Vincent "B.J." Lawrence
Past Commander-in-Chief

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Vincent “B.J.” Lawrence was elected Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on July 25, 2018, at the 119th VFW National Convention in Kansas City, Mo.

B.J. served with the United States Army from 1983 to 1986, earning his VFW eligibility by serving in Korea, where he earned the Korean Defense Service Medal.

Upon joining VFW Post 7686 in Alamogordo, N.M., in 2000, he immediately began to dedicate his efforts toward moving the organization forward into the new millennium and beyond. He has proven to be a highly effective and dynamic leader, serving in a myriad of critical leadership positions, to include being elected to command his Post, District and the VFW Department of New Mexico, as well as serving on the National Appeals Committee, and as Vice Chairman of the National Legislative Committee. He was also elected to the VFW National Council of Administration in 2009.

During the 2010 VFW National Convention, he joined the ranks of a select few when he was recognized for his distinctive membership recruiting achievements on the Post, District and Department levels by earning the coveted designation of “VFW Triple Crown Winner.”

B.J. attended the New Mexico State Law Enforcement Academy, New Mexico Firefighters Academy, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration Narcotics Enforcement School. He served his community as a police officer for several years, including time as an undercover agent. Prior to his retirement in 2015, he was a private investigator and owner of Lawrence Investigations.

In 2008 he became a Gold Legacy Life member. He is also a life member of the VFW National Home for Children and the Military Order of the Cootie.

B.J. and his wife, Mary, reside in Alamogordo, N.M.

Department of Colorado VFW 104th State Convention

Department of Colorado VFW Auxiliary 100th State Convention

June 5th thru 8th, 2024, Cripple Creek CO

Welcome to the 104th VFW State Convention & 100th State Convention VFW Auxiliary!!!  How exciting is it to be a valued member of the Department of Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S!!!  Over 100 years of Tradition, Supporting Veterans and our Communities.... 

We are looking forward to a fun and rewarding State Convention. 

Convention Forms and Agendas will be updated frequently, please check back here for up-to-date information.  

TIMES AND LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Convention Hotel: Best Chamonix Casino Hotel, 201 East Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813

                              Starting Rate: $159 per night + Tax + $34 resort fee per day

                              Call: 719-689-2142 (Ask for the VFW24 rate)

                              OR Book Online (Change the Dates to the Convention to see the Rates) Click Here

Convention Registration Form -VFW Registration Click here-

                                                -VFW Auxiliary Registration Click here- 

Convention Ad Form - For the VFW or Non-Profit Ad Form Click Here

                                    For the Corporate Ad Form Click Here

Corporate Sponsorship Form Corporate Sponsorship Form-

VFW Convention Agenda -VFW Convention Agenda-

Auxiliary Convention Agenda -VFW Auxiliary Convention Agenda-

Past Commanders Club- Information Pending-

Attachments:

VFW Auxiliary Registration	[ ]	552 kB
CORPORATE Convention Ad	[ ]	214 kB
VFW/NON PROFIT Convention Ad	[ ]	219 kB
VFW Auxiliary Convention Agenda	[As of 4/24/2024]	150 kB
VFW Convention Agenda	[As of 4/11/2024]	124 kB
Corporate Convention Sponsorship Form	[ ]	908 kB
VFW Registration	[ ]	567 kB

Please note that the Department HQ will not print and mail paper convention credentials for Delegates, Post Commanders, District Commanders, and State Officers. Instead, all Post, District, and State Officers will be identified with official VFW and Department rosters and Post Adjutant's or Quartermasters are asked to report the Post's elected delegates via the Department website. Credentials will then be "stamped" on the individuals name badge when they register at the convention. The on-line delegate report form will be available starting 1 April through the day before the convention opening date.

Click here to report elected delegates for your Post.

Under Section 222 of the Manual of Procedures, "Delegates and alternates for the District Convention and Meetings, Department and National Conventions shall be elected at a regular meeting in April." Posts are entitled to 1 delegate for every 30 members or fraction thereof based on the number of members in good standing as of March 31st. The Department Headquarters will notify each post in writing what their delegate strength is along with the delegate registration fee which must be paid no later than 15 days before the convening of the Department Convention.

Please note that members, including delegates, attending the Department Convention are also expected to pay the Convention Registration fee. See VFW Registration 2023-2024.pdf for details.