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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T124548Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T124832Z
CREATED:20260723T124832Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T125149Z
CREATED:20260723T125149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125149Z
UID:10010981-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:The Silver Brigade Award
DESCRIPTION: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 awards cannot be awarded to a recruiter during the same membership year. 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/the-silver-brigade-award/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T125215Z
CREATED:20260723T125215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125215Z
UID:10010982-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:The Bronze Brigade Award
DESCRIPTION: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 Gold Brigade awards cannot be awarded to a recruiter during the same membership year. 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/the-bronze-brigade-award/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T125446Z
CREATED:20260723T125446Z
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UID:10010984-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:District Commander's New Post Achievement Award
DESCRIPTION: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 Commanders to National.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/district-commanders-new-post-achievement-award-2/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership,National Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270513
DTSTAMP:20260723T125918Z
CREATED:20260723T125918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125918Z
UID:10010993-1810080000-1810166399@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Membership Goal 100%
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-membership-goal-100/
CATEGORIES:Membership,National Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010618-1811836800-1811869200@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2027-06-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260722T174728Z
CREATED:20260722T174728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T174728Z
UID:10010619-1814428800-1814461200@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Be The One Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/be-the-one-day/2027-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270903
DTSTAMP:20260722T202006Z
CREATED:20260722T202006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T202006Z
UID:10010954-1819324800-1819929599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Convention - Kansas City\, MO
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-convention-kansas-city-mo/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,National Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280316
DTSTAMP:20240703T142303Z
CREATED:20240703T142303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T142303Z
UID:10008154-1836691200-1836777599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:American Legion Birthday (1919)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/american-legion-birthday-1919/2028-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,National Events,Other Events,Post Events,Program Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20290315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20290316
DTSTAMP:20240703T142303Z
CREATED:20240703T142303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T142303Z
UID:10008155-1868227200-1868313599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:American Legion Birthday (1919)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/american-legion-birthday-1919/2029-03-15/
CATEGORIES:Commanders,Department Events,District Events,National Events,Other Events,Post Events,Program Events
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