The 2023 AVER National Convention will be hosted by Florida Gold Coast Chapter.
AVER National Convention 2023
Save The Date!!
American Veterans for Equal Rights is pleased to announce the 2023 National Convention will be held Oct 14th-16th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Accommodations will be at the Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach, just steps away from the ocean. Special reservation prices will be honored 3 days before and after the convention so you can plan to stay and play!
Vendor applications are open!! Veteran organizations welcome! See contact information below.
AVER is our nation’s oldest LGBT Veteran Service Organization. We are a chapter-based 501c3 dedicated to Equality for LGBTQ Servicemembers, Veterans, and our families.
We look forward to seeing you there! Register for the Operation Pushback Convention Here:
Convention Online Registration Form
Contact: Lee Lawson – Son_oflaw@yahoo.com
Visit Florida Gold Coast Chapter Website: AVER Florida Gold Coast
UPDATE:
Besides a great number of speakers, we are setting up a great program and will hold AVER National Officer elections (all positions are open). This an opportunity to see the wonderful Pride Center at Equity Park, stroll along the beach, lounge at the pool, and have great food with old friends and making new ones. We look forward to seeing you there!
Download the Convention Flyer here: Convention Flyer
A List of Confirmed Speakers Are:
Keynote Speaker:
Jose` Zuniga, author of “Soldier of the Year”. Learn who he is when he talks during the formal dinner.
Other Speakers:
Cassandra Leigh Williamson of the Transgender and Diverse Veterans of America.
Emily Shilling who is the President of SPARTA.
More to come as we get confirmations.
Program will include topics such as:
Social Media Platforms, Best Practices
Current Political Climate, How To Deal With The Issues
Our Membership, What Is Important To Them
Collaboration, Working With Our Allied Organizations
More info at: AVER National