Reports from Arizona’s National Representatives
The American Legion Department of Arizona appoints members to serve on National commissions, committees, councils, and other assignments that help shape Legion programs, policies, and priorities.
Each year, Arizona representatives participate in The American Legion National Convention, attending meetings, reviewing proposed resolutions, discussing organizational priorities, and contributing to decisions that influence the future of the organization.
National Insights provides members across Arizona with an opportunity to learn about the work performed by their representatives at the National level and the information they bring back to the Department.
These reports highlight:
- What happened during National Convention meetings and committee sessions
- Key issues, resolutions, and organizational priorities
- Important decisions, discussions, and accomplishments
- Information and opportunities relevant to Arizona veterans, Posts, Districts, and programs
Preserving the Representative’s Voice
Each report begins with information submitted by the Arizona representative who attended the National Convention.
Submissions may include formal reports, meeting notes, presentations, or correspondence. The Department may edit, organize, or rework the original material to improve clarity, readability, grammar, consistency, and factual context from official sources.
This editorial process is intended to preserve the representative’s observations, experience, and perspective while making the information more accessible and useful to our membership.
Annual Report Archive
Reports are organized by convention year, with the newest reports appearing first as they are received, reviewed, and published.
2026 National Convention Reports
107th American Legion National Convention
Louisville, Kentucky | August 28 – September 3, 2026
The following reports were submitted by Arizona representatives serving on National commissions, committees, and other official assignments during the 2026 National Convention.
Constitution and Bylaws / Constitutional Amendments
[Read the Constitutional Amendments Convention Committee Report – PDF]
Credentials and Rules
[Read B. Gomez’s Credentials and Rules Report – PDF]
Veterans Employment and Education
[Read B. Kimelton’s Veterans Employment and Education Report – PDF]
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
[Read the VA&R Report by Dibiasio – PDF]
Finance
[Read the Finance Committee Report – PDF]
Internal Affairs
[Read Sperl’s Internal Affairs Report – PDF]
Additional National Convention Reports
[Read the August 30, 2026 Convention Report – PDF]
Additional reports will be added as they are received and prepared for publication.
Serving Arizona Through National Representation
The American Legion National Convention is more than an annual gathering. It is an opportunity for Department representatives to participate in the governance of the organization, contribute to National policy discussions, exchange ideas with Legionnaires from across the country, and advocate for issues affecting veterans and their families.
Participation at the National level also creates a responsibility to bring information back to Arizona.
Through National Insights, the Department provides greater transparency and accountability by documenting the work performed by its representatives and sharing the knowledge, decisions, and opportunities that result from National appointments, committee assignments, and official travel.
These reports help Department leadership, Districts, Posts, and individual Legionnaires better understand how National activities connect to the programs and services delivered throughout Arizona.
We thank every Arizona representative who dedicates their time and experience to serving at the National level and who contributes to this initiative by reporting back to our membership.