors
A hard-hitting night of Gladiators hockey

Tickets are available using the link below. Many of the comrades and Auxiliary members of VFW Department of Georgia will be at the game. While most plan to be in or near Section 105, special ticket options are available for all sections of the arena.
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Hats on the Hill 2026
2026-01-21 11:00 - 12:30 | Liberty Plaza, Capitol Ave SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334, United States
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, veterans, family members, and patriotic supporters will gather at Liberty Plaza, sending a strong signal to ALL State Legislators.
To ensure Hats on the Hill 2026 is the best event possible, we ask that you RSVP using the online form.
By filling out the form, you will receive the latest event information.
Disclaimer: Your email address will never be sold!
Tentative Schedule of Events
11:00 A.M. to 11:05 A.M. Opening Ceremony
11:05 A.M. to 11:15 A.M. Welcome
11:15 A.M. to 11:50 A.M. Featured Speakers

Say No To Claim Sharks
The Need for More State-run Veteran Homes
GDVS Funding

11:50 A.M. to 12:05 P.M. Call to Action
12:05 P.M. to 12:15 P.M. Closing Remarks
12:15 P.M. – Depart
– Opportunity to visit Georgia State Capitol
– Opportunity For scheduled legislative meetings
Additional Details
Parking Lots:

Recommended Parking Deck: Pete Hackney Parking Deck (Preferred deck)

162 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30303
In lane pay stations (6am to 7pm)
Accepts Credit Cards
Max Vehicle Height: 8’2″

Closest Uncovered Lot: 254 Capitol Ave SW Parking Lot

254 Capitol Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Uses ParkMobile app to secure parking – Zone #10321
Typically $15.45 (flat fee)

Downloads:
Event Flyer

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2026 Mid-Winter Conference
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Join Georgia VFW and Auxiliary for 2026 Mid-Winter Conference where the Department recognizes Department-level winners in the Voice of Democracy (high school) audio-essay scholarship program, Patriots Pen (middle school) written essay scholarship program, and Smart Maher Citizenship Teacher program (all levels).
Register TODAY!
Use the ticketing below to secure your Mid-Winter Conference Registration ($15 per person), Banquet Ticket ($40 per person), and vendor table ($100 per vendor table).
2026 Mid-Winter Conference Agenda
Use the ticketing below to register each attendee. Pay online TODAY or pay upon arrival. Reminder: Each attendee needs basic registration to attend sessions and hospitality room.
Interested in Placing an Ad in Conference Program Book?
Send an email to Tony Dobbins, State Adjutant, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire.
Interested in being a Vendor?
Send an email to Tony Dobbins, State Adjutant, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire.
Hotel Information
Reservation link to book your hotel room:
Book your group rate for 2026- VFW MID WINTER MEETING
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Macon Marriott City Center for $115.00 USD per night
Complimentary Parking
Complimentary Wi-Fi In Sleeping Rooms

Last Day to book using Group Rate: Monday, January 19, 2026
Book your group rate for 2026- VFW MID WINTER MEETING
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2026 Georgia VFW State Convention
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-14 | Macon Marriott City Center, 240 Coliseum Dr, Macon, GA, 31217, United States
Join Georgia VFW and Auxiliary for this year’s State Convention where the Department recognizes First Responder Award recipients, our All State Post and District Teams, Outstanding Auxiliary Presidents, and so much more.
Event Registration is Open!
We are using Zeffy for registration. It will ask you for a donation to Zeffy at the end. You can give a donation if you want but please do not feel obligated to donate to them.
If you decide to donate to Zeffy, you don’t have to donate their suggested amount if you do. You must register one person at a time.
Register Today. Georgia VFW State Convention Registration * Register Today *
Convention Agenda
Visit the State Convention Agenda Page to see the agenda for our State Convention.
Interested in Placing an Ad in Convention Program Book?
You can pay for your Convention Program Book ads using the Registration link above. Email your ad (preferably as a PDF) to admin@georgiavfw.org. If you need help creating your ad, please let us know.
Interested in being a Vendor?
More information coming soon. Send an email to Tony Dobbins, State Adjutant, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire.
Hotel Information
You can book your hotel reservations at a group discounted rate of $110 per night using the official group booking link:
https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1770843076016&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Cut-off for the group rate is Sunday, May 10, 2026
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