2026 NATIONAL CONVENTION
Wyndham Indianapolis Airport Hotel
2544 Executive Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241
Dates: Monday August 10, 2026 to Friday, August 14, 2026
Schedule
Uniform Guidance for National Convention
Covers – National Conv & Conf – NJA 2016 Ruling
Monday Joint Opening Session – MCL Casual Red Blazer uniform (suggested), MCL cover required.
Monday afternoon business session – MCL Undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.
Tuesday business session – MCL Undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.
Wednesday – casual wear
Thursday business session – MCL undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.
Friday business session – MCL undress uniform (suggested) or polo shirt, MCL cover required.
Friday Formal Reception / Grand Banquet – (Black Tie) MCL Evening Dress, MCL Formal Dress, or Black Tie (suggested), no MCL covers.
The MCL uniforms stated are the ‘suggested’ uniforms. With the exception of the MCL cover, any credentialed member in good standing will not be refused access to the business meetings if they are not wearing the suggested MCL uniform. MCL covers are required for wear during all business meetings of the convention.
Files & Reports
MODD Awards Banquet Schedule
Convention Delegate Registration
Reports
Reports – Board of Trustees
Reports – Divisions
Reports – Committees
Reports – Other
2026 Bylaw and Administrative Procedure Proposals
1 AP 7020c Application Submissions
2 AP 6015c Installation of Detachment Officers
4 AP 7010a NOD Submissions w 2025 NJA Ruling
5 AP Enc 4 Convention Streamers
6 BL 810 BL 1105 AP 10025 Annual Dept Bylaw Updates
9 AP Enc Community Service Ribbon
10 AP 3065 Detachment Service Officer
11 AP 3060 Veteran Service Officer
12 AP 3055 National Director of Veteran Services
13 AP 3095 National VAVS Representative
17 AP Ch 9 Grievance and Discipline
18 BL 515 Associate Membership
19 BL 318, 812, 813 & AP 5012 Add Districts to Departments
23 AP Ch 3 Medallions and Collars
24 BL 15a Election of National Officers
25 AP Enclosure 2 Americanism Book
26 AP Enclosure 4 MODD Ribbons
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2027 National Convention location will be in Buffalo, New York
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2030, 2034, 2038 – Central Quadrant – IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, & WI
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