Florida American Legion

District 7: Commander's Tour
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13 | FL

Celebration of Life for PDP Ruth Proctor
2025-09-14 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Post 113 Rotonda West, 3436 Indiana Rd, Rotonda West, FL, 33947-2331, USA

Legion Link Articles Due
2025-09-15, 2025-10-15, 2025-11-15, 2025-12-15 | FL

American Legion Day
2025-09-16 | FL

5th Annual ALR POW/MIA Ceremony & 7 Bridges Run
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Adamec HD Baymeadows, 8909 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32256, United States
A police escorted ride across all 7 bridges which cross the Saint Johns River in Jacksonville FL. The Ride will end at the National POW/MIA Memorial & Museum for the ceremony. Before and after the Ceremony there will be displays, the Matt Altman Band playing, food, beverages, etc.

PROJECT: VetRelief Golf Tournament
2025-09-22 | FL

District 3: Commander's Tour
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-28 | FL

National Fall Meetings
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-09 | FL

District 15: Commander's Tour
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-12 | FL

Dedication of Gold Star Monument
2025-10-11 | Veterans Memorial Park – Tampa, 3602 US Hwy 301, Tampa, FL, United States

District 1: Commander's Tour
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-19 | FL

District 11: Commander's Tour
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-26 | FL

District 9: Commander's Tour
2025-10-30 - 2025-10-31, 2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02 | FL

Department Wide Membership Drive
2025-11-01 | FL
A quick burst of encouragement as we head into our Department-Wide Membership Drive on November 1, 2025. These dates are anchors for our 2025–2026 Membership Year—and a perfect moment to welcome back members who haven’t renewed yet.

Why this matters (now more than ever)
Every renewal strengthens your Post’s ability to serve veterans, families, and your hometown. Local dues stay local. Your programs—honor guards, service officers, youth scholarships, community outreach—depend on it.

Your 60-Minute Kickoff Plan

Gather your crew: Invite Legionnaires, Auxiliary, and Sons to join a one-hour “call & connect” session.
Prioritize your list: Print a current roster of non-renewed and 0400/0400AD members in your area, and divide it into small call blocks.
Reach out, warmly:

If you miss them, leave a short, positive voicemail.
Follow with a friendly text or email.
Note the result so follow-ups are easy.

Share the ‘why’: Remind members that renewal fuels local impact and keeps our voice strong for veterans across Florida and the nation.

Simple talking points for your team

“Why should I renew?” Renewal keeps programs alive right here at home—funded by local dues.
“What does The American Legion do for me?” Point to your Post’s recent wins: service officer assistance, community service days, youth programs, ceremonial honors, and advocacy.

Tools & tone
Lead with appreciation, not pressure. Every contact is about connection and belonging. Use your Post’s recent stories—photos, brief anecdotes, or an upcoming event invitation—to make it personal.

Let’s do this—together.
Circle the dates: November 1, 2025 and March 1, 2026. A few focused hours from each Post will make all the difference for our 2025–2026 Membership Year.

Short on time? Even ten calls from each volunteer moves the needle. Small steps, big impact.

Thank you for everything you do for our veterans, families, and communities.

There are tons of online resources from both National and Department to aid you:

Department
National

Vietnam Wall
2025-11-01 | OCC Clearwater, FL

FL Women Veterans Benefits and Resource Fair
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Post 142 Sterling McClellan Inc, 171 SW 2nd St, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060-7089, USA
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Post 273: Veterans Boat Parade
2025-11-08 | Post 273 Augustus Ruser, Jr., 600 American Legion Dr, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708-2819, USA

District 16: Commander's Tour
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-11 | FL

District 6: Commander's Tour
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-16 | FL

Post 63: Challenge 22
2025-11-15 | FL

Department Fall Conference
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-23 | Caribe Royale Orlando, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
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Department Commander Jessica Moore’s Birthday!
2025-11-23 | FL

District 5: Commander's Tour
2025-12-04 - 2025-12-07 | FL

Army/Navy Game
2025-12-13 | FL
Army vs. Navy (Dec 13, 2025) Live Score – ESPN

District 13: Commanders Tour
2025-12-17 - 2025-12-21 | FL

District 13: ALR 8th Annual Teddy Bear Run
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Post 38 Rabe O Wilkison, 1857 Jackson St, Fort Myers, FL, 33901-3031, USA
The 13th District Riders sponsor a Teddy Bear run to Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. We have an arrangement with the hospital that ever child is to receive a teddy bear even those that are coming to visit a sibling. So we invite everyone to take part. Don’t have a motorcycle come buy car, bicycle on foot everyone is welcome. We have really grown since our 1st year. Last year we were able to deliver 3000 teddy bears to the Children. Please join us. FYI, MSTeddyBears.com for bulk purchase.
We will muster at Post 38 Jackson Street Ft Myers @10am KSU@ 1030am arrive at hospital 11am
Bud Boyer koba1424@yahoo.com (609)846-4221, Kevin Pries kptaz69@yahoo.com (619)313–3070
