Florida American Legion

100% Membership Post Achievement Awards
2027-05-05
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.

District Commanders’ New Post Achievement Award
2027-05-05
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.

100% Post Commander & Post Adjutant Pins
2027-05-05
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.

National Recruiter of the Year
2027-05-05
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.
Monetary awards will be presented to the next highest 26 individuals:

One $1,000 check
10 $150 award checks (third place)
15 $100 award checks (fourth place)

The Gold Brigade Award
2027-05-05
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.
First-time Gold awardees will receive:

Gold Brigade Patch
Special Gold Brigade Cap Pin
Gold Brigade Certificate

Choice of:

Designer Jacket
Polo Shirt
Sweater w/ a Gold Brigade Logo

Second through fourth time awardees will receive:

Gold Brigade Certificate

Choice of:

“Hash Mark” for jacket sleeve
Designer Jacket
Polo Shirt
Sweater w/ Gold Brigade Logo

Seventh-time and beyond awardees will receive:

Gold Brigade Certificate
“Hash Mark” for jacket sleeve

Choice of:

Designer Jacket
Polo Shirt
Sweater w/ Gold Brigade Logo

Deadline: May 5, 2027
National Awards | Florida American Legion

Gold Brigade Fifth Consecutive Year Award
2027-05-05
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.
Deadline: May 5, 2027
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Gold Brigade Sixth Consecutive Year Award
2027-05-05
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.
Deadline: May 5, 2027
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Gold Brigade Tenth Consecutive Year Award
2027-05-05
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.
Deadline: May 5, 2027
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The Silver Brigade Award
2027-05-05
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.
Deadline: May 5, 2027
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The Bronze Brigade Award
2027-05-05
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.
Deadline: May 5, 2027
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District Commander's New Post Achievement Award
2027-05-05
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.

National Day of Prayer
2027-05-06

Nurses Day
2027-05-06

National Nurses Week
2027-05-06 - 2027-05-12

R.E.D. Friday
2027-05-07
Don’t forget to wear RED (Remember Everyone Deployed)

Military Spouse Appreciation Day
2027-05-07

DCC: District 6
2027-05-08 | Post 347 Veterans Memorial, 699 W Lady Lake Blvd, Lady Lake, FL, 32159-4207, USA

Southwest Area Ball
2027-05-08 | Post 113 Rotonda West, 3436 Indiana Rd, Rotonda West, FL, 33947-2331, USA

V-E Day (1945)
2027-05-08

Southwestern Area Ball
2027-05-08 | Post 113 Rotonda West, 3436 Indiana Rd, Rotonda West, FL, 33947-2331, USA

DCC: District 17
2027-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Post 120 Holly Hill, 461 Walker St, Holly Hill, FL, 32117-2605, USA

Chapter 10: ALR Riders Dinner
2027-05-08 17:00 - 19:00 | American Legion Post 10, 205 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL, 34741, United States
Monthly Riders Dinner Night..

Mother's Day
2027-05-09

Police Week
2027-05-09 - 2027-05-15

Chapter 8: ALR Meeting
2027-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Winter Haven American Legion Post 8, 300 Avenue M NW, Winter Haven, FL, 33881, United States
Monthly meeting to discuss new business, old business, and good of the Riders.

Chapter 316: ALR Burgers and Bingo
2027-05-10 17:30 - 19:00 | ALR 316, 1127 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 32233, United States
Serving burger, dogs etc. during Monday night Bingo

ALR: Chapter 10 Taco Tuesday
2027-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | American Legion Post 10, 205 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL, 34741, United States
Taco Tuesday, every Tuesday sponsored by Chapter 10 Kissimmee.

Chapter 117: ALR Riders Corn Hole Tournament
2027-05-11 18:00 - 22:00 | 189 Veterans DrSE, 189 Veterans Dr SE, Palm Bay, 32909, United States
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.

Florence Nightingale's Birthday (1820)
2027-05-12

National Membership Goal 100%
2027-05-12
