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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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UID:10010718-1790294400-1790553599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Americanism Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-americanism-conference/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,National Events,Program Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010610-1790841600-1790874000@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260722T200527Z
CREATED:20260722T200527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T200527Z
UID:10010943-1791158400-1791503999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Fall Meetings
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-fall-meetings-2/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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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:20261101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010611-1793520000-1793552400@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2026-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20260722T184648Z
CREATED:20260722T184648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T184648Z
UID:10010746-1794096000-1794700799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Buddy Check Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/buddy-check-week/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,National Events,Other Events,Post Events,Program Events
END:VEVENT
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:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260722T185008Z
CREATED:20260722T185008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T185008Z
UID:10010757-1795737600-1798761599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/holiday-blood-drive-3/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,National Events,Program Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010612-1796112000-1796144400@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261216
DTSTAMP:20260722T185251Z
CREATED:20260722T185251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T185251Z
UID:10010766-1797292800-1797379199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:JSSP: 1st Round target sales & registration closes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/jssp-1st-round-target-sales-registration-closes/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,National Events,Program Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010613-1798790400-1798822800@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2027-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010614-1801468800-1801501200@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2027-02-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270304
DTSTAMP:20260722T201336Z
CREATED:20260722T201336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T201336Z
UID:10010948-1803686400-1804118399@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Washington Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/washington-conference-2/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events,Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010615-1803888000-1803920400@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2027-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270316
DTSTAMP:20240703T142303Z
CREATED:20240703T142303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T142303Z
UID:10008153-1805068800-1805155199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:American Legion Birthday (1919)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/american-legion-birthday-1919/2027-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,National Events,Other Events,Post Events,Program Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270316
DTSTAMP:20260722T193151Z
CREATED:20260722T193150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T193151Z
UID:10010836-1805068800-1805155199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:American Legion Birthday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/american-legion-birthday/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,National Events,Other Events
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010616-1806566400-1806598800@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2027-04-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010617-1809158400-1809190800@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2027-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T124548Z
CREATED:20260723T124548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T124548Z
UID:10010975-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:100% Post Commander & Post Adjutant Pins
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/100-post-commander-post-adjutant-pins/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T124832Z
CREATED:20260723T124832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T124832Z
UID:10010976-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Recruiter of the Year
DESCRIPTION: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 certificate\, from National\, noting his or her accomplishment. The individual with the highest number of new members recruited from among all the Departments will be declared National Membership Recruiter of the Year. The award includes a trip to the National Convention: six days and five nights for the Legionnaire and guest\, round-trip air transportation\, hotel accommodations\, and reserved seating tickets to the National Commanders’ Banquet for Distinguished Guests. \nMonetary awards will be presented to the next highest 26 individuals: \n\nOne $1\,000 check\n10 $150 award checks (third place)\n15 $100 award checks (fourth place)
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-recruiter-of-the-year/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T124918Z
CREATED:20260723T124918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T124918Z
UID:10010977-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:The Gold Brigade Award
DESCRIPTION: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 gifts that designate affiliation with the Gold Brigade of The American Legion. Also\, special recognition will be given to those Legionnaires through special announcements at National Convention\, in The Dispatch\, online and in other media. The gifts awarded to a Gold Brigade recipient will depend on the number of times the member has qualified for their separate respective awards. Certification forms to Department Headquarters on or before May 5\, 2027. \nFirst-time Gold awardees will receive:\n\nGold Brigade Patch\nSpecial Gold Brigade Cap Pin\nGold Brigade Certificate\n\nChoice of:  \n\nDesigner Jacket\nPolo Shirt\nSweater w/ a Gold Brigade Logo\n\nSecond through fourth time awardees will receive: \n\nGold Brigade Certificate\n\nChoice of:  \n\n“Hash Mark” for jacket sleeve\nDesigner Jacket\nPolo Shirt\nSweater w/ Gold Brigade Logo\n\nSeventh-time and beyond awardees will receive: \n\nGold Brigade Certificate\n“Hash Mark” for jacket sleeve\n\nChoice of:  \n\nDesigner Jacket\nPolo Shirt\nSweater w/ Gold Brigade Logo\n\nDeadline: May 5\, 2027 \nNational Awards | Florida American Legion
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/the-gold-brigade-award/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T125016Z
CREATED:20260723T125016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125016Z
UID:10010978-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Gold Brigade Fifth Consecutive Year Award
DESCRIPTION: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 this award once every 5 years. Certification forms are due to Department Headquarters on or before May 5\, 2027. \nDeadline: May 5\, 2027 \nDownload Application
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/gold-brigade-fifth-consecutive-year-award/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T125106Z
CREATED:20260723T125106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125106Z
UID:10010979-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Gold Brigade Sixth Consecutive Year Award
DESCRIPTION: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 Recruiter\,” a Gold Brigade plaque\, a cap pin and hash mark. Certification forms are due to Department Headquarters on or before May 5\, 2027. \nDeadline: May 5\, 2027 \nDownload Application
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/gold-brigade-sixth-consecutive-year-award/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T125127Z
CREATED:20260723T125127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125127Z
UID:10010980-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Gold Brigade Tenth Consecutive Year Award
DESCRIPTION: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 forms are due to Department Headquarters on or before May 5\, 2027. \nDeadline: May 5\, 2027 \nDownload Application
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/gold-brigade-tenth-consecutive-year-award/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
END:VEVENT
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