Membership Department 100% Goal
2026-05-06

Membership Recruitment, Brigade, Retention, New Posts, Commanders Achievement Awards (National)
2026-05-06

Membership Top Recruiter, Recruiter Pin, 100% Awards (Dept)
2026-05-06

Membership Department Zoom Meeting
2026-05-07

Membership National 100% Goal
2026-05-13

Membership Department 100%+1 Goal
2026-05-31

Membership Final Awards (Dept and National)
2026-05-31

Membership Workshop
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-09

Dept Membership Goal 50%
2026-09-02

National Membership Goal 50%
2026-09-10

Post Highest Percentage of Membership Award
2026-09-30
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 May 31, 2027, receives $200. No forms are needed. Department verified.

Dept Membership Goal 55%
2026-10-07

National Membership Goal 55%
2026-10-14

SW Area Rider Rally
2026-10-24 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 110, 3152 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL, 33952, United States
A day of great music with ResolutioN, great people and over 25 vendors and food trucks. This is a time to come together and celebrate who we are and why we ride! Proceeds for this event will go to Commander Matheson’s Florida Disaster Relief.

65% Membership District/Area Commander Achievement Award
2026-11-04
The District Commanders and Area Commanders who achieve 65% by November 4, 2026, will be recognized on stage at Fall Conference and receive a framed certificate.

National Membership Goal 65%
2026-11-12

Dept Wide American Legion Membership Drive Incentive
2026-11-15, 2027-03-15
Following the Department-wide Membership Drive on November 1, 2026, and March 1, 2027, the Post with the highest percentage of membership in each of the five categories achieving the highest increase in membership by November 15, 2026, and March 15, 2027, will receive $150.00. No forms are needed. Department verified. This incentive recognizes outstanding efforts in membership growth and engagement within the organization.

Category I: 15-199 members
Category II: 200-499 members
Category III: 500-999 members
Category IV: 1,000-1,499 members
Category V: 1,500 plus members

Awards/Recognition | Florida American Legion

Dept Membership Goal 75%
2026-12-02

Dept Membership Goal 65%
2026-12-04

National Membership Goal 75%
2026-12-09

Dept Membership Goal 80%
2027-01-06

National Membership Goal 80%
2027-01-13

Dept Membership Goal 85%
2027-02-03

National Membership Goal 85%
2027-02-10

Dept Membership Goal 90%
2027-03-03

National Membership Goal 90%
2027-03-10

District Commander "Race to the Top" Competition
2027-03-31
(Cut-off date is March 31st) Competition is divided into five categories based on the membership of the District without regard to geographic locations. District Commanders will compete in each of the following categories based on the final membership year totals and a top District Commander for the National Award will be selected from each of the five categories. Post Ribbons will also be awarded to each top District Commander for all posts in those districts. Second and Third place awards will also be presented in each category. The District Commanders will be awarded checks in the amount of $500
for second place or $375 for third place, but no additional ribbons will be awarded for the Posts in these districts. Must be 100% to qualify. Department will certify eligible District Commander’s to National.
Race to the Top categories

Category I: 15-1,499 members
Category II: 1,500 – 2,999 members
Category III: 3,000 – 4,999 members
Category IV: 5,000 – 7,499 members
Category V: 7,500 plus members

First place award: The top District Commander and guest in each category, whose district membership on March 31st represents the greatest percentage over the final previous years’ membership, will receive a trip to the 108th National Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. The district cannot be less than 100% to qualify. Each winner and guest is entitled to a trip to the national convention as a distinguished guest of the National Commander, including round-trip airfare, tickets to the National Commanders’ Banquet, and hotel accommodations for six days and five nights. These District Commanders will also receive Legion caps signifying they are Race to the Top winners, awarded on stage at the National Convention with ribbons for each of the districts’ posts.
Second place: The District Commanders in each category whose district membership on March 31st represents the second-highest percentage over the final previous year membership will receive a $500 check. The district cannot be less than 100% to qualify.
Third Place: The District Commanders in each category whose district membership on March 31st represents the second-highest percentage over the final previous year membership will receive a $375 check. The district cannot be less than 100% to qualify.

Dept Membership Goal 95%
2027-04-07

National Membership Goal 95%
2027-04-14
