AMVETS
AMVETS (American Veterans) is the nation’s most inclusive Congressionally-chartered veterans service organization, representing the interests of 20 million veterans. AMVETS is open to and fighting for all who honorably served in the United States military, including the Reserve and Guard. With more than 250,000 members nationwide, we are veterans serving veterans.
"NEVER FORGET"
Our 20 Year Remembrance pin entitled "Never Forget" was awarded the 2021 Department Pin of the Year at the AMVETS National Convention held in Greensboro, NC.
AUXILIARY
SONS OF AMVETS
The Ladies Auxiliary is a subordinate national organization of AMVETS whose members (spouses or relatives of AMVETS) provide a range of services and support to veterans, communities and other nonprofit organizations such as Paws With a Cause, the John Tracy Clinic and Freedoms Foundation.
SONS OF AMVETS
SONS OF AMVETS
SONS OF AMVETS
The Sons of AMVETS, as its name implies, is a nationwide organization comprised of the sons of American veterans who are members of AMVETS. The Sons play an active role in promoting AMVETS’ legislative agenda, providing services to hospitalized veterans and supporting charitable initiatives.
AMVETS RIDERS
SONS OF AMVETS
AMVETS RIDERS
The AMVETS RIDERS are a dedicated and patriotic group of motorcycle riders who hold true to an unwavering respect for our Nation, our Flag, and our Military… past, present and future. The Riders are committed to the freedom of this Nation, to provide community service and fellowship, and to preserve and support the aims and goals of the AMVETS National Organization.
JUNIOR AMVETS
SONS OF AMVETS
AMVETS RIDERS
Junior AMVETS are the sons and daughters (under age 18) of AMVETS members. As a nationwide organization, “the Juniors” (as they are sometimes called) undertake projects—such as visiting a homeless shelter—that benefit veterans and communities alike.
JOHN FOSTER Department Commander 2024-2025
Commander Foster, a U.S. Army veteran, was elected at the June 2024 Department Convention held in Binghamton, NY.
Richard Rossi Executive Director
The 2025 Convention will be held on June 5, 6, and 7 at the
Hilton Double Tree Hotel in Binghamton. You must use the
Housing for to get a Reservation. Please indicate on the form
who you want to sit with. If you don’t we will sit you with
someone we think you’ll be comfortable with. We put a lot of
work into this so please no complaints if you didn’t indicate
your choice of seating.
The number of delegates and alternates each Post is entitled to shall be computed as of May 1 and reported to the Post as soon as possible. No delegate shall be seated unless the individuals account is fully paid up for and a member is in good standing for at least 30 days prior to the opening of the Convention.
Transfers must have a minimum of six months registry with the Post that the individual has been transferred to. You must have a membership card or other evidence identifying the delegate as a member of the Post you are registering with. Posts must be chartered to vote prior to April 1. Challenges to the Delegate strength must be accomplished prior to May 15.
Check the web Page foe delegate strength and the Agenda.
In order to honor a member at the memorial service a
Deceased Member Notification Form must have been
submitted to the Department.
All Resolutions to come before the Convention must be sent to the Executive Director for numbering and then referred to the proper Committee.
On Friday June 6 at 1500 the Commander will be Hosting a
Pizza Party in the Hospitality Room. The Hospitality Room will
close in time for the Memorial Service. The Hospitality will
remain closed during the Service.
Let’s have great Convention and remember there are no losers in AMVETS.
God Bless you and God Bless America
Rich Rossi, Executive Director Dept. of NY
JOIN AMVETS
AMVETS members enjoy savings and benefits from our many partners and participate in post activities for fun, community service, and to help fellow veterans across many aspects of life. AMVETS is a service organization open to anyone who is currently serving, or have honorably served, in the U.S. Armed Forces.