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SUMMARY:2026 Mid-Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION: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). \nRegister TODAY!\nUse 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). \n2026 Mid-Winter Conference Agenda \nUse 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. \nInterested in Placing an Ad in Conference Program Book?\nSend an email to Tony Dobbins\, State Adjutant\, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire. \nInterested in being a Vendor?\nSend an email to Tony Dobbins\, State Adjutant\, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire. \nHotel Information\nReservation link to book your hotel room: \nBook your group rate for 2026- VFW MID WINTER MEETING \nYou 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. \nHotel(s) offering your special group rate:\n\nMacon Marriott City Center for $115.00 USD per night\nComplimentary Parking\nComplimentary Wi-Fi In Sleeping Rooms\n\nLast Day to book using Group Rate: Monday\, January 19\, 2026 \nBook your group rate for 2026- VFW MID WINTER MEETING
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/2026-mid-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTSTAMP:20260405T130811
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SUMMARY:2025 Georgia VFW State Convention
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEvent Pre-Registration is Open!\nUsing the ticketing function below\, you can secure your registration and banquet tickets for the 2025 Georgia VFW State Convention. \nThe system allows you to pay online or pay upon arrival. \nOnline Pre-Registration has closed\, but you are still able to register for the State Convention in person starting on Thursday\, June 5\, 2025. \nReminder: Each attendee needs basic registration to attend sessions and hospitality room. \nTENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – Reminder that the Scheduled of Events is SUBJECT to CHANGE! \nNational Representatives for 2025 State Convention\nVFW 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. \n\nJohn Hamilton – Full VFW Bio\nSissy Borel – Full VFW Auxiliary Bio\n\nInterested in Placing an Ad in Convention Program Book?\nUsing the ticketing function below\, you are able to secure your full-page and half-page ads in this year’s Convention Program book. \nInterested in being a Vendor?\nMore information coming soon. Send an email to Tony Dobbins\, State Adjutant\, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire. \nHotel Information\nReservation link to book your hotel room: \nBook your group rate for 2025 – VFW STATE CONVENTION \nYou 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. \nHotel(s) offering your special group rate:\n\nMacon Marriott City Center for $112.00 USD per night\nComplimentary Parking\nComplimentary Wi-Fi In Sleeping Rooms\n\nBook your group rate for 2025 – VFW STATE CONVENTION
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/2025-state-convention/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
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SUMMARY:2025 Mid-Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister TODAY!\nUse 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). \nUse 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. \nInterested in Placing an Ad in Conference Program Book?\nSend an email to Tony Dobbins\, State Adjutant\, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire. \nInterested in being a Vendor?\nSend an email to Tony Dobbins\, State Adjutant\, at adj@georgiavfw.org to inquire. \nHotel Information\nReservation link to book your hotel room: \nBook your group rate for 2025- VFW MID WINTER MEETING \nYou 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. \nHotel(s) offering your special group rate:\n\nMacon Marriott City Center for $110.00 USD per night\nComplimentary Parking\nComplimentary Wi-Fi In Sleeping Rooms\n\nBook your group rate for 2025- VFW MID WINTER MEETING
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/2025-mid-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
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SUMMARY:2024 Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Commander Joe Couch & President Belinda Baragona’s Homecoming \nAGENDA \nFriday – October 18\, 2024 \n\n11:00 AM – Budget Meeting (Department Headquarters)\n2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration\n2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hospitality Room (Exhibition Hall A)\n7:00 PM – Council of Administration Meeting (Ballroom A-B)\nHospitality Room opens after CoA Meeting\n\nSaturday – October 19\, 2024 \n\n7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Registration\n9:00 AM – Joint Opening Session\n9:20 AM – 3:00 PM Marketplace (Room 306)\n\nDrawings at close of Marketplace\n\n\n10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Training Sessions (Room 303/Room 309)\nNoon – Lunch (Exhibition Hall A) [Time approximately]\n5:30 PM – Cash Bar (Ballroom A)\n6:30 PM – Homecoming Banquet Fall Glamour (Ballroom B-D)\nHospitality Room opens after Banquet\n\nSunday – October 20\, 2024 \n\n9:00 AM – Joint Devotional Service\n9:20 AM – Joint Business Session\n\nBanquet 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. \nDuring 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. \nEvent Hotel Information: \nBook your rooms for Fall Conference TODAY! \nCut-off for room rates is October 1\, 2024. Group rate is $109 per night plus taxes. Rate includes complimentary parking and wifi access. \nCall to book or book online \nhttps://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1725552492885&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true \n 
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/2024-fall-conference/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240610
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SUMMARY:VFW State Convention
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nhttps://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1712174796389&key=GRP \n  \nCLICK TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/2024-state-convention/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T210000
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SUMMARY:Georgia VFW Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:During the 2024 State Convention\, Georgia VFW will hold a Department Memorial service to commemorate all of the comrades and patriots of the Auxiliary who have passed this year. \nCouncil of Administration Meeting: Thursday\, June 6\, 2024 \nConvention: June 7\, 2024\, to June 9\, 2024 \n  \nMore details are forthcoming.
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/2024memorialservice/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130811
CREATED:20240220T220006Z
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SUMMARY:Council of Administration Meeting
DESCRIPTION:During the 2024 State Convention\, VFW Department of Georgia will hold a Council of Administration meeting on the evening prior to kicking off the convention. \nCouncil of Administration Meeting: Thursday\, June 6\, 2024 \nConvention: June 7\, 2024\, to June 9\, 2024 \n  \nMore details are forthcoming.
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/coa-2024-state-convention/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240212
DTSTAMP:20260405T130811
CREATED:20240104T164540Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Mid-Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mid Winter Conference & Awards Banquet \nFebruary 9 – 11\, 2024 \nTo get your hotel room\, go to www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1687978945283&key=GRP\n\nTo Download The Mid Winter Awards Banquet Flyer ( Click Here )\n\n\nMid-Winter Conference (Feb. 9-11) Registration Form\n(One form per person) To Download ( Click Here ) PDF Fillable
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/2024-mid-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20260405T130811
CREATED:20231002T195339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T191115Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Commander Patsey Schreiber & President Pat Dobbins Homecoming \n 
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/fall-conference2023/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130811
CREATED:20230530T005700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T005701Z
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SUMMARY:2023 State Convention
DESCRIPTION:VFW Department of Georgia and Auxiliary holds the 2023 State Convention from Thursday\, June 22\, 2023\, until Sunday\, June 25\, 2023.
URL:https://georgiavfw.org/event/2023-state-convention/
LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA\, 31217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Georgia
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