Department Events
Events
Calendar of Events
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5 events,
Military Saves Month
Month of the Military Child
Legion Riders Round Robin
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7 events,
End of Vietnam War (1975)
Military Brats Day
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10 events,
Military Caregiver Month
Military Appreciation Month
Loyalty Day
Children & Youth Fund Applications Due
Silver Star Service Banner Day
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4 events,
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW)
National Correctional Officers Week
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7 events,
Military Caregiver Month
Military Appreciation Month
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW)
National Correctional Officers Week
CPR & Addendums Due
Report & Questionnaire Due
End of Year Award Noms Due
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6 events,
Teacher Appreciation Day
International Firefighters Day
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18 events,
Gold Brigade Fifth Consecutive Year Award
Any recipient who has earned the Gold Brigade award for five consecutive years to include the current membership year by the Department May goal date, is eligible for a distinctive blue Gold Brigade blazer. A Legionnaire may only qualify for read more >
100% Post Commander & Post Adjutant Pins
All Post Commanders and Post Adjutants of the posts achieving 100% membership by May 5th will receive a 100% Commander Pin and 100% Adjutant Pin. No forms needed. Department verified.
National Recruiter of the Year
Department Headquarters will determine the top new member recruiter by reviewing the Brigade Awards submission forms and certifying the winner to National Headquarters. The top new member recruiter, properly nominated and certified from each Department, will be awarded a framed read more >
The Gold Brigade Award
A Legionnaire who recruits 50 or more NEW members into The American Legion by the Department May goal date, will qualify for enrollment in the elite GOLD BRIGADE of The American Legion. These very special Legionnaires will be awarded unique read more >
Dept Recruiter of the Year Award Deadline
Awards/Recognition | Florida American Legion Department Recruiter of the Year Award The Legionnaire certified with the highest number of new members will be declared Recruiter of the Year. The award includes a plaque and two (2) paid nights, at the read more >
Gold Brigade Sixth Consecutive Year Award
Any recipient who has earned the Gold Brigade award for six consecutive years to include the current membership year by the Department May goal date, is eligible for a $150 check and an American Legion Cap with the label "Master read more >
Gold Brigade Tenth Consecutive Year Award
Any recipient who has earned the Gold Brigade award for ten consecutive years to include the current membership year by the Department May goal date, is eligible for a distinctive blue Gold Brigade blazer. This is a one-time award. Certification read more >
The Silver Brigade Award
A Legionnaire who recruits 25 to 49 NEW members (excluding any transfers) into The American Legion by the Department May goal date, will qualify for this award. A silver pin and certificate will be awarded. Note: Silver and Gold Brigade read more >
The Bronze Brigade Award
A Legionnaire who recruits 15 to 24 NEW members (excluding any transfers) into The American Legion by the Department May goal date, will qualify for this award. A bronze brigade patch and certificate will be awarded. Note: Bronze, Silver, and read more >
District Commander’s New Post Achievement Award
District Commanders who create a new American Legion post in their respective Districts and have the new posts' temporary charter application on file at National Headquarters by May 5, 2027, will receive a framed certificate. Department will certify eligible District read more >
District Commanders’ New Post Achievement Award
District Commanders who create a new American Legion post in their respective districts and have the new posts’ temporary charter application on file at National Headquarters by May 5, 2027, will receive a framed certificate, and the new post will read more >
100% Membership Post Achievement Awards
All posts achieving 100% membership by May 5th will receive a certificate, 100% Department ribbon, and up to (4) 100% Membership Pins. No forms are needed. Department verified.
Dept Membership Goal 100%
Cinco de Mayo
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7 events,
National Nurses Week
Nurses Day
National Day of Prayer
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10 events,
V-E Day (1945)
Southwest Area Ball
DCC: District 6
Southwestern Area Ball
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5 events,
Mother’s Day
Police Week
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4 events,
Military Caregiver Month
Military Appreciation Month
National Nurses Week
Police Week
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5 events,
Florence Nightingale’s Birthday (1820)
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4 events,
Children of Fallen Patriots Day
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6 events,
Peace Officers Memorial Day
Legion Link Articles Due
Armed Forces Day
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5 events,
National Armed Forces Week
National Defense Transportation Day
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The DCC will be at Port Charlotte Post 110 with registration starting at 0800 and meetings starting at 0900 for all entities. |
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3 events,
Military Caregiver Month
Military Appreciation Month
National Armed Forces Week
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4 events, |
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2 events,
Military Caregiver Month
Military Appreciation Month
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3 events,
Missing Children’s Day
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3 events,
National Poppy Day
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3 events,
National Veterans Golden Age Games
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11 events,
Military Caregiver Month
Military Appreciation Month
National Veterans Golden Age Games
100%+1 & Highest Percentage of Membership District/Area Commander Achievement Award
The District Commanders and Area Commanders who achieve 100% +1 by May 31, 2027, will be recognized on stage at the Department Convention and receive a framed certificate. The District Commander and Area Commander with the highest percentage will also read more >
Post Highest Percentage of Membership Award
Awards/Recognition | Florida American Legion The Post with the highest percentage of membership in each of the five categories by Sept 30, 2026, receives $200. The Post with the highest percentage of membership in each of the five categories by read more >
100%+1 Membership Post Achievement Awards
All Posts achieving 100+ 1 by May 31, 2027, will receive a plaque. No forms are needed. Department verified.
Baseball: Registration, Insurance, Fee, & Background Deadline
Dept HQ Closed
Flags Half Staff
Memorial Day
Dept Membership Goal 100%+1
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7 events,
PTSD Awareness Month
Homeownership Month
Posts: Instructions for Shipping Membership Cards Due
Post Officer Reports Due
PostCertification of Officers Due
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4 events, |
2 events, |
3 events, |
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