CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS & AUXILIARY 2026 NATIONAL CONVENTION – Cleveland, Ohio
Holiday Inn Independence, 6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, Ohio 44131
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Daily Convention Schedule
click on the arrow to the left of each day for expanded details
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Arrival at Convention Hotel
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Excursion ($) – see page 2 of Registration Form for cost & details
Ice Breaker Evening ($) with food and a band – see page 2 of Registration Form for cost & details
Room 545 open with light snacks and beverages (no cost)
Hospitality Room (in Broadview Rm) – dinner and drinks (no cost)
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Morning Mass / Communion Breakfast ($) – see page 2 of Registration Form for cost & details
Convention Opening Sessions – Veterans & Auxiliary
Room 545 open with light snacks and beverages (no cost)
Hospitality Room (in Broadview Rm) – dinner and drinks (no cost)
Monday, August 3, 2026
Convention Sessions – Veterans & Auxiliary
Commander/President Luncheon (open to everyone) ($) – see page 2 of Registration Form for cost & details
FREE Excursions Shuttle to see local attractions – see page 2 of Registration Form for cost & details
Room 545 open with light snacks and beverages (no cost)
Hospitality Room (in Broadview Rm) – dinner and drinks (no cost)
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Convention Sessions – Veterans & Auxiliary
MEATO Dinner (FREE dinner) – see page 2 of Registration Form for cost of MEATO games & details
Room 545 open with light snacks and beverages (no cost)
Hospitality Room (in Broadview Rm) – dinner and drinks (no cost)
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Convention Closing Sessions – Veterans & Auxiliary
Convention Memorial Mass
Convention Closing Banquet ($) – see page 2 of Registration Form for cost & details
Room 545 open with light snacks and beverages (no cost)
Hospitality Room (in Broadview Rm) – drinks, no dinner tonight (no cost)
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Safe travels home – must check-out by 11 am – see you next year!
2026 NATIONAL CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM & INFORMATION
Reserve your hotel room, activities, and meals for this week of Convention fun on “Ohio’s Northcoast- the greatest location in the Nation”. Click HERE to download & print (fillable PDF).
Deadline to register and place ads in the Program Journal is June 30, 2026
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