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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20250711T143148Z
CREATED:20250711T143148Z
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UID:10009391-1778025600-1778111999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Membership Top Recruiter\, Recruiter Pin\, 100% Awards (Dept)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/membership-top-recruiter-recruiter-pin-100-awards-dept/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20250711T143818Z
CREATED:20250711T143818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T143818Z
UID:10009406-1778112000-1778198399@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Membership Department Zoom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/membership-department-zoom-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20250711T143258Z
CREATED:20250711T143258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T143258Z
UID:10009394-1778630400-1778716799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Membership National 100% Goal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/membership-national-100-goal/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20250711T143416Z
CREATED:20250711T143416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T143416Z
UID:10009397-1780185600-1780271999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Membership Department 100%+1 Goal
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/membership-department-1001-goal/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20250711T143437Z
CREATED:20250711T143437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250711T143437Z
UID:10009398-1780185600-1780271999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Membership Final Awards (Dept and National)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/membership-final-awards-dept-and-national/
CATEGORIES:Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
DTSTAMP:20260722T200224Z
CREATED:20260722T200224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T200224Z
UID:10010940-1786060800-1786319999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Membership Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/membership-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTSTAMP:20260723T123658Z
CREATED:20260723T123328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123658Z
UID:10010955-1788307200-1788393599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Membership Goal 50%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-membership-goal-50/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260723T125758Z
CREATED:20260723T125758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125758Z
UID:10010985-1788998400-1789084799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Membership Goal 50%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-membership-goal-50/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260723T123954Z
CREATED:20260723T123929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123954Z
UID:10010966-1790726400-1790812799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Post Highest Percentage of Membership Award
DESCRIPTION:Awards/Recognition | Florida American Legion \n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/post-highest-percentage-of-membership-award/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260723T123652Z
CREATED:20260723T123346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123652Z
UID:10010956-1791331200-1791417599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Membership Goal 55%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-membership-goal-55/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260723T125807Z
CREATED:20260723T125807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125807Z
UID:10010986-1791936000-1792022399@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Membership Goal 55%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-membership-goal-55/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174203Z
CREATED:20260715T135903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174203Z
UID:10010484-1792846800-1792861200@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:SW Area Rider Rally
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/sw-area-rider-rally/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 110\, 3152 Harbor Blvd\, Port Charlotte\, FL\, 33952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Department Events,District Events,Legion Riders,Membership
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ORGANIZER;CN="SW Area Rider Chair":MAILTO:sobx4309@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTSTAMP:20260723T124349Z
CREATED:20260723T124349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T124349Z
UID:10010972-1793750400-1793836799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:65% Membership District/Area Commander Achievement Award
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/65-membership-district-area-commander-achievement-award/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTSTAMP:20260723T125815Z
CREATED:20260723T125815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125815Z
UID:10010987-1794441600-1794527999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Membership Goal 65%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-membership-goal-65/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTSTAMP:20260723T124112Z
CREATED:20260723T124112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T124112Z
UID:10010968-1794700800-1794787199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Wide American Legion Membership Drive Incentive
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nCategory I: 15-199 members\nCategory II: 200-499 members\nCategory III: 500-999 members\nCategory IV: 1\,000-1\,499 members\nCategory V: 1\,500 plus members\n\nAwards/Recognition | Florida American Legion
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-wide-american-legion-membership-drive-incentive/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203
DTSTAMP:20260723T123644Z
CREATED:20260723T123415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123644Z
UID:10010958-1796169600-1796255999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Membership Goal 75%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-membership-goal-75/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTSTAMP:20260723T123648Z
CREATED:20260723T123400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123648Z
UID:10010957-1796342400-1796428799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Membership Goal 65%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-membership-goal-65/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,Membership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTSTAMP:20260723T125826Z
CREATED:20260723T125826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125826Z
