LEGION REPORTS
Department Membership Summary
Post Membership Summary
Weekly Reports – February 27, 2020
Thomas Reisinger, State Champion
Congratulations to Thomas Reisinger, Sarasota Military Academy, received the highest score in the Sporter discipline and is our State Champion in The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports National Postal Tournament.
Reisinger is affiliated with Post 266. We congratulate him on this achievement!
Dennis Thompson
We regret to inform you that Dennis Thompson passed away February 15th, 2020 in hospice. Dennis obtained his membership in The American Legion as a US Army Combat Engineer serving a year in Vietnam.
He served several years as American Legion Lakeshore Post 137 Service Officer, Post Adjutant for three years and was selected as Department of Florida Adjutant of the Year 2013. He was elected Post Commander 2006-2008 that included Lakeshore Post 137 being selected The Most Outstanding Post in the Department of Florida in 2008. At FL. 5th District Dennis was appointed District Adjutant several years. At The Department of Florida, he served several years as Chairman of the Resolutions Committee. Dennis was awarded an Honorary Life Member at American Legion Lakeshore Post 137. He was also a member and supporter of the Sons of The American Legion and the American Legion Riders at Post 137.
Weekly Reports – February 20, 2020
Weekly Reports – February 13, 2020
George “Bill” Hamblin
It is with deep regret that we report the passing of Past 15th District Commander, George “Bill” Hamblin, of Tampa, Florida on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the age of 73. Bill is survived by his wife, Rosemarie. 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.
Bill was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam War Era Veteran and a member of U.S.S. Tampa Post 5, Tampa, FL with 18 continuous years of membership. Bill served as Post Commander (2006-2020) and District Commander (2015-2016).
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 wife, Rosemarie, at 4405 W. Vasconia Street, Tampa, FL 33629.
A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Post 5 Commander and Past 15th District Commander George “Bill” Hamblin on Sunday, March 29th from 12pm to 5pm at Post 5, 3810 W. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL.
Free Smoke Alarms for Veterans’ Homes
Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
More lives are lost every year to home fires than to all major disasters.
Through our Home Fire Campaign, volunteers and other community partners canvass neighborhoods, installing free smoke alarms and providing fire prevention and safety education.
If you need a smoke alarm installed, or want to get involved in this campaign, please call 352-415-4636.
Visit SoundTheAlarm.org/NorthFlorida or call 352-415-4636.
Weekly Reports – February 6, 2020
2020 Legion Family Cruise
Last years cruise was a blast, and we are ready to go again.
This will be a first come first serve, so make your reservations ASAP as cabin space might fill up quickly. Please call to reserve your room as prices change all the time. My wife works for Carnival, so we will be taken care of.
Put your deposit down quickly and she will try to have us as close together as possible. Remember, this will be a FUN cruise and time to enjoy each other’s company and to recharge for the year.
I will have hotel information as we get closer for the night before the cruise. Everyone have a great time and we’ll see you aboard.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to myself or vacation planner, Maureen Williams.
William “Rick” Johnson
Department Commander
Weekly Reports – January 30, 2020
March on Tallahassee – Senator Wright
MARCH ON TALLAHASSEE: Senator Wright introducing his bill related to crimes against Veterans to the Senate Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The American Legion proudly waived in support of this bill.
#veteransfirst #marchontallahassee #rallywise #floridalegion
March on Tallahassee – Rep Bobby Payne
MARCH ON TALLAHASSEE: Meeting with Representative Bobby Payne discussing all Veterans issues currently in Legislation.
#veteransfirst #marchontallahassee #rallywise #floridalegion
March on Tallahassee – Appropriation Subcommittee
MARCH ON TALLAHASSEE: Appropriation Subcommittee is getting started, in which we will be supporting bill HB 593 Disability Retirement Benefits for Veterans.
#veteransfirst #marchontallahassee #rallywise #floridalegion
March on Tallahassee – President Bill Galvano
MARCH ON TALLAHASSEE: Meeting with President Bill Galvano discussing all Veterans issues currently in Legislation.
#veteransfirst #marchontallahassee #floridalegion
March on Tallahassee – Rep Anthony Sabatini
MARCH ON TALLAHASSEE: Meeting with State Representative Anthony Sabatini who was very supportive in discussing all Veterans issues currently in Legislation.
#veteransfirst #marchontallahassee #floridalegion
March on Tallahassee – Rep Ramos
MARCH ON TALLAHASSEE: Meeting with Representative Joel Ramos on continued discussions regarding the Ad Valorem Tax discount for spouses, Asbestos Trust Claims, and numerous other Veteran issues.
March on Tallahassee – Senator Torres
MARCH ON TALLAHASSEE: Meeting with Senator Torres on continued discussions regarding the HB877/SB1076 bill. This bill would allow an Ad Valorem Tax discount for spouses of certain deceased Veterans who had permanent, combat-related disabilities.
March on Tallahassee – Rep MaryLynn Magar
The March on Tallahassee is underway… First meeting this morning was with S Representative MaryLynn Magar. The HB877/SB1076 bill was discussed. This bill would allow an Ad Valorem Tax discount for spouses of certain deceased Veterans who had permanent, combat-related disabilities.
March on Tallahasse – Representative Fitzenhagen
MARCH ON TALLAHASSEE: Final meeting of the day, was an unscheduled meeting with Representative Fitzenhagen discussing Asbestos.
#veteransfirst #marchontallahassee #rallywise #floridalegion
March on Tallahassee – FDVA
MARCH ON TALLAHASSEE: Meeting with FDVA Executive Director, Danny Burgess about PROJECT: VetRelief and Suicide Prevention.
#veteransfirst #marchontallahassee #rallywise #floridalegion