Week of Events
Military Appreciation Month
Military Caregiver Month
Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW)
National Correctional Officers Week
Report & Questionnaire Due
CPR & Addendums Due
End of Year Award Noms Due
International Firefighters Day
Teacher Appreciation Day
100% Membership Post Achievement Awards
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%
Dept Recruiter of the Year Award Deadline
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 >
District Commander’s New Post Achievement Award
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’ 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 >
Gold Brigade Sixth Consecutive Year Award
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 >
100% Post Commander & Post Adjutant Pins
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.
Gold Brigade Fifth Consecutive Year Award
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 >
National Recruiter of the Year
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 >
Gold Brigade Tenth Consecutive Year Award
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
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 Gold Brigade Award
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 >
Cinco de Mayo
The Bronze Brigade Award
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 >
National Nurses Week
Nurses Day
National Day of Prayer
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
V-E Day (1945)
Southwestern Area Ball
DCC: District 6
Southwest Area Ball
Police Week
Mother’s Day
Monday, May 3, 2027
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Tuesday, May 4, 2027
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Wednesday, May 5, 2027
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Thursday, May 6, 2027
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Friday, May 7, 2027
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Saturday, May 8, 2027
Sunday, May 9, 2027
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