106th Department Convention
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-15

Department Headquarters Closed
2025-07-04

Post 273 Installation
2025-07-07 | Post 273 Augustus Ruser, Jr., 600 American Legion Dr, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708-2819, USA

Leadership Retreat
2025-07-11 - 2025-07-13 | The American Legion, Department of Florida, 1912 A Lee Rd, Orlando, Florida, 32810, United States

Legion Link Articles Due
2025-07-15, 2025-08-15, 2025-09-15, 2025-10-15

Post 303 Installation
2025-07-19 | Post 303 John F. Murphy, 27678 Imperial Shores Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL, 34134-3981, USA

Town Hall with Congressional and Legislative Members
2025-08-02

National Membership Workshop
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-09

American Legion Legacy Run
2025-08-17 - 2025-08-21

106th American Legion National Convention - Tampa
2025-08-22 - 2025-08-28

Headquarters Closed
2025-09-01

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

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

American Legion Day
2025-09-16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Department Wide Membership Drive
2025-11-01
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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