LEGION REPORTS
Department Membership Summary
Post Membership Summary
Weekly Reports – June 25, 2020
Weekly Reports – June 17, 2020
American Legion National Commander: Unequal treatment violates nation’s highest values
(INDIANAPOLIS – June 12, 2020) – American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford issued the following statement today:
“The American Legion stands on principles and serves purposes worldwide that are violated when justice, freedom and democracy are not applied equally, regardless of race, color, creed or class. These principles formed the foundation of the organization over a century ago, in a very different and deeply divided time in U.S. society. As our nation grieves and tries to reconcile the unconscionable deaths of African-American citizens George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, retired St. Louis Police Capt. David Dorn, Federal Protective Services Officer Patrick Underwood in Oakland, Calif., and others, The American Legion stands firm in a value it has upheld, in the form of a national resolution, first adopted 1923:
WHEREAS, The fundamental law of our country guarantees to all peoples equal rights and equal opportunities and the right to worship their God as they see fit; and…
WHEREAS, Membership of The American Legion is made up of those who served our country in a time of great national stress, without distinction as to race, color, creed or class; and…
RESOLVED, …That we consider any individual, group of individuals, or organizations, which creates, or fosters racial, religious or class strife among our people, or which takes into their own hands the enforcement of law, determination of guilt, or infliction of punishment, to be un-American, a menace to our liberties, and destructive to our fundamental law; and be it finally
RESOLVED, That we consider such actions by any individual, groups, or organizations, to be inconsistent with the ideals and purposes of The American Legion.
“This resolution’s place in The American Legion’s conscience is so timeless it was reaffirmed, in full, at the organization’s 99th National Convention in 2017.
“Throughout its history, The American Legion has fought to improve racial equality not only for veterans, but for the communities they serve. In 1919, African-American veterans of World War I were among the organization’s founders who adopted a mission statement – the Preamble to The American Legion Constitution – that pledges among other things ‘to maintain law and order,’ ‘promote peace and goodwill on earth’ and ‘safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy.’
“Where the law has been broken, justice must be served. Where freedom has been denied, it must be returned, without prejudice. Our nation has much to consider as we continue to strive toward a shared goal found in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag: ‘with liberty and justice for all.’ All means all. Anything less than complete equality in the execution of these values today is as un-American now as it was in 1923.”
Weekly Reports – June 11, 2020
Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, the re-opening provisions of Section 4
EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, 12:01 A.M. ON JUNE 5, 2020
( In Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, the re-opening provisions of Section 4 of this order will be considered after each county seeks approval with a written request from the County Mayor or if no mayor the County Administrator. )
To all Department of Florida American Legion Family Members,
Today at a news conference Governor Ron Desantis announced that he was signing an Executive Order moving into Phase 2 of Florida’s reopening. I have placed a few slides from his presentation below. You can download the entire presentation by clicking the button below or by clicking on any one of the slides.
Download: Complete Message | Executive Order | Governor’s Plan
Weekly Reports – June 4, 2020
Weekly Reports – May 28, 2020
Letter to Governor Regarding Posts Opening
Please click below to read the letter from Department Commander Rick Johnson to Governor Ron DeSantis in regards to Posts reopening.
Flag at half-staff
Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for honoring and mourning military servicemembers who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This federal holiday is annually observed on the last Monday of May. This year Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 25.
In accordance with the U.S. Flag Code [U.S.C. Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(m)], on Memorial Day the United States flag is to be displayed at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff until sunset.
Weekly Reports – May 21, 2020
Full Phase I – Monday, May 18, 2020
Race-to-the-Top
The Race-to-the-Top competition has concluded. The first place winners in each category will receive a trip to the 2021 national convention along with their guest or a $2,500 check. Second place winners will receive a $500 check for their efforts and third place winners will receive a check for $375. We would like to congratulate the following district commanders on a job well done.
Category I
1st Steven A. Anderson (UT) 116.43%
2nd Dean E. Welch (WY) 107.51%
3rd Keith Morris (CA) 106.92%
Category II
1st Jack “JD” Baker (NC) 110.90%
2nd Jacob W. Christman (GA) 106.84%
3rd Alan H. Caesar (TX) 103.61%
Category III
1st Devell “Bo” Durham, Jr. (NC) 114.66%
2nd Annette M. Johnson (CO) 109.26%
3rd Richard J. Cameron (MA) 103.95%
Category IV
1st Bruce Carl (FL) 104.60%
2nd -No Submission-
3rd -No Submission-
Category V
1st Robert G. Suelter (FL) 100.94%
2nd -No Submission-
3rd -No Submission-
Weekly Reports – May 14, 2020
Weekly Reports – May 7, 2020
Weekly Reports – April 30, 2020
Weekly Reports – April 23, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Weinberg
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past 13th District Commander, Charles “Chuck” Weinberg, of Port Charlotte, Florida on Monday, April 20, 2020 at the age of 72. There are no details regarding services at this time, but any new information will be communicated to you through email as well as posted on the website.
Chuck was a U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War Era Veteran and a member of Port Charlotte Post 110 with 11 continuous years of membership. Chuck served as Post Commander (2012-2013) and District Commander (2016-2017).
Please keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers in their time of grief. If you would like to send your condolences you may do so through his significant other, June Habor, at 3146 Lockwood St., Port Charlotte, FL 33952.
Weekly Reports – April 16, 2020
Department Convention Cancelled
Dear Legionnaires,
In this time of uncertainty it is with a heavy heart, that we announce the 2020 Department of Florida Convention has been cancelled.
Your Department Adjutant in conjunction with the DEC are working on other necessary details, such as; room cancellation procedures, elections and legion business, etc. More information will be provided as it is decided.
In accordance with Article 2 entitled – DEPARTMENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, Section 8 of the BY-LAWS of The American Legion Department of Florida, an email was sent to the Department Executive Committee on April 8, 2020, to vote on the motion to cancel the Department of Florida 2020 Convention to be held at the Marriott World Center, June 23-25, 2020. The motion was approved by majority vote.
We regret any inconveniences this may cause our members, but your safety and good health is our number one priority. Again, we will provide complete details in the coming days.
Sincerely,
William “Rick” Johnson
Department Commander
More information coming soon, please check back in a few days.
Does your Post have questions about the Stimulus Bill?
Any Post having questions about the stimulus and how it may help with your Post financial status should direct those questions to your accountant or banking institution (it does not have to be one of the banks named in the stimulus package) or you can reach out to one that was mentioned. They will provide information and assistance in applying for any monies of which your post may be entitled. We recommend you do not delay in filing.