UID:10010988-1796774400-1796860799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Membership Goal 75%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-membership-goal-75/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270107
DTSTAMP:20260723T123704Z
CREATED:20260723T123440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123704Z
UID:10010959-1799193600-1799279999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Membership Goal 80%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-membership-goal-80/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,Membership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270114
DTSTAMP:20260723T125836Z
CREATED:20260723T125836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125836Z
UID:10010989-1799798400-1799884799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Membership Goal 80%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-membership-goal-80/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270204
DTSTAMP:20260723T123708Z
CREATED:20260723T123501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123708Z
UID:10010960-1801612800-1801699199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Membership Goal 85%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-membership-goal-85/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,Membership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211
DTSTAMP:20260723T125848Z
CREATED:20260723T125848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125848Z
UID:10010990-1802217600-1802303999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Membership Goal 85%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-membership-goal-85/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTSTAMP:20260723T123711Z
CREATED:20260723T123517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123711Z
UID:10010961-1804032000-1804118399@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Membership Goal 90%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-membership-goal-90/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,Membership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTSTAMP:20260723T125858Z
CREATED:20260723T125858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125858Z
UID:10010991-1804636800-1804723199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Membership Goal 90%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-membership-goal-90/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270316
DTSTAMP:20260723T124140Z
CREATED:20260723T124140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T124140Z
UID:10010969-1805068800-1805155199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Wide American Legion Membership Drive Incentive
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nCategory I: 15-199 members\nCategory II: 200-499 members\nCategory III: 500-999 members\nCategory IV: 1\,000-1\,499 members\nCategory V: 1\,500 plus members\n\nAwards/Recognition | Florida American Legion
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-wide-american-legion-membership-drive-incentive-2/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTSTAMP:20260723T125405Z
CREATED:20260723T125405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125405Z
UID:10010983-1806451200-1806537599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:District Commander "Race to the Top" Competition
DESCRIPTION:(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 \nfor 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. \nRace to the Top categories \n\nCategory I: 15-1\,499 members\nCategory II: 1\,500 – 2\,999 members\nCategory III: 3\,000 – 4\,999 members\nCategory IV: 5\,000 – 7\,499 members\nCategory V: 7\,500 plus members\n\nFirst 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. \nSecond 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. \nThird 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.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/district-commander-race-to-the-top-competition/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270408
DTSTAMP:20260723T123714Z
CREATED:20260723T123531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123714Z
UID:10010962-1807056000-1807142399@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Membership Goal 95%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-membership-goal-95/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,Membership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270415
DTSTAMP:20260723T125908Z
CREATED:20260723T125908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125908Z
UID:10010992-1807660800-1807747199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Membership Goal 95%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-membership-goal-95/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T123718Z
CREATED:20260723T123602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T123718Z
UID:10010963-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Membership Goal 100%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-membership-goal-100/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,Membership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T124010Z
CREATED:20260723T123844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T124010Z
UID:10010965-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Dept Recruiter of the Year Award Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Awards/Recognition | Florida American Legion \nDepartment Recruiter of the Year Award \nThe 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 Department Convention. The winner of the award MUST ATTEND the Department Convention in order to receive compensation. Department Headquarters will determine the Department Recruiter of the Year by reviewing the Brigade Awards submission forms submitted on or before May 5th. The Department Recruiter of the Year will be submitted for the National Recruiter of the Year Award (See National Awards section). The top recruiter certified from each Post will receive a certificate from Department Headquarters. noting their accomplishment. In addition\, membership recruiter pins will also be awarded based on Brigade Awards submissions. \nEach Legionnaire who recruits 15 or more new members between July 1\, 2026\, and May 5\, 2027\, will receive National’s 2027 Recruiter Pin and one of the following pins: \n\n15 -24 members will receive a Gold Membership Recruiter Pin\n25 -49 members will receive a Gold Membership Recruiter Pin with a Sapphire Stone\n50 -75 members will receive a Gold Membership Recruiter Pin with a Ruby Stone\n76 and above will receive a Gold Membership Recruiter Pin with a Diamond Stone\n\nDeadline: May 5\, 2027
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/dept-recruiter-of-the-year-award-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership
END:VEVENT
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