Department Convention is a great gathering
WILLMAR — Please join us at the 105th Department Convention being held July 10-12 at the Willmar Conference Center.
Prior to the Convention, the Department Executive Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 9. Auxiliary district caucuses will take place on both Thursday and Friday mornings at 8:15 a.m. The convention sessions will begin at 9:15 a.m. Find the registration form here. The form offers online and offline methods of registration.
Tentative Convention Schedule
Wednesday, July 9
Pre-Convention Dept. Executive Meeting 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 10
District Caucuses (Auxiliary) 8:15 a.m.
Convention Session 9:15 a.m.
Joint Memorial Service 11:30 a.m.
Convention Committee Meetings (Auxiliary) 2 p.m.
Friday, July 11
District Caucuses (Auxiliary) 8:15 a.m.
Convention Session 9:15 a.m.
Past Department Presidents Luncheon 11:30 a.m.
Convention Reconvenes 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 12
Convention Reconvenes at 9 a.m.
Election of 2025-26 Officers 10:45 a.m.
Installation of 2025-26 Officers 11:00 a.m.
Candidates
The following members have been endorsed for
Department office:
- Department President: Robin Dorf, Monticello Unit 260
- Department 1st Vice President: Linda Kelly, Pine Island Unit 184
- Department 2nd Vice: President: Jody Hassing, Bloomington Unit 550
Nominations will be on Thursday morning. When there is more than one candidate nominated, elections will take place by balloting. There will also be nominations for delegates at-large to the National Convention.