Department of Washington Mid-Winter Conference Information
January 8-10, 2026
Tacoma, WA
2026 Youth Essay Banquet Dinner tickets Link
Banquet details for for Saturday January 10, 2026
- TIME: 5:30 - 9:00 PM
- LOCATION: Tacoma, WA
- Cost is $45 per person
PROGRAMS
VETERAN & FAMILY SUPPORT
We will have guest speakers at Mid-Winter on Friday (watch for the agenda), one on Suicide Awareness and a VSO to
discuss the VFW VSO Program. There will be VMS/NVS coins available and there is a limited quantity remaining. There will be at Mid-Winter to receive 5 additional coins for all for all posts and auxiliaries who purchased coins.
The Zodiac Bottles Raffle tickets and quilt raffle tickets will be available at the Veterans and Family Support booth at Mid-Winter. Proceeds go to: YOUR DEPARTMENT PRESIDENT’S SPECIAL PROJECT. Heroes Homestead.
We’re planning some Mental Health giveaways at Mid-Winter and are eager to see you there.
Rose Green
BUDDY POPPY & NATIONAL HOME
Banks will be available at Mid-Winter.
There are some Buddy Poppy/National Home Department Coins, $20 each with half going to National Home and half going to the department relief fund.
Christine Dougherty, 206-406-0435
HOSPITAL - I am asking even numbered Districts to bring a basket for the raffle. Gift cards are also needed for a game that we will be playing. You can mail the gift cards to me, bring them, or send them with someone who is coming to Midwinter. In place of the grab bags, it was decided that we would do a 50/50. Please contact me with any questions.
Lori Nettles, lorinhardy@yahoo.com, 360-961-7873
Book Your Room – Hotel Murano · Tacoma WA
- Address: 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
- Event Dates: Jan 8 – 10, 2026 (Checkout Jan 11)
- Group Code: VFWMidWinter2026
- 50% off overnight parking
- Deposit required at check-in for incidentals
- Booking deadline: Dec 18, 2025
- Book Reservations
- Call for Reservations: 253-238-0199
