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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270508
DTSTAMP:20260722T194743Z
CREATED:20260722T194743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194743Z
UID:10010895-1809648000-1809734399@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Military Spouse Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/military-spouse-appreciation-day/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270508
DTSTAMP:20250703T172329Z
CREATED:20250703T172329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T172329Z
UID:10009010-1809648000-1809734399@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:R.E.D. Friday
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget to wear RED (Remember Everyone Deployed)
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/r-e-d-friday/2027-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270513
DTSTAMP:20260722T194655Z
CREATED:20260722T194655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194655Z
UID:10010894-1809561600-1810166399@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Nurses Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-nurses-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Other Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270507
DTSTAMP:20260722T194644Z
CREATED:20260722T194644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194644Z
UID:10010893-1809561600-1809647999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Nurses Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/nurses-day/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270507
DTSTAMP:20260722T194635Z
CREATED:20260722T194635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194635Z
UID:10010892-1809561600-1809647999@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Day of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-day-of-prayer/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Other Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270505T193000
DTSTAMP:20251208T164901Z
CREATED:20240212T141857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T164901Z
UID:10006480-1809541800-1809545400@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Chapter 136: ALR Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly meeting the 1st Wednesday  each month
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/alr-chapter-136-st-james-city-monthly-meeting/2027-05-05/
LOCATION:Post 136 Pine Island Inc\, 4106 Stringfellow Rd\, St James City\, FL\, 33956\, USA
CATEGORIES:Legion Riders,Program Events
ORGANIZER;CN="ALR136":MAILTO:chuck.warren@dignitymemorial.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T125446Z
CREATED:20260723T125446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T125446Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
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
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: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: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: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: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:20260723T124515Z
CREATED:20260723T124515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T124515Z
UID:10010974-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:District Commanders’ 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\, and the new post will receive a check for $500.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/district-commanders-new-post-achievement-award/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Membership
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270506
DTSTAMP:20260723T124251Z
CREATED:20260723T124251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T124251Z
UID:10010970-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:100% Membership Post Achievement Awards
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/100-membership-post-achievement-awards/
CATEGORIES:Department 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
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:20260722T194625Z
CREATED:20260722T194625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194625Z
UID:10010891-1809475200-1809561599@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/cinco-de-mayo-2/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Other Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T220000
DTSTAMP:20240528T201306Z
CREATED:20240212T141637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T201306Z
UID:10006676-1809453600-1809468000@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Chapter 117: ALR Riders Corn Hole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday\, Chapter 117 holds a Corn Hole Tournament. $5 Registration starts at 6:00pm and starts at 6:30pm. Come on out! We have a great time.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/chapter-117-alr-riders-corn-hole-tournament/2027-05-04/
LOCATION:189 Veterans DrSE\, 189 Veterans Dr SE\, Palm Bay\, 32909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Legion Riders,Program Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270504T190000
DTSTAMP:20240528T201210Z
CREATED:20240510T190532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T201210Z
UID:10007750-1809450000-1809457200@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:ALR: Chapter 10 Taco Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Taco Tuesday\, every Tuesday sponsored by Chapter 10 Kissimmee.
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/chapter-10-taco-tuesday/2027-05-04/
LOCATION:American Legion Post 10\, 205 Lakeview Dr\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34741\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Categories,Legion Riders
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTSTAMP:20260722T194618Z
CREATED:20260722T194618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194618Z
UID:10010890-1809388800-1809475199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/teacher-appreciation-day/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Other Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270505
DTSTAMP:20260722T194608Z
CREATED:20260722T194608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194608Z
UID:10010889-1809388800-1809475199@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:International Firefighters Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/international-firefighters-day/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Other Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270503T190000
DTSTAMP:20240528T201036Z
CREATED:20240308T134054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T201036Z
UID:10006956-1809365400-1809370800@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Chapter 316: ALR Burgers and Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Serving burger\, dogs etc. during Monday night Bingo
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/chapter-316-alr-burgers-and-bingo/2027-05-03/
LOCATION:ALR 316\, 1127 Atlantic Blvd.\, Atlantic Beach\, 32233\, United States
CATEGORIES:Post Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Strickland":MAILTO:dndfishing@aol.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504
DTSTAMP:20260722T194600Z
CREATED:20260722T194600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194600Z
UID:10010888-1809302400-1809388799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:End of Year Award Noms Due
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/end-of-year-award-noms-due/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Post Events,Program Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504
DTSTAMP:20260722T194548Z
CREATED:20260722T194548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194548Z
UID:10010887-1809302400-1809388799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Report  & Questionnaire Due
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/report-questionnaire-due/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Post Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270504
DTSTAMP:20260722T194538Z
CREATED:20260722T194538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194538Z
UID:10010886-1809302400-1809388799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:CPR & Addendums Due
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/cpr-addendums-due/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Post Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270509
DTSTAMP:20260722T194526Z
CREATED:20260722T194526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194526Z
UID:10010885-1809216000-1809820799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:National Correctional Officers Week
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/national-correctional-officers-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Other Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270509
DTSTAMP:20260722T194517Z
CREATED:20260722T194517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T194517Z
UID:10010884-1809216000-1809820799@www.floridalegion.org
SUMMARY:Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.floridalegion.org/event/public-service-recognition-week-psrw/
CATEGORIES:Department Events,Other Events
END:VEVENT
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